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NEWS Attractions Potentially Lost Due to miscommunication, Em- VHC acknowledges excellence mitsburg looks to lose two poten- ach year the Vigilant Hose Com- in the Department as the quiet guy tial tourist attractions. Page 2 Epany (VHC) selects four mem- who looks for no recognition. He Liberty Township Police Questioned bers to receive outstanding service participates in all aspects of the De- Residents continue to voice awards. The Hall of Fame Award, partment and assists with 95% of all concern with Police Depart- Member of the Year Award, Pres- fundraising activities. He is still an ment coverage. Page 3 ident’s Award, and Chief’s Award active responder and EMT, and is were all presented to the selected re- also a certified CPR Instructor. Thurmont Welcomes New Park cipients during VHC’s annual award The second award of the evening, Construction on an all-inclusive banquet held on January 7. the Member of the Year Award, was park will begin in the spring.Page 4 The Vigilant Hose Company’s given to Matthew Boyd, an individ- Fire Company Award Banquets highest award was presented to an in- ual who has shown the most initia- Honoring those who selflessly dividual who has made lasting con- tive in making the company the best serve our communities. Page 22 tributions to the department, com- it can be. munity and the region. This year, Joining the Department as a Carl White, a 35-year veteran of the Vigilant Hose Company, was present- the Hall of Fame Award was present- member of VHC’s Explorer Post, ed with the company’s Hall of Fame Award by President Frank Davis. COMMENTARY Words From Winterbilt ed to Carl White. Boyd “hit the ground running,” the past several years has volun- Department 6 years ago. Over the Lessons we can learn from our White joined the Vigilant Hose earning his Firefighter I certification teered to chair one of the most im- span of six years he has obtained past presidents when looking to Company in September 1982. while still an Explorer. Boyd made portant VHC committees. It is a many certifications and awards for the future. Page 12 White was the Captain in 1996, the company believe he would be year round job and requires many exceptional service. Brotherton was 2nd Assistant Chief 1997 - 2000, something special, and VHC mem- hours of behind the scenes work in- recognized by the Department as a Down Under and Lieutenant 2001 – 2007. He bers can proudly say they were not cluding scheduling, planning and talented individual who has commit- The journey of a lifetime - what also served the department’s admin- wrong. coordinating of events. He is cur- ted himself to the business of public does our future hold? Page 13 istrative needs by serving the role Boyd rarely misses an event or func- rently serving as the Chairman of safety and through dedication and of Assistant Secretary in 1984, and tion and has remained a top respond- the Fundraising Committee and hard work he stands ready for what- ARTICLES served as a member of the Board er. “No task is too big and he accepts will be entering his second term as a ever comes his way. Fire Chief, Chad The Book of Days of Directors from 2011 to the pres- any challenge thrown his way. He is a member of the Board of Directors. Umbel said of Brotherton, “His re- In honor of Valentine’s Day, a ent. White was a Chairman on the self-motivator and sets a great exam- look at some interesting mar- Clarke replied, “Without the hard markable ability to work with peo- riages. Page 11 Small Equipment Committee for ple for other young members. He al- work and dedication of Myers and ple, effectively organize tasks and pri- many years and was also a Top Ten ways steps forward when there are vis- his committee, we would struggle orities have made him a model for The Retired Ecologist Responder and Top Ten LOSAP for itors in the station to make them feel financially and not be the successful others to emulate and earned him Life was simpler and better in the several years. In addition, he also welcomed and answer their ques- department that we are.” the respect of his peers.” old days, but maybe not, maybe it served on the Tower 6 Truck Com- tions,” states Tim Clarke. The final award presented was was just different. Page 14 mittee and the Squad 6 Committee. The President’s Award was pre- the Chief’s Award, received by Josh See page 22 for photos of local fire com- White can be described by many sented to Randy Myers, who, for Brotherton. Brotherton joined the pany award banquets. In The Country A look at some animals and their unusual “love” habits. Page 15 Real Science Home builders show set to showcase skills Cryogenic Storage: a potentially useful technique to supply our he Builders Association of Ad- third place. Determined by attend- energy needs. Page 16 Tams County (BACC) is prepar- ees’ votes will be the $100 “Peo- ing for its 37th annual home show. ple’s Choice” award of the show’s The Village Idiot The show will open with an increased Student Design Contest. Students Jack shares his grand floor plan, providing plenty of room from all of the county’s school dis- bread-making voyage as he for exhibitors from across the region. tricts are eligible to enter. explores new techniques and recipes. Page 17 There will be a wide variety of The Builders Association of Ad- contractors and services includ- ams County is a non-profit organi- Pets ing area builders, remodeling and zation dedicated to promoting the Winter months incur the highest fre- home repair services, landscaping, building trades and education in the quency of colic in horses, but there a/c and heating, electronics, cer- local community. To that end, they are ways to prevent it.Page 19 tified green specialists, and many have dedicated their efforts toward The BAAC’s 34th Annual Student Scholarship Program’s Outstanding other helpful services. Admission the students in the seven county Students pictured from left to right: Biglerville, Ira Ambrose; Gettys- World War I burg, Miles Crebs; New Oxford, Nolan Poust; Fairfield, Dawson Sanders. and parking are free. school districts. February 1917, America breaks diplomatic relations with Ger- “It’s an opportunity for local in- BAAC president Guy Ketterman four-year colleges. All have pursued sonry, or drafting. “The foundation many. Page 26 dustry businesses to display and said, “I feel the building industry building related fields. of our organization is our annual share their expertise, and, to dis- trades are an important part of our The BAAC also began a Student Home Show, it establishes a baseline Cooking play their new products and tech- kids’ future, and I’m proud that we Scholarship Program. This pro- for the remainder of the year,” said- Breakfast in bed – a sure ways niques,” said former president and can be a part of the supporting ef- gram gives a $1,000 scholarship to Ketterman. to win over your love this Valen- BAAC board member, Ross Brown- forts here in Adams County.” Since one graduating senior from each of Applications for both programs tine’s Day. Page 31 ley. The two-day event will be held the year of their first home show in the seven county schools. The stu- are available through the schools and The Arts at the All Stars Sports Complex, 1980, all proceeds from the show go dent must apply and attend a certi- from the Builders Association of Ad- Stop by Thurmont for some of 2638 Emmitsburg Road on Friday, toward Student Activities. fied trade school studying carpentry, ams County at 717-337-5144 or visit the art activities scheduled for February 17 from 4 – 8 p.m. and Monies set aside in a Trust Fund plumbing, electrical, HVAC, ma- www.adamscountybuilders.com. February. Page 39 Saturday, February 18 from 10 a.m. are administrated by Adams Coun- – 6 p.m. ty National Bank. They are loaned PRE-SORTED Sports The show will also feature a stu- out interest-free, to students seek- STANDARD A look at the upcoming Mount dent design competition featuring ing higher education in a build- baseball season. Page 41 U.S. Postage architectural plans. The main priz- ing related field. Since the Student Postal Customer PAID es will result from judging by lo- Loan Program started, over 100 stu- Complementary Corner Gettysburg, PA Valuable life lessons to take away cal tradesman awards of $500 for dents have used the funds. Some from Kung Fu Panda. Page 42 first, $300 for second and z4200 for have gone to trade schools, some to Permit No. 53 2 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | FEBRUARY 2017 EMMITSBURG NEWS Town may lose tourist attractions he precarious nature of the tight hibition of Armstrong rifles in Em- Memorial was to be sited on 25 acres of Trope that town leaders often find mitsburg and proposed a bronze me- vacant land on the east side of Rt.15 just Emmitsburg themselves on, between fulfilling their morial honoring Armstrong as well as opposite the Visitor Center, and efforts responsibility to release information of the gunsmithing trade of the period. had advance to such a point that nego- news-journal importance to the public and or keep- Due to the extreme value of the ri- tiations were underway for the transfer P.O. Box 543 ing privileged information private until fles, (in excess of $100,000 per rifle) of land to the non-profit National Civil Emmitsburg, Maryland 21727 such time as the responsible parties re- a secure location was needed to host War Memorial Commission. As part of lease it, came into a sharp light as a re- the exhibition. The Town offices were the project approach, Casteel was in the 301-471-3306 sult of Mayor Briggs’ comments at Jan- initially selected, but when the Town process of negotiating for studio space www.emmitsburg.com uary’s Town meeting. Council turned down the request, the within the Visitor Center, with the goal emmitsburg.net, taneytown.net, woodsboro.net In his opening comments, a thor- Maryland Visitors Center on Rt. 15 of allowing visitors to observe the mak- mythurmont.net, myfairfield.net, & mygettysburg.net oughly enthusiastic Mayor Briggs out- was approached. ing of the memorial and to assist in the lined plans by the Kentucky Rifle As- Preliminary discussions with the state fund raising element. sociation to host an exhibit of 18th to secure the Visitors Center were well While negotiations for the use of News, events, history; and culture for the Historic Toms Creek Hundred geograph- ical area; Emmitsburg, Zora, Carroll Valley, Fairfield, Greenmont, Harney, Rocky Century rifles made by Emmitsburg underway and all was looking good, the space within the Visitor Cen- Ridge, Detour, St. Anthony’s, Zentz Mill, and Thurmont. The Emmitsburg News native gunsmith John Armstrong at when Briggs broke the news. Within ter were moving along smoothly with Journal is published the first day of every month by Toms Creek Hundred LLC. the Maryland Visitors Center this 24 hours of Briggs “jumping the gun”, the state, they had not yet been for- spring and summer, and the selection the Maryland Visitors Bureau withdrew malized. Upon Mayor Briggs’ well in- Senior Advisors: of Emmitsburg to be the home of the from the negotiations citing premature tended, but premature release of the Eric Glass, Taney Corporation proposed National Civil War Memori- release of information about the event memorial project and Armstrong rifle Dan Reaver, Emmitsburg Glass al, the later of which Briggs said, could and potential safety concerns related to exhibition, the state of Maryland for- Bo and Jean Cadle, Former Publishers of the Emmitsburg Dispatch Kathryn Franke, MSMU Class of 2013, MBA Class of 2015 bring over 1.5 million visitors to Em- having rifles in a state building - con- mally withdrew its support for the use mitsburg yearly. cerns that Casteel and the Kentucky Ri- of the Visitor Center for both projects. Executive Editor: Michael Hillman, [email protected] Unfortunately, both events were still fle Association had been in the process The Maryland Tourism Office how- Managing Editor: Angela Smith, MSMU Class of 2015, MBA Class of 2017 in the early planning stages and their of addressing. As we go to press, the sta- ever said it still supports the Civil War Assistant Editor: Leeanne Leary, MSMU Class of 2017 Memorial project and has informed premature release to the public may tus of the exhibition is “on hold”. English Editor: Julianna Mastromatteo, MSMU Class of 2016, MAT Class of 2018 have derailed them for good, or at least “Like all negotiations, whether in Casteel that they will work with the News Reporter: Danielle Ryan, PSU Class of 2015 could have hindered Emmitsburg serv- politics or business” Casteel said, “we Maryland Journey Through Hallowed ing as their home. need to keep the information on these Ground program to see if there is a Advertising: Sharon Graham, [email protected] Nationally recognized historical events close to our chests before releas- more suitable site for the placement of Graphic Design and layout: Brian Barth, timebombstudios.com sculptor Gary Casteel, who was chosen ing them to the general public. I in- the memorial and sculptor’s studio. Photographer: John Zuke According to Casteel, he still hopes by the Town last year to oversee the res- formed Mayor Briggs as a matter of Letters to the Editor, notice of upcoming events, news stories, and interesting and toration of the Doughboy monument, courtesy, but never authorized him to the memorial will be cited in Emmits- creative articles are welcome and may be submitted via regular U.S. Mail to P.O. box was genesis behind both initiatives. release the information, nor was I in- burg. As to the studio, a highly visible 543, Emmitsburg, MD 21727, or by email to [email protected]. Following the repair of the Dough- formed of his intentions to do so the site on Rt. 15 near the project area is Proudly printed by the Gettysburg Times boy, Gary reached out to the Kentucky night of the Town meeting.” ideal. “This is why the Visitors Center Rifle Association about hosting an ex- The proposed National Civil War was such a good location.” Emmitsburg firefighters support Presidential Inauguration mmitsburg Vigilant Hose tion Day plus many DC emergen- a Battalion Chief. VHC Members until 9 p.m. followed by clear up of Nation’s Capital were VHC Fire- ECompany (VHC) First Re- cy service units become committed staffed Emmitsburg’s Engine 63 and the unit,” said Umbel. He added, fighters Matt Boyd, Vance Click, sponders played important roles on to responsibilities directly associ- were assigned to DC Fire and EMS “It was something our personnel are Greg Sterner, Shawn Wetzel and Friday, January 20th in Washing- ated with the day’s public events Station 20 located in the Tenley- certain to always remember.” Dave Zentz. ton, DC, during the Presidential In- (from which they cannot be easily town section of the City (on Wis- Leading the crews were VHC Adequate coverage on the auguration. Neither political nor released). After the responders were consin Avenue just south of Tenley Lieutenants Alex McKenna and home front, in Emmitsburg, was partisan in nature, their public safe- cleared to serve by the U.S. Secret Circle in upper northwest). Doug Yingling along with Presi- planned for in advance know- ty duties included filling in at a Dis- Service, the DCFD and the Freder- VHC Chief Chad Umbel, who dent and former Chief Frank Da- ing that a number of VHC’s op- trict of Columbia fire station. ick County Government / Depart- for weeks helped plan the support vis who drove the Engine. In ad- erational response personnel were The VHC’s First Responders ment of Fire and Rescue Services, effort, said, “It was a great honor dition to Davis, McKenna and helping to assure an orderly tran- were called to duty on this partic- they were sent on their way. for our small department to be se- Yingling - staffing Engine 63 and sition of American power – a hall- ular occasion because Washing- Frederick County provided a to- lected and our people were treated accomplishing related duties in the mark of the nation’s democracy. ton, DC’s normal call volume can tal of four ambulances, two engines, very well.” “Their day started be- increase three-fold on Inaugura- two all terrain vehicles (ATV) and fore 4 a.m. not getting back home PNC bank robber still unknown n January 17, the PNC Bank around 1 p.m. on the 17th. A pho- on or indicated that he had one. Oin Emmitsburg was robbed to posted online taken by surveil- As we have gone to press, the by an un-armed assailant. The lance cameras in the bank pictured suspect is still unknown and the man made off with an undisclosed the man wearing a white glove on sheriff’s office asks anyone with amount of money, and a $5,000 his left hand and a gray hooded information about the robbery to reward is currently offered by PNC sweatshirt. The man was also de- call Detective Josh Stears at 301- for tips that could help the Fred- scribed as being between 20-30 600-6403 or 240-674-7677. Tips erick County Sheriff’s Department years old. The robber walked up to may be left anonymously on the make the arrest. the tellers at the bank and demand- sheriff’s office tip hotline at 301- The robbery was reported at ed cash, but never showed a weap- 600-4131. FEBRUARY 2017 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 3 FAIRFIELD/CARROLL VALLEY NEWS Liberty Township residents still unsatisfied with police esidents of Liberty Town- Brand Briggs has spoken to the hours he has been putting in is as an expansion on the partner- sense to hire the Carroll Valley Rship are still unsatisfied dump truck driver, but has not a third of the time that Carroll ship between the municipali- police department and do away with the availability of the personally seen him driving yet. Valley’s three full time officers ties of Carroll Valley, Liberty with some of their part-time of- Township’s Police Department. Residents still say the speed- are working. Therefore, in ratio Township, Fairfield and Hamil- ficers? Would this be a more eco- The January 3 meeting housed ing and reckless drivers are out they have been equally covering tonban Township. It was a pro- nomical move for Liberty? In an- a room full of residents in the of hand and will inevitably end each other. gram set in place that allowed swer to their questions, Bostek community still concerned up hurting someone if some- During the January 10th Car- for “neighbors helping neigh- said, “I don’t think you want about the lack of police cover- thing isn’t done. After having ad- roll Valley Borough meeting, bors,” in an area of the coun- your taxes raised.” Bostek said age seen in the Township. dressed this topic in December, Police Chief Richard Hileman, ty where municipalities are so that several years ago the offer This topic was brought up some members of the commu- spoke in regards to the report- “cut up” in nature. The pro- from Carroll Valley was, for 40 during the December meeting, nity still question why they are ed 236 calls Carroll Valley made gram was installed with the hours of on call service, approxi- but many of the same residents continuing to see the same of- to Liberty Township. He men- idea of rapid response for short- mately $80,000 per year. Carroll attended the January meeting to fenders without penalization. tioned that the number 236 term issues. It was not intend- Valley Police Chief Hileman re- once again voice their concerns. Supervisor Chairman John might be misleading, as it is a ed for long-term investigations ported: “I do not believe we ever Those who attended the meet- Bostek replied to resident’s con- “top line number.” Carroll Valley outside of a municipality’s nor- arrived at a final number in our ing said they are still noticing cerns stating that he has seen of- made 96 unassisted calls to Lib- mal jurisdiction. Liberty Town- discussions and any current de- decreased police coverage with- ficers present on Tract Road, as erty Township excluding traffic ship is the only Township Car- termination of cost would have in the Township, several re-citing he resides on that road. A few stops and assists, and made 121 roll Valley participates in this to be current. However, we are recurrent offenders of speeding, residents also spoke in defense traffic stops in Liberty Township program with, as they are cur- always willing to assist and find and question where the Town- of the Police department not- during the course of 2016. On rently contracted with Fairfield ways to work with our neigh- ship’s Police force is. On Tract ing that they have seen officers the other hand, Liberty respond- and Hamiltonban doesn’t have a bors. If Liberty wishes to talk Road, several residents have present in the Township as well. ed 65 times, unassisted, in Car- police department. Within this about more about it, we are cer- made complaints concerning a One resident spoke out saying roll Valley and Fairfield. agreement, Liberty covers Car- tainly willing to do that, but we local who drives too quickly and that others must remember that Hileman also went on to ex- roll Valley and Fairfield. respect them and would wait for recklessly in a green dump truck Liberty Township only has one plain the “Police on Duty Pro- Residents of Liberty Township their request for any further info and pick up truck. Police Chief full-time officer. The number of gram” which was set up in 1994 still wonder if it would it make from us.”

Morefield’s quote of $19,661 and believed it to be excessive. He is Carroll Valley Borough building update currently working with other ven- he much-anticipated Carroll but part of what you’ve been giv- come to some sort of decision be- a great downsize from the pre- dors in hopes of finding a more TValley Borough building is en is quotes for how we would like fore the end of the month in con- vious $90,000 estimate earlier appropriate cost for the service coming close to its opening date, to see the new facility operate. I cerns to the new furniture. in January. The Borough has al- and equipment. Hileman wants to which is slated for March 1. The don’t think their quotes are fair. The estimated cost for furniture ready placed an order on some of ensure that the Borough is receiv- Borough Council discussed the The packet, with the itemized es- was $90,000. This cost includ- the furniture including desks. The ing the best price for the equip- last leg of expenditures during sev- timates, is under no means a rec- ed new furniture with the idea desks have actually been a cost sav- ment and services offered, and as eral meetings in January. ommendation from myself, but that little to no furniture from the ings because the original measure- Wi-Fi isn’t a top priority for the The first estimate given to the was presented to the Board so you old building would be re-used in ments were inaccurate, so when opening of the building, he wants Borough for furniture, equip- know what we’re currently faced the new building. Dave Hazlett ordered the sizes were decreased to make sure the time is spent re- ment and last minute fixtures, all with.“ spoke to say “We never anticipat- which made the price lessen. searching options. of which were not included in the However, according to the con- ed bringing the furniture to new As far as equipment, Wi-Fi is The Borough is pleased to say contract, was $212,000. The Bor- tract, Borough staff only has 45 building.” still being researched and negoti- that the prices for furniture and ough only anticipated spending days to clear the old building be- The Council held two addi- ated, and at the present time no equipment seem to be continuing $150,000 for furniture, equip- fore the construction crew moves tional special meetings in Janu- cost is known, but the Coun- to decrease as they work with dif- ment and fixtures. Borough Man- in to demolish it. Furniture is at ary to further discuss the furniture cil hopes to receive one during ferent vendors. The cost of furni- ager Dave Hazlett spoke to the the top of the list of priorities in and equipment for the new build- the February meeting. Chief Hi- ture has already dropped by about Council: “I’m shocked by the order for the new building to be ing. By the January 24th meeting, leman, who has been in contact $35,000, and staff is hopeful that quotes that we received, these are move-in ready and functional. the total expenditures for furni- with potential vendors for Wi- they can continue to keep the to- not numbers that we anticipated, So it was pertinent that Council ture was expected to be $54,650, Fi, noted his dissatisfaction with tal of other purchases lower. Fairfield area news-briefs . . . Call for firefighter and are asked to submit a letter of inter- After the pre-bid work is done, the EMS volunteers est, similar to a resume with school- bids will be advertised. During his annual fire and EMS re- ing, related experience etc. All appli- port, Fairfield Fire Chief Bill Jacobs cants must be registered electors in the Strawberry Hill receives $837,000 reiterated the necessity for volunteers. Borough of Carroll Valley for at least After months, Strawberry Hill Na- There is a real need in the communi- one year. ture Preserve has finally heard word ty for volunteers of all types, not just of their potential partnership with firefighters and EMT’s. Statisticians, Iron Springs Plaza update the Pennsylvania Department of fundraisers, computer savvy individ- The Hamiltonban Township Board Conservation and Natural Resources uals are all needed. The volunteer fire of Supervisors voted to add some (DCNR). In December, word was re- department saves the town hundreds missing items in the Iron Springs ceived that DCNR awarded the Con- of thousands of dollars every year Plaza project agreement on Janu- servation Fund $837,000 to help pur- through their services, but will not be ary 3. The developer for the proj- chase 484 acres from Strawberry Hill able to stay operational in that same ect, David Sites, is asked to deposit Nature Preserve. As part of this agree- way if more volunteers don’t step up. $600,000 into escrow account when ment, this land will be transferred to Fountaindale Fire Chief, Dave Martin the bid for the project is accepted. Michaux State Forest, who will be re- agreed with Jacobs concerning the ne- Additionally, the date of June 30, sponsible for the upkeep and mainte- cessity for volunteers of all facets in the 2019, was chosen for completion of nance of the land. local fire departments. If you wish to the infrastructure of project. This ex- The $837,000 was only a portion volunteer, contact your local depart- piration date is concurrent with the of the $1.2 million purchase by Mi- ment for more information. expiration date of the $550,000 CFA chaux. The land should be part of Grant that was received in August of Michaux in a year, according to Kyle Carroll Valley Borough Council last year. However, the 2019 comple- Shenk, Pennsylvania state director position open tion date doesn’t guarantee the total for The Conservation Fund. All pro- During the January 10 Borough completion of the Plaza, it only re- grams run by Strawberry Hill will re- Council meeting, Council members quires the completion of the entire main as they were, and the addition- accepted the resignation of previous infrastructure for the shopping cen- al funds should help contribute to the President Janis Ashman. The Bor- ter. Sites has advised the Board that expansion of nature education. How- ough will be accepting applications the preparation for preparing the ever, official word concerning Straw- to fill the vacant Council member bids for the project is underway and berry Hill’s planned use for the funds seat through February 8. Applicants should be completed within 30 days. received is yet to be announced. 4 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | FEBRUARY 2017 THURMONT NEWS All-inclusive playground coming to Thurmont he Thurmont Board of After receiving bids from additional application through TCommissioners approved various contractors, the Town Program Open Space will be Phase 1 of an all-inclusive play- looked more closely at Play- submitted soon. The Catoctin ground located within East End ground Specialists Inc. who Civitan Club will also continue Park during the January 3 Town bid Phase 1 of the project at to gather funds through fund- meeting. $70,969. The Town’s Chief Ad- raising. The multi-phase, $280,000 ministrative Officer, Jim Hu- Mayor Kinnaird and Commis- project will consist of a one- merick, requested that the sioners Buehrer and Hooper sup- of-a-kind playground, the only Council award Phase 1 of the ported the bid and Playground one in the area like it. Once project to Playground Special- Specialists as the contractor, completed, children of all abil- ists of Thurmont and piggyback so the motion was carried. The ities will be able to enjoy it. onto Westminster’s Playground phase 1 start date has yet to be The playground will be acces- Contract that they already have announced, but will begin some- sible to children with vary- existing with Playground Spe- time in this spring. Mayor Kin- ing physical, emotional and cialists. Phase 2 and 3 are not naird said, “ this will be the very behavioral related abilities. yet funded, but a grant applica- first all-inclusive playground in New swings, a teeter tunnel, a tion through Maryland Depart- Frederick County, right here in cruise-line, and a utility rock- ment of Natural Resources has Thurmont, something for us to er are some of the new features already been submitted and an be very proud of.” Repair work on Roddy Road covered bridge coming to the park. Back in 2015, the Catoctin Ci- vitan Club first approached the Board of Commissioners about the idea of an all-inclusive play- ground that would replace some of the deteriorating equipment in East End Park. Members of the Club, with the goal of help- ing people with developmental and intellectual disabilities in mind, noticed that Thurmont parks weren’t all wheelchair ac- cessible. This posed a concern for many members, so they brought some sketches and ideas to the Board. Since that time, the Town has received a $25,000 grant from Program Open Space and the Catoctin Civitan Club received an additional $50,000 grant from their parent organization, Civitan International. Phase 1 of the project consists of demoli- tion, grading, installation of new equipment, a new sidewalk and rubberized surfacing, all ADA accessible. When designing the new play- ground, contractors kept in mind the idea of keeping the existent playground open and function- ing. The first phase of the proj- ect can be completed without interrupting the functionality of the current playground. If there should be a gap in between the phases, due to funding, then the playground can still be function- al as it already is. FEBRUARY 2017 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 5 100 YEARS AGO THIS MONTH

February 1917 February 16 rob him. The names of the highway- February 2 men are not known but they are sup- Frederick to Revive Whipping Post posed to be denizens of the mountains The revival of the whipping post, the Use of Cigarettes Have Increased in close proximity to the church. registry of purchasers of revolvers, the Consumption of cigarettes in 1916 utilization of convict labor and the reads the highest mark ever recorded. Falls From Ladder elimination of street corner loafing The tremendous increase - more than Robert Harner sustained a fracture to were among the recommendations 40% over 1915, is attributed to three his leg Tuesday afternoon after falling made Wednesday by the Frederick main causes: 1) increased prosperity of from a ladder, when a wire, which was County Grand Jury to the Frederick the country, 2) recognition of the posi- supporting it, broke. Mr. Harner was County Commissioners. The whip- tive health effects of cigarette smoking, engaged at repairing something about a ping post was suggested for the nu- and, 3) the growth of cigarette habit force pump at his home and was work- merous petty cases, including wife among women. Dr. Jamison says there’s ing from a ladder, which he leaned beating, drunkenness, etc. it is ex- no better way to cure the common cold against a wire attached to the structure. pected that the County Commission- than two or three packs of cigarettes. Mr. Harner was about 12 feet from the ers will look favorably upon these rec- ground when the wire gave way and he ommendations in hopes of addressing Mr. Conrad Saffer Enjoying Rest was thrown violently to the ground. Dr. the growing drinking “epidemic” in Mr. Conrad Saffer, one of the oldest res- Stone and Dr. Jamison, of this place, the northern part of the county. idents, is enjoying a much-deserved rest. were summoned and set the fracture. Mr. Safffer has worked at St. Joseph’s for Charles Shuff Dies 50 years, without ever having been ab- Weather Charles Shuff, a well-known resident of sent one month. This winter, the sis- The maximum temperature during Emmitsburg, died after a lingering ill- ters allowed him to remain home three the week was 46° on Thursday and the ness with chronic nephritis, at his home months and he gets full pay during that minimum was 2° below on Monday. on E. Main St. Monday morning at the time. The faithful old man is anxious Many icehouses were filled this week. age of 55. Mr. Shuff moved to Emmits- to return to his occupation and thinks The ice on the creeks is unusually good burg in 1879 and spent the balance of March 1 cannot come soon enough. and is about 6 inches thick. Meanwhile, his life here with the exception of a few he still will not listen.” she told the as- the contest showed an intelligent grasp the severe windstorm on Sunday night years spent in Thurmont. His chief oc- sembled crowd of whining prohibition- of the subject and manifested rare re- Musselman Canning Expanding and Monday did considerable damage cupation was the furniture business, but ist. “Maybe a good whipping with a sourcefulness and skill in advocating The Musselman Canning Company, in and near Emmitsburg. Many win- for a number of years he another store. ‘cat-o-nine’ tail will get through to him.” their respective claims and refuting the which has a large plant for the canning dows were broken and numerous trees Boozers sat impassionedly on the points of their opponents. Only two full of apples in Biglerville, announced that were toppled. What Else Could Have Happened? steps of the Hotel Slagle, passing around points a percentage stood between the plans for the enlargement of that plant Henry Weaver of Detour was trimming a bottle, trying to ignore the women. winning and losing teams, but a margin and the installation of new lines to work, Diplomatic Relations With the tree over a pigpen when he fell off a But apparently, calling for whipping was sufficient enough to give victory to the which will keep all the employees busy Germany Broken branch onto a pig and killed it, break- one thing, subjecting the men to the affirmative with a prize of five dollars. during the months of the year when On Saturday, February 3, Pres. Wil- ing both his legs at the same time. A singing of prohibitionist songs was too the apple business does not require their son notified Congress that he had sev- frightened colt jumped the fence, run- much. Cat calls of “stop beating those Hog Cholera Returns time. Almost 300 men and woman are ered diplomatic relations with Germa- ning into a clothesline fastened to a post, cats,” and “put some grease on those Paul Karl Rove has made his appear- employed at the factory to handle the ny over Germany’s decision to conduct which was hurled through the air, strik- bearings,” soon put an end to the pro- ance on the two farms of Joseph Mus- apples during August, September, Oc- unrestricted submarine warfare. As ev- ing a cow killing her. The colt then ran hibitionist rally, and the men returned selman, near Fairfield station. During tober and November. idence of their patriotism in support into a barbwire fence and was so badly to their God given, constitutional, right the past week he has lost 12 hogs on the of the President and the present crisis, cut it will die. When the veterinarian ar- drink all they wanted. one farm. At one farm there are now 10 many buildings in town this week dis- rived to attend the colt he ran over Mr. cases and six at the other. February 9 played the stars and stripes. Weaver’s dog and killed it. High School Debate On Tuesday evening the most credible Smoker at St. Anthony’s Minister Attacked Trolley Line in Gettysburg public debate was held in the auditori- At the request of Rev. Pastor, the gen- The appearance of Benjamin Tarman at to be Abandoned February 23 um of the high school in the presence tlemen of the parish were invited to a Fairview, a short distance from Emmits- What is believed to be the first practical of a very appreciative audience. The smoker in the basement of the parish burg, near the Frederick County line, step towards the abandonment of the Boozers Wives Endorse Whipping subject for discussion was: “which will hall. This being the first smoker ever probably saved Rev. Brechbill from the trolley line on the battlefield of Gettys- Wives’ of Former-Former Boozers ral- be more beneficial to the United States, held at St. Anthony’s, the Pastor was hands of three highwaymen who were burg has been taken in the introduction lied on the Square Sunday calling for the proposed tariff or free trade?” Care- happy to see most of the gentlemen of pursuing him with revolvers and stones. and Congress of the bill authorizing the the Frederick County to endorse whip- ful and thoughtful preparations charac- the parish turn out and take advantage At the sight of Tarman, the pursuers dis- purchase of the right-of-way in the Na- ping for public drunkenness and sug- terize the address of each speaker who of it. A high point in the event was the appeared. Rev. Brechbill, who is Pas- tional Military Park. The National Park’s gested that Emmitsburg alone could received well-earned applause. Gener- unveiling of a new dartboard recently tor of the Blue Rock United Brethren commission has never regarded, with keep the whip hot. The rally was led ous praise is due to this group of prom- purchased by the parish. Heretofore the Church, near Waynesboro, conducted special favor, the presence of the electric by Anna Kline of Harney, whose hus- ising young people for the merit of their dartboard was hired for a commission services as usual on Sunday evening and line on the field. For 23 years the cars band spent the jar of cash discovered in performance and equal credit belongs but now the parish owns its own board. later he was paid a portion of his salary, have been run in the desultory manner, their field last month buying round-af- to our worthy principal, Miss. Mary nearly $50. It is supposed that the men and for the last year or two only one car ter-round for Boozers all month long. Schuff for her excellent training and To read past editions of 100 Year Ago this discovered that the minister had some was used to cover the route. The line was “I’ve nagged and nagged that man bet- equipping the youthful contestants with Month, visit the History section of Emmits- money and they evidently planned to never a financial success. ter then any women can nag a man, but so remarkable a success. Both sides in burg.net. 6 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | FEBRUARY 2017 FROM THE DESK OF . . .

