October 2009 - The Catoctin Banner

October 2009 www.thecatoctinbanner.com Your Good News Community Newspaper Serving Northern Frederick County, MD Celebrating 14 years of Community Service! 

An Agricultural 

Jessica Clarke and 

Tyler Donnelley 

were selected as 

the 2009-2010 

Catoctin FFA Chapter 

Ambassadors during 

the Community and 

Celebration 

Civic Flag Ceremony 

at the Thurmont 

and Emmitsburg 

Community Show on 

Friday, September 11. 

As promised, there was plenty 

of good food, entertainment, fun, 

animals, community-grown fruits and 

vegetables, home-made crafts, door 

prizes and competitions for attendees 

at the 53rd Annual Thurmont and 

Emmitsburg Communtiy Show in 

September. 

During the Community and Civic 

Flag Ceremony on Friday night, 

September 11, guest speaker Buddy 

Hance, Secretary of Agriculture for 

the State of Maryland, called the 

event an “agricultural celebration.” 

He continued by giving credit to 

the organizers for the quality and 

complexity of the show. He also 

mentioned how great it is that the 

community is so involved. 

Also during the ceremony, the 

Community Show Committee 

honored the 125th Anniversary of 

Emmitsburg’s Vigilant Hose Company 

and announced the 2009 - 2010 

Catoctin FFA Chapter Ambassadors, 

Jessica Clarke and Tyler Donnelley. 

Immediately following the 

program, the annual auction of all 

baked goods exhibited at the show 

was held. Champion products were 

auctioned to the highest bidder with 

the highest sale $1,450.00 for a cake 

baked in memory of Harry Ruby by 

his grandchildren. The next highest 

bid was $850.00 for the Champion 

Cake which was baked by Dawn 

Hobbs and purchased by Global 

Force Auction. Community Show 

department entries volunteer, Denise 

Valentine said, “We had over 300 

baked product entries this year with 

excellent quality as always. It’s nice 

to see new and old alike.” Please see 

pages 14 and 15 for photos and page 

19 for department winner details. 

On Saturday, September 12, 

various lifestock shows were held all 

day including a Market Goat, Beef, 

Sheep and Swine Fitting & Showing 

Contest, and Pet Show. The day 

culminated with the 35th Annual 

Catoctin FFA Alumni Beef, Sheep & 

Swine Sale which is chaired by Bob 

Valentine. About his 35 years of 

coordinating the livestock portion of 

the Community Show, Bob said, “I 

didn’t know what I was getting myself 

into back then. It’s the community 

that has made it the success it is.” 

The Grand Champion Steer 

was raised by Ashley Bartho and 

purchased by Jubilee Foods, the 

Grand Champion Goat was raised 

by Kayla Neff and purchased by 

South Mountain Collision, the 

Grand Champion Swine was raised 

by Kelsey Hurley and purchased 

by Wolfe Auctions and the Grand 

Photo by Rosensteel Studio 

The 125th Anniversary of Emmitsburg’s Vigilant Hose Company was honored during the Community 

and Civic Flag Ceremony at the Thurmont and Emmitsburg Community Show on September 11. 

Pictured from left to right standing are Bob Valentine, Tyler Donnelley, Buddy Hance, Frank Davis, 

Dave Stoneseifer, Randy Myers, Linda Umbel, John Hollinger, Wayne Powell, Jessica Clarke, Tom 

Vaughn, Tim Clarke, Diane Ogg, Mayor Jim Hoover. Seated are Tom Hoke, Chris Staley, Rodman 

Myers and William Baker. 

Champion Lamb was raised by 

Dakota Bittner and purchased by 

his grandparents, Dick and Mary 

Ellen Bittner. 

Activities began on Sunday, 

September 13 with the Goat 

Show, followed by the Dairy 

Show and Decorated Animal 

Contest. The 30th Annual Horse 

Shoe Pitching Contest was held 

as well as the Log Sawing Contest 

and the Barnyard Olympics. 

About the show, Community 

Show Committee Chairman, 

Rodman Myers said, “This year 

was the largest show we’ve had, 

and we’re in a recession. Who 

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Photo by Deb Spalding 

Town of Emmitsburg Elections 

Votes were “way 

up” from last year, said 

Emmitsburg’s Mayor, 

Jim Hoover. The total 

number of votes cast 

during the elections for 

two Town Commissioner 

seats on September 29 

was 223. This year’s 

turnout trumps the 

past few years with 

prior vote counts in the 

fifties. The total number 

of registered voters in 

Emmitsburg’s precinct 

who could have voted 

in the Town’s election is 

1,680. 

Carolyn Miller, Joyce 

A. Rosensteel, Tim O’Donnell and 

Cliff Sweeney were candidates. When 

the election results were posted in 

the window of the Town’s Meeting 

Room on East Main Street, they 

Carolyn Miller and Cliff Sweeney share a hug after the results of 

the Emmitsburg Elections were posted on Tuesday, September 29. 

showed that Cliff Sweeney and Tim 

O’Donnell were elected with 124 and 

125 votes respectively. Sentiments of 

congratulations to Cliff Sweeney and, 

“better luck next year” to Carolyn 

continued on page 9 

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2 . the catoctin banner . October 2009 

from the publisher 

Dear Reader: 

Last month, I rattled on in my note about saying ‘Thank You” to those in our 

communities who give back to us with their time and sponsorship. I didn’t mean 

me! Over the past month maybe I was more attuned to the appreciation that I 

received because of what I wrote or maybe I just never noticed it before when 

people said thanks for all we do. I asked each person who thanked me if they 

had read my publisher’s note, thinking I guilted them into it. Of course they all 

said no, which is good... and bad. Regardless, thanks for noticing and thanks for 

voicing appreciation. Let’s all keep it up. 

If you’re a frequent reader, you’ve noticed our gradual changes to The 

Catoctin Banner. This paper is a tool, a community bulletin board, where you 

can get the word out about your good news and accomplishments. I’d like 

to continue to invite scout groups, school groups, clubs, social organizations, 

businesses and families to share their good news. I notice an increase in 

submitted info each month. 

The downside of more information is the cost of printing that information. 

It has a time impact on me and our volunteers. and a financial impact on 

advertising since the advertisers pay the printing and mailing bills. With these 

facts in mind, we are searching for one person to help us. He or she must be 

a people person who likes to report and write. This person will be primarily 

responsible for compiling the submitted information, editing it, seeking new 

advertisers and doing some active reporting. If you are that person, please call 

me at 301-271-1050. 

As always, I hope that you will patronize the advertisers who reach out to 

you through The Catoctin Banner. Many of our advertisers change the content 

of their ads from month to month, so look closely. You may even find some 

discount coupons. Tell them you saw them here at The Catoctin Banner! 

Affordable Self Storage ……………… ............. 28 

Anytime Fitness ...................................................12 

Amber Hill Physical Therapy ................................8 

Bill’s Auto Body……………………… ........…..12 

Bollinger’s Restaurant............................................9 

Carriage House Inn ..............................................19 

Catch The Vision Web Site Svcs ..........................21 

Catoctin Mountain Orchard ...................................4 

Catoctin Mt. Spa & Tub .......................................19 

Catoctin Veterinary Clinic .................. .................24 

Children’s Center for Discovery ..........................27 

Chronicle Press ....................................................25 

CJ’s Tuxedo Rentals .............................................22 

CLC Pet Sitting Service .......................................10 

Colorfest, Inc. .........................................................6 

Cornerstone Heating & Air Conditioning ............11 

Cover Enterprises ................................ ..................6 

Delphey Construction…………………. .............25 

Donna White Photography………… .............……8 

East Park Automotive ..........................................20 

Elower Sicilia Dance Productions .......................25 

Emmitsburg Ambulance Bingo Bash ...................23 

Emmitsburg Childcare ……………… ...........… 17 

Fitzgerald Auto .....................................................27 

Full Service Lawn Care .......................................27 

Gary The Barber.....................................................7 

Gateway Automotive ...........................................19 

Gateway Printing .................................................21 

Guy T. Riley Home Improvements ......................27 

Harriett Chapel .......................................................9 

Hoffman’s Market……………………… ............12 

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Advertiser Index 

J&B Real Estate, Cindy Grimes ...........................14 

Long Construction .................................................4 

Main Street Groomers ..........................................20 

Marie’s Beauty Salon .............................................7 

Melissa Wetzel Accounting…………… ..............13 

Mike’s Auto Body ................................................28 

Mountain Pools ......................................................5 

Mountain View Lawn Service..............................19 

Mountainside Farm ..............................................13 

Nails By Anne ......................................................16 

Nationwide Insurance ...................................…...23 

Powers Insurance .................................................20 

Presidential Mortgage……………… .............….13 

Rebecca Pearl ……………………… .............….24 

ReMax, Peggy Koontz ……………… ............…16 

Reichs Ford Tractor................................................4 

Rock Creek Realty ...............................................13 

Rogers Engraving .............................. ....................7 

Rosensteel Studios…………………… ...........…22 

Rubis Contracting ................................................10 

Sharrett Auto ........................................................28 

Stone Worx ...........................................................11 

Stoney Field Construction....................................18 

T&M Crane………………………… ....................8 

Thurmont Child Care Center .................................4 

Thurmont Feed Store .............................................7 

Timeless Trends ...................................................12 

Treasure Cove Consignments ................................6 

Wilhelm Door ........................................................5 

Win This House! ……………………….. ...........20 

Woodsboro Bank .............................. ...................18 

The goal of The Catoctin Banner is to provide a 

a friendly source of community news and information 

for residents of northern 

Frederick County, Maryland; promoting 

a sense of community pride and spirit. 

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Help Wanted 

HELP WANTED: Subcontractor for snow 

removal in the Thurmont and Emmitsburg areas. 

Must have reliable truck and plow equipment and 

be available and able to work any hours during 

snow or ice. Must have certificate of insurance. 

Call 301-271-2832. 

Busy Bee’s Cleaning Service cleaning people. 

Call 301-271-1170. 

Book Keepers: Representative position needed 

to work on behalf of our company. 18 years or 

above needed. Must have computer skills and 

1-2 Years experience. Earn $2,245.00 monthly 

with commission involved. For more information, 

contact the Hiring Manager at collinspps@aol.com 

For Rent 

FOR RENT: Townhouse to share. M/F, nonsmoking. 

Furnished bedroom with run of the 

house. $450.00 month plus 1/3 utilities. 240- 

626-4660. 

FOR RENT: OC Rental 32nd Street Bayside 

efficiency sleeps four. Two blocks to beach, 2 

night minimum, $75/night plus tax. 301-447- 

2923. 

FOR RENT: Two 3 bedroom apartments in 

Ladiesburg. Call 240-367-0643 or 240-674-4611. 

FOR RENT: Furnished, 2 bedroom apt. near 

Emmitsburg, w/ garage, cac, carpet. $650/mo. 

plus elec. Call 267-467-0391 and leave message. 

Notices 

NOTICE: Home and Garden Party & Home 

Interiors have joined together to become 

“Celebrating Home” bringing families 

together. To request a new catalog, host a 

show, schedule a fundraiser, or learn more 

about starting your own business, please email 

MaryLou Little at hgpartygirl62@aol.com 

or call 301-447-2073. October hostesses will 

earn an extra $100 of product for just $24.95 

through October 31. Please call or email me to 

schedule your celebrating home party. 

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Yard Sales 

YARD SALE: Rear of 14 Water Street, 

Thurmont, MD. Oct. 8th, 9th, 10th and 11th, 

Colorfest Weekend. 8:00 a.m. until Longabeger, 

Boyds Bears, HH items and much more. 

YARD SALE & WIN THIS HOUSE OPEN 

HOUSE, 117 W. Main Street, Thurmont. Friday- 

Sunday during Colorfest. 

YARD SALE: Community Yard Sale (5+ 

families) Old Pryor Rd. Thurmont. Thrus. 

Oct.8th - Sat. Oct. 10th, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. All 

kinds of clothing, housewares, glassware, tools, 

lamps, too much to list, something for everyone. 

Services 

Child Care Openings: Cindy’s Child Care has 

two openings available for 2-12 yrs old, one 

opening for before/after school. Large outdoor 

play area, inside playroom, field trips, crafts, lots 

classifieds 

of love and good eats! Rural setting, 3 miles from 

Emmitsburg off Route 140. Please call 301-447- 

3389. License #137984 

Full Time Child Care Openings. Ages 6 weeks 

and up. Plenty of LOVE and CARE for ALL. 

Lic. #31720. Call 301-788-2821. 

Child Care Openings: Joann’s Day Care, 

registered child care provider serving Rocky 

Ridge, Graceham, Emmitsburg and Thurmont. 

Call 301-271-2180. 

Child Care Openings: Thurmont area. Infants 

and up. Lic. #154341 Call Trish at 240-357- 

5468. 

General Basic Sewing & Alterations. Ms. Terry 

Miller, 301-471-3146. Pick up and delivery. 

GUITAR LESSONS. Acoustic/Electric. 

Beginners to advanced. All styles. All ages. 

Taught by an instructor with over 20 years of 

teaching and performing experience. Call Brent 

at 301-271-0860 or email brent@brentpro.com 

for details. 

NOW OPEN: Horse Riding Lessons, Training 

and Boarding Clinics. Kitty Harvey at 

Deerbought Farm, Old Kiln Road. CHA Certified 

English and Western. Problem solving a 

specialty. 443-848-3101. 

SMALL ENGINE REPAIR. Hurley & Son. 240- 

285-2494 or 301-271-2117, Leave message. 

EDUCATION OPTIONS DO EXIST – Is 

your child struggling at school? Is anxiety 

getting in the way of effective learning? Does 

your child learn at a different speed than his/ 

her classmates? Highfield Christian Academy, 

a K-12 day school in Blue Ridge Summit is 

now accepting applications for the 2009-2010 

school year. Exceptional curriculum – each 

student works at his/her most comfortable pace. 

Experience with special needs students. Open 

to all denominations and faith backgrounds. 

Reasonable tuition. Payment plan available. For 

more information, visit HighfieldAcademy.org or 

call 717-794-2200. 

Getting Married? Get your quality wedding 

invitations and accessories at a discounted price! 

Call Joyce at 301-271-1107. 

DRUM LESSONS-Drum set or hand drums. 

All ages, levels, styles taught by a professional 

performer and educator, with over 35 years of 

experience. Call Paul 301-271-7390. 

Wanted 

DONATE YOUR CAR: All proceeds benefit 

the Catoctin Pregnancy Center. 301-447-3391. 

VENDORS WANTED: October 9, 10, 11 for 

Fall Fest at the Sabillasville Church of God 

of Prophecy, Rt. 550, Sabillasville. Space for 

tables available. 301-241-3204. 

For Sale 

FREE: 2 AKC registered Yorkie Terriers for free, 

contact:memi8701@gmail.com 

FOR SALE: 1999 Jeep Cherokee 4WD, right 

hand drive vehicle. Used for postal delivery. 4 

extra tires on rims with studs. Mail tray built in 

but can be removed to put seats back. In good 

condition. Good use for paper delivery as well. 

127K mi. $5900 OBO, 301-788-6417. 

FOR SALE: Schwinn World Tour 12 speed bike. 

In very good condition. $60 OBO 301-788-6417. 

FOR SALE: English Bulldog 11 weeks, male and 

female, AKC registered, shots, friendly. Available 

for sale for $650.00 each Email : anderson. 

kim19@yahoo.com 

Classified Advertising is 25¢ per word with 

a minimum of $5 for line listings. Photo 

Classified are $15 per ad limited to 1” height. 

Send your written listing, photo and payment 

to: The Catoctin Banner, 515B East Main 

Street, Emmitsburg, MD 21788. Call 301- 

271-1050 or email ads@thecatoctinbanner.com


Rosie Bentz, 

Write-In Candidate for Mayor 

Rosie Bentz is a write-in candidate 

for the Mayor’s seat. She is the 

former Thurmont Heritage Days 

Queen who is seeking to have a 

positive impact on the town by 

unifying the Board of Commissioners 

and the Mayor. She feels Thurmont 

has spent entirely too much money 

on the law suits that the Town of 

Thurmont has encountered and 

claims that they could have been 

avoided if they were handled with 

common sense in the first place. 

