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April Fool’s Prank with a TwistDan Novak of Emmitsburg played an April Fool’s prank on his wife,Candice. He created an official looking document that said they had won thePatty Pollatos, Inc. Charity House Raffle and planted the letter in their mailon April 1. He delivered the mail from the box and watched her sort the mailand read the letter. “She read the letter about four times,” he said. <strong>The</strong>n shegot really excited, thinking they had won the house. After a few hours, he toldher the news that it was an April Fool’s prank. Dan said, “I didn’t have a verygood night that night.” You might wonder what Dan Novak’s new house, oris it a dog house, looks like. But there’s more to the story.In reality, the charity house was not raffled off since the minimum numberof tickets sold was not met. <strong>The</strong> raffle was closed and those who entered theraffle were given the option of remaining in the raffle, which would convert toa 50/50, or getting their money back.<strong>The</strong> drawing for the 50/50 was held on Sunday, April 25. Dan Novakreceived a voice message from Frederick County’s Sheriff, Chuck Jenkins,indicating that he had won the raffle. Yeah, right! Thinking it was a joke, hechecked with his wife who assured him that she wasn’t playing a joke on him.He returned Sheriff Jenkins’ call and asked him if it was a joke. But, as fatewould have it, Candice may have let Dan out of the dog house since his ticketnumber #1708 was indeed the winning ticket. He said, “It’s completely ironic,considering what I had done to her.”Seton Center Thrift Shop Plans Bag Sale<strong>The</strong> Thrift Shop of Seton Center, Inc., a nonprofit sponsored work of theDaughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul, located at 16840 Seton Avenue,is holding a Bag Sale on Friday, <strong>May</strong> 7, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and onSaturday, <strong>May</strong> 8, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Shoppers are allowed to get agrocery-sized paper bag and fill it full of merchandise for just $5.00.<strong>The</strong> Thrift Shop is open Tuesday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00p.m. and on Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.All revenue from the Thrift Ship is used for Seton Center’s Outreachprograms, which provides services for people in need, primarily in northernFrederick County. For more information or to make donations, please call301-447-6102, email setoncenterinc@doc.org or visit www.setoncenterinc.org.Cindy Grimes301- 271-3487, x24301-788-5354Cindy_Grimes@msn.comFor All Your Real Estate Needs!Stavros PizzaAnnounces NewLocationStavros Pizza was the onlybusiness displaced by the recent fireat the Old Hotel in Emmitsburg.But, customers won’t have to misstheir yummy pizza for long, or go farto get it in the near future.Stavros will be relocating to therestaurant space at 135 ChesapeakeAvenue (formerly Smoke HouseAlley). Stay tuned for furtherupdates.Second Annual ArtRevealed along theTrail (ART) Festival<strong>The</strong> second annual Art Revealedalong the Trail (ART) Festival willbe held Saturday, <strong>May</strong> 22 from 9:00a.m.–3:00 p.m. (Rain Date – <strong>May</strong>23) along the Thurmont Trolley Trailand in Memorial Park in Thurmont.<strong>The</strong> includes arts, exhibits,demonstrations, information, andentertainment – throughout theday. Call 240-409-1747 or visitwww.thurmontlionsclub.com formore information. This festival issponsored by the Thurmont LionsClub.J & BReal Estate13½ Water StreetThurmont, MD<strong>May</strong> <strong>2010</strong> . the catoctin banner . 3Mother SetonCarnival<strong>The</strong> annual Emmitsburg Carnival,sponsored by Mother Seton School,will be held <strong>May</strong> 24-29 on theschool grounds at 100 CreameryRoad, Emmitsburg. <strong>The</strong> carnivalopens each night at 6:00 p.m. andfeatures rides, games, food andentertainment. Come and join thefun! For more information, visitwww.mothersetonschool.org.Congratulations!Hidden Object Game Winner<strong>The</strong> <strong>Catoctin</strong> <strong>Banner</strong>’s winnerof the April issue’s Hidden ObjectGame is Stroby White <strong>The</strong> officialcount of decorated Easter Eggs inthe last issue was 39. Anyone whoguessed 39 or more eggs in theEaster Egg Hunt was entered intothe contest. Stroby wins a $25 giftcertificate to the advertiser of choicefrom the April issue.This month, the hidden objectis a duck. Call 301-693-9503 toleave a message or e-mail news@thecatoctinbanner.com.See more photos of theEmmitsburg “Old Hotel”Fire in the center layout onpages 14 and 15.221 W. North St.Waynesboro--$109,9001/2 duplex- offers 2 units,both units rented on 1 yearlease! Call to see today!113 Bennett Dr.Thurmont- $334,900Lovely 3 bedroom, 3.5 BathCape Cod in Bennett Estateswith 1st floor master and huge3 car garage! Corner Lot withlots of extras! Call to see today!10655 Bailey Springs LaneWaynesboro- $33,0003 Bedrooms, 2 BathsGround Rent - $312/mo.148 N. Altamont Ave.Thurmont- $139,990Adorable 3 Bedroom, 2full bath updated townhomewith 2 assignedparking spaces! Waterand Sewer included inCondo Fee! 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<strong>May</strong> <strong>2010</strong> . the catoctin banner . 5Don’t Miss Fun Camp - Character Counts!Students in grades 2 through 6 (as of September <strong>2010</strong>) will benefit from anemphasis on fun, sportsmanship, teamwork, fitness and building self-esteemand friendship while enjoying a wide variety of sports and activities thatreinforce character building concepts during Fun Camp. Fun Camp is hostedby many local physical education teachers who will gather for the program atMount St. Mary’s Knott Arena/ARCC on June 28-30 from 8:30 a.m. - 12:15p.m. (<strong>The</strong> camp being held June 15-17 is full.) Camp costs $65.00 per camper.Campers will have an opportunity to choose from many different activitiesincluding, but not limited to: Dance Dance Revolution, swimming, whiffleball,tennis, soccer, basketball, kickball, dodgeball, jump rope, dance, tag games,floor hockey, jump stick, and many more!Camp features a daily lunch, a pizza party, camp t-shirt, character buildingand a talent show. To sign up call or e-mail Chris Barnhart at 240-236-2822or chris.barnhart@verizon.net, or Barry Blickenstaff at 240-236-0968 orblickenstaff5@verizon.net. See ad this page.<strong>2010</strong> Teachers of the YearSeveral young students declared that their favorite teacher is “alsome”;others commented that their teacher “gives hints,” “goes down the slidingboard,” “does not yell even if we are bad,” and then there is the teacher who“is the best first grade teacher I’ve ever had” and “when I was in 3rd grade, itwas one of the best years of my life!” In addition, the most repeated commentwas “I used to hate (subject) but (teacher) has made it fun and now I love(subject).” We are so fortunate to have so many special educators in our localschool system, and each year the Thurmont Lions Club pays tribute to themvia the annual Teacher of the Year program. One teacher is selected from thosenominated from each of the <strong>Catoctin</strong> High School District feeder schools.Those selected are honored at the Lions Club’s Education Night on <strong>May</strong> 12when an overall <strong>2010</strong> Thurmont Teacher of the Year will be announced.Coachmen Reunite for V J DayWere you a teenager in the Thurmont area in the mid-60s? <strong>The</strong>n you’llcertainly want to reserve <strong>May</strong> 15 on your calendar to come out and enjoya special performance by “<strong>The</strong> Coachmen,” who will reunite after 45 yearsjust for this event.<strong>The</strong>y will perform onthe back deck of theThurmont RegionalPublic Library in honorof Victor Jagow Day.This free event beginsat 12:30 p.m. with theCoachmen performingfrom 1:00-3:00 p.m.<strong>The</strong> performancewill feature classic60s dance musicthat helped definethat decade. All arewelcome to attend.Dancing shoes arestrongly recommended.<strong>The</strong> Coachmenplayed for dances heldat the Thurmont Elementary and High Schools, the Rex Hall recreation centerin Blue Ridge Summit, Pa., <strong>The</strong> Varsity in Waynesboro, Pa., and a variety ofvenues in Frederick and West Virginia.<strong>The</strong> band will reunite specifically for this one-time special performanceto honor Victor Jagow, in appreciation of the business management and“fatherly” guidance he provided them during their teen years and well beyond.Original Coachmen members includeJagow’s son, Gary, on drums, as wellas Rocky Birely (director of the RayBirely orchestra) on sax, organistAlban Little, his brother Jim Littleon bass, Bill Sheehan on guitar andvocalist Dominic Sicilia.Pictured left, <strong>2010</strong> Teachers of theYear are shown left to right: BernaLaForce/tie TMS; John Koepke/CHS; Desiree Harbaugh/TES; JasonJohnson/tie TMS; George Bolling,Thurmont Lions Club President; MikeHakkarinen/LES; Susan Favorite,Thurmont Lions Club EducationCoordinator; Rebecca Martin/MSS;Sarah Fawley/EES; and Kelly Boutin/TPS. Absent for the photo was MarnieMortenson/SES. For more info aboutthe program, call 240-409-1747.Courtesy PhotoFun Camp(Where Character Counts)Grades 2-6 (as of Sept. <strong>2010</strong>)Dates: June 15-17 (Camp Full)June 28-30 (50 spots remaining)Where: Mt. St. Mary's Knott Arena/ARCCCost: $65Activities: DDR, Swimming, WhiffleBall, Tennis, Soccer, Basketball, Kickball,Dodgeball, Jump Rope, Dance, TagGames, Floor Hockey, Jump Stick + more!To sign up or for more info call or email:Chris Barnhart 240-236-2822(chris.barnhart@verizon.net)Barry Blickenstaff 240-236-0968(blickenstaff5@verizon.net)Courtesy PhotoResults$199,0003-4 bedroom colonial1.5 Acres$325,0002,800 sf colonialwith extra lot$259,9004 bedroom, 3 bathBrick Rancher$275,0003 bedroom colonial1 Acre$189,900Thurmont condoCall Peggy aboutbeautiful woodedlots available!Office301-698-5005Direct301-271-2787
6 . the catoctin banner . <strong>May</strong> <strong>2010</strong>Wilhelmdoors, l.l.c.Courtesy Photo<strong>Catoctin</strong> High School Show Choir TakesFirst Place at Music Festival<strong>Catoctin</strong> High School’s first year “Standing Room Only” Show Choir recentlycompeted in the Fiesta-Val Invitational Music Festival in Myrtle Beach, S.C.<strong>The</strong> Show Choir received 1st Place with a Superior Performance Rating in thecompetition, and Junior Joe Gros and Senior Shayna Beard received Soloistawards.Fiesta-Val was the second competition for the CHS Show Choir this year.In February, they competed at the <strong>2010</strong> Martinsburg High School Concert andShow Choir Festival in West Virginia, where they placed 3rd in Division II. <strong>The</strong>final competition for this schoolyear will be the Music in the Parkscompetition at Hershey Park in <strong>May</strong>.<strong>The</strong> CHS Show Choir is underthe direction of Berna LaForce,Thurmont Middle School <strong>The</strong>aterArts Teacher, and is made up of31 ninth through twelfth graders.You can see the Show Choirlocally in a free performanceat the Thurmont Lions Club2nd Annual A.R.T. Festival onSaturday, <strong>May</strong> 22, at 12:15 p.m.in Memorial Park in Thurmont.For additional information, visit uson the Web at www.chsshowchoir.org or contact CHS Show ChoirBoosters President, Laura Knott atknott8895@gmail.com.FeaturingAmarrGarage Doors& LiftmasterOpenersJOHN WILHELMMHIC 121485THURMONT, MDSales • Service • InstallationsResidential and CommercialLocal, Family Owned Business2 Year Labor Warranty301-271-0731240-674-0728Did you know people have been worshipping atHarriet Chapel for over 175 years?Has it been that long since you aended church?It’s time to come back!You can ind the peace, comfort and joy you seek at Harriet Chapel,a friendly, Episcopal Church just 3 miles south of Thurmont.Come Home to Harriet Chapel!Harriet Chapel, <strong>Catoctin</strong> Episcopal Parish12625 <strong>Catoctin</strong> Furnace Road, ThurmontServices Every Sunday at 8am & 10:30am301-271-4554 www.harrietchapel.comBringingArt to MainStreetOn Friday, April16, Timeless TrendsBoutique hosted anart exhibit called“Emergence,”which featuredoriginal prints fromlocal artists suchas Marjorie Tressler,Do you need to get any ofthose scratches and dentsfixed from last winter?Let mike’s fix them for you!Ask About Our Referral Program!301-271-7626Conveniently Located on along Rt. 15Photo byJohn KinnairdRebecca Pearl, Marie McCafferty, Linda Wharton and Janie Moltrup as well asworks from Carl Braun and Joe Halpin.Artists were available to greet and talk to the many visitors that stoppedby to view the many pieces of art shown in all different mediums and subjectsfrom jewelry to pottery, antiques and much more. Catering was provided bythe Carriage House Inn. If you missed the opening, the exhibit will be availablethrough <strong>May</strong> 15. Stop in to purchase your favorite piece.Timeless Trends’ owner Virginia LaRoche said, “It is an honor to me tooffer so much local art work in the shop.” With Mother’s Day approaching,visitors still have the opportunity to view and purchase these items. At TimelessTrends, the décor changes weekly with new items arriving daily for purchase.Call 240-288-8226 or visit 21 East Main Street in Thurmont for information.CHS “Standing Room Only” Show ChoirTryouts<strong>Catoctin</strong> High School’s “Standing Room Only” Show Choir will holdtryouts for the upcoming <strong>2010</strong>-2011 school year on June 2 and 3 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. in the <strong>Catoctin</strong> High School auditorium. Auditions will be done on adrop-in basis (no time scheduling required) and are open to all incoming ninththrough twelfth graders for the <strong>2010</strong>-2011 school year.<strong>The</strong> CHS Show Choir is under the direction of Berna LaForce, ThurmontMiddle School <strong>The</strong>ater Arts Teacher.CHS Show Choir Fundraiser Night atThurmont Roy Rogers<strong>The</strong> <strong>Catoctin</strong> High School Show Choir and the Thurmont Roy RogersRestaurant will join forces on Friday, <strong>May</strong> 21, from 5:00-8:00 p.m. to raisefunds to support the Show Choir. Visit the Thurmont Roy Rogers for dinneron <strong>May</strong> 21 and advise the cashier that you would like to support the CHS ShowChoir. <strong>The</strong>re is NO additional cost to you. A percentage of your sale will go tothe Show Choir.For additional information, visit us on the Web at www.chsshowchoir.org orcontact the CHS Show Choir Boosters President Laura Knott at knott8895@gmail.com.Happy Mother’s Dayfrom your friends atMike’s auto body!Your friendly neighbors atMike’s Auto Body will helpmake your auto bodyrepairs and restoration work abreeze!• Professional, courteous servicefrom the office to the shop!• LIFETIME WARRANTY ON ALLREPAIRS• Complete Auto Body and Full-Time Restoration Services• All Major Insurance CarriersAccepted• Servicing Thurmont for 20 Years• 24-Hour Towing• All Makes and Models• Car Rentals Available On-Site12917 <strong>Catoctin</strong> Furnace Rd.,Thurmont, MD
