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Book of the Month
Chele’s Pickby Michele Tester My Husband’s Wife | by Alice Feeney | psychological thriller novel I love psychological thriller novels, and this one did not disappoint. It had me guessing the whole time, with lots of twists and turns. I am usually very good at predicting the ending twist in the books I read; however,…
Look-UP
by Mitchell Tester, College Student TIME, PART III What fascinates me the most about the Big Bang theory—especially in the way that we theorize it now—is that the Big Bang lends to the idea that there was a start of this. Everything we know and love here on Earth, and beyond, is only encompassed in…
The Best Time to Start a Financial Plan is Now
by Tricia Bush, CPA, CFP® Owner, AAA Advisory LLC Don’t Let your credit score haunt you October is the month of ghosts, goblins, and things that go bump in the night. But there’s another kind of scary surprise that can show up when you least expect it: a credit score that has suddenly taken a…
A Change of Scenery
by Jeff Yocum How Majestic! Moving pictures were all the rage in 1925. That’s the year Henry Scharf added an annex to the Gettysburg Hotel. The annex included more guest rooms, a gymnasium, and a 1,200-seat theater called the Majestic. Just three years earlier, young Scharf was a freshman at Gettysburg College. He took control…
Pre AI Retouching
Post AI Retouching The Blue Mountain House near the Western Maryland Railway was part of Pen Mar Park. James S. Humbird built the Ephraim Francis Baldwin-designed resort in 1882. It was the best known of the hotels in the Pen Mar, Cascade, and Blue Ridge Summit area. It was a resort built to serve wealthy…
Looking Back
When the White House Moved to Gettysburg One afternoon in August 1959, President Dwight Eisenhower walked into the Hotel Gettysburg wearing one golf shoe and one street shoe. He had come to the hotel immediately after finishing a golf game and didn’t notice his mix-up of shoes until he walked into the hotel lobby. A…
health Matters
by Dr. Thomas K. Lo, Advanced Chiropractic & Nutritional Healing Center Losing Weight After 40 The Top 4 Ways to Shed Pounds With busy schedules and easily accessible processed and fast foods everywhere, losing weight after 40 can seem like a difficult task. It is a common assumption that your metabolism slows down after your…
Recipe of the Month
by Maxine Troxell With the cooler weather on the way, this casserole will help warm you up. Who doesn’t like casseroles made with vitamin- and potassium-rich potatoes? I hope you enjoy this one! Ruth Chris AuGratin Potato Casserole Ingredients 6 tablespoons salted butter 4 garlic cloves, peeled & minced 1 cup vegetable broth 1½ pounds…
Eat well feel good
Fall Sheet Pan Dinner Easy Prep Easy Cleanup Flavorful What You’ll Need for the Marinade ¼ cup olive oil 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste ¼ teaspoon black pepper ¼ teaspoon sweet paprika ¼ teaspoons fresh thyme 2 tablespoons dijon mustard 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar What You’ll Need for the Chicken Sausage &…
once upon a time
by James Rada, Jr. *Note: Newspaper excerpts are as they appeared in their respective issues. October 1926, 100 Years Ago Two Year Term Given Man For Forgery Charge Found guilty on two charges of forgery, Martin L. Benner, of Thurmont, was sentenced to two years in the Maryland House of Correction on each of the…
Thurmont Senior Center
by Tara Miller Fall Brings a Full Calendar of Activities to the Thurmont Senior Center As October arrives, the Thurmont Senior Center is welcoming fall with a mix of familiar weekly programs, special events, educational opportunities, and plenty of chances for local seniors to gather and socialize. The month begins with Craftin’ in the Catoctins,…
From Two Kittens to a Growing Rescue
The Story of Jellybean Rescue What started in October 2023 with just two kittens and a simple idea has grown into a local rescue, caring for more than 40 cats and kittens. Jellybean Rescue was founded with the intention of fostering just a few kittens at a time and helping them find loving homes. But…