If she is elected and the Mayor is 

needed at the Town Office, Rosie 

pledges to be there quickly. 

Rosie currently serves on the 

board of the Thurmont Commission 

of Aging, in the past she’s been 

President and Vice-President of the 

Thurmont American Legion Unit 

168, church council president, and 

President of Moore’s Business Forms 

Recreation Club. Rosie and her 

husband Raymond live in Thurmont. 

Fly Your FlAG and Display 

Your Sign 

If you would like to display a 

sign like this in your window to 

tell the world that you “…support 

our troops”, please contact Susan 

Favorite (skfavorite@comcast.net 

or 301-271-4020) or Shirley Long 

(slong95@comcast.net or 301-898- 

7004). 

For the fourth year, the Thurmont 

Lions Club is coordinating 

Thurmont’s Make a Difference Day 

with this year’s efforts dedicated to 

our local military personnel. See 

details on page 5. 

Town of Thurmont Candidates for Elections 

Two Commissioner seats and the Mayor post are up for election in the 

Town of Thurmont. Town residents are encouraged to vote between the hours 

of 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. at the Thurmont Fireman’s Activity Building. 

Commissioner nominees are John Bean, Wayne Hooper and Ron Terpko. 

Current Mayor, Marty Burns’ post is being challenged by write-in candidate, 

Rosie Bentz. 

The Thurmont Lions Club hosted a Candidates Forum on Tuesday, 

September 22 at the Town Office. Thurmont Lion, Vic Jagow along with 

Thurmont Times Publisher and Cozy Restaurant and Inn Manager, Vickie 

Grinder, moderated the forum. They were joined by Lion Glenn Rickard who 

served as the official time keeper. 

Nominees were presented with town-related questions to which they voiced 

their plans and opinions. Recycling, ordinances, changes to the Town Charter, 

electric concerns and alternatives and population growth and management 

were topics probed. Public queries regarding the Town’s volunteer recruitment 

and communication with citizens were also addressed by each candidate. 

Research for this article was derived in part from video footage, photos 

and information posted on the Town of Thurmont’s official website at www. 

thurmont.com. Visitors to this site may view streaming video of Town 

meetings, peruse photos of town events, stay up to date with the Town 

Calendar, download agendas and connect with various links that may be of 

interest. 

Exercise Your Right to VOTE! 

Photo by John Kinnaird 

Wayne Hooper, 

Candidate for Commissioner 

Wayne Hooper is currently 

serving in his 20th year as a Town of 

Thurmont Commissioner. He wants 

to pursue a “Green Initiative” which 

would include reviving the dormant 

Bio-Mass project. He is also intent 

on finishing up many loose ends 

including the Master Plan update, 

ordinance review and Code review. 

Wayne is married and has lived 

in the Thurmont area his entire 

life. He is a volunteer with many 

organizations including being a 

life member of the Guardian Hose 

Company, a former member of the 

Thurmont Ambulance Company and 

singing with a gospel quartet for 19 

years. Wayne currently chairs the 

50’s & 60’s Family Fun Night and 

Halloween in the Park events. The 

Maryland Municipal League recently 

recognized Wayne’s dedication by 

submitting him into the Municipal 

Officers Hall of Fame. He feels that 

Thurmont is a great place to live and 

he’d like to see it stay that way. He 

wants to be a part of making things 

better. 


John Bean, 


Though this is John Bean’s first 

venture into elected office, he feels 

his levelheadedness and people skills 

could be valuable assets to the Town 

of Thurmont. John grew up near 

Mt. Airy. He is married with one 

daughter and has lived in Thurmont 

for seven years. He has worked for 

Howard County Fire and Rescue for 

20 years. 

During the Candidates Forum, 

John talked about being a frequent 

viewer of Town Meetings. He 

said that he watches the town 

meetings on television and even 

submits his opinions about topics 

during meetings live via text 

message correspondence with the 

commissioners. If elected, he plans 

to focus on managing growth, the 

municipal budget, facilities and 

employees. John’s goal is to see that 

Thurmont residents get good services 

at a reasonable price. 

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Martin Burns, 

Candidate for Mayor 

Marty Burns is now serving his 

third term as Mayor of Thurmont 

and his goals for the next term 

would include seeing the $1.4 

million in State loans spent on 

much needed repairs. He would 

also like the see the County Board 

of County Commissioners and the 

Thurmont Board of Commissioners 

reach an agreement on the equitable 

distribution of the fire tax revenues. 

He anticipates the revival of the 

Main Street program and looks 

forward to filling the empty store 

fronts in Thurmont with viable 

businesses. 

Marty is married and has lived in 

Thurmont since 1993. 


Ron Terpko, 


Ron Terpko is now serving his 

third term as Commissioner and his 

goals for the next term would include 

the completion of Eyler Road Park 

including restrooms, concession 

stand, field work, roadway 

improvements and an amphitheater. 

He would also like to see long needed 

upgrades and improvements at the 

Community Park. 

Ron works as a consultant with 

7-11 where he utilizes his accounting 

and business management skills. 

Ron is from Pittsburgh, PA. He is 

married, has three sons and has lived 

in Thurmont for 17 years. He’s been 

President of the Thurmont Little 

League and served on the Town 

Board of Appeals.


Emmitsburg September 

Commissioner Etris thanked the 

town staff for providing important 

information about the flu vaccine 

availability on the town’s website. 

The regular flu vaccine is now 

available through the Frederick 

County Health Department 

and doctor’s offices. The health 

department is providing the vaccine 

free of charge for children ages 5-11. 

The vaccine cost is $20 for the shot 

and $25 for the FluMist. Payment 

can be made with cash or check 

only. Those using Medicare Part 

B are reminded to bring their card. 

To check times and locations go to 

www.co.frederick.md.us/fluclinics. 

Information about the H1N1 (Swine 

Flu) vaccine will also be listed on 

these sites. Current information 

can also be found on the Health 

Department’s Flu Clinic Information 

line at 301-600-3035. 

Letters are going out to area 

businesses about the Grease Trap 

Ordinance No. 09-05. This ordinance 

describes requirements for permits, 

installation and use of equipment 

certified for prevention of grease, oil, 

grit and other foreign substances from 

entering the Emmitsburg wastewater 

treatment system. Dennis Ebaugh, 

representing the St. Joseph’s Church 

on DePaul St., expressed his concern 

about the Church having to pay a 

permit fee, etc., when the property is 

already in compliance with the grease 

trap requirements. He hopes that the 

town will help explain what is needed 

for their situation. 

Police reported that Emmitsburg 

unfortunately had a busy month 

with four assaults, one burglary, 

destruction of property on eight 

vehicles and several bicycle thefts. 

Several arrests have been made. 

The deputies did a thorough job of 

investigations that should hold up 

very well under scrutiny. 

The Town of Emmitsburg gave out 

plaques in recognition of many years 

of service to the community to Mount 

St. Mary’s College, The Daughter’s of 

Charity and the Emmitsburg Vigilant 

Hose Company. 

Citizens were given the 

opportunity to make comments on the 

Comprehensive Plan for the town. An 

attorney from Miles and Stockbridge 

of Frederick voiced opposition to 

a change in the zoning of property 

owned by the Conservation Fund. 

The town commissioners noted 

his concern and expect to receive a 

written letter from the Conservation 

Fund. 

William Steo, Emmitsburg resident, 

voiced his concerns about the high 

level of poverty of the elderly in 

Emmisburg. He suggested that the 

town take into consideration with the 

Comprehensive plan for free public 

transportation for seniors as well 

as providing subsidies to help pay 

for rentals for low income seniors. 

Sister Claire Debes, representing 

the Daughter’s of Charity, proposed 

using the Provincial House for 

affordable senior housing. She 

suggested that part of the Provincial 

House could be used to construct 

dwellings within the already existing 

structure. An attorney, David 

Severn, representing the Sisters of 

Charity submitted language they are 

requesting be considered for use in the 

Comprehensive plan. 

Tim O’Donnell, citizen of 

Emmitsburg and member of the 

Planning Board, commented that 

more advertising was needed 

to get people involved with the 

Comprehensive Plan. 

Bob Mort, Owner of Quality Tire, 

expressed his concerns about zoning 

changes for his business property. He 

stated that he wanted it to remain an 

Industrial zone. 

The Town Council will take 

suggestions and comments into 

consideration before modifying 

or adopting the Comprehensive 

plan. Mayor Hoover asks that 

everyone making a comment to also 

put their comments in writing for 

documentation purposes. Another 

chance for the public to make 

comments on the Plan will be on 

Monday, October 19th at 7:30 p.m. 

For more information, log on to 

www.emmitsburgmd.gov. 

by Michele Cuseo 

Thurmont September 

This year’s Lions Club Annual 

“Make a Difference Day” will benefit 

local military families. This is a 

nationwide program that encourages 

a day of volunteering on the fourth 

Saturday of October each year. A 

special reception for local military 

personnel and their families will be 

held on Oct 24th (see details on page 

5). All are encouraged to come to 

the reception to show support for our 

local military heroes (those serving 

AND their families). Gift baskets will 

be presented to the military personnel 

or family to honor their service to 

the country. In addition the Lion’s 

Club will be selling “We Support Our 

Troops” signs that can be placed in 

yards or windows. This is meant to 

give the community an opportunity 

to say “Thank You” to the military 

personnel for their brave service. For 

more information call Susan Favorite 

at 240-409-1747 or Shirley Long 

301-898-7004. 

The Boy Scouts asked permission 

town hall reports 

to have the Colorfest Shuttle bus 

stop at their parking lot located at 

the NVR parking lot. The town 

commissioners voted yes to this 

request and will make arrangements 

with the Shuttle bus service to place 

the Scouts on their route. 

Thurmont Code Enforcement 

Officer, Ken Oland, provided some 

sample text documents of laws from 

other jurisdictions that involved 

allowing alcoholic beverages 

in parks. These documents will 

be reviewed in a future meeting 

among the commissioners. Under 

consideration is whether to allow 

alcoholic beverages in any of the 

Thurmont town parks, and if so, 

under what conditions. 

The Town of Thurmont elections 

for Mayor and two Commissioners 

will be held on Monday, October 5th 

from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the 

Fireman’s Activity Building. 

For more information call the 

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programs, benefits and other events of interest. 

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9-11 Dedication 

Lewistown Ruritan Club held their 16th Annual Golf Tournament at Maple 

Run Golf Course on Friday, September 11. The Color Guard held special 

services in honor of those who perished during 9-11. Sheriff Chuck Jenkins 

was in attendance as well as Delegate Paul Stull. 

The Lewistown Ruritan Club applies one hundred percent of the proceeds 

for a scholarship fund. Last year, $4,400 were awarded to college students 

from the area. Proceeds from Club activities are also donated to the CHS Safe 

and Sane Program and the Lewistown Elementary School PTA. 

Tournament sponsors included Frederick County Bank, Key Sanitation, 

Wm. H. Poffenbarger Law Offices, Woodsboro Bank, Affordable Self Storage, 

BB&T/Frederick Underwriters, Brethren Mutual Insurance, Brookfield 

Pumpkins, Bruchey Builders, Catoctin Mountain Orchard, Chuck Jenkins, 

Cline and Duvall Well Drilling, Clyde Crum, Mike’s Auto Body, Mountain 

Motors, Radcliffe Realty, Staley’s Storage, The Beauty Parlor, Dirt Cheap, 

Eunice’s Restaurant, Fairfield Inn, Frederick Performance Center, Hillside 

Turkey Farm, Jim Moser and more. 

Share Your Good News! 

Send your community news to The Catoctin Banner, 515B East Main Street, 

Emmitsburg, MD 21727 Message line: 301-271-4226, fax: 301-447-2946 

Congratulations! Hidden Object Game Winner 

The Catoctin Banner’s winner of the September issue’s Hidden Object Game 

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was located on page 5 directly under the Hidden Object Brief in the Thurmont 

Academy of Self Defense photo. In the picture, the kids seated in the 

background were holding the horseshoe. Jaime wins a $25 gift certificate to 

the advertiser of choice from the September issue. 

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Make A Difference Day 

Family members of our military personnel constantly think of their loved 

ones far away; but they may not realize how much others appreciate them and 

the sacrifices they are making. By making a tax deductible donation of $20 

or more to the project, you can receive a sign to tell the world that our local 

military personnel are not forgotten. 

A Reception (open to the public) will be held on Saturday, October 24 at 

1:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish Center to honor our LOCAL 

military personnel – veterans, wounded, fallen heroes, military support groups 

and our military personnel currently serving overseas and their families. Later 

on the same day, a dinner will be held at Trinity United Church of Christ open 

only to immediate family members of the military personnel currently serving 

overseas – a more private time for them to socialize. 

Personalized care packages are being assembled for the military personnel. 

Shamrock Restaurant has already donated certificates for dinner-for-two 

for EACH of our military personnel currently serving overseas. Thanks 

also to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Trinity United Church of Christ, Colorfest 

Committee and individuals and businesses who have already chosen to 

participate and to Operation Second Chance who has committed to paying 

for the postage to mail the packages. Show you are a PROUD AMERICAN 

– fly your flag AND display your sign – let’s show our thousands of Colorfest 

visitors that WE CARE! 

Corrections 

Please forgive the mis-spelling of the last name of the owners, the LaRoche 

family, of the Timeless Trends Boutique in last issue. Timeless Trends Boutique 

is located in the old Creager Furniture Store building on E. Main Street in 

Thurmont. Call them at 240-288-8226. 

My apologies to George Wireman and the Town of Thurmont concert 

committee. I copied the Free Concert Ticket order form sample that George 

Wireman gave me exactly like it was, complete with details about a concert 

held in April. Uh oh… wrong event. While George has assured me that readers 

realized my error and used the order form anyway, we hope to see you on 

October 9 for the United States Air Force Heritage of America Band Concert 

beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Catoctin High School Auditorium. The concert 

is free, the order coupon below is corrected.


Utica Church 

to hold annual 

bazaar 

Shoppers enjoy looking at the 

many crafts for sale at the St. 

Paul’s Lutheran Church Craft 

Bazaar and Flea Market in 

Utica. This year’s Craft Bazaar 

and Flea Market will be held 

Saturday, November 14, from 

9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the 

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in 

Utica at 10621 Old Frederick 

Road near Thurmont. 

Courtesy Photo 

Church 

of God of 

Prophecy 

Honors 

Military 

The Church of God of 

Prophecy in Sabillasville 

honored our military 


with a picnic in September. Folks from York, PA; El 

Paso, TX; and Ft. Bragg, NC came for this very special occasion. The photo 

above depicts those who have served and one who is now serving in the Armed 

Forces who attended the event. Left to right are Linda D. Bowman, TX, US 

Army-Desert Storm; Edward Kuhn, Sabillasville, US Marines-Vietnam; Tex 

Sauderman, Frederick, sponsor for military; William N. Leuenberger, NC, US 

Army-three tours in Iraq and just returning from Afghanastan; Trev Trevor, 

Frederick, US Army; Bishop Albert I Chatmon, Ft. Washington, US Air Force. 

The members of the Church of God of Prophecy give honor to these heroes, 

the men and women in our Armed Forces. Pastor Arietta Grimmett is the 

proud mother of William N. Leuenberger. 

big Pumpkins in Emmitsburg 

The Town of Emmitsburg won first place for the Biggest, 105 pounds, and 

an honorable mention for the Best Looking in the Thurmont and Emmitsburg 

Community Show. Pictured above on the left side of the truck are, front to 

back, Jim Click, Dave Wantz and Chris Wantz. On right side of truck, front to 

back, are Steve Fissel and Dave Haller. 