8 . the catoctin banner . <strong>May</strong> <strong>2010</strong>continued from cover page...of the square at the Vigilant HoseCompany #6 station, the company’sPresident, Frank Davis, was cleaningup from an event when the alarmsounded at 5:59 a.m. When Frankheard the call, he looked out thefront windows of the station wherehe could see flames at the hotelbuilding reflecting in the windowsacross the street. Knowing then thatthe fire was advanced, he called in asecond alarm, which would result inmore units responding to the scene.Vigilant’s Deputy Chief, JimmyClick, was on duty as the company’son-call commander when the firstalarm sounded, which had beenprompted by Doug’s 911 call. Onhis way to the fire station to pick upthe command vehicle, he passed thehotel and saw flames coming out ofthe second story windows on thefront and South Seton Avenue side ofthe building. He heard Frank’s callfor the second alarm and proceededto retrieve the command vehicle andset up the command station on thesquare in front of the VFW building.He then immersed himself in the jobof directing the company’s plan ofbattle to defeat the fire.<strong>The</strong> dispatch call indicated thatpeople were possibly trapped insidethe building. So, Jimmy’s first courseof action was to conduct a searchand rescue in the building based onthat assumption. Thus, Jimmy sent acrew into the burning building withtwo water lines. Ready to assist, aRapid Intervention Team (RIT) wason stand-by in case the firefightersneeded rescue.When command officers weresimultaneously informed that thecrew had encountered thick smokeand fire on the second floor and thatall of the residents were in fact outof the building, he pulled the crewand began a defensive attack on thefire. Ken Stewart of EmpoweredLearning, Inc., based in Frazer,Pennsylvania, is a widely respectedfire training professional who isfilming a documentary of the hotelfire in Emmitsburg for fire trainingpurposes. He said, “<strong>The</strong> commandofficers read the fire correctly topull the crews out. <strong>The</strong>y went intodefensive fire fighting right on time.”Pre-incident planning had beenconducted by local fire companieswith the old hotel building andother taller buildings in the area inmind. Vigilant Hose had purchaseda 75-foot ladder truck to use to fightfires that may occur on the EmmitsburgSquare, at Mount St. Mary’s University,St. Catherine’s Nursing Home or theNational Emergency Training Center.Ken said, “<strong>The</strong>re was some professionalplanning that came together here. It’s noteasy to bring in reserve units, organizethem and the amount of apparatus ittook to fight this fire.”Vigilant set up their laddertruck in the center of the squareas other companies pulled in toassist including Frederick County’sThurmont Guardian Hose, RockyRidge, Graceham, Lewistown, NewMidway, New Market, Wolfsville,Walkersville and Woodsboro;Carroll County’s Taneytown,Harney and Westminster; AdamsCounty, Pennsylvania’s Greenmount,Fairfield, Fountaindale, Gettysburgand Barlow; and Franklin County,Pennsylvania’s Blue Ridge Summitand Waynesboro units.Walkersville’s Ladder #11 setup on South Seton Avenue, CarrollCounty’s Ladder #5 out of Taneytownset up in Stavros’ parking lot andAdams County’s Ladder #1 set up infront of the PNC Bank to the side ofthe square. Later, Carroll County’sTower #3 out of Westminster set up inthe alley beside PNC Bank.Companies who are assignedto respond to area fire calls aredetermined by a mileage radius andthe type of structure involved in anincident. Chip Jewell, Director ofthe Frederick County Volunteer Fireand Rescue Services said, “Everybit of Frederick County’s 654square miles is predetermined onthe assignments.” Back fill, whichis the fill-in by companies furtheraway to cover the void that is leftas local responders and equipmentare dispatched to an incident, is alsopre-determined. Back fill units will becalled to respond if there is anotheralarm at the same time. Chip added,“It’s all focused on how we use ourresources to protect our people. Forexample, when Thurmont respondedto Emmitsburg’s Hotel Fire alarm,Libertytown pulled into Thurmont.”Vigilant Hose Company’s Chief,Chris “Boog” Stahley arrived at thescene of the fire shortly after thecommand station was established.Since all of the company’s officersare trained to be in the commandposition, Chris stepped in to help.He said, “Everything was in place.Bobby (Rosensteel) and Frank(Davis) were on the ladder, Jason(Powell) was in charge of operations.It was done the way I would havedone it.” Throughout the remainderof the incident, officers rotated dutiesand crews rotated attack on the fireto minimize damage to the hotel andsurrounding buildings.Ken Stewart said, “<strong>The</strong> systemhere absolutely worked. Judgingfrom the position of that buildingfrom a firefighting perspective, it wasdestined to become a parking lot.But, the building is in great shape.Give the fire guys credit that thatbuilding is still standing.”Emmitsburg is home to theUnited States Fire Administrationand its National Fire Academy, theEmergency Management Institute,National Fire Data Center, NationalEmergency Training Center, NationalFallen Firefighters Memorial andFoundation, National Fire HeritageCenter and related entities. <strong>The</strong> “OldHotel” fire was a significant fire notonly for historical reasons, but alsofor the impact it will have in the fireprofession as it is utilized as a rolemodel for training in the years to come.During any incident, there areofficer positions including command,staging, safety, operations, interior,public information and more. At thecommand post, representatives fromthe Fire Police, Town of Emmitsburg,Sheriff’s Department, Departmentof Fire and Rescue Services and FireMarshall’s Office were all on hand.Members of Frederick’sIndependent Hose Company, VigilantHose Company’s Auxiliary and OurLady of Mt. Carmel Church set upa canteen at the fire house. <strong>The</strong> RedCross showed up to give aid to thevictims. EMS and Rehab was set upby several ambulance companies andmedic units including Emmitsburgand Thurmont crews. Jimmy Clicksaid, “I was so impressed by howeveryone worked together andcommunicated. <strong>The</strong>re has been anoutpouring of support for everythingand by everybody.”On the street, on-lookersobserved the firefighters doing theirjobs. <strong>The</strong> mood was heavy withdisappointment about losing thehistoric landmark building, but therewere few tears. Some of the residentswho were rushed out of the burningbuilding could be seen in theirpajamas and bare feet with blanketsdraped around their shoulders. <strong>The</strong>sebrave people faced the building evenwhile it was red with flame. <strong>The</strong>y’veshown courage rather than griefthroughout this life-changing event.Chief Chris Stahley said, “Everyonewas safe, the fire was containedto the building of origin and thebuilding is structurally sound afterthe fire.” <strong>The</strong> last fire unit clearedthe scene at 1:15 p.m. Operationswent smoothly with a good outcomegiven what could have happened.Members of the EmmitsburgBusiness and ProfessionalsAssociation (EBPA), the EmmitsburgLions Club and area businessesjumped into action to see to thewelfare of the residents who lostmost, if not all, of their possessionsin the fire. <strong>The</strong> Red Cross paid forseveral nights lodging at the SleepInn for the victims of the fire who didnot have a place to go. <strong>The</strong> FrederickCounty Department of SocialServices extended the hotel stays foran additional six nights. Several localrestaurants hosted dinners for thevictims. <strong>The</strong> list of businesses, civicgroups, churches and individuals whodonated gift cards, food, clothing andhousehold items is too long to list, butis hugely appreciated. Sue Fogle said,“You don’t know how many friendsyou have who want to help untilsomething like this happens.” Fromthe point of Sue’s first heroic effortsthat morning through the aftermath inthe time that has followed, the list ofEmmitsburg’s heroes has become vast.As of press time, several residentshad found new apartments and hadput to use many of the donationsto start to rebuild their homes.Presently, the point of contact fordonations for the victims of the fireis Sharon Hane of the EmmitsburgLions Club. Call 301-447-2401 oremail sahtmh@verizon.net with alist of your donations that she willcompare with a list of the victims’needs. Those wishing to help mayalso send checks made out to St.Joseph’s Catholic Church, P.O. Box376, Emmitsburg, MD 21727. Pleasewrite “Donation for Fire Victims” onyour check’s memo line.Video footage, photos and newsreports about this fire are widelyavailable on the Internet. A slideshow has been uploaded to the http://www.vigilanthose.org/ Web site plusadditional photo and video insightsare also at http://statter911.com/.Visit www.thecatoctinbanner.comarchives for a photo gallery of the fireas provided by <strong>The</strong> <strong>Catoctin</strong> <strong>Banner</strong>Staff, Todd Wivell and RosensteelStudio.See more Old Hotel Fire photoson pages 14 and 15.
<strong>May</strong> <strong>2010</strong> . the catoctin banner . 9Photo by Carie StaffordPictured left to right are Wade Droneburg, Beth and Wayne Wachter, Jr., “Skeeter,” Bob Droneburg,Wayne Wachter, Sr., and Pam, Nicholas Wachter, Brianna Wachter and Stephanie Wachter in front.Tractors and Bikes - Keeping it in the Family<strong>The</strong> Wachter and Droneburg families will host a Grand OpeningCelebration on Saturday, <strong>May</strong> 8, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at their newFoxville Cycles and Tractors located at 4639 Foxville Road (Route #77), fivemiles west of Thurmont.Growing up, Wayne Wachter, Sr., worked in the mechanical field startingwith Gladhill in Frederick and then moving to N.S. Sales and RentalsInternational. He ended up at Hartlaub Furniture in Hagerstown where helearned to perfect his craft and determined his focus, which is the mechanicsand restoration of old tractors.Bob Droneburg raced motorbikes in his younger days while workingconstruction and at Frederick Town Yamaha. After a motorbike accident, hecouldn’t race anymore, but he continued to work on motorbikes out of his garage.He attended school to learn more about mechanics.Wayne Wachter, Jr., has ridden four-wheelers and motorcycles all of his life.He learned about the mechanics from his father and uncle and from workingat Bill’s Auto Body.Wade Droneburg, Jr., will graduate from the York Technology Institute inYork, Penn., in <strong>May</strong>. Nicholas Wachter will enter Lincoln Tech in August.<strong>The</strong> family decided it was time to put years of experience to work.Venturing into business together, they have started Foxville Cycles & Tractors,where they specialize in repair and restoration of on and off-road cycles, ATVs,riding mowers, push mowers, weedeaters, chainsaws and antique tractors andcars. If it has a motor, they can fix it.Stop by to meet the family and find out what they can do for you and yourmotorized toys. <strong>The</strong>ir regular hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturdays 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Call 301-416-0215 formore information.Celebrity Bartending Event at the OttHouse Pub<strong>The</strong> Ott House Pub in Emmitsburg is hosting a celebrity bartending eventto benefit the Emmitsburg Food Bank on Tuesday, <strong>May</strong> 11, at 7:00 p.m. Thisevent is sponsored by the Emmitsburg Business and Professional Association’s(EBPA) Change forFood program.<strong>The</strong> event willbegin at 7:00 p.m.and highlightcelebrity bartendersfrom the community.Possible bartendersinclude Denis Onieal(Superintendent,National FireAcademy), Dr. DavidRehm (Mount St.Mary’s University),Barry Titler (Directorof Public Safety,MSMU), Chris (Boog)Staley (VigilantHose CompanyFire Chief), FrankDavis (President, Vigilant Hose Co.), Lynne Robinson (Director of Athletics,MSMU), T.J. Burns (U.S. National Bobsled Team), Kevin Robinson (Attorneyand Professor, MSMU), Thomas Gosselin (Head Women’s Soccer Coach,MSMU), Shannon Cool (Jubliee Foods), Emily Warrenfeltz (PNC Bank).All celebrity tips will be donated to the Emmitsburg Food Bank. Pleasecome and support this worthy cause.A mushroom walks into a bar, sits down and orders a drink.<strong>The</strong> bartender says “We don’t serve mushrooms here.”<strong>The</strong> mushroom says, “Why not? 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10 . the catoctin banner . <strong>May</strong> <strong>2010</strong>tickling our taste budsby Denise Valentine,A monthly column by a community member who loves to cook!In a few weeks we will be celebrating Memorial Day, thus beginning what Ilike to call the “picnic season”. <strong>The</strong> best part is that there doesn’t really haveto be a special occasion, just a meal together and a social time to visit withfamily and friends.I have fond memories of family gatherings from throughout my childhoodand the good food that was prepared at those celebrations. One of my alltime favorites was a Macaroni Salad recipe that my Grandma Sanders alwaysprepared for family reunions. It is a different version than most; one that Ihope you and your family will enjoy as much as I have.I hope you have a safe and fun Memorial Day weekend!Macaroni Salad1 lb. macaroni 1 can Spam¼ cup carrots1 cup salad dressing½ cup onions1 small can Hunts tomato sauce¼ cup green pepperSalt (to desired taste)Cook and drain macaroni. Cool completely. Dice carrots and greenpepper to a very fine consistency. Dice spam into small chunks. Add allwith the macaroni. <strong>The</strong>n add salad dressing and sauce. Stir well. Servecold.New Name and Mission for Church of Godof Prophecy in Sabillasville<strong>The</strong> old Sabillasville Elementary schoolhouse was purchased by the Churchof God of Prophecy in the 1970s after it had been a machine shop. <strong>The</strong>church had a face lift in 2009 by the Boy Scouts of America and, along withthe change, a ministry name was considered by the members. Pastor Ariettaand her congregation wanted to let the community know that this church is alife-changing church, thus a ministry name was born. It is now Life ChangingMinistries of the Church of God of Prophecy. A sign announcing the changewill be forthcoming. <strong>The</strong> congregation is currently small, but the new themefor <strong>2010</strong> “Stand still and see the glory of the Lord in <strong>2010</strong>,” promises it willnot stay small for long.by Jeanne AnglebergerShaklee Associate for a Healthier Lifethe health jeannePerhaps you recall last month I shared information from a health seminarthat I had attended. Enthusiastically, I want to share some healthy tipsregarding “Sugars in Your Diet” this month.Sugar is a type of carbohydrate. It provides four calories for every gram.Berries, oranges, apples and their juices contain sugar naturally. <strong>The</strong>re aresugars in milk. When consuming these foods, we are getting the calories fromsugar along with important vitamins and minerals. Carbohydrates are thebody’s main source of energy.We must be aware of added sugars to processed foods. <strong>The</strong>refore, weneed to know the names of these ingredients when reading food labels. <strong>The</strong>following are added sugars: beet sugar, brown sugar, cane sugar, confectioner’ssugar, crystallized cane juice, dextrose, fructose, evaporated cane juice, highfructosecorn syrup, honey, invert sugar, Maltodextrin (or dextrin), maplesyrup, molasses, raw sugar, Sucrose (table sugar) and Turbinado sugar.Learn and watch for sugar’s many “disguises.” If the food label lists two ormore, especially near the beginning, the product probably contains a significantamount of sugar.Today it seems that our diets contain too much sugar. If you think regularsoda is better than a glass of water, this may change your mind. A 12-ounceregular soda contains TEN teaspoons of sugar. Even some of the “so-called”energy drinks contain sugar.It is noted that the typical American now eats the equivalent of about 31teaspoons (124 grams) of added sugar every day. That sugar adds up almost500 extra calories, which is about 25 percent of the average person’s caloricintake.<strong>The</strong> American Heart Association suggests that added sugar should belimited to no more than 6-7 percent of your total calories. Remember this isadded sugar and does not include natural sugar in fruits and dairy products.So, how can you cut down on sugar? <strong>The</strong> more sugar a product has, the lessnutrients it contains. Read ingredient labels to find the types of added sugars.Choosing more unsweetened beverages or water is certainly a way todecrease your sugar intake. This isa simple step to help reduce addedcalories in your daily diet.Yours truly decreases the sugaramount in her cooking and baking.A favorite Peanut Butter Fudgerecipe called for two cups of sugar.Today the same recipe is preparedusing 2/3 cup of sugar withoutchanging the quality of the fudge.As always, I believe each of usmust take the responsibility of ourhealth. We will make healthierchoices as we become more healtheducated.Better health is yourreward!MOUNTAIN VIEWLAWN SERVICE, INC.Mowing •Trimming •Mulching •Yard Cleanup •Hauling •Gutter Cleaning •Mulch Delivery •MTVIEWLAWNS@AOL.COMThurmont, Maryland301-271-2832Your Hassle-Free LocalHome Buying Team!Rich ShankAssociate BrokerBusiness Marketing Degree from MSM Univ.Chris WoodSenior Loan OfficerROCK CREEKR E A L T Y60 Water St., Thurmont301-271-7707Licensed in MD & PAwww.rock-creekrealty.com14 West Patrick St, Frederick301-639-6439Licensed in 48 Statescwood@presidential.com
