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Carroll Valley looking at 2012 tax hike Plunging revenues may compel Snow hits Mason-Dixon line Carroll Valley Borough to enact a ormally, Frederick and Ad- Brian D. Glass, owner of real estate tax increase. Page 3 Nams counties are reading Oakridge Farms off of Toms Historic Fire Heritage Center opens about occasional frost advisories Creek Road in Frederick Coun- Nearly 100 attended the official open- during the closing days of Octo- ty, stated he was concerned more ing of the National Fire Heritage Cen- ber, not significant snow events. with the weight of the snow. ter in Emmitsburg. Page 4 However, during the weekend Oakridge Farms has about 700 of October 29, the region was hit acres of farm land and also keeps COMMENTARY by what AccuWeather described livestock. “We might have to Pure OnSense as a “significant, rare October check the fences pretty good,” he Maryland Redistricting - What do snowstorm,” which moved across stated, indicating that the weight Thurmont and Emmitsburg have in common with Rockville and the area traveling out of the south- of the snow on tree limbs could Bethesda?? Page 11 west, resulting in many prospec- cause the heavy branches to fall tive Halloween revelers switching and crush any fencing beneath Down Under from pumpkin carving to snow- them. He was also concerned Our politicians still use oracles in the man making. The scene at Toms Creek Bridge was more reminiscent of deep winter about snow damage to the farm’s than mid fall during the surprise October snowstorm. hope that what they plan for and ex- The arrival of The “trick or un-harvested soy crop. pect to happen will occur. Page 11 treat” snowstorm began around Liberty Mountain Resort Emmitsburg area resident Mi- Olivia Sielaff, who along her ARTICLES midnight and lasted through 11 had a different take on the chele Brown said, “My kids are parents own the Holy Grounds The Book of Days a.m. Saturday morning. Snow snow event. Marketing Direc- in awe of the sight out the win- Coffee Shop on the Emmits- Halley’s Comet has been the continued to fall throughout the tor Anne Weimer said, “Natu- dow. They said they have never burg square, is home from col- means of dispelling many popu- day and into the evening, and rally, we at Liberty Mountain seen so many beautiful red leaves lege for Fall break. On the day of lar illusions concerning the influ- lasted into the early hours Sun- love the snow, and it gets us on the trees and so much snow at the storm Sielaff said, “I thought ence of those mysterious bodies on day, leaving behind an estimated very excited to see it happen so the same time. They are absolute- for sure that I would see my first worldly affairs. Page 13 eight inches or more of slushy, wet early. We hope it is a sign of ly glowing with excitement.” snowfall of the season up in Steu- In the Country snow. a great winter season ahead of Brian Barth, a Brookfield resi- benville, Ohio where I attend col- Barn owls are a distinct family of Thousands of storm-related, mo- us.” dent, said, “The kids’ games are lege, but it turns out that mother owls, completely separate from all mentary and lengthy power outages Bill O’Toole of Emmitsburg canceled, golf is postponed, and nature wanted to give me a wel- other owl species due to genetics and were reported in Adams and Freder- stated that the snow “will not our youngest is running around come home present.” their physical structures. Page 15 ick counties during the event. have much impact unless the the house yelling and screaming. However, she stated, “instead The snowfall proved to be an power goes out. Some have asked Meanwhile, our other two chil- of running errands and visiting as Pets Large & Small inconvenience for many around me how this jives with the Hager- Well, I have number nine. The dren have begun fighting. It is just many family and friends as possi- ninth cat in the house, but I’m not a the area, while others just decided stown Almanack. I had predicted 8 o’clock in the morning. I looked ble, I can stay at home, relax with Cat Lady - yet. Page 18 to sit back and enjoy the Christ- rain for our area, but snow only in at my wife and said. ‘It is going to my family, and enjoy little, old mas card aura. New England.” be a long day.’” Emmitsburg in the snow.” The Master Gardener A look at the herbs of Fall and how to harvest them. Page 20 Candidates discuss county issues History Memories of the old St. Joseph’s our candidates vying for three ty, and welfare of their constituents. High School. Page 24 Fpositions on the Adams Coun- Phiel added that the commissioners ty Board of Commissioners discussed should also act as “advocates and am- Cold War Warriors their concerns and visions for Ad- bassadors” in pursuing matters for the A day with the last Soviet navy leader - ams County at the October 19 fo- good of the county residents. Admiral Konstantin Makarov. Page 26 rum held at the Fairfield Fire & EMS Regarding qualifications, Qual- In My Own Words firehouse. ly said, “I believe I have the experi- This Thanksgiving remember to ap- The event was sponsored by the ence and work ethic” to serve. “We preciate the little things in life. And re- Emmitsburg News-Journal, with need that work ethic to move Adams member to take the two extra sec- Carroll Valley Borough Mayor Ron- County forward.” Phiel said, point- onds to say, “I love you.” Page 35 ald Harris and Fairfield Borough ing out his business and organization- Mayor Robert Stanley serving as al abilities, “I believe I bring proven JOURNALS moderators. and professional skills to this job in The Retired Ecologist Participating in the forum were challenging times.” cations equipment. As for any uni- technology will help our firefight- It is an article of faith with my wife county commissioner candidates Jim Kellet stated that, when it came form upgrade, he said, “The cur- ers (and not become obsolete before that a person’s moods are deter- Martin and Randy Phiel, both Re- to certain matters, such as the re-as- rent board left the final decision to it is even paid for).” Martin stated, mined by the weather. Page 14 publicans, and Democrats Paul Kel- sessment controversy, he would have the new board,” but with a poten- “You have to make sure you have the A Teen’s View let and Marty Qually. had the ability to say, “Stop. We have tial $10 to $30 million price tag for a right product (when making a pur- Differences between college life Mayor Stanley presented the as- a problem’. These are the things a new system, “We need to explore op- chase decision). This is not a light and high school. Page 31 semblage of candidates with three commissioner needs to do, consid- tions.” matter…We have to come up with a questions relating to the responsibil- er all the needs of the community.” Kellet said, given the potential cost way of financing the system.” Qually The Graduate ities of the county Board of Commis- Every day, every class, every minute of Martin said he had “extensive man- of an upgrade, “We have to get this said, “The more we delay, the more teaching is a surprise, and that’s what sioners and the candidates’ skills that agement skills” and budget experi- right,” even if it means the coun- expensive it gets. A delay is not help- makes