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  Vol. IIl, No.2
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January 18, 2007  
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The Thurmont Cooperative will be closing for good after serving the local farm community for almost 80 years. The co-op survived three fires, the most recent of which occurred on New Year’s Day 2006.

End of an era:
Thurmont co-op closing

After nearly 80 years and having survived three fires, the Thurmont Cooperative, at 36 Walnut Street, will be closing its doors for good.

“Between the farming economic conditions and considerable financial problems, we are closing down definitely,” said co-op board president Jack Heflin.

With ever-improving » full story

Myers farm annexation could pay for itself

THURMONT, Md. – Of the three annexations presented to Thurmont commissioners last fall, the most contentious has been the Myers farm north of town. It is the largest of the three requests, the only one to include commercial/retail space, and the one that led to the creation of an advocacy group to oppose it.

The Myers farm stands out in one other way. It is the only » full story

Thurmont sewer rates to rise to pay for repairs

THURMONT, Md. – Thurmont’s sewer rates are about to rise as the bill comes due for sewer repairs in Thurmont.

“The board will have to approve it, but I would like it done as soon as possible because we have to start paying on the loan,” Mayor Martin Burns said.

Thurmont Clerk/Treasurer Rick May confirmed that he is preparing the information and documents that are needed for the commissioners to enact the increase.

“The board knows we’re going to have to raise the » full story

This Issue
Making a Difference
Larry Barnes
» full story
Thurmont
Planning and Zoning
Chairman resigns
» full story

Mayor's poll draws ire
along with results
 » full story

Commissioners keep
Memorial Park intact
 » full story
Feature

Tranquility Farm rescues
horses and humans
» full story
Religion
"Voices of Faith" heats up
visionary controversy
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