<strong>May</strong> <strong>2010</strong> . the catoctin banner . 11WhoAm I?Your clues from the last issuewere: “Attended 6 institutions oflearning within a 20 minute drive of<strong>Catoctin</strong>; lived in a powerful houseuntil age 10; has a talent for choosingto drive dangerous lemons; her favoritehobby and favorite job are one andthe same; enjoyed moving twice in2008; can and will talk about Jack andLuke all day if you let her; won GrandChampion Ribbon the first time everentering something in the CommunityShow.”Those who guessed correctly are:Pat Muir, Katie Benjamin, TracySchur, Colleen Tumulty, HeatherBurke, Dan Twigg and ChristineJoyner.I am Erin Dingle.Those who visit the ThurmontRegional Library can see Erin Dinglethere and the results of the work sheis doing there as the library’s BranchManager.<strong>The</strong> power house she grew upin with her parents, Mark andBetty Faye Lannon, was actuallythe power plant at the VictorCullen Tuberculosis Sanatoriumin Sabillasville. Built in 1908, thiswas a working power plant for thehospital, which closed down in1965 and became a reform schoolfor boys under Maryland’s JuvenileServices. <strong>The</strong> bottom floor was apower plant, the middle floor wasthe hospital laundry and there weretwo apartments on the top floor.Her father was a nurse at both thehospital and school so they lived onthe grounds until he retired and thenthe family moved to Thurmont. Erinhas a sister, Stephanie Lannon Wivell,and a brother, Mark Lannon.Erin attended Mother SetonSchool through 4th grade,Sabillasville Elementary Schoolfor 5th grade, wasin the first class of6th graders whenThurmont MiddleSchool opened,attended <strong>Catoctin</strong> HighSchool graduatingwith the class of ’76.She attended FrederickCommunity Collegeand received a BAin English from Mt.St. Mary’s Collegein 1987. <strong>The</strong> onlynon-local school sheattended was SouthernConnecticut StateUniversity where she received anMLS in Library Science in 2005. <strong>The</strong>only school she did not attend waskindergarten!<strong>The</strong> first car she ever bought andowned was a green Ford Pinto whichwas famous for rear end explosionsand she just recently received a recallletter for the red Toyota Corolla shenow owns.Erin has been married to Garyfor ‘many moons’ and they havetwo children and two grandchildren.<strong>The</strong>ir son, Shawn graduated from<strong>Catoctin</strong> with the class ’97 andattended Wake Forest University,NC and <strong>The</strong> University of Illinoisat Urbana-Champagne to studyPhilosophy. He has taken a leave ofabsence to stay home with his twoboys. Shawn was employed at theCenter for Talented Youth at JohnsHopkins in Baltimore and lives inBaltimore with his wife, Mindy KuhnDingle, and their two sons, JackDempsey Dingle, born in 2007, andLuke Aaron Dingle, born in 2009.<strong>The</strong>ir daughter, Kerry also graduatedfrom <strong>Catoctin</strong> High School with theclass of 2001 and attended HarvardCollege and Harvard Law School.Now an attorney, she is currentlyclerking for Judge Lanier Andersonof the Eleventh Circuit Court ofAppeals in Macon, Georgia. This fallshe will be relocating to Washington,DC.Working at a library is the perfectPhoto by Shawn DingleErin Dingle is shown with her husband Gary and their gransons Lukeand Jack.job for Erin since she loves to read.She always has at least five or sixbooks by her bed, a couple of nonfictionbooks and magazines byher chair and strangely enough,she enjoys her 30 minute commuteto work because she can listen toanother book on CD. Before movingfrom Thurmont, Erin walked towork for twenty years. She neverknew how wonderful listening tobooks could be.Erin feels that reading is extremelyimportant. Everyday, she and thestaff at the library try to share themessage that reading is one of themost important and enjoyable thingsa family can do together. Erin’sother great interest is gardening andeven though her husband retiredfrom the Town of Thurmont aftermany years of hard work in theWater Department, she has himworking even harder digging andplanting and building stone stairsteps.<strong>The</strong> first thing she ever won wasat the Thurmont & EmmitburgCommunity Show. Her mother hadgiven her a crewel kit many yearsago and in the moves she found itagain. Deciding she wanted to learnto do it, she sat down and completedthe crewel project. For the fun, sheentered it into the Community Showlast year and won first place. Erinwas very surprised.When Erin met Gary in 1972,Who Am I? Next IssueYour clues are: Mother of UncleDirty; works where “family meetsfamily”; she says she’s been inbusiness “forever” in Thurmont;raised in Mountaindale; mother ofthree, grandmother or two.You can submit your answer ineither of two ways: call 301-693-9503 and leave a message or send ane-mail to who@thecatoctinbanner.com. Correct answers will beentered into a contest for prizes atthe end of the year. Each month’swinners will be revealed in thefollowing month’s issue. Eachmonth a new “Who Am I?” willbe featured, plus we will reveal theanswer to the previous month’s localmystery figure.they married in 1979 and lived inThurmont until they moved to theirnew log home in Orrtanna, PA.That move was quickly followedby another move. She had workedat the Thurmont Library since1987 right after graduating fromthe Mount. She started there aspart-time Children’s Librarianworking mostly nights. When formerlibrarian, Margaret Bruchey, retiredin 1995, Erin moved up as managerand started working with a numberof people to build a bigger and morecontemporary library to serve theneeds of the growing population innorthern Frederick County. Thosemany efforts culminated in thebeautiful new library on MoserRoad! 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12 . the catoctin banner . <strong>May</strong> <strong>2010</strong>Emmitsburg Baseball and Softball Opening DayOn Sunday, April 11, theEmmitsburg Baseball and SoftballLeague held their Opening DayCelebration to kick-off the 55thseason of baseball in Emmitsburg.This season, the league has a totalof 240 boys and girls ranging from4 to 18 years of age. <strong>The</strong> programconsists of six co-ed tee ball teamsfor ages 4 to 6; four softball teams of8U, 10U, 12U and 15U participatingin the Frederick County SoftballLeague; three 7- and 8-year-oldbaseball teams; three 9-and 10-yearoldand one 10- and 11-year-oldbaseball team playing in the CalRipken Baseball League. PlayingFrederick County Babe Ruth baseballthis season are 13 Prep, 13 to 15 and16 to 18 year-old teams.Joe Zanella, former manager ofthe Emmitsburg Giants, threw outthe first pitch to TJ Eiker, currentmanager of the Giants. CoachZanella volunteered his time andeffort for 28 years and the Leaguewanted to thank him for helpingthe youth ofEmmitsburgbecome better ballplayers.<strong>The</strong> volunteerswith theEmmitsburgBaseball andSoftball Leaguewould like tothank the Town ofEmmitsburg staff,commissioners and<strong>May</strong>or Hooverfor their support.<strong>The</strong>y would alsolike to thank thecommunity ofEmmitsburg andlocal businessesfor supporting theprogram. Call301-447-2954or visit www.eteamz.active.com/emmitsburg formore information.Pictured right, players on the EmmitsburgCardinals are shown with a championshipbanner; bottom left, Jeff Little, President ofthe Emmitsburg Baseball & Softball Leaguepresented Joe Zanella with the <strong>2010</strong> GuyMcLaughlin Award; below, players celebrate thebeginning of the season by throwing their hatsin the air.Photos by Rosensteel StudioSpring Jewelry ShowSaturday - <strong>May</strong> 1stKitchensBasementsBathroomsGaragesStorage FacilitiesShedsA Design/Build CompanyLocal Referrals AvailableLicensed & InsuredAntique,vintage andcontemporaryhome décorBOUTIQUEJust in time forMother’s DayFeaturing jewelrydesigns by localartistsJoin Us <strong>May</strong> 1st,10 a.m. to 5 p.m.21 E. Main St.Thurmont, MD240-288-8226240-405-0484, Mark Spalding301-418-8415, Brian GetzFree EstimatesMHIC #124673TimelessTrendsBoutique.comTuesday, Wednesday &Saturday10 am-5pmThursday & Friday 10 am-7pmSunday 12 pm-5pm
Spring Into ActionSpring is a great time of year to clean up your yard and clean out yourgarage. If the cleanup includes getting rid of a car you no longer need, youwill help the environment, the community and your wallet when you donateit to charity. <strong>The</strong>re are many advantages to donating a car: 1. You don’t haveto haggle with the car dealer over the trade-in value of your car; 2. You don’thave the expense of advertising your car in the paper or online; 3. You won’thave strangers coming to your house to look at the car; 4. You don’t have tomake any repairs to your car; 5. You’ll get a valuable tax deduction; 6. You’llget free pickup; 7. You’ll support the charity of your choice.Cars4Charities will gladly handle the entire car donation process for you,have your car picked up fast and free and send the proceeds to the charity youselect from their extensive list. <strong>The</strong>ir list of charities includes national onessuch as the American Foundation for the Blind, Prevent Cancer Foundation,American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association, Autism Speaks, FirstCandle/SIDS Alliance and many more.Elower-SiciliaProductionsof Dance& MusicAges 3 to AdultTap · Ballet · Jazz · Hip HopPre-School CreativeLyrical · AcrobaticsModern · Musical <strong>The</strong>aterServing theCommunitySince 1970For information call 301-271-745815 Water Street · Thurmont, Mdwww.ESPdance .comHome of the National Award Winning E.S.P. Performing Company<strong>May</strong> <strong>2010</strong> . the catoctin banner . 13<strong>The</strong> <strong>Catoctin</strong> Pregnancy Center also accepts vehicle donations. <strong>The</strong> removalof your vehicle is provided Summer by Bill’s Fun Auto at... Body in Creagerstown and proceedsbenefit the pregnancy center. Call 301-447-3391 for more information.Besides helping a very needy charity, you will get a tax deduction of atleast $500 on your itemized Federal return. Cars4Charities even allows you of Danceat&campsites,Musicspread mulch, cleared trails and raked up gravel that had beento complete the entire car donation process online at your convenience. <strong>The</strong> washed away. <strong>The</strong> children did a lot and enjoyed the time outdoors.online option is better for Acting the environment Camp with because it reduces the use of paper Park Rangers met with the students as they arrived to familiarize them withand other consumables. If Jason your car Hoffmanis in poor condition, Cars4Charities will the projects and assign a specific task to each group. <strong>The</strong> introduction includedmake sure it is properly recycled. July Complete 13-16 details are available at www. a discussion on the importance of environmental stewardship and the benefitscars4charities.org or (Grades 1-866-448-3487 2-4) 9 a.m. (GIVE-4-US).to 11:30 a.m.of the projects chosen for the day’s activities. Work performed by the students(Grades 5-9) 12:30 to 3 p.m.approximated the efforts of a single employee performing the same work fornearly 12 weeks.<strong>Catoctin</strong> FFA Hosts Bedding Plant Diva Camp Sale<strong>Catoctin</strong> Mountain Park is one of 392 units administered by the National<strong>The</strong> <strong>Catoctin</strong> High School FFA/Horticulture Greenhouses will be open to the Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior. <strong>The</strong> park Visitor Center, locatedJuly 20-23public through Friday, <strong>May</strong> 14. <strong>The</strong> greenhouse will be open weekdays from on State Route 77 three miles west of Thurmont, Maryland, is open daily from9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 8:00 a.m.9toa.m.noon.to 11<strong>The</strong>a.m.sale will 10:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., and from 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Saturdaystake place in the greenhouses located through the back Fee: gates $75.00 by the baseball and Sundays. Correspondence should be addressed to: Superintendent,field. For further information call 240-236-8192 and www.ESPdance.comleave a message or email <strong>Catoctin</strong> Mountain Park, 6602 Foxville Road, Thurmont, MD 21788. Ourdiane.ogg@fcps.org.For more information - Call 301-271-7458 Web site address is www.nps.gov/cato. General information can be obtained bycalling the Visitor Center at 301-663-9388.Affordable301-271-7455Tumbling CampJuly 13-16STONEWORX443-536-5902Locally OwnedSpecializing in Stone Veneer forFireplaces, House Fronts,Foundations, and ChimneysAll types of flagstone work forwalks, patios, porches9 a.m. to 11 a.m.Fee: $75.00Self Storage(Formerly, Thurmont Self Storage)Conveinently Located on Maple Drive, Acrossfrom Thurmont Feed StoreNeed Room?Too Much Clutter?Let us storeit for you!NOT JUST FOR PUBLIC!FOR BUSINESS TOO! CALL TODAY!Quality CraftmanshipNew Construction & RemodelingTap CampAugust 10-139 a.m. to 11 a.m.Fee: $75.00Princess CampJuly 13-16,August 10-139 a.m. to 11 a.m.Fee: $75.00<strong>Catoctin</strong> Mountain Park Hosts Earth DayActivities<strong>Catoctin</strong> MountainPark partneredwith Kingsviewand GermantownMiddle Schools fromMontgomery County,Md., in a majoreducational serviceproject on Earth Day,April 22. Two-hundredfifty 8th grade studentsjoined National ParkService staff at the Parkto control alien invasiveplants, mitigate soil erosion, reclaim gravel on the unpaved section of ManahanRoad and prepare the Owens Creek Campground and Camp Misty Mount forseasonal openings. <strong>The</strong> kids removed Japanese Barberry bushes, stacked woodBark in the ParkFourth annual Bark in the Park will be held on Saturday, <strong>May</strong> 8, from 10:00 a.m.to 2:00 p.m. at Utica District Park, 10200-B Old Frederick Road in Lewistown.This event is the ultimate event for dogs and dog lovers, young and oldalike. Admission is free to the park. Sign up on-site for the many DoggyContests that start at noon. Prizes will be awarded to dogs in a varietyof categories, including Best Trick, Best Kisser, Smallest Dog/Biggest Dog,Costume Contest, and Owner/Dog Look Alike.Dog owners must bring a collar, leash, and proof of rabies vaccination forentry. <strong>The</strong> cost is $5.00 per dog, limit two dogs per owner. Call 301-600-2936,or log on to www.Recreater.com. Registration is also available on-site.