teaching exciting. Page 34 would qualify them to hold a posi- ence, and that his forestry experience ty responders “might have to wait a ing the emergency responders.” tion on that board, implementing prepared him for resource manage- year or two. We need to make sure Continued on page 3 Simple Servings a single communication system for ment issues. Pumpkins are the unofficial symbol of emergency responders, and the coun- Regarding the acquisition of a PRE-SORTED the fall season. So for all of you pump- ty’s 2012 budget. communication system for emergen- kin fans out there, you’ve got options; STANDARD Regarding the duties of the board cy responders, Phiel noted that some get a little crazy this fall. Page 36 U.S. Postage of commissioners, all four candidates of the responders have “three or four Postal Customer PAID Complementary Corner generally agreed that the duties in- radios” in their vehicle “so they can Acupuncture and its use in pain cluded managing the county bud- talk to each other,” using the present Westminster, MD management. Page 42 get and providing for the health, safe- system of incompatible communi- Permit No. 94 2 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | NOVEMBER 2011 NEWS Mayor Briggs sworn in Emmitsburg ewly-elected Emmitsburg NMayor Donald N. Briggs as- NEWS-JOURNAL sumed his new role as the munic- 1 East Main Street ipality’s chief administrator after P.O. Box 543 being sworn-in October 3 during Emmitsburg, Maryland 21727 the town council meeting by state Office Number: 301-471-3306 Fax: 301-447-3057 Delegate Kathy Afzali (R, District www.emmitsburg.com and www.emmitsburg.net 4A). Briggs’, owner of Briggs Asso- News, events, history, humor and culture for the Historic Toms Creek Hundred geographical area: Emmitsburg, Zora, Carroll Valley, Fairfield, Greenmont, Har- ciates, Inc., as well as a member ney, Rocky Ridge, Detour, St. Anthony’s and Zentz Mill. The Emmitsburg News- and former president of the Em- Journal is published the first day of every month by Toms Creek Hundred LLC. mitsburg Business and Profes- sional Association (EBPA) , de- Senior Advisers: feated incumbent Mayor James Eric Glass, Taney Corporation E. Hoover in the town election, Dan Reaver, Emmitsburg Glass ending Hoover’s nine-year run as Dr. Peter Dorsey, Professor of English, Mount St. Marys town mayor of Emmitsburg. Bo and Jean Cadle, Former Publishers of the Emmitsburg Disptach Mayor Briggs’s told the coun- Managing Editor, Michael Hillman, [email protected] cil following the swearing-in cere- Delegate Kathy Afzali swears in Mayor Briggs mony, “This is an honor and I am Assistant Editor, Megan Kinsella, (MSM Class of 2013) humbled.” time,” the new mayor said. “We Outgoing Mayor Hoover said, To Mayor Hoover, Brigg’s stat- must scrutinize everything. Ev- after congratulating Briggs’ on English Editor Jackie Fennington (MSM Class of 2010) erything must be put on the ta- his victory, “I enjoyed it (serving ed that, regarding Hoover’s po- News Editor, Richard Fulton, [email protected] litical future, “This is not a door ble.” as mayor). It’s been a great time,” closing. This is a door opening (to Mayor Briggs said he is going to describing his defeat in the town Advertising, Sharon Graham, [email protected] continue to serve).” establish several new committees election as “bittersweet.” Graphic Design and Layout, Brian Barth, bbarthdesign.com Briggs’ stated his objectives re- to contribute towards the man- Hoover, who is also employed main, as promulgated during agement of the town, including as a deputy director for the Mary- Letters to the Editor, notice of upcoming events, news stories, and interesting and his campaign, dealing with local a Police Committee, an Econom- land Transit Administration in creative articles are welcome and may be submitted via regular U.S. Mail to P.O. Box 543, Emmitsburg, MD 21727, by email to [email protected], or at our office crime, economic development, ic Development Committee, and Baltimore, stated that he planned on the square - 1 East Main Street. the creation of jobs, the establish- a Neighborhood Action Commit- to continue to serve the commu- ment of more activities for youth tee. nity, although, he said, “I’m not In the meantime, the former li was incumbent Councilman and and the elderly, and the beautifica- “It’s time to definitely articu- sure what I’m going to do (in that mayor said he planned “to take a council President Christopher V. tion of the Town Square. late what our town is,” he stat- regard). I‘ll stay involved one way little break.” Staiger, who ran unopposed in the “My cadence (in pursuing the ed. “We’re not anywhere, U.S.A. or another. I am very passionate Also sworn in by Delegate Afza- election September 27 election. stated objectives) will be quick We’re Emmitsburg.” toward the town.”

with the force of law. Compliance Emmitsburg sewage spills continue would be voluntary, or rely on peer- driven enforcement. s efforts proceed to build a new Manager David Haller with the Town took place at Emmit Gardens important that we really get a han- The concept of imposing a smok- Awastewater treatment facility Council at their October 17 meet- (21,000 gallons) on September 23 dle on this.” ing ban was placed on the Octo- for the Town of Emmitsburg, the ing, the collection system was over- and North Seton Avenue (5,400 ber 17 council agenda by Council- existing infrastructure continues to whelmed on 14 separate days during gallons) on September 27, accord- Council balks at park man Glenn Blanchard. Blanchard fail, resulting in the existing treat- the month of September, with spillag- ing to Haller’s report. smoking bans also suggested the less aggressive ment plant exceeding its permitted es occurring on September with spill- Council President Christopher The Emmitsburg Town Council approach of simply asking people treatment capacity by 24,912,000 ages occurring on two occasions. V. Staiger pointed out that efforts declined to adopt an ordinance im- (through signage) to not smoke in gallons in September. In his September report, Haller should be redoubled to find the plementing a smoking ban at town certain areas. The system, overwhelmed by noted that, of the total 1,086,000 cause because the infiltration could parks at their October 17 meeting Areas of concern regarding smok- storm water run-off breaching the gallons per day (GPD) treated by drive up the cost of operating the and, instead, directed town staff to ing included the town pool, play- system during the same period, also the sewage plant, 74.9 percent of new facility, as well as old, if it con- create signs to be posted at certain ground areas, and seating areas at produced two untreated wastewa- that was “wild water (of storm water tinues. areas within the parks requesting the baseball fields. The town parks ter spills amounting to a total of run-off that has worked its way into “If 75 percent of the water (treat- people to refrain from smoking in involved will include Community 26,400 gallons. the sewage collection system.).” ed) shouldn’t be there, that’s going those areas. Park, Memorial Park, and the Silo According to a report filed by Town The sewage spills that occurred to drive up the costs,” he said. “It’s The signage would not be backed Hill park facility.

