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NEWS Community Pool Renovation Thurmont celebrates Christmas in style $217,000 grant received for renova- tion to the community pool.Page 2 hristmas in Thurmont, as we ing, crafts, and a scavenger hunt will know it today, began in 2014 also be taking place during this time. Community Park Approved C and was created to show goodwill Many other activities will be fea- Hamiltonban Township’s Commu- nity Park will begin construction in the community while also sup- tured during this year’s Christmas in March. Page 3 porting the Main Street businesses. in Thurmont. The business map During that time, Thurmont was in stamping activity for adults, in which Thurmont Art & Wine Stroll route to completing their application adults must visit each business listed Residents came out to enjoy an- for their Main Street Designation and to receive a stamp from the estab- other successful Art & Wine Stroll the application required a list of a few lishment to enter for prize drawings, on November 18th. Page 22 events, so The Business Expo, Farm- will be occurring from 10 a.m. to 3 Vintage & Antique Holiday Market ers Market, and Christmas in Thur- p.m. Throughout the day, ESP Pro- Come out and support local mont were created. For over a decade, ductions will have Christmas perfor- artisans for first “multi-art” event Christmas in Thurmont has kept the mances in their Studio. At 4 p.m. the in Taneytown. Page 25 tradition of Santa in the Gazebo at Catoctin High School Band will play Come celebrate Christmas in Thurmont. This year’s event will take place Mechanicstown Square Park listening Christmas tunes in the PNC park- Saturday, December 3, starting at 10 a.m. on Thurmont’s Town Square. COMMENTARY to the Christmas wishes of children. ing lot, and at 4:30 p.m. the Thur- and children five & under will ride carriage on a scenic tour of Thur- Words From Winterbilt The day will kick-off with a rib- mont Lions Club will have the an- for free. The carriage ride will load at mont, are guaranteed to put you in ‘Tis the season to be thankful, bon cutting ceremony at 10 a.m., nual lighting of their Remembrance the Municipal Parking Lot to then a traditional holiday spirit. even if the election didn’t turn out followed by the arrival of Santa and Tree. Promptly at 5 p.m. all will gath- take a scenic ride through Commu- Christmas in Thurmont is a fun the way you had hoped. Page 12 Mrs. Claus who will be riding in er at Hobbs Hardware to wait for nity Park and the downtown Main filled family day which gives every- the Thurmont Guardian Hose Fire their name to be drawn and receive Street area. Rides will begin at 11 one an opportunity to whisper in Down Under Truck! There will be hot chocolate a gift! Over one hundred prizes will a.m. and run through 9 p.m. Santa’s ear, explore local business- A revolution has happened far and cookies along with photos with be awarded. Immediately following more quickly than any before. The Thurmont Main Street Cen- es for great gift ideas, have breakfast Page 13 Santa, for all ages, pets included! At the prize drawings is the much-antic- ter will be open for shopping, and and lunch in one of Thurmont’s lo- 1 p.m. Santa Claus will make his way ipated lighting of the Town Christ- visitors can view the gingerbread dis- cally owned restaurants, and end the over to the Thurmont Library where mas Tree in Mechanicstown Park. plays created by residents and busi- day with prize drawings, singing, and ARTICLES The Book of Days there will be a special ‘The Night Be- New this year will be horse and nesses, and enjoy the Festival of Trees holiday cheer! Remember to stop by The legend of the Wise Men of the fore Christmas’ reading. Other chil- carriage rides throughout the day and in the Center. Christmas in Thur- and start the Christmas season with a East and the spirit of charity and dren’s activities including face paint- evening. The cost of the ride is $10 mont, and Joe Moose leading the day full of fun! forgiveness. Page 11

The Retired Ecologist As 2016 comes to an end, Bill Camp Eder’s 6th annual Christmas Tree Festival reminisces on how quickly time flies in his 200th article.Page 14 ith one of the warmest No- Geigley Lodge at Camp Eder. Each Wvembers in the region any- tree is sponsored by an organization, The Village Idiot one can remember, it might feel group, or individual, which they Jack delves into the philosophy counterintuitive to be anticipat- can decorate with a theme of their of tattoos and the philosophy of ing Christmas trees, hot cocoa and choice. Attendees can vote on their philosophy. Page 17 freshly baked cookies. At Camp favorite tree by purchasing tick- Pets Eder, that is precisely what the staff ets for one dollar each. Every vote There is no better way to celebrate and volunteers are doing. They are counts, so be sure to make your fa- the true meaning of Christmas then busy elves working hard to prepare vorite known when you view these by giving a home to a dog or cat in a for the 6th Annual Christmas Tree creatively adorned trees. Funds re- shelter. Page 18 & 19 Festival, a community event that ceived from the ticket sales for the celebrates the birth of Christ. tree decorating contest benefit the World War I Designed as a “Celebration of variety of programs happening December 1916, Bucharest falls and Germany proposes peace. the Birth of Christ” the Camp Eder throughout the year at Camp Eder. Page 26 Christmas Tree Festival offers a Numerous family-fun activities Camp Eder’s Christmas Tree Festival offers a place where families place where families and individuals include: horse-drawn carriage rides, can experience an evening of refuge from the many things that pull Cooking can experience an evening of refuge live music featuring local artists, a our attention away from the true reason for the season. Kick off the holidays with some from the many things that pull our tree decorating contest, cookie/bake Fairfield Food Pantry at the Fairfield come to Camp Eder on one, two, unique cookie recipes that you’ll attention away from the true reason sale, light refreshments, carol sing- Mennonite Church. Children’s cloth- or all three evenings, December 11 just have to try for yourself!Page 31 for the season. Camp Eder, located alongs, a turkey dinner with all the ing and canned goods can be deliv- -13. Grab a hot cup of Camp Eder Four Years At The Mount on Mt. Hope Rd in Fairfield, warm- fixings and thousands of Christmas ered at any time during the Christmas cocoa, find a cozy spot by the fire, Our Mount writers remember ly invites neighbors, friends, and lights on display! Camp Eder also Tree Festival, or arrangements can be listen to Christmas carols and sto- and reflect on holiday traditions families to join in the festivities De- boasts beautiful walking creek side made at the Camp office to drop off ries, take in the wonders and beau- special to them. Page 34 cember 9 - 11, 5 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. trails for those who want to take the items at any other time. ty, reminisce with friends, and recall each evening. As part of the Christ- celebration out of doors. Each eve- Camp Eder Christmas Tree Fes- the birth of Christ, the true mean- Creative Writing mas Tree Festival this year, a special ning, guests will hear the bell ring at tival is a delightful way to celebrate ing of Christmas. For more infor- In an age of technology, it’s nice to breakfast brunch is offered on Sat- 8 p.m., signaling the start of a serene the true meaning of Christmas and mation, call the Camp Eder office revel in the simplicity the gift of a is open to people of all ages. Mark at 717-642-8256 or visit www.cam- book brings. Page 37 urday, December 10th from 9 a.m. candlelight service in a semi-shelter – 12 p.m. In addition to great food, outdoor pavilion. The service clos- your calendar now and plan to peder.org. The Arts you’ll have the opportunity to craft es with an A Capella “Silent Night.” A look at some of the events a unique Nativity, learn to fold nap- Feel even more a part of the event PRE-SORTED happening in the area, this holiday kins to look like a Christmas Tree, by donating new or gently used chil- STANDARD season. Page 39 and make a special card to send our dren’s clothing for newborn to 6 years U.S. Postage military serving over seas. old to God’s Closet, a clothing pan- Complementary Corner Postal Customer This tradition began in 2011 try run by Children’s Aid Society of PAID We all come from the Oneness Gettysburg, PA – the essence of peace and with an idea to offer Christmas trees New Oxford. Also, guests can bring harmony. Page 42 for folks to decorate and display in non-perishable food items for the Permit No. 53 2 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | DECEMBER 2016 EMMITSBURG NEWS Town to lease lagoon at wastewater treatment plant Emmitsburg he Board approved the storage to store excess rainwater, but there is spread” time frame. news-journal Tand lease agreement from En- plenty of room in the other lagoons to Snader proposed the town al- viro-Organic Technologies (EOT) store excess water if needed. low EOT to use lagoon 3 from Nov P.O. Box 543 during the November 7 Town meet- Snader spoke to the Council about 8 to Feb 28. Come March 1, EOT Emmitsburg, Maryland 21727 ing. During the October Town the new nutrient management regu- would take the material out of the la- 301-471-3306 Council meeting, Phillip Snader, of lations set in place by the Maryland goons and spread it on the farmland. www.emmitsburg.com EOT petitioned the Town Coun- Department of Agriculture, specif- The proposal comes with an $80,000 emmitsburg.net, taneytown.net, woodsboro.net cil to use one of the town’s lagoons to ically regarding the spreading of or- rental agreement for the four months. mythurmont.net, myfairfield.net, & mygettysburg.net temporarily store food process residu- ganic material on farmlands. One of Willets stated that the money would als, specifically from poultry process- the regulations, especially pertinent to stay at the wastewater treatment plant ing plants. EOT, took effect July 1 and states that for the first year. After that, there is a News, events, history; and culture for the Historic Toms Creek Hundred geograph- EOT is the current sludge haul- the Eastern section of the state cannot possibility that some of it may be used ical area; Emmitsburg, Zora, Carroll Valley, Fairfield, Greenmont, Harney, Rocky er utilized by the town, and has been have any organic material applied to for special projects. Ridge, Detour, St. Anthony’s, Zentz Mill, and Thurmont. The Emmitsburg News Journal is published the first day of every month by Toms Creek Hundred LLC. working with the town for the past it from November 15 through Febru- Commissioner O’Donnell dis- ten years. In July, town staff received ary 28. cussed the importance of notify- Senior Advisors: a letter from EOT requesting to use This means that the material needs ing the Town of onsite spillage in the Eric Glass, Taney Corporation one of the lagoons, specifically lagoon to be stored somewhere, and Snad- event that such a circumstance may Dan Reaver, Emmitsburg Glass 3, to store the organic material. Town er has a plan in place to comply with occur. As this issue was not addressed Bo and Jean Cadle, Former Publishers of the Emmitsburg Dispatch Manager Cathy Willets stated that la- regulations. After contacting Dan Fis- in the first draft of the contract, EOT Kathryn Franke, MSM Class of 2013, MBA Class of 2015 goon 3 is not currently in operation, sel, the Water/Sewer Superintendent, made it clear that they would amend and has not been used since the new Snader realized that the out of ser- the contract to ensure that this proto- Executive Editor: Michael Hillman, [email protected] wastewater plant has been in oper- vice lagoons could be used to store the col would be added. The contract was Managing Editor: Angela Smith, MSM Class of 2015, MBA Class of 2017 ation. Lagoon 3 has only been used food process residuals during the “no unanimously approved. Assistant Editor: Leeanne Leary, MSM Class of 2017 English Editor: Julianna Mastromatteo, MAT Class of 2018 News Reporter: Danielle Ryan, PSU Class of 2015

Pool renovation in the works Advertising: Sharon Graham, [email protected] uring the November 7 Emmits- In September, the town opened the current pump is not running at maxi- Graphic Design and layout: Brian Barth, timebombstudios.com Dburg Town meeting, the Board project up for bid, but only two con- mum capacity). Photographer: John Zuke discussed the upcoming renovation tractor’s bids were received. After re- The unknown cost at the moment for the community pool. viewing both bids, the town recom- is the cost of the replacement/fixture of Letters to the Editor, notice of upcoming events, news stories, and interesting and Most residents who have used the mended the Board to approve the the leak itself. Town staff is unaware of creative articles are welcome and may be submitted via regular U.S. Mail to P.O. box pool this past season could attest to Make N Waves Inc. contract, which where the leak officially is, so the first 543, Emmitsburg, MD 21727, or by email to [email protected]. the fact that the community pool has made a bid of $123,000 for the entire- order of business will be to run a pres- been in need of a major overhaul, as ty of the project. This contract includ- sure test to locate the site of the leak. the main pool has been sustaining a ed the replacement of the pool ladders, After the leak is located and the cost Make N Waves Inc. has built a sorts. Town Manager Cathy Willets leak for several years, and in general steps, umbrellas, lifeguard station, re- is determined for the replacement of large number of commercial pools is confident that this company will the pool area needs some rehab. Ear- moving and replacing the caulking for the piping or fixing of the piping, the and their cost never exceeded their be able to get the project completed lier this fall, the town received a grant the deck, the replacement of the tile town can look to the next step to put budget. The other company would well within budget and prior to June in the amount of $217,000 specifical- on the inside of the pool, re-plaster- the remaining grant money out to bid. not have, in essence, built a “brand 1 so the residents of Emmitsburg will ly for the renovation of the communi- ing the interior of the pool and the in- The remaining amount will be put to- new” pool, but would have con- be able to enjoy the full extent of the ty pool, which was very exciting news. stallation of a new pool pump (as the wards the repair of the bathhouse. structed more of a “piece meal” of summer pool season.

ago. It seems to keep growing and I don’t cations to place your canned goods see it slowing down anytime soon.” or donations. The donations will fill An Evening of Christmas Spirit Canned goods and donations for Christmas baskets for local families mmitsburg kicks off the Christmas Christmas tree lighting ceremony was The Holiday festivities will then shift the Emmitsburg Lions Club Christ- within the community in need. Eseason in style on December 5th moved back to its traditional location to the Carriage House Inn with Santa’s mas Food Drive will be accepted at the Come celebrate the true meaning from 6 to 9 p.m. with its annual “An at the Town Square. Mayor arrival at 6:30 p.m. Santa invites every- Carriage House Inn during the eve- of Christmas spirit on December 5th Evening of Christmas Spirit.” This year Briggs said, “The Lighting of the one to the Carriage House Inn for hot ning. Look for boxes in designated lo- with an evening of holiday festivities! however, the event goers will miss the Christmas tree on the Square is a time dogs, cookies and hot cocoa. There will smiling face of Bob Hance, one of it’s honored tradition. Bringing the cer- also be a live Nativity, entertainment founding members, who died Noverm- emony back to the Square, the cross- and hayrides for all to enjoy. ber 23. Sponsored by The Carriage roads of the community, is a natural From 7 to 9 p.m. the Carriage House House Inn, the Town of Emmitsburg part of our emphasis on the commu- Inn will be hosting local choirs and vo- and the Emmitsburg Business and Pro- nity and why we are directing design, calists, including choirs from St. Jo- fessional Association, this event is sure to planning and investment into it.” seph’s Church, Mount St. Mary’s Uni- represent the true meaning of Christ- The festivities will kick-off at 6 p.m. versity and the Fairfield Show Choir, in mas spirit. with the Christmas tree lighting cere- Joann’s Ballroom. Come out and enjoy This year’s “An Evening of Christmas mony on the square. Santa Claus will some holiday music with friends, fami- Spirit,” which has always been held in arrive on the scene to celebrate the tree ly and community neighbors. conjunction with the town’s Christmas lighting around 6:15 p.m. Residents In an interview prior to his death, tree lighting ceremony, marks the 28th will be invited to join local choirs, in- Carriage House Inn owner Bob Hance year that the Carriage House Inn holi- cluding the children’s choir from said, “An Evening of Christmas Spirit day event has been formally held. Mother Seton School, in singing favor- has certainly become a town event since A few years ago, the community ite Christmas carols. the tree lighting joined us many years DECEMBER 2016 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 3 FAIRFIELD/CARROLL VALLEY NEWS

members are extremely excited to receive Community Park phase one approved the grant and move forward with the hase 1 of the Community Park proj- ted in 2015 and will be used for the first round the maintenance area. The cost of goals for the entire community. As part of park as planning for this project has in- Pect is slated to begin as early as March phase of a three-acre handicap accessible/ the entirety of phase one, which includes phase two, some special features being in- volved years of work from dedicated vol- 2017. The Hamiltonban Township and multigenerational neighborhood park lo- excavation, purchase and installation, will cluded within the park are senior exercise unteers in the community. Commission Fairfield Borough Joint Parks and Recre- cated at 4020 Bullfrog Road in Hamil- be covered by the C2P2 grant and the stations, play stations for physically chal- members are pleased to bring grant/tax ation Commission updated the Hamil- tonban Township. matching funds already committed by lenged children and cultural and heri- money back to the citizens of Hamilton- tonban Board on the Community Park Phase one of the park consists of the the community and local businesses. The tage interpretative panels. There are still ban Township and Fairfield Borough to project during the November 1 meeting. installation of a pavilion with picnic ta- Commission has received over $50,000 two grants outstanding, but if they are promote healthy exercise and recreation. The Commission has received two bles and grills, while maintaining wheel- already from the community and busi- received, the Commission will use the The Commission received permis- grants to date for this project. A Com- chair accessibility. There will be a train nesses including ACNB Bank, Knouse funds to begin phase two simultaneous- sion from the Board to purchase the play- munity Conservation Partnerships Pro- theme playground for children, bench- Foods and Adams Electric. ly with phase one. ground equipment before the end of the gram (C2P2) grant was awarded from es, a 400 foot gravel walkway connect- An additional grant, in the amount The community park was original- year, as there was a significant savings in- the Pennsylvania Department of Con- ing the parking lot to the playground of $15,000, was received from Wellspan ly introduced in 2007 and phase one of volved. The equipment and other pur- servation and Natural Resources in the and pavilion area, a bridge, a flag dedica- Health. The funds received from this the three-phase project may finally be- chased materials will be stored in the amount of $53,000 for the Communi- tion area, an all-purpose sports field and grant will help the Commission meet the gin now that funding has been received. maintenance building until the project ty Park in March. This grant was submit- chain-link fencing will be installed to sur- multigenerational objectives and wellness Parks and Recreation Commission may begin.

two lanes, which is certainly a bonus. Next year, Hamiltonban Township Hickory Bridge repair will be re-doing the Hamiltonban side amiltonban Township is working tiveness of making the bridge only one of Hickory Bridge Road leading up to Hto keep Hickory Bridge a two- lane; to which Hamiltonban had orig- the bridge. A new bridge and new road lane bridge. The cost for the replace- inally agreed. However, after reviewing would allow more people to utilize the ment of the bridge is being split between the cost of both a one lane bridge and bridge including orchard growers and Franklin Township and Hamiltonban a two-lane bridge, (numbers were re- farmers. Orchard growers don’t current- Township as the bridge lies on the ad- ceived early in November), there real- ly use the bridge and road because the joining township’s lines. Hickory Bridge ly wasn’t too much of a cost difference road is too bumpy and torn up that it is currently two lanes, but when replace- seen between the two options. The cost bruises the fruit. If the bridge were kept ment was discussed, the idea of making for construction of one lane is $92,840, two lanes, farmers would be able to use the bridge into a one-lane bridge was and the construction for two lanes is the bridge to drive their equipment brought up. $115,840, making a $23,000 difference. from one location to the next. It was also Hamiltonban Township’s Board and Both Townships originally thought there noted that esthetically the bridge would the town Solicitor Matthew Battersby, it would be a sizable cost difference, but look nicer if was two lanes. was voted that it may be wise to suggest once split, there is only a $11,500 increase After further discussion, the Board that the bridge remain a two-lane bridge, in cost to make the bridge two lanes. made a recommendation to Franklin instead of “downsizing” to one lane. The Board discussed many pros to Township to keep Hickory Bridge a In the earlier stages of discussion, making the bridge two lanes. There is two-lane bridge based upon the cost dif- Franklin Township noted the cost effec- no permit difference between one and ference and future road plans. Fairfield area news-briefs . . . Ski Liberty seeks new General Manager most of the work will be done on the in- someone were also discussed. Further Scott Romberger, President of Snow terior. This includes framing of the in- discussion on this matter will likely fol- Time Inc., the parent company of terior walls and beginning to hang elec- low at another meeting. the ski resort properties of Round- trical infrastructure. All geothermal wells top Mountain Resort, Liberty Moun- are in and the new parking lot is paved. No tax increase in tain Resort and Whitetail Resort, has The Carroll Valley Board discussed Hamiltonban or Carroll Valley announced several key appointments. the possibility of citizen participation in Both Hamiltonban Township and the One of these appointments is Eric Fly- finishing the new building. The Coun- Borough of Carroll Valley have been nn, long time President and Gener- cil is open to the possibility of opening working diligently on their 2017 bud- al Manager of Liberty Mountain Re- donations up to the public for items get. Both are pleased to say that there sort will transition from his role as GM, such as art, benches, or other basic fur- is no tax increase foreseen for the 2017 to a full time role as Snow Time’s Vice niture for the lobby of the new build- year. After concern from Carroll Val- President and Chief Operating Officer. ing. Council discussed whether there ley residents over the potential for a tax In his redefined position, Eric will focus was a necessity for a policy on this kind increase as a result of the new borough on master planning and operations for of donation, which would specify the building, citizens can be assured that for all Snow Time resorts, as well as key staff amount of time a piece such as a piece the 2017 year, there will be no increas- development. of art would stay, and what could be re- es. Full budget details can be viewed on Snow Time will begin a search for a ceived. Items donated “in memory” of each respective town’s website. new Liberty Mountain General Man- ager, with an anticipated appointment in the spring of 2017. Eric’s focus on company-wide initiatives will help us grow to new levels.” Snow Time recent- ly opened the new 83,000 square foot Highland Lodge at Liberty Mountain, which includes conference space, ad- ditional lodging, restaurants and en- hanced resort amenities.

Carroll Valley building update The new Carroll Valley Borough build- ing is coming along nicely, and is still slated for completion late February or early March. Driving by the building, residents can see that the building looks all but complete on the outside. The metal deck, roofing and shingles are all on the building. The building is now completely enclosed, as all the windows and doors are in place. Stone and siding are on and complete, giving the outside of the building a more complete look. Residents won’t be able to see much change in the coming weeks because 4 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | DECEMBER 2016 THURMONT NEWS

the trees toward the front were tak- Community Park tree planting en out, but the newly planted trees would eventually grow to take over. he Town of Thurmont celebrat- and water throughout the tree. Within the past few months, Jim ty-five trees in Community Park. In This project will make Thurmont Ted Arbor Day on November Thurmont staff members have Humerick, the town’s Chief Admin- the spring, an additional thirty-eight eligible to become a Tree City USA 5 by beginning phase one of a two- been aware of the presence of Emer- istrative Officer, received a $1,500 trees will be planted. All the trees se- Community, and it is also a criteri- phase project to plant trees in Com- ald Ash Borers and have been proac- grant through the Maryland Urban lected and planted will be 5’ – 8’ na- on that contributes to the State of munity Park. tive about the situation, setting aside and Community Forestry Commit- tive trees, and the species selected will Maryland Recertification that will Unfortunately, Emerald Ash Bor- funds for a tree planting, in case ex- tee and he was also able to create a provide the park with a little more take place in three years. ers have been found in Communi- isting trees in the park would need to partnership with the Department color during the different seasons of Thurmont will be celebrating a ty Park, which has led to the death be taken down. Eighteen trees have of Natural Resources. The partner- the year. On November 5, a group of second Arbor Day in the spring and of many ash trees. Emerald Ash Bor- been taken out thus far, and anoth- ship with DCNR has resulted in volunteers were assembled to plant will be doing a second planting at ers are small green beetles that prey er forty-six have been treated, in an the donation of $2,000 towards the trees in the front part of the park. that time. They will be looking for on Ash trees, eating and destroying effort to save as many trees as possi- tree-planting project. Humerick mentioned the desire to volunteers from the community to layers within the tree that are solely ble without having to remove them The first phase of the tree-plant- preserve the view of the park, trying come out and help with the second responsible for transferring nutrients completely. ing project included planting twen- to focus on the aesthetics, as many of planting as well. New power supply contract accepted uring the November 1st Thur- or continue the existing rate due to the grouped together to find the most cost These three service companies were lating brand new language for a simi- Dmont Town meeting, the Coun- restructuring of the operating market. effective power supply service available reviewed and then the towns request- lar contract. The price FES presented cil discussed the new recommended The city of Hagerstown, the town to provide residents with the lowest ed these companies provide them with was $51.60 per megawatt-hour, and power supply contract. The Town’s of Thurmont, and the town of Wil- purchase power cost. pricing for a five year contract term. PSEG priced their contract at $52.42 current power supply contract, held liamsport met to discuss a new whole- After receiving interest from thir- After this request was sent, FES and per megawatt-hour. The current con- with Allegheny Energy Supply and sale power supply contract. This de- teen different providers, the towns PSEG brought contracts with relatively tract is costing customers $51.65 per First Energy Solutions (FES) will be cision needed to be completed before narrowed the list down to a final five similar prices to the towns. WGL was megawatt-hour. The contract will be expiring May 31, 2017. The current the end of November 2016. These and then a final three: FES, Washing- deemed non-responsive to the price re- able to be renewed, or be requested to providers informed the town that they towns have worked together suc- ton Gas and Light (WGL), and Pub- quest. FES, however, left a separate of- be renewed after the five year contract would not be able to decrease their rate cessfully for years, and this time they lic Service Enterprise Group (PSEG). fer on the table: they would utilize the terminates. existing contract and remove all future After reviewing the information risk of market fluxuations for the five provided, it was recommended that years they would be in contract. By uti- the Council choose to accept the con- lizing the existing contract, the town tract with FES. The newly accepted would not have to spend extra time contract will go into effect on June 1, and money on the logistics of formu- 2017.

Sabillasville 5K/1-mile fun run abillasville Elementary SSchool hosted its 2nd an- nual “Sabillasville Scenic 5K/1- Mile Fun Run” on November 13, 2016, organized by the Sa- billasville Elementary School’s Parent Group. We would like to thank all the runners and volunteers that came out to help support the SES Parent We would like to give a spe- Group by participating in this cial thanks to our Gold Spon- event! It was a beautiful day and sors: Scenic View Orchard, we hope all enjoyed the event! Big Diesel Express LLC, Vin- The proceeds from this event ny Healy Memorial Christian will help provide cultural arts pro- Outreach Fund, Diamond-H grams and field trips for the stu- Construction, Conscientia dents of SES. We had both families Group, Gnarly Artly, and We- and single runners sign up to ful- gmans; our Silver Sponsors: ly enjoy the scenic route that was Anytime Fitness, and The Burd cheered on by students and specta- family; and our Bronze Spon- tors. We look forward to hosting it sors: Raquel’s Salon, Mountain again next year and hope to see you Top Tots, and Gateway Market all back again then! and Candyland. Thank you! DECEMBER 2016 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 5 100 YEARS AGO THIS MONTH

though nothing definite was deter- mined, the managers indicated that December 1916 the situation looked bright for a to Emmitsburg by way of Biggs Ford plant here and it is understood that December 1 Bridge, in which it is charged that if sufficient female operators can be some of the abutting property owners had the factory will be a “Go.” Sues For Divorce will not pay their share of the costs. It Gladys Orr has asked for divorce is said that some persons own over a from her husband Clarence. In her mile of road and have not contributed December 22 statement before the court she says to its upkeep. they were married June 17, 1913 and Christmas Mail that her husband has moved to Flor- Knights Of Columbus Patrons of the local Post Office will ida without her, but prior to moving Instituted In Emmitsburg find it to their own advantage to con- he committed the crime of adultery Sunday was a solemn and yet gala form to postal regulations. Christmas with diverse lewd women of the city day for the Catholics of Emmits- packages should be securely wrapped of Frederick between the first day of burg. It was the occasion of the in- and tied. They should be legibly ad- August 1914 up until the end of the stitutionalization of the local Coun- dressed and have the name and ad- past summer. The court gave notice cil of the Knights of Columbus. The dress of the sender. Butter must be in that unless Clarence appeared be- members composing the new coun- a tin container, eggs must be carefully fore it to show cause why the divorce cil, which was named after Bishop and securely placed in corrugated con- should not be granted, the divorce Brute’, whose name is synonymous tainers; all foodstuffs shall be marked will be granted. for Mount St. Mary’s, came from “perishable”. It is not the duty of the Emmitsburg and the local vicinity. Post Office to re-wrap or re-tie pack- Emmitsburg Members from councils of 20 towns, ages, but it is mandatory for the Post In all Western Maryland there is no from Frederick, Baltimore and Han- Office to refuse all packages not prop- town more attractive than Emmits- nover gathered for the event. erly secured, marked, and prepaid. burg. No people more wide awake, more knowledgeable, more courteous First Snow to strangers than Emmitsburgians. December 15 The first snow of winter fell Tues- There are excellent schools - public day. It snowed until noon and mea- x 14 x 8 foot inside dimensions, the and decorations were very much in ev- and parochial; two sound banks, five Runs For County sured a depth of about 3 inches. walls of which our 12-inch thick, idence throughout the town, and even churches, a live newspaper, modern Commissioner The snow this week was most wel- stone concrete, heavily reinforced top, more elaborate than before. Every hotel accommodations, a fire depart- The first formal announcement of come to the youngsters. Every oth- sides and bottom with a chrome steel house seems to have a tree and reefs, ment, progressive merchants, good a candidate for nomination at the er schoolboy has a sled and during cage and protected by a 12-inch thick window boxes, cut flowers and red ber- liveries, auto garages, many frater- next primary for the office of Coun- recess even the larger scholars have solid steel door, composed of alternate ry plants were in evidence everywhere. nal organizations, and good railroad ty Commissioner comes from Robert been coasting on the nearby hills. layers of chrome and soft steel plates, It would not be Christmas unless car- accommodations. There are four or Troxell, of Emmitsburg. Mr. Troxel which is hung on massive crane hing- ols were sung on the street at midnight. five mails a day, telegraph, express has consented to become a candidate Christmas Preparations es. The locking mechanism consists of The same little band of carolers – it has and telephone service connecting all only upon the urgent solicitation of The holiday spirit has taken hold of 22 round steel bolts, each 2 1/2 inch- become a regular organization, render- points; electric lights and oiled streets. a large number of his friends. They the local people. They are intense- es in diameter, checked by a double ing the old familiar Christmas songs in There is business to be had in Em- know, as do the people of this section ly interested with their Christmas list combination 72-hour time lock. most every part of the town, met after- mitsburg; there are factory sites avail- generally, that when it comes to mak- and are wisely patronizing all mer- wards by invitation in the home of Mrs. able. If you contemplate changing ing roads Robert Troxell is sure to do chants. All the shop windows are dis- Community Christmas Tree Eichelberger, where refreshments were your place of residence, come to Em- the proper thing, the practical thing, playing Christmas goods and many of The community Christmas tree, served. Each singer was presented with mitsburg, you’ll not regret it. and for the least possible expenditure them are very effective at night with erected by Frailey & Company in a Santa Claus pack filled with all sorts of to the people. That is why so many lights and Christmas decorations. The front of their place of business, is a holiday souvenirs. Christmas Club Savings have urged him to run. churches are preparing for Christmas large one. Beautifully illuminated by Christmas will be a lot brighter for and choirs are in frequent rehearsals. many colored lights, the tree has af- Snowstorm many in this community as $9,000 Election Parade A Success forded the children and adults of the The snowstorm of last Friday played in real, ready money will be distrib- The Parade last Friday night in hon- Formal Opening Of town a great deal of pleasure. It is, in- havoc with trees, fences, telegraph and uted through the town and sections or of the re-election of President Emmitsburg Savings Bank deed, a feature of the uptown busi- telephone poles, windowpanes, shut- on Monday when the Emmitsburg Wilson was a good one and all en- The formal re-opening of the Em- ness section, and a testimonial to the ters and roofs in Emmitsburg and vi- savings bank will mail checks to that joyed themselves. mitsburg saving bank in its hand- progressive and liberal spirit of the cinity. The flagpole at the college blew amount, representing the savings There were all kinds of floats and some new building on the square firm that inaugurated the idea. down and sturdy oaks along the pike plus 4% interest to the members features; there were motorcars galore, was held last Saturday afternoon were snapped in half. Nor did the of its Christmas saving club. This numberless horsemen and pedes- and night. During the day, hun- storm respect persons, many receiving year’s total exceeded last year’s by trians in unique costumes. Prompt- dreds of visitors called to inspect December 29 slight injuries by being blown against $3,000, which shows that the peo- ly at eight o’clock the procession the new quarters. The new building fences and buildings. Automobile tops ple appreciate the easy method for started with Edward Oden, mount- marks a distinct advance in banking Christmas Lighting were lifted off and many signs were car- them to save for a time when they ed on one of the finest looking ani- facilities in this section, and will be a As usual during holiday time almost ried from their accustomed places. need the money most. mals seen in this town, as the grand conspicuous landmark in Emmits- every house has been lighted brilliant- Marshal. Immediately behind him burg for a long time to come. ly during the evening, a feature that To read past editions of 100 Year Ago was the Emmitsburg Coronet Band. Towards the rear of the banking has added much to the cheeriness of this Month, visit the History section of December 8 Gaily decorated automobiles fol- room is located a double vault, 10 the Christmas spirit. Christmas greens Emmitsburg.net. lowed, a never-ending line of them, Flinch And Five Hundred it seemed, occupied by the fairer sex. On Thursday, December 28, a Flinch The feature of the second divi- and Five Hundred Soiree will be held sion was the crack Taneytown Drum in Wagneren’s Hall, West Main St., Corps. This aggregation made one for the benefit of the library. As this experience “The Spirit of ‘76’.” It will be a mid-holiday event it is ex- played the liveliest of tunes and sent pected that a large number will par- many feet to moving. This part of the ticipate, especially as the proceeds are parade was filled with jolly folks from to be donated to the purchase of new home and nearby towns - all out for a books for the library. The Flinch and good time and filled with joyous feel- Five Hundred party given some time ings fitting for the occasion. ago was an overwhelming success; it was splendidly patronized, and so- New Factory cially it was most enjoyable. The li- Several weeks ago the management brary committee hopes all will re- of Wise Brother, Inc., of Baltimore, member the date and all will arrange came to Emmitsburg to look things their entertaining days so that there over with the idea of establishing a will be no conflict with it. local branch of their Overall facto- ry. Monday they returned, accom- Dispute Over Road panied with their head machinist, A dispute has risen over the Freder- and went into further details respect- ick County Road from Walkersville ing rentals, power and operators. Al- 6 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | DECEMBER 2016 FROM THE DESK OF . . .