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16 . the catoctin banner . <strong>May</strong> <strong>2010</strong>Mother Seton School BicentennialDuring the weekend of April 16 through 18, Mother Seton School helda weekend-long Bicentennial Celebration honoring 200 years of CatholicEducation in Emmitsburg, Maryland. <strong>The</strong> weekend marked the culmination ofa year’s worth of celebrations honoring Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton’s opening ofSaint Joseph’s Free School in Emmitsburg on February 22, 1810.School NewsBell Choir<strong>The</strong> Basilica of SaintElizabeth Ann Seton wasstanding room only ashandbell choir membersGabriela Tannure, SarahBohn, Veronica Smaldone,Nicholas Durski, and LucasSoter perform during therecessional hymn at MotherSeton School’s ClosingBicentennial Mass on April18. <strong>The</strong> students were ledby Mrs. Cheryl Carney,Music Teacher at MotherSeton School.BicentennialGiftsEmma Kenneweg,Natalie Bosche,and Cecilia Bosche,students at MotherSeton School, choosefrom hand made ‘Thankyou for Attending’gifts made by MSS artstudents especiallyfor the BicentennialWeekend. All visitorsto the weekend eventswere given the gift inremembrance of theweekend.Courtesy PhotosCourtesy PhotoSunday Chorus SingingMother Seton School Chorus members sing “Hymn to Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton” at the Basilicaof Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton during the Bicentennial Closing Mass on April 18. Chorus membersare front row left to right, Paige Orner, Mackensie Kirby, Jane Bramson, Nick Ford, Grace Santos,<strong>May</strong>a Hand, Max Kirby; second row, Nora Stocksdale, Bernadette Blocher, Kara Felice, NatalieJohnson, Rianna Joy, Reagan Joy, Sarah Shatzer; third row, Makenzie Blocher, Shamus Beck, TravisStocksdale, Christopher Shatzer, Ashley Small, <strong>May</strong>a Swiderski, Kourtney Wells, Samantha NigidaDon’t Forget Mom!Mother’s Day is <strong>May</strong> 9... take a look at our advertisersto find a special gift for your Mom.Memorial Day is on the Way!Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day ofremembrance for those who have died in our nation’s service.CHS Safe & SaneBeginning Monday, <strong>May</strong> 26, a totaled car will be displayed at severallocations in Thurmont and Emmitsburg. <strong>The</strong> car will serve as a visual reminderas to why our community holds the annual <strong>Catoctin</strong> High School “Safe &Sane” graduation event- to keep our graduating seniors safe.This year’s celebration, at the Mount St. Mary’s University KnottAuditorium, marks the 20th anniversary of this organized, fun-filled “locked in”party for graduating seniors. Thankfully, the last 20 years’ events have indeedhelped to keep our teenagers safe on a night that is too often marked by tragedy.Bill Wachter of Bill’s Auto Body is supplying the car and transporting it to thefollowing locations: 4/26-Thurmont Police Department, 4/30-Dollar General inThurmont, 5/7-To be determined in Emmitsburg, 5/10-Jubilee in Emmitsburg,5/17- <strong>Catoctin</strong> High School upper parking lot.While the car is parked at each site, several of the close-by businesses willbe accepting donations to support Safe & Sane.NEWGovernment Programsup to 125% of home’svalue! (Expiring Soon!)For a FREE evaluation, callBrian Boller, Loan Officer240-529-1095License # 18277Call Today!Approved FHA/VA Lender301-271-2247Come in for yourSpring Pedicure $2013 Water Street in ThurmontCJ’s TuxedoTuxedo Season is coming!WEDDINGS:GROOM’S TUX FREE*Call or stop in for details.New and exciting styles.HoursMonday & Thursday4 p.m. to 8 p.m.Tuesday & Wednesday11 a.m. to 8 p.m.Friday & Saturday11 a.m. to 9 p.m.1 East Main St. Emmitsburg, MDNEW FOR PROM SEASON!Camo(Mossy Oak) Tux. Coat andmatching trousers available.Order early to guarantee availability.301-447-3087MOUNTAINPOOLS, INC.SALES & SERVICEIN-GROUND /ABOVE-GROUNDLiner ReplacementsWinter Safety CoversOver 25 Years of Experience301-271-0891MHIC 121216
<strong>May</strong> <strong>2010</strong> . the catoctin banner . 17Photo by Carie StaffordPictured are Girl Scouts and their friends from Troop 21724 in Thurmont. Left to right are MariamHarper, Ashley Ritchie, Sarah Taul, Michaela Stull, Skylar Holman and Zoe Croyle.Girl Scouts Host Spa DayMaize Meadow Girl Scouts hosted a Girl Scout Spa Day. <strong>The</strong> event wasopen to Girl Scouts and their friends in grades 6-12. <strong>The</strong> girls learned how tomake jewelry, do yoga to relax, make a healthy dish by Pampered Chef andhow to properly take care of their complexion with tips by Mary Kay. <strong>The</strong> GirlScouts would like to thank the Lewistown Fire Hall for the use of their facilityand the representatives from the above companies for their donation of timeand materials that allowed this event to be a success.Thurmont Lions Club Sponsors Welcome toMy World Student Art Contest<strong>The</strong> Thurmont Lions Club is sponsoring an art contest entitled Welcometo My World as part of the A.R.T. (Art Revealed along the Trail) Festival.Students in grades K-5 can create artwork at home and bring it to theThurmont Regional Library, 76 East Moser Road, on <strong>May</strong> 22 between 10:00and 11:00 a.m. Winners will be announced between 12:30 and 1:30 p.m. atMemorial Park (during the entertainment). Winning artwork will be displayedat the Thurmont Regional Library until June 11. Visit www.thurmont.com orwww.thurmontlionsclub.com for entry information.Mother’s DayFire Victim ReliefPhoto by Rosensteel StudioBob Hance and Allen Knott of the Emmitsburg Business & ProfessionalAssociation (EBPA) are shown with Rich Boyd and Lorne Peters of Jubilee Foodsin Emmitsburg. <strong>The</strong> EBPA collected funds for the victims of the recent EmmitsburgHotel Fire and Jubilee contributed towards the purchase of food for the victims.CHS Student Wins With SkillsUSA<strong>Catoctin</strong> High School student Derric Atzrott, pictured, won a gold medalin both the Regional and the State SkillsUSA Competition in the ComputerMaintenance Technology Division this past winter. Derric is the only SkillsUSAwinner from <strong>Catoctin</strong> High School. According to the administration at the Careerand Technology Center (CTC), he and the 17other students who won in their division are inthe top two percent of the country.Derric now qualifies to go to theSkillsUSA National Leadership Conferencein Kansas City, Kan., the last week in June.He is conducting some fundraisers so that hecan raise funds to go. A basket bingo will beheld on Saturday, <strong>May</strong> 15 at the Thurmontactivities building to benefit the CHS CTCSkillsUSA. Tickets are $20.00 in advance and$25.00 at the door. <strong>The</strong>re is also a raffle fora Cub Cadet tractor. Tickets are $5.00, thewinner will be chosen at the bingo.CTC is also accepting donations towardthis event. All checks should be made out toCTC, with SkillsUSA/Derric in the memo.Checks can be given to Derric or sent directlyto CTC, attention Martha Lowry. <strong>The</strong>address is Frederick County Career & Technology Center, 7922 OpossumtownPike, Frederick, MD 21702. Derric has received a matching corporate sponsor.All money he collects will be matched by a company.Call 301-418-5037 or call Ms. Lowry at CTC at 240-236-8515 for info.Fitness Center for WomenPresentsHighest Prices offered based on weight and purityMonday, <strong>May</strong> 17 th8:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.30 Days OFFMembership Rafflefor Members30 Days FREEMembership Couponfor ALL ParticipantsCash given on the spot forjewelry, coins, & serving peicesOPEN TO THE PUBLIC224 North Church Street, Thurmont PlazaCall for details – 301 271-7900
18 . the catoctin banner . <strong>May</strong> <strong>2010</strong>Local Club Promotes Miniature Horse Breedby Ann SandersWhoever coined the phrase “goodthings come in small packages” musthave been referring to the MiniatureHorse. <strong>The</strong>se tiny gems of the equineworld are gentle, affectionate andintelligent. While Minis are toosmall to be ridden by anyone but asmall child, owners can enjoy themas pets, harness them to drive cartsand wagons or enter them in shows.Minis have been used successfullyas companion guide animals andmobility aids for the blind or hearingimpaired, as well as therapy animalsin hospitals and nursing homes andfor children with special needs.<strong>The</strong> Mason-Dixon MiniatureHorse Association (MDMHA) is alocal organization that was formedin the fall of 2005 by a group ofindividuals from Maryland andPennsylvania who shared an interestin and love of Miniature Horses.Club President Kelly Drechslerexplains, “Everyone agreed there wasa need to form a regional club thatwas exclusive to the breed and itsgrowing popularity. At that point intime, only local saddle clubs offereda select few Miniature Horse classesfor Mini owners to compete in.Thus, MDMHA became a reality andhosted its first show series in 2006.”Since then, the club has grownto include members from central,south central and southeasternPennsylvania, most of eastern andWE’RE RIGHT AT HOMEWITH PRINTINGsoutheastern Maryland, as well as thepanhandle of West Virginia.Drechsler explains the mission ofthe club: “<strong>The</strong> MDMHA strives topromote the versatility of this breedby offering various discipline classesat our shows such as halter, driving,jumping, obstacle, trail, costumeand in-hand barrels and poles. Wealso participate in parades, children’ssummer educational programsand other community events.”Throughout the year, the associationhosts a variety of shows, eventsand clinics, meetings and a yearendbanquet. <strong>The</strong>y also publish amonthly newsletter for members andhost a Web site (www.themdmha.com) featuring club news, photos,show information and a Member ofthe Month.“<strong>The</strong> club serves both adults andyouth in all aspects of MiniatureHorse ownership, while promotingthe breed itself. It provides a safe, funand educational atmosphere focusingon Miniature Horse conformationand showmanship,” Drechsler said.<strong>The</strong> club always welcomes newmembers, and you do not have toown a Miniature Horse to belong.<strong>The</strong> “Fun and Fuzzy” SpringShow and Clinic is the first event ofthe show season and is open to thepublic and any interested individualswho are beginning to show Minis,those who need to “brush up” ontheir showing skills or those who arejust interested in having a fun-filledGreat prices.Quality work.Friendly service.PRINTING. GRAPHICS. 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All showsstart at 9:00 a.m. and generally runPhoto by Jeffrey Moore, Country Road PhotographyMDMHA Board Member Melissa Clabaugh leads her Miniature Horse,Valhalla Farm Mr. Bojangles, through a halter class during a show lastyear.until 5:00 p.m., depending on thenumber of classes and participants.A concession stand will be available.MDMHA members also compete inother local sanctioned shows, suchas the Howard County Fair in WestFriendship, Md. Consult the venuefor dates and times.A Quick Look at the Miniature HorseIn 1978, the American Miniature Horse Association officially established the “Miniature Horse”as a separate horse breed. Miniature Horses were originally bred down from horses and poniesand were often used in mines to pull carts or as pampered pets for kings and queens. <strong>The</strong>y areminiature versions of well-balanced horses and come in a variety of colors and types. <strong>The</strong>irsmall size makes them ideal for keeping on limited acreage, and they are great for the noviceowner since they are small and easy to care for. While this may sound appealing, make nomistake, they require as much time and attention, as well as veterinary and hoof care, as theirfull-size counterparts. <strong>The</strong>y measure up to 38 inches at the withers (the last hair at the base ofthe horse’s mane) and often live 25 to 35 years. An average adult weighs between 150 and 250pounds.NUSBAUM &OTT, INC.Painting ContractorsWall CoveringsMHIC #221Westminster: 410-848-8543Fax: 410-848-1920Emmitsburg: 301-447-6517262 E. Green StreetWestminster, MD 21157P.O. Box 475Emmitsburg, MD 21727