official, or an individual appointed to temporarily fill a vacated elected Emmitsburg adopts ethics changes position, from representing entities that have had business before the he Emmitsburg Town Coun- town Ethics Commission into alle- have violated ethics mandates. The Town Attorney John Clapp stat- town for a period of one year after Tcil unanimously adopted pro- gations lodged against then council commission then approved a recom- ed at the October 3 council meet- that official has vacated their posi- posed changes to the municipal eth- members William B. O’Neil, Jr. and mendation to the town Council that ing that the changes being proposed tion. ics regulations at their October 17 Arthur Elder, during which some the accused be issued cease and de- at this time were compelled by the Also, the new regulations provide meeting. aspects of the guidelines seemed to sist notices regarding the alleged vi- state to bring county and municipal a concise direction for conducting Changes in the existing ethics some to be unclear. olations (see Report of the Emmits- ethics regulations closer into com- ethics investigations, including the rules had been considered since the O’Neil, Jr. and Elder were deter- burg Ethics Commission, April 18, pliance with the state ethics rules re- process of advancing a finding of 2004 and 2005 investigations of the mined by the commission in 2005 to 2005, Emmitsburg.net). garding elected officials. guilt to the council and, if necessary, Among the key changes, the to court. council voted to hold the positions Violations of the impending reg- of town manager and town clerk ulations could carry a fine of up to equal in terms of financial disclo- $10,000, or imprisonment of up to sures on the same level as those re- a year. quired of elected officials, and in- Council President Christopher cluded the position of town planner V. Stager said the process represents and members of the ethics commit- “what we (council) tried to do the tee, the planning commissions, and last time (during the 2004-2005 the town (zoning) Board of Appeals ethics investigation)” but it was “not to less stringent financial disclosure laid out” with clarity. mandates. The new set of ethics guidelines The changes also forbid an elected must now be approved by the state. NOVEMBER 2011 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 3 NEWS Carroll Valley looking at 2012 tax hike lunging revenues may compel tee is presently working on a draft of someone can win the lottery and shortfall is due in a large part to de- ough approximated $89,699,051. PCarroll Valley Borough to en- the 2012 budget, which will poten- donate the money to the bor- creased income and real estate mon- The borough tax rate has only act a real estate tax increase to help tially be adopted in the amount of ough. ey. been increase once (2008) in the support the impending 2012 gen- around $1.7 million, or about the When asked how much of a tax Carroll Valley Borough residents past 14 years, Councilman Reinke eral fund budget. same size as the 2011 general fund increase might be on the table, Re- have an average per capita income noted. Borough Councilman Bill Rein- budget. inke told the Emmitsburg News- $33,940 (2009 numbers), with the A current, working draft of the ke, also a member of the borough But while the budget will like- Journal, “As small (a tax increase) as average resident age of 35.4, accord- 2012 general fund budget, pro- Finance Committee, told the coun- ly remain about the same as that possible.” ing to city-data.com. duced by the borough Finance cil at the October 11 meeting that a of last year’s, Reinke said, “We‘re Reinke cited declining revenues The current tax rate of eight mills Committee, was distributed to the tax hike for 2012 may be unavoid- almost certainly looking at a tax as the primary reason for the ap- was set in 2008, effective for the council members at the meeting, able. increase (for 2012). We are parent need for the potential tax 2009 budget, this at a time when but the council took no formal ac- The borough Finance Commit- looking at a tax increase unless increase. Specifically, he said the the total real estate value in the bor- tion regarding the draft. Fairfield endorses county run-off plan he Fairfield Borough Plan- Robert Thaeler, Adams Coun- ed it wanted to move away from nificantly change the ratios be- ing on November 2 to receive Tning Commission voted ty Office of Planning and De- watershed-based plans and want- tween water that must be retained additional comments. The coun- unanimously at their October 10 velopment (ACOPD), stated ed the counties to do county-wide on a site to recharge the immedi- ty will then advertise the coun- meeting to indicate their support previously that the county de- storm water management plans ate groundwater supply and treat- ty storm water management plan for the adoption of a county-gen- veloped a “bare bones” storm that addressed run-off issues in ed storm water allowed to be re- for possible adoption at the com- erated storm water management water management plan option general. leased from a particular site. missioners’’ November 23 meet- plan. for the county’s 34 municipali- Thaeler stated at the Octo- The main difference between ing. Thaeler stated that, once ap- On a motion by borough Coun- ties to consider. ber 10 borough Planning Com- the existing Monocacy Plan rules proved by the commissioners, the cilman, Carroll Smith, who serves Thaeler stated that state Act mission meeting that the county and that which the county has plan would then go to the state as liaison to the planning com- 167, enacted in 1978, requires all sought to reduce the impact the proposed primarily changes the Department of Environmental mission, and seconded by com- counties in Pennsylvania to de- Monocacy Plan was having on permitting process to ease engi- Protection (DEP) for their sign- mission member Ralph Bender, velop a storm water management small property owners, and on de- neering expenses, especially on off. the commission voted to indi- plan for each watershed in their velopers, as the result of excessive, small property owners looking to After the county is notified of cate their support of the county‘s jurisdiction, but, he said, “The Monocacy Plan-driven engineer- build something as simple as a ga- the DEP’s approval, the munic- proposal to promulgate new rules state had never fully funded the ing requirements. rage. ipalities will have six months to that would supersede the Mono- program.” The county planner said the The county Board of Commis- adopt a form of the plan applica- cacy Watershed Plan. The state subsequently decid- county proposal would not sig- sioners will hold a public hear- ble to their specific needs. Hamiltonban nixes media funding he Hamiltonban Township ing a portion of the municipality’s ter submitted by Gordon at their does not have to provide unlimit- franchise money. TBoard of Supervisors vot- Comcast cable television franchise meeting, to be sent to CM, stat- ed resources, but we believe they The board previously voted to ed unanimously at their October fees with CM. ing, “The Hamiltonban Township have the basic responsibility to support the network on Septem- 4 meeting to deny a funding re- According to township Board Board of Supervisors disagrees fund PEG channels,” he wrote in ber 7, 2010, but also stated then quest submitted to the township of Supervisors Chairman Robert with that (CM’s) statement.” a draft letter to CM. it would not provide funding by Community Media, a New L. Gordon, CM, formerly Adams The chairman said, “It is our Supervisors Vice chairwoman through the use of township fran- Oxford Borough-based public ser- Community Television (ACTV), understanding that the law re- Coleen N. Reamer noted, “They chise fees. vice cable station. noted in their request for money quires Comcast to provide fund- (CM) told us last year they would Gordon noted that the board Community Media (CM), clas- that “Comcast has stated that the ing for PEG channels and it is not not request part of our franchise also indicated when it had voted sified as a public, education and franchise fees (derived from Com- the township’s responsibility to fees,” to which Gordon added, to support the network that “we government (PEG) media service, cast) are the typical source for give up a share of our franchise fee “We told them right up front” reserve the right to withdraw our asked the township in a letter dat- PEG channel funding.” for that purpose.” they would not be given township support.” ed September 20 to consider shar- The board approved a draft let- “We understand that Comcast

