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NEWS Elections Bring Two New Commissioners Emmitsburg Elementary renovations Glenn Blanchard and Jen Mel- lor were winners in October’s elections to fill two seats on the become priority Town Council. Page 2 rederick County Public Schools al Facilities Master Plan is produced Pippinfest Attracts Thousands F(FCPS) has moved the Emmits- to create a list of schools that are re- Perfect weather helped attract burg Elementary up in priority on garded as being in need of future ren- thousands of visitors to the an- the county’s list of schools needing ovations. nual Pippinfest event. Page 3 renovations in coming years. “We look at schools that have Harney to Honor Veterans According to the FCPS approved been constructed since 1990, and Ceremonies will include the Educational Facilities Master Plan, then we develop a priority list presentation of an original Pur- the school jumped five ranking levels about what should be renovat- ple Heart certificate to WWI vet- from a 2011 study to the recently ad- ed and in what order,” he stated. eran Charles Rowe. Page 4 opted Capital Improvement Program “That assessment is done every so for 2015 to 2020. often, and it compares physical as- 6th Annual Foothill According to the master plan, im- sessment of the building to its in- Artists Studio Tour provements and renovations need- struction program (functional as- This annual event boasts a ed by the Emmitsburg Elementary sessment) and combines the two to drive-through tour featuring School include heating/ventilation/ come up with a score.” various local artists. Page 36 air conditioning (HVAC) replace- He said the physical assessment

ment, parking and roadway repairs, consists of an evaluation of the build- COMMENTARY playground equipment replacement, ing complex itself, while the “instruc- Words from Winterbilt roof and flooring replacements, and tion program” assessment takes into With the holidays just around oil tank removal. consideration how the physical struc- Improvements needed by the Emmitsburg Elementary School the corner, now is a good time Ray Barnes, Executive Director ture is serving the demands of facili- include replacing the existing heating, ventilation & air to remind yourself of what is im- conditioning systems, and replacing the roof and flooring. portant in life. Page 10 of FCPS Facilities Services, told the tating the delivery of the education- News-Journal that the Emmitsburg al program. assesses “the building for its abili- Out of a possible score of 1,000 Down Under Elementary School was ranked at The “instruction program” as- ty to deliver the program and the in each category, Emmitsburg El- The Mandrake Effect: It is not cu- number 17 out of 24 county schools sessment evaluates spaces with- quality of instructional space in the ementary scored 451 in physical riosity that kills the cat; it is lazi- in the 2011 assessment, but has now in the building complex that sup- building.” assessment and 631 in functional ness and lack of clear-sighted- moved up to the number 12 spot for port the program, even including ”Through looking at the combi- assessment as a result of the re-eval- ness and understanding. Page 11 work beginning in 2015. the cafeteria, administrative suit, nation of spaces, we determine how uation, producing a total score of Barnes said the ranking system es- kitchen, and similar spaces. That the building is functioning relative 1082, which resulted in an height- ARTICLES tablished in the county’s Education- aspect of the evaluation basically to the program,” Barnes said. ened ranking of 12th place. Book of Days Halley’s Comet: Before comets were discovered to be periodical in their appearance, they were the Strawberry Hill holds fundraiser source of superstition. Page 13 In The Country trawberry Hill Nature Preserve general arts and crafts, and various Trees are the largest living organ- Swill be holding its 12th annual themed gift baskets. isms on the planet, yet somehow auction fundraiser, Party for the Pre- According to Deardorff, the event most of us manage to overlook serve, November 2 at Liberty Moun- usually generates about $15,000 to them. They’ve come to symbolize tain Resort. The auction will take $20,000 annually. “Our goal is actu- wisdom and knowledge. Page 15 place from 6 to 10 p.m. in the Alpine ally $20,000 at this year’s event,” she Room and will be open to the public. stated. “This is our major fundraiser Pets Large & Small This year, the fundraiser dinner for the year.” Do you ever find yourself mar- theme is “Guess Hoos Coming to The money raised “supports our veling at how things work out Dinner,” featuring a surprise guest for facility upgrades and educational sometimes? Me too, and on that on that note, boy, do I have a those attending. programs,” she said. As part of mak- story for you… Page 18 The event will also feature live, si- ing the auction successful, Deardorff lent, and ball jar (Chinese) auctions, said, “We depend on the donations Gardening with entertainment provided by ac- and the sponsorships that come in Tips for putting your garden to complished Orrtanna musician, Tom through the auction.” Supporters of Strawberry Hill will gather to celebrate the bed for the winter. Page 20 Jolin, playing various instruments. Money raised last year has been Preserve’s accomplishments for the past year. “This is going to be a fun night,” Kay allocated for bathroom facility work The cost of operating Strawberry tendance, while adult attendance Cold War Warriors Deardorff, Strawberry Hill Nature (with groundbreaking scheduled for Hill Nature Preserve varies from year- varies throughout the year. One of the greatest advances in Preserve Promotion and Outreach late winter or spring) and educational to-year, but the facility does employ The Strawberry Hill Nature Pre- intelligence gathering was the Coordinator, said. programs. Some wildlife rehabilita- serve is located at 1537 Mount Hope tapping into Warsaw Pact com- two full-time staff members, five The fundraiser will offer a variety tion additions are also planned. Road, Hamiltonban Township. munications. Page 26 part-time naturalists, and two part- of items, including photographs, oil Other upcoming fundraisers in- time office staff, as well as a college For additional information on the and watercolor paintings, pottery, clude the Twisted Turkey Trail Tussle intern. preserve or participation in various JOURNALS hand-crafted woodwork, fanciful to be held November 16, where About 5,000 students visit the events, visit the Strawberry Hill Na- Retired Ecologist dinners, bed and breakfast getaways, some 200 runners are expected this site each year as a result of field ture Preserve web site at www.straw- Satisfaction in a career, what I stained glass art, outdoor gear, gift year to participate in the power walk berryhill.org. have called contentment, is pos- trips or other organized group at- certificates, and other products. and 10K trail run. sible only when you know you’ve The items to be auctioned have Educational programs offered done the best you can. Page 14 been donated by local artists, busi- by the preserve’ which fund-raising PRE-SORTED nesses, and Strawberry Hill Nature helps support, include the sum- STANDARD The Village Idiot Preserve supporters. mer camps, maple sugaring, dem- U.S. Postage Part 4 of Jack’s thoughtful look Some of the major sales at last onstrations and presentations for Postal Customer PAID at the heroin epidemic that is year’s auction included a bed and school groups, and adult programs, Westminster, MD killing kids in our community. breakfast getaway in Philadelphia, such as the Nature of the Gettys- Permit No. 94 Page 35 dinners hosted by local supporters, burg Battlefield Series. 2 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | NOVEMBER 2013 NEWS They said yes!

egan Kinsella, our English ceptional individuals over the MEditor and Kelly Conroy, span of four years. Emmitsburg our Assistant Editor, just recent- In addition to making an im- ly began a new stage of their lives pact on the paper, they each NEWS-JOURNAL after graduating from Mount St. made such an impact on the 1 East Main Street Mary’s University, and they are Mount. Both were chosen as two P.O. Box 543 about to embark on yet another of four winners of a prestigious Kelly Conroy Emmitsburg, Maryland 21727 journey: we got notice just be- award at the Mount’s sports Office Number: 301-471-3306 Fax: 301-447-3057 www.emmitsburg.com and www.emmitsburg.net fore we went to press that they banquet last semester. The oth- both are now engaged to be mar- er two recipients? Their fiancées! ried! 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Megan Kinsella Dan Reaver, Emmitsburg Glass Joshua Hochschild, Dean, Mount Saint Mary’s Bo and Jean Cadle, Former Publishers of the Emmitsburg Disptach Two elected to Board of Commissioners Executive Editor, Michael Hillman, [email protected] Managing Editor: Kathryn Franke, (MSM Class of 2013) wo vacant seats on the Em- Blanchard was initially elected Hoover chose not to run to retain Assistant Editor: Nicole Jones, (MSM Class of 2014) Tmitsburg Board of Commis- to the board of commissioners in his appointed seat in this year’s elec- News Editor: Rick Fulton sioners were filled in the October 1 2005. In February of this year, he tion. Incumbent Joy did run, but English Editor: Megan Kinsella, (MSM Class of 2013) town election, one seat being filled resigned his seat on the board “due failed to secure reelection to his seat Cold War Warriors Editor - Commander John Murphy, by a former commissioner and the to ongoing health issues.” For- on the board. Joy was elected to his USN Ret. second filled by a first time board mer Mayor James Hoover was ap- first term on the board in 2010, and Advertising, Sharon Graham, [email protected] member. pointed to serve the remainder of a victory would have represented his Graphic Design and Layout, Brian Barth, bbarthdesign.com Elected by town voters were Blanchard’s term. second term as a commissioner. Letters to the Editor, notice of upcoming events, news stories, and interesting and former Commissioner Glenn Mellor was the only candidate A fourth candidate, former Com- creative articles are welcome and may be submitted via regular U.S. Mail to P.O. Box Blanchard and Jennifer Mellor, who among four running who has not missioner Joyce Rosensteel, also 543, Emmitsburg, MD 21727, by email to [email protected], or at our office were sworn into office by Mayor previously served on the board failed to acquire a seat on the board. on the square - 1 East Main Street. Donald Briggs at the board of com- of commissioners, but has served Rosensteel, who had served as a missioners’ October 7 meeting. on the town Parks and Recreation commissioner since 2002, was de- Following the administration Committee. Prior to her serving on feated in the same election in which • Glenn Blanchard, 124 The position of mayor and one of the oath of office, Blanchard the town committee, she served as Blanchard was initially elected. • Jennifer Mellor, 103 seat on the board of commissioners thanked his supporters and stated the program director for the West- Six candidates had filed to run • Patrick Joy, 84 will be up for election during next that he “appreciated the opportuni- minster Recreation and Activities for election to the board in this elec- • Joyce Rosensteel, 43 years’ town election to be held on ty to work for the Town of Emmits- Department. tion, but two of those, Rosario Ben- September 30, DesPres said. burg again.” The seats filled represent three- vengi and former Commissioner Town Clerk Donna DesPres said Commission members are com- Mellow stated, “I would like to year terms, and were those preoccu- Denise Etris, withdrew before the that 185 voters cast their votes in pensated $4,000 annually. The thank everyone who came out ad pied prior to the election by Hoover election as held. this year’s town election. There are mayoral position, which is not up voted, especially those who voted (finishing out Blanchard’s vacated The election results were as fol- 1,715 registered voters in Emmits- for reelection, is compensated at for me.” term) and Patrick Joy. lows: burg, she stated. $8,000 annually.

dent thinks. Regardless, the admin- Contract dispute ‘fixed’ by altering minutes istration should not be making any he Emmitsburg Board of Com- Standard Solar, and authorized the proposed contracts. whether or not the contract for the changes to the minutes of any board Tmissioners voted at their Octo- company to begin work on a solar Things began to go awry when, as actual work had been legal. meetings.” ber 7 meeting to amend the minutes energy installation to be construct- Commissioner and board President Town accountant Vickie Fe- On September 25, Haller sent an of a special meeting held September ed at the wastewater treatment plant Tim O’Donnell stated at the Octo- lix, who prepares meeting min- email stating that the town could be 23 to “legitimize” a contract that had site. In a separate contract, Standard ber 7 meeting, O’Donnell mistaken- utes, wrote to Town Manager Da- sued by the contractor if the legiti- been signed under somewhat contro- Solar also agreed to lease ground at ly restated a motion made by Com- vid Haller on September 24, “The macy of the contract were to be dis- versial circumstances, a move object- the site for the solar installations. missioner and board Vice president way the motion was stated at last puted. “If UGI (UGI Utilities Inc.) ed by Commissioner Chris Staiger. A special meeting of the town Clifford L. Sweeney concerning the night’s meeting for the solar proj- and Standard Solar start the proj- The contract in question is be- commissioners was held September adoption of the two contracts. ect contract only accepted the land ect which it appears you approved tween the town and Rockville-based 23 to consider approval of the two O’Donnell said Sweeney had lease agreement and did not include Monday night they will suit (sic) made a motion to approve both con- the power purchase agreement. Is the town for any and all damages,” tracts, but when O’Donnell restat- it ok for me to alter the motion (in he said. To which Staiger replied, ed Sweeney’s motion to bring it up the minutes) to include the PPA? “If anybody is getting sued, it’s be- for a vote, he left out reference to the Please advise.” cause the mayor signed a contract work contract and only mentioned Haller responded, “I feel certain that wasn’t explicitly approved by the lease contract. the intent was to approve the entire the board of commissioners.” The motion was approved, with project, since both contracts were The board then agreed at their Commissioner Staiger voting against. signed.” October 7 meeting to alter the min- The two contracts were then In response to being copied in the utes of the September 23 meeting to signed by town administrators, emails, Staiger subsequently wrote reflect that both contracts had been which subsequently led to a series to town staff stating, “I’d be curi- approved as a result of Sweeney’s of internal town emails regarding ous to hear what the board presi- motion, with Staiger voting against. Staiger subsequently told the News-Journal, “Since both con- tracts were signed when only the lease contract had been voted on, they needed to find a solution,” further stating, “Mayor Briggs and Commissioner O’Donnell coached Commissioner Sweeney to invent a second motion approving the pow- er purchase agreement that was nev- er actually made or voted on at the 09-23 meeting.” NOVEMBER 2013 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 3 NEWS

Adams County Council of Gov- construct the tower in a por- Hamiltonban allocates fire funds ernment (COG) recommended tion of Michaux State Park locat- that municipalities establish MOUs ed in Hamiltonban Township in t their October 1 meeting, senting the municipalities’ annual unteer Fire Company were each al- with their respective fire services. the vicinity of Teaberry and Cold Athe Hamiltonban Township share of a two-percent tax imposed located ten percent, or $1,912. “We’ve never done this in the Spring roads. Board of Supervisors distribut- by the state on fire insurance pre- In other fire department related past,” Gordon said, “but this is Secretary/Treasurer Deborah ed money allocated by the state miums written by insurance com- business, the supervisors directed recommended (by COG),” that Feiler said the county will have to to the various fire companies that panies that are not incorporated in the township solicitor to produce all municipalities “have one to obtain a conditional use permit serve the township. Pennsylvania. a memorandum of understanding agree who is to do what.” from the township to erect the The distribution of funds was Of the $19,125 allocation, the (MOU), which, when completed, In other business, the supervi- tower because the tower would based on the percentage of emer- supervisors voted unanimously to will produce an agreement, be- sors noted that a public hearing be located on land designated as gency responses provided by each provide Fountaindale Volunteer tween the municipality and the regarding will be coming up re- Woodlands Conservation by the of the fire companies to the town- Fire Company with 50 percent, various fire companies that serve garding a conditional use permit municipality. ship. representing $9,562. it, containing specific stipulations required by a proposed communi- This allocation year the state Fairfield Fire & EMS was allo- of what is expected of those emer- cations tower that will be part of Editor’s Note: The meeting condi- Volunteer Firefighters’ Relief As- cated 30 percent, or $5,737, while gency services. the county’s new communication tional use hearing is scheduled for 7 sociation provided Hamiltonban Cashtown Community Fire De- Board of supervisors Chairman system upgrade. p.m., October 31, at the township Township with $19,125 repre- partment and South Mountain Vol- Robert L. Gordon stated that the The county is proposing to office.

Carroll Valley increases part-time police salary Councilman Ken Lundberg agreed, saying, “Our salary bar is ollowing on the heels of the As a part-time officer, Lanious tion was that the pay rate was too Hileman pointed out that not compatible with some of the Fresignation of a part-time worked an average of under 30 low to attract many applicant. part-time officers with most forc- other departments in the area.” police officer, Carroll Valley Bor- hours a week, borough Secretary Liberty and Cumberland town- es only fill-in as needed, while in Council President John Van ough Council decided at their Gayle Marthers told the newspa- ships, he said, are around $18.50 Carroll Valley, the part-time po- Volkenburgh concurred, stating, October 15 meeting to increase per, noting that “some weeks he an hour, while Gettysburg is sition is that of a front line officer “I’m for a pay rate increase.” the pay scale for part-time police worked up to 32 hours.” around $18. who has regular on-duty hours of With that said, the council from $16 to more than $20 per The position carries no ben- In addition, the chief noted, operation. agreed to raise the pay scale for hour. efits, being a part-time job, and while the position he wishes to “In fairness, we may have some a part-time officer to $21.50 per Patrolman Dan Lanious re- the pay, until the council’s Octo- fill to replace Lanious is a part- difficulty with finding a part- hour. signed from the force effective ber 15 meeting, was locked-in at time job, in actuality it is “a part- time officer,” Hileman stated in Councilman Neal Abrams September 30. Lanius had been $16 an hour. time officer working a full-time reference to the surrounding mu- said, in closing, “We’re going to on the force since 2007, borough Hileman told the council that position.” On top of that, he nicipalities paying more money miss Dan Lanious. He was one Police Chief Richard L. Hileman his concern with finding a re- said, part-timers are not provided per hour and the fact that this is of those guys who was just always told the News-Journal. placement for the vacated posi- with any benefits. not just a fill-in position. there.” Pippinfest attracts thousands combination of perfect weather tivals to have been held over the past curve,” but that the experience result- Aand the efforts of Fairfield Bor- number of years. ed in the past two events having been ough Pippinfest Committee were Pippinfest Committee Chairwom- “in the black” when it came to avoid- credited for attracting thousands of an Sally Thomas briefs the Fairfield ing a loss of money in holding them. visitors at the annual Pippinfest event. Borough Council at their October 22 She said this year’s festival was also Pippinfest was held this year on meeting regarding the event, as well as “very successful for all of the non-prof- September 28 and 29, and represent- future plans to expand upon it. its involved. We’re going to bring the ed the 32nd year of the apple harvest Regarding the heavy turn-out over event back like is used to be.” Thousands descended on Fairfield to enjoy the 32nd Annual Pippinfest. celebration. the two days of the event, Thomas said, More than 60 craft and food ven- ring a number of the vendors from the could be used as a new, future ven- Thousands of individuals flocked “It was marvelous. Think we’re on the dors participated in this year’s event. lot currently used next to the Fairfield dor location. to the year’s event from near and far, right track” in providing what those at- Thomas also informed the council Fire & EMS firehouse. Thomas said, “This event would thronging Main Street and the back tending the event are expecting. on the committee’s tentative plans for That lot may instead be used for a not happen (every year) without the alleys to a degree that had not been Thomas became chairwoman of the 2014 Pippinfest. concentration of children’s and family support of everybody in the commu- seen for some time. This year’s event the Pippinfest Committee three years Thomas said next year one of the activities and games. nity…I have the most amazing com- seem to have been one of the most ago, and stated that her first year of objectives would be to concentrate She said the committee is looking mittee you will find anywhere. I think heavily attended Pippinfest street fes- organizing the event “was a learning more activity on Main Street, transfer- at two lots on Main Street which we’re on the right track.”

Elected official pay raise proposed ary of the council president from $500 Fairfield area news briefs… The Fairfield Borough Council will be to $1,200, and would increase the an- Fairfield budget passed, no tax hike The last time Fairfield Borough be most directly affected by the or- holding a public hearing at their No- nual salaries of council members (oth- The Fairfield Borough Council voted raised its tax rate was for the 2011 dinance change would be that pro- vember 26 meeting regarding a pro- er than that of the council president) at their October 22 meeting to adopt budget to reflect the change in the posed by Eluma, who is proposing posal to increase the salaries of the from $350 to $1,000. the 2014 municipal budget which will value of a mill that occurred as a re- to construct a phased housing proj- mayor and members of the council. State Borough Code, Section 1001. not incur a tax increase. sult of the county-wide re-assess- ect on a 107-acre wooded site bor- The council voted to advertise their (e)(1) sets the maximum compensa- The 2014 budget was approved in ment. dered by Sanders and Tract roads intent to consider granting the raises at tion for members of council in bor- the amount of $166,732, which in- and butted-up against the bor- their November meeting. oughs with a population of less than cludes $52,000 for police coverage Carroll Valley to hold hearing ough’s K-section residential area. The increases would bring the an- five thousand at $1,875.00, thus the (provided by the Carroll Valley Bor- The Carroll Valley Borough Coun- The changes to the zoning or- nual salary of mayor from $650 to proposed salaries remain well below ough Police Department), $28,450 cil will be holding a public hearing at dinance proposed only concern $1,200, would increase the annual sal- the maximum allowed by law. for secretary/treasurer salary and asso- their November 12 meeting regard- cluster housing, a housing catego- ciated expenses, $13,700 for munici- ing a changes to the zoning ordinance ry that the developers are interest- pal building related expenses. which, if adopted, would help pave ed in employing in lieu of the po- The council agreed to set the tax the way for a significant, proposed de- tentially less economically viable rate at 1.1575 mills, representing no veloped. single family homes currently per- increase over the current tax rate. The development which would mitted.

Pippinfest attracts thousands 4 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | NOVEMBER 2013 NEWS ‘Little Shop of Harney’ features handmade wares Harney woman has launched “Everything is hand-made,” she with a little bit of indus- Aan arts and crafts business just said, also noting, “New things are try because we’re so close outside of Emmitsburg that will fea- going to be arriving monthly. Every to Emmitsburg and Get- ture homemade products created by a month I would imagine there will be tysburg.” number of artisans. something new and different.” The store is located in Harney resident Susan Beck held She described the store as a coopera- a former hotel that was the grand opening of her new store, tive of artists, not a consignment shop. constructed in 1861. Little Shop of Harney, on October 19. “I charge $25 a month to display their During World War II, The store is located at 5036 Harney art. Whatever they sell, they keep all the building was used as Road in the community of Harney, their money. They just pay $25 to a factory manufacturing situated on the corner of Harney and rent the space, so to speak.” parachutes and American Conover roads, about five minutes Beck herself specializes in stained flags. Afterward, it served from Taneytown, ten minutes from glass. “I do the foil method, small as a Hess furniture man- Littlestown, and eight minutes from and large panels, sun catchers, custom ufacturing operation. Gettysburg. work, and mosaic, and will probably The store hours are 11 Beck said the shop will initially be add, in the next few months, fused a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednes- featuring the work of four artists, in- glass done with a kiln and lamp bead day through Friday, and cluding items made by herself as well as working.” noon to 5 p.m. on Sat- wares made by Pane in the Glass (for- Beck is also looking for other artists urday and Sunday. The merly located in Waynesboro), Herbal who produce homemade items who shop is closed on Mon- Earthling, and Mindful Threads. may want to sell their items in her days and Tuesdays. The array of hand-made products store. “I’m always looking for new art- includes stained glass, crochet goods, ists to display.” For additional informa- The Little Shop of Harney is located in a former hotel that was constructed in hats and scarves, soaps, lotions, shad- Regarding establishing the store in tion, contact Beck on the 1861. During World War II, the building was used as a factory that ow boxes, jewelry, different types of Harney, she stated, “We’re just trying store phone number at manufactured parachutes and American flags. tea, and other wares. to get Harney to come back like it was 443-487-3705.

Warriors program and continue to support the Harney to honor veterans families of fallen veter- n Saturday, November 9, the braced the Post Memorial wall known Emmitsburg resident, was ans. OMonocacy Valley Memorial with names of our fallen comrades. wounded during the Battle of the The public and all vet- VFW Post 6918, located in Har- At the conclusion of the program, Argonne Forest, part of the final erans and their families ney, Maryland will host its annu- Post Commander Albert Angell Allied offensive of World War I. are invited to attend the al Veteran’s Day Observance at the and the Presidents of the Men’s The certificate was found on E-Bay program and to partic- Post at 3 pm. and Ladies Auxiliaries will partici- and purchased by a local resident ipate in this special oc- Post Commander Albert An- pate in the laying of the wreath at who recognized its significance. casion. Food and drinks gell said Veterans Day is a time to the post memorial wall. The Honor Guard of the Post will be available in the pause, to reflect and recognize the During the ceremonies an orig- will give a 21-gun salute to honor canteen for a nomi- challenges and sacrifices of veter- inal ‘Purple Heart’ certificate of all of our veterans and the sound- nal price at the com- ans who have served and continue World War I veteran Sergeant ing of taps for our fallen veter- pletion of the program. to serve in the United States Armed Charles J. Rowe will be formally ans. Members of the Post will be Please contact Frank M. Forces. presented to the Monocacy Valley joined by the riders of the Mary- Rauschenberg at 410- Members of the Monocacy Val- Memorial Post. land Patriot Guard Riders who 756-5444 for further in- ley Memorial Post 6918 have em- Sgt. Charles J. Rowe, a well- have supported the Wounded formation. NOVEMBER 2013 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 5 HISTORY One hundred years ago this month November 7 Halloween Admiral Bushman Readies Fleet It is understood that the rollicking ob- Realizing that it will only be a mat- Wildcat Spotted servations of Halloween is of pagan ori- ter of days until the Mexican situation It will be remembered that from time gin. Judging from this year’s observation will reach a crisis, Admiral Bushman is to time stories have been told of local in Emmitsburg, few, if any, of the pagan putting the Flat Run Fleet in readiness wildcat encounters. Few of these sto- features have been eliminated. to sail to southern waters. The Board ries were overdrawn. The attention of of Strategy of the Naval Annex of Har- Ward Brown, of Emmitsburg, who was ney University has been in executive ses- working in the woods back of Mount November 14 sion night and day for two weeks mak- St. Mary’s College the other day, was at- ing plans for the combined attack on the tracted by an animal which he took to Death of Dr. Reigle Mexican arsenal of Coca-Cola Bay. be a skunk, but which upon closer in- On Wednesday afternoon the commu- Admiral John Glass will be com- spection proved to be an unusually large nity was saddened to learn of the death manding the fleet, now coaling at Tur- The remains of the Hayfield one-room schoolhouse on catamount, nearly a yard in length. of Dr. Reigle, after a long illness. Dr. key Run, where it is expected that the Old Frederick Road, located next to the back entrance Not knowing whether, unarmed, to Reigle was widely known and much Zorro Zouaves, under command of to the Mount’s Sports Complex. attempt an attack upon it, fearing that respected citizen of Emmitsburg, and Col. Dan Shorb will go aboard. The it might spring upon him, he sat down passed away at his home on East Main Dry Bridge Dragoons will also form who had been able to furnish bail, and pany will present “The Battle of Get- at a respectable distance from it to lay St.. Dr. Reigle who was veterinari- part of this command, which would was therefore a freelancer for the time, tysburg”, a $75,000 production, in five deep plans. But before you could come an, had a large practice which was not take orders from Commodore Corne- visited the prison, calmly unscrewed reels, which will be shown in Thur- to a definite decision the considerate cat confined to this immediate communi- lius Buckingham, who will be the chief the hinges on the doors and liberated mont’s town hall, one night only, Mon- took to the bushes and Brown resumed ty. Until his illness, which had begun officer of the gunboat “Sardine.” Nick his two friends. They were caught later day, November 24. Come early if you his occupation. about a year ago, Dr. Reigle was very Keller has been carrying cipher dispatch- by Victor Rowe, District Deputy Sher- wish to secure a seat. This is without active and a familiar figure in this dis- es to Gen. Bill Snyder, who for the past iff, and John Matthews, police justice question the greatest military film ever Vote Not Counted trict. Some time ago he retired from ac- 10 days has been secreted in a cider bar- for the Emmitsburg, who, after search- produced. In the election on Tuesday, James Far- tive business life. Funeral services were rel in the cellar of the Mexican presi- ing the neighborhood, found the fugi- rell took along with him into the booth held at the Reformed church, of which dent’s palace. tives drinking near Crystal Iron Springs. a sample ballot which caused his vote he was a member, and interment was in Gen. Jerry Overholtzer will have en- The offenses for which the men were November 28 to be thrown out, at least not counted. the Mountain View Cemetery. tire charge of the wireless towers, recent- arrested occurred on October 14. They When the time came to deposit his bal- ly erected on Poplar Ridge. With this are alleged to have broken into the home Fountaindale Man Assaulted lot, the judges were equally divided on School News system, which is entirely new and the in- of David Hardman, near Emmitsburg, One Sunday night David Wilken- whether it should be counted, and the The following children are on the roll vention of Major Hiram Ranger, it is ex- on that day, and to have stolen a quanti- son, of near Fountaindale, a trap- ballot was placed in an envelope and de- of honor for attendance at the Hay- pected that the secret plans of the Strate- ty of cider and vegetables. Owing to dif- per by trade, heard a noise in his livered to the board of elections. The law field School House for the fall term: Ivy gy Board will be carried out. ficulty in finding the culprits, the war- barn where he is accustomed to stor- provides that a facsimile ballot should Brown, Nora Harbaugh, Bernadette The signal for the fleet to sail will be rants were not served until last Saturday. ing hides and pelts. Upon opening not be taken into the election booth by Orndorff, Catherine Orndorff, Arthur the explosion a 6,000 pop bottles from When arrested Myers and Wills were the door, a man, who had evident- a voter. Some claimed the sample ballot Lingg, Clarence Lingg, Pious Kelly, and Carrick’s Knob. In the event of hostili- very much under the influence of liquor, ly entered the building with the in- was a facsimile, while others claimed to James Orndorff. ties daily bulletins will be posted at Dry and magistrate Matthews refused to give tention of “making a haul” sprang at be such it should contain the same on The Emmitsburg grammar school Bridge, Whitman’s Wharf, Pig’s Misery them a hearing. They were placed in him and hit him a severe blow on the both sides as the official ballot contains. will present “The Courtship of Miles and other seaports in the area. the lockup. Hess, being sober, was giv- head with a heavy club. When later questioned about the ballot Standish” the latter part of this month. en a hearing, and his bail fixed at $500, Regaining his feet, Wilkenson fiasco, Mr. Farrell indicated he was dis- The spelling bee at the Annandale which he furnished. knocked the man down. Just then gusted and intended to move to Florida. school on Friday evening last was largely November 21 When it was found that the prison- another intruder felled Wilkenson, attended. Besides quite a contingent of ers had departed, Deputy Sheriff Rowe, breaking his collarbone and arm To Jail for Happy Christmas town folks, many patrons of the school Dog Fight Causes Runaway immediately secured an automobile and and seriously bruising him about the A resident of the mountain, styl- attended. Ms. Clara Rowe is the present Owing to a dogfight, a runaway which with Magistrate Matthews toured the head. It is understood that there are ing himself “the original henpecked teacher. might have been serious, occurred on neighborhood. The men were found sufficient clues to lead to the appre- husband,” appeared before the mag- Monday morning in front of the garage near Crystal Iron Springs, brought hension of the assailants. istrate and asked to be jailed for six Impressive Apple on Frederick Street. A horse belong- back to Emmitsburg and given a hear- months to escape the constant nag- The center of interest in the apple exhibi- ing to Mr. Eiker took fright, demolish- ing on Monday morning and addi- Taneytown Defeats Emmitsburg ging of his wife and daughters. He tion at the Hagerstown Fair was a Stay- ing the buggy. Mr. Eiker was thrown to tional charges of jail breaking were add- The Emmitsburg Duck Pin team was begged with tears in his eyes that man Winesap weighing 16 1/2 ounc- the ground but not seriously hurt. The ed to the charges against the prisoners. defeated by the Taneytown team last he be sent to jail for at least two es. This specimen was from the orchard horse was stopped at the railroad station. The bail of Myers and Wills was fixed Thursday evening at the Matthews months, as he “wanted to have a of Mr. John Hollinger, of Emmitsburg, at $300, which they were unable to fur- Bowling Alley by a margin of 110 pins. happy Christmas.” It is rumored, whose fruits has acquired an enviable rep- Three Escape From Jail nish. Hess was again released on a $500 The Emmitsburg team claimed the win but not confirmed, that his wife utation among the orchardist of Mary- John Myers, Charles Wills, and Charles bond he had very he had already fur- was due to cheating by the Taneytown is a member of the Equal Suffrage land. This week alone Mr. Hollinger Hess were arrested on Saturday night, nished and told not to break his friends team and demanded a rematch. The re- League, and so his plea is a harbin- shipped 306 barrels of apples from his charged with breaking the locks and out again. match was held Wednesday evening at ger of things to come for all males orchard. Including the 500 barrels sold hinges on the town lockup. which time the Emmitsburg team was if women should ever get the right in Emmitsburg, Mr. Hollinger has sold Within a half-hour after Myers and The Battle of Gettysburg Movie defeated this time by 240 pins. No re- to vote. 1,500 bushels altogether this season. Wills had been locked in the jail, Hess The New York Motion Picture Com- match is expected. 6 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | NOVEMBER 2013 FROM THE DESK OF . . .

