Patricia Alice Topper December 28, 1926 – November 6, 2024 Patricia Alice Topper, 97, of Emmitsburg, departed this life on Wednesday, November 6, 2024. A woman of noble character, a mighty force of independence and strength, she lived her life guided by her steadfast commitment to God, family, and community. Born on December 28, 1926, […]
Amy Poffenberger, Catoctin FFA Advisor The National FFA Convention is held every year and attracts FFA members from every state, including Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. The 97th National FFA Convention was held in Indianapolis, Indiana, on October 23 through October 26. While at the convention, 20 Catoctin FFA members joined over 71,000 other […]
by Daniel Hoyle, CHS Student Writer “How to Inspire a Community” How do you get people to come out and participate? How do we get people to come to things like these? That’s the question of the hour.” That’s what Michele Maze, head of the Thurmont Green Team, said to me during a volunteering opportunity […]
Science teacher Brian Brotherton, CHS Class of 2024, the members of the Catoctin High Environmental Conservation Club, and Class of 2024 graduate Gina Lin were each presented a 2024 Frederick County Sustainability Award for their “outstanding contributions to help the Frederick County community make progress toward climate and environmental justice goals.” The awards are given […]
Talking Hoops with Catoctin’s New Boys Basketball Coach Alisha Yocum Meeting Coach Mike Wagner for the first time, you’re instantly struck by his warm and approachable demeanor, which naturally puts those around him at ease and leaves them smiling. Many believe this energy could be exactly what Catoctin’s Boys Basketball program needs. However, his journey […]
Jeremy Johnson, Catoctin Youth Association (CYA) Football & Cheer President To be a part of anything special, you must have a group of people around you who have a common purpose or goal. In our youth sports program, we rely on positive support from leadership, coaches, parents, volunteers, and community members. Our community, year after […]
with Michael Betteridge We Are Blessed Last month, we were tracking the progress of our Catoctin Cougars sports teams, who were a disappointing 8-23 a month ago. Let’s see how we finished the fall season. Our Cougars football team finished the regular season 2-7. That’s a regression from last year’s 3-6 record. They ranked 22nd […]
A serial fiction story for your enjoyment written by James Rada, Jr. 1: Returning Home As the sun began to set on Friday evening, cars started rolling into Thurmont, bringing with them alumni from all over who were returning for their anticipated Saturday reunion of the Catoctin High Class of 2016 at Thurmont Ambulance Company […]
Art has been part of the history of national parks since the 1860s when Hudson River School painters captured the majestic Western landscapes that became our first iconic national parks. Their awe-inspiring works spurred Americans to preserve those lands for future generations. Artist George Catlin, during an 1832 trip to the Dakotas, was perhaps the […]
The Curious Case of the Planet of the asteroids by Mitchell Tester, College Student As I discussed last month, there is much more to our solar system than just our planets. We learned the difference between meteors, meteoroids, meteorites, asteroids, and comets. It is only natural that I discuss the next part of our solar […]
Steps to Take Now for Maximum Savings by Tricia Bush, CPA, CFP®, Partner, Bestgate Advisors As we approach year-end, it’s a good time to take stock of your finances and look for tax-saving opportunities. Whether you’re an individual, a business owner, or a 1099 independent contractor, there are key moves you can make now to […]
James Rada, Jr. Note: Newspaper excerpts are as they appeared in their respective issues. December 1924, 100 Years Ago Dr. O’Toole in London According to a teller received by Edmund it. Fhidung, a Baltimore entomologist, Dr. Bernard F. O’Toole, of Thurmont, recently saw the collection of rare butterflies and moms of Lord Rothschild of England. […]
by Michele Tester“A Tall Christmas Tale” It was the evening before the night before Christmas, and all through the town, citizens were busily scurrying all around. In anticipation, in excitement, in cheer…of jolly old Saint Nick’s arrival this year. Darting to-and-fro, to their favorite local restaurants and stores, with merry excitement of that one final […]
Adams County’s Forgotten Centennial by James Rada When Adams County, Pennsylvania, turned 100, no one cared enough to throw a party. While surrounding counties celebrated various anniversaries in the late 19th century, Adams County’s big anniversary—its centennial—went relatively unrecognized and uncelebrated. As Adams County’s centennial approached, a group of public-spirited citizens met in the mid-1890s […]
Maxine Troxell This 1960s retro recipe for Baked Alaska will have you reminiscing about Beatles songs and go-go boots! It combines buttery, rich pound cake; creamy ice cream; and fluffy meringue, for a dessert that is not only delicious, but also makes an impressive ending to any dinner. You can use your own pound cake […]
by Buck Reed Biscuit Season Tis the season to cook and, more importantly, bake. This is where you bring out those skills and let them shine on your dining room table. Now, no one would blame you if you just opened a can of premade biscuit dough, baked it, and put it on your table. […]
Healthy Strawberry Santas Ingredients 12 strawberries 1 banana ¼ cup ricotta cheese or alternative: cottage cheese, cream cheese, coconut yogurt Edible gel icing (black) Directions Take the top off a strawberry (i.e., the leaves). Slice a second slice from the top of the strawberry. Slice a disc from a banana. Spread one side of the […]
by Richard D. L. Fulton Sergeant Ernest L. Rowe KIA in the Mekong Delta Ernest L. Rowe, Waynesboro, was born on November 29, 1947, to parents, John W, Rowe, Jr. and Evelyn “Mickie” L. Rowe. He had one brother, Randy. Rowe’s father was employed as a machinist by Mack Trucks, Inc., of Hagerstown, while his […]
A great time was had by all on Veterans Day during the Armed Forces Bus Tour. The tour included Arlington Cemetery, War Memorials, and Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier with a Wreath Ceremony. The Auxiliary would like to thank all the Veterans who attended the Veterans luncheon on November […]
We hope everyone had a blessed Thanksgiving. The Sons of the AMVETS Post 7 had a busy November. The Sons hosted a Veterans/community breakfast on November 10, which allowed us to serve 76 Veterans a free breakfast, as well as 275 community members. We would like to thank everyone who attended, everyone who helped out, […]
High Blood Pressure How to Reduce Occasional Bloating by Dr. Thomas K. Lo, Advanced Chiropractic & Nutritional Healing Center Bloating is common and affects just about everybody at some point in their lives. In fact, about 25 percent of adults report that they have occasional bloating. Whether it’s caused by certain foods you’ve eaten or […]
Thought it might be interesting for Banner readers. The Brice family thought that the story might have been made up, but soon after Doug’s father’s death, Doug discovered a picture and a newspaper clipping online. Since then, framed copies of the picture are found on Brice family walls. The story is that on Halloween night […]
by Kristen Bodmer Winter is here, and we are ready to celebrate Christmas and bring in the New Year. As this year comes to a close, I just want to say “thank you” to all of our seniors for a wonderful year. I have enjoyed every single day with each of you. December is full […]
BY Caitlyn Kirby The holiday season is upon us! We have many ways at the Emmitsburg 50+ Center to help you celebrate the season. In December, we begin the month with a “Winter Snow Scene” in Acrylic Class on December 2. Our talented instructor, Dorothea Barrick, will guide us to make our own unique creation. […]
Jeff Yocum Prologue Observations from the Woodpile” is a collection of essays bundled together and given as a birthday present for my wife, Nancy, in 1997. Twenty-seven years have passed since the collection was given. The two main subjects of the essays, my sons Justus and Jacob, have grown into men with families of their […]