the November election in the con- Commissioner Candidates test to fill the three board seats. Continued from page 1 Phiel stated that the budget During his opening remarks at can be trimmed once a set of the forum, Qually noted that this Regarding the 2012 budget, priorities is established, which coming election would mark the Kellett stated it was important to would be created as the result of “first time in 50 years” that ev- screen the budget for any signs a board that was willing to “lis- ery seat on the board was up for of waste because “there is not (in ten to the residents and deter- election, adding that, “The old and of itself) a line item that is a mine what their priorities are… politics aren’t going to solve our waste here….We can and should In these times we need to make problems anyhow.” be doing our homework every sure we are spending wisely.” Adams County voters will day (to learn to spot waste buried The candidates generally be electing three commission- in the budget).” agreed that expensive consulting ers from the four candidates on Martin said, “There’s much to services need to be examined and November 8. Voters will be al- do” regarding trimming the 2012 eliminated where possible. Qual- lowed to vote for no more than budget. He also noted that avail- ly said, “No doubt our county two candidates. Of these candi- able state and federal money is staff can rise to the task (of ac- dates, the three that receive the dwindling for even state and fed- complishing some of the project highest number of votes will win erally-mandated programs and assessments).” the three commissioner seats for services. Qually stated, “This is Incumbent county commission- four-year terms. the most important document ers Lisa Moreno and George Weik- Editor’s Note: For the past six the county commissioners come ert failed to win the approval of the months, the four candidates have up with,” but cautioned that cut- voters to run for re-election in the afforded themselves the opportu- ting the budget has to be done May primary, while incumbent R. nity presented to them by this pa- wisely. “You can’t simply look at Glenn Snyder elected not to run. per to systemically lay out their the expense side of things. Cut- Martin, Phiel, Kellet and Qually positions on topics they believe ting some programs would not led the field of ten prospective com- are important to the county. We change the tax rate (would not missarial candidates in the primary, hope our readers have found their represent a savings).” thus securing their participation in efforts worthwhile. 4 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | NOVEMBER 2011 NEWS

er generated for the institution. Mount solar farm work underway Mount President Thomas H. Pow- ell said, “We got involved thanks to the ount Saint Mary’s Universi- gy began to negotiate a lease from constellation people, who approached Mty may be only months away Mount Saint Mary’s in order for the us (about constructing the facility at the from hosting an operational solar pho- institution to serve as the home for the university). We had land that is devel- tovoltaic power system presently un- “roughly $60 million” facility. Con- opable, and were looking to partner (on der construction by Baltimore-based stellation Energy will own the solar en- a project) with our land.” Constellation Energy. ergy generation system once it is com- In addition to the power to be generated The system, more commonly re- pleted. for the Mount, Constellation will also ferred to as a solar energy farm, is be- The company broke ground to be constructing a parking garage, which ing sited on 100 acres of the Mount’s mark the commencement of the con- the Mount can use, so that solar pan- 1,400-acre campus, which Constella- struction of the project during the first els can be mounted on its roof. Powell tion Energy is leasing from the univer- week of October. Melchior stated that said the company has also provided the sity. the construction should be complet- Mount with a grant to construct a solar Ron Melchior, vice president of Re- ed in early 2012, “depending on how energy educational center. newable Energy for Constellation En- harsh the winter is.” “We have worked with a lot of com- ergy, said that his company’s involve- The facility is expected to gener- panies, (over the years),” the university ment in building the new solar power ate 16.1 megawatts of power, the vice president said, “and the Constellation system began in 2008 when his firm president said, making it the “largest As seen in this aerial photograph, work has begun on people have been excellent and profes- bid on the project. solar system to date in Maryland.” Constellation Energy’s 100-acre solar power system. sional, and have been understanding Creation of the solar energy farm Around 50 percent of the power gy presently generates about 25 mega- constructing a 1.4 megawatt system about doing a construction project on was proposed jointly by the Universi- generated “will be purchased by the watts of solar power in Maryland, of that will produce solar energy strict- an active campus.“ ty System of Maryland and the Mary- University System of Maryland, and which 80 percent is generated by roof- ly for the university, nearly half of the “There is absolutely no downside to land Department of General Services the other half will be purchased by mounted solar panels. estimated three megawatts consumed this project,“ Powell stated. “It is good as part of the state Generating Clean the Maryland Department of Gener- As part of the deal struck with the by the institution. That facility will for the environment, good for Freder- Horizons initiative. al Services,” he said. Mount to serve as the host for the also be located on the Mount’s land, ick County, good for Maryland, and Soon after, Constellation Ener- Melchior said Constellation Ener- project, Constellation Energy is also and the Mount will purchase the pow- good for us.”

According to the mission state- edge of the American fire protec- ment of the NFHC, the center tion service and allied disciplines Historic Fire Heritage “exists to preserve, protect and through identification, acquisi- increase the utilization of con- tion, preservation, conservation wouldn’t believe it (what has been tributors to the body of knowl- and restoration.” Center opens accomplished).” early 100 individuals attend- burg “is the heart of the American Coleman noted that the center Ned a ribbon cutting ceremony fire service.” “is not going to (just) be a museum held October 14 to mark the official A short distance from the cen- that is a collection of hardware. It opening of the National Fire Her- ter and museum is the U.S. Fire will (also) be a collection of mem- itage Center (NFHC) in Emmits- Administration, the National Fire ories. It’s about the past. It’s about burg. Academy, and related fire services the present. It’s about the future (of The new facility is located in the facilities, also on South Seton Ave- the firefighting service and those county-owned, former Emmitsburg nue. who were, are, and will become par- ambulance headquarters, at 300 Regarding the ceremony to offi- ticipants in it).” South Seton Avenue, adjacent to cially open the heritage center, Jewell In addition to displaying fire the building housing the Emmits- stated, “We will all look back and say, fighting equipment, he said, the burg Town Office and the Emmits- ‘We were at that historic event.’ ” center was also conceived with the burg Branch of the Frederick Coun- Ronald “Ronny” Coleman, pres- idea to “archive the perishable… ty library system. ident of the National Fire Heri- the ideas,” including firefight- The National Fire Heritage tage Center, said, “This (center) is er letters, documents and photo- Center, conceived to preserve a seed that is going to germinate graphs that often vanish or are lost and protect documents pertain- into something big. This is going over time. ing to the history of the American to bring so much tourism (to Em- R. Wayne Powell, executive di- fire service, also encompasses the mitsburg).” rector of the center and former- Frederick County Fire & Rescue Coleman thanked the numer- ly on the staff of the National Fire Museum (FCFRM) at the same ous volunteers who helped pre- Academy, noted, “Not a single pen- location, which focuses on the pare the building housing the ny of tax money went into this fa- display of fire service artifacts and center, transforming it from an cility.” The effort was supported by equipment. abandoned ambulance headquar- donations, fundraisers and volun- Clarence “Chip” Jewell, III, FC- ters into a national archival en- teer help. FRM coordinator, said during the tity. “If you would have seen The center was proposed around dedication ceremony and ribbon this room (where the ceremony 2003, with the effort to make it a re- cutting held October 14, Emmits- was held) eight months ago, you ality initiated in 2005. NOVEMBER 2011 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 5 HISTORY One hundred years ago this month November 3

Class of 1912 Halloween Party The class of 1912, of the Emmitsburg High School, with the members of the 1913 and 1914 as their special invited guests, enjoyed themselves for a few hours on Halloween in a masquerade party. The judges, Miss Maude Dorsey, Ms. Madeline Fraley, and Messers Jones Baker and Harry Whitmore had little trouble in determining who the robed “spirits” were and connect with the C&P Company Severe weather upon unmasking found that they lines in Emmitsburg and extend to The wind on Sunday night blew had been mistaken in four. The Hess’ Sawmill. over a corncrib in Mr. Helman’s party was made more enjoyable yard and damaged many trees by various songs sung by different Employees to get Pensions in town. On Monday morning ones. Ned Annan received the The movement to grant barometer registered 16° at 6 prize for the best song and Alan employees pensions to ensure AM, a drop of over 40° in 24 Longnecker for sweetest song. their loyalty is gaining hold. hours. This same storm caused Armour & Co., the big packing 12 deaths in Wisconsin, Iowa, Overcome by Coal Gas concern at Chicago, has started and Illinois, and caused a drop of On Tuesday the occupants a pension plan for the benefit 50° in just a few hours. While it of Mrs. Adelsburger’s house of its 55,000 employees. They rained here, in the Middle West it were made very ill by escaping are following the example set in sleeted. Much damage was done coal gas. Mrs. Adelsberger was the