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Accidentally posted two ads with incorrect information in April edition that is out now... St. Rita's FestiFall vendor solicitation had an incorrect phone number and Graceham Volunteer Fire Company's Cash Bingo had the incorrect date. Both corrected ads are shown here...
Have you picked up your copy of the Catoctin Banner's June edition? Tons of great content in this issue! Don't forget, you can check us out online: https://www.thecatoctinbanner.com/
Proms were a little bit different this year, but if you've got pictures to share, we would love to feature some of them in the upcoming edition of the Catoctin Banner!
Post pictures below, or send them in a private message with names/schools of anyone pictured to have a chance to make it into the newspaper!
Your Northeast Conference Champions, Mount St. Mary's University, had their parade through Emmitsburg today. Congratulations to the Mount!
Banner fans,
Did everyone have a good snow day? Send us your snow pics! we're looking to feature some fun in the snow for the upcoming issue of the Catoctin Banner. Post snow pics below or private message them to us directly!
Have you snagged your copy of the February edition of the Catoctin Banner? Don't miss out on great content, local photos, and a variety of good news directly from YOUR community.
You can also check us out online! Flip through this month's edition, or any issues over the past decade at: https://www.thecatoctinbanner.com/
It's time for winter selfies and Out and About photos! Send us your December pics for a chance to make it into the fresh, new 2021 version of the Catoctin Banner!
They can be holiday themed, pics with family, or anything in between. Post them down below with names or send us a direct message with details.
Heads up:
The Frederick County Health Department's free confidential HIV Testing this Saturday at the Seton Center has been postponed until further notice. Testing is still available by appointment only. For more information, please call 301-600-3342.
Have you picked up your copy of the Catoctin Banner Newzine this month? We're proud to say December's edition marks 25 years bringing all of your good local news to you. Here's to 25 more 🥂
We'd like to take a moment to thank the brave men and women who have served our great country! We appreciate both your service and sacrifice to the United States of America.
Today, we had the honor of joining the Hoke Family in the Church of Incarnation in Emmitsburg to honor our veterans. Becky Hoke diligently rang the bell for over 3 minutes, while family watched on. Her father, Tom Hoke recalled being thirteen years old when his father had taken over as the ringer. Since then, it is a Hoke family tradition. Tom will be celebrating his 97th birthday next Thursday!
We would love to see some pictures of everyone who has served in our community! It could be you, your parents or grandparents, aunts or uncles, children, etc! Please drop a picture below in the comments - with a name, branch of the military, and year the photo was taken.
Have you seen this cat in the Wigville area? If you have any information on its whereabouts, please call 301-712-7003.
Fall is coming! Have you ever wondered why the leaves turn such pretty colors as October comes? Find out in next month's issue of the Catoctin Banner, hitting the streets Oct. 1 at: www.thecatoctinbanner.com/
Did you catch the Robotics article from our latest edition? Learn about some of the awesome programs offered at Catoctin High School online at: https://www.thecatoctinbanner.com/
Banner Fans,
We have a correction for the September issue of the Banner: The Guardian Hose Co. Yard Sale is Friday, October 9 and Saturday, October 10. See their ad below for more information.
Guardian Hose Company
Fresh off the press, check out the September edition of the Catoctin Banner! Featured articles include: Robert Black named apple grower of the year, a new 'House of Hair' shop opens in Thurmont, a Robotics Competition at Catoctin High School and so much more!
Don't forget, you can check out our current and all previous editions of the Catoctin Banner online at https://www.thecatoctinbanner.com/
It's time to send your selfies and pics of you out and around the area for the July edition of The Catoctin Banner!!!
We'll check for your photos here and in our email ([email protected]).
Thanks bunches!
UPDATE: The Catoctin Banner Newzine will resume publishing with the June edition on May 29.
It's SELFIE TIME! What have you been doing? Send names, and info about your photos to [email protected] or drop it in this feed.
Share your good news, advertising requests, etc. this week... we're in layout mode
Don't forget about local SCHOLARSHIP opportunities...
----Emmitsburg High School Alumni Association
Giving 5 (five) $1,000 Scholarships for anyone living in the Emmitsburg Elementary School District who is going to college or some kind of further education after high school. (Not graduate school).
Get an application by emailing [email protected] or calling 717-642-6963 and leave name and address.
Applications are also under scholarship tab on the Catoctin High School site.
Application deadline is May 25th.
----Thurmont’s Masonic Lodge Scholarship Applications extended until Saturday, May 30, 2020.
All graduating High School level Seniors from the 2020 graduating class at CHS, or an accredited private school, or home school program who reside within the Catoctin High School district boundaries (per Frederick Co. Public School District Map) are encouraged to apply for scholarships worth up to $5,000.00.
Scholarship Application forms and information can be found on the Acacia Lodge #155 website; http://www.thurmontmasons.com
Completed Scholarship Applications should be mailed (post mark no later than Saturday, May 30, 2020) to the following address:
Acacia Lodge #155 – “Scholarships”
56 Water Street
Thurmont, MD 21788
----The American Legion Post 168 Thurmont American Legion AND the Auxiliary distributed Scholarship applications to Catoctin High School in the month of January 2020. If you have an application to be submitted, please make a copy for yourself and email the original to Thurmont American Legion 8 Park Lane Thurmont MD 21788. If it is for the Auxiliary, please write Attn: Auxiliary on the envelope. The Deadline is April 30, 2020.
----The Sabillasville Elementary School Parent Group offers a $500 scholarship to one senior each year. To be eligible you must have attended Sabillasville Elementary School for one full year. If you need additional information email [email protected]. Application deadline is May 1.