Martinsburg, WV has a Com- County Council President Bud Otis munity Based Outpatient Clinic n honor of the brave and vic- one of the first veterans to partici- their families focusing on coun- ans) 410-230-4430 at 1433 Porter St., Fort Detrick Itorious Battle of Iwo Jima pate in this program which began seling, PTSD, alcohol and drug Disabled American Veterans Army Garrison, Fort Detrick, which began on February 19, October 26 is being supported – assessments, suicide prevention 410-230-4440 21702. Services available: Prima- 1945, I’d like to share additional he explained to Judge Rolle that referrals, etc. POC is Grego- Military Order of the Purple ry Care, Women’s Health, Lab- information on how to support he had just been accepted into a [email protected] and Director Heart 410-230-4460 oratory and Pharmacy, Physical our veterans. job training program out of town is Dr. Heather West, Heather. Veterans of Foreign Wars 410- Therapy, Mental Health, Podia- One of the new ways is if they that assured him of employment [email protected] 304-263-6776. 230-4480 try, Orthopedics, Dermatology, are in legal trouble is to con- upon completion. He did not Both locations are open on Tues- Paralyzed Veterans of America and Telehealth. You need to go nect to our newly formed Vet- have the funds for the travel or days by appointment. 410-230-4470 through the Fort’s Security gate erans Treatment Court (VTC) stay. One of the great people in The MD Department of Veter- for access on Post, so please con- held on the 4th Wednesday of the audience took this as an in- ans Affairs has an office in down- These non-profit Veteran or- sider adding about 15–30 min- each month in Judge Scott Rolle’s centive to donate the needed fi- town Frederick at the Court- ganizations offer other services: utes to your arrival time. Courtroom, 100 W. Patrick St., nancial support, anonymously. house, 100 W. Patrick St., Suite Building Veterans, peer recov- Your Congressional represen- Frederick, 3rd floor, court room This is giving a young veteran the 2120. They assist with disability ery program in Brunswick, www. tative (check www.mdelect.net) #4 at 9 a.m. The VTC’s Mission specific help critical to his success compensation, pension, nursing buildingveterans.org email: Bob- has district offices with dedicat- is to promote public safety and in life. Bringing those who sup- home, cemetery, and other veter- [email protected]; ed caseworkers to assist you with reduce criminal justice costs by port veterans, from the full spec- ans’ benefits. Hours are Monday The Purple Moon Project, men- veterans and other issues. For assisting veterans through a coor- trum, into the courtroom to lis- through Friday from 8 a.m. – 4 toring program in Frederick, MD District 06 Congressman dinated response in collaboration ten to the life situations brings a p.m., closed daily for lunch from www.purplemoonproject.org John K. Delaney, please call his with the veteran’s service delivery welling up of desire to assist their noon to 1 p.m.. Phone number email Craig Tyler at Craig@pur- Hagerstown District Office at system, community based ser- journey to get and remain on the is 301-600-2155. Walk-ins are plemoonproject.org; and Op- 301-733-2900 or his Gaithers- vices, and the court system. The right track in life. They need a welcome. A number of addition- eration Second Chance, imme- burg District Office 301-926- main goal is to honor veteran hand up, not a hand out. That al programs are available on their diate needs support for combat 0300. For MD District 08, new- participants’ service to country, is exactly what happened here. website including employment Veterans www.operationsecond- ly elected Congressman Jamie link them to mentors and avail- Thanks You to the tremendous- opportunities, tax preparation, fi- chance.org Cindy McGrew Cin- Raskin’s office is 202-225-5341. able treatment support services, ly generous anonymous donor. nancial coaching, homeless ser- [email protected] Or you may contact your Federal and reduce criminal recidivism. Your gesture honors his service to vices, claims support, etc. www. (Germantown, serving our veter- Senators Ben Cardin (www.Car- (Judge Rolle has applied for for- our country and exemplifies the Veterans.Maryland.gov. ans as well). din.Senate.gov ) or newly elected mal MD State approval to be rec- military code of honor, duty and Call 2-1-1 for various health The U.S. Department of Vet- Chris Van Hollen (www.VanHol- ognized as an official VTC.) commitment. and human services. It is a MD erans Affairs, www.VA.gov has len.Senate.gov). It is strongly rec- If you are a veteran or know There is a new Frederick Vet- clearinghouse of information for many services available for veter- ommended to contact only one of a veteran in need of this sup- erans Community Access Cen- anyone to access, www.211md. ans and their loved ones includ- federal representative’s office as port, you may request the attor- ter (CAC) at the Department of org. ing the Veterans Crisis Line op- they all utilize the same liaisons ney, public defender, or an advo- Aging, 1440 Taney Avenue, Fred- Veteran Service Organizations erating 24 hours a day, 7 days within the VA. cate to refer you to this program. erick. Another Veterans CAC Offering Assistance with Claim a week, 365 days a year at 800- If you would like more infor- There are eligibility require- is located at Frederick Commu- Representation: 273-8255 (Option 1 for Veter- mation or have additional refer- ments. Once accepted, you will nity College, 7932 Opossum- ans), a Homeless Veterans Ho- ences to share, please contact my be seen with other veterans on town Pike, Frederick. They offer American Legion 410-230- tline 877-424-3838. Also see Executive Assistant, Diana Mod- the VTC docket. free and completely confidential 4420 www.Vets.gov elski at dmodelski@frederick- A wonderful example of how services to combat veterans and AMVETS (American Veter- The VA’s Medical Center in countymd.gov 301-600-1101.

fact, I could do so with no ethics violation. Jan Gardner swiftly, the County Councilman Kirby Delauter very next day issued an Executive he newest government over in public meetings like they actu- As for the Monocacy River would be a good idea to draw a Order over ruling the ethics board Treach coming from the Jan ally give a damn about what you Land Grab, it is an egregious gov- big yellow line through proper- and prohibited me from bidding Gardner administration is the think, but in reality, all decisions ernment over reach that tram- ties that border the river and des- on county projects. I’ve request- Monocacy River Land Grab. The are made behind closed doors ples personal property rights. The ignate this area within this yellow ed that she issue an executive order Council will talk and deliberate long before they get to the dais. concept of possession was formed line as a “River Buffer Zone”. This and over rule this Monocacy Riv- as a means to avoid civil disor- red zone is much larger than FE- er Board and stop this Monocacy der. When you own property, it is MA’s 100-year flood zone. They River Land Grab on Monday, Jan- yours, not the government’s, not did so with no input from prop- uary 23rd, 2017. By the time you your neighbor’s, not a sightseer’s, erty owners, no public hearings read this, we will have an answer and not an appointed board’s. It is and with direction from County as to whether she will issue this or- yours. The most usual way of ac- staff. Once the word got out that der. She replied to my email stating quiring an interest in property is this was happening, the property she has no role in this effort. That as the result of a consensual trans- owners became outraged, and for is not exactly accurate. As she con- action with the owner, for exam- good reason. In one case a land- trols all county staff, she can order ple, a sale or gift. If a transaction owner has 29 acres, this new yel- Tim Goodfellow the county staffer is not consensual between parties, low line plan took 26 of his 29 that is advising this board, to cease then it would be considered theft. acres. Several landowners had the working on this project. She refus- Now that we’ve determined the yellow line shown through their es because I think from behind the basics of property rights and the houses, and all landowners ques- scenes, she is agrees with the plan. fact that in America our Consti- tioned what this would do to their If she weren’t, she would do the tution protects those rights, I will property values? I agree this is out- people’s will and listen to the land- now explain why this Monocacy rageous, over reaching and a vio- owners and farmers who will be af- River Land Grab is all wrong. lation of personal property rights, fected by this disastrous plan, and The Federal Emergency Man- and it needs to stop, now. put a stop to it. agement Agency (FEMA) de- I’ve sent an email to Jan Gardner, Don’t be fooled by the current termines flood zones within wa- the County Executive requesting leadership of the County. They are terways in the US. Along the this be stopped. Her reply was that in fact, big time think tank liber- Monocacy, FEMA has designated it is not her doing, she has no role als that think they know what is areas typically based on elevation in this and she will review once the best for you and your land. They differences to outline the “flood unelected board makes their rec- are using environmentalism (the plain” or areas prone to flooding ommendation to steal your land. new socialism) to control every as- during what is considered a 100 My email was clear to County Ex- pect of your lives. After all, who year storm event, or a storm of ecutive Jan Gardner. She does have doesn’t want clean water, who such severity that is happens only control, she does have a role and doesn’t want a “protected river,” once every 100 years. Property this needs to stop, now. Two years who doesn’t want sunshine, rain- owners know this and understand ago I asked for an ethics ruling to bows and unicorns? They use this why it exists. see if as a Council member I could environmental platform to take The Monocacy River Land bid on county projects, just as our your rights in the name of clean Grab Board has decided that from business has done for 60 years. The water. It is bogus, it is wrong, and an environmental standpoint, it ethics board determined that yes in it needs to stop, now. FEBRUARY 2017 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 7 GOVERNMENT—SOUTH OF THE MASON-DIXON LINE County Executive Jan Gardner he proposed Monocacy Scenic the town of Walkersville. Multiple pub- TRiver Management Plan, as draft- lic meetings about the plan were held ed by the Monocacy Scenic River Advi- in November, December and January, sory Board, has raised concerns among and a copy of the plan was available in property owners along the river as to local libraries and on-line. how this plan might impact the use and The River Board heard from numer- value of their properties. ous property owners opposing the plan, The Monocacy Scenic River Citi- primarily due to the proposed Resource zens Advisory Board (River Board) con- Protection Area. While 77% of the area sists of five citizen members from Fred- is in the 100-year FEMA flood plain, erick County and five citizen members the boundary does extend beyond the from Carroll County. The River Board flood plain in a number of areas. Prop- has existed for many years and held its erty owners have expressed concern that first meeting in 1978. In fact, a citizen their ability to use their property be- board has been involved with planning yond the flood plain would be regulat- and advocating for the Monocacy River ed and restricted in the future. since 1949, when it was then called the Concerns have also been expressed Monocacy Watershed Council. that the plan would allow public ac- For over 60 years, there has been a cess to private property or would create County Councilman Kirby Delauther, County Council President Bud Otis and County Executive Jan Gardner coordinated and collaborative effort a public trail through private property. share a laugh at the Vigilant Hose Company’s Annual Banquet. All three representatives congratulated the to protect the watershed and preserve The proposed plan does not include Company members for their service to the community which they all said was invaluable. its natural resources. The River Board anything about public access to pri- does work that virtually no one oppos- vate property or a trail or bike system. elected officials in both counties. ties for their consideration and adop- stitution. I will always uphold people’s es such as conducting an annual litter If either Frederick County or Carroll Nothing that has been proposed is tion. In Frederick County, this will right to free speech, including the right and tire removal clean-up effort along County wanted to provide additional legally binding or regulatory. For any go to the County Council for their re- to dissent. the River. access points to the Monocacy River for of the proposed recommendations to view, consideration and approval. If ap- An open, transparent, and public A proposed updated draft River recreational use, it would need to be on become local law, it would require a proved by the County Council, it will process is happening. There is opposi- Management Plan was released in Oc- public land. separate public process and approv- then come to the County Executive for tion focused on one or two recommen- tober of 2016. The draft Plan is a re- The River Board is holding its next al by the local legislative bodies in my consideration. dations out of the 77 made by the Riv- vision and update to the 1990 Mono- regular monthly meeting on February each county. In Frederick Coun- The District 5 Council Member has er Board. cacy River Study and Management 1, 2017 at 7 pm in Winchester Hall ty, the legislative body is the Coun- suggested that I can issue an Executive Civil discourse is fundamental to our Plan, created by the River Board and in downtown Frederick. Some River ty Council. Order to stop the public hearing pro- democratic processes. I appreciate the the Maryland Department of Natural Board members have said they expect This plan was developed entirely by cess for the plan. This is not true. This concerns and the participation of the Resources. to modify the draft plan based on pub- the River Board with no input from advisory board is created under state public in the development of this plan The plan describes the river, inven- lic input received. me or other elected officials. It is a citi- law, and the Secretary of Natural Re- update. This public process has exist- tories its environmental attributes, and It is important to note that the zen-recommended plan. sources administers the program. Since ed for many decades and does work. I makes 77 recommendations – some to River Board is an advisory commit- Once the River Board approves its this is a State program, I do not have trust that public participation will make Frederick and Carroll Counties, some tee. Thus, they can only make sug- recommended plan, it will be forward- authority to stop the work of the Riv- a difference to the outcome. to the City of Frederick, and some to gestions or recommendations to the ed to the elected officials in both coun- er Board. You can find more information and The Council Member is suggest- updates about the plan on the coun- ing the county squash public input and ty webpage at www.FrederickCoun- end a public process that disagrees with tyMD.gov/monocacyriverplan2016 “Frederick County is More Than Just Frederick City” his point of view. This would simply be I welcome public input on any top- Justin M. Kiska What am I getting at? ing rose . . . downtown. un-American. Silencing a viewpoint ic. You can contact me at jgardner@ Not too long ago, it was an- If constructing a new building one disagrees with violates the pub- frederickcountymd.gov or at 301- o many things have hap- nounced that the Department of wasn’t an issue, why couldn’t the lic process and violates our U.S. Con- 600-3190. Spened since last month’s edi- Social Services was moving from its Board of Education look to move tion of the paper, that I wasn’t location in downtown Frederick to to Thurmont or Mount Airy? It quite sure what to write about North Market Street. As soon word would certainly have cost less. in the February issue. We have began to circulate that the depart- But no, they needed to stay in the a new president, the Maryland ment was looking to move further City of Frederick. General Assembly has begun north, not even out of the City for their 2017 session, and closer that matter, just out of downtown, Why? to home, a funny Tweet cost a it sparked a flurry of activity from Even the Frederick county Frederick County Public School local officials to keep the agency, if Chamber of Commerce has de- employee her job. There are na- not where it was, somewhere down- cided to move back into the city. tional issues to talk about and town. The current office, just off Mono- there are local issues to address. cacy Boulevard on Gas House Frederick County Government But one thing, for whatever rea- Why? Pike, apparently wasn’t close Boards and Commissions Volunteer Opportunities son, has been nagging at me. Would it have been so bad for enough. Why does the county’s When I was President of The the Department of Social Services Chamber of Commerce have to The Frederick County Executive invites interested persons to Golden Mile Alliance, I used to to be located in Walkersville? Why be located within the City limits? volunteer their time to serve on several boards and commissions say on a regular basis, “The City not Middletown? OK, I under- I’m not saying there is anything that include the Agricultural Preservation Advisory Board, Parks of Frederick is more than just stand that those examples wouldn’t wrong with the City of Freder- and Recreation Commission, Public Library Board, Sustainabil- downtown.” Let me change that work because neither of those ick. My business has been locat- ity Commission and many others. To view a complete listing of a bit and say, “Frederick County towns had the type of building the ed there, albeit on the Golden the vacancies, please visit Frederick County Government’s web- is more than just Frederick City.” agency would need but this isn’t Mile, since it first opened. And site at www.frederickcountymd.gov/boards. Naturally, the City, being the the first time something like this yes, many things gravitate to the second largest in the state and has come up. bigger population centers. But Persons having a desire to serve must be residents and reg- the seat of our county govern- Years ago, when the Board of why can’t government agencies istered voters of Frederick County. If interested in serving, ment, and the most populat- Education was getting ready to and organizations along those please submit a letter of interest and a current resume to: ed municipality in said county, relocate from its Church Street line spread out across the county? is the 800 pound gorilla in the headquarters, the thought of it “Spread the wealth,” so-to-speak. Joyce M. Grossnickle room. But they don’t always moving out of the City, let alone Who knows? Had the Board Office of the County Executive have to be. The City of Freder- downtown, horrified people. The of Ed built a new headquarters Winchester Hall - 12 East Church Street ick has about 67,000 residents, school system had a perfectly suit- in Walkersville, it could have Frederick, Maryland 21701 give or take. The county, on able property on Hayward Road spurred a mini economic boom 301-600-1102 ~ [email protected] the other hand, has a little more which could have become the new and some new development. than 240,000. The City only seat of the county’s education sys- It’s not even the economics of it Applications must be received by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, February makes up a fraction of our coun- tem, but it wasn’t downtown any that bothers me the most. It’s the 24, 2017. Frederick County Government does not discriminate ty, yet there is always the focus of longer. Instead, prime real estate symbolism. Frederick County is on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or so much attention. was used and a brand new build- more than just the City of Frederick. disability in employment or the provision of services. 8 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | FEBRUARY 2017 FROM THE DESK OF...

sistant Borough Manager/Secretary extension gives PA lawmakers more Gayle Marthers at 717-642-8269. time to come into compliance with Carroll Valley Mayor Ron Harris If you are not interested in becom- federal requirements in a cost-effec- his is February and you know reunited with her family! So, who were found! Drain kitty’s true name ing a committee/council member tive manner. Without this exten- Twhat that means “A challenge is “Drain Kitty”? She is a very spe- is Muffin Jr. She is deaf and escaped but willing to help with a particu- sion, residents would have needed to keep those resolutions!” February cial cat who created a stir along Fair- in June 2016. Now, how is that for lar event such as the Fishing Derby additional photo ID, such as a pass- is also the month to remember loved field Road. Several months ago, a happy way to start the New Year? or Easter Egg Hunt, make the call. port, to gain access to federal build- ones. February 14th is Valentine’s new free roaming cats were noticed Volunteering means something New year brings change. Penn- ings starting January 30th. Day. Fathers, Uncles, Grandfathers, near Dollar General in Hamilton- different to each individual that gets sylvania automobile gas price in- As President of the Adams Coun- you are invited to spend a semi-for- ban. One kitty was hit by a car, res- involved in local government. The creased by 8 cents. This is the last of ty Boroughs Association (ACBA), I mal evening full of music, dancing, cued by a good Samaritan, taken for simplest definition may be “an in- three increases in four years. Funds had the privilege to present a Cer- food, and fun with the special girl in veterinary care, and is still hoping dividual that becomes part of some- generated are forecasted to be used tificate of Appreciation to Andy your lives. Mark your calendar for to find his lost family. “Drain kit- thing without any expectation of re- for road and maintenance projects Strausbaugh. The script on the the 3rd Annual Daddy Daughter ty” found shelter in the drain pipe ceiving anything in return.” I just across the state. PA motorists pay plaque reads “Thank you for your Fairy Picnic scheduled for Saturday along 116. Fortunately, Dorothy, know without the selflessness of our a gas tax of 78 cents per gallon. PA outstanding service as Treasurer February 11th 6 to 9:30 p.m. at the a dedicated animal lover, took re- residents we could not accomplish license registration stickers will be since 1983. Your 33 years of dili- Fairfield Fire & EMS Banquet Hall. sponsibility for feeding this cat ev- many of the tasks that have made replaced with Automated License gence, dedication and commitment Seating is limited. Pre-resignation is ery day. The Adams County Com- Carroll Valley a quality place to Plate Reader. This means that regis- is gratefully appreciated. The Bor- required. For more information or munity Cats TNR team and Abby live and raise a family. The Carroll tration is still required but no stick- ough will be holding the follow- to register go to cvj4events@gmail. Avery, the SPCA shelter manager Valley Borough is currently look- er will be sent to the customer. On- ing meetings in February: Planning com or call 717-642-8269. Febru- became involved. Multiple people ing for resident volunteers to fill va- line customers will renew and save a Commission (Monday – Feb 6th), ary 27th is “Fat Tuesday”, which is visited drain kitty and tried to gain cancies on several boards/commit- copy of and print a registration card Borough Council (Tuesday – Feb the day before Ash Wednesday and her trust by sitting with her in the tees. There are two vacancies on the on demand. Those who use snail 14th), Parks/Recreation Commit- the last day of Mardi Gras. It was culvert and feeding her. This is by Parks, Recreation & Environmental mail will receive a card. However, in tee (Wednesday – Feb 22nd) and the custom of the German immi- no means a normal sight in Fair- Advisory Committee. There is one both cases, you will not be placing a Public Safety Committee (Mon- grants who settled in Pennsylvania field! Concerned citizens reacted by vacancy (member) on the Finance sticker on the license plate indicat- day – Feb 27th). The Borough Of- to use up all the fat in their house summoning emergency services to Committee and one vacancy (alter- ing that you have registered your ve- fice will be closed on Monday – prior to Lent by making the fast- make sure that the people in the cul- nate) on the Zoning Hearing Board. hicle. Pennsylvania received an ex- Feb 20th for Presidents Day. If you nacht. It is a square doughnut with- vert were not injured. Many thanks There is also a vacancy on the Bor- tension by the federal government have any questions, please do not out a hole, fried in fat. Hope you go out to these unknown people ough Council. Please consider offer- to comply with the requirements hesitate to contact me by email at enjoy your fried cakes. and to the emergency services who ing your professional skills and tal- of the REAL ID Act until June 5th [email protected] or Dr. Lisa Wolkind and Council- were so patient with us. A photo of ents to have a positive influence on 2017. This extension allows PA res- by cell at 301-606-2021. Be care- or Sarah Skoczen told me that New Drain kitty was taken and shared on our community by volunteering to idents to continue to use their driv- ful driving on the trails. We need to Year’s Day 2017 started with a hap- community Facebook pages. With- help or serve. Contact the Borough er’s licenses as identification to enter slow down. Watch out for ice espe- py dance. “Drain Kitty” had been in a few days of posting, the owners Manager Dave Hazlett or the As- federal buildings through June. This cially at night.

without access to shelter and water, municipalities that refuse to enforce State Senator Richard Alloway or during periods of extreme weath- federal immigration policy would be er; added horses to the list of animals ineligible for state grants for law en- t was an incredible honor Jan. 3 while making state government more the Senate passed several bills de- included under Pennsylvania’s animal forcement purposes and could be Ito take the oath of office to begin efficient and effective. signed to move new employees away protection laws; and provided for the sued for negligence for releasing an serving my third term in the Pennsyl- The beginning of the 2017-18 from the generous defined benefit forfeiture of animals who are abused. individual with a detainer who subse- vania Senate. Legislative Session offers a fresh start system and into a defined contribu- It is extremely disappointing and quently commits another crime. Serving in the Senate is a solemn on a number of issues considered by tion system that is similar to the 401k unfortunate that the House of Rep- Both the Senate and the House duty, and I am deeply honored that the General Assembly over the past retirement plans that are common in resentatives failed to vote on the mea- of Representatives passed bills members of our local communities two years. the private sector. sure before adjourning for the year, aimed at addressing the problems have entrusted me with the respon- One issue involves the state’s two In addition, I believe it is essen- despite having ample opportunities posed by sanctuary cities. Recon- sibility of representing their interests public employee pension systems tial that any pension reform plan to do so. However, I firmly believe ciling the differences between the in Harrisburg. that are in dire need of an overhaul. treats legislators the same as any that this setback is only temporary. various proposals will be a priori- I was further honored with my se- While it is critical to ensure the retire- other employee. I recently signed as I will never stop fighting to enact ty in the new session. lection to be part of the Senate Re- ment benefits already earned by cur- a cosponsor to a bill that would re- these reforms and ensure people who Finally, I’ll continue to advocate publican Leadership team. rent employees and retirees are fully quire all legislators to participate in abuse animals are held accountable for protection of Second Amend- As always, I look forward to work- protected, the current system is un- a 401k-style system. I will contin- for their actions, and I am fortunate ment rights. ing with all community residents to sustainable. ue to work to ensure that lawmak- to be joined in this effort by an amaz- Over the past several years, I have advance the priorities of our region In the previous legislative session, ers do not force new employees into ing group of grassroots organizations worked diligently to ensure our Sec- any system that we are unwilling to and supporters who share my passion ond Amendment rights are protect- participate in ourselves. for pet protection. I am confident our ed. Lawmakers approved a law I A second issue that is near and joint efforts will yield real results on championed in 2014 that would pre- dear to my heart is animal protec- this issue in 2017. vent municipalities from targeting tion legislation. A third issue is sanctuary cities. gun owners with restrictive ordinanc- Protecting pets against neglect and Lawmakers made significant es that conflict with state laws. abuse was a high priority for me in progress last year toward address- Unfortunately, the law was over- the previous legislative session, and ing the dangers posed by sanctuary turned by the Supreme Court on the Senate advanced an historic pro- cities - municipalities that refuse to procedural grounds, requiring legisla- posal last year that would have ex- comply with detainer requests from tors to pass the bill again in order for tended a broad range of new steps to immigration officials when an il- the measure to become law. punish individuals who mistreat our legal immigrant is arrested. When Municipalities do not have the au- furry friends. an illegal immigrant is arrested for thority to create and enforce ordi- The bill, which was approved by committing a crime, it is incom- nances that contradict state statutes the Senate with broad bipartisan prehensible that local authorities and the Constitution, but it can be support, would have created a new would turn that person back onto extremely difficult to hold munici- definition and classification of an- the streets with a detainer request palities accountable when they uni- imal abuse to ensure offenders re- pending from federal authorities. laterally decide to trample the Second ceive tougher punishments; prohib- I authored a proposal in the pre- Amendment rights of citizens. ited prolonged tethering of animals vious session that would ensure the Oftentimes gun owners who are accused of violating local ordinances lack the time and financial resources to engage in a lengthy and costly legal battle necessary to overturn unconsti- tutional gun regulations at the local level. In the coming year, I will con- tinue to work to pass a law that puts the onus on the municipality to de- fend its actions instead of placing this burden on individuals whose rights are being infringed. FEBRUARY 2017 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 9 GOVERNMENT—NORTH OF THE MASON-DIXON LINE

two gentlemen to illustrate that County Commissioner Marty Qually throughout our lives people in- fluence us in subtle ways. At the have a shelf in my office with er worked in a restaurant, it is not, the next morning was always hay (not the driving the tractor times when I was close to these I tokens from various events difficult to explain the sense of the same. Breakfast was on the part, but two kids standing in gentlemen, I saw them as simply from my first term in office. comradery that your team de- table and the day’s work list was the wagon catching bales and try- a boss and a friend’s dad. Now There’s a ribbon from the Apple velops. To me, the parallels be- right beside it. ing to stack them before the next upon their passing I am confront- Harvest Festival, a booklet from tween a fast paced kitchen and Upon retiring Col. Miller as- one hit you in the back), burning ed with the reality that they were the 150th commemorations in County government as a tool for pired to be a gentleman farm- trash, fixing the driveway, etc… far more. Our lives and commu- Gettysburg, or the baseball from community prosperity are ines- er, so he bought a farm close to It really never ended, except for nities are filled with these people. the first and only ceremonial capable. There is a team work- General Eisenhower’s farm out- those “right” sorts of days when Every day I meet community vol- first pitch I’ve thrown in a game. ing together towards a common side of Gettysburg. I cannot at- the list was pretty much done, unteers improving our County, I’ve started to notice it filling up goal. There is always more work test to his productivity as a farm- and the work day could be cut but too often their efforts go un- with funeral service programs for than can possibly be complet- er, but I can say that he found a short to go fishing. For the most noticed. There just aren’t enough business leaders, municipal of- ed in the time given. Deadlines, way to motivate some pretty lazy part Jesse and I weren’t very good awards banquets or proclama- ficials, public officials, teachers, deadlines, deadlines. Emergen- teenagers. fishermen, but it was his dad’s tions to account for everyone, so etc… Sometimes these are lead- cies pop up, no matter how much For anyone who has worked on way of giving us an A for effort. it falls to each of us to take the ers I knew personally, other times endless planning and prepara- a farm, you know what I mean Sometimes it is easy to get caught time and thank those that matter. they were leaders who I always re- tion there is. In the government when I say, “the work is never up in the “list” of things that Reds Hance, thank you for spected but only had the chance and in the kitchen, your job is to done”. For those who know me, must be accomplished and to for- your commitment to communi- to meet once or twice. This year serve the public and when there I have a pretty short attention get to take a break. Today, every ty and for teaching me the value my shelf became more personal is a complaint, listen. In the end, span. Well for Col. Miller, that now and then my wife and I play of teamwork. - two people close to me passed when all the players and pieces just meant he gave us a longer tourist and take the time to enjoy Col. Miller, thank you for your away. One was a previous boss line up just right, there is also a list. We would spend Saturday’s our community. military service and for teaching and the other a close friend’s fa- deep and meaningful sense of ac- mowing, painting rails, baling In the end I bring up these me to stay on top of my lists. ther. These two taught me the complishment. value of hard work and team- The first time I ran for Com- work, lessons that have served me missioner, one of the persistent well as a public official. I would slights against my candidacy was like to use my column this month “He’s just a cook, what does he to share a little about them and know about government.” Reds’ ask that you take a few moments always got a kick out of that. He to thank or remember those who accomplished so much in his have helped you throughout the community, simply by using the years. lessons of being a small business Robert “Reds” Hance, 55, of owner – more than most elected Fairfield passed away on Novem- officials I know. Ask any commu- ber 23rd. While he was an Ad- nity leader in Emmitsburg, and ams County resident, he spent they will back this up. The only most of his time in Emmitsburg, difference is that he chose to op- Maryland running the Carriage erate in a smaller pond. House restaurant. He grew up Col. Kurtz Miller, 96, was working in his family’s restau- the father of a close friend. He rants, but it is an oversimplifica- passed away on December 26th tion to say that is all he was. As in his cabin in the back woods the business grew, so did Reds’ of West Virginia. He served his involvement in his community. country in the US military de- To put it simply, if the Carriage ployed three times in Germa- House had been in Frederick or ny during WWII, twice in Viet- Gettysburg, his passing would nam, and once in Laos. In Laos have been on the front page of he served as the senior military the either paper. I could take all attaché during the critical years day writing about his commit- of 1967-68. Just as in the case ment to his kids and family, es- of Reds, it would be an oversim- pecially his wife of 20 years Dana plification to define Mr. Mill- Lee Hance, but I would like to er as just a distinguished veter- focus on how his work mattered an. I met him in high school, as beyond his own family. the snoring “guard” in the living Family restaurants are a micro- room, the one we had to sneak cosm of how the world should past because we came home too work. For people who have nev- late. No matter if he heard us or 10 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | FEBRUARY 2017 THE PASTOR’S DESK Nothing is impossible with God! Pastor John Talcott God in all that we do. That’s not some- possible with God” (Luke 1:37). Those ing of love, came to fulfill the will of ing Jesus, moving from no church or Christ Community Church thing that you can feel in the pit of your five words remind us that the coming his Father in heaven. In love, he aban- maybe casual church attendance to be- stomach and so we can’t go through life of Christ was a demonstration of faith, doned the praise of angels and came to coming a fully devoted disciple of Je- s we read the New Testament, we waiting to feel faith, or to feel hope, or hope, and love. And in that glorious redeem a fallen and broken humani- sus. Wherever you are I want to invite Afind three words that really sum- to feel love; anticipating that if or when event, the birth of Christ validates the ty, a reality which is true in the big pic- you to join us at Christ’s Community marize what God wants to instill in the feeling becomes strong enough that powerful truth that nothing is impos- ture of history as well as on an indi- Church to discover God’s plan for your our lives. Three little words, reflecting something good will follow. Therefore, sible with God. vidual and personal level. Our Savior life. You see, he is leading you to where three qualities that really matter today even when you don’t feel faith you Now intellectually we may strug- is so awesome, so loving, and so pow- he needs you to be, to do what he needs and truly last for all of eternity. In the keep expressing your faith through gle with the supernatural, but innate- erful that he has a plan for the whole you to do, but ultimately the impossi- passage, most well-known as the “Love your faithfulness, even when you don’t ly we all know it to be true, because the world, for all of history, and that in- ble doesn’t become possible in your life Chapter” the apostle Paul tells us in his feel hope you dare to keep fighting for Bible states that God’s invisible quali- cludes your personal life and history. until you arrive at that place, that mo- first letter to the church in Corinth, God’s best in your life, and even when ties, his eternal power and divine na- Now, you may think that you’ve made ment of surrender at the appointed “Now these three remain: faith, hope you don’t feel the kind of love you want ture, have been clearly seen, being un- too many mistakes along the way, that hour. We find this illustrated in the sto- and love. But the greatest of these is to feel, you put your feelings aside and derstood from what is been made, so God couldn’t love you, and even if God ry of the coming of Jesus Christ; both love” (1 Corinthians 13:13). Now we remember that love becomes real when that men are without excuse (Romans could or did have a plan for you, that Mary and Joseph reached the place of like to think of these three as great and it becomes an action. 1:20). Therefore, if God can create the you’ve wandered so far off course that surrender to the will of God and as a noble feelings, but I believe that’s taking Now with all the joy that Valen- universe, he can also override the rules it would be impossible for him to re- result the impossible became possi- the wrong approach. You see, feelings tine’s Day brings we must also expect that govern the universe; because he deem your life. And yet that’s what’s so ble. Because of their obedience they are not the point in light of eternity. that there are those who won’t share has no limits, he’s not bound by time exciting about the words of the angel became part of a great miracle, a vir- In the span of forever it doesn’t matter our feelings. Undoubtedly for many, or space, and he’s able and willing to do Gabriel to Mary; “Nothing is impos- gin gave birth to a Son who was more what you feel or don’t feel. What truly February is accompanied by a myr- the impossible to accomplish his pur- sible with God” (Luke 1:37). And so than just a great man, more than just a matters is what you do with the time iad of feelings, challenges, and anxi- pose to reveal his nature to love to his maybe you’ve messed things up, you’ve great teacher, he is in fact the Savior of that you have. And so until your feel- eties. Therefore, I like to remember creation. This is good news and we can taken some wrong turns, and you’re all people everywhere, in every nation, ings are demonstrated through your a time long ago when love truly was be confident knowing that there are no not even sure where you want to be and every generation. Now 2000 years actions they don’t benefit anyone oth- in the air because of the announce- problems that we’ll face that will take or where you ought to be, but God later, hundreds of millions of followers er than you. ment of the impending birth of Jesus God by surprise and we can be assured has a plan and he can pick up wherev- of Christ throughout the world know I truly believe that the greatest hin- Christ and with that announcement that he has a plan for our good in ev- er you are. When you get off track, he that there is no limit to what God can drance to God working the impossible came a very powerful promise. In the ery situation. simply adapts to your new situation so accomplish in their lives when they, in our lives is the idea that it’s all about Scriptures, Luke’s Gospel records, that Historically we’ve seen this played that you can still attain his purpose for like Mary and Joseph, completely sur- a feeling. You see, faith, hope, and love when the angel came to Mary and told out ever since the fall of Adam in the your life. You can be assured that God render to the will of God. Now that are three qualities that we need to ag- her that she would soon give birth to garden when God revealed his plan has a plan to make something beautiful doesn’t mean that life is without chal- gressively pursue so that they become a child, she asked the obvious ques- to reconcile and redeem a sinful hu- out of your life and he can do it because lenges, but as you surrender to God’s living realities in our lives. Our goal as tion, “How is that possible since I am manity. With all the omniscience of “nothing is impossible with God”. will, you know that there’s meaning be- a community of believers is to become a virgin?” The angel with all of the in- sovereignty, before God even creat- I pray that God will make himself hind everything that happens, and that people grounded in faith, driven by sight of one who frequented the throne ed the world, love was in the air, there known to you in a greater way; that he in all things God works for the good hope, and demonstrating the love of room of God replied, “Nothing is im- was a twinkle in his divine eyes, and will open your spiritual eyes to see his of those who love him and who have he incorporated a plan that revolved hand at work in your life, making all been called according to his purpose around his Son, Jesus Christ. Jesus who the details fall into place, and getting (Romans 8:28). And so the point be- marked our calendar with his coming, you exactly where he needed you to be ing that God can do great things with a to whom the prophets pointed, and all along. And so maybe for you that life that is surrendered to him, because through whom we find the true mean- means getting serious about follow- nothing is impossible with God! FEBRUARY 2017 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 11 BOOK OF DAYS

exceedingly good terms with each oth- er, and they were subsequently mar- ried. The bride was sixty-four years of Extraordinary marriages age, and the bridegroom eighteen. um composed by the parish clerk on those in which the brides came to the This disparity of years is compar- the occasion. altar partly, or in many cases entirely, atively trifling. A doctor of eighty On the 5th February, in the eigh- divested of clothing. It was formerly was married to a young woman of teenth year of Elizabeth (correspond- a common notion that if a man mar- twenty-eight; a blacksmith of ninety ing to 1576), Thomas Filsby, a deaf ried a woman en chemisette he was (at Worcester, 1768) to a girl of fif- man, was married in St. Martin’s par- not liable for her debts; and in Notes teen; a gentleman of Berkshire, aged ish, Leicester. Seeing that, on account and Queries there is an account by a seventy-six, to a girl whom his third of his natural infirmity, he could not, clergyman of the celebration of such wife had brought up. The husband for his part, observe the order of the a marriage some few years ago. He had children living thrice the age’ form of marriage, some peculiarities tells us that, as nothing was said in of his fourth wife. At Hill farm, in were introduced into the ceremony, the rubric about the woman’s dress, Berkshire, a blind woman of ninety with the approbation of the Bish- he did not think it right to refuse to years was married to her ploughman, op of Lincoln. The said Thomas, for perform the marriage service. aged twenty; a gentleman of Worces- expressing of his mind, instead of In 1767 a young blacksmith of Bed- ter, upwards of eighty-five, to a girl words, of his own accord used these ford was paying his addresses to a maid- of eighteen; a soldier of ninety-five, signs: first he embraced the bride en, and upon calling to see her one eve- ‘ who had served in King William’s with his arms; took her by the hand ning was asked by her mother, what wars, and had a ball in his nose,’ to and put a ring on her finger; and laid was the use of marrying a girl without a girl of fifteen. In 1769 a woman his hand upon his heart, and held up money? Would it not be better for him of Rotherhithe, aged seventy, was his hands towards heaven; and, to to take a wife who could bring £500. married to a young man aged twen- shew his continuance to dwell with The blacksmith thought it would, and ty-three—just half a century differ- her to his life’s end, he did it by clos- said he should be ‘eternall obliged’ to ence between their ages. A girl of ing his eyes with his hands, and dig- his adviser if she could introduce him sixteen married a gentleman of nine- ging the earth with his feet, and pull- to such a prize. ‘I am the person, then,’ ty-four—but he had £50,000. ing as though he would ring a bell, said the mother of his betrothed, and with other signs approved. we are told that ‘the bargain was struck To read other selections for Robert Some of the most remarkable mar- immediately.’ Upon the return of the Chambers’ Book of Days visit www. riages that have ever taken place are girl, she found her lover and parent on thebookofdays.com.

