New interpretive signs were installed on the Thurmont Trolley Trail. The signs turned out exceptionally well, and a big shout out goes to Shannon-Baum Signs for its work on fabrication and installation. An even bigger shout out goes to former Thurmont Parks & Recreation Commission member, Amie McDaniels. Amie came up with the content for […]
October 31, 1941 to August 27, 2024 Sara Taylor Miller, 82, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2024, at York Wellspan Hospital, York, Pennsylvania. Born October 31, 1941, in Baltimore, Maryland, Sara always enjoyed the magical, whimsical, and “witchiness” the Halloween celebration exudes, along with an affinity for Star Trek and its memorabilia, as well […]
A group of Emmitsburg residents (Shannon Cool, Vance Click, Tina, Chris, and Evan Ryder) and other friends made their way to Bowie, Maryland, to participate in the Sandy Donaty Memorial Golf Tournament, which raises awareness for the Arthritis Foundation. New for this year, they graciously split the proceeds with a cause that is near and […]
Catoctin High earned national banner recognition from Special Olympics North America for schoolwide efforts to provide inclusive sports and activities for students with and without special needs. Catoctin earned this status by meeting 10 national standards of excellence in the areas of inclusion, advocacy, and respect. “We are so proud of Catoctin High earning this […]
Thurmont Grange Donates Dictionaries Recently, members of the Thurmont Grange delivered Webster Dictionaries to all the third-grade students in the Catoctin feeder schools. This is part of a nationwide program called Words for Thirds, which promotes third-grade students to be good writers and creative thinkers. The students can use the dictionaries during class and will […]
by Daniel Hoyle, CHS Student Writer “The Perils of Academic Dishonesty” Answer me this: how many times have you thought about cheating on a test? My guess is that it’s more than you’d like to admit. But have you ever actually studied for a test and done well? If yes, then which one felt better? […]
Caroline Clark of Thurmont (pictured right) was recently named as one of the recipients of the 2024 F. Grove Miller Maryland State Fair Scholarship. The scholarships are given by The Maryland State Fair & Agricultural Society, Inc., which have awarded a combined $20,000 in college scholarships through its F. Grove Miller Maryland State Fair Scholarship […]
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 […]