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August 2008


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The Catoctin Banner
P.O. Box 502
Thurmont, MD 21788
Phone: 301-271-4226
Fax: 301-271-5334
news@thecatoctinbanner.com

Thurmont Branch Library Opens New Chapter
 as Regional Library

On July 19, a chapter closed in the book of history about Frederick County’s Thurmont Library as Children’s Library Associate, Shelba Bollinger, turned the key to lock the door at the official close of business. She said, "Being here on the last day was bittersweet for me. This is the only library I have known since 3rd grade." ...  Full Story

The Match House Print

A recent $10,000 donation from The Community Foundation of Frederick County’s 1st LT Rob Seidel Wounded Soldiers Fund to the Yellow Ribbon Fund organization of the Washington DC area, will help wounded soldiers and assist their families as they support their loved ones during recuperation at Walter Reed Army Medical Center and the National Naval Medical Center...  Full Story

Rock Pox… An Incurable Fascination
 Unrelated to Chicken Pox

The Earth is a treasure trove full of precious minerals, fascinating fossil remains, abundant rocks and mysterious geological wonders.

Cascade resident Jack Olszewski is more than intrigued by the earth’s petrous bounty. He is enthusiastic and determined to share with others his knowledge of such wonders. ... Full Story

 

Keep on Rockin’ Me: Randy and I went to a rock concert last night at an outdoor arena. We saw "The Steve Miller Band." The tickets were my present from my dear husband, and I must admit that back in damp and chilly March, an outdoor concert in July seemed like a fun time... Full Story

The Emmitsburg Railroad Part 10:  When the Emmitsburg Railroad was first established back in 1875, it not only had the support of St. Joseph’s College and Mount Saint Mary’s  but the entire community of Emmitsburg...  Full Story

What’s it Worth?:  The first one comes from Nancy. She writes: "I am attaching photos of a chair that has been in my husband’s family over 100 years. As you can see, it has a pull-out foot rest... Full Story

Tickling Your Tastebuds: Well it’s the time of year when I start to think about what I’m going to enter at the Annual Thurmont & Emmitsburg Community Show. .. Full Story

Emmitsburg’s Mayor’s
Community Bar-b-que Competition:
On Saturday, August 2, twelve competing teams of barbeque grill competitors assembled for the Mayor’s Community Bar-b-que competition...  Full Story

The Emmitsburg Community Chorus: The Emmitsburg Community Chorus has been an Emmitsburg institution for more than 45 years, entertaining audiences with their melodious voices with songs of old and new. In 1975, under the direction of Sr. Jane Marie Perrot...  Full Story

Ice Cream Social Raises Over $7,000:  The 32nd Annual Ice Cream Social and Book Sale to benefit the Blue Ridge Summit Library was a super success. ...  Full Story

Thurmont’s 50’s 60’s Night:  The Thurmont Special Activities Committee volunteers organized this year’s 50’s and 60’s Night at the Thurmont Carnival Grounds ...  Full Story
 

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