sent to change the outlook of those who cannot be reasoned with through County Councilman Kirby Delauter politics or diplomacy. Real Soldiers, he Trump elections and what it voted largely because their health in- has 16 combat jumps, a retired 20 year itary such as Benghazi or stealth secrets Marines, Airman and Sailors know Tmeans. You can hold the applause surance premiums were going up year Army Sergeant who was a former drill to the Chinese, that harm the country this. People like Ollie North, Allen until the end of the column, why, you over year, 25 – 200%. One thing an instructor with a combat tours in Iraq they fought for. Another major miscal- West, Kris Paronto, Marcus Luttrell, ask? Because I called the Trump Presi- elected official needs to know, when a and Afghanistan. We have an former culation by Hilary Clinton. Eric Grietens and Ryan Zinke. The dency as soon as he filed the paper- blue collar worker can’t buy beer, ciga- Army NCO that works in our mainte- Socialization of the Military From last two mentioned are former Navy work well over a year ago. How could rettes, snuff, lotto tickets or ammo for nance shop, and had an employee just Beau Bergdahl deserting his post and SEALs that have been elected to Fed- you not see this coming? We’ve had fail- their hunting season, you as an elect- leave to go back to school that when I being treated like a hero by Obama, eral office. You‘ll see more of that as ure after failure from the Democrat left ed official just woke up a sleeping gi- hired him I wasn’t sure by his young ap- to lowering the standards to a point well, veterans who fought for the free- and just to mention a few, it would be, ant. These are people that rarely if ever pearance that he was over 16 years old. where it may be harder to join the cub dom we take for granted will run, get Obamacare, national security, the open vote, are simple, hardworking, and they It turns out as I read his resume’ and scouts than the Air Force, Obama and elected and serve in offices across the border, the socialization of our military want one thing, to be left the hell alone. looked at his attached DD214 (mili- the Clinton machine ripped apart ev- US. They’re tired of being pawns of and just in general, the arrogance of the Obamacare proved to them they were tary background form) that he was in erything about the finest military the the leftist, socialist agenda and they’re federal elected officials both Democrat lied to and it took away the excess cash fact 22 years old and received a bronze world has ever known in order to al- tired of watching this country be and Republican. Trump was new, not (that most of them have little of) for the star, purple heart and combat infan- low our enemies much needed time torn apart by people, most of whom, part of the establishment and he under- things listed above. Never before in my tryman badge in Afghanistan. In plain to close the gap militarily. Decades of have never had any skin in the game. stands economics. I saw that then and I 30 years of being in the construction clothes, he looked to be not more than hard work wiped away in just a few Again, another huge miscalculation still see it today. industry have I seen blue-collar work- 16 years old. These are people we hire years of socialization in the one area by the Clinton Crime family. Let me go through the list and one ers this engaged in politics and ready to in construction, these are people that where socialization doesn’t work. The This election was an election to save by one explain why Donald Trump vote the bums out. have fought for the freedom Barack military has one purpose, to kill peo- this country. Donald Trump won big, won (just as I predicted) by a landslide. National Security and Open Bor- Obama, Hilary Clinton, Nancy Pelo- ple. It’s not meant to be an experiment he won by a landslide, and he won Obamacare. This gem may have ders Speaking of national security, a lot si, Mitch McConnell and many other of social justice; it’s not meant to be for a reason, because the American si- been the straw that broke the camel’s of blue-collar workers, and many that Democrats and Republicans took for political. Its purpose is that when di- lent majority has finally stood up and back. I own a blue-collar business, I work for my company, are military granted. These veterans are smart, mo- plomacy and politics breaks down, or said “Enough is Enough”! Thank you have employees that quite possibly for veterans. We have an Army infantry- tivated and will not stand for open bor- as with Pearl Harbor or 9-11 when Barack and Hilary, we couldn’t have the first time in their lives, voted. They man airborne, air assault qualified that ders and policies of selling out the mil- we’re attacked, the military is then done it without you. (Applause now)

cialized court is to assist the veterans Patrick from Building Veterans and the County Councilman Bud Otis in providing resources to help them Veterans Support Network Chair for n a chilly Wednesday, Octo- county. Judge Rolle addressed each than what you’d expect from a court get the services they need to succeed in VTC, Karl Madden of Building Veter- Ober 26th at 9 a.m. a very spe- of the veterans before him in court by judge. The atmosphere was strict, yet life and not return to the court system. ans, and Craig Tyler from The Purple cial proceeding was held in County their rank. They came before him and kind. The responses from the veter- This may take 6 months to 2 years or Moon Project. Courtroom #4. Judge Scott Rolle gav- stood at parade rest. He thanked each ans, “Yes Sir,” “No Sir.” It was appar- more as the treatment plan will be tai- It is a very new process and will be eled the start of the very first Veterans of them for their service to our country ent that they respected their military lored to each participant. adjusted as it grows to best make use of Treatment Court (VTC) held for our and spoke to them more like a mentor roles and wanted to show respect to the This idea had been in the dream this option for eligible veterans. judge and those in court. stages for a while and came into being Judge Rolle is in process of applica- So, you’re wondering…what is a after less than 6 months of planning tion for the formal VTC title from the Veterans Treatment Court? It is a from inception to implementation. I State of Maryland, and wanted to kick combined effort to identify veterans wanted to help veterans in a tangible off the program to start helping veter- who have found themselves in the ju- way to receive needed services to help ans now and being able to refine the dicial system and the recognition that them, their families and the communi- process along the way. there may be mitigating circumstanc- ty. Back in early May initial discussions Once approved, Frederick County es from their service to this country to devise a plan took place. In late June, will be the third county in the state to which have led them to perpetrate I reached out and organized a group of have a VTC. We are very proud of this crimes. Using the internal resources veteran-centric interested parties to the collective program and look forward to of the Frederick County judicial sys- table to brainstorm a way to bring a a new tradition of honoring the service tem, States Attorney’s office, prose- VTC here to Frederick County. This of our veterans. The 2nd docket was cuting attorneys, defense attorneys, group included Judge Julie Solt, Eri- held at 9 am on November 30, 2016 in veteran advocates from the Veterans ca LeMon from MD’s Office of Prob- Judge Rolle’s Courtroom #4 on the 3rd Administration and local non-profits lem Solving Courts, Melissa Barber of floor of the County Courthouse. The such as Building Veterans, The Purple MD’s Commitment to Veterans and December docket will be on Wednes- Moon Project, and the county’s health the Veteran Support Network, David day, December 21st at the same time department, State’s DHMH, among Gowers from the VA Medical Cen- and location as noted above. others to assist the veteran in the new- ter’s Justice Outreach, Cyrus Jaghoory We owe such a debt of gratitude to ly formed treatment process. – Judge Rolle’s law clerk, Paul Wolford our veterans ….this is one way to put The goal of this participatory spe- of the FC Drug Treatment Court, Jim that sentiment into action.

Emmitsburg Citizens Advisory Committee Liz Buckman ed that we should post all of the ven- Scouts are painting some, select- Town Commissioner ues to advertise on with the town gov- ed classes selected images will be ernment. This way all parties will post painted on the others. Ideas are The purpose of this Emmitsburg activities, classes, and important facts. still in the works, and so is the le- Citizens Advisory Committee is • Compiling a working list of all lo- gal issues. Sounds like fun though. to research and propose general cations that our citizens can volunteer • We talked about improv- recommendations, rules and poli- and donate items. This information ing the lighting on the Christmas cies related to quality of life issues will also be shared with school so stu- tree in the front of the library. We in the town of Emmitsburg. One dents can do their community service should really make a statement of our primary values is caring for hours in town, for people that pass through. We our families and our communities. • Compiling a list of organizations will look into making the lamps in Unity is a key factor in providing a people can join so they can be part of town more decorative. safe place for our children to grow a group. There are so many groups • Our committee is also compil- and thrive, as it is for our most se- that do such fun and amazing things. ing a “Welcome to Emmitsburg” nior citizens. Monthly we hold a This will also be posted on the town packet to new residents. This will meeting to discuss topic that will website soon. help them navigate the town and promote the health and wellbeing • Possibly placing a memori- our many facets. of our community as a whole. al plaque in the park with the four • Our next Citizen’s Advisory During the November 8th meet- benches to commemorate our out- Committee meeting is on Janu- ing we discussed the following: standing citizens. ary 15th at 8pm in the town of- • How to get information and • Starting a school incentive to dec- fices. Please consider joining us activities to all persons in the town. orate/design colorful fire hydrants and getting involved in making The committee and guest decid- throughout the town. The Eagle our town great. DECEMBER 2016 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 7 GOVERNMENT—SOUTH OF THE MASON-DIXON LINE

to show that my administration type of guide that would be spe- means business. cific to the craft beverage indus- County Executive Jan Gardner First, I have formed a Food try. The craft beverage guide is What’s Brewing in from the craft beverage industry. and agri-businesses to see how Truck Work Group to find out already in the works. Frederick County? The Tourism Council and the the county can support growth where the hiccups are in the pro- The County also has been Office of Economic Develop- of their business. cess of permitting the trucks. asked to consider allowing lim- rederick County leads the ment work together to promote Promoting the emerging mar- Katie Albaugh will lead the ited tasting rooms for breweries Fstate in the craft beverage in- this industry. They collaborated ket is one piece of the puz- group, which includes staff from and wineries, similar to the way dustry. Many people know we on an award-winning brochure zle. There are other steps we the Office of Economic Devel- we allow limited roadside stands are home to the largest brew- that features a comprehensive are taking to address the indus- opment, Permitting, and the for the sale of produce. Staff has ery in Maryland, with Flying list of wineries, breweries and try’s needs. Katie meets regularly Health Department. The group organized a day of on-site meet- Dog, but they often don’t real- distilleries located in Frederick with the Frederick Area Distill- will hear from businesses that ings with some operations to see ize our list of other “firsts.” We County. It is the only brochure ery Guild, the Agriculture Busi- want to bring in food trucks, as what would be involved. are home to the first farm brew- in the state that pulls together ness Council (which includes a well as from food truck opera- Finally, my administration has ery, Milkhouse Brewery south all of the craft beverage offerings representative from a winery), tors. I asked the group to iden- created a new Seasonal Outdoor of Libertytown; the first combi- in a single county. The Wineries and the Farm Bureau to find in- tify concerns and present me Activity Permit for temporary nation winery/brewery, at Lin- Breweries Distilleries brochures novative ways to help agri-busi- with recommended solutions by outdoor activities that attract ganore Winecellars; the first ci- are so popular, we can’t keep ness and agri-tourism succeed. March 15, 2017. I look forward fewer than 200 people. Previ- dery, Distillery Lane Cidarworks them in stock. For instance, wineries, brew- to hearing the group’s ideas. ously, if a winery wanted to hold outside of Burkittsville; and the To remain a leader, Freder- eries and distilleries frequently Another step we are taking, a special event each month, the first meadery, at Orchid Cellar, ick County needs to continual- hold special events at their facili- at the request of the Maryland business would need to apply for north of Middletown. In ad- ly find ways to improve the land- ties. These may be festivals, con- Wineries Association, is to cre- 12 separate permits, one for each dition, several distilleries have scape for emerging industries. certs, or other events where the ate a guide to help those who are weekend event, and pay an appli- opened in the past year. Clearly, For instance, we launched a owner would like to bring in food interested in starting up a craft cation fee for each permit. By al- great things are brewing in Fred- new agri-business website, www. trucks so their guests can also en- beverage operation. The idea lowing bundling, one permit can erick County! HomegrownFrederick.com, joy some food. Most of the bev- came from another guide that be used for multiple events held This emerging market has which includes a section on the erage manufacturers don’t want the Office of Economic Devel- over the course of several months. grown so much in the past two craft beverage industry. Visi- to provide food themselves. Se- opment created earlier this year. Businesses will be able to use the years that other counties want to tors can use an interactive map curing permits for serving food This “Road Map for Business” permit to save time and money. know what Frederick is doing. to search for places making their and hosting events can be a com- brochure walks a new business County agencies continue to Recently two dozen economic favorite types of craft drinks. plicated process. Navigating the owner through the process, from work together to make sure this development experts from across The website was designed in re- maze of state and local regula- developing a plan to finding the change still protects the public Maryland toured the county to sponse to outreach from the tions can be frustrating. ideal location. The executive di- safety and welfare of attendees see what’s brewing here. They County’s agricultural econom- That’s why I recently an- rector of the Maryland Win- and respects neighbors. Those visited several breweries before ic development specialist, Katie nounced several initiatives to ery Association, Kevin Atticks, agencies include the Sheriff’s hearing from a panel of experts Albaugh, who surveyed farmers address the industry’s needs and asked us to produce the same Office, the Health Department, Planning and Permitting, and the Fire Marshal’s Office. Work- ing collaboratively, we can make country will come together again. a difference for the businesses “So . . . That Happened” We can learn from this election and that want to open or expand in move forward stronger than before. Frederick County. Justin M. Kiska The only way for this to happen, is and saw this election through very dif- Being that we are now com- My administration will con- for everyone to have the chance to be ferent lenses. But we’ve been able to ing up on the holidays, even for tinue to look for ways to make consider myself to be a bet- heard and listened to. We all think talk about it and agree on some things just the next few weeks, I hope ev- it easier to start and grow a busi- Iting man. Had you asked me the side of an issue we’re on is right. and remain on opposite sides of oth- eryone takes the time to relax and ness in the county. We want to on November 7th to place a wa- But the people who disagree with us er issues. The key is, we’re still talking enjoy the season. Let the anger encourage emerging markets like ger on who would be elected our and are on the other side of the issue and willing to listen to the other side and frustration go for just a lit- wineries, breweries and distill- next president . . . well, let’s just say, think they’re right. Could we both and not just walk away and say, “You’re tle while. Spend time with your eries to take root and grow here. if I had taken the bet, I would have be right? Could we both be wrong? wrong, I can’t talk to you.” friends and family. Everyone just With so many great ideas brew- lost everything. The result of last The only way to find out is to respect Maybe I’m too optimistic, but I do needs a break for a little while and ing, it’s no wonder business is month’s presidential election just the fact that there are differences of think things will be alright and our some time to decompress. booming in Frederick! goes to show that until the votes are opinions and different beliefs and cast, no one really knows how any- have an open and honest conversa- thing will turn out. tion about everything. No matter what the polls and Not everything is as black and white pundits say, the people are the as we would like it to be. We’re liv- ones who get to have the final say. ing in a very grey world right now and When we forget that, and it hap- have to accept that fact if we ever have pens more often than one would a hope to accomplish anything. There think, the voters have a way of re- has to be some give-and-take at times minding us who’s really in charge. and an understanding that no one will Now that the votes have been ever get everything they want. cast though, what do we all do Sometimes it is hard to understand now? This election was without how some people can think the way question the nastiest, most divi- they do or believe what they do, but sive in my lifetime. However, there their beliefs need to be considered just were some presidential races in the as valid as our own. That’s not to say I 1800s that still take the cake for be- don’t find some people’s words and ac- ing worse. Hard to believe, I know. tions to be repugnant and when they But our country survived after cross the line and begin breaking laws those campaigns and it will again. or harming others, then it’s a complete- The United States is more resilient ly different story. What frustrates me and can withstand a lot more than are the people shouting that they need a contentious election. to be heard when they aren’t willing to I’m not saying there isn’t some se- listen to anyone else. rious healing that needs to happen. This election upset a lot of people. Things were said and done on all I watched as friends became enemies sides for which people have a right to and family members stopped talking be angry and for which many should to one another. Personally, I blame so- be ashamed. As a nation though, we cial media for exacerbating the vitriol. have proven time and time again that As someone who does not use Face- we can disagree but in the end, we all book, I was spared most of what I’ve come back together for the good of heard others went through and am still the country. I am hoping that is what talking to all my friends. 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problems. It is a request for vol- 642-8343. This Dinner Dance untary water conservation. The will also provide an opportuni- Carroll Valley Mayor Ron Harris Toys for Tots program is an an- ty to join the revitalized CVCA n Tuesday, November 15th, is paid to Carroll Valley Borough sylvania passed Senate Bill 535 nual toy drive sponsored by the group and pay your dues, vol- Othe Borough Council met for services. The proposed 2017 by a vote of 47 to 3 and sent it United States Marine Corp. The unteer to help with other events and approved the advertise- budget can be reviewed at the to the House of Representatives goal of this program is to make and programs, and share your ment of the proposed 2017 Bud- Borough office or at www.carroll- for consideration. Unfortunate- sure every child has a present ideas to enhance and enrich life get. This action made the pro- valley.org for the online version. ly, the leaders of the House did on Christmas morning. If you in our beautiful Valley Home posed 2017 Budget available for Thanksgiving is behind us and not believe that there was enough want to help to bring a smile to Area. Breakfast with Santa will residents’ review prior to its fi- now on to December. The start of time left in the legislative session a child, please consider donating be held on Saturday, December nal adoption at the December winter, also known as “winter sol- to properly consider the Bill and a new unwrapped toy. For more 10th from 8 to 11 a.m.. I have 13th Council meeting. The 2017 stice” is December 21st (Wednes- the session ended without any information or have any ques- been told by an air traffic con- Budget is the end-product of a day). This is the shortest day of vote on it. The Radar Coalition tions, please call Gayle Marthers troller that Santa plans to arrive three-step review process over a the year. Hanukkah begins in is planning to encourage the Sen- at 717-752-0063. You can also at 9 a.m.. If you plan to attend, three-month period. The first re- the evening of Saturday, Decem- ate and House members to rein- go to the website: www.toys- bring a new, unwrapped toy for view was performed by the Bor- ber 24th and ends in the evening troduced the legislation allowing fortots.org. Thank those in our the Toys for Tots program, you ough Manager when analyzing of Sunday, January 1st. Nation- municipal police to use radar in community for their support of will eat for free. As always, there the Borough Department sub- al Chocolate Covered Anything the 2017-2018 session. the Toys for Tots Program. will be lots of fun for the kids. missions. The second review was Day is celebrated on December Had the opportunity to attend The Carroll Valley Citizens December Borough meetings performed by the Finance Com- 16th. I had to include this one the Veterans Breakfast held on Association (CVCA) will be hav- are: Planning Commission (Dec mittee. The third review was per- for those chocolate lovers who November 11th by the Fairfield ing a Winter Wonderland Din- 5th), Public Safety Commit- formed by the Borough Council need an excuse to have a piece of School District. Over 100 vet- ner Dance on Friday, December tee (Dec 12th), Borough Coun- during their Budget Workshop. you know what. Christmas is on erans participated. Thanks, goes 9th from 6:00 until 11:00 pm in cil (Dec 13th), and Parks/Rec- The tentative budget is based on the December 25th. Kwanzaa, a out to Superintendent Karen the Highland Lodge at the Lib- reation Committee (Dec 21st). a millage rate of 2.45 mills that celebration that honors African Kugler, school staff and teach- erty Mountain Resorts. The cost The Borough Office will be is 24.5 cents on each one hun- heritage in African-American cul- ers, students, and Ski Liberty. To is $35 per person which includes closed on Dec 26th and Dec dred dollars of assessed valua- ture, is observed from December see the pictures, go to ronspic- a delicious buffet dinner that 27th. Please reduce your speed to tion which means there will be 26th to January 1st. tures.net. Congratulations to will be served at 7:00 pm. Mu- make sure you, your loved ones, no Carroll Valley Borough tax Since radar was first used by our Lady Knights State Champi- sic will be provided by a DJ for your friends and neighbors will increase for 2017. The distri- Connecticut police in 1949 to ons. Everyone is so proud! The your listening pleasure during be safe. If you have any questions bution of the total tax paid ap- enforce maximum speed laws, Department of Environmen- dinner and afterwards for danc- call me at 301-606-2021 or email proximately breaks down as fol- municipal police in Pennsylva- tal Protection (DEP) has de- ing. Reservations are required by [email protected]. lows: Carroll Valley is 14.77%, nia have never been closer to clared a drought watch for Ad- prepaid ticket purchase. Tickets Happy Holidays and I wish you Fire Tax is 1.51%, Adams Coun- being able to use radar to pro- ams County. A drought watch are available at Mountain View and your family good health and ty is 23.62% and Fairfield School tect the public than they were is intended to alert government Realty, Jester’s Computer Ser- happiness topped with loads of District is 60.10%. For every $1 on October 18, 2016. That was agencies, and the public of a po- vices, and by calling Mary at good fortune in 2017. Happy of taxes paid, approximately15¢ the day that the Senate of Penn- tential onset of drought related 717-642-6654, or Marie at 717- New Year!

wealth and nationwide – opi- oids and other medications. State Representative Dan Moul oid abuse. We passed legislation Another bill recently signed to prevent opioid and hero- into law will authorize local n the final days of the 2015- empts agricultural conserva- More than 20,000 acres have in-related abuse and overdoses, municipalities to enact earned I16 legislative session, sever- tion easements from the Realty been preserved for farming in which last year claimed more income and property tax liabil- al bills were moved through the Transfer Tax, but the exemption Adams County alone. Without than 3,500 lives in Pennsylva- ity tax credits for active volun- state Legislature and sent to the language did not include a retro- my legislation, the practice of nia. Now law are limits on how teers of a fire company or emer- governor where they were signed active effective date. Therefore, retroactively taxing these farm- opioids are prescribed to mi- gency medical service company. into law. Included was my leg- the department began retroac- ers would have had a chilling ef- nors, and by hospital emergen- The tax credits would provide islation to prevent the Depart- tively taxing agricultural conser- fect on Pennsylvania’s successful cy departments and urgent care up to 20 percent of an active ment of Revenue from ret- vation easements for the three- farmland preservation program. centers. Physicians and dispens- volunteer’s tax liability based roactively taxing agricultural year period in which they were House Bill 2370, now Act 175, ers of the drugs must also receive on the number of calls he or easements and land bank trans- not covered by an exemption. not only removes the retroac- continuing education in pain she responds to, their training fers to the exemption that be- The Commonwealth leads the tive tax liability, but it also per- management, addiction and dis- or participation in the func- came effective on Sept. 11. nation in the number of farms mits taxpayers to petition for a pensing practices; and must con- tions of the organization. It is The tax code portion of this and acres permanently preserved refund of taxes improperly im- sult the new prescription drug believed that House Bill 1683, year’s budget specifically ex- for agricultural production. posed on them prior to the ex- monitoring database within 24 now Act 172, will help to re- emption. The new law went into hours of prescribing an opioid or tain first responders and may effect immediately and is retro- benzodiazepine. Medical schools encourage more people to vol- active to July 13, 2016. and medical training facilities unteer. Before session ended, we also are now required to establish a It’s the holiday season and for moved to address a public health safe opioid prescribing curricu- hunters who may be interested in and safety issue that is of grow- lum, and another new law pro- helping those in need, the Hunt- ing concern in the Common- vides for the safe disposal of opi- ers Sharing the Harvest program is an excellent way to do so. Now in its 25th year, the Hunters Sharing the Harvest program as- sists participating hunters across the Commonwealth who choose to donate all or part of their har- vested deer to local food banks, missions, homeless shelters and churches, as well as individual families and food pantries. The program helps hunters locate participating processors, which prepare the meat for distribu- tion. To find a list of local pro- cessors or for more information, visit www.ShareDeer.org. Finally, I want to take this op- portunity to thank you for your support and for giving me the opportunity to continue serving you. I wish you and your fami- ly peace and happiness through- out the holiday season and in the new year. Merry Christmas! DECEMBER 2016 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 9 GOVERNMENT—NORTH OF THE MASON-DIXON LINE

er. Early voting also requires greater Maintaining the integrity of the vot- expenses to tax payers to fund staffing ing process should be taken seriously County Commissioner Jim Martin for additional days of voting. A good and should be respected by all. In the wo highlights of this year’s elec- out dropped in rural counties by 18%. was refreshing to see the increased num- solution to resolve the issue of early race for the governor of North Carolina Ttion were the renewed and enthu- That is a direction Adams County and ber of registered voters in Adams Coun- voting is to adopt “no excuse absen- there have been reports of voter fraud. siastic interest in the presidential election other rural counties do not want to re- ty. Even more refreshing was to see Ad- tee voting”. This would remove nu- Some evidence has prompted investiga- and the operation of the Electoral Col- peat, because low turnout does not im- ams County voting precincts with merous obstacles that could potential- tions of fraud and is an indication that lege. We were reminded that the pop- press upon our legislators the need for better than 72% voter turnout. That is ly interfere with a voter getting to the NC takes protecting the integrity of vot- ular vote does not elect the president, rural related legislative action. the type of voice that we need to have poll. Absentee ballots also offer a de- ing seriously. Everyone across our na- but the Electoral College, a system de- In 2016 Adams Electric Coopera- continually as a rural community. terrent to tampering; the ballot is held tion should. One little known pro- veloped by the wisdom of our founding tive, Inc. was on top of the voter turnout Remember, our economic drivers inside of two sealed envelopes just pri- hibited act is using a false permanent fathers. It is a guard against a strong fac- issue. They rightfully impressed upon and community interests are far dif- or to being counted on Election Day. residential address to file a voter regis- tion leveraging their power to put oth- our communities that voting is extreme- ferent than metropolitan areas. The Should new information about issues tration. Unfortunately we have detect- ers at a functional disadvantage, for in- ly important and voting matters. In the interests of Adams County must be or candidates come to the voters be- ed several such cases in Adams County stance, urban versus rural or small states words of Adams Electric’s CEO Steve kept before our legislators for repre- fore Election Day, the absentee vot- which are being addressed. This is evi- verses large states. If the Electoral Col- Rasmussen, “Voting matters – it’s that sentative action. Do not allow the er can come to the poll and cancel his dence of Adams County guarding the lege was abolished, rural America would simple! If you do not vote, the conse- recent power shown by our strong or her absentee ballot and vote a new integrity of voting. In case you are won- always be at the mercy of the vote from quences mean a weaker voice; especial- vote fade; plan now to vote next year ballot based upon the need to change dering, our Elections and Voter Reg- metropolitan regions. ly for rural issues.” So, voting represents and every year. There will be local their vote. istration Office adheres to the highest In this year’s election the rural vot- more than electing a president; it rep- office positions on the ballot for the Absentee voting can also help detect standards of maintaining a wholesome ers played a major role in electing the resents that “we the people” (rural) want upcoming spring primary and the organized efforts of voter fraud. Absen- registration and voting process. They electoral voters of their respective states. to direct the destiny of our rural com- November general election. tee ballots have been known to be sub- deserve the highest level of respect for Pennsylvania, for example, has 20 elec- munities. While we are addressing the topic mitted by someone other than the in- the outstanding job they do. toral voters who pledge their votes to I like what Thomas Jefferson said of elections and voting, I wish to com- tended voter. This fraudulent activity November 8th was an extremely the candidate who receives the most in- about us as voters, putting the act of ment on the matter of early voting. I can be discovered when the actual vot- busy election day with record numbers dividual votes in PA. This is repeated voting in perspective. His words were, am not a proponent of early voting er comes to the poll. This vote then can- of voters passing through Adams Coun- for each state. Donald Trump was the “An enlightened citizenry is indispens- because of inherent issues. The mat- cels the absentee ballot that is fraudulent ty polls. Thank you voters for being choice of rural PA and much of rural able for the proper functioning of a re- ter of holding votes in suspension un- and can prompt the election board to very patient and respectful while waiting America. This rural voter turnout was public (which we are). Self-government til Election Day offers a security con- validate signatures if there is a pattern in long voter lines. Thank you precinct as much as 26% higher than the pres- is not possible unless the citizens are ed- cern and added expenses to conduct of cancelled absentee ballots. This lev- election board members for your ser- idential election of 2012. This level of ucated sufficiently to enable them to ex- early voting. Early votes are held at el of validation is not nearly as likely vice on a very long day. Thanks also go turnout was vital to Trump acquiring ercise oversight”. That being said, enthu- the risk of mishandling votes/bal- with fraudulent early voting. Given the to various fire police who directed traf- the most Electoral Votes and his elec- siasm for voting is wonderful, but being lots and also early voting does not al- above discussion I will support efforts to fic around our busy polls. The Board of tion as the next president. During the an educated voter makes us even more low maximum time for all issues to be promote “no excuse absentee voting” Commissioners looks forward to seeing 2012 presidential election, voter turn- effective and a stronger voice. This year it fully vetted for a truly informed vot- and to negate efforts for early voting. you participating in the 2017 elections.

ty of these institutions operate in the ter school performance is improving. best interests of students, we have seen However, data suggests that charters State Senator Richard Alloway isolated cases in which funds allocated are underperforming in Pennsylvania Pets Deserve Better Protection bre’s Law, legislation I introduced to garding the application and appeals to charter schools were mishandled or as a whole. Looking to the examples he history of pet ownership dates strengthen penalties for animal abus- process, the funding formula and pay- abused. State law requires school dis- set in other states could be extreme- Tback centuries to the first domes- ers. Momentum is building for both ment methods, and how the effective- tricts to meet stringent financial re- ly helpful in maintaining and expand- tication of wolf pups by primitive cul- of these proposals to be considered in ness and efficiency of charter schools porting criteria in order to ensure tax ing options for students and ensuring tures. The first pets not only provid- the next several weeks. is measured. These disputes often dollars are being invested wisely and taxpayers get the greatest return on in- ed love and companionship, but also Pets play an incredible role in our lead to an adversarial relationship be- appropriately. It makes sense that vestment. contributed to the health and securi- history, as well as our day-to-day lives. tween the charter school and its host charter schools should be required to It is my belief that charter schools ty of their owners, offering protection, We owe it to these beloved pets to en- district, which detracts from the mis- adhere to stronger financial disclosure can continue to play a significant role warmth and assistance in hunting. sure every animal can live in an envi- sion of both institutions – to educate standards as well. in helping to expand educational op- Although the role of pets has slowly ronment free of abuse, neglect and young people. Striking a balance be- There is also an acknowledgment portunities for children and meet cer- evolved to a relationship based more mistreatment. To all those who have tween charter schools, public schools on both sides of the debate that per- tain educational needs that in some in- on friendship than survival, our ani- joined me in this effort, I thank you and taxpayers is critical to help create formance matters. Charter schools stances our public schools cannot. We mal companions continue to main- for becoming the voice of our furry an environment in which all students that offer students a high-quality ed- need to find solutions that are fair to tain a critical role in our society. friends. To all those who haven’t yet can succeed. ucation deserve our support. Those all parties: charter schools, school dis- The role of pets in shaping our joined the fight, I urge you to con- One area of broad agreement is who are failing our students only tricts, taxpayers, and especially stu- world is one reason why I fight to tact your elected officials to ensure ev- the need for greater accountability serve to unnecessarily take mon- dents. Working to find common prevent animal cruelty, but truth be ery animal gets a fair shot at a happy, and transparency measures for char- ey away from young people in pub- ground between all stakeholders will told, there are three other furry rea- healthy life. ter schools. While the vast majori- lic schools. Across the nation, char- be my priority as we move forward. sons – all of which live in my home. The love and joy that pets bring Charter School Reform into our lives cannot be quantified Pennsylvania’s charter school law was or overlooked, and we must do all originally designed to help promote that we can to ensure they are treat- innovation and expand educational ed with care and respect. opportunities for students outside of In far too many cases, animals don’t the traditional public school setting. In receive the treatment they deserve. the nearly 20 years since the law was And perhaps more troublingly, the enacted, many charter schools have people who willfully neglect or abuse met this challenge; others have fallen animals don’t receive the punishment short. Improving the state’s approach they deserve. In some cases, people to charter schools is a critical step to- who abandon or inflict harm on ani- ward ensuring students across the state mals face penalties no worse than your have access to a quality education. average traffic citation or littering fine. Over the past several years, lawmak- We cannot reasonably expect animal ers have found difficulty in reaching an abusers to take their own treatment of agreement on a comprehensive charter animals seriously when the law treats school reform bill due to the complex their crimes as nothing more than a nature of the problem. Part of the diffi- minor nuisance. culty in addressing this issue is the fact I have been working for years to that no two charter schools are identi- raise awareness of these issues in the cal, and no two host school districts are state Capitol Building, and these ef- completely alike. Each charter school forts are finally starting to pay off. The and its authorizing school district fac- Senate already approved my bill to es its own set of unique circumstances prevent tethering dogs in unsafe con- in terms of student population, demo- ditions, and hundreds of animal lov- graphics and funding. ers recently descended on Harrisburg Concerns have also been raised by to urge their lawmakers to vote for Li- those on both sides of the debate re- 10 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | DECEMBER 2016 THE PASTOR’S DESK Merry Christmas Pastor Jon Greenstone people: To you is born this day in the Lord, born of the Virgin Mary.” It’s not Elias Evangelical Lutheran Church city of David a Savior, who is the Mes- just a formula to be blindly recited, even siah, the Lord (Luke 2:11).’” This is the though recitation helps us to internal- hen speaking of our church, true authentic evangelos, Good News, ize it, but the complete narrative is to be WElias Evangelical Luther- that has come to all of the world, for embraced, owned and celebrated, per- an Church, some have asked, “What the Savior is for all people—the righ- sonally and collectively in the Church. is Evangelical?” For some, evangelism teous and the unrighteous. For “unto you is born this day in the city conjures up thoughts of suited men By the startling announcement of of David a Savior, who is the Messiah, rapping at their door at dinner time the heavenly messenger we can better the Lord (Luke 2:11).” with literature on the terrors of hell, see that the modern usage of the term However, Luther is also compas- or big tent preachers yelling, “Repent, evangelical, as a description of a certain sionate for the rationalists among us, he repent!” However, evangelical simply body of Christians with certain social states that “it is a high article to believe means, to bring Good News. It is as- or political ideas, makes for a convo- that this infant, born of Mary, is true sociated with the angels, such as those luted understanding of the Christian God; for nobody’s reason can ever ac- who brought the glad tidings to shep- message, which was intended as Good cept the fact that he who created heav- herds while watching over their sheep. News for All people, not just a select en and earth and is adored by angels The good news also had formerly few holding certain principles or polit- was born of a virgin.” Luther desires come to Mary by the angel Gabriel, ical values. that we embrace this faith, that God that she would bear a son, Emmanu- Martin Luther provides guidance would indeed come into the world as el, who would be the Son of God, the as to what is meant by evangelical in a small innocent, vulnerable human in bands of cloth and lying in a man- be sentimental, nor just carrying for- Messiah. We evangelicals seek to carry terms of how we hear and interpret the child to be the Lord and Savior of all. ger (Luke 2:12).” Soon thereafter the ward with tradition—though we do out our mission of sharing God’s love meaning of Christmas. Keep in mind But what is the second article to multitude of heavenly host sings “Glo- take guidance and stability from tradi- in word and deed. We seek to proclaim that Luther was writing in defense of which Luther refers? Here perhaps is the ry to God in the highest heaven, and tion. Luther suggests we not only praise the message of God’s far reaching love, the Biblical message as primary source division between the hearers and the do- on earth peace among those whom he Mary for her devotion and willingness and live this message by acts of love, for faith, life and salvation, as opposed ers, between those who follow the letter favors! (Lk 2:14);” and then there is a to bear the Christ child, but most im- compassion and caring. to worldly or human forms of religiosi- of the law and those who obey the spirit response by the lowly shepherds—this portantly embrace the little Holy Child Luke the Evangelist provides the full ty present in the medieval church of his of the law (joints and marrow). Luther’s is the fulfillment of the second article. for ourselves! In this reflection, as we account of the shepherds’ fearful sur- day. In his “Sermon On the Afternoon audience is diverse, just like the church The shepherds are moved to ac- see Mary caring for her son, who is the prise at the angel’s announcement of of Christmas Day 1530” Luther tells us of today, we are Catholic, Protestant and tion without a formal prompting (nor Son of God—the very one who creat- the Savior’s birth: “An angel of the Lord there are two articles of the faith that we we are non-denominational. Some are scolding). They responded to the Good ed the Cosmos, we will recognize that stood before them, and the glory of the must return to. The first article is the ac- conservative and others more socially News announcement with a plan of God the Father has acted, the Holy Lord shone around them, and they count of the Savior’s birth. The Evange- minded. But what makes us Christians action. They “said to one another, ‘Let Spirit has overshadowed, and the an- were terrified (Luke 2:9).” Yes! It is a list’s message, the Gospel, is to be heard who shine in the darkness of the World’s us go now to Bethlehem and see this gels have announced that this Savior is holy terror when God sends a heavenly and believed. Luther suggests that even despair? How does our faith in the new thing that has taken place, which the for all of humankind. The Christmas messenger to tell us something. These the devil has heard and believes the sto- born King make a difference? Is there Lord has made known to us.’” This is story is our Evangelical message, Good shepherds [farmers] were quaking in ry of the Messiah’s birth, likewise the more than just a heart-warming story what the Spirit asks of evangelicals to- News for All People. Amen. their sandals because they had never godless and the religious have heard the and a star on top of the Christmas tree? day, that we first of all comprehend experienced an angelic visitation be- Good News, but belief and (or) faith What does the angel want of the shep- the announcement that the Savior has To learn more about Emmitsburg’s Elias Evangeli- fore. However, the heavenly messenger in the Good News is required. Luther herds who were addressed on that night been born—for you and for All peo- cal Lutheran Church join them for Sunday service quickly allayed their fears by explaining wants the Christian to take the words of nights? Luther asks, “Why did God ple. In our worship, we are not just to at 10:30 a.m., or Christmas Eve service is at 7 p.m. the purpose of the ethereal visit, “’Do of the historic Creeds, founded upon do all this?” not be afraid; for see--I am bringing God’s Word, as Gospel truth. “I be- The second article is founded in a you good news of great joy for all the lieve in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son our sense of the believer’s heart-felt convic- tion. This begins with an acknowledge- ment, “I am a sinner in need of grace.” Luke’s Gospel reveals that the humble, lowly people were the first to hear the announcement. It helps us to recall Lu- ther’s proof text for all scriptural inter- pretation -- “By grace you have been saved through faith, and this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God (Eph.2:8).” Therefore the hearer of the Word, as presented by the evangelist, becomes moved to action as he or she responds with conviction to the words such as were given to the shepherds by the angel who said, “This will be a sign for you: you will find a child wrapped DECEMBER 2016 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 11 BOOK OF DAYS