last 10 years by several other to telephone lines, knocking aroused around three clock in the big corporations in this country, out communication to vast morning when Mrs. Sponseller, including road companies. stretches of areas. In Virginia, completely overcome by the Armour & Co. itself has set aside Illinois every public building was noxious gas, fell to the floor. She $1 million to start the pension demolished due to the weight of then discovered that her sister- fund. The 55,000 employees will ice accumulation. in-law, Nannie Adelsburger, was pay 3% of their salaries annually the epidemic can be tracked. leaves Emmitsburg at 7:55 likewise ill and she, herself, was into the fund, and will receive Business Developments a.m., Mottter’s, 8:08 a.m., very weak. The cause was not 2% of their salaries at the time Beginning Monday the toll Will be Sadly Missed returning leaving Baltimore at immediately apprehended and of the retirement for each year rates on telephone messages After a long illness patiently 12 midnight. $1.35 round-trip during the day their conditions they have served. Employees, over the C&P wires between endured, Francis Seybold died at from Emmitsburg, $1.20 from grew worse. A physician and for example who have served the Emmitsburg and Gettysburg his home near town on Saturday at Motters. All day in the city and neighbors were summoned and company for 25 years will receive will be $.10 per minute. The the age of 22 years. Ray, as he was the night at the theaters, full of restoratives administered. Dr. an annual income equal to 50% Emmitsburg Motor Car Co., familiarly known, was a young man good shows. Splendid chance to Braugher and Stone attended to of their salary at the time of the Messers Wagermand and of great promise with particularly get ready for Thanksgiving. the ladies. retirement. Zimmerman have purchased winning personality. He was also a White Steamer. Orders are athletic, a splendid baseball player. Accidents Mr. Daniel Shorb’s New Barn piling up at the Broom Factory For several years he made a valiant Mr. Kessler met with a painful On October 26 assisted by November 17 and a busy winter is promised to fight against the malady that was accident on Saturday while a number of his friends and those engaged in that industry. slowly destroying his life. butchering. The knife he was neighbors, Mr. Daniel Shorb Mr. Davison has a Bully Time Mrs. Cora May Orndorff, Wife using slipped and cut a gash of raised the frame of his new barn Mr. Davison is fond of of Frank Orndorff, died at her 5 inches long and his hand. Dr. to take the place of the one motorcycling. Sometimes he November 24 home at Motter’s Station, after Jamison dressed the wound. burned on the evening of August rides double. Last week he a seven weeks illness of typhoid On Saturday night two teams 2. A substantial dinner, prepared had his mother on behind his Whooping Cough fever. She was age 37 years 5 collided on W. Main St. with by Mr. Shorb, was served with 53 Wheeler and Wilson. He was The epidemic of whooping months and 2 days old. Mrs. serious results. After the collision persons assisting at the “raising.” bringing her home from a visit cough has been revived since the Orndorff was Miss Welty before one horse took to the pavement to Mrs. Baker when a 15,000 schools have opened. A number marriage. She is survived by her and knocked Miss Fanny Hoke pound bull, genus Durum, of children living in a country, husband and 10 children. down, but fortunately did her November 10 jumped from behind a bed of who escaped the disease in the no serious injury. The shaft of violets along the road. The bull summer, are now ill. Parents are Excursion to Baltimore one of the buggies stabbed one Emmitsburgian Dies chewed up a tire, combed its urged to report any ill children By Rising Star Council, of the horses. Both vehicles were of Overdose of Morphine mustache with Davidson’s $36 to their doctors so the progress of Saturday, November 25. Train broken. Thomas Clagett, son of the headlight which he recently late Jessie Clagett, whose purchased from Rears, Starbucks peculiarities were accentuated by and Co., and picked his teeth money recently inherited, died with a half dozen spokes from in a Topeka, Kansas hotel on this machine. He then allowed October 30, from an overdose the cycling party to return home. of morphine. Clagett left home When Mr. Davison first saw about a week previous, in the bull he hoisted a signal of company with his brother-in- distress and made for shallow law, Roy Hill, from New Mexico, water. He soon found himself going to Los Vegas and Ranton on a sandbank where he pulled to hunt bears. They made only the cyclometer off the turbine, a short stay in New Mexico and released the carburetor from the were on their way home when caboose, and sent the generator Clagett took too much morphine up to room 23 for help. But the bull cared for none of these Hampton Valley things and went at ‘em with Telephone Company the above results. No one was The Hampton Valley Rural hurt; not even the bull, but Telephone Company has been the repairs necessary to get Mr. organized, it’s line’s have been staked Davison’s craft in commission out and it is thought that the poles will put a dent in the range of will soon be in place. The line will $10.48. 6 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | NOVEMBER 2011 GOVERNMENT—SOUTH OF THE MASON-DIXON LINE From the Desk of County Commissioner Billy Shreve f I were to ask you what state in all rankings. The state had its worst country, so that’s not a surprise. But ty or voted to streamline our busi- get government off the back and out Ithe Union is among the most anti- showing in cost of living, its 44th the rankings also looked at the value ness practices to aid in job creation of the way of job creators. From this business friendly states, I’m betting place ranking ahead of only New of goods shipped through the state, and expansion. Just recently we have endeavor we created a listing of Busi- that most of you would be able to say York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Cali- road quality and the availability of air voted to take abolishing the County’s ness Friendly Improvement Areas. Maryland, but do you know why we fornia, Alaska and Hawaii. travel. Hampton Roads in Virgin- Excise Tax to public hearing. This In less than one year we initial- rank so low? In the immortal words Perhaps more surprising for Mary- ia does more business than the Port tax elimination will allow for more ly identified 181 items that could of Paul Harvey, “Here’s the rest of the land, CNBC ranked the state 38th of Baltimore and while BWI is big- expansion for new businesses. be addressed to improve our busi- story.” for work force and 30th for quali- ger than Reagan and Dulles, the two The County Commissioners have ness climate here in Frederick Coun- According to The Daily Record, ty of life, two factors that state lead- northern Virginia airports are larger also pared the size of government ty. Since then we have added an ad- in 2011 Maryland slipped two spots ers talk up as some of the state’s best when combined and Dulles offers far and have been looking at every agen- ditional 54 items for a total of 235 in CNBC’s rankings of the best states selling points. The workforce rank- more international travel. cy, program, and grant to make sure business friendly action items. Since to do business this year, finishing No. ing was based on education (where While we cannot control state your tax dollars are spent in the wisest December 1, 2010, 92 items have 29 out of 50 after placing 27th in Maryland should have done well), regulations and policies, we can be manner. This means being frugal, but been completed, this accounts for both 2009 and 2010. worker availability (where Mary- pro-active here in Frederick Coun- also allows for the examination of how 50% of the initial listing and a 40% What may be worse for the Old land may have hurt been by its rel- ty and try to do something to help our government works and interacts overall completion, and currently Line State is that Virginia – Mary- atively low unemployment rate) and our economy. As President Calvin with individuals and businesses. We another 109 business friendly action land’s most frequent foil when it union membership. CNBC counts Coolidge so eloquently stated, “The make sure we provide only for the real items are underway. comes to all things economic devel- union membership against states business of America, IS business.” needs of our citizens, and not one pen- This has been no small task. Rath- opment and business friendliness – and Maryland’s stance has been very Businesses create jobs and with jobs ny more. This allows for more mon- er the commitment of the Board to gained one place in the rankings and pro-union. It is the southernmost of we can afford to have a decent quali- ey to remain in the hands of taxpayers do everything we can to improve recaptured the top spot. The two the non-right to work states, a fac- ty of life. That is why I am sponsoring and businesses. This in turn also plac- the quality of life here in Frederick big reasons for this improvement for tor some economists believe hurts a legislative proposal in the Frederick es more money for investments in our County. While some of our actions Virginia – LESS TAXES and LESS Maryland in its competition with County Legislative Package for the up- local communities. have not been appreciated by every- GOVERNMENTAL REGULA- Virginia and North Carolina. coming session of the Maryland Gen- When this Board of County