County Board of Education has for help during their crisis situ- State Delegate Kelly Shultz agreed to allow information on ations. We will work to correct here is an increasing drug overall scope of the problem and ipal leaders, Board of Education, upcoming forums and resourc- that impression. Tepidemic in Frederick then to provide information on the Sheriff’s Office, the State’s es to be advertised through their Awareness is the first step in County and throughout the available resources. The event Attorney’s Office, and the Fred- very effective “Find Out First” finding solutions to this epidem- state. The facts are difficult to was well attended, but the Sher- erick County Delegation have communication system. They ic. There are many more steps refute and show a dramatic in- iff and I knew that we could not all been working together on have also agreed to allow the use that need to be taken in order crease in usage over the past stop with one forum. More par- our common mission of educat- of their facilities for any future to protect our children from a year. In fact, the use and abuse ents need to know how to help ing parents who need to know so awareness events. I am thank- lifetime of drug abuse. Enforce- of heroin has increased 300% in our children. The unsettling fact that they can be a part of the so- ful for their interest in working ment, sentencing and policy de- the past year – with the unfor- that most parents are not aware lution in their children’s lives. with the community for better- cisions will all be necessary con- tunate outcome of a similar in- of the scope or the resources be- In 2004, the Maryland Gen- ment of the children. Education versations that need to be had crease in deaths. There are many came very apparent over the eral Assembly passed a law that is a key responsibility of your within our community. I, along reasons to be considered regard- course of the evening. required every county to form elected leaders, and we are mov- with the other community lead- ing this increase, but a very im- Throughout the past 4 weeks, a Drug and Alcohol Commis- ing forward with our commit- ers involved, are willing to dis- portant aspect for our commu- my office has been working with sion. Frederick County does in- ment. cuss these issues and work to nity to consider is the awareness all elected leaders at all levels of deed have a commission, but it The resources that were dis- come up with solutions. that this is actually occurring. government to come up with a has not focused on parent aware- cussed at our first forum were If you are in need of resourc- On September 30, I, along plan to increase the awareness ness. There is a great deal of very well received by those in es, or have any questions about with Sheriff Chuck Jenkins, countywide. We have heard from work that needs to be done, and attendance, but the reality that available care, please do not hes- hosted a parental awareness pro- dozens of people throughout our assisting in their efforts is crucial most did not know that they ex- itate to contact my office in the gram for all parents in the com- area on ideas and formats that to achieving our goals. The abili- isted is a problem that needs a interim. We are open to sugges- munity to learn about this issue would be beneficial and I am ty to work along with an existing solution. Our leadership advi- tions on the format of our meet- that is having a dramatic effect very pleased to say that prog- organization will help to reduce sory group will be working with ings and will be listening to your on our youth. My goals were to ress is being made. The Board of the initial start-up times that the resource providers to devel- concerns. This group intends to educate our community on the County Commissioners, Munic- have a tendency to occur with op a document that all parents be responsive to the needs of the new community organizations. will be able to access that in- community…because our chil- The group will consist of leaders cludes information on where to dren are worth it! within our community that care go for help when they need it the about your children! most. I have, over the past sever- To contact Delegate Kelly Schulz The goal will be to educate al months, heard horror stories email her at: kelly.schulz@house. parents through many different from parents who do not feel state.md.us, or call her office num- existing services. The Frederick that there is any place to turn to ber: 301-304-0619 NOVEMBER 2013 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 7 GOVERNMENT—SOUTH OF THE MASON-DIXON LINE

fund! This board has replenished the County Commissioner Blaine Young fund as well as other unfunded liabili- lbert Einstein once said: “If the al Fund by this board in FY 2014 was positions on the county payroll. In FY grade. Our board received an upgraded ties such as pension and OPEB (Other Afacts don’t fit the theory, change $42.2 million. This represents a 5% de- 2014, there are 2,190. This is a small- bond rating from Fitch after taking im- Post Employment Benefits). the facts.” We feel this aptly applies to crease in spending as compared to the er, leaner workforce than in 2004. This mediate action. The bottom line – and the facts – the recent letter criticizing the financial Gardner Board. was done without any loss in services to The letter writer also said that the is that the Gardner Board grew coun- actions of the current Board of County One must look at what has increased the taxpayers. Gardner Board budget started at $436 ty government to the largest it had Commissioners. in the operating budget, some of which It was also referenced that this board million. This is also incorrect. That ever been with budgeted positions. The previous letter noted that the increased only because this board made was sacrificing the quality of life to de- was the FY 2007 adopted budget that We were left a budget mess to clean county budget has dramatically in- the fiscally prudent and responsible ac- velopers. Again, that is not true and is was adopted by the previous Board up, a fire tax in crisis, and we were creased since this board took office af- tion by fixing the long-term problem a myth. In 2007, 788 new housing of County Commissioners. The first chosen to clean up and fix the mess ter flat funding during the Jan Gard- with our fire tax districts and rolling permits were issued by the county; in Gardner Board adopted budget was made by the Gardner Board. We note ner term. That is not true. When these them into the General Fund. 2010, the last full year of the Gardner $472 million. That was an immedi- that Ms. Gardner is now considering county commissioners ran for office to- Had these commissioners operated Board, there were 577 permits and for ate $36 million increase in government coming back to the county, after this gether, they pledged to get the county’s the way the Gardner Board did, the fire 2012 there were 500 new dwelling unit spending, or an 8% increase from the board has made the tough decisions fiscal house in order. tax expenditures would have continued permits issued. That is a 13% decline previous year. Compare this to only a that corrected and strengthened the Some have not understood that the to hemorrhage tax dollars for years and in permits from the Gardner Board! 4.9% spending increase over the pre- county’s fiscal house. budget has increased due to the inclu- years. When the four of us ran for office Clearly, the developers are not running vious three years by this board which This board has fulfilled its pledge! sion of the fire and rescue tax, totaling together, we pledged to get the county’s the show at Winchester Hall or run- equates to a 1.63% annual incremental In closing here is a quote from Abra- $42.2 million in FY 2014 in the Gen- fiscal house in order. ning wild in Frederick County! increase! The Gardner Board spent the ham Lincoln: “I am a firm believer in eral Fund. Since taking office this current Board The letter writer also stated that the fund balance and pretty much every the people. If given the truth, they can Furthermore, the separate fire tax ex- of County Commissioners has reduced Gardner Board brought the county other dollar they could locate in their be depended upon to meet any nation- penditures in the last budget adopted the overall size of the county govern- its first AAA bond rating. While true term in office. al crisis. The great point is to bring them by the Gardner Board for FY 2011 was ment workforce while at the same time he fails to mention that – because of They also raided the recordation and the real facts.” $44.7 million, while the separate fire the county has grown in population. In the Gardner Board’s fiscal actions, the bond enhancement funds. This board This board trusts that it has indeed tax expenditures rolled into the Gener- 2009 there were 2,624 budgeted merit county received a subsequent down- has not raided the bond enhancement met that obligation with the real facts.

cause we do not want fly by night or- plained, the ordinance, as written, is ba- ganizations to come in and use our sically unenforceable. He recommend- Former Commissioner Pat Joy parks. Commissioner O’Donnell ex- ed adopting the State regulations with ello Emmitsburg. First I want ery Road. Unfortunately, the motion er procedures. The Town Council de- pressed concern over the restrictive na- requires helmet usage on roadways for Hto acknowledge the fantastic job was unclear and it appeared that only cided to delay the next two agenda ture of the policy after talking to con- those under the age of 16. The use of the Chris Staiger did in writing this col- the contract was approved. Cliff Swee- items until second October meeting. cerned citizens but was not joined by State regulation allows our Deputies to umn for the last few years. I know we ney amended the minutes to clear up At the October 21st meeting, three any of the other Commissioner. The issue tickets like any other moving vio- loved his clear writing style, honesty, the intention of his motion although as main agenda items were on the table. policy was passed by the council, only lation. Commissioner O’Donnell spoke wit and subtlety. I will endeavor to live Chris Staiger said, it unclear if this was The first dealt with a policy to use the O’Donnell opposing it. in favor of keeping the ordinance as is up to the high standard he has set. The proper (no legal opinion was obtained Town parks after dark. It is unclear why The second agenda item was revi- because of the importance on leading by first order of business for the town was from the Town attorney). But since this became an issue now; the town sions to the sign ordinance. The ordi- example and the danger of riding with- the election of two new Commission- both the contract and the power pur- manager has always approved the per- nance has been revised to allow flexibil- out a helmet even for adults. Commis- ers. Glenn Blanchard, who resigned chasing agreement were already signed mit for the Lions Club for Community ity on behalf of businesses in particular sioner Staiger who previously voted for suddenly last year, got his health in or- and no one is challenging the arrange- Heritage Day and the fireworks but he for temporary signs, specifically it does the ordinance indicated his preference der and won his old seat. Jennifer Mel- ment, the issue is moot. was concerned when Christ Commu- not require a permit for temporary to go to the State standard. He indicated lor, a new face out of Silo Hill, received These are the type of problems that nity Church wanted to show a movie signs up to a cumulative 32 Square he is not in favor of having rules on the the second highest number of votes. I arise when the Town Council is not in Community Park. The Council pre- Feet. Off-premises/non-residential books that can’t be enforced. The Coun- am sure we wish them all the best. brought into the discussion until the viously allowed that movie to be shown signage does require a permit at no- cil provided direction to the town man- At the October 7th meeting, the last second. The Mayor and town and Christ Community Church had charge for non-profit/community or- ager to bring back a revision to the Hel- Town Council had a few items. The manager were not even seeking the scheduled another event with a movie ganizations. The revised ordinance was met Ordinance to make it consistent first was a cleanup action from the Spe- Town Council approval for the solar on November 1st. The draft policy re- passed unanimously. with the State regulation. cial meeting on September 23rd. The project until it was brought to their at- stricts after dark usage to non-profit or- Next on the agenda was the Town That’s it for this month! Feedback Council needed to approve both the tention by the Council, that the May- ganizations in existence for 18 month Helmet ordinance. The Ordinance re- on this article (both positive and neg- contract and power purchasing agree- or cannot approve a $1 million dollar and requires $1 million in liability in- quires the use of a helmet for all ages ative), as well as other information is ment for the new solar farm to be built contract on his own. Then everyone surance. The town manager said the for bikes, skateboards, roller-skates and welcome by emailing me at pjoy@em- at the Town’s sewage plant on Cream- had to scramble and try to follow prop- 18 month provision was necessary be- scooter usage. As the town manager ex- mitsburg.com.

that day who are out for a stretch. Spirit – food, hay rides and entrain- Good cause - The Seton Center. ment. Emmitsburg Mayor Don Briggs Dec 2nd. Emmistburg Christmas As the year draws to an end, no e are scheduling street resur- versation with Melinda Peters, the Food cost have increased and we are Tree Lighting on the Square - 6pm, matter what has come to pass in Wfacing work on North Alley, State Highway Administrator. moving into the heating cost season with caroling and a visit by Santa. our lives there is always much to Creamery Road and Schoolhouse The town received a sketch plan of the year. Then down to the Carriage House be thankful for. From my family to Lane to start in late October - ear- for the proposed retail store. Things Special thanks to ‘Team Emmits- Inn for the Evening of Christmas yours, Happy Thanksgiving. ly November. Like all road work, are moving along. burg’, Pastor John Talcott’s directed it will come with inconvenience, In spite of the government shut- youth group, did a great job this fall particularly on North Alley, but down, the 32nd annual Fallen keeping the downtown clean! the work is needed. Plan around it Fire Fighters Memorial service was and give yourself more time. Check held this year at Mount St Mary’s. Events: channel 99, town website and look Though other communities have Nov. 4th. Mother Seton Fall Five for door hangers. Emergency prep- their special events, nothing com- K Run and Kid Dash. When: Sat, aration: Vigilant Hose, the Ambu- pares with this event. Attended by Nov. 16th. Where: Start and fin- lance Company and Sheriff Depu- over 5,000 people, streamed to ev- ish at Waldron Stadium, Mount St ties will be notified. ery firehouse in the country and Mary’s. Time: Pre register 7:45 - Newly elected town commis- many places abroad; this solemn 8:45 am. Kid dash at 8:50am. 5K sioners Glenn Blanchard and Jen- tribute to all of those who sacrificed at 9am. Contact: Bridget McCar- nifer Mellor took the oath of Of- their lives to save ours is an extreme- thy at bridgemccarthy@hotmail. fice and were seated at October 7th ly emotional experience. com; or Mother Seton School at town meeting to start their three The 8th year Scotty’s Ride was 301-447-3161 or go to active. year terms. Welcome and thank you again an overwhelming success. com. $25 –18 or over and $15 both for seeking the challenge and Agreeable weather accommodated a under 18. wanting to serve. Thank you also prompt 10 am departure from Ju- Nov 6th. Emmitsburg Wattle to Pat Joy and Jim Hoover for their bilee for the 200+ bikes and 400+ Waddle - Thanksgiving Turkey Trot service to the community. people 110-mile ride through our at the Community Park. Thanks- Square update: town planner beautiful country. Thank you again giving Day morning, Nov 28th. Cipperly and I will meet Secretary to Sheriff Deputies and fire police Join 200+ so inclined serious run- of Transportation Smith on Octo- for their assistance. ners and those with burdened con- ber 31st. I also had a telephone con- The food bank needs donations. sciences of what they will eat later 8 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | NOVEMBER 2013 FROM THE DESK OF . . .

hunt for, shoot at, trap, take, chase you can call the Pennsylvania Game Carroll Valley Mayor Ron Harris or disturb wildlife within 150 yards Commission’s Dispatch Center in of any occupied residence, camp, Huntington at 814-643-1831 and t’s November. We now have 54 you have any questions regarding the you have never been, you may want industrial or commercial building, an officer will check for violations. Idays left for holiday shopping. I election polls and voter ID, contact to visit the National Museum of the farm house or farm building, or If you see persons hunting from guess if you want to make it seem Ms. Monica Dutko, Adams County Marine Corps located in Triangle, school or playground without the vehicles or after dark, call County like it is a longer period of time, you Director of Elections and Voter Virginia. For more information go permission of the occupants. It Dispatch at 717-334-8101 or 9-1-1 could always say you have 1,296 Registration at 717-337-9832. to www.usmcmuseum.com. is unlawful to shoot into a safety to get the quickest response.” hours or 77,760 minutes left before November 7th is National On November 11th, we honor all zone, even if you are outside of the I have received a number of you are finished shopping. I don’t Bittersweet Chocolate with Almonds Armed Forces veterans who have served zone. Driving game, even without a questions about texting, cell phone, think that helps. One good thing day. Had to include this special day our country. It was first celebrated firearm or bow, within a safety zone and seat belt usage while in a though and that is this year we turn since I was told that almonds help in 1921 as Armistice Day. President without permission is unlawful. motor vehicle. And, since many of back the clocks and say goodbye improve your cholesterol levels. Have Eisenhower changed it to Veteran’s Day For comparison, think of a our residents commute down to to Daylight Saving Time during no words for the chocolate other in 1954. As they do each year, Fairfield safety zone as about one and a half Maryland, what are the differences. the overnight hours heading into than it tastes good. November 10th School is holding a “Veteran’s Day football fields. Hunting on hospital In Pennsylvania, texting is prohibited Sunday, November 3rd. That means is Forget-Me-Not-Day. It is a day set Breakfast” on November 11th from and institutional grounds, and in while driving and is considered an extra hour of sleep and at my age aside to remember family and loved 8:30 to 10 am in the Fairfield High cemeteries, is also prohibited. It is a primary offense (meaning the I want all the sleep I can get even if ones. On the same day, we celebrate School cafeteria. All veterans as well unlawful to discharge a firearm within officer can pull you over if they see the rest of the nation wants to join in. the birth of the United States Marine as their spouse or guest are invited to 150 yards of a Game Commission you do it). Texting means using an You always could use that extra hour Corps. Did you know that the attend. However, RSVP’s are necessary vehicle whose occupants are releasing Interactive Wireless Communication to go online and shop. Election Day Marine Corps was created in 1775 by November 5th. You can call the office pheasants. The safety zone for archery Device to send, read or write a text- is November 5th (Tuesday). The polls during the Revolutionary War. They at 717-642-2045 or email fasdvets@ hunters statewide, including those based message. At the present time, it will be open from 7 am to 8 pm. If are celebrating their 238th birthday. If fairfield.k12.pa.us. As a 20 year veteran, using crossbows, is 50 yards. Archery is not illegal to make or receive a cell please accept my heartfelt appreciation. hunters carrying muzzleloaders phone call while driving. We celebrate Thanksgiving this year on during any muzzleloader season must As far as seat belts are concerned, if November 28th. abide by the 150-yard safety zone you are driving or sitting in the front Around this time of year, the regulation. Around playgrounds, seat of a car, you must wear your seat question always comes up as to schools, nursery schools or day- belt. If you are driving with anyone whether someone can hunt in Carroll care centers, the safety zone remains under 18 years old in the vehicle, they Valley. To clarify the rules, Carroll 150 yards. For further information, must wear a seat belt at all times both Valley cannot by law change state law refer to www.pgc.state.pa.us. As in the front and back seat. Failure regarding hunting; however, current Carroll Valley has grown over the to do so is considered a primary state rules make legal hunting in years, it is more and more difficult offense. Pennsylvania vehicle law also Carroll Valley difficult. Pennsylvania to find a location outside these safety requires your child be placed in an has what are called “Safety Zones”. zones. Should you think someone appropriate car seat. In Maryland, In a safety zone, it is unlawful to is hunting too close to a residence, texting is also prohibited while driving and is considered a primary offense. However, in Maryland, you must use a hands free device to make or receive a cell phone call. The state also bans all learner permit and provisional license holders younger than 18 from cell phone usage when driving. Since October 1st all occupants of the vehicle whether sitting in the front seat or back seat must wear a seat belt. Again, failure to do so is considered a primary offense. Hope this helps you in your travels. Please follow the law and be careful when you are on the road. You may want to attend the November 12th Borough Council meeting at 7 pm. The two topics of interest are: the public hearing on Ordinance #2-2013 – Zoning Change Regarding Cluster Development and the briefing to Council on a proposed Southwest Adams Recreation Commission (SARC). The briefing will explain that the SARC is a joint effort of the Fairfield Area School District and the surrounding municipalities within the District Boundaries to collaboratively create recreational opportunities for all members of the community. It is envisioned that by working together, more diverse opportunities can be provided. The organizational structure and financial support will be covered. Borough meetings and office closures in November are: Planning Commission (Nov 4th), Borough Office Closed (Nov 5th & Nov 11th), Borough Council (Nov 12th), Borough Office Closed (Nov 28th & Nov 29th) and Parks/Recreation Committee (Nov 20th). Please reduce your speed to make sure you, your loved ones, your friends and neighbors will be safe. If you have any questions call me at 301-606-2021 or email at [email protected]. Please come out and support your candidate(s) by casting your vote on Tuesday, November 5th. Happy Thanksgiving folks! NOVEMBER 2013 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 9 GOVERNMENT—NORTH OF THE MASON-DIXON LINE

trip takes about one year of ad- County Commissioner Randy Phiel vance planning, reservations and permits. These are life-time ex- sn’t fall is such a beautiful time Eline to assist with site organiza- take a moment to pause and read tion, concern, embarrassment and periences for many folks whether Iof year in Adams County with tion and hearing testimony. What it. It looks great in front of the consternation over the Nation- it be visiting the Statue of Liber- warm days, cool crisp evenings, low better time and place to have this courthouse and is a very appropri- al Park Service consistently be- ty, seeing the Grand Canyon for humidity and lots of color? The hearing with everything that is go- ate tribute. Thank you to our lo- ing used as a high profile political the first time or visiting the site of 150TH Anniversary summer activ- ing on in with emergency servic- cal Gettysburg Garden Club and pawn during these shutdowns to the 20TH Maine Charge or the ities are now in our rear view mir- es in Adams County? We have so their Blue Star Committee for fa- initiate as much residual political site of The Gettysburg Address. I ror, our strong community spirit is many important emergency service cilitating this tribute. The Blue impact as possible - at the expense cannot imagine having those kind reinforced by another communi- issues facing Adams County that Star Markers have been a project of dedicated Park Service staff, vis- of plans torpedoed because of bu- ty driven Apple Harvest Festival, include sustaining volunteer emer- to honor veterans by the National itors and communities. I can as- reaucratic ineptness and divisive- we were honored to host the Na- gency services, the recent Coun- Garden Clubs since 1949. sure you it was not an enjoyable ness. They say you should learn tional Medal of Honor Convention cil of Government Fire Study, mu- The federal government shut- task for the law enforcement rang- from history so that it does not re- and we still have a highly anticipat- nicipal fire tax considerations and down certainly got all of our at- ers left at the Park for those three peat itself….we can only hope? ed 150th Anniversary of Lincoln’s concerns regarding the future of tention for three weeks. While weeks. I had been through at least The rumor is strong that there Gettysburg Address event on No- Advanced Life Support Service in delivering remarks as an invit- three closures in my career; but could be an historic Presidential vember 19th and Remembrance Adams County - with WellSpans ed guest at the Arendtsville Li- never before at Gettysburg NMP visit for Dedication Day on No- Day activities the following week- announcement of discontinu- ons Club several weeks ago dur- had visitors been barred from get- vember 19th. Preparations need end. ing ALS service in the next 12-18 ing the shutdown, I proposed this ting out of their cars and walking to be made and are being made Moving to current affairs, the PA months. The hearing was valuable, question: “Does anyone believe on park roads when essential per- for that possibility – whether the Senate Veterans Affairs & Emer- appreciated, very timely and Ad- that their county government…. sonnel such as law enforcement President appears or not. The next gency Preparedness Committee on ams County was an appropriate is more effective and efficient than and limited maintenance were still weekend 10,000 - 12,000 reen- Friday held a senate hearing in Ad- venue. The event was timely and our federal government.” With on duty. It is obvious that the di- actors are anticipated for the Re- ams County, regarding emergency well attended. Thank you to Sena- a few smiles about 30 hands im- rective to ban foot traffic and get- membrance Day Parade. services and the challenges of vol- tor Alloway for bringing this event mediately shot into the air. How ting out of your vehicle came from These are great opportunities unteer firefighting, at the Adams to Adams County. frustrating, damaging and embar- upstairs - and not at the local lev- to experience some very unique County Emergency Management On Saturday, October 19 in rassing to us as a nation has this el. The shutdown and closing the events in your community. Winter Building. The hearing Chaired by front of the Adams County Court- government shutdown been? As Park entirely was damaging to our is on the way folks. Get out there Senator Lisa Baker was hosted by house we dedicated a new Blue a retired 30-year federal law en- community and nation in numer- and enjoy all the historical, edu- Senator Richard Alloway who had Star Memorial Marker honoring forcement ranger for the National ous ways. I have hiked the Grand cational, cultural and natural op- asked myself and Adams county our nation’s veterans. If you have Park Service, I was quoted in both Canyon rim to rim three times in portunities that beautiful Adams Emergency Services Director John not seen the memorial marker local papers expressing my frustra- the past six years. Each rim to rim County has to offer.

a second-degree felony, punishable comprehensive health insurance by up to 10 years in prison and coverage for routine doctor vis- State Representative Dan Moul a fine of up to $25,000. The of- its, prescriptions, dental and eye he debt limit may be reaching guage in the Pennsylvania Consti- sure would be in the public’s interest. fense is currently graded as a first- care to more than 188,000 unin- Tnew highs in Washington, but tution, and House Bill 125 would The bill is designed to prevent cas- degree misdemeanor with a fine of sured Pennsylvania children and the opposite is true in Pennsylva- amend the Pennsylvania Constitu- es of retribution against informants $10,000. The bill now heads to teens not eligible for or enrolled in nia where members of both parties tion to allow local taxing authori- and to ensure the public has a sense the Senate for consideration. Medical Assistance. The program, in the House and Senate approved ties to exclude from taxation up to of safety and privacy when reporting Gov. Tom Corbett has signed which is largely paid for with fed- legislation to lower the debt ceiling 100 percent of the assessed value of a crime or other emergency. legislation that extends the life of eral funds, was set to expire on for public projects funded though the homestead property receiving The House Judiciary Subcom- the state’s Children Health Insur- Dec. 31. For more information, the Redevelopment Assistance Cap- the exclusion. The House previous- mittee on Crime and Corrections ance Program (CHIP) through go to http://www.chipcoverspak- ital Program (RACP). House Bill ly approved House Bill 1189, which was in western Pennsylvania re- 2015. CHIP provides quality, ids.com/. 493, now on its way to the gover- gives school districts the ability to cently for the first of three regional nor, will lower the RACP spending eliminate property taxes in favor of public hearings on the state’s hero- limit from the current $4.05 billion other taxing options better suited to in epidemic. Pennsylvania has an to $3.45 billion. State borrowing for the needs of residents and students estimated 40,000 heroin users – RACP grants, which are used for the in the district. All three bills are now the third highest rate in the nation. acquisition and construction of re- in the Senate. The committee is focusing on the gional economic, cultural, civic and I co-sponsored another bill that law enforcement response to the historical improvement projects, has would protect the privacy of individ- problem. increased sharply in recent years. uals who dial 9-1-1 in an emergency. In response to several recent re- Property taxes are a significant House Bill 1041, which passed in ports of child luring and attempt- concern in our area. The House the House and is headed for the Sen- ed kidnapping in Pennsylvania, gave its unanimous approval to ate, provides an exemption from the the House has approved a measure two more property tax reform bills. state’s Right-to-Know law for indi- to increase the penalties for luring House Bill 1677 would amend state viduals who reveal personally iden- a young child into a motor vehi- law to ensure that the definition tifying information during a 9-1-1 cle or structure. Under House Bill of a homestead is in line with lan- call, unless a court rules that disclo- 1594, child luring would become 10 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | NOVEMBER 2013 COMMENTARY Words from Winterbilt I have never tried this and I really A time to be thankful don’t know if it works and I strong- Shannon Bohrer ful for what you have. It can also ly recommend it not be done. I be- mean that you’re thankful that you lieve a strong case could be made all is a favorite season of do not live in the locations with the that as the earth heats up we are Fmine— I really do enjoy the natural disasters and or the wars. somewhat like the frog in the pot coolness in the air and the chang- I live in a good place and I do like of water. The Intergovernmen- ing from summer to winter, and it. For the last several years it al- tal Panel on Climate Change just I look forward to cold days and a most seems that this part of Mary- came out with a report that does warm wood stove. The heat from a land is like an Island. We have had not look good for us, confirming wood stove just seems more enjoy- hurricanes and flooding north and the belief that not only is the world able than electric, oil or gas. May- south of us, but not here. There warming, but man is 95 percent re- be it’s a primitive instinct as our an- have been tornados, wild fires and sponsible. I am sure that there are cestors heated their dwellings with droughts around the country, but people that still don’t believe this. wood. Then of course in the fall not here. The recent flooding in Then of course by the time they do you have Thanksgiving and Christ- Colorado was described as Bibli- believe it, they might be boiled. mas to look forward to and with cal because it - never – happened While the world heats up and lapsed. The mine was extract- crease in earthquakes. I don’t think the holidays you have visits and before. I recently read in National flooding and other disasters oc- ing minerals by pumping in wa- the residents (former residents) of company with friends and family. Geographic about global warming cur, there are other incidents that ter (fracking) and pushing the salt Bayou Corne have had a good year The holidays just seem to remind and how it affects the weather pat- don’t seem to make the news, but water to the surface. The mine is and I can only hope that were they us of what is important and while terns and also the rise in sea levels. should have. In August 2012, the located in a salt dome (Napoleon- moved to will be safer. thinking of what’s important it’s al- A little shocking it was. I am glad small town of Bayou Corne, Loui- ville Dome) and with the materi- I am very glad that I do not live ways nice to have good food and I don’t live in Florida or the Mary- siana, experienced a sink hole that als extracted they are refined into where natural and/or manmade di- spirits, as well as good desserts. land Eastern Shore. According to encompassed about one acre. The sodium hydroxide and chlorine. sasters are occurring. And at the While I do look forward to fall, the maps in the magazine, Florida entire town of about 350 people Salt domes are used to store nat- same time I am very thankful for I also keep in my mind and heart will be under water and Baltimore was evacuated. As time continued ural gas crude oil and even some where I live, especially with the the people that have encountered City will be ocean front. That’s of some people moved back, but the radioactive materials. Our stra- good neighbors, friends and family so many hardships and problems. course many years away, so it won’t sink hole grew and the town is al- tegic oil reserves are stored in salt that my wife and I have. As I have In the western part of the coun- affect me since I am getting older. most empty. The sink hole now domes. After the collapse the heard said before, “No sense in be- try they started off the spring with Then again, maybe the time esti- covers over 24 acres and is about mining company got a permit to ing a pessimist, it doesn’t work any- wildfires and ended with flooding. mates are wrong, in which case I 750 feet deep. The sink hole is do some relief drilling, but it was way.” Another thing I have to be Just when the problems of Hurri- could be here. very active, belching gas and crude discovered that a wall of the salt thankful for is my beautiful wife. cane Sandy seemed behind us, a I like to think of Global Warm- oil. A potentially larger problem dome was breached, meaning it She is a nurse and she is retiring boardwalk in New Jersey burned ing as it relates to the story of the is that explosive gases have seeped can’t be fixed. While the mining soon. In addition, she likes taking to the ground. We could go on frog in the hot water. As the fa- into the aquifer affecting the drink- company has bought out many of care of old sick people— and that and on about the tragedies not just ble goes, if you place a frog in a ing water and the odor of decaying the residents, some have stayed at bodes well for me. here, but around the world. The pan of water and then turn on the and rotten debris, along with gases, are involved in a law suit. I hope everyone has a good war in Syria and millions of refu- heat, very low, the frog will stay is everywhere. Just before the sink hole hap- Thanksgiving. gees are just a few examples. Be- put. The frog does not notices the The cause of the sink hole is pened the local residences said it ing an optimist does not mean you small changes in water temperature in dispute, but a drilling compa- felt like an earthquake. And re- To read past editions of Words from don’t have empathy for others, but until it’s too late – at which time ny was working on a deep mine cently, the increases in fracking Winterbilt, visit the Authors section it does mean that you are thank- the frog is boiled. For the record, called the Oxy3, when it col- have been as been linked to an in- of Emmitsburg.net.

his nineties. The main obstacles Arabs as the point where Muham- to this new state are the Israeli mad was said to have ascended to settlements on the West Bank. A Heaven. The “Dome of the Rock” Common Cents contentious issue that the Clin- is revered as his actual departure ent day. packages associated with many of ton Administration’s, Secre- point. Zero sum It is difficult to give an exact the Arab Spring successes in re- tary of State, Madeline Albright There is currently a Mosque on Ralph Murphy percentage break down, but there cent years. Sharia law enforces a tried to finesse with the prom- the Al Aqsa (“Noble Sanctuary”) are far more Sunni’s than Shiites. socio- economic structure which ise of their removal in exchange site and the Israelis have plans to he current violence in the The Sunnis constitute 80 to 90 delves deeply into politics, mor- for peace and Israeli annexation erect a “Third Temple” there, de- TMiddle East is not new, but percent of the modern Muslim al behavior, and even hygiene and of East Jerusalem. East Jerusa- pending on ongoing, diplomatic the shifting alliances and clash of population worldwide. The Shi- diet. It is legitimized by quoting lem is a holy site to Christians, negotiations and related, region- ideologies and resulting violence ites are more numerous in The Is- the Quran and by citing the ver- Muslims, and the Jewish people. al turmoil. Perhaps a church, a is less predictable. It reminds me lamic Nation of Iran, The Islamic bal communications of the proph- However, PLO leader Yasser Ara- mosque, and a temple could all be of what game theorists and econ- Nation of Iraq, and Bahrain. Leb- et Muhammad and his followers. fat balked and the deal fell apart. squeezed into the area, but with- omists call a “zero sum game” anon could be as high as 55 per- The Quran allows its followers to At the time Albright claimed that out East Jerusalem as the capital of where someone has to lose for an- cent Shiite. take “three or four” wives if they was the best deal the Palestinians Palestine - peace is unlikely in the other to win. Before 9/11 the Shiites were so choose, but also concedes that were ever going to get. While near term. The Muslim world is dominat- considered predictably more mil- a man can settle down with “just subsequent events haven’t prov- Israel is rumored to be a nuclear ed by two major denominations itant. For example, taking Amer- one” wife if he prefers. A positive en her wrong, the two- nation power- something they refuse to - the Shia and the Sunni. Both ican diplomats hostage in Iran; option for a generally, monoga- objective still hinges on a deal in confirm. This makes an Arab in- adhere to the Quran- the Islam- blowing up embassies in Lebanon mous people. It also avoids a lot of that portion of the “Old City”. vasion unlikely as none of them ic holy book and are expected to through proxies, and generally fu- frustration and jealousy. East Jerusalem was annexed by could respond in kind. The Israe- live by the “five pillars of Islam”. eling discord. Sunni- Al-Qaeda’s Monarchs in Jordan, Saudi Ara- Israel in the 1967 conflict, and at lis also took in about a million So- The Five Pillars include the obli- terrorist successes at home and bia, and Morocco are concerned the time was mostly populated by viet Jews prior to and after the col- gation of its followers regarding worldwide broadened the range of about the internal opposition fo- Arabs. It contained the “Second lapse of the USSR. This drove up faith, prayer, giving of alms, fast- violence, to include distant, West- mented by the Islamists, and the Temple”, a religious site where Je- housing prices and led to recent ing, and a pilgrimage to Mecca for ern targets. movement is almost spontaneous, sus was said to have ousted the unrest. The West Bank appears a those who are able. At that point Islamists promote an ideolo- with a successful democracy rare money changers, leading to ani- convenient area for new housing, the two Muslim denominations gy where “Islam should guide so- in the Muslim world. Little pan- mosity among the affected Jews but this would come at the pros- diverge. The prophet Muhammad cial and political as well as person- Arab institutionalization exists … shortly before his crucifixion. It pect of long term instability. died in 632 AD and his teachings al life.” The movement promotes except for the Muslim Brother- was destroyed by the Romans Maybe the Golan Heights are were succeeded by his wife’s fa- Sharia Law- a strict doctrine that hood that was formed in 1928. in 70 AD. The Western Wall at a better bargaining chip for both ther, according to the Sunni’s, or demands legal punishment to in- One thing most Muslims agree the western base of the “Temple the Arabs and Israelis when trying Muhammad’s cousin and son-in- clude amputation of limbs for upon is the right for the cre- Mount” remains a sacred place to come up with a zero sum solu- law according to the Shiites. There any theft- and stoning for adul- ation of a state of Palestine. This of worship for Jews. Once a wall tion for this important dilemma? were wars shortly after the proph- tery. Shiite- Iran as well as Sun- is a view that is shared by many that surrounded the Jewish tem- ets death over who was the real ni- Saudi Arabia have incorporat- Western peoples as well, and is ple’s courtyard, it is now an area To read past editions of Common “Caliph” or religious leader, and ed this standard into their legal even promoted by Israeli Presi- of continuity with their past. The Cents visit the Authors section of they have continued to the pres- structures. It is part of the Islamist dent Shimon Peres who is now in mount itself is also sacred to the Emmitsburg.net. NOVEMBER 2013 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 11 COMMENTARY

of troops in addition to hundreds of ing, the critics would seem to be er an awkward combination of three billions of dollars, it’s been an utter clearly right in their skepticism. distinct groups: Shiites in the south, Pure OnSense catastrophe for Iraq. According to Though Iraq is no longer a Sunnis in the center and west, and one recent report, over 100,000 Iraqi prominent aspect of U.S. strate- Kurds in the north. A leader here is Iraq’s long shadow civilians have died since the U.S. in- gy in the Middle East, its influence either Shia or Sunni, not Iraqi, mak- Scott Zuke “Surge,” and years of subsequent ef- vastion, either directly from violence on current policy in the region can- ing it near impossible to govern fair- forts to train Iraqi security forces and or indirectly due to such things as not be overstated. Along with Lib- ly or effectively. he Middle East continues to implement the loose framework of a hospitals being overwhelmed by the ya, which has also fallen into politi- Iraq also serves as a warning for Tdominate the U.S.’s attention democratic government, it’s hard to number of casualties and having to cal chaos since U.S.-backed regime the future of Afghanistan follow- when it comes to foreign policy, but say what, if anything, has been ac- turn patients away. change, it provides the main justi- ing the planned withdrawal of U.S. for the first time in over a decade, complished. Iraq even experienced its own fication for President Obama’s re- troops in 2014. Afghanistan is ev- Iraq has dropped off the list of poli- On the contrary, despite its role in Arab Spring-related protests in luctance to pursue military inter- ery bit as hard to govern, suffers cy priorities almost completely. Af- establishing the current political or- 2011, despite having a democrat- vention in Syria. Not only is the from ethnic and religious sectarian ter being swept from the spotlight der in Iraq, the U.S. has secured little ic-style government, unlike those public weary from the protract- divides, has an unreliable and (not- by the crises in Syria and Egypt, re- long term political influence there. of the more publicized Arab Spring ed and poorly defined War on Ter- so) strongman leader in Hamid Kar- newed peace negotiations between Maliki’s government has been par- countries. Like the other revolts, ror, but the very theory of regime zai, and faces even more challeng- Israelis and Palestinians, and a flur- ticularly at odds with the U.S. over though, the protests in Iraq had change in order to install a puppet es when it comes to providing basic ry of nuclear talks with a sudden- its calls for Syria’s President Bashar much to do with peoples’ dissatis- leader who falls in line with U.S. human services. As war weary as ly receptive Iran, it’s easy to forget Al Assad to be removed from power, faction with poor government ser- interests has fallen apart since the Americans are, and as intractible that Iraq is still there. Even a high and even took the aggravating step vices, corruption, high unemploy- Arab Spring. as its problems may actually be, it’s level diplomatic visit will proba- of looking the other way while Iran ment, and a lack of security in the Iraq has become the key piece of hard to argue that dropping Afghan- bly struggle to make many head- used Iraqi airspace to transport arms midst of a sectarian civil war. Secu- evidence that the “strongman” au- istan from our list of policy priorities lines. Prime Minister Nuri al-Ma- shipments into Syria. rity forces, like their authoritarian thoritarian model of governance won’t have negative consequences at liki’s meeting with President Obama And, for all of the accusations that neighbors, reacted to the demon- no longer promises stability, espe- some point down the road. at the White House on November the war was started over oil, the U.S. strations violently, on one day kill- cially where sectarianism prevents a Putting Iraq on the backburner 1 will bring him to a country so ea- hasn’t really seen much benefit from ing 20 citizens. wide sense of national identity. It’s of policy priorities may be the most ger to move on after a fruitless, cost- Iraq’s oil reserves. It took almost a With such daunting domes- difficult for Westerners to under- sensible choice given the other cri- ly decade of war that Iraq has been decade for the country’s oil produc- tic challenges and internal politi- stand the Middle East’s many con- ses crying out for attention at pres- largely ignored and forgotten only a tion to return to the levels they had cal strife, the country has fallen far flicts precisely because it’s hard for ent, but it would be a mistake to couple years after being occupied by been under Saddam Hussein, and in its ability to project influence in us, with our historically settled, in- say that all of its lessons have been U.S. troops. now much of the growth of Iraq’s the region. In the words of Mid- ternationally recognized, and indis- learned. Even from the sidelines, it Ten years ago there were 130,000 energy sector is thanks to China, dle East expert Marc Lynch, Iraq, putable borders, to understand the will continue casting a long shadow U.S. troops in Iraq. Today there are which buys half of the country’s oil long a major power player in Arab internal divisions in these countries over U.S. policy in the Middle East only a few thousand American ci- exports and is investing heavily in its politics, now lies “flat on [its back], whose borders in many cases are his- for a long time to come. vilians left behind, with more de- oil fields. torn by political failure and soci- torically arbitrary and imposed only parting every day. After Operation But if the invasion was a strategic etal division and unable to play any a few decades ago by imperialist out- To read past editions of Pure OnSense Iraqi Freedom, Shock and Awe, the blunder for the United States, trag- kind of meaningful role.” If this is siders. Iraq, for instance, is not natu- visit the Authors section of Emmits- removal of Saddam Hussein, the ically costing the lives of thousands the product of U.S. nation-build- rally a single, cohesive state, but rath- burg.net.

