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NEWS Mason Dixon Center Opens Tourism Season With the 150th anniversary of the Battle Emmitsburg prepares for Heritage Days of Gettysburg, this summer is expected to be exceptionally busy for the Mason ith four million visitors ex- Dixon Center. Page 2 Wpected to be in the area to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of Rocky Ridge Dedicates Vintage Fire Engine the Battle of Gettysburg, Emmits- Originally placed into service in 1930, burg is taking the opportunity to this engine has served both Rocky Ridge and Emmitsburg Fire Compa- celebrate its own role in the histor- nies. Page 2 ic battle. For the past 31 years the Emmitsburg Lions Club has host- Mount President to Step Down ed a Community Day to bene- President Powell will step down effec- fit the charities and scholarships tive with the conclusion of the 2013-14 it supports, and this year’s Heri- academic year. Page 35 tage Days celebration, June 28-30, will feature three days of free, fam- COMMENTARY ily-friendly events for residents and Pure OnSense visitors. It’s time to refocus on fully restoring the “The Lions Club celebrates Em- open, democratic society that the 9/11 mitsburg Community Day every attack disrupted. Page 11 year on the last Saturday in June, and it is always a great success,” Down Under says Cliff Sweeney, town commis- Greatness is the product of a just and sioner and president of the Em- The organizers of the Emmitsburg Heritage Days hope to recreate the feel and spirit of compassionate society, and the attain- Emmitsburg’s “Old Hometown Week” celebrations of the early 1900s. ment of that is always forged through mitsburg Lions Club, “But this the fire of great and compassionate year we were inspired to expand “Emmitsburg has a rich his- our Civil War history tour, ‘Mir- a Nation monument will be open minds. Page 11 the event to include much, much, tory,” says Mike Hillman of the acles Amid the Firestorm,’ which from 1p.m. to 3 p.m., but visitors more.” Emmitsburg Area Historical So- discusses the Sisters’ personal ac- are reminded to bring photo ID to ARTICLES Scheduled events include an all- ciety, and managing editor of this counts of the days leading up to pass through a security check. The Pastor’s Desk you-can-eat breakfast at the Vigi- newspaper, “and the personal ac- the Battle of Gettysburg,” said A town-wide yard/sidewalk The spiritual wilderness can be a fright- lant Hose Company, old-time field counts from Emmitsburg about Rob Judge, executive director at sale will be followed by the pa- ening place. It is beyond the reach of games, a walking path workout, the Battle are some of the most the Shrine. rade at 6 p.m. and fireworks dis- government protection. Page 12 the annual Sheriff’s Bicycle Ride, compelling.” In particular is the There will also be walking tours play at 9:30 p.m. an automotive show, an All-Star story about the Great Fire of Em- of Emmitsburg and the National “This is our town at its best,” Book of Days Little League baseball game, the mitsburg (see story on page 24), Shrine of the Grotto of Lourdes, says Cliff Sweeney. “We come to- The legendary history of Henry Hudson, Lions Club barbeque, vendors and the Navigator. Page 13 which began suspiciously just a and the Frederick County Fire/ gether to celebrate our past and crafters, and musical performances few weeks before Union troops Rescue Museum and Heritage give to the future.” In The Country at the community bandstand. arrived, and burned nearly two- Center will be open from 10 a.m. Looking for something to do with your Many events will tie into the thirds of the town. to 4 p.m. The National Fallen See page 41 for a complete schedule kids this summer? You can’t beat Straw- town’s Civil War history. The Seton Shrine will offer Firefighters Memorial and To Lift of Heritage Days events. berry Hill’s Kids Camp! Page 16

Pets Large & Small Bam finally got a forever home! Page 18 Ron Harris wins mayoral primary The Master Gardener arroll Valley Borough incum- Of the 415 votes cast, Daniel Jo- ing none of the nine qualified to be The positives and negatives of Black Cbent Mayor Ronald Harris seph Patton received 145 votes, or listed as candidates in the general Walnut trees. Page 20 has been nominated by the Repub- 34.94 percent. John Van Volken- election ballot, according to the lican Party to run for mayor in the burgh garnered 130 votes, or 31.33 Adams County Office of Elections Civil War History November general election, defeat- percent, while non-incumbent & Registration. The 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg is just around the corner – ing challenger Michael J. Flannery. John Cazalas received 129 votes, A representative of the county here’s your primer on things to do and Borough residents cast 250 may- or 31.0 percent. Incumbent Ken board said the official write-in see. Page 23 oral votes in the May 21 primary Lundberg failed to achieve nomi- count was not be immediately election, 158 of those, or 63.20 nation. available, and also stated those who History percent, for Harris, and 91, or In Fairfield Borough, the mayor failed to acquire enough write-in The folklore and history of the 1863 36.40, for Flannery. seat and three seats on the borough votes to be nominated in the pri- Great Fire of Emmitsburg. Page 24 Regarding his primary victory, council will be vacated with no mary election can run as write-in

Cold War Warriors Harris told the News-Journal, “Life one registered to run for any of the in the general election. In honor of Father’s Day, Cold War sons is not measured by the number of council positions. In Hamiltonban Township, two reflect on their father’s service.Page 26 breaths we take but by the mo- Incumbent Mayor Robert R. township Board of Supervisors six- bents were former Supervisor ments that take our breaths away. Stanley, the sole candidate running year term seats will be vacated Two Edward Deardorff and former JOURNALS This is one such moment.” for nomination in the hopes of ul- incumbents ran in the primary township Secretary LuAnn Dille. “I will try my best to live up to timately securing another four-year for nomination, one as a write-in, The top two candidates prevail- The Retired Ecologist After 58 years of mystery, it seems that the confidence that the voters have term, received 40 of 41 votes cast. along with two challengers. ing in the primary were Deardorf, biology has finally explained our mar- placed in me. I thank the voters The three seats that will become The seats being vacated are with 147 votes, or 45.94 percent, riage. Page 14 and appreciate their confidence in vacant include those of council- those presently occupied by su- and Rood, with 92 votes, or 28.75 me,” he stated. men Dean Thomas, Alex Kessell pervisors Harry Rood and James percent. A total of 320 votes were The Village Idiot Regarding the borough Council, and Shawn Gageby. No one had Grinder. Contesting the incum- cast, including 81 write-ins. Emmitsburg was once home to sever- four candidates, including three registered to run for any of the seats al sewing factories—take a look back at incumbents, vied for nomination in the primary to be on the ballot, PRE-SORTED life inside one. Page 17 for three vacant, four-year term although there were write-in votes STANDARD Complementary Corner seats. The three vacated seats in- for nine individuals. U.S. Postage The 150th anniversary of the Battle of Get- clude those of John Van Volken- However, as the result of a pre- Postal Customer PAID tysburg got us thinking about the oldest burgh, Daniel Joseph Patton and liminary count at the Fairfield Westminster, MD continuously practiced medical system in Ken Lundberg, all of whom ran for poll, none of the nine individuals Permit No. 94 the world: acupuncture. Page 42 nomination for reelection. received ten or more votes, mean- 2 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | JUNE 2013 NEWS Budget and tax rates stable in 2014 mmitsburg’s commissioners rather than receiving them from plained that the 2% figure was cal- Evoted to maintain the current the county and, for Emmitsburg, culated from the Consumer Price Emmitsburg property tax rate through 2014 at was enough to offset the simulta- Index (CPI). NEWS-JOURNAL their May 20 town meeting, and neous decline in property tax rev- “When my motion to adopt the indicated few concerns over May- enue. SSA COLA rate deadlocked, I felt 1 East Main Street P.O. Box 543 or Don Briggs’ $1.6 million bud- Otherwise, little has changed it was better to let the issue ride Emmitsburg, Maryland 21727 get proposal, which is balanced from last year’s budget, and the until our next meeting – when Office Number: 301-471-3306 Fax: 301-447-3057 at nearly the same amount as last Board is poised to move forward we hope to have all five commis- www.emmitsburg.com and www.emmitsburg.net year’s. with the proposal at the June 3 sioners and can hopefully reach a Under the Board’s plan, proper- meeting. Voting was delayed to consensus,” Staiger said after the News, events, history, humor and culture for the Historic Toms Creek Hun - ty owners will continue to pay 36 give Commissioner Patrick Joy, meeting. “At that time we can dis- dred geographical area: Emmitsburg, Zora, Carroll Valley, Fairfield, Green - cents per $100 of assessed proper- who was unable to attend the cuss the merits of the current staff mont, Harney, Rocky Ridge, Detour, St. Anthony’s and Zentz Mill. The Em - ty value, despite a decline in the meeting, a chance to provide feed- process and decide if a change is mitsburg News-Journal is published the first day of every month by Toms tax base in recent years. back. in order.” Creek Hundred LLC. “By holding this rate we’re ac- One item that will be brought Staiger also requested that staff tually going to take in $505 less back for further discussion is the itemize expenses for the town Senior Advisers: this year than we did last year,” annual Cost of Living Adjustment square redesign in the capital Eric Glass, Taney Corporation said Town Manager Dave Haller, (COLA) for town staff. Com- improvement fund rather than Dan Reaver, Emmitsburg Glass “and over the last four years, due missioner Chris Staiger voiced lumping them together under a Bo and Jean Cadle, Former Publishers of the Emmitsburg Disptach to assessment changes, we’re tak- concern that the proposed 2% single entry in order to keep better Dr. Alfred Mueller II, Mount St. Mary’s ing in about 25% less in property COLA, which ammounts to track of spending in what could be Executive Editor, Michael Hillman, [email protected] tax money than we did four years $12,800, didn’t appear to be tied a $500,000 project. Managing Editor: Kathryn Franke, (MSM Class of 2013) ago. But we think this is adequate to any nationally recognized fig- “We’re in for $50,000 of town Assistant Editor: Kelly Conroy, (MSM Class of 2012) to run our budget.” ure and thus risked ballooning ar- funds plus $50,000 of grants al- News Editor: Scott Zuke The town has been able to bitrarily if continued into the fu- ready, and I don’t want this to get maintain services without increas- ture. Staiger made a motion to out of hand, and I think we need English Editor: Megan Kinsella, (MSM Class of 2013) ing taxes largely because of a Fred- adopt a 1.7% COLA based on to proceed at a measured pace and Cold War Warriors Editor - Commander John Murphy, USN Ret. erick County tax equity policy a figure from the Social Security be very deliberative about what enacted by the Board of County Administration (SSA). The oth- we’re doing,” Staiger said. Advertising, Sharon Graham, [email protected] Commissioners in March of last er commissioners agreed that the The redesign has been awaiting Graphic Design and Layout, Brian Barth, bbarthdesign.com year. The change in policy in- number should be tied to some approval from the State Highway Letters to the Editor, notice of upcoming events, news stories, and interesting and creased the amount of tax dollars annually published figure, but the Administration, but is anticipated creative articles are welcome and may be submitted via regular U.S. Mail to P.O. Box reimbursed to municipalities that motion failed in a tie vote after to move forward to detailed draw- 543, Emmitsburg, MD 21727, by email to [email protected], or at our office provide their own public services Town Clerk Donna Despres ex- ings in the coming months. on the square - 1 East Main Street.

gion’s most popular sites for tourists, Mason Dixon Center open for tourism season but also pride themselves on being The picturesque Mason Dixon Wel- This summer is expected to be ex- a ribbon cutting ceremony beginning Heritage Days festivities planned for able to direct local residents to attrac- come Center just north of Emmits- ceptionally busy for the Mason Dix- at 10 a.m. to mark the Center’s re- that weekend. tions they may have never heard of. burg on Route 15 kicked off the on Center, which already receives opening and the installation of new The Mason Dixon Center has Last year the Center hosted its first 2013 tourism season with an open the highest number of tourist buses, exhibits highlighting the area’s local quickly gotten back on its feet af- annual Veteran’s Day open house, house on May 8 as part of the Na- many of which come from upstate orchards, scenic byway, and the Na- ter being shuttered for two years due drawing in local businesses that do- tional Travel and Tourism Week. New York en route to D.C., com- tional Fallen Firefighters Memorial, to state budget cuts. It has five paid nated food and drinks. The Cen- Memorial Day weekend may tra- pared to the other welcome centers among other attractions. The cere- employees, but also relies on a dedi- ter’s supervisor, David Yoder, himself ditionally be considered the begin- on I-95 and I-70. With celebrations mony will include living historians cated volunteer staff, and is working a veteran, hopes to make this year’s ning of vacation season, but since a for the 150th anniversary of the Bat- and will be capped with a short Civ- with Mount Saint Mary’s to recruit open house even bigger and better. 1983 joint resolution was passed in tle of Gettysburg expected to draw il War lecture about Emmitsburg and student volunteers, especially those The Mason Dixon Welcome Cen- Congress, the first full week of May crowds numbering into the millions, its role during the Battle of Gettys- studying history. The staff are ex- ter is open Wednesday through Sun- has been designated as National Trav- the Center will be a resource not only burg, all leading into Emmitsburg’s tremely knowledgeable about the re- day, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. el and Tourism Week. More than for travelers looking for restrooms, 120 travel destinations participated but perhaps also for those seeking al- in this year’s observation of the tradi- ternative--especially less crowded–ac- Rocky Ridge dedicates vintage fire engine tion, including all five of Maryland’s tivities and attractions in the area. n June 18, the Rocky Ridge welcome centers. On Friday, June 28, there will be OVolunteer Fire Co. dedicated its newly restored Model A fire en- gine. A loyal crowd of Rocky Ridge citizens and Fire Company volun- teers turned out for the festivities, which included the now famous Rocky Ridge hospitality of cakes, ice cream, and great fellowship. Included in the crowd were sev- eral members of the communi- ty who actually rode the Model A to fight fires. In addition, Coun- ty Commissioner Blaine Young Some of the firemen who actually used the 1930 Model A to fight fires. dropped by to show his support for In truck: President of Fire Company Dale Kline (passenger) local volunteer fire companies. and Dennis Mathias (driver). In front of the truck (left to right): Originally placed into service in Charles Riggs, Alan Brauer, and Ronnie Eyler. 1930, the engine has served both Rocky ert Albaugh, grinning from ear to Chip commended the Rocky Ridge and Emmitsburg Fire Compa- ear, coming through the Rocky Ridge Volunteer Fire Company for nies. The Model A began its fire service Ridge parade and yelling at me as not only restoring a piece of com- journey in the town of Emmitsburg as he passed the reviewing stand. Or pany history, but also preserving the first piece of motorized apparatus. I see Robert Albaugh and Mel- the legacy of the leaders of this de- As Vigilant Hose Company upgraded vin Troxell driving back from the partment that have left an indeli- to more modern engines, the Model A Ocean City parade on Rt. 50 in ble mark on the Rocky Ridge com- was sold to Rocky Ridge. the driving rainstorm. I see Bob- munity. “Their boots will never be Chip Jewell of the Freder- by Mumma behind the wheel with filled, but their foundation of ded- ick County Emergency Servic- Betty Ann by his side and his yel- ication and commitment to the es has fond memories of the en- low Rocky Ridge golf shirt, much Rocky Ridge Volunteer Fire Com- gine: “When I look at the front happier with the Model A than the pany and the Rocky Ridge com- seat of the Model A, I see Rob- newer Pierce engine.” munity will never be forgotten.” JUNE 2013 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 3 NEWS

height, included Serviceberry, Ser- Hamiltonban approves street tree list viceberry (many cultivars), Horn- beam, American Redbud, and the he Hamiltonban Township ready calls for road-side tree plant- “We wanted to tell the developers part of the approval process.” Thornless Cockspur Hawthorn. TBoard of Supervisors voted ings. The adopted tree list provides what the approved trees were because Township Planning Commis- Medium trees, those that tend to unanimously at their May 7 meeting a list of trees that would be accept- of the concerns to make sure they sion Chairman Russell Ryan told the grow from 30 to 40 feet in height, to approve a list of acceptable road- able in fulfilling the development or- don’t plant trees that are going to have News Journal that the trees selected may include the Thornless Honey side trees that may be planted in con- dinance. all kind so foot structures that destroy by the commission comprised spe- Locust and Hop-hornbeam. junction with newly constructed Robert L. Gordon, board of super- sidewalks and create dirt and prob- cies that were native to Pennsylvania, Large tress, those that attain a streets. visor chairman, told the News Journal lems,” Gordon stated. Trees were cho- or that had traditionally thrived here height of 40 feet or more, may in- The regulations apply to new- the list of trees approved at the May 7 sen trees “that were not going to be de- after having been introduced early clude Red Maple, Sugar Maple, ly constructed township roads or meeting was developed by the town- structive or cause a lot of problems.” on in the history of the region. Bitternut Hickory, Pignut Hicko- streets, as well as those planned in ship Planning Commission and rec- Gordon said that, as a result of the The planning commission, he ry, Shagbark Hickory, Mockernut conjunction with subdivision and ommended to the board for approv- approval of the tree list, any devel- said, endeavored to avoid including Hickory, Hackberry, Kentucky Cof- land development projects. al. The types of trees selected, he said, opment or subdivision proposed in “exotic or other (non-historic) intro- feetree, Tupelo Black Gum, White The township Subdivision and represented species that posed the the township would have to include duced species.” Oak, Scarlet Oak, Pin Oak, North- Land Development Ordinance, as least threat to various aspects of infra- plans for street trees from the ap- Approved small trees, defined as ern Red Oak, and the Linden Bass- revised and approved in 2012, al- structure as they matured. proved list, and that “that would be those that mature at under 30 feet in wood.

