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Look-UP
by Mitchell Tester, College Student Saturn The Ringed Planet When looking through a telescope, our sixth planet, Saturn, is one of the most breathtaking. As we know now, Saturn is not the only planet in our solar system that has rings. Planets such as Jupiter, Uranus, and Neptune all have rings, although they are much…
The Best Time to Start a Financial Plan is Now
by Tricia Bush, CPA, CFP® Owner, AAA Advisory LLC Part 2: how to start Investing What to Buy and How to Keep it Simple A Conversation With Theresa, a New Investor Theresa is brand new to investing. She and her spouse want to start building a nest egg for their family, but every time she…
LOOKING BACK
Apples Church Celebrates Its Centennial a Second Time by James Rada, Jr. On April 13, 1932, a child was baptized at Apples Church in Thurmont. On the surface, it doesn’t seem unusual. More than one person was baptized at the church each year, and some of them were children. However, April 13 was the centennial…
once upon a time
James Rada, Jr. February 1926, 100 Years Ago Thurmont People Encounter Many Native Countians On Florida Trip Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Creager, of Thurmont, returned on Tuesday from a two weeks’ trip to Florida, during which time they met a number of persons known in Frederick city and county, and visited many of the…
Recipe of the Month
For several years, I have been using recipes from the past for this article. I am running out of old-time recipes, so the column will now be “The Recipe of the Month.” There are some great recipes that I have found that I would like to share. I will try to use a variety of…
Supermarket Gourmet
by Buck Reed New Year, New Kitchen Maybe you are feeling it, and maybe you are not, but I think some prices at the supermarket are dropping. Okay, maybe not as fast as we would like them to or as much. But the gap between cooking at home and going out to eat has never…
health Matters
New Year, New Diet, New You! Part 2 by Dr. Thomas K. Lo, Advanced Chiropractic & Nutritional Healing Center We continue from last month with more suggestions to help you figure out what the best eating plan is for you to follow to start off a healthy new year: New Year, New Diet, New You —…
A Change of Scenery
“A Change of Scenery” focuses on day trips from Thurmont that are within 150 miles (give or take). These trips will not include “Disney-level” destinations, but rather, lesser-known points of interest. The purpose of the article is to suggest venues for folks seeking a short, easily accessible change of scenery. In the process, hopefully something…
Thurmont Senior Center
by Tara Miller February always feels like a month of connection here at the Thurmont Senior Center. Even with winter still hanging on, our building stays warm with conversation, laughter, and the comfort of familiar faces. Every day, I’m reminded that this center is more than a place to gather; it’s a community. Our regular…
Emmitsburg 50+ Center
BY Caitlyn Kirby We invite you to visit the Emmitsburg 50+ Center this month! There is something for everyone to try. For arts and crafts this month, Dorothea Barrick is teaching a wildlife drawing class on February 10, where we will use drawing pencils on toned paper for a different effect. On February 11, our…