Fall Food Festival Coming 

Smoked turkey legs, bratwursts, corn dogs, crab dawgs, shrimp, fresh cut 

fries, fried country ham, bean soup, Maryland crab soup, apple dumplings, 

pumpkin pie, black walnut cake, gingerbread, hot/cold apple cider – are all 

on the menu!!! Available at Bell Hill Farm, 1-1/2 miles north of Thurmont, 

along Route 15 on Saturday, October 17 from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. – 

sponsored by the Thurmont Lions Club. As with all the fundraisers of the 

Lions Club, all profit goes right back into the community – come out and 

support our local Lions. 

lacie’s legacy 

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The Lacie’s Legacy Fundraising 

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PA. This benefit is held in memory 

of Lacie Wivell to Benefit National 

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Scotty’s Ride 

The Scotty’s Ride Benefit sponsored by My Father’s Footsteps Hair Design 

and American Legion Post 121was held on Saturday, September 26. This 

year kicks off a raffle for a Harley Davidson Motorcycle (or $10,000 cash). 

Pictured, Arlene Grounds from Webster Springs, WV holds a replica check 

during this year’s event. The drawing for the raffle will be held during next 

year’s Scotty’s Ride. Scotty’s Ride shirts are available for sale to all. Call 301- 

447-6600 or 301-447-3260 for more information. See more event details on 

page 


Jim Bittner, of 

Sabillasville, 

places an 

offering in the 

Peach Festival 

donation jar. 

Proceeds benefit 

the local “Help 

Hotline.” Albert 

Hahn, who 

was manning 

the table, 

attempted to 

dodge out of 

the shot in the 

background. 

Marie’s 

Beauty Salon 

21 Meadow Lane • Thurmont 

301-271-4551 

Senior Citizen 

Perms $28 

Tue 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. 


news briefs 


Fort Ritchie Community Center Celebrates 

One-Year Anniversary 

On September 19, exercise, massage, pick-up games and good times were 

all the rage during festivities held to celebrate Fort Ritchie Community Center’s 

one-year anniversary. Live music by Cold Mountain, boating on the lake, 

massages by Synergy, a moonbounce and face painting added to an atmosphere 

of constant movement. The One Mountain Foundation and Blue Ridge 

Summit Fire Company and others were on hand as well. 

Festival and Functions in Sabillasville 

St. Mark’s Church in Sabillasville held their Peach Festival on September 

19. In addition to the flea market and refreshments, it is evident that there are 

many activities planned for the Sabillasville community around the St. Mark’s 

and St. John’s churches and Sabillasville Elementary School. 

In Sabillasville, the local “Help Hotline” Food Bank is seeking donations 

of food, money gifts and other necessities. The Help Hotline serves Maryland 

and Pennsylvania mountaintop residents. Non-perishables may be left at St. 

Mark’s and St. John’s Churches in Sabillasville and Lindquist Realty in Blue 

Ridge Summit. To help, call (717) 794-2229. 

Mountain Top Seniors is a community group for folks 50 years and older 

in Maryland and Pennsylvania. The group meets in St. Mark’s Church Social 

Hall once a month. 301-241-3287 or www.stmarksmtntop.org. 

The Mountain Top Youth Group is being held at St. Mark’s Church in 

Sabillasville for all kids who want to attend. Their next event is a Pumpkin 

and Pizza Party on October 17 at 6:30 p.m. 301-241-3287 or www. 

stmarksmtntop.org. 

Members of the Sabillasville PTA are reminding the Sabillasville Elementary 

School community to go green by planting a tree. The public can get a $25 

coupon toward a tree valued at $50 or more at Snavely’s Garden Corner and 

Family Tree Nursery, both in Hagerstown. Coupons can be printed from 

www.trees.maryland.gov. The SES PTA is sponsoring a Fall Family Fun Night 

(for SES students) on October 23.


Thurmont Prepares for Catoctin 

Colorfest Crowds 

by Michele Cuseo 

There are some residents 

who choose to leave the town of 

Thurmont during the weekend of 

Colorfest since it is the largest crowd 

of any arts and crafts show in the 

State of Maryland. While an accurate 

attendance count is impossible, well 

over 100,000 people and maybe as 

many as 200,000 people, will walk 

through the town of Thurmont during 

the weekend of October 10th and 

11th for the 46th Annual Catoctin 

Colorfest. Love it or hate it, overall 

the Catoctin Colorfest benefits the 

town in a big way. 

According to Carol Robertson, 

President of Colorfest, Inc. the 

Colorfest Committee is expecting 

the same large crowd it always gets. 

She’s received many calls from people 

wanting to rent spaces, get directions, 

or ask questions about parking. 

The Colorfest Committee donates 

heavily to the community from their 

proceeds. Some of the donations from 

the Committee include the Catoctin 

High School Scholarship program, 

the Food Bank, the Guardian Hose 

Company, the Thurmont Community 

Ambulance Company, the children’s 

Halloween Party, the Memorial 

Garden, Family Movie Nights, town 

Christmas decorations, and many 

other projects. 

New Colorfest features have 

been added this year including an 

Information and Lost and Found 

Booth, recycle bins and ATM’s at the 

two official Colorfest, Inc. locations 

which are the Thurmont Community 

Park and the Carnival Grounds. A 

Rock/Gospel band called The Promise 

Band will play at 11:00 a.m. and 

the local dance group (ESP Dance 

of Thurmont) will perform at noon. 

Also this year, for the first time, there 

will be a worship service given by 

Billy Offutt (who also plays with The 

Promise Band) at 8:00 a.m. on Sunday 

morning. All are welcome to attend 

this non-denominational service. 

The various sanctioned Colorfest, 

Inc. vendors are juried artisans and 

demonstrators from all over the 

United States. It is worth navigating 

the crowd just to see what they’ve 

created each year. In years past, 

residents may have watched as the 

heads of wooden holiday figures 

bobbed above the crowds as people 

toted them to their cars. How about 

the year wooden toilet paper holders 

shaped like outhouses were a new 

commodity? They really made 

shoppers sweat. Rolling ducks were 

all the rage for a few years, and last 

year there were quite a few handmade 

brooms sweeping along as 

shoppers strolled. 

Local vendors and crafters who 

set up for Colorfest are beginning 

to prepare for the big event. The 

Thurmont Ambulance Company will 

sell their famous apple dumplings 

at the entrance to the Thurmont 

Community Park. The apples for 

this fundraiser are donated by the 

Catoctin Mountain Orchard and all 

staff are volunteers. The Thurmont 

Ambulance Company depends 

heavily on the money raised from this 

event to provide emergency services 

to Thurmont and the surrounding 

communities. This year, they are 

raising funds for a much needed 

ambulance that has an estimated cost 

of $190,000. 

Thurmont resident and crafter, 

Jeannie Ingream, has been making 

crafts and selling them during 

Colorfest since the 1980’s. She’s had a 

hand in everything from refurbishing 

old trunks and wreath making to 

painting signs and creating wooden 

Christmas decorations. Currently, 

Jeannie recycles old furniture by 

refinishing, painting and decorating 

each piece with her own creative flair. 

Jeannie says she enjoys the event and 

talking to people. She said that she 

has never had a rude customer. She 

has repeat customers that come to 

see her each year since she is always 

creating something different. Jeannie 

says with confidence that she will sell 

out, again, this year. 

So leave town to avoid the crowd 

or stay and become part of it. 

Whichever you choose, Colorfest will 

happen the weekend of October 10th 

and 11th from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 

each day. 

Ridgefest to be held at Mt. Tabor Park 

Mt. Tabor Church of Rocky Ridge will host Ridgefest activities at Mt. 

Tabor Park on October 10 and 11. Features include apple butter boiling 

demonstrations on Saturday, as well as good home-cooked food and flea 

markets both days. 

Apple butter will be available for sale after 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Apple 

butter will be sold by the pint at $3.00 per pint (all new jars will be provided). 

No advance orders will be taken. The food stand will close at 3:30 p.m. 

on Saturday and at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday. Of course, the Rocky Ridge Fire 

Company will sell their famous fried ham sandwiches both days. 

For free flea market set-up spaces, call Bob Mumma at 301-271-2135. 

Mt. Tabor Park is home to the “big slide”, a giant sliding board that is 

fun for kids of all ages (adults, too). This event is sponsored by the Willing 

Workers of Mt. Tabor Church. Directions to Mt. Tabor Park: follow Route 

77 East to Rocky Ridge, turn onto Motters Station Road, the park is just 

ahead on the left. 


Brendan Ott of Emmitsburg, is the son 

of Jennifer and Ryan Ott. He enjoyed 

participating in the ice cream eating contest 

held at Crossroads Restaurant during Cashtown 

Community Day. 

Cashtown Parade & 

5K Run 

September 4 and 5 marked the 

3rd Annual Cashtown Community 

Parade and 5k/1mile Family Fun Run/ 

Walk. The festivities began on Friday 

evening with a parade that included 

local businesses, fire trucks, floats and 

antique cars. The parade ended at the 

Crossroads Restaurant with a DJ, 

food and lots of prizes! Winners of 

the parade were: NORM Corp., Most 

Original and Frantz Plumbing, Best 

Business Float. On Saturday, yard sales 

and crafts were displayed all through town and the annual 5k/1mile run was 

held. A Total of $1,300.00 were raised to benefit the Cashtown Community 

Fire Department. Anyone interested in participating in next year’s event, 

please contact Bobbijobarber@yahoo.com. Another 5k/1mile Race will be held 

October 24, e-mail for info.

Imagination Zone 

Children and Teens at the Thurmont Regional library 

By Janet Vogel 

Children’s Services Supervisor, 

Thurmont Regional Library 

Get into the Halloween spirit at 

the Thurmont Regional Library this 

October! Spooky ghost stories, our 

not-so-scary Happy Halloween Party, 

a Twilight party for teens, and more. 

Gather the family together on 

October 7 at 7:00 p.m. for Ghost 

Stories on the Deck! Join Civil 

War historian and storyteller Roger 

Troxell for an evening of shivery, 

ghostly tales in the crisp autumn air. 

Prepare for Halloween with a 

special showing of Pooh’s Heffalump 

Halloween Movie on October 30 

at 3:00 p.m. School is out 2 hours 

early, so stop by the library for some 

Halloween fun. Bring a blanket or 

pillow and a snack to this free movie 

showing! 

The library’s annual Happy 

Halloween party returns this year 

on Saturday, October 31 at 2:30 

p.m. and features a special Storytime 

Show with Jenni Jolly Joy at 2:45 

p.m. There’s no scary stuff allowed 

at this Halloween party for younger 

children. Join us for crafts, games, 

and lots of light-hearted Halloween 

fun. 

Teens and tweens ages 11 and up, 

are you fans of the Twilight saga? If 

so, join us for New Moon Rising: A 

Twilight Celebration on October 29 

at 7:00 p.m. Dress as your favorite 

character and enter our costume 

contest, or try your luck at Twilight 

trivia. Food, crafts, prizes, and a 

special photo-op will get you ready 

for the release of the latest Twilight 

movie, New Moon. Will you be 

ready? 

All of the library’s regular 

programs for kids and teens of all 

ages continue in October. Stop by 

the Thurmont Regional Library on 

Moser Road, call the Children’s 

Department at 301-600-7215 or visit 

our website (http://www.fcpl.org/ 

information/branches/thurmont/) for 

more information about storytimes, 

book clubs, art programs, and more! 

Look for our special Science Saturday 

for grades 1-5 on October 24, too! 

Emmitsburg Town Elections continued from cover page... 

Miller and Joyce Rosensteel could be 

heard among those gathered on the 

sidewalk. 

Incumbent, Cliff Sweeney plans to 

continue pursuing water and sewer 

system upgrades in hopes of bringing 

more businesses to town. 

Emmitsburg resident, Dee 

Connolly commented that Cliff has 

“always been business friendly. He 

picks up the little things that no one 

else is noticing.” Cliff said that he 

looks forward to working with Tim 

O’Donnell, the Town’s newly elected 

Commissioner. He said, “We are all 

friends. We get along. If we didn’t, 

we wouldn’t get things done.” 

Tim O’Donnell’s priorities for 

Emmitsburg are to enhance relations 

between the Town and Mount St. 

Mary’s University and FEMA, and to 

actively create hiking and biking trails 

on Town land in order to increase 

tourism to Emmitsburg. “But,” he 

said, “I want to make sure that basic 

services are met first. That is the most 

important role of any government.” 

Golf Tournament 

to Benefit 1LT Rob 

Seidel Wounded 

Soldiers Fund 

A dedicated soldier will be 

remembered during a day of golf and 

fun at the Annual 1LT Rob Seidel III 

Memorial Golf Tournament on Friday, 

October 23, at Maple Run Golf course 

in Thurmont. Now in its forth year, the 

tournament begins with a shotgun start 

at 9:00 a.m. and will benefit The 1LT 

Rob Seidel Wounded Soldiers Fund. 

The entry fee is $75 per person, 

or $300 for a foursome, and includes 


1LT Robert A. Seidel iii 

a golf tournament T-shirt, and pizza dinner. Prizes will be awarded for 

longest drive, straightest drive, closest to the pin, and an 18-hole best ball 

scramble. Payment information is included on the registration form available 

by contacting David Giannini at 240.405.0679 or dgiannini@serviceglass.com, 

or by downloading it from the Community Foundation’s website at www. 

cffredco.org. Registration and sponsorship forms are due to David Giannini at 

8219 Rocky Ridge Road, Thurmont, MD, 21788. 

1LT Rob Seidel was a 2000 Catoctin High School graduate, where he 

played football and baseball and excelled academically. He graduated from 

the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and served as a platoon leader with 

the 10th Mountain Division in Iraq. The United States and the Frederick 

County community lost a dedicated soldier when 1LT Seidel was killed in 

action in Iraq on May 18, 2006. 

As a platoon leader, 1LT Seidel felt a tremendous responsibility for the 

safety and well-being of his men, putting their concerns above himself. To 

honor his memory and his commitment to his troops, his parents, Bob and 

Sandy Seidel, established The 1LT Rob Seidel Wounded Soldiers Fund. The 

Fund supports charities that provide direct services to military veterans of 

the War on Terrorism by providing medical treatment, housing assistance, 

psychological counseling, physical and occupational therapies, companionship, 

mentoring, and employment training. To date, $25,000 in grants has been 

given back in 1LT Seidel’s memory. 

“The golf tournament is an excellent venue that allows Rob’s friends, 

family and fellow soldiers to gather together once a year around his birthday 

to remember Rob and to help raise money for wounded soldiers and their 

families,” said Bob and Sandy Seidel. 

Those unable to participate in the golf tournament may still support The 

1LT Rob Seidel Wounded Soldiers Fund by visiting www.cffredco.org and 

clicking on “contribute” in the upper right hand corner. Checks made payable 

to The Community Foundation of Frederick County with Seidel Fund on the 

memo line may be mailed to 312 East Church Street, Frederick, MD 21701.


Photo by Sandy Long 

Graceanne Schramm, Matt Stitely and Deb Spalding of E+ Copy Center and Promotions show 

graphic design jobs that resulted in printing and promotional products at the E+ store. E+ is 

located in the Emmitsburg Jubilee Grocery Store lobby. E+ staff also design The Catoctin Banner 

Newspaper. Additional contributers to The Catoctin Banner Newspaper are not pictured but include 

Carie Stafford, George Wireman, John Nickerson, Lisa Cantwell, Michele Cuseo, Robert Abraham, Jr., 

Jeanne Angleberger, Denise Valentine, Valerie Nusbaum, Robert Rosensteel and Chris O’Connor. 

E+ Does Just About Everything, Why Not 

ebay too? 

At least once daily at E+ Copy Center a new customer walks in and tells the 

staff at E+ Copy Center & Promotions that they never realized what they do. 

