Theresa Dardanell Emmitsburg Elementary School (EES) students, parents, and staff celebrated kindness together on February 21, 2018. The tables in the cafeteria were transformed into craft stations, where families worked together on kindness-themed items to share. At the “Kindness Rocks” station, rocks were creatively decorated, and they will be placed in the Sebastian Gagliardi Memorial […]
Theresa Dardanell Students at Sabillasville Elementary School spent a week being extra kind to others, during “Random Acts of Kindness Week” in February. Morning announcements included suggestions of ways to be good to each other during the day. Teachers incorporated kindness into their lessons and read stories that demonstrate caring and consideration of others. For […]
The Catoctin-Ettes, Inc. Graduates Beginner Twirlers The Catoctin-Ettes, a local non-profit marching organization, has graduated several beginner twirlers from its free course that was held in March. Ages of the graduated twirlers range from four to fourteen years old. Those who wish to join the organization will have the opportunity to march with the group, […]
This is the fortieth year for Catoctin High School (CHS) softball. The first team was fielded in 1979, and went on to compete in the State Championship game. This was the beginning of a successful program for Catoctin High School. Because of the time constraints, the spring sports teams have not been included in the […]
Emmitsburg Presbyterian Church by Theresa Dardanell I recently visited The Emmitsburg Presbyterian Church and met with the minister and some of the members. During the meeting, Rev. Dr. Peter Keith said, “Anyone coming to worship with us would hear a message of inclusiveness, love, and forgiveness, not about judgement,” and everyone agreed. The small tight-knit […]
“Helping Our Children Cope in Times of Trouble” by Anita DiGregory To say that I am not a media news person would be an understatement. My family and I actually avoid it like the plague. Being a communications media graduate, I guess that may seem to be a somewhat ironic fact. However, with its incessant […]
The Repopulation of Turkeys in Maryland by Hayden Spalding Despite the abundance of wild turkeys that currently reside in Maryland, before the late 1960s, turkeys could not be found in Maryland and many other states. Turkeys were native to Maryland until the colonization of North America, throughout which native turkeys were overharvested and decimated. It […]
by Valerie Nusbaum Your friend Randy has decided that it would be a great idea for us to star in our own reality television show. He thinks that having a camera crew follow us around all day, every day, would make for some terrific TV. I’m pretty sure that’s not going to happen. First, because […]
We Are All Connected by Christine Maccabee At a very young age, children have a connection with the natural world in ways we, as adults, sometimes forget, perhaps never learned, or no longer have time for. The magic of tiny butterflies in a grandmother’s flower garden can touch the heart of the youngest of children, […]
Catoctin Furnace vs. Thurmont by James Rada, Jr. In September of 1838, a Mechanicstown, Maryland (present-day Thurmont), resident wrote a letter to the editor of the Baltimore Gazette and Daily Advertiser. He told the following story. Earlier that month, shortly before sundown, around a dozen employees of Catoctin Furnace had had too much to drink. […]
Lyman Stambaugh Spec 4 U.S. Army, Co. A 2nd Battle Group 28th Inf., 24th Div. by Jim Houck, Jr. Born December 15, 1936, in Thurmont in the old Rouzer Home Place (still standing today) to Maurice Melvin and Ethel Favorite Stambaugh, was a son they named Lyman. Lyman had four sisters: Francis, Doris, Lois, and […]
Adventures from a Traveler’s Notebook by Lisa C. Cantwell Warm and blooming, April lures us outside to take in all the wonders of spring. This month, I’ve chosen a holy site. Far more than a destination, it is a place that invites contemplation, with scenery that delights both city-bound and nature-lover alike. Civil War buffs will […]
The Supermarket Gourmet by Buck Reed What is cheating exactly? In life, we are taught not to drive on the shoulder to avoid a traffic jam. But who is to say that you shouldn’t do that? Why can’t we just ignore the rules, throw caution to the wind, and just save ourselves some time and […]
How are you feeling about your current health status? Perhaps you have high blood pressure or high cholesterol. Are you suffering from diabetes, arthritis, or joint pain? Maybe its digestive issues, heartburn, bloating, gas, constipation, or weight issues. If you identify with any of the previous, you might be what I like to call “functionally […]
The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal was the great national project that failed to live up the dream. It never reached its ultimate destination, which was not Cumberland, Maryland (where it wound up), or the Ohio River (as the name implies). The early vision of the canal planners was something far grander and longer, and it’s […]
Catoctin Voices Evening of Poetry opens its 2018 series with guest poet, Jessica Flynn, on Friday, April 20, at 7:00 p.m. in the Collier’s Log House, located at 12607 Catoctin Furnace Road in Thurmont. Flynn, of Gardners, Pennsylvania, has written poetry for sixteen years and performed as a Spoken Word Artist for over four years. […]
Calling all artists for the 2018 Spring in the Village/Art at the Furnace event in historic Catoctin Furnace in Thurmont. During the past six years, more than 3,500 visitors have enjoyed the crafts, food, and traditional atmosphere of the historic village during this family-friendly event. For more information, please visit www.catoctinfurnace.org or call 301-271-7574.
Deb Abraham Spalding Donald L. Lewis often said his goal was to live to be one hundred years old. Never one to fuss, I’ll assume that he didn’t mind that Heaven called him home slightly early, at the age of ninety-nine and almost two months, because more than likely he was reunited with his beloved […]
Joan Bittner Fry The Lake View Hotel, C. J. Remsburg, Proprietor, Lewistown, Maryland, Long Distance Phone 840-2 While looking through my postcard collection, I came upon a small brochure about Lake View Hotel, and I quote the brochure: “Lake View Hotel is located midway between Frederick and Thurmont, Maryland on the Western Maryland and the […]
February 2018 Emmitsburg Homes Taken Off Town’s Water System Town staff had to do an emergency fix to the town’s water lines. Four homes outside of town limits, but on the town water system, received their water through a water line that was installed in the 1930s. Over the decades, 200 feet of the 8-inch […]
Emmitsburg Mayor Don Briggs My February calendar started off with the Maryland Municipal League Winter Mayors Conference. Featured speakers included Thomas V. “Mike” Miller, Jr., President of the Senate; Michael E. Busch, Speaker of the House of Delegates; Secretary Mark J. Belton, Department of Natural Resources; and, Secretary Kenneth C. Holt, Department of Housing & […]
The Emmitsburg Business and Professional Association (EBPA) is reaching out to residents and businesses in the Northern Frederick County Region (NFCR) to solicit their opinions on future community and economic development initiatives. To better understand your needs, they developed a brief survey that they have posted on the Town of Emmitsburg website. They are asking […]
The Catoctin Banner invites our area’s movers and shakers to help bring a new one-stop, comprehensive reference calendar of events to life. CatoctinEvents.com will be THE place online and in print to reference when seeking an accurate calendar of classes, programs, concerts, special events, hikes, festivals, sports, games, and activities. In order to implement this […]
Pastor Jon Greenstone, Dr. Holly Hoffman, and Phyllis Kelly are preparing for Team Kenya 2018, and looking for more persons to serve in Jesus’ name. The team will be the fourth installment in the Emmitsburg Council of Churches (ECC) effort to help a Christian school, The Pathfinder Academy, and surrounding communities in the Kimini/Kitale area […]
Elizabeth Swindells On Saturday, February 3, 2018, the Lewistown Volunteer Fire Department held its annual awards banquet. The event was held in the Company’s banquet hall in Lewistown. A fun time was had by all, while celebrating the individuals who work so hard and sacrifice so much to best serve the community. Scott Martin began […]