afterwards his wife died also, aged February 15 97. They had lived happily togeth- er upwards of eighty years. About It is usually considered a noteworthy the same time a yeoman of Coal- circumstance for a man or woman to pit Heath, Gloucestershire, died in have been married three times, but his 104th year. The day after his fu- of old this number would have been neral his wife expired at the age of thought little of St. Jerome mentions 115: they had been married eighty- a widow that married her twenty-sec- one years. ond husband, who in his turn had A stranger scene took place at St. been married to twenty wives—sure- Dunstan’s church on one occasion, ly an experienced couple! A woman during the performance of the mar- named Elizabeth Masi, who died at riage ceremony. The bridegroom Florence in 1768, had been married was a carpenter, and he followed to seven husbands, all of whom she the service devoutly enough un- outlived. She married the last of the til the words occurred, “With this seven at the age of 70. When on her ring I thee wed.” He repeated these, death-bed she recalled the good and and then shaking his fist at the bride bad points in each of her husbands, added, “And with this fist I’ll break and having impartially weighed thy head.” The clergyman refused them in the balance, she singled out to proceed, but, says the account, her fifth spouse as the favourite, and “the fellow declared he meant no desired that her remains might be in- harm,” and the confiding bride “be- terred near his. The death of a soldier lieved he did but jest,” whereupon is recorded in 1784 who had had five the service was completed. wives; and his widow, aged 90, wept A still more unpleasant affair for over the grave of her fourth husband. the lady once happened. A young The writer who mentioned these couple went to get married, but facts naively added: ‘The said sol- found on their arrival at church that dier was much attached to the mar- they had not money to pay the cus- riage state.’ There is an account of a tomary fees. During his walk the gentleman who had been married lover changed his mind, and never to four wives, and who lived to be returned to the church. The young 115 years old. When he died he left girl waited two hours for him, and twenty-three ‘children’ alive and well, then departed, — ‘Scot free,’ dryly some of the said children being from remarks one narrator. three to four score. A gentleman died A bridegroom was once arrested at Bordeaux in 1772, who had been at the church door on the charge of married sixteen times. having left a wife and family charge- In July 1768 a couple were liv- able to another parish, ‘to the great ing in Essex who had been married grief and shame of the intended eighty-one years, the husband being bride.’ 107, and the wife 103 years of age. A wedding once took place in At the church of St. Clement Danes, Berkshire under remarkable circum- in 1772, a woman of 85 was married stances: the bridegroom was of the to her sixth husband. mature age of eighty-five, the bride Instances are by no means rare eighty-three, and the bridesmaids of affectionate attachment existing each upwards of seventy — nei- between man and wife over a peri- ther of these damsels having been od longer than is ordinarily allotted married. Six grand-daughters of the to human life. In the middle of the bridegroom strewed flowers before last century a farmer of Nottingham the ‘happy couple,’ and four grand- died in his 107th year. Three days sons of the bride sang an epithalami- 12 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | FEBRUARY 2017 COMMENTARY

would have continued for all this time. to divide, rather than unit. I agree with We are often told that we should not be- Mr. Lincoln, that if our nation would lieve the press, yet it is our free press that ever fail - it would be from within. Words from Winterbilt ensures all of our freedoms and holds While it is good to be skeptical of the those in power accountable. Of course press and the government, maybe we February – the Presidents’ month & lessons lately, we have segments within the press should be mindful of President Frank- Shannon Bohrer includes; “We hold these truths to in our Declaration of Independence that produce phantom news stories, so it lin Roosevelt’s words; “Let us never for- be self-evident, that all men are cre- and cements the purpose of our democ- is good to be skeptical. But it was the free get that government is ourselves and t’s February, one of my favor- ated equal, that they are endowed by racy by using the words; “We the peo- press that exposed the fake news. not an alien power over us. The ulti- Iite months of each year. I like living their Creator with certain unalien- ple,” basically telling us it is our country. In January of 1838, long before he mate rulers of our democracy are not where you experience four distinct sea- able Rights, that among these are Life, The purpose of the government with was elected President of the United a President and senators and congress- sons each year. One has the experience Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. the Constitution is clear; “…establish States, Abraham Lincoln gave a speech men and government officials, but the of each season, while looking forward — That to secure these rights, Gov- Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, pro- on “The Perpetuations of our political voters of this country.” to the next. In my little mind, Febru- ernments are instituted among Men, vide for the common defense, promote institutions.” Part of the speech reads; In some ways it does not matter who ary means that winter is past the mid- deriving their just powers from the the general Welfare, and secure the bless- “…At what point shall we expect the in in charge of our government, we way mark and while still enjoying it, I consent of the governed,” ing of Liberty to ourselves…” Words approach of danger? By what means know that the leadership will change, am also looking forward. I guess in some Those words were written in 1776 with noble meanings. shall we fortify against it? Shall we expect just as the seasons change. During my ways it analogous or similar to life. I be- and for over 240 years we have celebrat- The opening words in both docu- some transatlantic military giant, to step lifetime I have heard a lot about how lieve one should appreciate the present ed the document, the words and the ments are very meaningful and they the Ocean, and crush us at a blow? Nev- bad our government is, as if it should position they are in, reflect on the past - founding fathers that wrote them. I par- give us the perspective and vision of the er!--All the armies of Europe, Asia and be expected. And yet our government and at the same time look forward. ticularly like that the government de- founding fathers. The words and in- Africa combined, with all the treasure continues to fulfill the words and mean- Of course February is also spe- rives its “… powers from the consent tent has not changed and the meaning of the earth (our own excepted) in their ings in our Constitution. The process cial because it’s president’s month. We of the governed.” We have the right to of those words is just as important today military chest; with a Buonaparte for a has been long, fought with both prog- have Lincoln’s birthday, President’s vote, to give our consent. as they were when written - maybe even commander, could not by force, take a ress and setbacks, and we still have a long day, Washington’s Birthday and my The Constitution was created after more so today. drink from the Ohio, or make a track road ahead of us. birthday. I believe we are fortunate to we won our independence, but that did In our Constitution we also have the on the Blue Ridge, in a trial of a thou- As President Dwight Eisenhower live in a free country and we can cel- not diminish or overshadow the Dec- Amendments, which were deemed to sand years. said; “This world of ours... must avoid ebrate our Presidents. There are many laration of Independence, it added to be necessary to ensure ratification by the At what point then is the approach of becoming a community of dreadful fear countries that do not want to cele- the implied and implicit intent of the states. The very first Amendment gives danger to be expected? I answer, if it ever and hate, and be, instead, a proud con- brate some former leaders. The Unites founding fathers. us the freedom of religion, freedom of reach us, it must spring up amongst us. federation of mutual trust and respect.” States of America is 241 years old this The Constitution includes; “We the speech, a free press and the rights of peo- It cannot come from abroad. If destruc- We as a nation seem to be good at di- year. And a large part of our contin- People of the United States, in order ple to assemble and petition the govern- tion be our lot, we must ourselves be its viding ourselves – rather than uniting. ued existence as a free nation is because to form a more perfect Union, estab- ment. The insights of the creators of the author and finisher. As a nation of free- Our history is our lesson and it is im- of our founding fathers. They created lish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, document to include so much in that men, we must live through all time, or portant to understand where we came the Declaration of Independence and provide for the common defense, pro- first Amendment are instrumental to die by suicide.” from, where we are and the direction we our Constitution, two documents of mote the general Welfare, and secure our continued democracy. I find those woods very powerful, travel. Our history is our map forward. immeasurable importance. February the blessing of Liberty to ourselves and Our first president George Wash- not just in 1838, but also in 2017. And Fear, anger and mistrust can divide us, is a good month to reflect on the wis- our Prosperity, do ordain and establish ington, said: “If the freedom of speech I believe he was correct. As a nation we could that be our enemies from within? dom of former Presidents and the doc- this Constitution for the United States is taken away then dumb and silent we seem to have segments with social hab- uments they created. What are some of of America” may be led, like sheep to the slaughter.” its of being fearful, especially of others. I To read past editions of Words from Win- the lessons from them? From my perspective the wording in Knowledge is power and without a believe it is healthy to question the mo- terbilt, visit the Authors section of Emmits- The Declaration of Independence the Constitution mirrors the meanings free press, I don’t know if our democracy tives of politicians and groups that want burg.net. Common Cents are able to receive “loans”, and securities likely didn’t or don’t know their securi- Rolling plunder afford the negative rate as do repo’s direct ties have been outsourced. It’s surely ille- Ralph Murphy cash transfers that are paid that rate. The gal as practiced, but since the 2009 Trea- lower the interest rate- the more they will ty of Lisbon, Brussels officials -presumed nterest rates on savings or demand de- be paid. omniscient “gnomes” - can write any law Iposits have hovered near zero since the Negative rates were a little noticed they want to cover their tracks. Banks 2008 financial crisis in the mortgage mar- or practiced technique until recently as should compete for funds and invest- ket. With new, pooled money access, they flout conventional economics and ments. Right now, as to the CSD link- banks don’t compete for private sector would be consistent with a very short- the only real competition seems access funding as they did previously. In much of term emergency measure linked to over- and that for “theft”. the world- commercial lenders also have to supply in central bank storage. They have The Americans have a CSD arrange- pay negative interest rates to store cash with prevailed, but none of the nations em- ment tied to an emergent United States their central banks. Before sympathy is felt ploying them have reached their growth Depository Trust Company (DTC) with or expressed- it should be noted that this targets. They are similar to central plan- assets vaguely described as over $2 trillion ment capital to those who earned it. such as economic interests shouldn’t be type of lending also applies to those central ning and seldom reflect the supply and in a New York based fund. Harboring It is ironic that the people and busi- a point of contention as to control in- bank loans- and negative rates mean they demand needs of cyclical, near term con- over 100 nations’ ’’security assets,” it also nesses with the most to lose are also the terests- no matter the medium of trans- can afford the loan, but also must pay the cerns. Sweden, which runs its own cen- qualifies as an International Central Se- top producers. Given banking services are fer. There are countless ways to access bankers who take the money. tral bank outside the 19-nation European curities Depository (ICSD) common in vital to developed economies and their stored wealth. At this point, the govern- The Swiss used negative interest rates Central Bank (ECB) eurozone, has used Europe to facilitate cross border transac- actions reveal a great deal about the eco- ment policy has to be one of regulation as in the 1970’s, but quickly discontinued negative rates for deposits and more re- tions. The United States doesn’t employ nomics and even the societies that harbor to propriety and competence - not stor- the practice before adopting it again with cently withdrawals since 2009. Again the negative rates from the Federal Reserve, them. The relative trust that disciplined age - as it is simply stolen. a return to the Franc in 2015. There are Swiss employ negative rates, as does Den- but Chairperson Janet Yellen recently said Americans place in those institutions Banking is a very unique industry different types of central bank- linked in- mark. All three European nations are out- the action would not be ruled out. just doesn’t exist abroad where savings are as the input source of production isn’t terest rates to include a target rate that’s side the shared currency zone. As Europe- The Bank of England is a major stor- kept apart on a regional basis. owned by the producer. It borrows the stood between -1.25 and -.25 percent- an Union members - they are, however, age center for reserve currency, and while Germans use nonprofit munici- money that is of very high social value to usually linked to interbank lending. Cash bound to the European System of Cen- interest rates for the pound have dropped, pal linked Sparkassen (Public Savings invest and produce. But, they have to re- deposits are closer to the stated policy ob- tral Banks, which help coordinate the var- officials there have discounted a negative Banks). Bank investment beyond that is turn it. They can’t if they don’t have ac- jective of negative rates, forcing bankers to ious currencies almost as if they were eu- rate- for now. The Bank of Japan went very slight. There may be cultural blocks cess to it, and that’s an emerging prob- invest in the private sector as they would rozone members. the European “route” with the host yen a or past theft issues. Japan is another ma- lem as the drawdown does continue have to pay for the storage. As the system The ECB formally adopted negative valued reserve currency, and negative rates jor economy that relies on local bank from pooled central bank funds that are has developed. rates in June 2014 affecting both depos- for their Japanese Government Bonds storage. The regional “keiretsu” (i.e. in- too vast to immediately notice the loss- That storage is now “running” from its stored in their Frankfurt, Germany (JGB’s) at -10 percent since last February. formal business groups) share stock with es. Banks should remain in the private the central banks and into Central Ser- headquarters and the central bank secu- “Insider” data is very difficult to discern close production affiliates- often for a sin- sector, but the Federal Reserve founders vices Depositories (CSD’s) that allow rities linked to the eurozone member na- from available data. The volume and na- gle major producer. All are linked to one, were wise to single that industry out for brokers and finance managers in Eu- tions’ domestic issue. A whole transfer ture of what amounts to draining vast local bank that serves their area. oversight because lost capital due to faulty rope and elsewhere to control the assets. and storage structure was created as the amounts of stored wealth by the very few In Europe, the Danes were reportedly investment is routine in an environment The money is privately controlled while Asset Placement Program (APP) with with central bank access and being paid issuing checks to mortgage holders rather of opportunism and theft. still having access to central bank funds. tied delivery of payment (DVP) lead- for it - does affect just about everyone. It’s than receiving the payments as the nega- Again, it appears with negative rates the ing to its CSD private control and in- doubtful the “bankers” can explain what tive rate effect has spilled into the open. To read past editions of Common Cents, vis- select few access agents as bankers who vestment. Many of the principle owners they’re doing with what should be invest- Storage of personal or confidential data it the Authors section of Emmitsburg.net. FEBRUARY 2017 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 13 COMMENTARY

It’s evident this huge river buf- ommendations” need to be good fer does nothing to solve the real (not bad) before the plan’s finalized. The Wealth of Nations problem – and instead, causes un- As a member of the County Zoning due harm to property owners and Board, I know The River Plan’s “rec- Monocacy land grab each side of The Monocacy. farmers. ommendations” are not mere sug- Earl Bell ers; and intrude on privacy. All The buffer size is said to be 300 According to Mr. Byron Madi- gestions. They’re a framework for without compensation to owners to 500 feet – but it goes way be- gan (Water Resource Supervisor developing county land use, build- n attack on citizen’s proper- and without regard for individu- yond 500 feet wherever the FEMA for Carroll County), “Putting a ing, and zoning laws. Like the previ- Aty rights is in the works that al property rights. This goes way 100 year flood plain exceeds 500 large buffer on a river already car- ous 1990 River Plan which was ad- will harm residents and farmers in beyond the boundaries of reason- feet, extending thousands of feet rying polluted water isn’t going to opted, they end up becoming laws Frederick and Carroll counties. able governance. into private property in “numer- clean the water.” Additionally, he that directly affect citizens. The Monocacy Scenic River There’s a legal term for this ous locations.” (Chapter 10-1). stated there’s no scientific back- Folks are urging The Board to Advisory Board (whose members called “regulatory taking” of It cuts through farms, private ing for the current proposed buf- remove any land setback (regula- are appointed by the counties) is land. There’s a layman’s term too land, and even encompasses peo- fer width to support improved wa- tory or voluntary); The hypotheti- tasked with recommending gov- - it’s called stealing. Any politi- ple’s homes, including my family’s ter quality. cal ESA boundary lines; and other ernmental policies related to The cian that supports this confiscato- residence. This is appalling! Since a regulatory land setback harmful recommendations nega- Monocacy River. More recent- ry and harmful plan NEEDS TO The Board claims taking this makes no sense…what is this re- tively impacting property owners ly, The Board released their draft GO. They should be voted out of large swath of private property ally about? and the agricultural community. “2016 Monocacy River Manage- office or for disrespecting citizens, for government control, is neces- It’s about a Government Land The plan also needs much clarity, ment Plan.” The Constitution, and individual sary for clean water purposes. This Grab for no genuinely justifiable as the language is vague - leaving The title sounds benign, but the property rights. is a false premise without scientif- reason! provisions wide open for govern- plan is a killer. Shockingly, it rec- To be clear, I’m not anti-gov- ic basis. It’s vital to stop such govern- ment action that could cause sig- ommends the counties take 8,000 ernment. I believe our Republic An expanded land setback is ment over-reach, which breaches nificant damage to owners. acres of private property along the by the people and for the people, unwarranted as effective river buf- The Constitution and sets a ter- For example, owners could be Monocacy River - to be under is the best form of government fer requirements of approximately rible precedent. It’s also causing denied the ability to farm or build government control. in the history of the world. Hav- 50 to 150 feet, already exist. And alarmed citizens to wonder, who’s additions to homes since land use To many of us, our proper- ing served as a Colonel in the Air scientific research from Yale Uni- land is next? Yours? restrictions include “grading and ty is our biggest financial asset Force, I devoted my career to pro- versity; The Army Corp of En- There’s a reason why The Fred- construction” within the setback for which we’ve worked our en- tecting our nation. And as a citi- gineers; and others, show small- erick County Farm Bureau; The area. It also allows for “recreational tire lives. It’s where we have our zen, I’ll continue to defend Amer- er buffers are more efficient than Frederick County Association of opportunities” in the setback area homes, our farms, and raise fam- ican freedoms, including property larger ones (which have dimin- Realtors; The Walkersville Town which could include bike paths, ilies. What The River Board is rec- rights, that so many have sacri- ishing returns). For example, a 62 Council and numerous concerned trails, etc.. After sensibly connect- ommending in essence, is land ficed so much to protect. foot buffer filtered 89% of sedi- citizens, are AGAINST the 2016 ing the dots, many believe the confiscation through government Here’s the bottom line. There’s ments, whereas a 160 foot buffer River Plan before it’s finalized and huge setback is really about a bike regulations! a right way and a wrong way for filtered only 4% more. submitted to the counties…it’s a path and public access. Creating This is no small matter. Be- the government to obtain private Moreover, the primary source of very bad plan! public access on private property cause when the government un- land they covet. The right way is pollution to The Monocacy does So far, County Executive Jan (also known as trespassing) is un- necessarily takes land or reduces to buy the land. The wrong way is not come from private proper- Gardner, and The River Board acceptable! the property rights of some citi- to take it through a sneaky, back- ty along the river – but from ur- have been dismissive regarding To our founding fathers, prop- zens - it diminishes the freedoms door tactic of “regulatory taking.” ban run-off and the 900+ square valid citizen concerns. They say erty was the front line of liberty. and property rights of all citizens. This is what is happening here. mile river basin. Additionally, the plan’s recommendations are John Adams said “Property must This action will devalue owner’s A River Plan recommenda- countless regulations already ex- suggestions - so best to wait and be secured or liberty cannot exist.” properties; impose unnecessary & tion that’s causing an uproar - is ist that are successfully improving see what the final plan looks like I fully agree, and hope you do too. excessive regulations; restrict rea- the creation of a large, regulatory water quality. There is simply no after it’s submitted to the counties To view the River Plan, see: sonable land use; hurt the farm- land setback/river buffer, extend- need for additional regulations or for adoption. www.frederickcountymd.gov/ ing community and land own- ing deep into private property on a confiscatory land setback! But afterwards is too late! “Rec- monocacyriverplan2016.

them or suggest ways we will be able The swing to the right is already in charge. Certainly the establish- to handle them. heading toward totalitarian states - ment seems to have no handle of Here’s some of the known known’s: in your place, ours, in Europe, Rus- the future – except more of the sta- Down Under Within the next ten years robotics sia, South America, while it will con- tus quo – while he, unschooled in will destroy 80% of the work cur- tinue unabated in China. those ways, may by some miracle be- The journey of a lifetime rently done by humans. (The first This goes way beyond poli- gin to pull rabbits out of hats. That’s Lindsay Coker ish up, or the turns it would take – fully roboticised accountancy office tics. It is also goes beyond nations, unlikely, of course, as this really is Melbourne, Australia and once again they were right and it has just opened in Tokyo. This will meaning it affects most of the pop- a brave new world with dystopian would prove to be the ride of a life- be replicated as fast as possible. Ro- ulation of the planet. And this is scenery, but who knows. And now, we can see a new world time. bots cost very little to run). not scaremongering. It’s as certain The rest of today’s problems seem coming into view. A world in which What they could not predict was Information will be further tai- as death and taxes. trivial by comparison, but as societ- there is the very real prospect of a new the cultural shock that some of the lored to suit the powerful. Dis- Which raises the next conun- ies across the world are being drop- world order. new developments would bring; the senting opinions will be corralled. drum: A decline in the number pressed into new shapes with un- –George W Bush, March 7, 1991 rise of the algorithm, the robot take- The net will close around freedom of workers means a decline in tax- known stresses and strains, an odd over, the automated rise of the elites and be drawn tight. Cyber securi- ation revenue. The rise of the right possibility emerges: A new union of omeone once likened the 20th or the alienation of an increasing ty, already compromised, will re- means business will be taxed less. cultures could emerge. Humanity Scentury to a runaway train. We percentage of citizens. Above all they main a shadowy and increasingly Where will the money come from has a long history of coming through knew where it was headed, but the could not have predicted the devel- dangerous battleground for su- for government to function? Where cataclysms and as a result produce stations kept flipping past so quick- opment of things like Stuxnet or the premacy and survival. will the money needed for some- new societies. Nationalities would ly that we barely had time to regis- ciber warfare that is now sweeping Algorithms will decide our fate. thing more than the minimum of remain but have so much more in ter the names. Of course they were the world. Add a reawakening aware- Their use is already causing acute existence come from? If there is no common with each other that a talking about technology, but it ness of the possibility of atomic war- distress, financial ruin and impos- disposable income who will buy new sense of brotherhood might was an apt simile; from tape record- fare, and the result is societies that are sible demands to be met. We here the goods produced? How will the emerge – the rise of the right across ers to CD’s to bluetooth, wifi; from no longer able to absorb the feelings have just been faced with pension- elites make their profits except from Europe could well produce political satellites to www to smart phone of intense anxiety that have been gen- ers receiving algorithmic generated each other? Gifting is being tried – and philosophical rapport with the to tablets to facebook, twitter, the erated. Understanding and adjusting demands for repayment of supposed where the governments hand out U.S.A. and become a new world or- cloud, the spinoffs and lots in be- to the incomprehensible realities this overpayments, many so ludicrous money to citizens to keep the econ- der. Maybe president Bush was in- tween. We just had to go along for new age is introducing is nigh on im- as to cause a media storm. Algo- omy running – but is almost cer- deed prescient. the ride. We enjoyed it, the rush, possible, making either numb resig- rithms are also the instant traders of tainly unsustainable. Add to this Not one any liberal would want, the sheer wonder of it all, we de- nation or free ranging rage the norm. the neo-capitalist system, helping ce- the refugee crisis that is going to in- but the tectonics of society are as clared a new day had dawned. New Up to now we have managed ment the top 10% in their spot. crease as pacific islands become un- unpredictable as those of the earth’s friends, new liberty, new informa- to cope with the new, we had time Automated warfare will be used inhabitable, and a very dark picture shifting plates. Thank heavens I tion, new connections. to familiarise ourselves with it and far more indiscriminately. Pilotless emerges. There are no experts in the won’t be here to experience the earth- Someone else wrote, as a follow learn to use it. Any threats were ex- drones are already the weapon of overall field; plenty in the individu- quakes. up to the first observation, that the ternal – terrorists, manic gun toters, choice, with robot controlled artil- al pieces of the jigsaw, but no one, so From the (old) New World rate of this change was gathering ISIS, even government policy – but lery and driverless vehicles soon to far as I can find, who can talk to the pace so quickly that it would soon be these new developments are perme- follow. The threat of atomic weapons whole picture of post-capitalism. To read past editions of Down Under, approaching infinity. No one knew ating the skin, lodging in the brain will rise, with no real means of deal- So in a strange way it may be the visit the Authors section of Emmits- what that meant, where it would fin- like aliens, and no one can explain ing with it. best for America to have Mr. Trump burg.net. 14 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | FEBRUARY 2017 THE (retired) ECOLOGIST The way we were Bill Meredith deep. Apparently he woke up to connections that were passed on find it was nearly 50 degrees F., and by heredity. For example, the diet “I believe it is better to tell the raining; so he must have thought of skunks is primarily insect larvae truth than to lie. And I believe it he’d overslept and it was March al- (grubs), which they dig up from is better to know than to be igno- ready, or maybe even April. He the soil; baby skunks know how rant.” must have gone into a panic. Even to dig instinctively, but they get –H. L. Mencken under the best of circumstanc- better at it with practice. In other es, a male skunk is in a bad mood words, they can learn by trial, er- t was a Saturday evening, which when he wakes up; he’s hungry and ror and repetition, but they don’t Imeant there was nothing worth thirsty, and he has responsibilities actually think about it. A wild watching on television, and it was to take care of. He has to explore skunk will recognize a human as raining, which meant there was the neighborhood until he finds something dangerous, and will a soft, soothing whisper of white the den of a female skunk, and defend itself by spraying when sound in the background. I had then he has to persuade her to let approached; but skunks raised finished the crossword puzzle, so him move in with her… and here by humans from infancy can be I picked up a book that a friend he was, in the rain and two months house-broken and make good gave me several years ago and I behind schedule. So off he went, pets. They are smart, as animals had been meaning to read as soon grousing all the way; and it must go; but they cannot use logical as I got around to it. It is a good have been just then that a stray thought to deduce that walking book; but this was the time for dog or cat approached. He must down a highway at night is dan- thinking, not reading. I got al- have turned around and given it gerous. We will see the evidence of most half-way through the preface both barrels, hence the smell that this in a few months when they all before I dozed off. woke me up. I could read his mind: come out of hibernation. I didn’t exactly wake up, but I “Things aren’t like they used to be. Sometimes I find myself think- gradually sensed that I was not Life was better in the old days. And ing the same thoughts I just at- million was 44% rural; and now, If Mencken were still around, alone in the universe. The partic- simpler. We had real winters then; tributed to the skunk in my yard. the population of 319 million is he would say I am the one who is ular sense that informed me was you could depend on your biolog- “Things aren’t like they used to 19% rural. Those are the under- hopelessly idealistic and naïve; and my nose; it told me there was a ical clock to wake you up when it be. Life was better in the old days. lying facts; from them, as I try to he would be right. I still believe it skunk somewhere in the near vi- was time. The world is in a mess.” And simpler. We had real winters understand, I make the following is better to tell the truth than to lie, cinity. I opened one eye and Of course, I couldn’t really “read then, but they made us tougher. conjectures. From the time of our and better to know than to be ig- scanned around the room; noth- his mind.” To put in in the most They built character. It’s not like country’s founding until 1945, our norant. ing appeared to be out of place, so abhorrently correct English possi- that any more. The world is in a basic values did not change much. I am stuck with the values I grew my mind wandered off on its own ble, I think I can safely say that I mess.” But those thoughts don’t The majority of the population up with, and am too old to change, again. The skunk, I decided, must think some animals can think, but stand up under analysis. I have stayed near their ancestral homes, even though it limits my ability surely be a male who had moved I don’t think they think the same read enough history to know that raised children locally on basical- to understand. To me, the skunks into the abandoned groundhog way I think. Over the past 40 mil- things never really were “the way ly traditional rural values… mind are a metaphor of the world as I hole behind our house a couple of lion years, the ancestors of my they used to be.” Life wasn’t bet- your manners, go to church, obey knew it. When I was young, there months ago. He would have gone skunk survived by repeating cer- ter then; it was just different. The your elders, study hard, work hard, were skunks around literally every into hibernation, knowing that tain patterns of behavior in situa- average life expectancy in the ear- live honestly. Of course those ide- night; our dog always had a faint when January came the tempera- tions that they encountered regu- ly 1930s was barely 60 years; now als were not followed universal- odor of methyl mercaptan about ture would be well below freezing larly; and these behaviors became it is around 80 years. The news- ly… people moved, sometimes in him… and sometimes it was more and snow would be at least a foot ingrained in their brains as nerve papers and radio regularly report- waves, as the west opened up, and than faint. Occasionally some- ed outbreaks of polio, smallpox, as conditions became more urban- thing would kill a young chicken, typhoid fever, and tuberculosis; ized. We had inventions… rail- and skunks always were blamed and I remember when one of our roads, telegraph, electric lights… for it (there were weasels and fox- neighbors died of “blood poison- the Civil War, Mexican War, es around, but we rarely saw them, ing” after scratching his finger on World War I… mechanization… and they didn’t stink). But even so, a piece of rusty barbed wire. The cotton gin, assembly lines… eco- some skunks were loveable. Pepe good old days? nomic booms and bank failures… LePew in the movies was a hope- The underlying reason things the Dust Bowl and the Okies… less romantic who always lost at were different when I was born was the Great Depression… all those the game of love, just like teenage the size and composition of the things I learned about in school. boys; and Miz Ma’m’selle Hepzibah population. Around 1910, when But after 1945, as urbanization ac- in the Pogo cartoons was a cultured my parents were children, the pop- celerated, the old rural values be- French lady skunk who spoke in a ulation of the U. S. was about 92 gan to be abandoned. Even though fractured French accent and was million, 54% of whom were ru- H. L. Mencken was born and bred constantly bewildered by the atten- ral. When I was a child in the ear- in Baltimore, what he was writing tion she received from every male ly 1930s, the population of 123 in the 1930s was the credo of our creature except Pogo himself. And rural forbearers had lived by since one spring, a mother skunk had the Pilgrims at Plymouth Rock. five babies under the porch of the Today, when the news seems to house where we waited to catch the be based mainly on tweets, in- school bus; we saw them come out ternet hacking, and “alternate and play every morning, and they facts,” he sounds hopelessly ide- were cuter than kittens. Even back alistic and naïve. then, the world was a mixture of It was only a couple of weeks ago good and bad. Maybe Ecclesiastes that I dozed off, smelled the skunk, was right after all. and started thinking when I was half asleep. The scrambled mixture To read past editions of The Retired of ideas described above are the Ecologist, visit the Authors section of product of that nap. Emmitsburg.net. FEBRUARY 2017 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 15 IN THE COUNTRY Amorous animals Tim Iverson summated the female will make the incubate them for approximately a Naturalist male into a snack. While male wid- month. During this time the female ow spiders are busy bees spinning a will do little else, and the male is re- ebruary is synonymous with web of love some suitors are overly sponsible for catching prey and bring- Flove. With Valentine’s Day fast eager and suffer a premature ending ing it back to her. About six to seven approaching we humans will be from their efforts. weeks after the eggs have hatched the putting the final touches on gifts or The Honey Bee recently has been young will begin to venture out of the planning out thoughtful romantic noted for their dwindling population nest and onto adjacent branches and gestures, if we’ve been diligent. Per- numbers. While science hasn’t come will learn to fly. Young Great Horned haps you’re not as forward think- to a definitive answer for the reason Owls will stick around the nest for a ing, and you’ll scramble at the last behind falling numbers they have few more weeks while they are slowly second to pick up a dozen red ros- found out one reason for the demise weaned, and begin to search for a new es, a sappy card, and some choco- of a male bee. Generally speaking territory all their own! A pair of Great lates in a heart shaped box. Either male honey bees exist to serve one Horned Owls will generally claim a way these are part of a larger ritual purpose – to mate with the queen. territory about one square mile in size. display. While we’re all familiar with The male bee, called a Drone, will It’s not uncommon for the young to the birds and the bees, animal re- give up his life to serve his purpose in stay near or even within this area for production is as diverse as the kinds a form of sexual suicide. When ready the first year of its life. Although af- Four or five years ago, this great horned owl was rescued as a fledg- of critters that copulate. the queen will take flight, and males ter that the young will be considered ling after it had been chased by birds into the lake at Cunningham Falls Encyclopedia Britannica defines State Park. Lifeguards rescued it from the water, and it was checked will give chase and swarm around competition for the parents and will over by the animal care ranger, fed well, and allowed to rest for a day. courtship as “in animals, behaviour her. A male will eventually grab a need to seek all new territory. It was released back near the lake the following evening. The parent that results in mating and eventu- hold of her and insert himself. The The North American Black Bear owls should have returned to it and continued to care for it, but they al reproduction. Courtship may drone will then inseminate the queen operates on a different set of standards. did not. It was turned over to Owl Moon Raptor Center in Boyds for re- habilitation and care. Then, it was taken to the Virginia Wildlife Center be rather simple, involving a small with a contraction so powerful his Mating season for the black bear can to prepare it for release back into the wild, but eventually it was deter- number of chemical, visual, or au- genitalia breaks off inside the queen run from May to August. During this mined that it could not survive in the wild and it was turned over to the ditory stimuli; or it may be a high- and he will fall to ground where he time black bears (both males and fe- Maryland Park Service to be cared for at Tuckahoe State Park aviary where it is now part of the Scales & Tales program. ly complex series of acts by two will die shortly thereafter. The queen males) will have several different mates. or more individuals, using several will take several mates throughout A female will leave scent trails by mark- behavior has ceased they will go their capades that end ones’ life, love takes modes of communication.” In hu- this airborne adventure, which will ing trees, small plants, and more in or- separate ways in attempts to find an- many forms. Either way we all do what mans we tend to think of courting take place only once in her life. From der to attract a mate. Males will follow other new suitor. Most incredibly a fe- comes natural and Valentine’s Day is behavior in the context of social cus- these lucky suitors she will store the these scent trails to find the female bear. male bear may have fertilized eggs, but just one of our more complex courting toms and cues. Animals, on the oth- sperm up to use throughout the rest Occasionally more than a single male they will not develop or attach to the behaviors that aims to achieve the same er hand, do everything instinctually of her life. will follow a trail, which leads to a fierce womb until she settles down for hiber- things as wafting pheromones or mas- without the help of Cupid or conver- Great Horned Owls are an oddity confrontation. After a male does even- nation. It’s in late January and Febru- saging antennae. Don’t forget to show sation heart candies. in the animal kingdom in that once tually locate the female he will spend ary that one to three cubs will be born your mate you care by whatever means Some customs are well known, they pair off they will stick with that several days edging closer and closer to and will nurse from their mother un- is appropriate to the species. Grab a but are actually less common than mate for life. Nesting for these raptors her while she becomes accustomed to til they emerge in spring. These cubs bottle of wine, snag a card, and share a originally thought. The female Pray- will begin in January or February. The his presence. Eventually the two will will stay with their mother for approx- candlelit dinner because after all a little ing Mantis is known for devouring rite is initiated by hooting to each oth- get close enough and they will begin imately one year. After this period they romance never killed anyone – except the head of the male after the act is er, and then when they are close will to nuzzle one another and communi- will then set out on their own in search widow spiders, honey bees, and pray- complete. However, this is not nec- bow to one another with drooped cate. It’s after this ritual when their re- of new territory. ing mantises. essarily always the case. When two wings. This is all followed by mutual lationship is consummated. The male Cupid’s arrow isn’t limited to just mantises meet and care very much beak rubbing and preening of feath- and female will generally spend two mankind, but pierces the heart of even To read other articles by Tim Iverson, for one another they perform inti- ers. Once eggs are laid, usually in a to three days in throes of love mat- the beasts of the wild. From demon- visit the Authors section of Emmits- mate rituals. They will gently caress group of two to four, the female will ing several times. Once their amorous strating amorous intentions to wild es- burg.net. one another’s antennae and dance to- gether. After the courting is complete they get down to business. About a third of the time the female will eat the head of the male. Researchers still are unsure of the reasoning behind this behavior, but it is likely to pro- vide nutrition for the newly expect- ing mother. Others think it’s simply because the female gets confused and mistakes the male for prey. This prac- tice mostly occurs in captivity and entomologists rarely see the same behavior in the wild. Either way fe- males will usually only perform sex- ual cannibalism when starving. The Praying Mantis isn’t the only one with a robust sexual appetite though. Black Widows are a well known species of venomous spider. Male widow spiders, which are much smaller than their counterparts, will prep for the intimate embrace by spinning a small web coated in sperm. After coating this web in se- men he will coat his palps, small ap- pendages adjacent to the mouth, with his sperm. At this point he will set off into the world in search of Mrs. Right. Once he finds her he will serenade her by perform- ing a vibratory song—dancing and plucking the strings simultaneously. As this progresses he will slowly ap- proach her and tenderly tap on her body. Eventually he will insert his palps into her reproductive organs. Once the relationship has been con- 16 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | FEBRUARY 2017 REAL SCIENCE Energy production update Michael Rosenthal Nuclear power is a wonder- ful source of energy that does not e are constantly searching have the climate impact of oil, Wfor ways to provide energy coal, and gas which enable car- when we need it at lowest prices, bon dioxide release. We’ve writ- with easiest access, and with the ten before on nuclear power, and least impact on environment. An twice I and my family have lived interesting and potentially useful safely not far from nuclear power technique to support this goal is plants. America has never had a called cryogenic storage. Cryo- life-threatening nuclear malfunc- genic storage stores power provid- tion, such as took place at Cher- ed by renewable energy sources or nobyl or Fukishima. There have at off-peak generation by chilling been some incidents, but they air into liquid form at minus 190 were safely resolved. One nucle- degrees Centigrade, storing it in ar facility that has generated much an insulated tank, and then allow- discussion is the Indian Point En- ing it to warm up at a later time ergy Center, some 30 miles from to expand it and drive a turbine Manhattan in New York City, in to produce electricity. The pres- Buchanan, NY. The New York sure of the warming air is great, as Times recently reported that the it expands to some 700 times the operators of Indian Point, Enter- Cryogenic storage stores power provided by renewable energy sources or off-peak generation by chilling volume of the liquid. Such a plant gy, based in New Orleans, have air into liquid from minus 190 degrees Centigrade. It is then stored in an insulated tank, and then allowed exists in Manchester, England, come to an agreement with New to warm up at a later time, to expand it and drive a turbine to produce electricity. and can produce power for to up York state officials regarding the 25% of their electric power con- When the plant closes, one will had been seeking a twenty-year to 5,000 homes for three hours or shutdown of the aging facility. sumption? Governor Cuomo have to dismantle the reactors, re- license renewal since 2007, but so. In England, more dependence Under the agreement, it reports, says the State will invest in wind moving and safely disposing of its New York State, and most impor- is now being made on renewable one of the reactors will shut down farms and other renewable energy spent fuel rods, which normally tantly Governor Cuomo, did not energy – almost 25% at this time. by April 2020 and the second one sources, and that they would add are stored in flasks. This opens agree. England is moving away from his- by April 2021. The impetus for transmission lines to carry hydro- the issue of nuclear waste dispos- Nuclear power is a topic that torically dominant energy sourc- this shutdown has been led by power from Quebec. And there al, which we will address at an- strongly polarizes opinion. On es, especially away from coal. Governor Andrew Cuomo of New are other impact issues. The In- other time. There was a third re- the one hand, it produces lower England is fond of hydropow- York, who worries about the facil- dian Point plant provides some actor at Indian Point, which shut cost energy without any adverse er as well, but like the United ity’s proximity to New York City. $4 million annually to the coun- down in the mid-1970s. The fuel environmental effects such as the States, you can only produce en- It is fair to mention that there has ty’s tax base. The taxes from the rods from that reactor are stored burning of coal or oil. On the ergy from hydropower in certain never been a situation at this fa- plant provide close to one-third on the Indian Point site. other hand, there is the possibili- situations like Niagara Falls. I re- cility that posed danger to New of the school system’s operat- Modern nuclear plants have ty of accident and the problem of member my first visit to Niaga- York, such as the scare due to par- ing budget, keeping other tax- improved designs over older ones, nuclear waste disposal. I will keep ra Falls on a family vacation, and tial nuclear meltdown at Three es for residents down significant- making them much safer, and we alert to the ongoing development the awesome sight of the power of Mile Island on the Delaware Riv- ly. State officials, however, say the do not have to worry about ma- of this issue and report it here. that moving water. I think I was er in 1979. The Three Mile Island impact on ratepayers will be neg- jor earthquakes (such as occurred In a related story, the first converted to my future respect of incident ended without anyone ligible, and estimate that no more in Fukishima, Japan). Newer nu- large-scale clean coal facility was hydropower even then! being hurt or the environment be- than $3 per month would be add- clear plants are built differently opened this month near Hous- Lithium batteries can of course ing seriously damaged; though the ed to local electric bills. In the than old ones, with much more ton, TX. What makes it “clean” be used to store energy, but they clean-up took many years and the United States, only Hawaii pays safety, and Entergy had promised is that carbon dioxide from the have yet to be engineered to be financial cost was a billion dollars. higher rates for their energy than to make repairs and introduce coal combustion is captured and cost-effective to the needs of a The solution of one issue, how- New York City. Some 1,000 peo- modern upgraded safety devices utilized to force oil from the town or city. We need long-du- ever, provokes another. How does ple are employed at the plant; the if they could remain operational, ground. In the initial act, some ration storage that has easy access one replace the 2,000 megawatts company has expressed willing- also agreeing to safety inspections 100,000 tons of CO2 was cap- at the time we need it. This tech- of inexpensive power that Indian ness to offer the opportunity to as demanded by Governor Cuo- tured and piped to an oil field 80 nique may make important con- Point provides to New York City relocate them to one of Entergy’s mo and other government and miles away. This rate translates to tributions of that sort. and Westchester County, some other facilities. environmental groups. Entergy 1 million tons of carbon dioxide per year. This technique, if ap- plied to other existing coal burn- ing facilities, can help justify the continuing use of coal. It also can help keep the coal industry alive and save the jobs of coal miners. There are currently 21 carbon di- oxide capture projects worldwide, but only a few are in the power generating sector. This project, which cost $1 billion to initiate, is called Petra Nova, and it has worked with $190 million of De- partment of Energy grants. The International Energy Agency and the United Nations Intergovern- mental Panel on Climate Change are strong proponents of carbon capture and storage to curb the effects on climate. And finally, a quick update on plastics. The State of Michigan has banned any laws that restrict, ban, or impose fees on the use of plastic bags in its municipali- ties. Idaho, Arizona, and Missou- ri have similar laws.