What started as an errand service business in 2003 has been modified over the 

past six years in accordance with customer demand. Errands were phased out 

as copying, printing, faxing and graphic design services were added. Today, a 

customer can walk in and order just about any imprinted or printed product 

in existence. Vinyl banners, business 

checks, apparel, magnets, mugs, key 

chains, multi-part forms, wide format 

copying, color and black and white 

copying, business cards, The Catoctin 

Banner Newspaper, folders and more 

are just a sampling of products available 

at E Plus. E+ also offers convenience 

services like UPS, FedEx shipping, bulk 

mail and USPS mailing with packaging 

options available. 

Owner, Deb Spalding says, “I’ve 

been planting seeds. A little patience 

and they’re ready to grow. Each part- 

design, printing, copying, the newspaper, 

apparel imprinting, and now, ebay 

consignment, is ready to grow.” A few 

years ago, Deb dabbled in ebay but 

found the daily responsibilities of the 

store more of a priority. Today she says, 

“I have good help. Matt, Grace and 

our other part-time staff members are 

flexible and eager.” 

If you would like to enlist E+ to 

consign items for you on ebay, start by 

picking five good items, not yard sale 

stuff. You should believe their value 

is greater than $50 each. Bring those 

items to E+. E+ consignment services 

also include clutter cleaning which 

were part of the original E+ errand 

services. E+ will review each item for 

consignment, auction, donation or trash 

with the owner. Please call 301-447- 

2804 for additional information. Visit 

www.epluspromotes.com and www. 

thecatoctinbanner.com. 

Smooth Transition for bomberger’s Pet 

Sitting Service 

What does the owner of a pet sitting service do when she leaves town 

without her furry family members? She hires a house-sitting pet sitter. When 

the opportunity arose to join her husband on a new business venture, Tammy 

Bomberger chose the same competent and conscientious woman to care for her 

business. 

Effective October 1, 2009, 

Bomberger’s Pet Sitting Service will 

smoothly transition to CLC Pet Sitting 

Services. (See ad on this page.) The 

new owner, Cindy L. Holt, will be a 

full time owner and operator with a 

new phone number and a new e-mail. 

Tammy has not only based her 

confidence on someone who has cared 

for her dogs and cats in her home for 

nearly a year, she’s chosen someone 

who has lived and worked with a 

mini-menagerie of her own . Cindy has 

owned seven dogs of various breeds 

and mixes, nine cats, two rabbits, two 

goats, fourteen Angus and a dozen or 

so chickens. While not a horse owner, 

she’s ridden and cared for horses, too. 

“I am turning over my leash,” 

Tammy said with a smile. “Cindy and 

I will work diligently to make this a 

seamless transition for our customers. She shares my sense of responsibility and 

respect for people, their pets and their homes.” 

“It’s difficult to give up the fun I’ve had while making life easy for my petowning 

customers for nearly twelve years,” Tammy continued. “It’s the best job 

I could ever imagine.” 

Cindy’s CLC Pet Sitting Service will continue to offer the same pet sitting 

services, morning, noon and night. She will provide conscientious care of 

customer’s homes, mail and plants, as well as their furry family members. The 

mother of three, grandmother of four and a resident of Sabilllasville, Cindy left 

20 years of corporate life for an ENJOYABLE career. She can be reached at 

301-524-0004 or CLC1009@netscape.com. 

301-416-0017 


Cindy L. Holt is the owner of CLC Pet Sitting 

Service formerly known as Bomberger’s Pet 

Sitting Service.

Powers Insurance Celebrates Anniversary 

in Thurmont 

On September 1st, Powers Insurance Agency, LLC celebrated its first year 

anniversary at the 204 A East Main Street location, just behind Goodwill in 

the old Catoctin Veterinary Clinic space. Rodney is excited to announce that 

in its first year in Thurmont, Powers Insurance Agency achieved approximately 

$50,000 combined insurance rate savings for new clients by offering Erie, 

Hartford, Travelers, Progressive, and Main Street brand Insurance options for 

auto, home, life, health and business insurance. 

Upon entering the front door, visitors may notice charts on the wall that 

tally savings for each client. Rodney goes the extra mile at Powers Insurance 

by shopping insurance not only for new clients, but also for existing clients 

to make sure they are continually receiving the best rates possible. Powers 

Insurance personal lines account manager, Jacqueline Sanders said, “I have 

been with two other insurance companies and Erie is very competitive.” 

In the next year, Rodney’s goal is to “double our savings success for our 

customers by providing insurance to current customers and future clients that 

gives them a reason to stay at Powers Insurance.” He adds, “We take pride 

in being professional with a down home touch.” A customer named Gary 

commented on a client response card that, “Powers Insurance has provided me 

with everything I have asked for. Always same day service. Thanks.” You are 

invited to visit Powers Insurance at 204 A East Main Street, email rodney@ 

powers-insurance.com or call 301-271-3888. 

Share Your Good News! 

The Catoctin Banner, 515B E. Main Street, 

Emmitsburg, MD 21727 

news@thecatoctinbanner.com 

Message Line 301-271-4226, 

Publisher’s Line 301-271-1050, Fax 301-447-2946 

Photo by Rosensteel Studio 

Change for Food at Stavros Pizza 

In 1977, Stavros Pizza opened in Emmitsburg. The current owner, Beverly 

Koontz, took over ownership of the business in 2008. Beverly began working 

for Stavros in 1980. She has continued the Stavros’ tradition of making quality 

foods. Stop in and try some of the very best pizza you will ever sink your teeth 

into! Stavros also offers a wide variety of subs, salads and appetizers. Call 

301-447-6767 to place your order. 

Above, Allen Knott representing 

the Emmitsburg Business and 

Professional Association, stands 

with Darlene Koontz, Bev Koontz, 

Michelle Metz and Brittany Dewees 

to show the latest tally of the EBPA 

‘Change for Food’ change collection 

program. Change containers are 

located at Stavros Pizza, Jubilee 

Grocery Store, The Palms Restaurant, 

Carriage House Inn and the new 

Ambulance Company Building 26. 

Proceeds benefit the Emmitsburg 

Food Bank. 


business briefs 


Jacqueline Sanders and Rodney Powers of Powers Insurance are shown in their offices at 204A East 

Main Street in Thurmont.


The VHC 125th Anniversary Painting by 

Rebecca Pearl Available for Purchase 

In June 1863, a fire destroyed the northeast corner of Emmitsburg. The 

fire occurred just two weeks prior to the Civil War Battle of Gettysburg. To 

commemorate The Vigilant Hose Company’s 125th Anniversary, local artist 

Rebecca Pearl rendered a painting depicting the historical fire. Visit the 

Rebecca Pearl Gallery at 24 West Main Street in Emmitsburg, across from the 

fire station, to view or purchase the painting. The original painting is for sale 

for $1,884.00, the first 25 “Artist Proofs” (limited edition prints) are $100.00 

each and the remaining prints (numbered 26-125) are $75.00 each. Matting 

and framing are extra. 

Photo by Rosensteel Studios 

Above, Wayne Powell and Austin Umbel of the Vigilant Hose Company are shown with the original 

water color created by artist, Rebecca Pearl. The painting depicts the 1863 fire that destroyed 

parts of Emmitsburg. 

One boy said he studied to 

become an astronaut in school. 

He took up space. 

“THANKS” for 

Supporting 

the Douglas 

Eby Golf 

Outing 

Pictured right, golfers 

watch as Larry Eby 

draws the name of the 

winner, Donald Keeney 

of Thurmont, of the 

Stihl leaf blower donated by Rentals Unlimited for the recent Douglas Eby 

Golf Outing. Doug continues to deal with multiple surgeries necessary as a 

result of extensive injuries sustained while riding his bike in early June. The 

Golf Outing netted more than $3,500.00; donations are still being accepted. 

Contact Gene Long at 301-898-7004.

tickling our taste buds 

by Denise Valentine 

A monthly column by a community member who loves to cook! 

It seems that the Fall season is in full swing with the cooler weather and 

damp rains. Soon the leaves will be changing to their brilliant hues of red, 

orange and yellow. Another sure sign is the bustling business at the local 

orchards. 

I know you can buy apples at the grocery store year-around, but nothing 

compares to a fresh, crisp, ripe apple from right here in our own area. The 

recipe for this month is a “Fresh Apple Cake”. It is a deliciously moist cake 

and very easy to prepare. 

Fresh Apple Cake 

3 cups flour 1 cup chopped walnuts 

2 cups sugar ¼ teaspoon nutmeg 

3 cups diced apples 1 ¼ cup cooking oil 

¼ teaspoon cinnamon 3 eggs 

1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons vanilla 

1 teaspoon soda 

Combine flour, sugar, diced apples, all dry ingredients and the nuts. 

Combine the oil, eggs and vanilla. Add to apple mixture and stir well. 

Pour into a greased and floured pan (I prefer a tube pan). Bake at 350 

degrees for 1 – 1 ½ hours. 

Books Needed for Costa Rica Outreach 

Thurmont resident and third grade 

teacher at Thurmont Elementary 

School, Susan Crone, traveled with 

her husband, Chuck, to Costa Rica 

to visit a friend in February of 

2008 to celebrate their very belated 

honeymoon. While there, their friend 

Marvin Hildigo, took them to one of 

their local schools, San Isidro, so that 

Susan could see a Costa Rican school. 

The school was located far up the side 

of the mountain in a jungle-like town 

called Palmar Norte. 

The school had no supplies except 

chalk and colored pencils. The 

teacher, Mrs. Annes Marenco, was 

very excited to have visitors. Susan 

and her friends stayed at the school 

for several hours helping her with 

the pronunciation of English words. 

Mrs. Annes Marenco is required to 

teach her students English despite not 

speaking it very well herself. There 

were no children’s books in the school 

and the globe was so worn out that 

students couldn’t tell where the United 

States was located. 

Upon returning to Thurmont, 

Susan coordinated a school supply 

drive at Thurmont Elementary School 

to benefit the Costa Rican school. 

Many supplies were gathered. A 

company donated a “Language 

Master” machine which Susan used 

to record English words so that the 

students at the school would be able 

to hear the pronunciation. 

Students from Susan’s class last 

year, parents, teachers, grandparents 

of students of TES and the Girl Scouts 

donated over 100 books written in 

Spanish for the school. 

In 2009 Susan, her husband and 

their children Liz, Chris, and Carly, 

took the supplies to the school in 

Costa Rica. They had five suitcases 

full of supplies! They also took the 

Language Master program that Susan 


the health jeanne 

Benefits of Massage 

by Jeanne Angleberger, Shaklee Associate 

Are there benefits to Massage Therapy? If you have experienced a massage, it 

is likely that you believe there is. Personally, I believe there are huge benefits! 

Research shows that massage therapy improves circulation and relaxation. 

Plus, getting your body in a more relaxed state is beneficial to your health. If 

you’re stressed, your muscles feel tight. Therefore, your body isn’t relaxed. 

Also, massage can improve the functions of the lymphatic, muscular, skeletal, 

and nervous systems. Therefore, a massage may improve the rate in which the 

body recovers from injury and illness. It is recommended that we have a massage 

on a regular basis. It helps keep our bodies supple and relaxed most of the time. 

According to wellness staff, a massage assists in the release of toxins. 

Following a massage, it is extremely important to drink plenty of water to help 

eliminate the toxins from the body. 

Therapeutic massage involves the manipulation of the soft tissues of the body. 

It helps to alleviate pain, discomfort, muscle spasm and stress, and promote health 

and wellness. 

There are different types of massage therapy. It’s best to consult with your 

therapist as to your needs and benefits. Most sessions are available in half-hour 

and hour time frames. To locate a therapist, ask your health provider or a friend to 

recommend one for you. 

Remember, keeping your health a priority means you’re in control of your 

health and body. 

had put together for them. 

The students and teachers 

at the school were very 

grateful. 

Now, with the help 

of Rachel Patrick to 

translate, Susan is able 

to communicate with 

Mrs. Annes Marenco 

as she has just gotten 

internet access at her 

home! There is no hope 

of internet at the school 

since it is too far up on 

the mountain. Susan said, 

“I don’t speak Spanish, 

but without our Rachel’s 

help it would be hard for 

me to communicate with the teacher 

directly.” Kudos to Rachel! 

Susan and her family are planning 

to return to the school in June of 

2010. Helping the school has become 

a passion of Susan’s family. They all 


Chuck yingling shows students a new globe at San isidro School in 

Costa Rica during a recent visit. 

love to talk about it. Susan hopes to 

take more books on their next visit so 

she is reaching out for donations. 

If anyone would like to contribute 

to the book collecting, please call Ms. 

Susan Crone at 249-236-0950.


Photo by Dara Herndon 




Pictured clockwise, bottom left to right are The 

Grand Champion Steer which was raised by Ashley 

Bartho and purchased by Jubilee Foods; the Grand 

Champion Goat was raised by Kayla Neff and 

purchased by South Mountain Collission; the Grand 

Champion Swine was raised by Kelsey Hurley and 

purchased by Wolfe Auctions; the Grand Champion 

Lamb was raised by Dakota Bittner and purchased by 

his grandparents, Dick and Mary Ellen Bittner; Linda 

Umbel shares a look with Chris Staley during the 

Vigilant Hose Company award presentation during 

the Community and Civic Ceremony; Valarie Witmer, 

Jack Estep and Olivia Ecker dance during the ESP 

Dance Productions Show; Randy Ruby, Louise Ruby, 

Kelly Glotfelty, Autumn Ridenour (baby), Austin 

Ridenour and Ashley Ridenour show the cake they 

and various supporters purchased during the Baked 

Goods Sale in memory of Harry Ruby who was an 

avid supporter of the show. Proceeds benefit the 

Livestock division of the Community Show; steers 

showing at the livestock show; Cadin Valentine; Gina 

Rubino, Gail Powell (judge), Emily Slovika (judge) 

and Donna Betteridge won Grand Champion for 

showing their pets at the Pet Show. 

See these photos and more at www. 

thecatoctinbanner.com. Click to the Community 

Links page and select the event photos link. 

Unless otherwise indicated, photos in this spread 

were taken by Deb Spalding.

Thurmont & Emmitsburg Community Show 2009 

Pictured clockwise, bottom left to right, are Maxine Troxell with her Grand 

Champion Pie which was purchased by South Mountain Auto & Collission who is 

shown represented here by Jacob Keeney and Darren Getzandanner; Anthony 

Terpko and DJ Long compete in the Log Sawing Contest; Devin, Brandy and 

Dalton Wine show their fish; Donna Betteridge’s king cat won Grand Champion 

in the Pet Show; Mallory Manahan collects eggs during the Barn yard Olympics. 

See these photos and more at www.thecatoctinbanner.com. Click to the 

Community Links page and select the event photos link. 

October 2009 . the catoctin banner . 15


Who 

Am I? 

Your clues from the September 

issue were; “Involved in a preschool; 

vacations in North Carolina; likes 

jewelry; loves to shop and read; has 

a cat named Emily; has one child 

and two grandchildren; just attended 

a 50th reunion; born and raised in 

Thurmont.” 

Those who guessed correctly 

were (please forgive spelling errors): 

Belva Dinterman, Trish Hahn, Susie 

Portner, Sylvia Weant, Barbara 

Rentino, Jim Humerick, JoEllen 

Miller, Cindy Grimes, Jennifer 

Little, Angie Fox, Carol Robertson, 

Lisa Wyatt, Mary Willhide, Beth 

Wildasin, Sue Keilholtz, Nancy Rice, 

Paulene E. Grimes, Janet Brown, 

Gloria Angleberger, Glenda Wilhide, 

Susie Free, Deb Fornwald. 

I am Betty Brown. 

by Stacey brown-Hobbs 

Betty Brown, affectionately called 

the ‘Grande Dame’ (gränd däm) of 

Thurmont by Father Schaum of Mount 

St. Mary’s, is the co-owner of Brown’s 

Jewelry and Gift Store and has resided 

in Thurmont since 1960. Born in 

Deerfield, Maryland, Betty grew up 

in Sabillasville. Her parents were 

employed at Victor Cullen when it was 

a center for patients with tuberculosis. 

