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 […]
Cover Photo: Carrie Wivell Wolf and Jonathan Wolf’s son, Jackson, grandson of Phil and Shelly Wivell, celebrates his first Halloween!
Part 2: West of Frederick by Richard D. L. Fulton For hundreds of millions of years, the land that Maryland presently resides upon had rested predominantly at the bottom of the ancient oceans. Around 335 million years ago, two continental plates—one referred to as the African Plate and the other known as the North American […]
…from the Past Submitted by Joan Bittner Fry 1889 The Board of School Commissioners of Frederick County, Maryland, Frederick County School No. 4, Election District No. 5. (1889) To use books and stationery for three pupils fall term ending November 18, 1889 at .75 x 2 + .50 cents total of $2.00. Each pupil shall, […]
by James Rada, Jr. Thurmont ARPA Funds Reallocated With the North Church Street water and sewer project substantially complete, Thurmont Chief Operating Officer Jim Humerick recommended that the remaining $272,111 for the project be reallocated to deal with one of the town’s infiltration and inflow problems. The 2,610-foot sewer line from the sewer plant to […]
Thurmont Mayor John Kinnaird It’s hard to believe that Colorfest has come and gone! We had beautiful weather both days with nice crowds. I am certain that our local organizations did very well and the funds they raised will benefit our community. Colorfest is the largest fundraising opportuntiy of the year for many local non-profits […]
‘President’ John Hanson:1972/1981 Richard D. L. Fulton John Hanson was born in Port Tobacco Parish, Charles County, in 1721, to parents Samuel Hanson and Elizabeth Storey Hanson, and in 1781, arguably became the first president of the United States, eight years before the election of George Washington. On September 1, 1972, the United States Postal […]
Welcoming Train Enthusiasts of All Ages Alisha Yocum East Main Trains is open and welcoming train enthusiasts everywhere. Owners John Hamilton and Jeff Crum have been into the hobby since they were kids. Hamilton recently retired and had reconnected with Crum to do some remodeling. One thing led to another, and the two talked about […]
The Monterey Tea House by Richard D. L. Fulton The Monterey Tea House operated for decades in Blue Bridge Summit. An advertisement in the June 4, 1924, edition of The (Baltimore) Sun had announced the opening of the “New Monterey Gift-Shop Tea-House” at the Monterey Golf Course. The tea house was located at Tracy (also […]
The following are the statuses of new businesses and developments coming to Emmitsburg from the town planner’s report: The following are the statuses of new businesses and developments coming to Emmitsburg from the town planner’s report: Federal Stone (Creamery Road, east side of US 15) — Under construction. Passed the most recent County inspection of […]
Subdivisions Hammaker Hills, Phase 1 (Woodland Avenue) — 36 single-family lots recorded, built, and sold. Final site work to be completed. Hammaker Hills, Phase 2 (Westview Drive) — 22 single-family lots in R-2. Final Plat approved; site work underway. Mechanicstown, LLC — (Emmitsburg Road) — Final Plat conditionally approved for 31 single-family lots in R-2/ […]
Donates Building to FFA Alumni Association Alisha Yocum & JAMES RADA, JR. On September 27, members and supporters gathered at Graceham Volunteer Fire Company (GVFC) to meet one last time in their building on Graceham Road in Thurmont. The volunteer fire company had been placed on operational pause in June 2022 by the Frederick County […]
Members of the Catoctin High School Future Farmers of America (FFA), an intracurricular student organization for those interested in agriculture and leadership, recently held a Hurricane Relief Drive to help those impacted by the recent hurricane in North Carolina. The group filled a trailer and truck full of supplies, which included clothes, diapers, and agricultural […]
Dawn Waskiewicz Nominated by: Dawn Niner Blankets are often described as warm hugs, and for Taneytown resident Dawn Waskiewicz, creating them has become more than just a hobby—it’s a way to spread love and comfort throughout her community. Waskiewicz leads the local chapter of Project Linus, a nonprofit organization that provides handmade blankets to children […]