lice previously had to transport Fairfield Fire & EMS holds open house to emergency incidents in their personally vehicles. In addition, n recognition of National transport vehicles, joined by the company with an opportunity is also the only ambulance in Ad- it has a large arrow board on its IEmergency Medical Services Biglerville Fire Company, who to show-off two new additions ams County with a metal bracket roof which can warn approach- (EMS) Week, May 19-26, the brought a custom-designed Re- to their emergency response ap- designed to hold the new LifePak ing motorists of a closure or de- Fairfield Fire and EMS held their hab trailer and crew to the event paratus. 12 monitor/defibrillators that the tour far enough in advance so annual open house in May to al- as well. The most recent acquisition of Wellspan medics are now using. they can safety react. low residents to meet local emer- Also present were members of the new 2013 F550 Ford turbo The second vehicle obtained Fairfield emergency staff pro- gency responders and see the the Gettysburg Hospital’s De- diesel ambulance, purchased by by the company is a 2013 F250 vided fire truck and ambulance equipment they use while per- contamination team who had the company for approximately Ford four-wheel drive traffic con- rides to attendees, and even al- forming their duties. set up and demonstrated their $225,000, paid for with dona- trol unit assigned to the company lowed children to try and put out Several dozen local residents decon shelter. The Adams Co. tions and fundraiser, primarily Fire Police and designated as Ad- a mock burning house using fire and families attended the event Fire Safety trailer was also pres- bingo, according to EMS Captain ams Co. “Traffic 2.” department hoses. A wrecked ve- under overcast skies accompa- ent. The trailer allows children Kip Hamilton. Fire police Captain Chuck hicle was also on-hand for rescue nied by occasional misty rain. to get some fire safety tips from The vehicle represents the first Schussler told the News-Jour- demonstrations. Weather conditions were blamed a firefighter, then as the trailer four-wheel drive ambulance the nal this vehicle cost a total of Also attending to permit peo- for the diminished attendance fills with artificial smoke, the kids company has owned. “It turns $63,000, paid for with donations, ple to become familiar with their experienced this year, which had get to practice how to safely get very tightly, and rides like a car,” fundraising, and grant from the equipment and operations was even included a threat of thun- out of their homes in a fire emer- Hamilton stated. Also included Volunteer Firefighters’ Relief As- the crew of LifeNet 81, a medical derstorms in the evening. The gency. Rounding out the displays in the new ambulance are con- sociation. evacuation helicopter stationed threatening weather didn’t seem and demonstrations was a thera- trols that work off a large touch The vehicle actually provides in Hagerstown, and one of their to dampen their appetites for the py and search dog team and the screen monitor located in the the company with the first “birds,” as well as other emergen- free lunch provided by the fire Maryland Search & Rescue dem- cab. “That includes a built-in means of transporting emer- cy services. The arrival of the heli- company, however. onstrating a rappelling rescue. GPS and a rear-mounted back-up gency traffic control equipment, copter was incorporated this year Fairfield displayed its entire Displaying the fleet also pro- camera which really helps us back such as warning signage, cones, into the extrication demo and is fleet of firefighting and medical vided the fire and ambulance up some difficult driveways.” It and flares the individual fire po- always a big hit with the public. Borough sends overgrown lot rules to planning he Carroll Valley Borough officer only routinely inspect de- noxious weeds, the accrual of de- the occupants of a neighboring of vegetative growth, the ordinance TCouncil decided at their May veloped tracts regarding enforce- bris, and/or allowing certain vege- property. states that the 12-inch height limit 14 meeting to have the borough ment of regulations governing veg- tative growth to exceed 12 inches Council members questioned applies only to “any grass or weeds Planning Commission review ex- etative growth. As the issue pres- in height. the use of “clear and convincing or vegetation whatsoever, not ed- isting regulations concerning over- ently stands, inspections of unde- However, a number of points of nuisance or health hazard” as be- ible or planted for some useful or grown lots to evaluate enforceabil- veloped tracts occur only when contention appear in the text of ing too obscure and open to a lot ornamental purpose.” ity. complaints are received. those restrictions generated con- of interpretation. The ordinance does not state ed- The decision to have planning “We don’t actively enforce it cerns regarding definitions and en- Additionally, the same section ible by whom (i.e. for human con- look at the rules stemmed from (regulations that would govern forceability of the regulations. states, regarding the accumulation sumption) or address wild vegeta- conversations that occurred at the growth on undeveloped lots) un- In particular, in the section of of debris, “that would constitute a tion which is also edible. meeting regarding complaints re- less our feet are held to the fire the regulations which prohib- fire hazard,” is prohibited. The council decided to refrain ceived regarding a specific lot in (through complaints)” Hazlett its allowing the growth of nox- Regarding “fire hazard,” Coun- from making any decisions relat- the borough. stated. ious weeds the ordinance further cilman Neil Abrams stated, “This ing to the ordinance at their May Because complaints received As the council and Hazlett re- elaborates only if the growth of is the stuff that borders on the ri- meeting and pass the ordinance centered on overgrown, undevel- viewed the ordinance in questions, any noxious weeds “results in diculous (because) woodlands are a on to the planning commission oped lots, borough Manager Da- questions arose regarding the po- creating a clear and convinc- fire hazard (by their very nature).” for their review and recommenda- vid Hazlett asked the council is tential obscurity of terms used and ing nuisance or health hazard to Regarding the limit of the height tions. they would like the Code Enforce- the definition, or lack thereof, of ment Officer Dave Baker to add those terms. the inspection of unimproved lots Basically, the borough ordinance to the list of routine inspections governing vegetative growth on that already occur. any undeveloped or occupied lot Presently, the code enforcement prohibits allowing the growth of 4 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | JUNE 2013 NEWS Grinder returns to Thurmont Main Street Program ickie Grinder, one of the orig- that a restructuring of the program ing near the town square. The town Vinal proponents who helped will turn the tide in a positive direc- purchased the building, which has achieve Thurmont’s designation as tion. been vacant since the opening of the a Main Street Maryland Communi- “We could change this whole Thurmont Regional Library, and ty, and the program’s first manager, landscape very easily,” said Commis- is in the process of renovating it to will resume leadership this month af- sioner Bill Buehrer, “but you’ve got serve as a meeting place and resource ter being selected from among oth- to have the leadership, and that’s why for residents and tourists, and espe- er candidates by the town’s Board we chose Vickie.” cially current and prospective local of Commissioners in May. She Grinder has extensive ties to the business owners. Commissioner and Main Street Liason, Bill Beuher, Main Street Man- will take over from current manag- town’s business community from her “As a manager of a business, many ager, Vickie Grinder, and Town Manager, Bill Blakeslee. er, Cindy McKane-Wagester, and is engagement in local economic de- people come into town and they have tasked with reenergizing the business velopment organizations and from no idea what you have to go through in Maryland Life magazine, among “We want to have the confi- climate in and around Thurmont’s publishing the Thurmont Times to open up a business, and it can be others. dence of the people in the Main main intersection. monthly newspaper, but is best a very frustrating process,” Grinder Eight years into the Main Street Street area,” he continued, “Let The Main Street program has known for being general manager of said. “I’m hoping that I will be able designation, Town Manager Bill them recognize that we’re work- been the centerpiece of Thurmont’s the Cozy Country Inn and Restau- to put together a package and sem- Blakeslee credits the program with ing to help them look at areas in economic development efforts since rant. She stepped down as manager inars perhaps that will help educate creating jobs and continuing to bring which we can help them financial- 2005 and has secured hundreds of of the Main Street program in 2008. these prospective entrepreneurs.” new businesses into town. ly through grants. And we want thousands of dollars in grants. As in As she retakes the helm, a nota- She also plans to continue an ag- “Our number of new businesses the Main Street people to be very many small towns, the recession took ble change from five years ago will gressive marketing and promotion outweigh the number that have been confident in our program, and I’m a toll on local businesses and at times be the availability of a dedicated campaign in newspapers and oth- lost,” Blakeslee said. “I don’t think sure they’re going to be confident left storefronts vacant, but Thur- Main Street office space in the for- er publications, a strategy that led there are any more empty storefronts in Vickie as the Main Street man- mont’s commissioners are hopeful mer Thurmont branch library build- to multiple articles about the town downtown.” ager.” McKesson House Pottery relocates ocally-owned McKesson House as Publications to a Victorian “upcy- al Review Board. location of McKesson House, “Vil- LPolish Pottery has a new home cled” barn located at the rear of a 204 The move merges the 11-yer-old lage Arts isn’t an entity anymore.” as the result of a recent move to a re- East Main Street property in the bor- pottery business with an already-ex- However she stated, “All of the art- stored barn in Fairfield Borough. ough. isting fine arts and crafts shop, Vil- ists who were with (selling through) The pottery business, co-owned Thomas is the wife of Dean Thom- lage Arts, that had previously been es- Village Arts offered through McKes- by Sally Thomas and her daugh- as, owner and operator of Thomas tablished in the barn by Thomas and son House” at the barn. “They all get ter, Heather Jenkins, recently moved Publications and member of the Fair- Jenkins. to stay.” from its former location at Thom- field Borough Historical Architectur- Thomas said, as a result of the re- The co-owner said the merger of the pottery business with the arts “worked out really well. The combi- nation of the arts and pottery is beau- tiful.” As a result of the relocation, the 2,000 square foot, two-story barn is filled from top to bottom with a daz- zling array of art work ranging from locally-made arts and crafts and hun- dreds of examples of fanciful Polish, classic, blue-on-white pottery. The combined arts and pottery of- of the devastating three-days of battle. ferings, Thomas said, has made for The book draws on Stewart’s dia- “one of the most unique gift shops ry entries and letters to piece togeth- you can find anywhere.” er a history of her life from her “early Also available at the gift shop, as years,” through the three days of ter- well as on-line, is Thomas’ book, ror as armies collided on the fields in “The Ties of the Past,” which has and around Gettysburg (“…the noise been reprinted just in time for the above our heads, the rattling of mus- 150th anniversary of the Civil War ketry, the screeching of shells, and the battles that occurred in Gettysburg unearthly yells…”), to her twilight and Fairfield in 1863. The book was years. McKesson House Polish Pottery originally published in 1996. is open weekly from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The non-fiction book is about Tuesday through Sunday. Thomas’ great-great-grandmother, Sa- lome Myers Stewart, who witnessed The book is available in-store or pur- the events of 1863, and even attend- chasing arrangements can be made over ed wounded soldiers left in the wake the phone by calling 717-642-8013 JUNE 2013 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 5 HISTORY One hundred years ago this month June 6 Mead Fuss Run Over by Team Chicken Thieves Busy Mr. Mead Fuss, a prominent farmer Last night chicken thieves visited at who lives on Taneytown Road about the home of Mrs. Emma Shelleman, a mile and a half from Emmitsburg who lives on Gettysburg road about was seriously injured on Wednesday. 2 miles from town and carried away The accident occurred on the pike 21 fine chickens. This was the second just beyond the railroad depot. time in the past two weeks that Mrs. Mr. Fuss was hauling lime to his Shelleman’s chicken pens have been farm with the horses took fright at visited, the thieves, on the first oc- the train engine. In an effort to pre- casion, getting 14 fouls. Mrs. Shelle- vent the team from running away man has no idea who the thieves are, he rushed to the lead horse but was and offers five dollars reward for any thrown to the ground. It is thought information that may lead to their that the first horse trampled him and apprehension. he also went beneath the feet of two The Emmitsburg railroad’s “Dinky” engine crosses the old trestle over Tom’s Creek. The remains of the other horses and was terribly crushed, trestle can still be seen just east of the bridge on South Seton Avenue. chiefly around the head. Electric Company Incorporated some time have been relieving peo- ransacking all the papers and con- ing laid on some of the back alleys. The Emmitsburg Electric Company The unconscious man was carried to ple of feed, poultry and other articles, tents of drawers. Nothing, of any val- the railroad station and later moved to was incorporated under the laws in were caught in the mountains west of ue was found missing. Library to Reserve Books the home of Dr. Stone. There he was at- Maryland last week. The capital stock Thurmont near Blue Blazes. The Emmitsburg library will now re- tended by Dr. Stone, Dr. Bronner, and is $7500, divided into 750 shares at A man who gave his name as Farm & House For Sale serve books for those paying a fee of one Dr. Jamison, who was summoned by $10 each. The objective of the com- Sparon Gaugher was captured, Farm, located 4 miles from Emmitsburg cent until 15 minutes of the closing hour Frederick by phone and made a hurried pany is to furnish electric lights and but his partner in the thieving (Eyler Valley), containing 104 acres, 40 of the day of return of said book. If by trip in his new automobile. power service to Emmitsburg in its business, who’s known as Lee, or of which tillable, 40 in timber, and 24 that time the book has not been called After a very serious operation Mr. vicinity. and is wanted in Pennsylvania for acres pasture. Improvements consist of a for by the person who had it reserved, it Fuss rallied and there is some hope of chicken stealing, escaped. At the large bank barn - 40 foot by 80 foot, a will be put in general circulation. All such recovery although he is a very precar- Horses Lost camp was found a horse and bug- 10-room house, and other outbuildings, privileges will be granted in the order in ious condition. Several valuable horses were lost dur- gy, plenty of feed, new clothing, all in good condition. Will sacrifice at this which they are presented to the librarian. ing the past week. Two colts belong- shoes, blankets and plenty of edi- time for $1400. ing to Mr. Edward Taney died after bles, including chickens. The offi- Mud Muffles Suffragettes eating some moldy hay. A horse be- June 13 cers hope to capture Lee in a short Oiling of Streets Saturday’s Suffragettes rally came to an longing to Mrs. Catherine Welty fell time. Subscriptions are being asked for to end before it even began when the au- Death of Mr. Fuss and broke his leg on Sunday evening defray the expense of oiling the streets tocar carrying the ringleaders from Fred- On Saturday this community learned and had to be shot. A valuable horse Improvements to Gettysburg Street of Emmitsburg. The list is being lib- erick stalled after going through a mud the great sorrow of the death of Mr. belonging to Mr. Thomas Baum- Engineers and supervisors of the erally filled, everybody with public puddle in the Square. Mead Foss, who, but a few days be- gardner, of Four Points, was struck Pennsylvania State Roads commis- spirit is willingly responding. The men of town assembled on the fore were seriously injured while en- by lightning on Friday evening and sion have finished the preliminary Hotel Slagel’s porch and had a good time deavoring to control the team of instantly killed. The animal was in a survey of the road between Gettys- as they wandered back and forth be- horses he was driving. pasture during the storm and proba- burg and Emmitsburg with the idea, June 27 tween the hotel’s bar and the show the Mr. Fuss, who had not yet passed bly near a wire fence. it is understood, of putting this thor- Suffragettes were putting on as they at- the meridian of life, was highly re- oughfare into proper condition prior Fresh Fruit tempted to push their stalled autocar out spected in this and adjoining com- Bowling Contest to the national encampment which Among the mammoth strawberry’s of the mud hole. munities. He was a prosperous and The lower section of Emmitsburg de- was soon take place. It is understood seen this year were those brought to the One jolly onlooker was overheard progressive farmer and one who’s loss feated the upper district in a bowl- that the repairs to be made immedi- Chronicle office by Mr. Henry Stokes, saying: “If you ever need a reason why the district will strongly feel. ing contest at Matthew’s new bowl- ately will be only a temporary nature, measuring 5 1/2 inches in circumfer- women should not be allowed to vote, The deceased is survived by his ing alleys on Monday evening. The and that later on substantial improve- ence. Undoubtedly the finest cherries see just look at how bad they drive autocars.” wife, who before her marriage was victory was the result of two games ments will be made to this artery lead- in Emmitsburg this season were some Mrs. Annan, who had organized the Miss. Bumgardner, five sons and one out of three. Much interest was ing to Gettysburg from the south. specimens of white ox-hearts, a hand- rally, put an end to the festivities when daughter. shown throughout the game, as a some box of which the Chronicle grate- she had her man hitch up ‘Old Luke’ large amount of rivalry has always fully acknowledges. and haul the car to the Emmitsburg Mo- Chicken Thieves Apprehended been present between the two sides June 20 tor Garage, as the humiliated, mud spat- A band of chicken thieves, who for of town. Town Affairs tered Suffergets repaired to her house. Rocky Ridge Station Vandalized Mr. Victor Rowe, the newly appointed It was not lost on the male onlook- Another attempt at robbery, which policeman, looks every inch the officer ers that the women, with their fancy au- failed to be successful only because in his new uniform. A new streetlamp tocar, had to turn to a man and a trusty there is nothing of value in the place, has been erected on Gettysburg Street horse to save the day. was made at the railroad station of at the corner of the Catholic cemetery. Rocky Ridge on Tuesday night. Mis- The Streets Commissioner is having Bal- To read past editions of 100 Years Ago This creants got into the building by forc- timore Street scraped, in preparation to Month visit the Historical Society section of ing a window on the west side, and having it oiled. New crushed stone is be- Emmitsburg.net 6 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | JUNE 2013 GOVERNMENT—SOUTH OF THE MASON-DIXON LINE From the Desk of County Commissioner Kirby Delauter would like to let the public know the was far reaching and would eliminate my Attorney and I be able to see it? The standing beside him in the store. My knowing that if her group were to be Ioutcome of the ethics marathon that anyone with a job from running for County Attorney stated that the Ethics Attorney and I entered our third time elected, the contract could be held up has finally come to a conclusion. It all County Commissioner. The ruling was Board was advised by the County in front of the ethics board ( we were indefinitely and if our slate were elected started 2 1/2 years ago when I ran for so broad that anyone that is inspected Attorney’s office to not hold a private not present for the top secret private ( and we were, overwhelmingly ) then County Commissioner and was elected by county personnel could not run meeting or any meeting that I was not meeting with Jan Gardner ) so this was they could use the ethics board to hold as part of the Blaine Young, Billy Shreve for office. This would include business privy to attend. They did it anyway our third hearing again, on the same up the contract as well. This was a and Paul Smith slate. It was apparent owners of any type, farmers, anyone against the advice of the County issue. Mr. Helms couldn’t bring himself private contract with no county funds from the onset of the election the left that adopted a pet, anyone that wanted Attorney. A private meeting that holds to look me in the eye during the entire involved and it was held hostage as a was not happy and would use whatever to do a home improvement to their my livelihood in their hands and I meeting. I was always taught that when political move by Jan Gardner using means possible to overturn the will of home, it negated just about anyone cannot participate. In essence they were you accuse someone of wrongdoing her office of President of the BoCC for the voters. I just didn’t think they would from office. They realized this and aptly judge, jury and executioner. Apparently you should at least be man enough to political gain. stoop to new lows, but……..I was changed their ruling back to the original that is how Jan Gardner likes things, all look them in the eye. Apparently John As anyone can see, politics in wrong. opinion that stated I could do all work her way with no competition. Under Helms was taught differently than I Frederick County when dealing with Soon after the election I approached except county funded CIP work. the advisement of my Attorney we was. leftist liberals can get very interesting as the ethics board and requested an Now, this is the interesting part, a few ignored the ruling and kept doing John Helms and his Friends of I have found out after spending close to opinion as to whether or not it would weeks later I received an email stating privately funded work. Frederick Attorney put a nice spin on a $15,000.00 of my own funds to defend be a conflict if I were to bid taxpayer that I was to cease and desist from all Enter John Helms and Friends lot of truth that night. They were caught myself from frivolous claims brought funded capital improvement projects. work with my construction company of Frederick County, or Friends of in outright lies that appeared to not sit on by the poster children for unethical I did this since in other jurisdictions in Frederick County. I approached the Frivolous lawsuits as they have come to well with members of the Ethics Board. behavior, Friends of Frederick and Jan elected officials are allowed to participate County Attorney and asked him what be known. They are 0 for 9 in lawsuits The Board was there to hear both Gardner. I want to thank those people in the bid process. The board met and was going on? He stated that the Ethics against this board ( including my last sides, not to hear a professional spin that stood beside me including my wife not only did they state I couldn’t bid Board had had a secret / private meeting ethics ruling ). I have to give liberals one doctor make a poor attempt to deceive Tina, my children, my other immediate public CIP projects, but I could do no and that former County Commissioner thing, they are tenacious. John Helms them. They brought up a contract that family and three other Commissioners work in the county for anyone, public Jan Gardner was in that meeting stating filed a fourth ( 4th ) ethics complaint President Blaine Young signed that was Blaine Young, Billy Shreve and Paul or private. Needless to say, I retained an she had new evidence that would make in reference to the same subject, WF with my company. On the surface that Smith. I was asked if I was upset to have Attorney and filed an appeal since this them change their ruling back for a Delauter doing any work in Frederick sounds like some good ol’ boys making been dragged through this for 2 1/2 ruling left me two choices, leave public third time to not allow my company County and / or having influence a back room deal, but the truth is just years. My answer is no, I’m not upset office and ignore the will of the voters to do any work in Frederick County. I over County inspectors for being a the opposite. This contract sat on at all, justice usually prevails and in the who put me there, or sell my business asked the County Attorney how they businessman and a Commissioner. Commissioner President Jan Gardner’s way I typically view things, God has a that has been in our family since 1955. could do this without notification to John Helms has never met me, has desk for several months prior to the funny way of sorting things out and We had our appeal hearing and the me or my Attorney. Since there was never done business with me and election. Her apparent goal was to hold righting wrongs. I’ll be interested to see ethics board admitted that their ruling apparently “new evidence” shouldn’t likely wouldn’t know me if I were my company hostage until the election how he handles this one. From the Desk of Town Commissioner Chris Staiger hope everyone is enjoying our vious year. Tax rates remain the same so and construction drawings required It is therefore surprising that little to no gated to have sufficient capacity to cov- Islow slide into the summer season. you should still continue to receive some the Administration to obtain fifty per- savings are forecast for those areas in the er the ‘possible’ demand. This demand Schools will soon be closed and out- relief on property tax payments due to cent grant support in order to under- new budget! If we truly expect to see a profile is based on the number of “fix- door activities will begin to multiply! the reduced state assessments that went take the project. So far they have been savings, it should be reflected in the new tures” (toilets, sinks, showers, etc.) in Mark your calendars now for Com- into effect last year. successful. I believe this is a good pattern budget. It’s extremely disappointing that those large facilities. When these large munity Heritage Day on Saturday, Mayor Don Briggs budget still pro- to follow – especially when it comes to we are not even attempting to validate users actively economize and reduce June 29. You can look forward to a vides no public direction on how town funding the $500,000+ in additional the salesman’s claims… their usage, it throws off the plan and fun filled and informative day begin- square improvements totaling over improvements envisioned by the design On the not so good side, a water rate leads to deficits. This requires the town ning with breakfast at the fire hall, chil- $500,000 might be implemented in consultant. To date, however, there has increase requested by the Administra- to recalculate charges based on the new dren’s games at Community Park, pro- upcoming years - no new projects are been no public discussion of how our tion was approved at the May 6 town usage pattern and adjust rates according- grams at the Provincial House, a parade listed in the five year Capital Improve- goals can be achieved. As I said at the meeting. System users will see a mod- ly. The main result is to transfer an addi- through town, the Lions’ Club Pro- ments Plan. Over the last nine months, last town meeting, I’m here to help pro- erate increase beginning with your Sep- tional portion of the cost for maintain- gram, music, and (of course) fireworks the Board of Commissioners has allo- vide financial oversight – it’s too easy to tember 30 bill. The town is required to ing a ‘supersized’ system from the large in the park that evening! There’s lots to cated money to cover fifty percent of the spend taxpayer money. maintain sewer and water infrastructure users to the average users. do throughout the day – so come out cost to develop an improvement plan By the end of the current budget year (such as treatment facilities and storage I’ll continue to keep you updated on and have a great time with the family! and create the engineering drawings on June 30, the LED light conversion tanks) on a much greater scale than its budget discussions as they move for- As is usually the case for May, town necessary to implement that plan. The will be fully implemented throughout simple, residential footprint would de- ward. And, as always, please keep an business focused mainly on the up- remaining fifty percent of these initial town. The Mayor justified the $70,000 mand. This is primarily due to a small eye out for opportunities to contribute coming budget. This proposed budget costs are to be covered by grant funding. upfront transition cost for this pro- number of very large customers. and don’t hesitate to share your opin- (for the financial year beginning July 1) Where we go from there still appears to gram by claiming substantial savings While those large customers may not ions with your elected officials by send- forecasts income and spending approx- be a mystery… of over twenty percent in electricity us- actually use services in accordance with ing an e-mail to towncouncil@emmits- imately equivalent, in total, to the pre- My motions to fund the design effort age and equipment replacement costs. their physical size, the town is still obli- burgmd.gov. JUNE 2013 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 7 GOVERNMENT—SOUTH OF THE MASON-DIXON LINE From the Desk of Emmitsburg Mayor Don Briggs he awaited spring, stubborn 301.447.3719 or email him, dyo- every year falls on the last Saturday, gust 9 – 6:30 pm-8:30 pm. $1.00 than 1%. The generally accept- Tor shy and slow to admit it, [email protected]. You have this year June 29th. This is a spec- – fee includes music, food and re- ed cost of living index rate for last has some catching up to do with to catch the view across Emmits- tacular community driven activity. freshments. year was 2.5-3%. Applying that local events. The impatience and burg and our clustered spires with So many community groups have rate to the town budget equates to resolve you can hear and see in our the Catoctin Mountains backdrop. come together this year to join Town Budget $45,000+/-. Effectively the pro- parks with the cheers and exhorta- Way to go Cougars on the im- with the Lions Club. The parade The town budget for fiscal year posed budget is $30,000 +/- lower tions of youth activities. The Lions pressive wins! In softball a 4-3 win will start at 6 pm and fireworks at July 1, 2013 – June 30, 2014 was than last year. Because of the low- Club BBQ (dinners sold out by over Middletown for the Class 2A 9:45 pm (dark). submitted at the first Town meet- er tax revenue base and that we are 1pm) and yard sale off US 15 did West Region Championship. Now Friday evening, July 5th through ing in May. This year the town at the brim for user fees, we will its best to nudge it along. The Vig- on to the Class 2A State semifi- Monday, July 8th the Cal Ripken cinched it up a notch or two, con- again not set aside the appropriate ilant Hose Co. “Spring Fling” was nals to play Lansdowne on Tues- State 12 year old, (46 – 60) base- served and saved money while in- funds for replacements in the wa- terrific despite the reluctant season. day May 21st. In baseball a 5-1 ball tournament will be held at creasing capital improvements, so ter and sewer funds. The Mason Dixon Welcome win over Williamsport 5-1 for the Memorial Park. Six to eight teams why not for the upcoming year? At the last town meeting I dis- Center has been very busy. On Class 2A West Region Champi- from across the state are expect- Granted we had no major snow tributed copies of the recently May 8th was the first 1st (to be) an- onship. The next opponent in the ed to participate. Parking for the events, but we are somewhere in passed “City of Brunswick - Code nual Tourism Day open house. Class 2A semifinals is Dundalk on event will be directed to the Moth- the recession cycle where tax reve- of Conduct” to the council. Its Many local businesses participated Tuesday May 21st. Congratula- er Seton campus on Creamery nues have decreased by over 23% purpose, “to describe the manner in the welcoming and networking tions to the Cougar wrestlers and Road. Come on Coach Wantz, over the last 4 years. The Gen- in which all City elected officials event. On Friday, June 28th there coaches for placing 2nd in the 2013 bring us a championship! eral Fund for the second year should treat one another, citizens will be a ribbon cutting ceremony 1A-2A West Regional and to state The pool opens Monday, June is near $1,600,000. The Water and others they come in contact to dedicate new exhibits and a full champions Tim Nordan and Char- 17th. The new splash park is com- and Sewer Enterprise Fund bud- with in representing the City of slate of events starting at 10am. For lie Perella. plete! Pool party dates: July 12 gets total $1,292,699. The Gen- Brunswick.” I will present it as an more information call Dave Yoder Community Heritage Day, like – 7-9 pm, July 26– 7-9 pm, Au- eral Fund is up $15,000 or less agenda item in July. From the Desk of Taneytown Mayor James McCarron elebrate Summer! I know I am a family favorite, Movies in the Park, This year we continue our nation- to the north, Gettysburg, is expect- spared the holocaust that was Gettys- Ca few weeks early, but sum- June 29th is our first feature. Its free al remembrance of the sesquicenten- ing huge crowds to visit this summer burg’s. The look of our main street re- mer is my favorite season. The warm and a great way to spend a Saturday nial of the War Between the States to tour the battlefield and remember tains much of the look that Meade’s weather, the family get-togethers, evening. What great times ahead! (1861-1865). As you are most likely those who fought and died so gal- soldiers would have seen in the sum- time off from work time on vacation I want to thank everyone for aware, Taneytown stood at the very lantly. A true student of this war will mer of 1863. If you have an historic at the mountains or seashore, or just their patience during the construc- crossroads of this conflict. Particu- want to investigate it each and every property do your best to spruce it up around the home it is time to look tion of the new water lines on York larly, as it had to do with the Battle aspect. So we in Taneytown can ex- and show it off. I know I will. forward too.. and Frederick Streets. I know there of Gettysburg. It was in Taneytown pect visitors from all over the nation, Have a great summer, enjoy all the Summer kicks off a series of pa- were times over the last month or so that the Yankee General George to seek out the place where Meade family activities we have planned, triotic holidays. Coming up soon is that traffic was a real problem dur- Meade made his headquarters and had planned to fight the battle but visit our Farmers Market each week Flag Day, a special day set aside to ing the day. I truly am sorry for the bivouacked his army. Our neighbor by a twist of fate, our fair City was and help your neighbor! honor the symbol for freedom and delays but by reconstructing the wa- justice that is recognized through- ter lines after the Street Scape proj- out the world. It would be great to ect was over, we were able to save a see all of Taneytown “covered” with considerable amount of tax dollars. American flag that day! Make your- Speaking of tax dollars, the State has self a note, and fly the flag on Friday, withheld funds traditionally given June 14th. Before I write again, it will to local governments to repair roads be Independence Day, and the cele- (not Streetscape but City roads), and bration of our country’s birth. Take used these funds for other things. advantage of the close proximity and These tax dollars were our share of become part of history. revenues arrived at buy set formula, Teneytown’s committees and from the gasoline and licensing taxes Parks & Rec department have been on vehicles. Slowly over the past sev- busy creating a summer to remem- eral years, the State’s municipalities ber. The first of June kicks off the have been able to restore a portion of Taneytown Farmer’s Market. Again these funds. This year, member mu- this year, on each Saturday morn- nicipalities of the Maryland Munici- ing throughout the summer months, pal League were able to have the tra- in Memorial Park local farmers from ditional amount of fund restored to the surrounding area will display about 50% of former funding levels. the fruits of their labor. Come sam- We held elections for three City ple the freshest local produce! Eat Council positions on May 6th. Elect- healthy! Eat local! ed to four year terms were Coun- On June 9th the Country Crusin’ cilman Angelo Zambetti, Council- Car Show is back in Memorial Park woman Diane Foster, both incum- and I am excited about awarding the bents and newly elected Councilman Mayor’s trophy to my favorite vin- Joe Vigliotti. I congratulate all and tage vehicle. Admission is free, come welcome Joe to the Counsel. Thanks down and check out all these “fine also for the good turnout for this rides.” The greatest carnival in three election. It was somewhat better that states begins on June 10 and runs previous elections. through the 15th. The Taneytown On a somewhat melancholy Fireman’s Carnival is back at the car- note, a longtime member of the nival grounds near Memorial Park. City Council decided to retire. Lunch will be served during the day Jackie Bosivert, our Mayor Pro Tem during carnival week. and longtime council person and The following weekend, Saturday member of the Planning & Zoning June 22nd, holds more excitement. Committee is stepping down. Jackie We are following last year’s very suc- has been a great advocate for the cit- cessful Wine & Arts festival with an- izens of Taneytown over her twenty other one day event that is bigger and plus years on the City Council and better. Three Carroll County winer- has been a supporter and friend. She ies will be present along with a host will be missed. When you see Jack- of vendors of every type. All proceeds ie around town, thank her for her go to local charities. June also begins service. 8 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | JUNE 2013 GOVERNMENT—NORTH OF THE MASON-DIXON LINE From the Desk of Carroll Valley Mayor Ron Harris n June, we celebrate our nation- three (3) inch numbers which are channel 240 in York County, the Ial flag and honor our fathers. Na- luminous (reflective). The number programs are also streamed on the tional Flag Day is June 14th. Flag shall be easily read from 20 feet day internet and available in an archive at Day was officially established by the or night. If there is no mail box at a CommunityMedia.net. The Com- Proclamation of President Wood- residence or if it does not clearly iden- munity Showcase will be host by me row Wilson on May 30, 1916. On tify the house, the reflective street ad- and Jim Krut. There will be inter- August 3, 1949, President Truman dress numbers shall be placed on the views with personalities from Com- signed an Act of Congress designat- front of the house. If the residence munity Media’s regular programs, ing June 14th of each year as National sits back off the road or is not visi- including Community Focus, Race Flag Day. Be proud! Fly the flag that ble due to trees or bushes, a sign shall Night, You Gotta Have Art, Pet Talk, day. This year Father’s Day will be be erected displaying the proper ad- and Sports Chat. Clips from shows celebrated on June 16th. Father’s Day dress. Does your house meet code? If during the past 25 years of broadcast- originated in 1909 when a wom- not, you can buy a reflective mailbox ing will be introduced by Ray Gouk- vous system, joints, skin, and heart. I hope you are planning to attend an named Sonora Dodd came up sign for just $8.00 from the Police er, the founder of ACTV. It show be Early symptoms may include head- our July 4th Celebration. It is being with the idea to celebrate her father Department. These signs are 6” x a lot of fun. Someone has suggest- ache, fever, fatigue and a character- held on Thursday, July 4th. Click on who was born in June. She encour- 18” aluminum and covered in green ed that there should be an EMT on istic circular skin rash. It is treatable. www.cvjuly4th.com to see all that is aged others to honor their fathers in reflective vinyl with white reflec- call with me trying to stay up for 25 Some of things you should consid- going on that day. The train ride for June. It didn’t become an official hol- tive vinyl numbers attached on both hours. If you see something you like, er when you are out and about are: the kids is back again this year as well iday until 1972 when President Nix- signs. They have the same highly vis- call the station and make a pledge/ stay out of tall grass and un-cleared as a number of new children rides. on issued a proclamation declaring ible qualities of PennDot directional donation. Hope to see on the 9th. areas of the forest floor; don’t roll in They are all free. Checkout the web- the third Sunday in June as Father’s signs. If you are interested in one of At 1:00 pm on June 21st sum- a pile of leaves, check daily for ticks; site. There is so much to do in such Day. I did come across a bizarre holi- these signs, visit the Borough Police mer began. It’s a time to relax and and if you plan to use insect repel- a short period of time. This year we day to celebrate in June, the Nation- Department and ask about ordering enjoy our natural environment. We lent, be sure to review the safety in- have a special treat, the international- al Chocolate Ice Cream Day on June one. You can also contact the Po- are surrounded by the aesthetics and formation on the label. There are ly famous United States Army Field 7th. Could not find the origin of the lice Department Administrative As- natural beauty of Carroll Valley’s many websites that provide informa- Band of Washington, D.C. will be special day. However, who cares! Be sistant at [email protected]. country scenery and wildlife. But tion on Lyme disease. One site you performing an evening concert end- sure to celebrate the day with some On June 8th (Saturday) Commu- we need to be aware that the sum- may want to visit www.lymemd.org. ing with Fireworks being launched chocolate ice cream. nity Media (formerly ACTV) will be mer months represent a time period Our Carroll Valley Police Depart- from the top of Ski Liberty Moun- Is your house or mailbox num- hosting a 25-hour, live, on-air pro- when the cases of Lyme disease in- ment is seeking assistance from the tain. This is once in a life time expe- ber “up” properly so that the police, gram to celebrate the TV station’s crease. Why? The reason is that we residents regarding five burglaries. rience for our area. Make plans to be fire department or an ambulance can 25 years serving 40,000 subscribers spend more time outdoors enjoying The robbers enter homes early in the there. If you want to see pictures of find you? In an emergency, seconds in Adams and York Counties. Com- where we live. Lyme disease is an in- morning when residents have left for past July 4th events, go to www.ron- count. It is so important that the munity Media is our local Pennsyl- fection caused by the bacterium Bor- work. Please if you notice any peo- spictures.net. Please consider buying Borough of Carroll Valley Code of vania regional public, education, and relia burgdorferi. It is carried to peo- ple walking the trails who you believe a raffle ticket to support the event Ordinances states all improved prop- government (PEG) programming ple from a bite from a black-legged are not part of your neighborhood or and possibly win the $1,000 cash erty within the borough is required station. It broadcasts on Comcast or deer tick. The disease affects dif- who are exhibiting some strange be- prize. to post the official street address in channel 12 in Adams County and ferent body systems, such as the ner- havior (looking into windows of a On a personal note, winning the home), do not hesitate, call Adams primary has truly humbled me. I County Control at (717) 334-8101. thank you for your confidence in Adams County Crime Stoppers has me. I thank you for allowing me to offered a cash reward of up to $2,000 continue the journey to re-election for information leading to the solu- as Mayor of Carroll Valley. This is a tion of the crime. Adams County huge responsibility which I do not Crime Stoppers (ACCS) telephone take lightly. Please come when called number is 1-800-869-8057 or 334- again to support me in November. 8057. By the way, did you know that Borough meetings to be held are: the Carroll Valley Police Department Planning Commission (June 3rd); runs a “House Watch” program. If Public Safety (June 10th); Borough you are going on vacation and you Council (June 11th) and Parks & would like the police to know that Recreation (June 26th). Please be your house is going to be empty and sure to mark your calendar for our want to provide information on who July 4th Celebration. Please slow to contact in your absence if there is down when driving. Questions, call a problem, come down to the office me at (301) 606-2021 or email me and fill out a form. at [email protected]. JUNE 2013 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 9 GOVERNMENT—NORTH OF THE MASON-DIXON LINE From the Desk of County Commissioner Randy Phiel f you live in Adams County or north- had the personal privilege of transporting inary, Chamber Of Commerce, Cum- in a nine month project, creating six Get- rial Day events in the country. Governor Iern Maryland, and unless you have an original copy of the Gettysburg Ad- berland Township, Gettysburg Borough, tysburg Civil War related videos, spon- Tom Corbett was the Grand Marshall been in hibernation, you have been read- dress six times back and forth between Straban Township, Pennsylvania State sored by The Journey Through Hal- and speaker. I have been attending this ing and hearing about the 150TH Get- the Library of Congress and GNMP Police, Rabbit Transit and the County of lowed Ground Education Partnership. event since I was a child, strewing flowers tysburg Battle Anniversary Commemo- as a U.S. Law Enforcement Ranger for Adams Planning & Emergency Services It was hands on for them from immer- on the gravesites as part of the ceremony, ration for the past year. This is called by the National Park Service. It is an experi- as well as several others. Planning and co- sion into The Battle of Gettysburg, cre- as a Boy Scout committee member plac- many an “Olympic Moment” for Get- ence, honor and privilege I will never for- ordination of a commemoration of this ation of the video subject theme, filming ing flags on each grave, and for 30 years tysburg and Adams County. There is get. The President has been invited and scope and duration has not been an easy at the various sites, final editing and in- working for the National Park Service. great anticipation, excitement and logis- it is anticipated, barring any unforeseen task and funding has been a major issue. sertion of credits. The result was extraor- It is a slice of Americana, patriotism and tical concerns regarding the commemo- crisis, he will attend and deliver the Get- Just the act of getting all the entities to sit dinary, relevant and educational. It made recognition that never grows old. ration that spans the next six months. tysburg Address. The following weekend at the table in pursuit of a common goal those dusty old history books come alive As we prepare to engage in the bliz- Visitors, reenactors and media are on November 23rd is Remembrance of effective management is quite a feat for the students, as well as the large au- zard of 150th events, along with the coming from all over the world. There Day. Although Remembrance Day nor- and deserves special recognition. In mid- dience, and gave us all a greater sense of benefits of national and world-wide will be many different types of events mally is held the prior weekend, it was May the Board of Commissioners ded- the historic community we are blessed to attention, there is no doubt there will both large and small. Just from June 27 shifted forward one weekend due to the icated one of our Adams County Com- live in. also be some inconveniences like traf- thru July 14 there are over one hundred 150 year significance of the Gettysburg missioners Community Forums to the I also had the honor and privilege of fic and parking. Plan accordingly, uti- events on the 150th calendar. To name Address this year. The large and popu- 150th Anniversary Commemoration. It attending two Adams County Memo- lize routes that you know and visi- just a few - they range from two reen- lar Remembrance Day Saturday after- was attended by over 100 residents. We rial Day programs last weekend. It was tors do not, and please be patient and actments on June 27-30 and July 4, 5, noon parade promises to be even larger will obviously get to evaluate the results my distinct pleasure on Saturday to at- courteous. Please be ambassadors for 6, & 7, a Prelude event with skirmish- this year. To see the entire menu of 150th of these efforts later, but the collabora- tend the Wenksville United Method- Adams County and your communi- es and living history at the Seminary Anniversary events go to www.gettys- tion, cooperation and interaction by this ist Church Memorial Day Program. It ty. When we travel it is so nice to get on June 29 & 30, the opening of ren- burgcivilwar150.com/events.aspx group has already proven successful and is an Upper Adams community tradi- a smile, handshake, pleasant directions ovated Schmucker Hall as The Gettys- Besides providing a wonderful and beneficial to our community for this and tion that deserves that distinction. What and a thank you. Tourism and agricul- burg Seminary Ridge Museum on July unique opportunity for Adams Coun- future endeavors. a wonderful and scenic community pro- ture are the mainstays of our Adams 1, a menu of National Park Service ac- ty residents to experience a multitude of Unfortunately, I hear many Adams gram surrounded by blossoming or- County economic engine. We now tivities on the actual anniversary July 1, 2 interesting, entertaining and education- County residents proclaim they are get- chards and Bear Mountain in the dis- have the opportunity to support these & 3, a 150th community parade on July al events, the 150th Anniversary Com- ting out of town or not coming close tance. Adams County resident and loc industries and promote our commu- 3, Bike Week from July 10-13 and the memoration provides Adams Coun- to Gettysburg during the commemo- al veterans advocate Marine Stan Clark nity, while leaving a positive first im- 150th Gettysburg Country Music Trib- ty and the Commonwealth, with a one ration. To the contrary, I would urge all delivered outstanding program remarks. pression so that our visitors will return ute – Thunder In The Sky on July 12 & time opportunity for economic stim- Adams County residents to take advan- From my perspective the Wenksville and also tell all their family and friends 13. The country music tribute concludes ulus that may not occur again anytime tage of these many unique opportunities Memorial Day program is our com- that they need to visit and experience each night with a patriotic fireworks dis- soon. The residual economic impact will and events. Thursday evening at the Ma- munity, our county and our nation at all the wonderful historical, natural, play by Zambelli Fireworks and a patri- extend beyond Gettysburg to bed & jestic Theater, I had the pleasure to give its best. On Monday, I attended the recreational and cultural opportuni- otic laser show. breakfasts, restaurants, lodging and oth- Adams County Commissioners Procla- 146TH Gettysburg Memorial Day Pa- ties that beautiful Adams County has There will be a virtual smorgasbord of er retail outlets in municipalities like Fair- mations, to over 260 Gettysburg Middle rade and Ceremony in the National to offer. I wish you a wonderful and things for our residents and visitors to do field, New Oxford, East Berlin, McSher- School 7th Graders, who were involved Cemetery. It is one of the oldest Memo- safe summer! and experience. The week of September rystown, Littlestown and Upper Adams. 16 – 21, our community has the hon- The increase to agri-tourism will provide or of hosting the National Medal Of a boost for our orchards, fruit stands and Honor Convention and living Medal of winery’s. Increasing the lodging tax from Honor recipients. The Medal Of Honor 3 to 5% last year, combined with the an- Week will conclude with a program and ticipated increased visitation, should ease concert at the Pennsylvania Memorial; the tax burden on Adams County resi- as well as a stunning patriotic fireworks dents, funded mainly by out of county display never before experienced in this residents, by providing enhanced reve- area. The program and concert will be nues for our municipalities, police de- a ticketed event, but the fireworks may partments, the County of Adams, and be viewed from many areas surrounding The Gettysburg Convention & Visi- Gettysburg. tors Bureau in their on-going efforts and This November, Dedication Day & charge to promote Adams County. The Remembrance Day will be especially sig- sales tax generated for the State will also nificant events. One hundred fifty years be significant. ago, on November 19, 1863, President One group in particular has been Abraham Lincoln delivered those few working diligently for the past two years appropriate remarks dedicating the Get- to plan and coordinate efforts between tysburg National Cemetery. These re- area organizations and entities. The marks are now recognized as one of the 150th Steering Committee is represent- most renowned and important dedica- ed by organizations such as Main Street tion speeches in the history of the world. Gettysburg, National Park Service, Get- Even children in Asia recite the Gettys- tysburg Convention & Visitors Bureau, burg Address. In the trivia department, I Gettysburg College, The Lutheran Sem- 10 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | JUNE 2013 COMMENTARY Words From Winterbilt The Boston bombing Constitution Project “surveyed the ways in which prisoners were held Shannon Bohrer tion techniques. When the suspect and interrogated at Guantanamo was well enough to communicate, he Bay, in Afghanistan and Iraq” and se- s everyone in America is aware, was not given his rights for 16 hours cret CIA black prisons. Yes Virginia, Atwo bombs were detonated and did communicate with the au- the United States has secret black pris- in Boston on April 15, 2013. This thorities. Then he was given his rights ons. What was found was that the terrorist attack occurred during the and charged with the crime. This of harsh interrogation techniques did Boston Marathon and the bombs course only intensified the conversa- not provide us with information. Of were intentionally set near the finish tions. As stated by some, why should course this is refuted by former senior line. The bombs killed three people we not use the enhanced interroga- government officials, who state that and injured over 260 people. A large tion techniques to determine if there the interrogation techniques worked number of the injured have had am- are other terrorists ready to strike? – but, because of secrecy – they can- putations and many are still in the While we are a country of laws not go into details. It worked, but hospital. This event shocked our and our constitution gives us rights, because it was secret, we can’t tell you consciouses, as it should have, and we are also a divided country when about it. Hmmm...? was reported on non-stop for several it comes to dealing with individu- Let’s not forget that during the weeks. als/groups that commit terrorist wars in Afghanistan and Iraq our also be that the congress has made it even continue? This argument has While the bombings were horrific, acts. Arguments can and have been government offered rewards for “ter- clear that if any released individuals divided us and continues to do so. the spectators, runners and people made on both sides of this issue, rorists.” The rewards were very popu- would attack us, the President would For those on the side of side of the of Boston jumped in and aided the including the U.S. Justice System, lar; you could turn in your neighbor, be held responsible. Who has been U.S. Justice System, what we have injured. According to many reports, Military Tribunals, and enhanced your competitor, or anyone you really held responsible for creating a reward done has helped the terrorist group without this immediate aid, the death interrogations (like torture, for ex- did not like. After all, no evidence system that created so many of the recruit new members and in doing toll would have been significantly ample). The argument for the latter was needed and you were paid. As prisoners, the indefinite detention of so we have wasted valuable resources. higher. Even in tragedy, the Ameri- is we were attacked, we were at war a result, over 700 individuals were ar- individuals without evidence and the If, and it’s a big if, the investiga- can spirit of helping strangers and and we needed to keep the country rested and they were transported to torture, I mean the enhanced interro- tion of the recent fire and explo- comforting victims was a very posi- safe. According to a recent report Guantanamo, where they were to be gation system? sion in West Texas is found to be a tive message. Similar positive mes- by the Constitution Project, a non- held, without the benefit of constitu- Some have said that as long as we criminal act, would the same talking sages occurred around the country, partisan Washington think tank, the tional rights. After all, they were ter- hold them we know they won’t be heads and politicians want to charge many at sporting events, including enhanced interrogation techniques rorists and prisoners of war. attacking us. However, the known the offender in a military tribunal? other marathons. used during the Afghanistan and Iraq Fast forward to 2013, and there are terrorist internet web sites use Guan- How far should we go to be safe? While the tragedy was horrific and wars did not work. 166 prisoners left in Guantanamo! tanamo and Abu Ghraib prison as re- Are we letting the terrorist define shocked us all, the spirit of those di- When I was a small child, I was What happened to the other 500 cruiting tools. That’s right; our policy us by giving up our freedoms? The rectly and indirectly involved was taught that communist countries and plus prisoners, the worst of the worst, of dealing with terrorist continues to terrorist did not change us – we did. emotionally uplifting– that is, until countries with dictators had secret the ones that would chew the hy- recruit new ones. Have we become How does the rest of the world see the second suspect was arrested and prisons and the citizens had no rights, draulic lines on an airline to bring it the kind of country that I was taught us, a country based on freedom that the talking head started influencing no habeas corpus, and citizens could down? Of the 166 left, 86 have been about in school? Now that is scary… detains people without evidence, the conversations. Before the second be tortured. It could not occur in the found innocent and were cleared for What is strange about our situation without trial, that has secret prisons suspect could speak, there were ex- United States; we had a Constitu- release – but we have no place to send is that torture does not work and we and uses torture? perts telling us that he should be tried tion and a Bill of Rights and we were them? Why would a country not know this from a long line of experts, as a terrorist, he should not be given a country of laws. According to the want their citizen(s) back? It might which includes our own previous To read past editions from Words From his Miranda rights and if needed, and Constitution Project, it is “indisput- have something to do with the repa- prisoners of wars. Then why did we Winterbult visit the Authors section of we should use enhanced interroga- able” that we engaged in torture. The triate looking for revenge? It could go down this path and why do we Emmitsburg.net.

