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January 2007 Online Edition


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The Catoctin Banner
P.O. Box 271
Thurmont, MD 21788
Phone: 301-271-4226
Fax: 301-271-1746
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New Businesses Revitalize Old Jubilee Store

The old Jubilee building in Thurmont, which has stood vacant for more than four years, will soon be open for business again. But, this time, the building where locals once shopped for groceries will no longer be a place to buy food.  Full Story

Emmitsburg Activist Channels Traffic Concerns Through Web Site

Emmitsburg resident Catherine Forrence has taken her activism in the community digital with a new web site that provides information about what can be done to address  traffic problem through the town’s Main Street. Full Story

Steam Train Maury Graham
 Catches the Westbound

In November, I received word that a very good friend of mine had passed away. His name, Maurice Graham. The name you may not recognize, but everyone knew him by his nickname, "Steam Train Maury." Maury was one of those colorful characters known as hobos  Full Story

 

Myers’ Annexation Only Contender, For Now :  Two of the three proposed annexations to the Town of Thurmont stand no chance of receiving a favorable vote any time soon from the town’s board of commissioners... Full Story

Annexation Foe Debates with Developer:  Mike Mathis, a Frederick County resident who lives near to the Town of Thurmont, sent The Catoctin Banner a letter to the editor opposing the annexation of the Myers’ Farm property... Full Story

Emmitsburg Business Groups Recharges: The Emmitsburg Business and Professional Association (EBPA), a group that was founded several years ago but has lain dormant until the last few months, is now gearing up to revitalize the town’s business community ... Full Story

Thurmont’s Main Street and EDC Plan New Events and Improve Old Offerings in 2007:  Thurmont’s Main Street Manager and Economic Development Committee chairwoman, has big plans this year for how to attract tourism dollars to the town. "The biggest goal in 2007 is to increase awareness for Main Street businesses..."  Full Story

Utica Women’s League
Serving Celebrates 80 Years
nstalled at Harriet Chapel:
The St. Paul’s Lutheran Women’s League of Utica celebrated its 80th Anniversary recently with a special church service and social reminiscing about the past 80 years and recognizing long-time members. ...  Full Story

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