Betty attended Sabillasville Elementary 

School and Thurmont High School, 

graduating in 1959. Her class just 

celebrated their 50th reunion on June 

6, 2009 at the American Legion in 

Thurmont. 

Betty met her husband, John, when 

she was 16. Thanks to a basketball 

that needed air. Betty stopped at the 

local garage where John was working. 

From that day forward, John and Betty 

have been together. Married in 1960, 

John and Betty moved to Thurmont. 

Their daughter, Stacey, was born in 

1963. She works at Mount St. Mary’s 

University and is currently completing 

her Ph.D. at the College of Notre 

Dame of Maryland. Stacey married 

local businessman, Michael Hobbs. 

They have two children; Eric, 16 and 

Emily, 13. In Betty’s eyes, “Everything 

Eric and Emily do and say is special.” 

Betty recalls the morning Emily was 

born. A three year old Eric sat on her 

deck, looked up at the sky and said, 

“Look at how tall those trees are!” He 

completely ignored the fact that he had 

a baby sister. 

Betty has been dedicated to the 

mission of St. John’s Preschool for 

nearly 40 years. In 1973, Betty began 

working at the preschool. She pursued 

her certification and continued 

to teach at the preschool 

until the early 1980’s when 

she and John purchased the 

Jewelry store. Committed to 

the philosophy that young 

children need to have early 

and meaningful learning 

experiences, Betty joined the 

preschool board in 1985. 

She became chairperson of 

the board shortly thereafter. 

During her tenure, the 

preschool has expanded its 

programs to offer five-day 

programs, implement a twoyear 

program and add an 

expansion to the building’s 

infrastructure. 

Although devoted to her 

work at the preschool. Betty 

joined her husband in a 

venture to own and operate 

the local jewelry store. John 

had been interested in jewelry 

as a hobby business for several 

years. Betty and John would attend 

local craft show selling his creations. 

In 1980, Bruce Davies, the local 

jeweler, approached John and Betty 

about buying the jewelry store. Giving 

up the security of their jobs, Betty 

joined John in co-owning the business. 

As a result, Betty’s love of jewelry 

expanded. Betty says that her favorite 

jewelry “is big jewelry—you have to 

see it to appreciate it.” 

Betty is an avid reader. She enjoys 

romance novels set in the south as 

well as mysteries. Betty also enjoys 

shopping. Her favorite store is 

Nordstrom’s. She finds it impossible to 

buy shoes one pair at a time. You can 

never have too many shoes! 

Five years ago Betty, her daughter 

and granddaughter set out to get a 

cat. Each family came home with a 

cat adopted from a local rescue shelter. 

Betty’s cat, Emily, is a well-fed calico 


who enjoys viewing the local wildlife 

from the sun porch. 

Each year Betty looks forward 

to spending time with her family in 

Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina. 

Twenty-five years ago, John and Betty 

discovered Pine Knoll Shores when 

friends invited them to their beach 

home; they fell in love with the area. 

When her grandchildren came along, a 

new yearly tradition was started as the 

whole family would spend a vacation 

together at Pine Knoll Shores. Since 

her grandson was eight, he has been 

talking about driving Nana to North 

Carolina. This year he finally had the 

opportunity to chauffer Nana to the beach. 

Betty’s fondest memories are of 

the family vacations spent in North 

Carolina. From shopping at the local 

stores, to enjoying meals together at 

the local restaurants, to playing on 

the beach and going on boat rides; 

Who Am I? Next Issue 

Your clues are: “A gathering 

for retirees at his work; he does it 

for you, no one else does; if he’s 

not working he’s hunting; from a 

LARGE family; a softball coach.” 

You can submit your answer 

in either of two ways: call 301- 

271-4226 and leave a message 

or send an email to who@ 

thecatoctinbanner.com. Correct 

answers will be entered into a 

contest for prizes at the end of 

the year. Each month’s winners 

will be revealed in the following 

month’s issue. Each month a new 

“Who Am I?” will be featured 

plus we will reveal the answer to 

the previous month’s local mystery 

figure. 

Betty enjoys the time with her family. 

Although not a fan of swimming, 

Betty’s grandchildren enjoy luring her 

out to the ocean’s edge. When Nana 

gets her toes wet, it is a big deal! 

Betty has been facing major 

challenges this past year. Diagnosed 

with ovarian cancer in October, Betty 

underwent surgery at Sinai hospital 

in Baltimore. In December, when she 

began treatment of the ovarian cancer, 

she was diagnosed with leukemia. 

She spent over 70 days at Hopkins 

undergoing intensive treatment for 

the cancer. Throughout this time, she 

has appreciated the support of the 

community. Recently, the leukemia 

has returned and Betty is undergoing 

a new treatment at Johns Hopkins. 

The outpouring of kindness shown 

by the community is touching. She 

also appreciates the patience and 

understanding that their customers 

have shown to her and John. 

Thurmont is a special place with many 

special people. 

On behalf of Betty, John, Stacey, 

Michael, Emily and Eric, we would 

like to express our sincere thanks 

and appreciation to the community 

for their thoughts, prayers and acts 

of kindness during this difficult time. 

Please know that your kindness does 

not go unnoticed.

Cub Scouts Annual bike Rodeo 

by Richard Gibbs 

On Sunday, September 4, the 

members of Den 3, Pack 270 

(Thurmont) biked the Abandoned 

Pennsylvania Turnpike, a 10-mile 

stretch of abandoned highway 

running east from Breezewood, 

PA. The trip is not for the faint-ofheart, 

as it includes two tunnels, the 

second of which is over a mile long 

and, at it’s mid-point, is in complete 

darkness. 

The seven 10-year-olds, 

accompanied by several of their 

friends and parents, completed 

the bike hike over unmaintained 

highway in about three hours, 

taking time to explore the scenery 

and tunnels along the way. The 

Photo by Richard Gibbs 

The photo above was taken at the entrance to one 

of the two tunnels. Pictured in the back row left 

to right are Donovan Gibbs, Andrew Kaas, Alex 

Mayhew. Front row, Carson Morrow, Tyler Beck, 

Connor Fraley, Devin Stafford. 

Abandoned Pennsylvania Turnpike still has vestiges of the old roadway surface, 

but due to its deteriorating condition and overgrowth creates a challenge for 

cyclists looking for a ride that’s different from the typical bike path. The kids 

noted that, while the outdoor conditions were sunny and in the mid-80’s, the 

tunnels were “freezing cold”, dark and damp and as several of them noted, 

“just plain creepy.” 

The den members attending were Carson Morrow, Donovan Gibbs, Andrew 

Kaas, Connor Fraley, Alex Mayhew, Devin Stafford and Tyler Beck. The 

scouts, who as Webelos are now in their final year of cub scouts, had “a blast” 

enjoying their first Den event of the year on the trip arranged by Den Leader 

Richard Gibbs. This bike hike followed Pack 270’s Bike Rodeo, conducted 

one week earlier, and gave the kids the opportunity to put to practical use the 

lessons learned at the rodeo, including the importance of bike helmets (which 

they all wore on the hike), bike repair, and bike safety. 


Photo by Graceanne Schramm 

Scotty’s Ride 2009 

Scotty’s Ride is a benefit poker run from which proceeds are utilized by 

seriously ill children and their families to help pay expenses incurred in relation 

to an illness. This year’s ride was held on Saturday, September 25. Event 

coordinator, Kerry Shorb said they had a “best-ever turnout” with 160 bikes 

and over 222 players. During the ride, participants got soggy when they 

encountered rain while touring to Rouzerville, Hagerstown and Clear Spring. 

At Creek Side in Hagerstown, a donation was made to Alivia Koontz, 

age 5, of Hagerstown for Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome and Right Lung 

Hypoplasia. On behalf of everyone, Kerry Shorb and Valerie Rhoderick 

would like to extend thanks to the Frederick County Sheriff’s Department and 

local fire police for their help with the event. They would also like to thank 

the participants and all of the many supporters who really made the event a 

success. This year kicks off a raffle for a Harley Davidson Motorcycle (or 

$10,000 cash) for which the winner will be drawn during next year’s event 

on the last Saturday in September, 2010. To see event photos, visit www. 

thecatoctinbanner.com and click on the link on the Community Links page.


Catoctin Colorfest 

Catoctin Colorfest really had 

its beginning back in 1964 and 

was a far cry from what it is today. 

The beginning was simple and 

consisted of nature walks, organized 

by Duncan Burchard who was a 

naturalist stationed at Catoctin 

Mountain National Park which is 

located just west of Thurmont. He 

loved the outdoors and was always 

eager to explain the beauty of nature 

to anyone who would stop to listen. 

Duncan took great pride in his 

work and his nature walks were 

very successful. A nature walk in 

the Catoctin Mountains when the 

autumn colors were at their peak, 

led by Duncan Burchard, was an 

educational experience not easily 

forgotten. His nature walks became 

very popular and attracted some 60 

to 70 people each year. 

It was in 1968 when Frank 

Mentzer became superintendent of 

Catoctin Mountain Park, that the 

charcoal making exhibits were added 

to Burchard’s nature walks. Speakers 

were invited and attendance grew 

rapidly. I remember well when the 

Catoctin Mountains Tourist Council 

joined forces with the National Park 

Service. It was in 1969 when the 

council managed to get several local 

groups interested in being a part of 

the festivities. In Community Park a 

display of local artist’s work was set 

up and the Thurmont Jaycees held 

a Chicken Fry. In 1971 the local 

churches and organizations were 

invited to take part and the Colorfest 

area was expanded to include the 

entire northern end of Frederick 

County. The Tourist Council worked 

closely with Catoctin Mountain Park 

and handled the publicity and the 

distribution of the brochures. By this 

time Colorfest was attracting some 

20,000 to 30,000 people. 

Colorfest was growing bigger 

each year. In 1973 Craftsmen were 

invited to participate. Community 

Park could not hold handle the influx 

and the area was extended to include 

the Firemen’s Carnival Grounds. 

By the year 1975 a record crowd 

of approximately 75,000 visited 

Thurmont for Colorfest. 

It was in 1974 when the official 

Colorfest Committee was formed and 

officers were elected. The Tourist 

Council needed help as Colorfest 

had grown to the point that their 

membership could not handle the 

many tasks necessary for making 

Colorfest a success. By 1976 the 

Colorfest Committee had drafted a 

constitution and by-laws and this 

was adopted. Colorfest was growing 

each year. 

Beverly Zienda, a craft person, 

was elected President of Colorfest 

Committee in 1980 and another craft 

area was added, the front parking lot 

at Thurmont Middle School. Three 

years later, in 1983, another craft 

area (the 4th), the American Legion 

park, was added. 

And so the story goes, the growth 

of Colorfest has really put Thurmont 

on the map and draws an average 

annual attendance of over 100,000 

visitors. Proceeds from Colorfest 

have benefited Thurmont in many 

ways. Colorfest itself, has created 

some problems that cannot be 

ignored. As a citizen of Thurmont 

are you aware of the real objectives 

of Colorfest. Here are the objectives, 

word for word as they appeared in a 

Colorfest brochure. 

The objectives of Colorfest 

are: To engage in and assist in the 

promotion of the general welfare 

of the Community throughout the 

Catoctin Mountain Area. 

To advance the intelligent use of 

our forests, soil, water, wildlife and 

all other natural resources of the 

area. 

To promote an enlightened public 

appreciation of the beauty of these 

natural resources and the part they 

play in the social, recreational and 

economic life in the area. 

To demonstrate and maintain 

the heritage of the area through 

the hospitality of the churches, 

service clubs, and public service 

organizations and through the 

participation of the craftsmen of the 

area in showing their products. 

To invite visitors to enjoy the 

beauty and serenity of the Catoctin 

Mountain Area with a minimum of 

commercialization. 

************************** 

As we prepare for the 46th 

Annual Catoctin Colorfest, scheduled 

for October 10 and 11, 2009, the 

official Colorfest Sites are The 

Thurmont Community Park and 

the Firemen’s Carnival Grounds. All 

other areas are not controlled by 

Colorfest Committee, Inc. 

Every year the question comes 

up why local citizens are required 

to have a permit to have a yard sale 

on their own property on Colorfest 

weekend and no permit any other 

time during the year. 

Have you ever given thought to 

just how many craftsmen are “area” 

craftsmen. 

There are many questions, 

concerning Colorfest. Local citizens 

seemed to be divided in their 

concerns about Colorfest. Some are 

in favor of it, and some are against 

it. But there is one thing for sure.... 

each year more and more local 

citizens make plans to leave town on 

Colorfest weekend to get away from 

it all. Comments, anyone?


30th Annual Horseshoe Tournament 

Bob Kaas started a horseshoe tournament thirty years ago during the 

annual Thurmont and Emmitsburg Community Show. He turned over the 

reigns of coordinating the show to his sons, Donnie and Dale Kaas, who are 

still managing the tournament each year. 

This year’s competitors are pictured above. They are (not in order), Clyde 

McClain, Dale Kaas, Jason Kaas, Jeff Helfrick, Dave Wivell, Dick Glass, Ray 

Wivell, Jeff Powell, Bernard Hobbs, Rich Willard, Ben Ogle, Sam Wivell, Jeff 

Miller, Marshall Matthews, Gary Hoffmaster, Don Kaas Sr., Bob Kaas and 

Richard Valentine. Congratulations for thirty years of ringers! 

Agricultural Celebration continued from cover... 

would have thought that would happen.” He continued by giving credit 

to others, saying, “There are a lot of individuals who give up plenty of 

time to make it happen. We appreciate everyone who was involved in 

the Community Show. We have a show that is larger than most fairs. It’s 

something to be proud of as a community.” 

The Community Show was sponsored by the Thurmont Grange, 

Catoctin FFA Chapter, Catoctin FFA Alumni and the Maryland State 

Agricultural Fair Board. 


2009 Thurmont & 

Emmitsburg Community 

Show Champions 

Fresh Fruits–Martha Hauver (Pears), Fresh 

Vegetables Richard Masser (Cabbage), Home 

Products Display–Charlotte Dutton, Canned 

Fruit–Karen Willard (Applesauce), Canned 

Vegetables–Carolyn Hahn (Corn), Jellies 

& Preserves–Donald Stanley (Blackberry 

Jelly), Pickles–Dawn Hobbs (Other–Pickled 

Vegetable), Canned Meat–Pauline McAfee 

(Canned Tenderloin), Home Cured Meat– 

Catoctin FFA Alumni. Bread–Maxine Troxell 

(Hawaiian Bread), Cake–Dawn Hobbs (Banana 

Cake), Pie–Maxine Troxell (Cherry Pie), Sugar 

Free–Betty Meredith (Diabetic Candy). 

Sewing–Mary Jean Smith (Artistic Sewing). 

Flowers & Plants–Roxanna Lambert (Holiday 

Arrangement). Arts, Painting & Drawings– 

John Dowling (Blacksmith Painting). Crafts– 

Raymond Long (Dry Sink). Photography– 

Randy Srba (Digital Landscape). 

Corn–Rodman Myers (Hybrid Corn), Small 

Grain & Seeds–Glenn Eaves, Jr. (Wheat), 

Eggs–Robert Wiles (Brown Eggs), Nuts–Charlie 

Sayler (Shellbarks), Poultry & Livestock– 

Christina Moxley (Breeding Rabbit Female), 

Dairy–Nichelle Upton (Brown Swiss Fall Calf), 

Dairy Goats–Margaret Buckmeier (Goat), 

Hay–Charlie Sayler (Mixed Hay). 

Junior Department: Evelyn Progecene 

(Fresh Flower Arrangement), Baked Product– 

Keith Dorsey (Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake), 

Joanna Garcia (Acrylic Painting), Toni Goff 

(Decorated Cake), Beef–Ashley Barto, Sheep– 

Dakota Bittner, Swine–Kelsey Hurley, Market 

Goat–Kayla Neff.