<strong>May</strong> <strong>2010</strong> . the catoctin banner . 19sports<strong>The</strong> Cougar Run<strong>The</strong> Cougar Mile Run was an initiative proposed by <strong>Catoctin</strong> High SchoolPrincipal Jack Newkirk as a physical fitness promotion, an opportunity forstudents in our feeder schools (as well as any students who do not happen to•Alzheimer’s Association • Big Brothers/Big Sisters • Boys & Girls Club • Concerns of Police SurvivorsLovetta WillieHead Teller, 40-West OfficeWaverly ElementaryClassroom VolunteerPhoto by a <strong>Catoctin</strong> High School alumni, Jenna Davis.be in our feeder schools) to visit our beautiful campus and interact in a positiveway with CHS students, an opportunity for Student ServiceIn the past two years, several dozen students and adults from thecommunity have participated in the Run. Thurmont Primary School PrincipalDeb Myers, for example, has served as an excellent role model for her studentsby running in the event for the past two years. This year, Bill Derbyshire andhis wife participated in the Run while also donating to the cause. Newkirk hasalso had contributions the past two years from people who have been unableto attend the event, including his <strong>Catoctin</strong> High School colleagues Phil Caruso,Sue Weaver and John Koepke.Newkirk has attended the Run the past two years, and Dave Gadra,the Work Study Coordinator at CHS, has assisted Russell Headley withcoordinating the event.<strong>The</strong> event photographer, Jenna Davis, was kind enough to volunteer hertime and services while simultaneously fulfilling an assignment for her collegeAdvanced Photography class. (Her assignment was to take photos at a charityevent in her community.)In addition, Christine Gammie, one of the volunteers who is a 2009graduate of <strong>Catoctin</strong> High School, volunteered her time and effort for noreason other than the fact that she wanted to help out her school and hercommunity.<strong>The</strong> Second Annual Cougar Mile Run took place under sunny skies onSaturday, March 27, at the <strong>Catoctin</strong> High School Stadium.<strong>The</strong> winners were: Pre-K Boy, Maceo Zelenka, Thurmont Primary School,Mile Time: 12:37; Pre-K Girl, Sadie Hurley, 22.04; Kindergarten Boy, TravisHovermale, Thurmont Primary, 9:40; Kindergarten Girl, Lily Gadra, ThurmontPrimary, 9:15; First Grade Boy, Clay Hovermale, Thurmont Primary, 10:42;Second Grade Girl, Aubrie Gadra, Thurmont Primary, 11:36; Third GradeBoy, Eamonn, Thurmont Elementary, 8:36.01; Third Grade Girl, CaitlynNaff, Thurmont Elementary, 8:36.03; 4th Grade Boy, Chase Naff, ThurmontElementary, 7:26; 6th Grade Girl, Jenna, Thurmont Middle, 12:52.Other participants: Michelle Newkirk, Middletown, and Casey, ThurmontElementary. 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In 2008, our employeescollectively contributed more than 600 volunteerhours to more than 45 Frederick County serviceorganizations associated with education,emergency services, and health care, the arts,youth programs, elderly services and more.On this, our 110th anniversary, we congratulateour remarkable staff and the tens of thousands oflocal residents who contribute their time inmaking Frederick County a better place to live.Seven County Offices • Thurmont: 143 Frederick Road301-271-4944 • www.woodsborobank.comCivic Clubs • Weinberg Center • Woodsboro/New Midway Little League • VFW• •Goodwill • Habitat for Humanity • Mission of Mercy • Meals on Wheels • Volunteer Fire CompaniesFBPW • FCC Foundation • FCPS • Girl Scouts • Glade Valley Community Services•CYA CougarGirls GoUndefeated<strong>The</strong> Cougars were the seasonchampions in the 2009-<strong>2010</strong>CYA Girls Basketball Leaguefor girls in grades 3-5. <strong>The</strong>team of nine girls was led byCoach Chet Zentz (right) andAssistant Jimmy Pryor (left).Shown left to right frontare Monika Wisner, SydneyZentz, Rachel Waldron,Jordan Pryor; center-Nicole Cantwell, CarrieReaver, Allison LaRochelle;back- Lauren Ames, SuzyHenderson.Ladies Bunco NightLadies, grab your favorite gals for a night of high-energy fun and prizeswhile helping out the Cadette Troop 81200 of Thurmont. <strong>The</strong> Bunco game issimilar to Yahtzee and can be learned in five minutes. 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20 . the catoctin banner . <strong>May</strong> <strong>2010</strong>by Robert Abraham Jr.C.A.P.P.-Certified Appraiser of Personal Propertyappraisal@thecatoctinbanner.comOur first inquiry comes from Sue,who writes: “I have a small collectionof old cast iron penny banks. <strong>The</strong>first is an Elephant sitting on a stoolon a tub. I inherited it from my GreatGrandparents who bought it for myGrandfather on his birth in 1923. Itis painted gold and is in very goodcondition. It stands 4” in height and2” across the base of the tub. <strong>The</strong>second bank is a cast iron black catwhich I boughtseveral years ago.It is painted black.<strong>The</strong> cat is in asitting positionwith the headturned. It stands4 1/8” in height.It is 2 ¼” acrossthe base at thewidest. Both banksare in very goodcondition with nochips or breaks in the iron. I reallylike the old cast iron figural banksand don’t plan on selling them, butI would like to know their value forinsurance purposes. Any informationyou can give me is appreciated!”oysDISC 15Chester CHESTER T. Zentz, T. ZENTZ, III III Chester T Zentz, IIIzentzc2@nationwide.comLori J. Zentz130 E Main St Thurmont, MD 21788(301) 271-2438301-271-2438what’s it worth?antiques & collectiblesWell, Sue, the photos of yourbanks show them well. It issometimes hard to identify old castiron in a photo, but your banksappear to be good old cast iron pennybanks. I am going to assume bothbanks are in their original paintedfinish and not repainted. Yourelephant would have a retail valueof $75.00. <strong>The</strong> Black Cat bank has aretail value of $125.00. Both bankswere probably produced back in the1920’s when saving your penniesmeant something. Thank you, Sue,for your inquiry!Our nextletter comes fromDave who writes:“I recently foundthis glazedbowl in mygrandmother’skitchen whencleaning out for ayard sale. I liked itand she gave it tome. I am not surewhat it is worth but she said she hadused it for many years as did her motherbefore her. It measures 9 1/8” across thetop, 3 ½” in depth, and 6 3/8” acrossthe bottom. I cannot see any chips orcracks. I know it’s old, but how old andSO L D©2008 Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company and Affiliated Companies. Nationwide Life InsuranceCompany. Home office: Columbus, Ohio 43215-2220. Nationwide, the Nationwide Framemark and OnYour Side are federally registered service marks of Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company. Not availablein all states.what is it worth?”Thanks Dave. I thinkyou will be glad you saved thatbowl from the yard sale. Yourbowl is a pottery bowl with theblue & white glazed finish. It iscommonly referred to as Blue &White Stoneware. This type ofpottery was very popular back inthe 1870’s through the 1930’s. It isstill made today in various forms.It is a very heavy pottery whichwas very durable. <strong>The</strong> sides wereusually decorated with designssuch as wedding bands, a swastikawhich used to be a sign for good luckbefore the days of the Third Reich,clusters of fruit, or cows. I can’t tellfor sure which design yours is, but Ithink it is fruit. <strong>The</strong> decoration canmake a difference in price. <strong>The</strong> priceis usually higher for the cow andwedding band designs. <strong>The</strong> glazecoloring appearsstrong on yourbowl and a mixingbowl in the fruitpattern in blue andwhite stonewarewould have a retailvalue of $75.00.Thanks J&B for Real your Estateinquiries!13½ Water St.Here are someprices Thurmont seen the local market:high wheelbicycle circa 1880’s-$3,500.00; $279,900smaller high wheel bicycle circa1880’s-$2,200.00; wooden rim andspoke bicycle-$1,000.00; a BritishColumbia moose mount, 55” hornspread-$500.00; 6’ grizzly bearfull All body this for mount-$400.00; only $279,900!! Call Today! stripedbass mount, 25” in length-$70.00;1930 Maryland fishing licensebutton-$65.00; Gall & Smith,Thurmont, Md. quart milkbottle with painted label-$65.00;signed wooden soda pop casewith 24 Mathews Bottling WorksBottles from Emmitsburg, Md.-$170.00; and fenced backyard! Kirk & Son RepouseSterling salt and pepper shakers,footed-$207.50; 1960’s MattelCourtesy Photo by Donald LenhartSwirl Ponytail Barbie Doll-$147.50;Psychodelic Hand Pez candydispenser-$212.49; 1929 MarionNational Bank-Virginia Ten Dollarbill-$144.39; Mossberg .410 Ga.pump shotgun-$120.00; SavageModel 340 .30-.30 bolt actionrifle-$200.00;1864 SpringfieldType IIPercussion Riflewith Eagleson the lockplate-$800.00.You’re invitedto submit itemsfor appraisalby mailingor e-mailinga completedescriptionalong with photographs to <strong>The</strong><strong>Catoctin</strong> <strong>Banner</strong> at appraisal@thecatoctinbanner.com or 515BEast Main Street, Emmitsburg,MD 21727 or 13425 Moser Road,Thurmont, MD 21788 or dropyour info at E Plus Copy Center inEmmitsburg.Call Cindy Grimes301-271-3487, ext. 24301-788-5354 (cell)125 Ironmaster Dr., Thurmont-This lovely 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath colonialis located directly across from one of thetown parks!! 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<strong>May</strong> <strong>2010</strong> . the catoctin banner . 21Pictured are BrianDeRoner (picnichelper) and JoeTopper ownerof Breezy HillStables whichare located onOrndorff Road.Courtesy PhotoLife Horse Program to Hold Fourth AnnualFrederick County Family Support SpringPicnicAll Frederick County families with children with special needs and/orreceiving special education services are invited to a free Family Support Picnicon <strong>May</strong> 8 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Breezy Hill Stables, which is locatedat 15117 Mud College Road near Thurmont. This fun-filled day includesmoon bounces, horse rides, hayrides, food, Slim Harrison with his musicalinstruments, and much more. Bring the whole family to experience a dayworth remembering.This event will be held rain or shine and is sponsored by Life Horse, FCPSPartners for Success, FCDC Infants and Toddlers Family Support Network andFamilies Plus!Costs are partially underwritten by the Frederick County Special EducationCitizens Advisory Committee (SECAC). To register call 301-694-9002. Formore information call Partners for Success at 240-236-8744 or Family SupportNetwork at 301-600-1617. Directions to Breezy Hill Stables: Take Rt. 15north past Thurmont. Turn rightonto Orndorff Road. At stop sign, goBaumgardner FarmsLANDSCAPINGServices Include:• Lawn Care & Maintenence• Plantings & Bed Installation• Mulching• Pond Installation• Snow Removal• Other Services AvailableContact Information10440 Keysville RoadEmmitsburg, MD 21727Chad Knox(C) 301.418.1353(H) 717.642.5469Paul Baumgardner(C)301.676.9847straight. After about 1 mile, you willcome to a Y, Orndorff goes off to theleft and Mud College goes straight,stay on Mud College Rd. Barn isabout 1/2 mile on the left.Share Your GoodNews!Send your community news andphotographs to share with others.<strong>The</strong> <strong>Catoctin</strong> <strong>Banner</strong> welcomes yourgood news!news@thecatoctinbanner.comCamps Airy & Louise to Host First AlumniReunion<strong>The</strong> first ever, Camps Airy & Louise Alumni Reunion to be held Sunday,July 25. Campers and former staff members, whether they attended for oneseason or 20 years, are invited to reconnect with their former bunkmates,counselors and staff members for a blast from the past, and take theopportunity to experience Camps Airy & Louise as they exist today.Between 2:00 and 5:00 p.m., a variety of camp activities, some of whichthey enjoyed during their youth, including folk dancing, arts and crafts, go kartriding, sports, camp tours and a meet and greet session. Former campers willhave the opportunity to reunite with others who they bunked with during specificyears (like Counselors in Training in 1979, etc.).Camp Louise visitors will join current campers to shuttle bus to Camp Airyfor dinner; with seating by decade of camp attendance. Entertainment will bedueling piano players from Baltimore’s Howl at the Moon, presenting campshow tunes from throughout the years. A spectacular fireworks display to endthe evening at Camp Airy.Parking will be available at <strong>Catoctin</strong> High School, located less than a milefrom Camp Airy. Shuttle buses will transport attendees to both Camp Airyand Camp Louise. VIP coach buses will be available to provide transportationfrom Baltimore and the Washington, D.C., area for a fee. Hotel rooms willbe blocked in the Frederick area at a group rate for those desiring overnightaccommodations. Shuttle buses to and from camp also will be available forthose staying at the hotel.Registration is required in advance. Visit www.airylouise.org under“Alumni Information.” Participants are asked to contribute $75.00 for adultsand $30.00-$40.00 for children, depending on their ages. Children under 5years are free. Contact Rachel Weitzner, assistant director of Camps Airy andLouise at 410-843-7334 or megareunion@airylouise.org.Corrections to Last Month’s Issue...Last month, I misnamed Timeless Trends Boutique in the “About WinThis House Charity Raffle” article. Virginia LaRoche and her team atTimeless Trends did a lot to help out with the house raffle and it was greatlyappreciated. See their ad on page 12 for more information about their uniqueshop on East Main Street in Thurmont.THURMONT301.271.9230FREDERICK301.663.1157JEFFERSON301.473.5900DAMASCUS301.253.0896www.amberhillpt.comNew patients usually seen in24 hours in private roomsEarly a.m., eve. and Sat. hrs.Donald J. 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22 . the catoctin banner . <strong>May</strong> <strong>2010</strong>Remembering “Buzz” Aldrin of 1969“Dancing with the Stars” beganits 10th season on ABC television,March 22, <strong>2010</strong>. Among thecelebrities appearing on the showfor the very first time was Edwin E.“Buzz” Aldrin. Many Americansremember Buzz Aldrin back in themid-1960s when he was selected tobe an astronaut and later becamelunar-module pilot for the first lunarlandingmission in 1969. That was 41years ago, and Buzz was 39 years old.Appearing on “Dancing with theStars” to start off the show’s 10thseason, Buzz was 80 years old buteager to give it a try. After threeweeks of exhausting rehearsals,he was unable to improve hisperformances and was voted out.Buzz Aldrin’s performanceson “Dancing with the Stars” maynot have been the greatest to keephim in the competition beyond thethird week, but he will always beremembered for his performance of41 years ago on July 20, 1969.It all began on April 20, 1961,when President John F. Kennedyasked Vice President Lyndon Johnsonto commission a top-secret surveyof the nation’s space potential in asearch for something meaningful inwhich America could be first.On <strong>May</strong> 5, 1961, Alan B. Shepardbecame the first American in space.However, Shepard’s achievementwas not as impressive as the actualorbit around the earth by the RussianCosmonaut Yuri Gagarin.In response to Kennedy’srequest, six men met secretly at thePentagon to discuss the possibility ofinterspace travel. It was decided atthat meeting that the United Stateswould strive for a manned landingon the moon before the end of 1969.It was on <strong>May</strong> 8 when PresidentKennedy received and approved thememorandum.On <strong>May</strong> 25, Kennedy announcedto congress this message: “I believethis nation should commit itself toachieving the goal, before the decadeis out, of landing a man on the moonand returning him safely to earth.”