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by Carie Stafford
Thurmont Ministerium to Hold
Pe t s o f Grady the Goose Annual Community Lenten Services
Interest at Area Churches
You guessed typical angry The Thurmont Ministerium will hold its annual Community Lenten
it, my name is goose that services at area churches during the season of Lent. This year’s theme is
Grady. I believe chases people. “Build My Church.” The services will be held on Mondays in Lent at 7:00
I am a smooth- We may look p.m. as follows: February 15—Graceham Moravian, 8231-A Rocky Ridge
breasted, like balls of Road in Thurmont (special music: Bells of Grace Handbell Choir); February
spotted fluff, but we are 22—St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran, 10625 Old Frederick Road in Utica
Sebastopol pretty hardy. (guest speaker: Ron Kramer, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity);
goose. I have no We enjoy the February 29—Harriet Chapel, 12625 Catoctin Furnace Road in Thurmont
idea how old I water, no (Taize Service); March 7—Apples United Church of Christ, 7908 Apples
am, and the last matter what the Church Road in Thurmont; March 14—Thurmont Church of the Brethren,
time I checked, weather. 14 Altamont Avenue in Thurmont; March 21—Deerfield United Methodist
I am a male. Church, 16405 Foxville Deerfield Road in Sabillasville.
Sounds corny, I now live
but I was hit in on a farm and All services are open to all. Free-will offerings for the work of the
the head by a car Courtesy Photo am enjoying Thurmont Ministerium will be received at each service. In addition, non-
about two and a half years ago, and life. I have perishable food items for the Thurmont Food Bank will be received. For
my memory is still blank. I have no goat and cat friends, but best of all I additional information, please call 301-271-2379, or contact the host church
idea where I used to live or who my have my own harem. My Mom got directly.
parents were. eight chicks about a year ago. She
hand-fed them and cared for them Thurmont Food Bank Benefit
I do know this: I was rescued and until they were ready to live outside, Fundraiser
brought to a veterinary hospital, where I then took over their care.
where I had three surgeries to put my I watch over them as they roam Senior Benefit Services and 1st Look Properties are hosting a fundraiser
beak back together. I had pins put in the property, eating, and then at to benefit the Thurmont Food Bank at the Thurmont AMVETS on Saturday,
it, and I was fed through a feeding night when it is bed time. I count to March 12, 2016, from 7:00-10:00 p.m.
tube for four months. The people ensure they are all in the hen house
who took care of me were very nice, before I allow Mom or Dad to shut Entertainment and Karaoke will be provided by The Firehouse DJ’s.
and I enjoyed being held and petted. the door. I take my job seriously. Food and drink will be available for purchase. All proceeds will benefit the
Every now and then, I do take a Thurmont Food Bank. Pay at the door with a nonperishable food item or cash
Why do I think I am a smooth- break and visit with the goats. donation. Admittance is open to the public. You must be 21 years old to be
breasted Sebastopol goose? I have I love my water! If you don’t see admitted.
these fluffy, curly feathers that are me with my girls, I probably have
fluted in design, which prevents me my head in a bucket of water. What
from being able to fly. I have spots can I say, I like keeping my face
of gray all over my body, and my clean. The buckets are a one-time
neck and breast area are smooth in use. After I am done with them, I
appearance. I think that narrows admit I dump them over. I also have
down my species pretty good. my own personal swimming pool.
My parents keep it heated in cold
Sebastopol geese are also known weather, which is where you will
as the Danubian goose. We were find me even in the dead of winter. I
originally found in countries bet you’re jealous!
around the Black Sea and Danube, Well, I have to go. My harem is
and then brought to Britain in the moving, duty calls...
1800s. We are gentle in nature and
have pleasant personalities, not the
animals can always make us smile
by Carie Stafford
Thurmont Ministerium to Hold
Pe t s o f Grady the Goose Annual Community Lenten Services
Interest at Area Churches
You guessed typical angry The Thurmont Ministerium will hold its annual Community Lenten
it, my name is goose that services at area churches during the season of Lent. This year’s theme is
Grady. I believe chases people. “Build My Church.” The services will be held on Mondays in Lent at 7:00
I am a smooth- We may look p.m. as follows: February 15—Graceham Moravian, 8231-A Rocky Ridge
breasted, like balls of Road in Thurmont (special music: Bells of Grace Handbell Choir); February
spotted fluff, but we are 22—St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran, 10625 Old Frederick Road in Utica
Sebastopol pretty hardy. (guest speaker: Ron Kramer, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity);
goose. I have no We enjoy the February 29—Harriet Chapel, 12625 Catoctin Furnace Road in Thurmont
idea how old I water, no (Taize Service); March 7—Apples United Church of Christ, 7908 Apples
am, and the last matter what the Church Road in Thurmont; March 14—Thurmont Church of the Brethren,
time I checked, weather. 14 Altamont Avenue in Thurmont; March 21—Deerfield United Methodist
I am a male. Church, 16405 Foxville Deerfield Road in Sabillasville.
Sounds corny, I now live
but I was hit in on a farm and All services are open to all. Free-will offerings for the work of the
the head by a car Courtesy Photo am enjoying Thurmont Ministerium will be received at each service. In addition, non-
about two and a half years ago, and life. I have perishable food items for the Thurmont Food Bank will be received. For
my memory is still blank. I have no goat and cat friends, but best of all I additional information, please call 301-271-2379, or contact the host church
idea where I used to live or who my have my own harem. My Mom got directly.
parents were. eight chicks about a year ago. She
hand-fed them and cared for them Thurmont Food Bank Benefit
I do know this: I was rescued and until they were ready to live outside, Fundraiser
brought to a veterinary hospital, where I then took over their care.
where I had three surgeries to put my I watch over them as they roam Senior Benefit Services and 1st Look Properties are hosting a fundraiser
beak back together. I had pins put in the property, eating, and then at to benefit the Thurmont Food Bank at the Thurmont AMVETS on Saturday,
it, and I was fed through a feeding night when it is bed time. I count to March 12, 2016, from 7:00-10:00 p.m.
tube for four months. The people ensure they are all in the hen house
who took care of me were very nice, before I allow Mom or Dad to shut Entertainment and Karaoke will be provided by The Firehouse DJ’s.
and I enjoyed being held and petted. the door. I take my job seriously. Food and drink will be available for purchase. All proceeds will benefit the
Every now and then, I do take a Thurmont Food Bank. Pay at the door with a nonperishable food item or cash
Why do I think I am a smooth- break and visit with the goats. donation. Admittance is open to the public. You must be 21 years old to be
breasted Sebastopol goose? I have I love my water! If you don’t see admitted.
these fluffy, curly feathers that are me with my girls, I probably have
fluted in design, which prevents me my head in a bucket of water. What
from being able to fly. I have spots can I say, I like keeping my face
of gray all over my body, and my clean. The buckets are a one-time
neck and breast area are smooth in use. After I am done with them, I
appearance. I think that narrows admit I dump them over. I also have
down my species pretty good. my own personal swimming pool.
My parents keep it heated in cold
Sebastopol geese are also known weather, which is where you will
as the Danubian goose. We were find me even in the dead of winter. I
originally found in countries bet you’re jealous!
around the Black Sea and Danube, Well, I have to go. My harem is
and then brought to Britain in the moving, duty calls...
1800s. We are gentle in nature and
have pleasant personalities, not the
animals can always make us smile