enjoy themselves at the Christmas be entered to our discredit in the season. From the Queen down- books of the Recording Angel. The Three Magi wards, all classes of society contrib- In olden times, it was customary ute their mites to relieve the neces- to extend the charities of Christmas teenth century. The upper one is of sities and increase the comforts of and the New Year to the lower an- silver, with the names of the Magi the poor, both as regards food and imals. Burns refers to this practice engraved upon it; the lower one is raiment. Even in the work-houses- in ‘The Auld Farmer’s Address to of lead simply cast in a mould, and -those abodes of short-commons his Mare,’ when presenting her on sold cheap for the use of the com- and little ease—the authorities, New-Year’s morning with an extra monalty. They were regarded as for once in the year, become liber- feed of corn: particularly efficacious in the case al in their housekeeping, and treat of cramp. Traces of this superstition the inmates on Christmas-day to a A guid New-year, I wish thee, still linger in the curative properties substantial dinner of roast-beef and Maggie! popularly ascribed to certain rings. plum-pudding. Hae, there’s a ripp to thy auld It is quite enlivening to read the baggie!’ Christmas Charities account in the daily papers, a morn- We have already, in commenting ing or two afterwards, of the fare The great-grandfather of the on Christmas-day and its obser- with which the inhabitants of the writer small proprietor in the Carse vances, remarked on the hallowed various work-houses in London and of Falkirk, in Scotland, and an feelings of affection and good-will elsewhere were regaled on Christ- Episcopalian—used regularly him- which are generally called forth mas-day, a detailed chronicle being self, every Christmas-morning, to at the celebration of this anniver- furnished both of the quality of the carry a special supply of fodder to sary. Quarrels are composed and treat and the quantity supplied to each individual animal in his sta- each individual. Beggars, too, have ble and cow-house. The old gentle- n connection with the birth of logne held the shrine in which the forgotten, old friendships are re- a claim on our charity at this season, man was wont to say, that this was the Saviour, and as a pendant to bodies of the Magi were said to be newed and confirmed, and a uni- I mange all maxims of political econ- a morning, of all others in the year, the notice under Twelfth Day, or deposited, and to which the faithful versal spirit of charity and forgive- omy, and must not be turned from when man and beast ought alike to the Epiphany of the observances made many pilgrimages, greatly to ness evoked. Nor is this charity our doors unrelieved. They may, at have occasion to rejoice. commemorative of the visit of the the emolument of the city, a result merely confined to acts of kind- least, have their dole of bread and Wise Men of the East to Bethle- which induced the worthy burghers ness and generosity among equals; meat; and to whatever bad uses they To read other selections for Robert hem, we shall here introduce some to distinguish their shield of arms the poor and destitute experience may possibly turn our bounty, it is Chambers’ Book of Days visit www. further particulars of the ideas cur- by three crowns only, and to desig- the bounty of their richer neigh- not probable that the deed will ever thebookofdays.com. rent in medieval times on the sub- nate the Magi as ‘the three kings of bors, and are enabled like them to ject of these celebrated personages. Cologne.’ The legend of the Wise Men of It was to the Empress Helena, the East, or, as they are styled in the mother of Constantine the Great, original Greek of St. Matthew’s gos- that the religious world was indebt- pel, Μλσι (the Magi), who visited ed for the discovery of the place of the infant Savor with precious of- burial of these kings in the far east. ferings, became, under monkish She removed their bodies to Con- influence, one of the most popu- stantinople, where they remained lar during the middle ages, and was in the church of St. Sophia, until told with increased and elaborated the reign of the Emperor Emanu- perspicuity as time advanced. el, who allowed Eustorgius, bishop The Scripture nowhere informs of Milan, to transfer them to his ca- us that; these individuals were kings, thedral. In 1164, when the Emper- or their number restricted to three. or Frederick conquered Milan, he The legend converts the Magi into gave these treasured relics to Ray- kings, gives their names, and a min- nuldus, archbishop of Cologne, ute account of their stature and the who removed them to the latter nature of their gifts. Melchior (we city. are thus told) was king of Nubia, His successor, Philip von Heins- the smallest man of the triad, and berg, placed them in a magnificent he gave the Savior a gift of gold. reliquary, enriched with gems and Balthazar was king of Chaldea, and enamels, still remaining in its mar- he offered incense; he was a man of ble shrine in the cathedral, one of ordinary stature. But the third, Jas- the chief wonders of the noble pile, per, king of Tarshish, was of high and the principal ‘sight’ in Co- stature, ‘a black Ethiope,’ and he logne. A heavy fee is exacted for gave myrrh. All came with ‘many opening the doors of the chapel, rich ornaments belonging to king’s which is then lighted with lamps, array, and also with mules, camels, producing a dazzling effect on the and horses loaded with great trea- mass of gilded and jeweled sculp- sure, and with multitude of people, ture, in the centre of which may be ‘to do homage to the Saviour, ‘then seen the three skulls, reputed to be a little childe of xiii dayes olde.’ those of the Magi. These relics are The barbaric pomp involved in enveloped in velvet, and decorated this legend made it a favourite with with embroidery and jewels, so that artists during the middle ages. Our the upper part of each skull only is engraving is a copy from a circu- seen, and the hollow eyes which, as lar plate of silver, chased in high-re- the faithful believe, once rested on lief, and partly gilt, which is sup- the Savior. posed to have formed the centre The popular belief in the great of a morse, or large brooch, used power of intercession and protec- to fasten the decorated cope of an tion possessed by the Magi, as de- ecclesiastic in the latter part of the parted saints, was widely spread in fourteenth century. The subject the middle ages. Any article that has been frequently depicted by had touched these skulls was be- the artists subsequent to this peri- lieved to have the power of prevent- od. Van Eyck, Durer, and the Ger- ing accidents to the bearer while man schools were particularly fond traveling, as well as to counter- of the theme—the latest and most act sorcery, and guard against sud- striking work being that by Rubens, den death. Their names were also who reveled in such pompous dis- used as a charm, and were inscribed plays. The artists of the Low Coun- upon girdles, garters, and finger- tries were, probably, also biased by rings. We engrave two specimens of the fact, that the cathedral of Co- such rings, both works of the four- 12 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | DECEMBER 2016 COMMENTARY

It may, or may not surprise some what someone else has, or what we voters that our Presidential Elect want, but what we have. We live in had the highest rate of false state- a democracy that has regular elec- Words from Winterbilt ments classified as “Pants on Fire!” tions and peaceful transfer of pow- tem is not “rigged.” We lived in by PolitiFact. In fact, he was rated er. Because our democracy was Christmas and being thankful the best county in the world be- as the most untruthful candidate created with checks and balances, Shannon Bohrer could say the same thing about the fore the election and it will con- in the election. Having said that, no one single individual or group, news after the election, depending tinue to be the best country. I know that some people won’t be- can govern without oversight and t is the Christmas season, time on which side you were on. Much of this past election was lieve it, but it is a free country. If criticism. We can all be heard and Ito be happy and celebrate. It is Since the election I know there based on fear and that the world is you wish, and I hope you do, you contribute. How many other plac- time to see friends and share meals are some very unhappy people be- a dangerous place. That is a new can check out the ratings of all es on earth does that happen? and drinks. This time of the year cause of the results, which include thought. But history tells us it has the candidates at PolitiFact.com. I As to why I did not support the I like to reflect on all that I have me. However, I say to the unhap- always been dangerous. There was know some people won’t check it President elect? I could not support in my life; my wife, family and py people that we do live in a de- once an individual that blamed and will believe it’s a conspiracy. someone who constantly belittles friends are always at the top. And mocracy and we should be thank- foreigners and immigrants for the Having typed the above words I others and espouses racist views. I I do believe that the good feelings ful for that. There are people that country’s problems. He also blamed also know that there will be indi- do believe that we all have some im- during the holidays are in part truly believe the county will end, the writers and the press for spread- viduals that say they do not trust plicit biases, but his views are offen- because of all of the celebrations because their candidate(s) did ing false truths. He blamed his own the press and they especially don’t sive, overt and intentionally hurt- with family and friends. As I re- not win. Many people believe government for the country’s prob- trust the web site PolitiFact.com. ful. I also cannot support someone flect on my life I know that I have the country will end, not because lems. He even blamed other coun- After all why should they believe that brags about molesting women been very fortunate to be mar- their candidate did not win, but tries for his country’s problems. the press? Why should anyone be- and brags that he can do it because ried to such a beautiful person, to because the other candidate did. Bigotry and prejudice became the lieve the government? of who he is. He even bragged that have a career that I liked, living Maybe we need to reflect on our norm and he was the only one that I have said before that when he walked into the dressing room at where I live and being able to en- history. We have endured many could save them. According to him people say you should not trust a Ms. Teen U.S.A. contest and he joy some retirement. My parents political elections and the country the country was in difficult eco- the government or the nation- was allowed to see underage girls in always told my sisters and me that has never ended because of who nomic times and it was caused by al news, I wonder how and where stages of undress, again because of to be happy you need to appreci- was president. Along these lines people that had different religions they get their news. I think that who he is. While being a raciest is ate what you have and not what I do think we should be thank- and looked different. having a dose of skepticism is not a crime, molesting women is a others have, or not what you think ful that everyone can have and ex- The world tolerated his rantings not just a good thing, but it re- crime. If eleven women came for- you should have. In my situation press their beliefs. In many ways it and he developed a broad support quired for thinking people. How- ward and said I groped them I am it is an easy lesson to believe be- is our diversity that makes us great in his own country. Sound familiar? ever, just totally not believing sure I would be arrested. The rules cause I have so much. and at the same time it divides us. Thankfully, the United States of the news is not in my conceptu- of civility and crime, do not apply Another reason we can cele- I also see that as part of the prob- America and the allies won World al reality. There are many coun- to our President Elect. brate is because the election is lem with the President elect. War II and defeated this individ- tries around the world where you Who said: “The great mass- over. I won’t miss the election ad- Living in our free county allows ual and his country. In doing so cannot believe the news, but the es of the people will more easily vertising, the telephone calls and the expression of one’s beliefs, but we saved democracy, and with it United States of America is not fall victims to a big lie than to a even the news coverage. Maybe expressing your displeasure with we saved our freedoms. So it is al- one of them. small one,” and “All propaganda now we can see some news oth- the election outcome does not right to be different, except when Our government is not perfect, has to be popular and has to ac- er than the election. A large issue mean the results will change. I you believe that your difference is but it is the best form of govern- commodate itself to the compre- during the election was the report- don’t mean to dismiss, nor would I the only correct way, and every- ment on this earth. That does not hension of the least intelligent of ed bias in the national news. Of dismiss individuals that are dissat- one else is wrong. I can’t help see- mean we don’t have problems, but those whom it seeks to reach.” course the bias only exists when isfied with the election outcomes, ing some similarities between that where else to you want to live? I we hear something which with we but I do think that after the elec- former leader and our President believe we have a lot to be thank- To read past editions of Words from don’t agree. If we agree with what tion we need to accept the results. elect; they both seemed to have ful for and this is the time of the Winterbilt, visit the Authors section of is said, then it’s not “biased.” You That – is a democracy. Our sys- the same message. year to reflect on what we have, not Emmitsburg.net.

own firm as well the ones they ef- trols of the private sector firms and fectively manage. The profit motive Fed money to bailout mistakes. that drives conventional production The financial markets have become Common Cents based on competence and expected almost self-regulating since 2010, and regulating and the system harbored materiel reward is passed to the lob- capital needed for conventional dealing The road to recession resources in the tens of trillions of byists vision of the same based on is being misdirected both to domestic Ralph Murphy funds to cover mistakes or afford dollars. Most transactions affecting politics or personal gain. The latter and foreign ventures - often for net what amounts to simple theft. The money supply changes take place includes former and possibly present losses. If the money isn’t available as en- nnual growth in the American bill sought to avoid conflicts of in- through the Fed bank of New York Congressional leaders as well as Ex- visioned by Fed policy it can’t produce Aeconomy was about 1.1% of to- terest, but may have created them by which has a rollover of a reported ecutive players said to affect most all growth. Dodd- Frank has to be re- tal earnings compared to last year. dictating corporate policies that were $1.8 trillion each day tied to busi- the top 500 concerns. viewed- as does the role of the Fed giv- It reflected a downturn of over 1% not closely linked to profit maximi- ness needs and another $1.3 tril- The issue doesn’t end with the sus- en technology shifts which now store and was predictable amid continued zation and efforts to meet demand. lion linked to securities. The latter is pect investment patterns tied to lead- data and cash at unprecedented levels. mergers of antagonistic interests in The Federal Reserve Act of 1913 key to changes in the money supply ing a company for personal or out- These factors have created a complete- the public as well as private sectors. transferred Congressional power to and its value in the market place. It sourced rival affiliations. Merger and ly different investment landscape than Part of the concern may involve the an independent regulator amid in- doesn’t create that volume of mon- acquisition (M&A) policies which that of a slower paced era’s communi- Dodd Frank Wall Street Reform and creased economic complexity and ey, but just serves as a clearing house had been subject to close scrutiny by cations and data storage methods. Consumer Protection Act of 2010 need for liquidity and to accommo- or net provider for the private inves- varied antitrust legislative limits after The situation is manageable as that sought to “promote account- date growth. Since inception, the tors who then use it to generate new enforcement became so lax, that the the money can be traced if lost, but ability and transparency in the finan- Fed has regulated the money sup- earnings. That “bank” should only events went almost unchecked. The again it is being poorly invested as re- cial system”, but may have ironically ply as well as the banking sectors for be involved in the government se- dealing could be propped to stagger- quired or permitted by law. A down- hampered it. propriety and competence in lending curities trade and that should be tied ing sums relative to corporate earn- turn with anemic growth numbers Dodd Frank was a reform mea- from the critical investment organ. to money supply management based ings as it appeared the concerns were could continue to be seriously debil- sure spearheaded by two Democrat- Those were the “core values” Sena- on GDP changes and sought value able to access the Fed money to float itating over time. The core Fed role ic Congressmen amid the liquidi- tor Christopher Dodd (D. Conn.) of the currency. the deals. Antitrust is very difficult to of providing money and regulating ty “crisis” for investors after a 2008 sought to return the nation to. The The problem now is the invest- enforce as monopolies or price rig- banks that Senator Dodd and others mortgage bubble collapsed and sent bill also amended the Federal Re- ment patterns themselves as post ging is difficult to prove in a market sought to promote in passing the leg- tied assets spiraling downward. Rath- serve Act for its first major update Dodd-Frank policy have allowed price scrutinized by regulators. That islation of 2010 can best be afford- er than take a loss in the capital mar- since the depression era 1935 legisla- lobbyists to effectively sit on govern- and the companies do incur a loss of ed by keeping the central bank out of kets, the bankers and others affect- tion stiffened oversight. It effectively ing boards as well as to dictate the market share by setting prices high- the new investment directives. Cash ed were able to achieve bailouts with institutionalized technology changes salaries of the top staffers to include er than demand. Lowering the prices can be retained by proven produc- public funds and maintain artificial that allowed the Fed to harbor most the CEOs. Compensation Commit- increases sales volume and earnings. ers in a regulated, competitive frame- parity for earnings as if their invest- all the nation’s capital as invested. It tees which were once considered mi- The problem at present is more the work. The Dodd-Frank bill and ments had been successful. Central also provided a direct tie to the busi- nor, in-house offices- since Dodd external access and manipulation of associated Fed policy seems to misdi- bank assets were merged and the pri- ness sector that changed policy to Frank must be drawn as “indepen- corporate policy as well as the merg- rect talent and earnings- rather than vate sector was able to change Fed- major enforcement agencies such as dent” players outside the organiza- ers since the markets aren’t produc- promote them. eral Reserve policy. The enforcement the SEC, FDIC and the Fed itself. tion’s structure. While still approved ing based on routine consumer in- structure became an unlikely alche- As Dodd-Frank developed, the by the company’s board members- it terest, but rather the whim of the To read past editions of Common my of corporate governance that still public and private sector’s access to has led to lobbyists with vastly diver- lobbyists or others. They have al- Cents, visit the Authors section of Em- has access to the Treasury and Fed the Fed money became almost self gent interests and loyalties to their most unchecked access to key con- mitsburg.net. DECEMBER 2016 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 13 COMMENTARY The American Mind He did it!!! He really did it! about you is analyzed and you are clas- William Hillman The groups are then surveyed and sified. Their model tells them how you their button issues identified. Messag- will vote, what issues might push you id you notice that on the morn- es are directed at individuals to target to change your vote and what issues Ding of November 9th, the air felt these issues. The message delivery sys- will harden your vote. a little freer and the sun shined a little tems they use are very sophisticated. Sasha Issenberg’s book Victory Lab brighter? Well neither did I, but there Your computer or your Smart Phones is a great window into these programs. was definitely a pep in my step. Elec- all have IP addresses that are linked to The danger of micro-targeting is tion night was a real nail biter. At 1:15 you. It is possible for Hillary Clinton’s that, at its core, it is politics of division. a.m. the New York Times finally called campaign to target content specifical- It functions by splitting the country Pennsylvania for Trump; my wife and ly about you. Micro-targeting is the into smaller and smaller groups. Each I finished a glass of wine and retired to scientific art of telling individuals what of these groups is told that it is differ- The losses for the democratic par- The biggest loser in this cam- our bedroom confident that the tables they want to hear. Since I worked my ent, it is unique, it has unique wants ty are pretty self-evident. They lost the paign is the mainstream media. In had finally turned and that the global- first campaign back in the 80s, we and needs that are different from the Presidency, the House and Senate, and great numbers people flat out reject- ist agenda had been rejected. have talked about micro-targeting but wants and needs of the rest of soci- all but six Governor seats. Not a lot to ed the media’s attempt to control is- All the experts, including my- the technology was never there to do it ety. This is “divide and conquer” at its raise money from. But the Democrat- sues, hide facts, and manipulate opin- self, said he could never do it. They on a large scale. most subtle and best. ic party still has the best ground game. ions. CNN was pushed into a corner laughed at him, called his campaign Trump went against that current Hillary’s campaign was a campaign A lot of dead wood was cast from the and forced to fire contributor Donna and his candidacy a clown act. Hillary wisdom of micro-targeting and spoke of division, fear, and hate. I spent a lot party election night. As a campaign Brazile for feeding debate questions to had a campaign machine eight years in to the American people as one group. of time listening to the speeches from organization, the Democrats are stron- Hillary. But when the reporters were the making. Trump had a campaign (I There was very little micro-targeting both candidates. What is clear is Clin- ger than they have ever been and de- critical of Hillary, the Media was swift can’t call it a machine) that was hast- in his campaign. Instead, Trump had ton tends to see America as groups of spite the devastating defeat, are still the to punish. David Seaman was fired ily thrown together and seemed to massive rallies with crowds approach- special interests. Trump see America best team on the field. by the Huffington Post for being crit- spend more time tripping over itself ing 30,000. He averaged 6,700 peo- as people with common interests. The Republican party is worse off ical of Hillary. Dr. Drew’s show was than making progress. She outspent ple per day, compared to Hillary’s 380. The early data shows that the di- than it was a year ago. Before Trump cancelled by CNN’s sister network af- him 2-1 and when you add in the su- Trump delivered one message to ev- visive approach by the Clinton cam- won, he had to gut his own party. The ter he raised questions about Clinton’s per pacs it’s closer to 6-1. She had a eryone. paign backfired. The campaign tar- results of the Republican primary were health. CNN reporter Brianna Keiler better convention, won the debates, Hillary’s campaign, by contrast, was geted Cubans in the Miami area. a rejection of the Republican party by was cut off for mentioning Hillary’s controlled the airwaves, and vastly built on the latest and greatest target- The turnout numbers suggest that its own voters. Throughout the gener- support of the 1994 crime bill which out-manned him in the battle ground ing modeling systems. their messaging backfired and drove al election, it felt like the party spent led to mass incarcerations. The ma- states. But that was not enough. Since the 2000 election, the DNC Cubans to the polls who then voted more energy attacking its own candi- jor networks have received a blow that Trump broke all the rules. has spent millions (possibly billions) of Trump, not Clinton. date than fighting Hillary. State par- they will not recover from any time The current model of campaigns dollars perfecting data collection and Clinton’s strong negative messaging ties are broke, they still have no orga- soon. Their only hope would be to is strong reliance on micro-target- targeting. Both Obama victories were in Pennsylvania did not energize ur- nized ground game, and to add salt to go through and eviscerate the news- ing. Micro-targeting is the art of seg- credited to their data programs. Infor- ban and suburban voters in Philadel- the wound, they just spent a year at- rooms; bring back honest, fact-based menting the electorate into small de- mation is gathered from everywhere phia, but it sure energized Trump vot- tacking and trying to undercut the journalism. But this will never hap- mographic groups such as gun people, you go and from everything you do. ers in central and northern PA. man who is now their leader. pen. The media elite is too arrogant to pro-Israeli, Catholics, environmen- Every time you turn on the “map my There were four big losers in this Lobbyists have been kicked out of admit that they are wrong. talists, dog lovers, cat haters, cat lov- run” app on your IPhone, or buy or- election besides Clinton: The Demo- the white house. I wish I could believe ers who listen to ham radios, peo- ganic milk at the grocery story using cratic Party, the Republican Party, the that the lobbyists are dead, but, like To read past editions of The American ple that drive sports cars, people who your loyalty card, that data will end up Washington lobbyists and the news cockroaches, the more you kill them, Mind, visit the Authors section of Em- drive trucks and listen to opera, etc. in their hands. All the collected data media. the quicker they come back and adapt. mitsburg.net.

He says ‘don’t be afraid’, yet in- that has grown steadily at the top least in the accepted sense. He is stills fear wherever he goes. He is go- of the pile, even though he is part determined to have his name in ing to revitalize industry by bring- of it and wants more of it. That lights for decades, even centuries, Down Under ing the economy to its knees. And was, in fact, the whole point this the same as every unbalanced rul- he has already surrounded himself election ran on, with the ego and er is. And he will certainly be re- A pessimist profile with the ranting right, blind to the ignorance of the public being the membered, will go into the histo- Lindsay Coker leon, no Marx or Lenin, and no folk that elected him, determined to food. For them to accept and run ry books, taught in primary, have Melbourne, Australia shots had to be fired, but he has place upon your shoulders the yokes with the fictions that facebook movies and musicals made about modeled himself on Madame and burdens of big brother and the created without question is so un- him, and, because he got elected, Do you know what a pessimist is? A Guillotine, ready to decapitate print of the jackboot. believable that it does reinforce held up as an example of how rot- man who thinks everybody is as nas- the guilty. At least those he deems But hey - there is good news – the notion that a country gets the ten the system really was. ty as himself, and hates them for it. — to be guilty, and there are plenty the system is broken, and a new leaders they deserve. Yes, a revolution has happened (Shaw, An Unsocial Socialist, ready to be targeted and to do the one will now have to be crafted, That’s OK, but in this case he’s far more quickly than any before, 1887) deeds. The once backbone of the installed, and made to be respon- also the leader of the most pow- and with far greater profundity. nation, the middle class who had sible to the electorate. As well, he erful nation on earth, one that I doubt anyone would have seen ome months I wrote that a to join hands with the low wage is about to show you that Ameri- has made madness a norm for so that the result would bring you so Srevolution was building in the rednecks, having had enough. No ca is not as great as it once was (do many, one that has skewed their fi- close to a Nazi regime in its rhet- U S of A. From this far away it relief, no dignity, no understand- not believe his slogans) which is a nancial situations, has invoked the oric, its proposed policies, its of- was pretty obvious, for there was ing, and certainly no pride. It is lesson that was waiting to be de- IMF to keep them poor, yet has fice bearers, and its manipulation enough coverage overall to allow no matter that his rhetoric was ap- livered. The grit you will get is the allowed China to dominate man- of the truth. It illustrates just how me to liken it to the French & palling, his rants against so many one you have to chew on, and it ufacturing. More importantly, one far the system has been subverted, Russian shemozzles. I confess to classes of citizens unforgivable, his will be more unpleasant that you who holds the potential for con- how the use of media has been lev- acute distress at having been right. undenied rorting of the system, can imagine- but isn’t it time you flict in their hand, who can take eraged, and how blind those that You would recall those earli- anything was better than the es- toughened up and demanded a us to a war of annihilation that no voted for him are. er events and the reasons they oc- tablishment as personified by Mrs. new revolution? one can win. A snake oil salesman with ven- curred. Exactly the same reason Clinton. Republican control has now Of course the world outside the om instead of nostrum. There’s lies behind your own version – the You think not? That he’s a man gone from strength to strength white house is not going to stand peace and quiet here in Aussie, elite, the rich, the powerful had of integrity whose sole aim is to and now has the majority of state still. Allies are not going to wear the lackluster politicians, a few jobs, taken over the country for their revitalize your country? Nothing legislatures and both houses. Al- bits of foreign policy he is throw- and we love you guys. Come on own use, leaving virtually every- could be further from the truth. though Donald is apparently not ing together, China is watching and over, the welcome mat awaits. I one else to suck it up. There were Do not believe what he says – a Republican, he stood as one, and waiting, ready to take advantage of have to warn you, though, that we differences, of course- aristocra- none of it – look instead at his re- the party must be amazed at the the many openings that will form, are increasingly pessimistic, not cy dressed differently, horses not cord. In many countries he would success he has produced for them. and Australia has realized for per- likely to help you dance and sing. cars, slower communications, but be in jail because they have laws This could well lead to the rabid haps the first time that we now have Get out while you can. The the scenarios are so similar that in place to catch the cheats, he right pulling the strings, a Klan to take responsibility for our own thought police will be on the it is a wonder the establishment would be pilloried by the commu- Katastrophe for non-Nazis. The care, not doff our hat as we have checkouts soon. didn’t foresee it – except they have nity and the press for his denigra- Democrat image as provided by been doing. never been great on history. tion of women, his attacks of co- Mrs. Clinton was so rejected that Is Donald Trump mad? Certain- To read past editions of Down Under, vis- Trump, of course, is no Napo- loureds and foreigners. Donald may reduce the imbalance ly not. Is he sane? Certainly not, at it the Authors section of Emmitsburg.net. 14 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | DECEMBER 2016 THE (retired) ECOLOGIST Time flies… again Bill Meredith until I retired, and then they be- gle in the sky each day, which came regular. What you are read- makes colors look muted and t must have been early in the ing now is the 200th one of the indistinct. As usual, I was less Ifall of 1995 when I met Bo Ca- series. than fully awake, and to make dle. I had known his father since After retiring, writing became it worse, I had forgotten to put the late ’50s, and he often spoke a scheduled task to be done in on my glasses. What I saw made of Bo, but I hadn’t actually seen the third week of each month. I me wake up. There was an ea- him in the flesh until he walked got into the habit of scrawling re- gle sitting on the bird feeder and into my office at Mount St. Mary’s minders in my pocket notebook eating sunflower seeds. The left and introduced himself. He fold- whenever I saw something inter- side of my brain started shout- ed himself up comfortably in a esting; there was nothing system- ing that eagles don’t eat seeds; chair by my desk, and we chatted atic about it, but it felt as if they the right side was arguing that it for a while until he got around to were lying there fermenting in a was a brown bird with a white the purpose of his visit. He and corner of my head. My wife and head, so what else could it be? his wife, Jean, had recently retired I used to make wine, so I knew The left side countered that the and moved to Emmitsburg, and fermentation is unpredictable; bird was only six inches long, so were planning to start a month- sometimes what comes out is bet- after muttering to itself a bit, the ly newspaper; and he was looking ter than you have any right to ex- right side had to concede. So if for writers. I told him, as polite- pect, and other times it is so bad it wasn’t an eagle, what was it? ly as possible, that I had no free you can’t pour it down the drain I found my glasses, and with time, but if he could wait three fast enough. Writing is like that. their help the left brain deter- years until I retired… well, you Sometimes when the deadline was mined that the bird had no tal- know. But a few weeks later I was approaching and the fermented ons, and its beak was short and driving to work one morning, and idea had turned out bad, I could cone-shaped. Furthermore, the passed a field full of Spanish Nee- go to the garden and pull weeds, tail was squarish at the end, and dles. They are bothersome weeds, or get on my old Gravely tractor it had stripes on its sides; quod and not worth noticing most of and cut the grass, or go for a walk erat demonstrandum, it must be may have metabolic disorders, and than it was twelve months ago. To the time; but they had just come to Toms Creek, and new ideas al- a mutant house finch. they are easily seen by predators. me, as I approach the middle of into full bloom, and when the most always would come. If that I really hate it when my brain But it is not unusual to find in- my ninth decade I find some so- light from the rising sun hit them didn’t work, does that. dividuals with oddly-colored areas lace from Max Ehrmann, quot- it turned the whole field into bril- I could sit “Whether or not it is clear to The left side on just part of their bodies. Two ed above, and I can enjoy minia- liant, fluorescent yellow. I stopped down at you, no doubt the universe is un- in particu- summers ago we had a male robin ture eagles and white-tailed robins and stared at them for a while; the kitch- lar has a ten- in our yard whose whole tail was without feeling much guilt. But but they began to fade just a bit en table half folding as it should. Therefore, dency to show white; his mate was normally col- my children, now middle-aged, as the sun rose higher, and there asleep in the be at peace with God, whatever off, which in- ored, and they raised two broods are beginning to feel the stress of was work to be done, so I went on morning and furiates the you conceive Him to be.” of fledglings. I originally learned living in such a rapidly chang- to the college. But that evening, stare at the right side; so about such things when I took ing world; and my grandchildren, when I turned on my comput- bird feeder; —Max Ehrmann, “Desiderata.” another argu- my first course in Genetics in col- now early in adulthood, face the er to start preparing for the next something is ment ensued. lege. In birds, there is a condition uncertainties if a cyber-world that day’s classes, I found myself writ- always happening there. RS was screaming, “Wadda you where the body can be male on neither I nor their parents can ing a piece that I called “In Praise That’s what happened ear- mean, quod erat? Why can’t you one side and female on the other; imagine. of Weeds,” and it became the first ly this month. The bird feed- just say ‘therefore’ or ‘thus?’ … or they are called gynandromorphs, As 2016 fades away, my mind piece that I sent to Bo for his new er is between the window and even ‘QED’ at the very least?” LS and there are cases known in car- returns to Walt Kelly, as it always Emmitsburg Dispatch. A few oth- the point of sunrise, and the sun just grinned smugly, which made dinals where one side of the body seems to do, and I end with these er articles appeared occasionally comes up later and at a lower an- things worse. The rest of the argu- was red like a normal male and the words to his comrades, Pogo and ment would have been transcribed other side was gray like the female. Porky Pine: as “#!@%**#$!” back in the days Later I learned of a related condi- when journalism followed the tion called leucism; it is not always The gentle journey jars to stop, rules of civility, so I’ll not trans- related to sex, and results in patch- The drifting dream is done; late it. You will know the gist of it. es of the body that have no pig- And now we’ll walk, as men I’m not sure which side of the ment, while the rest of the body is have walked, brain memories live in, but they normally colored. My white-head- Through years not yet begun. came to the rescue. Animals that ed house finch was a case of leu- For Christmas is a life-long hope, have white patches on their bod- cism. (I can’t tell you how the left And hope, the stuff of years. ies occur fairly often in nature. side of my brain rejoiced when I The gentle journey wanders on, If they have no pigment at all in remembered those words.) Through laughter, love and tears. the skin, hair or feathers, they Time flies. Another holiday sea- May it be so. are called albinos. Pure albinos… son is approaching; another year those with pink eyes… rarely sur- trudges wearily toward its end; To read past editions of The Retired vive to adulthood in nature, be- and the world is another order Ecologist, visit the Authors section of cause their eyesight is weak, they of magnitude more complicated Emmitsburg.net. DECEMBER 2016 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 15 IN THE COUNTRY