Mexican authorities claim “9 ers now crossing our borders could out of 10 victims” are gang or help build a stronger nation if the Common Cents cartel members, but it’s that in- time and circumstances were right. ers. The illegal visitors- following nocent 10% that is causing con- Unemployment is, however, at Citizens or guests? the deluge from Mexico, are pre- cern both in Mexico and the U.S. around 8%, and everyone working tween legal workers who have ob- dominantly Central Americans to Ralph F. Murphy tained permission and the authori- “Non combatants” are caught in feels the transfer payments. My cur- include citizens from El Salvador the middle and caught up in the rent, paycheck shows a Social Secu- zation to work via a “green card” and (530,000), Guatemala (480,000), n 844 page bill introduced by illegals who, by whatever means, en- drug violence. rity and Medicare contribution that and Honduras (320,000). Also, it is not just the drug vi- is almost 400% greater than my Aa Senate bi-partisan commit- tered the country and now reside Mexicans have suffered great- tee this April was considered the here beyond their legal guest-pe- olence that concerns many of Federal income tax payment! Much ly from drug-related, violence and us. Legal workers - those tout- of that is a “free ride” for green card most comprehensive effort in 26 riod. The latter live and work here have brought much of it with them years to address the issue of illegal or are benefactors of those who do. ed as role models with the green holders. into the U.S. With the demise of cards are eligible for Federal gov- While Congress and the execu- immigrants residing or working in But, they are legally subject to arrest Columbia’s Cali and Medellin car- the United States. The bill had three and deportation if they break any ernment, Social Services includ- tive branch debate and procrasti- tels in the 1990’s- Mexican drug ing Social Security, Medicare, nate, every dependent born of il- primary components: increased Federal laws. The problem is the gangs now account for 90% of the border security, extradition of ille- laws, until last year, were lightly en- and subsidized housing after just legal or legally-residing, parents cocaine traffic in the U.S. Earnings 5 years on the pay role. This rep- in a United States territory is a le- gals and the possibility of citizen- forced. Democrats seemed to want estimates for these gangs are hard ship for those who had resided in the aliens in a future, citizenship sta- resents an enormous tax burden gal, American citizen with associat- to pin down, but could be as high for your average, working Amer- ed rights and privileges. The debate the U.S. for over ten years. tus as a power base. And Republi- as 49.4 billion dollars per year. The It was hardly a panacea. cans seemed to want them because ican. They are essentially helping as to who will stay and who will be price of this bad habit has been high pay a generous, retirement benefit deported will rage on, but ultimate- Who are these illegals? How have they helped keep wages down and though. A December 2012, BBC they flouted American law by their profits up. The illegals have friends, to non-citizens who have contrib- ly comes down to uniformly apply- report found that since 2006 there uted little for what they are get- ing existing laws across the nation. very presence? What do they want? and the U.S. populace according to have been 60,000 killed in cartel-re- And what can be done about them? recent, CBS news reports, has large- ting. Also, these non citizens can And- in modifying them - if a real lated drug trafficking. qualify for additional services at need exists for this new, lower-wage, Our answers to these questions, say ly begun to accept them. Here in suburban Maryland much about our society and its rela- Most legal and illegal, non-cit- the State and county levels. What manpower. where I live, one need not travel they get depends on local politics Then again, considering the cost tionship with the outside world. izen workers come from Mexico. far to find long lines of despondent There appears to be consensus 276,550 legal workers or 14.8% of and laws. This again, is for the “le- of supporting, low-wage, legal and young men with work boots and gals”. Incredibly, even the illegals illegal foreign workers to federal, on the sheer magnitude of the chal- the foreign workforce and idle res- gloves, and women holding symbol- lenge. Some estimates put the num- idents are here with permission. are backed by the ACLU, which state and local governments- would ic mops in front of them at fast food seeks to insure they are paid the it not be easier to simply pay legal ber of illegals in the U.S. at about 20 Another 6,650,000 Mexicans or outlets, or convenience stores. They million. In 2012, this number was 61.9% of the total - is an undocu- minimum wage, enjoy the rights American workers a higher wage? are looking for work, and proba- of all, other workers, and are com- Something to consider? reduced to about 11.5 million ac- mented, workforce that is here with- bly not finding it in the legal, mar- cording to the Pew Hispanic Center out permission. Legal foreigners, by fortable during their employment. ket place. Recent killings in Prince The United States is, of course, To read past editions of Common and other media sources. nation- include India at 5.9%, Chi- George’s County have become al- It is important to distinguish be- na at 5.4% and a smattering of oth- a nation of immigrants - except for Cents visit the Authors section of Em- most common place. the American Indian. The foreign- mitsburg.net. JUNE 2013 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 11 COMMENTARY

continue without drawing the prop- With operations in Iraq finished this is usually a legitimate explana- er level of scrutiny. This is not an and those in Afghanistan wind- tion. But it may have also inadver- Pure OnSense impeachable offense, but it may be ing down, the War on Terror has tantly set an example for other fed- a valid critique of his management evolved into the nebulous, border- eral agencies that, when the public Give transparency another try style. less, mainly covert war that it al- and the media cannot be trusted to Where those detractors went ways sounded like. Drones have re- correctly interpret certain informa- Scott Zuke watch (if that’s your thing). But like wrong is in saying that the Pres- placed boots on the ground, and the tion that could reflect poorly on the any other summer blockbuster, the ident set a hostile, offensive tone lines between military and CIA op- Administration, it is okay to keep ay is the start of the summer May scandals were mostly a barrage against his “enemies.” Colum- erations often remain a blur. The it secret in order to avoid confu- MHollywood blockbuster sea- of deceptive special effects lacking a nist Jonah Goldberg, for example, counter-terrorism strategy employs sion. As the past month has shown, son, but for political news junkies plot to string them all together. said of Obama that, “He’s made it a broad umbrella of secrecy over ev- such thinking ends up causing more the best popcorn show in town was What we had were not really clear that people who disagree with erything from drone policy to han- harm than good. the endless stream of scandals erupt- White House scandals at all, and, him are fevered, illegitimate, weird, dling of detainees, and has long in- Contrary to claims made by Pres- ing in Washington. First, the never- contrary to what President Obama’s creepy, dangerous, stupid, confused, curred criticism from the left. ident Obama, Eric Holder, and ending investigation of the Septem- critics on the right said, or wished, ignorant, or some other adjective At the same time, the Adminis- others, this administration has nev- ber 2012 attack on a U.S. consul- they did not uncover any pattern of you might assign to a revamped ver- tration has earned the dubious dis- er impressed anyone with its efforts ate in Benghazi somehow picked up abuse of power or come anywhere sion of the Seven Dwarfs.” I don’t tinction of having indicted twice to promote transparency. Obama’s steam again. Then the IRS clumsily close to Watergate or the Iran-Con- blame him for feeling this way, but I as many individuals (six) for leak- May 24 speech at the National De- broke the story that it had improp- tra affair. As Ezra Klein of the don’t think that’s the message com- ing classified information to the fense University, covering a huge erly targeted Tea Party groups seek- Washington Post put it, “...Absent ing from the President. press than all previous administra- swath of foreign policy and be- ing tax-exempt status for extra scru- more revelations, the scandals that Instead I see a defensive stance tions combined, and has alarming- ginning to define an endgame for tiny. The kicker appeared to be the could reach high don’t seem to in- from the Executive Branch, a vain ly gone so far as to consider at least the War on Terror, was an impor- revelation that the Department of clude any real wrongdoing, whereas attempt to control the flow of infor- one journalist a co-conspirator in a tant step in the right direction, and Justice secretly acquired phone re- the ones that include real wrongdo- mation in a political and media cli- criminal leak investigation. one that felt a couple years over- cords for over 100 Associated Press ing don’t reach high enough.” mate so volatile that--no joke--even Explanations for why this has due. With the bulk of the goals set reporters as part of an investiga- If anything, the hysterics of a the President requesting a Marine happened are not all sinister in na- forth at the War’s outset now real- tion into a national security leak. handful of Republicans who started to hold an umbrella over him dur- ture. Rather than any top-down ized, it’s time to refocus on fully re- But this seems to have given way talking about impeachment before ing a rainy outdoor press conference policy, some experts argue that the storing the open, democratic society to a drip, drip of fresh stories about knowing the basic facts of the cas- sparks a firestorm of angry tweets investigations were pursued by sep- that the 9/11 attack disrupted. The federal investigations of even more es somehow managed to look worse and blog posts. arate prosecutors working indepen- questions will be whether this ad- journalists, sparking a fierce discus- than the President in what would The Obama Administration de- dently. It has also become easier to ministration has the right tempera- sion in the press about the Admin- have been a very challenging few veloped a reputation for being tight- track down the sources of leaks elec- ment to shift in that direction over istration’s attitude toward the First weeks for him if they had shown lipped going all the way back to the tronically. But the underlying rea- the next three years, and whether Amendment. more restraint. 2008 Presidential Election, where son there are so many leaks to be- the people are patient and trusting The spectacle of outraged pol- The more reasonable critics ar- the candidate earned the moniker, gin with could have something to enough in their government at this iticians and journalists, and Con- gued that, even if Obama was not “No-Drama-Obama,” for the dis- do with just how much information point to allow it to do so. gressional oversight hearings that directly involved or knowledge- ciplined, leak-devoid nature of his is classified these days. jumped between topics so quick- able of things like the IRS scandal, campaign. But some of this anti- The culture of secrecy in Wash- To read past editions of Pure OnSense ly that they were sometimes hard to he shares responsibility for setting leaking tone is also a result of the ington is routinely justified on the visit the Authors section of emmist- follow, was certainly entertaining to a tone that allowed the behavior to decade-old War on Terror. grounds of national security, and burg.net.

re-enactments, remembrances and the worth of goodness has been have said, that is up to those who resolutions. You, the good citizens trivialised by a majority who can see the problem, who are Down Under of Emmitsburg, are privileged corral opinion. This phenomenon reviled by it, who will sacrifice as few are to be so close to this is difficult to appreciate from and work towards the recharging historic place. And the celebration within, because when you are in the goodness so lacking today. Forging greatness of one of the great and most you cannot see out, and the fear This goodness comes not from compassionate of minds in history of what might be out these makes indulgence, but from self- Submitted by Lindsay! all for the cause of justness and is linked forever to this defining the ‘in’ seem safe and solid - but sacrifice, from causing others to Melbourne, Australia compassion. moments in history, for the this is exactly the same as the be moved out of their comfort How can that be? When the world saw greatness and goodness south 150 years ago - except that it and to face the reality of their “America is great because cream of society’s landed gentry springing from a country that is now a nation-wide occurrence. lassitude. Having a job is not America is good. wish to cling to their way of life had shed its colonial past, and No one planned it that way, to be enough - the southerners had When America ceases being unchallenged, to follow that the world was heartened and sure, but looking at the tangled jobs, and closed their eyes to the good, America ceases being which they have come to believe strengthened by that example. mass of governance today, the immorality around them, and great.” is the right and natural order, and Yet Alexis de Tocqueville used loss of real goodness and greatness saw it as normal. The economy refuse to admit that they are made two words in the phrase above is painfully obvious from the may right itself, but greatness will —Alexis de Tocqueville,, of the same flesh and blood as all whose meaning has been lost in outside and seemingly ignored continue to be the chimera it is. Democracy in America, humans, indeed that it is normal the rise of ignorance: Great and from within. It is estimated that Goodness is not easy. It requires 1835-40 to exploit, kill and treat humans Good. only 13% of the population have passion, clear-headedness, a view as cattle - and then are prepared Today, America is seen by many an appreciation of the problem, of the past century and the one to reatness is the product of to scheme their way to laws and as neither great nor good except that 7% do not want change, and come, and above all the unshakable Ga just and compassionate stratagems that will allow them to as a trading partner, supplier of the rest are indifferent, ignorant, belief that it is humanity that society, and the attainment of continue - why then they debase arms, home of non-restraint, or both. matters, not production, not that is always forged through the the land, the culture, and the ludicrous political squabbling, Yet the cry goes up: “Why are enemies, armies or oil, not pets or fire of great and compassionate good. and savage reprisal. The words are we not the great nation we once polemic, but your neighbour - the minds. When they are challenged on still there, but have become good were?” And the answer, sad to one you despise as well as the one Is America great? At the time these points, yet are still prepared - as in times, and great- as in deals, say, is that you are not the good you regard - your willingness to be De Tocqueville wrote the words to take up arms against their fellow but the meaning Lincoln brought nation you once were. Goodness truly good, in other words. quoted above, American was not citizens, it is the worst wrong of to them has been lost. How could has nothing to do with religion, This is the message of the battle a military power - yet 150 years all. Slavery had been abolished in that happen, and does it matter? faith, hope, or good intentions. of Gettysburg, which would not later we have come to equate England and much of the world, De Tocqueville put his finger on Indeed, these are the very enemies have even been fought had the greatness with military might, a growing sway of anti-slavery the cause, because it was apparent of goodness, because no amount president of the day given in to the which is something he would have endeavour had been established to him even back then: of prayer or beseeching will bring wrongs he faced and which tore deplored. He knew only too well in the North, but conflict was the I know of no country in which it about, for they are in the end his heart. This must surely be the that such power is not part of a answer from the South. And it there is so little independence excuses for passing the buck. And message that your representatives great society, merely part of one took a very great man to steer the of mind and real freedom of another Lincoln will not arise are getting - that the will of the that puts self-interest and conquest resolution of this conflict toward a discussion as in America. without the cry and support, people is for goodness. If your above the lives of its citizens. He just and good conclusion. In America the majority raises not of 13%, but of at least 50% country espouses a government of would, however, have been both On the first of July it will be the formidable barriers around the of the population; in fact the the people by the people and for distressed and heartened by the 150th anniversary of the beginning liberty of opinion; within these cause of greatness is in the hands the people then work to let it be events which were to take place of the battle that is marked as the barriers an author may write what of the majority, the same who true again. It is not that at present. some quarter century later, which turning point in this conflict. It he pleases, but woe to him if he are indifferent and prepared to involved the worst kind of war, took place around Gettysburg, goes beyond them. sacrifice nothing to achieve it. To read past editions of Down Un- immense sacrifice of life, intense close to you in so many ways, and In other words, the light of So how may it be brought der visit the Authors section of Em- and unrelieved heartbreak, and an event that will be marked by greatness has been capped and about? Why, as Lincoln would mitsburg.net. 12 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | JUNE 2013 THE PASTOR’S DESK

ciscan priest named Father Brian Jordan, who was blessing remains The wilderness at Ground Zero. “Father, you want to see God’s Rev. Katie Penick House?” he asked. “Look over there.” Incarnation United “Oh my God,” Father Brian said. Church of Christ “I see it.” That cross has been a source of “In the wilderness, where you saw healing and blessing for those who how the Lord your God carried continued to work and pray at you, just as one carries a child, all ground zero. Fr. Brian Jordan de- the way that you travelled until clared it to be a “symbol of hope... you reached this place” [a] symbol of faith... [a] symbol of —(Deuteronomy 1:31) healing” It is a symbol that stands today and will continue to stand at he wilderness can be a frighten- the National September 11 Memo- Ting and dangerous place. Off rial and Museum. A visible of the the beaten path, it is beyond the hope found God’s loving presence reach of government protection or (Stephen McKinley, Irish Echo, Au- community support. The early Is- gust 28-September 03, 2002) raelites stumbled through the wil- We can all emerge for our wilder- derness for 40 years… hungry and ness stronger than ever. When Noah thirsty, frightened and alone, they leaves his watery wilderness, God faced powerful temptations to turn makes a promise to all the genera- away from the God who rescued tions. In the sign of the rainbow, we them from slavery, seldom realizing remember God’s promise of faithful- that God carried them through the ness and love. most difficult times. Part of what makes the wilderness the boat, take the animals. No mat- feel alone… we can remember the When Jesus leaves the wilderness, The wilderness takes on many so frightening is that we have to face ter how terrifying those days on the prayers spoken on our behalf… we he proclaims the “good news”. News forms. Sometimes it is a desolate it alone. No matter what it looks water might have been, Noah could can remember the touch of the bread that is good because it announces the desert. The heat pounds down on like, in the wilderness, we are cut go back and remember the clear plan on our lips and the taste of the wine beginning of God’s new reign. In the us, mirages of water tempt us to go off from our community: no one to that God had laid before him (Gen- on our tongue. All that we do for sign of the cross, we receive God’s in the wrong direction. Sometimes cheer us on; no one to hold us when esis 6-8). each other in the name of Christ is eternal promise of salvation and new it is a dark place, filled with shad- we are scared; no one to reach out Jesus had the baptismal promis- what we need to survive our time in life. ows. Those shadows reach out, cov- and touch our hand. In the wilder- es. A voice from heaven calling out: the wilderness. And, when you final- Turn around and look at your ering the light. Unseen dangers lurk ness, we are truly alone. “You are my Son, the Beloved; with ly emerge from the wilderness, you life from a new perspective, from hidden from sight, but never hidden We all face the wilderness some- you I am well pleased.” (Mark 1:11) will be stronger and more prepared the shadow of the cross not the from our imaginations. time in our lives… and many of us No matter how many challenges Je- for the hard work that lies ahead. shadows of the wilderness. Turn For Noah, the wilderness was return to the wilderness over and sus faced, he had those words echo- And, as we take our first tentative around, so you can see the plac- miles and miles of water. First there over again. The wilderness can be ing around him, giving him strength. steps out of the darkness, we realize es that need renewal and change, was the steady rain, day after day af- dirty city streets, with threats of vio- Most of us don’t have direct en- that we have never been truly alone. and believe. Turn around and trust ter day, ferociously rocking the boat lence around every corner. The wil- counters with God before we find God’s presence endures in even the the God who will guide us on this filled with terrified creatures. No derness can be found in war zones, ourselves stranded in the wilderness. darkest times. journey and beyond. sign of sun, no sign of hope. And surrounded by enemy fire or in a We don’t have the memory of the And, you can find signs of Today we are on a common jour- then, after 40 day and 40 nights, the small town swamped by fire that rav- seas or the skies parting for us, and God’s presence all around us, ney. It begins in the wilderness con- watery wilderness became even more ages homes and businesses. The wil- we feel completely alone, even when just as meaningful as the dove or tinues up a hill in Calgary and ends frightening. The rain finally ended derness can take the form of addic- we are surrounded by others. the rainbow. When the World in the glorious light of resurrection. and all he could see was clear blue tion, domestic violence, financial But it is important to remember Trade Center buildings collapsed We carry with us the love of each oth- skies and water… water as far as the problems, bullies… the wilderness that we do have each other. Even on September 11, 2001, early re- er, the gospel message and the prom- eye could see. can be found anywhere - even in our though the wilderness can be very sponders found a miracle in their ises we make to God today. We are John chose the wilderness to bap- homes. When we enter the wilder- lonely… a place, by definition, iso- midst. In the debris was an intact sent out to proclaim the good news tize and offer renewal. After he was ness, we face hidden fears that can lated from our community. Yet, we cross beam jutting up towards the of God’s reign on earth: “Get up!” we baptized by John, Jesus retreated strike us anywhere. do have our experiences with each sky… the perfect shape of a cross should say. “Change your life around even deeper into the wilderness, sur- When you are in the wilderness, other, and we carry those memories in the midst of desolation. A to be a reflection of God’s good love.” rounded by wild beasts. Tested by you can only take what you have. with us. In the wilderness, as shad- grief-exhausted excavator named And why should we do this? Because Satan, his wilderness experience pre- Noah and Jesus had the promises ows creep and the mirages fool us, Frank Silechhia found it just two as sure as we are that God’s rain- pared him for the hardships of his given to them from God. Noah was we can remember. We can remem- days after the terrorist attacks. A bow will stretch across the sky after a ministry. sent out with a clear mission, build ber the touch of a hand when we few days later, he spoke to a Fran- storm, God’s Holy Reign is coming! JUNE 2013 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 13 BOOK OF DAYS Henry Hudson, the Navigator vesend on his return on the 26th to suppress them. in the ship: but this plot was de- with them. But the Indians, per- of August. But, as we learn from the rather feated by a different arrangement ceiving that they were unarmed, After his return from this voy- full account left by Abacuk Prick- made accidentally by Hudson. suddenly attacked them, and in the age, Hudson was invited to Hol- ett, one of the survivors of this voy- first onset Green was killed, and land by the Dutch East India age, the principal leader of the dis- The conspiracy against the latter the others with great difficulty got Company, and it was in their ser- contented was an individual who was now ripe, and Prickett, who off their boat and reached the ship, vice that he made his third voyage. had experienced great person- was evidently more consenting to where Green’s three companions, Sailing from Amsterdam on the al kindnesses from Henry Hud- it than he is willing to acknowl- who were all distinguished by their 6th of April 1609, with two ships, son. This was a young man named edge, tells us that when night ap- activity in the mutiny, died of their manned partly by Dutch and part- Henry Green, of a respectable fam- proached, on the eve of the 21st of wounds. Prickett, sorely wounded, ly by English sailors, he on the 5th ily of Kent, but who had been June, Green and Wilson, the new and another man, alone escaped. of May reached the North Cape. It abandoned by his relatives for his boat-swain, came to him where he Next year a captain named Bat- was originally intended to renew extravagance and ill-conduct; dur- lay lame in his cabin, and told him ton was sent out in search of Hud- the search for a north-east passage, ing Hudson’s last residence in Lon- ‘that they and the rest and their as- son and his companions, and but in consequence of a mutiny don, Green seems to have been sociates would shift the company passed the winter of 1612 in Hud- his ill-fated mariner was one amongst his crew when near Nova literally living on his charity. Find- and turne the master and all the son’s Bay, but returned without Tof the most remarkable of our Zembla, he abandoned this plan, ing that this Green could write sicke men into the shallop, and let having obtained any intelligence great English navigators of Eliz- and sailed west-ward to seek a pas- well, and believing that he would them shift for themselves.’ of them. Thus perished this great abethan age, yet his history pre- sage through America in lat. 40°. be otherwise useful, Hudson took This was the last that was ever but ill-fated navigator. Yet the vious to the year 1607, when he He had received vague informa- him out with him on his voyage as seen or heard of Henry Hudson name of the apparently obscure sailed on his first recorded voyage, tion of the existence of the great in- a sort of supernumerary, for he was and his companions in misfortune. Englishman, of whose personal is entirely unknown. The Dutch land lakes, and imagined that they not entered on the books of the Most of them cripples, in conse- history we know so little, has sur- appear to have invented, in or- might indicate a passage by sea company who sent out the ship, quence of the severity of the win- vived not only in one of the most der to support their claim to New through the mainland of America. and had therefore no wages: but ter, without provisions, or means important rivers of the new conti- Netherlands, a history of his pre- It was on this voyage that he dis- Hudson gave him provisions and of procuring them, they must soon nent, in the Strait through which vious life, according to which he covered the great river, which has lodgings in the ship as his person- have perished in this inhospitable he passed, and in the bay in which had passed a part of it in the ser- since borne his name: but his hopes al attendant. climate. he wintered and perished, but in vice of Holland; but this is not be- were again disappointed, and he re- In the beginning of the voyage The fate of the mutineers was the vast extent of territory which lieved by the best modern writers turned to England, and arrived at Green quarreled with several of the not much better. For some time lies between this bay and the Pa- on the subject. Dartmouth, in Devonshire, on the crew, and made himself otherwise they wandered among coasts with cific Ocean, and which has so long We first find Henry Hudson, 7th of November. disagreeable: but the favour of the which they were unacquainted, been under the influence of the in the year just mentioned, a cap- Hudson was detained in Eng- captain (or master) saved him from ran short of provisions, and failed Hudson’s Bay Company; and the tain in the service of the Musco- land by orders of the government, the consequences, and he seems to in their attempts to gain a suffi- results of his voyages have been vy Company, whose trade was car- on what grounds is not known, have gradually gained the respect cient supply by fishing or shooting; still more remarkable, for, as it has ried on principally with the North, while the ship returned to Hol- of the sailors for his reckless brav- and for some time seem to have been well observed, he not only and who did not yet despair of in- land. The indefatigable navigator ery. While the ship was locked up lived upon little more than ‘cock- bequeathed to his native country creasing it by the discovery of a had now formed a design of seek- in the ice for the winter, the car- le-grass.’ the fur-trade of the territory last passage to China by the north-east ing a passage by what has been penter greatly provoked Hudson On the 28th of July the muti- mentioned, and the whale-fisher- or by the north-west. Hudson la- named after him, Hudson’s Straits: by refusing to obey his orders to neers came to the mouth of Hud- ies of Spitzbergcn, but he gave to boured with a rare energy to prove and on the 17th of April 1610 he build a timber hut on shore: and son’s Straits, and landed at the the Dutch that North American the truth or fallacy of their hopes, started from London with this ob- next day, when the carpenter chose promontory which he had named colony which, having afterwards and he was at least successful in ject, in a ship named the Discov- to go on shore to shoot wild fowl, Digges’s Cape, in search of fowl. fallen into the hands of England, showing that some of them were ery. During the period between as it had been ordered that no- They there met with some of the developed itself into the United delusive: and he would no doubt the middle of July and the first body should go away from the ship natives, who showed so friendly a States. have done much more, had he not days of August he passed through alone, Green, who had been indus- disposition, that Green—contrary, been cut off in the midst of his ca- Hudson’s Straits, and on the 4th triously exciting the men against it seems, to the opinion of his com- To read other selections from the reer. He acted first on a plan which of the latter month he entered the their captain, went with him. panions—landed next day without Book of Days visit www.thebookof- had been proposed by an English great bay which, from the name of Hudson, who had perhaps re- arms to hold further intercourse days.com. navigator, named Robert Thorne, its discoverer, has ever since been ceived some intima- as early as the year 1527—that of called Hudson’s Bay. The months tion of his treacher- sailing right across the north pole: of August, September, and Oc- ous behaviour, was and he left London for this voyage tober were spent in exploring the angry at his acting in on the 23rd of April 1607. southern coast of this bay, until, at this contemptuous Among his companions was the beginning of November, Hud- manner, and shewed his son, John Hudson, who is de- son took up his winter quarters in his displeasure in a scribed in the log-book as ‘a boy,’ what is supposed to have been the way which embit- and who seems to have accompa- south-east corner of James’s Bay, tered Green’s resent- nied his father in all his expedi- and the ship was soon frozen in. ment. Under these tions. He sailed by way of Green- Hudson did not leave these winter circumstances, it was land towards Spitzbergen, and in quarters until the 18th of June fol- not difficult to excite his progress met with the now lowing, and his departure was fol- discontent among well-known ice-barrier between lowed by the melancholy events the men, for it seems those localities, and he was the which we have now to relate. to have been the first modern navigator who sailed We have no reason for believ- first time that any along it. He eventually reached ing that Hudson was a harsh-tem- of them had passed the coast of Spitzbergen, but after pered man: but his crew appears a winter in the ice, many efforts to overcome the diffi- to have been composed partly of and they were not culties which presented themselves men of wild and desperate charac- very patient under in his way, he was obliged to aban- ters, who could only be kept in or- its rigour, for some don the hope of reaching the pole; der by very severe discipline. Be- of them were entirely and, after convincing himself that fore leaving the Thames, he had disabled by the frost. that route was impracticable, he felt it necessary to send away a man One day, at the close returned home, and on the 15th named Colburne, who appears to of the winter, when of September arrived at Tilbury, in have been appointed as his sec- the greater part of the Thames. On the 22nd of April ond in command, probably be- the crew were to go in the following year (1608) Hud- cause this man had shewn an incli- out a-fishing in the son, still in the employment of the nation to dispute his plans and to shallop (a large two- Muscovy Company, sailed from disobey his orders: and while wan- masted boat), Green London with the design of ascer- dering about the southern coasts of plotted with others taining the possibility of reaching Hudson’s Bay, signs of insubordi- to seize the shallop, China by the north-east, and, as nation had manifested themselves sail away with it, and we may now suppose, was again on more than one occasion, and leave the captain and unsuccessful: he reached Gra- had required all Hudson’s energy a few disabled men 14 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | JUNE 2013 THE (retired) ECOLOGIST Up the winding stair Bill Meredith run over and obliterated. And getting ball did not stop at that point, but it married didn’t stop the snowball. began to slow down. She developed a “Will you walk into my parlor?” Finding no other explanation for cataract in one eye, and began spend- said the Spider to the Fly, my good fortune, I hypothesized ing more time sitting in her rocking ”’Tis the prettiest little parlor that that maybe she had married me be- chair near the kitchen window; and ever you did spy; cause she liked biology. We had raised one morning she noticed the morn- The way into my parlor is up a a garden the summer before the wed- ing sun had produced a miniature winding stair, ding, and she seemed to enjoy seeing rainbow on a spider web under the And I have many curious things to plants grow. When the wedding was china closet. She became fascinated show you when you are there.” past and I enrolled at WVU, some- by it. I was elated: I reasoned that af- “Oh no, no,” said the Fly, “to ask me one gave us a hamster that had grown ter 50 years her latent interest in biol- is in vain; too old to participate in experiments ogy had reappeared, and I even wrote For who goes up your winding stair any more, and she enjoyed helping it an article* about it. But reality intrud- can ne’er come down again.” stuff chocolate chip cookies into its ed; the rainbow proved to be an arti- —Mary Howitt, 1829 cheek pouches. But although the bi- fact of the light being refracted by her ology hypothesis looked promising cataract, and when the cataract was eing married has been a confus- for a while, it did not stand the test removed the rainbow went with it. Bing experience for me. Actually, of time. When the hamster eventual- The spider resumed its place with the drama were females… in most species her thumb and fingers instead of brush- the confusion started some four years ly died, old and gray and full of years snakes and mice in her system of val- of spiders, the females are the ones that ing it into her hand, and it gave her a before the marriage occurred, because and cookies, I found that her interest ues, the web disappeared into the in- build the webs, and the ants that go painful injection of formic acid. How- the first time I asked my future wife in animals did not extend to snakes, ner workings of the vacuum cleaner, about foraging for food are worker fe- ever, she solved that problem by swat- out on a date I didn’t expect her to fruit flies or salamanders. Likewise, and my understanding of what makes males, like bees. It took a while for her ting it with a newspaper and tossing it go… but she did. I was conspicuous- her interest in gardening turned out to a marriage last was back to square one. to absorb this; she is a product of the into the web, and the spider kept her ly lacking in looks, personality, social be economic rather than analytic; she More years have passed, a cata- culture of her youth, and finding that entertained for the next hour as it went skills, athletic ability, and money… all was not excited by symbiosis among ract has developed in her other eye, much power invested in her gender is through its routine. This has now be- of the things I assumed were attrac- lichens or the intricate biochemistry and now a great-grand daughter of still a novel idea, even when it is with- come a daily ritual; in fact, one day I tive to girls… so although she con- of photosynthesis. the original spider, 10 generations in the lower levels of the animal king- found her out on the porch hunting for tinued to behave in a congenial mat- Nevertheless, although I could removed, has produced a new cob- dom. Having established that fact, I ants because none had volunteered to ter, three years later when I proposed not explain it, we seemed to be com- web under the china closet. These went on to explain that the spider was come into the kitchen. On the whole, to her, I was surprised when she said patible, and the snowball rolled on. events coincided with the arrival of not afraid of the ant; in their initial en- she has grasped the situation very well, “Yes.” It was like rolling down a hill We came to Emmitsburg, had chil- a large black ant that wandered in counter, she had bitten it and injected a although occasionally she still refers to inside a snowball; I was not in con- dren, graduate school was complet- from the garage and was prospecting combination of poison and enzymes in the spider as “he.” trol, and things kept happening faster ed, the kids grew up and got mar- for crumbs on the kitchen counter. I a movement too fast for our eyes to see. So, after 58 years of mystery, it and faster. Things that looked like ob- ried, grandchildren appeared… and scooped it up in my hand, being care- She had then moved out of reach un- seems that biology has finally ex- stacles as we approached either moved one morning we woke up and real- ful not to squeeze it, and tossed it into til the ant was immobilized. The body plained our marriage. There is just out of the way at the last second or got ized that we had retired. The snow- the cobweb. The ant began struggling of the ant is encased in a shell of chitin, one cautionary note: I catch my wife to free itself, and the spider darted like the shells of the cicadas that soon staring at me now and then with a down to it and immediately retreated. will cover the trees in our yard; this shell strange expression on her face, and My wife concluded that the spider ei- makes a nice container in which the en- last night, out of the blue, she sug- ther did not like ants, or was afraid of zymes from the spider will digest all of gested that we go upstairs to sleep. I them; but in a minute or so the strug- the internal organs and muscles. The remembered that in the last verse of gles stopped. The spider walked dain- spider will sit in its parlor and wait un- Mary Howitt’s poem, the spider did tily down the web again, wrapped til this process is completed, and then trick the fly into going up the wind- the ant in strands of silk, and carried she will suck out the resulting fluid. All ing staircase, so I found an excuse. In it back up out of sight. Later that day that is left of the ant will be the empty many cases, the spider’s husband suf- the carcass of the ant appeared on the shell, and the spider, a good housekeep- fers the same fate as the fly. floor under the web. er, will toss it out of the parlor and onto To my wife, all of this was a mys- the floor below. * See “Sunrise on a Tangled Web” in the tery worthy of a TV soap opera, and All this seemed to give my wife a archives of Emmitsburg.net she began by asking, “Why did he do new appreciation of biology. There that?” Rather than trying to determine was a moment of doubt the next day, To read past editions of The Retired who “he” was, I explained that, except when another ant invaded the kitch- Ecologist visit the Authors section of Em- for myself, all of the participants in the en; my wife tried to pick it up between mitsburg.net. JUNE 2013 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 15 IN THE COUNTRY The cicadas are coming