His name was Lothar, he could not A very few magnates benefit enor- limit that private citizens can donate be harmed by any man made de- mously from this, including the rich- to a political candidate or party, near- Down Under vice, was immensely strong, loyal and est woman in the world, Gina Rein- ly 40 years after that limit was intro- true. He wore a Fez, a leopard skin, hardt, but we the public only see the duced to combat widespread corrup- and apparently not much else. Over need for us to reduce our own emis- tion. Another victory for the illusion- The Mandrake effect the years he became more and more sions. It is as though no one knows ists. We are aware of the argument ordinary in the clothing department, that the air above is constantly mix- that not raising the debt ceiling will Submitted by Lindsay! comes the hope of the masses. We and is now indistinguishable from ing, and if our output is small we’ll mean a default on debt and send the Melbourne, Australia were enraptured, thankful, and lulled other mere mortals. His invulnerabil- survive. Mandrake says we will, but economy and the world reeling into into that make-believe world of fan- ity remains, his loyalty to his master we won’t. Our new Prime Minister ruin– but we fail to see the debt itself, Disbelief in magic can fool a poor tasy. A wave of his hand, a stare from has never been better, and his power is making your tea party look green, partly because it is so big that it is be- soul into believing in government his eyes, and things no mere mortal is still extra-ordinary. His name, by (how does the green-tea party sound? yond imagining, partly because most and business. could achieve happened. the way, has changed, and has be- They need making fun of), while nu- people seem to have got used to the —Tom Robbins OK, we know it’s just pretense, we come Rupert Murdoch. clear power is unmentionable - even idea that it’s normal. There was once know it’s not true, but it’s fun and Mandrake, meanwhile, has though we are a major exporter of the a song that went ‘to dream the im- ven if you do not remember it, it’s harmless, and it translated well morphed into a shadowy multi-di- raw materials. But hey! We’re all right, possible dream’ but this should be ‘to EJune 1 1934 was a memorable into the grist of Hollywood mov- mensional monster that expands and our footprint is small and business is service the impossible debt.’ It is the day. No one knew it then, but the ies. Whole generations wanted to be guards its own future, has no single business. black hole of finance, the Mandrake beginning of a new era took place superman, Spiderman, or any other– name but power, makes parties and We and yourselves took violent effect of massively living beyond the without fanfare or headlines. Simply, man, and the fun we all had felt good. people blame each other for the prob- sides over the weapons of mass de- country’s means - and for all the talk, the first ever super hero appeared in We wanted a bit of that magic, a bit lems, and has created the illusion that struction saga in Iraq, which proved it would not be the first time America print. Well, only partly in print, be- of hero in our lives. it is benign, wishes wellbeing for us to be a smokescreen for the massive has turned tail and run away from its cause the words were illustrated in Sometimes, however, fantasy has all, is the bastion of democracy, and genocide Hussein was carrying out fiscal responsibilities. true comic style, but the effect was the ability to become reality; a hand that all is well with the world. In fact at that time. We put in sanctions, There are many other examples, electric. Lee Falk was the writer and or two waved across our collective eye things are far from being all right in entered into wars financed by debt, but what we see is what we come to cartoonist, and he called his creation can make us see things as they are not. the world. Here’s some examples. made reprisals to topple this most care about, even when those things are Mandrake the Magician. We read the comics, see the movies, Australia has one of the highest terrible of dictators, then wondered illusions. We care not for the things Comics had been around for ages, and watch with a smile as Mr. Man- per capita outputs of carbon dioxide what all the fuss had been about. De- we cannot easily see, even when they of course, but never before had an drake does his deeds to others, yet the emissions in the world, yet the total is luded, hypnotized? Absolutely. are the reality. It is not curiosity that unstoppable champion of the people situations he and his mystic brothers relatively small because there’s only 23 We see the destruction of chemical kills the cat, it is laziness, lack of clear – the good people, that is – been so gave us can become the foundation million of us. We discuss the need to weapon stockpiles in Syria, not the sightedness and understanding . The fancifully portrayed. A phenomen- for a new version of the superhero, reduce our emissions, the topic is hot hundreds of thousands of refugees new Mandrake has one aim: To sur- on was born, and it didn’t take long a real but inverted set of wizardries on talk-shows, TV sends us graphic forced to flee their home, often with vive. The illusionist knows the real- for others to get into the swing of it. that may be waved over our collect- black balloon pictures showing how nothing more that their lives. The de- ity behind his magic, knows that the Superhero, super friend, super family, ive minds in a program of mass mes- bad we are and how big out footprint struction acts as a façade created by times ahead are so perilous that only supercharge. Down with baddies, merization. Whatever our new Man- is; the Murdoch pundits propose that the waving hand and flashing eye of the very powerful, the very rich, the long live the goodies. We are protect- drake makes us see, it is not designed global warming is a myth, and we are the magician. very ruthless will make it. That does ed! We have a hero on our side, the to defeat the baddies, the evil villain, bemused, no matter where we stand Politicians from either side are now not include us, of course. We’ll go on evil that threatens sometime, any- or the world-destroying genius, but on the subject, and most of us are normally unable to fraternize with hoping and trusting unto the end. time, will be dealt with. We Can to keep them all safe. And who then by now either activists or indifferent. anyone from the other side, making I cannot look into your eyes, but Sleep Safe in our beds. We did, and is the enemy? Why the goodies, of BUT – we are the chief exporter of an exchange of views and tips nigh here’s a spell-breaking hand wave were entertained. course. Us, in other words. coal to Asia. Millions of tons of it are on impossible, strengthening a divide from down under instead. Not only an evil scourge, this man Mandrake and his like would be shipped to China, India, Japan - not that sees the sorry mess of a loony few (always a man) would risk his life for dull without their companions, and so they can extract its chemicals, but holding the nation to ransom. If ever To read past editions of Down Under us. He would fight against unimagin- in his case it was the giant king of to burn for power, heat, processing a bit of reality was needed, it is there. visit the Authors section of Emmitsburg. able odds, vanquish villains, and be- an African tribe who got the nod. the things they make mostly for you. We see the proposed removal of the net. 12 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | NOVEMBER 2013 THE PASTOR’S DESK

an aura about the place that is more timeless than traditional; it generates the feeling that here is a place where A church for all seasons the ugliness and tension of daily life is Bill Meridith joined the Emmitsburg Presbyteri- not allowed to enter. I was taught as an Church, and, like our forefathers, a child that God is everywhere; but was looking through an old fami- when we put down roots, we stayed. here, the things that distract us from Ily photo album the other day, and I found this church to be a kindred Him in everyday life seem to be shut found a program for an evening ser- spirit to the one I had been born into: out, or at least muted. That is worth vice at the Meadowdale Methodist traditional, familial in atmosphere, smiling about. Church in West Virginia. It was dat- and inhabited by a mixture of new- Most people don’t think of church ed 1937; my mother had kept it be- comers and families that seemed al- music as having any connection with cause the Welcoming Recitation was ways to have been here. Without do- smiling, but the Bible does say we delivered by Billy Meredith. I would ing anything special, we suddenly should make a joyful noise, and we have been four at the time. I grew up found we were part of it. do. Dr. Elizabeth Krauss plays the or- there; the members of the congrega- As the next 56 years passed, our gan as if she had ten fingers on each tion were like family, and more than church was caught up in the chang- hand and feet trained for tap dancing. half of them were literally so, for my es that affected churches everywhere. She plays Bach as joyfully the master ancestors had lived there for five gen- Older members died; some new ones himself did, and also frequently plays erations. They had been baptized, came, but not enough. Our children her own compositions and arrange- Emmitsburg Presbyterian Church Sunday School participants ~ 1950 married and buried there since the grew up, married, and moved away, ments… smiling all the while. My 1840s. But the war changed all of as did many others. The world, the It also provides me with unex- pews would be uncomfortable and own musical talents are limited, but that; after 1945, the old folks stayed country, and our society changed, pected questions to think about. would keep people awake during I know enough to notice when she there but the young ones, including and the church did too. But while it Last week, right out of the blue, my two-hour sermons. But by the time changes to a lower key if the one in me, left for greener pastures. So it was adapted, it retained its essential char- wife asked, “What are you so hap- our church was rebuilt, after the fire the hymnal proves to be too high, or that I arrived in Emmitsburg in 1957 acter. The congregation now is small- py about?” We were in church, of all in 1903, the design had mellowed; slips minor and seventh chords into with a wife and baby daughter. er, but it is still family, and it provides places; the organ prelude had start- our pews are of oak, venerable in age places where no notes are written. My wife was a Presbyterian, so we a sense of stability for me. ed, and she was standing by the but beautiful in grain and pattern, She makes the music come alive, and pew, motioning for me to stop lag- and curved to make a fair approxima- I smile when she does it. ging around and get seated. Just a few tion of the human spine. Original- My wife and I both love children, minutes earlier, I had been talking to ly, they had cushions filled with hair but our youngest grandchild is now a a friend, a 9-year-old lad who always that had been pulled from the tails college sophomore, and there are no states things in an unexpected way; of horses some time before the first great-grandchildren in sight. So the and I must have been still smiling at World War, but those now have been children at church fill a special need his remark. So, we got ourselves seat- replaced by softer ones. So, physical- for us. There are not many of them, ed. I told my wife what the boy had ly the pews are comfortable; but that but they are all bright and full of life, said; she smiled too, momentarily, is not what the question was about. and each is unique. They talk to us and then turned her attention to the The kind of comfort I feel there is and tell us their secrets, and laugh bulletin. But my attention was not so the kind you feel when you visit fam- with us. They represent hope; when easily diverted. ily. When I look around, most of the they smile, the world lights up a little. Questions like that don’t just go faces I see are kindred souls I have So, come next Sunday, I will be away. They may sound simple, but know for years; we know each oth- there again. At the social hour I they don’t have simple answers, and er’s stories, and each Sunday we take will have a cup of coffee and more this one began dividing like an amoe- up where we left off last week. Those cake than I should; I will talk to ba, from “What are you so happy who have joined more recently seem friends, maybe greet a visitor, and about?” to “Isn’t it alright to be hap- to fit in; they seem comfortable, and share the news, good or bad, of py in church?” and then to “How can they smile. They’ve joined the family. each family. I will hear the latest you not be happy in church?” I have It would be hard to smile if you riddles and stories about school reached the age where my mind is no were surrounded by ugliness, and and pets, and if especially lucky, I longer capable of multi-tasking, so as Lord knows, there is enough of it in will get to hold a baby. The ser- the prelude ended and we proceeded the world around us. Our church lets vice will start, and I will hear mu- into the service, the hymns, prayers me get away from it for a while each sic played as it should be; I will re- and sermon were crowded toward week. The building has a magisterial member my own family during the background of consciousness by simplicity about it; the ceiling is high, prayers, sing hymns only slight- a series of “Why’s?” and “Why not’s?” designed like its medieval ancestors to ly off-key, and hear a sermon that It would be hard to be happy if you lift your eyes, and hence your spirit, will challenge me to think. At the weren’t comfortable. The old church- upward. The stained glass is beautiful benediction, I will be told to go in es were intentionally designed so the but not distracting. There seems to be peace; and I will. Smiling. NOVEMBER 2013 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 13 BOOK OF DAYS

out by passing hawsers around and un- der it, and others tried to stop the leak in Halley’s Comet of 1682 the port-quarter with spare sails and wet blankets. The water-tanks in the hold, formed popular notions concerning board, were lowered into the life-boat. having got loose, were dashed from side those wondrous visitants. All these filled boats were ordered to re- to side by the violence of the gale, and main within reach of the ship till further battered the poor ship still further. The Burning of the ‘Sarah Sands’ orders. The sailors then set about con- At two in the afternoon (twenty-three Nov 12 structing rafts of spare spars, to be ready hours after the fire had been discovered), One of the finest examples on record, in case of emergency. the life-boat was hauled alongside, and of the saving of human life by the Meanwhile the flames had made ter- the women and children taken on board maintenance of high discipline, during rible progress; the whole of the cabins again. All the other boats, except the gig, trying difficulties, was afforded dur- and saloons were one body of fire; and were in like manner brought along-side, ing the burning of the Sarah Sands, at nine in the evening the flames burst and the soldiers re-embarked; the gig a transport steamer employed by the through the upper deck and ignited the had been swamped, but all the men in government in 1857. She was on her mizzen rigging. During this fearful sus- her were saved. passage from England to India, with pense, the barrel or two of powder left During thirty-six hours more, near- a great part of the 54th Regiment of in one of the magazines exploded, and ly all the soldiers were assisting the sail- Foot on board, intended to assist in the blew out the port-quarter of the ship— ors in working the pumps, and clear- suppression of the Indian mutiny; the shewing what would have been the aw- ing the ship of water; while the captain number of persons was about 400, be- ful result had not the heroic men pre- succeeded at length in getting the ill-fat- sides the ship’s crew. The vessel, an iron viously removed the greater part of the ed ship into such trim as to be manage- steamer of 2000 tons burthen, arrived ammunition. able. He then steered towards the Mau- at a spot about 400 miles from Mau- As the iron bulk-head of the after- ritius, which he reached in eight days. ritius; when, at three in the afternoon part of the vessel continued to resist the The achievement was almost unparal- Looking for a dramatic spectacle in the sky? Then read about on the 11th of November, the cargo in flames, Captain Castle resolved to avail leled, for the vessel was little else than a Comet ISON, which is currently streaking toward the sun, the hold was found to be on fire. Cap- himself of this serviceable aid as long as burned and battered wreck. Not a sin- in the Astronomy column on page 44. tain Castle, commanding the ship, and possible; to which end the men were gle person was lost; the iron bulk-head alley’s Comet, so called, has 1682 were in fact one and the same Lieutenant - Colonel Moffatt, com- employed for hours in dashing water was the main material source of safety; Hbeen the means of dispelling comet, which takes about seventy-six manding the troops, at once concerted against the bulk-head, to keep it cool. but this would have been of little avail many popular illusions concerning years to perform its remarkable journey plans for maintaining discipline under When fire seized the upper-rigging, sol- had not discipline and intrepidity been the influence of those mysterious bod- round the sum. this terrible trial. diers as well as sailors rushed up with wet shewn by those on board. ies on worldly affairs. Before it had After making corrections for a few Some of the men hauled up bale af- blankets, and allayed its fearful progress. The sense of the ‘honour of the flag’ been ascertained that comets are pe- disturbing causes, he boldly declared ter bale of government stores from the This struggle between human persever- came out strikingly during the peril. riodical in their appearance, there was his belief that that comet would appear hold; some took in sail, and brought ance and devastating flames continued When the ship was all in a blaze, it was unbounded scope for speculation on again late in 1758 or early- in 1759; the ship before the wind; some ran out until two o’clock in the morning, when, suddenly recollected that the colours of the nature of this influence. The ex- and, with a pardonable self-respect, he lengths of hose from the fire-engine, and to the inexpressible delight of all, the fire the 54th were in the aft-part of the sa- cellence of the celebrated vintage of appealed to posterity not to lose sight poured down torrents of water below. was found to be lessening; and by day- loon. Quartermaster Richmond rushed 1811 was attributed to the great com- of the fact, that if the comet should re- It soon became evident, however, that light it was extinguished. down, snatched the Queen’s colours, et which appeared in that year; as was ally return about that period, the pre- this water would not quench the flames, The horrors of the situation were, brought them on deck, and fainted with also the abundance of the crops. Nay, diction of such a result was due to an and that the smoke in the hold would however, not yet over. The after-part the heat and smoke; when recovered, he the number of twins born in the same Englishman. prevent the men from longer continu- of the ship was a mere hollow burned made another descent, accompanied by year, and the fact that a shoemaker’s The comet was espied on the 25th ing below. The colonel then ordered his shell; and as the gale still continued, the Private Wills, brought up the regimental wife in Whitechapel had four children December 1758, and passed its perihe- men to throw overboard all the ammu- waves poured in tremendously. Some of colours, and again fainted, with a result at a birth, were in like manner laid to lion on March 13th, 1759. This would nition in the starboard magazine. But the men were set to the pumps, some which proved nearly fatal. the charge of the comet; as likewise have been a great triumph to Halley, the larboard or port magazine was so baled out water from the flooded hold were the facts that wasps were few, and if he could have lived to see it. All Eu- surrounded with heat and smoke, that with buckets; while others sought to To read more from Robert Chamber’s The that flies became blind that year. rope agreed that this particular com- he hesitated to command the men to prevent the stern of the ship from falling Book of Days visit www.thebookofdays.com. The Great Plague of London was et should be called Halley’s Comet, in risk their lives there; attributed by some to a comet which honour to the man who had so boldly and he therefore called appeared in the spring of that year. and successfully predicted its periodic- for volunteers. A num- As there was a comet in 1668, and in ity. Then, as time passed on, arose the ber of brave fellows at the same year a remarkable epidem- question— “Will this comet re-appear once stepped forward, ic among cats in Westphalia, some of after another interval of about seventy- rushed to the magazine, the wiseacres of that day connected the six years, say in 1835?’ and cleared out all its two phenomena together as probable When the year 1835 arrived, all contents, except a barrel cause and effect. the astronomers in Europe were or two of powder; sever- An unusually large flock of wild pi- pointing their telescopes towards al of them, overpowered geons in America; the disasters which the heavens, under the belief that with heat and smoke, were experienced by the Christians at the comet would begin to be visi- fell by the way, and were the hands of the Turks in 1456; a fit ble some time in August. They were hauled up senseless. of sneezing that became very prevalent right. On the 5th of August the ob- The fire burst up in some parts of Germany; the deaths servatory of Rome detected the com- through the decks and of eminent persons in various coun- et. It became visible to the naked eye cabins, and was in- tries—all were believed to have been towards the end of September, at- tensified by a fierce either produced or presaged by com- tained its greatest brilliancy about gale which happened ets which appeared in certain years. the middle of October, and passed its to be blowing at the The reason why Halley’s comet, or perihelion on 15th November. time. Captain Castle rather Halley’s remarkable prediction All this is very wonderful to persons then resolved to lower concerning the comet, has had some unskilled in astronomical mathemat- the boats, and to pro- influence in lessening these vague ics; but so certain do savans now feel vide for as many as he speculations, is because a regular and about it, that they decide that the re- could. This was admi- periodical occurrence of any event corded comets of 1378, 1456, 1531, rably done. The boats takes away from it much of a capri- 1607, 1682, 1759, and 1835 were were launched with- cious or uncertain character. only so many successive appearances out accident, the troops After Flamsteed had written down of Halley’s comet, at intervals of about were mustered on deck, his careful observations on the com- seventy-six years apart. there was no rush to et of 1680, Sir Isaac Newton was able There is not the slightest doubt the boats, and the to determine what kind of curve it among them that Halley’s comet will men obeyed the word marked out in the heavens; and then appear again in or about the year 1911, of command with as Dr. Halley proceeded to investigate, in although possibly not one of our pres- much order as if on pa- a very elaborate way, whether any two ent astronomers will be alive in that rade—the greater num- recorded comets were really two suc- year. ber of them embark- cessive appearances of the same celes- By thus substituting regularity for ing in the boats. A small tial body. He found reason to believe uncertainty, Halley’s labours on the number of women and that the comets of 1531, 1607, and subject of comets have effectually re- children who were on 14 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | NOVEMBER 2013 THE (retired) ECOLOGIST Not-so-great expectations Bill Meredith and before that, I went through Depression. It was, as Dickens the process myself. During that would have said, the worst of Be not afraid of greatness; some time it seemed that everyone I times; people in his community are born great, some achieve met asked the same question: literally struggled to stay alive, greatness, and others have “What are you studying to be?” I and there were no signs that greatness thrust upon ’em.… remember getting a lot of advice; things would get better. His —Shakespeare, Twelft Night. most of it was unsolicited, and mother was tough-minded and the majority of it was bad. So I resilient, and she prepared him Set your expectations low, and do not talk to my grandchildren for life by telling him that if he set you’ll be seldom disappointed.… about careers unless they bring his expectations low, he would be —Tony Hillerman’s mother. up the subject, and I try not to seldom disappointed. Eventually, give advice unless they ask for it. of course, things did get better; he have reached the point in Nevertheless, I think about them, went to college, joined the army, Ilife where my last three and that in turn leads me to muse survived the war despite being grandchildren are in college. One about the way I arrived at my own badly wounded in Germany, along without a long-range and the ground got too dry for of them has found an area of career. It was not unique. One of worked as a journalist, and later plan or a grand goal to drive us, earthworms to penetrate, so they study that he likes, is good at, and the people who shared it was Tony became a university professor. He taking advantage of whatever curled up in their burrows and will lead to a promising career; Hillerman. wrote 18 best-selling novels and opportunities we stumbled upon. waited; the robins disappeared, the other two, like the majority Hillerman is one of my favorite 12 other books, and a few years Like him, my expectations were and some of my friends thought of students their age, are still writers. He was born about eight ago when he died at age 83, he aimed low. The prestige careers of they had migrated early, but after searching. It is a stressful process; years before I was, and grew up was listed as one of the wealthiest the time, medicine and law, were the rain they reappeared. They I know, for I was an advisor to in Oklahoma during the years men in New Mexico. He had a too expensive to be considered had simply moved into the woods college students for 41 years, of the Dust Bowl and the Great keen sense of irony, and was well seriously, so I entered college around streams, where the ground aware that, starting with nothing without a specific career in mind. was still soft and worms were and not planning for any grand As best I can remember, I simply still available, and now they are goals, he’d had a good life. So, hoped for a good marriage and a back, feasting on the crab apples toward the end of it, he wrote an family, and some kind of job that in my back yard. Meanwhile, the autobiography entitled Seldom would allow me to support them; grass turned green again before Disappointed. and as the years passed, fortune the rain had even stopped, and When I read Hillerman’s was kind. In church recently, I now it needs mowing… perhaps autobiography, I was struck by heard an excellent sermon on the I’ll get to it. The rain brought the parallels between his life and wisdom of being content with up a few misguided dandelions, mine. In the details, of course, what you have in life; and as I purple dead-nettles and other we were completely different, listened to it, I thought, “Tony spring flowers that mistook but both of us seemed to wander Hillerman achieved that. And by the shortening days for spring some combination of serendipity photoperiods, as they always and dumb luck, so did I.” do. I no longer need detailed I did not start out with the information about weather intention of becoming an for teaching ecology, but I still ecologist, and I don’t believe in dutifully record the temperature predestination, but I’ve often and rainfall each day, because thought that both my father and Grandma said it was important my grandmother unintentionally to know such things. Because of pre-programmed me for that that habit, I knew in advance that career. I have written often about the first frost would come this Grandma’s influence by letting me week, so last Saturday I picked “help” in the garden from the time the last peppers from the garden, I was big enough to walk, and by and they now rest in jars on the her frequent references to the kitchen counter, waiting for me almanac in explaining what made to carry them to the basement. things grow. Likewise, I often Contentment. recall Dad’s habit of naming plants I should offer one caveat. I and animals for me when we went never would advise students or to fetch the cows each evening, grandchildren not to dream or and the stories he told of felling to have aspirations. The world trees and hauling them to the does not owe us a living; “low sawmill when he was a boy. When expectations,” as Hillerman I was very small, he seemed to used the term, doesn’t mean know everything. As I proceeded sitting around and waiting for through school, I came to realize handouts. Rather, it means having that he didn’t, but even so, he a realistic knowledge of yourself, knew more than anyone else in our and doing your best to achieve neighborhood. So when I went to what is possible. Satisfaction college I looked for role models in a career… what I have called like that. When I found that my contentment… is possible only best teacher was a biologist, I when you know you’ve done gravitated to him without any the best you can. Malvolio, the conscious soul-searching, and the doleful sourpuss who said some die was cast. achieve greatness and some have Time has slipped by, and it is fall it thrust upon them, was right, as again. The maple tree across the far as he went; but he left out one street sat there patiently while we important category. Some of us… went through a mild drought in indeed, most of us… never do September, half of its leaves turned achieve greatness. But that does brown and dropped off. Then in not preclude our leading useful mid-October we got nearly seven and, indeed, happy lives. Perhaps, inches of rain in two days, and if my grandchildren ask about it, almost over-night the remaining that is what I should tell them. leaves turned to such a bright gold that it hurts my eyes when the sun To read past editions of The Retired hits them. During the drought Ecologist visit the Authors section of the grass in my yard died back Emmitsburg.net. NOVEMBER 2013 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 15 IN THE COUNTRY

trunk of the tree. When Just about 1/3 of Maryland’s to- these eggs hatch they es- tal size is considered forested ar- Timber land sentially eat their way out, eas (2,709,062 acres out of a total making the tree suscepti- 6,264,876 acres). Maryland recent- Tim Iverson, Naturalist peratures. Abscission happens when ble to disease. When the ly passed legislation aimed at helping Cunningham Falls State Park leaves stop producing chlorophyll larva reaches adult stage those forests. The new law is called and green pigmentation. During the they migrate into the can- the Forest Preservation Act of 2013. rees are the largest living organ- summer the broad leaves are essen- opy of the tree and be- Basically the goal is to have no net Tism on the planet, yet some- tial for survival, but in the winter gin to feast on the leaves. acreage of forest lost by incentiviz- how most of us manage to overlook those leaves become a lethal liability. When cold weather re- ing preservation. The legislation pro- them. They’ve come to symbol- The leaves are a costly source of wa- turns they will overwinter vides tax incentives for anyone with 3 ize wisdom and knowledge. They ter loss and consumption, and dur- by boring into the trunk or more acres of forest. It also assists provide us with innumerable bene- ing the winter months water is hard and base of the tree and landowners in creating and maintain- fits and products. Yet despite all this to come by. To prepare for this de- the process repeats an- ing forests, and assists with invasive they’re considered common place ciduous trees will shed their leaves. nually. In Maryland the species control. This law is intended and trivial. While not the sexiest of Conifer needles have less surface area spread of the EAB is be- to keep Maryland on track to reach causes out there we couldn’t exist as and retain water better than leaves ing curtailed by banning 43,000 acres of forests in just seven a society without them. Flying in because of a waxy coating and small- the moving of firewood, years. This will help provide new rec- the face of that notion though are er pores, which can allow for year and in state parks you can reational opportunities, improve wa- some serious troubles facing the tree round photosynthesis. only burn wood that has ter and air quality, provide valuable populations and species of Mary- Winter is a tough time for every been treated for the pest. habitat, provide flood control, mod- land. Trees are as diverse as the peo- living thing, including trees. Coni- The ban on moving fire- erate climate and temperatures, and ple they shade, with each unique fer trees have a higher density of fo- wood is effective in the increase property values. tree providing and facing unique liage, which during winter means Looking for the perfect Christmas gift? short term, but the EAB With time and conservation hope- features. snow and ice accumulates faster on Consider a tree; a gift that will last generations. is known to migrate at fully we can push back against the least ½ a mile. If there loss of tree acreage and species. Since As we draw to a close the festival them. This makes them more sus- ty much anywhere else a tree can be are any of these pests found in an area 1973 it’s estimated that the loss of of fall foliage few find it hard to be- ceptible to breakage, especially with planted. Trees are vitally important to then treatment will begin in that area trees in the Washington and Balti- lieve that the vibrant reds and sub- the addition of high winds. To off- the environment as well as the econ- to prevent further spread and destruc- more metro areas has increased storm tle hues that burst into symphony set this problem conifers tend to be omy. Trees prevent soil erosion, im- tion. Once the EAB has been detected runoff and pollution by 19%, and as during this time of year were there more flexible and the cone shape of prove water and air quality, attract various insecticides can be deployed to a result cost more than $1 billion in all along. Yes, it’s true! The reds, or- the tree helps to shed snow easier. birds and other wildlife. The forest prevent any additional damage. Cur- damages. It’s extremely vital to our anges, and yellows were subtly hid- The dense foliage also makes them industry is also a huge component to rently Maryland is operating with economy, our health, and our envi- ing in the leaf the entire time. The more attractive to animals. Birds, Maryland’s economy, coming in as universities, state, and federal agen- ronment to see that this progressive green pigment we see from spring deer, mice, and more eat the foliage the fifth largest industry in the state. cies to manage the issue. Treatment loss stops. There’s no need to wait un- to fall over rides the other colors to and fruit that these trees produce It’s not just winter that’s hard for and removal are what is being utilized til Arbor Day to show your love for allow for photosynthesis. Once the during the winter months inhibit- trees, existing is increasingly harder throughout the country, and possible trees. So get out there and plant a tree, days grow darker and colder the ing or even stopping growth and re- too. The American Chestnut was vir- introduction of other species which sit under a tree, or climb a tree! chlorophyll breaks down and re- generation all together. Mice, rab- tually eradicated from the “Chestnut are predators of the EAB are being veals everything behind the curtain. bits, and a few others chew bark for Blight” at the beginning of the 20th considered and experimented with in To read other articles by Tim Iverson vis- The colder temperatures create oth- the nutrients stored within. If they century. In a matter of 40 years the other areas of the nation. it the Authors section of Emmitsburg.net er chemical reactions that affect the chew a ring all the way around the estimated near 4 billion American remaining sugars and embolden the trunk water and nutrients can’t trav- Chestnut population was decimat- yellow, orange, and scarlet tinges el through the tree, and it eventual- ed, and only several thousand still ex- while the green fades away. Shortly ly dies off. Trees along side road ways ist today. Today the Ash tree is staring thereafter the leaf falls to the ground also face significant human damage down a comparable problem. below. from salt and chemicals during the The Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) may In broad general terms trees are winter months. Some trees are fairly pose the greatest threat to any species broken down into two main catego- resistant, but many show symptoms of trees currently. This little green bug, ries: coniferous and deciduous. Co- of poisoning. about an inch long, takes no prisoners niferous trees have needles, and pro- In an effort to combat tree loss and doesn’t differentiate between any duce cones. Deciduous trees have the Maryland Department of Nat- of the various species of Ash trees. It’s broad leaves, which die off in cool- ural Resources assists in replanting. estimated that it has already destroyed er temperatures in a process called The TREE-MENDOUS Maryland 50 – 100 million Ash trees in North abscission. Deciduous means “to Program allows citizens to purchase a America, since its discovery in 2002, die off”, which is where the name tree to be planted within their coun- and is well on track to devour much comes from and this usually, coin- ty on public lands. Trees are plant- of the remaining 7.5 billion. The EAB cides with winter and cooler tem- ed in parks, schools, cities, and pret- seeks out Ash trees and lays eggs in the 16 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | NOVEMBER 2013 IN THE COUNTRY Historical Franklinia Nate Shank alatamaha was not the first name oldest known plant is 21 feet tall Strawberry Hill Nature given to the plant. Since the Bar- and 53 feet wide consisting of Preserve trams were unable to classify the eight trunks that are more than plant, it was left with no name for five inches in diameter. he Franklinia tree was dis- a few years. In 1773, William re- The Franklinia is very picky Tcovered by botanists John turned to the location of the wild and a challenge to grow. Require- and William Bartram in 1765. plant and named it Gordonia pu- ments include well drained acidic It was first found along the Alta- bescens because it looked like lob- soil, wind protection, mulch, and maha River in southeast Georgia. lolly bay, also known as Gordonia partial shade. It is common for On October 1, 1765, after cross- lasianthus. William was later in- trees in low poorly drained areas ing the Altamaha River near Fort formed that the specimen he had to develop root rot. Franklinias Barrington, John and William sent to England was a new genus also tend to do well in humus Bartram came across a group of altogether. In 1785 the Bartrams enriched soils and can be plant- small trees they had never en- named the new genus Franklinia. ed with other acid loving plants countered before. Since the foli- The name, Franklinia alatamaha, such as blueberry. A soil pH of age turns orange, red, and purple was given to the tree by John Bar- five to six is best, but most for- in the fall, it is likely that is what tram in honor of his friend Ben- est soils are accepted. When the caught their attention. After dis- jamin Franklin. The plant has roots are not covered by humus, covering this new species William also been known as the Franklin pine needles, or mulch they may gathered seeds for their garden in tree, the lost Camellia, and the heat up and dry out faster. Full The three-inch flowers of the Franklinia tree bloom in late summer, after Philadelphia. This garden is now lost Gordonia. Franklinia, Gor- sun can stress the tree in long pe- many other trees are past blooming and have fall-colored foliage. known as Bartram’s Garden, the donia, and Camellia are members riods of dry heat. Franklinia can oldest botanical garden in Amer- of the tea family Theaceae. also be trouble to transplant, but symmetrical with bright yellow ern United States, which means ica. The last confirmed sighting From the year 1998 to 2000, can more easily be propagated by stamens blooming in late sum- that the flowers would be polli- of Franklinia in the wild was in the John Bartram Association twig cuttings or from seed. It is mer until frost. With a combi- nated in September and later. The 1790 by Moses Marshall. English conducted a Franklinia census in adapted well to colder and even nation of red and purple foliage seed pods do not mature then nurseryman John Lyon claimed 38 states, the District of Colum- subzero temperatures. It is actual- and white showy flowers the col- for another 13 or 15 months. to have found a few of the plants bia, and eight other countries. It ly known to do better in northern or display can be phenomenal. So from the point the flower has in 1803, but his report was not was discovered that over 2,000 climates rather than its southern It is unlikely that anybody will been pollinated to the point the certain. The newly discovered were reported growing around roots. Though it is known to be know why the small Franklin- seed is germinating it would have plant was likely extinct soon af- the world. Most trees were report- a difficult plant to propagate and ia grove disappeared in the wild, been two years. This behavior is ter. Other expeditions to follow ed in Pennsylvania, North Caro- maintain, it is highly valued and but there have been a few theo- more consistent with northern turned up empty, and all surviv- lina, and New Jersey. The oldest desirable due to its beauty, origin, ries. Some believe that the plants plants from colder climates. There ing Franklinias today derive from know Franklinias are growing at and many enjoy the challenge. declined because of climate have been theories that Franklin- the Bartram’s Garden. Harvard University’s Arnold Ar- Franklinia has also been success- change after moving south dur- ia was introduced to America in Believe it or not Franklinia boretum dating from 1905. The fully hybridized with other gen- ing the last ice age then not mov- the 1700s when the British were era. This diversity may lead to ing north fast enough after the importing plants to England and longer lived plants, better form, ice sheet receded. Others believe America from around the world. disease resistance, and more. that man destroyed the trees and The theory also considers Asia Franklinia is hardy in plant habitat. The grove that was found its origin because of optimal soil, zones five to eight. It grows 10 by the Bartrams may not have water, and climate conditions in to 15 feet tall and can be single- been genetically diverse enough some high altitudes. Asia is home stemmed or multi-stemmed. The to fight insects, disease, or other to some camellia plants that are height can reach close to 20 feet stresses of nature. Another theo- also in the tea family and also de- at full maturity but the tree rare- ry is that a forest fire, flood, or sire long mild days, stronger sun- ly lives more than 50 years. The other natural disaster wiped out light later in the year, and cold three inch flowers bloom in late its habitat. nights. Other theories have sup- summer after many other trees Its cold tolerance and drought ported the belief that Franklin- are past blooming often with sensitivity are just a few of the ia is native, and that cotton farm- fall colored foliage. The bark is incompatible characteristics to ing is to blame for the decline and striped with white on grey. The where it was discovered. The trees extinction. Botanists have iden- flowers are white, fragrant, and flower later than most in the east- tified a cotton related pathogen in soil that could be harmful to Franklinia and could have been carried downstream through ero- sion. If the small grove that was found in Georgia was the last place to evade the pathogen a small natural disaster could have easily caused its absence from the wild. A similar fate has come upon the Wollemi pine in Austra- lia. Less than 100 trees exist and a fungus has been unintentional- ly introduced that can be poten- tially deadly. The Wollemi pine could have a similar fate as the Franklinia if we didn’t have mod- ern science. About 24 years ago while clear- ing invasive brush at Strawberry Hill Nature Preserve a small tree was found and identified as a Franklin- ia. Since then it has been singled out and can still be seen beside our Na- ture Center to this day.

