by Phyllis Clark “I’m proud to be an American, where at least I know I’m free…” All of us, no matter our age, are people who love our country. And all of us in this beautiful area know how to celebrate being free! Although we’ve been busy thinking of graduations, weddings, or carnivals, we especially […]
by John Dowling The good times of summer are here once again to enjoy. Now is the time of backyard cookouts, picnics, nature walks, swimming, and so much more. A time to visit and see and breathe in the many sights, smells, and beauty that Mother Nature offers us. Flowers in front of the Thurmont […]
Lyme Disease: Recognize the Signs and Symptoms by Dr. Thomas K. Lo, Advanced Chiropractic & Nutritional Healing Center Lyme disease is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi and is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected blacklegged ticks. What are the symptoms of Lyme disease? Early signs and symptoms of Lyme disease (3 to […]
by Jeanne Angleberger, Shaklee Associate for a Healthier Life Boost Your Health This Summer Summer is here, and it’s time to have some summer fun and create memories! So, let’s think about some tips that can help boost your health this summer. Eating a nutritious diet is important. Load up on berries. Blueberries and blackberries […]
by Amy Whitney, Branch Administrator, Thurmont Regional Library/Emmitsburg Branch Library Fifty years ago this summer, my family took a vacation to Florida to watch the blast-off of Apollo 11—man’s first trip to the moon. It was a rare adventure, and I can remember standing on a hot, sandy beach watching as the rocket’s engine flared […]
by Christine Maccabee Summer Flowering “When the pink mimosa blooms, it fills the air with the sweet perfume of summertime fair, butterflies everywhere.” ~ (lyrics from songpoem “Dreaming of Spring” by Christine) It is nearly impossible to believe that spring is over already. No sooner do the crocus and violets appear that they […]
James Rada, Jr. When Emily Kline saw how much her mother enjoyed cutting pieces of paper, she decided to try it herself. She attended a class with her mother, Joyce, at the Blue Ridge Summit Library, and spent an hour cutting shapes from an 8.5×11-inch piece of paper. After an hour, she held up the […]
Blair Garrett Wines come in all flavors and varieties. The care and attention to detail that goes into producing award-winning wines is fine and intricate, and the wineries of Northern Frederick County are no stranger to that. There are five vineyards and wineries on the Maryland side of the Mason Dixon, just a short drive […]
Boy Scout Troop 270; Venturing Crew 270; Cub Scout Pack 270; Girl Scout Troops 81759, 81178, 81200; and Boy Scout Troop 1011 worked together to place flags on graves of Veterans in preparation for Memorial Day. They also participated in the wreath-laying ceremony on Memorial Day, hosted by The American Legion Post 168 at Memorial […]
On June 8, 2019, Cub Scout Pack 270 (shown below) had its annual spring campout to end the Scout year. Boy Scout Troop 270 hosted a variety of activities throughout the afternoon, including water rockets, a huge water balloon catapult, and a bicycle safety course. Scoutmaster Sean Young, Boy Scout Troop 270, cooked his famous […]
Scouts in the Park will be held on July 25, 2019, at 5:00 p.m. in Thurmont Community Park. No matter what Scouting uniform you wear, you are invited to come for food, games, skill-building activities, and lots of fun. Are you interested in finding out more about Scouting? Come talk to leaders from local Cub […]
Katie, Club Reporter Members of the Rocky Ridge 4-H Club clean the flower beds, plant flowers, and mulch at the Thurmont Historical Society. The Rocky Ridge 4-H Club has been busy. In May, many of our members participated in shows and events in the local area, including Wills Fair, Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival, and […]
Boy Scout Troop 270 celebrated the achievements of Daniel Dutrow (pictured front, right), as he was sworn in as the next Eagle Scout of Boy Scout Troop 270. Surrounded by previous Eagles, Daniel accepted the Eagle Charge from Eagle Chairman Norm Feldser of FSK District.
The Thurmont & Emmitsburg Community Show will be held at Catoctin High School, 14745 Sabillasville Road in Thurmont, on September 6-8, 2019. Entry of exhibits will take place on Thursday evening, September 5, from 6:00-9:00 p.m., and on Friday, September 6, from 8:30-11:30 a.m., in the new gymnasium and in the agriculture department area. The […]
BY Dan Neuland The 79th Annual Brotherhood of the Jungle Cock (BOJC) Campfire Weekend was held at Camp Airy in Thurmont on May 17-19, 2019. The camp hosted a total of 365 attendees, which included 179 boys and their adult sponsors from 16 different states. A total of 44 boys were new to the program […]
Deb Abraham Spalding Elmer “Lee” Black was born January 31, 1923, to Willis G. and Maude Baker Black. Lee was only 14 when his father died unexpectedly. He and his siblings, older brother Harry and younger sister Betty, all learned to work hard to help their mother during the 1930s when times were tough. Many […]
The first annual Maryland Iron Festival was held the weekend of May 18 and 19, 2019 in historic Catoctin Furnace, in Thurmont, Maryland, to celebrate the state as a center for the craft of ironmaking. Activities were held within the historic village, as well as Catoctin Mountain Park, and Cunningham Falls State Park. The festival […]
The Catoctin Banner is distributed via direct mail to approximately 8,500 households in Emmitsburg, Thurmont, Sabillasville, Cascade, Lewistown, and Rocky Ridge, Maryland. It is placed for free pick-up in surrounding towns in high-traffic areas. Those towns include Woodsboro, Taneytown, Detour, and Smithsburg in Maryland and Blue Ridge Summit, Waynesboro, and Fairfield in Pennsylvania.
Deb Abraham Spalding Ticks Incidents of Lyme disease in people are on the rise in our area, while the incidents of Lyme disease in our dogs are on the decline. Our Blacklegged (Deer) Tick is the culprit. Other local tick species like the Brown Dog Tick and the American Dog Tick are not known to […]
You are invited to a free showing of Before The Flood, a special film documenting extreme weather changes and how they are affecting all of us, especially the poorest people and innocent creatures worldwide. From rising sea levels to destruction of rainforests, Leonardo DiCaprio, as the Messenger of Peace on behalf of the of the […]
The Emmitsburg Lions Club is once again sponsoring a Heritage Art Contest. The contest is open to school-aged children from the Emmitsburg School area in first through eighth grades. Homeschoolers are encouraged to participate as well. All artwork should reflect the theme: “What Does My Community Look Like to Me?” Prizes are awarded to winners […]
Last month, I wrote about how a local Emmitsburg collector owned two Armstrong rifles, which had been crafted in town. The same collector owns an Eyster clock, and the Maryland Room at the C. Burr Artz Library in Frederick owns a Hoover clock. John Hoover is believed to be Emmitsburg’s first clockmaker. He lived from […]
Deb Abraham Spalding Straffy Lawyer retired from his life-long career as a mechanic, having worked with his brother, Dave, and father, Strafford, since he was a youngster in the various service garages owned by the family. Straffy, and his wife, Patti, operated Lawyer’s Automotive on Jimtown Road in Thurmont since the 1980s. In 2016, ownership […]
Deb Abraham Spalding In 1980, Bruce Davies, Thurmont’s local jeweler at the time, approached John Brown and his wife, Betty, about buying Davies Jewelry Store. Since then, the couple’s business, Browns’ Jewelry Store & Gifts on Water Street in Thurmont, has been the go-to jewelry store for special occasion gems, holiday gifts, and trusted watch […]