Tim Iverson fairly good odds that much of the ble is a ribbed membrane located Seasonal Naturalist brood will survive predation from at the base of the abdomen called Cunningham Falls State Park birds or other animals. Their im- a tymbal. These tymbals are con- pressive numbers aren’t the only tracted inward causing them to hey’re coming to get you, thing that keeps away predators buckle and produce sound. Then “TBarbara! They’ve been (un- though! Their deafeningly loud the cicada relaxes the muscles derground) a long time.” Al- songs do too! Some cicada species and the tymbal pops back out though slightly paraphrased it’s can belt out their ditties at 120 and again produce a sound. The still a fairly accurate description decibels, which is loud enough sound resonates within the abdo- of the mood around the upcom- to permanently damage human men, which is mostly hollow, to ing cicada swarm. Brood II cica- hearing if you’re close enough. amplify the sound. Cicadas per- das only emerge every 17 years, Some smaller species produc- form these contractions very rap- which means an average per- es sounds in such high pitch- idly and will alter their body po- son would only be able to expe- es that humans can’t even hear sitions to modify the song. Each rience the phenomenon about them. What’s really impressive is cicada species have their own four or five times within their that when they are all crooning particular mating song that fe- entire lives. While they may in unison it actually hurts birds’ males with respond to, allowing swarm into numbers of up to a ears and disrupts their ability to for multiple species to coexist to- million per acre in affected areas communicate with one another. gether. they pose little threat to the en- By sticking together their chorus Cicadas of this, or any brood vironment, and especially people can actually reduce predation by for that matter, are also light- – well except maybe our ears! birds. heartedly advocated as an appe- Cicadas are flighted insects These songs serve another pur- tizer or part of a meal. Just a sim- that often get grouped in with pose aside from the preserva- ple Google search will yield many locusts, but they’d like to let tion of life. They also facilitate results for recipes. I’ve seen them you know they don’t want any- the procreation of it. What may described as a mixture of shrimp thing to do with those bad guys sound like the shrill cacophony and asparagus. One blogger of biblical proportions. Cica- of swarming critters is actually even commented, “Don’t think das are actually more akin to leaf the sweet serenade of love. After of them as pests, but as flying bugs or even aphids. They be- cicadas mate the female will lay shrimp, self-delivered and free long to a family of insect, He- the eggs into the stem of a plant. of charge.” National Geograph- miptera, which have a pierc- Once the eggs hatch they burrow ic publicized that cicadas are low ing mouth used to suck the sap into the ground and spend the carb, fat free, and gluten free! I’m deafening loud calls by rapidly you don’t think they’re very cool out of plants and trees. Their next 17 years growing into ma- not planning on being adventur- sucking in and out hollow parts at least you have something to mouths have a sheath-like encas- turity by feeding on the sap from ous this go round, but maybe in of their bodies. Finally, they may brood on. ing that retracts between the legs plant roots. Once they reach full another 17 years, so I can’t give or may not be better or equal to when not in use. When they are size the cicada nymphs will dig to you any personal recipes or rec- shrimp cocktail. All in all, wheth- To read other articles by Tim Iver- using it the sheath extends and the surface, shed their skin, and ommendations. It is worth men- er you like them or not they’re a son visit the Authors section of Em- contains four needle type pro- begin the process all over again. tioning that cicadas are closely remarkable little bug, and even if mitsburg.net boscises that pierce into plants. There’s a lot of noise made over related to lobsters and shellfish, They’ll use these like a straw to amount of noise cicadas make, so if you have shellfish allergies slurp out the sap. and for good reason. I mentioned use caution. While they may have the before that they can produce So, what have we learned so far: physical ability to fly they are ac- sounds up to 120 decibels. This Cicadas mating calls could make tually miserably poor at it. They is really impressive for such a us deaf, scare away predators, also have six legs, but again they small insect. However, the cicada and essentially works like ‘Cicada aren’t particularly well suited for produces these love lullabies in a Mingle’. They live underground jumping or running. It’s a won- really unique way. Many insects, for about a 1/5 of our lives feast- der they get around anywhere like crickets, produce sounds by ing on tree root sap only to rise at all really, but then again they rubbing together different parts up to the surface once, mate like don’t really need to. The sheer of the body. This is not the case rabbits, and then drop dead from numbers they swarm in present for cicadas. The organ responsi- exhaustion. They make those 16 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | JUNE 2013 IN THE COUNTRY Strawberry Hill’s Summer Camp Lizzy Ryan various 4-H camps for the past 3 member walking on one of the trails critters (macro-invertebrates) that years. When I was 5 and 6 years old with the campers and finding a box lived there, like the crayfish. Catch- re you looking for a way that I was a camper at Strawberry Hill. turtle. They loved it and learned all ing minnows was very popular. At Ayour kids can have a fun and The Summer Nature Adventure about the animal. We also walked the end of every week the kids re- educational summer? Are you look- camps have not only been a fun and up to the quarry (which is obvious- leased two baby brook trout in the ing for a way to keep them busy educational way to spend the sum- ly not in use anymore) and went to stream. They usually named them and not bored this summer? Then mer for the campers but also for me the pond with the kids. We caught and then they watched the trout Strawberry Hill Nature Preserve as a camp counselor. I learned new frogs and the children got to hold swim around in their new stream camps are just the answer! things just as the kids did! them and learn about them. habitat. I was a camp counselor for the I am sure that when the kids went Our days typically ended with a Salamanders were always a big Strawberry Hill camps last summer home they told their families and stroll in the creek to help us cool off! hit. Did you know the red-spot- and I have also been a counselor for friends all about what they did. I re- There the kids learned all about the ted newt species are found at Straw- berry Hill? In fact, they are Straw- berry Hill’s mascot! The kids loved finding these newts and learning all about them. We also had animal shows each week. Our counselors brought out a few animals for everyone to see; learn about; and sometimes hold with Penn State Extension and has or feel. These animals included a activities adapted from the Junior Tarantula named Rosie, Madagas- Forest Steward Program. Camp- car hissing cockroaches, a box tur- ers will get to learn about our for- tle named Bob (who lost part of ests and our gardens. They will even one of his legs in the wild and has a get to try to sprout a seedling and chipped shell) and snakes. The chil- then become certified as a Junior dren really learned a lot and loved Forest Steward. At the end of the to see cool animal species. In fact week campers can invite their fam- some of the kids that came multiple ilies and friends to help plant new weeks told others what they learned trees at Strawberry Hill. about the animals from past weeks. The fifth week is called the “Per- Not only did we learn lots about fect Storm.” In this week kids will creatures, but plants as well. Did learn about the science of nature. you know that the native species Campers will also be able to help Touch-Me-Not is good for reliev- build a weather station. The sixth ing the itch of poison ivy? This lit- week is called “Beetles and Bees and tle fact that I learned as a counselor Bears, Oh My!” This week is in co- I have since shared with my mother operation with 4-H. Kids will learn who is notorious for getting poison all about our local wildlife and in- ivy frequently throughout the sum- sects. They will participate in a group mer. So much so that we gathered project that will be entered in The seeds from the plants on our own Adams County 4-H fair in August property and planted them in pots at the South Mountain Fairgrounds. so the plant will be readily available The seventh week is called “The when mom gets poison ivy for the Wild Life.” Campers will learn all hundredth time. about different habitats all over the Not only did the campers learn world and how animals find food lots of interesting stuff, but it’s been and water. We will also learn about really fun to get to know the kids modern and historical ways of find- that attended the camps. Many ing and making food. The last week came several weeks, making it real- is called the “Chesapeake Chal- ly easy to get to know them. Others lenge.” This week is also in coop- attended for just a week, but we still eration with 4-H. Kids will learn all were able to become friends. Some about streams and they will have a of the campers I still see out and group project in the 4-H fair also. about with their parents and we al- The nice thing about Strawber- ways share a friendly “How are you ry Hill camps is that they are of- doing?” fered for a variety of ages. These ages This year’s camps will not disap- range from four to five year olds all point. Each week we will focus on a the way to twelve year olds. The different topic. Campers will learn a four and five year olds have a half new “survival skill” and earn pins to day of camp (from 9:00 am to 12 mark their achievement. (For more noon) and the six to twelve year olds information, visit www.Strawberry- have a full day of camp (from 9:00 Hill.org.) The first week is called am to 3:00 pm). “Camp Champ.” Kids will get to Strawberry Hill camps are a good build survival shelters and learn way to keep your kids active for the about navigation. The second week summer instead of having them is called “Do You See What I See?” complain about being bored. Your This week will focus on art. Kids kids will never be bored at the Pre- will get to learn how to paint, sculpt serve. The experiences they will en- and learn how to make music. That counter will be unmatched. So, week will end with an art show for if you want a way for your kids to family and friends of the campers. have fun this summer while learn- The third week is called “Mys- ing something new and being ac- tery from History.” This is a 3-day tive, Strawberry Hill is for you. camp week and will be held at the Hope to see you at camp! Gettysburg Rec Park. This week will consist of team building chal- For more information on Strawberry lenges. The Fourth week is called Hill’s Summer Camp, call Kay Dear- “Junior Forest Steward.” This week dorff at 717-642-5840 or visit straw- of camp is presented in cooperation berryhill.org. JUNE 2013 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 17 VILLAGE IDIOT 40 years in the hole Jack Deathridge, Jr. them. Today, I can’t name those The boss finally asked me why six things. I couldn’t keep things running. I herese, the oldest of the sis- The factory rarely bought a told him I simply couldn’t figure Tters, wanted to go into town “new” machine. Most every- out what was wrong with the ma- for a job. She didn’t want to go thing came from other factories chines. He asked if I would mind alone so I walked through the that had closed. We had Sing- if he brought another mechanic front door of “the factory” with er machines so old the Singer in from Hanover Shoe. I begged, her. I didn’t want a factory job. reps claimed Singer hadn’t made “Please?” (It didn’t occur to me Hell, there were 43 people in them. I learned to make springs until years later that I was asked that little building, mostly scary and other simple parts to keep before an “expert” was brought female strangers. I was hired the antiques clunking away. in. Something had changed over (Therese was not), forty years ago Over the years other factories the years.) last March. tried to hire me as a mechanic. The expert spent half a day go- ing room. I didn’t do anything to I’m not napping I sometimes try Had they placed me at a ma- They offered as much as three ing over and adjusting the sew- those machines that you haven’t to order my thoughts via a key- chine where I did the same thing times what I was making. Upon ing machines. When he was done done. But I’m not you, so when board. Sometimes I send those for eight hours a day I’d have learning they ran between 100 they were running as they were I made suggestions to the opera- thoughts along to an editor and quit immediately. I was hired as and 300 sewing machines I’d supposed to. I stopped the man tors they didn’t get riled. They are sometimes they end up in print. a “roustabout”, easily replaced laugh. I had six or eight to deal as he was leaving and asked what sewing differently now whether While I’m still only mak- by the next strong backed/weak with at “the factory”. he’d found, and corrected, that they know it or not. You weren’t ing around minimum wage I minded monkey.) I’d like to claim trying to main- I’d missed. doing anything wrong. Don’t let get much else of value work- The factory super in those ear- tain sewing machines was my “Nothing.” this get to you.” ing at the factory. For example, ly days was Maine Man; he talk- reason for getting drunk in those BULL! There had to have been It didn’t get to me, but sever- one coworker asked me if I re- ed funny. He tried to train me days. The truth is I endured something! al of the operators quit before the ally thought anyone wanted to as a mechanic; thinking because those cast-iron junkyard rejects “Jack, I’ve been at this for more production run ended. That hap- read the garbage I wrote under Dad could tear an engine apart so I could get drunk at the end than 25 years. None of the ma- pened over the years, people let- the heading “Pondering the Puz- and rebuild it as easily as a bi- of a day. chines were out of time, they ting things build up until they fi- zlement”. When I allowed it was cycle, so could I. Maine Man’s Around the time I was perfect- were clean, everything where nally stormed out of the factory, unlikely and I was simply writing enthusiastic “Jack, you’ll never ing my drinking techniques we it should have been. I did the often taking a few friends with because the editor had asked me make any money working here, got an order for a product that same things you’ve been doing them. That’s how I ended up do- too, I was told the editor was a but you’ll learn enough to work required the use of machines I to them. I honestly can’t tell you ing so many jobs I wasn’t hired bigger idiot than I was. as a mechanic in a shoe facto- hadn’t much experience with. why they are working now.” to do. The company was down- Hmm. As the editor doesn’t ry. That’s where the money is.” Those machines probably start- I still didn’t believe him. We sizing too, so I was told to take live in town and I do…. The Vil- still rings in my memory. I nev- ed me on smoking pot to calm were in a part of the build- up the slack. lage Idiot column was born. 40 er found Maine Man weeping in the frustrated anger that steadily ing where no one else could see The factory employs five peo- years at “the factory” and I’m still despair over my lack of mechani- built as the production problems or hear us. The expert looked ple today, four of us working learning things! cal ability, but I learned some in- grew until all the people involved around before he told me what part-time. I usually go home at teresting combinations of cuss in the run were on the verge of he thought the real problem was. lunch and nap until it’s time to To read more articles by Jack words from him. Today, I’m still violence. When the owner asked “Never tell a machine opera- go back to the factory to shut it Deathridge visit the Authors sec- better at emptying trash barrels why the orders weren’t getting tor that a problem is something down at the end of the day. When tion of emmitsburg.net. than I am at figuring out why a filled on time, everyone pointed they are doing. But that’s what I machine isn’t functioning. at me. think was happening in the sew- Maine Man was wrong about my moving on to the shoe fac- tories. I was aware of several in 1973; Freeman Shoe in Emmits- burg, Hanover Shoe in Hanover, Gettysburg Shoe (with facto- ries in Gettysburg, Dillsburg and East Berlin), and two factories I never knew the names of, in Fair- field and Thurmont. None re- main. I have a pay stub from the first check the factory cut me for a 40- hour week of work. I was told I’d start at minimum wage, which was $1.30 an hour. I would even- tually be taught to operate all the production machines, but would never be paid “piece rate” be- cause I wasn’t hired as an oper- ator. That was fine by me, as I didn’t know what the boss was talking about anyhow. The less than $40 I took home that week allowed me to pay Mom some of what I owed her, covered a carton of smokes and a case of beer (af- ter I found someone old enough to buy it for me.) I decided work- ing in a factory wasn’t as bad as I had thought it might be. I learned to operate, maintain and sort of repair most machines the factory used in production. Sewing machines quickly became the bane of my existence. Maine Man told me there were thirty reasons why a sewing machine would drop a stitch. The prob- lem was often caused by one of six things, or a combination of 18 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | JUNE 2013 PETS LARGE AND SMALL

He didn’t look too thrilled with his latest fashion accesso- We called him Bam! ry, but we had to keep him from licking his back and give the skin Jennifer Vanderau cropped ears and all, pitbull. She irritation time to clear up. Cumberland Valley was a sweetheart of a dog, but We also switched his food to Animal Shelter amazingly strong. She got adopt- chicken-and-rice and applied ed a while back and is having a ointment to the scabs he’d creat- e called him Bam and I marvelous life. ed. Despite his situation, which Wcan’t really tell you what But at the time of Bam’s dis- really didn’t look all that com- the letters stood for or my par- covery, she was still looking for fortable, he never gave us any ents will disown me. her forever home and out on a trouble. I mean, yeah, he wasn’t He was a black cat and for some jaunt with a volunteer. too terribly happy -- he had that reason, we have trouble adopt- Well, the volunteer brought not-too-thrilled cat look in those ing out black cats. I don’t know if Blueberry into the outside dog expressive green eyes whenever it’s the odd superstition associated run and set out on her typical I went back to check on him -- with them (I would think that was spree. It took her probably all of but never once did he take it out something long gone from our .03 seconds to discover she wasn’t on the people who were helping collective consciousness by now) the only four-legged creature in him. or if it’s because people are look- that dog run. I truly can’t say the same about ing for some “unique” markings She found that cat really fast. other animals we’ve helped. in their prospective feline, but for And the battle was on. After all that, it was most definite- whatever reason, Bam had been Do you know who came out ly time for Bam’s happy ending. with us for a while. the victor? The cat. No joke. This And it came eight months to He got his name (seriously, I cat had to be probably an eighth the day of his arrival. can’t tell you or my parents will be of Blueberry’s size, but he appar- On May 4, 2013, a fami- down to only two kids) because of ently came out of that dog box ly came in looking to add some the story that unfolded when we fighting and didn’t let up once. ture in our Christmas edition, it cy. Sometimes it’s a flea allergy, felines to their household. For met him. He was dropped off in Blueberry was a mess. We had was amazing what that one little sometimes it’s a food allergy and some reason, they were drawn to our outside dog run some time in to medicate her scratches -- some photo did. He had a special sto- sometimes it’s just an obsessive Bam. early morning hours of September of which were really deep and ry to begin with, but something disorder. I always wonder what it is that 4, 2012. It still boggles my mind included her face, mouth and about this guy caught the hearts Yes, our animals can suffer makes people choose the animals that people will leave a cat in a chest-- and put her on an antibi- of a lot of staff at the Journal and from OCD. We had a cat years that they do. Something tells me dog run. You know I actually had otic, just to be safe. many inquiries were made about ago at the shelter who thought there was more at work here than to explain to a woman once that The cat didn’t have a mark on his status. her tail was some kind of ene- maybe we’ll ever know. It can’t be cats can climb and that’s why she him. I’m not even kidding. We I’m sure they’re going to be my. She attacked it to the point a complete coincidence that he shouldn’t just dump the calico she named him Bam. thrilled to get to the end of this of drawing her own blood, if you went home eight months to the had into the dog run? Bam was a dear soul. He had column (spoiler alert!). can believe it. Once we put her very day that he was found. Sigh. those vivid green eyes that seem Bam’s story isn’t finished yet, on medications to calm her (the Well, they adopted not only At any rate, we had no idea he to stand out with black cats -- though. After taking on a pitbull kitty equivalent of prozac) she Bam, but another one of our fe- was even there. We have cages on and coming from someone who and winning -- I’m telling you stopped bothering the tail. lines named Gus. The day they the porch for cats, so we didn’t lives with four all-black cats, I when they got Bam out of that With Bam, we weren’t sure did the adoption, they sent us even think to check the dog run never understood why these ba- dog run (he was petrified, but what was going on, so we started an update via Facebook to let us for a cat. When we pull up to the bies tend to get overlooked. Mine didn’t go after any of the humans by checking him for fleas. know how well the boys were do- shelter and don’t see a dog running have incredibly expressive faces. trying to help him) I swear I Nope. ing together and how happy they around in the big outside run, we He was just the nicest cat. could hear the Rocky theme song We gave him a shot of a ste- are to have them. figure we’re having a good day. He was neutered and put up playing -- his saga wasn’t over. roid to help with the inflamma- Bam’s story truly is one that Little did we know. for adoption and caught the eye Bam started excessively groom- tion and put him in our isolation reminds me why animal shel- He was discovered when one of of a lot of helpful folks, including ing himself. It sounds bizarre, area with one of those dreaded e- ters and rescue groups across the our volunteers took Blueberry for those at the Emmitsburg Jour- but dogs sometimes, and cats es- collars, or “the cone of shame,” as world do what they do. a walk. Blueberry was a purebred, nal. When we used Bam’s pic- pecially, can develop this tenden- some pet owners call it. Here was a cat who had been discarded by humans who didn’t even care enough to make sure he was safe in a cage instead of a huge outside dog run. He met a giant pitbull the very next day and didn’t let the dog intimidate him. He came through what we suspect was a food allergy with flying col- ors and found his forever home. Bam could have been a sad sta- tistic at any time in his story. But he wasn’t. Because people cared enough to help this guy. And now as the credits roll on his tale, picture a relatively ro- tund, all black cat with remark- able green eyes settling into his new place with a contented sigh. Technically for Bam, it shouldn’t say “the end.” For him, this is just the beginning.

Jennifer Vanderau is the Director of Communications for the Cumber- land Valley Animal Shelter and can be reached at cvascomm@cvas-pets. org. The shelter accepts both monetary and pet supply donations. For more information, call the shelter at 263- 5791 or visit the website www.cvas- pets.org. CVAS also operates thrift stores in Chambersburg and Ship- pensburg. Help support the animals at the shelter by donating to or shopping at the stores. JUNE 2013 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 19 PETS LARGE AND SMALL Breeding season Dr. Kimberly Brokaw, DVM the owner. that it needed to arrive in the Walkersville Veterinary Clinic Artificial insemination has nu- morning. Fed-Ex told her that merous benefits. First it elimi- wouldn’t be a problem. hen most people think of nates the risk of injury due to I called the mares’ owner Wfoals they think of cute fighting between the mare and Wednesday morning. She told babies out in the field running the stallion. Risk of disease me she had just been on the about with their moms. As a transmission also decreases. AI phone with Fed-Ex and the se- horse owner I frequently get permits both mare and stallion to men would arrive about 9:30 asked if I am going to breed any be on opposite ends of the coun- that morning. I told her I’d be of my horses. The answer is no. try as well as for them to contin- there between 11 and 12. When I purposefully select geldings so ue to compete during breeding I arrived at the farm the semen that I won’t be tempted to breed. season. The downside to AI is was not there. The farm assistant Having been called out in the trying to coordinate getting the called the owner and we were in- middle of the night for serious semen delivered when the mare formed the semen would be there birthing complications result- is ovulating. between 1 and two. I left for an- ing in death of the foal and the One of my clients has two other farm and came back about mare on more than one occasion, draft horse mares. She had gone 1:30 and waited at the farm until as well as the numerous malfor- through the arduous process of 2. Still no semen. I told the own- mities, and other complexities, selecting a stallion for each mare. er that I was sorry but I needed it makes me hesitant to want to The selection had been based to leave and would not have time undertake that myself. both on desirable temperament to come back. When the semen Most people are unaware of as well as ability for both in-hand arrived she was welcome to drive the large amount of work that showing and cart driving poten- the mares and the semen to me if goes into getting a mare pregnant tial. The stallions are located at she wanted them bred. much less successfully getting the the same farm, so for ease and The semen was finally tracked miracle they took. Needless to Not only do I admire the beauti- cute foal. While sometimes field the convenience of having both down. Apparently it had been say I have added this entire ex- ful foal, but I also appreciate the breeding results in a nice foal, stallion’s semen sent in the same delivered to the wrong house. perience to my list of reason why great efforts of the owner who the majority of valuable horses shipment, the mares were given The semen was finally in the I won’t be planning on breeding bred that foal. are conceived through artificial medications so that they would mare owner’s custody and the one of my own horses. insemination. Once the mare is ovulate at the same time. mares and semen were driven to I am always delighted when I To read other article by Dr. Bro- pregnant, the number of sleep- I ultrasounded the mares on me and inseminated. see a heathy, well bred, foal play- kaw visit the Authors section of less nights for the owner only in- a Monday and verified that they As part of routine breeding ing in a field on a summer day. Emmitsburg.net. creases. Due to the risks associ- should be ready to inseminate on protocol, I check the semen un- ated with foaling, owners should Wednesday. The mare’s owner der a microscope. I inspect it for be present to assist the mare or contacted the stallion owner and quality including motility and Ramsey call the vet should the need arise. told him to collect and ship the concentration. Unfortunately

Mares frequently foal a couple semen for a Wednesday morning when I checked this semen it was Ramsey is a 1-year-old pitbull mix weeks early or several weeks late, delivery. The owner also called almost entirely dead. I was not who is full of energy and will need resulting in the possibility of over Fed-Ex to make sure they knew looking forward to calling the regular exercise. But, look at that a month of sleepless nights for the importance of shipment and mare owner. I was going to tell face! Have you seen anything cuter? her that not only did she waste her money on fed-ex shipment, Ramsey loves to play and really en- purchase of the semen, vet call joys toys. He actually went on our charges, and her time driving all 5K run and made it the whole way! over, but we were going to have He even knows some commands, to try again as it was highly un- like sit and shake hands. He’d be likely that either of the mares quick to learn more with a treat or would be pregnant based on the two. Because of his size and energy quality of the semen. While it level, Ramsey would do best in a couldn’t be determined if dead home in which children are older semen was sent, or if it died in than 8. transport (Fed-Ex not only de- livered to the wrong address but For more information on adopt- also left it out in the sun.) She ing Ramsey contact the Cum- was given the option to aban- berland Valley Animal Shelter don hope that the mares might at 717-263-5791 or visit www. be pregnant and just short cycle cvas-pets.org. them, or wait and see if by some 20 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | JUNE 2013 THE MASTER GARDENER Black Walnut trees Mary Ann Ryan source it provides for our wildlife. agriculture.state.pa.us/ Symp- Adams County Master Gardener There are problems that threat- toms of this disease include yel- en our native black walnut. A dis- lowing leaves, reduced leaf cov- lack walnut trees have been ease - three canker disease – has er, and flagging of branches and Ba part of our natural land- been introduced to Pennsylvania eventually death. scapes forever. This native tree in Bucks County (southeast PA, Other issues with the black grows naturally along streams in near Philadelphia). As a result, a walnut include tent caterpil- moist, rich soils, and sunny loca- quarantine was directed that no lar, fall webworm, powdery mil- tions. They do not tolerate dry firewood, lumber, nursery stock, dew as well as other diseases that sites, often dropping leaves at the or scions can be transported out- cause black spots and yellowing first sign of drought. They have side county lines. This has been of leaves. These problems hap- a nice canopy, potentially reach- a disease thought to be limited to pen throughout the growing sea- ing 100’ in height. They provide the western part of the country, son. However, these issues alone light shade and yellow fall color. but is now here as well. “The dis- do not typically cause death to the These trees are very valuable, not ease poses a significant threat to tree – weakening, likely; death, only for the lumber it provides the state’s $25 billion hardwoods not. – often coveted by woodworkers industry. Black walnut trees, Transportation of lumber and – but also for the necessary food which make up less than half of firewood seem to be our biggest one percent of hardwood trees in problem when it comes to distri- Pennsylvania, produce high-val- bution of any invasive problems, Black walnut trees make up less than half of one percent ued lumber used in woodworking which is how Thousand Can- of hardwood trees in Pennsylvania. and furniture-making. The nuts ker Disease is classified. Getting essary when trying to control in- liar yellowing, wilting, and even- of the trees are consumed by hu- your firewood from a local place vasive diseases and pests in our tually death. The causal agent is mans and wildlife.” http://www. to where you are burning it is nec- landscapes and forests. a chemical called “juglone” (5 hy- However beneficial the walnut droxy-1,4napthoquinone), which tree is, in the home landscape,they occurs naturally in all parts of the not only are messy due to the nuts black walnut. Juglone has experi- falling and the large leaves that mentally been shown to be a res- fall, but because of the toxin that piration inhibitor which deprives the tree produces, this plant does sensitive plants of needed energy not allow other sensitive plants to for metabolic activity. compete with it. The largest concentrations of “The Source of Toxicity” juglone and hydrojuglone (con- “Plants adversely affected by verted to juglone by sensitive being grown near black walnut plants) occur in the walnut’s trees exhibit symptoms such as fo- buds, nut hulls, and roots. How- ever, leaves and stems do contain a smaller quantity. Juglone is only poorly soluble in water and thus does not move very far in the soil. Since small amounts of juglone are released by live roots, partic- ularly juglone-sensitive plants may show toxicity symptoms anywhere within the area of root growth of a black walnut tree. However, greater quantities of ju- glone are generally present in the area immediately under the cano- py of a black walnut tree, due to greater root density and the accu- mulation of juglone from decay- ing leaves and nut hulls. This dis- tribution of juglone means that some sensitive plants may toler- ate the amount of juglone pres- ent in the soil near a black walnut tree, but may not survive direct- ly under its canopy. Alternative- ly, highly sensitive plants may not tolerate even the small concentra- tion of juglone beyond the cano- py spread. Because decaying roots still release juglone, toxicity can persist for some years after a tree is removed.” http://www.wvu. edu/~agexten/hortcult/fruits/blk- walnt.htm What does this mean for us? Typ- ically, homeowners are not search- ing out black walnut trees to grow in their yard as a shade tree. Because of their messy habit alone, we avoid this plant. However, many homes may have been built where an exist- ing hedgerow lives, or near a stream where walnuts are flourishing. If that’s the case, we need to be cau- tious as to what plants we place near those trees. As you can imagine, the more sensitive a plant is to juglone, the JUNE 2013 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 21 THE MASTER GARDENER worse it does closer to the tree. Very sensitive vegetable plants in- clude tomatoes, peppers, cabbage, Small Town Gardener asparagus, sweet potatoes and others. Some shrubs that are sen- It’s more complicated than that sitive include blueberries, choke- berries, cotoneaster, hydrangeas, Marianne Willburn how you also ache for the financial means a mortgage that would have made their par- lilacs, just to name a few. Many to achieve it. However, more often than not ents’ generation turn seven shades of purple. herbaceous plants are also consid- he dream of a garden must sometimes they are uttered by those who would oppose Add to this the ever-looming threat of retire- ered sensitive. To see a complete Tremain a dream for many. Faced with a you ideologically – those for whom a small ment and investments gone haywire, and you list, go to http://www.mortonarb. distinct lack of resources in the cash depart- town garden is not so much about the gar- have a very harried homeowner carrying the org/tree-plant-advice/article/887/ ment, or by obligations of family, debt or em- den as it is about the town. Those who wish world upon his or her shoulders. In such days plants-tolerant-of-black-walnut- ployment, many people find themselves ach- for your vegetables to stay neatly in the back of economic recession and employment un- toxicity.html ing for a square foot in which to plant a sim- (after you have completed the necessary pa- certainty, it is a brave and well-heeled opti- The best choice is to plant ple tomato, and unable to do anything more perwork), your hens to stay in the freezer and mist who says, “That’s it, call the realtor, we’re things that are tolerant of the tox- than put a pretty pot on a doorstep. your compost pile never to have existed in the moving.” in. Some of these plants are ser- There are still others who might be a bit first place. Instead, how wonderful it would be for the viceberry, birch, and hornbeam. further along on the ‘property ladder,’ those “If you don’t like it, move.” The arrogance homeowner who finds him or herself trapped Vegetables include onions, beets, who have a garden, albeit a small one, and of this statement boils my very blood. As if by life circumstances to be given more free- squash, melons, beans and corn. think constantly of the freedoms a bit more home-ownership...land-ownership, were just dom on the property they already inhabit – For a complete list of tolerant land could offer them. a matter of signing a few papers, packing a as long as it does not trespass on the physical plants visit http://pubs.cas.psu. These dreams may be as simple as having few boxes and moving to the home of one’s freedoms of their neighbors. How tremen- edu/FreePubs/pdfs/xj0039.pdf the ability to place a front bench in one’s front dreams. While I do realize that living with- dous for the apartment-dweller to be given In addition to the black walnut, yard without clearing it with a higher author- in one’s means has become an antiquidat- an opportunity to garden through communi- other trees have shown to be alleo- ity, or as controversial as the ability to house ed concept, there are still some families out ty efforts given priority in city planning that pathic as well. A tree that is just as a few hens in a coop the same way neighbors there doing just that, even if it means that fully supports the idea of a sustainable, con- much of a problem as the black wal- keep dogs in kennels. Constricted by space their child will grow up without a back gar- nected future. nut is Butternut. Other trees that considerations, the homeowner may dream den, or the luxury of small animals, or even How lovely to feel a little less panicked that are not quite as much of a prob- of the ability to plant an oak tree for the sheer a front porch. the life you intended to live is not unreach- lem, but still have juglone, are Eng- joy of it, without caring two figs that its root We find ourselves in a heartbreaking real- able due to the vagaries of world markets in lish walnut and hickories. Most system will someday occupy eight-tenths of ity now, where houses are worth much less far-off cities; or indeed, the machinations of of these trees are not readily avail- his arable land. than what was paid for them – even for fam- bankers over dinners where heirloom toma- able on the retail market, but could Where ever you are on this journey – be ilies who acted cautiously during the buying toes are symbols of affluence, not sustenance. be growing naturally in the land- it within the confines of an apartment, con- ecstasy of the last decade. Many responsible It’s just more complicated than picking scape. Research is always the best do, or small town garden – the last thing you citizens are still paying for their college ed- up and moving shop. So the next time you choice when planting trees, shrubs wish to be told when you occasionally come ucations, and will continue to pay for them might feel called upon to say the words, “If and herbaceous material around nut face to face with the limits of your outside life whilst trying to scrape together funds to send you don’t like it, move.”, consider your words trees, so check out the lists from the is, “If you don’t like it, you should move.” their own children to college. carefully and hope that karma is just some- websites above to make good deci- Many times these words are delivered with Still others have health issues that re- thing that happens in foreign lands. sions about what to grow. the best of intentions by land-owning friends quire ever-increasing In addition to being wary of plant who know how much you ache for more sums. And some types growing around walnuts, we space, freedom, or privacy, but don’t know simply don’t want also need to be diligent when rak- ing up the leaves and nuts that have fallen. Many of us compost and like to put as much “stuff” in our compost piles that we can. From kitchen scraps to grass clippings and dead plants/leaves, we can uti- lize this waste to our benefit, mak- ing a wonderful soil amendment for all of our gardening needs. However, when dealing with the remains of the walnut, wheth- er it’s the leaves, nuts, roots or dead branches, we do not want to throw them in the compost. Since the ju- glone is still present in the plant mate- rial many years after the plant is dead, this action can only cause problems for all plants that are sensitive, even if they are growing away from the nut tree. Although, when the juglone is exposed to air, water and bacteria, the toxin can be degraded in 4-6 weeks, and bark in 6 months. (http://ohi- oline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/1000/1148. html) However, I’m not willing to take that chance in my garden, so the walnut debris goes someplace other than the compost pile. In nature, we need black walnut trees. The benefits they provide are far reaching, from lumber to wild- life. But in our home landscapes, plant with care. As with all trees, we want to do our homework prior to planting any species. But when choosing the black walnut, be sure you understand the needs of the tree as well as your purpose for planting it and what the results may be when enhancing the landscape around it.