one, we have done what we believe to TIONS. Maryland also got crushed in the eral Assembly which will grant a tax Commissioners was sworn in about be in the best interests of all Frederick Furthermore, the study noted that rankings on infrastructure and trans- credit to a small business if they create ten months ago, we called the lo- County residents. Maryland didn’t finish in the top five portation, finishing 39th. The Bal- even one job. cal businesses together to work with I for one am proud to say that in any category the business news timore and Washington regions are As a Board of County Commis- each other and the government on Frederick County is OPEN for busi- network used to determine the over- some of the most congested in the sioners we have made it a priori- how we can aid in job growth and ness! From the Desk of Town Council President Chris Staiger would like to begin by thanking cused on public safety concerns and capacity. The requirements are now town activities such as contracting rely on from the Sheriff’s Depart- Ieveryone who participated or oth- economic development and has also much more explicit and the penalties for police protection or planning ment. Would the county then make erwise supported the National Fall- been successful finding participants for non-compliance are much bet- and zoning administration are man- us “buy” all of those supplemental en Firefighters Memorial Weekend, for a number of key town positions ter defined. While I feel the report- aged directly by the town. The coun- services as well? When they started October 14-16, 2011. This is an an- on the Ethics Committee and Board ing requirements are a bit onerous ty reimburses us for the fees it also to itemized all of those costs and we nual event of national importance of Appeals. I encourage members of for a part time, elected official (and collects for these (duplicated) servic- had to raise local taxes to pay them, that we are honored to have take the community who are interested in may wind up deterring some possi- es through a “tax equity” payment. would your total tax burden wind up place in the Emmitsburg area. May- participating in these efforts to con- ble participants) it is better to have Some had proposed the county sim- being even greater? The main sup- or Jim Hoover deserves a substantial tact him directly and look forward to them than not. The Commissioners ply collect less tax – and require the porters of the change were those who amount of credit for raising the pro- moving some of these challenging, have also decided to extend some of municipality to collect more to cov- provided services separately – not file of the town as well as its level of new ideas toward implementation. the reporting requirements to senior er the difference – “tax differential.” those who already shared them with participation. Thousands of mem- In other October business, while town employees with day to day in- The municipality would then pur- the county. bers of the firefighting community a town the size of Emmitsburg volvement in policy implementation chase services directly with the extra, As we move into November, the gather here annually to honor their wouldn’t normally be required to or purchasing decisions – all in an ef- local revenue collected. Board will continue to work with fallen heroes over this special autumn have an Ethics Ordinance for elected fort to avoid potential conflicts of in- While this might appear to be a ra- Mayor Briggs on his new econom- weekend. Over the last few years we officials, our town has had require- terest. tionale proposal, as always, the dev- ic development initiatives, define have made a much greater effort to ments on the books for a number The Town has also taken an official il is in the detail. I for one was skep- the town’s planning priorities to cre- participate in the spirit of this worth- of years now. The State of Maryland position in the county tax differential tical of the county’s willingness to ate a platform for additional ordi- while event. has recently decided to standard- versus tax equity debate. A resolu- maintain the cost of services provid- nance changes to promote positive In regular business over the month ize the requirements of such ordi- tion proposed by Mayor Briggs and ed when police protection, for exam- growth while maintaining our small of October, it’s obvious to me as nances, and the Town of Emmits- approved unanimously by the Board ple, could potentially be considered a town character, and make changes Board President that newly elected burg has chosen to revise our existing of Commissioners was in favor of re- commodity to be sold as opposed to to the permit and fee process in or- Mayor Don Briggs is working rap- code accordingly. The biggest chang- taining the existing tax equity struc- a jointly funded activity. Our tax eq- der to improve interaction with the idly to broaden the level of public es surround the need to report fi- ture. Your property tax bill has two uity payment largely covers the cost town office. As always, I encourage and small business participation in nancial, business, or property inter- main components per $100 of as- of up to two “community deputies,” your participation and feedback to town government. He is actively at- ests that might lead to a conflict of sessed value: 93.6 cents to the coun- but not the other detective, emergen- your elected officials! Sincerely, Chris tempting to pull together teams fo- interest when acting in one’s official ty and 36 cents to the town. Some cy, or administrative services we also Staiger.

From the Desk of Mayor Don Briggs bring you up to date on other initia- Lastly, the town staff and I had a very tive on my plate, including: youth productive meeting with the State ello to all. This is the first of a room would be opened to recog- ing in December all are welcomed. activities, replenishing Upcounty Highway representatives with regard Hseries of monthly articles I will nized Emmitsburg based volunteer On October 14th over eighty peo- services, Brookfield build out and to making the Square a more walk- be writing for the Journal. No better groups. The day after being sworn in ple packed into the old ambulance ski time alternative outlet, North- able pedestrian friendly place. place to start then from where I be- as mayor, members of the Emmits- company building for the opening of gate alternative emergency access and Until next month and a Happy gan my campaign. Following Aris- burg Council of Churches board the National Fire Heritage Center. I yes we may have a retail store com- Thanksgiving! Please visit one of our totle’s lead, well begun is half done. took me up on that promise and met can only begin to tell you about the ing to Emmitsburg from a contact I wonderful churches over the holiday; From my campaign, we need a gov- in the town conference room, as did profound work and dedication of a have worked with for over four years. we have so much to be thankful for. ernment that listens and encourages the Emmitsburg Osteopathic Prima- national board and locally Brenda dialogue. ry Care Clinic board and the Em- and Wayne Powell that went into the In October, the town commis- mitsburg Business and Profession- dedication. sioners passed a motion that Octo- al Association (EBPA) board. The On October 22nd we had our first ber be officially recognized by the EPBA will meet at the town office “Coffee on the Square” with Ron town as “Breast Cancer Awareness every third Thursday of the month. Siarnecki, Executive Director of the Month”, and that the week of Oc- Another issue raised during the National Fallen Firefighters Founda- tober 10th – 16th be officially rec- campaign was the deep concern tion. Hopefully this will be a month- ognized by town as “Fallen Fighter’s about crime in our town. On the ly event where a guest will bring us Week”. 12th, a meeting was held to discuss up to date. All will be invited. As I promised during my cam- the situation with the local sheriff’s I’m getting close to my word paign, the town office conference deputy. There will be another meet- count, but in subsequent editions I’ll NOVEMBER 2011 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 7 GOVERNMENT—SOUTH OF THE MASON-DIXON LINE From the Desk of County Commissioner Blaine Young n September 29 a column However I think such a move could Oof mine was published in backfire on the Democrats.” TheTentacle.com about the up- Unfortunately, I was right. But coming congressional redistrict- I think I may also have been right ing. At the time, although it was when I wrote the following a little clear the Democrats were going to later on: try to get one more congressman in “Just because a district is a Demo- the House of Representatives, it was crat majority district does not mean not then clear how they would go that it will vote for any Democrat about it. the powers-that-be tries to shove Well, it is now. down their throats.” In that earlier column I wrote the Again, I may be in the minori- following: ty, but I think the Democrats might “I may be in the minority, but I have screwed this one up. In their think they are going after us. I think crusade to get one more Demo- they will target the 6th District by crat majority congressional district, adding pockets of Montgomery I think they have instead put two County and try to make it a Dem- districts in play. I don’t think either ocrat majority district. I hope I am the 6th or the 8th is a safe seat for wrong because such a district would a Democrat. And if the rumors are not really reflect the views of those true, that the current congressman of us here in Frederick County or from the 8th District, Chris Van our neighbors both east and west. Hollen, is none too pleased by the