To read past articles by Michael Rosenthal visit, the Authors section of Emmitsburg.net. FEBRUARY 2017 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 17 VILLAGE IDIOT If I had a hundred dollars Jack Deatherage dates, and, and anything to give the he vacations in France, studying their loaves some flavor!” bread techniques) if I had encoun- f I had a hundred dollars for ev- I groaned at the the thought, but tered anyone suffering from gluten Iery time someone told me I need I plunged my hands into the dough allergies. I allowed I knew two peo- to open a bakery I’d still not have buckets because building loaves in ple who had nearly died from Celiac enough cash to do it. One of the quantity would give me the prac- disease and I have a mild wheat aller- bread books I have, by a baker tice I needed should I ever total- gy. I was told the French bakers have willing to share his start up expe- ly flip out and decide to bake for never heard of wheat allergies and riences, relates his first bakery ate a living. The first few loaves were from what I’ve read on the subject, $75,000 before it failed. Oo baby. horrible, though they were eat- neither have the Italian or German Not this boy. en out of desperation by the carb bread builders. What started out as a desire to starved Bear. A few tweaks to the A BBC documentary on bakers taste the bread Mom made in 1960 recipe and suddenly the Bear tells in the Victorian era reports that the turned into an adventure that left me me, “This is great bread! You need average family of six ate 55 pounds cursing in frustration as multiple fail- to open a bakery!” I laughed at him of bread a week! The average labor- ures plopped onto counters in three as well, when I was out of his reach. er burnt 6,500 calories a day, most different kitchens. Groaning over sci- After months of cranking out mul- of them from bread! Which makes We just learned as we went to press, that Jack has been entific explanations of what goes on tigrain, salt free breads I got bored me wonder, what bread were they appointed Dean of the University of Harney’s Culinary Department in a fermenting dough, and later in and went back to building a sour- eating? It certainly wasn’t any of the where he will oversee the baking for all state occasions at a hot oven, left me scratching my dough culture. This time I managed white flour loaves I’ve been building! Windsor castle via his Facebook account. head when I wasn’t thumping it on to keep the starter alive and built it And why am I having adverse re- a kitchen wall. Some small enlight- up to its full strength. Sha-ZAM! actions to the breads I build, especial- ly grown races, cultivars or strains What bran? enment dawned when I picked up The adventure moved a leap closer ly just as I get good at building them? (whichever scientists call them) and Meanwhile, Yafa writes of wheat a book on the history of wheat and to perfection! I built the second best Stephen Yafa, author of “GRAIN in conjunction with the ever growing that taste of vanilla or chocolate. He learned that the flour Mom had used pizza I’ve ever eaten from my favor- OF TRUTH, the real case for and desire for soft, white bread (like the explores small farms that produce isn’t available today. Nor is the cream ite focaccia dough fermented with a against wheat and gluten” may have wealthy once ate exclusively), and the ancient grains and millers who in- rich whole milk she used. sourdough starter. found the answer. Though it comes invention of roller mills that replaced vent new ways to turn the grains into Abandoning that hopeless loaf Inspired by that monumental as no surprise that his hunt for the grinding stones- Well, we demanded, flour without destroying their nutri- I took to trying my hand at arti- success I began building every bread truth leads him through the indus- and got, a flour that has been eroding tion. And he’s fired me up to acquire san breads and with encouragement with sourdough. Not that even half trial food complex (that unsustain- our quality of life instead of being the some of these grains and flours to tri- from local Librarian Sue, I managed of them turned out as well as that able model of man-made chemical staff of life our ancestors thrived on. al on my own, if I can convince DW a few loaves worth eating. The ad- pizza did, but they led me to seek fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides, and We got starch and gulten. to let go five or six dollars a pound venture found me consistently shuf- out information on bread building hybridization designed for machine According to Jeffrey Hamelman for them! fling good loaves from the oven. I that I had ignored because I wasn’t harvesting and modern high speed (Bread: a baker’s book of techniques She does agree that a nutritious felt confident enough to begin ex- ready for it, or simply hadn’t been factory bread making requirements) and recipes) slow, sourdough fer- bread makes more sense than one perimenting with the recipes. To aware of it. One source of info was that temporarily saved much of hu- ments allow the bacteria in the mix that bloats my belly and- We’ll leave my delight, even my mistakes tend- a baker in Florida who builds his manity from mass starvation. Oo- to neutralize the phytic acid that pre- it at bloats. ed to come out edible. (I’d also be- breads using Old World techniques, RAH! Norman Borlaug, the hybrid- vents humans from absorbing the gun building breads on Saturdays for mainly sourdough. izer who gave us modern wheat! minerals locked in the grain’s bran as To read other articles by Jack Death- a very early Sunday bake so I could To my surprise, I was asked by this Unfortunately, Norman’s wheat well as building flavor that isn’t possi- erage visit the Authors section of Em- take them to the Frederick IWLA professional (so into his passion that also replaced the hundreds of local- ble in a quick rise yeast recipe. Bran? mitsburg.net. youth program for the kids who de- voured them as if they would never again sample their like.) All the while I kept reading bread books hoping to find the secret to what I considered the perfect bread. The Mad One was the first to tell me I had reached a level worthy of opening a bakery. “But not in Em- mitsburg.” She declared. “Emmits- burg doesn’t deserve good bread. 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Securities products offered only through licensed registered with whole grains, and nuts, and FEM-5565AO (12/16) representatives and investment representatives. 18 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | FEBRUARY 2017 PETS Certain things in life I just don’t get Jennifer Vanderau We have five cats who aren’t in our ting in our adoption area. He wasn’t Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter adoption area due to their, well, spe- terribly fond of other cats that he cial nature. could see, so he wasn’t happy and will never understand wearing First we have Griffin. He lives in our getting more and more stressed. Ipants that hang down to your executive director’s office. When Grif- A little gray-and-white girl came knees. I mean I try to get pantyhose fin first arrived at the shelter, he threw a in around the same time as Smokey. to not do that and yet in some cir- fit the likes of which we hadn’t seen in a We named her Savannah. For some cles, it’s a fashion statement. I mean, while. It turns out he just couldn’t han- unknown reason, she didn’t get ad- to each his own, but that just doesn’t dle all the other animals. Once he was opted and continued to stay in her look comfortable. I don’t get it. alone in a space by himself, he turned cage. The longer she was there, the I also don’t understand crazy spicy completely around. He loves attention more upset this made her. She actu- foods. I mean a little heat from time and purrs all day. He sits high atop his ally paced back and forth in her cage. to time is okay, but there are limits. I cat tree and surveys his land. He’s quite It got to the point where we realized don’t know how I’m supposed to en- the king. she needed space, too. joy a meal when my face is burning Then we have Dingo. Dingo was in So both Smokey Mechu and Sa- off. I just don’t get it. our adoption area, but he started being vannah came to reside in our treat- And I really don’t get why Aiden quite a devil when visitors and volun- ment room. During the overnight is still at the Cumberland Valley Ani- teers would try to put him back in his hours, they each have their own mal Shelter. Allow me to explain. cage. No one could really blame him large, stand-up cage, but during the Smokey Mechu was surrendered to the shelter by his owners in In November, we had some folks – I wouldn’t want to be put back in a day, they are free to roam the room March 2015 and he was already neutered when he came to us. He’s a who could no longer afford to care cage, either – but it started getting wor- wherever they wish. Now our treat- four-year-old, all gray guy who is looking to get out of a shelter and into a home. Smokey can be a bit of grumpy gus from time to time, for their 3-year-old lab/basset mix risome. He lives in our shelter man- ment room is kind of the hub of ac- but if you give him his space, he really is a wonderful companion. pup. They surrendered him to the ager’s office and roams the halls. He’s tivity at the shelter. Meds are dis- shelter in the hopes of finding him kind of like the greeter for our office pensed there, charts are monitored; another home. area. He’s quite a character. we even temperament test there on His name is Aiden. Our office manager has a friend in occasion. Oh my word, Aiden is EXACT- her office named Hedwig. Hedwig Smokey and Savannah have pret- LY what you would think of when actually looks like a spotted owl. No ty much taken over. They get involved someone says lab/basset mix – it’s the joke. Hence the name for you Har- in just about everything that goes on cutest thing. He has the basset legs – ry Potter fans out there. She looks there. They “help” with the paperwork short and kind of turned out – and like someone took a wet paint brush by trying to push the pen. Each morn- the head and ears of a lab. and shook it over top of her. Hedwig ing, they have to play in the water in And his personality is just amaz- can be incredibly shy when she first the sink – it must happen. ing. He loves to chase balls. The only meets someone – shy to the point They’ve actually become quite ad- issue is that he’s a little on the pudgy of hissing. Once she settles down ept dog testers. By this I mean they side, but I mean, hey, who isn’t? So though, she becomes an incredibly seem to be able to tell how a dog will the ball chasing will only go on for so loving cat. do with cats. If Smokey and Savannah Aiden is a three-year-old lab/Bassett hound mix, who was surren- long before he has to stretch out and Hedwig is what cat people would are on the floor while the dog is in the dered to the shelter because his owners could no longer afford to rest. It’s hilarious! know as a “bush dwelling” cat. I room, the pup will be completely fine care for him. He’s such a sweet boy who needs a second chance. As you can tell from the photo, he loves chasing balls. And seriously, I took him with me to visit with know it sounds made up, but there with cats. If they are on the counter, it doesn’t he look exactly like a lab/Bassett mix? Because of his college students last semester to give are some cats that don’t like to be up may be questionable as to how the dog activity level and chase drive, Aiden should go to a home without them a break from studying for fi- high. They prefer to find cave-like will respond to cats. If they are on top cats and with children older than eight. If you can help get him out of a kennel and into a home, stop out and meet him. nals. What a ham he was! The kids places to hide and hang out. Hed- of the refrigerator, the pup is a no go tossed the ball for him all afternoon wig is one of those cats. She absolute- with cats. and he would chase it, grab it and ly despises being picked up. She actu- Isn’t that wild? he has to go back in his cage. stand and want to help make happen. turn around to see if everyone was ally shakes if you even try. She’s never Savannah is the escape artist. She Only a cat, you know? That just watching. He’s quite a character. been up on the desk and the chair is gets out of that room and can be cracks me up. Jennifer Vanderau is the Director of Our shelter manager says if he as high as she’ll go. found wandering the halls. We think All of these special sweethearts are Communications for the Cumber- were human, he’d be a stand up co- Hedwig and Dingo are kind of she feels the need to perform inspec- looking for their forever homes and land Valley Animal Shelter, Cham- median. I can totally see it! He’s kind dating. He’ll roam down the hall and tions every few days to make sure ev- the one way to make sure that it hap- bersburg, Pa., and can be reached at of the canine Kevin James. hang out in front of her place and erything is running smoothly. She’s pens is to talk about them. So that’s [email protected]. The shelter Our friends at the Emmitsburg she’ll pretend to ignore him, but she even been known to wander into dog what I plan to do and you can help. accepts both monetary and pet supply Journal were cool enough to use his keeps a close eye on what he’s doing. areas – nothing really phases this cat. If you know anyone who is look- donations. For more information, call photo on the front page of the pa- Smokey Mechu and Savannah live One of the most hilarious things ing for a special companion, please the shelter at 717-263-5791 or visit per last month. He had a ball in his in our treatment room. Their inevi- about this set up is that during the let them know about these babies. the website www.cvas-pets.org. CVAS mouth – naturally – and looked like table partnership was quite a tale. day, Smokey will use Savannah’s lit- There are a lot of things in life I also operates thrift stores in Cham- the sweet boy he is. Smokey Mechu was surrendered terbox. Seriously. He won’t use his don’t get and likely never will, but bersburg and Shippensburg. Help sup- So now to the part I don’t get. I have to the shelter because he wasn’t get- own at all. We’re convinced this is so when it comes to adopting animals, port the animals at the shelter by do- no idea why he is still at the shelter. It’s ting along with the new baby in the his will be clean at night time when that’s one that I will always under- nating to or shopping at the stores. odd. Sometimes this happens, though. house. He’s a 3-year-old, all gray boy We have amazingly awesome animals who is quickly becoming quite well- who when I first meet I think, “oh he known for his “cat look.” won’t be here long,” only to find he’s Smokey put on a few pounds still with us months later. while he was here and kind of out- We also have some special felines grew his cage. Also, we knew he who have been looking for homes for needed exercise and just wasn’t get- a while now. FEBRUARY 2017 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 19 PETS Preventing winter colics Kimberly Brokaw DVM ice and this was a sign that either without a heater but broke out Walkersville Vet Clinic the horses didn’t know how to use the ice every day. He told me that the waterer or perhaps the heat- the heater was properly grounded ost horse owners have expe- ing element in the waterer wasn’t with no stray currents yet he found Mrienced colic in at least one properly grounded and the horse the horses preferred the non-heat- of their horses. Colic can range was getting electrocuted when he ed water so he kept both troughs from just a mild upset stomach that tried to drink. I told her to go get for them. He also told me that the is quickly relieved by pain medica- a bucket of water and immediate- horses were fed alfalfa pellets and tion to a severe illness with a twist- ly that horse, as well as her oth- beet pulp soaked in warm water ed intestine and death. I, like many er three horses came to the buck- twice daily with their grain. He vets, would say that I treat more et and drank it dry. They had also also gave them as much hay as they colics in the winter time. This is of- chewed a foot deep hole in the ice wanted. I looked at the food and ten related to inadequate water in- in the water trough. After pointing none of it looked moldy. While I take. Horses don’t always want to out those things to the owner, plus don’t usually believe in coincidenc- drink cold water. Sometimes their the obviously very thirsty horses, es, it was looking like it was sim- water is frozen so they can’t drink. made the owner realize that some- ply bad luck that both horses co- Then they colic. Much of the year, thing wasn’t working properly with liced rather than mismanagement horses get part of their daily water the waterers. She assured me she by the owner. intake from green grass. The green would look into it, hopefully be- I examined both of the hors- grass is dormant in the winter so fore all of her horses coliced. es and treated them. Before I even horses eat more dry hay instead of It’s situations like those that al- left they were feeling better and grass. This can also be a risk factor ways make me inquire into ani- eating grass. Both the owner and for colic. Some horses don’t receive mal husbandry when I get called I wished we could figure out what enough hay or other forage to keep for a colicing horse. Just last week caused both of the horses to colic, their guts active. Inadequate forage an owner called to tell me both of but were happy that they seemed is one more risk factor for colic. his horses were colicing. He said better now. While many colics can be prevent- they’d been fine the night before The basics of winter colic pre- ed through good animal husband- but now neither of them would vention include making sure hors- ry, other times the colic is caused eat and the one was acting painful es always have two sources of water by cancer, or an intestinal twist/ and trying to roll. I’d been out to that is not frozen. Electric water- torsion and nothing could have the owners farm before and while ers and heaters must be properly been done to prevent it. I knew he was a knowledgeable grounded, as horses are very sensi- After having nearly electrocuted one of their comrades as While most people know that a result of improper wiring, the editor’s horses now closely horse owner, I also knew he had tive to even small amounts of stray scrutinize all work done on their outside horse waterer. Access their horse should have access to health issues. I was guessing that electrical current. Horses benefit to warm water during cold winter periods is a critical fresh water at all times, sometimes he most likely hadn’t given the from large amounts of good qual- component to minimizing cold weather related colics. various oversights lead to a horse horses non-frozen water last night ity hay. Getting extra forage and and stabilize your horse. Hopeful- gical center quickly. being without water. On one of the and that was why he now had two extra water into a horse by feed- ly, you have familiarized yourself Colic is dreaded by most own- cold spells this winter, I was called colics at the same time. ing soaked hay cubes, or wet alfal- with the route to the Equine Med- ers. Unfortunately, it is common to a farm to pull blood for rou- When I arrived at the farm I fa, can be helpful. ical Center in Leesburg, or what- and can be devastating. Do every- tine testing. The horses were field found the owner. One of the hors- Even when you do everything ever surgical center you choose to thing you can to prevent colic, and boarded so I walked with the own- es was in a stall while he walked the right, an owner should be pre- use. Many times, surgery can be promptly call your vet to treat it er to the field so she could catch more painful horse so he wouldn’t pared to deal with colic. Any time avoided by intravenous fluids and when it is not preventable. the horses for the blood test. As we lay down and roll. As the own- a horse is not eating, or looks un- other treatments at the surgical fa- were taking blood, I saw one of the er was walking the horse I noticed comfortable, check his tempera- cility. If surgery is necessary, your To read other articles by Dr. Kim- other horses chewing the ice on a that the owner walked with a dis- ture. Then, call the vet for in- horse has a much greater chance berly Brokaw, visit the Authors sec- frozen water trough. I pointed out tinct limp. I was getting more con- structions. Many times, your vet of survival if he arrives at the sur- tion of Emmitsburg.net to the owner that the water trough vinced that my theory about him will have left an emergency dose was frozen. She promptly told me not providing water was correct. of Banamine or other pain med- that was okay as they had just in- I was wrong. I asked the owner ication with you. After checking stalled brand new automatic wa- about the water and food situation the temperature, give the medica- terers three days ago so the horse for the horses and was pleasantly tion as instructed by the veterinar- could drink from that. surprised. He had one large water ian. If the horse is not completely She seemed oblivious to the fact trough with a heater in it and also back to normal within an hour af- that horses don’t usually chew on another water trough that he kept ter giving the medication, or if the pain returns, call your vet a sec- ond time. Tell the vet if you would want the horse to have surgery, if it was necessary to save the horse’s life. The vet will then often have you ready your horse trailer to take your horse to a surgical clinic, while your vet is en route to assess 20 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | FEBRUARY 2017 THE MASTER GARDENER Starting seeds Mary Ann Ryan weeks for the transplants to grow Adams County Master Gardener and another two weeks for the Coordinator seeds to germinate, I’m looking at starting these seeds in mid April. or the gardener, January Giving a little time for mistakes Fbrings us many seed catalogs, or possible replant, the seeds and if we didn’t receive enough should be started indoors by ear- in the mail, we’re probably ask- ly April. How often we hear ing other gardening friends to “What do I do with my tomato look through their copies of cat- plants? They’re getting so tall and alogs. It’s also the month that I can’t plant them out for anoth- many garden centers will begin er month!” If you time properly, stocking their own seed racks. As this can be avoided. you pour over these catalogs and After determining when the dream about spring when visiting seeds should be started, giving the garden centers, consider start- the seeds the requirements they ing your own seeds. Now is the need becomes most important. time to get those seeds purchased Seeds need four things: light, so you are ready to when the time water, oxygen, and heat. Getting is right. to know your seeds makes this an Starting your own seeds gives easy step. Again, reading the seed you the advantage of a bigger se- packet will tell you the depth to lection of more unusual varieties plant the seed – this is the light of flowers and vegetables. Gar- requirement. Keeping the seeds den centers and nurseries often evenly moist and the soil tem- carry the more popular and com- peratures between 75°-85°F mon varieties of flowers and veg- should provide just the right en- etables in plants, making it some- vironment for these seeds to ger- times difficult to get unusual minate – this is the heat and wa- If you are planning on finally getting your garden started for spring, you might be surprised varieties. Take advantage of seed ter requirements. The oxygen to find that you should begin planting when it’s extremely cold out. Indoor planting, that is. catalogs for information as well as comes from the soil. Use a light Seed-starting indoors has numerous benefits: it will increase the success of your plants as they have an easy start indoors, and it also allows you to extend your growing season. an opportunity to purchase un- soilless mixture that is formulat- usual seeds. ed for seed starting. This will is sometimes needed for quick- The true leaves take on the iden- side each evening if you are hard- One of the biggest mistakes give your seeds and roots the ox- er germination of some seeds. tification features of the plant. ening off the plants during the in seed starting is timing. Of- ygen that is needed for good ger- For instance, morning glory and At this point, the seedling can time of possible frost damage. ten we get anxious for spring, mination and growth. gourd seeds germinate quicker if be transplanted into a larger con- Now you plants are in the and we start our seeds much too There are a few seed starting you soften the seed coat by soak- tainer or planted into the garden, ground growing, producing flow- soon, especially if it’s a mild win- set ups that you can implement ing overnight. This allows for the if soil and air temperatures are ers and seeds or fruit. You’re ter. When buying seeds, be sure in your home. One such set up embryo to break through the seed adequate. thinking about collecting seeds to look on the back of the seed is to use a heat mat under your coat faster. Stratification refers Before putting the plant out, for next year’s crop or to shar- packet for how long it takes the seed tray. Heating cables work to the temperatures required for you may want to “harden-off” ing with a friend. If you are col- seeds to germinate. Seed catalogs well too. A mat or cable is put the seed to germinate. An exam- your plant. This means that the lecting seeds from vegetables, often give this information as under the seed tray. This pro- ple of this would be some types plant needs time to acclimate to and you’re hoping for the same well. Count back from the time vides the needed warmth of the of acorns. It needs a cold peri- the outdoors. This is done sim- hybrid that you grew this year, that you are able to plant seed- soil. Above the seed tray, mount od, winter, in order for the seed ply by setting the seedlings out- don’t bother. Hybrid plants are lings outside. Allow for one to some florescent lights and lower to break dormancy. side in a protected area for a few produced by crossing two parent two weeks of growing time after them so they are just above the After the seeds begin to grow, days to one week, then plant- plants. Therefore seed collect- germination and you’ll have your tray. This will provide the need- they will send up what appears to ing them in the ground. Be sure ed from these hybrids will have start up date. ed light for germination. As the be leaves. This first set of “leaves” there is no danger of frost if you a mixed set of genes, making the For instance, I have a seed seedlings grow, the light will need is called cotyledons. Next to de- are keeping them outside over- outcome of the seeds variable. packet of red and yellow pear to- to be raised. velop are the true set of leaves. night. You could bring them in- Also plants will cross-polli- matoes. On the pack, it tells me Before planting your seeds, that it takes 7-14 days for the find out it they need any scari- seeds to germinate. In our area, fication or stratification before his four week series will enable you to have a successful vegetable garden. Each class will focus on you can safely plant out tomatoes planting. Scarification refers Tspecific gardening practices, and after attending you will be prepared to garden for a great harvest. by mid-May. Counting back two to breaking the seed coat. This There will be special giveaways at each class to help you be successful! March 23: For the Starter Gardeners - This class focuses on how to start a new vegetable garden, from soil to planting. You’ll walk away with an understanding of what it takes to grow a vegetable garden. March 30: Plant Rotation and Companion Planting - This class focuses on nutritional needs of veg- etable plants and natural ways to manage fertilization and insect management. After attending this ses- sion, you’ll have a better understanding of soils, compost, and plant management. April 6: Early Spring Crops - Gardening can begin as early as March, if the weather permits. This class will cover the spring crops: leafy greens, peas, potatoes, and brassicas. After this class you’ll want to start digging! We will also talk about how to manage these same crops in the fall. April 13: Summer Crops - Warm season vegetables bring a different set of issues than any other sea- son of veggies. Tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, and melons can be the most difficult plants to grow. The temperatures and moisture play a huge role in these crops and what diseases and insects attack them. This class focuses on best practices for growing these widely used and grown summer crops. Registration Fee: $75.00 . To register visit www.extension.psu.edu/plants/gardening/events or call 717-472-0261 FEBRUARY 2017 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 21 THE MASTER GARDENER nate, allowing genes from par- ly. Store the seeds in a cool, dry ent plants to produce a different place. Your refrigerator is a good “hybrid”. Insects, wind, or other place, as long as apples are not Small Town Gardener pollinators will transport pollen stored with them. Forcing is a beautiful thing from one plant to another plant In late winter, you may want to of two different hybrids or variet- check the viability of the seeds. ies. This is often noticed in toma- This is done by counting out ten Marianne Willburn bulbs in a back bed of the garden in March which will toes and squash. Before commit- seeds, planting them, and observ- then be eaten by plump, happy voles in September. ting to collecting seeds, just be ing what percentage has germi- t may be cold. And windy. And fairly miserable at Remember, if you have a compost pile (The Holy Ab- sure your plant is an open polli- nated. Then you will know what Isix in the morning when you’ve misplaced the car solver of Guilt) – nothing is wasted. After many years nated plant. These are sure to re- to expect from the seeds you’ve scraper. But let me remind you that we have already of self-flagellation on this issue, I am finally at peace semble the parent plant, and you collected, and you’ll be ready to passed the shortest day of the year mark and there is and want nothing more than to help you avoid yet an- won’t be disappointed in your go again in the spring. hope yet ahead. other horticultural opportunity for self-reproach. product next year. If you have the desire to try If my words seem empty (they certainly do to me at Second, you do not need soil to force bulbs, nor If it is an open pollinated, unusual plants this year, consid- the moment), perhaps you just need a few blooms to do you need special containers. Granted, the sight of fruity vegetable like a melon, to- er starting your own seeds. You’ll focus your mind on the kinder, gentler days of spring. a burgeoning hyacinth bulb perched on the narrow mato, or cucumber, allow the find it rewarding, and keep you If you follow the Facebook page for Small Town waist of a forcing vessel with roots flowing gracefully fruit to ripen completely on the gardening even during the cold, Gardener, you might have seen the gentle reminder into a reservoir of life-giving water, is one of the reasons plant before collecting. Harvest winter months! to pick up a bag of tulips, or paperwhites or hyacinths I like to get up in the morning, but it is actually unnec- the fruit when completely rip- during the autumn back-to-school/work/life scram- essary. Any tall, sealed pot/vase/mason jar will do – the ened, and separate seeds from the To read other gardening articles, ble. If you ignored that advice and have a tendency taller the better so as to give support to leggy bulbs like pulp as best you can. Then al- visit the Gardening section of Em- towards bitterness, you may want to move on to an- paperwhites. Glass is often preferred in order that you low the seeds to dry complete- mitsburg.net. other article. If you bought a bag of bulbs, or would can adequately monitor water levels and have the fun like to know why you should have, let’s get started. of watching the roots develop. The first thing to remember when forcing bulbs is Now, select your bulbs. Hopefully this involves that this will be a short term fling twixt gardener and opening the door of the cold garage/potting shed or Frederick County Master bulb – a one-sided relationship if you will. The bulb fridge and getting the package out. If you’ve inadver- Gardeners winter seminars will give you all its pretty years carefully stored in that tently stored your bulbs in a warm space, and they have young curvy body, and you will ruthlessly use it for its already sprouted and twisted, you may be out of luck. February 4 beauty, give it nothing but water, heat and light, and Sort the bulbs and pick the plumpest specimens “Orchids in our Homes and in our Woods.” Presented by Dr. just as ruthlessly toss it aside when it grows old and with no sign of fungal disease or rot – discard- Clark Riley, MD Orchid Society. A two-part presentation by an grey and full of sleep. ing the others (remember: one-sided relationship). orchid expert concludes with an orchid potting and repotting You are not to feel guilty about this, or before you Of those you have selected, put some back in the demonstration. The presentation will cover: 1) 50 Years of Or- know it you’ll be nursing spent, withered bulbs in fridge to start in about two weeks’ time. (February chid-Growing Mistakes – Dr. Riley will discuss the mistakes he the garage in February and bolstering spent withered is very grim, remember?) has made and the plants he has killed, like every other orchid Fill your container one grower and, most importantly, how he has changed his culture of third full of gravel and place his much-loved plants to overcome these difficulties, 2) Cinder- the bulbs firmly into that ella’s Slippers Found! Cypripediums and Selenipediums – This il- base, covering ever so slightly lustrated talk offers an introduction to the biology, history and (for ballast) with a bit more. beauty of the hardy lady slippers (many native to Maryland) and Try to keep a tiny amount of their rare South American cousins, and 3) a dDemonstration on space between bulbs to dis- how to pot and repot an Orchid. courage rot. Add water to a level that is just at the base of February 18 the bulbs, and keep that level “Basic Vegetable Gardening & Seed Starting.” This overview of constant during the life of this basic vegetable gardening covers how to plan, locate, plant, and love affair. maintain your garden. We also will provide tips on succession Some experts will tell you planting. Find out which plants are best started from seed and to then stow the container when. See first-hand how to start and plant seeds, as we demon- away in a dark place. I have strate. never found this to be neces- sary, and besides I’m in a pret- For more information contact the Fredrick County Master Gardener ty dark place as it is in Feb- Program at 301-600-1594 or visit them online at https://extension. ruary. There is a great deal of umd.edu/frederick-county. joy to be reaped by watching these bulbs develop into spring flowers and I wouldn’t want to waste it on the contents of my linen closet. These vessels make a fan- tastic centerpiece for a din- ing room or foyer table, and provide a conversation start- er while everyone is chomp- ing their root vegetables and wondering when local aspara- gus will hit the markets. They are far more economical than a bunch of greenhouse flow- ers, and make you look like a plant whisperer – which as we all know is half the battle when it comes to gardening. It’s a win-win. For the gar- dener that is. For the bulbs, not so much. Still, il faut souf- frir pour être belle, and when we want something outside the parameters of its natu- ral season, you can bet it will come at a price.