To read other gardening articles visit the Gardening section of Emmitsburg.net. 22 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | JUNE 2013 CIVIL WAR HISTORY The Gettysburg Experience John A. Miller be accessed at www.heartofthe- amenities from lodging, food Emmitsburg Historical Society civilwar.org. and other events taking place Civil War Historian Civil War Traveler is anoth- throughout the area. Again, plan er great source. They have maps ahead and do your research now. rom the last weekend in that you can download. These While, the majority of people FJune to the first weekend maps will allow you to follow are tourists, there will be thou- in July, thousands upon thou- in the footsteps of the armies as sands of reenactors and living sands of people will descend they advanced onto Gettysburg. historians that will participate into the town of Gettysburg. Be- Their web site address is www. in the reenactments and pro- tween the two reenactments and civilwartraveler.com. grams sponsored by the Nation- the National Park Service’s pro- Another source for all things al Park Service. In “Part Two grams for the battle, the “Get- related to Gettysburg is the Get- of a 150 Years in the Making,” tysburg Experience” will be one tysburg 150th website. This site I left off with 1988. Since those of the most sought out events has everything that is planned days during the 1980’s, cloth- for tourists from all around the for the 150th. With Gettysburg ing, equipment and interpreta- world. In order to get around being the high water mark of the tion have improved dramatically. Gettysburg and have a good ex- 150th, you should plan ahead, With those authentic campaign- perience, one will need to plan and www.gettysburgcivilwar150. ers comes a wealth of knowledge ahead and have lots of patience. com is a great place to start your and first hand experience. They And the same goes for the town Gettysburg Experience. The research many aspects of the pe- itself. The Gettysburg econo- National Park Service is plan- riod from culture to historical my is going to get a huge boost ning some really good events events and they narrow all that from the tourism that is coming that will break down the three research down for each event for those ten days. It is estimat- days of fighting. Be sure to log that they participate in. This ed that over four million people, onto their website at www.nps. goes for the uniform, equipment a million more than normal, will gov/gett. With parking and traf- and camp life. flock to Gettysburg for 2013. fic being a huge concern, shuttle Each year, these living histo- For the average person, I can busses will be the main mode of ries that are sponsored by the not stress enough for you to do transportation with parking be- National Park Service take place your research and plan ahead. ing offsite, and located at vari- upon the battlefield and they There are some very good tools ous points in Gettysburg. recreate life of the average Civ- The West Virginia Monument at Gettysburg on the internet that you can ac- Be sure to see the websites il War soldier solely based upon cess, and many of these tools of the local tourism agencies research. In return, the public searching, investments into the for each program they choose to have apps that you can down- in Frederick and Washington is seeing the whole picture and time period of that event being do. For an example, your early load for free on your phone. The Counties in Maryland, and Ad- learning while they talk with portrayed, and the love of the war appearance of a Confederate Heart of the Civil War Heritage ams and Franklin Counties in those living historians. But what history. soldier will not work for a mid Area is a great source for Civil Pennsylvania. These four web- goes into these interpretive pro- Living historians don’t just war event. So a lot of time is in- War 150th events. This site can sites offer a wide selection of grams? A great deal of time re- buy things and expect it to work vested into the research for each JUNE 2013 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 23 CIVIL WAR HISTORY specific event based on the time recreation of an authentic Con- ton is hosting Emmitsburg Her- taking place that weekend will an hour early. Also, remember period, location, and unit. Read- federate battery at Pitzer’s Woods, itage Days, 150th Commemora- be a free seminar featuring Ted that during all tours and events ing up on the unit that is be- where living historians are recreat- tion of Civil War. Living histo- Alexander, Historian of Antie- bring plenty of bottled water, ing portrayed and obtaining as ing the famous Washington Artil- ries and tours are being planned tam NPS, Dr. Tom Clemens, bug spray, and wear loose fitting much first hand accounts as pos- lery. These events are being con- throughout the weekend. Rev. John Schildt, Steve French, clothing and comfortable shoes. sible is very important. These ac- ducted on July 1st-3rd. The best In the neighboring communi- Wayne Hutzell and myself. For up to date information, counts help with interpretation. part of these living histories, is ty of Blue Ridge Summit there is During the Monterey Pass please check out the Gettysburg Many soldiers would write home that they are designed for the av- another 150th event taking place. 150th event, there is going to National Park Service Facebook about their experiences march- erage tourist to Gettysburg and This event will be held on July be a membership drive for the page. Social media has gone to ing, camping, and what they they are free and open to the pub- 4th-7th and will commemorate Friends of the Monterey Pass the forefront with the NPS. They witnessed. This helps to set uni- lic. Whereas the Gettysburg re- the Battle of Monterey Pass, a Battlefield, Inc. All member- will keep everyone up to date on form, clothing, and equipment enactments that are taking place, battle that took place along both ships help to preserve this bat- any changes. This was a huge help standards for what is going to be you will pay top dollar at the gate. sides of the Mason Dixon Line. tlefield. Also being unveiled that during the 150th of the Maryland portrayed and interpreted. If you don’t want to fight the This event will feature two ded- weekend are plans for the new Campaign and even I was sur- This year at Gettysburg there traffic at Gettysburg, there are ications, one for the battlefield interpretive center, and fund- prised how quickly things were are several living histories tak- other options out there. Several and another for the Michigan raising for the preservation of posted onto the internet via Twit- ing place. The Union portion of communities including Emmits- state sponsored marker. Tours 110 acres of battlefield land. ter and Facebook. the living history will focus on burg, are holding their own 150th of the battlefield are being con- Again, plan ahead and be pre- the Iron Brigade. Tons of research signature events. At Emmitsburg ducted. Related Civil War orga- pared for anything. If there is a To read past Civil War articles by is going into this event. Another on June 28th-30th, the National nizations will be there with dis- program that you want to see, be John Miller visit the Historical great living history aspect is the Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Se- plays relating to their site. Also sure to get there at least a half Society section of Emmitsburg.net.

If you do decide to venture into Get- Celebrate Gettysburg with Houser Estate’s Summer Cider tysburg this summer, stop in and see us oday in Gettysburg, shops are getting ready to celebrate and remem- cooking with it. Hard Cider can make bubbles can cut the creaminess of cer- on the Square. Or get out of town and Tpolishing their signs and res- ber the Battle of Gettysburg. We do a great match with all kinds of food tain dishes and cheeses like a Boursin visit us at our winery near Cashtown, taurants are bringing out their finest have one thing in common with the or can be sipped on a hot afternoon. or a cheese from sheep’s milk. and grab yourself a Jack’s Hard Cider! wares because in a couple weeks, the Civil War soldier that other places may With so many people expected to visit full impact of the 150 anniversary of not. We have both enjoyed a Hard Gettysburg this summer, watching the American Civil War will be upon Cider! While the popularity of Hard and sipping on a Jack’s Hard Cider at us! From 1861-1865, war raged up Cider, in the middle 19th century our location on the Square in Gettys- and down the east coast and into the was gradually replaced by beer due burg seems like the perfect afternoon midwest. Civil War within any coun- to many reasons including an influx activity. But if you want something to try is brutal, but with a young nation of German immigrant (and beer) to eat with your Jack’s this summer, pair being torn apart, the United State’s the United States, and the temperance it with a juicy cheeseburger or pulled Civil War was not only brutal but piv- movement, Hard Cider was still con- pork sandwich. Corn on the cob with otal. With knowledge of this momen- sumed by the American soldier. melted butter would taste great with tous occasion, tourist will stream into Hard Cider is so versatile. In the a Jack’s Hard Cider as would a sum- Gettysburg to remember and com- Civil War is was consumed as well as mer fruit salad with berries and stone memorate. used as an antiseptic. Fortunately to- fruits. The possibilities are endless! Like everywhere else in the area, we day, we don’t need to use it to clean The slight sweetness of a cider can be at Hauser Estate Winery, have been wounds, we can just enjoy drinking or a great match with spicy foods and the

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This photograph of Emmitsburg was taken from the South shortly after the Great Fire of 1863. The two churches visible in the photo are Elias Lutheran Church on the left and St. Joseph’s on the right. In between the churches are the remains of the three-story Maryland Hotel.

Michael Hillman necessitated an overnight stay. And, a It was in the latter stable that some- east for two blocks burning everything Because of the prevailing winds, the Emmitsburg Historical Society round trip to Gettysburg or Thurmont thing went horribly wrong on the night in its wake, at which time, its eastward fire on the south side of East Main Street occupied almost a full day. of June 15, 1863. What happened that progression was stopped by the citizens would have progressed more slowly to sk all horse owners what their three Instead of parking meters, the streets night we may never know for sure. Did of the town. The fire then jumped to the west, which accounts for the fact Abiggest fears are and nine out of of Emmitsburg were lined with hitch- someone carelessly throw a cigar away? the southern side of East Main Street that the last building to be destroyed was ten times a barn fire will make the list if ing posts. Instead of garages everyone Did a kerosene lantern fall and break? and burned west back to the square. the Western Maryland Hotel located on not outright top it. Predominantly con- had stables, and for those that couldn’t Did improperly dried hay spontane- However, a review of maps of the the south east corner of the square. The structed of wood and filled with dry hay afford their own stable, the town had at ously ignite? History only records that at town at the time suggests a more prob- fire was not brought under control un- and straw, barns are torches just waiting least five public stables. Each and every 11 PM that night the alarm of fire was able progression of the fire. The eastern til 7 AM the next morning. All of the to be lit. So, it’s not surprising the extent one was a potential torch just waiting to sounded. progression of the fire was not stopped homes and business in the western part horse owners take to keep potential igni- be lit. While water was plentiful because al- at the end of the two blocks by the ef- of the town, save those on the North tion sources out of their stables. The stable for the guests of the West- most all homes had their own wells or forts of the citizens but by the lack of West corner of the square, were spared. The first thing I did after purchasing ern Maryland Hotel on the south-east pumps, there was no organized and for- fuel. In 1863 the majority of homes and John O’Donoghue’s house, which sat my farm was to install an old fashioned corner of the square was located behind mal fire company to fight fires. Instead, business in Emmitsburg were located opposite the Western Maryland Hotel mechanical fire bell in the stable which the hotel. The stable for the Emmitt the community would turn out en mass on West Main Street and not East Main on the South-West corner, was saved by was activated by heat. It can be heard as House Hotel was located at the end of with buckets to form bucket brigades. Street. The end of the second block of the placing of wet blankets on the roof clear as day in the house even with the West Main Street. Emmitsburg residents While a bucket brigade would normal- East Main Street contained only a few which prevented cinders from nearby windows closed. For once a barn fire gets who didn’t have their own stable stabled ly be sufficient for small fires, it was no widely spaced houses providing too flames from igniting its roof. started, you only have minutes before it’s their horses at one of three stables run match for a barn fire. A firefighting hose great a distance for the fire to jump. Unfortunately, at the time Emmits- out of control and an alarm may mean by the Patterson brothers and a Messrs. cart built in town in 1851 by the Em- As for the jumping of the fire to the burg did not have a newspaper, so we the difference between losing both your Gunther and Bean. The Patterson broth- mitsburg Fire brigade (the predecessor southern side of East Main Street, the have to depend upon reports from the horses and barn or just your barn. ers had two public stables in town. The to today’s Vigilant Hose Company) was most probable location was near the papers of surrounding communities as In 1863 horses were the prima- larger one, which housed horses most fre- used at the great fire. (The old hose cart square which contained the largest to the events of that evening. According ry mode of transportation in Emmits- quently used, was located on West Main is on display in the museum area of the buildings as well as the greatest concen- to the Gettysburg Sentinel and General burg. The first run of the Emmitsburg and Patterson Street and their ‘turn out’ Vigilant Hose Company station.) tration of buildings. One only needs to Advisor: railroad was still twelve years away and stable was located on the south side of The fire quickly spread with the pre- draw a straight line from the Lutheran “On Monday night just about 10 automobiles and planes were thoughts East Main Street opposite modern day vailing winds. It first burned the homes Church’s parking lot to the North East o’clock, a fire broke out in our neigh- of idle dreamers. As such, if you wanted Jubilee grocery store. Gunther and Bean’s and businesses to the south of the stable corner of the square – the direction of boring town of Emmitsburg, ten or needed to travel you did it on horse- stable was located just east of the Elias - the North West corner of the square. the prevailing wind to see that the line miles from this place, which was truly back or in a carriage. The half hour trip Lutheran Church in what is now the Because of the height of the buildings intersects the middle of the first block on awful in its ravages. It commenced in to Frederick today took two days which church’s upper parking lot. on the square, which were the largest in the south side of East Main Street. From the livery stables of Messrs. Beam & town, the fire was easily able to jump to there, the fire on the southern side of Gunther with such rapidity that it de- the North East Corner of the square and East Main Street would have progressed fied all attempts to stay it. The glow of began to burn down East Main Street. eastward until it too ran out of homes to the fire could be seen by the residents Folklore has it that the fire traveled burn. of Gettysburg. The fire consumed the JUNE 2013 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 25 HISTORY

properties of the following persons: were homeless, many pennyless, Julie P. Rowe, owner of the proper- blackened walls or only founda- ty occupied by the livery, loss estimat- tion to tell where eight hours be- ed at $800; Beams & Guthrie, 9 hors- fore comfortable habitations stood. es, 1 cow, 2 hogs, vehicles &c burnt, Houses were opened to shelter the $2,000; John Barry, barn & sta- thirty families who were so sud- ble, $600; J. A. Elder, barn & stable, denly made homeless, some re- $600; Lawrence Dwen, house, shop, paired to friend’s houses in the barn &c., $4,000; William Waters, country. The fields and roads close house and stable, $600; Dr. Eichel- by were strewn with furniture and berger, house and stable, $4,000; Mi- bedding. Some of this was dam- chael Addelsperger, house and sta- aged by the sparks, one piano on ble, $1,500; James Addelsperger, tin the pike as far down as the Ware- establishment, with goods, $3,000; house was greatly damaged, while James F. Addelsperger , house and beds were being carried away they This 1858 map of Emmitsburg shows an outline of the area destroyed during the Great Fire of 1863. stable, $1,000; Dr. Patterson, house took fire upon the men’s shoul- and stable, $4,000; Daniel G. Ad- ders. While the fire was raging, the &c. When the Union Army came town was burnt about two weeks populated areas be addressed. In May delsperger, house and stable, $2,000; church bells were rung to call the through on the road to Gettysburg, ago. The people think it was done 1881 the Frederick County Board of Patrick Kelly, house and stable, store people from the country. A few almost the first question asked, was by a resident of the town whom Public Health directed Emmitsburg and goods, $6,000; George Bish- came, quite a number came up the ‘did the Reb’s burn this town.’ A they now have in jail. He is said to correct concerns over the purity op, house and barn, $700; Francis road within sight of the town, see- few persons built the same sum- to be a Union man although the of drinking water.” In May of 1883 a McGraw, house and stable, $1,500; ing the great light, they concluded mer, but the burnt district was not town is one of the worst secession- town meeting was held to determine James Hospelhorn, $3,500; Upton the Rebels had fired the town, and wholly rebuilt for many years. Prior ist towns in Maryland. But that if sufficient funds could be raised for Kooutz, house, shop, stable, $1,400; they returned to their homes, fear- to 1870 only nineteen houses had was not the reason it was burnt. an Emmitsburg Water Company Caroline Zimmerman, house and ing they knew not what, for these been rebuilt.” It was in revenge for some private whose purpose would be to supply shop, $1,500; Jacob Eckenrode, fur- were perilous times. The army un- wrong done by some individual of the citizens of Emmitsburg with pure niture, meat, &c, $700; Jacob Harn- der Lee was moving up the valley of The question of how the fire started the town; his store was set on fire mountain water. With a resounding er, house, $500; John Haupt, house Virginia, the Army of the Potomac occupied the minds of many. A week and burnt the rest with it.” “yes” the town elected John Dono- and stable, $1,000; Hugh P. Dai- was moving toward Washington. after the fire, Eli Smith, a resident of ghue, whose home on the square was ley, house and stable, $1,000; Da- Sixteen days later these two armies Emmitsburg and Union sympathizer, As after any fire, many of the homes saved during the fire of 1863, as the vid Morrison, house, $300; Samuel met at Gettysburg with results well was arrested on suspicion of starting and business were rebuilt over time. first president and authorized him Welty, furniture, $150; John Hoover, known to all. The excitement of the fire to prevent advancing Con- Bean and Gunther were no excep- to begin selling stock, the proceeds house, $900; Charles Shirkley, furni- the army passing helped to divert federates from taking supplies from tion. They rebuilt their livery stable of which would be used to fund the ture, &c., $400; James L Wise, house the people of our town, the battle, the town. In July of 1863, Smith was on land now occupied by the antique construction for the company. and barn, $2,000; John Miller, house the return of the army passing, kept formally arraigned in Frederick and mall. Their decision to relocate to In 1884, one hundred and twen- and barn, $4,000; H. & G. Winters, up the excitement, thus the people charged with arson. this spot resulted in confusion in the ty five years ago, following the build- house, $600; James Knouff, furni- were kept excited the whole sum- On June 15, 1863, Confeder- minds of many as to the exact loca- ing of the water company’s reservoir ture, $300; Edward Adams, furniture, mer, later families or individuals ate General Robert E. Lee began his tion of the start of fire. Many old tim- in the hills west of town and the sub- $300; Joseph Ovelman, furniture, left for other fields.” Pennsylvania Campaign as the ad- ers only knew of Bean and Gunther sequent installation of fire hydrants on $300; Frank Smith, house and barn, “Between midnight and morn- vance of the Confederate Army being located at this second location the streets of Emmitsburg, the Vigilant (not his hotel property), $1,000; Jess- ing, Rev. Dr. John McCloskey crossed into Maryland. During the and equated the location of the start Hose Company was founded. While a es Seabrooks, furniture, $450; Mrs. brought the boys from the college night the citizens of Gettysburg of the fire with the new stable and massive “conflagration” fire is most -un Eli B . Lefevor, furniture, $300; Jesse to assist at the fire. No doubt some looked southward and saw an or- not their original stable located next likely nowadays, the men and wom- H. Nurser, house and stable, $1,600; of these boys have often thought ange glow in the sky coming from to the Elias Lutheran Church. en of our local fire company continue Joshua Shorb, residence, store, build- of this fire and the jolly time they the direction of Emmitsburg. Ru- Contrary to popular folklore, the to remind us that everyone must al- ing and stable, $4,000; Shorb & Ad- had.” mors began to spread throughout conditions that eventually led to the ways remain vigilant to the ever-pres- delsperger, a very large stock of store “Many amusing incidents oc- the countryside about the Confed- decision to form the Vigilant Hose ent menace of fire where we live, work, goods, $12,000; Daniel Wile, City curred, such as carrying feather erate invasion. It wasn’t until June Company lay not so much in the fire learn, and relax. Hotel and stabling, $10,000.” beds down stairs and throwing a 29th that the first Union soldiers saw of 1863, but a 1881 cholera pandem- mirror after it. An old lady came to the damage that the fire had caused. ic that had broke out in India. Pub- To learn more about the history of the According to the June 27, 1863 Gettys- the writer with a basin of water and Tired from a day’s march from Fred- lic health officials, eager to prevent its people and places that shaped Emmits- burg Star and Sentinel: insisted upon his throwing it on a erick and Middletown, the Union spread to America, began to demand burg, visit the Historical Society section “On Monday night last, at about 10 burning house. Some carried their soldiers set camp in Saint Joseph’s that unsanitary conditions in densely of Emmitsburg.net. o’clock, a fire broke out in our neigh- furniture into houses where it fared Valley. The town’s residents wel- boring town of Emmitsburg, ten the same fate it would if it had been comed the Union troops. After see- miles from this place, which was tru- left at home. The excitement was ing the damage done by the fire on ly awful in its ravages. It commenced so great, many were not responsi- June 15th, the troop thought that the in the livery establishment of Mssrs. ble for their acts. It was no uncom- Confederate army had torched the Beams & Guthrie, and spread with mon thing to see groups crying and town. such rapidity as to defy all efforts to bewailing together. It was a piteous For many years, that’s where the sto- stay it. Twenty-eight dwellings were sight to behold.” ry of the great fire of Emmitsburg destroyed, rendering homeless fifty- “For weeks the town was the at- ends. However, recent research by four families, numbering in the ag- traction, not only for people near, the Greater Emmitsburg Historical gregate one hundred and eighty-nine for they came long distances to Society has uncovered that in April persons. These have been cared for view the ruins, many letters from of 1864 Smith was found innocent in various ways. A large portion have friends away came urging these of the charges and set free. The His- been accommodated at the Sister- sufferers to come to them, others torical Society is in the process of ob- hood; the Hall in town is full, whilst came to see and do for their friends. taining the actual court records and all having spare rooms have freely giv- The citizens held a meeting and ap- with them can hopefully cast more en it to the homeless. A ruffian named pointed a committee to go to Balti- light on the events leading up to and Eli Smith has been arrested and con- more and solicit aid. They collected during the Great Fire of 1863. Stay fined in Frederick jail, on suspicion of quite a sum which, added to con- tuned, there may yet be unexpected having been the incendiary.” tributions sent from towns, gave twists and turns to this long underre- great relief. Forty-five houses and ported story. According to uncited newspaper articles stables in all were destroyed, besides Lieutenant William Ballentine of collected by Zourie Hyder Wentz (1852 the household effects by the hand the 82nd Ohio Volunteer Infantry -1940): of some malicious person apply- Regiment recalled: “When the sun arose upon the burnt ing a match to the stable of Guth- “The town is a very nice one, hard- district, it revealed the horrors of the rie and Beam, their loss was eleven ly as large as Urbana, but all fine night, and the people realized they horses, carriages, buggies, harness, buildings. About one half of the 26 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | JUNE 2013 COLD WAR WARRIORS Cold War Sons Editor’s note: In honor of Father’s -the joy of discovery, the impor- Day, we asked the sons of two of our tance of integrity and a dedication Cold War Warrior authors, Captain to family. William Hicks and Commander John Murphy, to reflect on what it To this day I can never give peo- was like growing up with dads who ple a straight answer when they ask were on the front line of the Cold me, “Where are you from?” I gen- War. We hope you enjoy their in- erally respond, “All over--my Dad sight on the benefits of growing up as was in the Navy.” Sometimes they “Navy Brats.” insist, “Where were you born?” “Connecticut...but I moved away SONS OF A SUBMARINER when I was two and I have never been back.” Although it compli- Fr. Boniface Hicks cates small talk, growing up on y name is Father Boniface both coasts of the United States was MPatrick Hicks and I am a a very enriching experience for me. Benedictine priest and monk of One of the most enriching parts St. Vincent Archabbey in Latrobe, of it, though, I owe to my Dad. PA. I am the younger of Captain When we traveled across country, William Hicks’ two sons. Benedic- we made it a family adventure. tines are known for peace and one We drove from east coast to west might wonder if, in my decision coast 3 times and each time took to become a Benedictine, there a few weeks to make the journey. The Hicks Family: Bill and Mary Hicks with Patrick and Michael ~ 1980 would be a contradiction or a re- Those trips left me with a signifi- loved and we felt very loved by four years older than my brother we toured the Nautilus, the first bellion against my father, who was cant percentage of the memories I him, and love has a way of reduc- Patrick (who changed his name to nuclear-powered sub. The tour was a naval submarine captain--an oc- have from childhood. My father ing the distance. From my Dad’s Boniface when entering the priest- very similar to the dozen tours I’d cupation tied up in the potential turned the challenge of our mili- absences, I learned two important hood), and I am married with three taken on my Dad’s various boats, for war. To the contrary, I like to tary transience into an opportunity values--integrity and family. My school-age children. so I could share with my kids the point out that being a submariner to learn the joy of discovery. The father’s work ethic was passed on Having a Dad who was a sub- same neat things I used to see when is one of the closest things to mo- national parks, the museums and wordlessly to my brother and me mariner was pretty cool, and oth- I was their age. It was also reward- nastic life in the secular world. For the monuments, not to mention and that was formative for the kind ers thought so too. When I was in ing to know that they could better large stretches of his life, when he the thousands of miles of roadside, of perseverance and dedication re- high school, I worked for a local imagine what their grandfather was was deployed in submarines, my that I saw at such an early age have quired in my life now as a monk comic book publisher. My boss, doing when he was my age, chasing Dad lived like I do--in a close-knit given me a love for our beautiful and priest. My father’s dedication Shel Dorf, would often introduce around Soviet ships and protecting community, vowed to poverty, country and a rich sense of our his- to my mom and my brother and me by saying “This is my assis- our country. It was also fun to see chastity and obedience, dedicated tory and culture. me also formed me deeply and tant, Mike Hicks, whose father is my old house (like Pat, I was born to a life of service and trying to Objectively, I know that my facilitated the innumerable subse- a submarine commander.” It was in Groton). I knew it would look promote peace. I believe that the Dad was away from home more quent relationships I have devel- a great pleasure for me when my small (I hadn’t been there since I complementarity I see between my than most Dads. Subjectively, oped in my monastic community Dad agreed to host Shel on a tour was 6), but it looked really small! current life and my career is not however, I have the feeling that and through my priestly ministry. of one of his subs. Around that I still have a hard time reconciling an accident but, rather, a direct re- he was always there. I have a hard Being a Navy brat presented same time, the film the Hunt for the two sets of memories. sult of the values he instilled in me time remembering him missing. unique challenges as I was grow- Red October was in production To be a nuclear submariner, my through his fatherhood. Even when he was not at sea, my ing up, but my Dad turned these and some of the filming was done Dad had to learn some very sophis- Two unique aspects of my life as Dad worked long hours. At the to positive benefits. I will never be at Ballast Point, the submarine base ticated physics and engineering. the son of a submarine command- same time, when my Dad was not able to thank my father enough for in San Diego where we lived. It was My Dad’s high regard for educa- er, which at first might seem to working, he was home with the the formative gifts he has given me cool to take my girlfriend to the tion was expressed to me in word be detrimental, were the frequent family. He devoted all of his free and the man he has made me by dry dock where it was filmed and and deed. Whenever we moved, moves and the lengthy absences of time to us. He was actively and his love and example. point down to Alec Baldwin and my parents would scout the area my father while he was out at sea deeply involved in our lives and it Jeff Jones on the “set.” It was even in advance and figure out where or working long hours on critical was always a joy to share the latest Dr. Michael Hicks cooler to watch the film and point the best schools were. My Dad projects. Because of how my father projects and adventures with him, My name is Dr. Michael William to things I had seen in person. often made his commute substan- handled these challenging dimen- in school or in sports. Hicks and I am a Professor of A couple of years back I took tially longer in order to live near sions of our family life, however, I give my mother a lot of credit Computer Science at the Universi- my kids to the submarine museum the best schools. When we drove these turned out to be formative for this too, because she had a way ty of Maryland, College Park. I am near Groton, Connecticut, where across country three times, we advantages and occasions for him of making him present even when visited educational sites: national to teach me three crucial values- he was away at work. He was very parks, historic places, and muse- ums (and some theme parks too!). I absorbed the idea you could always learn more, and that at the end of the day, what you had to say de- pended on how informed you were and how well you could articulate your position. We regularly had “discussions” at the dinner table about wide-ranging topics. When I was dating my wife, she mistook these for arguments (as anyone would!). But I came to learn that if you believed something, you needed to argue for it and defend it. If it didn’t hold up to scrutiny, you should rethink your position. Having internalized this attitude is probably a big part of why I’m now a professor, since it is precisely what the scientific process is about: convincing your peers you are right by the weight of your argument and the evidence. Though my Dad was away for long stretches, like Pat I never felt neglected. I have really fond memories of playing sports with JUNE 2013 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 27 COLD WAR WARRIORS my Dad, just the two of us. From formed a classified role. He spent cident, Dad told me he was being a young age through high school I extensive time ashore, witnessed by sent back to Vietnam for another could go up to and say “let’s play pictures of the era, but the war was year of duty, this time on an air X” and we would. We’d kick the in its infancy and the 1965 Tonkin craft carrier, The USS Kitty Hawk. soccer ball, throw the baseball, Gulf impetus for action was still He was there just in time for the play tennis, throw the frisbee, play looming. Tet Offensive and he directed wiffle ball. My Dad also made it Dad returned to Norfolk, where much of the fighter bombing. He a priority to come and support us his older brother, Ralph Murphy spent considerable time on Viet- at our organized sporting events, (eventually Admiral Ralph Mur- namese turf, getting shot at and and other events. I enjoy doing the phy) was also based. I recall visiting returning fire while successfully de- same things now with my kids. his destroyer docked in the harbor, livering and picking up mail, and Like Pat, I cherish my child- and taking a skiff along with my was left at an undisclosed drop off hood as a Navy brat, and as Wil- family and some sailors to another point where he spent the night, as liam Hicks’ son in particular. I have sight on the water, then returning the U.S. military in the area con- learned so many important lessons to his ship. It was all quite placid sidered a pick up too dangerous in through amazing experiences, and for the family, and dad gave few the VC controlled area. I have been nurtured by the mean- indications as to the real stresses he Dad was vague about his Viet- ingful and steady love of my par- was facing in performing his intel- nam dealings, but did play a role in ents. I have endeavored to raise my ligence duties. Family time was fun missions such as “Rolling Thunder” own kids the same way. My Dad time for him, with birthday parties and “Linebacker Two” which were and I are close friends, and it’s great witness to party hats and laughter. largely successful in instilling casu- to see my parents regularly as they He was in charge of the family and alties on the enemy, but steeled the live close by. I cherish our relation- we knew it, but wasn’t nasty like opposition who took the seven mil- ship and I am very thankful for the the parents of some other Naval of- lion dead and injured in stride. The opportunities my parents gave me. ficers living near base. smart money saw a populace willing It’s a pleasure to write this small re- In 1966 President Johnson was to wait out the American military in flection and expression of thanks. increasing the U.S. presence in Vietnam and either fighting for, or Vietnam, and John Murphy was tacitly approving a Northern win in IN FROM THE COLD sent to the Pentagon as a base of that shattered nation. operations. I remember moving to John Murphy returned from the Ralph Murphy Bethesda, MD from sunny Nor- war in 1969 as affable as when he I was born in Istanbul, Turkey folk on a dreary, rainy day, and left, and judging by personal pho- on New Years Day in 1961. My hating it. But I was five, and would tos taken on the mainland, he had John and Joan Murphy & kids (l-r) Ralph, Pat, Katie & Kerry. American parents were based there adjust. played a more extensive role in the private sector which would triple his ment, I was sent to the Pentagon while my father worked in a U.S. About a year after our move, event than he had let on to us at income, for pretty much the same on rare occasion, and would think facility as a Naval Intelligence of- Dad, then a Lt. Cdr., got a late home. His drinking increased as the type of work duties. He accepted back to my childhood relationship ficer keeping an eye on the Soviets night phone call, quickly dressed, domestic counter culture springing the job, and our “middle” middle- with the building and its person- to the North. The United States and went to work. The USS Pueb- from the conflict claimed its toll on class family became an upper mid- nel. The military had sustained and military demanded much of my lo had been seized by the North morality and American values. He dle-class one with a new house in formed me and my family, looking parents and family, but in return Koreans, and my father had as- told me he even considered mov- a loftier area of the suburb, and a back, provided ideals and challenges provided a comfortable middle signed the crew and was integral ing to Ireland upon retirement in wealth of contacts ranging from the no other organization likely could. class life, fraught with intrigue and in its attempt at repatriation. Dad his disgust at the Hippies’ victory. I State Department, children of Con- It was a long life journey which for adventure. We eventually settled in swears to this day the ship was in was right there with him, and grew gressmen and Senators, CIA, and me never really left the area, and I Washington, DC, the capital of the international waters when seized, up in a drug oriented and promis- many private sector workers. wouldn’t have it any other way. free world. and I being six years old thought it cuous culture which I hated, as did We were officially out of the mili- My earliest memories of Dad part of the Vietnam conflict and a the CIA where I eventually found tary, and living quite well, but never The read other articles on the Cold and Mom were in Norfolk, VA, natural extension of hostilities. kindred souls. forgot from where we’d come. In War visit the Historical Society sec- where my father was based after I told my first grade teacher of The Navy paid for Dad’s gradu- my later dealings with the govern- tion of Emmitsburg.net. our four years in Turkey. I learned my father’s involvement in the ate degree in Russian studies, and years later that he was involved in deployment and rescue efforts of my exposure to the Soviet exiles and high level defense undertakings at the event, and she told my class others at book stores while visiting the unlikely Virginia Beach base. as an item of interest, which led down town led me to believe at that The BBC recently did a docu- to a deluge of phone calls to my very young age that Russian was the mentary report which credited house from concerned parents who official language in Washington and him, Lieutenant John Murphy, had somehow been given the im- English was spoken as a secondary with questioning the validity of pression my father was one of the one. During the early 1970’s, Dad an order to invade Cuba during POWs. My mother fielded them would also take me to the Pentagon, the missile crisis in 1962. Had it well, and denied any family in- where I absorbed the military hard- not been for my father, the order volvement in the event. ware on display, like shoulder held would have been carried out with- Sports were an infectious passion anti aircraft weapons, military issue out further questioning and, per of my father, and he would take small arms, and other parapherna- the TV show and expert accounts, me, my brother, and friends to the lia. I also met senior military leaders would have probably led to a nu- playing fields of the Bethesda Na- who appeared to enjoy my presence clear exchange. The BBC said he val Hospital each weekend to work as a youngster in that otherwise aus- saved humanity when the inva- out. We did that until we were old tere setting. sion order was quickly determined enough to play organized ball, in- I lived in the same Bethesda a mistake. For Dad, the Cold War cluding football, track, and soccer. house for ten years, when in 1976 was on and it was necessary for the About a year after the Pueblo in- my father was offered a job in the intelligence world to be a “rolling stone” to compete with the Com- munist internationals. I lived with my mother, an older sister born at Andrews Air Force base, and younger sister and broth- er born in Norfolk. Among my earliest memories were my mother telling me that Dad was going to Vietnam for a year and giving me a picture of him in uniform which she said I should keep safe. John Murphy was a Sovietologist and Russian linguist, but somehow got sent to that simmering backwater to serve with WESTPAC in 1964- 65 to help thwart Southeast Asian dominoes. He was based on the Jamestown, a destroyer, and per- 28 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | JUNE 2013 MOM’S TIME OUT