<strong>The</strong> strategy was decided, but theactual technique of landing a manon the moon had to be resolved.John Houbolt, an engineer atNASA’s Langley Research Center inHampton, Virginia, believed that thebest, cheapest and quickest way toaccomplish a manned landing on themoon was to send a pair of linkedspacecraft into lunar obit. He feltthat one astronaut should remainin lunar orbit aboard the commandcabin, while two other astronautsdescended to the surface of themoon aboard a landing vehicle.After the moon exploration, thetwo astronauts would launch fromthe surface of the moon, fly back tothe command ship, and join with it.<strong>The</strong>n they would discard the landingvehicle and return to earth aboardthe command ship.It is important to point out thatthe plan as described above was atfirst ignored, later debated and thenfinally realized. John Houbolt’s ideas,without question, led the way to amoment in history that has neverbeen equaled.<strong>The</strong>n came July 20, 1969.Astronauts Michael Collins, NeilArmstrong, and Buzz Aldrin,aboard Apollo 11, were ready forthe liftoff. <strong>The</strong> countdown was inthe final seconds. FIVE.....FOUR.....THREE.....TWO......ONE! At 9:32a.m., the Saturn V rocket fired itsengines and sent the three astronautson their voyage. <strong>The</strong>ir destination,THE MOON. It was a nine-dayexploration that went down inhistory and will never be forgotten.<strong>The</strong>n came the moment everyonehad been waiting for, the voice ofNeil Armstrong.“I’m at the foot of the ladder. <strong>The</strong>LM (Lunar Module) foot pads areonly depressed in the surface about,uh, one or two inches, althoughthe surface appears to be very finegrainedas you get close to it. It’salmost like a powder down there.It’s very fine. I am going to step offthe LM now. THAT’S ONE SMALLSTEP FOR MAN, ONE GIANTLEAP FOR MANKIND.”Buzz Aldrin made his way downthe LM ladder and joined Armstrongon the surface of the moon. It wasestimated that over 600 millionpeople of the world watched theevent.Buzz Aldrin’s performance on“Dancing with the Stars” maynever be remembered or recorded inhistory. But who will argue the factthat his greatest performance was onJuly 20, 1969, 41 years ago, when hedanced on the moon!!1-800-428-6695(fax) 301.271. 2508(cell) 240-405-5144CENTRAL MARYLANDSECURITY SYSTEMS, INC.Serving Maryland, D.C. and the surrounding areas.DynamarkSecurity@comcast.netSales - Service - New & Existing SystemsResidential & Commercial - Central Station MonitoringFamily owned & operated since 1987David A. StevensPresident107 North Carroll StreetThurmont, MD 21788
<strong>May</strong> <strong>2010</strong> . the catoctin banner . 23Courtesy PhotoPictured back row left to right are Patt Troxell, Susie Portner, Vi Baker, Joyce Orndorff, AnnaO’Donnoghue, Pauline Grimes, Pat Lambertson, Barb Garber, Sandy Powell, Gloria Angleberger, MaryMargaret Bittle; middle row, Sylvia Goodnough, Mildred Whipp, Nancy Davis, Gene Fox, Joan Follin,Edna Blakeslee; front row, Barb Barbe, Shirley Riffle, Doris Roman, Lynn Moseley.Red Hat Mamas Host Benefit LuncheonPatt Troxell recently hosted a luncheon for the Red Hat Mamas ofThurmont for the benefit of Hope Alive, a transitional shelter for homelesswomen and children in Sabillasville. <strong>The</strong> event raised over $280.00 for HopeAlive.<strong>2010</strong> Junior Ranger CampSo many children spend their time indoors playing video games or watchingtelevision. Here is an opportunity for them to get outside to learn and explore.Children can attend one of three, two-day sessions for ages 6-8 or 9-11.<strong>The</strong> first day of each session consists of three hours spent led by NationalPark Rangers in <strong>Catoctin</strong> Mountain Park. <strong>The</strong> second day, children spendthree hours with State Park Naturalists in Cunningham Falls State Park.Participation is limited to 24 children per session. Advance registration isrequired. A fee of $10.00 per child will be collected by the <strong>Catoctin</strong> ForestAlliance, a non-profit organization dedicated to the support of both parks.<strong>The</strong> first session for 9-11 year olds will be held June 15 and 19. <strong>The</strong> firstsession for 6-8 year olds will be held June 20 and June 22. <strong>The</strong> program willbe held from 9:00 a.m. until noon each day. Further details may be found onthe <strong>Catoctin</strong> Mountain Park Web site, www.nps.gov, in the “For Kids” section,or by calling Cunningham Falls State Park at 301-271-7547 or <strong>Catoctin</strong>Mountain Park at 301-663-9388.One Mountain Foundation to Host“Memories of Pen Mar”<strong>The</strong> One Mountain Foundation (OMF) will be hosting “Memories of PenMar” and a member appreciation day at the Fort Ritchie Community Centeron <strong>May</strong> 22 from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. as a way to spotlight one of thehistorical areas in the mountaintop region and as a day to recognize and thankits loyal members. <strong>The</strong> event is open to the public with most activities free toall. Pen Mar Park collectors will display memorabilia and artifacts of Pen MarPark and of the heyday of the railroad and hotels in and around the Cascade/Blue Ridge Summit mountaintop. <strong>The</strong>re will be displays of historic artifactsof the Pen Mar area and the premier of a new Historical EntertainmentDVD, Greetings from Pen Mar: <strong>The</strong> Grand Hotels of the Blue Ridge ($5.00admission fee for non-OMF members). <strong>The</strong> event will also include a specialartifact donation, an antique car display, and music. Food and refreshmentswill be provided by the Sons of the American Legion Post 239. Moreinformation about the One Mountain Foundation may be found on the OMFWeb site: www.onemountainfoundation.org.Taneytown History Museum<strong>The</strong> Taneytown History Museum reopened for the <strong>2010</strong> season onSaturday, April 10. <strong>The</strong> museum, staffed by volunteers, is located in downtownTaneytown in the old (circa 1889) Taneytown Savings Bank building. Itfeatures an ever-changing variety of exhibits, with artifacts primarily on loanby community members. A recent addition to the Museum, the TaneytownHistory Museum Reference Room, opened for the first time. <strong>The</strong> referenceroom is appointed with a computer station and cherry cabinetry and shelvingto store historical documents, clippings and books relative to the history ofthe area. Information contained therein is available to visitors doing genealogyresearch or with an historical interest in residents and events of years past.With space available, hopefully this collection will continue to grow. Also, awide-screen video display has been purchased.Other items of interest in the Museum include a 1920s era kitchen exhibitin the upstairs gallery. A display of repaired 19th and early 20th centuryhousehold items, entitled “19th Century Recycling” is a new addition. SeveralTaneytown industries of the 1940s and ‘50s are featured, as well as a displayof Civil War artifacts. A tall-case clock, credited to Taneytown clock-maker EliBentley, and several paintings by Taneytown artists Laverne and Clifton Zeppare on display on the Taneytown Room.<strong>The</strong> Taneytown History Museum is located at 24 E. Baltimore Street.Parking is available on-street in front of the Museum and at the city parkinglot across the street. Additional parking is available off Riffles’s Alley at thecity parking lot. <strong>The</strong> Museum is open Fridays from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.,Saturdays and Sundays from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. or by appointment. Call(410) 756-4234 or visit the Web site www.taneytownmuseum.org.Decks - Patios &Improvements LLCWe Invite You to Share Your Good News!Message Line 301-693-9503 • Publisher’s Line 301-271-1050 • Fax 301-447-2946news@thecatoctin.comPatios • Paver DrivewaysDecorative Walls • Stone Fire PitsConcrete • Custom DecksWalkways • Retaining WallsPool DecksDrainage & Erosion ControlTreated Decks Pole BarnsBasements • GaragesAdditions, including all types of Home ImprovementsFree EstimatesMHIC #74344(301) 271-4263www.frederickpatios.comEmmitsburg Center for DanceDance instruction forChildren & TeensClasses Held at Elias Lutheran Church100 W. 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24 . the catoctin banner . <strong>May</strong> <strong>2010</strong>Celebrating One YearTreasure Cove’sGail Becker helpsshopper, KellyMoore, explorethe treasures forsale in her shop.Photo by Carie StaffordLast yearat this time, asmall ‘boutique’consignmentshop opened inThurmont. Decorated in a boutiquestyle, Treasure Cove Consignmentshas become a regular shoppingspot for many people in the area.On Saturday, April 11, Gail Becker,her husband Marvin and daughterDanielle Gillis celebrated the store’sfirst year anniversary. <strong>The</strong> little shophas become a quiet, delightful andfruitful adventure.Wanting to be closer to home andtired of driving to Rockville five daysa week, Gail started this venturewith her family’s help and supportand has enjoyed the change in herlife. Danielle can be found at thestore just as much as Gail. <strong>The</strong> twowork side-by-side inventorying andrearranging new stock items as theycome in.Join Us at theThurmont HeritageDays Festival2ndWANTED• Crafters• Flea Marketers• Musicians• EntertainmentAll Makes of:• Hit - Miss or Gas Engines•Antique Tractors & FarmRelated Machinery• Rail Splitters• Stone-Brick Masons• Saw Mills• Stone Crushers• Blacksmiths• Shingle Mills• Totem Pole Carvers• Antique Cars & Trucks• Thresher Machines• Antique Balers14 Eyler Road, Thurmont, Md 21788June 11, 12 & 13 <strong>2010</strong>Free Admission & Parking!!!Johnny & June Cash Tribute ShowRay Owen ShowA Performance by Harold Staley& <strong>The</strong> <strong>Catoctin</strong> Promise BandBring a chair & a Dance Partner!When you think of consignment,some may think ‘junk’. That isnot the case at Treasure Cove. <strong>The</strong>consigner’s who bring their items toTreasure Cove bring brand items,brand new items and items fromall over the world including knickknacks,clothing, furniture andseasonal decorations.During the celebration, theTreasure Cove crew hosted visitors toa spread of wings, meats and cheeses,meatballs, vegetables and drinks.Gail, Danielle and Marvin thank themany customers, their consignorsand the Town of Thurmont for theirsupport over the past year. Stop intheir shop on East Main Street inThurmont.Come be the King &Queen for <strong>2010</strong>-2011.Thurmont is the only town in Maryland withit’s own Heritage Couple. Benefits & Giftstoo! Must be at least age 21. Participantsmust be from Thurmont area.GrANd PriZe$200.00Food Available From:Dougherty’s KountryKitchen & OthersContact InformationEmail: thurmontheritagedays2@verizon.netwww.thurmontheritagedays.netJoe Eyler: 301-271-2023Jim Moser: 301-271-2917Rhonda Goseney: 301-241-3610New This Year:Friday @ 5:30 p.m. June 11thCountry Music, Horse Soccer, & FoodBarrel Train, Covered Wagon, and Pony Rides Sat. & Sun.June 12th & 13th - Sterling Memorial Workshop and ShowJune 12th - Goats & Alpacas • June 13th - Lambs & 4H CattleTeachers will show each handler how tofi t & show their animal in the show ring.We must know (Deadline) by <strong>May</strong> 10, <strong>2010</strong> if you plan to attendthis one of a kind festival.A New Box in TownAs many may have noticed, there is a new Blockbuster Video kiosk atthe Sheetz on North Church Street in Thurmont and a new BlockbusterVideo kiosk at the in the Jubilee Lobby in Emmitsburg. Now with Red Boxat the Weis in Thurmont, Netflix in the mail, Blockbuster by mail, and theBlockbuster walk-in video store in the Thurmont Plaza Shopping Center, movierentals in our area are covered. Aren’t they?Last month Netflix and Red Box were no longer carrying all the new releasemovies. <strong>The</strong>y have to wait for 28 days before they are permitted to releasethem. <strong>The</strong>y do not have a direct contract with all the movie studios to releasethe new movies. Who does? Blockbuster Video.Blockbuster Video is trying the rental box venue to see if it benefits them. <strong>The</strong>yare limited to the number of movies they can carry, and there is also the option tobuy a used movie, which drops the number of movies available for rent.Isn’t it nice to walk into a business that knows your name and can instantlydirect you to the movies you prefer? At the Blockbuster Video store, that is justwhat happens when customers stop by. <strong>The</strong> store offers more to its customersthan just renting a movie.<strong>The</strong> store carries a vast selection of older movies and even VHS. <strong>The</strong>y havethe latest and most popular games for all game systems like Wii, Xbox 360,PS2 and Game Cube. <strong>The</strong>y have a wide selection of Blue Ray Dvd’s, whichthey do not have in the boxes, wide format and full screen DVD movies. Allof these rentals are only $3.75 plus tax for a five night rental. If you forget toreturn it, it is only .99 cents a day extra for the movie.Another service they also offer is disc repair. Not just for movies, but forphoto CDs also; as long as they are not cracked. This service to repair yourfavorite movie or your precious photos it just $2.99 plus tax.Often, they run a sale on previously viewed movies, four for $20.00. Blockbusteralso has a fairly new deal, rent three new release movies for $9.99 plus tax.With life being so busy, it’s easy to forget to return a movie. When itbecomes two days late, Blockbuster will give make a courtesy reminder call.This will help prevent accruing the .99 cent per day rental fee.With so much more to offer in customer service at the walk-in Blockbusterstore, it makes sense to stop in and find out just how beneficial the servicescan be for you. Blockbuster Video is located in the Thurmont Plaza ShoppingCenter on North Church Street in Thurmont. Call them at 301-271-3954.Mike Mitchellfrom Emmitsburgis waited on byMandy Morgan atBlockbuster Videoin Thurmont.Photo by Carie StaffordPaintball Markers New and Used• Paintballs• C02 Tanks• AccessoriesTWICE IS NICE6 North Church StreetThurmont, MD 21788301-271-2403Announces New Paintball LineStop by our store and check it out!Video Games & SystemsDon’t forget our video gameselection. We are Thurmont’s#1 Video game store. Newand used/ Buy and Sell.Store HoursMonday 10am-6pmTues-Thurs 10am-6pmFriday 10am-7pmSaturday 10am- 4 pm