For more interesting information about Strawberry Hill Nature Pre- serve visit www.StrawberryHill.org, call 717-642-5840, or email info@ strawberryhill.org. NOVEMBER 2013 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 17 IN THE COUNTRY Roots of a global movement Amy Roberson began a grassroots campaign married the concept of fair trade Ten Thousand Villages among her family and friends with healthy and environmen- in the United States by selling tally sustainable business prac- or 53 years, the small town handcrafted products out of the tices. From store operations to Fof Fairfield, Pennsylvania trunk of her car. Before long, product sourcing to marketing has been at the forefront of the Byler expanded from her car, practices, Ten Thousand Villag- fair trade movement. Long be- and in 1961, through the help es strives to meet the “triple bot- fore socially responsible busi- of Fairfield Mennonite church- tom line” of economic, environ- nesses were popular, or the label goer, Ruth Musselman, and a mental and social sustainability. fair trade was ever stamped on ladies group from her church, Following Byler’s example, a box, visitors to the Ten Thou- the Gift Festival in Fairfield was each handcrafted item has a sto- sand Villages Gift Festival and born. ry that is not forgotten: a story of Oriental Rug Event in Fairfield This November, visitors to artisans, empowered by fair trade. have been empowering artisans. Ten Thousand Villages’ 53rd In bright oranges, yellows, and Fair trade grew up here. Annual Gift Festival and Ori- reds, colorful throws are hand- The global fair trade move- ental Rug Event will join in the made in Bangladesh and will be ment began with the founding story of Byler, Musselman, and featured at this year’s Gift Festi- An artisan in Bangladesh hand-stitches a Sacred Sari Throw. of Ten Thousand Villages more the global fair trade movement. val. Recycled Saris, patched with than 65 years ago through the A movement which, based on love, are repurposed into these san group Bunyaad also benefit Each Bunyaad rug is made from visionary work of Edna Ruth Byler’s same visionary princi- Sacred Sari Throws by artisans of from fair trade. Including over handknotted wool in a variety of Byler, a pioneering business- ples, continues to grow. Ten Sacred Mark, a workshop of ar- 850 families in about 100 villag- unique designs and sizes. woman. Byler was struck by the Thousand Villages, an indepen- tisan group Prokritee in Bangla- es in Pakistan, Bunyaad guaran- This year, Ten Thousand Villag- overwhelming poverty she wit- dent nonprofit, charitable orga- desh. The artisans are women tees a fair wage for their artisans. es’ 53rd Annual Gift Festival and nessed during a trip to Puer- nization, has grown to a global who have broken away from the In the uncertain financial circum- Oriental Rug Event will be held to Rico in 1946, where she was network of social entrepreneurs sex trade and now make their liv- stances provided by a rural econ- November 5th – 9th at Fairfield moved to take action. The semi- working to empower and pro- ing by making soap and handi- omy, reliable and consistent pay- Mennonite Church, 201 W. Main nal contribution of Byler ignited vide economic opportunities to crafts. Prokritee and its enter- ment provides artisans with an St, Fairfield. a global movement to eradicate artisans. prises provide jobs for poor rural unprecedented capacity for finan- Event hours are Tuesday – Fri- poverty through market-based This commitment to sup- women: widows, divorcees or cial planning. With the looms lo- day 10:00 am – 7:00 pm, Satur- solutions. port artisans around the globe heads-of-households, primarily cated inside the artisans’ homes, day, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, with an Byler believed that she could is strengthened through long- rural, landless and with little or this project also gives increased Intro to Oriental Rug Seminar provide sustainable economic term buying relationships and no income. By providing jobs for opportunity to women. Wom- Thursday evening at 7:00 pm. opportunities for artisans in de- fair trade compensation practic- women, Prokritee improves their en can work on the looms around veloping countries by creating es including cash advances and standard of living and helps them their other household chores, like For more information visit www. a viable marketplace for their prompt payments. Ten Thou- send their children to school. caring for children, preparing mechanicsburg.tenthousandvillag- products in North America. She sand Villages has deliberately Pakistani Artisans of arti- meals and tending their homes. es.com. 18 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | NOVEMBER 2013 PETS LARGE AND SMALL Coming together in exactly the right way Jennifer Vanderau the threshold of his home. coincidence -- that the chaos of Cumberland Valley I know it sounds too much like Cheyenne the molecules and atoms that we Animal Shelter some reality show on TLC, but live in just happened to come from that night, I really think Cheyenne is a 2-year-old Box- together in exactly the right way o you ever find yourself some kind of destiny took over er/Shepherd mix, as far as to create this. Nothing more; Dmarveling at how things this story. we can tell. She’s a beautiful nothing less. And that’s valid. I work out some times? We loaded the dogs into the brindle color with a little bit of get that. Me, too, and on that note, boy, shelter van and they were quite white on her paws and chest; You don’t have a chemistry do I have a story for you. well-behaved by the time we got teacher for a dad without get- she also has the most interest- A few weeks ago on a Friday back to the shelter, especially for ting at least a little understand- ing ears—one folds over while night, we received an emergency not understanding where dad ing of science and a skepticism call about a man who had passed went and for being taken out of the other stands up straight! of what folks term “paranor- away in his home, but he left dogs their home at night. Cheyenne is a playful and ac- mal.” behind. There was no other fami- I remember getting a real sense tive girl looking for someone But if you had seen how the ly member around to take the an- of loss, though. I even texted who can keep up with her. She gentleman who passed away imals. No next of kin. So, author- my brother and sister to explain does know how to “sit” and had kept his boxers -- he had a ities had to call the animal shelter. where I had been that evening be- would be happy to learn more. fenced in yard for them and a One of the dogs was a 4-year- cause I felt this odd need to share. Cheyenne would do best in a doggie door and everything… old boxer named Ramsay. Really Earlier in the day, Ramsay was and if you’d listened to the other home with children over the sweet boy. home with his dad. Now he was man speak so reverently of car- I happened to be here when the in a kennel. There was a lot of age of 6. Can you give Chey- ing for Ramsay and how we all call came in and I went to the res- sadness here. enne her second chance? just knew he was one of those idence to help our shelter manag- We worked with rescues and pet owners who would do any- er collect the animals. I have to got Ramsay’s photo and informa- thing for his animals…I don’t tell you, when I was there, I just tion out there, but it was just last -- and it had happened fast. They We make happy endings at know. It just might make you had this feeling (I can’t adequate- weekend where the story seemed died within three months of each CVAS, but this was kind of some- scratch your head a little. ly describe it) that maybe dad was to really be guided by…some- other and the gentleman was real- thing else. We make happy endings at still around in that house, watch- thing. ly struggling to deal with the loss. I know yesterday was Halloween CVAS, but with a story like ing over the welfare of his babies. A man stopped by the shelter -- He had lost 30 pounds and and I’m sure by now you think I’ve Ramsay’s I have to wonder if we I tried to coax the dogs out of seemingly out of nowhere -- and started growing out his goatee. been checking out way too many also, sometimes, may witness the house and I have this very viv- asked the ladies working if we had He explained that he actually pre- paranormal websites and watch- miracles, too. id memory of the model airplanes any boxers. ferred to keep his whiskers in the ing far too much Long Island Medi- • • • hanging up in the basement. Ev- He hadn’t seen anything on- shape of a goatee, but since he um, but it really makes you wonder if idence of a life, you know? A line -- he knew nothing. He just lost his dogs, he couldn’t really something else was at work here. Jennifer Vanderau is the Director man who had a history. His wife stopped by on a whim and a be bothered to shave, so a pretty Do you know everything that of Communications for the Cum- had passed just weeks before and chance. thick beard had grown. had to happen for this story to berland Valley Animal Shelter he obviously loved his dogs and The man went on to explain He was retired and likely had end this way? and can be reached at cvascomm@ he existed. On the planet. With that he was having a rough time too much time to think. I really I can’t help but imagine that cvas-pets.org. The shelter accepts model airplanes in his basement. because his two boxers had re- don’t know what brought him to forces beyond our ken may have both monetary and pet supply do- I wished him well as I stood on cently passed away from cancer the shelter that day -- if I think lined these paths up to cross ex- nations. For more information, too long about it, my instincts actly where they did. call the shelter at 717-263-5791 start to lean toward something Look, my dad was a chemistry or visit the website www.cvas- otherworldly. teacher and I can almost guaran- pets.org. CVAS also operates thrift Naturally, we introduced him tee you he’s shaking his head as he stores in Chambersburg and Ship- to Ramsay and needless to say, reads this right now. I know the pensburg. Help support the ani- we have one less dog at CVAS be- scientists (dad and the other Shel- mals at the shelter by donating to cause Ramsay was adopted by this don Cooper’s included) will say or shopping at the stores. gentleman. On the day of his adoption, as he filled out the paperwork, the man told one of our staff as he rubbed his scruffy face that he was going to have to start shaving again because (are you ready for this?) he “couldn’t really feel Ram- say’s kisses.” And that was unacceptable to him. NOVEMBER 2013 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 19 PETS LARGE AND SMALL Choosing the right four-legged friend Roseann Deluca reactions than they do away from some fun, and be informed! Cold Creek Dog Training the fence or cage. Many dogs seem Consider the needs and nature fierce and extremely energetic of your current dog if you have s a veteran dog trainer, see- when confined. A fence can actu- one. Get one of similar energy Aing the wrong dog with the ally be used as a tool in training level and opposite sex. Rather wrong person is one of the saddest to bring out aggression and con- then get two puppies from the situations I work through with fidence in sport and protection same litter, let at least 6 months clients. This week, I thought we dogs. So, be sure you observe your to a year pass before bringing could discuss different things to new potential dog in his kennel in another four-legged fam- consider when looking for a new as well as away from it on a walk. ily member. Say thank you then or another four-legged friend. When you walk your dog or pup- run from a breeder who offers Just a few easy steps to follow can py, does he pay attention to you you two puppies at a discounted make a world of difference in get- and follow you, or drag you to price or the last two in the lit- ting the right dog in your life. other things he wants you to see? ter that “shouldn’t be separated.” If you have the opportunity to When looking at an older dog, This can be a real issue since lit- see a litter of puppies, you will get consider the same type of param- termates are so bonded to each to see many different personalities eters: how pushy is he, how shy other and same sex littermates within the litter. Just like the dif- is he? Does he seem super play- of the same energy level can be The ideal puppy for the average person or family is the one that is in ference between human siblings ful and energetic, or does he seem a problem as they mature. I have the middle of the road. A middle child is the best way to go. of the same parents, puppies can to just mosey along? Also, elderly seen this many times! offer the same diversity. Within the favorite expressions of many go. You need to consider the en- dogs make wonderful adoptive Most importantly, don’t make one batch of puppies, you can get dog-lovers is that they didn’t pick ergy level (and potential energy pets because they are already a decision with just your “heart.” a wide range of characteristics. their puppy, their puppy picked level) of the puppy and choose through the rockiest part of ado- Have a plan and some facts behind The best thing about looking at them! But, it’s important to real- what fits your lifestyle. High-en- lescence and well-established in it. Visit different places several a young puppy is that you will ize that the pushiest, most boister- ergy, active people can look to a who they are. times, look at multiple dogs and be able to see the raw genetics of ous puppy will push to any person high-energy personality type and Spend some time online doing puppies, and visit several places– what the puppy’s personality is that is there first. So, in reality, it’s breed. The more relaxed type of breed research, no matter if you be informed. Stay away from like. This is the inner core of the not that you are as special as you people need a lower energy dog. If are rescuing an unknown breed those busy times of life when it’s puppy before any training or con- might like to think– your new you are not an active person, don’t type from a shelter, or a pure bred not good to bring in a new family ditioning begins. possible “pick” puppy will do this get a breed that requires tons of from a rescue organization, or go- member, like holidays and vaca- If you are looking at shelter to everyone! Also, the pushiest, exercise. ing to a reputable breeder. People tions. Let it be when there’s lots of puppies, shelter helpers can show most confident, rowdiest puppy When you are considering a these days are much more in- time to focus on the new arrival. you and point out the character- that screams “take me home with shelter dog, take a look at what the formed about everything, so tak- Think of your new family mem- istics of the individual puppies you,” really should be going home parents might be. Sometimes it’s ing these extra steps while looking ber as a permanent, forever part of since they are with them all the with an experienced dog family a good guess, and other times all for your new four-legged friend your life. If you follow these easy time on a day-to-day basis. If you who is ready to give lots of time to bets are off. There is DNA testing is essential. There are lots of fun tips and some basic training and are looking for a pure bred dog, training and management to good available now for about $50 that and helpful breed matching quiz- canine leadership understanding, your breeder will be able to direct canine leadership. will accurately tell you want your zes online that take you through you really can have the right dog you toward the proper puppy that Also, another popular pick pup- potential mixed breed dog is made questions about your lifestyle just for you! will fit what you are looking for. py is the shy guy, the sweet little up of. Just because its a black dog and goals and abilities and match Myself and any other profession- one who is behind everyone else. with floppy ears doesn’t mean its a you up with an appropriate breed To read more articles by Roseann, visit als will always encourage you to pushed aside, or hiding in a cor- black lab at all! There are certain choice. Take the quizzes, have the Authors section of Emmitsburg.net. NEVER purchase a puppy from a ner. The one who makes you go general characteristics that reign pet store, regardless of your sym- “Awww.... look at that poor little through any breed. Dogs, amaz- pathy for this puppy behind the guy!” This little fellow also should ingly enough, have been altered polished glass presented too pret- be in experienced hands, since he and bred by man in a very, very tily to the public. Most puppy will need extra care and guidance short period of time for a variety mill buyers do it out of pity for the (not babying, as we discussed in of jobs. Each of those jobs, wheth- poor puppy and the conditions of previous articles, of course). He er to be a lap dog and bark in its birth. But that purchase enables will need extra understanding to alarm or have the courage to fight the puppy mill to continue– if you help him be comfortable in his off a predator to save the sheep, is don’t buy, there is no market. Res- shyer, more reserved personality. significant to how the dog will be cue workers spend hearts and tears With the wrong person or fam- in life. And within each of these and lots of money to save these ily, these two puppy types can be breeds/types of dogs, you will find puppies. If you want a puppy mill a bad choice. The ideal puppy for different energy levels– pushy guy puppy, get one from a rescue relief the average person or family is the and shy guy! organization please! one that is middle of the road. Also keep in mind that dogs be- And back to our topic... One of “Middle child” is the best way to hind kennel fences give different 20 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | NOVEMBER 2013 THE MASTER GARDENER What are you doing in your garden? Faith Peterson, Adams County ers. This will help control re-in- Master Gardener festation next spring. However, if Mary Ann Ryan, High Priestess of your plants have been healthy and Mabon any insects or diseases have been controlled throughout the growing hhh, November: cool tem- season, then keeping seed heads on Aperatures, long nights. What’s the plants is beneficial to the win- this mean for gardeners? Typical- ter birds as it provides a good food ly by this time many of the leaves source for them. have fallen from the trees and jack- Feeding the birds – Over 65 ets have come out of the closet. But million Americans enjoy the plea- what are we doing in the garden? sure of feeding and attracting birds Raking leaves – What do we do to their backyard. You can become a with the leaves? Many people bag bird feeder by following a few sim- them and put out on the curb for ple suggestions. The first step is to the garbage collector. I’ve seen piles determine the best spot for your of leaves raked to the curb for the feeder or feeders. Pick a location local municipalities to suck them that has easy access all year. When Your selection of feeders will determine your winter bird population. Platform feeders – such as up. But have you thought of sav- the weather is bad, you may not the standing feeder in the foreground and covered feeder in the background, will attract birds who ing those leaves and using them as want to fill a feeder that is in a diffi- like to eat off the ground like Cardinals & Blue Jays. Hanging feeders (middle feeder), will attract mulch? Either composting them or cult to reach area. birds who prefer to eat off of plants, such as Gold Finches, Nut Hatches, & Wood Peckers. The wider the variety of feeders you provide, the wider the variety of birds you will attract. just shredding them and spreading Next consider cleanup. Pick a lo- on your vegetable garden, perennial cation where discarded seed shells gets in, it can drain away. a bucket of hot soapy water to are likely to be contaminated by or shrub beds is a great way to add and bird droppings won’t be a clean- Cleaning the feeder is an impor- which you add about ¼ c chlorine dampness and bird droppings, and organic matter to your soil, which up problem. Also, think about tant part of your new hobby. Dis- bleach. A bottle brush will help in may also attract rodents. It is much in turn is beneficial to your plants. squirrels. A squirrel-proof feeder or eases like salmonella grow in moldy cleaning out corners. After rins- more economical in the long run To cut or not to cut – I receive a feeder with a pole and baffle, at wet seed. Keeping your feeders clean ing thoroughly, allow the feeder to to purchase only the seeds that the questions all the time that refer to least 10 feet from any tree branches should not be a major project. The completely dry before refilling and birds eat. cutting back perennials in the fall. will prevent squirrels from jumping types of seed used will often dictate hanging. Black oil sunflower seeds are the There is one main thing to keep in from tree to feeder. the cleaning frequency. The higher Many birds have seed preferences favorite of all birds. White proso mind when answering this ques- Keeping the seed dry is very im- the oil content in seed, the more fre- which you want to consider when millet is enjoyed by doves and spar- tion. Are the plants diseased or portant. Wet seed will spoil and quently cleaning should take place. you purchase seed. Most prefer sun- rows. Safflower seed is a treat for insect infested? If you had prob- become moldy, and the mold is A Niger (sometimes called thistle flower. A few prefer peanuts. None cardinals, doves and white-throat- lems with the plant, the best choice bad for bird’s health. Look for seed) feeder and one for sunflower seem to favor other grains used in ed sparrows. Niger seed is loved by is to cut back the perennial and feeders with drainage holes in the meats should be cleaned on a 2 to 3 mixes; corn, Milo, red millet, oats, goldfinches, house finches and pur- rake any dropped leaves or flow- bottom, so that if any moisture week interval. wheat and canary seed. ple finches. Unsalted peanuts attract Whole sunflower seed and suet Birds will kick out seed that they woodpeckers, nuthatches, blue jays, feeders should be cleaned about do not eat, which winds up on the and titmice. once a month. Wash feeders in ground under the feeder. There they Once your bird feeder is up and in operation, consider providing a wa- ter source for the birds. A birdbath on the ground is perfect. To keep the water from freezing, purchase a birdbath heater which goes directly into the water, and is plugged into a normal outlet. Provide something for the birds to climb up on if the water is too deep. Again, keep the birdbath clean. One important aspect of bird feeding is safety for the birds. Place your feeder about 6 feet away from a shrub or tree, so that the birds can fly to the safety of the shrub. The most frequent predators at the feed- er are cats. The other predator is a natural one - hawks. Sharp-shinned and Cooper’s hawks play an important ecological role, and they do some- times eat birds at a feeder. Consid- er yourself an observer of nature if you see such an event. Keep in mind that all eagles, hawks and owls are protected by Federal law. One way to keep down the cost of backyard bird feeding is to plant natural foods (native plants) in your garden. Some good flower choic- es are cosmos, sunflowers, zinnias, poppies, asters, coreopsis, purple coneflower, joe-pye weed, black eyed Susan, goldenrod and sedums. Excellent berry bearing shrubs include serviceberries, chokecher- ries, elderberries, blackberries, hol- lies, dogwood, redberry buckthorn, and roses. Good vine choices in- clude American bittersweet, native honeysuckles and Virginia creepers. Fruit and seed trees to consider are hackberries, red cedars, crabapples, NOVEMBER 2013 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 21 THE MASTER GARDENER Small Town Gardener Puppy madness

Marianne Willburn In a fully-fenced yard, it is easy to believe that a puppy can’t get into too much trouble, t’s 5:11 am. I am standing in the gar- but turn your attention away for a few minutes Iden watching the ligustrum shiver as a tiny to throw a couple of pots in the basement, or white bullet passes through the undergrowth go hunt out that bag of vermiculite you squir- and flattens the remains of the iris. Rosy-fin- reled away last autumn, and you may find him gered Dawn is still somewhere over the Atlan- bottoms-up in a groundhog hole, or nosing tic Ocean, leaving my pajama-clad frame il- a gate open, or making a latrine of your new luminated solely by the yellow rays of an iron heuchera. porch lamp. The warm nights have given way Still, the romantic moments do exist here to cooler mornings, but I am not weeding. I am and there and some of us feel that, however Pokeweed, considered an unsightly weed by many, produces not even waking. I am waiting. The seed heads fleeting, those moments are worth the price berries that provide a much-needed source of fat and protein to many birds throughout the winter. on the Northern sea oats now quake indignant- of a little disorder. Yesterday morning I pulled ly and I glance at my watch and sigh. Just one out a withered bronze euphorbia that had cherries, mountain ashes, tulip tree, Planning for the Christmas tree morning amongst many in my new role as pup- skipped bronze and gone straight to brown. spruces and pines. – Often at Christmas time a fam- py mother and sleep-deprived masochist. Sitting back on my haunches to contemplate Don’t “clean up” the garden in ily decides to buy a live Christmas It is not only me that suffers. My older Labra- the empty space, I was entertained by my new the fall by removing all the flower tree. This is a great idea because dor, certain of dominance in a one-dog house- terrier scenting dirt like a shark scents blood – seed stalks. The birds will perch and that tree can be planted in the yard hold for over six years, sees his quiet life threat- his entire body launched into the hole, franti- feed on the flower seeds well past after the holidays. However, now ened beyond endurance. Forced to share a water cally and efficiently digging. This instinct will Christmas. Consider a second life is the time to dig the hole to pre- bowl with a cheeky little upstart, his peaceful drive me to the drinks cabinet eventually, but for your evergreen Christmas tree - pare for the tree. A live Christmas mornings are interrupted by raucous play, his in the interim, I directed him toward a hole I’d put it outside and decorate it with tree must be watered regularly be- lazy evenings are now spent guarding his favor- started for a golden berberis. A few minutes pine cones rolled in peanut butter; fore coming into the house, while ite bone from the stratagems and spoils of a Jack later, all was excavated and we were both su- garlands of unsalted popcorn and in the house, and after planting in Russell Terrorist. We are all learning to adapt. premely happy. cranberries, and a good dusting of the yard. Remember, it is still alive, I’ve had a few words to say about pets and His parents are groundhog killers by trade, sunflower seed. The birds will love and must have water. The best way gardens over the years. No matter how ideal- but I dare not let him nose the holes that ap- your tree! to handle a live tree is to only have it ized the picture in your head of a contented pear under the slats of my fence, lest he follow Planting – November is a great in the house for about one week, no tabby sitting peacefully on a bench, or a faith- them out of my small garden and into those of time to plant balled and burlapped more than 10 days, in a cool room. ful dog gently trailing you as you dead-head a my neighbors, who have fingers poised righ- (B & B) trees and plants. Large If you dig your hole now, it makes sea of rudbeckia, the day-to-day reality involves teously over phones set to speed dial Animal plants are typically field grown, the planting of the tree that much dead birds, trampled plants and possibly a tran- Control. Instead, we take long walks down and therefore, need to be dug and easier because the hole is dug be- quilizer prescription. Chain yourself to a puppy by the river, where he can follow a thousand wrapped in burlap to be sent to fore the ground freezes. After dig- and that scenario takes on greater implications scents and we can both dream of the day when nurseries. The trees grown this way ging your hole this month, put the – house training, sleepless nights, nibbled slip- we sell one of the children and buy that perfect must be planted during dormancy, extra soil that was taken out of the pers...in short, constant surveillance. home in the country. but also while the ground can still hole in a wheelbarrow and store it in There are two full years to get through, as any It will not be an easy road. There will be tears. be dug, making November the per- the garage or shed until you need it dog owner will tell you. And faced with the hor- There will be vile acts of unspeakable destruc- fect time to do so. for planting in early January. Place a rendous task ahead, you may take the easy way tion that involve treasured plants, chairs and If planting a B & B shrub or piece of plywood over the hole so no out, closeting the little monster and yourself in Wellington boots. But as my little companion tree, be sure to dig the hole twice one trips or falls into the hole. After your slate floor kitchen with a bag of treats and trots by my side in the early evening, and lies as wide as the ball itself. Also, the planting the tree, (follow the same a roll of paper towels. down to watch me pot up a tender Mandevil- hole should only be as deep as the instructions as mentioned above), However, the braver among us refuse to be la, I am reminded that there are many things ball of the tree – from the bottom water it well and watch it grow in shackled by the demands of puppy ownership in life that bring us joy that aren’t particularly of the ball to the root flare of the the spring! and insist on conducting life as usual. In my well-advised...such as buying a half-price Zone plant. It’s better to plant a shrub or case, that means life as a gardener, introducing 10 plant one month before the end of a Zone tree too high than too low. When To read other gardening articles Master Dog to a veritable wonderland of sights, 7 season. A glutton for punishment you say? setting the plant in the hole, use the visit the Gardening section of Em- smells and long-forgotten treasures. Quite possibly. I am a gardener after all. handle of the shovel and lay it across mitsburg.net. the hole from edge to edge with the plant in the hole to see if the depth is at the right level. Be sure to take off the burlap, wire basket if it has one, and all twine, especially what is around the trunk of the plant. Af- ter removing all burlap, wire, and twine, set the tree in the hole and backfill with the soil that you took out of the hole. There is no need to add any amendments when digging a single hole. Research shows that plants adapt better to the native soils in a single hole than amended soils. 22 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | NOVEMBER 2013 CIVIL WAR HISTORY The Thirty Days Campaign

Part 2 - New Yorkers Defending directly into South Mountain via the Keystone and the Old Line Mount Holly. That afternoon, State a serve thunderstorm hit the entire area. Roads were flooded as John Miller mountain creeks rose quickly from Emmitsburg Historical Society the rain. As daylight turned into Civil War Historian darkness, South Mountain became hideous to the extreme. The men s the Battle of Gettysburg raged were trying to get to Pine Grove Afor three days, the New York Furnace and block the northern State National Guard continued gaps of South Mountain preventing to guard and picket the various the retreating Confederate army networks of roads and mountain from using that area. gaps leading to Harrisburg. The Many men noted that in some units in Baltimore kept up their cases they had to fell trees over efforts of escorting Confederate creeks and try to walk over them prisoners to Federal prison camps, or in between them from being and picketing the network of swept away by the raging current. roads. On July 3rd, the 17th and the The men were soaked to the bone 84th NYSNG were the last New and by the time they reached Pine York National Guard regiments to Grove, the Pennsylvania Militia had The 7th New York encamped near Baltimore. enter Baltimore. The 18th NYSNG taken refuge inside the outbuildings, was the last regiment to enter forcing the New Yorkers to sleep bivouacked near Bendersville that camps were made in the fields Arriving there at night, the men of Harrisburg. By July 3rd, nearly outside during the pouring rain. night as they began to follow the surrounding Monocacy Junction, Yates’ Brigade were ordered to march fourteen thousand New York State Not all New York State National South Mountain ridge toward and the men of the 7th New York by the light of the moon toward National Guardsmen were serving Guardsmen suffered as badly as their destination. Many of the State National Guard would picket Greenville, near Chambersburg. in Maryland and in Pennsylvania. those in General Knipe’s Brigade. soldiers had no rations to eat and area roads leading into the city. At Frederick, the 7th New York As the day closed on July 3rd, their Several regiments stayed behind at because of the nature of the torn By July 6th, Smith’s Division State National Guard had already role in the Pennsylvania Campaign Harrisburg maintaining the forts up roads, the quartermaster and moved to Caledonia Furnace and begun to see the advance units of would take a heavy toll, testing and garrisons there. To the south commissary wagons were not able encamped there for the night. The the Army of the Potomac. They each man, especially those in at Baltimore, those regiments faired to keep up and were forced to lag next morning, they were ordered to were hackled by the Union veterans, Pennsylvania. much better, as they continued to behind. Waynesboro, PA. They marched to but for the most part, the 7th New On July 4th, those New York State garrison the forts. To the south, the 7th New York Mont Alto where they encamped York State National Guard would National Guard regiments serving The next day, General William State National Guard was ordered for the night. During the day other continue their picketing duties. The under General Joseph Knipe in Smith’s Division, of which to Frederick city. The 7th New New York State National Guard next day, the 7th New York State Pennsylvania were issued marching General Knipe’s Brigade was part York State National Guard would units based in Harrisburg began National Guard would be in charge orders. They were to move to of, was ordered to Newman’s Gap eventually take over the Provost to move to Carlisle. From there of the Provost duties in Frederick. Carlisle, and from there march just west of Cashtown. Many command of Frederick. Crude they took the rail to Shippensburg. As dawn came on July 8th, the NOVEMBER 2013 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 23 CIVIL WAR HISTORY