Marianne is a Master Garden- er who writes from Lovettsville, VA. You can read more at www. smalltowngardener.com 22 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | FEBRUARY 2017 FIRE COMPANY AWARDS BANQUETS Vigilant Hose Company

Chief Chad Umbel presented Dave Haller, flanked by VHC Chief Chad Umbel and President Frank Da- Josh Brotherton with the 2016 vis was presented an Outstanding Service Award for his assistance to the Chief’s Award. Vigilant Hose Company while he was Town Manager for Emmitsburg.

2017 Administrative Officers: Seated (L to R)- Frank Davis, Pres- ident; Dave Wilt, Vice President; Steve Valentine, Secretary; Tom Vaughn, Assistant Secretary; Steve Hollinger, Treasurer; Bill Boyd, Assistant Treasurer, Fr. Charlie Krieg, Chaplain. Standing – Board of Directors: Elyssa Cool, Carl White, Randy Myers, Doug Orner, Hugh Boyle. Missing from the photo is Dave Stonesifer.

2017 Line Officers: Seated (L to R)- Chad Umbel, Chief; Jim Click, Deputy Chief; Chris Stahley, Assistant Chief; Josh Brotherton, Captain; Alex McKenna, Derek Rosensteel, and Doug Yingling—all Lieuteants. Standing: Fire Police: Lynn Orndorff, Captain; Steve Orndorff, 1st Lieutenant; Sam Cool, 2nd Lieutenant.

Randy Myers receiving 2017 Auxiliary Officers: Tina Ryder, President; Sharel Boyle, Vice Presi- Member of the Year Award recipient Matt Boyd is flanked the President’s Award from dent; Jo Ann Boyd, Treasurer; Joyce Glass, Secretary; Mandy Ryder, by VHC Chief Chad Umbel and President Frank Davis. Frank Davis. Financial Secretary; Jennifer Boyd & Katie Davis, Co-Historians.

Vigilant Hose Company Officers for 2017 Line Officers 2107 Fire Police 2017 President: Frank Davis Chief: Chad Umbel Captain: Lynn Orndorff Vice President: David Wilt Deputy Chief: James Click 1st Lieutenant: Steve Orndorff Treasurer: Steven Hollinger Assistant Chief: Christopher Stahley 2nd Lieutenant: Samuel Cool Assistant Treasurer: William Boyd Captain: Joshua Brotherton Secretary: Steven Valentine Lieutenant: Alex McKenna Auxiliary Officers 2017 Assistant Secretary: Thomas Vaughn Lieutenant: Douglas Yingling President: Tina Ryder Lieutenant: Derek Rosensteel Vice President: Sharel Boyle Board of Directors Treasurer: Jo Ann Boyd Hugh Boyle, Randy Myers, Douglas Secretary: Joyce Glass Orner, David Stonesifer, Elyssa Cool, Financial Secretary: Mandy Ryder and Carl White Co-Historians: Jennifer Boyd & Katie Davis Rocky Ridge Fire Company

2017 Auxiliary Officers: Seated (L to R)- Auxiliary President, Betty Ann Mumma; Auxiliary Vice President, Nancy Summers; Secretary, Top ten responders for 2016 - Seated (L to R) - Matthew Moser, Outstanding Junior Award win- Bonnie Sanders; Asst. Sec; Emily Grant; Standing - Asst. Treasur- Alan Hurley, Bonny Hurley, Christina Hurley. Standing - ner Brianna Kaas recipient, Linda er, Helen Burrier; Treasurer, Betty L Mumma; Chaplain, Pat Haines- Larry Humerick Jr, Leon Stover, Craig Hovermale. Northrup presenting. Riggs; Asst. Chaplain, Nancy Baker; Historian, Linda Northrup.

Administrative Officers for 2017 Board of Directors Line Officers for 2017 Top Ten Responders 6 - Kevin Albaugh President: Dale Kline Charles Riggs Chief: Alan Hurley for 2016 7 - Leon Stover Vice President: Dennis Mathias Ronnie Hahn 1st Asst.: James Rice 1 - Matthew Moser 8 – Kerri Gasior Treasurer: Bernard Wivell Ronnie Eyler 2nd Asst.: Larry Humerick 2 - Alan Hurley 7 - Larry Humerick Asst. Treasurer: Bonny Hurley Robert Eyler Captain: Kevin Albaugh 3 - Bonny Hurley 9 - Craig Hovermale Secretary: Paulette Mathias Betty Mumma 4 - Christina Hurley 10 - Wesley Burrier Asst. Secretary: Christina Hurley Joseph Youngerman 5 - Larry Humerick Chaplain: Rev. James Russell Andy Mathias FEBRUARY 2017 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 23 FIRE COMPANY AWARDS BANQUETS Harney Fire Company

Harney Fire Company Officers for 2017: Standing (L to R) – Leonard Bowers, Lee Bowers, Bobby Baughman, Gene Curf- Leonard Bowers receiving his award as the #3 Top Responder man, Jennings Martin, Travis Dutterer. Seated – Richard Yingling, Jim Waybright, Donnie Yingling, Charles Blocher. for 2016 from Chief Donnie Yingling.

Installation of officers by Carroll County Commissioner Steve Wantz. From left to right: Secretary, Richard Yingling; Activity Treasurer, Interim Pastor at Mt. Joy-St. Paul Leonard Bowers; Trustee, Lee Bowers; Chief, Donnie Yingling; President, Jim Waybright; Vice-President, Charles Blocher; Utility Parrish, Peter Naschke his wife. Treasurer, Gene Curfman; Chaplin, Jennings Martin; County Representative, Travis Dutterer; Recording Secretary, Bobby Baughman.

Harney Fire Company Officers for 2017 Top Ten Responders for 2016 Chief: Donald Yingling 1 - Kendall Bowers President: Jim Waybright 2 - Donnie Yingling Vice President: Charlie Blocher 3 - Donald Yingling Jr Activities Tres.: Leonard Bowers 4 - Bobby Baughman Utilities Tres.: Gene Curfman 5 - Lee Bowers Secretary: Richard Yingling 6 - Matt Nye Recording Sec.: Bobby Baughman 7 - Richard Strickhouser Chaplin: Jennings Martin 8 - Jonathan Harman 9 - Joel Yingling Trustees: Donald Yingling Jr., Lee Bowers, Larry Bow- 10 - Kyle Nye ers, County Relegate Richard Yingling and Jeff Yingling James, Abby and Carolyn Yingling.

Jim Rice presenting the Top Line Officers: Larry Humerick, 2nd Asst-Chief; James Rice, Responder Award to Dale Kline presenting the President’s Matthew Moser. 1st. Asst Chief; Alan Hurley, Chief. Award to Dennis Mathias.

Linda Northrup presenting the Charles Mumma Linda Northrup presenting the Honor Mrs. Helen - Rocky Ridge’s Jimmy Glass receiving his 45 year Firefighter Award to Paulette Mathias. Member Award to Ronnie Eyler. gravy maker. pin from Dennis Mathias. 24 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | FEBRUARY 2017 HEALTH NOTES Getting closer every day Kelsey Shupe customized rehabilitation plan at the time I went from using a wheelchair, Water is 600- Frederick Memorial Hospital hospital’s Aspen Ridge location under to a walker, to crutches, I felt daily im- 700 times more the care of a multidisciplinary team of provement. But once I got to a certain resistant than air, hortly after 11 a.m. on the morn- physical and occupational therapists. point, it was harder to recognize very allowing for signif- Sing of April 2, 2016, Brian Rapp Overseen by one of Brian’s care team much forward progress.” icant strengthen- was pulling a small, fiberglass boat be- members, Physical Therapy Assistant All that changed for Brian in Au- ing of injured mus- hind his pick-up truck on the way to Nick Harbaugh, his rehabilitation plan gust, when his rehabilitation plan cles, ligaments and his vacation home in Lake Anna, Vir- relies on evidence-based protocols, and expanded to include aquatic thera- tendons. Physi- ginia. Rapp had purchased the used, the use of state-of-the-art equipment py. Every Wednesday, Brian works cal Therapy Assis- 898 Nitro Bass Boat at a good price, to strengthen his injured muscles, liga- with physical therapist Cindy Bren- tant Cindy Bren- and was happily anticipating another ments and tendons, increase his range dle for 60-70 minutes in the Aspen dle, Brian’s aquatic season of bass fishing on the large fresh- of motion, and promote flexibility Ridge location’s SwimEx pool. Also therapist, says that water lake. while decreasing stiffness. called a “resistance pool,” a SwimEx it’s the unique Using technology developed by NASA, the AlterG The 49-year-old remodeling con- On Mondays and Fridays, Bri- hydrotherapy pool allows Brian’s in- properties of wa- treadmill strengthens and improves Brian’s mus- tractor was airlifted to UVA Medical jured body to actively “rest” while he ter-- buoyancy, cle coordination, enhances balance and gait, and an works out with Nick using land- promotes a full range of motion. Center in nearby Charlottesville, where based equipment, including the Al- gains strength, stability, confidence, hydrostatic pres- he underwent three extensive surgeries. terG treadmill. Recommended as the and range of motion. sure, viscosity and fluid dynamics— relaxes Brian’s muscles and increas- Initially unable to walk, lift his head, ideal way to exercise without impact or “I do everything in the water that I that provide Brian with the extra sup- es blood flow to the injured areas,” or raise his arms; Brian transferred to stress to joints, AlterG technology al- do on land,” says Brian. “But the resis- port, additional pain and spasm relief, says Brendle. “The resistance builds a long term care facility specializing lows recovering patients to exercise “on tance of the water is a game changer. It and decreased swelling he needs to ex- strength, and the hydrostatic pressure in orthopaedic rehabilitation near his a cushion of air,” taking considerable makes the work-out more demanding, ecute the exercises comfortably and ef- of the water keeps the swelling down, Frederick home just fourteen days after weight off compromised joints. Using and I can feel a big difference the very fectively. takes the lactic acid out of the cells, and his accident. Several months later, he technology developed by NASA, the next day—my legs, arms and core feel The aquatic portion of Brian’s phys- delivers it more efficiently to the mus- went home with the support of FMH AlterG treadmill strengthens and im- stronger and more flexible. It’s good for ical therapy uses the buoyancy, hy- cle—that’s why muscles exercised un- home-based Rehabilitative Services. proves Brian’s muscle coordination, en- me physically, but it’s also a good mo- drostatic pressure, viscosity and flu- derwater usually will not feel as sore.” After several weeks of home-based hances balance and gait, and promotes tivator. The more I feel myself improv- id dynamics of water to help him The SwimEx pool at Aspen Ridge physical and occupational therapy, Bri- a full range of motion. ing, the more motivated I am to do gain strength, mobility and confi- has multiple water depths, a variety of an turned to FMH Rehabilitation Ser- “I could feel dramatic improve- more—and the closer I feel to getting dence while gradually increasing his workstations for stretching and core vices to continue his recovery. Since ments in the earliest stages of my re- my life back to the way it was before weight-bearing ability. “The warm wa- stabilization maneuvers, ledges for seat- July, he has been working through a habilitation,” says Brian. “During the the accident.” ter—kept at a constant 94 degrees— ed exercises, and variable settings for water speed and resistance. Brendle is able to program all the pool’s condi- tions from one session to the next to keep baseline levels consistent, and ac- Get a Second Opinion, Just Minutes from Home curately monitor Brian’s progress over time. “The SwimEx pool is a very ver- ere can be many uncertainties when it comes to a cancer diagnosis. Is it the right diagnosis? 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Seventh St., Frederick, MD 21701 cancercare. part 2 Emmitsburg NEWS-JOURNAL It’s maple sugaring time again ebruary and March wel- Road, Fairfield. Every year, the Fcome Maple Syrup Festivals event offers guests with delicious in Adams County and Freder- pancake breakfasts to feast on ick County. Both Thurmont and as well as maple products to try Fairfield offer festivals celebrat- and purchase. Demonstrations ing this always anticipated sweet and tours will be held, and local time of the year. What better way craft and art vendors will also be to celebrate wintertime then hot there. off the griddle pancakes smoth- The Pancake Breakfast at ered in fresh, warm maple syrup Camp Eder is offered between partnered with local craft vendors 7:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., the and maple sugaring tours? These cost for adults being $8, $4 per festivals can be enjoyed by people child, and children under 3 eat of all ages, especially maple prod- for free. Maple sugaring tours uct connoisseurs. will also be given at Strawber- This year marks the 47th anni- ry Hill from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. versary of the Maple Syrup Festi- Tours leave Camp Eder every val in Thurmont. The festival is 45 minutes, with the last tour held annually at the Houck Lake leaving at 12 p.m. The cost is February and March welcome Maple Syrup Festivals in Adams County and Frederick County. Area of Cunningham Falls State $8 for adults and $5 for chil- Park. This year, the event will dren. A “sweet deal” package rience, with significant links to mental education. Over the years more than 300 visitors each day be held during the weekends of is offered which includes break- history, chemistry, geography, Strawberry Hill has been able in 2016. March 11-12 and March 18-19, fast and a tour. Tickets for this and – of course – ecology. to develop their maple-sugaring Be sure to stop by Mount from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Break- package are $12 for adults and Mount Hope Maple Mad- program and build a strong con- Hope Maple Madness and/or the fast is served both weekends start- $7 for children. ness began more than a decade nection with Camp Eder and as a Maple Syrup Festival in Thur- ing at 9 a.m. This event is a very important ago as a small pancake break- result, the pancake breakfast has mont and enjoy a delicious and Contrary to popular belief, the part of Strawberry Hill’s year at fast to raise money for environ- grown into a festival that served fun-filled morning! first sign of spring is not the ap- the Preserve. The pancake break- pearance of a robin, but is not- fast helps to raise money for the ed as the running of sap through environmental education pro- Maple trees, and currently Maple grams, and offers an opportunity sugaring is kicking into high gear to open up one of the most pop- in both counties. Making ma- ular group programs to individu- ple syrup is a fascinating process als and families. Strawberry Hill that dates back in some form to serves more than 6,000 school the indigenous peoples in North children annually, providing im- America. It includes tapping portant hands-on learning expe- trees to harvest maple tree sap, riences. They work hard to keep collecting gallons of sap in buck- field trips fees low enough to be ets, and boiling off the water to accessible by public schools, and get sap that has been concentrat- fundraisers like Mount Hope ed into maple syrup. All maple Maple Madness are a means to syrup has the same amount of that goal. maple sugar, but the maple fla- Each season dozens of spiles, vor can differ and syrup can vary tubes, and buckets are used to in color and taste throughout the collect maple sap. Volunteers sugaring season, as it is called. help split many cords of wood During each day of the Ma- to keep the all-important fires ple Syrup Festival, visitors can burning. Countless hours are enjoy live maple syrup demon- spent gathering from buckets strations. The demonstrations and tending the evaporating pan begin every hour and continue as the sap condenses down into throughout the day. Live mu- sticky, sweet syrup. It takes many sic will be provided both Satur- gallons of sap to make a single days and Sundays and hot food gallon of syrup. Maple sugaring is available including pancakes, is a fantastic educational expe- sausage, sausage sandwiches, and hot dogs. Maple syrup prod- ucts such as maple syrup, maple cream, and maple candy can also be purchased A donation of $3 per person is requested to attend the Ma- ple Syrup Festival, in lieu of the usual park entry fee. Youth group members are $2 and children in car seats are free of charge. All proceeds benefit the Cun- ningham Falls State Park and Gambrill State Park through their Friends group. The festival is a cash only event. Strawberry Hill Nature Pre- serve, located in Fairfield, holds their annual Mount Hope Ma- ple Madness on February 25 and March 4. The festival takes place at Camp Eder, which is locat- ed 1 mile from Strawberry Hill at the address 914 Mount Hope 26 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | FEBRUARY 2017 WWI NEWS REPORTS FROM THE FRONT America breaks diplomatic relations with Germany tion in war. Already it is critical in February 2 France and Italy. Our submarines will make it still more critical.” ermany, in a note delivered The prohibited area for neutral Gto the Secretary of State on vessels under Germany’s warning Wednesday, informed the United is bounded by a line running from States that she would begin unrestrict- the center of the Netherland’s coast, ed submarine warfare on Thursday. northward, blocking all of Denmark Germany says that the object of this and the entrance to the Baltic, to the move is to blockade England to starve southern point of Norway; thence her out, in the hope of hastily ending due west, skirting the southern part of the war. the Faroe Islands; then west and south The German ambassador is quoted in a grand square 300 to 400 miles to as expressing the opinion that he ex- sea off the British Isles, to the junc- pects to be given his passport within tion of Spain and Portugal, apparent- 48 hours. He said that for three weeks ly leaving the latter country open and Germany has been preparing for the affording a 20 mile safety zone along Germany’s decision to resume unrestricted warfare put America on the path to war with Germany. blockade of England, locating subma- the northern Spanish coast to the However, it would take the publication of the Zimmermann Note in March, which proposed a military rines, to the number of 400 or more, French border. alliance between Germany and Mexico in the event of the United States entering World War I against at intervals of 20 miles around the is- Practically the whole Mediterra- Germany, to generate support for the United States’ declaration of war on Germany in April. lands, covering every port on the En- nean is declared prohibited except tions on neutral commerce to Germa- ernment, no acts of hostility or even ting off imports to the Allies probably glish and Irish coast. a narrow strip almost paralleling the ny. “Neutrals,” said Germany, “can- unfriendly nature have been reported more effectively than any single step In Berlin, the German Chancel- African coast, to appoint directly not expect that Germany, forced to thus far, and many Germans are go- that the Central Powers could take. lor held a meeting with his ministers south of Greece, from which a 20- fight for her existence, restrict the use ing out of their way to show friendly Immensely gratified over the break at which the entire war situation was mile path to Greek territorial waters of an effective weapon if her enemies disposition towards Americans. The with Germany and the moral con- gone over, and new steps planned by is declared open. are permitted to continue to apply, at treatment of Americans brings en- demnation thereby implied, the dip- the Central Powers was considered. Germany’s solitude with Greece will, methods of warfare violating the couragement to those who hope the lomats did not conceal their fear that The Chancellor opened the meeting was interpreted in some quarters as rules of international law. breach between the two countries military precaution may force the with: “We have been challenged to indicating that despite the Greeks’ ac- Immediate construction of 100 sub- will go no further and the severance United States to keep at home a con- fight to the end. We accept the chal- ceptance of the Allied demands, Ger- marines, 80 for coastal defense and 24 of diplomatic relations. siderable part of supplies now pre- lenge; we stake everything and we many still hopes for change in the sit- fleet operations, was proposed in a spe- The American embassy pulled pared for shipment to the Allies. Such shall be victorious.” uation in that country. At present, cial bill introduced today by Sen. Poin- down the stars and stripes on Tues- an outcome, they say, would more In his address, the Chancellor however, this access to Greece is of lit- dexter of Washington. These would be day. The scene that morning in the than compensate for a mere break in said that ruthless submarine warfare tle value, as the Allies still blockade in addition to the 18 submarines pro- embassy was chaotic. Crowds of anx- relations from the German viewpoint. would bring Germany nearer to vic- that country. posed in the naval bill now pending ious Americans blocked the corridors Even if the United States, in the tory. “The moment has now arrived,” On almost every side, Germany’s in the House. If the bill is passed, the seeking the renewal passports, and ad- event of war, should undertake to raise he said, “last autumn the time was not drastic action is interpreted as an open United States would have about 200 vice for their future course in regard and equip an army for operations in yet ripe, but today the moment has confession of the effectiveness of the serviceable submarines and that would to possible routes back to America. All Europe, it would require nearly a year come, when, with the greatest pros- British food blockade. It is regard- be a smaller number compared to oth- embassy rules went by the wayside for of training, it is declared before that it pect of success, we can undertake the ed as a determination to strike back. er great navies. the occasion. Several secretaries were would be wise to send the forces to the enterprise. We must, therefore, not Admittedly, the plan is to carry star- stationed in the corridors to answer front. In the meantime, all the effort wait any longer.” vation to the doors of England with questions. The passport department and energy that this country might be “The most important fact of all swift, staggering strokes in fulfillment February 9 worked at full speed extending and re- putting forth towards the military de- for starting the submarine campaign of Germany’s announced determina- newing passports. feat of Germany would go into chan- now is that the number of our sub- tion to use every weapon in agency at On Saturday, diplomatic relations An interesting question already has nels that could not lead to that end. marines has been very consider- her command to end the war quick- with Germany were broken off. The risen regarding the status of the am- The greatest military aid hoped for ably increased as compared with last ly. She counts on the operations of an German ambassador was handed his bassador of the Austro-Hungarian from this country, in Allied circles in spring, and thereby, a firm basis for unheard of number of submarines to passports and the American ambas- Empire. As an ally of Germany, it is the case of actual war, is the safeguard- success has been established. The sec- deliver blows to bring England to her sador in Berlin was ordered home. In expected that the Austrians will also ing of American trade channels, in- ond reason is the bad cereal harvest of knees within 60 days. the ordinary intercourse of nations’ employ unrestricted submarine war- cluding the American and other route the world. This fact already confronts In the past, Germany had pledged severance of diplomatic relations is fare. If this is so, it is expected that the to Europe. This is a matter of first im- England, France and Italy, with se- to keep submarine activities with- a forerunner of a declaration of war, United States will also sever diplomat- portance and provided a heavy task rious difficulties, which by means in international law, but threatened though there are recorded instances ic relations with that country as well as for the American naval forces. of unrestricted U-boat war will be a resumption of unrestricted subma- where the step has been taken with- Turkey and Bulgaria. In ports under the dominion of the brought to point of unbearableness. rine warfare if the United States did out actual war having resulted. Norway, Denmark, and Sweden American people there are 105 Ger- The coal question, too, is a vital ques- not succeed in lifting British restric- Peaceful continuation of Ger- have not agreed to President Wilson’s man and Austrian vessels. Should war man-American relations after the suggestion in regard to breaking rela- with Germany be declared, these ves- departure of their respective am- tions with Germany. The Scandina- sels would be at the mercy of the Unit- bassadors appears to be very slight. vian countries, which had given full ed States. Their seizure by American Germany, so the Associated Press was support to the President’s piece move, authorities might provide a consider- informed, resorted to this measure af- said they saw no reason why a few able, and much needed naval auxil- ter the shameful rejection by the Al- weeks later they should follow Mr. iary for our fleet; as all experts agree lied powers of her peace overtures, Wilson and take steps that are gener- that our navy could cross the ocean and only reluctantly took the step ally considered to be a prelude to war. without being dependent on supplies promising a speedy end to the war. Spain also has refused to break diplo- upon auxiliary ships of other nations. Spain formally notified the State matic relations with Germany, as has However, there is no intention on Department today of its willingness Switzerland. “Having common fron- the part of the United States to seize to take over American interests in tiers were Germany and Austria” a the German merchantmen laid up in Germany. Holland has notified the Swiss newspaper stated, “we are al- American ports as matter now stands. State Department of its willingness ready close to the battlefront, the dan- Such a step admittedly would be an to take over British interest in Germa- gers to which we should be exposed act of war, which the government has ny formally represented by the Unit- with the enormous and the United no intention of committing. ed States. The Swiss government has States would not be in a position to On Sunday, the crew of the Ger- announced that they will handle Ger- come to our rescue.” man auxiliary cruiser, Kronprinz Wil- man affairs in the United States. Allied diplomats have frankly ex- helm and Prinz Friedrich, were re- Whatever may be their feelings to- pressed their hopes that the United moved by the Commandant of the wards the United States, Germans States will not actually enter the war. Philadelphia Navy Yard to safeguard have manifested consideration and Several of the Allied representatives the interned ships. Having voluntari- courtesy towards Americans since have let it be known that they enter- ly submitted to internment, these ves- the news was received of the break- tain a growing fear that Germany de- sels actually are in the custody of the ing off of diplomatic relations. Aside liberately precipitated a break with United States government, subject to from an occasional frank comment this country to hold American mu- such disposition of ships and crews on the action of the American gov- nitions and supplies here, thus cut- as the government sees fit to make. FEBRUARY 2017 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 27 FEBRUARY 1917