Happy TrailsBy Valerie Nusbaum<strong>The</strong> beautiful weather we’ve beenexperiencing has got me thinkingabout vacations. Randy and I love totravel, and we’re both hoping to getaway at least once or twice this year.Whenever I start to plan a vacation,I begin to remember trips we’vealready taken. Some of them have beengreat. Some were not so great.For our 10th wedding anniversary,we took a cruise to Bermuda. <strong>The</strong>cruise was long overdue. We hadwanted to go on a cruise for ourhoneymoon, but we couldn’t afford it.Our wedding had ended up costing alot more than we’d planned, but that’sanother story and I don’t like to talkabout it. Someday, maybe I’ll tell youabout the wedding from Hades.Anyway, we were really excited tofinally be onboard a ship. It shouldcome as no surprise to anyone that weset sail at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday andthe storm started at 9:00 p.m. Randyhad been very insistent with me, tellingme to make sure that I brought alongplenty of anti-acid medications for mystomach. He didn’t want me to getseasick and spoil the trip for us. I kepttelling him that I’d be fine. I’ve neverhad a problem with motion sickness.I awoke at around two o’clockin the morning and realized that Iwas rolling around in the bed not ofmy own volition. We were in a tiny,cramped cabin, sleeping in separatetiny beds because we’d never been ona cruise before and didn’t have anyidea what to request when we madethe reservations. I could hear moaningcoming from the other bed. It’s a goodthing that I had listened to Randyand brought along all that medicinebecause someone clearly needed it.We spent all day Monday stuckinside our little cabin watching rerunsof “Law & Order” on the minisculetelevision. <strong>The</strong>re was only one channelavailable at sea. Randy groaned andclutched his stomach every time theship rocked, which was constantly. Ididn’t want to leave him alone whilehe was sick, but I was starving andI hadn’t yet been able to sample anyof the buffets. Seriously, the ship waslisting so badly that I had trouble evenstanding up so I did the only thing Icould do. I ordered room service andI sat on my baby bed and ate a wholepizza while Randy cursed and swore atthe unfairness of life while wearing hisfish jammies. He never lets anyone seehim in his jammies. That’s how I knewhe was really sick. Poor Randy neverbudged from the bed when our cabinsteward, Sherlton, let himself into ourroom.happily ever afterSherlton surveyed the situation andsaid, “Oh, this is not good.”Our faithful steward and newbest friend made his way to thenurse’s office and came back withsome really good pills for nauseaand motion sickness. Sherlton forcedsome pills down Randy’s throat ashe told the poor man, “You have toget better so the lady can go outsidetomorrow. It would be best for bothof you.” According to Sherlton, alarge percentage of the husbands onboard the ship had discovered what wewomen have always known. We’re notthe wimpy little things they think weare.Randy did start to feel better. <strong>The</strong>ship passed through the storm, and wedocked in King’s Wharf the next day.My hubby was still a bit shaky as wewalked around, and he didn’t feel upto sampling the rum and rum cakesat the factory but that just left morefor me. Randy kept coming up withreasons why I didn’t get sick. It wasprobably because I was already takingan anti-acid medication for my reflux.Yeah, I’m sure that’s the reason.Our first excursion was a speedboat ride in Hamilton. All the men onboard were sharing their stories of theawful seasickness that had befallenthem. Some of the men even had to getshots and were wearing patches. Wewomen just looked at each other anddid that eye-rolling thing and shookour heads.<strong>The</strong> rest of the trip was great exceptfor the night that our cabin flooded.Bermuda was gorgeous, and the cruiseship food was everything we’d hoped.We came home determined to doanother cruise someday.Well, three years later we flew outto Seattle and boarded a cruise shipto Alaska. This time we’d requesteda suite with a balcony in order tofully appreciate the beautiful Alaskancoastline as we sailed up the InsidePassage. <strong>The</strong> water was smooth, andwe barely knew that the ship wasmoving. Randy felt wonderful. Hemanaged to drink a few rum punchesand a couple of yellow birds before hefell asleep on the balcony.It turned out to be a good thingthat we had such a nice cabin becausethere was an outbreak of the Norwalkvirus onboard the ship. I got sick andwas quarantined for 24 hours. I evenmissed the chocolate buffet. Randywas proud of himself for not gettingsick, but he spoke too soon. It hit himon the plane coming back from Seattle.Did I mention that we’ll be taking aroad trip this year?Imagination Zone<strong>May</strong> <strong>2010</strong> . the catoctin banner . 25Children and Teens at the Thurmont Regional Libraryby Janet VogelChildren’s Services Supervisor, Thurmont Regional LibraryGet ready to “Make a Splash” at the library this summer! <strong>The</strong> SummerReading Club begins <strong>May</strong> 1, and kids and teens can sign up for “Make aSplash @ Your Library” and “Make Waves @ Your Library” this summer. Earnfantastic prizes just for reading and visiting the library. Stop by the libraryor visit www.fcpl.org/src to sign up. Mark your calendars for the SummerReading Club Kickoff Party featuring Shazam Magic on Saturday, June 19, at10:15 a.m..This Saturday, <strong>May</strong> 1, you can also register to have cookies with the Mousefrom “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie!” Mouse will make a special appearanceat 11:00 a.m., so bring your camera. We will also see Mouse on <strong>May</strong> 5 at11:05 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. and on <strong>May</strong> 6 at 6:30 p.m.Kids in grades K-3 can register to meet a real nurse on <strong>May</strong> 5 at 4:00 p.m.and learn what it’s like to be a nurse. Try on a mask and stethoscope and seeother tools nurses use at work. Help us celebrate National Nurses Week withthis special program.Movie lovers will enjoy our monthly “Sing-Along Saturday” series. Thismonth, we’ll sing along with High School Musical on <strong>May</strong> 8 at 2:00 p.m.Bring a snack, a blanket and your singing voice and join in the fun! Nextmonth’s title: High School Musical 2.Guys’ Night Out, our monthly bookclub just for guys in grades 3-5, willhave its last meeting of the spring on Wednesday, April 12, at 4:00 p.m. Guysshould register for this program loaded with games, books, snacks and fun ledby resident guy, Mr. Jon.Back by popular demand, Born to Play is a great time for kids ages 6months to 5 years to play and explore in the Imagination Zone. Get to knowother kids and caregivers on the last two Fridays of each month from 10:00a.m. to 11:30 a.m.All of the library’s regular programs for kids and teens of all ages continuein <strong>May</strong>. Stop by the Thurmont Regional Library on Moser Road, call theChildren’s Department at 301-600-7215 or visit our Web site (http://www.fcpl.org/information/branches/thurmont/) for more information about storytimes, book clubs, art programs and more! Note: All Frederick County PublicLibraries will be closed on <strong>May</strong> 30 and 31 for Memorial Day.monthly calendar1st Sunday of each month....Woodsboro Fire Co. Breakfast 7:30 a.m.-12:00 noon.Mondays...... Bagged leaf & grass curbside pickup at 6:00 a.m. for Thurmont residents.Mondays thru <strong>May</strong> 24........GriefShare Recovery Support Group, Elias Lutheran Church, 100W. North Ave., Emmitsburg. 7:00 p.m. 301-447-6239, eliasluth@peoplepc.com.1st Monday.........Avid Readers Book Club, Thurmont Library. 6:30p.m. 16 &older.2nd Monday........Dragons and Droids, Emmitsburg Branch Library. 4:00 p.m. Ages 8-12.1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month..... Bingo at Thurmont AMVETS, 26 Apples Church Road.Doors open 6:00 p.m., games start 7:00 p.m. Food available, Jackpots $250 & $500.3rd Tuesday.........Explorer’s Club, Thurmont Regional Library. 7:00 p.m. Grades 3-5.Every Wednesday.........Bingo, Thurmont AMVETS Post #7. Doors open 6:00 p.m., gamesstart 7:00 p.m. 301-271-3371.3rd Thursday.......Breakfast at Bollinger’s Restaurant, Employees of Claire Frock Company.9:00 a.m.Care for Infants — 6th Grade113 Tippin Drive, Thurmont • 301-271-3454Good Old Fashioned Quality CareSince 1987Maryland State Department of EducationAccredited, High Quality Preschool withFull-Day or Part-Day ProgramsBefore and After School CareSummer Camp Program withWeekly Field Trips, Educational Conceptsand ActivitiesProgram Staff with Extensive Trainingand Several Years of ExperienceCome see the Centerand meet the staff!Open 6:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.,Monday through Friday.
26 . the catoctin banner . <strong>May</strong> <strong>2010</strong>Graceham Volunteer Fire Department - An All VolunteerTradition for 50 YearsWhile the Graceham VolunteerFire Company is celebrating 50years since its incorporation, theorganization has been around since1917 serving various needs in thecommunity with fundraising eventslike carnivals and church dinners.Though small in size, the GracehamFire Company has all of the partsthat make a volunteer organizationflourish; committed volunteers whohave the talent, determination,love and devotion to help theirneighbors and community in pursuitof a unified goal which benefitsthe greater good. Graceham’s goalis to keep the citizens in their smallcommunity, and surrounding areas, safe.Many events are planned for theCompany’s 50th Anniversary year. Staytuned for announcements and updatesas the volunteers roll out the fun.At Graceham’s banquet onSaturday, April 24 at the ThurmontActivities Building, volunteer firevolunteers within the unit wererecognized. <strong>The</strong> top five respondersto the company’s fire calls wereWayne Wachter, Jr. with 191, BethWachter with 188, Nick Wachterwith 127, Tony Weddle with 122and Kris Willard with 115. <strong>The</strong> newofficers for <strong>2010</strong> were announced.E+ Copy CenterFULLCOLORCOLORCOPIESONLY38¢Minimum of10 pages oneconomy paper.301.447.2804Convientently located inside ofEmmitsburg’s Jubileeepluscopycenter@aol.comepluspromotes.comSPECIALSThru the month of <strong>May</strong>Raffle TicketsVinyl <strong>Banner</strong>sStarting atjust $7.00 asquare foot!Business Cards?A Simple Set-Up....with 50 FREEin-house prints!Just $35. 00Cut, Perfed, & Numbered5.00 OFF Entire orderPhotos by Graceanne SchrammPictured above, back row left to right, trophies were presented to BobMorgan, Louie Powell, Kris Willard, Brad Shaffer, Dougie Yingling, ChrisBodmer, Jim “Moose” Musselwhite; front row Chrystal Willard, NickWachter, Andy Wetzel and Missy Morgan.Pictured top right, left to right, are Sarah Weddle, Stephanie Wachter,Brandi Weddle, Brianna Wachter and Heidi Morgan. <strong>The</strong>y were recognizedfor their help with the Company’s special events.Pictured middle right, left to right, are Brad Shaffer, Nick Wachter, andDougie Yingling showing their fun side for the photo.Bottom right, Top Responders Kris Willard, Tony Weddle, Nick Wachter, BethWachter and Wayne Wachter, Jr. are pictured.<strong>The</strong>y are President, Wayne Wachter,Jr.; Vice President, Jim Musselwhite;Secretary, Crystal Willard; Treasurer,Pam Forrest; Asst. Treasurer, KrisWillard; Fire Chief, Wayne Wachter,Jr.; Assistant Chief,Louis Powell,Jr. and EMSLieutenant, BethWachter.4th Annual<strong>The</strong> <strong>May</strong>or’s 4th AnnualBackyardBar-B-Q CompetitionSundayAug. 1st, <strong>2010</strong>11AM - 3PMJoin Us August 1 st , <strong>2010</strong>Emmitsburg Community ParkContact <strong>May</strong>or Jim Hoover at301-447-2140 for more information.Competitors Required to:(Food Provided)• Cook 25 Chicken Quarters• Cook Baked Beans• Provide Grill andCooking UtencilsEveryone Welcome!ALL FOOD PROVIDEDYou don’t have to be aPro to compete!Registration deadlineJuly 9 th , <strong>2010</strong>Marie’sBeauty Salon21 Meadow Lane • Thurmont301-271-4551Registration Fee:$15.00Senior CitizenPerms $28Tue 2 - 6 p.m. • Thu 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.Fri 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. • Sat 6 a.m. - 1 p.m.Call 301-271-4551 for appointment.Please leave message after 4 rings.