potential treatment for the side effects of chemotherapy. Infec- Mistletoe tions of a mistletoe solution are Tim Iverson mistletoe was removed bird pop- available in Europe via prescrip- Naturalist ulations stayed the same or in- tion. Connections between mis- creased. Chickadees, wrens, nut- tletoe and health or cancer treat- any of holiday decorations hatches, doves, owls, hawks, and ment are not well understood. Madorn our homes through- squirrels are all commonly found This is due to the poor quality out the early winter season. Few to make nests within the roots of the research. Until more thor- hold a place in our hearts like and branches of mistletoe. In the ough and definitive studies and mistletoe. This charming plant US three different species of but- understanding comes along it that inspires romance is far terfly rely on mistletoe as their won’t be widely available, if at all. more complex than most real- host plant. The Johnson Hair- Considering its natural toxicity ize, however. Mistletoe is root- streak, the Thicket Hairstreak, consumption is still unwise and ed deep within our culture, but and the Great Purple Hair- ill-advised. it makes its home as a parasite streak species lay their eggs on Historically speaking ever- deep within other living things. the leaves, and when they hatch greens have been a part of the This toxic symbol of renewal has they will consume the leaves. winter season for millennia. also helped as a medicinal plant The berries are a food source for These plants were brought in throughout the ages. Mistletoe is birds and mammals alike during and adorned the homes of many an evergreen that is truly as ver- the autumn and winter months. ancient peoples across cultures satile and complex as the mythos However, they are toxic and not and continents. December 21st that surrounds it. recommended for direct human and 22nd typically has the few- Like a true evergreen mistletoe consumption. est daylight hours of the year, leaves remain a bright and ver- Eating the berries or drink- and is marked as the winter sol- dant shade of green throughout ing mistletoe tea isn’t uncom- stice. Most ancient cultures wor- the year. Evergreens, as the name mon, but consumption may shipped the sun as a god, and It’s not exactly clear how, where, or when the mistletoe kissing tradi- implies, are trees that remain cause side effects caused by phor- this solstice symbolized the tri- tion originated. One tale holds that the evergreen is a sign of fertility green year round. They will keep atoxin, which is found through- and many species have white berries that secrete a white substance. A umph of life over death as the common theme was to give one kiss for every berry on the plant. their leaves or needles in almost out the plant with higher con- days would begin to grow lon- all cases, all year, while decidu- centrations specifically in the ger from this point forward. Ev- people began to kiss under it. In If you find yourself under this ous trees will shed their leaves in leaves. Symptoms of mistle- ergreens were a symbol of health the late 18th century England holiday favorite this season share the colder winter months. Ever- toe poisoning include weakness, and virility, and reminded them and America it was considered by a kiss and share some knowledge. greens are usually conifer trees, drowsiness, blurred vision, diar- that green plants would grow many to be bad luck for a wom- This little evergreen is more than plants, or shrubs, and in some rhea, nausea, vomiting, and sei- and farms and fields would once an to refuse a man’s kiss under just poop on a stick, it’s home to rare cases leafy trees. zures. Despite all this, mistletoe again produce food. Ancient the mistletoe. A common theme many thousands of animals and Mistletoe is a widespread ev- has medicinal properties. His- Egyptians, Romans, Celtic dru- was to give one kiss for every ber- while it adorns yours just be sure ergreen plant, with over 1,300 torically it was used by Europe- ids, Vikings, and Germanic bar- ry on the plant. The word mistle- not to shoot any Norse gods or different species world wide and ans to treat insomnia, infertility, barians all had similar traditions. toe originates from the Anglo-Sax- unwelcome advances to would 30 making their home in North headaches, hypertension, and ar- It’s not exactly clear how, where, on words ‘Mistle,’ which means be lovers. America. Remarkably, each and thritis. Case studies have shown or when the mistletoe kissing tra- dung and ‘Tan,’ which means every species is considered a par- that most accidental ingestions dition originated. One tale holds stick. It roughly translates to poop To read other articles by Tim Iver- asite. Safely nestled in the can- resulted in only a few severe re- that the evergreen is a sign of fer- on a stick, which kind of takes the son, visit the Authors section of opy away from the dangers be- actions and zero fatalities. There tility and many species have white wind out of the romantic sails. Emmitsburg.net. low, mistletoes grow high in the are even clinical trials, being ad- berries that secrete a white sub- crown of a tree. Mistletoe is gen- ministered by the National Insti- stance. A Norse myth holds that erally spread by birds who eat the tutes of Health and Johns Hop- the god Balder was killed by a mis- berries. The seeds, which are es- kins’ School of Medicine, as a tletoe arrow and as a sign of peace pecially resilient and sticky, pass through the digestive system of the bird. Later when a bird ex- cretes the seed it may stick to the branch where it is perched. If the seed is able to successfully stick, it will eventually germinate and grow roots into the branch of the tree. This allows the mistletoe to extract water, sugars, nutrients, and minerals from the tree itself. Not all mistletoes spread this way though. The Dwarf Mistletoe, native to western Canada and the United States, has berries that ex- plode jettisoning the seeds out at 60 miles per hour and spraying them as far as 50 feet! By acting as a parasite and stealing valuable resources from its host, mistletoe harms the host tree and can kill it if the host tree becomes over- come with too many plants. Despite the fact that mistle- toe can be harmful to their hosts, they are extremely beneficial to other wildlife. They are classi- fied as a keystone species, an or- ganism that plays a crucial role in an ecosystem, and when removed have shown declines in abun- dance and diversity of life. Re- searchers in Australia and Mex- ico conducted experiments and found that in areas where mistle- toe was removed from trees bird populations declined, whereas in control group areas where no 16 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | DECEMBER 2016 REAL SCIENCE Food Supplements Michael Rosenthal ments: A Complete Guide to Safe- much as $2 billion per drug! ty, and I strongly recommend this Dietary supplements are not s I mentioned in an earli- issue for those of you who want to held to the same standard. The Aer article, several years ago I learn more about the topic. I will claim is often that they are 100% was filling a prescription in a lo- discuss some of the points made safe, and they must meet identi- cal drug store; the pharmacist in the Consumer Reports article. ty, purity, strength, and compo- suggested that I start taking a The article emphasizes the im- sition standards, but they do not non-prescription one-a-day vita- portant point that the fact that the need to be approved by the FDA. min supplement. I did just that FDA classifies supplements differ- Bad things can happen. In 2013 until I mentioned it to my phy- ently from drugs, and that they a weight-loss supplement contain- sician, and he told me that it was thus may not be safe. They may ing a new ingredient named ae- harmless but unnecessary. Amer- be not only ineffective, but may geline led to 47 hospitalizations, The sales of supplements are bolstered by the promise of improved icans spend more than $30 bil- be contaminated with microbes three liver transplants, and one health and longevity, but many of those claims aren’t substantiated. lion annually on dietary supple- or heavy metals and may have a death from a drug that was not ments. In 1994 an act called the dangerous interaction with pre- certified by the FDA. heartburn drugs or diabetes med- coming months and years. The Dietary Supplement Health and scription drugs. Once again, I ad- There are some 90,000 sup- ication. Vitamin D3 helps those newly appointed advisor to Pres- Education Act passed Congress, vise consulting your physician be- plement products which generate individuals with osteoporosis. ident-Elect Trump is a “climate which allowed such products to fore committing to supplements. $40 billion annually for the manu- There is a drug that slows age-re- contrarian,” a person who does reach the marketplace without Since retailers, even pharmacists, facturers. To remove a supplement lated macular degeneration in vi- not believe that we have a glob- any evidence that they were safe have no legal obligation to be from the market, the FDA must sion. And there are others that are al warming problem. As report- and effective. Under the law, the knowledgeable about these sup- show it poses a danger to consum- safe and useful. Essential to safe- ed in the New York Times, Myron government can halt sales of an plements, they are most often not ers once it’s already for sale. So ty and to good results, a knowl- Ebell of the Competitive Enter- individual product only after it is helpful in giving good advice. what supplements may be dan- edgeable physician should always prise Institute will be Mr. Trump’s on the market and is shown to be How did all this start? In 1970 gerous? Consumer Reports lists be consulted. There is more ma- lead agent in choosing personnel mislabeled or dangerous. A 2012 Linus Pauling, a brilliant chem- “15 ingredients to always avoid.” terial and are more subtleties in and setting the direction of the study by an epidemiologist at the ist and two-time Nobel Laure- These ingredients include Aco- the Consumer Reports issue, and federal agencies that address cli- Memorial Sloan Kettering Can- ate (and an idol of mine!), de- nite, Caffeine Powder, Chapar- I highly recommend it. mate change and environmental cer Center in New York showed clared that 3000 mg of Vitamin ral, Coltsfoot, Comfrey. German- I’ve stated before in this col- policy. Mr. Ebell leads the Cool- that 52 percent of Americans use C taken daily could abolish the der, Greater Celandine, Green umn, and the Consumer Reports er Heads Coalition, a group that supplements. Some supplements common cold. The Vitamin C Tea Extract Powder. Kava, Lobe- article makes it very clear, that one says it “is focused on dispelling the are useful or essential. My physi- craze lasted nearly 20 years be- lia, Methylsynephrine, Pennyroy- should be highly skeptical of any myths of global warming by ex- cian, a board-certified internist, fore studies showed it was sim- al Oil, Red Yeast Rice, Usnic Acid, product that has the statement, posing flawed economic, scientif- has me taking Vitamin D3 to sup- ply not true. Even Nobel laure- and Yohimbe. Take a close look at “This product has not been eval- ic, and risk analysis.” In short, he port bone health, consistent with ates can be wrong. your supplement labels. The ben- uated by the Food and Drug Ad- does not believe we are on a path my blood profile, and the medical Clinical prescription drugs are efits and risks with these supple- ministration,” known as the FDA. to climate change. That of course profession agrees that certain sup- held to very high standards. Before ment ingredients can be found in Now, let’s look at a more posi- will raise the question of the role plements can be essential to treat a company can sell a new drug, it the Consumer Reports article, in tive side. Many of the conditions of the United States in the global vitamin and mineral deficiencies. must submit extensive clinical tri- a survey compiled by independent that these supplements claim to coalition, the Paris Accord, to re- The September 2016 issue of al data to the FDA proving that it doctors and dietary-supplement help can be treated with other duce greenhouse gases. Consumer Reports is devoted to a is both safe and effective. The pro- researchers. activities. Eating the right foods This year, greenhouse gas emis- many page article entitled Supple- cess can take years and can cost as So, most people don’t need a that contain necessary vitamins sions in the United States are run- supplement, but there are sit- and minerals is important. Exer- ning at their lowest level since uations where supplements are cise is good. Keeping clean and 1992. This trend began during called for. Folic acid reduces the away from bacteria is important. the George W. Bush administra- risk of brain and spinal-cord ab- Counter medication pain killers tion and reflects an increase in the normalities in pregnancy and Vi- are fine in suggested quantity. Eat use of renewables and the con- tamin D is important in preg- a lot of fiber from whole grains, version from coal to cleaner nat- nancy as well to help prevent fruits, vegetable, and beans, and ural gas. Natural gas when com- pre-eclampsia. Vitamin B12 is im- be modest with red meat and busted is a carbon dioxide emitter portant for vegans who consume full-fat dairy products. Keep your that contributes to global warm- no meat, fish, eggs, or dairy prod- weight down and don’t smoke. ing, but not as effectively at it as is ucts. Vitamin D3 is important if And consult a well-qualified phy- coal burning. The best sources of you don’t get much sunlight. Vita- sician regularly. energy to reduce these emissions min B12 and magnesium supple- We will be seeing more con- remain nuclear power, wind, wa- ments may be needed if you take troversy over the climate issue in ter power, and solar, sources that do not produce carbon dioxide. Though there are those who re- fute the finding that carbon di- oxide emission produces glob- al warming, the great majority of responsible climate scientists be- lieve in the principle. The Unit- ed States Supreme Court has put a hold on President Obama’s Clean Power Plan pending com- pletion of a federal lawsuit. This puts a hold on the effectiveness of the Paris Climate Agreement. Though I am not specifically a cli- mate scientist, it seems obvious to me as an experienced PhD chem- ist, as it does to a great number of scientists, including climate scientists, that global warming is real, and that it is a significant fac- tor in increases in wildfires, flood- ing, and other dangerous phe- nomena.

To read past articles by Michael Rosenthal visit, the Authors section of Emmitsburg.net. DECEMBER 2016 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 17 VILLAGE IDIOT Wisdom is where one finds it Jack Deatherage mit a bit of relief, though I find er applicant seemed myself thinking what I’d let him to have by their side, n idiot walks into a tattoo prick into my skin if I were to mostly as transla- Aparlor thinking about get- change my mind, not an im- tors) she decided she ting a tattoo. Not on myself, but possibility considering half the needed to reminisce on a piece of leather I could have time I don’t know where it is. about this burg be- sewn onto a wallet my employer What would I carry to the fi- fore she flew back could present to a wholesaler the nal compost pile if I were to get to her current home factory still does business with. inked? 7 or 8 times zones There was also some vague idea A stylized archer based on a elsewhere. the shop owner might be able 20,000 BC cave painting! And “Walk with me.” to sell some of our leather goods given that people tend to get She commands. with his art sewn onto them. The more than one tatt, I’d follow “Yes Dear.” last thing I was thinking about the archer with one of those cave By the time we’d was I’d end up thinking about painted buffaloes! And of course tramped to all of her thinking after stepping through I’d have to have some rendition remembered places the door of the Emmitsburg Tat- of a Japanese Zen archer. And a we are more than a too Company on the square of Hungarian horse archer! And... little melancholic. I this place! Okay, I see how people can end hesitate in front of I can’t claim my first impres- up covered in art. Emmitsburg Tattoo sion of the only tattoo parlor I’ve Because I’m fascinated by Don, Company and sug- been in left as deeply an implant- and the art he creates on peo- gest we venture in- ed memory as did a farmhouse ple, I begin to think of excuses side when she rais- outside of Creagerstown in the to hang around his shop. Bread es a questioning mid 1970s. Eight hippies sitting comes to mind. Since Simona eyebrow. She was Jack has finally embrace his ‘inner druidism” and has undertaken a multiyear effort to have his whole body tattooed - starting off with his chest. on sofas (one raised on blocks be- has left the continent, I decide a trained in an art hind one with it’s legs removed), short walk to the square is bet- school. Peasant that I am, I’m Mad One introduced herself for- mans and dogs” by Jon Franklin. passing joints and singing the ter than shipping a loaf of bread never sure of what she consid- mally as “Citizen Simona”. Her “Read this.” He doesn’t hear my 1970’s Mickey Mouse Club halfway around this rock. Don ers art. accent so delighting Don and mental groan. I tell dog stories, theme song will likely be with and his associate Kevin, become I rarely make good decisions. Kevin that they gave her a new but I don’t like reading them. I me when I croak. No, my first my new bread critics, at least un- Sobering up and marrying DW name, Natasha, after the fem fa- take the book. Don has been well impression of the tattoo shop has til the Mad One returns. And was one. Leading Simona into tale in the old Rocky and Bull- worth hanging around and learn- become blurred by creeping se- like Simona, Don will eat any- Don’s shop was another. winkle cartoons. Everything was ing from so maybe his taste in lit- nility. Still, I’ve learn something thing I bring to him and give me Simona is slow to make friends going along swimmingly, with erature will be as enlightening? each time I stumble through the an honest critique! Kevin knows and quick to dump those she de- me generally keeping up, until Two pages into the book’s “ac- shop door. what he likes and so far I hav- cides are not worthy. I was more someone (Simona, I think) men- knowledgments” I find this: I do recall thinking, Wow. This en’t produced it. (Don laments than a little surprised at how tioned a philosopher that Don “Science is a culture, made up isn’t what I expected. No smoke this place’s lack of a bakery and quickly she took to Don and hadn’t read and I got left behind. of distinct subcultures, each with dimmed room with scantily clan has suggested I consider opening Kevin. Their welcoming her into Really? A philosophical dis- its own attitudes, prejudices, and females, or burly bikers, or black one. I’ll think about doing that their world without reservation cussion in a tattoo parlor? My perspectives on the world, in this clad Goth/Emo types with as- when I stop laughing.) probably eased that acceptance view of the world flips over, yet case, of biology.” sorted bits of metal poking out Having invoked the Mad One, along. Within minutes she was again. But Don, ever surpris- I’m hooked, but by a tattoo in odd places. Art hangs every- I have to tell of her recent vis- invited beyond “the Wall” that ing me, days later hands me a artist? where and there are comfortably it. She and cousin Luke spent separates the artist from us gawk- book he claims changed much of padded bar stools and sofas to slightly more than a week in our ers. Don gave her a crash course his thinking about us, humani- To read other articles by Jack survey it all from. Some of the art upstairs apartment while Simona on tattooing; tools, styles, skin ty. “The Wolf In The Parlor, the Deatherage visit the Authors sec- even looks familiar. Gods! Is that set about becoming a citizen of types, muscle tone or lack of, eternal connection between hu- tion of Emmitsburg.net. a print of one of Frank Frazetta’s our country. (She was eligible to and levels of pain tolerance. (The classic barbarians? Oo! I recog- apply for citizenship after living young woman he was inking had nize that one over there from here for three years, but she took a higher than normal level of tol- the cover of a Molly Hatchet al- ten years to study us and be cer- erance and she didn’t mind Don bum! Hey, maybe this place isn’t tain of what she was becoming taking his time with the pricking as bad as my upbringing had me a part of.) Having passed the ri- to explain every step to Simona.) convinced it would be. And then diculously easy test (without the When the shop closed for the Don Sonn stands up to welcome aid of the lawyers that every oth- day the bonding continued. The me to his shop. Whoa. Reassessment time. Don is burly, probably a biker or a bouncer in a past life. I begin yammering about why I’m both- ering him at work and he allows he’d been thinking about exper- imenting with tattooing leath- er. How that opening conversa- tion ended up taking me down the rabbit hole of thinking still befuddles me. I babbled that Dad had a bare chested, grass skirted hula dancer tattoo. Don says that was a clas- sic tattoo for Dad’s generation and occupation (WWII crew- man in a bomber over Germa- ny). The man knows his tattoo history. We talk about my kidlet getting a tatt, against my advice. Don warns me there will be oth- ers and I’d best prepare myself. (There are and I have.) Because I constantly find new art that fascinates me Don says “Tattoos aren’t for you.” I ad- 18 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | DECEMBER 2016 A PRICELESS CHRISTMAS GIFT

We had such a great response from our holiday photos last year and the folks at the Emmitsburg News-Journal are so awesome that we’re doing it again! These are just a few of the sweethearts hoping to find a home for the holidays at the Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter. If the time isn’t right for you to adopt, please still take a minute to look over these adorable faces and keep them in mind for friends and family. Talk these babies up! If you can’t adopt, you could always donate items on our wish list, which can be found at www.cvas-pets.org under donations. Giving sup- plies to help these babies makes sure they’ll be comfortable while they wait for their forever homes. Please know that none of these animals are in any danger. CVAS is a low-kill facility and once an animal reaches the adoption kennels, he or she is typically there until adoption. I cannot adequately express what a privilege it has been to work with the Emmitsburg Journal and its readers. I wish you all the happiest of holidays and be sure to give your four-legged friends a kiss for me!

For more information about adopting one of these pets, please call the Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter at 717-263-5791 or visit their website at www.cvas-pets.org. The Adams County Animals Shelter is always looking for humans seeking canine or feline companionship. You can contact them at 717-334-8876 or visit them on-line at www.adamscoun- tyspca.org. And you can never go wrong dropping by the Frederick County Animal Shelter. Visit them on-line at www.frederickcountymd.gov/FCAC or call them at 301-600-1546.

Pennyworth is a gorgeous tortie girl with expressive green Rubarb is one gorgeous girl. She’s a buff colored, Savannah is a sweet girl who has grown up at the shel- eyes and striking fur. This three-year-old lady just needs medium-haired girl who is looking for someone to get ter. She’s one of our long-term residents. She can be someone to give her a second chance and her out of a cage. She about three years old and will make quite ornery when she wants to be and will provide a show her that humans can be counted on to love forever. someone a great four-legged friend. whole lot of entertainment for one lucky person.

Sugar Bear is an eight-month-old boy, who is one gorgeous fellow. He likes to talk in little trills when you walk up to his cage. He’s a sweetheart, but can be a bit on the ornery side. If you’re looking for a ton of fun, come meet Sugar Bear.

Lucifer is one cool cat. Just look at that face. We still have kittens! Oh, yes, we do. Even in He’s about a year old and has an awesome November, we’ve got litters of kittens. If you’re personality. He loves to talk and wants to meet looking for a little feline, stop out to the shelter that special someone who will love him forever. and we know we’ll have the right one for you! Could that be you? DECEMBER 2016 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 19 A HOME FOR SHELTERED PETS

Oskar is a seven-year-old dachshund who came into the Tate is a four-year-old boxer/Great Dane mix, near as Meet our longterm resident, Buddy. He was transferred to us shelter as a stray. Oskar can be a bit particular. He’ll we can tell. He was dropped off in the outside run from another shelter in March 2016. He’s a two-year-old, black- need an adult-only home and a knowledge of dachshunds overnight without any information. There’s something and-white pitbull mix with tons and tons of energy. Seriously, if would be helpful. He is possessive of his toys and his about his gait that makes us think there may be Dane we could bottle his energy, we could make millions. Buddy is ac- bed. We know the dachshund-lovers out there will under- in there. Tate is a sweet boy who had to have a cone tually a really nice boy who would make a fantastic jogging bud- stand little Oskar, and help him find a home. on his head because he was recently neutered. dy. Once he has a chance to run off some of his excitement, he re- He’s got those big brown eyes that really get you. ally is a sweetheart. Stop out and meet Buddy and see if you can Come see what we mean. finally get him out of a kennel and into a loving home.

Dolly was left in the outside cage overnight at Eightball is a one-year-old girl with an awesome Smokey Mechu was surrendered to the shelter by his owners in the shelter with no information about her background. personality. She has medium-length hair March 2015 and he was already neutered when he came to us. She is a really gorgeous tortie girl with very distinct and loves attention and to play. If you’re looking He’s a four-year-old, all gray guy who is looking to get out of markings. We think she’s about two years old and will for areal sweet friend, come meet Eightball. a shelter and into a home. Smokey can be a bit of grumpy gus make someone a wonderful companion. from time to time, but he really is a wonderful companion.

Pippa is a unique-looking little squirt. She’s a five- Buzz Bee is a six-month-old young tabby-and-white month-old gray girl with spots. It’s possible she could boy. Look at that face! He’s got that ornery little have a little Bengal in her, but it’s hard to tell. The per- kitten look about him. Come meet this little stinker son who gets this baby will have quite a fun time! and we know you’ll fall hard.

Atticus is a five-month-old buff boy with tons of personality. Just look at that picture. You can tell by his expression. If you’re looking for some fun in your life, come meet Atticus. 20 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | DECEMBER 2016 THE MASTER GARDENER Christmas trees Mary Ann Ryan stores or garden centers. ball is watered. If the ball dries out, Adams County Master Gardener If you keep your tree in your roots will die, lessening the survival Coordinator house for less than three weeks, a rate of that tree. fresh cut tree may be your choice. When bringing your tree inside, t’s time to buy a Christmas tree! Many times, especially during the place it in a large bucket or pan to IWhat kind of tree will you buy? holiday season, time is limited. Tak- prevent the soil and water from What is best for your home and ing a day to cut your own tree may staining the floor. Again, keep the family schedule? not be the way you wish to spend root ball moistened at all times. Lo- Selection of a Christmas tree is an valuable time. However a cut, fresh cate the tree in the coolest room annual tradition for some families. tree purchased from a tree lot may of your home, away from any heat Many families, like mine, like the be the way to go. Many garden sources, just as you would a cut tree. experience of going to a tree farm, and retail centers sell cut trees. Boy You don’t want the tree to break its tromping around in the cold – and Scouts, civic clubs or school/church dormancy, which will cause tips to if it’s snowy, that’s even better. We groups often sell trees as fundrais- grow, and then die when exposed to usually bring some kind of ribbon ers for their organizations. This is the cold weather again. with us so we can go back to a tree a great way to support these groups. After you are finished with the and re-evaluate the shape and size Remember when choosing tree indoors - and remember, no before making the final decision. from a retail lot to check the tree more than 10 days so it does not This year, you should truly consider the Christmas tree - think Before you know it, an hour or so for freshness. Smell the tree for break dormancy – you’ll need to about a live tree and instead of throwing it out after Christmas, you can plant it and enjoy the years of memories it will give you! has passed, we’ve jumped through its fragrance, as the fresher the re-condition it to the outdoors. snow, or trampled through water tree, the more fragrant it is. Also Place the tree in an unheated, pro- The Frasier Fir is native to the but may not be the best choice for a puddles (you can never pick out a shake the tree to determine how tected location for a few days, and high elevations of the southern Ap- live tree as our summers are too hot. tree on a warm, dry afternoon) and many needles have dropped. If then it should be ready to plant. palachian Mountains. It has easi- Concolor Fir has longer needles agreed on the perfect tree to cut and the weather is warm, and the tree Hopefully, the ground won’t be ly adapted to our climate, if you’re than the other common fir trees, drag home. These cut your own has been cut for some time, many, frozen when you’re ready to plant considering a living tree. It has ex- getting up to 1 ½” in length. It has trees will be the freshest you can get! many needles will drop - a good the tree. You can prepare for this cellent needle retention with won- a good fragrance and needle reten- However, this is not always the indication of a not-so-fresh tree. possibility ahead of time by dig- derful fragrance. It has dark green tion. The blue-green foliage makes best way for you to choose a Christ- Another option is a live tree. A ging the hole before the holidays foliage with silver on the underside it an interesting and attractive col- mas tree. The length of time you living Christmas tree should be in and storing the soil in an unheated of the needles, and the twigs are rel- or for a Christmas tree. It is native wish your tree to be in the house the house for no more than 10 days. garage or storage shed. That way, atively firm for an easy to decorate to the west coast, but has adapted to will determine what kind of tree Before entering the house, it should when you’re ready to plant, the hole tree. our environment quite well. you will buy. If, for instance, you be conditioned first. Keep the tree is already there, and you won’t have Douglas Fir is a very popular Colorado Blue Spruce is a nice- keep your tree up for more than in an unheated, protected location, frozen ground to use as backfill. If, Christmas tree. This tree is native ly shaped tree with silvery-blue col- three weeks, an artificial tree is for like a garage, for a few days before however, the hole is not dug, and to the foothills of the Rocky Moun- or. The needles are pointy, making you! Many sizes, shapes and vari- bringing it inside. During this con- the ground is frozen, place your tree tains, and has also adapted well to it rather prickly to decorate, but it eties are available at your local retail ditioning period, be sure the root in a sheltered area and mulch the our weather conditions. It has a does have good needle retention if root ball heavily. Keep the soil ball natural pyramidal shape, fragrant, kept watered. These trees are sym- moist until the ground is workable. with somewhat drooping branch- metrical by nature, and have strong After planting the tree, water it es. The needles are a medium green limbs for heavy ornaments. The well and mulch it. This will pro- color about 1 – 1 ½” long. This blue spruce works well in the land- tect the root ball through the rest of tree has good needle retention and scape as a screen planting. the winter months. The tree should relatively easy to decorate. In the White Spruce has short, stiff nee- remain dormant until the spring landscape, it serves as a great screen dles with a blunt tip, making them when it will start growing with all planting when mixed with other ev- less prickly than the blue spruce. other vegetation. ergreen trees. The branches are stiff as well, mak- Tree selection becomes a bit eas- Balsam Fir is a long lasting, fra- ing it a good choice for heavy orna- ier if you know the difference be- grant fir. This evergreen is native ments. Needle retention is good, tween the tree types. Christmas to northeastern US and Canada. It probably better than other spruce trees can be broken down into three likes cold winter temperatures and trees. However, when the needles basic groupings: firs, spruce and cool summer temperatures. It has are crushed, they have an unpleas- pines. Firs and spruce needles are nice, dark green foliage and one of ant odor. attached to twigs individually, while the common Christmas trees in the Norway Spruce has a nice dark the pines have clusters of needles at- US. It has good needle retention green color but poor needle reten- tached to the twigs. The following and strong twigs for an easy to dec- tion. It is conical by nature, and are some of the most commonly orate tree. This tree resembles the open in appearance if not sheared grown Christmas trees in our area. Frasier fir in looks and endurance, heavily. It has good stiff branch- es, making it easy to decorate. If choosing this variety, be sure to keep it well watered in a cool room and do not keep it in the house for more than two weeks. Scotch Pine is a common Christ- mas tree in the US. It was import- ed from Europe by the early Euro- pean settlers. It has longer needles, about 1”-3” in length. The needles are in clusters and a medium green color. It has fairly good needle re- tention when it is kept watered. It also is a very easy tree to transplant if you are considering a living tree. White Pine is a native evergreen. It has long, clustered needles and good needle retention. It is very soft to the touch and has flexible branch- es, making it a tree that cannot han- dle heavy ornaments. It has little fra- grance, but nice blue green color. After getting your cut tree home, proper care should be taken for a safe holiday. Make a fresh cut about one inch above the already cut base. Put DECEMBER 2016 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 21 THE MASTER GARDENER your tree in water right away, even if stoves and heat ducts. you will not be bringing it into the Just purchasing a Christmas tree house immediately. Don’t let the tree if full of decisions! Kids and adults Small Town Gardener dry out. You don’t want it to turn can share in the fun of tree shop- Christmas (Rose) Frenzy into a fire hazard. Treat it as you ping! Don’t stress, make educated would a fresh bouquet of flowers. decisions, and enjoy the holidays! Locate the tree by a wall or corner Marianne Willburn the plant exchange? Let me tell you, such flagrant where it’s not going to be knocked To read other gardening articles, vis- one-upmanship is the only thing that gets many in over. Keep the tree away from heat it the Gardening section of Emmits- hree seasons in a garden and we all need a the plant community out of bed in the morning. sources, such as fireplaces, wood burg.net. Trest, but no sooner had I written the words, Nevertheless, I’m tired of writing articles about “It is finished” in a recent article than I was sent an how weak I am. I re-read my column for guid- e-mail from an (adjectives fail me) gardener friend ance, recovered my resolve and replied to his out- letting me know that hellebores were surprising- stretched apple with a snarky e-mail citing snow, ly present and at deep discount at a local upscale commitments, financial prudence and a little thing grocery store. called sanity. Perhaps he did not recognize himself as the Evil It didn’t shame him, such words rarely do. Tempter I had referenced in said column: “wink- Instead he put the inflammatory information out ing and beckoning me over to the trunk of his car to the listserve of one of our DC garden clubs, hop- [stuffed with plants].” Perhaps he forgot about the ing for more enthusiasm. This was the equivalent of camellias and the tender magnolia seedlings he re- posting a sign outside the Betty Ford Clinic stating cently brought me that I have yet to protect or “Today only! Half-price Glenmorangie!” His words plant. Perhaps he has long since stopped listen- had the desired effect and all chaos broke loose. ing to that still, small voice of reason; or indeed “What a deal!” some typed on the way out the the thousands of other voices at this time of year door. caroling on about Earth standing cold as iron and “Got up to the cash register and they rang up things being generally bleak out there. $7.99 not $8.99!” a smug collector shared. Granted, I thought about it. I have space, the Not to be outdone, another confessed to picking store is close and Helleborus niger is a fine plant up twenty for the paltry sum of 2/$10 and plan- with many attributes. Also known as the Christ- ning out a hellebore allée for next spring. mas Rose, it blooms from now until the end of “You’re all killing me,” said another, no store February, is last on the deer menu, and sports nearby. fine, deep green leathery foliage when that “cold Then, one of the professional landscapers, being as iron” thing has the garden in a bit of a slump. of sound mind and body, had the temerity to sug- However, and much more importantly, H. ni- gest that ‘HGC Jacob’ (the niger hybrid at the root ger is not a plant typically seen in the big boxes of all this frenzy) hadn’t worked well for her in the which cater to the spring/summer garden – much past. The fury started to die down, but I knew it less in a grocery store that caters to the gourmet couldn’t last. When nearly two hours had passed organic yuppie. As such, the possession of one without further emails, Jim (name not changed as or more moves you up the plant-nut ladder from he is not innocent) stirred the pot again. “Was giv- ‘likes gardening’ to ‘serious about gardening’ (next en a couple last year, blooming well now, and by the rung: ‘seriously ill’). To get a couple hellebores for way folks, where’s the nearest storefront near DC/ a few dollars and then brag about it next year at Montgomery County?” “Germantown,” answered a garden mag editor, probably one-thumb-typing while she elbowed a small, golden-haired child away from the Christmas greenery and filled her cart. For two days, desperate gar- deners with haunted, hungry eyes prowled the outside dis- plays of local-area shopping plazas like the walking dead. And if two friends and fel- low club rivals grabbed for the same pot after battling traf- fic for forty-five minutes? No doubt normal Christmas shop- pers stopped bickering over the last can of mincemeat and stood aghast, memories of the Cabbage Patch Kids riots of 1984 flashing in their heads. In time, the group was good-naturedly chastised by the well-respected curator of one of our local botanical gar- dens who had some choice – but unprintable – words for those who would sell body and soul to possess a good plant at a great price. He was to lose all credibility later however when he added, “we got some last year too.” What did I do in the end? The thing is, there is no sense battling one’s inner nature – that’s what Lent is for, and we’re talking about Christmas Roses, not Lenten ones. Besides, all these people live within a few miles of the Beltway and I don’t think anyone thought about the Leesburg store. I’m on my way there now. 22 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | DECEMBER 2016 COMMUNITY NOTES

ning from 5 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. in De- Thurmont Art and Wine stroll cember through December 23. hurmont Main Street hosted work during the event. Art from the Mary Guiles provided musical enter- If you missed this event, don’t While at the Main Street Cen- Ttheir annual Fall Art and Wine Catoctin Forrest Alliance, Red Ca- tainment and performances by ESP worry as there are several more hol- ter, stop by and do a little Christmas Stroll on November 18. Residents nary Tattoo and Ute Hill was also Productions also offered entertain- iday events offered at the Main Street shopping. You will surely be able to and visitors enjoyed beautiful art, displayed and enjoyed by all who at- ment for those who attended. Center. Stop in to see all of the Gin- find a unique gift for a friend or fam- wine tasting, and music as local busi- tended. The Thurmont Lions Club Wine was served along the way in gerbread Displays at the Main Street ily member. Art, pottery, handmade nesses on Main Street opened their even had their mural gift items avail- several locations as residents found Center and let us know what your lip balms and candles, coffee mugs, doors for the event. able for sale. their wine and art tucked into sever- favorite display is! The Gingerbread books and t-shirts are only a few of Residents had the opportunity to Thurmont Bar and Grill host- al Main Street Businesses including Bread Displays will be ready to go the gift items available. Come and meet and mingle with local artists ed local design shop, Gnarly Artly. Brown’s Jewelers, Gateway Flowers, on Saturday, December 3 starting at check it out to see what other gifts including Austin Gladhill, Rebecca Those who stopped by the grill were Heart & Hands, Mountain Memo- 9 a.m.! The Main Street Center will there are available. Pearl, Nancy Houston, John Nick- able to take part in a live model fig- ries, J Rothrock Outfitters (who had be open every Saturday and Sunday If you can’t find a gift here that erson, Yemi, Russ and Cindy Poole ure drawing session. their grand opening in Thurmont in December from Noon - 4 p.m., strikes your fancy, maybe try Thur- and Selia Sealen displayed their art- Local musicians Paul Zelenka and that very same day) and many others. and every Thursday and Friday eve- mont Business Bucks - a gift certif- icate program to encourage those seeking a gift to keep the money lo- cal. Business Bucks are sold at the Thurmont Town Of- fice in increments of $25 and $50 certificates. When you purchase Thurmont Business Bucks gift cer- tificates, you receive a booklet with over 25 local businesses, which the certificates are redeemable. The goal is to keep the money in the community. When you spend dol- lars locally, they are spent again in the local economy, another five to seven times-creating the multipli- er effect. Local businesses are fi- nancially invested in your commu- nity’s future, contribute to a lower tax base for residents, & are a life- line to non-profit organizations. Thurmont Business Bucks makes the perfect gift not only at Christ- Professional photographer, Cindy Poole Proprietors Hillary & Paul Rothrock of J. Rothrock Outfitters mas, but all year long.