----Catoctin High School PTSA will be awarding multiple scholarships this year starting at $250/each. The application deadline has been extended to May 14, 2020.
The following criteria will apply:
The student/applicant or immediate family member must be a CHS PTSA. All student applicants must have maintained a 2.5 grade point average.
Applicant must be planning to attend a trade school or college university in the Fall of 2020 (and provide documentation to PTSA).
Complete and return the scholarship application form to the CHS Guidance office by May 14, 2020 with a parent/guardian signature and guidance counselor signature.
We will be awarding scholarships based on the applicant's need and passion for furthering their quest for higher knowledge.
Applications submitted/received after May 14, 2020 will NOT be accepted for consideration.
If you offer a scholarship(s) in the Catoctin Feeder area, please indicate the details in comments so we can spread the word. Thank you.
We were gonna prank you for April Fools by saying the April issue of The Catoctin Banner has hit the streets, but we won't. The April issue will not be printed because of the current situation that we are all going through.
Our E Plus store is closed until further notice. If you have apparel, signage, print, or design orders, we may be able to work on those from home. email [email protected] to find out :)
We're hoping the next issue of The Catoctin Banner will be June's edition. We'll be gathering information for that issue between now and mid-May. Email [email protected]
Thanks to all! Stay safe and healthy, and please support your local businesses.
Elias Lutheran Church is postponing its church yard sale that was set for March 26-28 to a later date TBD.
Update! Eyler's Valley Chapel has decided to cancel all services for the next two weeks.
UPDATE
Attn: Catoctin Community!
In consideration of efforts everywhere to keep people away from germs, many local events and activities are being cancelled.
The Vigilant Hose Company will hold Friday night Bingo tonight but have cancelled this weekend's Pub Crawl and remaining March auxiliary events, however VHC is still planning on hosting the March 28th Bingo Bash.
The Catoctin Furnace Historical Society has cancelled its March 14th Forged in Iron and Bone event.
Seton Shrine has cancelled its Living History Program for March.
Guardian Hose Company’s Sportsman’s drawing for Saturday evening (March 14) has been postponed!
Lewistown United Methodist Church is cancelling their Pot Pie Dinner set for March 25.
Thurmont Lions Benefit Breakfast (March 21) and Cash Bingo (March 28) will be rescheduled.
Thurmont Ambulance Company Bingo is on for tonight (Friday the 13th) but the Egg-Stravaganza Craft Fair will be rescheduled.
There are many others about which we are not yet aware but we welcome people to comment (with facts only) in this feed in an effort to stay up-to-date. We will edit this post as updates are known
Did you have a favorite article from this month's issue of the Catoctin Banner?
If you missed it, find out all about what's going on in our community with our local business spotlights, personality features, and much more!
Also, catch our latest issue online at:
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Have you all had a chance to check out the March edition of the Catoctin Banner? If not, hurry and get yours today!
March features coverage on local banquets, sports highlights and features on locals making an impact.
Also, check out our online edition of the Banner at: https://www.thecatoctinbanner.com/
Hi Folks, we were ALMOST perfect with our March issue, but we accidentally left out a classified... MOVING SALE: Downsizing/moving sale Many household items including furniture, some tools, Patio set with cushions. 9602A. Rocky Ridge Rd 3/20.& 3/21. 8 to 4.
Please nominate your favorite teacher for the Thurmont Lions Club 2020 Teacher of the Year. Submit your nominations before the end of March.
Click on the link below for find the form:
https://fcps.ezcommunicator.net/edu/frederick/GetFile.aspx?DocId=12901
If you haven't seen it, take a look at our March issue of The Catoctin Banner Newzine here...
https://thecatoctinbanner.com/Digital/Archive2020/Mar2020/mobile/index.html
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Did you get your copy of our February edition of the Catoctin Banner? It's one of our best ones yet!
Featured in February:
-Date Night Day Trippin'
-Local Banquet Highlights
-Catoctin Basketball Alumni Spotlight
and so much more!
Catch up on what's happening in your neck of the woods with the Catoctin Banner Online @ thecatoctinbanner.com
Banner fans,
Did everyone have a good Super Bowl Sunday? If you've got pictures of your Super Bowl party, we would love to feature some of them in our next issue of the Banner!
Send us your pictures here or to: [email protected]
It's selfie time for the February issue of The Catoctin Banner. Submit your selfies in this feed, use messenger, or email to [email protected]. Don't forget, a selfie is a photo of yourself (and others) taken by you. Thanks bunches and see you in The Catoctin Banner Newzine!
Super Bowl LIV is set. Who is taking home the trophy?
Photos courtesy of Fox
We want to wish a very special happy birthday to our publisher Debra Abraham! Thanks for being the most hard working and dedicated boss there is!
Do you have any fan-favorite recipes perfect for a Super Bowl party? Share them with us! A few of your recipes may just make it into the February edition of the Catoctin Banner.
If you have pictures with your recipe, send them on over! You can post your recipes in the comments below, direct message us, or send them to our email at: [email protected]
Did you know you can find all of our back issues online? Catch up on a slice of history, our various annual local events, or even some of our monthly short stories.
If there's an article/photo we featured that you missed out on, you can always check us out online at: thecatoctinbanner.com
Banner fans,
Snowy weather is officially here! If you're looking to make the most of this year's snowfall, why not check out some great options for fun with friends and family in our January edition's Day Trippin' article!
Catch up with the best spots for skiing, snowboarding, and so much more online at: https://www.thecatoctinbanner.com
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