APRIL30....MSS Walkathon, Mother Seton School,Emmitsburg. Rain date <strong>May</strong> 3. Studentsacquire pledges for each lap walked.Benefit the Daughters of CharitySupplemental and <strong>The</strong>rapeutic NutritionCenters project in Makungu, Rwanda.Volunteers needed. 301-447-3161 orwww.mothersetonschool.org.30....Teen Dance, Fort Ritchie CommunityCenter, Cascade. Admission is a fooddonation. Benefits Food Help Hotlinein Blue Ridge Summit, PA. 301-241-5085.<strong>May</strong>1......Cash Bash, Our Lady of Mt. CarmelParish Center, Thurmont. Doors open2:00 p.m., Bash begins 3:00 p.m. Musicby BACKROADS. Tickets purchased inadvance--NONE at the door; $25 each,only 500 sold. 42 chances to win on eachticket, 4 drawings/hour. Grand prize$3000.00 at 8:00 p.m. All proceedsbenefit Our Lady of Mt. Carmel & St.Anthony Shrine Parishes. 401-447-2367.1......Jewelry Show, Timeless Trends, EastMain Street, Thurmont, MD.1......Yard & Bake Sale, Wesley Chapel UnitedMethodist Church, 654 Old WaynesboroRoad, Fairfield, PA. 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.In cooperation with Hope Alive, Inc.1......Vera Bradley BINGO, Mother SetonSchool, Emmitsburg. Doors open 6:00p.m., Bingo begins 7:00 p.m. Tickets$15/advance, $20/door. 301-447-3161or www.mothersetonschool.org.1......Yard & Bake Sale Wesley ChapelUnited Methodist Church on 654 OldWaynesboro Road, Fairfield PA. 8:00a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Hope Alive, Inc. willalso host a yard sale table and all ofthose proceeds will benefit the homelesswomen and children they serve.2......Cash Bingo, Rocky Ridge ActivityBuilding. Doors open 11:30 a.m., gamesbegin 1:00 p.m. $20/advance, $25/door.Jackpot $1000, Jr. Jackpot $500. 301-271-3370 or 301-271-0233.5......Cinema Paradiso-Foreign Film series,Thurmont Library. 6:00 p.m. <strong>The</strong> DivingBell and the Butterfly, directed by JulianSchnabel. 301-600-7200.5......A Day in the Life of a Nurse, ThurmontLibrary. 4:00 p.m. Celebrating NationalNurses Week. Grades K-3 w/adult.Register 301-600-7200.5......Meet Mouse, Thurmont Library. 11:05a.m. & 3:00 p.m. Photo ‘op’ with Mouse.All ages w/adult. 301-600-7200.6......Meet Mouse, Thurmont Library. 6:30p.m. Photo ‘op’ with Mouse. All agesw/adult. 301-600-7200.7......Tots ‘n’ Tunes, Thurmont Library. 11:30a.m. Ages 2-5 w/adult. Register at 301-600-7200.7......First Friday Fiction, <strong>The</strong> CHILDREN’SMUSEUM of Rose Hill Manor Park,1611 N. Market St., Frederick. 9:30–10:30 a.m. Ages 3 and up. $3/child;301-600-1650, www.rosehillmuseum.com.7,8...$5 Bag Sale, Seton Center Thrift Shop,16840 South Seton Ave, Emmitsburg.Friday 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., Saturday8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Benefit Seton CenterOutreach programs. 301-447-6102.8......Life Horse Spring Picnic, Breezy HillStables, Orndorff Road, Thurmont.10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Benefit FCPSPartners for Success and Families Plus!240-236-8430.8......Yard Sale, Graceham Moravian ChurchYouth Mission, 8231 A Rocky RidgeRd., Thurmont. 8:00 a.m-2:00 p.m. Filla bag for $5. Benefits Annual Sr. HighMission Trip. Rain or shine.8......Spring Craft Bazaar, Fort RitchieCommunity Center, Cascade. 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Over 40 vendors attending.Spaces still available! 301-241-5085.8......“Song of the Bells”, <strong>The</strong> FrederickSymphony Orchestra, FrederickCommunity College’s J.B. Kussmaul<strong>The</strong>ater. 8:00 p.m. Director Elisa Kohler.Tickets at door, $20/adults, $15/seniors,$10/students. www.fredericksymphony.org or 301-663-8476.8......Family Support Picnic, Breezy HillStables, 15117 Mud College Road,Thurmont. 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.8......Creagerstown Community Dinner,Parish Hall, 8619 Blacks Mill Road,Creagerstown. Noon-6:00 p.m.Adults/$13, 6-12 yrs/$6.50, under 6yrs/Free, carry-outs/$14. Country ham,chicken and ham pot pie. Proceeds streetlights and cemetery. 301-898-7905.8 .....Car Wash, Food Lion parking lot,Thurmont. 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.<strong>Catoctin</strong> High School LEO Club. 301-304-0566.8......Movie Sing-along Saturday, ThurmontLibrary. 2:00 p.m. High School Musical.301-600-7200.9 .....Spring Wildflower Walk, Owens CreekPicnic Area. 2:00 p.m. Easy ½ mile trail.301- 663-9388.11....Celebrity Bartending Event, Ott HousePub, Emmitsburg Square. 7:00 p.m.Sponsored by EBPA, benefit Change forFood Program.11....Young Authors Fine Arts Night, MotherSeton School, Emmitsburg. 1:00 p.m.and 7:00 p.m. Mother Seton School’sYoung Authors, Artists, and Musicians.<strong>The</strong> MSS Band and Chorus perform.Artwork displayed. 301-447-3161 orwww.mothersetonschool.org.13....Hardware Jewelry, Emmitsburg Library.5:00 p.m. Registration required 301-600-6329.14....<strong>The</strong> Basement, Elias Lutheran Church,Coffee House Ministry, North Avenue,Emmitsburg. 7:00-9:15 p.m. Featuringthe Luke Greffen Band and Friends andour own Silver Lining Band! See youthere and then! 301-447-6239.15....Krafty Kids, Thurmont Library. 10:30a.m. Register 301-600-7200.15....Chocolate Chip challenge, EmmitsburgLibrary. During library hours. 301-600-6329.15....1st Annual His Place Car Show, MotherSeton School, Emmitsburg. 8:00 a.m.-noon registration, noon-2:00 p.m.judging, 3:00 p.m. awards. BenefitMother Seton School and EmmitsburgOsteopathic Primary Care Center. Raindate <strong>May</strong> 16. 301-447-2800 or 800-529-5835.Sign Up Now for Vacation Bible SchoolJune 21-25...6:00-8:00 p.m., Thurmont United Methodist Church, 13880Long Road, Thurmont. <strong>The</strong>me - Hero Headquarters for children age 4through 5th grade. 301-271-4511.June 21-25 Vacation Bible School, Thurmont Church of the Brethren, 14Altamont Avenue, Thurmont. 301-271-2634.<strong>May</strong> <strong>2010</strong> . the catoctin banner . 27community event calendar15....CHS CTC Basket Bingo, ThurmontActivities Building. Doors open 1:00p.m., Bingo starts 3:00 p.m. Tickets $20/advance, $25/door. 301-418-5037.15....Victor Jagow Day, Thurmont RegionalLibrary, Thurmont. Featuring reunionof “<strong>The</strong> Coachmen” Band. 12:30-3:00p.m.15....Duathlon Race, Fort Ritchie CommunityCenter, Cascade. 8:00 a.m. Run 5K, Bike40K Run 10K. 301-241-5085.15....Registration for CYA Football &Cheerleading, Thurmont AmbulanceBuilding. 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. www.catoctinfootball.net15....Yard Sale to benefit Haiti, GermantownChurch of God, Raven Rock Road,Cascade. Vendors wanted, $10/10’x10’space, table rental/$5. 301-241-3050.16....Registration for CYA Football &Cheerleading, Thurmont AmbulanceBuilding. 1:00-4:00 p.m. www.catoctinfootball.net16....Lewistown Ruritan Chicken Barb-B-Q,U.S. 15 North at Fish Hatcher Road,Lewistown.17....Cash for Gold and Silver Event,Thurmont Curves, 224 N. Church Street,Thurmont. 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. and3:00-7:00 p.m. 301-271-7900.18 ...Storytime Show with Ms. Jenni,Thurmont Library. 10:30 a.m. SillyCircus. 301-600-7200.19....Book Bunch Book Club, EmmitsburgLibrary. 4:00 p.m. Ages 6-10. Register301-600-6329.20....First Art, Thurmont Library. 10:30 a.m.Ages 18-35 Months w/adult. Register301-600-7200.20....Teen Flicks, Thurmont Library. 6:00p.m. Transformers. 301-600-7200.21....Ladies’ Bunco Night, <strong>The</strong> AmericanLegion Post 168, Thurmont. 6:30-9:00 p.m., Sponsored by the CadetteGirl Scout Troop 81200. $8/person,refreshments and snacks provided.Register by <strong>May</strong> 5th, 240-288-8069.21....Drama Production of the Wizard of Oz,Thurmont Middle School. 7:00 p.m.21....Toddler Time, <strong>The</strong> CHILDREN’SMUSEUM of Rose Hill Manor Park,1611 N. Market St., Frederick, MD.9:30–10:30 am. $8/adult & childpair; $4/each additional person. Preregistrationsuggested. 301-600-2936.301-600-1650, www.rosehillmuseum.com.21....Longwood Gardens Trip, Departmentof Aging hosting. $45/person includestransportation and admission.Reservations due by <strong>May</strong> 3. Susanat 301-600-7020 or shofstra@frederickcountymd.gov.22....“Memories of Pen Mar”. Anyone whohas memorabilia of Pen Mar that wouldlike to display it for the public to see orhas items that you want to sell, please call301-241-5085. Movie, “Hotels of PenMar”. Other activities. Free except forsmall fee for movies. 301-241-5085.22....Spring Tag Sale, Timeless Trends Boutique,East Main Street, Thurmont.22 ...Second Annual Thurmont A.R.T. Festivalat Memorial Park and the ThurmontTrolley Trail from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.Arts, entertainment, prizes, food, etc. FREEadmission and parking. 240-409-1747.22....Shrimp Feed, Thurmont CommunityAmbulance Co. Doors open 5:00p.m., meal served 6:30-8:30 p.m. 301-748-5359 or 301-271-3820 or www.thurmontambulance.com.22....Second Annual Thurmont A.R.T. Festivalat Memorial Park and the ThurmontTrolley Trail from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00p.m. – arts, entertainment, door prizes,food, etc. FREE. 301-271-4020.23....Gallery Exhibit, Thurmont Library,debuting artist David Fair. 301-600-7200.24-29.....Carnival, Mother Seton School,Emmitsburg. Sponsored by MotherSeton School and located at 100Creamery Road, Emmitsburg. Rides,games, food, and entertainment availableeach night. An annual tradition inEmmitsburg. www.mothersetonschool.org .29 ...Pit Beef/Pork/Turkey/Ham Sandwichesand Platters, Bell Hill Farm, 1-1/2 milesnorth of Thurmont along Route #15.10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. or sold out. 301-271-0558.29....Summer Indoor and Outdoor yard sale,Fort Ritchie Community Center. 9:00a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 301-241-5085.29....Hope’s Chest Benefit Dance, ThurmontAmvets. 8:00 p.m.-Midnight. Must be21. 301-503-0780.JUNE4......First Friday Fiction, <strong>The</strong> CHILDREN’SMUSEUM of Rose Hill Manor Park,1611 N. Market St., Frederick, MD.9:30–10:30 a.m. Ages 3 and upincluding stories (Grandmother’s FeatherBed), accompanying activities, andcraft. $3/child. 301-600-1650, www.rosehillmuseum.com.5......Ron Eyler Memorial Golf Tournament,Maple Run Golf Course, Thurmont.Tournmantent begins 8:00 a.m. $70/person includes dinner at ThurmontAmerican Legion Pavilion on Park Lane,Thurmont. Alice Eyler 301-271-7960.5,6...Colonial Days, <strong>The</strong> CHILDREN’SMUSEUM of Rose Hill Manor Park,1611 N. Market St., Frederick, MDSat. 5th 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Sun.6th, Noon-4:00 p.m. Living historyfeaturing tradesmen, Native Americans,soldiers, and pioneers. Make a candle;write with a quill pen. Free. Regularadmission fees for manor house tours.Fees for food and vendor wares. 24hour program line 301-600-1650, www.rosehillmuseum.com.6......Lewistown Ruritan Chicken Barb-B-Q,U.S. 15 North at Fish Hatchery Road,Lewistown.11-13 Thurmont Heritage Days, across fromEyler Park - 14 Eyler Road, Thurmont.Variety of performers, activities, crafters,events throughout the weekend. 301-271-2023.12....Spring Festival, Stottlemyer Road nearFoxville. 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Gospelmusic, good, etc. 301-271-7961.19....Registration for CYA Football &Cheerleading, Thurmont AmbulanceBuilding. 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. www.catoctinfootball.net19....Pit Beef/Pork/Turkey/Ham Sandwichesand Platters – Bell Hill Farm – 1-1/2miles north of Thurmont along Route15 – 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. or soldout. 301-271-0558.20....Registration for CYA Football &Cheerleading, Thurmont AmbulanceBuilding. 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. www.catoctinfootball.net
Looking for childcare at reduced rates?Our tuition is based on family income using the sliding fee scale.CCIS & POC vouchers accepted.Enroll now and receive your first week of tuition FREE.*New Enrollment Only.NOW ENROLLING FOR SUMMERFull Day Summer Care, Swimming, Field Trips, OutdoorFun, Sprinkler play, Special Events, Arts & CraftsOpens at 5.45 am & Closes at 6.00 pmAvailable for Children Ages 18 months-12 years.Nutritious Breakfast, Lunch, and Snack (NO extra cost)Full Time and Part Time SchedulesPreschool Curriculm ActivitiesEmmitsburg Early Learning Center16840 S. Seton Ave.Emmitsburg, MD 21727301.447. 6100emmitsburgearlylearningcenter.comProud to be a United Way Agency.See Advertisers’ Specials & Coupons Throughout!Vigilant Hose Co. #6Annual Spring FlingSaturday <strong>May</strong> 22, <strong>2010</strong>Vigilant Hose Co., West Main Street, Emmitsburg, MDNoon…. $1500 Cash12:05…. $200 Cash12:10….$400 Cash12:15…. $100 G. Cert.<strong>The</strong> Palms12:20…. $400 Cash12:25….$200 Cash12:30…. $400 Cash12:35…. $100 G. Cert.Ott House12:40…. $400 Cash12:45…. $200 Cash12:50…. $400 Cash12:55…. $200 Cash1:00…. $1000 Cash1:05…. $200 Cash1:10…. $400 Cash1:15…. $100 G. Cert.One More Tavern1:20…. $400 Cash1:25…. $200 Cash1:30…. $400 G. Cert.Shriver’s Meat1:35…. $100 G. Cert.Carleo’s1:40…. $400 Cash1:45…. $200 Cash1:50…. $400 Cash1:55…. $200 Cash2:00…. $1000 Cash2:05…. $200 Cash2:10…. $400 Cash2:15…. $100 G. Cert.Dave & Jane’s2:20…. $400 Cash2:25…. $200 Cash2:30…. $400 Cash2:35…. $100 G. Cert.Hillside Restaurant2:40…. $400 Cash2:45…. $200 Cash2:50…. $400 Cash2:55…. $200 Cash3:00…. $2500 Cash3:05…. $200 Cash3:10…. $400 Cash3:15…. $100 G. Cert.Chubby’s BBQ3:20…. $400 Cash3:25…. $200 Cash3:30…. $400 G. Cert.Jubilee Foods3:35…. $100 G. Cert.East Park Auto3:40…. $400 Cash3:45…. $200 Cash3:50…. $400 Cash3:55…. $200 Cash4:00…. $1000 Cash4:05…. $200 Cash4:10…. $400 Cash4:15…. $100 G. Cert.Carriage House4:20…. $400 Cash4:25…. $200 Cash4:30…. $400 Cash4:35…. $100 G. Cert.Stavros4:40…. $400 Cash4:45…. $200 Cash4:50…. $400 Cash4:55…. $200 Cash5:00…. $1000 Cash5:05…. $200 Cash5:10…. $400 Cash5:15…. $200 Cash5:20…. $300 Cash5:25…. $200 Cash5:30…. $400 Cash5:35…. $200 Cash5:40…. $300 Cash5:45…. $200 Cash5:50…. $400 Cash5:55…. $200 CashFinal Drawing6:00…$4,000 Cash