Schools Ramp up Recycling 

Blue bins - nearly 2,000 of them - are springing up this month in classrooms 

across Frederick County as public schools ramp up to single-stream recycling. 

In coordination with Frederick County government, the school system is 

expanding mixed-paper recycling to include bottles, cans, plastics and more, 

with no sorting required. 

By weight, office and school paper, newspaper and cardboard constitute 

an estimated 50% of FCPS’ waste. The remaining recyclables comprise about 

5% of the school system’s waste stream. Recycling will reduce the amount of 

waste sent to local landfills, sending it instead to the County transfer station. 

Teachers and administrators are educating students about which items 

they can place in the big blue bins…and which they can’t recycle. Parents 

and family members can help schools conserve resources and protect our 

environment. They can recycle household waste to set a good example and 

teach children what goes in the recycle bins. While items listed above can go 

in the blue bins along with spiral notebooks and empty school milk cartons, 

the following cannot: used tissues and soiled paper towels, anything with food 

waste, light bulbs, Styrofoam, microwavable trays, clamshell containers and 

electronics. 

“This is a great start and will cover all schools and at least half of our 

classrooms and offices,” says FCPS Energy/Recycling Coordinator Charlie 

Dalphon. “We hope to add about 300 32-gallon containers for cafeteria and 

stadium use,” he says. “Allied will weigh solid waste quarterly so we can 

analyze the program’s effectiveness.” For more about recycling in schools: 

www.fcps.org/recycling 

Halloween Activities in Ocotober 

26....Thurmont Halloween in the Park, Thurmont Community Park. 6:00 p.m. 

31....Trick or Treat, Thurmont. 6:00-7:30 p.m. 

31....Trick or Treat and Halloween Parade, Emmitsburg. 6:00-7:00 p.m. Trick or Treat, Parade 

at 7:15 p.m. forming on DePaul Street. 

31....Halloween Dance, Amvets Post , 26 Apples Church Rd, Thurmont. 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. 

Benefit Thurmont Food Bank. Admission is canned or boxed food donation. Must be 21 

years of age to attend. 

31....Happy Halloween Party, Thurmont Regional Library, 2:30 p.m. All ages with an adult join 

in the fun with crafts, games and light-hearted Halloween fun. Special guest performer: 

Jenni Jolly Joy at 2:45 p.m. 301-600-7212. 

Photo by Carie Stafford 

Caped Crusaders arrive at TMS 

Various punctuation crusaders including Captain Comma, Astonishing 

Asterisk, The Colon, The Hyphen, Cleaver Quotation, Brainy Brackets, Sergeant 

Semi-colon, The Exclamation Point, The Ellipsis, Dash Like the Flash and 

Sassy Slash greeted students as they arrived for school at Thurmont Middle 

School to celebrate National Punctuation Day on Thursday, September 24. The 

English teachers at TMS hosted the day in style by dressing in costumes and 

capes to emphasize the need for punctuation. Students were to guess which 

teachers donned each punctuation costume and then go on a scavenger hunt for 

punctuation marks throughout the school day. 

Calling all 2010 Senior Parents! 

The 2010 Safe and Sane Group has started planning for our graduating 

seniors. Lets work together to make another memorable event for our graduates. 

The Safe and Sane group meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month at the CHS 

Media Center at 7:00 p.m. (for the month of October we will be meeting on 

October 7th). We’d love to have you! 

We would also like to thank our past sponsors and supporters and welcome 

your continued support. It’s our great community that makes this event possible. 

Look for our upcoming events and thank you again for supporting our class 

of 2010 graduating seniors. 

For more information or to make a donation contact Becky Long at 301-271- 

6922 or email blong6922@verizon.net. 

CHS Class of 2009 Safe & Sane Committee 

Says Thanks 

The Catoctin High School Class of 2009 Safe & Sane committee wishes 

to extend sincere thanks to our friends, families, neighbors, and businesses 

who contributed money, prizes and time for the Class of 2009 Safe & Sane 

graduation party. Because of the generosity of so many, our seniors celebrated 

their achievement in a safe and drug-free environment. 

Thanks again to all who supported this meaningful and important event.

Mother Seton School celebrates 

Grandparent’s Day 

There were many hugs and lots of smiles as more than 200 grandparents 

participated in Grandparent’s Day at Mother Seton School in Emmitsburg. 

Grandparents were greeted to a welcoming reception with refreshments 

and fellowship before taking their seats in the full gymnasium. Ribbons 

danced and children sang to open the grand celebration and the beginning of 

the bicentennial year. As 

part of the celebration, 

Mrs. Kathleen Williams 

was honored with the 

“Bicentennial Seton Legacy 

Award”. Sr. JoAnne 

Goecke, Principal, stated 

that Mrs. Williams “has 

exemplified in her life a true 

and sincere desire to remain 

faithful to the teachings 

and practices learned in 

her early years as a student 

at St. Euphemia’s school.” 

She is “an example to us 

all of what it means to be 

a graduate of a Catholic 

School.” 

Principal, Sr. JoAnne 

Goecke, also thanked all of 

the grandparents for the gift 

of their children and their 

grandchildren and for the 

miracle that they were part 


Marah Williams presents flowers to her grandmother, Kathleen 

Williams. Mrs. Williams was the recipient of “Bicentennial 

Seton Legacy Award.” 

of after last year’s Grandparent’s Day. Grandparents “planted a seed” with 

their financial donations and then “the seed blossomed” when Emmitsburg 

Glass Company gave the school a surprise donation of replacing windows in 12 

classrooms in the school at the end of last school year. Sr. JoAnne challenged 

them to continue to make miracles happen within their families and community 

and also at Mother Seton School. 

Grandparents had the opportunity to spend time with their grandchildren in 

their classroom where special gifts and class presentations were presented. 

Mother Seton School Seeks Volunteers 

Volunteers are needed for committees such as Green School, Facility, 

Planning and Development, One Time Events and Day to Day functions. 

Volunteers are also needed to assist students as tutors, library aides, reading 

buddies, in science club, yearbook club, and “Adopt a Grandparent”. Visit 

www.mothersetonschool.org or call 301-447-3161. 

September 2009 . the catoctin banner . 21 

school news 

Grandparents 

and Granola at 

EES 

On September 23rd the 

Emmitsburg Elementary 

School P.T.A. invited the 

grandparents to share 

donuts, juice, coffee and 

door prizes with students. 

Pictured right are Jennifer 

Kaetzel, Brian Barth, Joanne 

Arter, Mady Crampton 

and Lucy Crampton. The 

EES PTA encourages parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and friends to join 

and support their local PTA. Memberships are $5 per person. The EES PTA 

meets every 1st Thursday of the month in the school cafeteria at 6:30 p.m. 

Babysitting is provided. 

Donuts 4 Dads 

TEPS PTA hosted ‘Donuts 4 Dads’ 

on Thursday, September 17 and at 

the Thurmont Primary School and on 

Thursday, September 24 at Thurmont 

Elementary School. This PTA 

sponsored event is a special time when 

children can bring their dad, granddad 

or special friend to school to start the 

day. Pictured right, Thomas and Ed 

Lind are being served by Cindy Beck. 



Dear Community Members, 

Several weeks ago the doors opened to welcome students back to school. 

Fortunately, for those students who needed some support to get the school 

supplies they needed, the community once again was there for them. 

Thanks to the generosity of so many community members through 

the organization of the local church congregations in both Thurmont and 

Emmitsburg, many supplies were donated to the annual CASS Community 

School Supply Program. Additional donors included the Daughters of 

Charity/Provincial House, Thurmont Lion’s Club, Sicilia Elower Dance Studio 

and individuals in the community. The distribution was held at Graceham 

Moravian Church and 175 students from the Catoctin Area Schools received 

assistance. Volunteers from Harriet Chapel helped parents and children 

select their items and fill their backpacks. The children were all smiles as they 

proudly left the church with their filled backpack on their back. 

I, along with the many parents who came to Graceham Moravian for help, 

are grateful for the outpouring of support shown to children in the Catoctin 

community. 

Sincerely Debbie Wivell, Catoctin CASS


Thespians Open “The Rose Tattoo” November 6 at 

American Legion 

Thurmont’s fearless community 

theatre next tackles a revival of the 

Tennessee Williams classic tale, “The 

Rose Tattoo,” which will be held at 

the American Legion Auditorium 

on Park Place in Thurmont for 

two weekends, November 6-8 and 

13-15. There will be four evening 

performances on those Fridays and 

Saturdays beginning at 8:00 p.m. and 

two Sunday matinee performances 

the 8th and 15th beginning at 2:00 

p.m. 

The Thespians have also scheduled 

a dinner theatre combination event 

on Saturday, November 14 which 

will feature a sumptuous buffet 

catered by the Cozy Restaurant. 

Tickets are $10.00 (show only) 

and $25.00 (the dinner-theater 

combination). Reservations for all 

performances are being taken by Ms. 

Urian at 301-271-7613. Be sure and 

reserve early for the dinner-theatre as 

there are a limited number of tables 

available. 

“The Rose Tattoo” is a delightful 

romantic comedy-drama from 

the pen of one of the most loved 

playwrights of the 20th Century. 

It was also made into a major 

motion picture starring Anna 

Magnani as ‘Serafina Delle Rose” 

and Burt Lancaster as “Alvaro 

Mangiacavallo” and for her 

unforgettable performance, Ms. 

Magnani won the Oscar for Best 

Actress of 1955. Director Spence 

Watson has cast veteran actress 

Christine M. Grable in the heroine’s 

role, who is also directing and costarring 

with her husband in the 

Cozy Restaurant’s Murder Mystery 

Dinner Theatre production of “Dying 

To Win” coming Friday October 16. 

Playing Serafina’s bumbling 

Sicilian suitor Alvaro will be 

Martinsburg actor and comedian, 

Gerry Miranda, who previously 

teamed up with Ms. Grable in last 

year’s Thespians production of 

“Almost, Maine”. Also returning 

from “Almost, Maine” will be the 

award winning young Thurmont 

actor, Scott Ortiz, who so pleased the 

adjudicators at the 2009 Maryland 

State Play Festival in Frederick that 

he received singular recognition as 

an “Outstanding Actor”. Scott 

plays the young sailor in love with 

Serafina’s young daughter, Rosa, 

who is played by the the simply 

delightful Stephanie Long, who 

so charmed Thurmont audiences 

in last spring’s production of 

“Nunsense II” with her comedic 

performance as Sister Mary 

Amnesia. 

Rounding out the cast will be 

Paul Smaldone of Emmitsburg, 

Christine (Smith) Krietz of 

Fairfield, PA, Bill Collins and 

Paula (Troxell) Mathis of 

Thurmont, Stephanie Madara of 

Middletown, Megan Blaskovich 

of Frederick, Becky Carpenter of 

Sabillasville and Richard Barron 

of Martinsburg, WV. 

The setting of “The Rose 

Tattoo” is an Italian-American 

community on the Louisiana 

Gulf coast in the middle 

1950’s. Spence Watson has 

enlisted local Rocky’s Restaurant 

owners, Tony and Tina Testa, for 

help in getting the correct Italian 

translations and pronunciations 

of some of the Tennessee Williams 

dialogue. Supporting the 

production technically will be Beth 

Royer Watson as Stage Manager and 

Producer, award-winning Thurmont 

lighting designer Michael Brown and 

Seton Center Thrift Shop To Host Autumn $5 bag Sale on Saturday, October 24 


The Thrift Shop of the Seton 

Center, Inc., a nonprofit sponsored 

work of the Daughters of Charity of 

St. Vincent de Paul, at 16840 Seton 

Ave. is holding an Autumn $5 Bag 

Sale on Saturday, October 24 from 

Left, Denise 

Sauvageau, manager of 

Seton Center’s Thrift 

Shop at 16840 Seton 

Ave. in Emmitsburg. 

The Thrift Show 

has recently been 

upgraded and offers 

a wide variety of new 

and nearly new goods. 

A $5 Bag Sale is set 

for Sat., Oct. 24, from 

8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. 

8:00 a.m. to 4:00 

p.m. 

“Shoppers 

can get an entire 

grocery-sized 

paper bag full 

of merchandise 

for just $5,” 

said Denise 

Sauvageau, Thrift 

Shop manager. 

She added, “The 

Thrift Shop has new merchandise 

coming in every week from donations 

from households and organizations 

in Frederick County. We offer a wide 

variety of new and nearly new items. 

With the continued recession, people 

are looking for winter clothing and 

reasonably priced goods.” 

The Thrift Shop is open Tuesday 

through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 

4:00 p.m. and on Saturdays from 

8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. All revenue 

is used for Seton Center’s Outreach 

programs, which provides services 

for people in need, primarily in 

northern Frederick County. 

Services include emergency and 

temporary financial assistance with 


Stephanie Long of New Oxford, PA and Thurmont’s 

Scott Ortiz portray two young lovers in a scene from 

The Thurmont Thespians’ upcoming production of 

“The Rose Tattoo” by Tennessee Williams which is on 

the Thurmont American Legion Auditorium stage for 

two weekends, Nov 6-8 and 13-15. Call 301-271-7613 

for early reservations. 

Set and Costume Designer Mary Lou 

(Winebrenner) Royer. 

rent, heat, utilities and prescriptions, 

referral and information services, 

supportive counseling, advocating 

for the needs of the poor and 

other services. Seton Center’s 

Outreach Services touch the lives of 

approximately 5,000 people a year. 

The Seton Center is also seeking 

donations of quality, gently used 

clothing and household items. They 

also request donations of hard drives 

purchased within the last three years 

for their recently launched Computer 

Outreach Program. 

For more information or to make 

donations, please call 301-447-6102, 

email setoncenterinc@doc.org, or 

visit www.setoncenterinc.org.

Grand lady of 

Thurmont Turns 90 

Being as well-known as a member 

of the Creager family is in Thurmont, 

do think that keeping a surprise 

party a secret would be easy? Mary 

Ellen Creager’s family and friends 

went through a lot of trouble to keep 

things quiet for her 90th Birthday 

Surprise Party at the Shamrock on 

Sunday, September 13. 

Mary Ellen Creager-Myers-Brown 

was genuinely surprised and happy 

to have had her family and closest 

friends join her to celebrate this 

milestone in her life. Enjoying her 

Shamrock favorite, Crab Imperial, 

Mary Ellen shared in the laughs and 

the memories with her daughter, 

Suzanne Myers, her step-son, Ronald 

Brown, his wife, Rosie, and many of 

her dearest friends. 

Mary Ellen feels that the biggest 

influence in her life was her mother, 

Edith Creager. She says, “We were 

more like sisters than mother and 

daughter.” She remembers her twin 

sister, Clara Jean, fondly. She recalls 

sitting on the couch in the window of 

her father’s Creager Furniture Store 

on East Main Street in Thurmont, 

waving to people as they passed and 

socializing with the townsfolk. Her 

father, Raymond Creager, used to 

joke about Mary Ellen and her twin 

sister, Clara Jean, saying that when 

they came in pairs, he did not want 

anymore. 

Mary Ellen went to Western 

Maryland College (now McDaniel 

College) and worked in Social 

Services for fifteen years. She 

volunteered with the Red Cross and 

still helps out at her church, Trinity 

United Church of Christ. Her 

favorite vacation spot is Ocean City’s 

Sandy Square. She loves to read and 

visit with friends and family. One bit 

of advice that she has learned over 

the years and stresses to members 

of our younger generation is to be 

beavan and beatty 

Announce Engagement 

Mr. Robert Allan Beavan and Tina Marie 

Beatty are pleased to announce they will be 

married in October 2009. Mr. Beavan is the 

son of Agnes Marie Beavan of Leonardtown 

and the late James B. Beavan. Ms. Beatty is 

the daughter of the late Rose Smith. 

Mr. Beavan is a Transition Education 

Coordinator at Middletown High School, 

Middletown, Maryland. He was formally 

employed for twenty-eight years as an 

Agriculture Teacher at Catoctin High School 

in Thurmont, Maryland. 