The Kronprinzessin Celille in Boston There are too many lives and too would also likely come, it is believed, and the prize ship Appam in New- much property at stake to send ships with Bulgaria and Turkey. port News, were taken over by United out unprotected.” Administration officials are tak- States Marshals. These vessels were al- While it has been indicated at the ing stock today of an apparent grow- ready technically in the custody of the State Department that there can be ing discrepancy between Germany’s US, but the crews have been permit- no legal objection to the government words and Germany’s deeds. The ted to live aboard and continue phys- furnishing guns to American mer- belief that the American sailors that ical possession under bonds given by chantmen, President Wilson is under- have been captured have been re- the German government. stood to be unwilling to take any steps leased, and the fact that the American Meanwhile, it was also reported that might give Germany the slight- relief committee is not to be thrown that the American steamship Housa- est ground for throwing responsibility out of Belgium forth with, and the tonic was sunk on Sunday by a Ger- for any future trouble upon the Unit- belief that the American liner Phila- man submarine off the Scilly Islands. ed States. delphia has passed through the sub- All the officers and crew were saved. According to passengers arriving marine area without hostile action by The ship carried 144,209 bushels of here on the Canard liner Andania; a German submarines against her, are wheat and was bound from Galveston funnel shaped zone of armored patrol circumstances which are being seen to London. ships, which extends 300 miles from as rays of hope. There is, indeed, a the British Isles Westwards, has been well-defined opinion that the inter- America’s demand for free access to the sea sparked the War of 1812 and played a critical role in our decision to join the established by the British Admiralty. national situation created by Germa- Allies’ cause in WWI. Followers of current events point to February 16 Light cruisers, patrol boats and armed ny’s threat offers a brighter prospect the South China Sea as the next flash point for a war as China trawlers literally lined the course taken today then it offered two weeks ago. tries to restrict free access to that sea. Germany is understood to have sent by the ship until she was safely out of Nevertheless, it seems almost certain rendered dangerous to all shipping by porters. The British are now import- a note to the United States via Swit- the war zone it was said. that President Wilson will go before operations against the enemy and it ing more tobacco now than prior to zerland suggesting that the two gov- At times, the patrol boats were so Congress to ask for additional au- should therefore be avoided. Another the start of the war. ernments discuss ways of preventing close to the Andania that better pas- thority to protect American seamen notice addressed tightening the block- The British claim they bagged six actual war between them. Germa- sengers said they appeared to be sep- and ships against the German sub- ade of the countries with which Great U-Boats with the aid of an under- ny is understood to make it clear that arated by less than half a mile at the marine menace. Britain is at war. The later notice re- sea microphone. Two microphones despite the fact diplomatic relations closest places. At the western end of Officials believe, notwithstand- quired all neutral ships on the way to, were set up just offshore, twen- had been broken, she greatly desires the line however, the ships were more ing her threats, that Germany is en- or from, a port in a neutral country ty miles apart. By triangulation be- that peace be maintained. Prelimi- spread out. The Andania sailed from deavoring to avoid embroiling her- with means of access to enemy terri- tween the two microphones, nois- nary outlines regarding the commu- Liverpool January 31; the day of the self with neutral governments more tory to stop at a British or allied port es were located 70 miles from shore nications do not indicate that it carries German note of intention to resume than absolutely necessary. Friends of and be searched to determine if they and the approximate position was with it any suggestion that Germany unrestricted submarine policy was de- Germany point to the treatment of are carrying goods for enemy destina- established. Computations at inter- may modify its submarine warfare. livered to President Wilson. The Ad- the crew of the Housatonic, the first tion or of enemy origin. vals disclosed that the sounds were However, the note clearly invites this miralty, according to the ship’s passen- American ship to be sent to the bot- Premier Lloyd George said in a moving, the direction of the move- government to make suggestions re- gers, apparently had anticipated this tom after the beginning of Germa- speech in the House of Commons ment was determined, British naval garding steps that might prevent war. move on the part of Germany and ny’s new submarine warfare, by the this week that the stocks of food in ships were dispatched to the indi- In seeking an exchange of views had for weeks previously been equip- German submarine that sank her. Great Britain at the present time are cated position and six U-boats were on the subject of preventing war be- ping a large fleet of patrol boats to The U-53 was the German sub- lower than they have ever been be- discovered and sunk. tween the two countries, the Ger- protect transatlantic liners. marine that suddenly appeared at fore. It was essential for the life of When it was certain that the man government’s move is under- Officers of the British merchant- Newport last fall and later sank sev- this nation, he declared, that every sound heard was from a submarine, stood to be predicated upon the men are more reticent, particularly in eral ships off of Nantucket. The possible effort be made to increase efforts to determine what the noise willingness of Germany to discuss regard to the new and strange cours- captain of the Housatonic said the home production. Enormous sac- was resulted in finding that the ro- the safeguarding of American ships es they must now follow in the east- commander of the German U-boat rifices were necessary from the Brit- tation of motor made the rheumat- and American lives on the seas. Just ern Atlantic in order to avoid the old treated him and his men with cour- ish public, said the premier. He stat- ic sound. A German spy alerted the how American interests will be how- established steamship lines. It is un- tesy. The U-Boat commander ex- ed that the government proposed to German admiralty, which imme- ever, and whether any specific means derstood that British skippers, before pressed regret at having to destroy his dispense with all non-essential im- diately withdrew all U-Boats in the of preserving peace between the two sailing, receive sealed orders from the ship, explaining that it was necessary, portation to save tonnage. channel. When their activities were nations is included in the communi- Admiralty which they open before as she was carrying food supplies for Importers of American goods feel resumed, it was found that the mi- cation has not been revealed. taking her new observations and fol- the enemy of his country. themselves particularly hard hit by crophones did not record the rhyth- One of the principal questions dis- low the course laid down by these or- The sinking of the Housaton- the latest restrictions upon imports. mic sound. The assumption is that cussed at the Cabinet meeting late ders unless they are changed by wire- ic took place about 20 miles off The goods most drastically affected the Germans had soundproofed the yesterday was to threaten the ham- less. In this way, it is said, the British the British coast, the captain said, include agricultural machinery, type- machines. pering of American industry by ships Admiralty knows approximate loca- and at first the U-Boat command- writers and other office equipment, held up in American ports out of fear tions of every merchantman on the er was going to turn the Housaton- boots and shoes, cotton hose three, To read past editions of WWI News Re- of risking destruction by submarines. high seas. ic’s crew adrift in small boats, but apples, wood cut timber. One nota- ports From The Front, visit the Histor- Unless the United States government A steel net designed to protect the was prevailed on by the ship’s cap- ble exception, however, is tobacco ex- ical Society section of Emmitsburg.net. provides convoys, or guns and gun- port of New York from hostile sub- tain to tow them towards the shore, ners protected ships, the American marines and other war craft, in the which the U-Boat captain agreed to Line, owners of the steamships St. event of war, was put in place at the do. As they were being towed, a Brit- Louis, St. Paul and other liners, said entrance to the harbor today. For the ish patrol boat appeared on the hori- they would not send them across the present, it will be kept in position only zon. The U-boat captain fired a shot Atlantic. This decision was reached between sunset and sunrise and will across the bow of the British patrol after the failure of efforts to provide bar all ships from entering and leav- boat to get their attention and when their own defensive armament. ing the harbor during the night. The the patrol boat turned towards them, “As far as the American Line is con- net was lowered to the bottom of the the U-Boat captain saluted the cap- cerned,” said the President of the com- channel and anchors secured it to the tain of the Housatonic, cut the lines pany, “we have done our best to secure bottom and buoys kept the top of the with the lifeboats, and submerged. the necessary guns and gun crews, but net near the surface. The old monitor, Leaving the crew of the Housatonic it does not seem possible that private Amphitrite, will be in change of the to be safely rescued by the British pa- corporations will be able to properly operation. trol boat. equip their ships with defenses. Un- Great Britain has announced a new less the government decides either to danger zone, seeking to block prac- provide convoys or to put on each of February 23 tically all exit routes of the German our steamers guns and train gunners U-Boat from their bases in Germa- essential to the safety of the passengers The Austro-Hungarian situation is ny and Belgium. With the English and crews, we will not sail.” perhaps more delicate at this time than Channel practically closed by an elab- The President of the company any of the diplomatic negotiations of orate system of nets, mines and pa- pointed out that French and Brit- the United States have been since the trols, the means of exit for the sub- ish ships are sailing to the port with- war in Europe began. For the sake of marines has been through the route out fear of German submarines be- the many Americans in Austria-Hun- north of Scotland and down the Irish cause they are armed, but American garian, Bulgaria and Turkey, who have coast. The new danger zone, designed Line ships have not even a single gun not yet left those countries, the Unit- to close that way out, is understood to to protect itself in case of an emergen- ed States is extremely reluctant to sev- have been strewn with mines. cy. “We should have the guns of six- er diplomatic relations with Vienna. A copy of the notice warned that inch caliber and crews to man them. If such a break should come, a break shipping areas in the North Sea will be 28 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | FEBRUARY 2017 HISTORY The History of Emmitsburg James Helman grims at Plymouth. But to write a history of a state, county, or com- Edited by the Emmitsburg His- munity, we are perplexed with var- torical Society ious traditions that confront us, therefore we ask, who were the Editors’ Note: For some time we’ve early settlers, and where did they been itching to run James Hel- come from, what induced them man’s The History of Emmitsburg, to settle where they did and what but given its length, finding enough were the results? Who were the space to run it has been an issue. To people? - The pioneers that settled get around this issue, we’ve taken in Frederick County, Maryland. the liberty to truncate sections that They were Germans, the all im- would be only of interest to hard- portant factor in the development core genealogists. of this county. They brought in- Helman’s History of Emmitsburg, dustry, art, intelligence, and per- published in 1906 builds upon severance. They brought school Helman’s The Smith Family Re- masters, who instilled into the cord, which was published in 1896. children the principles of Chris- The Smith Family Record, which is tianity: they turned the wilder- available in the Historical Society ness of Frederick County from Section of Emmitsburg.net, chronol- 1735 to a productive land; that it ogies the history of the Lutheran still holds the honor of being the immigration into the Toms Creek most productive wheat growing Hundred area, as the current 21727 county, not only in the State, but Long before the 21727 zip code area was known as “Emmitsburg” it was known as the Toms Creek Hundred. ‘Hundreds’ was a term used in colonial America to represent a political Zip Code area was once known. in the United States. This honor governing body that was represented by 100 families. This map, which is available in greater de- Following the publishing of his was awarded Frederick County in tail on the Historical Society’s website, shows the original Toms Creek Hundred landholders. All History of Emmitsburg, Helman 1790. It still holds it. current landholders can trace their deeds to these original land holders. frequently published historical ar- The first German settlers in ty, many of them finding their el from Germantown to Lancast- oneers. Sad to relate, all evidence ticles in the Emmitsburg Chroni- Maryland were amongst the way into Maryland and Virgin- er on to the Virginia settlements has been destroyed by the hungry cle updating and/or correcting its Dutch and French Labodists, on ia. These, in turn, were reinforced was over an old Indian trail, ex- and heartless seeker after gold, and contents. The version that will ap- Bohemia Manor, Cecil, then Bal- by Germans from the Pennsylva- tending through York and Ad- that which would be as Plymouth pear in the Emmitsburg News-Jour- timore County, in 1661. This set- nia settlements. BY 1743 there ams County, into Maryland, stop- Rock to the Germans has passed nal over the coming year will reflects tlement was prior to the coming were a number of flourishing Ger- ping at a point on the Monocacy into tradition more than history. his corrections, as well historical in- of William Penn’s German Quak- man settlements in the Valley of River, where in 1734 they erected In 1739, by order of the Lancast- accuracies indentified by subsequent ers, 1720. They scattered and Virginia. In 1748, when George the first church in the county. On er County Court, a road was built historical research. For those inter- mixed amongst the other settle- Washington surveyed the lands this route in 1729, the first Ger- from Wright’s Ferry to the Mary- ested in seeing the original, unedit- ments in Maryland and Dela- of Virginia, he met men, women man families drifted into Mary- land line, a distance of thirty-five ed version, you may do so at the His- ware. Daniel Partorious founded and children who followed him land. One report says as early as miles, and thence by an act of the torical Society Section of the website, Germantown in 1684. For many through the woods, who spoke 1710 or 1712. Maryland Assembly, it was con- Emmitsburg.net. years, Germantown was the ren- German only. These people settled near tinued to the Potomac River. dezvous of German refugees flee- These Virginia settlements were Monocacy, and between 1732 This road substantially followed Introduction ing from persecution, which dev- in regular communication with and 1734 built the first German the old Indian trail, and for many To write the history of the world, astated portions of Germany. the settlements in Pennsylvania. church in Maryland. It was situ- years was known as Monocacy Road. we commence at Adam. To write From Germantown, this center We now have grounds to base the ated on the west side of the riv- It was on this great highway from east the history of the United States, of emigration, they spread over people and their nationality upon. er, ten miles above where Freder- to south and southwest, over which, we begin at its discovery by Co- Southern Pennsylvania to Lan- The reports of good land nat- ick town was laid out. Within fifty in 1755, 150 wagons and 200 pack- lumbus and the landing of the Pil- caster, York and Adams Coun- urally enthused the new emi- years, the recollections by a few, horses secured in Pennsylvania by grants, and they were induced to of the spot, could still be point- Benjamin Franklin, the first Post- follow on the trail the early pio- ed out and there were indications master General, transported their neers had taken. The route of trav- of the burying place of these pi- goods to Camp Frederick, where a FEBRUARY 2017 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 29 HISTORY - OBITUARIES part of the army was collected pre- more than ten thousand.” ty, including the settlement at Fred- paratory to the campaign of Brad- “The cause of their removal from ericktown, all worshiping in this log Mildred Elomae“Millie” Vaughn dock. It is said at this camp Wash- their native countries was various. church, until the congregation de- enjoyed spending time with her ington and Franklin met for the first Some of them fled from the severe termined to move to Fredericktown beloved family. time. This was the route the British persecution they were exposed to, in 1745. Surviving are daughter, Can- prisoners, captured during the Rev- at home, on account of their reli- We can now, with assurance, state dace Lookingbill of Carolina Beach, olutionary war, were taken to the gion, others from the oppressions from where the early settlers came. NC; sons, Thomas Vaughn and barracks at Fredericktown and Win- of civil tyranny, and attracted by The earliest patents on the records wife Jamey of Emmitsburg, Ter- chester, Va.; also the route used by the pleasing hopes of liberty under are 1746, although many of these ry Vaughn and wife Lori of Lit- General Wayne with his good patri- the milder influence of the British pioneers took possession of land tlestown, John Vaughn and wife ots on the way to Yorktown. government, others were drawn by and entered it in the clerk’s land of- Laura of Thurmont, and James In 1732, Lord Fairfax made an the solicitations of their country- fice at Annapolis, they did not re- Vaughn and wife Liz of Gettysburg; effort to direct German emigration men, who had settled there before ceive their patents for some time. sister, Charollette Livezy of Green- to Virginia. The Governor ceded a them. But for the greatest part, by Jonathan Hays and Dulaney came ville, SC; grandchildren, Roy Look- tract of 25,000 acres to John Hite, the prospects they had of retrieving from Philadelphia in 1730 and en- ingbill and wife Jamie, and Michael a German, and Jacob Van Meeterf, themselves under their deep pover- tered land. Hays, the farm now W. ildred Elomae “Millie” Lookingbill and wife Sarah, all of a Dutchman, on condition they ty, and providing better for them- Moser’s, died there, and is buried on MVaughn, 86 of Thurmont, Carolina Beach, NC, Ashton Caro- would settle 200 German fami- selves and their families in the prov- the farm. died peacefully on Wednesday, villano and husband Mark of Rae- lies on these lands. Hite and Van inces to which they respectively The Biggs land was entered at January 11. Born September 4, ford, NC, James and Josh Vaughn Meeter traveled through Pennsyl- retired.” the same time. Mr. Hays found va- 1930 in Emmitsburg, she was of Thurmont, William Vaughn of vania and New Jersey in search of These men were mostly trained cant land between him and Benja- the daughter of the late Irvin and Littlestown, and Jade Vaughn of Germans, and directed them by mechanics, masons, carpenters, vine min Biggs. He made arrangements Rita (Manning) Wetzel. She was Emmitsburg; great-grandchildren, the Monocacy Road to Virginia. dressers, hatters, bakers, shoemak- to ride to Annapolis on a certain the devoted wife of Earl Richard Michael, Chase, and Beck Looking- In 1732 Lord Baltimore, not to be ers, tailors, butchers, blacksmiths, day and enter up this vacant strip. Vaughn, to whom she was mar- bill, and Aubrey Vaughn; and many outdone by the Governor of Vir- millers, tanners, weavers, coopers, Biggs started a day ahead and en- ried for 55 years. nieces and nephews. Millie was pre- ginia, offered 200 acres of land in saddlers, potters, tinners and brick tered the vacant land, it has been Millie worked as a housekeep- deceased by sisters, Margaret An- fee, subject to a rent of four shillings makers. With such a force new- called Benjamin’s Good Luck ever er at the former St. Joseph’s Girls drew, Doris Turner, Mary Welch, sterling per year, payable at the end ly installed in the colonies, nothing since. Jonathan Hays is the ances- College in Emmitsburg. She was Josephine McKelvey, and Patri- of three years, for every 100 acres, but progress was to be thought of; tor of the Hays family here. The later employed at Cambridge cia Andrew, and 2 granddaughters, to any person having a family, who and adding the agricultural trend of first patent on record in this vicin- Rubber Company in Taneytown, Mindy Kay Lookingbill and Trista would within three years actually these people, the timbers fell, and ity is to George Smith, March 21st, Freeman Shoe Company in Em- Marie Kuhn. settle on the lands between the riv- houses were erected, the land tilled, 1746, for 500 acres, now the land mitsburg, and Moore’s Business Funeral service were held on Jan- er Monocacy and the Susquehan- and plenty was the reward, with of Ohler, Eckard, Hockensmith Forms in Thurmont. She was a uary 16 at the Myers-Durbrow Fu- na, and to each single person be- peace reigning in every locality. and others. He was born 1720, died member of St. Joseph Catholic neral Home, Emmitsburg with the tween the ages of fifteen and thirty The Germans, on their way from 1793. The survey is called Cattail Church in Emmitsburg. Millie Rev. Charles F. Krieg, C.M. officiat- years, one hundred acres. On the Pennsylvania to Virginia, seeing the Branch. He was the father of eleven enjoyed sewing, and was widely ing. Interment was in the New St. same terms, with assurance, these rich lands of Frederick County, of- children: four boys and seven girls. known for her Barbie Doll cloth- Joseph Cemetery. Memorial contri- shall be as well secured in their lib- fered them on such terms, a rental His son John was sergeant in Capt. ing creations. She also enjoyed butions may be made to St. Joseph erty and property in Maryland as in of one cent an acre per annum, did Wm. Blair’s Game Cock Company crocheting, baking, traveling, and Catholic Church, 47 DePaul St., any part of the British plantations not proceed further. In a few years, in the Revolutionary War. collecting dolls. Most of all, she Emmitsburg, MD, 21727. in America, without exception. the prosperity of these people was He had two sons-in-law in the “By the most authentic ac- an assured thing, and the Monocacy same company, John Crabbs, cor- counts, for many years past very settlement was the result. From then poral, and Jacob Hockensmith, en- large numbers of Germans have they spread out west and south. The sign. George Sheets settled where transported themselves into these church at Monococy was their meet- Sells’ mill stands and built a mill. British provinces of North Amer- ing place for years. What a halo of His son Jacob joined Washington ica, the greatest part of them German thought concentrated here. when he passed through Taney- from Switzerland and the Palat- New comers were received with open town; he returned safe. Conducting inate, many from Wurteinburg arms. News from the fatherland was a mill until his death, he is buried in and other places along the Rhine. eagerly sought, then their social life Lutheran cemetery in Taneytown. Some few lately from lower Sax- unfettered by officials. All the Sheets families east of town ony, above thirty thousand, with- They were Reformed and Luther- are his descendants. David Danner in the last ten years, and in 1750 an, scattered for miles in the coun- settled at Bridgeport, where Correll lived. He is the head of the Danner family. His tomb is the oldest in the Death Notices community, 1768. continued next month Walter “Chub” Biser, of Thur- cation Teacher. He was a member mont, died Dec. 31. of the Taneytown Knights of Co- lumbus for 20 years. John Edward Hobbs, 79, of Emmitsburg, died Dec. 30. Kathleen Mary Schaible, 70, of Born in Emmitsburg, he was the Thurmont, died January 16. She son of Maurice Henry and Eva was the wife of Danny Schaible Elizabeth (Stouter) Hobbs for 50+ years.

Ralph Francis Sprague, 85, of Florence Wireman Stitely, 93, Thurmont died Dec. 29. of Thurmont, died January 15. Born in Thurmont, she was the Elwood Franklin Tyler, 74, of daughter of the late Earlie and Emmitsburg, died Dec 28. Born Beulah Wireman. Florence in Emmitbsurg, her was the son graduated from Thurmont High of Homer and Ernestine (Hays) School in 1940 and worked at Tyler. the Emmitsburg Manufacturing Company as a seamstress for 11 Mr. Eugene Ellsworth Grimes, years. She was later a waitress at 71, of Thurmont, died Janu- Cozy Restaurant. ary 7. He was a life member of Graceham Volunteer Fire Co Gail Frantz of Fairfield, 79, and a longtime member of Thur- died, January 10, She was instru- mont Guardian Hose Co. mental in getting the new Em- mitsburg Elementary built in Edward H. Losiewicz, 86, of the early 1970s and served as the Keymar, died January 16. He school’s first PTA president. In was a member of St. Joseph her senior years, she held posi- Catholic Church in Taneytown, tions in the Fairfield Area School where he formerly served as a Eu- District as a substitute teacher, as charistic Minister, Parish Coun- well as enjoying time as a math cil President, and Religious Edu- tutor. 30 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | FEBRUARY 2017 MOM’S TIME OUT

fect image of a Princess, no mat- ter her age. Role reversal Eventually sadness struck her world when her husband, the Michele Brown As the years passed the Prince Prince, was diagnosed with can- realized he had married a Prin- cer. He was given 6 months but nce upon a time there was cess and treated her according- held on for over 2 years. Again Oa Princess born to a very ly. What she wanted he tried to she emulated an amazing Princess poor family. Of course they provide. She never asked for too as she cared for him until the end. didn’t realize she was a Prin- much and always appreciated ev- When he passed she obvious- cess at the time, but as the years erything she got. The Princess ly mourned his passing however, passed it would become appar- also never forgot the slim begin- she also thanked God for taking ent. Her family, as I stated, nings she came from. After being him before he had to suffer any was very poor. They lived in a married for a while they decided more. She took great comfort in very bad area of town and as the it was time to start having kids. knowing that she would see him young Princess grew up she be- As time passed they had a son again in Heaven. As time passed gan to be bullied. She was beat- and then three years later they she still missed him but was able en up frequently on her way to gave him a baby brother. As the to move on and enjoy life again, and from school. All of this be- boys grew up, they too came to re- all while finding great pleasure in ing true she never let it change alize that their mom was not only periodically reminiscing about her bright, cheerful outlook. a Princess, but also a “Fancy Nan- their time together. As the years passed her parents cy.” There was never a time when Approximately 5 years af- attempted to set aside a pittance she didn’t look her best. Her be- ter the Prince passed the Prin- each pay period, in the hopes of lief was that God had given her cess started having trouble com- one day moving their family to this one and only body and she ing up with words when she a home in a safer area of town. should take care of it according- was speaking. The words were This wasn’t possible every pay pe- ly. She ate well and took vitamins mostly nouns and since none Dealing with a parent suffering from Alzheimer’s is difficult, but at the riod, but when they could they and never left the house without of her children’s memories are same time, rewarding. It gives “children” the opportunity to return the would no matter how small. Fi- her makeup done just right and 100% they didn’t think much love and tolerance shown by their parents when they were children. nally the day came when they something sparkly. of it. A few months passed and the doctor so if something even- the neurologists their next step were able to buy a very tiny house Some more time passed and she was getting progressive- tually became a problem, or was to get some extensive neuro- in a safer neighborhood. The both her sons got married and ly worse. This realization was she developed more symptoms logical tests for the Princess. It house cost $8,000 and seemed generously produced grandchil- worsened by several phone calls down the road we would have a can take months to schedule the like a castle to them. This was dren upon request (many, many from friends of her relating sim- something to compare to. test and then get back into see the when the young Princess blos- requests). There was never a more ilar stories. This was a difficult It was unclear if she agreed neurologist. At the next appoint- somed and grew up with a bright generous grandma. Her Princess conversation for her children with their concerns, but she did ment the tests were inconclusive. outlook and eventually met a ways poured over the grandchil- to have with the Princess. They agree to go see the doctor. Lit- They simply showed that there very handsome Prince. He im- dren. She doted over the grand- wanted her to see a doctor and tle did everyone realize that they might be a problem with the mediately fell head over heels in sons and when she finally had she believed it was just part of were beginning quite a long pro- function of a section of her brain. love with her. In a short amount granddaughters she spent much the aging process. They went cess. The appointments are with The doctor suggested she get in of time they were engaged and fi- time training them in her girl- the route of explaining that it a neurologist and they can be for a scan of the functionality of nally married. ie ways. She was the picture per- was best to get a baseline with hard to come by. Once they saw the brain. The bottom line was that she had dementia, a very rare form of dementia. Since then she continued to de- teriorate. Conversations with the Princess had become more of a sad game of charades. The words were disappearing at an astro- nomical rate and eventually the Princess was no longer permitted to drive. Surprisingly she didn’t believe there was anything wrong with her (besides basic aging), es- pecially not dementia. She began to get a little nasty with some of her comments and started blam- ing her medication for her issues. It was difficult for everyone con- cerned. This Princess who had been the sheer image of beauty and grace was starting to curse and argue with people, some- thing she would have never done before. Unfortunately, this story isn’t going to have a happy ending. The Princess isn’t going to get better and most likely will get much worse before it is all said and done. It has already begun that her children have to take the role of parent as she is behaving more like a child every day. As I come to the end of this story I would encourage you to be sup- portive of anyone who has de- mentia or Alzheimer’s and also of anyone who is trying to care for a family member with these diseas- es. Don’t let them feel like they are in this alone.

To read past editions of Mom’s Time Out, visit the Author’s sec- tion of Emmitsburg.net. FEBRUARY 2017 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 31 COOKING Mission romance: breakfast in bed Carol Cogliano the old saying, “It’s the thought 1 cup chopped fresh broccoli Hollabaugh Bros., Inc that counts”? I would be much 1 Tbl. flour happier being greeted with a 1 9-inch unbaked pie shell re you the “romantic” in smile, a kiss and some toast & Ayour relationship? ...or are jelly, than burnt eggs benedict. Instructions: you lucky enough to be the re- Of course, some strong coffee Preheat oven to 350 degrees. cipient of romantic gestures, and a homemade card wouldn’t Whisk together eggs, half and from your other half? Or…are hurt, either. 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We are always interested in hearing genre of creative writing they choose from you! If there are programs you’d and then share, if they wish, what Local library events like to see offered at the library, please they have written. Writing can be Frederick County will be seated between 6:30-6:45 p.m.. jects. His works include, “A Walk in let us know. Here are some highlight- wonderful way to form friendships. Public Libraries Seats are not guaranteed after 6:45 pm the Woods: Rediscovering America ed programs in February: This course is presented at no charge Mark your calendars for some big for advance ticket holders. Patrons on the Appalachian Trail,” “A Short courtesy of an FCPL partnership with events coming up courtesy of Freder- without advance tickets are strong- History of Nearly Everything” as well Kids’ Programs Frederick Community College’s Insti- ick County Public Libraries. ly encouraged to pick up numbered as “In a Sunburned Country.” Mr. Brown Bear, Brown Bear 50th Anni- tute for Learning in Retirement. Ev- The 2017 Celtic Concert to be standby tickets in the concert hall lob- Bryson’s Frederick Reads appearanc- versary Celebration (Ages 3-8): Cel- ery Tuesday at 1pm beginning Febru- held at the Marion Burk Knott Audi- by beginning at 6 p.m.. Any unoccu- es are FREE and open to the public. ebrate the 50th Anniversary of the ary 7. Space is limited. Registration is torium at Mount St. Mary’s Univer- pied seats, if available, will be filled by Sunday, March 5, Weinberg Center book “Brown Bear, Brown Bear” required, please call 301-600-7212. sity on Tuesday, March 21 at 7 p.m.. standby ticket holders between 6:45 for the Arts. 7:30 p.m. – Speech with through stories, crafts and activities. Curious Minds: Travel Makes You Featured band this year will be ‘The p.m. and 7 p.m.. Due to no-shows, Q&A, 8:30 p.m. – Book signing. Saturday, February 4, 11 a.m. Richer - urious Minds is a month- Rogues’ who last performed for us in some seats are always available. Monday, March 6, Frederick Com- LEGO Block Party (Grades K-5): ly afternoon series for older adults to 2012 and were so popular that we’re Frederick County Public Librar- munity College, 11 a.m. - speech with Join us for an afternoon of LEGO engage and learn together. While tar- bringing them back. Required free ad- ies’ is proud to announce the 2017 Q&A, Noon – Book signing. fun! Wednesday, February 15, 4 p.m. geted at older adults, it is open to all vance tickets can be picked up (lim- Frederick Reads author is William Library staff love to be out and Star Reader Family Story Night: adults interested in discovering new it four/person—while supplies last) at ‘Bill’ McGuire Bryson. Bill Bryson about in the community to share Join us for stories and crafts starring skills, ideas, and hobbies. This month the Emmitsburg or Thurmont Librar- is a best-selling American author of all the good news about what the li- elementary school teachers as our discover river cruising, eco-travel and ies beginning Wednesday March 1, humorous books on travel, the En- brary does. If you have an event com- star readers! Thursday, February 16, other options to see more of the world 10 a.m.. Patrons with advance tickets glish language and scientific sub- ing up in the local area this year and 6 p.m. to enrich your life. Monday, February would like the Emmitsburg Branch R.E.A.D. with Wags for Hope : 20, 2-3:30 p.m. Library staff to host an information The Reading Education Assistance Sound of Music Sing-a-Long: At- table or a make & take craft table, just Dogs listen to children read. *Allergy tention all music lovers: On February let us know. One event that all coun- Alert! The dogs and cats are live ani- 26, the Thurmont Regional Library ty libraries will be helping with in the mals. Tuesday, February 21, 5 p.m. will host a Sound of Music sing-a- spring is our annual Summer Read- Steam Cafe: Sharpie Bookmarks long. Join us at 1:15 p.m. to sing ing Challenge Kickoff and we’re hap- (Grades 6-12). Come get creative along with this classic favorite. Snow py to announce it will be held at Ca- with colorful sharpies and specialty date is March 5. toctin Furnace this year as part of the paper. All supplies provided. Saturday, All Frederick County Public Li- Spring in the Village/Art at the Fur- January 28, 10 a.m. brary branches will be open on Pres- nace event on Saturday and Sunday, ident’s Day, Monday, February 20th. May 6 and 7. Artists in the local area Special Adult Programs at the are encouraged to sign up right now Thurmont Regional Library ______to participate. Forms can be down- Creative Writing Course presented loaded at www.catoctinfurnace.org/. by Frederick Community College: Blue Ridge Summit You’ll be hearing much more about This 10 week course is appropriate for Free Library Events this exciting family event in the com- both experienced and novice writers. ing months. Participants may write in whatever Standing Events

Monday - Lego and Wee Build Cre- ation night!!! Let your imagination- show its genius! All ages welcome, 3-5:30 p.m. Tuesday- Coloring Club 3 - 5 p.m. Release your inner Monet! All ages welcome. Wednesday – Coffee club in the community room from 3-5:30 p.m.! Mingle with the gang for coffee, tea, puzzles, board games, coloring books, etc. Food donations appreciated. Wednesday – VITT (very import- ant teens and ‘tweens) night. The community room is reserved for teen use from 6 -7:30 p.m. Just hang out or play WII, board games, do puzzles, eat snacks, watch movies, make mov- ies, etc.! You never know what will be happening next. Saturday - Join us at 11 a.m. for Story and Craft Hour and all of its festivities! What could be better than a great book, a good snack, and a fun craft? FEBRUARY 2017 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 33 LIBRARY NEWS / SCHOOL NEWS

schools. There are currently about 2,500 high school students in Maryland tak- Starting College in High School ing dual enrollment classes, and 1,000 Ken Kerr The concept of high-school-based his day at Oakdale High School. This nor signed Senate Bill 740 into law on of them, forty percent, are in Frederick Frederick County dual-enrollment had been talked about is a model we like to use for all new May 16th. This new law required all County. Without a doubt, we have the Board of Education for years, yet it remained an idea that FCPS faculty who teach college-level Maryland public school systems to be- most well-developed, sustainable, and could not get off the drawing board. classes in the dual enrollment program. gin looking into the possibility of what stable program in the state. he College and Career Readiness Everything changed in 2012 when Ed Additionally, FCPS dual-enrollment FCC and FCPS were already doing With PARCC assessments being Tand College Completion Act of Schoder, an English teacher at Oakdale faculty receive professional develop- and had developed on their own. given in 10th grade, it is possible that 2013 (also known as Senate Bill 740) High School, came into my office, in- ment at FCC each summer prior to Now four years later, while most the program could be expanded to brought about many needed changes troduced himself, and said: ”I have an the start of a new academic year and are Maryland school systems and their 11th graders who score college and ca- for secondary and post-secondary ed- idea to run by you.” Over the next hour observed by FCC department chairs to community colleges are still finding reer ready. One day soon, it may be ucation in Maryland. Some of those or so, Schoder and I talked possibilities. ensure the same quality and rigor FCC their way, stumbling and false-starting, possible for FCPS students to gradu- changes have had a big impact on He went back to Oakdale and talked students receive on campus is present waging turf battles, and struggling to ate from Frederick Community Col- Frederick County high schools in the with (then principal) George Seaton. in the high school based classes. comply with the law, FCPS and FCC lege in May and graduate high school a area of Dual Enrollment —not just the I sat down with (my then dean) Jerry On January 25, 2013, Schoder met are leading the way. Two English classes, few weeks later in June. More informa- ten FCPS public schools, but St. John’s Boyd. While Seaton and Boyd worked with his first groups of high-school six math classes, Psychology, Chemistry, tion is on both FCC and FCPS web- Regional Catholic School and the out specifics of what would happen in based college students—36 in all. It US History, Intro to Business are some sites under Dual Enrollment, or con- Maryland School for the Deaf as well. the office, Ed and I worked out what was not until after those 36 complet- of the classes Frederick County seniors tact Beth Duffy at FCC or Michele Dual enrollment in Frederick would happen in the classroom. ed their first semester that the gover- can take without ever leaving their high Thornton at FCPS. County gives high school students, Because Ed Schoder had just com- who demonstrate college readiness, the pleted a doctorate, he more than met opportunity to take college-level class- the minimum requirements set by es—right in their high school—and Maryland law for someone to be prop- have those classes count both toward erly credentialed to teach college-lev- their high school graduation require- el classes. The first step was to get him ments and their college degrees. Addi- some experience teaching college En- tionally, they receive a 75% discount glish. Schoder came to work at FCC on Frederick Community College tu- as a member of the adjunct faculty and ition, and tuition is waived for students taught English Composition on FCC’s on free and reduced meals. campus in the evening after finishing 34 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | FEBRUARY 2017 FOUR YEARS AT THE MOUNT Four Years at the Mount writers send a “Happy Birthday’” to some of our nation’s greatest historical figures who were born during the month of February!

that by itself is already notoriously vig- that the individual has no say in. This ination and prejudice against people for orous and could only be made worse applies also to race, age, and ethnicity. characteristics that they have had no Freshman Year without the support of those around We are not given an application to fill part in choosing is unfair and cruel, so- Blackwell’s message you. Being that it is only my freshman out before we are born where we get to ciety will begin to flourish. year; I can still tell you numerous stories choose what and who we are to be. We Society must recognize that the solu- Angela Tongohan and much less intelligent. where I have bonded with my fellow simply are who we are. tion to our problems cannot be met MSMU Class of 2020 Even after becoming a doctor, Black- classmates over the mutual exhaustion Though we are not given a choice with continuous isolation and hate, but well continued to be faced with the we feel as we try and soak up the infor- on who we are to be, we are given a rather with acceptance and love. We “If society will not admit of woman’s prejudices of sexism. At one point in mation in our very thick textbooks. choice on how we treat others. Black- must stand by those who are being op- free development, then society must her career, Blackwell founded a private Despite my attachments to Black- well is correct. If society refuses to accept pressed unjustly and recognize that we be remodeled.” practice in New York that struggled fi- well’s career choice, I find that her suc- a person based on features that are un- have the power to make a change. –Elizabeth Blackwell nancially due the fact that many refused cess delivers a far broader message that changeable, rather than asking that per- Discrimination and prejudice are a to be treated by a woman. may resonate with all those who have son to change (which we have already manifestation of false ideas exposed to n February 3, 1821, Elizabeth Yet Blackwell continued to fight. By experienced prejudice. The obstacles concluded is not a possibility), society us by a misinformed society. By accept- OBlackwell was born in Bristol, the time she died on May 31, 1910, she she faced were mainly the result of so- must change. ing one another for who we are despite England. First working as a teacher, she had founded several establishments in- cietal preconceptions about women. It The reality is: society refuses to our appearances and the stereotypes eventually pursued a career in medicine. cluding the New York Dispensary for did not matter that Blackwell graduat- change. connected with them, we can finally She went on to become the first wom- Poor Women and Children, the New ed first in her class, or that she had grad- It has become the norm to judge a begin to evolve into a society filled with an to graduate from a medical school in York Infirmary for Indigent Women uated from medical school, although person based on appearances. Racism unity and peace. the United States of America. and Children, and the Women’s Medi- both accomplishments would have continues to be as rampant now as it Elizabeth Blackwell was a brilliant She was admitted to Geneva Medi- cal College of the New York Infirmary. fared her well if she were a man. was back then. woman who did not let the negativi- cal College in 1847 where she ended up Elizabeth Blackwell can very well All that mattered was that Elizabeth Now how can such old issues contin- ty and prejudice of society hinder her graduating first in her class. However, be considered a brave and determined Blackwell was a woman. ue to cause such controversy today? It from achieving her dreams. Just as she her very admittance to the school was hero of her time. Her tenacity has I would very much like to be able to is simple. We are still trying to change used society as a motivation to suc- met with much controversy. Her peers, helped pave the way for females of the say that these preconceptions are a thing the unchangeable. Society is still treat- ceed, that same society could have easi- who consisted entirely of men, thought present day to pursue a career in med- of the past: That women and men have ing woman as lesser, those with a differ- ly brought her down. the admittance to be some type of prac- icine, a feat that may be considered long since been considered equal. Un- ent color skin continue to be viewed as Let us focus less on the outer appear- tical joke, whereas the public met the commonplace today but was met with fortunately, that is not the case. As is ev- outsiders, and older people are still regu- ances and features of a person, and re- news with outrage. great opposition a hundred years ago. ident in the current gender wage gap, larly being replaced with younger faces. alize that the greatest assets of each in- During her time, women were still She inspires women to break barriers the quality of a woman’s work is still It’s silly, isn’t it? dividual remains in their minds and in considered lesser than men. The idea like this one. considered lesser than a man’s. When we realize that trying to their hearts. of a woman doctor was silly to many of As a student who is pursuing a career But why? It seems ridiculous that a change what cannot be changed is a those in society because of the idea that in medicine myself, I can only imagine person be treated as lesser than anoth- waste of our time, society will begin to To read other articles by Angela, visit the women were thought to be less capable the difficulty of succeeding in a subject er because of a characterizing feature progress. When we realize that discrim- Authors section of Emmitsburg.net.

sponsible for the popularization of lit- borhood. John Dickens spent beyond lished in his first book Sketches by erature, as his wildly successful works their means, and consequently, the Boz. Sketches by Boz and The Post- Sophomore Year helped make literature a source of family’s financial situation grew even humous Papers of the Pickwick Club, mass entertainment. His verbose more desperate. In 1824, John was both cartoon series, became wildly Birthday cheers to Charles Dickens style also inspired other authors, in- carted off to debtors’ prison. successful. Michael Kenney Jr. historical impact, and inspiring life cluding John Irving and Tom Wolfe, In order to support the family, Dickens published his second nov- MSMU Class of 2019 story. and Dickensian trends are common Charles, a young adolescent, dropped el, Oliver Twist, in a series of month- When you read Charles Dickens, throughout J.K. Rowling’s Harry Pot- out of school and began working at ly installments in a magazine called “There are dark shadows on the you may feel as if you are listening to ter series. a boot-blacking factory. Charles de- Bentley’s Miscellany. Oliver Twist was earth, but its lights are stronger in an orchestra. His writing style is beau- Dickens’ works provide insight into scribed this stage in his life as the written as a veiled indictment of the the contrast.” tifully elaborate, and his stories evoke the societal conflicts in both Amer- end of his childhood innocence. He Poor Law of 1834, which forced all –Charles Dickens, a sense of humor, mystery, pity, and ican and British culture at the time, worked long, depressing hours in the charities to be run through destitute The Pickwick Papers passion. His novels cast a number of and they also reflect his personal hard- factory all for a meager income. The poor houses. The mass public crazed idiosyncratic characters, and their lives ships. In particular, Dickens’ works little money he earned went straight over the novel. Dickens continued harles Dickens is one of my fa- are always seamlessly --and brilliant- often reflect his love for the country- into the vacuum that was his family’s to write 13 more works, including A Cvorite writers, and his Oliver ly-- intertwined. side and his struggle with industrial- dues. Dickens’ abject work environ- Christmas Carol, Great Expectations, Twist is one of my all time favorite Yet Dickens’ works provide more ism, poverty, the upper class, and his ment and hopeless poverty became and A Tale of Two Cities, which has books. If you have a taste for a satiri- than just timeless entertainment. marriage. When he toured America a source of his social commentary sold over 200 million copies. cal and heartwarming classic, Charles Dickens was an outspoken social crit- in 1842, he also became outspoken- throughout his novels later on. His Dickens continued to face tribula- Dickens should be your go-to author. ic and is often referred to as the first ly critical of American toleration of novels consistently depict the ex- tion despite his success. In the 1850s, I admire his entertaining writing style, modern celebrity. He is largely re- slavery, violence, and lack of hygiene. ploitation of the poor by an aloof and Dickens lost two beloved relatives, He also took jabs at American cul- iron-fisted upper class. In particular, and he ended his hardship riddled ture which he described as being loud, Dickens’ work at the boot-blacking marriage of 20 years. In 1865, Dick- rude, consumeristic, and extremely factory inspired his Oliver Twist. ens had a brush with death in the Sta- independent -- a quality which Dick- Dickens entered school once plehurst Railway Accident and was ens thought pitted citizens against more when his father’s debts were re- never fully recovered. each other. lieved by a family inheritance. When Charles Dickens died on June 9, From a biographical standpoint, Charles was 15, however, the Dick- 1870, but his legacy continues to Dickens overcame seemingly insur- ens family continued to face financial have impact today. His socioeconom- mountable obstacles; thus, his wild hardship, depriving Charles of his ed- ic commentary remains relevant as success as an author and social critic ucation once again. the exploitation of the poor remains are a testimony to his hard work, resil- Charles dropped out of school in a starch reality for many people in the ience, and commitment to doing jus- 1827 and began working as an office world. Scholars from around the globe tice. boy. This humble beginning marked continue to study his works, and over Dickens’ life story is a classic ‘rags the launching point for the rest of his 300 film and television adaptations of to riches’ tale. It began at his birth on career. Charles’ work as an office boy his works have been made, including February 7, 1812 in Portsmouth, En- quickly evolved into a freelance re- the 2009 Disney animated version of gland. He grew up as the second of porting job and then again into re- A Christmas Carol. eight children, and although Charles’ porting jobs for two prominent Lon- So, folks, mark February 7th on father, John always aspired to strike it don newspapers. Dickens submitted your calendars, and crack open one rich, money was tight in the Dickens cartoons under the now famous of Dickens’ timeless tales to celebrate household. Despite their poverty, the pseudonym “Boz,” which Charles ad- his 205th birthday. Birthday cheers to Dickens family was a happy one. That opted from his brother’s nasally mis- one of history’s most acclaimed and is, until they met rock bottom. pronunciation of his own name, Mo- inspiring authors! In 1824, the family moved from ses. His cartoons captured glimpses of their enchanting countryside home everyday London. In 1836, Dickens’ To read other articles by Michael, visit to an impoverished London neigh- drawings were compiled and pub- the Authors section of Emmitsburg.net. FEBRUARY 2017 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 35 HISTORICAL FIGURES