off some of their steam. June is def- is a roller coaster of emotions ranging play dates; it can include field trips, initely a month of mixed emotions. from joy to fear. like The Land of Little Horses in Get- June already? On one hand I can’t wait for the For the kids though, it is the fact tysburg or the zoo in Thurmont; or dance recital. To see my youngest in that school is soon ending that makes it can be things like getting a mani- Mary Angel comes a whole new month of ex- an adorable red costume (with feath- it June. Even though there are so cure or going to the mall or out for ice citement. ers) and her little black tap shoes is many other things going on this cream. Every year my husband and I here is no way it is already June, June means Father’s Day, surgery going to be worth a thousand pic- month, the only one that matters is try to add some unexpected ideas to Tbut wait it must be June. We for my son (again), a dance recital, a tures and a thousand words. I am se- that school is out. June signals, for the list. Then we try and see how had too many birthdays last month concert, figuring out what is wrong rious; my theory on picture taking is them, the start of summer, the end many of the things we can do before to count, the weather can’t make up with the almost empty pool (some- the more I take the less likely I am to of homework (besides our annual the summer is out. Some years we do its mind; I nurtured my plants in thing new every year), and most im- miss the important ones. The cho- summer math workbook), summer pretty good and others not so well. It the garage until the fear of frost was portantly (according to the kids) rus concert at the end of the month is camps, time in the pool, campfires, usually depends on when the camps gone, and most likely planted my school is out. I can’t even believe that something I am already charging my cook outs, time with friends, going are and how often we go and visit the dahlias upside down again. All of school is almost out; the kids already camera for. The fact that my oldest to the beach, visiting their Meme and grandparents whether there is time that can only mean one thing, May have a serious case of spring fever. Af- son has found that hobby that he re- Poppop, leisure time, and everything for much else. No matter how much is gone and June is here. With June ter school I send them outside to run ally enjoys and is really good at totally that makes the school year worth- we accomplish or don’t accomplish make my heart smile! But June isn’t while. on the list, we have a blast making it all fun and singing. The kids are already quizzing me and even more fun with the things we As for the pool, we have owned on which camp they can each take do get to. the house for three years and every and when they will be held. Molly I guess the bottom line is that I love year something has gone wrong. So is busily planning her birthday par- how much the kids are able to be kids we obviously have a hole somewhere ty. While the boys are planning there and just worry about the fun they are in the liner and can’t find it. Every video game chats with friends. Ap- going to have over the summer. I love year we contemplate not fixing the parently chatting while you are play- that they don’t worry about the hole pool and then we remember (with ing video games is the new “texting”, in the pool or how to pay for sum- the help of the thousands of pool pic- which is the new “talking on the mer camps, or scheduling trip to their tures I have taken) what a huge blast phone”, which was the new “sending grandparents, or even having to re- it is for the kids, their friends, and us. a letter”. The boys don’t even have to peat a surgery. I love that they just get So a headache yes, but totally worth be playing the same games as their to be kids. It doesn’t mean that they fixing. I just hope one year we open friends, but they are still chatting on don’t have bad days and don’t worry the pool in an extremely uneventful their headsets. It actually cracked me about things, but it does mean that manner. up the first time I realized on of them the magic of summer makes the bad The surgery is a whole other sto- wasn’t even playing at all, just sitting days not mean as much when you are ry. My son had surgery in December in his room chatting with his head- a kid. So, to every mom who is read- which didn’t go as planned. Actually set on. ing this article I wish you a fun and it didn’t work at all, a total fluke! So We have started this years “sum- carefree summer with your kids! here we are getting ready to do it all mer fun” list. This is a list we make over again. Thank God though; he is every year of things to do over the To read past editions of Mom’s totally alright with it. To quote him, summer. It can include things to do Time Out visit the Authors sec- “Mom, don’t worry. It’s really OK at home, like pool time, smores, or tion of Emmitsburg.net. because the doctor and nurses were so nice to me, I really don’t mind.” He is a bit OCD and quirky at times, but what a heart he has. So for me June JUNE 2013 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 29 BEDTIME STORIES The brave boy color bearer of Gettysburg Editor’s Note: We found the following tle of Gettysburg, he began. Gettys- er. It was his duty to carry our flag and but it never touched him. But as But he is not forgotten. In the great “Daddy’s Bedtime Story” in the June 27, burg is a little town that lies just over very proud he was of his post. he turned to follow his retreating cemetery that the nation keeps for the 1913 edition of the Emmitsburg Chron- the border from Emmitsburg. “When the fighting became fast and comrades a shot from the enemy brave dead who fell at Gettysburg you icle and thought it fitting to reprint it. “In the old days, 50 years ago, when furious he pushed his way to the front lines killed him. He fell dead still will see the white marble figure of a North and South were fighting each of the line facing the Confederates. clutching his beloved stars and boy holding a flag in his hands with emorial Day was at hand. Jack other, General Lee, who was in com- “The little color bearer new that if stripes. his clenched fist upraised. Mand Evelyn understood what mand of the Southern, or Confederate the men of his army saw him, a boy it meant, for grandfather always took Army, wished to send his soldiers to bravely facing the guns of the enemy, them out to the cemetery and show Harrisburg, the capital Pennsylvania, they would be ashamed to fall back. them the graves of which little flags to fight the Northern, or Union, sol- “But it happened that in that part of fluttering and told them stories of the diers there. The battle lasted for three the field there were many more Con- blue and gray. days, when the southern army was de- federate troops than Union ones, and “Can’t you tell us a soldier’s story, feated. the boy saw his comrades falling back daddy?” The little children ask. Dad- “Among the soldiers in the Union around him by the scorers as the guns dy nodded; he was thinking. army on that day when the fighting of the enemy roared and whistled. “50 years ago was fought a great bat- began was a young boy, a color bear- “It was the hope of the little color bearer that the regiment, whose gen- eral he knew was hurrying to their aid, would reach them before the enemy drove them back. “At last, as he saw how few of his companions still lived and were able to fight, the boy stepped out beyond the front of the line and carried his flag further forward. But the Union sol- diers knew that they lost that part of the field and began to fall back in spite of his example. “Carried away by grief, the little col- or bearer turned to wave his flag defi- antly and shake his clenched fist at the enemy. “All day the shots had been whistling around him. Some- times they chipped the flag’s staff, 30 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | JUNE 2013 SCHOOL & LIBRARY NEWS

es that are the building blocks to reading. Participate in baby yoga, sign language, finger What’s new at the library painting, dancing, and sing- ing, which are all fun activities Erin Dingle Many thanks to everyone who per year so the time commitment June Events to help your child get a head Emmitsburg Library helped support the annual Em- is kept to a minimum. Please call Summer is here so let the fun be- start mitsburg Plant Sale and Ex- the library and talk to Sue Cardel- gin. The Emmitsburg library is How Does Your Garden Grow he Emmitsburg Branch Li- change. All funds from the event la at 301-447-6329 for more in- hosting some fantastically fami- - June 15 at 11:00 am. Dig into Tbrary plays an important role and the raffle will support li- formation about the Friends. ly-friendly drop-in programs all garden fun by making vegeta- in the life of the community and brary activities, particularly the Frederick County Public Li- summer, including: ble print paintings and planting your support through using the li- Summer Reading Program and braries is pleased to announce Ed Russe Magic show - June 8 beans in a bag. Take home your brary, using our computers, check- other programs for teens and the availability of Zinio for Li- at 10:30 am special plants and watch them ing out materials and attending children. braries, the world’s largest news- K’Nex Mania - June 11 at 3 grow. programs is much appreciated. We The Friends of the Library Em- stand. Zinio gives you access to pm. An afternoon with K’Nex Leaf and Flower Pounding for continue to seek new ways to con- mitsburg Branch continue to seek full digital issues of your favorite construction sets. Build tall Teens - June 25 at 2 pm. Make nect with Emmitsburg communi- new members and invite you to magazines. You can read them buildings, racecars and more. your own leaf or flower print t- ty organizations to provide support save the date for their next two on your computer or mobile de- Reading Early Literacy Fair - shirt. You bring a plain white t- through various library services or meetings that will be held in vice. To access Zinio please go June 12 at 10:30 am. Special shirt and hammer and we will provide you the opportunity to use the library’s Community Room to www.fcpl.org and click on activities geared towards chil- supply the leaves and flowers. our Community Room for meet- on September 17th at 6:30 pm. Resource Guides and then select dren ages 0-3 to help develop Go Bananas with Curious ings and gatherings. Meetings are only held five times Magazine. the five early learning practic- George – June 20 at 10:30 am. Revised elementary report cards Katie Groth which the school communicates be revised to reflect the new cur- The new report card will include student effort. Further, they agreed Frederick County to the parents. The report card riculum standards. This fall, teacher comments, an instruction- that the whole report should be on Board of Education is also a way we as a school sys- Frederick County Public Schools al summary and a guide to under- one side. In all, much work has tem can measure our own success is rolling out a new report card for standing the new format. Members gone into making the document ll of us have memories of in providing a “free, appropriate, elementary school students. of the committee evaluated feed- “user friendly,” so that indeed the Athe days when reports cards public education” to our citizen Last fall, a committee was back trends and agreed that the for- information will be helpful. would go home. Some of us car- students. formed to work on the report card mat should be easy to read and not You can look for the new report ried them with pride while oth- As explained in an earlier col- revision. The committee consist- cluttered. Reports will be grade lev- card in October when it will be ers of us might have dreaded the umn, Maryland public schools are ed of parents, teachers and teach- el specific – PreK-1, and grades 2-5, used to report on student progress response of our parents. Report switching to the Common Core er specialists and school adminis- and there will be an assessment of after the first nine weeks of school. cards, however, are a standard State Standards, and in doing that, trators. They gathered feedback form which gives estimation of a county school systems must make from the community on the cur- student’s school achievement and significant curriculum revisions. rent report card, and they drafted Fairfield School Board effort in both academic and non- When curriculum is revised, stu- a new report card based on the in- academic subjects. It is a way in dent progress reporting must also formation gathered. Primary Results

ix candidates for School Direc- board. Only one incumbent, Mar- Stor of the Fairfield Area School cy Kepner Van Metre is seeking re- District squared off in the May 21, election. The outcome of this race Primary Election. The candidates could change the complexion of were vying for one of four openings the board at a time when tax in- on the Fairfield Area School Board. creases and curriculum issues are Each of the candidates cross-filed in growing concerns for many voters. order to be listed on both the Re- Brad Rigler of Liberty Township publican and Democratic Primary received the most combined votes ballots. (547). Rigler and his wife, Vanes- The top four Democrats and sa joined supporters in Fairfield af- top four Republicans will each be ter the polls closed. Upon learning listed on the ballot in the General the outcome of the primary, Rigler Election. said, “Vanessa and I are so grateful When the dust cleared, the field to everyone who came out to vote of six had been narrowed to five. today. I’m humbled by your sup- Based on the primary results, the port and I promise to keep work- November ballot will feature: Brad ing hard in this campaign and be- Rigler (R/D), Marcy Van Metre yond.” (R/D), Lionel Whitcomb (R/D), Rigler said, “I especially want to Rhonda S. Myers (D) and Walter thank my wife, Vanessa. Who’s five M. Barlow (R). months pregnant, and she worked On the Republican side the re- the polls all day, in the heat, on her sults were: Brad Rigler, 362. Wal- feet. For us this week is extra spe- ter M. Barlow, 312. Marcy Kepner cial; she and I found out yesterday Van Metre, 295. Lionel Whitcomb, that we’re having a little girl. My 293. Rhonda S. Myers, 282. Megan campaign is to improve upon and Adamson-Sijapati, 211. preserve our School District for my The results from Democrat- future Fairfield Knight and our en- ic ballot were: Marcy Kepner tire community. Today, with you Van Metre, 198. Rhonda S. My- help, we’re one step closer. Thank ers, 190. Brad Rigler, 185. Lionel you.” Whitcomb, 175. Megan Adam- The Fairfield Area School Dis- son-Sijapati, 158. Walter M. Bar- trict features the only contested low, 145. school board race in Adams Coun- While voter turn-out for this ty (barring a write-in campaign in municipal primary was considered one of the other districts). The Dis- low, the Fairfield School Board trict is made up of the boroughs of race received more votes & atten- Carroll Valley and Fairfield along tion than in recent years. Interest in with the Townships of Hamilton- the Fairfield Area School District ban and Liberty. The race will be race may be attributed to the fact decided in the municipal General that there are three openings on the Election on November, 5. JUNE 2013 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 31 SCHOOL & LIBRARY NEWS Mother Seton School Class of 2013 later, because chances are you won’t. commiserated about unfair parents Lynn Tayler Respond immediately, even if it’s only and teachers, and who was as excited to acknowledge you got the message. about the Science Fair as you were. e’re close to the end of school. But remember, Facebook and texts Because these friends are the ones WI can tell by the piles of are poor substitutes for actual human who become family. Julia Novak, who artwork and papers coming home, contact, so make plans in real life and graduated in 2009, told Sister Joanne signifying the cleaning out of desks make them often. at the carnival that she really missed and backpacks. Spring sports are Don’t underestimate the value Mother Seton. “It was home,” she winding down and the calendar of your friends or take them for said. And that’s where you find your pages are slowly but surely emptying granted. It might be hard to imagine family. of games and music lessons and now, but trust me—someday you Good luck to the MSS Class of appointments. It’s time for summer will want someone by your side who 2013! Never forget your time at break, a perfect chance to regroup knew you when you were obsessed Mother Seton School, and always and re-energize. No daily math know. These types of relationships withers, it’s hard to get it to bloom with Justin Bieber or Pokémon, who remember you will have a home here. worksheets or reading assignments, are worth the effort to keep. They are again. no getting up at the crack of dawn to priceless. With all the digital tools at our get ready for school, no scrounging So while I can’t go back and change disposal—texting, Facebook, Twitter, around for change for lunch money things, maybe I can impart some Email, etc.—there is really no excuse at the last minute because someone of my wisdom to our graduating not to maintain contact. And I forgot to mention we were out of students. I would tell them that even don’t mean forwarding lame jokes bread. Our obligations lessen and the the closest friendships are as delicate to a mass distribution list. Send load lightens. A much needed break as roses. You can’t neglect to nurture something of substance, even if it’s indeed! them and expect them to continue to as simple as, “What’s up?” (I’m sure It’s not all sunshine and sleeping-in, blossom. You have to make an effort you could come up with something though. Because we live a good thirty to feed them, and you have to make cooler, but you get my drift.) Reply minutes from Mother Seton School, time to take care of them no matter to messages you get. Don’t set them arranging playdates with schoolmates how busy you get. Once a friendship aside and think you’ll get to them can be challenging. Factor in family vacations and summer camps, and we end up being fortunate to see one or two of our school friends even once during the summer. Seeing their friends again is one of the reasons that beginning the school year is so welcome in my house. Those first few weeks of school are so important to the kids to be able to reconnect with one another. But I realized something as I was looking over the list of various high schools graduating 8th-graders would be attending next year. For many of these students, the first few weeks of Freshmen year won’t be spent reconnecting, but rather trying to navigate a whole new world. One of the best things about attending a small school like ours is that friendships forged in Kindergarten grow and strengthen by the time 8th grade rolls around. But since we have a diverse population that comes from all over, it means that those friendships may be tested when students go off to different schools. My childhood best friends were girls I had known since the fourth grade. When we graduated, we made promises that we would always be friends. Except for Stephanie, the one person I’d been friends with the longest. She was quite matter-of-fact when she said to us, “It’s inevitable we’ll grow apart. We’re all moving on to different places. I’ll still love you guys, but it’s never going to be the same.” I didn’t believe her, and for a few years, she was wrong. But then life got in the way, and before I knew it, I was hearing about her engagement from my sister, who had heard it from Steph’s mother when she ran into her at a gas station. Thanks to the power of Facebook, it’s now easier to reconnect, but like Steph said, it’s just not the same. If I could go back, I would make more of an effort to maintain the friendships. These women were an important part of my life, knowing and understanding things about me that no new friend, no matter how close we may become, could ever 32 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | JUNE 2013 FOUR YEARS AT THE MOUNT

of my life. I was used to. Nonetheless, I was course, this journey does not hap- I didn’t expect that the east and anxious to see what this new setting pen quickly. It takes time. Just like Freshman Year west sides of Maryland would be so would have in store for me. it takes time for a seed to grow into different from each other. I guess The bay had started to teach me a plant. But, I have finally sprouted. Environmental influences the uniting force is the extreme- who I was, but I still didn’t know I think we often go through life jobs, friends, and family have been ly unpredictable weather, but that what I stood for. Once again my without acknowledging the influ- Lydia Olsen and it is still where my heart is. I aside, the areas juxtapose each oth- environment became my greatest ence our environments have on shap- MSM Class of 2016 love Annapolis but I never took the er. On one side, the major aspects teacher. Where better to learn what ing the way we live, learn, and grow. time to reflect on the influence it of life revolve around the water you stand for than at the base of a It seems to me that our environments he environments we live in in- has had on the young woman I am whereas on the other side, life func- mountain that has never moved? have the power to make all the differ- Tfluence who we are and what becoming. tions around the mountains and the “Clearly,” I thought to myself as I ence on how we go through the stag- we stand for. The locations we call Now, looking back on my life land. I knew I was staying in Mary- looked up at the mountain from es of our lives. As summer approach- home and our journeys to new areas growing up in Annapolis, I see my- land for college so I didn’t anticipate our campus, “I have come to the es and the promise of warm weather shape the path of our lives. In many self as a piece of sea glass. The most that my environment was going to right place.” arises, marvel in nature’s beauty all ways, the environments we become common type of sea glass comes change so drastically. After all, it is As my life was repositioned be- around you. Identify those elements accustomed to also become accus- from broken glass bottles discard- still the same state. Of course, I was low that mountain, I did begin to of previous stages of life that have tomed to us. We mold the land as ed into the bay. The glass starts off wrong. discover what I stand for. Firm and shaped you into the person you are. it molds us. Together, we each are in worthless, shattered pieces. After As I traveled northwest to the tough like the mountain, I learned Maybe at times you too have been reborn, reflecting the impact of the being tossed, tumbled, and turned Mount on move-in day, I was to stand tall for what I consider to a broken piece of glass or merely a other as we pass through in stages. on the waves created by local boats, alarmed by the lack of bridges and be right and for the validity in my seed. But what are you now? If you Often it takes the removal of all the sharp edges of the glass are boat trailers in front yards. As I ac- thoughts. In fact, it seems that it is are unsure, maybe you are still be- something in your life to reveal how removed. The bay spits the sea glass knowledged the number of trucks only in believing that we have a rea- ing tumbled with those waves or be- much it truly meant to you. This out onto the shorelines when it is without fishing pole racks I be- son to stand at all. Our mountain it- ing nourished until you are as tough was the case with my hometown. satisfied that it has produced a valu- gan to realize that my environ- self stands for belief in faith. as a mountain. I believe that some- You see, I often took Annapolis for able treasure. This is how my stage ment would not be the same one I Like a seed, I was planted at the thing can be taken away from every granted. I admired its beauty but I of finding myself was. I was tossed, was used to. Soon enough, moun- base of our mountain. New knowl- environment. Whether it is a lesson, overlooked its individuality. I sim- tumbled, and turned by everything tains and acres of land filled every edge, experiences, and opportuni- a new way of living, or a deeper ap- ply thought the landscape I saw ev- around me. The bay wrapped me in inch of the horizon. It then hit me ties as well as the wonderful people preciation, our environments have ery day existed everywhere. When its arms and guided me on my path. that the bay wasn’t coming with me I have met have all nourished me. a lot to teach us. But are we always asked, I say I am from Annapolis. It helped polish me and removed to college. Truthfully, I hadn’t even I have learned to continue to climb willing to learn? Beauty surrounds us This is the truth but at the same my jagged edges until it placed me thought about it. I naively assumed when I begin to slip. I have discov- all. Is there something you have over- time, Annapolis is so much more back onto the shore with the insight that the bay would always surround ered that different paths often take looked? than simply my origin. Annapolis I had needed. It didn’t take long be- me like it does on my peninsula. I you to the same place. It is through is where my life began, literally and fore I was ready to venture from suppose on a broader perspective it a greater understanding of all of To read other articles by Lydia visit the figuratively. It is where my schools, those shores and start the next stage still did, but it definitely wasn’t what this that I have begun to grow. Of Authors section of Emmitsburg.net.

both mentally and physically, I had ing the numerous horror stories of find something cool to do. I just to force myself to close my eyes and the English majors working at Star- smiled at him and said, “Adven- Sophomore Year sleep. Even at four in the morning bucks until they’ve forgotten what ture finds a way, my friend.” Not I felt like some new experience was a pen looks like. Every time some- even five minutes later, three girls A college life crisis brief two years here; it is partly a out there waiting for me to come one comes up to me and says some- from Sheridan Hall meandered up collegiate highlight reel and part- grab it. That attitude, the idea that thing about the column I’ve writ- to the fourth floor where we sat Kyle Ott ly a meditation on the good that there was a whole world of new ex- ten, or a point that I brought up and asked if my boys (as I so lov- MSM Class of 2015 has been and the good that is yet periences out there, has colored in my work, it does my heart good. ingly dubbed them) wanted to go to come. my every action. No matter what It is an immense compliment not outside and hang out. I slapped my t 20 years old, I can’t help The first weekend at the Mount happens, I know that the next two just to the paper, but for me as resident on the shoulder and said, Abut think I’m having a mid was my initial step forward into the years hold a wealth of knowledge young writer that people can be “Adventure finds a way!” while giv- (college)-life crisis. It’s bizarre to crazy world that I now live in. It and memories for me to claim. concerned, curious, or inspired by ing him a knowing wink. I couldn’t think that just two years ago I left was those first few days that tore After the first weekend, things the things they have read in the pa- help but laugh as the lounge went high school to attend Mount St. away my shell and made me think settled in and the tumultuous per. It’s an honor every time some- from a crowded hotspot to a ghost Mary’s University, and that now that anything was possible. I had maelstrom of new experiences set- one says something about the work town in the span of a few seconds. I am officially a junior. Looking never been particularly shy before tled into a steady series of un- that I, and the other staff members As I sat on my laptop getting some back, I don’t know where the time I came to college, but there was broken quests, jaunt, and activ- do, and it’s an honor that I plan on initial classwork done, I felt an odd has gone or how two years could something holding me back from ities with my friends. However, continuing my role with the paper sense of pride; I had helped my slip through my fingers so very taking that final step and plung- one of the things that punctuat- through the next two years. peers find some new and exciting quickly. However, it’s with an odd ing into the water. My first three ed these adventures was the chance Being a member of the Res- opportunities. feeling of pride that I reflect back days in Pangborn Hall were less of to write columns for the Emmits- idence Life staff gave me even I suppose the final experience of on the past two years here on cam- a gentle nudge to make that step burg News- Journal. While this is more adventures than I could have these past two years that had a ma- pus. I always vowed that when I and more of a strong push straight something that I’ve mentioned be- dreamed of, except now I am the jor impact on me was when I was went to college, nothing would be over the precipice. I slept a grand fore (I swear I’m not getting paid to one guiding young students on the able to see some of the seniors who wasted. Every moment, memory, total of nine hours in three days. I write nice things about the paper), same path that I once took and I had grown close to, both in class friend, and place would be cher- roamed my brand new domain un- it’s amazing to know that I have smiling as I see their experiences and through Residence Life, grad- ished. No matter what happened, til three in the morning with peo- the chance to not only get paid to reflect my own. I’ll never forget the uate. The Residence Life staff grad- I would soak up everything I could ple whose last names I didn’t know. write, but also to reach a larger au- first week of this year. I was sitting uated so many staff members that so that when I looked back on my I sat out under the stars talking dience that is interested in what I in the lounge surrounded by my have served as reminders of who years at the Mount I would be sat- about life, relationships, and just have to say. Starting college and residents, who didn’t know what and what an RA is supposed to be. isfied that I lived the adventure to how awesome it was to have a to- knowing that I was going to pur- to do or where to go because they These people have shown me the the fullest. What follows are some tal sense of freedom. Every time I sue a career as a writer was a daunt- were new. One of them complained way. It is both exciting and daunt- of my favorite memories from my crawled into my room, exhausted ing prospect already, let alone add- that he just didn’t know where to ing now that they are gone, and I am left to help teach future mem- bers. In fact, speaking of teaching, a special thank you to the seniors leaving the Emmitsburg News- Journal staff this year and mov- ing on to other things. These peo- ple have helped me to grow both as a person and as a man of words. I cannot thank them enough. As I look back on the last two years and eagerly look forward to the next two years, I cannot wait to see what challenges the new hori- zons hold. Until then, I’m Kyle Ott. Won’t you sit and read for a while?

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Third, prioritize. A couple weeks karaoke bar you’re friend keeps trying to ed unpacking piles of books from my ago I had the pleasure of walking one drag you to? Go, and try it. The worst suitcase, I realized just how prepared I Junior Year of the Gettysburg battlefields with that can happen is you’ll make a fool was to go into the field of journalism. some friends. Since I’ve lived at the out of yourself and have a good laugh I’ve collected countless extracurricu- How to gain the most from college Mount, I had never had the chance about it later – isn’t that the point? lar texts on how to be a better writ- to visit. Observing my fascination Fifth, hang out with new people. All er, how to interview, and even how to Nicole Jones man condition. If you seek out those with my historical surroundings, my of my life I’ve been pretty introverted. write shorthand. I was so blinded by MSM Class of 2014 who are best served by your individu- friend reminded me, “Don’t let school I never went out much in high school my own goals that I almost didn’t see al talents and abilities, I can guarantee get in the way of your education.” I’d and had a minimal social life. The God guiding me down a complete- ooking back on my junior year, you that giving back to them will ful- heard the saying before, but this time same was true at the beginning of this ly different road toward speech pa- LI’m overwhelmed by everything fill you in a way entirely unique to the it meant something. There is so much school year. I talked to the same peo- thology. Even if you do not believe in that has changed in my life. I am be- act of giving. to be learned outside of the classroom, ple I made friends with in freshmen God, there is something to be said for coming certified as a therapeutic horse- Second, say no. Does your boss want but I was too busy hiding behind a year, and there’s nothing wrong with changing your life’s course if it is what back-riding instructor and am taking you to take on an extra project when pile of books to realize it. I don’t just that, unless they are the only people will make you happy. Though I was over the large shoes of Four Years at the you aren’t finished the current one? Say mean more “academic” things to you’re talking to. Within the past three fully submerged in the idea of jour- Mount senior writer Samantha Strub. I no. Does a friend want you to attend learn, either. You’ll miss out on learn- months, I decided I was bored with it. nalism as a career, I knew I was not have discovered my life’s work in speech a party scene that makes you very un- ing new things, like how to fly-fish, I loved my friends and still spoke with always going to be happy doing it. If pathology and have befriended incred- comfortable? Say no. If an activity is go- or the name of your best friend’s fa- them often, but instead of hanging out that’s how you feel about something ible people, only to see them scattered ing to stress you out or overextend you, vorite movie, or the softness of a Cy- with only them, I reached out to new in your life right now, it’s up to you to throughout the States after graduation. it’s alright to say no. The first is a sce- press tree’s bark, or the smell of the lo- people. These people were mostly oth- change it. I’m not saying you will be The rollercoaster of change is never- nario I actually faced this semester. I cal bakery. All of the senses must be er resident assistants who I hadn’t seen happy all the time, but if there’s some- ending, but it has provided me with a was offered a tutoring position for my used to complete the human experi- since training. They were names and thing that will make you happier, why handful of college (and life) insights that German class. A wonderful opportuni- ence. Every time you prioritize your faces I already knew, but I didn’t know not do that instead? I would like to share with you. ty, but I was already working three jobs, work over your life, chances are you’ve the personalities that went with them. I realize some of these tips probably First, take some time every day for studying as a full-time student, and vol- missed out on learning something re- I ended up spending all night stargaz- seem a little idealized, but I don’t think others. Though the advice is often given unteering on a weekly basis. It was sim- markable. Take a break today. Go for ing with four people I had never hung they are impractical. You will get out to take time for yourself, I find the re- ply asking too much of myself to add a walk. Talk to a friend. Just because out with before. Now we’re making of life what you put into it, but if you verse equally important. This does not another activity to my list. I said no. My you can do that last report today, plans to hang out this summer. Involv- put in this much effort on a daily ba- have to be a complicated act. I’ve done professor was slightly disappointed, but doesn’t mean it can’t wait until tomor- ing new people in your life will not sis, just imagine the daily rewards. I am everything from taking out the trash for understood and was able to find some- row. Some things are more important. only provide you with new, fresh per- not promising you it will always be easy. my mom to staying up all night for a one else who was available. It’s impor- Fourth, get out of your comfort zone spectives, but it will also help you ex- Life never is, but if you can apply even friend in need. It could be the small- tant to remember that, while you may and try new things. Few things are plore yourself. I’m not saying to aban- one of these principles, I promise that est act of kindness, even an anonymous be capable of something, it does not more terrifying than the unknown, and don your old friends, but try adding you’ll find your college career (or life) one, but if you are not performing daily make you the sole proprietor of that as creatures of habit, we tend to turn to some new ones. You may be surprised more enjoyable. Who knows, you may in a way that helps others, then your ex- talent. There are others available who the familiar before trying anything new. by the result. even learn something along the way. istence is incomplete. It helps you gain will be able to pick up where you left Break that cycle. Now I’m not saying Finally, be open to change and appreciation for your own abilities and off should the need arise, so take a deep you need to go out this weekend and God’s hand in your life. When I re- To read other articles by Nicole visit the respect for the limitations of the hu- breath and say it with me: No. bungee jump from a bridge, but that turned home this summer and start- Authors section of Emmitsburg.net.

class president, Alexandria Proffitt, ty. I wanted to get them the real ex- consin. I cannot help but think saw on a note posted on a bulletin perience of the welcoming commu- about Dr. Seuss’ famous words, Senior Year board saying, “Leave the Mount bet- nity the Mount has to offer. I wanted “Don’t smile because it’s over; smile ter than you found it.” This note in- to make a difference in their lives, no because it happened.” The past four Master your life spired her to make a lasting difference matter how small it may be. years of college have flown by. They Samantha Strub countered that have made an impact on the Mount community. Though I Junior year activities continued have been the time of my life, filled MSM Class of 2013 on our lives. had never seen this note, I too made with my work study, field hockey, with countless memories. It is time If we master our lives we will be it my goal to leave my mark on the Mount Ambassadors and the Em- to smile fondly at the memories and t happened. It actually happened. changing the lives of others. We Mount. Maybe my mark wouldn’t be mitsburg News-Journal, but I want- move on to the next chapter of my II graduated from college. I’m now will be helping others and making a building named after me, but in- ed to make more of a difference. I life. As college graduates, we are a college graduate. I completed four the world around us a better place. stead, it would be the opportunities was able to do that through my in- now looking to change the world, to years of college and attained a Bach- The Class of 2013 will be follow- presented to me and the people I en- ternships with my students and by make a difference in the lives of the elor’s degree. I did it! I achieved my ing through with our vocations if we countered. working with The Arc of Freder- people we encounter. The Mount goal of completing my undergradu- are utilizing our talents to make the I have tried to make the Mount a ick. I worked as a skills educator has given us wonderful lessons in as- ate studies. world a better place. That is the vision better place through the opportuni- and job coach for people with learn- sisting the people we have encoun- It was nerve-wracking and exhil- that President Powell has in mind for ties that have been presented to me. ing and cognitive disabilities. I was tered. Now it is time to for us to take arating to walk across the stage, get each member of the Class of 2013. Right from the start of freshmen year able to make a lasting difference in those lessons and master our lives! my diploma and shake the President’s Ironically, that is the vision that I had I become involved with the Mount their lives by assisting them in their hand. I was so concerned with falling for myself. community through work study in needs. Teaching and working with To read other articles by Samantha visit or making a fool out of myself that I The Class of 2013 came with the the Education Department, Fresh- the Arc was very rewarding and up- the Authors section of Emmitsburg.net. believe I did not enjoy the moment goal of attaining our degrees, making man Ambassador, Club Field Hock- lifting for me. I was making a dif- as much as I should of. I do remem- memories, and leaving our mark on ey, and the Emmitsburg News-Jour- ference! ber feeling on top of the world, like the Mount. The main goal for each nal. I jumped at the chance to share All of my activities continued into nothing could hold me back. I had one of us was to attain a degree; some my love of the Mount with future senior year. I was making a differ- accomplished the goal I at one time of us were not quite sure what that students and to the Emmitsburg ence in the lives of my students that thought was impossible. I had mas- would be and some of us couldn’t community at-large. I was particu- I encountered in teaching, my clients tered the impossible. I made it pos- wait to get started. We came to be a larly excited to write for the Emmits- with The Arc, and my readers with sible. part of Mount St. Mary’s University burg News-Journal because I had the newspaper. My efforts were af- I was thinking of mastering the im- that was grounded in faith, discovery, always dreamed of becoming pub- fecting people’s lives; this was all I re- possible because that was what Arch- leadership and community. We came lished. I would be sharing the devel- ally wanted to accomplish. I wanted bishop Lori, the Archbishop of Balti- to be college students and figure out opment of my college years with the to make a difference in the lives of the more, told us in his Commencement what we wanted to do with our lives. world. Needless to say, I was beyond people I encountered at the Mount speech. His words to the graduating We came to change the Mount and excited to share my story for the next and the community at-large. Class of 2013 were, “Mastering the the world. We came to make mem- four years. It is still hard to believe that the moment is mastering one’s life.” He ories. I continued to stay involved in events in my life that I was writing told us that the key to mastering your The Class of 2013 has achieved all field hockey through my years at the about (often centered around teach- life is to live it. If we live in the mo- of our goals. We have seen our be- Mount. It was wonderful to create a ing) would interest the community. I ment, the moment becomes ours. loved university grow so much over bond with those girls, play the sport had wonderful comments on my ar- That is truly living and living with the past four years. We have devel- I love, and release stress. Staying with ticles throughout my years of writing a purpose. Archbishop Lori wants oped from strangers to members of the team throughout all four years for the Emmitsburg News-Journal. It us to have our “thoughts become ac- a group with their own individual has been a wonderful blessing to me. is a great treasure for me to have my tions, and actions become habits.” talents. We have improved ourselves Sophomore year I joined the Presi- college years documented from my The thoughts and actions we make and the Mount community through dential Mount Ambassadors. I loved viewpoint at the time. I will treasure become our habits. These habits are our time at the Mount. The Class of sharing my experiences with prospec- the articles themselves and the re- made into our identity. That identi- 2013 has made lasting impressions tive families. My goal was to make sponses that I got from them. ty has been formed by the experienc- on and changes to the Mount. We each one of them feel at home and see The reality of graduation has set es, studies, and people we have en- have risen to the challenge that our my passion for my beloved universi- in now that I’m back home in Wis- 34 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | JUNE 2013 COMMUNITY NOTES Catoctin Baseball Club brings recognition to the region ounded in 2011, the Ca- represent the program. In ad- el of play in local recreation- ognition to our kids to pro- ing the high school to be ahead Ftoctin Baseball Club dition, the club seeks to repre- al leagues. “We have a solid vide longer term baseball of the curve with players that (CBC) has expanded from sent our community through representation of over six lo- opportunities- high school, are prepared and understand two to four teams in 2013 giv- demonstrated character, ded- cal leagues that play in our college etc.”, Lowry stated. what it takes to play in a high ing the youth in the Catoctin ication and sportsmanship. organization”, stated General Along with Lowry, both Les school environment. Many region additional opportuni- CBC aims to provide com- Manager Ed Lowry. “Our goal Fisher (15 year assistant base- of our drills and teachings are ties to play competitive base- petitive baseball to supple- is not to be a full time trav- ball coach at Catoctin High derived from the high school ball. ment the recreational base- el program, but to combine School) founded and man- program and as we continue The mission of the club is ball season for those athletes the talents of all the regional age the club with the goal of to instill these upon our CBC to provide a talent focused or- participating in the program. programs to show how excep- developing a first class base- players the quicker they can ganization designed to devel- The objective of the program tional this area is in baseball. ball program. The objective is grasp the high school concept op and positively showcase the is to strengthen player devel- We want to provide a show- to have the Catoctin Baseball and system”. CBC also part- talents of the ball players that opment, and improve the lev- case program that brings rec- Club represented by the elite ners with Gold Glove Acad- ball players from all of the dif- emy in York, PA (owned by ferent baseball programs in Orioles great Chris Holies and the region. “We want to show long time York County Coach the state of Maryland just how Matt Spangler) in the off sea- rich the talent in this region is” son to provide facilities and stated Lowry. “When you look team instruction. Between the across the state you have pro- collective four teams (8U, 9U, grams such as Olney who have 10U, and 12U) the program will a recipe for repetitive success. be represented in close to twenty Our goal is to compete with state and regional tournaments them through the structure and this year in addition to league delivery of our system”, Lowry play. For information about the said. Fisher commented, “The program and game schedules, CBC program provides a great please visit them at: catoctin- opportunity to begin acclimat- baseballclub.com or follow them ing players to the high school on Facebook: Catoctin Cougars “system”….the intricacies, Baseball Club. Email: catoctin- strategy and the small details of [email protected]. the game that mean the differ- ence between a win or a loss, To contact CBC, you can email developing solid sound fun- them at catoctinbaseballclub@ damentals and a deep knowl- hotmail.com or call them at edge of the game. Thus allow- 267-664-5059. JUNE 2013 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 35 THE GRADUATE Thanks for everything, Dr. Powell!