Vicki Grinder, Dr. Moles, Pam Hamrick, Yemi, and assistant, Lori Tayman Emmitsburg-based artist, Rebecca Pearl DECEMBER 2016 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 23 COMMUNITY NOTES All horses welcome to Christmas dinner From the 1916 In addition to this, each driver was their noses in the oats. ons of all kinds, and some of them The committee in charge plans to Emmitsburg Chronicle given a bundle of fodder ‘or his horse, The first arrival was hitched to a came with no wagons at all, but just make this Christmas celebration for which he” was allowed o carry away lump cart. Others were drawing wag- their drivers leading or riding them. the horses an annual event. his is a big day for the horses In with him. TWashington. A real Christmas The Christmas tree is a real genu- dinner with all the flxin’s and a Christ- ine tree, but instead of having dolls and mas tree has been provided by a com- looks and other things on it which ire mittee of men and women who believe usually found on Christmas trees, his that he faithful horses should share in tree is decorated with carrots and ap- the General good times of the day. ples. And when the horses were led Soon after 10 o’clock the first horse past it each was allowed to take his own arrived at the grounds of the Nation- present, and none of them missed the al Capital Horse Show, at 18th and chance. Some of them tried to take two. D streets northwest, where the spread All the hungry horses in Wash- vas arranged, and he was immediate- ington are welcome, according to ly turned loose in one of the 150 box the committee. And every horse was (tails on the grounds and given all he fed without discrimination. Many of could eat. them were late putting in an appear- The committee in charge has ar- ance, but it made no difference. And ranged to have all the horses fed who how they did eat! come to the grounds up to 4 o’clock Lean horses, fat horses, old horses this afternoon. All are welcome, and and young horses, and even a mule or heir drivers are given a cup of good lot to, were among the entries, and, while coffee. The regular Christmas diner al- the show grounds have seen more aris- lotted to each horse was five quarts of tocratic horses, they never saw a hap- oats, some carrots and an apple or so. pier lot than those nags when they got

ollabaugh Bros., Inc. is the small, wooden pieces by hand, clude a tractor (2012), forklift (2011) labaugh Brothers in 1999. Prior to Hknown for its seasonal pro- cutting and sanding; then he builds and farm truck (2010). Jerry is a self- that, he was employed by PSU Exten- duce, baked goods, plants and dec- and paints the ornament. This is the taught woodworker, and he has been sion, so he brought some practical ag- orations – but did you know about fourth year that Jerry has handcraft- making ornaments for friends and ricultural knowledge with him. His their annual handcrafted, one-of-a- ed Christmas ornaments for Holla- family for over 25 years. For per- work ethic is exemplary; as a result, kind Christmas ornaments? It’s a baugh’s. He creates them in honor sonal gifts, he has created the Space he serves as a mentor to Hollabaugh’s must-have for any Adams Coun- of Harold Hollabaugh and in mem- Shuttle, the Wright Brothers’ plane, new hires, so he can teach them his dil- ty resident who frequents Holla- ory of Donald Hollabaugh, the com- Lewis & Clark’s Corps of Discovery, igent, thorough ways! We encourage baugh’s! pany’s founding “Hollabaugh Broth- and various Christmas items such as: you to stop by Hollabaugh’s for any of Mr. Jerry Tyson creates the an- ers”. This year’s ornament is a replica Santa Claus, a sleigh, a sled and an your holiday needs, to meet Jerry, and nual Christmas ornaments in his of the partnership’s Caterpillar D2 ice skate. to pick up one of our one-of-a-kind home workshop. He fashions track tractor. Previous editions in- Jerry began his employment at Hol- Christmas ornaments! 24 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | DECEMBER 2016 HEALTH NOTES What’s new with the Flu? etting an annual flu vaccine spray flu vaccine (live atten- Gis the first and best way to uated virus, or LAIV) should • The recommendations for protect yourself and your family not be used during 2016- vaccination of people with from the flu. Flu vaccination can 2017 because of concerns re- egg allergies have changed. reduce episodes of illness, doc- garding its effectiveness. • People who have experi- tors’ visits, and missed work and • Flu vaccines have been updat- enced only hives after ex- school due to flu, as well as pre- ed to better match circulating posure to egg can get any vent flu-related hospitalizations. viruses. Some flu shots pro- licensed flu vaccine that is The more people who get vacci- tect against three flu viruses otherwise appropriate for nated, the more people will be and some protect against four their age and health. protected from flu, including old- flu viruses. • People who have symp- er people, very young children, • There are some new vaccines toms other than hives af- pregnant women and people with on the market this season. ter exposure to eggs, or certain health conditions who are Options include: who have needed epineph- more vulnerable to serious flu • Standard dose flu shots. rine or another emergen- minutes after receiving people, very young children, preg- complications. Most are injected into the cy medical intervention, their vaccine. nant women and people with cer- A few things are new this sea- muscle; one is given into can also get any licensed • Talk to your primary care tain health conditions are espe- son: the skin. flu vaccine that is other- provider if you have any cially vulnerable, but everyone is • Only injectable flu shots are • A high-dose shot for older wise appropriate for their concerns about this year’s at risk—and a week with the flu recommended for 2016- people. age and health in a medi- flu vaccine, or whether or is no fun! 2017. For the upcoming flu • A shot made with adjuvant cal setting (hospital, clinic, not you should be vacci- So what’s your best shot at beat- season, the Centers for Dis- for older people. health department, or doc- nated. ing seasonal flu this year? ease Control and Prevention • A shot made with virus tor’s office) by a healthcare • The same as it was last year--get recommends that the flu shot grown in cell culture. provider who is able to rec- Avoiding the Flu that flu shot, and get it early if at (inactivated influence vaccine • A shot made using a vac- ognize and manage severe Flu season in Maryland runs from all possible. (IIV) and the recombinant cine production technolo- allergic conditions. November to April, with most According to the Centers for influenza influenza (RIV)) gy (RIV) that does not re- • People with egg allergies cases occurring between mid-De- Disease Control, it’s best to get be used exclusively. The nasal quire the use of flu virus. no longer have to wait 30 cember and late March. Older your flu shot before the flu season is in full force--late October is ide- al. This gives your body the op- portunity to build up immunity, giving you the best level of protec- tion against the virus. Getting vac- cinated later in the season will still help you avoid the flu, and pro- tect those around you, so get that shot—even as late as January is “better than never.” What else can you do? In addi- tion to getting your flu shot, oth- er basics of prevention are worth a pound of cure. Wash your hands to reduce the spread of germs, and if you do get sick, stay home from work or school to prevent spread- ing flu to others. In addition, con- sider talking to your primary care provider about prescription medi- cations called antiviral drugs that can be used to treat influenza ill- ness. Manufacturers are expecting to distribute between 157-168 mil- lion doses of injectable 2016-17 flu vaccine to the U.S. market, so flu shots should be readily avail- able. What’s likely to be more challenging for people is finding time to schedule an appointment to get their shot. If you still need to get your flu shot, Frederick Regional Health System offers walk-in flu vaccines at our three Immediate Care loca- tions in Frederick, Mt. Airy, and Urbana. All locations have con- venient hours (including evening and weekends), and no appoint- ment is required. There is no wait time associated with a flu shot at our Immediate Care locations. Getting your flu shot is fast, easy, affordable—and chances, are you’ll be in and out in a hur- ry. To find an Immediate Care lo- cation that’s convenient for you, visit FMH.org/Locations to learn more.

To learn more about the FRHS Re- gional Cancer Therapy Center, visit fmh.org/cancercare. part 2 Emmitsburg NEWS-JOURNAL Vintage & Antique Holiday Market UST co-owners David case what the area has to of- dlelight tour of local business- RUnderwood and Justin fer, and provide a taste of some es in Taneytown. Historically, Staudinger are excited to host of the local talents surround- this candlelight tour took place the first event, in a series of ing Taneytown. Seeing as the in Littlestown on the first Friday multi-art events in Taneytown. idea behind the events space ties in December. Last year was the The Vintage and Antique Holi- into the desire to continue pro- first year that Taneytown decid- day Market, which was open the moting Taneytown, especially ed to hold their own candlelight last two weekends in November, the vast array of “hidden” peo- tour. Residents can take a tour of will be open for a third weekend, ple adorned with all sorts of ar- participating local businesses af- December 2 – 4. So, if you were tistic talents, this premiere event ter dark, shopping and enjoying unable to make it out for the is perfect. light refreshments. first two weekends, no need to As guests walk into RUST So far, Staudinger noted the fret, because you can still make they can see several beautiful fantastic response to the event. it to the final weekend. “exhibits” featuring home dé- He mentioned blasting the This event is being held at cor fit for the Christmas season. event out on RUST’s facebook RUST, on 38 E. Baltimore The Mill at Keymar has an ex- page, and Koony’s and The Street, in Taneytown. The event hibit featuring a dinner table Mill followed suit, making for Looking for just that right unique gift for someone special this was originally expected to be adorned with holiday decora- great coverage on social media. year? Drop by Taneytown’s Vintage & Antique Holiday Market - held in the new events space lo- tions including vintage lanterns, In the future, Staudinger hopes you’ll be pleasantly surpassed at what you find! If you miss it, cated down the street on 107 E. dinnerware, fabrics and center- to have a similar event, which simply drop by Rust and The Mill during their normal hours and discover their wide selection of antiques. Baltimore Street, but due to last pieces with Christmas greens. would feature a spring theme. minute permit delays, the space Koony’s Vintage Picks has an ex- He discussed the possibility was not quite ready for its de- hibit featuring vintage pieces of of inviting local garden clubs but. RUST co-owners Under- furniture, including a handmade and incorporating flowers and wood and Staudinger were faced mantle, decorated with holiday greens into the event in the with the decision to either can- decorations. Koony’s also has a spirit of new growth character- cel the event completely, or display with some of their fea- istic of the spring season. Un- move the event to another lo- tured candles and other knick- derwood spoke about an possi- cation. Staudinger and Under- knack items. Off to the oth- ble event coming up in January wood consulted the other two er side of the store, RUST has which would take place in local businesses involved (Koo- a display with vintage and an- the Opera House (new events ny’s Vintage Picks and The Mill tique furniture including ta- space). This event would fea- at Keymar) in the event and all bles, shutters, a mantle and var- ture two artisans: Alyssha Eve concurrently decided the event ious other unique pieces. Lisa Csuk, a photographer, and Vir- just couldn’t be cancelled, so it Walters, a local artisan better ginia Sperry, a sculptor. Both was moved to RUST instead. known as CreativeLEI, has sev- would be showcasing “rust” The theme of this event is eral pieces of her lettering work themed and inspired pieces, appropriate for the upcom- displayed throughout the store. as both draw inspiration from While in Taneytown, remember to stop by the Red Door ing holiday season, as it fea- Guests can also enjoy refresh- the more natural aging of man Boutique and scout out their unique Christmas gifts. tures vintage and antique hol- ments such as cookies and cof- made materials. iday themed home décor and fee as they browse the shop pick- Come on out and support this furniture. Staudinger hopes this ing up unique items for family event in Taneytown. Bring your event will offer a “one stop shop” and friends. friends and family and find some for unique holiday themed gifts On December 2, as part of unique vintage items for your and home décor and will show- this event, there will be a can- holiday party. 26 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | DECEMBER 2016 WWI NEWS REPORTS FROM THE FRONT Bucharest falls, Germany proposes peace December 1 “Battle for Practice”. The Germans army South of the capital probably in- declare that Australians and New dicates that an attempt was made to The process of squeezing Romania Zealanders lost 40,000 men in the move virtually the entire Romanian between the claws of the Teutonic Somme fighting, three divisions hav- army Northeast towards Moldavia, machine is proceeding with notable ing been completely wiped out. The before the entrance of the German rapidity. German troops have broken Canadians after suffering heavy loss- troops into the capital. Romanian resistance in the valley of es in the Ypres fighting in June were The capture of Ploechti in the cen- the lower Alt and apparently already thrown into the Somme battle in Sep- ter of the Romanian oil region, was have turned the supposedly strong tember and have been in the front line affected on Tuesday. With the fall of line of defense across western Roma- on all the days of great attacks since Ploechti there appears no probability nia to which the Romanians had re- September 9. Colonial troops also of saving the oil fields, which is con- treated. have been lavishly employed by the sidered the worst feature of the situa- The campaign against Romania is French. In total the losses of French tion as Germany is in desperate need developing rapidly with a converg- and English forces now exceed more of oil if she is to continue her war ef- ing drive on Bucharest from three di- than 600,000. fort. rections. The immediate threat to the There is a growing belief in Wash- Military experts believe that the capital seems to be greatest on the ington that Germany means to evade Romanians have decided to aban- Southwest, where the invaders have promises to this country and shortly don all of Wallachia, the main por- approach to within less than 50 miles begin upon a merciless campaign of tion of the Romanian Kingdom, and “BURGLAR BILL: I tells yer as I’m willing to stop the melee, constable - submarine warfare on the commerce retire to Moldavia, their northeastern on conditions. If yer don’t agree, then the responsibility of what happens after Field Marshal von Mackensen will be yours.” This cartoon, carried in the London Times, shows the Al- forced the Danube at two points and of her enemies. German officials be- province, where their front would be lied attitude with the Kaiser as ‘Burglar Bill’, caught in the act of robbing a effected a junction with the armies of lieve that the only way Germany will materially shortened and where they house with his bags of swag, the areas he occupies, surrounding him. The General Falkenhayn, which are press- be able to bring England to her knees would be in close touch with the Rus- Allies, portrayed as a police constable, are about to take him on. ing rapidly eastward after having bro- is through the steady destruction of sians. According to the Germans, over The coming of winter and the posals was to gain time for Germany ken the Romanian resistance on the her food and ammunition supplies. 100,000 Romanians soldiers have lull in the fighting are given as rea- to reposition its forces from Romania lower Alt. “If England begins to feel the pinch been captured by the forces of the sons for making the peace proposal at back to the Western front. Defending Bucharest appears in- of hunger her statesmen and people”, Central Powers since the beginning of this time. It is declared that the suc- creasingly critical. Only to the north- according to what is said to be Ger- the war. cess of the German arms in Ruma- west of the capital does the Romanian man opinion, “will begin to look with nia should convince the Allied pow- December 22 line seemed to be holding at all firmly, favor upon peace negotiations, and ers that the offer is not made because and even here on the Argenchu Riv- such negotiations are what Germany December 15 of any military weakness. By making Military operations in the European er, although 80 miles distance from wants.” the offer now, it is said, Germany feels field of war generally are at a low ebb. Bucharest, indications are that there The submarine is the weapon Ger- On Monday, the German Chancel- that all sides may be saved the prepa- The almost complete cessation of the is a weakening of the Romanian re- many depends upon to do this job. lor proposed peace negotiations. The rations for a spring campaign. Should fighting on the Somme front during sistance in this direction. News dis- Each succeeding foray of submarines German peace terms, in general, pro- the offer be declined, it is said it will be the past four weeks has enabled the patches have reported that the Ro- upon shipping commerce is expect- posed the reestablishment of the status made again next Fall and if necessary Germans to complete a new system manian government and diplomatic ed to grow in intensity, and eventu- quo before the war with the exception the Fall after that. of trenches along the whole front. The officials are leaving Bucharest for Jassy, ally reach the point explanations are of the establishment of independent Another of the objects of the peace great battle that began on July 1 may 200 miles northeast of the capital, no longer to be accepted by the Unit- Kingdoms of Poland and Lithuania. proposal, German diplomats say, is to now be considered to have been ter- near the Russian frontier. ed States. By that time, though, Ger- They are understood to propose the establish whether the Allies are willing minated, and the fact of the Germans The retreat of the Romanians, ac- many hopes to have frightened En- complete restoration of the occupied to make peace, or whether it is their have reconstructed her lines means cording to the Germans, is a precipi- gland and her allies into consideration portions of Belgium and France in re- intention to crush Germany and dis- that all the effort and losses of the five tate one as indicated by the disorder- of peace that will bring about terms at turn for Germany’s captured colonies member her. Germany, they say, is months offensive of the Allied forces ly retirement of the Romanian forces least as satisfactory to Germany as to and to dispose of the Balkan situation, convinced of the ability and strength were in vain. along the entire Wallachian front. The the Allies. because it’s extremely complicated na- of her enemies to continue the war on The driving campaign of Field Romanians have destroyed the rail- ture, in the peace conference. its present or even greater scale for 10 Marshal von Mackensen in Romania way from Tchernovoda to Bucharest In a speech before the German Re- years, if necessary, and is no less confi- seems nearly at an end. What is left of and are burning all the villages and December 8 ichstag, the German Chancellor said: dent of her own ability to do so. the Romanian army is now safe. Sur- stores of food in the course of the re- “The situation was serious, but mili- Among the Allied diplomats Ger- vivors are now beyond the Sereth Riv- treat. On Monday, Bucharest fell to Ger- tary operations progress, and that by many’s offer was pronounced to be er where they are being regrouped It is impossible to doubt that the man forces, Romanian forces are re- strokes of the sword a firm founda- of double purpose an unlikely of ac- and refitted in view of further oper- deteriorating situation in Romania treating in utter confusion. The chief tions for our economic needs have ceptance. The first purpose, the Allied ations. The entire Rumanian front is is viewed in the Allied capitals with focus of the Teutonic advance seemed been laid. Great stocks of grain, oil, representatives declare is to affect the now stated to be held by the Russians the greatest misgivings. The question however not to have been Bucharest, and another goods fell into our hands world opinion of neutrals and place alone. is being frankly asked whether the but Ploechti, an important railway with the capture of Romania. We upon the Allied powers the respon- The peace note of the Central Pow- accession of Romania to the Allied junction town 36 miles northwest of could have lived on our own supplies, sibility for continuing the war in the ers was handed to the British govern- cause has brought strength or weak- Bucharest. The goal of the Germans but now our safety is beyond ques- face of offers for peace. The second, ment today by the American Ambas- ness, whether Russia has rendered the was to seize this town before the Ro- tion.” they declare, is for the internal effect sador. The note will be considered by assistance which might have been ex- manian armies could affect a retreat “To these great events on land, the in Germany, to give evidence to the the British Cabinet. The next step af- pected from her and whether the Al- over the railway line running through chance for continued military success people that the government was ready ter the meeting of the Cabinet will be lies might have shown more initiative it from Bucharest. of equal importance are added by our to end the war, but was forced to on- to get into communication with the in attacking from Saloniki; whether This encircling movement spelled submarines. The specter of famine tinue by her enemies. allies of Great Britain so that joint ac- the collapse in Romania is due to any the greatest apparent threat to King which are enemies intended to appear The piece offer, the Allied diplo- tion may be taken. This is expected to lack of unity of the allies plan or strat- Ferdinand’s forces as the railroad before us now pursues them without mats say, has been timed to follow take at least a week. egy, or whether it is due in large part through Ploechti afforded the only mercy.” the fall of Bucharest, to convince the While the German peace note to Romania’s hasty invasion of Tran- railway avenue of escape for the Ro- “The Empire it’s not a besieged for- German people that they should have makes no reference to a peace confer- sylvania. manian army towards the northeast, tress, as our adversaries imagine, but confidence in the ability of their gov- ence, there continues to be indications On the western front, extreme- where their armies and the Russians one gigantic and firmly disciplined ernment to continue the war, if peace that Germany is seeking a conference. ly bad weather has brought the great so far have held Moldavia fairly safe camp with inexhaustible resources. offers are declined. This has led to a careful scrutiny of the Somme battle to a hold. Attacks have from the Germans. That is the German Empire, which Indications are that the various gov- last precedent, that of the conference been minimal, and mostly confined The main point of interest in what is firmly and faithfully united with his ernments of the Allies do not intend preceding the Peace Congress at the to artillery exchanges, however even remains of the campaign is the fate brothers in arms, who have been test- to act hastily in making responses to close of the Crimea War. A prelimi- they prove to be futile as a large num- of the Romanian armies. Apparently ed in battle under Austrian-Hungari- the peace proposals of the Central nary conference was held in Vienna in ber of shells failed to explode, instead, there has been no wholesale bagging an, Turkish, and Bulgarian flags.” Powers. The view expressed in Lon- 1854, and proved abortive, but when they buried themselves in the moist of prisoners as yet, at least, by Field “Our strength however has not don is that Germany would have the the Peace Congress was finally settled soil. Troops meanwhile are suffering Marshal von Mackensen’s troops, al- made our ears deaf to our responsi- most to gain from an armistice owing at Paris a year later the discussions at from the wet and cold. though Berlin reports the capture of bility before God, before our own na- to recent losses on the various fighting the conference served largely as a basis. The Germans have charged the more than 9,000 men. tion and before humanity. His Maj- fronts. For that reason the prospect of Some sections of the foreign press British with employing contingents of Petrograd’s statement announc- esty, therefore, in complete harmony an armistice it is not regarded with fa- have declared that the Central Powers colonial troops, notably Australians, ing the evacuation of Bucharest and with our allies, decided to propose to vor in London, and the suggestion is ought to have added definitive peace instead of their home forces in the first the retirement of the Romanians who the hostile powers to enter into peace advanced in some quarters that one of proposals to the peace offer. A Ger- line, during what is alluded to as the were holding off the German Danube negotiations.” the chief motives prompting the pro- man diplomat, however says: “The DECEMBER 2016 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 27 DECEMBER 1916

Neither the President or the Sec- retary of State regards this note as a peace note. It is merely an effort to get the belligerents to define the end for which they are fighting. The German ambassador felt the President’s actions would surely lead to some sort of a consideration of peace terms. “Now I am perfectly convinced that there will be a conference.” On the whole, the prospect be- fore humanity is not quite as black as it was last Christmas, the warring na- tions have reached the stage of talking about peace. If they are talking at each other rather than talking to each oth- er is because the dawn of peace is only starting to break. There may be many weary hours before dawn blossoms into sunrise, but a faint light already is seen in the eastern sky.

