Celebrating a Legacy of Record-Breaking Achievements and Community Impact Alisha Yocum Julie Sanders of Cascade, Maryland, was recently inducted into the Hagerstown Community College (HCC) Sports Hall of Fame. Sanders attended HCC and, in 1986, became the record holder for shot put, discus, and javelin, and still holds the school’s record for the discus, 20 […]
with Michael Betteridge History Doesn’t Repeat Itself… Sports Columnists Do High school fall sports in November means playoffs, and the playoff structure is always a moving target. The governing body of high school sports, the MPSSAA (Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association), determines which schools are in the four divisions: 1A, 2A, 3A, and 4A. […]
A serial fiction story for your enjoyment written by James Rada, Jr. T h e C a t o c t i n B a n n e r b r i n g s y o u . . . 12: Second Chances Jack Lawrence asked Bobby Hennessey to drive him from Bobby’s farm […]
Asteroids, M’s, and comets by Mitchell Tester, College Student At the center of our solar system sits the arbiter of life, our Sun. Eight planets orbit that Sun, although, what else is out there in our solar system? To answer that question, I will be discussing asteroids, meteoroids, meteors, meteorites, and comets. While next month, […]
by Tricia Bush, CPA, CFP®, Partner, Bestgate Advisors The Power of the Emergency fund Your Financial Safety Net in Times of Need Imagine this: It’s a regular Tuesday morning, and you’re heading out the door for work when your car won’t start. After a tow and a visit to the mechanic, you’re staring down a […]
James Rada, Jr. Note: Newspaper excerpts are as they appeared in their respective issues. November 1924, 100 Years Ago Annual Apple Show Is Held At Thurmont Located in the heart of the county apple belt, Thurmont’s third annual exhibition held recently in Thurmont, under the supervision of the Citizens Saving Bank, a branch of the […]
by Michele Tester“Not In The Same House” November is the month in which we celebrate Thanksgiving, an annual holiday celebrating the harvest and other blessings of the past year, a day when we gather with family and friends to enjoy a bountiful feast and to take the time to reflect on what and who we […]
MAXINE “I am so thankful for a great supportive family. I love working on the Banner team. I think everyone on the team has a great working relationship. It keeps me out of trouble. I have had many opportunities to travel with great friends to locations that I would never have gone to, thanks to being on bowling […]
Emmitsburg Goes Dry by James Rada Things were pretty dry in Frederick County in November 1974. Rain hadn’t fallen in weeks, and the county had placed a leaf-burning ban in effect to try to avoid an out-of-control fires. Meanwhile, Emmitsburg town staff watched as the water level at Rainbow Lake continued dropping. When it reached […]
Maxine Troxell I am always looking for new recipes. I came across a cookbook titled Best Recipes several years ago. Recipes in this book came from the backs of boxes, bottles, cans, and jars. This recipe for Pumpkin Bread is different from the one from Libby’s, so I’m not sure of the source of this […]
by Buck Reed Working the Dining A Cruise Ship Tale Going on a cruise ship can be a mixed bag of experiences. On one hand, you have a multitude of service personnel who are dedicated to you having a wonderful vacation, one that is not only memorable but also safe. On the other hand, you […]
by Richard D. L. Fulton Sgt. Roy C. Delauter Lost and Found in Korea Roy C. Delauter was born in Maryland on April 22, 1929, to parents, Roy W. Delauter and Grace Rae Delauter, and spent his entire life residing in Washington County. At the time of his death, his hometown was given as Smithsburg. […]
What a beautiful weekend we experienced at Octoberfest! We would like to thank everyone that supported the entire Legion Family. Whether you helped with setup, take down, baking, manning the bake sale or beer garden, or were a patron to these areas and the kitchen, we appreciate your support! Hopefully, you signed up for the […]
We would first like to say thank you to all our Veterans, with it being Veterans Day this month on November 11. In reality, every day should be Veterans Day for the sacrifices they have made. The Sons of AMVETS is hosting a breakfast on November 10, from 7:00-11:00 a.m. Veterans always eat for free. […]
High Blood Pressure What You Don’t Know Could Hurt You by Dr. Thomas K. Lo, Advanced Chiropractic & Nutritional Healing Center High blood pressure affects one in three Americans, yet many people with the condition don’t know they have it. Uncontrolled high blood pressure raises the risk for heart disease, stroke, aneurysm, damage to your […]
by Kristen Bodmer Fall is here, leaves are changing colors, and crisp breezes are blowing. Colorfest and our yard sale have come and gone. Now, we are looking forward to Thanksgiving. We would love for you to come in and join us as we get to spend time together laughing, playing games, and sharing fellowship. […]
BY Caitlyn Kirby November is here, and it is time to celebrate the season. In addition to the usual Monday Lunch Bunch, we will enjoy a Thanksgiving lunch on Tuesday, November 26. Join us afterward for a faux floral arrangement of poinsettias! Please register for both of these activities by November 19. Also this month, […]
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 […]
Thurmont Lions Club’s Cash Bingo Want to win cash playing Bingo? Mark your calendars for Thurmont Lions Club’s Cash Bingo event on November 9 at the Guardian Hose Activities Building on E. Main Street in Thurmont. Doors open at 5:00 p.m., with games at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $20.00 per person (includes 20 games and […]
Around TownRocky Ridge Volunteer Fire Company Open HouseDrop by the Rocky Ridge Fire Company and help celebrate its 75th Anniversary on October 19, from 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m., beginning at 2:00 p.m. Additional activities include face painting, demonstrations, and fire injury prevention information. Light refreshments will be served and anniversary apparel will be available for sale. […]
Cover Photo: Jason and Addelynn Green with their Ayrshire dairy heifers. Jason received 3rd place in the March Calf Class, and Addelyn won Overall Reserved Champion Dairy Heifer. 2024 Thurmont & Emmitsburg Community Show Winners of the 68th Annual Thurmont & Emmitsburg Community Show, held September 6-8, 2024, at Catoctin High School in Thurmont, are […]
by James Rada, Jr. Thurmont Water and Sewer Rates Increasing The Town of Thurmont recently approved new proposed water and sewer rates for Fiscal Year 2025, which may be increased by 15 percent at all usage levels. The rates were last raised in 2013, and costs since that time have risen dramatically. Colorfest Services and […]
Thurmont Mayor John Kinnaird October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the Town of Thurmont will be hosting the Gateway to the Cure fundraiser in support of the Hurwitz Breast Cancer Fund at Frederick Health. Patty Hurwitz and her husband, Jeff, established the Hurwitz Breast Cancer Fund after she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Patty […]
Thurmont’s Catoctin Colorfest Turns 60 James Rada, Jr. For 60 years now, Catoctin Colorfest has turned the second weekend in October into an appreciation of beauty both natural and created. Nowadays, around 125,000 people travel to Thurmont to admire the color of the changing leaves in the Catoctin Mountains and browse through the art and […]
Naval Academy,1937/1995 Richard D. L. Fulton You may fire when you are ready, Gridley. — Naval Academy Admiral George Dewey, Opening of the Battle of Manila Bay, 1898. On May 16, 1937, the United States Postal Service (USPS) issued a five-cent stamp commemorating the establishment of the United States Naval Academy (USNA) at Annapolis. The […]