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May 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

Remembering Memorial Day in Thurmont

Thurmont, in its early days, was known as Mechanicstown and music played a major part in community life. At one time, there were three bands and each one was always involved in special events, concerts and parades.. Full Story

Area Volunteers Clean Up Local Park

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

Lions Club Honors Teachers

 Thurmont Lions Club honored the nominees for the club’s 2007 Teacher of the Year Award on Tuesday, April 17 at Thurmont Primary School...  Full Story

 

Fighting Spirits of Emmitsburg:  William Emmit founded the town of Emmitsburg in 1785 and through the years Emmitsburg grew to become recognized as a symbol of religion due to its many churches & schools such as Saint Joseph College, and Mount Saint Mary’s Seminary School. During the outbreak of the Civil War, many town residents mustered into military service for both sides... Full Story

275th Anniversary Parade and Service: Come join a parade in recognition of St. John’s Lutheran Church of Creagerstown’s 275th anniversary this year... Full Story

Plans Underway for 51st Community Show:  Planning for the 51st annual Thurmont & Emmitsburg Community Show is already underway. The show will be held at Catoctin High School on September 7, 8 and 9, 2007... Full Story

Emmitsburg Girl Wins Poster Design Contest: This April marked the 39th anniversary of the enactment of the Federal Fair Housing Law. I ... Full Story

Catoctin Youth Assocation’s wrestling league: The (CYA) wrestling league concluded their season by hosting the Mason Dixon Championship ‘B’ Qualifier at Catoctin High School. CYA had an outstanding day with the following wrestlers placing in the top four to continue on to Championships ...  Full Story

Community Recreation Grants Available:  Frederick County, through its Parks and Recreation Commission is accepting applications from eligible non-profit community organizations that provide recreation opportunities for county residents, for funding from its Community Grant Program for fiscal year 2008
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Lions Club Summer Sandwich Sales:  Thurmont Lions Club will resume its summer series of Super Sandwich Sales on Saturday, May 26. This is the first of five events scheduled by the club for this summer.  ...  Full Story

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