New Yorkers of Smith’s Division Boonsboro. The 7th New York regiments located in Baltimore and from Beaver Creek to Monocacy cold, wet ground during severe awoke and began marching to State National Guard in Frederick Frederick were ordered to board the Junction, where many of the men thunderstorms. Several regiments Waynesboro. They would reach were relieved of Provost duty and train and head back to New York dropped over from fatigue and managed to skirmish with the the town during the late afternoon continued to picket area roads to assist in putting down the Draft exhaustion. Confederates during the days where they just missed the rear of leading into Frederick. Riots. The next morning, many of leading up to the Battle of the Confederate army and were On July 12th, the New Yorkers took As dawn came on the morning the soldiers boarded the train and Gettysburg. A few men immediately greeted by members of the Army the turnpike that led to Smithsburg. of July 15th, the New Yorkers in headed toward Baltimore. Many began to write books about their of the Potomac Sixth Corps. During their march, a frightfully Smith’s Division were ordered regiments went onto New York experiences in Pennsylvania and They marched out of town on the severe thunderstorm struck. As the to proceed at once to Frederick, City, while several others headed Maryland. All wanted their story Leitersburg Pike and made camp men took refuge near Cavetown, Maryland. They marched back to Harrisburg. By mid July, to be told, and the men themselves near the Antietam Creek, along the lightning had struck a shelter tent through Boonsboro, and Turner’s the majority of those New York wanted recognition for what they Mason Dixon Line. Yates’ Brigade of the 56th New York State National Gap upon South Mountain. State National Guardsmen were contributed, in protecting the remained stationary during the day. Guard, killing some and wounding By afternoon, they reached mustered out of U.S. service. people during their thirty days’ The next several days, Smith’s others. Middletown where they crossed Their exploits during the campaign. Division picketed the Emmitsburg The next morning, the New the Catoctin Mountain via Pennsylvania Campaign were far and Waynesboro Turnpike as well Yorkers at Cavetown were ordered Braddock’s Gap. By late evening, from anything they had experienced To read other articles on the Civil as other major roads leading into to march to Boonsboro. Throughout Frederick was reached. They had before. Fast paced marches over War visit the Historical Society sec- Waynesboro. The men were idle in the day, they heard cannonading marched about twenty-five miles long distances, sleeping on the tion of Emmitsburg.net. camp and were not allowed to go from the direction of Hagerstown into Waynesboro during their down and Williamsport. They reached time. Several regiments of New Boonsboro late in the evening and Yorkers were ordered out to observe encamped just outside of town. the retreating Confederate army as On July 14th, Smith’s Division they marched toward Hagerstown. was ordered to march toward By July 11th, Yate’s Brigade made Williamsport via Beaver Creek. The their entrance in Chambersburg soldiers within Smith’s Division and they would encamp there until heard rumors of rioting occurring July 14th, when they were ordered in New York City due to the to Greencastle. Smith’s Division, drafts. Yates’ Brigade marched from located along the Mason Dixon Line Chambersburg to Greencastle, received orders to march toward where they halted. Those New York 24 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | NOVEMBER 2013 HISTORY Piney Creek Church 250 Years of Continuous Worship Part 3 In 1919, Piney Creek was erend Shipley that the session mourning the resignation of a was told of possible withdraw- Amanda W. Grant great minister, Reverend Seth als of membership from “mem- Russell Downie, but the congre- bers who represent large finan- ince 1763, Piney Creek Pres- gation continued to move for- cial support to the Church.” Af- Sbyterian Church members ward as they had through many ter many meetings of the Pin- have been worshipping the Lord previous struggles. Reverend G. ey Creek and Taneytown ses- along Route 134 between Taney- Wilbur Shipley was installed as sions over finances and member- town and Gettysburg. Through- the next pastor in 1920 for both ship, Reverend Shipley submit- out 2013, the church has been Piney Creek and Taneytown ted his resignation. The cause celebrating its 250th anniversa- Churches under the Baltimore of the resignation or the mem- ry with special church servic- Presbytery, as part of the Presby- bers’ threat to leave is not record- es and festivals, which will cul- terian Church of the U. S. A.. ed. After this resignation, session minate on Sunday, Novem- During Shipley’s pastorate, ses- minutes report that the Pres- ber 10 at 6:00 p.m. In celebra- sion minutes dated for Septem- bytery asked Piney Creek and tion of the church’s sesquicen- ber 12, 1920 reveal the unique- Taneytown to join once again tennial anniversary in 1938, for- ness of a small country church. with the Emmitsburg congrega- Miss Catherine Hess places the cornerstone of the new social hall at mer church member Miss Anna When asked to hold an evange- tion in order to create one charge Piney Creek Church. Also pictured are Joseph Reaver, president of the Galt wrote, “No great achieve- listic meeting, Piney Creek elders for a minster. After lengthy dis- Men’s Brotherhood, and Reverend Charles S. Owen. ment, to human eyes, justifies felt it unwise, “owing to the lack cussions, the three churches vot- the existence of Piney Creek of a lighting system” and that the ed to join together, with min- from the various church groups Irvin N. Morris was installed Church for 175 years . . . but it proposed date was not “practica- utes from March 21, 1926 show- were favorable. The Wom- at a ceremony in Piney Creek endeavors to reach out a kindly ble . . . because of the busy sea- ing that each of the churches en’s Missionary Society of the Church. Morris would also be hand to the community, and af- son for farmers preventing their would remain as separate entities church was active and reported the pastor of the three afore- ter all it would not be an insig- attending.” Unfortunately, the but would share the annual sala- that they met their goals of send- mentioned churches, and min- nificant tribute to be styled the rural landscape was not the only ry and benefits of $2,650.00. On ing $40.00 to National Missions isters from all around attend- friendly church by the side of the challenge that Shipley faced. May 25, 1926, Reverend Thom- and to Foreign Missions the sum ed the special ceremony at 8:00 road.” Through the provision In spite of the gifts bequeathed as T. Brown became the pastor of of $42.00 in 1936. They also p.m. that evening. A little over of God’s grace, love, and mercy, to the church by the passing of the three. donated “fruits and vegetables one year later, Piney Creek cele- Piney Creek hopes to continue to several members, and the advan- After “faithfully and success- to Home for Aged and Eye, Ear, brated its sesquicentennial anni- fit this description and to make tageous selling of some of the fully” serving the churches for and Throat Hospital and surgi- versary on November 13, 1938 history. As mentioned in previ- stocks held by the church, there ten years as pastor as recorded cal dressings for [a] hospital in at 9:30 a.m. and throughout the ous issues, from 1763 through were still financial hardships. A in session minutes from April China.” The Sunday School re- week. Lectures were given by the 1919, the church overcame letter written by the session on 19, 1936, Reverend Brown re- ported a positive balance of Reverend Merval Weaver from many struggles. February 24, 1925, warned Rev- tired. During this time, reports $4.40 in the account after all Frederick Presbyterian Church, disbursements were made, and and Dr. Walter Nathan, a refu- the Men’s Brotherhood conclud- gee from Germany, fleeing from ed their fiscal year with $56.49. Hitler’s Nazi regime, who “is an On April 22, 1937, Reverend authority in the field of religious

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240-409-2146 • [email protected] • 5 North Main Street • Woodsboro, MD • woodsborobank.com NOVEMBER 2013 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 25 HISTORY art.” The services also included the history, disagreements arose be- call Piney Creek Church home, singing of hymns and a brief church tween members of the congrega- but others left to go to neighbor- Evelyn Ott history. After only a few years, Rev- tion, the elders, the pastor, and un- ing churches in Gettysburg, Taney- erend Morris resigned from the pas- ease between some of the church town, and Littlestown over the next torate of the three churches on May members and the Baltimore Pres- few years. Sadly, families who had 16, 1941. bytery caused further strain. Rev- attended the church for generations The session formally placed a call erend Galambos requested “to dis- no longer worshipped together on to Reverend Charles S. Owens on solve his pastoral relationship” with Sunday mornings. February 15, 1942, along with the the three churches in 1956. Sever- sessions of Emmitsburg and Taney- al church members continued to Part 4 next month town, and installation services were held on April 9, 1942. During this Carroll R. Wivell same year, Piney Creek joined in the war effort by taking up a spe- Carroll Raymond Wivell, 83, of cial offering for the War Time Ser- Emmitsburg died peacefully Mon- vice Fund. Two years later, the Sun- day, October 21, 2013 at York day School donated to the Presby- Hospital in York. Born May 26, terian Hospitality House in Bal- 1930 in Emmitsburg, he was the timore which within one year of Evelyn Louise Ott, 91, of Emmits- Robert Ott and wife Carolyn both son of the late William and Rose opening had already worked with burg died peacefully Monday, Sep- of Emmitsburg, Richard Ott and Keepers Wivell. He was the hus- 150,00 servicemen and women. tember 30, at her home surrounded partner David Rybicky of Delray band of the late Mary Six Wiv- The church also sent a Christian by her loving family. Born Decem- Beach, FL; daughters, Susan Glass ell who died in 1985 and the late publication to each member of the ber 13, 1921 in Middletown PA, and husband Larry, Christine Wil- Mary Hanes Wivell who died in church who was in the armed ser- she was the daughter of the late Al- son and husband Robert, Cathe- 2008. vices, and the Ladies’ Missionary bert and Matilda Yingst Moose. rine Ott, all of Emmitsburg, and Carroll spent most of his life Society donated money to the Phil- She was the wife of the late Ber- Rosalie Bittle and husband Ste- as a farmer in Frederick Coun- ippine War Relief effort, receiving nard “Bud” Joseph Ott Jr. who phen of Carroll Valley, PA; sister, ty. Upon retiring from farming he and nephews. He is also remem- a thank-you from the President of died in 1995. Christine Moose Shryock of Har- worked in maintenance at St. An- bered by very special niece, Bren- the Philippine Republic. Evelyn was the owner of Ott risburg, PA; and brother, Charles thony Shrine Parish in Emmits- da Martins of Emmitsburg. He A special gift was also donat- House Pub & Restaurant, Ott En- S. Moose of Littlestown, PA. She burg where he was a parishioner. was predeceased by foster son, Al- ed during Owens’ time as pastor, terprises and Ott Rentals. She was was predeceased by sons Patrick He enjoyed woodworking, raising exander Peresada; step-daughter, which is still in use today within the a communicant of St. Joseph’s Ro- and Bernard Joseph Ott III; broth- birds, playing the dice game “Far- Yvonne Millard; sisters, Catherine church. A baptismal font, donated man Catholic Church in Emmits- ers, William, John, Leroy, and kle,” working jigsaw puzzles, and Newcomer and Mary Ann Straub; in memory of one of the church burg where she was a member of Richard Moose; and daughter-in- spending time with family and and brothers, Albert, John, Clar- founders, Matthew Galt, was giv- the Ladies Sodality. She was an ac- law Jane Ott. friends. ence and George Wivell. en by his family members on June tive member and former Past Pres- A Mass of Christian Burial was Surviving are foster daughter, A Memorial Mass was held at 4, 1944. The wooden font has been ident of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary held at St. Joseph Roman Catholic Christina Skybyk of Westminster; St. Anthony Shrine Parish with the used in all of the baptismal ceremo- Post 6658. She was also a member Church. Interment was in the New foster granddaughter, Sarita Ma- Rev. Lawrence J. Donohoo as cele- nies within the church since that of the Daughters of the American St. Joseph Cemetery. Memorial rie Simpson and husband Scott brant. In lieu of flowers, memorial time, and stands near the stage of Revolution. She loved spending contributions may be made to St. of Washington, D.C.; foster great- contributions may be made to St. the church as a reminder of those time with her family and friends, Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, grandson, Alex Nicholas Peresada; Anthony Shrine Parish, 16150 St. who worked so faithfully within the playing Bingo, and traveling, espe- 47 DePaul St, Emmitsburg, or step-granddaughter, Teresa Ken- Anthony Rd, Emmitsburg, MD, church so many years before. cially to her vacation home in the Emmitsburg Volunteer Ambu- drick of Silver Spring; step great- 21727. Online condolences may The church continued to flour- Outer Banks. lance Company, P.O. Box 1101, granddaughters, Amanda and Al- be expressed to the family at www. ish over the next several years, and Evelyn adored and was adored Emmitsburg, MD 21727. On- lison Kendrick; and many nieces myersdurborawfh.com. on December 11, 1946, at 9:00 by her 9 children, 17 grandchil- line condolences may be expressed a.m. on a Wednesday morning, dren and 23 great-grandchildren. to the family at www.myersdurbo- the marble cornerstone of Piney Surviving are sons, David Ott, rawfh.com. Creek’s Social Hall was laid. Rev- Josephine McCleaf erend Owens presided at the cer- emony and Miss Catherine Hess Josephine McCleaf, 96, of Emmits- placed the cornerstone. A time cap- burg died peacefully Thursday, Oc- sule was placed under the corner- tober 10, at her home surround- stone which included timely news- ed by her loving family. Born Sep- papers, records of church events, tember 12, 1917 in Waynesboro, the most recent annual report of she was the daughter of the late the church and more. Included Earl and Mabel Newcomer Welty. was a description of a 360 year old She was the wife of the late Albert oak tree which was removed for the “Wayne” McCleaf, to whom she new building, and it was believed was married for 57 years. to have been present at the time After her mother passed away, when Lord Baltimore was grant- Josephine left high school to help ed the land for Maryland. The So- provide for her younger brother cial Hall was finished in 1947, ded- and sisters. She became a waitress Jennifer Ryder of Emmitsburg, icated in 1948, and is still in use to- and retail clerk and was employed and Shaina McCleaf of Frederick; day, housing Sunday School classes by various local restaurants and step-granddaughter, April Orlof- each week, socials, and other special businesses throughout the years. sky of Columbia; great-grandchil- events for the church. After retiring, she helped babysit dren, Kaia Ryder and Isabel Mar- In December of 1951, Reverend her grandchildren, whom she al- kin; and many nieces and neph- Owens resigned, and the churches’ ways referred to as “her babies.” ews. She was predeceased by sis- pulpits were filled by supplies un- She was always willing to help any- ters, Ethel Boyer, Lulu McCar- til a call was placed for Reverend one in the family at any time. She ney, and Betty Moore, and broth- Gideon E. Galambos. On January enjoyed working crossword puz- er Earl Welty, Jr. 15, 1953, Reverend Galambos, a zles, reading the Bible and various A funeral service was held at Ca- Czechoslovakian who had escaped novels, and watching old westerns toctin View Seventh Day Adventist persecution from the Commu- and game shows. Church, with Pastor Josh Voigt of- nist Regime only a few years earli- Surviving are daughter, Valer- ficiating. Interment was at the Em- er, was installed in the Emmitsburg ie Ryder and husband Dave of mitsburg Memorial Cemetery. Church. The Reverend’s years were Littlestown; son, David McCleaf Memorial contributions may not uneventful. The church organ, and wife Terri of Woodsboro; sis- be made to Hospice of Frederick still in use, was graciously donat- ters, Annabelle Roof, Sylvia Gar- County, P.O. Box 1799, Frederick, ed in 1953 by Robert A. Stott, a denhour, Helen Kreitz, Lois MD, 21702 or to Catoctin View church member and descendent of Rohr, Dorothy Freeman, and Fay Seventh Day Adventist Church. one of the founders of the church. Ranck; grandchildren, Bryan Ry- Online condolences may be ex- Not all events during his pastorate der of Emmitsburg, Erin Markin pressed to the family at www.my- were positive, though, and as many and husband Chris of Cambridge, ersdurborawfh.com. churches experience throughout 26 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | NOVEMBER 2013 COLD WAR WARRIORS Wing Cmdr., Eric Ackermann, GM., R.A.F. er (Major) in 1949 and Wing Com- A hero in the shadows, a Cold War SIGINT pioneer mander (Lieutenant Colonel) in 1954, his rank was now reflecting his increas- Peter Jackson Following the move, he received a ing responsibilities, though he still had Oxford, England surprise invitation from the C-in-C’s just an honorary commission. Between office. He viewed this invitation with 1945 and 1960 he developed his ex- he first part of Eric Ackermann’s some trepidation, even fearing that his pertise with signals interception which Tlife story concluded at the end of Air Force career might be over. Because kept him in Germany until 1959. At the Second World War in which he he had appropriated seventy trucks for this time, he experimented with the served with great distinction, gaining the mission, that the C-in-C may have early production of SIGINT- a com- six campaign medals and the George needed for other purposes. He went to bination of ELINT and COMINT Medal for gallantry. His war service, the C-in-C’s office as commanded. An (Communications Intelligence). important though it was to the nation’s Aide came in during the meeting ex- Alongside his demanding profes- war effort, proved to be just a preamble pecting Eric to be recoiling from his sional duties, Eric‘s domestic life was to the next fifteen years during which chief’s wrath. To his surprise he found by now relatively placid after the hec- his contribution was arguably more him relaxing on the sofa enjoying one tic war years and the challenge of the important though less exciting. of Sir Sholto’s cigars. Fraunhofer expedition. He and his Unlike most, servicemen and wom- After his last mission off the leash, first wife Dorothy had divorced and in en, Eric showed no interest in becom- as it was, he returned to Obernkirchen 1948 he married Gizella Maria Anna ing a civilian again –perhaps he relished to resume his scientific research which von Schmidt, known as Marianna, a the prospect of life in Germany in the had become urgent. The western allies refugee from her home in Hungary, early years of the so-called peace. Why had now accepted the need to re-intro- who found work with the British as go back to war damaged and impover- duce wartime methods of finding out an interpreter. They had two sons, Pe- ished Britain when he could do some- what the new enemy was doing to un- ter, born in 1952 and Nicholas, born thing to thwart the intentions of an- dermine the west’s security. The Soviet in 1957. They lived in a large house in other enemy bent on replacing Nazi Union, the awkward one amongst the Obernkirchen with a big garden, and Germany? He had already accom- quartet of occupying powers in Ger- employed three servants. This was a plished much during his four and a the west was on one side of what Win- the ball. Some people were prepared many, was obstructing every move the better lifestyle than officers of his rank half years of war service when life had ston Churchill, in his speech in Fulton, to trust Stalin, others felt that perhaps west tried to make. War seemed immi- normally enjoyed, but Eric was differ- been exciting and sometimes peril- Missouri, in 1946, called the Iron Cur- Communism had something to offer nent and Eric’s specialty - signals inter- ent – he always was. To afford this lev- ous. He learnt much about electronics tain. The Soviet Union and its satel- after a terrible war against the Fascist ception, was to be his most important el of relative luxury he had access to a in wartime and was eager to apply his lites were on the other. The two groups Germany and Italy and, besides…. the contribution to the post-war security of special (i.e. secret) fund coming directly new skills to the next challenge, which were facing each other across a fortified Soviets had suffered a terrible mauling his country and beyond. from the Ministry of Defense and not was not long in coming. border. The Soviets were intent on fos- and unimaginable losses both in terms He had spent 1945 avidly collect- subject to R.A.F. scrutiny. This new enemy was the Sovi- tering their own very different, politi- of manpower and resources. Surely, as ing German and Italian radars, sig- He was popular with his subordi- et Union which quickly made its in- cal and economic system. They made they had made, by far, the larger con- nals and other electronic equipment nates, several of whom have testified tentions clear to be as uncooperative it clear they intended to destroy their tribution to victory – and they never abandoned at the end of the war and that he was not at all “officerish” and as it possibly could be. There were, of enemy. Churchill’s vision of “broad stopped reminding the west about it. this horde became his working tools was “one of the boysˮ except when, as course, justifiable reasons for the So- sunlit uplandsˮ, as he put it in his 1940 The allies owed them something in re- in his research, when put in charge of C.O., he had no choice. He disliked viets to be wary of the west. From speech at the time of the Battle of Brit- turn, and if we acknowledged this fact, the newly formed Air Scientific Re- parades and other R.A.F. rituals, and the time when the western allies were ain, was fading fast. then a war between the two political search Unit (A.S.R.U.) In 1950, this forbade his R.A.F. police from put- gracelessly permitted in July 1945 to It took a while, but within two or blocs would never happen. led to the establishment of the first, ting anyone on a charge unless the of- occupy their pre-determined sectors in three years Eric Ackermann was start- We now know that these views were R.A.F. ground-based intercept station fence involved security. Although he Berlin and the final adjustments were ing to experiment with ways of inter- misplaced. Stalin could not be trust- in Germany. By the mid-1950s there knew how to keep his distance when made to the borders in their zones in cepting Soviet Air Force signals. Keep- ed and from 1945 until 1948 was al- were five additional ground-based sites he had to, he was also generous and west Germany – entirely to the ad- ing his eyes and ears open to what the ready taking over the countries to the - including No. 646 Signals Unit that did his best to make things as agreeable vantage of the Soviets - it was obvious enemy was about to do, or was al- east of Germany as his cordon sani- was directly under Eric’s command at as he could for those he commanded. that there was trouble ahead. The west- ready doing had been crucial dur- taire, defending the homeland against Obernkirchen. No. 646 S.U. deployed Parades were a problem though. One ern part of Germany, comprised two- ing the war and the activities of Brit- the wicked imperialists. Not, of course, detachments to Berlin, Putlos on the day he arrived back at camp in his car thirds of the country. ain’s code-breaking Centre at Bletchley that the unlucky inhabitants of these Baltic, Habbaniya in Iraq and Akroti- during an important parade – proba- The Soviets had engineered the Yal- Park is said to have shortened the war countries gave him permission to do ri in Cyprus as well as one in Austria bly the annual, Queen’s official birth- ta Conference of February 1945 to en- by at least a year. If continuing work so. They just had to put up with being which was under four-power occupa- day parade in June. He got out of his sure that their zone had the largest, sin- along the same lines could actually pre- forcibly incorporated into the Socialist tion until 1955. car and was observed wearing a red gle proportion – one third. The other vent a war, what a wonderful thing Paradise - a treat they were to enjoy for With promotion to Squadron Lead- scarf and brown shoes with his R.A.F. three powers: the United States, the that would be. Unfortunately Bletch- more than forty years. This grouping United Kingdom, and belatedly and ley Park was closed in 1945 and for of hostile countries was a threat to the grudgingly, France, shared the rest. So a short time the U.K. took its eye off west and countering this through the use of electronics means became Eric Ackerman’s occupation until the end of his life in 2003. In February 1946, however, after be- ginning his experimental work on sig- nals interception, he was interrupted by a curious mission which had noth- ing to do with his real work. Put sim- ply, he was to move a valuable civil- ian scientific research establishment from Ried am Innkreis in the Ameri- can Zone of Austria to the British Zone of Germany. This was not easy in win- ter on damaged roads, and with valu- able equipment and people on board. He was the Convoy Commander and once again proved his mettle and prob- ably enjoyed his last adventure out on his own before reverting to the more static life of a station commander. He duly reached Ried safely, secured the Fraunhofer Institute of Ionospheric Research, its Director and staff of 200, A radome at RAF Menwith Hill used for ECHELON. Part of a global sys- and escorted it and them to the town tem for the interception of private and commercial communications, it of Lindau near Göttingen in the shad- was created to monitor the military and diplomatic communications of ow of the Harz Mountains. the Soviet Union and its Eastern Bloc allies during the Cold War. NOVEMBER 2013 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 27 COLD WAR WARRIORS

Force to continue bombing raids on the Military Satellite Communications to have the benefits of an education in Germany. Group with the Marconi Company, America rather than in Britain. Leaving The base was devoted to signals in- this was part of the U.K.ˋs Signals Re- the Embassy in 1972, he had no diffi- telligence, using aircraft fitted out with search and Development Establish- culty in finding a job and for three years intercept equipment that flew high ment (S.R.D.E.), based in Dorset in the worked for his old employer Marconi, over eastern bloc territory, out of range south of England. This multi-initialed, and later the Communications Satel- of Warsaw Pact anti-aircraft weapons. organization made its presence obvi- lite Corporation (COMSAT), a global This was something with which Eric ous with a large white radar dome (lat- telecommunications company. should have been at home, but he nev- er shortened to RAYDOME) that had He worked for COMSAT until the er enjoyed his time there. He was un- a 40-foot dish. This antenna was used end of his life and was constantly busy easy with Officers‘ Mess rituals and for tracking British and foreign satellites both at work and leisure. In 1977 he with the parades he had to attend and and testing the U.K.ˋs Skynet’s military moved with his family to a farm just so, in 1960 he decided to leave the communications system. outside of Emmitsburg. On 27th April R.A.F. and once again become a full- Eric spent two years with the 1986 he died of lung cancer at the age time, civilian scientist. He was only 40 S.R.D.E. before making a surprising of 66. He had been ill for a year but had years old with much to offer, and noth- move when he accepted a posting to told no one, not even his family, until ing illustrates his value more than the the British Embassy in Washington to near the end. He is buried in St. Joseph’s British Civil Service List of the senior continue his work on Skynet. Perhaps, Cemetery. staff in his Air Ministry Department. though, it was not all that surprising. Dr. Reginald Jones, Eric’s great friend He appear alphabetically at the top He had always loved the U.S.A., had and one of the supreme British scien- of the list as E.G. Ackermann, G.M. spent much time there and had made tists of the war years described Eric as: The NSA, the only part of the government that actually Everyone else had high level universi- many useful contacts in the U.S. mili- “One of those who made the world listens to you, is an outgrowth of Eric’s work. ty degrees after their names: Eric had tary and scientific worlds. The chance tick, sometimes two or even three times uniform, an eccentric combination. was a large flying station, very differ- no degrees, but he did have his George to work in the U.S. capital city was ob- as fast as it had ticked previously”, a per- He cheerily waved at the parade com- ent from that small place in the woods medal which none of them could viously too good to miss. fect epitaph for a remarkable man and mander, shouted “Carry onˮ and went at Obernkirchen or the hilltop eyrie of match, and his experience and other He stayed with the Embassy for five shadow hero of the Cold War. into his office. Scharfoldendorf. Watton had been an qualities put him on equal terms with years. Rather than go back to the U.K. On another occasion he was actually R.A.F. bomber base for the first part of these outstanding scientists. when his contract ended, he decided to To read past editions of Cold War commanding a parade without know- the Second World War, and in 1943 it In 1965 he left the British Civil Ser- stay in the United States. His son Pe- Warriors visit the Authors section of ing how to get the men off the parade was handed over to the U.S. 8th Air vice and took up a position as head of ter believes that Eric wanted his sons Emmitsburg.net. square. He resorted to asking a Police Corporal to do it for him, which was done by the simple order: “Parade – Dismiss!ˮ A half turn to the right and the deed was done. In his defense, Eric could have pointed out that he had re- ceived no basic R.A.F. training due to the unusual circumstances of his com- mission. Totally to his credit, howev- er, was when - at his own expense - he took a group of airmen to a perfor- mance of the La Scala Opera that was touring military bases in Germany. He followed the performance with a din- ner for his men - all at his personal ex- pense. By the mid-1950s Eric was becom- ing an international figure with regu- lar visits to the U.K. and to the United States. He attended inter-service con- ferences and examples of his Ameri- can involvement show how influen- tial he now was. In 1955 he attended a joint Anglo-American ELINT Plan- ning conference in London, followed by a visit to the United States. While in Washington he gave lectures on in- tercept problems and results to the Air Force Office of Intelligence and the National Defense Council. By now he was becoming a major player in Anglo-American co-opera- tion and his American counterparts re- garded him highly. He also frequent- ly traveled throughout the U.K., the U.S., and Germany to attend confer- ences. He had higher responsibilities than most officers, for which he was paid appropriately. Not from ordinary R.A.F. funds but from a “special fund” whose scrutiny was beyond the reach of the Air Force’s auditors. In 1958 Eric’sSignals Unit moved from Obernkirchen to R.A.F. Scharf- oldendorf near Hamelin. This R.A.F. base was on a remote hill-top close to the Harz Mountains along the border with East Germany. It was beautiful in summer and bleak and often inac- cessible in winter. It had been a glid- ing school for the Luftwaffe before and during the war. Eric and his family stayed there un- til June 1959 when he returned to the United Kingdom after fourteen years in Germany. His new home was the R.A.F. base at Watton in Norfolk. This 28 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | NOVEMBER 2013 MOM’S TIME OUT Love and respect Mary Angel wives. I believe it is so basic that ments when I have said or done many couples disregard the im- things to my husband that weren’t am saddened this month as a portance of these two simple super terrible but very disrespect- Imother and a wife. I am sad- ideas. In the Bible men are called ful. Although I wish I could say I dened by how disposable marriage to love their wives the way Christ never did anything derogatory in has become in our society. I am loves the church and women are front of the kids, but I know that saddened at how often I hear the called to respect their husbands. would be wrong. Every time that phrase, “The next time I marry, Is this the reality of the world we happens the kids see it, they ab- I will…” You can fill in the rest live in? I don’t think these two sorb that experience. Later they any way you like. I am not talk- things occur nearly enough. If the might emulate that characteristic ing about joking (My husband husbands of this world loved their or accept it as the way they should and I have certainly joked about wives unconditionally, put their be treated. marrying for money). I am talk- wives before themselves in their Before I answer my husband in ing about the mentality that has thoughts and actions, and did this anger I try to think of how much spread through the younger gen- in front of their children, I believe I loved him on the day we got erations, and becomes more prev- we would notice a change that married. Secondly, I think be- alent with each new generation. would sweep this country and this fore I speak. What I mean is I The mentality that says, “Sure I world we live in. Consequently, if try to avoid those attacking hurt- Some of you might be asking what down right didn’t care for one an- will give marriage a try, if it doesn’t wives would show their husbands ful statements (that you don’t nec- I have against the movies, and I other. The difference is, instead of work out this time there is always respect in their words and deeds, essarily mean, but are out to hurt would tell you nothing. Howev- letting it fester and deteriorate, we next time.” It is the “all about me” without regard for their husband’s the other person the way they er, the movies are not a place to re- did something about it. There is mentality. actions, there would be a notice- have hurt you), the ones that can’t connect with your spouse and get always help out there. The ques- I am certainly not referring to able drop in the divorce rate. be taken back. These statements recharged for your relationship. tion is whether or not you are will- people in an abusive or danger- The other night I thought of a include, but are not limited to, Maybe this is part of the problem; ing to seek it out, and have follow ous situation with any of my com- wonderful experiment. What if “I wish we had never gotten mar- people today want that immediate through. ments. Also, there are always spe- every wife and every husband re- ried”, and any statement that used gratification, the “I deserve to be There are no quick fixes to a re- cial circumstances and exceptions corded themselves for a week (al- the “D” word (Divorce), and any happy all the time” mentality. I lationship in turmoil. It can also to every rule. My problem is the right I said wonderful, not re- derogatory statement about love am here to tell you that a relation- be said that there isn’t one right way people are treating their loved alistic). At the end of the week or respect. These are the state- ship, of any kind, is work. solution for every relationship ei- ones. If someone has a spouse they went back and saw how they ments that can eat away at the Please do not misunderstand ther. I know couples who have who does not make them happy spoke to, acted towards and over- foundation of a relationship. my relationship with my husband. gone to counselor after counselor they feel they are entitled to leave, all treated their spouse. Then Another tool that my husband We have made many mistakes in until one just worked for them. or end the marriage. My husband they thought about their children and I enlist to keep our mar- our relationship. We struggled a What if they had said, “We have and I have been leading a small and asked a simple, very impact- riage going is the old fashioned great deal at the beginning of the tried that before” and not gotten group study by Dr. Eggrich which ful, question. Would I want my date. Yes, I really mean old fash- relationship, and then when we to the one that fit their situation. is entitled Love and Respect. It son or daughter to be treated the ioned. The husband plans it, the had our first child it was complete My husband and I often dis- is basic stuff, wives respect your way I treated their father/mother. wife gets dressed up for her hus- chaos. We also went through cuss what might have happened husbands and husbands love your Wow! There have been many mo- band, the kids are left at home, what we considered the seven year if we hadn’t done the Love Dare, NO ONE else goes with you, and itch. Neither one of us had an af- or Love and Respect, or The lastly you do not go to the movies. fair or anything like that, but we Art of Love. With are blessed by thought of friends and fami- ly who have sought counseling and come out the other side bet- ter for it. Our low points have been made shorter in our eyes by the grace of God and all of these wonderful tools available to all of us. So for your sake, the sake of your husband, and the sake of your children try ONE more time and stick it out. NOVEMBER 2013 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 29 BEDTIME STORIES

“But I have searched the forest wide, in search of someone like you, The Sickly Stag who would simply be his companion and not think it a job to do. Amy Wilkenson Said he, “I will find you a friend, I will do better to sift through the How is it that you just walked on up and decided to be his dross.” friend, There once was a stag who was taken quite ill, he had been sick when no one explained to you the type of condition he is in?” since he was a lad. So, Brother set off on a journey again, with the intention that he He had fever, a headache, and a chill, his overall prognosis was bad. would find, “My brother stag, you worry too much, for how could I not He lived his life sleeping in a clearing, where things were peaceful Stag a friend, who would not take advantage and would be loving and see, and safe. kind. that your brother is unwell when it is plainly in front of me? No one bothered him or called him names like, degenerate, needy, After days of searching he stumbled upon a group of friendly looking But, you should know that, ill or well, a true friend will not care, or waif. mice. a friend will like you for who you are, not the materials you Even though they were small of stature, he thought they would suffice. have to share.” His mother and brother would visit him, bringing him grass and other legumes, He approached them and said, “You look a friendly group of chaps. Brother learned a lesson that day; a friend is not something And though his family loved him much, he lived a life of gloom. My brother is in need of company, I assure you, it is an easy task.” easily found. What he really wanted was a friend, someone with whom he could The mice decided they would go with Brother back to meet the stag. It is not something you will discover from searching up and play, They had almost made it to Stag when their journey hit a snag. down. who wouldn’t care that his legs were weak and his chills made him A friend who someone who shows up in your life at a moment sway. When they reached the clearing, the leader of the mice stood up and you may not expect, inquired, and ends up staying with you there because of mutual loyalty, When his brother came to visit him next, he voiced his inclination. “How are we to be paid for this? And how much of our time will be love, and respect. His brother said, “Stag, I will try to help, but I can offer no required?” consolation.” “I think you have missed the point of this venture,” said Brother with Some people may say, when it comes to friends, it’s best to have His brother left and set off at once, he was determined to find a a frown, a ton, mate “I brought you here to be his friends, now go on, get out of town.” but as you grow, you will find, of true friends, you’ll be lucky to that would keep the sick stag company so his loneliness might find just one. abate. Brother sighed and walked away, thinking, ‘Third time is a charm. His brother searched far and wide until he found a pretty deer, I will find my brother a companion friend, there’s no He approached her happily and exclaimed, “It is nice to see you cause for alarm.” here. Again he ventured off into the woods, this time My brother is a sweet and lovely fellow, though I’m sad to say he’s determined to discover, ailing, a life long mate who would be cordial and help his I’m looking to find him a companion, it is something for which I brother recover. have been praying.” Brother searched both high and low; he searched for Brother explained that Stag was ill and was yearning to find a weeks on end. friend, But no matter in how many nooks he checked, he she asked a lot of questions, but agreed to visit him in the end. could not find a friend. So, the very next day the doe set out to meet our good friend, Stag. He trudged his way back to the clearing feeling She spent the whole trip talking of herself and took the time to frustrated and unnerved, brag that he could not find his brother the friend he coveted about what her best qualities were, the list went on and on, and deserved. all the vain and egotistical chatter made Brother stag yawn. What he saw when he reached the clearing both They made their way to the clearing, where Stag spent his days. shocked and alarmed him, The doe wagged her tail as she walked in, which made Stag’s even though the scene looked nice, he could not help eyebrows raise. from feeling grim. She sat close to him and cuddled herself up against his side, His brother, Stag, was laying down laughing at the it was then that she noticed how well his food stash was supplied. dancing of a little brown squirrel who frolicking around; When she asked to have his food, the stag, he readily agreed, hopping, skipping, and prancing. because he was a wholesome fellow, he knew nothing of avarice and greed. Brother yelled, “Squirrel, you knock that off and march Once the doe had eaten her fill, she said it was time for her to leave. right over here. She didn’t even say good-bye and left poor Stag to grieve. Explain yourself, what are you doing? And are your intentions sincere?” The following week, Brother arrived to bring Stag his provisions. The squirrel said, “Brother, I am not certain, what I When he saw poor Stag, hungry and alone he said, “This is not have done to cause you alarm. what I envisioned.” I promise, I am here because because I am fond of Stag explained what had happened, and Brother was very cross. Stag. I will not bring him harm.” 30 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | NOVEMBER 2013 SCHOOL & LIBRARY NEWS