new map, things may be a lot more erick City, Urbana and Brunswick) swamp the votes Mr. Van Hollen interesting a year from now than the and most if not all of eastern and expects from Montgomery County, brain trust in Annapolis expects. southern Carroll County. These ob- and he could be in trouble. In my view the congressional rac- viously are not hotbeds of support The new 8th District is the home es in the 6th and 8th District next for Democrat candidates. to a number of Republicans who have November will be all about turn- If the voters of Frederick and Car- been waiting for Roscoe Bartlett to re- out. The 8th District has gone from roll counti n TV only in the compa- tire in the old 6th District, but would a very safe seat for Representative ny of Nancy Pelosi, Harry Reid, and now have to run against Mr. Van Hol- Van Hollen, concentrated solely with a strong Republican turnout len in the 8th. This is going to be a po- in Montgomery County, to a dis- in the presidential election to oust litical battle worth watching. trict that now has most of Frederick the current occupant of the White In the new 6th District, the Dem- County (with the exception of Fred- House, a Republican turnout may ocrats have added northern and west- ern Montgomery County to the City of Frederick, Urbana, Brunswick and all of Washington County, Allegheny County and Garrett County. Again, as with the new 8th Dis- trict, the thinking in Annapolis is that the new voters from Mont- gomery County and the more Democrat leaning Frederick City will take care of those nuisance Re- publicans in the western part of the state. I know a lot of people in Fred- erick City, Urbana, Brunswick, Da- mascus and other areas of northern Montgomery County, and I do not see them toeing the Democrat par- ty line simply because they are told for whom to vote. I think this dis- trict is also in play, and a strong Re- publican candidate could give the handpicked liberal Democrat, Sen. Robert Garagiola from Montgom- ery County or Sen. Granola Bar as I call him, a real race for his money. The current 6th District should have been left alone. I am saddened because the changes may dilute our voice in Washington, and just be another attack by our Democrat state leaders on rural Maryland. So, much for the “One Maryland” con- cept that the Governor promotes. If anything Frederick County deserves two congressional representatives not Montgomery County. If nothing else, it will give us two races to watch instead of one. And hopefully our liberal Governor will eat crow with his gerrymandering. 8 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | NOVEMBER 2011 GOVERNMENT—NORTH OF THE MASON-DIXON LINE From the Desk of Commissioner Candidate Randy Phiel

s the first candidate to an- ernment officials at every level, and part-time county auditors in the tran- mal economic conditions, volun- Chiefs and Adams County Volun- Anounce for Adams County that there is economic pain and sig- sition from a Class 6 to Class 5 coun- teer life/safety considerations and teer Emergency Responders is in- Commissioner 11 months ago, I nificant dissatisfaction with the ty. Steve Renner, the Republican can- compatibility with advancing dig- deed an honor. had no idea that this week I would county re-assessment, I did not an- didate from Littlestown is running ital technology. We need to at- I invite you to read my last five be composing my sixth and fi- ticipate ten primary candidates an- unopposed for Controller. Steve is a tract commercial development columns in the Journal to review nal Emmitsburg News Journal col- nouncing for commissioner and ten former 25 year CFO/CEO of Gettys- and jobs to Adams County! We my positions and background. I umn before the November 8 Gen- debates/forums sponsored by vari- burg Hospital and is a former Execu- need to create oversight, fairness also recommend you to watch the eral Election. I would like to thank ous entities. To give some perspec- tive Director of the Adams County and conformity in the Clean & archived debates, forums and inter- Editor Mike Hillman for the oppor- tive, in previous commissioner races Economic Development Authority. Green Program! We need to rea- views that have aired over the past tunity to introduce myself and my there was normally one forum held Despite the frustration with sonably preserve green space. We eleven months to help you make an perspective on issues that face Ad- during the General Election. government at all levels, it is time need to a strategic plan to reduce informed election day decision. ams County. Mr. Hillman should In the primary I was privileged and for the new board to learn from our county deficit. In some areas I have a history of significant ac- also be commended for enhanc- honored to receive the most votes of our past and move Adams County of the county there is a disconnect complishment in Adams County. ing political and community aware- any candidate for either party. I ask forward. We have some big issues and a feeling that the county re- It is the right time in my life to ap- ness by inviting all four commis- for your vote again on Election Day to address. The re-assessment in- volves only around Gettysburg. ply that experience to preserve our sioner candidates to submit articles November 8. Each Adams Coun- equities will need to be addressed That disingenuous feeling needs past and shape our future. I truly monthly. It was only in the past year ty voter will have the opportunity to regardless of the court ruling on to be and will be addressed in nu- believe if you take the time to look that I became familiar with this pa- vote for two of the four remaining the co-efficient of dispersion. If merous ways. I could go on - but I at my background, experience, per since it does not reach my res- candidates for Adams County Com- it is deemed out of kilter we may believe there is one issue in Adams qualifications, education, person- idence in Cumberland Township. missioner. The Republican candi- need to spend a yet undetermined County that encompasses and sur- ality and proven leadership skills – Now that I am familiar with it and dates are myself, (Randy Phiel), and amount of money to do another passes all the others - and will be you will find a qualified candidate read it monthly, there is no doubt Jim Martin. The Democratic candi- re-assessment. If the co-efficient is the legacy we leave to our chil- that is firmly committed to serving that the Emmitsburg News Jour- dates are Marty Qually and Paul Kel- determined to be within the court dren. It is how we balance our ru- the community he has cherished nal provides southwestern Adams let. The three candidates obtaining accepted parameters, I believe we ral, agricultural and historical her- for sixty years. County residents with an informa- the most votes will be seated January will still have moral obligation to itage with our significant need for Please feel free to contact me tional and community oriented tab- 1st as the new board of Adams Coun- our citizens to correct many ineq- jobs and economic stimulus. at joinrandyforcommissioner@ loid that is chock full of interesting ty Commissioners. After the three uities that will still exist. Thus, in In the past eleven months, it gmail.com or go to my website and diverse reading. It takes several candidates are chosen on Novem- my opinion there is no re-assess- has been my pleasure to meet and at www.JoinRandyForCommis- days to read the large variety of arti- ber 8, there will be a completely new ment suit winner! We are also at talk with folks in all corners of the sioner.com As this year-long cam- cles from various contributors. Keep Board of County Commissioners for the crossroads of a perfect storm county at various events. Making paign for Adams County Commis- up the good work Mike and staff! the first time since 1967. There is also in Adams County with volunteer new friends, enhancing existing re- sioner concludes on November 8th, Writing articles for the Journal a newly appointed County Manager emergency response funding and lationships and increasing my ap- thank you to the readers of the Em- has not been the only unanticipat- position as of last January, and for the volunteerism. The county radio preciation of Adams County has mitsburg News Journal for allowing ed element of this county commis- first time, an elected County Con- system project will be a difficult been a rewarding experience. Also, me to share my thoughts with you. sioner campaign for me. Although I troller will take office with the new balancing act between a 30-year being the only candidate to re- We are certainly blessed to live in was well aware there is overall frus- Board of Commissioners in January. old antiquated radio system with ceive the endorsement of the Ad- magnificent Adams County in the tration with government and gov- The Controller will replace the three failures and repair difficulties, dis- ams County Police Chiefs, Fire United States of America! From the Desk of Commissioner Candidate Paul Kellett