December 29 German note to the Allied govern- the real danger in the situation which ments contains a very definitive com- his offer creates for the Allies, is it’s im- On Sunday, President Wilson re- ident’s note, the Allies summarized many has done to Belgium, France, munication as to the spirit of the pression with neutral nations, that an ceived a letter from Bertrans Russell, their position for peace terms: Serbia, Montenegro, etc. shall be peace conditions which the Central abrupt sweeping refusal, not mere- the noted British pacifist lecturer and “The evacuation of the whole of paid.” Powers would bring to propose nego- ly of the proposal but of the prospect philosopher, appealing to the Presi- northern France, Belgium and Lux- “As regarding shipping, Germany tiations.” of discussing peace terms in general, dent to end the war in Europe. embourg, all lands taken from Ser- is to make reparations for all ships of The Central Powers base these pro- would imply the Allies do not wish “The military situation,” he says, bia, Romania, Russia, and Montene- commerce destroyed. Neutral ship- posals on the convictions that their peace. “has now developed to a point where gro. Alsace-Lorraine is to be restored ping sunk shall be replaced entire- own rights and just claims today are Premier George’s speech invited the ultimate issue is clear in its broad to France; the Danish portion of ly after all the demands of the Allies not in contradiction to the rights of Germany to be more explicit: “We outlines, to all who were capable of Scheswig-Holstein is to go to Den- had been satisfied. The German navy other nations. In addition, the Cen- have not cast out the idea of settle- thought. It must be obvious to the au- mark. Posen, Polish Prussia and Aus- is to be handed over and distributed tral Powers declare they do not want ment and the neutral world cannot thorities and all the belligerent coun- trian Poland are to be added to the among Allied nations.” to annihilate or destroy anybody and take exception to this attitude. The tries that no victory from either side is new sub-kingdom of Poland, which “As a guarantee against future wars that the peace proposals will be of Allies flat refusal of the Chancellor’s possible. In Europe the Germans have the Czar has pledged to create.” the Allies are to insist upon the de- such a nature as to guarantee the es- offer is not meant to indicate that the advantage, outside Europe, the Al- “The Slavs of Bosnia, Herzegivina, mocratization of the German gov- tablishment of a lasting peace. the Allies do not want peace, but that lies have the advantage. Neither side Croatia, &c are to be created into a ernment. The Kiel Canal to be neu- Premier Lloyd George told the Germany must ask it in the role of the is able to win such a crushing victory new kingdom. Bohemia is to become tralized under an international House of Commons that peace with- vanquished and not the victor.” as to compel the other side to sue for an independent state. Austrian Tran- non-German commission, including out reparations was impossible. He On Thursday President Wilson peace. The war inflicts untold injuries sylvania should be added to Roma- the Allied countries, the United States said the Allies would insist that the made public a note he sent to the upon the nations, but not such inju- nia. The whole of Austrian Tyrol, plus and other neutrals.” only end of the war must be a com- warring European nations Tuesday ries as to make a continuance of the Trieste and other portions of Austria Upon receipt of the Allied terms, plete guarantee against Prussian mili- night, urging them to outline terms of fighting impossible.” which are Italian by blood and feeling experts in Washington stated frank- tarism disturbing the peace of Europe. which they would be willing to make “The Allied governments have not are to be added to Italy.” ly that it was clear that the Allies were After declaring that peace without peace. The Secretary of State said that acknowledged publicly what they “Turkey is to yield Constantinople not interested in peace, but a continu- reparation was impossible, the Pre- the danger of the United States be- cannot deny in private, that the hope and the Dardanelles to Russia. The ation of the war, as the terms would be mier asked whether all the outrages on ing drawn into the war, by reason of of a sweeping victory is one which can Armenians are to be put under Rus- clearly rejected by the Central Powers. land and sea have been liquidated by a its increasing critical position as a neu- now scarcely be entertained. I am dis- sian protection. The Arabs are to be It now looks certain that the Great few pious praises about humanity. tral, was the principle consideration in courage that they are prepared to in- freed. Syria, Asia Minor, and Meso- World War will continue into 1917. Premier George has not shut the the President’s dispatch of the notes. volve all of Europe in the horrors of potamia to be put under external pro- door on peace with the resounding “America’s rights”, he said, “were being the continuation of the war, possibly tection of the British and French.” To read past editions of WWI News clang for which some of his less bal- more and more violated by the bellig- for another two or three years. This “German colonies will remain in Reports From The Front, visit the ance supporters in the press have been erence, and as the United States was situation is intolerable for every hu- the hands of the Allies. Moreover, Historical Society section of Emmits- hoping. The British press believe the drawing nearer the verge of war, it was man. You, sir, can put an end to it. money indemnified for the ruin Ger- burg.net. German Chancellor must be more entitled to know exactly what each From your previous actions I feel con- explicit before he can expect any fa- belligerent seeks in order that we may fident that you will use your power vorable answer to his invitation. But regulate our conduct in the future.” with a degree of vision and humanity rarely to be found among statesmen.” “Everywhere friends of peace are met with a diabolical argument that the brave men who have died must not shed their blood in vain, and so every impulse of mercy towards the soldiers who are still living is dried up and weathered by a false and bar- ren loyalty to those who are passed our help. There is a very real danger, if nothing is done to check the fury of national passion, European civiliza- tion, as we have known it, will perish as completely as it did after Rome fell before the barbarians.” “The United States government has the power not only to compel Eu- ropean governments to make peace, but also to reassure the populations by making itself the guarantor of the peace. Such action, even if it were pre- “FATHER CHRISTMAS: Alas! Once again my season has been spoilt by sented by the government, would be that God-forsaken man! May he be but a memory when next I come hailed with joy by the populations.” again.” A bitter attack on the Kaiser, showing the curse of the world President Wilson’s note has called descending on him and his allies of War and Frightfulness, as civilisa- forth from the Allied press a torrent of tion suffers its third year of war. Father Christmas is departing, curs- ing Wilhelm and wishing for his absence in a year’s time. criticism. In their response to the Pres- 28 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | DECEMBER 2016 HISTORY - CONFEDERATE RETREAT FROM GETTYSBURG Confederate Retreat and Union Pursuit Part Five bone, located on the Antietam Creek. artillery opened fire on the Confeder- Early in the morning of July 10, ate cavalry. Major General Stuart did John A. Miller Brigadier General John Buford’s cav- not expect this attack, and some of his Emmitsburg Historical Society alry division was moving along the cavalry became confused. Major Gen- National Road leading to Funkstown. eral Stuart knew that he must hold n July 9, 1863, the Confeder- He was supported by Brigadier Gen- this line at all cost, as he was guard- Oate army was fully concentrat- eral Judson Kilpatrick’s cavalry divi- ing the left flank of the entire Confed- ed in and around Hagerstown. They sion. At Beaver Creek, Buford’s men erate army. Stuart’s troopers began to begin building earthen entrench- ran into some Confederate pickets. sway, forming huge gaps in their lines. ments that begin just west of Funk- Closer to Funkstown, Buford’s cavalry Chew’s Battery, firing one cannon at stown. These entrenchments will be moved into Stover’s Woods, where he one time, had to fall back to another built all the way to Williamsport and quickly deployed them. The brigade position. Falling Waters. Major General J. E. B. of Brigadier General Wesley Merritt Around noon, Maj. Gen. Stuart Stuart’s cavalry will protect the Con- was placed on the right flank, while sent a dispatch to Lieutenant Gener- federate right wing, which is located the supporting brigades of Colonel al James Longstreet asking for infan- just to the west of Funkstown, above Thomas Devin and Colonel William try support. He had several regiments the Antietam Creek. Using Funk- Gamble were concealed in the woods. located within supporting distance. stown as the anchor, Maj. Gen. Stu- Brigadier General Buford’s artillery Two infantry brigades commanded The Funkstown Battlefield art will guard every road leading into quickly deployed near the edge of the by Brigadier General Goode Bryan Seeing the Confederate infantry Vermont Infantry were held in sup- Hagerstown from the south and east. wood line and prepared to the attack. and Colonel William White arrived moving toward the crest, the Ver- port of the 3rd New York Battery. That same day, Union Major Gen- Major General Stuart had his Con- on the battlefield and began plug- monters managed to beat the Con- Soon the Confederate infantry eral George Meade orders his army to federate cavalry deployed in a cres- ging in the gaps. With new Confed- federates to the high ground. The began to move forward against the cross South Mountain. The I, VI, and cent moon formation. The brigades erate reinforcements arriving, Brig. 5th Vermont, held the left, closest Union line. The Confederate infantry the remainder of the XI Corps move of Brigadier Generals William Jones Gen. Buford ordered Brig. Gen. Kil- to the National Road, while the 6th had to move across open fields, and through Turner’s Gap. The III and and Fitzhugh Lee held the left flank patrick into the fight. His division hit Vermont, held the right close to the the stone walls proved to be deadly V Corps would move through Fox’s of Stuart’s line. The brigades of Col- the Confederate right flank. After sev- Baltimore Pike. This extended their for them, forcing them to stop, climb Gap. While the II and XII Corps onel Milton Ferguson, Colonel John eral unsuccessful charges, the Confed- skirmish line almost two miles. over, and then reform their lines. The move through Crampton’s Gap. By Chambliss, Brigadier General Bever- erates held their position. Due to the skirmish line stretch- Vermonters did not yield one inch the evening, all of the Union army is ly Robertson, and Colonel Laurence By 1:30 p.m., knowing that the I ing so far with so few men, a gap of ground and forced the Confeder- west of South Mountain, cautious- Baker held the right. Located on high- and VI Corps were behind his bat- soon opened on the left flank of the ate infantry back after a fierce con- ly moving toward Williamsport and er ground on the right was Captain tle line and running low on ammu- 5th Vermont Infantry, near the An- test. The Confederate infantry re- Hagerstown. That evening, Maj. Roger Chew’s Battery in support. nition, Brig. Gen. Buford rode back tietam Creek. Two companies of the formed their battle line and began to Gen. Meade would move his head- By 8:00 a.m., the Second Battle of to get infantry support. He came 2nd Vermont Infantry were ordered move forward. One regiment was sent quarters from the Mountain House Funkstown began, as Buford’s skir- across Brigadier General Albion P. to fill the gap, while the rest of their across the Antietam Creek to threaten at Turner’s Gap to the Devil’s Back- mishers were ordered forward and his Howe. Brigadier General Howe was regiment was held in reserve. The the Union left flank. under orders to not fully engage the 3rd and 4th Vermont Infantry reg- Seeing this, Colonel Grant or- Confederates. But opening lines iments were ordered to support the dered the remaining companies of of communication with VI Corps 3rd New York Battery under Cap- the 2nd Vermont Infantry forward, commander Major General John tain William Harn. extending the Vermonter’s skirmish Sedgwick, Brig. Gen. Buford would Soon the Confederate artillery be- line even further. The Confederate receive the infantry he needed. Brig- gan shelling the Union line. Thinking advance was repulsed. The fighting adier General Howe ordered Colo- that an infantry attack would soon was so intense at Funkstown that nel Lewis Grant and his Vermont follow, Colonel Grant ordered the at one point the Vermonters had Brigade to take up position where 3rd Vermont Infantry forward, to the gone through their ammunition Buford’s men were located right of the 6th Vermont, becoming and more had to be brought up by At 3:00 p.m., the Vermont Bri- the extreme right of Vermont’s skir- stretchers to resupply them. gade arrived at Funkstown, and be- mish line. The 4th Vermont Infantry Funkstown was also one of the only gan to deploy skirmishers. The 5th was ordered to be positioned between battles, since the closing of the Battle and 6th Vermont Infantry were or- the left of the 6th Vermont Infantry of Gettysburg, where infantry fought dered to a wooded crest that was oc- and the right of the 5th Vermont In- against infantry. The Vermonters had cupied by portions of Buford’s men. fantry. Eight companies of the 2nd won the day, however the fighting DECEMBER 2016 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 29 OBITUARIES that took place during the day bought To learn more about this time period of the our museum located seven miles west of Em- Robert “Reds” Hance the Confederate army more time. Pennsylvania Campaign, please log onto mitsburg at Blue Ridge Summit, PA. Hours obert Francis “Reds” Hance, Many soldiers of the Sixth Corps saw www.montereypassbattlefield.org. Or visit are Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4:p.m. R55, of Fairfield, died Wednes- the Vermonters fight, and saw first day, November 23, at Chambers- hand their display of gallantry. burg Hospital. Born March 19, The town of Funkstown lost the 1961 in Washington, D.C., he was most. Much of the rich agriculture the son of James Hance of Carroll and produce was destroyed by the Valley, and the late JoAnn (Cook) battle. The town itself became a vast Hance. He was the devoted hus- hospital, and several homes were hit band of Dana (Sanders) Hance, his by the destructive Union artillery. wife of more than twenty years. The Union casualties for the Battle Reds was co-owner/operator of Funkstown were as follows: Bu- of The Carriage House Restau- and Jean Marie Havens and husband ford’s Division lost 99 troopers in rant and Reds Tavern in Emmits- Dan of NC; mother-in-law, Ter- the fight; the Vermonters lost 97 burg. He was an active member of ry Todd, and father-in-law, Wayne men. The Confederates had lost the Emmitsburg Lions Club. He Sanders, both of Emmitsburg; and about 183 men, with more than was an avid fan of the Washington many nieces and nephews. half of that number from Stuart’s Redskins, the Washington Nation- A Mass of Christian Burial was cavalry. As night fell the Vermont- als, and the Baltimore Orioles. More held November 30 at St. Joseph’s ers began to dig in. than anything, he loved spending Catholic Church, with the Rev. While the Battle of Second Funk- time with his family. John J. Holliday, C.M. as celebrant. stown raged, Maj. Gen. Meade or- Surviving in addition to his wife Interment is in the St. Mary’s Catho- dered his army to move forward. The and father, are twin sons, Robert lic Cemetery in Fairfield. I and XI Corps moved toward Bea- Francis Hance, Jr. and Brian Pat- Memorial contributions may ver Creek and Wagner’s Crossroads. rick Hance of Fairfield; brothers, Jim be made to the Emmitsburg Lions The III Corps marched to Keedysville Hance and wife Joan of NJ, John Club, P.O. Box 1182, Emmitsburg, and halted near Meade’s headquar- Hance of Harrisburg, and Joe Hance MD, 21727. Online condolenc- ters. The V Corps marched to Jones’ and wife Donna of Gaithersburg; sis- es may be expressed to the family at Crossroads. The II Corps and the XII ters, Jodi Whalen of Germantown, www.myersdurborawfh.com. Corps marched to Bakersville. 30 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | DECEMBER 2016 MOM’S TIME OUT Christmas: The best season ever Mary Angel we agree he appears in the most ing Christmas movies in my house unusual place on the first morning for over two weeks and the Christ- arning: this month’s Mom’s in December. This year is slight- mas carols on the radio in the car WTime Out article is not for ly different. She is ten times more are already driving my husband children. If you are a child or an excited. I can only assume that her batty. Today I caught her tell- adult with a child in eye or ear age has made her appreciate and ing my mom all about Christmas shot do not go any further! That understand the significance and breakfast and what it was going to being said this might be the best shear fun of our family elf, while feel like and what she was going Christmas season ever! All four of still allowing her to believe he is to eat. She has told me why she my kids are always excited when a magical visitor from the North knows Santa is real. Simply put, Christmas rolls around but, this Pole. This amazing little elf has it is because I would never spend year my youngest (who is nine) is not only brought an excitement in money on her like Santa does. overflowing with joy. She can’t be her that I have never seen before “Don’t feel bad mommy, it is be- contained when it comes to every- but he also comes with the abili- cause the toys don’t cost him any- thing Christmas. ty to make her attitude, mood and thing,” is her comfort to me. She As I sit here typing this article it all around demeanor take a 180. is my last holdout, my very last is not quite Thanksgiving and she Once he arrives, with his appoint- believer in Santa. When she find is about to burst with anticipa- ed duty of reporting bad behavior out, which will be way too soon tion of December first. She knows back to Santa, she will put an un- for me, I will be very sad. It seems that on the morning of Decem- heard of amount of effort into be- like each child was younger than ber first she will wake up and race ing nicer and more helpful than the last when they found out, fig- out of her room in a frantic search any other time of year. ured out, or were told that San- for her friend who appears some- Her enthusiasm isn’t confined ta wasn’t real. My youngest be- where in our home on that very to her elf friend. She is so excit- ing nine could mean this is my morning every year. You guessed ed about Black Friday (and the last year of having a little believer it; our elf on the shelf (Elf Elfing- whole weekend for that matter) in the house. Although, I am go- ton III) is her special Christmas shopping that she was packed for ing to hold out great hope of one friend. Just before Thanksgiving our girls weekend almost a full 2 more year and maybe two. she always questions what day he weeks before we were to leave. The Once the Christmas shopping will arrive. After much debating Hallmark channel has been play- extravaganza is underway then it is time to decorate. Today (again, not Nothing says innocence more then a child looking into Santa even Thanksgiving) she begged to eyes and believing he really exists. start putting up decorations. After started telling me all of the gifts she she would do extra chores for me much debate back and forth I fig- wanted to get for her family, Shop- and both her grandmas to earn the ured out that she thought Elf Elf- kins for her sister, Beauty and the extra cash. ington would come sooner if we Beast for her brother’s Bluray col- Soon we will start planning our put up the decorations. It took a lit- lection, and something Redskins Christmas Craft Day and then she tle doing but I convinced her that for her Dad, were just the begin- might explode. Every year near the he couldn’t arrive early because the ning. When I asked where she was beginning of December I plan a Christmas magic that brings him going to get the money for all of Christmas Craft Day and we invite only works in December. Next she these wonderful gifts, she insisted the kids’ friends over to make gifts for their family and friends. There are 15 or 20 different stations and a box with each child’s name on it to put their completed crafts in so they are not confused with some- one else’s. Last year I added a pho- to booth with props for when they were finished or just need to take a break. This also allows the parents of these kids to have some alone time (and maybe even Christmas shop). She is so excited about our girls Christmas shopping weekend, Elf Elfington’s arrival, and decorat- ing that she has completely forgot- ten about our craft day. This isn’t a bad thing, at the moment, since she usually drives me nuts to come up with the crafts and pick a day to have it. All of this excitement can only mean one thing; this is her magi- cal Christmas year. Each of my kids has had that one year when Christ- mas was extra special to them. It was the year when everything seemed al- most magical. For my baby I hope this is her year. After all, she is off to a great start. It isn’t even Thanks- giving and she is already about to burst with anticipation and excite- ment. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we could all harness our childhood Christmas excitement and bring it out every year at Christmas time? I wish you all a Christmas filled with childhood excitement and Christ- mas elves!

To read past editions of Mom’s Time Out, visit the Author’s section of Emmitsburg.net. DECEMBER 2016 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 31 COOKING The most wonderful time of year Carol Cogliano on Christmas Day, the fun memo- seemingly complicated instruc- Hollabaugh Bros., Inc. ries of time spent together will last tions…taken step-by step, these a lifetime. Checkerboard Cookies are a clever ell folks…it’s here. The way to get to get two (or more) col- Wholiday season is upon us, Buttery Jam Thumbprint Cook- ors into one cookie. Use the vanil- whether we are ready for it, or not. ies. Recipe courtesy of: la/cocoa approach (as listed) or tint It used to be that stores would at www.chewoutloud.com the two portions of dough with least wait until after Thanksgiv- These Buttery Jam Thumbprint two festive colors instead -- Red ing to bring out their holiday mer- Cookies are so light and fluffy – they and green for the holidays, or your chandise...but nowadays, we’re simply melt in your mouth! They are favorite sports team’s colors…the lucky to make it through Hallow- easy to put together and require in- possibilities are endless! een before seeing a stocking hung gredients that you probably already or a box of candy canes out for sale. have in your pantry. Use a variety of Ingredients: And don’t get me started on the ra- jams to have a cookie plate full of dif- 1 lb. unsalted butter dio stations… ferent colors and flavors! 1 c. sugar But it’s here now, and we need 2 large eggs to get things ready! Our schedules Ingredients: 1 egg white are filling up with Christmas shop- 1 cup salted butter, softened 2 tsp. vanilla extract ping, decorating and baking: all of ½ cup confectioners’ (powdered) ¼ tsp. salt the preparations needed to ensure sugar, plus ¼ cup more for dusting 5 c. flour that our families will have a won- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 3 tbsp. Dutch-process cocoa (or a checkerboard-patterned log. 3 - 4 cups powdered sugar, di- derful holiday, right? (Have I com- ¼ tsp table salt red & green food coloring, to vary Cover with plastic wrap and chill vided pletely stressed you out yet?) 2 cups all-purpose flour layers) until firm. Repeat with the re- 1 - 2 tsp peppermint extract or We’ve heard it all before – ½ cup fruit preserves maining stack. mint extract OR any other extract it’s not about the gifts and the Instructions: Bake the cookies: Heat oven to you want food coloring - preferably “things”, it’s about keeping the Instructions: Make the dough: Beat the but- 350 degrees F. Line baking pans gel or paste true meaning of the season in Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a ter using a mixer set on medi- with parchment paper. Slice a ½ cup granulated sugar (to roll mind and spending quality time baking sheet with parchment paper. um-high speed until light and checkerboard log crosswise into balls in) with our friends and family. It’s In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted fluffy. Add the sugar gradually 1/4-inch cookies. Place the cookies cliché because it’s true. I chal- with paddle attachment, blend but- and continue to beat until pale on the baking pans, 1 inch apart, Instructions: lenge you to take a few hours in ter and sugar until fluffy and light, 2 and fluffy. Add the whole eggs until firm -- 12 to 15 minutes. Ro- Combine butter and corn syrup the weeks to come, and spend minutes. Add vanilla and salt, scrap- one at a time and blend in the tate pans once while baking. Cool together in a small bowl. some relaxing time in the kitch- ing down bowl as needed. Switch to vanilla. Combine the salt and completely on a rack. Cookies can Add 2 cups powdered sugar and en. Not the scurrying around low and gently mix in flour, just un- flour and stir it into the but- be stored for up to 1 week in an air- your choice of extract and mix un- that you do, preparing your hol- til combined. Don’t over mix. ter mixture. Remove half of the tight container. til well combined. Add extract ½ iday meal… not the last-minute Roll tablespoonfuls of dough dough and set aside. Mix the co- Timesaver: Make Marbled teaspoon at a time until the mix- cookie baking that you do in or- into 1-inch balls. Place dough balls coa into the remaining dough on Cookies: Shape vanilla and choc- ture reaches your desired flavor. der to send your child into school on parchment lined baking sheets. low speed, until fully incorporat- olate dough into ropes. Twist to- Stir in an additional cup of pow- with a little something for their Press down the center of each ball ed. Pat the vanilla and the choc- gether for a swirled effect. Chill, dered sugar. teacher… I mean semi-planned, with a spoon (or your thumb!) olate doughs each into an 11- by slice, and bake. Turn bowl onto a cutting board relaxing time in the kitchen. In- making a slight depression. 9-inch rectangle. Wrap each in sprinkled with another half a cup volve your spouse or children (if Fill cookie centers with a tea- plastic wrap and chill until firm. Easy Christmas Peppermint Pat- of powdered sugar. Knead the you think that would be fun, and spoonful of preserves. Bake 12-15 Make the checkerboards: ties. Recipe courtesy of: www. mixture until sugar is absorbed not too chaotic), turn on some minutes or until golden brown and Brush the vanilla dough with momontimeout.com and is completely smooth, add- Christmas music and just enjoy puffy, but take care not to over- egg white and place the choco- This no-bake option isn’t a cook- ing additional powdered sugar if how baking holiday cookies – for bake. Let cool a few minutes on late dough on top. Press gently ie, but a mint that can add a pop needed. your own enjoyment – can be- baking sheet, then transfer to fin- and cut in half lengthwise. Brush of color to any festive cookie tray. Divide dough into three por- come a holiday tradition that you ish cooling on wire rack. one half with egg white and stack Whip up a batch – or two! Try dif- tions. will crave from year to year. When cookies are completely the remaining half on top, mak- ferent colors and different extract Tint one portion red with the Dust off your recipe box for cooled, dust with confectioners’ sugar. ing certain the vanilla and choco- flavors to suit your taste. Raspber- red food color/gel and one green. some old family favorites, or turn Cookies can be kept in airtight con- late doughs alternate. Cut the re- ry, Almond and Peppermint make Leave one portion white. to the internet to look for some- tainer at room temp for a few days. sulting stack in half lengthwise great options for Red, White and Shape into ¾ inch balls and roll thing new, but do it. Make the and set one stack aside. Slice one Green mints. in granulated sugar. Flatten gently time. Form memories in the kitch- Checkerboard Cookies stack into thirds lengthwise and with a fork. en with your families this holiday Recipe courtesy of: flip the middle stack over; light- Ingredients: Let candies stand, uncovered, at season – because unlike most of the www.countryliving.com ly brush the sides with egg white ¼ cup butter, softened room temperature for 1 day. “stuff” that is apt to come your way Don’t be intimidated by the and gently press together to form cup light corn syrup Store in an airtight container. 32 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | DECEMBER 2016 LIBRARY NEWS / SCHOOL NEWS

Regional Library will be closed for Movies! maintenance Tuesday, December 27 Dec. 7th - Free movie “Harry Pot- Local library events through December 30. ter and the Half-Blood Prince”, rated Frederick County using tea cups for floral arrange- adult. Mondays from 4 - 5 p.m.. PG-13, starts at 5:30 pm at Blue Ridge Public Libraries ments. In Thurmont, the Catoc- Hello Holidays: Junior Garden- Summit Free Library. “As Harry Potter The holidays are all about family and tin High School band shares sea- er Tea Cup Arrangements (Grades Blue Ridge Summit begins his sixth year at Hogwarts, he a perfect time to talk to the elders son music on Sunday, December K-5) - Create tea cup floral arrange- Free Library discovers an old book marked as “the about family history. To learn the fin- 4th and on December 10, teens ments for the holidays. All materials property of the Half-Blood Prince” er details of collecting family oral his- and adults will make a Scandina- provided. Saturday, December 10, Standing Events and begins to learn more about Lord tories, noted local historian Chris vian crafts. 10 a.m.. Registration required. Reg- Monday- Lego and Wee Build Cre- Voldemort’s dark past.” Haugh will host an evening event at Many thanks to the young people ister online at fcpl.org, or call 301- ation night!!! Let your imagination Dec 22nd - Free Holiday Movie at the Thurmont Library on Monday, in the community who created orig- 600-6331. show its genius! All ages welcome. the Blue Ridge Summit Free Library. December 12 at 7 p.m. called “Re- inal art to decorate the new Emmits- Backyard Bird Feeders (Grades From 3-5:30 p.m. Starts at 6 p.m. cording Grandma-Family Heritage. burg Library Teen Area. Through- K-5) - Children with adults will make Tuesday- Coloring Club 3-5 p.m. During the Holidays”. You can also out the year, we’ll be changing the art bird feeders for their backyards in Release your inner Monet! All ages Special Events check out the latest addition to our and we invite teens to ask about how preparation for winter weather. Satur- welcome. Dec. 6th at 5:30 p.m. will be a meet- growing genealogical collection: Fold they can participate when they vis- day, December 17, 10 a.m. Registra- Wednesday – Coffee club in the ing of the “Summit Stitchers”, the 3 Library Edition by Ancestry. This it the branch. And tweens and teens tion required. Register online at fcpl. community room from 3-5:30 p.m.! BRS quilt club. New members are extensive online resource provides should look for lots of new and excit- org, or call 301-600-6331. Mingle with the gang for coffee, welcome! convenient access to US military re- ing activities in 2017. R.E.A.D. ® with Wags for Hope tea, puzzles, board games, coloring Dec. 17th- Holiday Open House cords, including the stories, photos Here are some other programs - The Reading Education Assistance books, etc. Food donations appreci- and Tree Lighting. From 4 to 6:30 and documents of the men and wom- coming up this month. Dogs listen to children read. *Aller- ated. p.m. enjoy songs of the season by en who served. It contains millions of Symphony Storytime with Freder- gy Alert! The dogs and cats are live Thursday – VITT (very import- Rich Fehle. Then catch a fire truck records from world-class archives. ick Symphony Orchestra (Ages 0-5) animals.* Tuesday, December 20, 5 ant teens and ‘tweens) night. The ride, relax on a horse-drawn wag- It’s officially Hello Holidays - Give your budding music-lover the p.m. community room is reserved for teen on ride, enjoy s’mores on the plaza throughout Frederick County Pub- chance to explore music! Each story- NSA Day of Cyber (Grade 7 - use from 3-5:30 p.m. Just hang out and cookies and hot chocolate will be lic Libraries this month, our spe- time features the talents of FSO mu- Adult) - Explore NSA cyber security or play WII, board games, do puz- served from the library porch. There cial theme to showcase a wide va- sicians performing classical music. careers with this interactive comput- zles, eat snacks, watch movies, make will be craft making for the kids and riety of seasonal events, workshops Thursday, December 1, 10:30 a.m. er experience. Tuesday, December 6, movies, etc.! the historic Blue Ridge Summit Free and special children’s programs. At Open STEM Lab (Ages 3-18) - 3 - 7 p.m. Saturday - Join us at 11 a.m. for Library will open its doors for the an- the Emmitsburg Branch, the Sil- Explore Science, Technology, Engi- All FCPL branches will be closed Story and Craft Hour and all of its nual Holiday Open House. Santa will ver Fancy Garden Club, generous neering, and Math concepts in the Friday, December 23 through Mon- festivities! What could be better than be here with treats for the kids and the supporters of the library, will host STEM Lab. Children under the age day, December 26 and January 1 and a great book, a good snack, and a fun young at heart. Tree lighting prompt- a unique elementary-age workshop of 8 must be accompanied by an 2 for the holidays. The Thurmont craft? ly at 6:30 p.m.

Blue Ridge Mountain Christ- Summit Free Library will be at this year’s activities - and it’s the library porch, craft mak- 6:30 p.m. the memorial tree mas Celebration held on Saturday, December 17, all free! ing for the kids; and the historic lighting ceremony will take Come join in the fun-filled 2016, from 4 until 7 p.m., at the From 4 to 6 p.m. - Songs of Blue Ridge Summit Free Library place. festivities at the annual Blue Blue Ridge Summit Plaza, locat- the season by Rich Fehle; fire will open its doors for the annu- Any questions regarding the Ridge Mountain Christmas ed at the intersection of Mon- truck rides; horse-drawn sleigh al Holiday Open House. Santa event, please call library board Celebration! This year’s event, terey Lane and Sabillasville Rd. rides; s’mores on the plaza; re- will be here with treats for the members, Duke and Lynn sponsored by the Blue Ridge There is something for everyone freshments will be served from kids and the young at heart. At Martin at 717-642-5645. DECEMBER 2016 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 33 KIDS’ STORY TIME Bertram the bear

Amy Wilkinson he was shaken awake by that squirrel, and no kindness did she pretend. here once was a bear named Bertram, She shook him and she whispered, “Wake Twho was a mostly happy chap. up, you big, giant, lazy head. He spent his days sleeping quietly or eating “Sit up and listen, I have something to tell honey comb and sap. you.” And this is what she said; But he had a problem, Bertram the Bear, a “You don’t like the things we like to eat, you problem he could not mend, don’t talk the way we talk. for though most bears preferred to live You don’t look just like the rest of us, and I alone, what Bertram really wanted was a don’t like the way you walk. friend. I don’t care what the others think, I don’t On the day this story begins, not so long care what they say. ago in the past, I have decided that you must leave because Bertram the Bear woke up rather blue, you’re different in every way.” wondering how long his loneliness would last. “But,” whispered Bertram and he sat up in He said, “I cannot just sit around and wait his bed, “I am just a bear. for friendship to appear. I don’t know why being different is wrong. If I want a friend, I should search for one. I Why is it that you care? cannot just stay here.” Because I am not the same as you, that does And would you believe it if I told you that not make me bad. luck was on his side? In fact, if you’d get to know me you’d see, For as soon as Bertram began to look he I’m really a decent lad.” immediately did find, But the squirrel seemed to not have lis- A group of squirrels gathered around a bag, tened, she held her hand up to him. would just go away. think, and even though he was afraid, trying to figure just how, “I see you are not understanding, you must Did being different make you bad? Was be- he summoned the courage from deep in his to carry the big bag back to their home, for be rather dim. ing different wrong? chest and ran straight into the raid. their squirrel strength would not allow, You could be the smartest, best bear in the And if it was true he was dangerous, had he He fought off the wolves, every last one, them to lift it, or roll it, or slide it, or budge land, but you are still a bear. been a bad bear all along? only him alone. it in any way, That is the only thing that matters and that He walked away with his head hung low, And when it was over and all the squirrels And that was when Bertram stood straight is why I care.” his life turned upside down, were safe, he decided he had shown; up and to them he did say, Well, Bertram was a gentle bear, and he did but before he could get very far, he heard an that one nasty squirrel that she couldn’t “My name is Bertram and I am looking for not want to fight. awful and frightening sound. change him and no matter what she thought, friends, maybe you would see, So he hung his head and walked away and He turned and he ran, as fast as he could, it is who we are on the inside that counts, if you let me carry that bag home for you, he thought maybe the squirrel was right. back from where he had come. and what others say means naught. that you would have a good friend in me.” Was there something wrong with him be- And what he saw there made him freeze in And Bertram the Bear spent the rest of his The squirrels conversed and decided at once, cause his fur was brown instead of grey? his tracks and made his brain go numb. life, with the squirrels and shared their home. that they would happily accept his request. Was he really just an awful bear? He knew The squirrels were hiding, high up a tree And though they were different, they all So Bertram the Bear picked up the sack and what the squirrel would say. and right there underneath, lived the same; happier together than alone. followed with cheer and zest. The squirrel would stand, tall on a stump, was a pack of wolves who were howling and When they arrived back at the squirrel’s and to the others she would decree, barking and gnashing their sharp teeth. To read other Kid’s Story Time stores visit the au- abode, the squirrels were quick to say “This bear is a danger to us. Look at him! Well Bertram the Bear had no time to thors section of Emmitbsurg.net that Bertram the Bear had carried their He is different from you food, that he had really saved the day. and me!” The rest of the squirrels they gathered And the others would around, they gave Bertram three cheers, nod and shake their fists all but one squirrel who sulked in the back, and would not let him not celebrating with her peers. stay. That night when Bertram was sleeping, He decided to make content with his new found friends, it easy for them, he 34 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | DECEMBER 2016 FOUR YEARS AT THE MOUNT This month we asked our intrepid Mount writers to remember and reflect on their most special holiday traditions as the winter season draws near.

selves, they sat down at the tables. They His eyes lit up, “Sí, sí,” he said. who seemed lonely. The music started were all rather wary of each other, sitting I led him to the table. up again as well. Freshman Year a few seats apart from the next person. “Pan?” I asked pointing to the bread, By the time everyone had finished Christmas at home I watched as they ate and talked to no “Pollo? Todo puede…” I internally face- eating, my mother stood up and pleas- one. I shrugged to myself and prepared palmed. However, the man was too antly asked the man I was talking with Angela Tongohan ing them cook. They set out five rectan- to wait until it was time to go home busy getting food to notice my poor to dance. And he did. Soon enough a MSM Class of 2020 gular tables and placed them end-to-end when my mother grabbed my hand Spanish. After he finished preparing his good number of my community were to form an incredibly long dining table, and dragged me to the food table. plate, he began to walk to the table. dancing with the guests. By that time, I y best Christmas was spent with which they then covered with multiple “I need your help, Angela,” she said I sighed a breath of relief. Just as I was started to see them differently. I no lon- Ma man I barely knew. In fact, un- stark-white tablecloths. to me. I groaned. The minute she let go about to head back to my corner, he ger saw the ratty torn up clothes. Talking til this day, I still do not know his name. A man arrived carrying a portable of my hand, I immediately made my turned around and asked, “Y tu?” to the man made me realize that there I met him when I was in the eighth piano, and after a few minutes of set- way back to my corner. She grabbed my I was confused. Me? was not much different between us. We grade, when my church decided to host ting up, the hall was filled with the jol- hand again, “Angela, I’m serious!” “Yes, she will eat with you,” my moth- were both human. He was just down an event called Feeding for the Home- ly sounds of Christmas music. “What do you need?” I asked as dis- er butt in, quickly preparing a plate and on his luck. less. Members of our community were He was in the middle of Jingle Bells interestedly as possible. shoving it into my hands. We all have different stories, and it to come in on Christmas Eve, set up when the first of the anticipated guests She nodded her head to someone be- I shuffled my way to the man. He was wrong to judge a person because of cots and prepare food for individuals ex- arrived. Most of the men and women hind me. chose a relatively empty spot at the table their status or their appearance. I may periencing homelessness, seeking shel- wore worn clothes, usually washed out “I need you to help that man. He and held a chair for me until I sat down. not have realized it at the time, but this ter from the cold. My mother, who nev- and without color. Their hands were doesn’t want to get food.” He took a few bites before turning was the beginning of my understand- er was one who enjoyed the formalities rough and cold and their jackets not “Mom,” I grumbled, “I can’t make to me and asking me questions. He ing. This was where I realized that not of Christmas dinners, decided it would nearly thick enough to protect them him get food.” asked my age, what grade of school I everybody has an easy journey. be a fulfilling way for us to spend our from the freezing snow outside. Many “I think he doesn’t know that this was in, and what I wanted to be when Christmas is a time where we value Christmas. of the men had hair that grew far past food is for him too,” said my mother, I grew up. It was pretty casual talk, the company of our family and friends, Of course, being the angst-y adoles- their eyes and beards that hung low to “He doesn’t speak English, Angela.” and I tried as hard as I could to un- but there are people who have nobody. cent that I was, I grumbled and com- the bottoms of their necks. Many had I looked up at the man who stood si- derstand what he was saying to me. During this season of joy and cheer, I plained about not having a tradition- shoes with wide holes or with the soles lently by the doorway. He was looking From the bits and pieces, I did under- urge the spread of love and acceptance al Christmas dinner like everyone else. falling off. hungrily at the people at the table. stand, I learned that he had a family, as well. Though we may not under- When my grumbling didn’t subside af- I frowned. I had never interacted with “He speaks Spanish. But I don’t know but that he lost his job. He had a wife stand everybody else, we lose nothing to ter she plainly ignored me for a good few homeless people before. They all bum- how to communicate with him. Didn’t and daughter, who was a little young- hear their story. minutes, my mother curtly spun around bled in, confused and obviously hungry. you take Spanish in school?” er than me, but they had moved away I always wondered what would have and said to me, “Maybe it’s about time The members of my community, in- “Mom—“ I began. a few years ago. happened if I did not talk to the man you stop thinking of only yourself.” cluding my mother, led them in the di- “Please, Angela. Just invite him over Despite not knowing anybody, the by the door; if I had refused to try and My mother did not care much about rection of the food. I watched as they ea- to eat.” man seemed particularly jolly. His face help. Every Christmas, we now spend that. In fact, I believe she preferred that I gerly took spoonfuls of this or that until Reluctantly, and after a great many often lit up when he told me stories, our time in the church hall, celebrating stay out of the way while they were pre- their plates were filled. groans, I made my way over to the man. and when he talked he waved his hands Christmas with those who have no one paring. There was so much food! There My mother caught my eye and “Hola,” I said, forcing a smile. My around while simultaneously taking in else to celebrate with. was ham and turkey and steak, pudding waved me over. I shook my head. I ad- Spanish wasn’t the best. spoonfuls of food. The members of my and cupcakes and custard, pasta and mit, I was a bit of a brat. By the time ev- “Hola,” he said back. community had also scattered about the To read other articles by Angela, visit the bread and potatoes! I was full just watch- eryone who arrived had helped them- “Quieres comer?” table, starting conversations with those Authors section of Emmitsburg.net.