Children’s: Button Up!, Saturday, Nov. 16 @ 11 am - It’s getting What’s new at the library cold outside so “Button Up!” and Erin Dingle there are 18 members. When you Teens Make Art! is monthly se- sign on your own rock. come on out to celebrate Nation- Emmitsburg Branch Library visit the library and see the beauti- ries to introduce tweens and • Feb. 11 - Reimagining Thrift al Button Day! Graph, sort, count ful floral arrangement every month teens to a variety of techniques Shop Paintings: Paint mon- and create. Make a button tree, generous donation was pre- on the Information Desk, all credit and mediums to create art proj- sters, UFO’s, fairies and design a button, and other fun ac- A sented to the Emmitsburg goes to the talented club members. ects. Registration is limited to more right on thrift store tivities! Registration Required. Branch Library last month by the And they do so much more. ten participants. Register early landscape paintings. Silver Fancy Garden Club. Mem- Organized in 1954, the club is online or by phone at 301-600- All Ages: Make a K’Nex-tion, bers of the club met with Cher- very active in both Emmitsburg 6329. All levels of artistic abili- November Programs Tuesday, Nov. 19 from 4-6 yl Dillman, Children’s Library and Taneytown and always wel- ty welcomed. All materials will for Children & Teens pm Join us for an afternoon of Associate and I to offer $200 to comes new members. The long list be provided. Each workshop is Children’s: Festival of Fall Fun, LEGO® fun! Build tall build- support library programs and of projects they undertake in both on a Tuesday starting at 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9 @ 11 am - Join ings, create mysterious scenes and needs. The funds will be support communities includes the beauti- Dates are: us for crafts and activities that have endless amount of STEM this year’s ‘Holiday Tea’ hosted fication projects; a Garden Thera- • Nov. 12 – Feed the Birds: celebrate this special time of fun with LEGO® bricks at the li- by the Friends of the Emmits- py Program for seniors; Junior Gar- Just in time for winter! Make year. Gobble up fun as we get brary! Best for ages 5 and up with burg Library as well as the pur- deners to educate youth about na- your own bird feeders--com- wild about turkeys, scarecrows, an adult. chase of a Puppet Theater. A long ture and environmentally safe proj- plete with bird food. and the Fall season. Registration The library will be closed Nov. tradition in Emmitsburg, the tea ects and practices. Call Club Pres- • Dec. 10- Decorate a Hot Required. 11 in observance of Veterans Day. is for children and will be held on ident Joyce Bruchey at 410-775- Chocolate Mug: Use porce- The Emmitsburg Branch Li- Dec. 7 at 1:30. Seats at this pop- 7921 to learn how you can be part lain pens to decorate a por- Teens Make Art! Feed the Birds, brary is ready to welcome you and ular event fill early so be sure to of this dynamic group as a member. celain mug for hot chocolate. Tuesday, Nov. 12 @ 4 pm - Just in your family to take advantage of register in advance by visiting our Teens Make Art! • Jan. 14 - Aboriginal Rock time for Winter! We will be mak- our collection, resources and pro- website. A brand new series of art work- Painting: Explore the ancient ing our own bird feeders--com- grams. Please contact me at ed- This donation is part of a long shops hosted by Library Associate Australian art of Aboriginal plete with bird food--from supplies [email protected] if history of the Silver Fancy club’s Cynthia Wintermyer will kick off rock painting and paint your that will be provided. Tweet! Tweet! you have questions or sugges- support of our library. Currently in November. favorite animal, flower or de- Registration Required. tions regarding library services.

cost of any of the 24 local school ceived high marks in recognition districts in the state of Maryland. of excellent financial accounting Instructional materials comprise and reporting. In addition, the $12,612 per year another significant portion of the school system prides itself on try- Katie Groth in Maryland. This costs $679 per day. This includes teachers and budget for public education in ing to do all it can to make use- Frederick County School Board student per year, about 6 cents of other staff folks who run the of- Frederick County. We spend $530 ful financial information available every education dollar. The buses fice, run the cafeteria, and provide per student per year on these mate- to the public. The Board of Ed- $12,612 per year. Do you know are well maintained and Frederick classroom instructional assistance. rials, or about 4 cents out of every ucation supports this initiative by what this figure represents? This is County Public Schools Transpor- This includes nearly 3,000 teach- dollar. This includes textbooks, stressing transparency in budget the actual cost per student in Fred- tation Dept. has an excellent safe- ers system-wide as well as many in- school supplies, white boards, deliberations and decision-mak- erick County Public Schools (from ty record. structional assistants in each build- copiers, maps and globes, as well as ing. Staff can make any infor- the most recent audited financial Students arrive each day at ing. Out of each FCPS education computers and other instructional mation about the FCPS budget report in 2012). But what does clean, modern and safe school dollar, this group of folks costs 77 technology. available to anyone for the asking. this money actually pay for? The buildings. There are more than 60 cents. The school system spends about Contact your school administra- current FCPS budget comprises school buildings in the county. The central office staff of Fred- $233 per student per year for tion or the staff at the central office more than half of the entire bud- Operations and maintenance erick County Public Schools in- health and student support, or with questions or concerns about get for Frederick County. Taxpay- on these buildings cost $1,432 per cludes the senior administrative about 2 cents of every dollar. Stu- the budget. At the present time, ers and citizens deserve to know student per year, or 11 cents of ev- staff, such as the superintendent. dent health and safety are criti- the Board of Education is begin- how their money is spent to pro- ery education dollar. This pays for There are approximately 150 of cal if our students are to be ready ning its preliminary budget delib- vide an excellent education for our all building operations staff as well these people, many of whom we to learn when they walk into the eration and would welcome citi- more than 40,000 students. as the maintenance to keep build- don’t see very often, but they are classroom each day. Student zen input. First, about 30,000 students per ings in good condition and safe for professionals who provide a high health and safety are of the high- Frederick County Public Schools day are transported on FCPS yel- our students. degree of support and training for est priority in our school system. is committed to excellence in pub- low buses. The buses cover 38,000 The largest expenditure in staff in our schools. Many excel- Many staff members contribute to lic education for every student in miles per day over roads through- FCPS is for teachers and staff lent programs are available to our student health and safety as part of the county. This is the promise of out all of Frederick County, the who provide the excellent educa- school district personnel to in turn their jobs. But school health and public education. Knowing and county with the largest land mass tion that our students receive each help them provide the best educa- support personnel are there in each understanding how much of your tion to the students in our class- building to ensure our kids are safe tax money is being spent and where rooms. Frederick County pays and ready to take advantage of the the money actually goes is an im- $297 per student per year for excellent classroom instruction portant part of your responsibility school administration, or 2 cents provided to them. as a citizen. Answering your ques- of every education dollar. This is For several years, Frederick tions and concerns is an important the lowest school administration County Public Schools has re- job of the school system. NOVEMBER 2013 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 31 THE FAIRFIELD SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION

Have they been involved with the tem is a key qualification for of- to stop the history of raising proper- Letter to the Editor community? Have they attend- fice, as though paying property ty taxes year after year whether need- t’s nearly Election Day, and and so on. When elected, Board ed School Board meetings and ex- taxes, being concerned with ac- ed or not. Votes for Brad Rigler and IFairfield apparently has the members have a fiduciary respon- pressed active interest in District ademic outcomes, being led to Walter “Mickey” Barlow will be votes only contested school board elec- sibility; that is a trust or confi- issues? Do they have special expe- serve, and living in the District for responsible school governance tion in Adams County. So, what dence, to the community. Nota- rience or expertise that will be of isn’t enough. It may be a mere co- and no tax increases. Rigler and Bar- qualifies someone to serve? bly, they do not get paid for the value to the District? incidence, but every Board mem- low are prepared to help Fairfield rise There are the basic eligibility many hours they will work during Fairfield Board candidates have ber voting to increase our proper- above mediocre SPP scores and deliv- requirements, such as a citizen of their 4-year term. already put up signs and begun ty taxes over the past few years has er career ready graduates. Pennsylvania, of good moral char- Beyond the desire to serve, delivering campaign positions. had a child in Fairfield schools. acter, at least 18 years old, a res- voters need to seriously consid- Some candidates, for example, Make no mistake; all the candi- Mark Greathouse, Member, ident of the school district for at er those candidates who will rep- would have us believe that being dates are fine upstanding citizens. Fairfield Area School Distirct least a year, not a convicted felon, resent the citizens of Fairfield. parent of a child in the school sys- But it’s time to change the status quo; Board From the candidates . . . honda Myers, Marcy Kepner We are all active in the elementa- Marcy Kepner VanMetre is a RVanMetre and Lonnie Whit- ry, middle, and high school which life-long member of the Fairfield comb, parents of students who go makes us well-suited for the task community and has known many to the Fairfield Area School Dis- of being on the school board. We of the residents all her life. Marcy trict, are running for School Board know the challenges that the school and her parents are Fairfield gradu- on November 5. We decided to district faces. ates. She is a parent of a 10th grade run because we share a common Rhonda Myers, and her husband Fairfield student and a 2008 grad- belief: that the school system is the Andy, have three children in the el- uate. She has been a parent volun- backbone of our community. It is ementary school and have been liv- teer for 20 years in the school and in the community’s best interest for ing in Liberty Township for over also in other community and ath- the board to provide students with 15 years. Rhonda enjoys helping letic programs. She served as an ele- the best education possible to help at the Elementary school and has mentary PTO officer and has been them succeed. been a parent volunteer since her on the school board for the past We are concerned tax-paying cit- children started Kindergarten four four years. Marcy and her fami- Candidate Rhonda Myers and her daughter, Hannah. izens they believe that parents need years ago. She is the chairperson of ly are members of Trinity Unit- to be involved helping the school numerous PTO events and is in- ed Methodist Church in Emmits- parents of two students currently at- and Carroll Valley Golf Resorts. He district balance the budget. We in- volved in many community youth burg. Marcy worked in the public tending the Middle and High schools. is currently serving as a member of tend to ensure financial responsi- programs. She is an AYSO soccer and private sector for many years Emily, their daughter, is a senior and the Fairfield School District Steering. bility while making the best pos- coach, baseball board member, and and now is a full time wife and the first ever Fairfield School Board Committee, and has volunteered sible decisions concerning the helps with KYFL football. She is mother allowing her to be a very Student Representative, and John, in our local Football, Soccer, Base- students’ education. also a second grade Sunday school involved parent, conscientious tax- their son, is in the 6th grade. ball and Basketball youth pro- We believe it is important that teacher at Mother Seton School. payer, and devoted member of this Lonny works as the Director of grams, as well as Scouting and the board members know all aspects Her husband is the KYFL JV foot- community. Risk Management for Snow Time school’s Adventure Club. of the school district, including the ball coach and has been a Fairfield Lonny (Lionel) and Amanda Whit- Resorts, including Liberty, Round- Rhonda, Marcy and Lonny are mission statement, goals and chal- Rec League baseball coach for 5 comb have been residents of Fairfield top, and Whitetail Mountain Re- asking for your support this coming lenges. years. for more than 30 years, and are the sorts, as well as the Whitetail Golf election, November 5. Please vote.

airfield Area School Board kind words and support. Reagan Fairfield area home. I want to do Fcandidate Brad Rigler and his inspired my campaign to become my part to help keep our commu- wife Vanessa welcomed their new- School Director. Since she arrived, nity and its school system strong.” born daughter into the world last Reagan continues to inspire me in The Fairfield Area School Board month. This is the couple’s first more ways than I could ever imag- recently voted to once again to child. ine.” raise the school tax. Rigler said Ms. Reagan L. Rigler weighed 9 Rigler said that becoming a fa- that constant tax increases end lbs., 3 oz. and measured 21 inches ther has strengthened his resolve up hurting the community more long. to serve on the Fairfield Area than helping schools. Brad Rigler said, “Vanessa and School Board. Rigler said, “Van- “The more our community is al- I want to thank everyone for their essa and I are so proud to call the lowed to thrive, the more our schools will benefit. Our commu- nity needs a reprieve from con- stant tax increases. FASD tax- payers have seen the school tax go up while enrollment in the school system has gone down. One rea- son is because the district isn’t re- plenishing its tax base. That’s why property owners are paying more and more, but our schools benefit less and less.” “If we provide taxpayers tax re- lief, then we could better main- Candidate Brad Rigler and his newborn daughter, Reagan. tain the tax base. That would ben- efit students and taxpayers alike.” Walter “Mickey” Barlow said, Beaumont. Hatter received the Brad Rigler is a registered Re- “I’ve lived in this community al- nomination from the Adams publican but cross-filed to run most my entire life. As a Fair- County Republican Commit- for the school board. Rigler said, field Area School Director my tee. His step-daughter graduat- “Our community is comprised of main objective will be to help ed from Fairfield High School in folks from different backgrounds students become all they can be. June. and different stages of life. Every- Board members need to listen to Hatter said, “I’m running to one deserves a voice in our gov- the voices of our parents and stu- represent the people of our Dis- ernment. As a School Director I dents to bring the district togeth- trict and to be a steward of their look forward to working with the er for the better good of the com- funds. I am pledging to stop entire board to serve the entire munity. We can do that without these annual school tax increas- district. I’m asking for your vote.” raising taxes.” es. Everyone I know has had to FASD Board candidates Wal- Liberty Twp. resident, Charles tighten their belts over the past ter M. Barlow and Charles Hat- Hatter is running in a special six years and live within their ter were on hand to congratulate election to fill the 2 year term means. It’s time the District to Rigler on becoming a father. of former FASD Director, Ray do the same.” 32 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | NOVEMBER 2013 FOUR YEARS AT THE MOUNT

This month, we asked our Four Years at the Mount writers to spend an hour in a spot in Emmitsburg and then write about it. We have to admit, we were surprised at what they chose. ican flag poster on the wall, and the atmosphere is unique and incredible, er seen these people in my life, but “OPEN” sign blinking in the front and coming from a small town my- as soon as I looked in their direction, window. All of this was more notice- self, I found it very comforting. not one of them hesitated to smile Freshman Year I’ll continue to make the easy trip and say, “Hello.” In my opinion, it’s able in the natural calm of a weekday The Jubilee I wanted anything more than a bag morning, but once again, I got what to Jubilee because I have yet to have the simple things like this that are the Leeanne Leary of apples or a box of Cocoa Puffs, I needed and left. an experience that I would call any- best parts of a small town, or in this MSM Class of 2017 so you can imagine my excitement It was not until I visited Jubilee on thing but pleasant. Each time I check case, a local grocery store. when I learned there was a place a particular Tuesday morning that I out I have been greeted and told to Jubilee Foods may seem like just e find usefulness in the say- within a few minutes that I could realized the true value the store holds. have a nice day. The most eye-open- a place to shop with some home- Wing, “Don’t judge a book by go to for an ice cream fix or a case Instead of entering right away, I de- ing encounter I had while at Jubilee grown food inside and an “OPEN” its cover” each and every day with of water. With its initial appeal and cided to stay in my car for a little bit. was when I asked my cashier how sign on the outside, but from what people we meet, classes we start, its sheer convenience being obvious, I was in awe at how much happens she was doing, and she responded, I experienced, the people in and buildings we enter…and sometimes I pulled into Jubilee’s parking lot for outside of the store. I felt like I was “Well I’m wonderful! Nothing to be around Jubilee make it into so even books. In this case, let’s take a the first time at around 8 o’clock on witnessing a true “parking lot party.” mad about. Even if there was, that much more. They make it a com- minute and take a deeper look at Ju- a Thursday night and saw a typical Jubilee is so much more than a gro- wouldn’t help anyways now would munity center, an experience, and bilee Foods. Jubilee is a typical gro- small town grocery store. I went in- cery store; it is a community center it?” This simple answer showed a dis- a truly pleasant place to be. Nev- cery store with anything and every- side, got what I needed, and left. It of its own breed. It brings together tinct knowledge that not many peo- er in my wildest imaginings would thing a shopper could possibly want was nice, a little busy, and filled with the people of Emmitsburg like noth- ple have, and even fewer would take I have thought a grocery store – inside. However, it has a lot more to many Mount students, but nothing ing else. The parking lot, strangely the time to share. I didn’t know how a place typically characterized by offer that can’t be seen at first glance, really stood out to me as being differ- enough, is the perfect depiction of a to respond at the time, but I imme- busy shoppers and maybe some or maybe not even during a quick ent than other grocery stores. small town. I didn’t see a single per- diately wanted to be her friend! Folks screaming children – could bright- trip inside. The next time I went I had a son walk past another without nod- like that, individuals who can bright- en my day and make me look clos- As a freshman at Mount St. slightly different experience. I went ding or waving; some probably know en someone’s day, are what really give er at things all over. At a glance, it is Mary’s, I’m new to Emmitsburg and around noon on a Wednesday and each other, but others didn’t. I can’t a small community irreplaceable val- just a simple place, but if you take am still exploring all of its charming realized there was something un- count the number of conversations ue. the time to talk to the shoppers and little details. Despite this, I am con- deniably charming about this place I’ve seen at the back of cars while Walking back outside, I experi- employees inside, or smile at the vinced that discovering Jubilee dur- in its noontime serenity, before stu- people are unloading groceries— enced firsthand what I had been wit- people passing in the parking lot, ing my second week here will be my dents got out of class and while the some conversations lasting just a nessing from inside my car. I passed you will see that it has so much to most important find in our town. atmosphere was still calm. I noticed few seconds, and others lasting a few three people on my way out, one offer the community. I started school under the impres- things I had missed during my first minutes. There are single shoppers, who had just stepped out of a “Fol- sion that I would have to drive to the quick trip – the small newspaper dis- couples, friends, and families. There ly Antiques” van, and two men who To read other articles by Leeanne visit Wal-Mart in Gettysburg every time tribution boxes out front, the Amer- are children, but mainly adults. The were walking in together. I had nev- the Authors section of Emmitsburg.net.

out of their homes and close their community for fifty-two years. He what is it that they are connecting front doors behind them. With focused on the welfare of the com- with? Is it simply a two-sided road Sophomore Year their travel mugs in one hand and munity and was viewed as wise divided by a double yellow line? their briefcases in the other, they because of his education. He was Maybe on the surface that is all it Annandale Road a masterpiece that could have only enter their cars and head off day married twice and lived in a house can be. Or maybe it can be and is Lydia Olsen been painted by the hand of God. after day. We nod to each other or in the center of Emmitsburg, ad- more than that. We could choose to MSM Class of 2016 Surely no beauty can be matched. wave with familiarity and a smile joining his brother Isaac Annan’s see it as a path that makes connec- I hop out of bed half asleep and then we both continue on. house. tions. It connects us to other roads y alarm goes off from my and go through the routine that It wasn’t until I looked into it Isaac Annan was born in 1833. that can take us in different direc- Mwindowsill sounding the has become second nature. With that I realized that Annandale Isaac went to public school in Em- tions and lead us to different things. start of a new day. With heavy the weather becoming chillier ev- Road was actually named after a mitsburg and later worked as a It is a path that can make personal arms, I roll over to turn it off. Pull- ery day, I have to dress according- family that was very influential in clerk in a local dry goods store. Af- connections. We can use it as a way ing up the curtains, I look through ly. Once I am covered with layers, the Emmitsburg community. I had ter a few years, he became the own- to connect to the past and to the my window beside my bed. I can I sit down on the floor and put on been running down it daily with- er of the same store and was a suc- Annan family, showing apprecia- see for miles. The sun behind the my shoes, making sure to pull the out any contemplation. The infor- cessful businessman. He renamed tion for all that they did for the Em- mountains is beginning to create a laces tight. Within minutes I am mation is worth knowing and has the store I. S. Annan & Company. mitsburg community. We can use it golden light that bounces off the headed down the four flights of given me a greater appreciation of Isaac helped to organize the Annan as a way to reach out to our neigh- mountains, trees, and buildings in stairs and out the front door. The Annandale and Emmitsburg. Here and Homer Bank in 1882 as the bors and even to each other. the most captivating way. The col- cold air hits me quickly and I shiv- is a brief history and summary of president of the company. He also Too often I think that we all tend ors in the sky create a masterpiece, er in response. After a few stretch- what I learned. worked with Robert in organiz- to see Mount St. Mary’s as separate es, I walk briskly until I am pro- Robert Annan was born in 1742 ing the Emmitsburg Water Com- from Emmitsburg or Emmitsburg pelled into a run. My feet carry me in Scotland. He migrated to New pany, where he worked to provide separate from Mount St. Mary’s. across the sidewalks until I reach York in 1761. In 1764, he married the community with clean water. By doing this, we miss out on the the edge of campus. I stop to check Margaret Cochran. William Co- During his lifetime, Isaac was ex- valuable connections that we could for cars before stepping off of Uni- chran, Margaret’s father, had bought tremely well known throughout make with each other. Annan- versity Way and onto Annandale land that is currently west of Track Emmitsburg. He married Julia dale may be just a road, but it acts Road. Road and north of Fairfield, Pennsyl- Landers. Their first child together as a bridge. It is a bridge between The street seems to greet my vania. Samuel Emmit had purchased was named Edgar L. Annan. the community on campus and feet as soon as they touch like the smaller eastern part of this area. Edgar Annan was born in 1865. the Emmitsburg community as a the welcoming of an old friend. Later on, William Emmit and Rob- He was also a prominent business- whole. As we turn down the road The chickens and roosters from ert Annan both tried to create towns. man. Edgar was educated in New and come to that fork, too often the cage to the right call, “Good Emmit’s new town was named Em- Windsor, Maryland before giving we choose a direction as if we were morning!” out to me as I travel mitsburg while Robert’s town was up his studies. He then began work- choosing a side. If we stay to the past them. Houses with rooms il- named Annandale. Robert tried to ing at Horner & Company in Em- right and continue onto Annan- luminated contain the mysteries of sell some of the lots in Annandale mitsburg. He became a cashier and dale then we turn our backs onto someone else’s morning routine. but he was unable to compete with was highly regarded among the Em- the Mount St. Mary’s campus. If The birds sing from the trees as I Emmit’s success, and he eventual- mitsburg population. He was mar- we turn left and enter the campus, run past. The branches above me ly gave up on trying to turn his land ried in 1884 to Pauline McNair and aren’t our backs then turned on An- are in different stages of the sea- into a town. However, the area still they had five children. nandale and in a sense on Emmits- son. Some are holding onto their maintains the name and the genera- The history seems to speak for burg? It can’t be seen like this for colorful leaves for just a little lon- tions that were created. itself and tell the story of a com- we are one community. Together, ger while others are already bare. In 1831, Robert Lewis Annan munity developing and becoming we make up the Emmitsburg com- These branches intertwine with was born to Dr. Annan and Eliz- the beautiful, history-rich town it munity as a whole—not as separate each other, making it impossible abeth (Motter) Annan. He grew is today. Annandale Road isn’t just parts. We are stronger together; our to know where one tree begins and up to be a doctor and after gradua- a paved path that winds across the histories reveal it and our futures another ends. tion, he came back to Emmitsburg hills. It brings you to or from desti- rely on it. Annandale unites us. My feet carry me on and I travel to practice medicine for the re- nations and becomes a part of your farther and farther down the street. minder of his life. He helped orga- travels. As the tires of your car, the To read other articles by Lydia visit The sounds of nature are occa- nize the Emmitsburg Water Com- wheels on your bike, or the soles the Authors section of Emmitsburg. sionally interrupted as people rush pany and served the Emmitsburg of your shoes touch the pavement, net. NOVEMBER 2013 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 33 AN HOUR IN A FAVORITE SPOT

it to the shrine on the backburner. I were more than excited to begin our to see our own little worlds as parts had almost forgotten about that won- second performance. Then the on- of a greater integrated whole, rath- Junior Year derful example of our shared history slaught of Hurricane Sandy hit and er than as separate entities. Howev- with Emmitsburg when sophomore the weather in Maryland took a turn er, sitting there in the shrine, with the The Seton Shrine ground and traveled the same wood- year rolled around and I was asked to for the worse as driving wind and rain shadows dancing on the walls and ed trails I had. One of these figures in take part in Campus Ministry’s Back meant that the walk would be staged people from around the area having Kyle Ott particular, Mother Seton, a patron of from the Dead Cemetery Walk. Ev- in the protective confines of the shrine the time of their lives, it made me re- MSM Class of 2015 students and education, caught my ery year the Mount’s Campus Min- itself. The night came and we turned alize just how important it is to rec- attention. It was mind blowing to me istry office runs a free shuttle to the off the lights, set up a few strategically ognize that we’re just part of a greater, art of the appeal of going to that a canonized saint has been in the graveyard outside of the Seton Shrine placed candles, and took our positions shared tradition. So, allow me to end PMount St. Mary’s is the busi- same place I am, and that she har- for a Catholic take on the traditional inside the shrine. this article a little differently than I nesses and areas shared by our uni- bored the same feelings of love and Halloween walk. Rather than be beset There was something about the end most. Instead of asking that you versity and the town of Emmitsburg. admiration that I have for my new by popular monsters and ghouls, par- place that seemed to lend a strong sit and read with me, I ask that you There are so many institutions that home. I became aware that there was ticipants encounter the spirits of the purpose to what we were doing, at- go out and find some place, wheth- bear great memories for both students a beautiful shrine dedicated to Moth- saints as they travel through the holy tempting to bring God closer to peo- er it’s a store, a restaurant, or the spot and townspeople. Whether going to er Seton in Emmitsburg, The Nation- graveyard. That year, the Mount’s Fa- ple in a contemporary way. The way where you finally did something get a quick bit at Subway or stop- al Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Se- ther Brian Nolan approached me the flickering light seemed to fill the you’ve always wanted to do. Go and ping by Holy Grounds for a cup of ton. The building was dedicated not with the offer of a part as the ominous cavernous expanse of the marble cha- rediscover what that place means for coffee, it is no secret that the Mount only to telling her life story through grave-keeper that helped to kick off pel, the pictures of the smiling saints you and for others. It doesn’t have to and Emmitsburg have a lot of things artifacts from her lifetime and infor- the walk. I joined, excited at the pros- hung here and there, the rain patter- be something that necessarily con- for which to be thankful. However, mational seminars, but also to con- pect of being able to not only help a ing on the roof, and the looks of won- nects the Mount to Emmitsburg, just it’s not just businesses and restaurants tinuing her work through commu- great cause, but also visit the landmark der on participants’ faces all made for something that takes you out of your that our two worlds share, but also a nity service and outreach. It sounded that I had wanted to visit for so long. an extraordinary evening in an even own experience and brings you clos- rich history, specifically involving Eliz- like an amazing place, and I made it As fate would have it, I was going to more amazing place. er to another deeper life. Take your abeth Ann Seton. my mission to go. be closer to the shrine than I thought. Moments like that make me so friends or go alone, but whatever you I’ll never forget coming to the However, freshman year passed The first of the two walks went well happy that we get to share our exis- do, open yourself up to the chance Mount and hearing stories about and I hadn’t had the chance to visit enough, despite a slight drizzle and an tence and our little miracles with the that you might discover something Father John Dubois’ journey from the shrine that I had heard so much unusual cold. The students and resi- town of Emmitsburg. There’s a dan- new. Until next time, good luck, and France to Maryland in search of a safe about. Like most new college stu- dents who went through came in a lit- ger inherent in treating the Mount happy hunting. haven from religious persecution, and dents, I had gotten wrapped up in tle scared but left with smiles on their or our town as a single world unto the stories about the many famous the myriad of activities that college faces. By the end of our first run, the themselves, completely independent To read other articles by Kyle visit the Au- people who have walked the same had to offer me and had put a vis- rest of the cast, as well as yours truly, of one another. It’s hard sometimes thors section of Emmitsburg.net.

most coffee shops. Instead, I followed solely as a small non-profit book- Now it’s my senior year and I’m all Alyssa’s lead and promptly took a seat store on Emmitsburg’s Main Street. out of “try-it-next-year’s.” It’s this Senior Year to chat. We claimed one of the round After changing hands twice, Bru- year or not at all. But I’m here now, Holy Grounds Café ing at the small building with three tables in the corner by the window no and Pam Sielaff came into own- and it’s exactly how I remember it. cars filling the spaces out front. I was where we could gaze out onto Main ership. The family-owned business The quiet coming and going of cus- Nicole Jones still slightly confused as the door Street traffic. A few minutes later, has since moved to its current lo- tomers, the friendly staff and cool MSM Class of 2014 we walked up to read “St. Philo- the lone employee behind the coun- cation at 2 West Main Street and blue of the walls, and, of course, mena Catholic Books and Gifts.” ter walked over with a smile and expanded to include the Holy the giant mug of hot cocoa – in a team rose from my frothy hot That’s not exactly what we opened two oversized mugs that could have Grounds Café. I have not had the year when everything is changing, Schocolate as the sides of the the door to, however. Sure, to my passed as small bowls. One steaming pleasure of meeting the Sielaffs, but it’s nice to know that some things oversized mug warmed my chilled left there were Bibles, icons, and ro- sip of rich, creamy hot chocolate lat- I am grateful to them for preserving stay the same. hands. I sipped at the mug’s creamy saries, but to my right were small, er, I was in chocoholic bliss. this piece of our community. At the My recommendation to you, contents. Mmm, just how I remem- polished round tables and a counter Alyssa and I weren’t at the café Mount, I’m surrounded by a tradi- reader, is to take a moment out ber it. filled with mugs. I was taken aback. during a very busy hour – I only re- tion of religion and faith, but it is a of your week and visit the Holy The first time I tasted the hot How had I been at the Mount for member one or two other tables be- sweet and rare occasion when I find Grounds Café if you have not al- chocolate from Holy Grounds Café two years and never known about ing filled – but it was clear that this this environment away from school ready. If that’s not your cup of Joe, was two years ago. Even though I this cozy treasure? quiet little corner was a popular and home. It is part of what makes then go ahead and stop by that had eaten lunch across the street and The walls were a warm blue and place. People hopped in and out of this little shop so special. It is a con- roadside stand you keep meaning driven past it on my way to Jubilee, the menu was displayed in colorful the bookstore or grabbed a muffin nection to more than just a good to check out or attend that annual I had never once noticed the yellow chalk on two black boards and con- to go. The staff was obviously small cup of coffee; it is a connection to street festival you keep meaning to and red letters in the window read- tinued in marker on a set of round but extremely friendly. It was the people and a community of faith. take your friends to. As long as you ing “Holy Grounds Café – Coffee, mirrors behind the counter. Cof- perfect place to facilitate our conver- In this way, it was familiar before I have the means, there is no point Pastries, Cold Drinks.” A friend and fee mugs and t-shirts displaying the sation. I remember a sign advertis- even knew of it. in waiting. Next week, next month, fellow editor of the campus news- Holy Grounds logo were displayed ing open mic nights the first Friday Now back at my old table in the next year will come, but think of paper The Mountain Echo wanted alongside a newspaper stand. I’ll of every month. What a fun, com- corner, I glance out the window all the time you’ll have wasted just to talk a bit about work over some admit, I was a bit slow at the time munity building idea, I thought. I onto Main Street and can’t help wishing when you could be do- coffee, which is why I was confused and didn’t process anything on the wondered how popular the event but wish that I’d taken the time to ing. Take action and discover a new when she parked us out front of the menu; I just asked Alyssa what was was and immediately determined follow through on my decision to connection with the world around Ott House. As far as I knew, it wasn’t good there besides the coffee. I would make the cafe my regular make this my regular spot just a lit- you. I promise you won’t regret it. much of a coffee joint. I was a little curious that after pay- stomping grounds. tle sooner than I have. It took me “We’re going across the street, sil- ing we didn’t wait at the counter for After a little research I discovered an entire year before I made my To read other articles by Nicole visit the ly,” Alyssa had said while point- our drinks like I was accustomed to at that in 1996, this little joint began second visit to this sweet little shop. Authors section of Emmitsburg.net. 34 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | NOVEMBER 2013 THE GRADUATE

to find the perfect, Hollywood Prince Charming, I would always be sadly The perfect complement disappointed. This may sound depress- Megan Kinsella pens to you, as pure emotional bliss, as Well, a few more weeks went by, ship. Looking back on it now, I know ing or pessimistic, but in actuality it is a MSM Class of 2013 perfection and completion. Girl meets and I realized life wasn’t as great as I that God broke us up for a reason, breath of fresh air! Mark is an amazing guy, they fall in love instantly, and for thought. Mark and I didn’t really know and then He brought us back together man, but not because he is perfect, nev- very woman has dreams of some- the rest of their lives they are completely each other. We hadn’t taken the time to when He knew we were ready for each er makes mistakes, and is tall, dark, and Eday meeting and falling in love and irreversibly fulfilled by each other. truly get to know each other, to develop other. Instead of expecting each other to handsome (well, I’ll admit: he qualifies with the perfect man. From a young Isn’t that just sickening? It’s not real life! a true friendship based on self-giving fulfill ourselves, we both started to find for that last category). Mark is an amaz- age, girls wonder when Prince Charm- My mom and I concluded that real love. We were interested in each other our identity in something higher. ing man because he recognizes that his ing will ride into their lives, sweep them life is just “One Step Short of the Fai- mainly for how the other could fulfill See, one thing that I found in my most noble purpose on this earth is to off their feet, and take them off into rytale” (mother/daughter best-seller to our needs and desires. In Mark, I found relationship with Mark, and that my do everything he can to lead me, his the sunset to live happily ever after. I hit bookstores soon). Men and women emotional happiness and physical mom and I talked a lot about during future wife, to Jesus Christ and eternity remember the most popular topic at can meet, get to know each other, fall closeness. I wanted to feel needed and those long, six-hour car trips to Pitts- with God in heaven. Yes, romance and almost all of my high school sleepovers very much in love with each other, and beautiful and worthy, and a relation- burgh, is that human beings cannot the “feelings” are very important in a was “the list.” Every girl has developed live together in love and peace for their ship with him gave that to me. After complete each other. We cannot fulfill relationship, but they are not the most “the list” at one point in her life— it’s whole lives. But, it’s not as simple as a few months, it got to the point that each other’s every need and desire. We important things. The most important the list of attributes, personality traits, Hollywood makes it out to be. Every our relationship was motivated by very were not created to be able to do that. thing is to recognize that we are part- and physical characteristics that she married couple can attest to the fact selfish desires. I knew that we were only And if we expect other humans to fulfill ners in this quest toward God, who is needs to see in the man that she is going that love, while most-often joyful and hurting ourselves, but I couldn’t break us and make us feel complete, we are all things true, all things good, and all to spend the rest of her life with. The life-bringing, is difficult. It takes a lot of up with him because I “needed” him in always going to be disappointed. Hu- things beautiful. criteria on “the list” is almost always ex- hard work, time, and energy to foster order to feel whole. man beings are always yearning to find I read a quote recently that fits this travagantly impossible for any man to the truly loving friendship that we are Well, he eventually broke up with that one thing that will assure us that topic perfectly: “To love another per- fulfill, and thus dooms both men and called to have in married life. The “fai- me (or, as he jokingly claims to this day, we are part of something bigger, some- son in the highest sense of the word is women to failure from the very begin- rytale” can definitely come true, but just it was a “mutual” break-up) and I was thing better than ourselves. Oftentimes, to wish that person the eternal posses- ning; women setting themselves up for not in the way that our culture tells us it devastated. Not necessarily because I though, we try to fit round pegs into sion of God and to lead them to it.” It eternal disappointment and men being will happen. didn’t have a boyfriend anymore, but square holes; we try to fill empty spaces is just so true! We are put on this earth held to unfair, impossible standards. The subject of love and marriage is because I had emotionally attached in our hearts with relationships that to walk with each other toward some- During high school, my mom and on my mind a lot recently, especially myself to the idea that I could find do not have the capability to fill those thing higher. All of our relationships— I took a lot of road trips back and forth this month, because a few weeks ago I fulfillment in another human being. I spaces. And what is meant to fill those with our parents, siblings, best friends, from Allentown to Pittsburgh, PA to got engaged. My fiancée, Mark, and I realized how unfair I had been, to both spaces? God. Our loving Creator, our significant others—are meant to hold visit her parents. I looked forward to have been dating for over three years. myself and to Mark. I had let myself merciful Father. The One who knows us to higher standards and make us bet- these car trips so much because for six We met freshman year at the Mount, down because I hoped that he could by us better than we know ourselves, and ter people. While no human being is long hours we would just talk and talk and started dating at the beginning of my “everything,” and I was being unfair who has the ability to fulfill every single perfect and does not have the ability to about everything: the future, her child- our sophomore year. For the first few to him because I had impossible expec- desire of our hearts. complete anyone else, we can be perfect hood, how she met my dad, the state weeks of our relationship, I was ob- tations for him to fulfill. So, one thing that Mark and I have complements for each other in this life. of the world today, God—everything. sessed. Here was this handsome, funny, After about three months, and a lot learned over the past few years, and I I remember one great car ride in par- nice guy, who was the star of the base- of healing and personal growth, Mark know we will continue to learn for the Megan graduated from the Mount in ticular; we were talking about men and ball team and one of the most well-liked and I got back together. We were two rest of our lives, is that we were made May and is now serving as a missionary women and the difference between guys in school, and I had the privilege of new people. For the time that we were by God to complement each other, not with FOCUS, the Fellowship of Catholic Hollywood romance and real-life love. dating him. What luck! My life was set broken up, we both individually real- complete each other. Because we are University Students. Contact her by email We agreed that our culture today has it and nothing could take away my hap- ized that we had to take control of our imperfect, limited beings, we are inca- ([email protected]) for more in- all wrong. TV shows and movies por- piness. He simply completed me. Or so own lives before we could give ourselves pable of completing each other. And formation about FOCUS and her work tray love as something that just hap- I thought. to each other in a true, loving friend- that is just a fact. If I always expected at ULL. NOVEMBER 2013 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 35 THE VILLAGE IDIOT