Henning in 1930. Even after their di- Forgotten Village and spent six weeks It was sometime during my Ju- vorce in 1941, she remained an influ- in the Gulf of Mexico with Ed Rick- nior year of High School when I first Junior Year ence on his work, becoming the inspi- etts, a noted Marine biologist and good read Steinbeck. It was East of Eden, ration for the character Mary Talbot in friend to Steinbeck, on a research ex- the same worn paperback version that Happy birthday, Mr. Steinbeck Steinbeck’s novel Cannery Row which pedition, and his work Lifeboat was my mother read when she was in high Sarah Muir know that he would grow up to be a fa- would be published in 1945. nominated for an Oscar for best story. school; its pages yellow and fragile and MSMU Class of 2018 mous author and Nobel Prize winner. While he managed to publish novels Ed Ricketts was a long-time friend the spine was nearly torn in half from The man that would later become a such as, Cup of Gold, and other short of Steinbeck. They both would take ex- years of use. It is still on my bookshelf, o spoke the classic American writer, famous classic American author began stories, it was not until 1935 when he peditions to the coast and they would right next to a newer version. It has tak- SJohn Steinbeck, “Ideas are like rab- in a small frontier-like town in Mon- received critical acclaim for his novel even write a small book together that en its place in my heart as one of my bits. You get a couple and learn how to terey County. Since a great deal of the Tortilla Flat. With the attention of this would be published as soon as the favorite American novels. Even Stein- handle them, and pretty soon you have area at that time had rich and fertile soil, novel, Steinbeck received his first award United States entered into the second beck labeled it his best work, a culmi- a dozen.” he spent many of his summers work- and first medal from the Californian World War. Due to the timing, the nation of everything he had learned A brilliant observation, but then ing alongside migrant workers on lo- Commonwealth Club for best Cali- work did not sell well, but Ricketts and throughout his years of writing. again, you can always count on writ- cal farms. It was there that he was in- fornian novel. In another two years, he Steinbeck remained lifelong friends. After decades of writing, he won ers to supply the public with numerable spired to write such works as Of Mice would write his most well-known nov- Tragedy struck when Ricketts died the Nobel Prize in 1962 for his imag- similes and metaphors to explain even and Men, a novel that would highlight el, Of Mice and Men. The play adapta- in 1948 after a fatal car accident and inative and realistic writing. However, simple things, like ideas. Ideas make the the grim reality of migrant labor and the tion of it would win him the New York Steinbeck fell into a period of depres- this decision was heavily censured both world go ‘round, but in the case of the shed light on the dark side of human Drama Critics Circle Award. In 1937, sion that was punctuated by his second by American and foreign critics. Even writer, ideas make the world; they create nature. His characters were mostly the he wrote the Grapes of Wrath, a novel divorce. However, two years later he Steinbeck did not believe that he was the situations and circumstances neces- hard-working, everyday man, the kind that would earn him the Pulitzer Prize met his third and final wife Elaine An- the best choice to receive the award, sary for the writer to work at their craft. he saw and worked with frequently. and the National Book Award in 1940. derson Scott, and two years after that but accepted it and took pride in the Steinbeck’s novels and stories reflect this He graduated in 1919 from Sali- Soon after his first divorce in 1941, he wrote East of Eden. accomplishment. During his speech and have withstood the test of time, nas High School and attended Stan- he met and married his second wife It was December 20, 1968 when he said, “Literature is as old as speech. many of them are now considered a part ford University near Palo Alto, to study Gwendolyn Cogner in 1943. While he died at the age of 66, leaving in It grew out of human need for it, and of great American classic literature. as an English Major. He left school in world famous for his novels, Stein- the wake of his passing, a legacy of 27 it has not changed except to become It was on February 27, 1902 when 1925 without a degree and made his beck also traveled abroad to Europe books that highlighted man’s struggle more needed.” Those who love liter- John Steinbeck was born in Salinas, Cal- way to New York City, pursuing his and Africa as a World War II corre- with himself and the light and dark- ature, whether as a reader or a writer, ifornia. His father, John Ernst Steinbeck plan on becoming a published writ- spondent for the New York Herald Tri- ness that exists in all of us. His writ- know this to be true and know that II worked as a treasurer for the coun- er. Unfortunately, he left New York a bune while at the same time, writing ings also worked as a memory trapped with the passing of time the need for it ty while his mother, Olive Hamilton few years later after his works were re- novels, stage-plays, short stories, and in the pages and ink of his stories that grows ever stronger. worked as a school teacher. She shared jected. He returned home to California producing documentaries. In the ear- served as a reminder to the California in and nurtured her son’s love of read- where he worked as a tour guide and ly 1940’s, for instance, he produced a of his youth; the sights, smells, and the To read other articles by Sarah, visit the ing and writing. Little did either of them where he fell in love and married Carol documentary about Mexico called The feeling that he tied to Salinas Valley. Authors section of Emmitsburg.net.

parents were literate. Lincoln’s parents of slaves have their roots in his political er lost its relevance or importance. Senior Year still encouraged him to read. To solve and economic ideals, but he believed On February 12th I will be enjoy- the obvious tribulation in play, Lincoln that all people, by the directive of our ing my annual ice cream in celebra- Honest Abe a glass of ginger ale to my night stand read his family Bible and he walked Founding Fathers, have certain rights. tion of the birthday of the only man Leeanne Leary and told me to rest and call if I need- miles for books. He fought to uphold these rights and who has ever been cool enough for MSMU Class of 2017 ed anything. He literally comes from the mid- was so revolutionary that he changed me to skip school. Happy Birthday, An hour or so went by and I heard dle of nowhere. The man was born in the face of our country forever. (Okay, Honest Abe! rom the time I was three and the garage door shut slowly. I stood up, Kentucky and moved to the wilderness this is an obvious one.) Fbegged my parents to let me go looked out my window, and watched of Indiana. He started his adult life in Lastly, he coined, “A house divided To read other articles by Leeanne, visit the to pre-school with my older brother, I as my dad’s car turned left out of the physical labor and ended up rising to cannot stand,” a phrase that has nev- Authors section of Emmitsburg.net. have always had a, maybe strange, love cul-de-sac. I ran out of my bedroom, the highest possible position of pow- for being in school. I loved everything down the stairs, and grabbed the re- er and guiding our country through about it. I cherished sitting in the class- mote. I turned on the TV as quickly as its most trying time in History. If this room and listening to my teachers. I possible and stood about four feet from doesn’t convince you that you can do was in awe that a person could know it for a few minutes until I was sure I anything, I don’t know what will. as much as some of these adults did. I could turn and sit on the couch with- He gained the popularity that loved the hallways, lunch, everything. out missing anything. eventually led to his first run in poli- My brother and sister were the com- I am utterly embarrassed now to ad- tics simply by being a great story-tell- plete opposite. They would rather be mit to you what channel I turned to, so er in the community. He was enter- outside running in circles. They would please, please, don’t judge me for this. taining and friendly, and this led him probably have rather shoveled snow for I sat down and looked onward, the to public office. This is appealing for a day or had sauerkraut for dinner than History Channel logo was at the bot- obvious reasons. sit in a classroom for even 20 minutes. tom of the screen and I was filled with a He couldn’t settle into one career, we Naturally, they mastered the art joy and thrill that can only come to one have this in common, him and I. Lin- of playing sick. Seriously, they were 13-year-old who skipped school for the coln worked in manual labor, he was “sick” so often that I know my moth- first time to watch an eight-hour long a store keeper, a postmaster, a general er stopped believing them, but would documentary on Abraham Lincoln. store owner, a politician, a lawyer, a pol- buy them ginger ale nonetheless and I don’t remember exactly when itician again, and finally the President. let them stay home. Who knows what or how it happened, but at some This gives all the young people in the they did on these days, I still don’t. In point during an American History world a little bit of hope. my mind, as I sat at my desk in class, Class I had developed a sort of love Lincoln’s cabinet, once elected Pres- they probably ate all the chocolate or for Abraham Lincoln. I was abso- ident, was comprised almost only of played video games all day, but they lutely intrigued by everything about his political rivals. He perfected “Keep swore by their illnesses and were in bed him. His life, nicknames, disposi- your friends close, but your enemies by the time anybody else got home. I tion, quirks, actions, philosophy, and closer,” in his first days in office. watched this happen for eight years, more made him stand out, and so, I He had a little bit of spunk and a lot until October of my 8th grade year. watched almost every minute of the of defiance in him. He faced the same The day had come, I needed to skip documentary that day. defiance from political opponents school. I had watched both of my sib- Even after eight hours of biograph- and even from those on his team, but lings perfect this performance for years ical information, my favorite things he met it with the more of the same. and I knew what I needed to do. Get about Lincoln still weren’t his road to In response to the siege of Fort Sum- just a little bit sick the night before, not the Presidency or his actions during his ter, Lincoln distributed millions from sick enough to have to miss practice time in office. the Treasury for war material with- or go to bed early, of course, but sick I was drawn to Lincoln for various out appropriation, he called for near- enough to plant a seed. Maybe a head- reasons, here they are: ly 100,000 military volunteers without ache or an upset stomach? I can’t re- Neighbors from his childhood are a declaration of war, and he suspend- member now what ailed me that night, recorded saying that he would readily ed the writ of habeas corpus. Essential- but it must have worked because when walk miles to borrow a book. Lincoln ly, Lincoln did what he needed to do. I woke up the next morning and was lived in Perry County, Indiana at the He had values that were unpopu- “too sick” to go to school, my parents time. Reading materials were in short lar, and he stuck by them. His mo- didn’t question me. My mom brought supply in this area, and neither of his tives in the Civil War and in the freeing 36 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | FEBRUARY 2017 FASHION For the love of Fashion in NYC Valerie McPhail pher Shannon and Gucci offer ex- MSMU Class of 2015 amples of how luxurious practical fashion can become. ew York is a winter wonder- The motorcycle shearling coat, now Nland, after the seasonal bliz- trending in popular colors of midnight zard that shines a new beauty on black and dark denim shades of blue, Central Park: frost-tipped pine trees have become another method of bun- that comfort barren trees and the dling up. The leather fabric with ac- watery puddles found in the crevass- cents of shearling on the collars and the es of the side walks are all classic im- lapels create a look that is insulated in a ages of the city dressed throughout fearless statement of fashion. the wintertime. The month of Feb- A new style of scarf has brought new ruary is a landmark in the winter of attention to men’s fashion. It is unlike the United States’ fashion capital. The Shearling Moto Jacket com- municates how New Yorkers stay a bow tie, or a handkerchief, as this ac- By this time, fall/winter collections fashionably warm and cozy. cent romances the snow blankets of are in full swing, and Fashion week winter. The neckerchiefs that replicate embraces New York at the begin- as the city cultivates an interest in the bandana-look no longer have to ning of the month. The hype from style, it simultaneously sustains a de- stay at the warm summer camp style Front row views of New York Fashion Week. the runway hits the streets with wa- pendency on brand names: Canada — so try and keep cozy in a new scarf- ter resistant down jackets and mili- Goose, Moncler and Mackage have style in the winter’s wind. These piec- NYFW: New York Fashion Week The subways become a chattier spot tary boots. Come February, there is created comebacks since last season, es are also light enough to excite the This one week, launching this where the business of fashion hap- a lot of fashion to love and admire. thus making a transition into time- bland, boring winter looks. year on Wednesday, February 7th pens at the peak of market season, New York admires all that appears less treasures. through Thursday, February 15th after the shows. Trends are exposed, dazzling and bright, and yet will not How to layer without looking like Weatherproof Ready in New York is both exciting and, as beautiful clothing is released at keep its attention too long away for a marshmallow: Waterproof pieces are a definite. Full overwhelmingly stressful. It is the the shows. In this short time, the el- its hustle and bustle. Layering sweaters over cotton length, down jackets appear as a func- moment where the international egance pulsating from the housing Brooks Brother’s button-downs, tional piece for the weather, but as- industry gathers to preview the lat- studio spaces reaches the beat of the Winter Fashion like a young professional-meets sumptions for how weather-proof they est fashion. In this world, February fashion industry enough to affect Could it be that almost every wom- J. Crew model look that is boy- are, are a risk when the storms rage. marks the season for spring/sum- the atmosphere. an is wearing a shearling motorcycle ish, with a hint of androgyny is a From personal experience, you find mer styles. For the aspiring influ- The edge, a brutish and unapolo- coat, jeans and black boots as every look all that New York loses sleep your work outfit unsaved from the encers and enthusiastic spectators, getic character of New York, makes man wears an anorak, and with his over with adoration. The mens- protection of your winter jacket, now this is an opportunity to go out, New York Fashion Week unique, everlasting L. L. Bean Duck Boots wear interest in sporty-styled soaked. Water resistant is an easy find dress up — vibrantly and outra- and sets it apart from the rest. Sporty circa 2014? This style, that is as clas- tracksuit zips is a way to add a these days, and the true treasure is a wa- geously with mixed prints, contrast- statements via DKNY and Calvin sic as a Hollywood version of a New layer of warmth in a subtle way. ter proof jacket. These finds are com- ing tops and bottoms, and provoca- Klein are suggestive of youth culture, York City winter wonderland, could This sweat style continues strong bative of any winter storm created by tive silhouettes of cut outs and short rebellion and revolution. The crisp not possibly ring truer. with interest in men’s athleisure Mother Nature, and fashion itself. Doc crops, and of course, statement cuts of winter breezes and the icy ac- As frost hits the sidewalks and slip- wear — track suits storm strong Martins and Timberlands exude the shoes: heels, wedged boots and cents complement the fashion New pery slush accumulates on the curb- with ecstatic pops of color. Easi- punk rock fashions of the regenerat- Stewart Wiezman thigh-high suede York has no choice but to embrace. sides, New Yorkers break out their ly add an extra layer to the light ed 70s style fashion, and are revisited lace ups. Not only does it seem The love of fashion comes with a Sorrels and full length parkas to face and hardly-insulated down jacket, this winter. Kanye West has spiced up stressful to try and find that “break- romance in the weather. Hollywood winter’s powder-filled gusts. And so or the “fashion coat” with colorful the trend by integrating the 90s style to out” outfit, but the competition to film has capture the city winters in they bundle up in pom-pommed peacoats, dapper suit coats, or the his sneaker brand Yeezus – offering the stand apart is active and real. But, the light of its beauty, and weather- beanies, wrap in blanket scarves and bomber jacket with a zip-up. High sneaker culture a large edge to the ath- optimism for the future of fashion ing these winter storms help fashion. layer with down jackets. As much fashion references from Christo- leisure wear. Brave the winter with wa- displays itself on the runway. What How to love New York in the winter- terproof gear, with accents of street style New York loves most about Fash- time according to fashion: to play the fashion for a fashionable winter. ion Week is the crowd it brings. part you must dress the part. Invest- ing in fashion seems to always be the best option — trends fade, and the winter wears and tears low cost fash- ion. Waterproof, insulated pieces will create looks that remain. Runway shows and brand name labels add a sense of vitality to the cold-weathered atmosphere. February is a month to look forward to the fashion calendar because it offers excitement to the air, fashion collections bring beauty and share creativity. That is something to warm the hearts of New Yorkers, which the purchase of a fluffy down jacket can never offer.

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food buckets in anticipation of the hundreds of children who would soon Make a Difference Month Sampson be arriving once they realized the time. I looked back at Sampson, rolled my Leeanne Leary fall because you put yourself at high eyes, “Amann.” Fine. MSMU Class of 2017 risk for an infection, and then you He laughed quickly, jumped down waste a week in bed. and disappeared. He ran to get two of s part of the Honors Program at Once you’ve crossed the ravine, you his friends who would inevitably also AMount St. Mary’s University, I am have arrived, at the ravine. A little con- want to play the hand game. working to complete a senior research fusing, I know. They came back, announcing our project. For this project, I chose to en- “The ravine” is the blanket term for arrival as they did, and families start- gage in a study of creative nonfiction, a the tent cities that line the waste ravine. ed to pour out of their tents. Samp- relatively new genre with no standing With no trash system, all waste gets son’s brother Lerjard wanted to go first definition yet, and its place in the pov- piled and then burnt in man-made ra- so I held my hands out and grabbed his erty narrative. vines, and the result is waste streams, before laying mine carefully on top on Creative nonfiction is just what it also termed “the ravine.” his. As soon as I felt his hands twitch sounds like: telling absolutely true sto- The ravine that you have just arrived I started to pull away, but I was too ries, creatively. This genre opens the at is a tent city, and the poorest area in late, as always. I lose this game every doors for history to be told a little dif- the capital. This tent city holds a hun- single time. Every time they slap my ferently than before. This genre up- dred thousand Haitian people, all of hands and they turn a darker shade of holds the idea of nonfiction, striving whom own a tarp that has been care- pink every time until they turn red and for accuracy down to the smallest de- fully staked overhead, creating the im- we have to stop because I can’t endure tails and the spoken word, but strives to age of thousands of small tents from an the agony. I’m weaker than my young fit into a narrative format. For the proj- aerial view, hence the name. friends, by far. The Emmitsburg Lions Club is sponsoring “Make A Difference ect itself, I am writing a series of creative Every day I followed this path, ar- He hit my left hand first, looked at Month” to help provide winter clothing to K-12 students. The Li- nonfiction essays about my experienc- me to make sure he could keep going, ons Club has set up winter clothing donation boxes at the Jubilee rived at the ravine, made one stop with Food Store, Zurgables Hardware, PNC Bank, Ott House, Town Office/ es in Haiti in an attempt to study this the Little Angels team right outside of laughed and spun around before grab- Public Library, and the Ambulance Company. The Lions Club is al- genre’s capacity for telling these untold the tent city, and then entered. bing my hands again. We were just get- so planning to set up donation boxes at several local churches. The stories and revealing a little about this On one particular day, late in De- ting started. Lions Club is asking for donations of hats, scarves, mittens, gloves, shoes, boots, earmuffs, coats and other clothing to help make sure world. This is the first in a series of four cember, the path was the same as al- Meanwhile, moms, brothers, and students are adequately dressed for the winter weather; clothing essays. ways, until we entered. I arrived at the sisters started to arrive holding their ba- for the spring and summer months can also be donated as there is makeshift church in the back of tent bies. They stopped once to get a daily always a need for clothing in good condition. Please help “Make A Difference Month” be successful by leaving your donated clothing Sampson city and sat down on the single wood- vitamin, once more to pick up half of in the boxes at any of the above locations; the donated clothing will Market – Waste – Babies – Tents and en bench. Sampson caught my eye a hardboiled egg and a piece of peanut be picked up from these boxes and given to the Emmitsburg Public Tarps – Peanut Butter – Bread – Red first. He was wearing an oversized un- butter bread, and then once more to fill School for distribution to students on a weekly basis. Hands - Love dershirt and nothing else, and ran up to their own metal bowl with hot soup. The path was the same as always. me and jumped on my lap. I laughed Over a hundred babies came, some single hardboiled egg and told him she child, my Sampson, just split half of a Walk out of the gate, turn left, make and set down a bucket of vitamins as I held snugly by their mothers while loved him. His eyes brightened, slowly hardboiled egg with his friends, not be- the first right, and head to the market. saw him stumble as he ran, while oth- others were drug along by a sibling not at first, and he turned to call his friends cause he had to or was asked to, but be- Walk through the market, don’t ers, young and old, peered past their much older. At the end of it all, only back. “Rete tann!” Wait! He shouted. cause it was natural. He didn’t hesitate, get hit, turn left at the second chick- blanket doors to see what the commo- about 45 minutes later, my hands were They came back as Sampson started but also before the egg was in his hand en stand. tion was about. both bright red, the boys were satis- to break the egg half into three, almost he was shouting at his friends to come Wind through the concrete build- Sampson was one of the first to en- fied, and there was a little bit of food even, pieces. With all of the care he back. There was no hint of selfishness, ings. When you get through the build- ter the baby feeding program years ear- left over. Although Sampson was one had, Sampson broke off the pieces and no expectancy, and no greed. I don’t ings, you’ll end up on a hill of waste, lier. The program, officially named of the first boys in the program, he had handed them to his friends, they took know if Sampson had food that morn- don’t fall down this hill. Turn your feet Little Angels, was created to address long ago aged out of the program and them, thanked the team, and turned to ing before he came, but I know that he sideways at an angle perpendicular to a malnutrition rate of above 80% in now attended school where he got one walk away, Sampson grabbing Lerjard’s had not eaten every day of this 10 day the rest of your body, shimmy down babies ages 0-3 in this particular tent meal every day. This day was the last hand as James tucked the egg away, break. I know that he often felt hun- the mound. city. Now, with daily vitamins and two day of Winter Holiday in Haiti, so probably for later. ger like I never have, and never will, Okay, here is where it gets difficult. meals a day, the recorded malnutrition school had been out of session for ten I turned quickly to my right to look and he, an eight year old, taught a les- You have now made it to the ravine, rate is below a miraculous 20%. days. at Jen, who was sitting a few feet down son that morning that the world could and now you must cross it. He jumped on my lap and my arms Sampson realized that we were from me. From the ground I stared use, and I can only think to attribute The ravine may have an inch of still wrapped around him. about to leave for the day, and start- at her with no words. I know these it to love. water or a few inches stirring. If the wa- “Hi, Sampson” I said. ed to grab his friends by their forearms kids. I know their birthdays and fam- I turned to follow the rest of the cook ter is still, you are in luck. There are He turned quickly to face me and and wander away. First, he looked ilies, their likes and dislikes. I’ve spent team back home, hesitating only for a rocks prepositioned every day ready to grinned baring his two teeth with the back and smiled and said to Sherry, the days on end watching them shriek as second as I tried to process, and then be crossed. If the water is flowing and gap in the middle and said in Haitian, cook, “Mèsi pou manje fanmi mwen,” they watch my hands turn red simply followed the same path back home. the waste is moving, just be careful. “Hi. Èske nou ka jwe jwèt la sou men?” Thank you for feeding my family. As because theirs won’t do the same, and The path might have been the same Don’t fall in the water. In English, “Can we play the game of he always had. they believe they have found the only as always, but the day certainly was not. I say water as a euphemism for a liq- your hands?” Sherry smiled and asked him not to difference between us. Yet, I’m in awe. uid that more closely resembles oil in I laughed more and looked to my leave. We have extra today. She hand- I’m completely shocked and humbled To read past articles by Leeanne, visit the color and manure in odor. I say don’t right as the team started to set up the ed Sampson the remaining half of a and curious all at the same time. This Authors section of Emmitsburg.net. 38 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | FEBRUARY 2017 ARTS The Villalobos brothers make their debut n Friday, February 10 at hood and social justice. Artistic O7:30p.m., the Gettys- Director and guitarist Humber- burg College’s Majestic Theater to Flores, drummer Rosa Ávila will present one of today’s lead- and bassist Leo Sherman com- ing contemporary Mexican en- plete the line-up. sembles, the Villalobos Broth- The group’s virtuosic perfor- ers. Their original compositions mances have delighted listen- and arrangements masterfully ers from Latin America, India blend and celebrate the richness and Russia to Lincoln Center’s of Mexican folk music with the American Songbook, Carne- intricate harmonies of jazz and gie Hall and the Latin Gram- classical music. The Villalobos my Awards. Their work has Brothers deliver an intoxicating been recognized by numerous brew of brilliance, cadence and awards including the Vox Po- virtuosity that awaken the senses puli Award by the Independent and mesmerize the listener. Music Awards and the Ultimate The handsome Villalobos Winners in WNYC’s 2013 Bat- Brothers (Ernesto, Alberto and tle of the Boroughs. In 2015, Luis) use their violins and voices the group was chosen as Musical tanical Garden’s record-breaking $28, call 717-337-8200, visit Office is open Monday through to redefine contemporary Mexi- Artist in Residence for Lincoln exhibit “Frida Kahlo: Art, Gar- www.gettysburgmajestic.org or Saturday from Noon until 7:30 can music. They deliver a pow- Center Education, 92st Y, Lati- den, Life”. stop by the Box Office, 25 Carl- p.m. and on Sunday from 1 to erful message of love, brother- no Arts, and The New York Bo- To purchase tickets $34, $31, isle Street, Gettysburg. The Box 5 p.m. Community theater announces arts classes Chad-Alan Carr id foundation of what “tools” the actor needs to create memorable ettysburg Community The- characters. This class is great for Gatre will offer a variety of the beginning actor as well as stu- theatre arts classes for children dents who have lots of acting ex- and adults this winter and spring. perience. The 2017 winter session will in- “My Favorite Things” – Cre- clude the following courses that ative Dramatics I for PreK (age meet once a week: 4)-3rd Grade. With instructor, “Let It Go!” – Voice I for 4th- Ann Walsh, students will explore 12th Grade. With instructor Mi- their imaginations through cre- chelle Rose Gorski, this class will ative dramatics utilizing fun hats focus on the acting aspect of song and props, puppets, and musical preparation, including presen- instruments. Perfect for the be- tation of the song as an actor. ginner to be introduced to the- “Don’t just sing…act as well.” Tell atre arts. the story of the song with your February 18 will be Intro- performance after careful char- duction to Shakespeare for Stu- acter and lyric study. This voice dents (6th-12th grade.) Students class is great for the beginner as will look at Shakespeare’s iambic well as students who have lots of pentameter, use of sound to cre- singing experience. ate emotional intensity, and basic Have a child itching to learn theater? Then look no further than the Gettysburg Community Theater! Gonna Build A Mountain” stage-craft of the Globe Theatre. form their scenes together. In- Grade. With instructor, Karen Grade. With instructor, Ann – Acting I for 4th-12th Grade. They will rehearse a scene of their structor: Anna Kurtz. Land, this intermediate level im- Walsh, students will explore the With instructor Misty Coy Sny- choice from Hamlet or Much Ado “I Won’t Dance, Don’t Ask Me” prov class will have Improvisation- world around them and learn a der, this class will use fun theatre About Nothing in pairs of two. - Theater Dance I starting Febru- al Acting students continue learn- few life lessons along the way as games and warm ups that will Parents are welcome to come for ary 27th for 4th-12th Grade. With ing about short form comedy as they hear and bring to life stories help students learn to use their the last twenty minutes of the instructor, Michelle Rose Gorski, they work as an ensemble to de- from around the globe. Perfect for voices and bodies creating a sol- workshop when students will per- this class will work on the staging velop team building skills in this the young actor who is has had at and choreography of songs from verbally and physically fast-paced least one theatre arts class at GCT. Broadway musicals. This class is class. This class is designed for the “Nice Work If You Can Get It” perfect for the beginner perform- intermediate level student who has - Acting II for 4th-12th Grade. er, as well as those that have had already taken at least two Improv With instructor, Misty Coy Sny- dance training, but no dance ex- courses here at GCT with this in- der, this class teaches techniques perience is required to have fun in structor. Improv I & II required as for communicating effectively on- this song and dance class. pre-requisite for this course. stage with a partner through script “Any Dream Will Do” - im- “Bon Voyage” – Creative Dra- study and performance of scenes provisation III/IV for 4th-12th matics for PreK (age 4)-3rd from plays. This class is designed for the beginning/intermediate actor as well as students who have lots of acting experience. Acting I or a previous theatre arts course at GCT is highly recommended as pre-requisite for this course. Students can register online at www.GettysburgCommuni- tyTheatre.org or by calling 717- 334-2692 with credit card, or by visiting the box office with cash, check or credit card during box office hours 2-7pm Tuesdays-Fri- days at GCT. Tickets are on sale now for Man Of La Mancha, The Diary Of Anne Frank, and GCT’s 9th Annual Gala “Hooray For Hollywood”. FEBRUARY 2017 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 39 ARTS Thurmont art activities Jack Williams secret lives of pets. It centers on the MSMU Class of 2017 fact that, when the owners go away to work, their pets have separate lives of o January and February feel un- which the owners are completely un- Dusually long? Winter, from my aware, speaking and spending time and many others’ perspectives, feels with pets from other apartments and like the longest season of the four. I homes and having their own adven- attribute this to feelings of boredom tures. This film was directed by Chris that we may experience during these Renaud and Yarrow Cheney, and stars months. Many of the activities and Louis C.K., Eric Stonestreet of the TV gatherings we normally hold out- sitcom Modern Family, and Kevin doors would be uncomfortable during Hart as some of the lead roles. the month of February, making the This is a very light-hearted movie whole month feel rather prolonged. that is entertaining for both parents Deyth Banger’s The Life of One Kid and children alike. There are a num- sums up the sentiment rather well, ber of different pets in the film, in- where it says, “I find it interesting that cluding rabbits, birds, dogs, cats, and time passes slowly when you’re bored, gerbils. Different breeds of dogs and yet when you’re interested time passes cats are present as well, making it a fast.” What can we do to counteract particularly fun story if you consid- the boredom we may feel this month? er yourself to be a dog or cat person, How about visiting Thurmont! with plenty of jokes and funny mo- I have spoken about Thurmont ments throughout! multiple times in the past; when cov- Paul Echard, who organized the ering the Thurmont Thespians, art Main Street Matinee for the films be- shops present on Main Street, and Looking for something to do during these cold February days? Stop by the Thurmont Main Street ing displayed this month, said he chose Center for free movie showings and other arts events this month. most recently for their annual Christ- the films because they are good mov- mas festivities. This month, the town ies for all to see. I have seen both of month, so be sure to check in! This is scheduled for the mid- be even relieve some boredom in the of Thurmont is looking to relieve the these, and completely agree. The best Something sooner, on top of these spring, where Russ says, “Since there meantime! There are other events that boredom we may be experiencing, part about the matinee is that they are other events, is the Digital Photogra- will be a lot of new flowers, young an- the Thurmont Main Street Center is and has announced their art activi- both free, open to the public, and free phy Sessions hosted by Russ and Cin- imals, warmer weather etc., folks will organizing, including Game Nights ties schedule for the months ahead. If popcorn will be available as well! The dy Poole. Russ and Cindy Poole are be better able to try out what they on Friday, February 10th from 7:00- you are interested in trying new things first of the two films, Sully: Miracle on excellent photographers, and their af- learn after attending.” If you are in- 9:00 p.m. and Friday, March 10th this year, and are searching for ways the Hudson, will be shown on Satur- finity and love of nature is evident in terested in attending this free seminar, from 7:00-9:00 p.m. Tune in to the to channel this goal through the arts, day, February 10 at 2 p.m., and should their work. They will be hosting a se- it will be offered on Monday, March Thurmont Main Street website and then look no further than Thurmont! wrap up by 4 p.m. The Secret Life of ries of photography seminars, where 20th from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Facebook for additional details! In the month of February, the Pets will be shown on Saturday, Feb- they will be teaching basic elements I hope this helped expose you to Thurmont Main Street center has an- ruary 24 starting at 2 p.m. and end- of photography and try out what they some artistic activities that could chal- To read past articles by Jack, visit the Au- nounced two movie showings, both ing around 4 p.m. Both films will be learned. lenge you this new year, and may- thors section of Emmitsburg.net free and open to the public. These will shown at the Thurmont Main Street take place on the second and fourth Center, located at 11 Water Street in Saturday of the month of February. Thurmont. They will showcase two films that are There are other upcoming events both excellent and inviting in their in Thurmont that are worth your no- own ways. tice as well! First, there is the live mod- The first film is Sully: Miracle on the el drawing that will take place at the Hudson, starring Tom Hanks as the Thurmont Main Street Center. This lead role Chesley Sullenberger, Aaron event will be sponsored by John Nick- Eckhart performing as Jeff Skiles, Val- erson, who owns Gnarly Arty in Thur- erie Mahaffey as Diane Higgins and mont. There is a misconception about Anna Gunn as Elizabeth Davis. This figure drawing, where it is assumed film centers on the story of US Air- that the models are naked and those ways Flight 1549, which crashed less who draw have gifted artistic abilities. than three minutes after takeoff from This isn’t true! In fact, there are plen- New York’s LaGuardia Airport on Jan- ty of figure drawings featuring ful- uary 15, 2009. ly-clothed models, many of whom are After the lead pilot of the aircraft, dressed in funny outfits. played by Tom Hanks, struck a flock This will be the case at the Thur- of Canadian geese after passing the mont Main Street Center. Figure draw- George Washington Bridge, him- ing is not always an activity reserved self and his copilot needed to make for those in artistic circles. It can very an emergency landing in the Hud- much be an activity meant for all ages son River after the plane lost all engine and all skill levels! Mr. Nickerson men- power. A prompt investigation fol- tioned to me that many of the models lowed the successful crash landing in used in these drawings wear fun outfits the Hudson, and the film centers on that will be very entertaining to draw. the all of these elements. Chesley “Sul- This event, hosted by Thurmont, is in- ly” Sullenberger, the pilot, is famous tended to draw as many people as pos- for saying, “I have delivered a million sible to try their hand at something passengers over the last 40 years, but they may have never attempted before! in the end, I’m going to be judged Check the Thurmont Main Street on 208 seconds.” The film has re- Center’s website and Facebook for ex- ceived numerous accolades, being se- tra details! The first date for the draw- lected by American Film Institute and ing will be Wednesday, April 5th from the National Board of Review as be- 6 to 9 pm. This will be a recurring ing among the top ten best films of the event, and if you’d like to participate, past year. It was produced and directed please bring your materials! This in- by Clint Eastwood, and is rated PG- cludes paper, or your sketchbook and 13 for showing a traumatic situation easel, and pencils, pastels, charcoal, or and brief strong language. whatever else you’d like to bring! The The second film, being shown at the event is open to all, and entry fees end of the month, is The Secret Life of (to pay the model) are expected to Pets. It is a 3D animated comedy film, be around $10 a person. This will be which displays, as its title suggests, the available every first Wednesday of the 40 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | FEBRUARY 2017 SPORTS The Cougars end the drought Sean Vietri tin stole the ball and sent it to Fish- sent the ball to Brandon Morgan to er who made two points. After the make a basket. oing into the week before Cougars demonstrated good de- The second quarter ended with GChristmas, the Catoctin Boy’s fense Cougars’ Conner Orndorff Gavin Palmer making a shot to pull Basketball Team had not seen a win was fouled while shooting and made the Cougars ahead, 24-19 at half- in a while. In the 2015-2016 season one free throw. M. Conrad was then time. The second half began with a they won no games, and their record fouled and made both of his shots, two pointer from Boonsboro’s M. for the 2016-2017 season was 0-4. to give Boonsboro a mere three point Conrad, followed by one from Ca- They were going to change that. lead. After a hook shot went in after a toctin’s Connor Orndorff. After that, As the Cougars jogged onto the creative play by Fisher and Brandon Boonsboro went on to score four Court to face the Boonsboro War- Morgan, Warriors’ T. Hanna came more points, but Orndorff lessened riors, both excitement and compe- back on fire, draining a three. the damage by delivering a three for tition filled the gym. After the War- Boonsboro’s early eight-point lead the Cougars. The Warriors’ #35 J. riors’ #2 T. Hanna won the tip-off had dwindled down to a four-point Humbel then got his first two points and gave Boonsboro their first two lead, with a score of 13-9, Boonsboro of the game followed by three more points of the game, Warriors’ #30 C. at the end of the first quarter. The combined points by Reid and Fisher. Price made the defensive rebound. second quarter began with a foul by Boonsboro’s T. Hanna and L. Saun- Back up the court, Warriors’ #12 L. Boonsboro committed on Orndorff, ders went on score a combined four Saunders shot from just inside the who made both free throws. points, but Cougars’ Gavin Palmer, arc to make a basket. Warriors’ C. After the Cougar’s offense stole diminished their chances of leading Price again rebounded on defense, the ball from the Warriors, it was with a three. this time off a shot by Cougars’ brought back up the court by Col- J. Humbel then made his second Dylan Reid. Boonsboro went on to lin Watson, who drove it in for two basket to allow Boonsboro to trail by make one of two foul shots after #42 points. Later, T. Hanna made two just two points, 35-33, going into M. Conrad was fouled while shoot- points and was fouled while doing the forth. As the third quarter was a ing. After T. Hanna came back to so, but missed the foul shot. Pawlus bit shaky for Catoctin, they would score an and-one, Boonsboro looked pulled the Cougars ahead in score need an excellent last eight minutes to have the momentum needed to by making a three pointer. After T. to get the win. The last quarter start- win. Catoctin came back, however, Hanna had a violation with a travel, ed with Cougars’ Dylan Reid be- after Dylan Reid delivered a layup, Fisher made two points. The Cou- ing fouled and making both of his Junior Ryan Fisher shoots for two. giving his team their first points on gars stayed tough with good defen- shots. Reid made another basket, the scoreboard. sive rebounding and made anoth- but not before T. Hanna kept the ted back-to-back personal fouls, free was to go in, pump everyone up, and On defense Jared Pawlus took a er free throw, this time from junior game tight with two points. T. Han- throws were made, including two to do well.” When asked how his charge from L. Saunders for a turn- Gavin Palmer. T. Hanna went for na then blundered by traveling, and from Reid. Fisher took a charge and team kept up their momentum af- over. Boonsboro continued to be two more points followed by anoth- Catoctin’s Palmer made an and-one then made two points. L Saunders ter their halftime lead, he responded, aggressive, pushing defender Ryan er three pointer from Pawlus. War- to reestablish the gap. After Fisher re- was then fouled and made one of “We kept playing good defense, pass- Fisher for another turnover and two riors’ C. Price made a layup to al- bounded on defense, he had a break two foul shots followed by T. Hanna ing the ball around, spreading the points scored on them by Pawlus. low his team to hold on to Catoctin. away but was fouled while shooting. making two points. Reid made an- floor, and looking for good shots.” The early gap Boonsboro had ob- Back and forth play went on until Fisher went on to make both free other basket, followed by L. Saunders Catoctin went on to lose four tained began to close as Catoc- Ryan Fisher intercepted a pass and throws. After each team commit- making a three. Reid was then fouled more regular games and two tourna- yet again and made both foul shots, ment games. The Cougars took on going an impressive six for six in free the Brunswick Railroaders on Janu- throws during the last quarter. Ca- ary 13. After a low scoring first quar- toctin went on to make three points ter with only four points, the Cou- on free throws and two more points gars came back with 17 points in the by Reid while Boonsboro made two second, bringing them to a 21-18 more points on free throws and two lead at the half. Brunswick outper- points by J. Humbel to end the game formed Catoctin in the third quar- 57-47, Catoctin. The leading scorer ter, leading by five points going into for Catoctin was Dylan Reid who the final eight minutes, but the Cou- scored fifteen points, followed by gars had a chance to close the gap in Gavin Palmer and Ryan Fisher, who the fourth, shooting 15 free throws each scored ten. but only making seven of them. For Fisher, who also had six rebounds Brunswick, the Railroaders shot 13 and two steals commented on his free throws and made nine. The final role during the game saying, “My job score was 48-43, Brunswick. FEBRUARY 2017 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 41 SPORTS Mount baseball season preview Kelly Smith young guys will have opportunities MSMU 2017 to impact games in a big way,” Law- son said. “From day one, they all dug atter up! The Mount St. Mary’s Base- in and worked just as hard as any oth- Bball season is soon to be underway at er member of the team, and were eager E.T. Straw Family Stadium in Emmits- to improve. They also brought some se- burg, Md. The team has been prepping rious personalities. They all became part for their yearly competitive Spring Break of the family quickly upon arrival.” trip to Florida and their goal of winning As a captain, Lawson is excited for an NEC Championship. the team dynamic on and off the field, Head Coach Scott Thomson, who is “The one thing I look most forward to entering his 20th season at the Mount, is seeing everyone come together and commented on his expectations for the perform at our highest level, day in and upcoming season and believes that with day out. This team has that right com- hard work and dedication, the team can bination of young and older players, make it to the NEC Championships. and it’s going to be a dangerous combi- “My expectations for this year’s team nation.” Lawson continued, “With last is to compete at a high level, improve year’s flurry of injuries, we also had a lot on last year’s season and qualify for the of young guys that got experience well NEC tournament. The fall seasons beyond that of most underclassmen. Mount Baseball gets pumped up before a game. helps prepare for the spring by put- I’m confident this will pay off in a big ting players in game situations and see- way this year. When you run down our The Mount begins their 49-game mer Mount player Brady Feigl was re- Links at Gettysburg in Gettysburg, Pa. ing how they handle success and failure. depth chart, one after another, I have schedule with three first-time matchups cently traded from the Major League The event will begin at 6:30 p.m. and This is done by drills and scrimmages.” confidence in each name top to bottom in Mount program history. Play begins Baseball team Atlanta Braves to the Tex- Mike Toomey from the Kansas City Thomson continued, “The freshmen, to execute what our coaches have pre- February 24-26 with a four-game series as Rangers in a three-player deal back in Royals will be the guest speaker. junior college transfers and returning pared us for. A few guys have expressed at New Mexico State. After their trip to December 2016. Feigl and Tyrell Jen- Coach Thomson said, ”The First players will all contribute to the success their excitement for the year over texts Florida, the team battles it out against kins were traded to the Rangers in re- Pitch Dinner will be a great way to of this year’s team. Our expectations or conversations and we all agree that Coppin State on March 1. The Moun- turn for Luke Jackson. kick off the start of the 2017 season. are to improve from week to week and this is going to be a very good year for taineers then travel to North Carolina The former Mount star made his It will be great to see former alumni game to game. It is important to peak Mount St. Mary’s Baseball.” A&T, March 3-5 and then a match-up professional debut in 2014. He post- and coaches of the Mount program at the right time, right before confer- In preparation for next season, against Duke on March 8. The team ed a 3.02 ERA with 60 strikeouts in to talk about old times, champion- ence starts. This will help reach our goal Thomson also announced the eight concludes their trip to North Carolina 38 games throughout two Single-A ships and where the program is head- of winning an NEC Championship.” members of the 2017-2018 recruiting after playing Savannah State for another levels. Feigl moved up to Triple-A in ed in the future.” The assistant coaches for the 2016- class. The players announced are Jor- three-game series, March 9-11. 2015 and was soon to be called up to The cost is $100 per person to at- 2017 season are Ben Leonard, Ivor dan Geber, Brenden Kennedy, CJ Ko- After their trips outside the Mary- the major leagues before tackling a sea- tend the event. The dinner includes Hodgson and Ryan Owens. For the zorosky, Matt Kephart, Myles Nichol- land region, the Mountaineers begin son-ending arm injury. After recovery, steak, stuffed shrimp, sides, salads, des- 2016-2017 season Jordan Lawson, son, Andrew Malone, Michael Yetter Northeast Conference play at Cen- Feigl returned to play August 2016. He sert and an open bar from 6:30-7:15 Will Enrico, Tyler Post and Mitch Sgri- and Tommy Savastio. tral Connecticut State March 17-19. threw six shutout innings between the p.m. and a cash bar after 7:15 p.m. For gnoli will serve as the team captains. In Coach Thomson said, “We are very They will then host George Mason Gulf Coast Braves and Danville Braves more information on this event or to regard to this year’s captains, Thomson excited to announce our 2017 recruit- on March 21 and a series against LIU and posted a 2.74 career ERA with 66 R.S.V.P, contact Kevin Robinson Jr. at stated, “Jordan, Tyler, Will and Mitch ing class. We have brought in eight Brooklyn March 24-26. strikeouts in 72.1 innings pitched in his (301) 447-5462. will help guide this year’s team back to young men who will help us get to The Mount will conclude their con- professional career. Get ready, Emmitsburg! Grab your its winning ways. These four men have the next level. I could not have done ference slate with a match-up at Fair- It has just been announced that the little ones, friends and family for a fun- been instrumental in the success of the this without the help of Coach Leon- leigh Dickinson April, 7-9 and a four- baseball program will host the First filled season of Mount baseball… Let’s Mount program over their years here ard. He did a tremendous job of put- game series at Bryant, May 5-7. The Pitch Dinner on February 11 at the play ball! and I look forward to watching them ting this class together as we have filled a team will finish the season with a four- help lead us back to an NEC Cham- lot of our needs by adding speed, power game series at E.T. Straw Family Sta- pionship.” and quality arms.” The Mount contin- dium in Emmitsburg against Wagner, Team captain, Jordan Lawson, re- ues to successfully fill the spots of those May 18-20. turns for his fifth year at the Mount af- who graduate each season. Something you may not know, a for- ter suffering an injury last season. When asked if the team has any goals and ex- pectations for the spring, Lawson said, “Our goal as a team for the season is earning a trip to the NEC tournament. Two of the past three seasons, we have been in the playoff hunt all the way un- til our final game of the season. Coming that close has shown us we have what it takes to get in the position, and we as a team believe that this will be the sea- son we get over that hump and begin a trend of trips to the tournament for our program in the coming seasons.” Lawson said the team is also getting pumped for the Spring Break trip to Florida, “Spring break has been a top- ic that has come up between a lot of the guys frequently, and to say we are pumped for it is an understatement. The cool thing is that it’s not because we are traveling as much as it is because we finally get to play ball. The work that we have put in on the field with our coaches, and those early mornings with the strength coaches, has everyone excited and very confident coming into this season.” The freshmen will also play a major role in the success of this season, “The freshmen this year have been great, and this will be the second season where 42 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | FEBRUARY 2017 COMPLEMENTARY CORNER Lessons from Kung Fu Panda 2 Renee Lehman timeless, and from which we can cult times; however, they don’t all learn. have to define you. When you everal years ago, I wrote an Saying #1: “You are the master are having difficulties in life, it Sarticle entitled, Lessons from of your destiny: No one and noth- doesn’t mean that it is the end Master Oogway. This article ing can come in between you and of the world. dealt with the life lessons found your destiny except you. Take des- The strength that it takes to in the movie, Kung Fu Panda. tiny by the horns and have fun.” – overcome challenges make us Have you seen the movie, Kung Kung Fu Panda strong, and it is how we per- Fu Panda? If not, I highly rec- You are who you are and where ceive the future that makes us ommend watching it, along you are right now because of all who we are. Extraordinary with the movies, Kung Fu Pan- your own decisions and actions. people such as Steve Jobs, War- da 2 and 3. I love these mov- No one can decide how you live ren Buffett, J.K Rowling, Nel- ies! These are a series of ani- your life and no one can force you son Mandela, and many oth- mated martial arts movies about to do things if you don’t want to. er men and women have gone a clumsy, chubby panda bear, If you believe that you are not liv- through tough times. The Po, who becomes an unlikely ing the life that you want to live, it challenging situations did not kung fu hero. He is chosen as is your own thinking that is hold- stop them. They each over- the Dragon Warrior (who pro- ing you back. You are stopping came the obstacles and chose tects the Valley of Peace) by yourself from moving forward and to thrive! Master Oogway, and then un- change. When you understand Saying #3: “Don’t push dergoes martial arts training by that you are in control of your life, past memories deeper inside Master Shifu. In Kung Fu Pan- nothing can come between what of yourself. Let those memo- da 2, Po must fight Lord Shen, you and what you want, except ries breathe and let old wounds who has created a secret, unstop- you. Recognize your gifts. Have heal.” – Kung Fu Panda pable weapon to conquer Chi- fun and enjoy creating the life that When Lord Shen (the vil- na and destroy Kung Fu. In this you want for yourself. lain) reminded Po that he movie, Po must look deeply into Saying #2: “Your story may had killed Po’s parents and al- his past and uncover the mystery not have such a happy begin- most killed him, Po told Lord behind his origin. Only when ning but that does not make Shen that in order to move for- he completes this introspection, you who you are, it is the rest of ward, he had to let go of the and finds inner peace, will he be it – who you choose to be.” – past. The lesson is that hold- able to unlock the strength that Soothsayer ing on to pain from the past keeps he needs to protect China and This is another meaningful you from moving forward. Your Kung Fu from destruction by quote from Kung Fu Panda 2. past does not equal your future. to make everyone else unhappy. ner peace, comes inner strength. Lord Shen. There will be times in your life How can you grow and move for- In the beginning of the movie, Po Finally: “Embrace your awe- In Kung Fu Panda 2 there when you will face challenges and ward in life if you are stuck in was miserable because he discov- someness.” – Kung Fu Panda are several wise lessons that are uncertainties. You may have diffi- your past and keep believing neg- ered that his parents were killed, Dream your biggest dream. ative things. You have to choose and that the father that he knew Have faith that anything is possi- now to process your past events, was not his biological father. ble. You are here on earth to fully and let go of the things that hold When Lord Shen meets Po, he is enjoy your life! Believe, and you you back. in awe of how peaceful Po is. Lord will achieve! You are awesome! Saying #4: “Remember…any- Shen seemed to have everything, So, if you have not seen the thing is possible if you have inner and Po had nothing. How could Po Kung Fu Panda movies yet, please peace.” – Master Shifu be so peaceful? By the end of the watch them! AND, if you have “You don’t need to meditate for movie, Po had processed his past, already seen it and are a fan of hours and hours to attain inner and had begun to listen to his heart the movie like me, go ahead and peace and enlightenment. You and intuition. By trusting his heart watch them again to discover need only see, feel, and act from and intuition, Po became comfort- many other words of wisdom that the heart. Let the heart guide you able with who he was. He found in- you may have missed! to your peaceful enlightenment.” ner peace. This then helped him to – Kung Fu Panda prevent Lord Shen from destroying Renee Lehman is a licensed acu- Lord Shen was not happy, there- China and Kung Fu. puncturist and physical therapist fore, he spent his entire life trying By listening to your heart, trust- with 30 years of health care expe- ing your intuition, and acting from rience. Her office is located at 249B your heart, anything is possible! York Street in Gettysburg, PA. She Even finding inner peace. From in- can be reached at 717-752-5728. FEBRUARY 2017 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 43 FITNESS AND HEALTH Moving through winter and having fun doing it!

