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February 2008


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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

Radio Show Host Retires

On January 12, 2008, George Wireman’s long-time radio show George Wireman’s Thurmont World aired for the last time on host radio station WTHU. For a total of 30 years, Wireman provided this show for the enjoyment of local listeners...  Full Story

Two Ladies Motor Meals
 Over Three Decades

Chubbie Lillard and Edna Tressler are two such people — volunteers extraordinaire. They’ve delivered noonday meals to residents who are unable to prepare their own for over thirty years.   Full Story

The Emmitsburg Railroad

Early in November of 1875, John O’Donoghue and his gang were busy putting the finishing touches on the route in the area of Rocky Ridge. It was here that the Emmitsburg Railroad would connect with the Western Maryland Railroad.  ...  Full Story

 

Thurmont  Ambulance
 Awards Banquet:
Overall, the company’s volunteers responded to 1,088 calls. That totals 107 more calls than last year. Thurmont’s ambulance company is the 2nd busiest in Frederick and holds an excellent success rate... Full Story

Fort Ritchie Community Update: On Monday, February 4, 2008, a room full of people gathered for the Fort Ritchie community update at Fort Ritchie’s Lake Side Hall in Cascade... Full Story

Red Velvet… Cake!: Whether you like Red Velvet Cake or not, there are life lessons to be learned from baking & devouring, I mean daintily savoring, Red Velvet Cake... Full Story

The Answer to January Who Am I?: Kerry Shorb is a third generation barber/hair specialist. His father Charles [Toss] Shorb began his barber apprenticeship at the ripe young age of 15 with his future wife’s uncles Gary Topper and Thornton Rodgers in their barbershop on West Main Street in Emmitsburg... Full Story

38th Annual Maple Syrup Making Demonstration: As the early spring days grow warmer and longer, tree sap flows freely, beginning the long held tradition of making maple syrup or "sugarin’" as locals call it....  Full Story

Libraries Sponsors Celtic Celebration at Mount:  Irish eyes are sure to be smiling —and toes will certainly be tapping — at this year’s Celtic Celebration at 7:00 p.m. on March 19, 2008 at Mount St. Mary’s University’s Knott Arena. ...  Full Story

Sports Spotlight: CYA Wrestling: The CYA is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provides area youth with athletic skills and knowledge beneficial in both sporting events and life.  ...  Full Story

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