Would any of these works solve the current problem? Hell no. At best they are a starting point. I’m Heroin in Emmitsburg not sure they’d benefit the clue- Jack Deatherage, Jr. prayers being said in public less parent let alone the totally ig- schools. I remember them. What norant child. These works might, W and I rushed out to the I don’t remember, because I’m at best, lead one to examine and Dacre, she so quickly after not old enough, was the teach- question the current philosophy locking the factory she hadn’t ing of philosophies and their ad- that has led us to this place. A time to eat a supper. We’re late, vocates in public schools. I was philosophy that allows no other again, getting the garlic planted. vaguely aware of the advocates, view. A philosophy that has no $103 worth of bought cloves, 5.5 though not through my for- objection to self-destruction. A pounds minus the culls and that mal schooling. Schooling had philosophy devoid of what makes much and more of our own seed changed that much from one the naked ape human. bulbs. (I can’t begin to estimate generation to the next. Philoso- How sad that in 6,000 years the value of those bits of living phies were deemed irrelevant by of knowable human history, the wonder. What price the sweat, someone, for some reason. best we can do is a sad, twisted pain, anger, despair, hope, ed- During my childhood, I was socialism that discounts the indi- ucation and delight they repre- around people who had some vidual. sent?) understanding of their purpose I do not weep for the dead and I look up from churning the for being here. Most of them dying. Nor do I laugh at the con- second 100’ row and find DW were Roman Catholics, devout if fusion of their loved ones. No. I standing gasping at the end of not articulate in their beliefs. I’m plant garlic. I plant because do- the first. She’s raked ground too guessing they had found a meth- ing so means I believe there will wet for rototilling as high along od of dealing with the pain of be a tomorrow when I will har- the row as she can. I can see the life and their fear of such. There vest my efforts. pain she’s in. Are we insane? Well are many moments when I wish (This has been the most diffi- she obviously is because after I I could join them in the escape, cult column I’ve written. Sever- take the rake from her to rerake but their master’s teachings have al times I’ve quit, once I wrote the row to my satisfaction and been lost in the religion that grew the editor and told him I had drag the teeth along the length up among the ignorant, arrogant With the death of a Fairfield youth last month, the local death count burnt out. I’ve struggled beyond of it to level it for planting, she men who followed him. I’m left due to heroin use now stands at 6 in the past 12 months. How many reason to organize my thoughts starts pulling weeds! The wom- to seek freedom elsewhere. At more need to die before the community wakes up to the issue? and form them so I could make an is a wonder. (I’ll argue that I least I’m aware enough to know sense of them. I expect nothing don’t deserve her loyalty.) I should be seeking. From there I’d read George Or- ter’s opus!) Then back to Orwell to change because of the effort.) The first row is ready for about The news of vast ignorance well’s “Animal Farm” followed by and his “1984” (we be there.) The garden calls. 600 bulbs, I begin the second, that reaches me these days is stag- a reading of Karl Marx’s “Com- Then I’d go with The Teaching but DW announces she’s done so gering. College kids who can’t ar- munist Manifesto” (I am stunned Company’s “Ethics of Aristotle”, To read past editions of the Vil- I return the tiller to its hole and ticulate their reasons for being by the self-proclaimed socialists the library has all of these works, lage Idiot, visit the Authors sec- take one last look at the winter in college, let alone a reason for who have never read their mas- or can get them. tion of Emmitsburg.net. garden yet to be planted. Why in their drawing breath. (How bi- the name of any god I can call zarre that seems to one who grad- upon do we do this each fall? uated high school because it was I plant gardens for the same easier to pass me through than reason people empty bottles of deal with me another year.) From flavored alcohol down their gul- what their teachers tell me, the lets, snort white powders up their kids have never been confronted noses, inhale toxin laden smoke, with a philosophical question, let or stick needles filled with bliss- alone been encouraged to think! ful death in their veins. To es- This fits in sadly with my own cape, just briefly, the pain of life. observations of the last thirty or To momentarily feel as if we’re in so years. control. As a gardener/wannabe As a people, we’ve been denied farmer, I’m perhaps more aware a reason for living. At best, we of reality’s constant smacking me are offered a seriously flawed phi- upside the head than those using losophy, one proclaimed by our drugs as a means of escape. Na- elect and anointed intellectuals ture is a heartless god. She may as the balm for all our pain and let fools defy Her for a lifetime, fears. Having been systematical- but She never lets us escape Her ly denied access to any other pos- rules, we eventually die as She sible philosophy, today’s children dictates. look into their future and seek So why have I turned from a a simpler escape. Heroin or any decade of perfecting a state of other drug that eases the pain. drunkenness, with the occasional I don’t know that this current side trip into the land of the “evil generation can be saved, or even weed” (marijuana), to torturing enlightened. Perhaps the next myself by way of attempting to one can be set onto the path if grow gardens? More importantly changes are begun now. I don’t to the topic of this column, why see that happening though. I see, are people killing themselves based on history, three or four by way of heroin in spite of all generations of deepening, abject the recent deaths and all the in- misery before the universe sends formation available about how yet another teacher to show hu- deadly the drug is? manity a way out of darkness. Well, considering we’re forced I’ve been asked to help stop the from a warm, safe womb and drug abuse. How ironic as I sit plopped into a cold, unknown here contemplating a second half world where our first reaction glass of Shiraz to ease my own is a gasp and a cry of outrage, pain. Still, I see the need, though is it any wonder we spend our I doubt any will follow. lives seeking escape from pain I recommend a quick dousing and fear? (This isn’t rocket sci- in reality. “All life is pain caused ence. I’m hardly the first to write by ignorant desire.” So said Gau- about it.) tama Buddha, or so it’s been A couple generations ago, claimed. I haven’t met the man it was not uncommon to hear to ask him if he said that or no. 36 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | NOVEMBER 2013 ARTS AND FESTIVALS 6th Annual Foothill Artists Studio Tour Bridgette Nitza-Buwala that along the route of this Novem- ing, Geoff Grant, who specializes in good opportunity to showcase them,” ad and dessert. Each of the four cours- MSM Class of 2015 ber tour. photography, Ann Rupert, who spe- she said. es is influenced by Madeline Wadja’s This annual event boasts a drive- cializes in jewelry and painting, Doro- Willow Pond specializes in laven- knack for combining American tra- om and Madeline Wadja open through tour featuring various local art- thea Barrick, who specializes in paint- der, having over two acres dedicat- ditional cuisine, classical French fare, Ttheir farm for all who wish to, ists. Visitors will enter at the first floor of ing, Jack Handshaw, who specializes in ed to the herb. The company sells and healthy herbs. Luncheons occur- “Walk in and enjoy themselves!” the property’ 200-year-old barn, pick up pottery, and Sheila Waters, who spe- many lavender gift sets, which are ring this month will be held on No- The 6th Annual Foothill Artists an available map, snack on some good- cializes in calligraphy. Stabler has cre- great to give out during the holiday vember 1, 13, and 19. Studio Tour is an opportunity for lo- ies like jellies, honey, teas, and cookies, ated and will be selling one-of-a-kind season. They will even host a laven- The Wadjas have offered to send cal residents to do just that. Nestled and then hop in their vehicles to drive hand-turned bowls and vases. Geoff der printing demonstration at the anyone captivated by their business in Fairfield, Pennsylvania on the out- the short route to each station. Come Grant is a new addition to the team farm. To find out more about laven- and interest in organic farming an e- skirts of Gettysburg, Willow Pond join the excitement on Saturday, No- of six artists. Grant photographs both der, the Wadjas suggest you visit the newsletter from Willow Pond Farm. Farm is preparing to host yet anoth- vember 23 or Sunday, November 24 landscapes and other forms in nature. Pennsylvania Lavender Festival Web- These newsletters will include infor- er enticing holiday outing. Those ap- from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. on both days. Rupert offers various art forms and site. Aside from lavender, there will mation on the farm’s events and prod- preciative of nature intertwined with The artists featured include: Rob will be anxious to share her knowledge be many other plants on sale. Willow ucts. Recipes for herbal cooking will the creativity of art can experience Stabler, who specializes in woodwork- with Willow Pond guests. Barrick will Pond Farm grows organic herbs and also be included, highlighting Made- present both prints and air paintings, perennial plants in large quantities. line’s passion and experience in the cu- exemplifying her years of experience in The Holiday Open House will be linary field. If interested, please get in the field of art. Handshaw plans to sell enjoyed alongside the Foothill Art- touch with Madeline through the fol- glazed pots, vases, mugs and other ce- ist’s Studio Tour. Take advantage of all lowing means: ramic items. Waters will continue to that is offered and experience scents Reservations are required to at- share her appreciation for calligraphy and seasonings specific to the win- tend this upcoming event. You may to the customers of the Foothill Artists ter months. These novel aromas and call Tom and Madeline Wadja at 717- Studio Tour. spices include fireside, cinnamon, cit- 642-6387 or send an email to info@ All artists are rather conveniently rus and spice, country apple, cranber- willowpondherbs.com. The Willow located within a 10-minute drive of ry, and holly berry. Pond Farm address, the first stop on Willow Pond Farm. Tom Wadja em- Information about the Board- the Foothill Artist’s Studio Tour, is phasized, “All artists are from the Fair- ing House Luncheon Series can also 145 Tract Road Fairfield, Pennsylva- field area.” This close proximity al- be found at Willow Pond Farm dur- nia 17320. lows those who enjoyed an individual ing the Foothill Artist’s Studio Tour. You can find more information about artist’s work to later visit them at their This series has been referred to as one this annual attraction and various oth- home studios. of their most popular activities. The er holiday events at their website, www. The expansive Willow Pond Farm meals include soup, a main course, sal- willowpondherbs.com. is both a breathtaking and welcom- ing facility. Therefore, it is the per- fect place to advertise these products of natural inspiration. Tom and Mad- eline Wadja bought the farm in 1994 and made it their home in 1995. In this same year, they began their busi- ness. Pennsylvania Certified Organ- ic has certified Willow Pond as an or- ganic farm. Madeline Wadja explained the motivation for this upcoming event: “We had done an open house and de- cided there were so many amazing artists in the area, that this would be a NOVEMBER 2013 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 37 ARTS AND FESTIVALS Simple and clean Caroline King broken only by his occasional sips danced on them. I myself was MSM Class of 2015 of water and short stories (a par- fighting back tears and losing. A ticular favorite of mine was how quick glance at the audience told n October 15, Mount Saint he almost sent a 19-year-old Garth me I wasn’t alone. When you hear OMary’s University was lucky Brooks to get him a pizza while a song like this, it’s moving stand- enough to welcome Craig Bick- they were recording). That was, ing alone. But when you hear it hardt to the stage in Knott Audi- until he announced that he was coupled with a personal perfor- torium for a concert that was open going to “try something new” and mance, the artist’s expression, and to the public. Craig Bickhardt is a it might be “rough in the begin- the story behind it, a song like this singer/songwriter who has written ning.” “Six Cans and No Trout” looks you in the eye and really for some very big names includ- was his experiment of the night. pulls on your emotions. ing: Johnny Cash, Ray Charles, Needless to say, it was perfectly But it was this level of personal BB King, the Judds, Tony Rice, executed. Every note was perfect- connection that set Bickhardt apart and Alison Krauss. His music has ly sweet and added up to the over- as not just a songwriter, but as a mu- been featured in several movies. all quality of the song. This bal- sician of his own right. He shows his Making his start as an artist after lad about fishing not being what it talents not just as the writer for mu- having found an old guitar when used to be was a mix of being hu- sicians like Johnny Cash, but also as he was 14 and teaching himself to morous and horrifically upsetting. the creator of music worth stand- play, Bickhardt certainly moved Based on Bickhardt’s own person- ing on its own. He is an artist capa- up the musical ladder, going so al experience of having to clean up ble of creating something extremely far as to write and sing in Tender the shallows of a stream before let- real for the audience. It’s not an ex- Mercies, a country music-themed ting a child play in it, this song perience you often get from music film starring Robert Duvall. Be- speaks of a fisherman lamenting nowadays. ing lucky enough to attend this the loss of the good old days. He He spoke to the audience about Singer/songwriter Craig Bickhardt concert myself, I was curious to throws his trash into the lake and his journey to becoming a musi- see what a man who wrote for wonders why there are no more cian. “The sureness wasn’t always It amazed me how someone Bickhardt’s performance, it would so many big names could bring fish biting. I thought the message there. I had to take twelve, four- could play with so much focus, be that he is a true artist. Not just to the table as a solo musician. of “Six Cans and No Trout” was teen years playing in bars, jump- not only having to pick the gui- through his ability to create mu- Half a chord into his first song, a complete success, and judging ing from the east coast to the west tar and play the notes, but also sic, but also his ability to person- he had my attention. Two lines from the response of the crowd, coast. But I had the need to play. If sing and keep lyrics straight, as alize it. He takes a guitar and a into the song, I was texting my they agreed. It was a shocking you have that need, you won’t give well. His foot was even tapping piece of paper and brings his lyr- friend, “He is amazing,” and then look at someone taking a simple up.” As the concert went on and in tempo. It became harder and ics and notes to life. I don’t think promptly turning off my phone. everyday action like fishing and we learned about him through his harder to believe as time went on a single member in the audience I sent that text at 7:39. He start- taking it completely for granted, songs and stories, his music start- that the variety of the lyrics and missed the fact that he was cre- ed playing at 7:37. I’m slightly doing nothing to preserve it for ed to change, just slightly. Watch- the amazing chord progression all ating something meaningful and ashamed to admit that my eyes the future generations. It certain- ing him and knowing things like came from the one man perform- worthwhile through this con- had started to water listening to ly gave everyone in the audience this about him made it very easy to ing on the stage. I debated with cert. Any music that can move him play his first song. In a time something extremely real to think imagine it: a younger Bickhardt, a myself throughout the whole per- you to tears is extremely special. filled with dub step, auto tune, about. guitar, and a smoky bar. The mu- formance: did I like the guitar, Thanks to YouTube, I’ve listened and harsh electric instruments, Perhaps my favorite song of sician belting out songs about lit- the lyrics, or his voice the best? It to quite a few songs in my life- this simple acoustic and voice the entire evening was “This Old tle league baseball being “the real was neck and neck in a three-way time, but I don’t think I will for- combination was shocking and House.” It was certainly one of the game” and bobbing his head in tie. How he managed to coax the get any of them preformed that touching. But most of all, it was most emotional pieces, written in time with his song as he traveled range of sound he did from a six- night. Something about Bick- intimate. There were no scream- the perspective of an old family around, just trying to make a buck stringed guitar was beyond me. I hardt’s music is lasting. ing crowds or a bass drowning out home being packed up as the fam- and get a break. It was completely spent a good half of the concert the words of the artists like most ily prepares to move out. “If this inspiring to think of the struggle squinting at the shining strings If you want to know more about Craig modern concerts. No flashing rave old house were built on memories, he had to go through in order to and trying to count to make sure Bickhardt and listen to samples of his lights. Just an artist and his stories. I would stand a thousand years.” end up where he was. He lived up there were in fact six strings, not music or buy his CDs, his webpage Bickhardt introduced himself to Lyrics like these made it extreme- to his lyrics, “May your faith be a twelve. I had to go up to him after can be found at: www.craigbickhardt. us in a modest, unassuming way, ly personal. They say good music flame that won’t die in the rain.” the concert to make sure…yes, it com. More information about Bick- using his lyrics and songs to gen- can touch you; Bickhardt’s mu- I personally knew some young was a six-stringed guitar! hardt’s solo albums as well as tour date tly invite us to partake in the ex- sic didn’t so much do that, as it aspiring musicians in the crowd If there could be one thing information and an in-depth bio can perience of music with him. It was ripped out my heartstrings and who took his stories to heart. summed up by this article about also be found on this site. a personal experience. He worked the stage like a pro, easily slip- ping between conversing with the crowd and strumming his guitar. He handled the music as an exten- sion of his soul, seeming to know each note produced on an individ- ual level. Through out the performance, Bickhardt was interactive with the crowd, even going so far as to en- courage the crowd to sing along, teasingly ribbing for “Ed,” one of the Mount Saint Mary’s profes- sors, to take away the bonus points he offered to students who attend- ed the concert, when the crowd of primarily college students was initially somewhat reluctant to sing along. It’s safe to say that af- ter that, he got quite an enthusias- tic response! The people in the au- dience were easily heard over the guitar and Bickhardt’s voice. The younger crowd seemed responsive to a type of music that they were not generally exposed to, a simple instrument and voice. The flow of the clean music was 38 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | NOVEMBER 2013 CREATIVE WRITING

high path and it read, “To the Top.” “Kara! Kara!” Jack was jumping up The top of the turkey trek and down. “It’s just 1 more mile to the top! Alexandra Tyminski he could. He and I had discovered our “Jack, I just don’t know if I can do this only have 3 more miles even though Then we can rest!” he shouted. MSM Class of 2015 similar passion for hiking in college anymore. I’ve never given up before, I have already hiked 18. I think my “I never thought I would see the when we became friends. Our fathers but this time it’s just so hard,” I began friends would call me crazy. My best sign!” I yelled back. he black fuzzy socks with the actually graduated from the same col- to complain even more. friend Brittany is probably at her Aunt One foot in front of the other. You Tpumpkins on the sides cap- lege in the same year, and coincidental- “Kara, you’ve got this. We are almost Debbie’s greeting her cousin’s cute lit- are almost there, Kara. I just kept push- tured all of my warmth. The white ly lived in the same dorm room their there. We just passed the sign that said tle baby. Brittany’s brother just pulled ing myself. You can’t give up now. fur on the inside of my green zip-up freshmen year. Over the years, Jack and 6 more miles,” Jack yelled backwards as up into the driveway with his new girl- “Kara, hurry! It’s beautiful!” sweater made me feel so comfy. And I became the best of friends. During he was farther in front of me than I ever friend from college, and everyone is as “I’m coming!” I said. I could feel my the hot apple cider in my mug was our senior year, we promised each oth- expected. happy as can be. My best guy friend, pace picking up as I was hiking quick- soaking warmth into my cold fin- er that the gift to ourselves after gradu- I had hiked am immense amount David, is probably not having the best er and quicker. I was just happy it had gertips. The heavy wind was blow- ation would be to travel to Europe and of miles in the rain before, but nothing day since he isn’t a big fan of Thanks- stopped raining. ing the rain sideways onto the win- take a backpacking trip. So here we are like this. This was different. With ev- giving. But, he is enjoying spending When I approached the top, I heard dowpanes, and I couldn’t help but in Cinque Terre, which is composed of ery step that I took in deep and sticky time with his younger brother, Tom. some other voices that were nothing be thankful I was inside. five villages in a small region of north- mud, I could feel my mind wandering. They won’t have the largest Thanks- similar to Jack’s deep voice. It was a … west Italy. It was raining and my feet “Alright, Kara. Listen to Jack. You’ve giving dinner since it is only David, his woman’s voice. had blisters on them. My back ached, got this. You are so close, and you can brother, and his mom, but he will still “Hi, I’m Julie! This is my friend, A voice was calling my name: “Kara, and to top it all off, we didn’t have any do this. Think of some positive things try to enjoy it. I giggled again, think- Alyssa. We are from the United States, Kara!” I could feel a gentle nudge on more snacks left and I was incredibly right now. Yeah, think positive,” I said ing about their reactions when I told as well. Colorado actually,” the thin my right shoulder. I reached up to rub hungry. out loud to myself. them I was even attempting this hike. blonde haired woman said. my eyes and slightly opened them. “Okay Jack, so you want me to take Instantly, I began to think about my I love them. I miss them. I’m thankful “Hey there! I’m Jack, and well this is “Kara, are you all there?” the male an extra hour long nap?” I joking- home. I thought about what people in for them. uh…” voice said again. Why wouldn’t I be ly smiled at him and started to pack America would be doing today. It was “Ouch!” I screeched. “I’m right here Jack! Hi, I’m Kara! there? I’m clearly listening to you. my things. It took every ounce of my Thanksgiving Day in America. So, “Are you okay? Kara, are you okay?” Nice to see some Americans around “What is going on?” I asked urgent- strength to lift myself off the ground. maybe my mom just put the turkey in Jack said to me from afar. here! What a coincidence that you all ly. My legs felt like bricks that were pulling the hot 450◦ degree oven. All fourteen “Yes, I’m fine. I got a piece of a thorn are also from America!” I said. “Calm down! I’m just joking, Kara. me through a big swimming pool. My cousins just arrived at my house. Little bush stuck underneath my pants, and “Yes, that is crazy!” Julie said. Julie You fell asleep while we were resting at shirt was sticking to me like a wetsuit I 6-year-old Rosie probably got herself I just got pricked! If it wanted to take and her friend Alyssa looked as if they our final rest stop,” Jack said. I could put on 5 hours ago. My hair was filled into the pumpkin pie already. My two some blood, it should have just asked! were serious backpackers as well. tell it was his voice because of its low with mud and dirt, and I couldn’t re- older brothers, Evan and Sam, are most Sheesh!” “What brings you two here?” Jack sound. member the last time I showered. But I likely watching football and discussing Jack rolled his eyes at me. “You’re asked them. “How long have I been resting? I was loving every minute of it. how in high school, one of them was fine! Kara, you are almost there! 4 more “We are just taking the trip for fun! just had the craziest dream. I was actu- “We only have about 1 more hour always the more athletic one. Dad is miles!” We just graduated from Colorado ally in a dry environment! Ha!” I slowly until we reach the top of the last outside with the many aunts and un- “Alright, alright,” I said. I tried not to State University. We have been best sat up, and I reached back to the kink climb,” Jack said, reassuring me. cles, laughing and drinking some type get short with Jack. friends ever since we met our freshmen in my lower back. I must have sat on “We can do this,” I said back to him. of fall ale. I could hear his beer bel- Well, 2 more miles isn’t too bad. Or year. We were first year roommates, th some type of large shaped branch. I felt like I was back in 6 grade gym ly laugh in my head as he would tap is it? My lower back pain kept increas- and we decided that after graduation, “You were out for about an hour class, when I would whisper into my me on the shoulder saying, “Why don’t ing by the second. I wonder what type we would take a huge hiking trip!” an- and fifteen minutes! We should get go- best friend Brittany’s ear and say, “The you take your little sister inside and of person or animal could ever do this swered Alyssa. ing,” he said. 1 mile test. We can do this.” help your mom make the mashed po- type of hike without any pain at all. “Call it a coincidence or not, but we Jack was always anxious when it tatoes?” I began to feel the corners of Maybe my dog, Gus. He was a pretty … are actually doing the same thing! Just came to hiking. He always wanted to my mouth shape into a smile. I was re- athletic 90-pound German Shepherd. two really good friends doing some get to the top of the climbs as fast as But then, my fatigue hit me again. ally thankful for my family. Actually, the more I thought about it, traveling before we start work in the “Hey Kara, good job! Keep coming! he probably would never attempt any- New Year!” Only 3 more miles to go!” Jack said. thing like this. Gus, being the dog he “Wow! That’s great. Would you I could barely hear him as the winds is, is most likely at home sprawled out guys care to join us? We packed a pasta were starting to pick up. on the family room rug. If my fami- meal for our Thanksgiving meal today. I couldn’t help but be shocked at ly is eating, he is definitely crowding It’s no turkey, but you two are more how fast the time went by! I still had 3 around the kid’s table waiting for little than welcome to share a meal and your more miles to go. I could feel my right Rosie to drop him pieces of turkey din- travels. There is enough food for you!” pinky toe rubbing against my shoe. ner. Thank goodness Gus is around to Julie chimed in. This time, though, it felt much worse. pick up after us humans! “Well, I guess we will be here for Only 3 more miles. I started to I looked up and instantly noticed a while enjoying the view anyway! laugh to myself after realizing that I the royal blue sign that pointed to a Thank you!” I said. Jack and I sat down with Ju- lie and Alyssa. They passed us their leftover penne pasta and meatballs. It was no turkey, but it was deli- cious. We didn’t know them at all, but we shared a common bond: all Americans, all hikers, and all indulg- ing in a Thanksgiving meal togeth- er. As I looked over the small Italian village and watched clouds moving through the sky and boats swaying in the water, I thought about what I would be doing if I were at home for Thanksgiving. Probably the same thing I do every year: watching foot- ball and cooking. I love both of those things. But, if someone ever told me last year that I would be overlooking an Italian town while sharing a pasta Thanksgiving meal with two strang- ers from Colorado in my soaking wet clothes, I would probably have said they are crazier than me. But, in that moment, I was thankful to be fully present there.

To read other articles by Alexandra Tyminski visit the Authors section of Em- mitsburg.net. NOVEMBER 2013 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 39 COMMUNITY NOTES “The Sound of Christmas” Jean Grebesky sixteen she was playing guitar For the show, we are offer- The Majestic Theater and traveling the back roads of ing Free Parking – Free Shuttle New England performing with - Park in the Gettysburg Col- or Elisabeth von Trapp, “the her siblings at weddings, gospel lege’s Constitutional Parking Fsounds of music” are part of meetings and town halls. Build- Lot. Shuttle starts one hour be- her earliest memories. Born and ing on her famed family’s pas- fore the performance. raised in Vermont, Elisabeth is sion for music, Elisabeth has The Majestic Theater at the the granddaughter of the legend- created her own artistic style, Jennifer and David LeVan Per- ary Maria and Baron von Trapp, at once ethereal and earthy, del- forming Arts Center is owned whose story inspired The Sound icate and powerful. Listeners and operated by Gettysburg of Music. Elisabeth will be per- have likened her to Judy Collins College as a cultural treasure for forming “The Sounds of Christ- and Loreena McKennitt. Critics its campus and the community. mas” with the Carolian Brass at have called her voice ...“haunt- the Majestic Theater, Gettys- ingly clear,” “joyfully expressive” burg on Sunday December 15 at and “simply beautiful.” 3:00p.m. No one leaves an Elisabeth Ring in the holiday season von Trapp performance un- with festive sounds of your fa- changed ... audiences of all ages vorite seasonal music from clas- are drawn by the promise of her sical to sacred to pop. The eve- famous name ... awed by the ning’s highlight will be a medley beauty of her voice and musi- from The Sound of Music cal arrangements ... their hearts wherein the guitar solo of Edle- touched forever by the aston- weiss flows into extraordinary ishing sound of her unique new renditions of Stille Nacht. music. Singing professionally since Tickets are priced at $51, $48, childhood, Elisabeth has en- $45 (students/children $5.00 thralled audiences from Euro- discount). To purchase tick- pean cathedrals to Washington ets, call 717-337-8200, or stop D.C.’s Kennedy Center. Inspired by the Box Office, 25 Carlisle by her father Werner von Trapp’s Street, Gettysburg. The Box Of- guitar playing and singing, Elis- fice is open Monday through abeth has carried on the legacy Saturday from Noon until 7:30 of the internationally renowned p.m. and on Sunday from 1:00 Trapp Family Singers. She be- to 5:00 p.m. Pre-show Dinners gan taking piano lessons when available by calling 717-259- she was eight and by the age of 9535. 40 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | NOVEMBER 2013 COOKING WITH LOVE

vorite whiskey or other adult liba- Who doesn’t like bread? Or cheese? • 3/4 cup lemon juice tion to your individual mug! Or bacon? Our next recipe gives us all • 3/4 cup olive oil Thanksgiving three! • 1/3 cup finely chopped shallot Directions (1 large) Brooke Hagerty great for a fabulous fall picnic or any- • In a medium saucepan, heat cider Cheddar and Bacon Loaf • 1/3 cup coarse ground mustard Chef/Owner Gunner’s time that you just want to relax and or wine over medium-high heat; • 16 ounce loaf baguette-style • 1/4 cup snipped fresh sage Grille at Taneytown enjoy friends and family. After a day of stir in allspice, cloves, cinnamon, French bread • 6 cloves garlic, minced pumpkin picking who isn’t ready for a orange zest and ginger. • 1/28 ounce package shredded • 2 teaspoons coarse ground black ovember is not just about nice hot mug of fresh apple cider (per- • Bring to boiling; reduce to a sim- sharp cheddar cheese (1 cup) pepper NThanksgiving, it is also about haps spiked with the latest adult bev- mer. Cook, stirring occasionally, • 1/2 cup butter, softened • 1 teaspoon salt the heart of football season and the erage sensation, Fireball – a cinnamon six to eight minutes or until de- • 1/3 cup cooked bacon pieces • 12 8x1/4-inch-thick wooden wonderful tailgate food that goes whiskey). sired flavor is achieved. • 2 medium green onions, sliced skewers (be sure to soak skewers along with it. Football season always This month we are going to take a • Strain mixture through a fine (1/4 cup) in water so they do not burn) brings back memories of my late fa- look at great fall recipes that can be mesh sieve; discard solids. Serve • 2 teaspoons yellow mustard • Snipped fresh sage (optional) ther, Gunner. As you may or may used for Tailgate, Picnic, Thanksgiv- warm or piping hot. • 1 teaspoon lemon juice • Lemon wedges (optional) not know Gunner was an official in ing or anytime you have a gathering. Directions the National Football League from These recipes are all very easy and take Next, we have one of my favorite Directions • Place chops in a resealable 1976 – 1987. Football has been an in- under an hour to prepare! First up, snacks, Roasted Citrus Nuts. This is • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Use plastic bag set in a shallow tegral part of my life since I was very Hot Apple Cider! one of those “no measurement need- a serrated knife to cut bread cross- dish. For marinade, in a small young. Dad started officiating in Tex- Fresh Apple Cider is readily avail- ed” recipes; it all depends on the size wise into 1-inch slices, cutting to bowl whisk together lemon as when he was stationed in San An- able at most corner stands or in gro- of your crowd and the size of the ap- but not through the bottom crust. peel, lemon juice, olive oil, tonio, doing Pop Warner ball. When cery stores and is so easily turned into petites. Pre-heat your oven to 375 de- • In a small bowl, stir together shallot, mustard, 1/4 cup sage, we moved to Maryland he began do- one of my favorite hot beverages. grees. In a bowl pour in your favor- cheese, butter, bacon, green on- the garlic, pepper, and salt. ing high school ball which led to the Many stores have Mulling Spice pack- ite nuts or mixed nuts (salted is best ions, mustard, and lemon juice. Pour marinade over chops; seal college ranks and then eventually the ets available for sale but if you cannot for this recipe). Using a micro-zester Spread mixture between slices of bag. Marinate in the refrigera- NFL. It was a long ride for him as well find any they are very easy to make. take an orange and zest over top of the bread. Wrap loaf in foil. tor for 4 to 6 hours, turning as for the entire family. Needless to say nuts. Next, cut your orange in half • Bake for 10 to 15 minutes or un- bag occasionally. Drain chops, there were not many Sunday Suppers Easy Hot Apple Cider and squeeze some juice over the nuts. til bread is heated through and discarding marinade. Insert a in our house from August to January! • 1 tablespoon whole allspice I like to add a tiny bit of chili powder cheese is melted. wooden chopstick into a short (And speaking of Sunday Suppers, • 1 tablespoon whole cloves for a little zing. Toss all ingredients side of each chop. be sure to check out our three course • 3 cinnamon sticks and place on a parchement paper lined Grilled Pork Chops • For a charcoal grill, grill chops Sunday Supper at Gunner’s Grille at • Zest of 1 orange (or orange peel baking sheet; bake for approximate- Pork is a favorite anytime of the year on the rack of an uncov- Taneytown) with pith removed) ly 10-15 minutes or until aromat- but especially in the fall when paired ered grill directly over medi- As I entered adulthood my love of • 2 (1/2-inch thick) slices peeled ic. Nuts can be served warm or room with fresh sage. um coals for 7 to 9 minutes football continued and as my love of fresh ginger temperature or stored in an airtight Ingredients or until chops are slightly pink food and cooking continued to grow • 1/2 gallon organic apple cider or container for up to one week. Make • 12 6 ounce boneless pork loin in center and juices run clear my love of Tailgate food began to low-sulfide red wine this a great hostess gift or party favor chops, cut 1 inch thick (160 degrees F), turning once grow. The great thing about Tailgate • If you would like to make “adult” by pouring into a ribbon wrapped ma- • 1 tablespoon finely shredded halfway through grilling. For a food is that it is so versatile; it is also cider simply add a shot of your fa- son jar with the recipe on a note card. lemon peel gas grill, preheat grill. Reduce heat to medium. Place chops on grill rack over heat. Cov- er and grill as directed. Chops can also be baked at 350 de- grees to an internal tempera- ture of 145 degrees (approxi- mately 10-15 minutes). • If desired, sprinkle with addi- tional fresh sage.