Linda Stultz forms and each person needs to Talking to a co-worker, fami- the winter because they veg out ber, Keep Moving!! You’ll be Certified Fitness Trainer try a few activities to find the one ly member or friend may be the on the couch. You’ll be so much glad you did. that keeps their interest so they easiest of all. Health and well- happier with yourself now and he temperatures are frigid as will continue being involved to ness are on everyone’s mind to- down the road if you take con- If you have any questions or suggestions TI am writing this article to get them through the cold win- day and you may be amazed at trol of your life this winter. If you can contact me at 717-334-6009. encourage everyone to find an ac- ter months. Another idea to get who is exercising to improve you have any questions give me Enjoy your holiday and remember to tivity you enjoy and commit to in the exercise you need is to use their health. Sometimes the per- a call at 717-334-6009. Remem- Keep Moving! doing at least two or three times DVDs or find a guided program son you never thought would a week. Winter days are cold and on TV. It is more fun if you have know anything about exercise sometimes the weather prevents a friend come over and work out or the person you never thought you from being outside and get- together if you do not like to join would ever exercise just may ting the amount of exercise you in a team activity or if you don’t be the one to motivate you the would like to. want to go to a facility to exer- most. I am convinced that we all Winter nights are long, dark cise. Some people prefer to exer- want to be the healthiest we can and cold but that doesn’t mean cise on their own and this is great be and want to take care of our- we should sit on the couch all too. Of course, I think working selves so we can live the best and evening. There are many activ- with a trainer is a great way to get longest life possible. ities you can do with your fam- started and discover different ex- Making a few small chang- ily or friends to pass those long ercises that you would never be es can improve how we feel, nights and get in a good work- introduced to on your own. help us sleep better and improve out at the same time. I know the Many people I speak to ask our mood, that sometimes suf- hardest thing is getting started. about a problem or certain area fers a bit during the long, dark, Check with your local col- of their body that they want to cold winter days. We are most lege or community center to see work on and are surprised at an certainly worth making those if they have any winter activi- exercise or stretch that I suggest. changes for ourselves and our ties that will get you involved in They tell me they never thought families. Winter has just begun exercise as well as meeting new of doing that or using a simple but the days are already getting people or reconnecting with old household object to exercise with. a few minutes longer each day friends. Some of my clients be- Whatever you decide to do is cer- and finding something to do will long to a winter bowling league tainly better than doing nothing. help pass the time so that when or play Wally ball and really en- There are so many tools out there Spring arrives you will have joy the comradery. They don’t to help you find the right exercise more energy and maybe even be think of it as a chore but they are to keep you moving through the a few pounds lighter. getting the exercise they need. winter, all you have to do is look I hear so many people say Exercise can come in many for them. they usually gain weight over 44 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | FEBRUARY 2017 ASTRONOMY

hanging like a sword downward, is M-42, the Great Nebula of Orion, The night sky of February an outstanding binocular and tele- scopic stellar nursery. The bright Professor Wayne Wooten ble Cluster, faintly visible with the diamond of four stars that light it naked eye and two fine binocular up are the trapezium cluster, one of or February 2017, the Moon objects in the same field. Perseus the finest sights in a telescope. Fwill be first quarter on Feb- contains the famed eclipsing bina- In the east rise the hunter’s two ruary 3rd. The moon is full on ry star Algol, where the Arabs imag- faithful companions, Canis major February 10th. In native Amer- ined the eye of the gorgon Medusa and minor. Procyon is the bright ican tradition, this is the “hunger would lie. It fades to a third its nor- star in the little dog, and rises be- moon”, when almost all the stored mal brightness for six out of every fore Sirius, the brightest star in the harvest had been depleted. 70 hours, as a larger but cooler or- sky. Midway between them is the The waning gibbous moon pass- ange giant covers about 80% of the fine Rosette Nebula, a great Valen- es 3 degrees north of bright Jupiter smaller but hotter and thus brighter tine’s present for your beloved. on February 15th, with both ris- companion as seen from Earth. Sirius dominates the SE sky by ing about 10 PM in the SE. The Rosette Nebula is a great Valentine’s present for your beloved. At Perseus’ feet for the famed 7 PM, and as it rises, the turbulent last quarter moon rises about mid- It is located east of the constellation Orion and midway between Pleiades cluster; they lie about winter air causes it to sparkle with night on February 18th. The wan- Canis major and minor. Procyon is the bright star in the little 400 light years distant, and over shafts of spectral fire. Beautiful as dog, and rises before Sirius, the brightest star in the sky. ing crescent moon passes four de- 250 stars are members of this fine the twinkling appears to the naked grees north of Saturn in the dawn have a more extensive calendar, et Saturn will be coming to oppo- group. East of the seven sisters is eye, for astronomers this means on February 20th. The moon is and list of best objects for the na- sition on June 15nd, and is now the V of stars marking the face of the image is blurry; only in space new on February 26th, and pass- ked eyes, binoculars, and scopes on north west of the teapot of Sag- Taurus the Bull, with bright or- can we truly see “clearly now”. At es in front of the sun for those in the back of the map. Also available ittarius in the morning sky. It’s ange Aldebaran as his eye. The V 8 light years distance, Sirius is the South Africa, but we will have to is a video exploring the current sky, rings are open about 27 degrees of stars is the Hyades cluster, older closest star we can easily see with wait until August 21, 2017 when from the Hubble Space Telescope now, fully opened at Saturn’s sol- than the blue Pleiades, but about the naked eye from West Florida. the new moon will cover 82% of website at: http://hubblesite.org/ex- stice this year; when this open, the half their distance. When Sirius is highest, along the Sun as seen from Pensacola at plore_astronomy/tonights_sky/. huge reflecting surface of the ring’s Yellow Capella, a giant star the our southern horizon look for the 1:37 PM CDT. The waxing cres- Mercury is too close to Sun for ice boulders will double the plan- same temperature and color as our second brightest star, Canopus, cent moon makes a fine pair with easy observing this month. Venus et’s brightness. much smaller Sun, dominates the getting just above the horizon and brilliant Venus at dusk on February dominates the evening sky for the The constellation Cassiope- overhead sky. It is part of the penta- sparkling like an exquisite diamond 28th, with Venus ten degrees north next few weeks, but will be lost in ia makes a striking W in the NW. gon on stars making up Auriga, the as the turbulent winter air twists of the moon. sun’s glare soon. It gets bigger in She contains many nice star clusters Charioteer (think Ben Hur). Sev- and turns this shaft of starlight, af- While the naked eye, dark adapt- the telescope as it overtakes Earth, for binocular users in her outer arm eral nice binocular Messier open ter a trip of about 200 years! ed by several minutes away from any but the phase changes from 40% of our Milky Way, extending to the clusters are found in the winter To the northeast, a remind- bright lights, is a wonderful instru- sunlit on February 1 to only 17% NE now. Her daughter, Androme- milky way here. East of Auriga, the er that spring is coming; look for ment to stare up into deep space, far crescent at month’s end. Mars was da, starts with the NE corner star of twins, Castor and Pollux highlight the bowl of the Big Dipper to rise, beyond our own Milky Way, binoc- overtaken by faster moving Venus Pegasus’’ Square, and goes NE with the Gemini. UWF alumni can as- with the top two stars, the point- ulars are better for spotting specif- at the end of January, and is getting two more bright stars in a row. It is sociate the pair with Jason and the ers, giving you a line to find Polar- ic deep sky objects. For a detailed lost in the sun’s glare by month’s from the middle star, beta Androm- Golden Fleece legend, for they were is, the Pole Star. But if you take map of northern hemisphere skies, end. Jupiter dominates the late eda, that we proceed about a quar- the first two Argonauts to sign up the pointers south, you are guid- about January 31st, visit the www. evening eastern sky, and passes 4 ter the way to the top star in the W on his crew of adventurers. ed instead to the head of Leo the skymaps.com website and down- degrees north of Spica in Virgo on of Cassiopeia, and look for a faint South of Gemini, Orion is the Lion rising in the east, looking load the map for February; it will February 23rd. The ringed plan- blur with the naked eye. M-31, the most familiar winter constella- much like the profile of the famed Andromeda Galaxy, is the most dis- tion, dominating the eastern sky Sphinx. The bright star at the Li- tant object visible with the naked at dusk. The reddish supergi- on’s heart is Regulus, the “regal eye, lying about 2.5 million light ant Betelguese marks his eastern star”. Fitting for our cosmic king years distant. Overhead is Androm- shoulder, while blue-white super- of beasts, whose rising at the end eda’s hero, Perseus, rises. Between giant Rigel stands opposite on his of this month means March indeed him and Cassiopeia is the fine Dou- west knee. Just south of the belt, will be coming in “like a lion”.

ergreens. Use an acid-type Rhodo- dendron fertilizer to feed evergreens, Farmers’ Almanac conifers, broad leaf evergreens, Rho- “There is no instinct like that of sunny and the little guy sees his shad- dodendrons, Azaleas, and Camel- the heart.” ow, he retreat underground and we lias. Use an all-purpose fertilizer —Lord Byron (1788-1824) will face another 6 weeks more of to feed Roses and other deciduous Mr. Winter! If it is cloudy and he trees and shrubs. If you use granular Mid-Atlantic Weather Watch: Fair, doesn’t, there will be an early Spring! type fertilizers, be sure to water it in windy, cold with periods of lake-ef- thoroughly. It’s a good time to stroll fect snow (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, Holidays: The Christian Festival of around and trim back any branch- 10, 11, 12); fair and cold (13, 14, 15, Lights, or Candelmas, celebrated on es that were damaged by the ravag- 16) with Nor’easter bringing, heavy Thursday, February 2nd is a day is es of Winter. If you haven’t yet ap- snow (17, 18, 19). Fair and very marked by many churches that tradi- plied your dormant spray to your cold, later not as cold (20, 21, 22, 23, tionally light more candles than usu- fruit trees, do it now!! Stored sum- 24, 25, 26, 27) with snow and rain in al during their daily services. The ad- mer flowering bulbs may try to start the southern part of the region. ditional light made the day special into growth if they are subjected to and it was also believed that the addi- heat. They should be kept very dry, Full Moon: February’s Full Moon tional light provided protection from and stored at 45° F. If they are shriv- will occur on Friday, February 10th. illness and plague in the coming year. eling, put them into slightly damp Native American tribes living in cold Valentine’s Day, February 14th, falls peat moss, but keep them cool! Your and temperate climates, suffered very on Tuesday in 2017. Someone spe- House Plants may notice the longer harsh winters with a scarcity of game cial deserves some of your attention days and begin growing. You can be- during this month. It was aptly on this day so plan something that gin feeding them again Strawberries named Hunger Moon. And because shows your love and appreciation. can be planted as soon as they be- snow was often at its deepest now in The birthdays of Abraham Lincoln come available. Continue feeding certain parts of North America, it has (Sunday, February 12th) and George our feathered friends. You will want been also referred to as Snow Moon. Washington (Wednesday, the 22nd) them to stick around so they will are collectively celebrated on Presi- provide natural insect control when Special Notes: Watch out for “Punx- dent’s Day, which falls on Monday, the weather warms again. sutawney Phil”, who makes his February 20th to provide us with an much-anticipated appearance on extended holiday weekend. J. Gruber’s Thought For Today’s Thursday, February 2nd. His “pre- Living diction’ of the coming of Spring will The Garden: Mid- to late-February “There is beauty all around us be determined by its actions. If it is is the time to fertilize shrubs and ev- when there’s love at home”. FEBRUARY 2017 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 45 COMPUTER Q&A Don’t fall for the “Microsoft” scam! Ayse Stenabaugh this is to look at the products docu- browser to close. To do this you first Jester’s Computer mentation using the example above if need to open task manager. To open you had just gotten a new HP print- task manager on your keyboard press e preach to our clients that er your printer should come with a and hold the control and alt keys. Wyou should never let anyone booklet with HP’s support number. If While holding them down press the you don’t know take control of your you have to search for a phone num- delete key. This should take you to a computer. Unfortunately, scammers ber ensure you are on that companies window letting you choose to open are using scare tactics and misleading website HP’s website should be www. task manager. With task manager information to convince users into be- hp.com not www.hp-support.com open you want to visit the processes lieving that a reputable company such NO ONE will ever call you to tell you tab at the top. Locate your web brows- as Microsoft is who you are speaking there is something wrong with your er in the list (Internet Explorer, Fire- with. Some users receive a phone call computer. If you need support many fox, Chrome etc). Click on your web from individuals claiming to be Mi- local computer repair companies offer browser and then click the button crosoft. Many times, even the caller remote support. Here at Jester’s Com- that says end task at the bottom. This id can say Microsoft even though it puters if you have internet access we should close your web browser. If you is not them trying to reach you. Oth- offer remote support for $1 per min- re-open your browser and the page er users receive a message when they ute with a $10 minimum. All remote still loads, try the same steps again. If computer to keep it running smooth- today by calling (717) 642-6611 or are on a website which takes over their support applications that you request you see the option to restore the previ- ly and to diagnose any potential hard- by visiting us on the web at www.jest- screen with an automated voice warn- should have some kind of one time ous pages do NOT click restore or the ware failures. If you are struggling to erscomputers.com or on Facebook. ing you that your computer is infect- access code that you provide that is re- pop-up scam will be back. For a video learn how to use your computer or ed and that you must call this phone quired in order for the remote agent instructions on how to complete these if you need technical support Jester’s For fast computer services from people number right away. to assist you. steps visit Jester’s Computers page on Computers can help! In addition to you can trust contact Jester’s Computer Once the scammer gets you on the How to close pop-up scams that Facebook. our computer repair services, we offer Services located at 5135 Fairfield Road phone they tell you they are working appear while on the internet. If you If you have been scammed, you one-on-one technology classes in our Fairfield. Call us at 717-642-6611 or either for or with Microsoft and that click on a website or a link and then may want to have your device proper- office or in the local area. Contact us visit us at www.jesterscomputers.com. they can show you the errors on your suddenly your screen is taken over ly cleaned to ensure that they did not computer. If you let them take control warning you that you need to call a leave any harmful software on your of your computer, they will pull up er- number, you have not yet been in- computer. We recommend having ror logs and point out errors which to fected you just need to force your web a clean-up done once yearly on each the untrained eye can look serious. In most cases, they are showing you er- rors that are common on all comput- ers and in most cases the errors be- ing presented to you are not actually causing any issues within your device. While connected to your computer remotely, they may open a command prompt box with white text and a blinking cursor showing you a num- ber that’s in your computer indicat- ing that your computer needs main- tenance. If they are not yet connected to your computer, they may have you perform this action asking if you have a specific number displayed. Users are surprised when their numbers match however this number is found within all devices they are just using this trick to further convince you. Once the scammers reel you in and make you feel like there is a purpose for their services they will tell you that it will cost over $200 to fix your de- vice and they will ask you to pay with a credit card. If you refuse and you have already connected them to your computer, they may even put a pass- word on your device to prevent you from using your computer until you pay them to “fix the problem”. If you do pay them, many times they per- form actions that we would typical- ly include in a clean-up ($99 flat rate fee). In addition to performing what may be unnecessary tasks on your de- vice these scammers have been known to uninstalled PAID antivirus leaving you with no protection or another an- tivirus application which may not be as good as what you previously had. How to prevent yourself from be- ing scammed. First and foremost, as I said before you should NEVER let someone you don’t know take control of your computer. The only excep- tion to this rule is if YOU call a rep- utable company such as HP for ex- ample to help you troubleshoot your printer. When searching for a compa- nies phone number be sure you have their number and not a third par- ty company. The best way to ensure 46 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | FEBRUARY 2017 UPCOMING EVENTS

February 2-4 festival in the town of Gettys- burg Rocks event was planned, February 4 & 18 cated inside the Adams County Arts Gettysburg Rocks! Gettysburg burg was just an idea until Rob’s created and implemented and Adams County Arts Council Edu- Council’s Arts Education Center. Rocks is the brainchild of local daughter Ashley approached him was an immediate success. The cation Center 2017 Winter Farm- You can buy fresh lettuce, arugula, musician, music promoter and to help her with a fundraiser for event raised over $14,000 for ers’ Market. Support local farmers kale, oriental greens, other salad and radio personality Rob Simon Penn State Mont Alto’s THON The Four Diamonds Fund. For by purchasing fresh and local pro- cooking greens, carrots, radish, gar- (aka Bald Rob). The original group. During the course of an more information, visit http:// duce and products at the Winter lic, winter squash, potatoes, honey, concept for this multiple venue 11-week period the first Gettys- gburgrocks.com Farmers’ Market. The market is lo- maple syrup and many other prod- ucts. The fresh produce sold out early the last time so come early to have the best choice.

February 10 Majestic Theater hosts the Vil- lalobos Brothers. The Villalobos Brothers use their violins and voic- es to redefine contemporary Mexi- can music. Their original compo- sitions masterfully blend elements of jazz, rock, classical and Mexi- can folk to deliver a powerful mes- sage of love, brotherhood and social justice. For more information, call 717-337-8235 or visit gettysburg- majestic.org.

February 11 Creagerstown’s St. John’s Luther- an Church’s turkey and fried oys- ter dinner. The menu includes fried oysters, roast turkey, mashehd pota- toes, dressing, gravy, sauerkraut, suc- cotash, cranberry relish and cake. Adults $18, children ages 6-12 $7, and children under 6 eat free. For more information call 301-304- 2507.

February 18 Gettysburg National Military Park’ the Great Backyard Bird Count. Join park biologists and volunteers for the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and the National Audubon Society learning about the birds wintering in the Get- tysburg community. A bird viewing station will be set up inside the park Visitor Center lobby and visitors will be able to view the birds just out- side the windows at feeding stations. Bring binoculars and guidebooks if you have them. Data from this event will help scientists gain a better un- derstanding of the distribution and abundance of birds. Co-sponsored by the South Mountain Audubon Society, Gettysburg National Mili- tary Park and the Gettysburg Foun- dation. For more information, call 717-334-4468.

February 19 Our Lady of Mount Carmel Par- ish’s Buffet Style Community Coun- try Breakfast. The menu includes: Scrambled eggs, French Toast, Pan- cakes, Bacon, Sausage, Home Fries, FEBRUARY 2017 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 47 UPCOMING EVENTS fruit cup, toast, coffee/tea, orange or In partnership with Silver Oak Acad- century, it became more economical For more information or to schedule ary 1 & 24 or you can donate at the apple juice. Cost: $8 for adults, $4 emy, Harriet Chapel, Cunning- to hire free labor than to maintain a a program call 717-642-5840. door. All proceeds benefit the Leuke- ages 4-10, Free for ages 3 and Under. ham Falls State Park, and the Cato- slave population, and, by the middle mia & Lymphoma Society. For more ctin Furnace Historical Society, Inc., of that century, the number of en- Barkers 4 Blood Cancer, a Leuke- information call 240-674-6444. St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Fair- this event will commemorate Black slaved workers in the village had de- mia & Lymphoma Society Light field’s spaghetti dinner in parish hall. History Month. For a little over clined sharply. the Night fundraising team, is host- February 28 Dinner includes, spaghetti, meat- half a century, black enslaved work- ing their 6th annual Dance 4 A Cure Fort Ritchie Community Cen- balls, sausage, salad, bread stick, ers comprised a substantial part of The event is free and open to the pub- Zumbathon at the Amvets Post 7 in ter Yard Sale. For more information drinks and dessert. The cost is $8 for the workforce at Catoctin Furnace. lic. Reservations are encouraged and Thurmont. A minimum $10 dona- visit www.thefrcc.org or call 301- adults, $5 for children 6 to 12 and These workers were involved in ev- can be made by calling 443-463-6437 tion will be accepted between Febru- 241-5085. under 6 free. For more information ery aspect of life in the village: some or email [email protected]. call 717-642-8815. worked in the ironmaster’s man- or house, some worked in the vine- February 25 February 22 yards and fields of the furnace own- Mount Hope Maple Madness, held Living History and Heritage Food ers’ farms, and many worked in the at Camp Eder! Sugaring, the art of Event Commemorating Black History furnace as miners, blacksmiths, col- making maple syrup, has been prac- Month to be Held at Harriet Chapel in liers, founders, and forgemen. By ticed for thousands of years. The tra- the Village of Catoctin Furnace. the second quarter of the nineteenth dition began in the Northeast Unit- ed States centuries ago with the Native Americans and colonists. Peo- ple of all ages are invited to see this tradition brought to life by Strawber- ry Hill Nature Preserve naturalists. You will learn how trees are tapped, view sap-collecting methods past and present, and see the boiling process that produces delicious maple syrup.