Ms. Beatty is an Administrative Assistant 

for The ARC of Washington County, Inc. in Hagerstown, Maryland. 

After their marriage, the couple plan to reside in the Hagerstown area. 



New 

Members 

Join 

Thurmont 

lions Club 

New members of 

the Thurmont Lions 

Club are, from left to 

right, Donald Starr 

(new member); Larry 

Mundy (sponsor); 


Gillian Starr (new 

member); Thurmont 

Lions President George Bolling and District Governor Robert Disinger. For 

more info about the Thurmont Lions Club, call 301-898-7119. 

frugal. When you get into your older 

years you think, “I should have saved 

up more.” 

These days, she ponders the 

thought that she is bringing up 

the tail end of the Creager side of 

the family. She said, “It can be 

saddening, but we have left a solid 

foundation that is still growing 

today.” 

To learn more about the Creager 

family that established the Town 

of Thurmont, visit the Thurmont 

Historical Society in the Creager 

House on North Church Street in 

Thurmont. 

Share Your 

Good News! 

Send your community news and 

photographs 

to share with others in your 

community. 

The Catoctin Banner 

welcomes your good news! 


301-271-4226 message line 

301-271-5334 fax


by Robert Abraham Jr. 

C.A.P.P.-Certified Appraiser of Personal Property 

appraisal@thecatoctinbanner.com 

Our first item comes from Ellie, who 

writes, “I have a whip-like piece that 

came attached to a pogo stick that I 

purchased at a thrift store in Wheaton, 

MD. They must have thought it was for 

balancing on the pogo stick? Anyway, 

I’m not sure what it is. It does look like 

a whip of some kind, possibly a horse 

whip. It has the words “Beaufort - Made 

in England” on the leather loop on the 

end. It appears to be brand new and 

much of it made of leather.” What’s it 

worth? 

Thanks Ellie, your item is indeed what 

you figured it is, a horse riding crop or 

horse whip. An internet search revealed 

several versions offered in the value range 

of $9.95 - $39.95. From your photos, I 

would say it looks like the $19.95 version 

and appears to be contemporary. Thanks 

for the inquiry and keep shopping for 

those bargains! 

what’s it worth? 

antiques & collectibles 

Our next inquiry is from Deborah 

who writes, “This awesome original 

antique Colonial mirror and matching 

shelf are both in great condition. The 

mirror is very clean without mist and the 

woodwork around it has very few marks 

and scratches. There is a wire piece on 

the back where you can hang the mirror. 

There is also an eagle mounted at the top 

of the wood frame. The measurements 

for the mirror are 32”x16”. The shelf is 

flat on top and has another wood piece 

underneath that attaches in the middle 

to form a T-shape. The shelf can also 

be mounted beneath the mirror. The 

measurements are 30”x12”.” 

Well, Deborah, I can’t tell much 

from the print you sent in, so I’ll give 

you some generalities regarding Colonial 

style mirrors. When I think of Colonial 

style furniture and amenities, I think of 

items that you would see in Thomas 

Jefferson’s home at Mount Vernon, or 

the settings in Colonial Williamsburg. 

The early Colonial furniture has been 

copied and sold through every decade 

since this country has been in existence 

and is still being produced today. The 

value depends on the age of your mirror 

and the type of wood used to make it. In 

today’s economy, I would say you could 

sell your mirror in the $50.00 - $75.00 

value range if it is made of softwoods 

and made in the 1900‘s. If it is made of 

Walnut or another heavy hardwood you 

could get $125.00 - $150.00. The shelf 

would sell in the $40.00 - $50.00 range 

for softwood and $75.00 - $100.00 for 

hardwood. 

In talking to other dealers and 

collectors concerning the market trends 

of this past year, I have reached the 

following conclusions. The high priced 

$1000.00+ items are hit and miss if you 

are selling. The scarce and rare items are 

selling fast with the more often seen items 

sitting on the selling table. A lot of the 

glassware is moving usually at 25-35% 

off of the book prices. Sales at shows 

are still good but not up to last year’s 

numbers. If you are a collector or just 

thinking about investing in the Antiques 

and Collectibles market, now is the 

time! It is a buyer’s market. When you 

go to invest, just remember, condition, 

condition, and CONDITION! 

You’re invited to submit items 

for appraisal by mailing or emailing 

a complete description along with 

photographs to The Catoctin Banner 

at appraisal@thecatoctinbanner.com or 

P.O. Box 502, Thurmont, MD 21788 

or drop your info at E+ Copy Center in 

Emmitsburg. 

Emmitsburg Antique 

Appraisal Day 

An Antique Appraisal Day is 

scheduled for October 24 at the 

Emmitsburg Library on South Seton 

Avenue in Emmitsburg (use the back 

door Senior Center entrance) from 

10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.. This event 

is being sponsored by the Friends of 

the Emmitsburg Library and all of 

the proceeds will go to benefit them. 

The cost is $5.00 per item with a 

limit of three items per person. 

Please try to keep the merchandise 

in the vintage of the 1960’s or 

earlier. If you have larger pieces 

such as furniture, please speak to an 

appraiser on-site about setting up a 

time to come see the item rather than 

trying to lug it out to the event. If 

possible bring a few photos of larger 

items instead. 

Mountaintop 

Community Art and 

Antiques Showcase 

and Collectibles 

Road Show 

The Mountaintop Community 

Art and Antiques Showcase and 

Collectibles Road Show will be held 

Saturday, November 7 from 9:00 

a.m. until 3:00 p.m. in the Blue 

Ridge Fire and Rescue Large Social 

Room at 13063 Monterey Lane, Blue 

Ridge Summit, PA. Visit area artists 

representing a variety of forms of 

artistic media as they showcase their 

works. This is a great opportunity to 

purchase that special Christmas gift! 

Bring an ‘item from the attic’ to 

the show and have it appraised by 

our experts. $5.00 per item, limit 

three items per person. 

All proceeds benefit The Amanda 

Bowders Memorial Garden Fund. 

Vending spaces are available at 

$10 each (8’x10’ with an 8’ table). 

For more information, please contact 

Lynn Ford or Duke Martin at 717- 

642-5645 or email jacksmtn@ 

embarqmail.com.

sports 

Catoctin Youth basketball Clinics and 

leagues Registration: 2009-2010 

The Catoctin Youth Association will be registering participants for the 

2009-2010 basketball program at Thurmont Elementary School for 

grades 1-5 on Wednesday, October 14 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. and Thursday, 

October 15 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Contact Mark Kennedy with questions at 

301- 271-7170. 

1st Annual Catoctin Alumni Soccer 

Association Charity Soccer Game 

The Catoctin Alumni Soccer Association has joined forces with the CHS 

Sports Boosters for this charitable fundraiser to benefit the Sports Boosters. 

If you’re a veteran of the sport and a Catoctin High School alumni, you are 

invited to partake in the charity game on Sunday, October 25 at 3:00 p.m. on 

the Catoctin High School Soccer practice fields. Bring a chair and/or blanket. 

Please contact Brian Long via e-mail at soctayjor@yahoo.com for more 

information. Everyone is welcome. 

Wrestling Sign-Ups 

Sign ups for the 2009-2010 Catoctin Youth Wrestling season will be held on 

October 25th and November 1st from 10:00 a.m.-Noon at the Thurmont Little 

League Clubhouse. For more information please contact Terri Bryant at 301- 

271-3747 or Mike Randall at 301-271-3958. 

CHS Holds Winning Streak 

by Paige Gray, CHS Student 

The Catoctin Cougars varsity and junior varsity football teams are on a roll 

this season. The varsity team is undefeated with a record of 4-0. All teams 

challenged to date, including Liberty, North Carroll, South Hagerstown, and 

Boonsboro were defeated by the Catoctin Cougars. Their next game is a home 

game against Manchester Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, October 2. It has 

been a while since CHS has had a winning streak this big, so everyone is very 

excited. Come on out to support CHS. Good luck, Cougars! 

Angel Bulls 

by Carie Stafford 


pets of interest 


Having been raised as a youngster in a family that owned English Bulldogs, 

it is only fitting that Kimberly Reed and her family own the same. Between 

July to October of 2008, Kim and her daughter Lee Ann lost their two best 

friends; their English Bulldogs named Patch and Shadow. Within that same 

three month window, two miracles happened that helped them lighten the 

emptiness they felt in relation to the passing for their beloved Bulldogs. 

Freedom, a seven year old English Bulldog, and Rachel, a three year old 

English Bulldog, arrived at the Catoctin Vet Clinic needing homes. With an 

empty space in their home and hearts, Kim and Le Anne Reed welcomed them 

both with open arms. Both say their new pets were “Angels just waiting for a 

home.” 

Since becoming a family, Freedom and Rachel have been inseparable and 

very spoiled. Freedom has claimed the couch as her own while Rachel, also 

known as ‘Piggy’ because she snorts, is usually found in Lee Ann’s lap. Try to 

imagine a 50 pound lapdog. 

The two dogs love to take rides in the car, walk around the neighborhood, 

visit the Catoctin Vet Clinic and hang out with their Bulldog boyfriends, 

Tucker and Winston. 

Both Bulldogs are full blooded, but when Kim did the paperwork on 

Freedom she was in for a shock. Her beloved Shadow was Freedom’s uncle. 

Kim firmly believes that Freedom and Rachel were destined to become part of 

her family. “They are the best dogs. They are loving, funny and just a blessing 

to have,” Kim said. Lee Ann and Rachel are ‘connected’ she says. “When 

I leave for school she is in the window as if waving goodbye. When I come 

home she is in the same place. She knows exactly when to expect me.” 

Freedom and Rachel are two true angels delivered at the right place, at the 

right time.


The Whole Truth 

by Valerie Nusbaum 

I’d like to take this opportunity to 

answer some questions pertaining to 

the home renovations that Randy and 

I are doing. 

“No, it’s not a garage.” 

“Yes, it is big.” 

“No. We’re not expanding our 

family.” (I wasn’t quite sure how 

to take this question. Should I 

have been offended that the person 

asking thought I looked pregnant, or 

should I have been flattered at being 

considered young enough to still 

produce an offspring?) 

Furthermore, none of our parents 

are moving in with us. I already have 

a studio for my art work, and we’re 

not converting our house to a bed and 

breakfast. 

I must confess that Randy and I 

have enjoyed watching the curious 

stares of people passing by during all 

the construction. It takes so little to 

entertain us. However, it is time to 

end all the speculation once and for 

all, so here it is. 

We’re simply building an addition 

onto our house. Why? Well, why 

not? We need a room that’s large 

enough to house Randy’s collection of 

medieval instruments of torture and 

his train sets. I’ll be able to put up 

my Christmas tree and leave it up all 

year if I want to. It’s not as though 

we can afford to buy furniture now 

anyway. 

Yes, we did put a full basement 

under it. Randy has plans to turn 

that into a “man cave” complete with 

bathroom and refrigeration. If this 

works out, I might only see him for 

holidays and family gatherings. I’m 

not even worried that his skin will 

turn pasty from lack of sunlight. We 

have three nice windows in the new 

basement. 

It’s true that our new addition has 

a second story. It’s also true that we 

haven’t decided what we’ll do with 

that room when it’s finished. We’re 

going to take our time and live with it 

for a while. We might even sleep in it. 

Just rest assured that the door and the 

staircase to the second story are going 

to go away when the builders are 

happily ever after 

finished. It’s not a fire escape or an 

entrance, folks. It’s just a very clever 

way for the builders to get materials 

in and out without having to disturb 

the existing house. 

Furthermore, you may thank us 

for single-handedly ending the dry 

spell we had earlier this summer. Our 

contractors broke ground for the new 

addition on the afternoon of July 22. 

The rain started that evening. 

There are a lot of other cosmetic 

changes going on at our house, but 

most of them were necessitated by 

building the addition. I promise you, 

nothing weird is going on here! Our 

construction company has been great. 

My only complaint is that in all the 

weeks the men have been working 

here, I have not seen one single pair of 

pants dipping below the equator, and 

believe me I’ve looked. I discussed 

this problem with Randy the other 

day and he offered to walk around 

wearing a tool belt and work boots 

and nothing else if it would make me 

feel better. Been there, done that. I 

can only take so many choruses of 

“Macho Man” by The Village People. 

I’ve learned a lot about 

construction this summer. I’ve learned 

that dirt mixed with water makes 

mud and that complete strangers ask 

the strangest questions. I’ve learned 

that some people think that lumber 

lying on the ground is free for the 

taking. I’ve also learned that men 

who build houses like to sing. They’ll 

deny it, but when those guys get to 

harmonizing on a ballad, there’s just 

nothing prettier. 

It’s when the contractors finish 

their work and leave us that the 

fun starts. Randy has decided that 

he and I will do the finish work 

ourselves. One of the builders 

explained to me one day that he and 

his first wife added a room onto 

their house. It didn’t go well, and 

he’s now married to his second wife. 

Home renovations can be hard on a 

relationship. I suppose time will tell. 

I’ll miss the guys when they leave, 

but not until after I’ve had some 

“alone time” in the bathroom! 

monthly calendar 

1st 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. 

1st Monday .........Avid Readers Book Club, Thurmont Regional Library. 6:30 p.m. 16 and 

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 at 6:00 p.m., bingo starts at 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., games 

start 7:00 p.m. 301-271-3371. 

3rd Thursday ......Breakfast at Bollinger’s Restaurant, Employees of Claire Frock Company. 

9:00 a.m. 

A “Heartfelt” Message from Rosemary 

McDermott 

continued from the September issue... 

They rushed me to a hospital room 

and told me I would be prepped 

for the surgery within the hour. 

The cardiology team had taken a 

helicopter to West Virginia to test the 

heart and bring it back. However, 

they didn’t get back until 6:00 a.m. 

By this time the rest of my family had 

gathered in the waiting room. 

When I came to, I saw thirteen 

concerned faces of my family looking 

at me, one of whom was crying. I 

felt wonderful, but couldn’t tell them 

because of the tubes in my mouth. I 

wanted them to know I was okay. I 

tried to write but only gibbish came 

forth. Alas, I could not communicate. 

What a different world it would be for 

me. I fell asleep and had no idea of 

time or dates. When I finally awoke, 

I was amazed. I could breathe, I 

could sleep lying down, and if I hadn’t 

been hooked up to so many tubes and 

wires, I would have jumped out of the 

hospital bed and danced up the hall. 

I was going to live. I had a second 

chance at life. I said a prayer of 

thanksgiving for the young man who 

gave me this second chance. 

The challenging part still awaited 

me, and that was the recovery phase. 

Many times the body rejects a foreign 

substance. So the cardiology team 

pumped me with anti-rejection 

medicines, steroids, and many other 

unpronounceable chemicals. The 

steroids dropped me into the depths 

of despair. Here I was with a second 

chance at life, and all I could do was 

weep. The nurses tried to explain 

that this was a normal reaction to 

steroids, but it was a challenge. I felt 

so isolated. My community, my law 

office, my home for the last thirty 

years was hundreds of miles away. I 

was all alone. 

And then they came. Letters, 

cards, notes and trinkets began 

arriving by the hundreds from the 

wonderful people of Northern 

Frederick County. Some had sent 

copies of the local newspapers, 

making me feel like I was back home 

Share Your Good 

News! 

Send your community news and 

photographs to share with others. 

The Catoctin Banner welcomes 

your good news! 

Send your news to: The Catoctin 

Banner, 515B East Main Street, 

Emmitsburg, MD 21727 


301-271-4226 message line 

301-447-2946 fax 

again. I was overwhelmed by the 

kindness of my friends and neighbors. 

The churches sent me copies of 

their bulletins where it stated that 

the congregations were praying for 

me. How could I not be overjoyed 

with such loving output? I hung the 

cards around the room, and when the 

downward spiral would start, I would 

re-read the notes, and say a prayer for the 

sender. How I loved each one of them! 