went through a random Food Net- something like, “I thought of you im- My sister’s birthday is the day after work Channel phase. We were par- mediately when I saw this in the store Christmas, and my dad’s is the day after Sophomore Year ticularly riveted by cooking compe- because…” or, “The store clerk must hers. My mom decorates the kitchen Our Christmas traditions be- titions, so since then, we began an have thought I was crazy because…” the night before everyone’s birthdays, Sibling season gin the day after Thanksgiving. On annual Christmas Bake Off. The six or “My friend told me about these and we wake the birthday celebrant up Michael Kenney Jr. Black Friday, our family meets up of my siblings and I break into teams when…” by corralling in his or her room for an MSM Class of 2019 with our cousins to make blankets of two or three. We flip through our After all the gifts are opened, my off pitched rendition of Happy Birth- for a local children’s hospital. From cookbooks in search of recipes that dad reads us ‘Twas the Night be- day. My mom and dad make up a spe- t snows in Michigan. A lot. In fact, that day forward, we are in the full we would regularly not have the am- fore Christmas and then we deliber- cial breakfast, and the rest of the day Iif snow shoveling qualified as a holi- Christmas swing — my mom dec- bition to concoct, and we kid our- ate on a time to wake up in the morn- is dedicated to the birthday honoree. day tradition, my article would extend orates the entire house, Christmas selves into thinking that ours will ing. The proposed times range from They choose the agenda and request far beyond this page. Luckily, howev- music plays nonstop, and we binge look as decedent as the ones in pho- 6-9 a.m. but nevertheless, we wake up their favorite dinner. Usually, my sib- er, my family’s holiday traditions are on all of our favorite Christmas tographs. Once everyone has picked when my two younger sisters run into lings have basketball games that we’ll much more enjoyable, as they make movies. their recipe, we set the timer, and be- our rooms the next morning. go to, but after those, we will gather for some of my favorite memories Some of our traditions are uncon- gin. None of us are passionate chefs, Christmas morning sparks blissful for a long dinner. The dinner usually each year. ventional. A few years ago, my family but we all have a competitive edge, so chaos no matter how old we get. We takes a couple of hours as we laugh and the juxtaposition of our skill and our wake up our parents and then head to talk and laugh some more. When des- will to win is probably quite humor- our Christmas stockings. My parents sert rolls around, we go around the ta- ous. We make our parents the judg- fill our stockings together the night ble saying our favorite qualities in the es, but they are too kind to state that before, and we can always distinguish birthday person, sing Happy Birthday, one dessert is better than the others. which parent picked out the assorted and open gifts. “They liked ours best,” each group trinkets. My dad gives the ones that Our family usually spends New will insist to the others, but ultimate- are practical or educational where my Year’s Eve exercising, reading, and ly we’ll never know. We save the des- mom gives the ones that are trendy or lounging around the house until the serts for Christmas Eve night and edible. Once my oldest sister and my early evening. We go to mass in hon- Christmas day. dad have brewed up some coffee, we or of the Solemnity of Mary, a Cath- My siblings and I also do a Se- open our gifts. We love watching the olic feast day celebration. We then cret Santa gift exchange. For nearly a Macy’s Christmas Day Parade. My have dinner, where we reflect on the whole month, each sibling searches dad whips up hash browns, sausage, past year and reopen a jar where we for the perfect gift for the sibling they eggs, and toast for all nine of us. We stashed our goals for that year. We talk have selected at random. Everything take our time eating and jamming to about our progress on them, create from the style of the wrapping paper Christmas music. When the early af- new ones, and then put them in the to the content of the card is careful- ternoon rolls around, we change out jar. My dad then picks out a family ly considered to match the recipient’s of our pajamas and go on a fami- movie. We try to catch bits and piec- personality. Following our Christ- ly walk. We are also apt to pop in a es of the televised New Year’s Eve Cel- mas Eve mass, we all gather around Christmas movie. Some of our fa- ebration in NYC. We count down to our tree and begin the ritual. Each vorites include White Christmas, Po- midnight, and my little siblings run person goes around the circle, reveals lar Express, Elf, It’s A Wonderful Life, around our front yard, banging pots the sibling they had picked, and talks and Eloise’s Christmas. and pans in jubilation. about how they decided on the gift The Christmas Eve and Christmas they purchased. Inevitably, each gift celebrations are almost warmups for To read other articles by Michael, visit has a story behind it. It usually begins the days to follow. the Authors section of Emmitsburg.net. DECEMBER 2016 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 35 HOLIDAY TRADITIONS

love since they take about two-three making too many cookies came While the cookies are, in my days to make. First, the repetitive from because it seems like it has al- opinion, the most delicious cookies Junior Year process of making the homemade ways been this way. Luckily, the ever to grace an oven, they are not A plate of cookies filo-dough, which takes several wedding in June has made this year what I love most about this partic- The next cookie in line isn’t real- hours. Then, rolling and cutting of easier. That and the chest freezer in ular tradition. Rather, what I hold Sarah Muir ly a cookie, rather, an old family rec- strips that are wrapped around small the basement that has been storing deep in my heart is the baking. I will MSM Class of 2018 ipe of the Nut Roll. Every year my round, wooden dowels. After they countless cookies and frozen dough forever associate Christmas with a mom makes an excessive amount, are baked and the small fragile shells that my mother does not have to warm kitchen made heavy with the t starts early with the sweet smell and every year we do not complain. are removed from their little rods, make this Christmas. scent of vanilla and melting butter. Iof candied orange and ginger, Nut Roll is essentially a sweet bread they cool and are filled with cream My mom is not the only mem- I will remember my grandparents’ coupled with the lingering scent of dough, rolled out in a rough square, and covered in powdered sugar. ber of the family that bakes this way. house, our colorfully dyed hands anise. The air seems laced with pow- and spread liberally with a mixture I do not think it has always been Every year, my sister and I make and kaleidoscopic cookie creations. dered sugar and a thin layer of flour of crushed walnuts, sugar, and milk. solely about the cookies. I remem- the quick pilgrimage up to grand- I will forever picture my mom, hair is on some table, somewhere. Bak- Afterward, they are rolled up and ber my mom teaching me how to mother’s house; traversing over riv- frizzing slightly, standing over the ing is all about timing. The first baked until they are perfectly gold- bake, distributing jobs that were ap- ers and through woods. While we oven as Christmas music plays from cookies to be made are the spring- en brown and the house is filled propriate for whatever age I was at are up there, we help her bake at the radio. One day, I hope to be half erles followed in quick pursuit by with the rich smell of yeast, butter, the time. She still has the same ma- least three different types of cook- the baker she is and have the priv- the pfeffernüsses. Both, I know are and sugar. Every year, while they are roon binder that contains the vari- ies. They are not as intricate as those ilege to complain how my cookies odd sounding names for Christ- cooling my mother will launch into ous secret recipes handwritten by my mom makes; mostly, they are cannot compare to hers. mas cookies, and both have Ger- a small oration of how perfect her my great grandmother and mag- sugar cookies, chocolate chip, and It seems this season people get man backgrounds and a traditional grandmother’s cookies were and, as azine clippings of other delightful Pecan (substitute: walnut) Sand- warmer as the weather gets cold- standing in our family. Springerles the rest of us shove our faces, we as- confections that she conjures in her ies. My favorite bit is decorating er. Perhaps it is just me wishing to are made with anise, a licorice tast- sure her that they are the best we’ve kitchen. Because of her, I know the the sugar cookies. With red, yellow, see it, but everyone smiles more and ing spice that no one in my family ever had. recipes that have been in our fam- green, and blue glazes and a vast as- laughs more and are closer togeth- cares for except for my dad, which is The closer to Christmas, the ily for generations and why I will sortment of sprinkles close at hand, er. It is the time of year humanity why only one batch is made for him more intricate the cookies become. continue this tradition for whoever we set to work. While our creations appears softer than powdered sug- and are set aside to dry and hard- The tea cookies, are usually next comes after me. are a little more subdued now that ar. Christmas means so much to so en. The pfeffernüsses, on the other followed by the labor-intensive lady Now, I try to help out where I we are older, we take time to make many people, but to me it will al- hand are powered sugared pillows locks. The tea cookie are small, deli- can, but to be perfectly honest, my at least one cookie to pay homage ways be peace on earth, goodwill to- of Christmas heaven. Each little cate, and flaky with a small amount mom does the majority. I never un- to our inner child. The result of this wards man, and a plate of cookies. crumb carries the sweet smells of of sugar crystalized on the top fol- derstood how my mom could fin- is a gingerbread man shaped cookie cardamom, nutmeg, cloves, ginger, lowed by a liberal coating of butter ish making all of them and I could that looks as though it was decorat- To read other articles by Sarah, visit the anise, cinnamon, and molasses. cream. The lady locks are a labor of not tell you where the tradition of ed with Woodstock in mind. Authors section of Emmitsburg.net.

And so, on December 20 ev- pose of a tree that was just set up my 11 year old self feel not only Senior Year ery year begins a flurry of activity. less than a week before. Howev- proud, but also loved. Now, we can wrap presents, buy er, we will call it a tradition. The A combination of things hap- Late start a tree, switch the silverware and lights stay up, as does the tree. pened here. First, I felt my mid- Leeanne Leary after that does it become Christ- plates and dishes, and crank the The holiday cookware, plates, dle child syndrome wash away, MSM Class of 2017 mas in my house. There is abso- Manheim Steamroller Christmas and silverware become “winter” if only for a moment. Second, I lutely no seceding to the pleas music throughout the house. All sets and the trains stay out as a realized that in a way, we are ac- or my entire life, the holiday of my brother with a September on this day, we will bake cookies result of nostalgia. tually celebrating the holidays, Fseason began much earlier for birthday for Christmas music or (all of which will include some This tradition, the former, not just not in a traditional manner. the rest of the world than it ever to the constant casual hints of a variation of chocolate) dip pret- the obnoxious latter, didn’t be- Third, I realized that although did for me. Christmas tree coming from my zels, and cook pizzelles. Simulta- come apparent to me until I was my birthday had never felt too First, I would like to make sister who has another September neously, my dad will start pulling old enough to realize that some- important to me, it was to my something clear. I do not live in birthday, my dad never broke this boxes down off of the shelves and body was making a conscience dad and so it became so to me. a family of Scrooges. My fami- tradition. we will run between the garage decision to hold off Christmas in Really, I should have seen this ly has (too many) truly beauti- December 19 is never anything and the dining room, setting all our house, and I was not pleased. much sooner – my birthday is a ful Christmas decorations from a crazy. I typically ask for steak, the boxes down before opening When I finally came to this real- part of our holiday tradition – Nativity scene gifted to my par- mashed potatoes, and canned them. With the cookies coming ization and announced my dis- our tradition that starts late, con- ents on their wedding day to a corn for my birthday dinner. For out of the oven and the instru- taste, my mom let it go until that tinues its course in love, joy, and kitchen set covered in snowmen dessert, it is always Rutley’s Pea- mental “Deck the Halls” sound- night. That night she told me chocolate, and ends just a little and sets of trains to match. We nut Butter Meltaway Cake. I’m ing throughout the house, it is fi- that my dad always wanted me to past its natural lifespan. love Christmas music although sure the name sounds delectable, nally time for us to join the rest know that my birthday mattered we can never agree on a station even to the inexperienced eye or of the world. as much as my siblings’ did and To read other articles by Leeanne, and all sing horrendously. None- ear, but to those of us who have We are, naturally, overwhelmed that this had been his doing. The visit the Authors section of Emmits- theless, December 18 rolls around experienced it, it becomes almost with Christmas spirit, but we are insight in that moment made burg.net. every year and any sign of this is a Pavlov’s dog reaction of drool now on a strict time limit. We hidden away in boxes lining our and joy. Layers of rich chocolate effectively have three days to feel garage shelves serving only as the cake, peanut butter, more choco- the joy until Christmas comes homes of the stink bugs that have late cake, baked to perfection and and goes. Because of this, we found warmth there this winter. topped with peanut butter and have another tradition. Nothing You see, my birthday is Decem- chocolate icing. The aroma fills comes down until we have had ber 19. Not too close to Christ- the house from the basement to our fill. If I’m being honest, this mas, but being the same week the top floor bedrooms and sig- tradition is a combination of la- often means your personal cele- nifies the end of my birthday and ziness and lack of motivation to bration gets lost in the midst of the start of the Christmas magic. climb ladders for lights and dis- holiday madness. I’m sure many of you can relate. I’ve never been one for birthday celebrations as I’m much too awk- ward to be the center of attention for more than a few minutes. My last birthday party was an indoor cookout in fourth grade. When I was young, I was incredulously shy, a shocking reveal to anyone who knows me now, but I was. Because of this, I would have eas- ily gotten lost in the swirl of holi- day activity if my dad hadn’t made it a point from my first birthday to keep the two separate. 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To read other articles by Valerie, visit the Authors section of Emmitsburg.net. DECEMBER 2016 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 37 CREATIVE WRITING The want of a book Sarah Muir he drew nearer to home. Well, ac- persons think twice about causing MSM Class of 2018 tually, the building was the pub- any sort of havoc in her library. lic library. It was usually empty But as she came closer, she smiled ow, what I want is facts. because most people found what and it soften her features, NIt was December and the they needed in a matter of seconds “You were two minutes late, biting cold wind wrapped it- and a few keystrokes. I was about to send out a search self around the library that sat As no lady or gentleman he had party,” she said, looking at the among other public buildings in a met shared the same reverence for bright young man as he took off certain town. In this library, on a the building as he did, he often his scarf. He grinned sheepishly dusty shelf labeled MDS 823.8, went alone. He preferred it that and mumbled an apology. sat a book. It was a shabby look- way, for this was holy ground. A “Don’t be sorry, you silly boy,” ing book, but then again, it al- solemn temple full of knowledge sitting on the bench in front of ways had been, even when it first and wonder that had always wel- the Christmas tree, she beckoned came to rest there. It sat, bound comed him back with promis- him, “Come here and sit. I have in cheap, imitation leather as es of something new. Within its something for you.” searching hands found the new- walls he would sit, head bowed, He sat down obediently next to er editions of itself. The red leath- and read each and every book that her as she held out a rectangular er was beginning to peel away and came his way as though it were object wrapped in brown paper the pages that were once the col- his scared scripture. He was nine and tied with green ribbon. He or of buttercream, now looked when he converted to this way of held it in his hands lamely, until as though someone had painted life, for it kindled in his heart a the librarian spoke, letting a note back to the book, Years would pass and his one them with coffee. It was once a love of words. of impatience enter her voice, “Um, I-I guess I’ll look after it, book would turn into a library handsome book, but years of for- He sighed as the warmth of the “Come on then, open it up.” then,” said he. The librarian nar- and his solitude into a busy, warm get had left its mark. building embraced him with the He made quick work of the rib- rowed her eyes, “Really? Because household, filled with genera- The gold leaf title on the front heavenly scent of paper and ink. bon and paper and stared mute- it’s fine if you don’t want it.” tions. And my story which began cover was beginning to fade, but However, he paused for a moment ly at the book in his lap, bare- “No, I do, really,” he said with with a lonely little boy who was the words were still legible; Select- at the sight of something that ly registering her voice, “I know eagerness. given a book ends happily. For his ed Works of Charles Dickens. A li- wasn’t there the day before. Stand- it might be, well, a bit more than “That solves that problem children and grandchildren would brarian, tasked with discovering ing in the middle of the entryway what you’re used to reading, but I then,” she replied with a smile mark the start of Christmas not books that were too old for pub- was a colossal tree decorated with thought you would enjoy-” that barely hid her satisfaction. by the rhymes of Clement Moore, lic use, found it. Holding it in tinsel and cheap ornaments, half “I, um, I can’t accept this,” he “I think you’ll enjoy Dickens. but by the words of Charles Dick- hands that looked nearly as old as of the lights were out and the plas- said, cutting her off. Brilliant writer.” She was star- ens. They would remember sur- the book they held, she knew that tic branches crumbled slightly in “And why ever not?” she de- tled by the hug he gave her, but rounding the fireplace and watch- it would be a sin to cast it away. one section. It was Christmas? Al- manded. returned it nonetheless. She then ing as from the top shelf he would However, shelf space was needed ready? “Because —because I didn’t stood and, not before wishing fetch the book whose pages were and it wasn’t as if it were the only To be honest, it was easy to for- get you anything,” he said, trying him a Merry Christmas and upon beginning to shed. He would copy of the work. It was a library get about Christmas. After all, his to give it back to her. The truth hearing his reply, she walked out gingerly open it to the proper after all. But for the librarian, it family wasn’t necessarily the cel- was, charity made him feel terri- into the evening. page and read, allowing mem- was the principle of the thing and ebrating type and besides a bat- bly uncomfortable. She hummed He sat there for a few moments, ory to take over for some parts. her heart ached at the thought of tered wreath on the door and an and said, “Well, if you won’t take gazing at the book. Reminding His voice would surround them, this book wasting away or worse. unwrapped gift on Christmas Eve, it then I guess it will have to be himself that it was not just any the room would dissipate, and Holding it in her hands, she had there was nothing to mark the oc- discarded,” she said with a theatri- book; it was his book. He relished up from the words spilling from an idea, she smiled and checked casion. Not that it bothered him. cal sigh and reaching towards the over the feel of owning a world his lips would spring the ghost her watch. Yes, she thought, he It took him a moment before he book, she held back a smile when built of ink and paper and in his of Marley, or the small frame of should be here any moment now. realized that his name was being he hugged it to his chest. mind no other gift in the world Oliver Twist, or the figure of the Now, there once lived, in a se- called. He turned to see and un- “What?” he asked, eyebrows could match to what was in his warm Mrs. Lirriper. They would questered part of the county, a consciously stood a little straight- raised in horror. hands. Opening it to the first sto- fall asleep on the hearthrug to the young boy no older than thirteen. er at the approach of the voice. “Well, we need the shelf space ry, he began to read: sound of his voice. He would read School had just been let out and She was a severe looking wom- and I was hoping on finding this Whether I shall turn out to on and in his heart know that for the young boy pedaled through an who vaguely resembled a bird. book a good home, but if you be the hero of my own life, or better and worst, through wisdom the streets, scarf wrapped thrice Her suits ranged from charcoal to would rather see it turn to pulp whether that station will be held and foolishness, belief and incre- around the bottom half of his face the color of fog. Indeed her whole then-” she shrugged her shoulders by anybody else, these pages dulity, light and darkness, hope as the winter wind made his eyes appearance seemed to exist on a and held out her hand. She knew must show… and despair, he would always water. He relied on the blurry, grayscale. Even her hair, which she was laying it on a bit thick, He looked up briefly one more have Dickens. dotted lights lining the windows was always pulled in a tight bun, but then again, the boy probably time to see that the librarian was to act as some kind of guide. As he was the color of storm clouds. She wouldn’t accept it any other way. already long gone, he settled in To read past articles by Sarah, vis- rode on, narrowly missing a group had an air of sternness that would The boy looked to the book and front of the Christmas tree and it the Authors section of Emmits- of carolers, he felt himself relax as make even the most troublesome to the outstretched hand and then read on… burg.net. 38 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | DECEMBER 2016 ARTS

nal cast members Jessica Billones Clara and the Nutcracker (Clara’s Mother), Bill Kiska (Clara’s Father and Vladimir), Sarah Me- ne of the staples of the holiday of the holiday culture. ing all of the candy in the land. On linda (Sugar Plum Fairy), and Jor- Oseason is, without a doubt, During the summer of 2012, her enchanted journey, she meets dan Stocksdale (Uncle Max and The Nutcracker. As Christmas rolls Way Off Broadway’s producers de- many fanciful characters including a the Mouse King). Sam Buchanan around each year, countless produc- cided to adapt The Nutcracker into pair of comic Russian Bakers, danc- will take on the role of the Nut- tions of the classic Tchaikovsky bal- a musical stage production for the ing candy flutes, and, of course, the cracker Prince in this year’s stag- let are performed around the world. Children’s Theatre – the play played Sugar Plum Fairy. Set in the modern ing. Rounding out the cast are Ari- The original production, with a to a sold out run during the 2012 day, even before Clara travels to the el Messeca as Dmitri and Keller score by Tchaikovsky and a story holiday season. Four years later, the Land of Sweets, she finds herself be- Knight as Fritz. adapted from E.T.A. Hoffmann’s, Children’s Theatre’s original pro- ing entertained by a dancing Barbie The show runs through De- The Nutcracker and the Mouse duction returns to the stage. Doll and G.I. Joe figure. And in the cember 28th with performanc- fice at 301-662-6600. King, premiered at the Mariinsky In Clara & the Nutcracker Prince, end, there is even a visit from Santa es every Saturday afternoon and Theatre in St. Petersburg, Russia on Clara is whisked away to the Land Claus himself. the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each To learn more about Clara and the December 18, 1892. One hundred of Sweets where she must help the Making her Children’s Theatre month. Tickets are $17 per person Nutcracker Prince, or any of Way Off twenty-four years later, The Nut- Nutcracker Prince stop the Mouse debut is Kenzie DuMars in the ti- for lunch and the show and can be Broadway’s productions, visit www. cracker is an almost ingrained part King and his mice army from steal- tle role of Clara, who joins origi- purchased by calling the Box Of- wayoffbroadway.com.

scription season, the playhouse welcomes back the director and star of Totem Pole’s Totem Pole Playhouse’s 2017 season box office record-breaking production of otem Pole Playhouse, Pennsylva- time Emmy Award-winning actress Mi- the new musical The Drowsy Chaper- sic of one of the most prolific and popu- Ring of Fire, Jason Edwards, to direct the Tnia’s premiere summer theatre, lo- chael Learned, best known for her role one will be the second show of Totem lar songwriters of the 20th century, Irving new smash-hit musical Million Dollar cated in Caledonia State Park between as ‘Olivia (Ma) Walton’ on classic family Pole Playhouse’s 2017 season. The large Berlin, will be the third show of Totem Quartet. Inspired by the famed record- Gettysburg and Chambersburg, has an- television series “The Waltons,” will star cast musical is a loving send-up of the Jazz Pole’s four-show season. The musical fol- ing session that brought together Johnny nounced it’s 2017 summer season fea- as elderly Jewish matron Daisy Werthan. Age featuring one show-stopping song lows the journey of a piano as it moves in Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and turing the stage version of a Best Picture Set in mid-century Atlanta, Driving Miss and dance number after another. With and out of American lives from the turn Elvis Presley for the first and only time, Academy Award-winning movie, two Daisy tells the story of Werthan and her the houselights down, a man in a chair of the century to the present. Along the the musical is set on December 4, 1956. Tony Award-winning musicals, and a chauffeur, Hoke Coleburn. At first, Dai- appears on stage and puts on his favor- way, the story comes to vibrant life with In what was one of the greatest jam ses- celebration of America’s most beloved sy is none too happy about being forced ite record: the cast recording of a fictitious over sixty of Irving Berlin’s most beloved sions ever, Million Dollar Quartet brings composer. The season will close with an to rely on a black man to get her from 1928 musical. The recording comes to songs, including classics such as “Blue that December night to life with an irresist- intimate, two-person play on stage for one place to the next. However, Hoke life and The Drowsy Chaperone begins Skies,” “There’s No Business Like Show ible tale of broken promises, secrets, betray- one week only starring a legendary TV gradually wins her over, and during the as the man in the chair looks on. Mix in Business,” “Puttin’ on The Ritz,” “Cheek al, and celebrations that is both poignant couple from a classic hit of the late 80s. 25-year span of the play, the two devel- two lovers on the eve of their wedding, a to Cheek,” “Always,” “How Deep is and funny. Relive the era with an incredible Opening the subscription season will op a deep-rooted affection. Driving Miss bumbling best man, a desperate theatre the Ocean,” “Anything You Can Do,” score of rock’n’roll, gospel, R&B and coun- be a Pulitzer Prize-winning stage play Daisy runs from May 26th through June producer, a not-so-bright hostess, two “God Bless America,” and of course, “I try hits, performed live onstage. Showcased Driving Miss Daisy. The play delicate- 11th. gangsters posing as pastry chefs, and an Love a Piano.” Alternately heartbreak- hit songs will include “Blue Suede Shoes,” ly depicts racial tensions, the passage of Winner of five Tony Awards, includ- intoxicated chaperone, and you have the ing and hilarious, rousing and reflective, “Fever,” “Walk the Line,” “Sixteen Tons,” time, and the experience of aging. Four ing Best Book and Best Original Score, ingredients for an evening of madcap de- I Love a Piano is a fitting tribute to the “Who Do You Love?,” “Great Balls of light. Long-time Totem Pole Musical Di- man Jerome Kern famously said had “no Fire,” “Folsom Prison Blues,” “Whole Lot- rector Darren Server will appear on stage place in American music – he is Ameri- ta Shakin’ Goin On,” “Hound Dog,” and as the man in the chair. The musical is on can music.” The musical is on stage July more. Due to the large number of group stage June 16 through July 2. 7 through July 23. sales, the production has already been ex- I Love a Piano, a celebration of the mu- Rounding out the four-show sub- tended an additional week, with many of performances already close to being sold- out. This unforgettable show, sponsored in part by Edward Jones, will be on stage July 28-August 20. Following the regular subscription sea- son, Totem Pole Playhouse will present a special “one week only” bonus show, Love Letters, starring Meredith Baxter and Michael Gross the TV parents from hit 1980s television series “Family Ties.” A Pulitzer Prize finalist, Love Letters cen- ters on Melissa Gardner and Andrew Makepeace Ladd III, who share notes, letters and cards spanning over 50 years, in which they discuss their hopes, ambi- tions, dreams, disappointments, victories and defeats, that have passed as they lead their separate lives. The show will be pre- sented for 8 performances only from Au- gust 22 through August 27. Subscription prices for all four shows range from $119 to $133 for junior subscriptions, ages 5 to 15 and $153 to $171 for adult subscriptions. In addi- tion, a 4-play and 3-play FLEX subscrip- tion plan will be offered at the same pric- es whereby subscribers have the flexibility to choose the performance they wish to attend (subject to availability) rather than be locked into a set date for each produc- tion. As always, tickets can be purchased for single shows. For more information call the Totem Pole Playhouse Box Of- fice Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 717-352-2164. Tickets for the general public will be on sale February 7.

To purchase tickets, call the Box Office at 301-662-6600. To learn more about Way Off Broadway or any of its productions, visit www.wayoffbroadway.com. DECEMBER 2016 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 39 ARTS Joy and fellowship Jack Williams off the holiday season! Call the Town There is handicapped-accessible MSM Class of 2017 Office at 301-271-7313 to schedule parking at the Church, and plenty of your ride time in advance. If you can- space available for everyone else! If it’s hope you all had a wonderful not attend on the 3rd, there is always possible, guests are also encouraged to IThanksgiving! There are a num- the Festival of Trees and Gingerbread bring a canned-good to be donated ber of ways to celebrate the holiday, Displays at the Main Street Center, to the Taneytown Caring and Shar- and the medium of art is one of many which will be up between December ing Food Band, to promote the spir- options. One of my favorite Norman 3 and December 31. it of the season for those living below Rockwell paintings is a depiction of If you’re looking for something tra- their means. Another great reminder Thanksgiving, called Freedom from ditional, there is always the Candle- of the good-will of the season and the Want. The freedom from desire for light Christmas Concert at the Trin- residents! anything but those we love is a theme ity Lutheran Church in Taneytown. There are opportunities to cele- that carries into December as well. This is the seventh annual Christ- brate Christmas in Emmitsburg, too. For more information on Christmas events in Emmitsburg this month, Last month, I shared a series of fami- mas concert, and if you have attend- Before heading off to the Christmas call 301-447-3161 or visit www.mothersetonschool.org. ly-friendly activities to bring us all to- ed this before, you are well aware of in Thurmont celebration, why not Pole Playhouse has a classical, high- on the following dates: December 10, gether. The events at the Mount were how special this day is. At 3 p.m., in first attend Mother Seton School’s ly-praised rendition of the famous 11, 14, 15, 17 and 18th. Ticket pric- a smashing success, in this regard. A the historic church sanctuary, Cathy Breakfast with Santa? Santa will be story. Like last year, A Christmas Car- es range from $30-36, but if you’re a number of families came out for the Elkiss will be directing a concert you there, stopping in for pictures and ol is produced in association with the Totem Pole Playhouse subscriber, you Lab Band Concert, Iphigenia and will certainly not want to miss. It will good cheer before spending the rest Gettysburg Community Theater, can save $10 on admission! Tickets Other Daughters was well received feature choral holiday music that will of the day in Thurmont. The Break- and tickets are available for the show- can be purchased on the Gettysburg by those who attended, and even the feature the voices and soloists of the fast with Santa features a delicious ing at the Gettysburg College’s Ma- Majestic Theater’s website, at www. opera night had a high turnout! This Church’s Luther Choir, the Trini- pancake breakfast, which is $7 for jestic Theater Box Office right now! gettysburgmajestic.org, in person at exemplifies just how much we care ty JuBELLation Handbell Choir, children and adults seven years and The show will take place between 25 Carlisle Street in Gettysburg, or about spending the holidays with the Taneytown Community Christ- up, $5 for children three to six years December 8 and December 18, and by phone at 717-337-8200. Merry those we love. mas Festival Choir, and several guest old, and completely free for those un- is one of the best ways to feel the spirit Christmas everyone! I hope you all Rockwell painted various por- musicians. These include the violin- der the age of two. After breakfast, of the season. On the following dates, have a very happy holiday. traits of Santa in his lifetime. He ists Ryan Dunford and Dale Elkiss, head on over to the Christmas Bazaar there will be an 8 p.m. showing: De- is one of many examples of an art- cellist Danielle Karppala, and clari- to shop the local vendors and crafters cember 8, 9, 10, 15, 16 and the 17th. To read past articles by Jack, visit the ist who valued the beauty of cele- netist David Duree. What is special to get an extra head-start on that per- There will also be a 2 p.m., matinee Authors section of Emmitsburg.net brating the holidays. With the suc- about this concert is its setting, with fect holiday gift. And, best of all, the cess of last month’s events, and the the music beautifully catered toward Bazaar is free! importance of spending time with the candlelit, stained-glass sanctuary If you attended the Trinity Lu- those we hold dear, this month’s ar- of the Trinity Lutheran Church. theran Church’s Christmas concert ticle will spotlight events which cel- Following the concert, there will on the 11th, there will be another ebrate the joy and familial nature of be a reception for all attendees that concert held in Emmitsburg at the the Christmas season. Let’s use this is intended to, “Promote a time of Mother Seton School. On Decem- month to inspire ourselves, our fam- friendship, fellowship and sharing.” ber 19, come celebrate the beauty of ilies, and the community at large! If this concert is not already a part the season with choral performances First, there is the annual Christmas of your regular Christmas celebra- by the Mother Seton School Chorus, in Thurmont event on December 3. tions, there is another incentive this who have been practicing diligently There is a lot to do on this Saturday! year, the first annual Merry Market. for this show. Individual classes from Vickie Grinder, head of Main Street This will take place before, during the school will also be performing, events in Thurmont, says that the and after the concert, from 11 a.m. and so will Mother Seton School’s purpose of the event is to, “Encour- – 6 p.m. in the Trinity Lutheran Fel- award-winning band. Be sure to stay age a spirit of community and giv- lowship Hall. There will be a variety and visit for the student-produced ing, and also to encourage our com- of craft vendors offering some tru- Christmas play as well! If you would munity to support local businesses.” ly special gift options for those who like more information on this festive There are plenty of ways to partic- attend, hosted by The Red Door day, call the Mother Seton School at ipate in this Christmas celebration Boutique. If you’re beginning your 301-447-3161 or visit the school’s that achieve this goal. search for a perfect Christmas pres- website at www.mothersetonschool. The day will start with a ribbon ent, there are plenty of options at org for additional information. cutting ceremony at 10 a.m., with the Merry Market. And, like many years before it, if Santa and Mrs. Claus generously The concert and reception are you are searching for a family-friend- taking time out of their hectic De- both free, and do not require pre-ar- ly showing of Charles Dickens’ A cember schedules to touch down ranged tickets from the Church. Christmas Carol, then the Totem in town! There will be cookies and hot chocolate, and opportunities to take pictures with the Clauses from 10 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. and 2:15 - 3 p.m. Between 12:45 and 2:15, Santa will be busy reading Christmas sto- ries at the Thurmont Regional Li- brary. There will be performanc- es by ESP Productions throughout the day, the Catoctin Lab Band will play at 4 p.m. and will also include a business map stamping activity for adults, which will take place between 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. The Lighting of the Lions Club Remembrance Tree will take place at 4:30 p.m., and Prize Drawings at 5 p.m. You may have heard of this annu- al event before, and know what to ex- pect, but there is a new feature to this year’s Christmas kickoff. Horse and carriage rides will be available from 11 a.m. – 9 p.m., with ticket prices set at $10 a rider, and children un- der the age of five are free. A scenic ride through the Community Park and the downtown Main Street area is a beautiful and unique way to start 40 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | DECEMBER 2016 SPORTS Cougars compete in Championship Sean Vietri finishing before Urbana’s second toctin girls’ hopes of placing first in runner and Strickland crossing the Regionals waned as they stepped up ith the 2016 cross coun- line before the Hawk’s third and to the starting line, but they fought Wtry season running its final fourth runners respectively. Catoc- hard through the race to qualify for stretch, Catoctin High School has tin’s fifth runner and final scorer, a states. The race showed an improve- raced with it the entire way. After spot that often determines winning ment of times across the board, due starting the season by placing sec- or losing in a meet, Kia Braithwaite to both the easier terrain and the ond at the Brunswick Invitation- (24:33.7), finished 25th to give the improvement of the athletes. Over- al, the girls’ team had a great sea- Cougars an impressive final score of all, Catoctin finished fifth on the son, digging deep, especially when 44 points. girls’ side. Webster replicated the re- championship time came. The boys’ team, who had more sults of her county win, taking first On October 20, both the boys’ difficulty placing against the power- place individually in the meet with and girls’ cross country teams trav- houses of Oakdale and Linganore, a phenomenal time of 18:51.5. The eled down the road to Woodsboro finished eighth behind Walkersville, second place overall finisher, Reil- Park, to compete in the Central who placed sixth and Middletown, ly Caldwell, who beat Webster in Maryland Conference Champion- who placed seventh. However, the Central Maryland Conference ship, the conference meet for the when scored by division, comprised Championship just last year, fin- ten high schools in Frederick Coun- of only four teams, they beat the ished behind Webster with a time of ty. Upon arrival at the meet, many two teams and won the Gambrill 20:10.3. Both Waldron and Strick- teams were surprised by the park’s Division. land ran a tight race finishing thir- hills and heat to be endured. For After the girls carried their first teenth and fourteenth respectively. Catoctin, however, who trained all ever championship trophy back to Kia Braithwaite and Samantha summer in similar conditions, this the Cougar Stadium, the team did Casperon finished out the Cougars proved to be no barrier. The girls, led not ease off training. With both scoring, bringing the overall score Catoctin Senior Julien Webster striving to close the gap. by senior, Julien Webster, who took Regionals and States just around to a 119. The girls’ team who ad- to win her third and final cham- said in an interview after the race. first individually in the meet, came the corner they continued to work vanced to states, knew they would pionship. From the start, Webster Webster gave credit to hard work- together and won their first county hard, looking ahead. perform better with Perella back in took the lead. At the one mile mark, outs and Coach Grim’s guidance for title. They achieved this by ousting Just two weeks later, the MPSAA and still held a possible chance of Catoctin’s Webster, Patuxent’s Hay- her preparation mentally and physi- Urbana by seven points, who placed 2A West Region Championships winning the coveted state title. The ley Jackson, and Kelly Wesolows- cally going into every race. As a team, third over Catoctin last year on their came rolling around. This time, the boys placed ninth in the competi- ki of Hereford battled it out for the the Cougars finished unbelievably home turf by five points. Not far be- Cougars competed at Liberty High tive 2A West Region and finished lead, with Webster in front with stronger than ever, just second be- hind Webster, who ran 19:35.6, se- School, and faced with a more com- the season out. a spilt of 5:45. As the raced pro- hind Hereford with a score of 92 nior Lillie Perella held off Oakdale’s petitive playing field. Although this The day came on November 12, gressed however, Jackson and We- points. The girls, who finished third Emily Baba and Urbana’s Maddie factor did not phase the Cougars, at Hereford High School, when the solowski overcame Webster, whose last year at the meet, really pushed Gilliam, with a time of 21:16.8. they were faced with a challenge girls stepped up to the starting line legs cramped up. The three runners hard this season and had a great Cougars Rachel Waldron (22:02.8) internally. Second runner on the with a full team ready to go. Web- finished first, second and third, -re run. Seniors Webster, Perella, and and Emma Strickland (22:46.1) team, Lillie Perella, was sick so un- ster, who signed to run at Syracuse spectively. Webster’s finishing time Braithwaite leave Catoctin this year. continued the standard: Waldron fortunately was not able to run. Ca- University the day before, was ready was 19:21.3. Younger members of the team such “I was hoping to do better but as Waldron and Strickland will surely my legs cramped up so I just tried to step up and lead the Cougars under push it as hard as I could,” Webster Grim back to championship races. DECEMBER 2016 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 41 SPORTS Women’s Basketball set for success Kelly Smith ness and play-making ability to an impact and help our team. I’m MSM Class of 2017 our program. Kayla Agentowicz looking forward to watching them is a freshman guard who does a grow as players and compete at he Mount St. Mary’s Uni- little of everything. She is a very the college level.” Bates contin- Tversity Women’s basket- smart player who we will count on ued, “I am definitely looking for- ball team has just kicked off their a great deal this year. Lastly, Ka- ward to conference play this year. 2016-2017 season and the coach- trina Scheuvront is a 6’3” fresh- We have a close team and we are es and players are ready for an ac- man post player. She is the tall- all working towards the same goal, tion-packed and successful year. est player we’ve recruited in long an NEC championship.” The women’s team was select- time here and she is someone who In addition to the returning and ed eighth in the Northeast Con- is improving every day. We are ex- incoming players, the department ference Preseason Coaches Poll. cited about her potential and what has added Antoine White as Assis- After finishing the 2015-2015 she brings to our program.” He tant Coach for the upcoming sea- season 9-21 overall, and 7-11 in continued, “They bring a lot of son. Whitten said about White, conference play, the team could talent and I hope they continue “I am excited to add Antoine to not be more excited to showcase to work hard and stay confident. our staff this year. He interned their talents and represent Mount They can all really help us this with us this summer and he real- Athletics. year and give us a good founda- ly impressed me with his passion, The Mountaineers opened their tion for future success here at the knowledge and the way he related season on November 12 against Mount.” to our players.” the Pittsburgh Panthers at the Looks like good things are com- White graduated in May 2016 Peterson Events Center in Pitts- ing for the Lady Mountaineers! from Southern Vermont College burgh, Pennsylvania. Junior Car- Some of the returning players in Bennington, Vt. He was a three- oline Hummell registered a career for the upcoming season include year team captain and helped the high of eleven points and ten re- Alexis Carter, Katrice Dickson, team arrive at an ECAC Cham- bounds, while Mikal Johnson, a Kathleen Belanger-Finn, Kaitlyn pionship in 2015 and an NECC graduate transfer, scored 14 points Eisenhard, and Kayla Bates. Championship in 2016. White in the match-up. Although the Coach Whitten said in regards continues to impress as he holds Mount lost 89-54 to the Panthers, to the three team captains, “We the record for most assists in a sin- they certainly were starting their have three captains this season, all gle season in his school’s program season on a high note. seniors; Kayla Bates, Alexis Car- history. He recorded 177 assists The Mount hosted Morgan ter, and Kathleen Belanger-Finn. during the 2013-14 season where State on November 15 for the Three amazing young women he earned Team Co-MVP honors. first home game of the season at who have been doing a great job Not only does White have ex- Knott Arena, claiming a 65-50 leading, motivating, and inspiring perience playing the game, but he win against the Bears. Hummel our team. I want them to leave also has coaching experience. He again picked up where she left off their imprint on our program and was a coach for the KOA Sports Caroline Hummell starts record breaking season off strong. by scoring 28 points and making set the bar high for future teams. travel team and also for his own 15 rebounds. They lead by example and do a high school, Walt Whitman High ing forward to most. We have there and see what we can accom- Bryan Whitten, who is entering wonderful job communicating School in Bethesda, Md. a great team and great chemis- plish,” Whitten said. his tenth season as Head Coach, and interacting with their team- When asked what the team try. They are a really fun group For ticketing, schedule info and said about the upcoming sched- mates. Our program is in good would like the people of Em- to be around. I think we all have player profiles visit mountathlet- ule, “We are excited about the hands with them leading the way.” mitsburg to know about wom- high expectations this season and ics.com. Go support the Lady schedule again this year. I think Senior captain, Kayla Bates, en’s basketball, Coach Whitten I think we are just ready to get out Mountaineers! our schedule provides us great who finished fifth and sixth in said, “That it is a fun and exciting preparation for our always tough scoring last season, said about the brand of basketball. If they are Northeast Conference slate. Hav- expectations and excitement of looking for an entertaining expe- ing our team playing at its best, the new year, “As a senior, I have rience, come watch a game. Our come the end of December is our very high goals for the upcom- players are great people who take goal as we look to compete for an ing season. I think with our lead- pride in their game and want to NEC Championship.” ership and experience we are go- be successful. I think people who The strengths of the team this ing to surprise a lot of people this come watch our games will enjoy year are better than ever, accord- year. We have 3 incoming fresh- themselves.” ing to Whitten. He said, “I think men and I believe they’re doing a Whitten and the team are ready we are a much quicker team than great job so far. They are able to for the season to start, “I think we have been. I like our ability to come in as freshmen and make the fresh start is what we are look- run the floor and be more active in a full court defensive system. Also, I feel our perimeter shooting is at a level we are used to. Last year, we did not shoot the way we wanted to shoot.” The team also announced the addition of four players: Kay- la Agentowicz (Scott Township, Pa.), Ashlee White (Woodbridge, Va.), Mikal Johnson (Manas- sas, Va.), and Katrina Scheuvront (Thornville, Oh.). Agentowicz and White are both ranked among the top 81 recruits in the country and Mikal Johnson is joining the Mount as a graduate transfer. Coach Whitten said, “We have four newcomers who should have an impact on our program. Mi- kal Johnson is a fifth-year trans- fer from Liberty University. She has been a wonderful addition to our program. She can really shoot and plays really hard on defense. Ashlee White is a freshman point guard who brings a lot of quick- 42 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | DECEMBER 2016 COMPLEMENTARY CORNER

