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April 2007


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The Catoctin Banner
P.O. Box 271
Thurmont, MD 21788
Phone: 301-271-4226
Fax: 301-271-1746
news@thecatoctinbanner.com

Fundraiser Raises $13,000

By now, everyone is certainly aware of the tragic situation with the Bly family. Casey has, in the last six years, lost his mother, sister and a brother to cancer. Casey has now undergone the needed bone marrow transplant and is reported to be doing well... Full Story

Thespians "Nunsense" Debuts April 20

Following the success of last spring’s "You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown", the Thurmont Thespians have elected to bring another musical to Thurmont. Dan Goggin’s "Nunsense" is a toe-tapping, rollicking humorous show which has delighted audiences.  Full Story

Community Foundation Receives Gifts to Scholarship Funds

 At a recent dinner meeting, Betsy Day and Andy Carpel of the Community Foundation accepted donations to benefit several Community Foundation managed scholarship funds. ...  Full Story

 

Local Organizations and Individuals Honored at the County Fire and Rescue Banquet:  the Frederick County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association (FCVFRA) held their 14th Annual Volunteer Fire and Rescue Recognition Program. The program ... Full Story

Remembering Judge William J. Stoner: Thurmont has always been proud of its citizens and taken great pride in the fact that a number of them have attained great success in many fields of endeavor. ... Full Story

Community Welcomes Return of Bollinger’s Restaurant:  After a 4 year hiatus, Bollinger’s Restaurant has returned to Thurmont. Locals will remember Bollinger’s Restaurant as was a local favorite for dining and socializing... Full Story

Victor Cullen Reopening Slated For Summer: The Victor Cullen Juvenile Center in Sabillasville is expected to reopen sometime this summer to treat delinquent boys from the ages of 13 through 20 ... Full Story

New Play Equipment for Parks: Take a drive past East End Park on East Main Street in Thurmont or past the Community Park along Frederick Road and you can’t help but notice the new equipment that seemed to erupt overnight...  Full Story

Student Uses School Project to Help Cousin: Samantha Keeney, a senior at Catoctin High School, is using her required Senior Project as a tool to hopefully raise at least $35,000 so her 2 year old cousin can gain enough strength to sit..  Full Story

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