Kelly Conroy “The 2013-14 academic year at the Mount. He was always excit- to share at least one or two short sto- MSM Class of 2012 promises to be busy and productive ed about new ideas and plans for the ries about the history of the Mount. as we continue several critical campus Mount! I’ve learned about the founder of the Editor’s Note: Without the blessing and projects, prepare for University and A man named Willie is one of the Mount, Father John Dubois, who fled support from Dr. Powell, Mount stu- Seminary national accreditations, and workers in Dr. Powell’s office. Wil- France to escape religious persecution, dents, who have been so integral to the continue the many objectives outlined lie has a great work ethic and a posi- and about how Mother Teresa visited Emmitsburg News-Journals’ evolution in our new strategic plan,” said Presi- tive attitude. He also has special needs. the Grotto. I’ve also had friends go fly- into the exceptional community paper dent Powell. “Our next President will Dr. Powell and Willie are best friends. fishing with Dr. Powell in the pond it is today, wouldn’t be able to play such see a campus actively engaged in de- If Dr. Powell wasn’t in the office, Wil- behind his house. There are also pho- a significant role in the paper’s creation veloping and implementing programs lie would always ask when he was get- tos of the Powell’s soaring over campus each month. The Mount staff of the ENJ to enhance the national reputation of ting back. Willie would run to greet on the new zipline! is extremely grateful to Dr. Powell for giv- the Mount.” Dr. Powell and the two of them would Mrs. Powell is the Mount Family ing us the opportunity to be an impor- always joke with each other. Association Coordinator, and I know tant part of the local community and de- * * * “How about those Ravens?” Dr. my Mom is grateful for the newsletters velop our communication skills. The staff Powell would ask Willie, knowing that and prayer memos that Mrs. Powell of the ENJ sends well wishes and much It was the summer of 2009. I had Willie is a passionate Pittsburgh Steel- sends. They definitely help the Mount The Powell’s live out the four pillars thanks to the Powell’s! committed to the Mount and was er’s fan. family across the country stay connect- of the Mount – faith, discovery, leader- driving from Florida to Maryland “Not the Ravens!” Willie would ed, and they make everyone feel wel- ship, and community—and offer an ex- ount St. Mary’s University with my siblings in a packed mini- state in protest with a huge smile. come on campus. ample for others to follow. MPresident Thomas H. Powell van to attend Freshmen Orientation. “What about the Browns?” Dr. One of the qualities that I most ad- The Powell’s plan on going to East announced that he is stepping down, I couldn’t wait. Powell would ask. mire about the Powell’s is their com- Timor and Montana after Dr. Powell effective with the conclusion of the Dr. Powell was one of the first peo- “No…No!” Willie would laugh, “I mitment to Catholicism. They have steps down. East Timor is a place close 2013-14 academic year. ple I met at Orientation. I was walking love the Steelers.” revitalized the faith on the Mount to the Powell’s hearts. They tried adopt- In a letter to the Mount commu- into the ARCC to attend an opening Dr. Powell received his Bachelor campus. The number of students at- ing children from an orphanage there, nity, President Powell said, “As I fin- session at which Dr. Powell addressed of Science and his Masters of Science tending daily Mass doubled over the but the government wouldn’t allow it. ish 10 years as the President of Mount our class. He introduced himself to my in Special Education from Montana last four years. A faith in athletics pro- In Montana, the Powell’s will work with St. Mary’s University, I have spent con- family and me. Then, he unpinned a State University in Billings, Mon- gram was developed. Student-athletes Support and Techniques Empowering siderable time reflecting on my work “Mount St. Mary’s President’s Med- tana in 1976 and 1979. He earned are able to participate in weekly Bible People, which provides services to those with you and the future of our Univer- al” pin from his coat jacket and hand- his Ed.D. in Special Education from studies and other programs together with developmental disabilities. sity. Like any position, the presiden- ed it to my little sister. She thought it Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Ten- and discuss how their sports and faith Dr. Powell may be leaving the pres- cy of a university goes through seasons was so cool. The President of a Uni- nessee, in 1981. His academic concen- lives are connected. FOCUS (Fellow- idency, but we are glad he and his wife of beginning, developing, and ending, versity had given attention to her and trations included teacher education, ship of Catholic University Students) aren’t leaving for good! After the sab- and then beginning again. It is clear to had even given her a special memento. family intervention, severe disabilities missionaries are on campus and hun- batical year, Dr. Powell will return to me that the season of change is here. That’s just how Dr. Powell and his and educational technology. His re- dreds of Mount students attend week- the Mount as a President Emeritus. As a university, we are in a good place wife, Irene, are. They are some of the search has focused on social interac- ly Bible studies. The Newman Guide He plans on teaching special education to welcome a new President to take nicest, personable, faith-filled, intelli- tion between children with disabilities to Choosing a Catholic College rec- courses. I know that if I were still a stu- the helm and continue moving our gent, self-giving and fun people I have and their siblings. Dr. Powell’s love for ommends the Mount. The Grotto dent, I would sign up early for his classes! beloved Mount forward.” ever met. and talent with those with special dis- Visitor Center was opened, increas- President Powell was appointed the When I started attending the abilities is evident in his studies and his ing awareness of one of the most sa- To read more articles by Kelly, visit the Mount’s 24th President in 2003. Dur- Mount that fall, I ran into Dr. Pow- actions. cred spaces in the country. Author’s section of emmitsburg.net. ing his tenure, Mount St. Mary’s Uni- ell on campus in the first week or two At Orientation, Dr. and Mrs. Pow- versity experienced unprecedented of classes. Again, he was so welcoming ell gave out their home phone num- growth and success. In recent years, and friendly. He even told me to come ber to the students and their parents. the University achieved record-break- work in his office if I ever needed a Since that time, I’ve been over to the ing student enrollment, an extensive job. I took him up on that offer very Powell’s house for dinner on many oc- renovation of the historic Terrace Res- quickly! I became one of a number of casions. They often invite students and idence Halls and the Delaplaine Fine students who serve as Presidential In- student groups on campus to visit— Arts Center, along with the construc- terns in Dr. Powell’s office during their and Mrs. Powell really goes out of her tion of the new Bicentennial Resi- time at the Mount. Dr. Powell would way to make everyone feel comfort- dence Hall. In 2008, the University always take time to talk to the stu- able. There are multiple dinners for celebrated its Bicentennial and recent- dents working in his office and those honors students to hold academic de- ly completed the Generations capital on campus to ask us what we like and bates at the Powell’s home. At every campaign, the largest campaign in its what we think needs to be improved dinner, Dr. and Mrs. Powell are sure history. President Powell led the institu- tion’s designation change from col- lege to university status, as well as an academic re-organization. The Mount continues to grow its undergraduate and graduate programs, and the Veri- tas Program common curriculum and Institute for Leadership are recognized as national models in liberal arts edu- cation. “The Board of Trustees is unani- mous in its support and admiration of President Powell and all he has accom- plished,” said Board of Trustees Chair- man Eugene M. Waldron, Jr. “His leadership, and the momentum we have achieved in our effort to strength- en the Mount, have set a great trajecto- ry for future success. I know I speak on behalf of the entire Mount communi- ty in thanking he and his wife, Irene, for their years of service.” A comprehensive national search will begin in June for the Mount’s 25th President, led by Trustee Scott Wilfong and a search committee made up of trustees, faculty, staff, ad- ministrators, students, and alumni. 36 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | JUNE 2013 ARTS Taneytown celebrates its role in the Battle of Gettysburg with a concert s the town of Gettysburg, Penn- up to that momentous turning point in Robert E. Lee’s movement northward. Asylvania prepares for the sesqui- the American Civil War. Gen. Meade remained in the area centennial celebration of the Battle of On June 29th Gen. George G. through June 30th. However, because Gettysburg, it should be noted that the Meade had moved his Army of the Gen. Lee’s Army had moved west of this town of Taneytown, Maryland played Potomac and made his headquarters area, behind the South Mountain, by an important role in the events leading in Taneytown in anticipation of Gen. the afternoon of July 1st the Confeder- ates were well entrenched in Gettysburg. So, by approximately 6:00 PM on July 1st Gen. Meade issued new orders for a general advance on Gettysburg. As part of celebrating this histori- cal event, members and friends of the Taneytown community are invited to a Community Patriotic Concert on Sun- day afternoon, June 30, 2013 at 3:00 Union troops rest outside of Taneytown on their way to Gettysburg PM – the actual date on which Gen. Meade and the Army of the Potomac combined chorus members of the Trin- sound from “Sea To Shining Sea” as our were in this area 150 years ago at Trini- ity Lutheran Choir, the Taneytown singers and instrumentalists inspire us to get ty Evangelical Lutheran Church, 38 W. Community Chorus, and the Senior in the spirit to celebrate our nation’s birthday! Baltimore Street, Taneytown. Singers of Carroll County. The concert is open to the public The Trinity sanctuary will be filled From the “Star-Spangled Banner” to and admission is free – no tickets are re- with the sounds of American patriot- “God Bless America,” the songs that cel- quired. For further and/or additional ic music presented by the soloists and ebrate our country and our heritage will information call 717-359-4784. Wanted: Artists for Gathering of the Arts at Lake Royer

he One Mountain Foundation is show at the beautiful setting of Lakeside on Saturday, September 7, 2013 from Tproud to present the first annu- Hall on Lake Royer, on the former Fort 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. and Sunday, Septem- al Gathering of the Arts at Lake Royer Ritchie Army Base, Cascade, Maryland ber 8, 2013 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The show will feature two and three-dimensional juried art. The Saturday evening’s event will be an opening of the two-day show with a reception for the artists. Art- ists interested in joining the show are encouraged to complete and send an application for consideration. The application can be obtained from the One Mountain Foundation’s website at www.onemountainfoundation.org or by calling Alice Humphrey at 717- 794-5121. Applications must be postmarked by July 1, 2013. Early applications are strongly urged. Booth space is 8-ft wide x6-ft deep. Further details are on the application form. The One Mountain Foundation promotes and supports education- al programs, historical preservation, community improvement projects, cultural activities, and special projects that benefit the Mountaintop area. This area includes parts of Frederick and Washington counties in Mary- land and Adams and Franklin coun- ties in Pennsylvania. JUNE 2013 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 37 ARTS AT THE MOUNT Wednesdays at “The Fountain” Caroline King musicians and the atmosphere will be only be heard while in attendance of MSM Class of 2015 sure to end any night on a good note. one of AlyCat’s performances. Not to mention, where else can you go These are only a few of the headlin- ummer is one of the best times of and listen to Tango and Alternative/ ers booked; Mount Saint Mary’s has ca- Sthe year. Ask any child and they’ll Punk in the same night? You might be tered the lineup to include something tell you that summer ranks right be- surprised with what genres you discov- for everyone, while incorporating many hind Christmas; to be out of school er after being exposed to them in these blending genres and new frontiers of and home all day, the summer gets concerts! music. With the performers ranging kids through the school year. The The rest of the concerts include from the Mount’s own students to in- dreams of long warm nights and lack several jazz performers, including ternational composers, no matter what of responsibility, and the promise of The Bruce Swaim Quartet, Elijah Ja- your taste in music is, you will be sure freedom from homework, quizzes, mal Balbed, and Minas Brazilian Jazz to enjoy the vast medley these free con- and tests make any student jump with Group. The Bruce Swaim Quartet is certs will offer. The quality of the per- joy…at first. widely regarded as one of DC’s pre- formances will be entertaining for all A few weeks in, however, those chil- mier jazz groups and has even received ages and anyone who attends. dren and teens who were delighted to the 2010 Washington Area Music As- A summer class will be offered that be off of school and singing summers sociate award for jazz group of the year, can be tied to the concerts to help fur- praises will start singing a very differ- and the other artists are just as impres- ther the festival experience. Mount ent tune as they experience the dread- sive. Elijah Jamal Balbed was named Saint Mary’s Professor Tim Wolfe will ed side effects of summer break: ex- the Best New Jazz Musician by the be offering a course entitled “From treme boredom. They’ll find that they Washington City Paper, and he per- Bebop to Hip Hop.” This sociology can only stay at home so many days in formed with several orchestras, includ- professor blends his area of expertise a row before they go stir-crazy. ing the Bohemian Caverns Jazz Or- with his passion in a unique course, Instead of sitting there listening chestra. Minas Brazilian Jazz Group classified as the “Sociology of Mod- to, “Mom, Dad…I’m boooored,” has been composing Brazilian musical ern American Music.” He prompts and trying to frantically think of new idioms since 1974 and has only im- his students to examine several genres end there; it also contributes to those drink from the Mount Café while listen- ways to entertain the kids, why not proved with time. from the sociological perspective, tak- less fortunate in a musical way. That’s ing to new and exciting blends of music bring the family down to Mount Saint But, it’s not all jazz! Other perfor- ing them off the course of the “aver- right, as if the free concert attending and genres is a great way to spend a sum- Mary’s University for the upcoming mances range from pop quartets and age” music class. He doesn’t find this and interesting topics were not enough mer evening! Whether you want to take Jazz Festival? This upcoming series of Rock, to R&B musicians and Blues. blending strange at all; instead, he to get people excited, his class offers a the slightly more serious academic route concerts on summer nights is a great One unique headliner is Chris Reyn- looks at it as logical. service-learning component on top of and attend the concerts for the class, or way to distract the kids and get out of olds and his Fantastic Steam Powered “Sociologists are really interested all that, a project that provides band show up to Founders Plaza with a blan- the house to spend the summer nights Orchestra, a band known for its heavy in differences- different groups, dif- instruments to children who can’t af- ket and friends to enjoy a simple summer under the stars with family, friends, influence by classical American R&B ferent backgrounds,” Dr. Wolfe said ford them. Last year his class collected night full of music, these concerts offer and music. There’s nothing better to soul and Rock and Roll. This perfor- when being interviewed about this two dozen musical instruments that opportunities to see the finest of Mount break the summer monotony than mance will offer not only an interest- course. “Jazz is really about blend- were donated to a nearby public ele- Saint Mary’s performers and many other great company and live bands, not to ing glance at the role America’s musi- ing different elements: European ele- mentary school. According to Profes- skilled musicians. So round up the fam- mention great food! cal history has had in modern music, ments, West African rhythms, influ- sor Wolfe, his past students really en- ily, friends, significant others, etc. and The Mount Café will be open for but it will also bring a night of enjoy- ences from all over the world, so there’s joyed the class and service. He said, “A head on down to Mount Saint Mary’s refreshments and to provide cover for ment and an introduction to different that kind of overlap and connection. number of them commented on how on Wednesday nights in June and July. rainy nights. It sure beats having the musical blending. Music is a great window into a cul- much they loved music but were un- Nothing beats a free night of music un- kids stay in on the computer or mope An equally interesting and no less ture’s way of life, and the lyrics reveal aware of its power, and how it could der the stars with loved ones and refresh- around watching television, and it’s a unique musical performance will be a lot about what’s important to us.” be a really useful way to get kids to do ments by the fountain, and who knows? great way to introduce a little culture given by the band AlyCat, a pop quar- The Jazz Festival is a major part of this better academically.” You might just find a new favorite band into your and your family and friends’ tet that uses a Funk Rock and elec- course and the class attends every per- If you find yourself with some spare or artist and learn something about new summer. This festival will be an oppor- trofusion to create a very interest- formance, getting firsthand experience time, or with your hands full of bored genres in the musical world. tunity to not only mix up the tedious ing genre. AlyCat came on the scene with the blending of genres and music kids, or simply a desire to learn more summer routine, but also watch amaz- in 2011 and has been building a new types. So, you could not only beat the about music, the Mount Saint Mary’s For more information on the concerts, ing artists perform in various spin-off hybrid of sound in Philadelphia ever summer boredom by experiencing a summer jazz concert series and summer the line-ups, and the background of the genres of jazz. since. Its gospel-like vocals and elec- fun concert or two, but you could also Sociological Music class might be the artists performing, visit msmary.edu/ Starting June 5th, the Mount will be tronic dance beats create an experience learn to listen and view music in com- way to go! A simple, warm night under Summermusic. To find out more infor- hosting a collection of musicians every completely unique to the band by cre- pletely new and educational ways. the stars, laying on a blanket or sitting in mation on Dr. Wolfe’s course, visit ms- Wednesday night (excluding July 3rd) ating a new type of genre, one that can But Professor Wolfe’s class doesn’t a chair near the fountain, enjoying a cool mary.edu/academics/mount_summer/. from 8-10 p.m. on Founders Plaza, which is a different location than con- certs in previous years, hence the new event name, “Wednesday at the Foun- tain.” These concerts will be giving residents in the surrounding area and Mount Saint Mary’s summer students the opportunity to enjoy new types of music and see many talented musi- cians perform, all for free! This tradition of weekly summer concerts is entering its fourth year in a row and the lineup for this sum- mer is the best yet. The first concert will encompass musical acts from The Mount Music Society Show- case, which will include student art- ists as well as professors. Genres will range from classical to contemporary. This showcase is led by Mount Saint Mary’s student CJ Eller, a member of the Class of 2014. It features Mount students from the Classes of 2013 and 2014 as well as Mount Saint Mary’s own Dr. Mark Carlson, the Assistant Professor of the Visual and Performing Arts Department. No matter what your personal pref- erence for music is, the quality of the 38 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | JUNE 2013 CREATIVE WRITING Rain boots or a nap? Alexandra Tyminski for me to keep me company in into a negative “I do not want to MSM Class of 2015 Maine while I was adjusting to my go to work today” mood. It felt new job. Making friends was hard- like such a long week, yet it was put my car keys down on er than I imagined, and it sudden- only Tuesday, and Charlie was ly- Ithe counter, and I took one ly felt like freshmen year again. ing on the floor next to my bed. glance at the kitchen sink. The “Well, I guess I should make He did not even make one sign of dirty dishes were piled up from some dinner, huh?” I asked Char- movement. Man, what a life being this morning’s breakfast and last lie as if he understood anything I a dog must be. How come he nev- night’s dinner…maybe even yes- was saying. He barked at me, and er has any trouble getting up when terday’s breakfast. No one told me trotted over to his own food bowl. he hears the rain outside? that after I graduated college, the “Are you hungry boy? I’m starv- It is not that I don’t like the real world didn’t just include pay- ing,” I said. I gave him his din- rain; it is just that everything ing bills or getting a job, but also ner and as I headed towards my seems to go wrong when it rains. cooking and cleaning. My mom fridge, the bright yellow pamphlet I checked my watch. Oh no, I was always said, “Son, you are going with green cursive writing on it running late, and I still had to get to go far in life.” But, she never caught my eye. Ah! That’s what I gas. I knew I should have done said, “Son, you should probably will do tonight: order Chinese for that last night. Note to self: my get started on your cooking skills dinner. Who is motivated to cook mom is not here to remind me if before you graduate college.” I sat on a rainy night after a long day I’m staying organized. As I rum- down at the kitchen table that I at work anyways? But then again, maged around looking for some brought with me when I moved who would want to deliver me my khaki pants and my favorite tie, I humor my mom and read for fun. “Sometimes in life we need to take into my new apartment. My par- dinner on a rainy night? No one decided that maybe now was not I just won’t tell her. I went through a break from the daily pulls and ents just moved me into my apart- can ever win when it rains. the time to dwell on the fact that a few with titles like, “How to Cre- stresses that come with our working ment, located just outside of I’m an independent person, alone ate Balanced Relationships” and “I’m lives. Think about the rain, and you Portland, Maine. It’s a small apart- * * * in a strange city, without my mom Not Sure Why, But I Think I Have will fall right asleep. On the week- ment with a few nice neighbors in to remind me to take care of my- Hit Puberty.” I think my mom meant ends, take a nap, and if it is rain- my building, although we haven’t “Beep beep beep beeeeeeeeeeeeep,” self. to pack this for my fourteen-year-old ing then that’s even better! Curl really spoken much since I just my alarm sounded. Is it that time al- “Go, go, go,” I chant to myself, sister. I finally reached the last book up with your cat or dog, and rest moved in. ready? I didn’t have to get to work rel- racing around the kitchen and and the cover read, “WEATHER: your eyes. But, most importantly, I looked over at my dog, Char- atively early, but I knew that there grabbing the essentials. Are you feeling under the weather? don’t feel like you have to overcome lie, and he glanced back at me with was no way it was already 7am. “Phone, wallet, keys, lunch, Well, why don’t you use it to your ad- the rain. Relax with the rain. Rain a look that said, “What now?” I “Shhhhhh,” said the rain tap- okay I’m ready to go,” I said. I vantage!” My mom had to be kidding sometimes isn’t convenient, but it is do not know, Charlie, I thought. ping on my roof. Instantly, my wasn’t even fifteen minutes down me, and how ironic this was since the needed. Naps are not really conve- Charlie was the five-year-old black positive “ready for another work- the road before I was stuck in traf- last thing I wanted to talk about was nient either, but they are also neces- lab my parents found at a shelter day” mindset quickly switched fic, and my gas light came on. the weather outside. sary. Take some time to relax when Awesome, I thought to myself sar- I sat in bed and opened to the first it rains and choose to make it a castically. chapter. It read, “Weather: most of good day.” “40% chance of rain today, the time it isn’t predicted accurately, Have you ever had a time in life Paul,” Dave said on the radio. but most of the time, it doesn’t real- when something you thought you “Ha-Ha-Ha,” Paul’s big laugh ly matter. It shouldn’t be the weath- didn’t need was actually what you echoed through the speakers in er that determines our good days and needed the most? Well, that was my car. bad days, but rather our attitude. me in that exact moment. I put “Yeah, well I don’t think we are I’ve learned though, that we can use the book down, shut my light off, getting much sunshine until to- the weather to our advantage. If you and felt my eyes slowly drift off to morrow afternoon,” he said. want to sleep better at night or turn sleep. a rainy day into a bright one, keep * * * reading.” * * * I looked up and stared outside, no- “Yes mom, I’m doing fine. It ticing that it was only lightly drizzling “Beeeep,” the alarm went off is just different living alone and now. I could not decide if this book again. My eyes opened and I felt working all the time. It is definite- was going to be absolutely ridicu- the brightness shine on my face. ly an adjustment. No, you don’t lous or shockingly helpful. I contin- The sunshine peeked through the have to worry about me.” ued to read and started to doze off. white blinds and I couldn’t help but “You sound very exhausted. I was already on page 95 out of 150. think that last night was a dream. What’s wrong?” my mom asked me. I glanced at my clock, and it was al- How relevant was that book that I “I think it’s just the weather. ready 12:30am. Time flies when you read? I sat up in bed looking for the The radio said it was supposed are having fun, my mom always said. book, but I couldn’t find it. There is to stop raining on Tuesday, but Was I really having fun though? I no way that was a dream. I went to here it is Thursday night, and it is guess so. As I turned to the 96th page, stand up, and as my cold foot went still going,” I said…“Okay Mom, I found a note inside of it. to touch the carpet flooring, a book I understand. Yes, I will call you “Hey there- if you are this far, that came in between us. Aha! I knew it more often.” must mean you were having a bad wasn’t a dream. I reached down to After I hung up the phone, I day and wanted to find out how to pick it up, and out fell a piece of turned around and BAM. The make it better. Or, you fell for a book paper. It must be the same note I dishes stared right back at me. that your mom wanted you to read read last night. I reached down for Again, there they were. one day! I’m glad you found it at the it quickly before Charlie came over “I’ll do them tomorrow. Stop bottom of the box. Check out tip 56 to sniff it out. It was the same note, giving me that look, Charlie!” at the bottom of this page. Love you- but on the back it read, “Good ad- As I climbed into bed, I noticed Mom.” vice? Mama knows best!” a brown box on my desk that was My eyes ran over the many words I knelt down to Charlie as he came packed with some books and a few on the page until I hit tip number over to greet me, and I looked into other things in it. I was almost posi- 56. “#56 How to defeat the rain: his big brown eyes. “Mom knows tive that my mom placed these books rain boots or a nap?” Before I con- best, doesn’t she? Rain or shine, to- in here specifically for me. It was tinued to read, I thought to myself, day’s going to be a good day. What’s probably her incentive to keep my “Mom, I’m a recent graduate work- a world without rain anyways? I education up by pushing me to read ing over 40 hours a week at a law never thought I’d say this, but even more now that I was out of college. firm. I do not have time for a nap.” as a college graduate, my mom is al- “Alright, Mom, let’s see what I thought that maybe I should stop ways going to know best.” you have for me to laugh about reading right there and go to sleep, now,” I said to myself. but I continued in hopes that may- To read other articles by Alexandra I started to go through one of be if I read it, tomorrow would be a Tyminski visit the authors section of em- them thinking that maybe I will sunny day. mitsburg.net. JUNE 2013 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 39 CATOCTIN VOICES Poetry & Newspapers

L. Claire Cantwell al works published in newspapers. why did newspapers cease being My great grandmother’s scrap- a publisher of such prolific verse? uring the 19th and ear- book, begun in 1885, is filled with Today, one would be hard- Dly 20th centuries, newspa- newspaper page after page of po- pressed to find poetry in any ma- pers devoted several pages to po- etry and stories. The fragile pages jor daily newspaper. The New York etry, verse and short stories. Writ- are now ochre-stained with crum- Times, to its credit, does give some ers of distinction from those days bling edges, but much of the five space to poetry and runs an an- sought out the newspaper as a vi- columns of newsprint poetry that nual student poetry contest. This able venue for their literary art. span page after page of her book, monthly newspaper, the Emmits- Writers like Washington Irving, are still readable. This family trea- burg News-Journal, is resurrecting a Mark Twain, Emily Dickinson, sure contains some rich reading lost tradition that readers once held The author’s great grandmother’s scrapbook, dated 1885, is filled Clement Moore, Walt Whitman from over a century ago. It causes dear: pages graced with poetry, sto- with newspaper clippings of poems. Poetry was a staple in the and Herman Melville had sever- me to wonder exactly when and ry and verse. newspaper during the 19th and early 20th centuries.

Four Thousand Suppers feltz was a flapper in Manhattan in Heaven is not built of country seats Do they matter? – those dreams Sr. Anne Higgins (Sr Anne Higgins teaches at Mount the 1920’s. She donned many roles But little queer suburban streets! from the pit? Saint Mary’s University. She is the throughout her life to include poet, You and drink and forget and be At the kitchen table author of five volumes of poetry) farmer’s wife and teacher) (Christopher Morley was an Ameri- glad, at six o’clock. can novelist, journalist, essayist and And people won’t say that you’re Dark winter evenings Garbage Man poet. He is probably best known for mad; with my father in his winter under- 2/26/1963 To The Little House his 1939 novel, Kitty Foyle, which For they’ll know that you’ve fought wear, Bernadette W Warrenfeltz Christopher Morley was made into an Academy Award- for your country quilted like an astronaut. (b. 1907) (1890 – 1957) winning movie. The chosen poem And no one will worry a bit. Blue summer evenings is from The World’s One Thousand after my mother called my name If we turn our nose up at him Dear little house, dear shabby Best Poems, Vol. VII, Funk & Wag- (Seigfried Sasson was one of the on the lilting breeze Who hauls our garbage off street, nalls, c. 1929) Great War Poets of WWI. A dec- which reached me Or if we feel the least inclined Dear books and beds and food to orated British soldier, he wrote po- at far corners of the neighborhood, To ridicule or scoff eat! etry that confronted the horrific her voice known We ought to stop and ask ourselves How feeble words are to express Does It Matter? reality of war. He won two ma- among all the others. How would we live today The facets of your tenderness. Seigfried Sasson jor awards for his autobiographical If no one even gathered it (1886-1967) trilogy, The Complete Memoirs of We ate four thousand suppers And carted it away How white the sun comes through George Sherston) in that small room together. The odor would be bad enough the pane! Does it matter? – losing your leg. . . What did we discuss? But there would also be In tinkling music drips the rain! For people will always be kind, Readers and poets are invited to Linoleum and carpet, casement A dire menace to our health How burning bright the furnace And you need not show that you submit their original verse, wheth- windows, Of our community glows! mind er it be rhymed, metered or free, to the wild McElroys, We ought to be more conscious of What paths to shovel when it When the others come in after “Catoctin Voices.” The poetry cho- the loud Mrs. Supportas, His most important deed snows! hunting sen will always be “family friendly,” scenes from the fifth grade, Because in doing what he does [continued] To gobble their muffins and eggs. even if the subject is serious. Also, my problems with bushels and He fills a vital need at least one poem will be suitable to pecks. He helps promote the cleanliness O dearly loved Long Island trains! Does it matter? – losing your read to the children at bedtime, or Of houses and cafes O well remembered joys and pains. sight?. . . whenever it is that they slow down. Four thousand suppers – And for his service he deserves How near the housetops Beauty there’s such splendid work for the Please email your poetry by the 15th oceans of tea. Our gratitude and praise. leans blind; of each month for publication in the The man and woman at the table Along that little street in Queens! And people wil always be kind, succeeding month’s issue to poetry@ grow grey. (Sara Gernand of Emmitsburg, MD As you sit on the terrace remem- emmitsburg.com. Submissions will I grow up- submitted her late mother’s poem Let these poor rhymes abide for bering be acknowledged, however there is feet finally dedicated to “June” Benchoff, the proof And turning your face to the limited space, so not all will pub- reach the floor. local garbage man. Mrs.Warren- Joy dwells beneath a humble roof; light. lished. 40 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | JUNE 2013 COOKING WITH LOVE It’s a dessert kind of month! Brooke Hagerty kitchen! These Desserts will also • 1 ½ teaspoons granulated Chef/Owner Gunner’s Grille at run the gamut from healthy to not sugar substitute Taneytown so healthy, with portion sizes that Place ice cubes in a blender and www.gunnersgrille.com are controlled by YOU! blend until just crushed. Add can- First up is a Dessert that is taken taloupe, lemon juice and sugar I scream you scream, we all scream directly from last month’s South substitute. Blend until combined, for ICE CREAM! June is always Beach Diet Day Menu. This one about 10 seconds and serve imme- a great month to think about the is sure to please the melon lover diately. This recipe serves four. delicious mouthwatering Desserts in all of us. Please note that you (including ice cream) of the sum- can substitute just about any mel- Dessert #2 mer! But let’s face it, who real- on, or even pineapple for the can- Ice Cream Sandwich (our first ly wants to spend hours in a hot taloupe. semi-homemade choice) kitchen baking when you could • Brownies (box mix of your fa- be outside enjoying the gorgeous Dessert #1 vorite brand – cooked accord- weather? This month we will fo- Melon Slush ing to package directions) cus on easy and semi-homemade • 5 ice cubes • Ice cream (your flavor choice Desserts; Desserts that are sure • 4 cups cubed cantaloupe – we love Breyer’s All Natural to please a crowd of any size all • 1 ½ teaspoons fresh lemon Vanilla) the while keeping you out of the juice Remove ice cream from freezer and slightly soften. Cool brownies com- • Double Boiler (one large pot Ingredients pletely and cut to desired size (rectan- with a smaller one that fits in- • 1 flavored cake mix with pud- gles add to the authenticity, mini ones side but does not submerge) ding (we love lemon and offer more yield). Slice horizontally • Wax or Parchment paper and strawberry) making to “sandwich” pieces. Spread a flat sheet pan or cutting • 2 eggs slightly softened ice cream on one board • 1/3 cup oil brownie to desired thickness and top Using a double boiler fill the bot- • 1 (8 ounce) packages cream with remaining brownie. Wrap tight- tom with enough water to have cheese, softened ly with plastic wrap and store in freezer the top section submerged about • 1/4 cup sugar for up to one week. 2 inches (remember, do not letter • 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice These are a great treat for children the water touch the chocolate). of all ages. If you take them on a pic- Place melting chocolate in top Directions nic be sure to pack them in their own section and bring water to a boil. • Mix together dry cake mix, 1 cooler with plenty of ice and keep Meanwhile, cut fruit into cubes egg and the oil, until crumbly. them in a plastic container so the and place on skewers. As water • Set aside 1 cup of this mixture. moisture from the ice does not make begins to boil and the chocolate • Pat remaining mixture into them soggy. starts the melting process be sure bottom of ungreased 9x13 to “fold” together with a heat re- pan. Dessert #3 sistant spatula. Place skewers on • Bake at 350 for 15 minutes. This recipe is by Michelle Arndt parchment paper and sheet pan. • Remove from oven. of Stoney Point Farm Market in Once chocolate is melted, using • In bowl, beat together cream Littlestown, Pa. We purchase our a spoon drizzle across skewers in cheese, sugar, lemon juice and beef products from them (re- a wave motion. Place in refrigera- remaining egg until smooth. member to shop local) and they tor for a minimum 30 minutes or • Spread over baked crumb mixture. also do catering (as does Gun- until chocolate hardens. Serve as • Sprinkle remaining crumb ner’s). Michelle was kind enough desired. Again, another great pic- mixture over that. to share the super easy treat. nic Dessert! • Return to oven for 15 minutes. Check out their website at www. • Cool in fridge and cut into stoneypointfarmmarket.com Dessert #4 – A little more work bars. Fruit Kebabs –super easy to than the other recipes but defi- So there you have it folks, some eat on skewer and clean-up is a nitely worth the added effort! great Desserts to savor all summer cinch! Sandra Thomas, who works long! Enjoy, enjoy! • Various cubed fruit pieces with us at the restaurant and does (we like pineapple, strawber- most of our baking came up with If ever you have questions regarding any ries and honeydew) this fantastic Dessert which is ab- recipes or articles please do not hesitate • Bamboo Skewers solutely delicious! The next time to contact me. Also, if you have a favor- • Melting Chocolate (choose you are at the restaurant be sure ite recipe that you’d like to share or have your favorite; milk, dark or to ask your server what kind of a request for an article or I would love to white) fabulous treats Sandra has made! hear from you! HAPPY EATING! JUNE 2013 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 41 COMMUNITY NOTES