Remember, the most impor- tant part of food and beverage is the company you share them with. Give thanks each and ev- ery day for those around you. No matter the role they play in your life, they play a role that makes you who you are. NOVEMBER 2013 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 41 THE HERBILIST Lobelia, the thinking herb Charlotte Test, ND, MH The Herb Peddler Gettysburg, PA www.TheHerbPeddler.com

obelia, a well-known medicinal Lherb among herbal healers can be easily found in American mead- ows. In fact a large variety of species of Lobelia are found throughout the world. Also known as Indian Tobac- co, Lobelia has many other names such as Asthma Weed, Bladderpod, Emetic Herb, Gagroot, Pukeweed, Vomit Wort, and Wild Tobacco. Lobelia is one of my favorite herbs be- cause of its “skill” in healing through- out the history of herbalism. Its flow- ers and leaves appear so delicate when seen in nature, however, the energy it exudes is not delicate at all. It projects a strength and intelligence unique to this plant, which brings to mind the many medicinal uses that few know about, including the valuable appli- cation of its intelligence. Known as which means that it can induce vomit- many of the actions herbalists of the the thinking herb by some herbalists, ing. Herbal healers found at times this past have claimed of Lobelia. Some- such as the famed Dr. John Chris- was a beneficial effect in helping the what a contradiction to its known ac- topher, Lobelia added to a formula body purge toxins. However, if the ef- tion as an emetic, I have used a small works in a way as if it is “thinking” of fect of purging was not desired, Lobe- amount of Lobelia to reduce spasms where healing is needed in the body, lia would be combined with capsicum from excessive vomiting. Keep in and then directing other herb ingre- or peppermint. If purging was need- mind that caution should be used dients where they are most needed. ed, a moderate amount was effective. when experimenting with this plant, Lobelia is known by many herbal- I have used Lobelia for many years but also remember that it’s known as ists for its value in respiratory healing in capsule form, herbal tea, and in the thinking herb… so maybe Lobe- in part due to its anti-spasmodic ac- smoke blends. I have experienced lia knows best. tions and its expectorant effects. Tra- ditionally it has been used for asthma, bronchitis, and pneumonia. Native Americans relieved these conditions by smoking Lobelia, which is why it’s known as Indian tobacco. Simi- lar benefits to the respiratory system have also been achieved by drinking Lobelia tea, taking it in an encapsu- lated form, or by tincture drops. The uses of Lobelia just keep get- ting better when we take a look the potential benefits to people overcom- ing addictions. Lobelia contains an alkaloid called lobeline. Lobeline is very similar to nicotine. Lobeline works to block the effects of nico- tine, which makes it useful in help- ing to quit using tobacco products. Lobeline is also known to block the effects of amphetamine and opioids. This action makes it extremely im- portant to the investigation of its uses as a treatment for methamphetamine addiction as well as opiate addiction. Other traditional uses for Lobelia included its external use in a poultice for boils, bruises, bites and stings, poi- son ivy rash, and other skin irritations. In combination with mullein, Lo- belia is known throughout the history of herbalism as a healer of the glands. A popular recipe combined three parts mullein and one part Lobelia into a tea, tincture, or capsules. This has been used for issues with glands including the tonsils, sweat glands, lymph nodes, and thyroid. The actions of Lobelia that are known by herbalists are antispasmod- ic, emetic, expectorant, nervine, and relaxant. Due to some of its actions Lobelia should be used with caution and may be best used in combination with other herbs. It is important to re- member that Lobelia acts as an emetic, 42 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | NOVEMBER 2013 COMPLEMENTARY CORNER Meditating on the five elements Renee Lehman mals), wisdom, stillness, deep lis- Now draw your attention to the life issue of the FIRE Element is • What guidance does the Metal tening (the “quietness” of win- top of your head. Imagine that being able to maintain joy and ex- Element have for you today? he ancient Chinese observed ter allows us to listen), reflection, someone is above you and pulling press joy appropriately. • Invite the Metal Element to Ta cyclical pattern of expres- and reassurance (Spring will come upward on a string that is attached • What guidance does the FIRE receive all that is pure from the sion in nature that was used to de- again!). Many people do not like to your head. Feel your head float- Element have for you today? heavens. scribe the “Oneness” of the uni- Winter. Our “adrenaline running” ing on top of your neck. • Invite the FIRE Element to • Let go of all the impurities and verse (see previous articles on Yin- culture tends not to value stillness, Breathe regularly. Focus on your empower you to recognize mundane items of life while still Yang and the Five Elements). They quietness, and taking time to rest breathing. As you begin to breathe your pure, true self. retaining the essence of life. called these elements found in na- and reflect. Can you see how the deeply, imagine that you are going • Also invite the FIRE Element • You are blessed with the gifts ture the Five Elements. These Ele- energy of Winter is needed in your down an escalator. You are going to open your up to your inner- of acknowledgement, respect, ments or energies are felt to be the life? Can you see yourself needing down deep inside of yourself. self and to others from a po- and inspiration from your prime energetic building blocks any of the gifts of Winter? Now draw your attention to the sition of strength so that you Metal Element. from which everything in the ma- In fact, there are gifts from each region above your belly button. can communicate appropri- terial world is composed. So, ev- season (and its corresponding El- Place your hands over this region. ately. Now draw your attention to the ery living thing and every person is ement in TCM) that can be cher- Here are the Gallbladder and Liv- • You are blessed with the gifts region below your belly button. a unique embodiment and combi- ished and enjoyed. Fall and Win- er of the Wood Element. As you of joy, compassion, partner- Place your hands over this region. nation of these Five elements. The ter are perfect times of the year to breathe, breathe in the color green ship, and warmth from the Here are the Bladder and Kidney of Five Elements are Water, Wood, sit and reflect/meditate on the life into this region. The life issue of FIRE Element. the Water Element. As you breathe, Fire, Earth, and Metal. Also, each issues and gifts related to each of the Wood Element is managing breathe in the color blue into this re- element is related to a season. the Five Elements. The following obstacles to growth with graceful Now draw your attention back gion. The life issue of the Water El- Fall is a time when nature’s en- meditation is a Five Element Med- and benevolent planning and deci- to the region above your belly but- ement is cultivating and using your ergy is moving downward and in- itation to support you as nature’s sion-making. ton. Place your hands over this re- resources wisely to bring your inner- ward. In Traditional Chinese Med- energy is moving inward into this • What guidance does the Wood gion. Here are the Stomach and most potential into the world. icine (TCM), the season of Fall is time of reflection. You may want Element have for you today? Spleen of the Earth Element. As • What guidance does the Water associated with the Metal Element, to record your own voice reading • Invite the Wood Element to you breathe, breathe in the color Element have for you today? one of the Five Elements found in this meditation, and then use the offer you guidance in creating yellow into this region. The life is- • Invite the Water Element to nature. The gifts of Fall include recording to guide you through the the vision of your inner world sue of the Earth Element is gather- store and utilize your energy letting go and pruning; crisp, dry meditation. and carrying this vision out ing and distributing nourishment wisely. air that allows us to breathe deep- into the world. without having to work too hard. • Let the Water Element em- ly; acknowledging of nature’s awe; Five Element Meditation: • You are blessed with the gifts • What guidance does the Earth power you to fulfill your des- and acknowledging the intrin- Sit with your eyes closed, feet flat of vision, creativity, courage, Element have for you today? tiny in this world. sic value of everything of creation. on the floor, hands on your lap, hope, and determination from • Invite the Earth Element to • You are blessed with the gifts How many of the gifts of Fall do and your spine straight. Imagine your Wood Element. give you nourishment, person- of wisdom, listening, poten- you identify with? that there are roots growing deep al integrity, and stability dur- tial, and reassurance from your Winter (related to the Water El- into the Earth from the bottom of Now draw your attention to the re- ing your life. Water Element. ement in TCM), is around the cor- your feet. Also, imagine roots trav- gion of your chest. Place you hands • You are blessed with the gifts ner waiting to bring you the gifts eling down from the base of your on your chest. Here are the Heart of nourishment, thoughtful- Place your hands on your lap. of the strength of reserves (stor- tailbone deep into the Earth. The and Pericardium of the FIRE Ele- ness, empathy, service, and Let us again make contact with age) and endurance (just remem- roots from your feet and tailbone ment. As you breathe, breathe in grounding from your Earth the Earth through the feet and tail- ber about the hibernating ani- are giving you great stability. the color red into this region. The Element. bone. Feel yourself being ground- ed. Ask your FIVE ELEMENTS Now draw your attention to the to come together into ONENESS. chest and the region below your Now slowly open your eyes. belly button. Place one hand on Hold the ONENESS as your your chest and one hand under move forward throughout your day. your belly button. Here are the Lung and Large Intestine of the Renee Lehman is a licensed acupunc- Metal Element. As you breathe, turist and physical therapist with breathe in the color white into over 25 years of health care experi- these regions. The life issue of the ence. Her office is located at 249B Metal Element is the balance of York Street in Gettysburg, PA. She gain and loss in our lives. can be reached at 717-752-5728. NOVEMBER 2013 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 43 FITNESS

everybody gets their favorite kind such some small changes in the recipe that you just consumed. If you can’t get the as wheat, rye, pumpernickel and now will make a big difference in the fat and whole family involved, pick a friend or Keep Moving even whole grain white. Add a veggie sugar content of the dessert. Pumpkin is family member that you would like tray with low fat dip. Cooked seasoned a great way to add that creamy texture to spend a little extra time with. Share The annual Thanksgiving dinner veggies such as squash, carrots and to your pies, cakes and cookies, while conversation, ideas and just time with cauliflower are also a great combination lowering the fat and raising the protein. them. Maybe after all day together Linda Stultz seasonings or herbs. You can also add a if you prefer hot vegetables. One half of Flaxseed meal can also be added to preparing the big Thanksgiving feast Certified Fitness Trainer/Therapist little low fat butter for extra flavor. your plate should be filled with veggies. pies and cakes to give your family that you may want to escape by yourself Dressing, mashed potatoes, gravy, Raw vegetables give you the most added health benefit without them for a nice, quiet, peaceful walk of your ach year I have a request to reprint warm bread and dessert are also part nutritional value. Have them on the even knowing it is there. Applesauce in own. Emy Thanksgiving article and each of the traditional meal. I’m not saying table or the kitchen counter for your place of oil is another helpful, healthy Think about giving the gift of year I add the new information I’ve don’t have these favorites; just alter the family and guests to nibble while the hint. SUGAR is a big ingredient that health this year. Gift certificates to an learned. I hope this year’s Thanksgiving way they are prepared. Use fat free milk main meal is being prepared. packs on the pounds. Add a little less exercise program may get a person article will give you a new idea to add to and low fat butter in your mashed DESSERT! Some people live sugar to your recipes and you may just into a lifetime of health. Get yourself your holiday tradition. potatoes. Even better, try mashed for the Thanksgiving Dessert Table. discover you didn’t need all that the and someone you love into exercising. The menu for this meal usually sweet potatoes or mashed cauliflower. Give yourself a treat. Just look over recipe called for anyway. Check out That is the best thing you can do for remains about the same from year to Try whole grain bread for the dressing. everything carefully, and decide what your grocery store’s healthy cooking isle yourself and your loved ones. Call me year. Of course, turkey is the main Whole grains are much healthier than you really want. Maybe even sample for alternatives to sugar. to explore the benefits of an exercise attraction. Make sure you get a lean processed white bread and supply a few different kinds. Try cutting Finally, start a new Thanksgiving program designed just for you. 717- turkey that is low in fat. Most of the fat added fiber. Gravy is one of the most the slices in half. Watch out for the Tradition. I know people like to watch 334-6009. in poultry is in the skin. You need the important parts of this meal. Let your pumpkin pie. Preparing a small plate the football games on Thanksgiving Enjoy your holiday meal but maybe skin while roasting for a juicy, tender broth set for a while till it forms a solid of dessert for your guests to take home Day but maybe you can talk them into you could take smaller portions this bird, but before you slice it, remove the skim on top. Remove this and you will is also a thoughtful way to let them playing a little tag football themselves. year and you will feel better. One of skin. That will take the temptation away have broth with much less fat. The sample everything, just not all at one Taking a walk after your meal is a great my clients always tells me that she from those folks who tend to tear off a gravy still tastes the same, without the time. They can take a little piece of idea. I know how everybody feels after took smaller portions at a family event piece when they slip into the kitchen fat. Gravy can even be made a day or Thanksgiving home to remember for eating a big meal, all the more reason to and while others were saying how full to see how things are going. A way to two early to save you time on the big the rest of the holiday weekend. This get moving. Take the whole family for a they were, she felt just fine and was add a little more spice to the bird is to day. The warm bread can be a variety way you do not have all of that dessert walk in the brisk, fall air. Share this time pleased with herself because she made loosen the skin and inject your favorite of different whole grain buns. This way, leftover and tempting you. Check into and walk off some of those extra pounds a conscience choice to eat less.

fully create a whole-wheat product with the same texture as white flour. Fitness Matters We’re still waiting! In the meantime, a good way to combat this texture George Puvel white flour. Therefore, certain ad- issue is to compromise - use half Anytime Fitness Owner justments must be made when sub- white flour and half whole-wheat stituting whole wheat for white. flour. You get the added nutrition- Question: What’s best for vegeta- First off, substituting whole-wheat al benefit, and the product remains bles—fresh or frozen? flour for white flour one-to-one is edible. You can also try adding a tad a no go. Whole-wheat flour absorbs bit more baking powder or baking Answer: Vegetables are vegetables. much more liquid, so it may be nec- soda (other key players in leavening The key here is that you’re eating essary to add more liquid or de- that baked good). them—be it fresh or frozen. When crease whole-wheat flour by ¼ cup. eating fresh vegetables, choose ones Now I must provide this disclaim- Question: Short of taking pills, that are in season for enhanced fla- er - the texture of baked products powders, and potions, what else can vor. If choosing to cook your veg- is altered when whole-wheat flour I do to detox my digestive tract? etables, remember that the vitamin is used in place of white. When us- and mineral content of produce is ing whole-wheat flour, the prod- Answer: We’re coming up on that greatly influenced by high temper- uct becomes denser. This is be- time of year when want to have a atures, exposure to light, and acidi- cause the germ, a component of the rocking bod, but everything is work- ty. To maximize the nutritional val- wheat that is removed from white ing against us—Halloween, Thanks- ue of cooked vegetables, here are a flour during milling, inhibits glu- giving, Christmas, etc. What do all couple key recommendations: ten formation. Gluten is a protein these things have in common? They Cook your vegetables for as short that makes extensive networks, as- all focus on food (and most times, too amount of time as possible. Hallelu- sisting baked products in rising. much food). Luckily there are a hand- jah for the microwave! Less gluten = less rise and therefore ful of yoga postures that can health- Minimize the amount of water a less fluffy product. The food in- ify your gut in no time without the used to cook vegetables to prevent dustry and sensory scientists have hunger pangs of a juice cleanse. These leaching of nutrients into cooking been working for years to success- poses include: water. As winter approaches and farm- er’s markets become a fleeting mem- ory, so does access to fresh produce. Turning to frozen vegetables is a vi- able replacement during those cold winter months, as vegetables are flash frozen at their nutrient rich peak. Maximum nutritional value and a lower price (generally) - you can’t beat that!

Question: How do you replace white flour with whole-wheat flour in a baking?

Answer: The major motivator for replacing white flour with whole- wheat flour is the obvious nutri- tional advantage. Whole grains can help lower blood pressure, reduce risk of chronic disease, aid in weight maintenance, and provide addition- al fiber. So why not bake a little ex- tra healthiness into your favorite foods? Sounds easy, right? Not ex- actly. Whole-wheat flour behaves very differently in a recipe than 44 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | NOVEMBER 2013 ASTRONOMY

If the southern skies of Fall look sparse, it is because we are look- The night sky of November ing away from our Galaxy into the depths of intergalactic space. The Professor Wayne Wooten et’s close pass by the sun in ten days constellation Cassiopeia makes a will be spectacular, perhaps bright striking W, rising in the NE as the he moon will be new on No- enough to spot in broad daylight! Big Dipper sets in the NW. Polaris Tvember 3rd, with a solar As already noted, the comet has lies about midway between them. eclipse visible in the south Atlan- a nice grouping with Mercury and She contains many nice star clus- tic and central Africa. This is also Saturn on the mornings of Novem- ters for binocular users in her outer the Sunday to “fall back” to Stan- ber 23- 24th about 6 AM, with arm of our Milky Way, extending dard Time for the rest of the year. the comet perhaps already bright- to the NE now. Her daughter, An- November 5th is the Muslim New er than Jupiter! The comet sweeps dromeda, starts with the NE cor- Year, 1435 AH, set by the appear- rapidly around the sun on Novem- ner star of Pegasus’’ Square, and ance of the crescent moon this eve- ber 28th, and on November 30th, goes NE with two more bright ning. The waxing crescent moon the comet may display a broad fan stars in a row. It is from the mid- passes eight degrees north of bril- shaped tail in the evening twilight a dle star, beta Andromeda, that we liant Venus on the evening of No- half hour after sunset. It will be at proceed about a quarter the way to vember 6th. Venus was at its great- its best, if it does survive the close the top star in the W of Cassiopeia, est elongation from the Sun, 47 passage by the sun, low along the and look for a faint blur with the When comet ISON whips around the sun on Nov. 28, the comet’s night degrees to the east of it, on Novem- horizon in both morning and eve- naked eye. M-31, the Androme- side will suddenly emerge into daylight and be hit with an intense ber 1st, when it appeared exactly ning skies in December. More on da Galaxy, is the most distant ob- blast of solar heat, leading to a spectacular light show. half lit as viewed from Earth. Thus this next month! ject visible with the naked eye, ly- it will be well up in the SW sky, passes 5 degrees south of Mars in the dawn. This should be a great Jupiter dominates the dawn, ris- ing about 2.5 million light years and probably brilliant enough to the dawn on November 27th. The photo op! ing earlier and earlier in the evening distant. spot well above the 3 day old cres- waning crescent moon will be near Venus dominates the evening as we approach its opposition next To the northeast, Andromeda’s cent moon about 4-5 PM in broad Spica on the morning of Novem- sky, reaching greatest elongation January 4th. It is now in the cen- hero, Perseus, rises. Between him daylight; check them out, especial- ber 29th, when it is possible Com- on November 1st, appearing half ter of Gemini during this month. and Cassiopeia is the fine Dou- ly with a pair of binocs. et ISON’s tail will be a searchlight lit and 25 “ of arc across. As she Any small scope will reveal what ble Cluster, faintly visible with the The first quarter moon is high beam pointing right at them. Now overtakes earth in November, she Galileo marveled at four hundred naked eye and two fine binocu- overhead at sunset on November that would be neat! retrogrades back toward the Sun, years ago; four large moons, all big- lar objects in the same field. Per- 10th. The moon is full, the Frosty Mercury is behind the sun dur- and approaching us, gets larger in ger or similar to ours in size, orbit seus contains the famed eclipsing Moon, falling on November 17th; ing early November, but reach- size but a more slender crescent. it in a line along Jupiter’s equator. binary star Algol, where the Ar- it will overpower the Leonid mete- es greatest elongation of 18 de- By November 30th, she is 37” Saturn is lost behind the Sun dur- abs imagined the eye of the gor- or shower, due to peak on the same grees west of the Sun on November across, but only 30% sunlit cres- ing most of November, but emerg- gon Medusa would lie. It fades morning. The waning gibbous 18th. The really interesting group- cent, easily resolved with 10X bin- es in the dawn to group with Mer- to a third its normal brightness moon passes five a degree south of ing comes the next week, when oculars as a crescent phase. cury of the fine pass of ISON south for six out of every 70 hours, as a bright Jupiter on November 22nd, Mercury passes Saturn on Novem- Mars is in the morning sky, of both on November 23-24th in larger but cooler orange giant cov- with both rising about 10 PM in ber 23rd, at the same time Com- and had Comet ISON drop by the dawn. ers about 80% of the smaller but the NE. The last quarter moon et ISON, inbound toward the in October, with the Mars orbiter Setting in the southwest is the hotter and thus brighter compan- rises about midnight on Novem- Thanksgiving day perihelion pas- HiRISE taking historic photos of teapot shape of Sagittarius, which ion as seen from Earth. Check it ber 25th, and the waning crescent sage, passes just below the pair in the Comet flying by the red plan- marks the heart of our Milky out on a clear November evening, et on October 1st. The Comet is Way Galaxy, but the best view and see it the gorgon is winking reaching perihelion on November of our Galaxy lies overhead now. at you. If so, then instead of be- 28th, passing only about a solar di- The brightest star of the north- ing as bright as Polaris, Algol fade ameter from our home star. On ern hemisphere, Vega dominates to be only as bright as kappa Per- the way, the comet should brighten the sky in the northwest. To the sei, the star just to its south. Look to naked eye visibility by the sec- northeast of Vega is Deneb, the at Perseus’ feet for the famed Ple- ond week of November. Its sun- brightest star of Cygnus the Swan. iades cluster to rise, a sure sign of ward path is shown on the sky map To the south is Altair, the bright- bright winter stars to come. In here. est star of Aquila the Eagle, the fact, yellow Capella, a giant star Of special notice is the comet’s third member of the three bright the same temperature and color close passage by the bright star Spi- stars that make the Summer Tri- as our much smaller Sun, rises at ca (alpha Virginis) on the morning angle so obvious in the NE these 7 PM as November begins along of November 17th; it will be inter- clear autumn evenings. the northeastern horizon. It is the esting to see if the comet’s head has Overhead the square of Pegasus fifth brightest star in the sky, and brightened to rival this first mag- is a beacon of fall. South of it is the a beacon of the colorful and bright nitude star by then; if so, the com- only bright star of Fall, Fomalhaut. winter stars to come.

Hanukkah (Wednesday, Novem- Farmers’ Almanac ber 27 beginning at sunset) “Falling leaves on the grass in called it Dying Grass Moon or The Garden: Cut off dead tree the November sun bring more Falling Leaf Moon because the limbs before winter storms hit. happiness than the daffodils” colder days and killing frosts Cut back faded perennials as —Cyril Connolly (1903-1973) have killed the grass and the last well. Place a mulch of leaves or leaves are falling from the trees. hay around perennials when the Mid-Atlantic Weather Watch: Some called it Big Wind Moon, temperature falls to near freezing. Cloudy and cold (1,2,3) with because of the high winds this Attract bright colored birds to snow in the northern part of time of year. your yard by keeping bird feed- the region, rain in the south ers full or by spreading out seed 4,5,6). Cloudy and cool (7,8,9) Holidays: Election Day falls on frequently on the lawn. Black oil with more rain and snow Tuesday, November 5th. Remem- sunflowers are recommended for in the east (10,11). Windy ber to exercise your right to be general feeding. Consider joining with periods of showers, cool heard. Veteran’s Day is celebrat- Project FeederWatch and be part (12,13,14,15,16,17) turning ed on Monday, November 11th. of the effort to track and count cloudy and cold (18,19,20). Celebrate Thanksgiving this year winter birds in your area. Sign Snow, mainly in the south on Thursday, November 28th up through The Cornell Lab of (21,22); cloudy and cool (23,24) with family and loved ones and Ornithology at www.Birds.Cor- with showers (25,26,27) with remember the things that we all nell.edu/pfw. snow and quite stormy (28,29). should be thankful for in our dai- Windy and much colder (30). ly lives. Religious holidays ob- J. Gruber’s Thought served in November include the For Today’s Living Full Moon: The Full Moon Islamic New Year (Wednesday, “A wise man will often rely less full moon for November occurs November 4th) and the Jewish on his own judgment and pay re- on the 17th. Native Americans Festival of Lights better known as spect to the judgment of others.” NOVEMBER 2013 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 45 COMPUTER Q&A

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Beer and Wine tasting at Gateway Nov 9 Basilica. Following the presentation, Beer, wine and liquor connoisseurs are in for a treat in Nov. & Dec. come the grand opening of a greatly expanded Arts and Craft Festival – Local arte- guests will make their own stained Gateway Liquor in Thurmont. The expanded store will not only play host to the widest section of foreign and domestic sians and crafters will offer a diverse glass art piece under the instruction of beer in the area, but a brand new, state-of-the-art, 860 square foot walk-in beer cooler, which will ensure beer lovers have selection of items for Christmas, and Linn Wichowski from Wentz Stained a never ending supply of their favorite cold beer. The store will also sport a enhanced wine department, featuring the if they don’t have what you want, you Glass Studio. widest selection of foreign and domestic wines, along with a special section featuring wines of local wineries. can put in an order for the holidays! One of the principle advantages of the larger store is the ability it affords to host special events such as beer and wine Items include jewelry, soaps, quilted Nov 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, tastings. Beer, wine and liquor tasting will be held throughout the month. During the week of the grand opening in bags, aprons, wreaths, jellies and jams. Gettysburg Community Theater Dec. the store will be tasting something every night. After the grand opening, beer, wine and liquor tasting will con- Free drawing at the end of the days by presents The Music Man. $11 re- tinue on Fridays and Saturdays. The events allow customers to sample spirits in a relaxed environment they’ve looked each vendor. Thurmont Community served seating. Order tickets online at over the years, but have not yet tried. Park. For more information call 301- at www.GettysburgCommunityThe- The expanded liquor store will be to the right of the popular Gateway Candyland, as apposed to the present store, 473-6815. atre.org. For more information call which is on the left, a simple 100-foot move. For more information of schedules of tastings, visit the store’s Facebook 717-334-2692. page at facebook.com/GatewayLiquorsMD, or call 301-271-7978. Nov 10 Veteran’s appreciation country style Nov 16 Nov 1 we’re planning to light the park with ers are invited to take the opportunity all you can eat breakfast buffet at St. Fairfield’s H3D Softball fastpitch Pan- Christ’s Community Churchs, fam- something unusual and exciting.” to socialize as well as join the bidding for Joseph’s Church Hall, Taneytown. cake Breakfast Fundraiser at the Fair- ily outing, “Light the Park,” will take This will be a blessing to the chil- many great items that have been donat- All present and past military person- field Fire & EMS Building, Fair- place from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Emmits- dren and families of the community ed for this fundraiser. Liberty Mountain nel will be honored and thanked for field. We will also have baked goods burg Community Park and will be as we have one last outdoor event Resort. Fairfield. For more information their service to the U.S.A and will re- and raffles. H3D Softball is a girl’s open to the public. The event is free. in preparation for the colder winter see article on page 1 or visit www.straw- ceive a $1.00 discount on their break- fastpitch 18U travel team. We are This family event will feature a weather. berryhill.org. fast. They, and/or their family mem- a new organization and are hoping number of activities for children For additional information regarding bers are invited to bring their military to grow to include other age groups. and families. “Light the Park” Christ’s Community Church, visit the Nov 3 pictures of themselves or their loved We are conducting fundraisers to cov- er equipment, uniforms, insurance, will feature food, games, crafts, a church web site at www.cccaog.org. Emmitsburg Presbyterian Church’s one(s) and their military memorabil- Bounce House, Kiddiepillar, Bar- Organ Concert and Open House. Dr. ia for display (Uniforms, equipment, tournament registration fees and trav- el expenses. Your commitment to sup- rel Train rides, a children’s movie, Nov 2 Elizabeth Krouse, church organist, etc.), and, if able, to dress in their mil- port us is sincerely appreciated by the “and loads of free fun and fellow- Tom’s Creek United Methodist will perform works that include Vival- itary uniform. players, coaches and parents. Advance ship,” the pastor stated. Church’s Turkey and Oyster Sup- di/Bach and Vivaldi/Krouse. A recep- tickets are available by contacting any The name for the event, “Light the per. For more information call tion will follow the concert. Emmits- Annual “Hands of a Child” Christ- player, Tamie Leckemby, at 301-606- Park,” was derived from the fact that 301-447-3171 or visit www.tom- burg Presbyterian Church is located at mas card project, a service activity for 5183 or 717-642-6541 or Tami Ulsh the park will be turning dark around screekumc.org. 415 Main Street, Emmitsburg. children & teens. Create Christmas 6:30 p.m., a half hour after the activ- cards to be placed in food boxes given at 717-372-6549. ity has gotten underway. The church Party for the Preserve Community Nov 5 - 9 out by Seton Center and the Emmits- 4th Mother Seton Fall Five K Run and also chose the name, he said, “because members and Strawberry Hill support- 53rd International Gift and Rug Fes- burg Lions Club. Earn community tival see article on page 17. service hours for school, Scouts. Pizza Kid Dash, at Waldron Stadium, Mount party will follow. Incarnation Church, St Mary’s. For more information con- Nov 9 Emmitsburg. For more information tact: Bridget McCarthy at bridgemc- Our Lady of Mount Carmel and call Susan Allen at 301-447-6891 or [email protected], or call Mother Saint Anthony Shrine Parishes’s Cash email [email protected]. Seton School at 301 447 3161. Bash The Cash Bash will be held at Our Lady of Mount Carmel’s Par- The National Shrine of Saint Eliz- Strawberry Hill Nature Preserve ‘Run ish Center, 103 Church Street, Thur- abeth Ann Seton will hold Stained Through the Woods’. Anyone inter- mont. For tickets please call the parish Glass Sunday, a special education pro- ested in running a trail or walking office at 301-447-2367. gram about the stained glass in the through the woods is invited to par- ticipate in a trail 10 mile run; a 10- mile power walk; or a 1-mile trail trot. This fun fall event is designed to offer runners a chance to experi- ence miles of trails in the Blue Ridge Mountains, while giving families the perfect opportunity to enjoy the col- orful autumn foliage. Runners and non-runners alike are invited to take part in an opportunity to enjoy na- ture, food, music, and friends while supporting Adams County’s only non-profit environmental education center and nature preserve. For more information regarding this trail run, contact the office at 717-642-5840; email [email protected]; or vis- it www.StrawberryHill.org. NOVEMBER 2013 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 47 UPCOMING EVENTS

Nov 16 & 17 ber music. The evening will include books, Tasty baked goods.136 S. 5-miler will receive awards by major an Church’s Annual Thanksgiving Stone Fence Gardens Native Ameri- such traditional composers for brass Stratton St. Parking available. category and for best Thanksgiving- Dinner. Parish Hall, 8619 Blacks can Festival. Storytelling, traditional quartet as Frackenpohl and Gabrieli themed costume. Proceeds benefit Mill Road, Creagerstown off rt. dance, Pow Wow drumming & open and percussion duo repertoire by Steve Nov 23 Seton Center. For more information 550, 11:00 a.m. til 4:00 p.m. Tur- drum circles, petting zoo, craft ven- Reich and Ed Argenziano. The group Gettysburg Soldiers’ National Cem- and to register, go to www.Emmits- key and Country Ham, served dors, bonfire - warm & friendly. For will also perform works by Earth, Wind etery 11th Annual Remembrance burgTurkeyTrot.com. family style with vegetables and more information visit www.stone- and Fire; Tower of Power; Bach; George Illumination. Visit the Cemetery dessert, crafts and baked items fencegarden.net. Gershwin; and Lionel Hampton. Ad- from 5:30-9:30 pm where luminary Nov 28 also for sale, Proceeds will bene- mission is free. For more information candles are placed on each Civil War Creagerstown’s St. John’s Luther- fit the church. Nov 19 call 301-846-2608. soldier’s grave. Soldiers’ Nation- 150th Anniversary of President Lin- al Cemetery, 97 Taneytown Road. coln’s Gettysburg Address. This year’s Nov 22 Gettysburg. For more information Dedication Day ceremony will ob- Catoctin Safe & Sane Graduation call 877-874-2478 or visit www.get- serve the 150th Anniversary of Pres- Committee Wing Night at the Vigi- tysburgfoundation.org. ident Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg lant Hose Company in Emmitsburg. Address. The ceremony takes place Tickets are $20.00 per person and in- Nov 28 at 10 a.m. in the Soldiers’ National cludes a meal, wings and beverag- 5th annual Emmitsburg Wattle Wad- Cemetery. es. Contact Lisa White for tickets at dle - beginning in the Emmitsburg Pulitzer Prize-winning historian [email protected] or 240-367- Community Park behind the Town James McPherson will speak at the 6996 or Laura Imes at imesla@yahoo. Library. A 5-mile run through the event, which also features Governor com or 301-788-6458. scenic back roads of Emmitsburg Tom Corbett, a reading of the Get- and weaving along the base of Col- tysburg Address by Lincoln portray- Nov 22 & 23 lege Mountain followed by a free er James Getty, and U.S. Citizenship Unitarian Universalists of Gettys- community breakfast. At the con- and Immigration Services will admin- burg’s Holiday Bazaar featuring: clusion of the breakfast, a 1-mile fun ister the Oath of Allegiance to sixteen New distinctive hand-made gifts walk through the town will help pre- new citizens. at best prices for your Holiday pare participants for their Thanksgiv- An invitation has been extended to shopping. Gently used hardcover ing feast with family. Runners in the the President of the United States for Dedication Day.

Nov 21 Frederick Community Collage pres- ents the Equinox Brass and Percus- sion, a brass quartet and percussion duo featuring, will perform on Thurs- day, November 21 at 8 p.m. in the Jack B. Kussmaul Theater. The group also includes percussionist Dane Krick and FCC faculty artist Greg Herron, and brass players Brian Priebe, David Smith, Seth Horner, and Stuart Smith. Equinox Brass and Percussion perform an eclectic mix of jazz, pop, Broadway, classical, folk songs and modern cham-