The doctors constantly tested me 

for possible rejection. Finally they 

told me I could return to my sister’s 

home. But I had all kinds of rules to 

follow: the steroids caused Type II 

diabetes, and blood clots. I was given 

instructions on how to handle these 

inconveniences. I was also given a 

cocktail of medicines to take each 

morning and each evening. And then, 

of course, I was given the germ talk. 

I was to stay isolated unless I had 

a doctor’s appointment. A visiting 

nurse, an occupational therapist, 

and a physical therapist would visit 

me each week until I was no longer 

home-bound. (I didn’t feel homebound, 

because at least three days a 

week I had a doctor’s appointment.) 

Day by day I was regaining my 

strength and stamina. Finally, the 

team told me I was ready to take 

a 36-session cardiac rehabilitation 

course. That was the best thing that 

could happen. I was back in society, 

and exercising under the watchful eyes 

of a trained nurse. Life was good. 

I now can drive, visit family, 

attend functions (as long as they are 

not crowded), and write. For a long 

time the medicines made my hands 

tremble so much, I couldn’t even 

eat with a fork. My writing was 

indecipherable. Little by little the 

tremors are subsiding, so I can now 

use the computer. 

Having a heart transplant was an 

adventure; one of the most exciting 

of my life. During my time of 

recuperating, I thought about life. 

Each of us has challenges. With a 

strong faith in a Higher Power, and 

the loving support of a community, 

we can overcome any adversity. We 

all will be given second chances. 

Let’s take them. I hope to be back 

home by the end of September, a new 

person, young at heart and much 

wiser. I sure have missed you all.” 

When asked if she had it to do 

all over again, would she make the 

same decisions, Rosemary answered, 

“Absolutely, the only difference 

would be I wouldn’t have that 

overwhelming fear of the unknown.” 

Thanks to her second chance 

at life, Rosemary is now looking 

forward to being around to celebrate 

her 100th birthday!

October 

3 ......Buffet Breakfast & Pork Sale, Tom’s Creek Church, 

16252 Tom’s Creek Church Rd., Emmitsburg. 

6:00-11:00 a.m. Adults/$7, Children (5-10)/$3, 

Under 5 free. Sauage $2.60/lb (loose or link), 

Scrapple $1.80/lb, Pork Chops $3.00/lb. To order 

call Ernie Staub 301-447-6384, Dottie Davis 301- 

447-2403 or Rose Knox (local to Taneytown) 

443-605-2675. 

3-4 .... ‘Are You Sure?’ Fall Dinner Theater, Blue Ridge 

Summit Fire & Rescue Hall, Blue Ridge Summit, 

PA. Doors open 6:30 p.m. Tickets required, $40/ 

person. Alice Humphrey 717-794-5121, www. 

onemountianfoundation.org. 

4 ....... Annual Pilgrimage for The Sea Services, Seton 

Shrine. 10:00-3:00, Mass at 3:00. 

4 ...... Lewistown Ruritan Chicken Bar-B-Q, U.S. 15 & 

Fish Hatchery Rd. 

4 ....... Community Fellowship Picnic, Weller United 

Methodist Church, 101 N. Altamont Ave., 

Thurmont. 3:00 p.m. Food, games, live music 

by Sunday Obsession. All are welcome. 

4 ....... Wags for hope, Thurmont Regional Library, 2:00 

p.m. All ages, w/adult welcome to read aloud to 

a therapy dog. Reading Education Assistance 

Dogs (R.E.A.D). 

4 ...... Lewistown Ruritan Chicken Bar-B-Q, U.S. 15 & 

Fish Hatchery Rd. 

6 ....... Knit Knacks, Emmitsburg Library, 6:30 p.m. 

Adult & Teens welcome to learn, experienced 

knitters welcome. Bring needles and yarn. 301- 

600-6329. 

7 ....... Ghost Stories with Roger Troxell, Thurmont 

Regional Library, 7:00 p.m. All ages with an 

adult. 

7 ....... Infant Massage, Emmitsburg Library, 11:15 

a.m. Certified instructor Barbara Ritenour gives 

an introduction for ages 6 weeks to 4 months. 

Bring pillow and blanket for comfort. 301-600- 

6329. 

8 ....... Growing Up in Thurmont with Author Terry 

Miller, Thurmont Regional Library, 7:00 p.m. 

8-10 .. Fall Yard and Bake sale, Saint Anthony Shrine, 

Emmitsburg. 8:30 a.m. Spaces available $15/one 

day, $25/2 days, $30/all 3 days. Space reservations 

not needed. Helen Reaver 301-447-6431. 

8-10 .. Yard Sale, Harriet Chapel, 12625 Catoctin 

Furnace Road, Thurmont. 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. 

301-271-4554. 

9 ....... Bake Sale, Amvets Post 7 Ladies Auxiliary, 26 

Apples Church Rd, Thurmont. 5:00-9:00 p.m. 

Benefits Community Service. 

9 ....... Quilt Sale, Catoctin View Seventh-Day Adventist 

Church, Rt. 15 North of Thurmont. 9:00-4:00 

p.m. Over 60 quilts to sell. 

9 ....... Spaghetti Dinner, Grace Rocky Hill Lutheran 

Church, 10825 Coppermine Rd, Woodsboro. 

5:00-7:00 p.m. Adults/$8, ages 5-12/$5, under 

5/free, take out available. Proceeds to Glade 

Valley Food Bank and Church steeple repairs. 

Sponsored Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. 

301-845-6733. 

9-10 .. Yard Sale, Amvets Post 7 Ladies Auxiliary at Lisa 

Reed’s House on Catoctin Furnace Road. 8:00 

GUY T. RILEY 

HOME IMPROVEMENTS 

All Types of 

Home 

Improvement 

Bob Cat Services • Light Hauling 

301-271-4812 

Fully Insured • MHIC # 67036 

a.m. until. Benefit The Amvet Angels Relay for 

Life Team. 

9-10 .. Octoberfest Yard Sale, Thurmont Amvets 

Ladies Auxiliary, 13532 Catoctin Furnace Road, 

Thurmont. 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Benefit: relay 

for Life 2010. 

9,10,11 ..... Fall Fest, The Sabillasville Church of God 

of Prophecy, Rt. 550 Sabillasville. 

10 ..... FallFest, Harriet Chapel, 12625 Catoctin Furnace 

Road, Thurmont. 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Apple 

Butter Demonstration and sale, Craft Vendors, 

Yard Sale, and Food Sale featuring Chicken Corn 

Soup. 301-271-4554. 

10 ..... Apple Butter Festival, Piney Creek Church of the 

Brethren, corner of Teeter and Ruggles Road, 

Taneytown. 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Crafts, activities 

and entertainment by Dance Dynamics Studio. 

10 ..... Yard Sale, Graceham Moravian, 8231 A Rocky 

Ridge Rd., Thurmont. 7:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. “Fill 

a bag with clothes for $5”. Food available. Rain 

or shine. 

10 ..... Fall Fest Dinner, Creagerstown Parish Hall, Blacks 

Mill Road. 12:00-6:00 p.m. Adults/$12, 7-10 

years/$6, under 6/free. Benefit Creagerstown 

Lutheran Church. 

10-11 Ridgefest, Mt. Tabor Park, Rocky Ridge Free 

flea market set-up spaces, call Bob Mumma at 

301-271-2135. 

10,11 Catoctin Colorfest, Thurmont. 

14 & 15 ... Catoctin Youth Association Basketball 

Clinics and League Sign-Ups for 2009-10, 

Thurmont Elementary School. 6:00-8:00 p.m. 

For grades 1st-5th. 301-271-7170. 

17 ..... Lacie’s Legacy Fundraising Walk, Carroll Valley 

Park, Fairfield, PA. Benefit National Tay-Sachs 

& Allied Diseases Association, Inc. Donations 

may be mailed to Rick and Lisa Wivell, 376 

Stultz Road, Fairfield, PA 17320. 717-642- 

6989, lisawivell@yahoo.com www.geocities.com/ 

ourprincesslacie/ 

17 ..... Bingo Cash Bonanza at Mother Seton School, 

Emmitsburg. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Bingo 

starts at 7:00 p.m. Tickets $20/advance $25/door. 

Tickets include dinner and 20 games$2000 in 

payouts. 

17 ..... Fall Foods Festival, Thurmont Lions Club at Bell 

Hill, Rt. 15 North of Thurmont. 10:00 a.m. until 

3:00 p.m. or until sold out. 

17-18 ....... Family Festival @ the Farm, Hands on 

activities for families who would like to spend a 

“day of fun” on the farm. Sat 10:00a.m.-4:00p.m., 

Sun 12:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Farms throughout 

Frederick County, www.discoverfrederickmd. 

com or 301-600-1058. 

18 ..... Bingo Bonanza, VHC Auxiliary Emmitsburg Fire 

Hall. Doors open Noon, bingo begins 2:00 p.m. 

Ticket $40/advance, $50/door (if available). Only 

175 tickets sold. Tickets available at The Palms 

Restaurant. Call 301-227-2703. 

18 ..... CYA Longaberger Basket Bingo, Thurmont 

Activities Building (carnival grounds). Doors open 


community event calendar 

at 12:00 p.m., games begin 2:00 p.m. Tickets: 

$20/advance, $25/door. Benefits Catoctin Youth 

Football & Cheerleading. Call Sherry Myers 

301-305-1016 or Tina Rubeck 240-409-1252. 

20 ..... Save Money: Maintain Your Own Car, Thurmont 

Regional Library, 7:00 p.m. Adult & Teens learn 

to take care of routine maintenance and major 

repairs. 

21 ..... Slippery Pot Pie Dinner, Lewistown United 

Methodist Church. Noon-5:45 p.m. Adults/$10, 

ages 6-12/$5.50, carry-outs $11. 301-898- 

7888. 

22 ..... Family Storytime in ASL, Turmont Regional 

Library, 10:30 a.m. Ages 2-6 with an adult step 

into the Imagination Zone for special American 

Sign Language with Cheri Dowling from MD 

School for the Deaf. 301-600-7200. 

23 ..... HAPPY 80th BIRTHDAY to Thurmont Lions 

Club; HAPPY 1st BIRTHDAY to the Thurmont 

Middle School LEO Club; and WELCOME to 

the newly established CHS LEO Club. 301-898- 

7119 

23 ..... In God¹s Hands Coffeehouse, Hosted at Weller 

United Methodist Church, Thurmont. 7:00 p.m. 

Featured musician Brian Neal. Free admission, 

Free refreshments. Visit ighcoffee.com. 

23 ..... 1LT Rob Seidel Wounded Soldiers Fund Golf 

Tournament, Maple Run Golf Course, Thurmont. 

9:00 a.m. Benefit Community Foundation’s 1LT 

Rob Seidel Wounded Soldiers Fund.$75/per 

person, $300/foursome. Call 240.405.0679 or 

dgiannini@serviceglass.com. 

24 ..... Cashtown 5k /1mile Race, Cashtown, PA. E-mail 

Bobbijobarber@yahoo.com. 

24 ..... “Where The Wild Things Are”, Emmitsburg 

Library, 11:00 a.m. Ages 3-11. 

24 ..... Seton Center Thrift Shop $5 Bag Sale, The Thrift 

Shop of the Seton Center, Inc., 16840 Seton Ave., 

Emmitsburg. 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. 

24 ..... Thurmont Make a Difference Day Reception 

– honoring veterans, wounded, fallen heroes, 

currently serving military and their families – 

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC – Our Lady of Mt. 

Carmel Parish Center – 1:30 p.m. For more info, 

call 301-271-4020 or 301-898-7004. 

24 ..... Antique Appraisal Day, Emmitsburg Library, 

South Seton Avenue, Emmitsburg. 10:00 a.m.- 

3:00 p.m. Benefit Friends of the Emmitsburg 

Library. $5/item, limit 3 items per person. 

24-25 Catoctin UMC Revival Weekend, 7009 Kelly 

Store Road, Thurmont. Sat. 7:00 p.m. guest 

speaker Pastor Sherman Mason, Sun. 10:45 a.m. 

Pilgrims of Song, Sun. 7:00 p.m. Catoctin Praise 

Band. 301-271-7217. 

25 ..... Cash Bingo, Thurmont Activities Building. CHS 

’10 Safe and Sane. Doors open Noon, games 

begin 2:00 p.m. $40/advance, $45/door. Call 

301-271-3356 or 301-271-2262. 

25 ..... Sign ups for the 2009-2010 wrestling season. 

Thurmont Little League Clubhouse. 10:00 a.m. to 

12:00 p.m. Sign ups for the 2009-2010 Catoctin 

Youth Wrestling season 301-271-3747 or 301- 

271-3958. 

25 ..... Poker Run and Silent Auction, Amvets Post 7 

Ladies and Sons of Amvets, 26 Apples Church 

Rd, Thurmont. 5:00-9:00 p.m. Benefit Trevor 

Coblentz. Contact ‘Scuff’ at (717) 642-3707 or 

301-639-5597. 

25 ..... Basket & Money Bingo, Woodsboro Fire Dept., 

10307 Coppermine Road, Woodsboro. Doors 

open 12:00 p.m.,games begin 1:30 p.m. $20/ 

advance, $25/door. Benefit Woodsboro Vol. Fire 

Company Ladies Auxiliary. 301-845-8406 or 

301-401-2824. 

25 ..... Cash Bingo, Thurmont Activities Building, CHS 

Class of 2010 Safe and Sane Program. Doors open 

at Noon, games begin at 2:00 p.m. $40/advance, 

$45/door. 301-271-2262 or 301-271-3356. 

25 ..... 1st Annual Catoctin Alumni Soccer Association 

Charity Soccer Game,Catoctin High School 

Soccer practice fields. 3:00 p.m. Benefit the Sports 

Boosters. Bring a chair and/or blanket. Brian Long 

at soctayjor@yahoo.com Everyone is welcome. 

26 ..... Red Cross Blood Drive, Our Lady of Mount 

Carmel Church, 103 N. Church Street, Thurmont. 

2:00 - 8:00 p.m. Please call Terry at 301- 271- 

7872 to schedule an appointment or for more 

information. Walk-ins welcome. 

26 ..... Thurmont Halloween in the Park, Thurmont 

Community Park. 6:00 p.m. 

30 ..... Turkey and Oyster Supper, Graceham Moravian 

Church, 8231-A Rocky Ridge Road, Thurmont. 

October 30, 3:00-7:00 p.m., October 31, 1:00- 

6:00 p.m. $14/adults, children (5-10)/$7, under 

5 free. 301-271-2379. 

31 ..... Happy Halloween Party, Thurmont Regional 

Library, 2:30 p.m. All ages with an adult join 

in the fun with crafts, games and light-hearted 

Halloween fun. Special guest performer: Jenni 

Jolly Joy at 2:45 p.m. 301-600-7212. 

31 ....The Storytime Show: Trick or Treat?, 

Thurmont Regional Library, 2:45 p.m. All 

ages with an adult will enjoy a time of tricks 

and treats, music and a puppet show. 301- 

600-7212. 

31 ....Halloween Dance, Amvets Post , 26 

Apples Church Rd, Thurmont. 8:30 

p.m.-12:30 a.m. Benefit Thurmont Food 

Bank. Admission is canned or boxed food 

donation. Must be 21 years of age to 

attend. 

31 ..... Party of Parties, St John’s Lutheran Church, 15 N 

Church St., Thurmont. (beside the firehouse). 1:00 

p.m. Free lunch! – door prizes! Consultants from 

Longaberger, Pampered Chef, Celebrating Home, 

Premier Designs, Princess House, Tupperware, 

Avon, IM Stitchin’, and The Molly Patch will be 

on hand to help with your holiday shopping. All 

proceeds benefit the church. 301-271-7613. 

31 ..... Trick or Treat, Thurmont. 6:00-7:30 p.m. 

31 ..... Trick or Treat and Halloween Parade, Emmitsburg. 

6:00-7:00 p.m. Trick or Treat, Parade at 7:15 p.m. 

forming on DePaul Street.

October 2009 - The Catoctin Banner

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