Sunday, June 30, 2013 Noon - 3 pm Emmitsburg Heritage Days Miracles Amid Firestorm Tour Guided tours hourly at Seton Friday June 28, 2013 10 am - 4 pm Noon - 7 pm POOL Open Free 6 pm Shrine TBA Movie: Maryland Heart Frederick County Fire & Res- to Public Community Pool Parade 4 pm of Heritage Area (hourly) at Se- cue Museum Exhibits Open 12:15 - 12:45 pm 7 - 7:30 pm 150th Commemoration Con- ton Shrine 10 am - 5 pm Horseshoes Registration: Entry Memorial Program & cert With Williamsport Mary- 10:30 - 11:30am Craftsmen Market and Civ- Fee $5 Community Park Historic Presentation on land Community Band & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for il War Encounters at Seton 12:30 - 2 pm the Great Emmitsburg Fire of Metropolitan of Detroit Cho- New Exhibits at the Mason/ Shrine Face Painting at Community 1863 at Community Band- rale At the Basilica of Seton Dixon Welcome Center 10 am - 5 pm Park stand Shrine Noon - 3 pm Emmitsburg Community Ven- 1 & 2:30 pm 7:30 - 9 pm Miracles Amid Firestorm Tour dor and Crafter Show at Farm- The Great Fire of Emmitsburg, The Bubonics (Rock) at Tuesday, July 2 – at Seton Shrine ers Market (S. Seton Ave) & 1863 1 hour walking tour Community Bandstand Sunday, July 7, 2013 3 - 7 pm Community Park 1 - 3 pm 8 - 9 pm Noon - 3 pm DAILY Emmitsburg Farmers Market 10 am - 7:30pm Fallen Firefighters Memorial Twilight Tour of Old Miracles Amid the Storm (S. Seton Avenue) Lions Club opens for BBQ, & To Lift A Nation OPEN for Emmitsburg Guided tours hourly at Seton 8 -10 pm drinks, and ice cream public viewing at NETC Cam- 8 - 10 pm Shrine Back From the Dead: Soldiers pus (ID Required) Back From the Dead: 6 pm Saturday July 6 & Angels at Seton Shrine 50/50 Raffle Begins 1 - 3 pm Soldiers & Angels at Seton 150th Commemorative Can- 6 - 8 pm 10 am - 4 pm All Star Little League Baseball Shrine dlelight Vigil at Seton Shrine Emmitsburg Community Cho- Registration for Car, Truck & Game Community Park Base- 9:30 pm 5 pm Sunday, July 7 rus sings “Peace & Patriotism” Motorcycle Show: Entry fee ball Field FIREWORKS at Songs from the Camps: A Pic- at Emmitsburg Community $10/Public Judging at Com- 1 & 3 pm Community Park nic Concert at Seton Shrine Park Bandstand munity Park Walking Path Workout w/ MD 11 am - 1 pm Sportscare & Rehab Saturday, June 29, 2013 Home Comfort Band (Blue- 1 - 4 pm 6:30 - 10 am grass/Folk) at Community Let there Be Rock School Fred- Annual Vigilant Hose Auxiliary Bandstand erick (Rock & Contemporary Breakfast (Adults $8 / Kids (age 1 and 3 pm Music) at Community Band- 6 - 10) $4) at Main Street Fire The National Shrine Grot- stand Hall to of Our Lady of Lourdes 1:30, 2:15, 3:45 pm 8 am - 2 pm Tour Shuttles leave from Seton 1821 “Old Lady” hand pump- Emmitsburg Community Yard Shrine Parking Lot er Activity at Frederick Fire & and Sidewalk Sale 11 am - 1 pm Rescue Museum 10 am - 4 pm Deputies Bicycle Ride (Helmet 4 pm Emmitsburg Volunteer Ambu- Required) (Must have pre-reg- Car, Motorcycle and Truck lance Co. Free Blood Pressure istered by June 4, check-in at Awards at Community Park Screening at First Aid Tent 11 am) 4 - 6 pm 10 am - 12:30 pm Noon - 4 pm Silver Lining Band (Christian Old-time Field Games at Ele- Miracles Amid Firestorm tour & Contemporary) at Commu- mentary School Field at Seton Shrine nity Bandstand 42 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | JUNE 2013 COMPLEMENTARY CORNER Battlefield acupuncture Renee Lehman actly how acupuncture was used dur- of the auricular acupuncture research ing the Civil War, but I bet it was no- has been focused on the area of pain ext month is the 150th Anniver- where near how it is being used for to- control, even though it is used to treat Nsary of the Battle of Gettysburg, day’s modern military. Since 2009, the many conditions. and this has me thinking… No, not military has been using acupuncture for The name Battlefield Acupunc- about the influx of visitors! I have been post-traumatic stress disorder and pain ture was chosen by Dr. Niemtzow be- thinking about the oldest continuously control. In 2010, I completed the Bat- cause of his 30 years in the military, and practiced medical system in the world: tlefield Acupuncture and Advanced the assumption that this system could the healing art of acupuncture that orig- Battlefield Acupuncture training by eventually be used on the military bat- inated over 3,000 years ago in Asia, and John Howard, LAc, and his mentor, tlefield. After Dr. Niemtzow practiced what if acupuncture would have been Dr. Richard Niemtzow. medical acupuncture for five years, he used to treat soldiers during the Civil Battlefield Acupuncture is an acu- discovered that when certain auricular War. Well, it is documented that acu- puncture treatment developed by Dr. acupuncture points were used together, puncture was used prior to and during Richard C. Niemtzow, MD, PhD, many ailments could be successfully ad- USA; Q-puncture, Inc., 2001). 1. Any type of pain the civil war! MPH (Colonel (Ret.) USAF, MC, dressed. Particularly, many pain symp- The ASP needles are very short nee- 2. Acute joint sprains and muscle Our American interest in acupunc- FS) in 2001 to achieve rapid pain re- toms were alleviated very quickly. Dr. dles (about 1mm in length) that are strains ture had its beginnings prior to the lief. “The whole idea of the battlefield Niemtzow then travelled to France to made of gold, titanium or stainless steel. 3. Other musculoskeletal pains American Civil War. In 1826, the concept was trying to develop an acu- learn about the French Auricular Semi- The needles are applied to five points 4. Multiple sites of pain Philadelphia physician and chemist, puncture technique that would be ge- Permanent (ASP®) needles. He met on the outer ear. Because the needles 5. Migraine headaches Franklin Bache, grandson of Benjamin neric for all pain and that would be very with internationally known auriculo- are so small, they allow for a better fit 6. Post operative pain (if done within Franklin, published a report on his ex- rapid in terms of its effectiveness,” said therapy author, Terry Oleson, Ph.D., under combat helmets so soldiers can the first 2 days) periments using acupuncture on pris- Dr. Richard Niemtzow, (Military turns and with the inventor of the PET scan, continue their missions with the nee- 7. Injuries when narcotics would be oners at the Pennsylvania penitentiary to acupuncture as alternative to pre- former University of California Irvine dles inserted to relieve pain. They can contraindicated in Philadelphia for successfully treating scription painkillers, by Jennifer Svan professor and physicist Zang-Hee Cho, remain in the ear acupuncture points the painful conditions of rheumatism in Stars and Stripes, August 27, 2010). Ph.D. Their discussions and research for up to 3-4 days or longer. Pain lev- If you are more interested in see- and neuralgia. Then acupuncture was Battlefield Acupuncture is a form of together led to the final version of the els are reduced for anywhere from min- ing how the military has been using briefly referenced in an American Civil auricular (ear) acupuncture. Auricu- acupuncture protocol that would be- utes, hours, days, weeks, or months de- the Battlefield Acupuncture proto- War field surgeon’s manual (Acupunc- lar acupuncture is a form of acupunc- come known as Battlefield Acupunc- pending on the condition being treat- col, along with other acupuncture and ture Energetics: A Clinical Approach ture that dates back to 500 B.C. in Chi- ture. ed. The Battlefield Acupuncture pro- complementary medicine practices for Physicians by Joseph M. Helms, na. In the 1950s, French physician, Dr. The most likely way that the Battle- tocol can be administered repeatedly. such as meditation and yoga, watch the MD, 2007). Paul Nogier, classified and standardized field Acupuncture protocol decreases I have had clients who have had heal- movie Escape Fire: The Fight to Rescue I don’t know if we’ll ever know ex- its current use for pain control. Most pain can be explained by the way that ing and have longlasting pain-free pe- American Healthcare. To watch the pain is modulated by the central ner- riods of time. I have had clients who trailer for the movie involving an Army vous system, which includes the hy- have had more complicated conditions, soldier that received Battlefield Acu- pothalamus, thalamus, cingulate gy- and have not had complete healing, puncture, go to http://www.escapefire- rus, and other cerebral cortex structures. and needed repeated treatments. These movie.com/trailer. Research studies conducted by Dr. Cho clients use the Battlefield Acupuncture using fMRI (functional Magnetic Res- treatment to decrease their need for Renee Lehman is a licensed acupuncturist­ onance Imaging), suggest that these pain medications. and physical therapist with over 25 years of brain structures are involved during the Finally, the Battlefield Acupuncture health care experience.­ Her office is located Battlefield Acupuncture protocol (Cho, protocol can be used for many pain re- at 249B York Street in Gettysburg, PA. She et al, Neuro-Acupuncture, Los Angeles, lated conditions: can be reached at 717-752-5728. JUNE 2013 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 43 FITNESS

what is available may spark an in- terest they didn’t realize they would Keep Moving enjoy. This may start a lasting inter- est in a sport that they will continue through school and into adulthood. Summertime and exercise for kids Running track, biking, swimming, Linda Stultz day’s entertainment for kids usual- tennis, basketball, baseball or any Certified Fitness Trainer/Therapist ly consist of video games, TV, twitter, sport is getting people moving facebook and any other social media and promoting better health. I am elieve it or not summer is al- that’s out there. It is our job as par- so passionate about helping peo- Bmost here. The kids will be out ents to get our children interested in ple maintain good health or help- of school soon and while we all like something that will keep their bod- ing them get back to the best health to think about a lazy summer day we ies in shape as well as their minds. Get possible and to me it is so important need to keep the kids busy and ac- creative and have them come up with to start with our kids. We are all well tive. Exercise can be fun and that’s games or challenges that they like or aware of the obesity problem in our the way we need to portray it to our have them search the web for things world today but if we can start ear- but with today’s busy lifestyles and need to be taught about the impor- kids. Many kids belong to ball teams they can do that will give them exer- ly with teaching our children about food choices that are being made they tance of healthy eating and good ex- or other summer activities that keeps cise. They can still use social media to healthy food and the importance of do need to be educated about the ercise habits from a young age. Get them moving but some do not. These find activities that they can share with exercise they will not have to strug- possible circumstances that may de- out there with them and you will are the children that need to find fun, their friends and that way they are still gle with their weight as they grow velop as they get older. Children are benefit from the exercise as well as the interesting and active social activities using the computer to find the exer- up. I am not saying anything that very aware of the world around them family time. Social media is fine but it to participate in. You don’t have to cise their body needs. we have not heard before or that we and they can see how an uncle, aunt, doesn’t compare to family and friends join an organized group to enjoy so- Many children prefer to stay in the don’t know. We have an abundance grandparent or maybe even you, their spending time together doing some- cial and beneficial exercise. Encour- cool house during the summer and we of junk food at our disposal most of parent is affected by a health problem thing that reminds us just how much age your children to make plans with can all understand that as it can get re- the time. Sugary foods are very tasty caused by weight or inactivity. I stat- our family really means to us. the neighborhood friends to play ball, ally hot during the summer months. and easy to grab on the run. Once ed earlier that I am not stating any- go swimming, ride bikes or any ac- There are many fun exercise DVDs kids get their sugar taste buds acti- thing new and I don’t want anyone Call me at 717-334-6009 with any tivity that will keep them moving so that will provide movement such as vated those cravings take over. Kids to scare their child or cause fear that questions or for ideas to make exercise they will benefit from the outdoors, dance, running, boxing or whatever don’t think about their future health could develop into problems in fu- fun and interesting. Remember, Keep the sun and exercise. I realize that to- they may be interested. Researching and they shouldn’t worry about it ture years for your child but they do Moving!!!

pain, make sure to stop immediate- ly. And don’t forget to do a prop- Fitness Matters er warm up and cool down. Keep Expert answers to your health and in mind, it will take older individ- uals a bit longer to recover between wellness questions ent exercises depending on their workouts. As a result, light to mod- activity levels and overall health. erate intensities are recommended. George Puvel And the sooner you start exercis- I would advise resistance training Anytime Fitness Owner ing, the more beneficial it will be 2-3 times a week, along with some in the long run. Being active can basic aerobic exercise as well. Walk- Question: How do you manage increase bone strength, improve ing and jogging are certainly rea- healthy eating while on vacation? cardiovascular function, and pre- sonable exercise options, but swim- vent numerous chronic diseas- ming and biking will put less stress Answer: There’s no doubt that eating es. Structured exercise can also in- on the joints. In the end, it may be healthy can be very tricky when you’re crease mobility and stability, which best to speak with a personal train- on vacation. Whether you’re short on can help prevent falls as you age. er so that he/she can create a cus- time or you want to experience all of If you’re just beginning a work- tomized workout program for you. the different foods available, it can be out program, it’s important to start difficult to stick to a particular diet slow and begin with the basics. It To submit a question for future articles, plan. And you may not be as famil- is also important to listen to your please contact the author at Thurmont- iar with the local foods, so knowing body. If you start to sense physical [email protected]. how nutritious they are becomes a real challenge. If you’re traveling by car, you can certainly bring your own snacks for the ride. This may help you avoid the need to pick-up costly convenience foods. If you’re traveling by plane, asking the flight attendant for low-fat or heart-healthy options can also help. It might be wise to book hotel rooms that have kitchen- ettes, and if that’s the case, you can al- ways visit the local grocery store to get some fresh fruits and vegetables and other healthful items. And if the hotel has a continental breakfast, you can try to fill up on fruits or yogurt before you head out on the town. Be sure to visit sit-down restaurants instead of fast food establishments, since servers are generally better equipped to edu- cate you about the food they’re serv- ing. But in the end, just do the best you can, and remember that you’re on vacation. If you do deviate from your normal eating habits, just be sure to get back on track once you re- turn home.

Question: Is it alright to start an ex- ercise program at the age of 50, and if so, what types of exercise would be advisable?

Answer: First of all, it’s clear that individuals may need to do differ- 44 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | JUNE 2013 ASTRONOMY

2017, when they are tilted 27 de- than our yellow Sun, and much grees toward us and the Sun. You poorer in heavy elements, some The night sky of June may also see some belts and zones believe its strange motion reveals on the planet’s disk. The largest, it to be an invading star from an- Professor Wayne Wooten Titan, will be seen in any small other smaller galaxy, now colliding telescope, but others will need larg- with the Milky Way in Sagittarius or June 2013, the Moon will er scopes to spot. in the summer sky. Moving almost Fbe new on June 8th, so the first The winter constellations are be- perpendicular to the plane of our week fins the moon waning in the ing swallowed up in the Sun’s glare, Milky Way, Arcturus was the first morning sky. On the 10th, the but you might spot Sirius low in star in the sky where its proper mo- thin waxing crescent moon pass- the SW as June begins. Sirius van- tion across the historic sky was not- es about 5 degrees south of the Ve- ishes into the Sun’s glare by mid- ed, by Edmund Halley. nus-Mercury pairing in the SW June, and this sets the period as Spike south to Spica, the hot sky. Venus is on bottom, but much “Dog Days”, when Sirius lies lost blue star in Virgo, then curve to brighter than Mercury to the upper in the Sun’s glare. In reality, Sirius Corvus the Crow, a four sided left of it. The first quarter moon is is about 20x more luminous than grouping. It is above Corvus, in high up in the south at sunset on our star, but also lies eight light the arms of Virgo, where our large June 16th and appears high lit. The years distant, while our star is eight scopes will show members of the waxing gibbous moon passes sev- light minutes away from us. Virgo Supercluster, a swarm of over en degrees south of Saturn in the The brightest star in the NW a thousand galaxies about 50 mil- SE on June 20th. The beginning is Capella, distinctively yellow in lion light years away from us. of summer occurs at 12:04 AM color. It is a giant star, almost ex- To the east, Hercules is rising, CDT on June 21, the longest day actly the same temperature as our with the nice globular cluster M-13 of the year, with about 14 hours of Sun, but about 100X more lumi- marked on your sky map and visi- daylight for the Gulf Coast. Full nous. Just south of it are the stel- ble in binocs. This rich cluster is moon, the Honey Moon, is June lar twins, the Gemini, with Castor one of the top telescopic sights in 23rd. This full moon occurs very closer to Capella, and Pollux clos- good sized scopes. close to perigee, when the moon is er to the Little Dog Star, Procyon. The brightest star of the north- closest to Earth, so if you think it is By the end of June, all the winter ern hemisphere, Vega (from Carl bigger than normal, you are right! stars, like Sirius, are vanished be- Sagan’s novel and movie, “Con- Note also this creates Spring Tides, The M-13 globular cluster is faintly visible with the naked eye. hind the Sun. tact”), rises in the NE as twilight with the sun and moon aligned to cury to the upper left of Venus. All Sun, while Venus is moving high- Overhead, the Big Dipper rides deepens. Twice as hot as our Sun, produce very high and low tides. three are in a straight line on June er in the evening sky, to dominate high. Good scouts know to take its it appears blue-white, like most The last quarter moon is on June 2nd, a great but challenging pho- it for the rest of this year. Mercury leading pointers north to Polaris, bright stars. Its constellation, tiny 30th. to opportunity. Jupiter is lost in passes to the lower left of Venus on the famed Pole Star. For us, it sits Lyra, looks like a parallogram just As June starts, you may just spot the sun’s glare by June 10th, when June 17th, but the faint, thin cres- 30 degrees (our latitude) high in south of Vega, but was the harp of Jupiter below Venus on June 1st. we have the nice grouping of the cent may be hard to spot naked eye the north, while the rotating earth Orpheus in Greek legends. Jupiter is about to get lost in the crescent moon just south of Ve- by then. Mars gradually moves into beneath makes all the other celes- In the southeast, Antares rises sun’s glare, so look about 30 min- nus and Mercury. Mercury is by the morning sky in June, low in the tial bodies spin around it from east about the same time as Vega does, utes after sunset. You may wait un- then overtaking Earth, and ret- dawn sky. to west. in the brightest of all constella- til Jupiter sets to spot fainter Mer- rograding westward toward the High up in the southern eve- If you drop south from the tions, Scorpius. Antares appears ning sky is the most beautiful plan- bowl of the Big Dipper, Leo the reddish (its Greek name means ri- et, Saturn, well east of Spica, the Lion rides high. Note the Egyp- val of Ares or Mars to the Latins) brightest star of Virgo. Saturn is tian Sphinx is based on the shape because it is half as hot as our yel- brighter than Spica, and more yel- of this Lion in the sky. Taking the low Sun; it is bright because it is a low in color. Saturn’s rings are now arc in the Dipper’s handle, we “arc” bloated red supergiant, big enough open about 17 degrees; they will SE to bright orange Arcturus, the to swallow up our solar system all continue opening up wider until brightest star of Spring. Cooler the way out to Saturn’s orbit!

courage healthy new growth. The Farmers’ Almanac best time to harvest most herbs is just before flowering, when the Mid-Atlantic Weather Watch: Solstice occurs on Friday, June leaves contain the maximum es- Severe storms in the northern 21st. June is graduation month sential oils. Cut herbs early in the part of the region with show- for many students so be sure to morning when the skies are sun- ers in the south (1,2,3. Fair and honor your “favorite student” ny. It’s not too late to start warm- warm (4,5,6) with more showers with a special gift or a memora- season crops such as corn, beans, and storms (7,8). Fair and cool- ble event. tomatoes, squash, peppers, and er (9,10) with more storms and eggplant. even cooler (11,12). Fair and mild Holidays: Flag Day is celebrated (13,14) with yet more showers on Friday, June 14th. For guid- Plant or sow summer annuals and storms (15,16). Fair weather ance on how to properly display such as nasturtiums, vinca, verbe- and very warm (17,18,19,20,21) ‘Old Glory’, go to www.ushisto- na, geraniums, phlox, marigolds, turning cooler with severe storms ry.org. lobelia, impatiens, cosmos, sun- (22,23). Fair and very warm flowers, zinnias, and alyssum. (24,25,26,27,28,29,30). Don’t forget to remember dear old Feed annuals and remove spent Dad on his special day, Father’s flowers to promote another round Tornado Watch: The Hagerstown Day, which falls on Sunday, June of flowers. Feed roses after each Town and Country Almanack sees 16th. Do something really spe- bloom cycle, water regularly, and some tornado activity in the Mid- cial for the guy who a) paid for 4 remove any spent flowers. Addi- Atlantic Region from June 1st to years of college, b) paid for a real- tional pruning may be required in June 3rd and June 22nd and 3rd. ly nice wedding, c) helped you fi- June of fast-growing plants, such nance that new (fill in the blank), as juniper, privet and yew. This Full Moon: June’s Full Moon that or d) All of the above! will help promote new growth and will occur on Monday, the 23rd also maintain a desirable shape has often been referred to by many The Garden: Start your herb gar- during the growing season. Cut Native American Tribes as the Full den now and plant basil, rose- back perennials like Shasta dai- Rose Moon because roses start mary, thyme, sage, savory, mint, sy, black-eyed Susan, cone flow- to bloom at the beginning of the coriander, parsley, or chives. er, and lavender after first bloom month. It has also been called the Most herbs need no fertilizer and to encourage a second round of Strawberry Moon because the first little water, so watermonly dur- flowers in the Fall. Cut back fuch- strawberries of the season become ing prolonged dry spells. Avoid sia, geranium, and margarite to ripe for the picking at this time. mulching herbs as mulch keeps encourage branching. Stake tall, the soil too moist. If fungus de- floppy flowers: foxglove, yarrow, Special Notes: Welcome the start velops on your herbs during wet bachelor’s buttons, carnations, of Summer when the Summer weather, cut them back to en- and delphiniums. JUNE 2013 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 45 COMPUTER Q&A To update or not to update?

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June 8 County Festival at Mt. Tabor Monterey Pass”. Activities in- Dealers, Food, Crafts, Entertain- accepting 4 person teams or individ- Cornhole 4 a Cause Tournament Park - home of the BIG SLIDE, clude three 2 hour narrated tours ment, over 160 Antiques Dealers uals. The tournament begins at 8:30 8 at the Emmitsburg Community sponsored by the Mt. Tabor on an air conditioned trolley, plus permanent shops. On Cen- am and will be followed by a dinner Park sponsored by the Leukemia Church of Rocky Ridge. Come which this year will take the path ter Square & Streets of New Ox- and awards ceremony. We welcome & Lymphoma Society Light the enjoy good home-cooked food: of the Union forces under General ford. For more information call all golf skill levels. To register contact Night walk team Barkers 4 Blood Soup, Sandwiches, Iced Tea and Judson Kilpatrick, including Gen. 717-624-2800, or visit www.ne- Mike Purdum at 240-674-3125 Cancer. Singles Tournament at Ice Cream & Strawberries. George Armstrong Custer, as they woxford.org 10:00 am and a 24 team Doubles fought their way up the side of the June 28 Tournament following the Singles June 8 - 15 mountain to intercept the retreat- Civil War Brass Band Concert. The Emmitsburg Community Tournament. Entry fee is $10 per The Gettysburg Festival - a cele- ing Confederate wagon train at Enjoy period music from the Chorus annual Spring Concert at person per tournament, cash priz- bration of arts, culture and cui- Monterey Pass. The tour includes Civil War played by brass bands. the Emmitsburg Park. es for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place in each sine that will produce some fab- points of local history as well as Free performances sponsored by The audience will be invited tournament. For information on ulous events bringing audiences the battle. Additional activities, the Gettysburg National Military to sing-along with some favor- the tournament visit www.leaguel- from across the Mid-Atlantic re- which are FREE, include living Park. For more information call ite patriotic songs such as Amer- ineup.com/b4bc or call Kelly at gion. For more information see ar- histories, exhibits, book signings 877-874-2478 or visit www.get- ica the Beautiful, My Country Tis 240-674-6444. ticle on page 36 or visit www.get- by several authors of Civil War lit- tysburgfoundation.org of Thee, God Bless America, Let tysburgfestival.org. erature, wine tasting, numerous There Be Peace On Earth. The June 8 & 15 local historians speaking on var- June 22 concert will be brought togeth- Willow Pond Farm’s Lavender June 9 ious Civil War topics, great food The Catoctine-Ettes, Fundraising er with sacred selections in which Festival. The Festival offers sen- Adams County Water Garden and desserts. Purchase of tour Golf Tournament at Cedar Ridge we can learn ways of peace. For sory delights and a wide variety Club meeting. Find out if other tickets in advance is highly rec- Golf Course, 1225 Barlow Two-Tav- more information, contact Betsy of experiences for participants in- friendly club members had a sim- ommended – these tours sell out erns Road, Gettysburg. We will be Graham at 301-898-7821. cluding tours of the farm’s laven- ilar problem and what they did to quickly. Additional information is der fields and demonstration gar- solve it. You are invited to attend available www.montereypassbat- June 30 dens, lectures and workshops by a meeting. For more information tlefield.org, or call 717-642-5645. Emmitsburg Community Day nationally known experts, and call 717-259-7206. cut-your-own lavender from the June 15 farm’s 2.5 acres of plantings. Wil- Civil War talk: “Encounter New Oxford Outdoor Antique low Pond Farm, 145 Tract Road, Mount Misery – The Battle of Market & Craft Show Antiques Fairfield. For more information call 717-642-6387 or visit www. palavenderfestival.com.

June 8 St. John’s Lutheran Church’s Fam- ily Style Dinner at St. John’s Lu- theran Church Parish Hall, 8619 Black’s Mill Road, Creagerstown. Proceeds to benefit St. John’s Lu- theran Church. Wednesdays at the Fountain Music Series Our Wednesdays at the Fountain music series is back! Join us for free Summer at the Mount—concerts every Wednesday from 8–10 p.m. throughout the summer. We’ll see you at the McGowan Center fountain! See the full series schedule online, www.msmary.edu/summermusic

Mount Music Society Showcase – Range of Acts from A Bright Place to Be! Classical to Contemporary June 5, 8-10 p.m. At Mount St. Mary’s University, we believe having fun and learning go hand McGowan Center Fountain You won’t want to miss Opening Night for Wednesdays at the Fountain in hand. Light up your summer with one of our engaging programs: featuring the Mount Music Society’s diverse acts under the student-led direction of C.J. Eller. Acts Include: C.S.I. Camp • CJ Eller, C’14—Classical June 24-28 (Ages 14 through Adult) • Mark Carlson, Ph.D., assistant professor, Visual & Performing Experience the real world of forensic investigation with the help of crime scene Arts Department—Tango • The Bubonics led by Joe Wolfe, C’14—Alternative/Punk professionals. This 15-hour program includes team processing of crime scenes. • Dan Cassidy and Chris Sonich, C’14—Alternative/ Contemporary • The Tim Wolfe Quartet - featuring Felipe Cantuaria, C’13—Jazz 4th Annual Scripture Institute Tim Wolfe, Ph.D. is an associate professor of sociology and the July 9-11 director of the Wednesdays at the Fountain series. Join members of the Mount’s Theology Department for an engaging exploration of scripture and The Bruce Swaim Quartet – Jazz prayer. Includes study, reflection and more, plus the option to stay overnight at Mount St. Mary’s June 12, 8-10 p.m. McGowan Center Fountain Seminary. The Bruce Swaim Quartet, consisting of Bruce Swaim on tenor sax, Paul Langosch on bass, Jay Cooley on piano and Dominic Outdoor Adventure Camp Smith on drums, are recognized as one of July 15-19 OR July 22-26 (Ages 11-13); July 29-August 2 (Ages 14-15) Washington D.C.’s premier jazz quartets. Their talent in performing jazz standards as Looking for some major adventure for your active child this summer? The Mount’s amazing Outdoor well as original compositions, written by Adventures program provides a week of the best outdoor sports the area has to offer! Rock climbing, Cooley and Swaim, has become a gauge for excellence with live performances caving, canoeing, hiking, and more, all led by our professionally trained staff. Equipment and as well as recordings. The quartet received the 2010 transportation to all activity sites included. Space is very limited, so sign up early. Washington Area Music Association award for Jazz Group of the Year as well as the award for Jazz Recording of the Year for “Winter’s Waltz.” Grandparents University To learn more and hear sample music visit www.bruceswaim.com Minas Brazilian Jazz Group – Jazz July 18-19 (Ages 8 through 108!) June 19, 8-10 p.m. Grandparents and their grandchildren choose a “major” and attend hands-on McGowan Center Fountain classes taught by Mount St. Mary’s faculty. Make memories for a lifetime as you Today Minas is one of the most sought after Brazilian bands in the United States. Minas is built share stories, learn, and have fun together! upon the duo’s multiple talents as vocalists, instrumentalists and composers with an impressive grasp of the whole range of Project Discovery: Robotics Brazilian musical idioms. At the core of any Minas show are the voices of the duo, Camp which two decades of vocal and instrumental blending. Warm and engaging, July 22-August 2 (Students entering grades 4-6) this magical sound becomes infectious when Camp is held at St. John Regional Catholic School in Frederick, MD. Learn to use Lego Minas adds bass, drums, percussion and horns to Orlando’s guitar and Mindstorms™ and design robots to solve problems. Students will learn basic programming the first Patricia’s keyboards. Orlando and Patricia have been composing original material together since the moment of their meeting in 1974. Their week, then use that knowledge to solve problems in a series of robotics challenges the second week. recorded material consists exclusively of originals. This exciting program develops and promotes Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM) To learn more and hear sample music visit http://www.minasmusic.com/concert.php education. Program includes a supervised lunch and recreation break each day. Chris Reynolds and His Fantastic Steam Powered Orchestra – R&B, Soul, Rock June 26, 8-10 p.m. McGowan Center Fountain For more information on Mount Summer programs: You’re in for a good time with www.msmary.edu/summer | 301.447.8329 | [email protected] Chris Reynolds and His Fantastic Steam Powered Orchestra. Known for their energy, this band is heavily by the sounds of R&B, soul, and good old fashioned, all-American rock and roll. 5350 Spectrum Drive To learn more and hear sample Frederick, MD music visit http://chrisreynolds.bandcamp.com 301-682-8315 msmary.edu/frederick For a complete list of events at the Mount visit www.msmary.edu/calendar The National Shrine Information Sessions Grotto of

June 6, 5-7 p.m. Our Lady of Lourdes Attend one of the following Master of Business Administration sessions to learn how you can earn The Richard and Mary Lee Miller your master’s degree at the Mount’s June 12, 7:30-9 a.m. Family Visitors Center is now open! Frederick Campus. Programs are Emerging Leaders MBA Featuring historical displays and St. Bernadette’s (a one-year program) designed for the working professional Shoppe, offering religious books, rosaries, souvenirs and more. Open daily 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. with accelerated evening classes June 12, 5-7 p.m. offered year-round. Master of Health Administration

Contact us to register at 301-682-8315 or visit www.msmary.edu/frederick

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