Tao is in the very nature of things. (Chapter 51) In the beginning was the Tao. All Oneness things issue from it; all things return Renee Lehman ergy (or Qi). Simply put, without Qi to it. To find the origin, (defined as Universal Life Force) there trace back to the manifestations. n last month’s article about the is no life. Qi is the intelligent Univer- When you recognize the children and Ilife of Robert (Bob) Duggan, sal Life Force of wisdom, conscious- find the mother, you will be free of sor- M.A, M.Ac.(U.K.), Dipl. Ac. (NC- ness and purpose. As Qigong Grand row. If you close your mind in judge- CAOM), I mentioned how he always Master Nan Lu, OMD says, “Every- ments and traffic with desires, your declared Oneness in every conver- thing is Qi. All Qi has consciousness. heart will be troubled. If you keep sation and interaction. You may ask All consciousness has a purpose.” your mind from judging and aren’t what is the importance of declaring Many people don’t realize that led by the senses, your heart will find Oneness? How do you know One- TCM is based in Taoism (pro- peace. Seeing into darkness is clari- ness? You may not even be aware of nounced Dowism). Taoism is a na- ty. Knowing how to yield is strength. the concept of Oneness. ture-based philosophy. It starts and Use your own light and return to the Today, modern quantum physics ends with observation of nature. The source of light. This is called practic- tells us everything is energy (or Qi). It Tao Te Ching (pronounced Dow ing eternity. (Chapter 52) also talks about a unified field; that, at Deh Jing), translated as The Book A modern perspective on this last the deepest level of reality, in the ener- of the Way, was written by Lao Tzu chapter would require you to ask the gy field, everything in creation is con- (570-490 BCE). Below are excerpts following question: “Where do you nected. Separation is an illusion. Who from of the Tao Te Ching, translated come from?” You come from the we are, is pure consciousness or One- by Stephen Mitchell: Oneness. The Oneness that has no ness, expressing itself in different forms The Tao gives birth to One. One beginning or end. It is the potential at different times in our evolution. gives birth to Two. Two gives birth to of all things; manifests all things; dis- David Bohm, PhD, Ameri- Three. Three gives birth to all things. integrates all things; is at one with all can-born quantum physicist, philos- (Chapter 42) things. Change is Oneness’s constant. opher and neuropsychologist (one of Every being in the universe is an Oneness is the essence of peace and So, energy being, how can you de- Qigong, you become the mirror of the most significant theoretical phys- expression of the Tao. It springs into harmony. Therefore, flow in peace velop this sense of Oneness, and apply the Universe—the wisdom of the icists of the 20th century and born existence, unconscious, perfect, free, and harmony by remembering the it to your daily life? Universe.” in Wilkes-Barre, PA!), said: “In some takes on a physical body, lets circum- Oneness of all things. Join a community that fosters the “If you want to awaken all of hu- sense man is a microcosm of the uni- stances complete it. That is why ev- So, thousands of years after the be- principles of Oneness. This communi- manity, then awaken all of yourself. verse; therefore what man is, is a clue ery being spontaneously honors the ginnings of TCM, scientists like Al- ty will support you as you travel on your If you want to eliminate the suffering to the universe. We are enfolded in the Tao. The Tao gives birth to all beings, bert Einstein and quantum physi- journey. It will also give you the oppor- in the world, then eliminate all that universe.” He also said, “Deep down, nourishes them, maintains them, cists like David Bohm arrived at a tunity to serve others. Community can is dark and negative in yourself. Tru- the consciousness of mankind is one.” cares for them, comforts them, pro- similar conclusion through scientif- connect us with a sense of Oneness. ly, the greatest gift you have to give is Traditional Chinese Medicine tects them, takes them back to itself, ic research: Everything is energy, and Begin a meditation practice. Med- that of your own self-transformation.” (TCM), the oldest continuously prac- creating without possessing, acting in the energy field, everything is con- itation can allow us to experience the - Lao Tzu ticed form of healthcare, is also based without expecting, guiding without nected. Oneness that is deep within us. “A human being is a part of the on a profound understanding of en- interfering. That is why love of the If you are still having trouble grasp- Become more self-aware and take whole called by us universe, a part ing this concept, it’s easy to under- conscious actions in your life. Be con- limited in time and space. He experi- stand why. As David Bohm said, “We scious of your beliefs, thoughts, emo- ences himself, his thoughts and feeling often find that we cannot easily give tions, and actions toward people and as something separated from the rest, up the tendency to hold rigidly to pat- situations in your life. Then be con- a kind of optical delusion of his con- terns of thought built up over a long scious of how your beliefs, thought, sciousness. This delusion is a kind of time. We are then caught up in what emotions, and actions effect your life prison for us, restricting us to our per- may be called absolute necessity. This and others around you. sonal desires and to affection for a few kind of thought leaves no room at all See your own image in the mir- persons nearest to us. Our task must intellectually for any other possibili- ror, your own Oneness. Acknowledge be to free ourselves from this prison ty, while emotionally and physically, that you are a child of the Universe. by widening our circle of compassion it means we take a stance in our feel- Love yourself. Live your life from love. to embrace all living creatures and the ings, in our bodies, and indeed, in our Begin a Qigong practice. As Grand whole of nature in its beauty.” – Al- whole culture, of holding back or re- Master Nan Lu, OMD says, “Qi- bert Einstein sisting. This stance implies that un- gong is the path—the energy exer- der no circumstances whatsoever can cise that allows you to become part of Renee Lehman is a licensed acupunc- we allow ourselves to give up certain the Universe. Qigong is much more turist and physical therapist with over things or change them.” than just energy work. Qi is Univer- 25 years of health care exrperience. Her sal power and Universal life. Qigong office is located at 249B York Street in movements help you build your con- Gettysburg. She can be reached at 717- nection to this Universal life. Through 752-5728. DECEMBER 2016 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 43 FITNESS AND HEALTH Keep moving

Linda Stultz be able to enjoy the things you like Certified Fitness Trainer all year and won’t over indulge just during the holidays. he holidays should be fun and Committing to keeping on track Tfestive and a time of good food and developing a discipline strate- and drink. For most people that is gy may help you find it easier once the way this time of year plays out. you are standing in front of the buf- The time after the holidays can be fet table. Realizing it is just food and filled with regret and anxiety be- that you control your decisions, not cause of the weight gain, bloated your stomach, may help you realize filling and clothes that are just a lit- that you can have a small taste with- tle too tight to button. Develop- out eating too much of everything. ing just a tiny bit of self-discipline I started a healthy eating plan; I do during the holiday season might not like to call it a diet because for yield a big reward come January. so many people that is an intimidat- We have heard and read the tips ing word, in October one year and really committed to sticking with it about eating before you go to a hol- Holiday eating discipline is not as hard as you may think. You just have to set your mind to it. iday party or drinking a glass of water through the holidays. I did not pur- between the cocktails at a party and posely start right before the biggest was the only year that I remember los- the ten to twenty pounds that add up out of the holidays that you are go- how these will save on calories. I know eating season of the year, it just hap- ing weight during the holidays because over five to ten years. ing into them. Look for my annu- it is really hard to do when there are so pened that way, but I found myself like most people a few pounds seem to The years go past before we re- al Open House date and time in many tasty foods in front of you that sticking to it and feeling much bet- sneak up on me every year. alize it and the pounds are much the January issue of the Journal. Re- you only get this time of year. ter about myself and much better Working out a plan to eat sensi- easier to put on than they are to member, Keep Moving, you’ll be so One suggestion is if you know physically because I thought about bly and committing to the discipline take off. This is just some food for glad you did come the first of 2017. the person hosting the party well what I was eating and kept telling of thinking before we dip into that thought that will not add anything enough that you feel comfortable myself it is only for a few weeks. tempting dish just may make loosing to your waistline and if you practice If you have any questions or sugges- asking for a sample to take home I got through the parties just fine and those couple of pounds that appear in a little self-discipline just may take a tions you can contact me at 717-334- that may save you from overeat- I did not give in even once to the temp- January a little easier. You know that few inches away, or at least keep you 6009. Enjoy your holiday and re- ing while you are at the party. May- tation of eating something I shouldn’t each time we gain a pound or so it at the same weight and size coming member to Keep Moving! be if that is not possible, at least ask or eating too much of the things I did seems to stay with us and they accu- for the recipe and try making your allow myself. I was able to do this for mulate over the years. Getting rid of favorites after all the parties have my own health and satisfaction and I the few pounds in January and Feb- slowed down. This way you will even lost a few pounds that year. That ruary is much easier than taking off

fore, a good goal is to drink half your body weight in ounces each Ask the trainer day. This approximates the daily Jason Blough the Institute of Medicine conclud- fluid losses from your body. For ex- ed that they contribute to overall ample, a 160-pound person should Question: Is it true that I’m sup- hydration, assuming they’re con- drink roughly 80 ounces of water posed to drink 8-8oz. glasses of sumed in moderation. Generally per day. An easy way to accomplish water per day? speaking, we take in 80% of our this is to carry around a large water water from fluids and 20% from bottle and refill as needed during Answer: This is actually a more foods, so doing a little math gives the day to reach your goal. A sim- complicated question than you us about 105 ounces for men and ple way to check if you’re adequate- might think, but the answer is no, 77 ounces for women per day. ly hydrated is to make sure your not necessarily. The daily Adequate These are rough estimates gath- urine color is pale yellow to clear Intake (AI) for water is 3.7 liters ered from national data, and they on a consistent basis. (132 ounces) for men and 2.7 li- may be appropriate for some, but ters (96 ounces) for women over how do we go about individual- About the author: Jason Blough is age 19. You’re probably thinking izing these recommendations? It’s the Club Manager/Certified Per- these numbers are high, but that’s actually pretty simple. Ideally, we sonal Trainer at Anytime Fitness because they represent total wa- should base our fluid needs on in Thurmont To submit a question ter intake from both fluids and body weight, since a heavier per- for future articles, please contact the foods. This even includes beverag- son clearly needs more water than author at thurmontmd@anytime- es with caffeine and alcohol, since someone who weighs less. There- fitness.com 44 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | DECEMBER 2016 ASTRONOMY

tronomy can be deceiving. Yellow Capella, a giant star the The night sky of December same temperature and color as our much smaller Sun, dominates the Professor Wayne Wooten overhead sky. It is part of the penta- gon on stars making up Auriga, the or December 2016, the waxing Charioteer (think Ben Hur). Sever- Fcrescent moon will pass 7 degrees al nice binocular Messier open clus- north of Mercury in twilight on De- ters are found in the winter milky cember 1st. On December 3, it pass- way here. East of Auriga, the twins, es 6 degrees north of brilliant Venus, Castor and Pollux highlight the well up in the SW an hour after sun- Gemini. UWF alumni can associate set. On December 5th it passes 3 de- the pair with Jason and the Gold- grees north of reddish Mars in the en Fleece legend, for they were the southern evening sky. It is first quar- first two Argonauts to sign up on his ter moon on December 7th. The crew of adventurers. peak of the Geminid meteor shower South of Gemini, Orion is the most this year on December 13th is only a familiar winter constellation, dom- day before the Full Moon, the “Long inating the eastern sky at dusk. The Night” Moon, so most of these shoot- reddish supergiant Betelguese marks ing stars will be lost in the glare. The his eastern shoulder, while blue-white moon reaches last quarter phase on supergiant Rigel stands opposite on December 21st, the winter solstice. his west knee. Just south of the belt, Winter begins at 9:44 AM on this the hanging like a sword downward, is shortest day of the year. On Decem- M-42, the Great Nebula of Orion, an ber 22, the waning crescent moon outstanding binocular and telescopic passes 2.3 degrees north of Jupiter in M-42, the Great Nebula of Orion, an outstanding binocular and telescopic stellar nursery. stellar nursery. It is part of a huge spi- the dawn sky. Christmas dawn finds It is part of a huge spiral arm gas cloud with active starbirth all over the place. ral arm gas cloud, with active starbirth the crescent moon midway between is so far south, it will be hard to spot in the dawn sky by January 2017. eye of the gorgon Medusa would lie. all over the place. the two largest planets, Jupiter west in the SW evening twilight this time, The square of Pegasus domi- It fades to a third its normal bright- Last but certainly not least, in of it, and Saturn in the SE dawn. The however. Venus dominates the eve- nates the western sky. The constella- ness for six out of every 70 hours, as a the east rise the hunter’s two faith- slender crescent moon passes 3.6 de- ning sky, with the waning gibbous tion Cassiopeia makes a striking W larger but cooler orange giant covers ful companions, Canis major and grees N of Saturn on the morning of disk setting over two hours after the in the NW. She contains many nice about 80% of the smaller but hotter minor. Procyon is the bright star in December 27, and the moon is new sun. If you know where to look, this star clusters for binocular users in her and thus brighter companion as seen the little dog, and rises minutes be- on December 29th. Only eight more can be observed in broad daylight outer arm of our Milky Way, extend- from Earth. fore Sirius, the brightest star in the new moons until the spectacular solar with the naked eyes and binoculars, ing to the NE now. Her daughter, Look at Perseus’ feet for the famed sky. Sirius dominates the SE sky by eclipse of August 21, 2017, an event and should make for some good tele- Andromeda, starts with the NE cor- Pleiades cluster; they lie about 400 7 PM, and as it rises, the turbulent that will give us 82% coverage here in scopic photography. Mars remains in ner star of Pegasus’’ Square, and goes light years distant, and over 250 stars winter air causes it to sparkle with North West Florida. the southern evening sky this month, NE with two more bright stars in a are members of this fine group.East shafts of spectral fire. Beautiful as the Mercury makes an appearance in fading as the earth leaves it farther row. It is from the middle star, beta of the seven sisters is the V of stars twinkling appears to the naked eye, the evening sky at the start of De- behind. Jupiter rises about 3 AM as Andromeda, that we proceed about marking the face of Taurus the Bull, for astronomers this means the im- cember, reaching greatest eastern December begins, NW of the bright a quarter the way to the top star in with bright orange Aldebaran as his age is blurry; only in space can we elongation, 21 degrees behind the star Spica in Virgo. Saturn is lost in the W of Cassiopeia, and look for a eye. The V of stars is the Hyades clus- truly see “clearly now”. At 8 light Sun on December 11th. Because it the sun’s glare all month, to reappear faint blur with the naked eye. M-31, ter, older than the blue Pleiades, but years distance, Sirius is the closest star the Andromeda Galaxy, is the most about half their distance. Their ap- we can easily see with the naked eye distant object visible with the na- pearance in November in classical from West Florida. You must be in ked eye, lying about 2.5 million light times was associated with the stormy south Florida to spot Alpha Centau- years distant. Overhead is Androme- season, when frail sailing ships stayed ri on June evenings. Below Sirius in da’s hero, Perseus, rises. Perseus con- in port. Aldeberan is not a member binoculars is another fine open clus- tains the famed eclipsing binary star of the Hyades, but about twice as ter, M-41, a fitting dessert for New Algol, where the Arabs imagined the close as the Hyades; distances in as- Year’s sky feast.

very first night of the year. This year, make plans to attend one of these Farmers’ Almanac unique of events. Go to www.first- “But I heard him exclaim ‘ere he Special Notes: Season’s Greetings night.com/cities to find a celebra- drove out of sight, from The Hagerstown Town & tion nearest you. ‘Happy Christmas to all, and Country Almanack! Thanks to ev- to all a good night!’” eryone for their continued support The Garden: Enjoy a rest! The days —Clement Clarke Moore over the many years and pledges are too short and getting colder to (1779-1863) that your favorite almanac will be push to do things outdoor. Turn there to inform, inspire, and enter- your gardening attentions to those Mid-Atlantic Weather Watch: tain for many more years to come. houseplants (and other plants you Fair and windy, very cold (1, 2, And don’t forget that The Alma- have moved inside for the win- 3, 4, 5, 6) with heavy snow in nack makes a great gift for anyone, ter). Remember that warmer in- the south (7, 8, 9). Fair, windy, friend or family and is a gift that door temperatures can quickly dry and cold with periods of lake-ef- keeps giving throughout the New out most plants and they will need fect snow, turning very cold (10, Year. Simply point your browser to a bit more than usual. It is never too 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, www.almanack.com/order and or- soon to start planning for next year. 20); Fair and windy once again der a holiday copy or two (or three Go to www.smartgardener.com/ for with more lake-effect snow (26, or four!) today to ensure delivery be- a free online vegetable garden layout 27, 28, 29, 30, 31). fore Christmas. tool that will help you to success- fully grow healthy and tasty food. Full Moon: December’s Full Holidays: The Winter Solstice will If you need holiday greenery, grab Moon occurs on Tuesday, Decem- occur on Wednesday, December your shears and head for the back ber 13th. It has been referred to as 21st. Celebrate Christmas on Sun- yard. If you are lucky, you will have Cold Moon for obvious reasons! day, December 25th. Plan festivi- a variety of boxwoods, yew, fir, or a Many other Native American ties with family and friends but also variety of pine trees to choose from. tribes called it Ice-Forming Moon resolve to keep that joyful and giv- If you are really lucky, you may even when many lakes and ponds be- ing spirit alive throughout the en- have a holly tree! gin to ice over during the month tire coming year. New Year’s Eve and Beaver Moon because beavers falls on Saturday, December 31st. J. Gruber’s Thought For Today’s are most active, scurrying to fin- First Night Celebrations are a safe Living ish building their dams and lodges and family-oriented evening of fun, “To give the gift of yourself is per- before they do. food, and entertainment on the haps the most precious gift of all”

DECEMBER 2016 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 45 COMPUTER Q&A Holiday electronics buying guide Ayse Stenabaugh significantly and iPhone users will er Google Cast devices then Google clean-up or some computer lessons. our family owned and operated busi- Jester’s Computer Services need to specifically purchase an Ap- Home is the way to go. We recommend clean-ups yearly for ness has been providing locals with ple watch which starts in the upper regular maintenance and they are a quality computer services and advice! eed some tips on buying elec- $200 range while Android users can For the avid PC user flat rate of $99. One-on-One lessons Jester’s Computer is located in Fair- Ntronic gifts this holiday season? find smart watches in a wider range Maybe the person you need a gift are available in our office for $25 an field, Pa. We have chosen a few popular holi- of price points. Some of the wear- for already has a great computer but hour or in a local residence or busi- day items to discuss as well as some able watches feature a sleeker style what if you can make it even bet- ness for $40 an hour. For fast computer services from people tips to help you decide which gift is with an analog clock while many of ter? For those who are still running For free technology advice contact you can trust contact Jester’s Computer best for your loved one. Stumped on them feature an all-digital display. on a standard SATA hard drive, a Jester’s Computers at 717-642-6611 Services located at 5135 Fairfield Road what to buy the techie that has every- Amazon’s Echo and Google’s Solid State hard drive adds reliabil- or visit us on the web at www.jest- Fairfield. Call us at 717-642-6611 or thing? You might just find that some Home both bring audio comput- ity and a massive speed boost! If a erscomputers.com For over 18 years visit us at www.jesterscomputers.com. of the things on our list are things ing to your home providing easy computer has had a hard drive in they don’t yet have! voice activated information in a it for over 4 years it never hurts to flash! Both devices have a price point replace or upgrade the drive before For the Gamer starting around $130 and both re- failure occurs. A hard drive that is This year a few exciting new projects quire a wireless network connection operating can be cloned onto a sol- are out on the market including Nin- to use their features. These devic- id-state drive at Jester’s Computers tendo’s NES Classic Edition which is es can provide quick access to infor- for just $65. Solid State drives range much smaller than the original Nin- mation such as the weather or news in price depending on the size you tendo system and includes one wired and can play your favorite streaming would like however a 525 GB drive controller, 30 games (including sev- music platform with ease. Both de- runs around $170 depending on eral Mario’s and Donkey Kong) and vices have many of the same features, the brand. can be connected to modern TV’s however if you use Amazon music If the person you need to buy a via its HDMI port. This system is you may want to lean more towards gift for could use some comput- designed to be an all-in-one device Amazon’s Alexa and if you want to er assistance, consider a gift certifi- meaning you can’t insert cartridges sync your audio playback to oth- cate from Jester’s Computers for a or download additional games but at a $59.99 price point you can’t go wrong. Interactive gaming for kids (and kids at heart!) is at an all new level with Lego Dimensions and Disney Infinity. Both combine console gam- ing with physical figurines that allow you to design, create and explore. Both systems are available for multi- ple consoles and starter packs start at roughly $30. This is a great holiday toy as well because you can give oth- er gift purchasers the idea to buy ex- pansions and additional figurines to make the experience even more fun!

For the Music Lover Do you know someone who’s still toting around some old vinyl? Check out 1byone’s belt driven 3 speed ste- reo turntable which can be found for under $50. This awesome product even allows you to convert your vinyl music to mp3 format allowing you to preserve your favorite oldies! The player also includes speakers and a USB input allowing you to play your other devices through it and an RCA output if you want to connect it to another stereo system. Does someone in your gift receiv- ing circle aspire to become a DJ one day? Numark’s party mix starter DJ controller is a great starting point and includes not only a turn table but a lightshow and software for your computer as well. At just $99 this is one awesome gift and don’t’ wor- ry if it gets too noisy you can easily plugin headphones! When it’s time to show off your skills you can sim- ply connect to a speaker system for a high-quality experience! There’s no need to worry whether your gift re- ceiver has a Mac or a PC since this device will work with any of the re- cent operating systems on either plat- form.

For the everyday busy body For the person whose always on their phone consider a smart watch which can sync to their phone providing easy access to alerts and notifications. The price of a smart watch can vary 46 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | DECEMBER 2016 UPCOMING EVENTS

Tuesdays cookie swaps and gift exchanges. December 3 December 8 December 11 Christ’s Community Church for Visit www.hollabaughbros.com or Mother Seton School Breakfast with Hollabaugh Bros. Christmas Cook- Taneytown’s Trinity Evangelical Coffee House Adventure (new topic call 717-677-8412 for more infor- Santa and Christmas Bazaar. Fill up ies for Kids - Cooking Class. It’s al- Lutheran Church’s Seventh An- each week) & free dinner. For more mation. on a delicious pancake breakfast, most time for Santa to come down nual Candlelight Christmas Con- information visit catoctinpregcen- then walk over to the Christmas Ba- the chimney, so you’d better have cert. This concert of traditional ter.org or call 301-447-4224 December 2, 3 & 4 zaar to shop our crafters and ven- some delicious Christmas cook- choral holiday music will feature Hollabaugh’s Holiday Bazaar. Our dors for that unique holiday gift. ies waiting for him. Learn how to the voices and soloists of Trinity December 1, 2 & 3 Holiday Bazaar is a great way to Santa Claus will be there to take make several simple recipes that you Lutheran Church’s Luther Choir, Elias Lutheran Church’s yard sale ring in the Christmas season. Join photos with the children. Admis- can recreate at home on Christmas the Taneytown Community which offers Christmas items, cloth- the family at Hollabaugh Brothers sion to the Bazaar is free. For more Eve. For more information call 717- Christmas Festival Choir, and ing of all kinds, books, kitchenware for a festive weekend of great holi- information call 301-447-3161 or 677-8412. the Trinity JuBELLation Hand- and you name it! For more informa- day deals, lots of products to sam- email [email protected] bell Choir. For additional infor- tion call 301-447-6239. ple, local vendors and more as we December 10 mation, please call the church of- celebrate the upcoming Christmas Christmas Greens and Gourmet National Fire Museum’s Open fice at 410-756-6626. Hollabaugh Bros. December Cook- season. For more information call Gifts Sale. The annual sale, spon- House. Includes a visit by the ing Class: Christmas Cookies! Join 717-677-8412. sored by The Gettysburg Gar- ‘Chief’ of the North Pole Fire De- December 13 us as we learn to make several new den Club, will feature handcrafted partment! ring your donation for St. John’s Lutheran Church’s Christ- cookie recipes, just in time for your Adams County Arts Council’s Gin- wreaths from fresh greens, decorat- Toys For Tots to: Frederick Coun- mas Bazaar and Indoor Yard Sale at cookie swaps and gift exchang- gerbread Celebration and Holi- ed table-size trees made from mixed ty Fire and Rescue Mission 300B S. the Parish Hall from 9 a.m. till 2 p.m. es. ‘Tis the season for cookies! Join day Mart. Free admission and free winter greens, Williamsburg style Seton Avenue, Emmitsburg. 8619 Black’s Mill Road, Creagerstown. us as we learn to make several new parking. For more information visit wreaths and centerpieces, swags, cookie recipes, just in time for your www.adamsarts.org/ seasonal plants and homemade December 10 Emmitsburg Community Cho- gourmet baked treats, fudge, and The 5th annual Frederick YMCA’s rus will sing at Creagerstown’s St. jellies. Snow date is December 4th. Santa Run 5K at Monocacy Village John’s Lutheran Church Union Please call 717-334-7688 for more Park, Frederick. For more informa- Church at 7:30 p.m., refresh- information or visit gettysburggar- tion call 301-663-5131. ments to follow. denclub.com. Proceeds from the sale will be used to beautify the Lin- coln Square flower gardens and to provide scholarships for Adams County students majoring in horti- cultural related fields.

St. Nicholas Day Celebration at Hol- labaugh’s! Kick off the holiday sea- son by celebrating the traditions of St. Nicholas…and enjoying story time with St. Nicholas himself! Visit www. hollabaughbros.com or call 717-677- 8412 for more information.

Elias Lutheran Church’s Annual Ham, Turkey and Roast Beef Sup- per Eat In, Adults $12 Children 6-12: $4 Carry Outs $14

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December 17 Program. Come celebrate the joy December 28 Theatre’s Rockin’ Oldies New Gettysburg’s New Year’s Eve Cel- St. John’s Lutheran Church’s of Christmas with us! The pro- Thurmont Senior Centers’ - 500 Year’s Eve. When the clock ebration – with fireworks at Harp Concert with a Living Na- gram will include choral perfor- Card Game - 800 East Main St.. strikes Midnight, there will be a stroke of the New Year. tivity starting at 7:30 p.m., light mances from the Mother Seton For more information call Casey champagne toasted followed by refreshments to follow. 8619 School Chorus and from indi- at 301-447-2659. a continental breakfast to con- To learn more about these and Black’s Mill Road, Creagerstown. vidual classes, our award-win- clude the festivities. For more other upcoming visit the upcom- ning band, and a student-pro- December 31 information visit www.wayoff- ing events section at www.emmits- December 18 duced Christmas play. Call Way Off Broadway Dinner broadway.com. burg.net. Music, Gettysburg!’s annual 301-447-3161 or visit www. Christmas concert offering favor- mothersetonschool.org for more ite performers in sampler of holi- information. day delights. Concerts are free and open to the public. All concerts December 24 take place in the chapel of the St. John’s Lutheran Church’s Gettysburg Seminary. For more Christmas Eve Service in The information, call 717-338-3000 Union Church at 5 p.m. Tradi- or visit www.musicgettysburg.org. tional Christmas Eve Service in the 1908 Church at 7:30 p.m. December 19 8619 Black’s Mill Road, Creager- Mother Seton School Christmas stown. Join Us to Celebrate the Christmas Season

Mount St. Mary’s University Chorale Concert December 3, 7–8 p.m. at the Seton Basilica at the National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Join the Mount St. Mary’s University Chorale as they perform the end of the semester concert under the direction of Dr. Andrew Rosenfeld in the beautiful setting of Seton Basilica. Free admission. For more information call (301) 447-5308. Seminary Open House December 4, 2–4 p.m. McSweeny Hall, patio entrance Tours every 20 minutes Holy Hour 3–4 p.m. Advent Readings and Carols 4:30–5:15 p.m. Chapel of the Immaculate Conception Events at the National Shrine Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes Advent Concert featuring the group A Cappella Cattolica December 11, 4 p.m. St. Mary’s Chapel Worship Opportunities All Masses Held at 12 p.m. December 3 & 4, Weekend Mass December 8, Mass of the Immaculate Conception December 10 & 11, Weekend Mass December 12, Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass December 17 & 18, Weekend Mass December 31, Weekend Mass January 1, Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God Mass

PLEASE NOTE: December 24: Chapels, Miller Family Visitors Center and St. Bernadette’s Shoppe will close 1:30 p.m. December 25: Grotto grounds are open; Chapels, Miller Family Visitors Center and St. Bernadette’s Shoppe are closed.

For more event details please visit www.msmary.edu/calendar.