he case of a Giant mistake. At a October 2010 in an “unheated” (read county to provide a little fairness. If the will fight for good deals for our taxpay- win. Agriculture is the second largest Trecent candidates’ forum, a ques- declining) market for $19,850,000.- County takes over the contributions ers. We need commissioners that will industry in Adams County after tour- tion was posed about cooperation and 50% more than it was assessed for! to the fire companies, then the type spend every penny like it came out of ism, and it should be helped. It is crit- possibly consolidation of municipali- The lost tax revenues for Gettysburg of fight we have seen in Mount Joy grandma’s purse. ical for the viability of this industry ties. The four candidates (on the bal- School District- over $70,000 a year. Township will be no more. The fact Solutions. The commissioners need that a minimum amount of farms re- lot) all agreed that cooperation to save Now, I looked at this property to point that 80% of the Rec Park users reside to listen to the public and to their staff. main. Right now, there are business- money was a good idea. The question out that the tax paid to Straban was outside of the Borough could be fixed While the staff has to be held account- es that serve the ag community but if was given to us in advance, so I decid- $1300 while if the same property were by the County establishing regional able for the outcomes, not just punch- most of the farms are plowed under ed to do some homework, and illus- in the Borough of Gettysburg it would (unpaid) rec boards. The County can ing the clock, I know many of the and houses are planted, the business- trate the problem of consolidation. owe over $45,000. Down to earth and should move to provide tax fair- county employees would welcome es will be shuttered and the remain- Since consolidation requires a majori- numbers, a house assessed at $100,000 ness. These are not new uses for tax- the opportunity to rise to the occasion ing farms will have to drive hours ty of voters in both municipalities vot- pays Straban $10.10, the same house payer money; it is the same amount of in an environment that encourages a for the supplies they need. We need ing for it, I thought that looking at a in the Borough pays $352. A huge dif- money being spent on vital programs job well done. We need to use the Of- to work hard to keep agriculture via- business that had left the Borough of ference- and a tax burden- that the vot- being raised more fairly. Many hands fice of Planning and Development to ble in this county, and remember it is Gettysburg for neighboring Straban ers of Straban would never agree to. make light work as the old saying goes. provide the professional expertise to also a huge part of the leading indus- Township would be a good way to The difference in assessments But the problem is actually greater help our municipalities to plan so that try, tourism. Agriculture helps tour- show the different tax rates in the mu- shows the need for competent asses- than one Giant mistake. The current they do not run out of water or cre- ism with its many festivals and fairs nicipalities. sors whose work is reviewed. The dif- commissioners relied on “experts” to ate a traffic nightmare. The planning but more importantly, it provides the Giant Food Store left downtown ference in municipal taxes illustrates make their decisions. The commission- should also include the streamlining of bucolic vistas that keep people com- Gettysburg in 1999 for the lower tax- a need for the County to intervene. ers knew or should have known that a the permitting process for appropriate ing back year after year. es and more land to be had in Straban. The fact that the Borough pays for “perc required” half acre lot in Carroll businesses locating in appropriate ar- We need commissioners that will When doing this research, I discov- police protection, has the recreation Valley was not worth $30,000. But eas. The review process locally can take use experts to answer technical ques- ered the Giant mistake. 21st Centu- park where Straban kids play, houses they trusted the experts of 21st Cen- over one year and that delay causes tions only, not to provide the vision of ry assessed the fair market value as be- the fire department that protects Stra- tury. The Giant mistake was caused by companies to look elsewhere. We need the county. We need commissioners ing 12,889,200. The property sold in ban, all point to opportunities for the the county not checking 21st Centu- to raise the pillow tax and use it to pro- that will read the contracts that they ry’s work. In the land swap with ISP, mote Adams County as a great place are signing to make sure that the ven- they should have known that the land to locate a business. The pillow tax dor has to perform and perform well, that was received from ISP was not should be used to promote off season or will not get paid. We need Com- nearly of equal value as the land given. tourism as well. This would help make missioners that will actually take the Heck, even 21st Century told them many service sector jobs more sta- time to study the issues confronting that the land values were that ISP was ble and help local businesses through us, consider all sides, prioritize, and getting 3 dollars in value for every dol- what is now a long winter. then vote. lar it was giving up. They should have We need to support local agricul- On November 8th, Adams Coun- known that 50% of the land received ture. It is obscene that Washington ty will elect three new commissioners drained directly out of the county and State apples are sold in Adams Coun- for the first time since 1967. The job therefore was not worthy of the water ty. The Buy Fresh, Buy Local ban- is a huge one. We need commission- bond money that was used to purchase ner should be taken up by the coun- ers who will do their homework and the land given up. Regardless of wheth- ty. The price of in season produce keep us from making any more Giant er or not one thinks the concept of the should drop and the people of Adams mistakes. We need Commissioners to swap was a good idea, the fact is finan- County will eat better for less. Our work on good solutions. I pledge to cially, the county got the raw end of farmers will find a strong local outlet be that kind of Commissioner. Thank the deal. We need commissioners that for the “fruits of their labor” a win/ you, Paul Kellett NOVEMBER 2011 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 9 GOVERNMENT—NORTH OF THE MASON-DIXON LINE From the Desk of Commissioner Candidate Marty Qually t is time that we had Adams would serve me well as a Commis- am the only candidate with a ty staff. While much of a Com- It has been clear during the debates ICounty Commissioners with the sioner. When people ask how cater- working knowledge of the Coun- missioner’s job requires that they this year that each of the four Com- experience in local government, the ing prepares me for County Com- ty budget and with this knowl- work in the Courthouse, they must missioner candidates care about Ad- ability to work with others, and the missioner, they are surprised at how edge I have every intention of get out of the Courthouse and lis- ams County, but you only get two energy to get the job done. It is time similar the two jobs are. Being able opening the 2012 budget for po- ten to citizens. We should be using votes on November 8th. Paul Kellett for us to stop looking back at our to help a couple balance what they tential improvements on day one our staff more to solve our problems will fight for you and his command mistakes and start looking forward want and what they can afford, and of my term. We will not wait a and not hiring more consultants to of the issues and data are impressive. to how we can succeed. On Novem- then following through on the con- full year to start improving gov- tell them what to do. While I have Jim Martin has a passion to serve ber 8th you have two votes for Coun- tract is what being a caterer is all ernment, we will begin planning worked in government, I have no and his lack of public office experi- ty Commissioner, I would be hon- about. When I cater a large event, on November 9th (the day after the intention of micro-managing in the ence may be more of an asset than ored to receive one of your votes. twelve hour days are the norm and election) and we will be ready to courthouse. I know, if challenged, a liability. Randy Phiel has proven My family moved here when my having to think on your feet is just as move forward on January 1st. I say our qualified staff will to respond that he can bring economic success father, Robert Karsteter, was trans- important as planning for the event. we, because I will take the time to and we all will see more tax dollars to Gettysburg, but will he rise to the ferred from his post in Germany to And at the end of the day I need to listen to your concerns and only saved. But we must have leadership challenge of bringing success to the become the first commanding offi- show a profit so that I can pay my after public comment will changes with the courage to change the 9 to entire County? cer of the Gettysburg College ROTC bills. We need Commissioners able be made. I learned the hard way 5 paradigm and begin accepting the Since you get two votes, I contend program. My three brothers, three to balance what we want out of gov- working on a friend’s farm in high challenge that being a Commission- that we need both Kellet’s fight and sisters, and I all grew up here and at- ernment with what we can afford. school that there are two ways to er means being on call for the citi- my energy, Martin’s passion and my tended Saint Francis Xavier, Delone We need Commissioners who can hit the ground when you jump off zens 24/7. experience, Randy’s business sense Catholic High School, and five of us work the long hours, not just in a moving truck. You either hit It is time for Commissioners and my ability to work with oth- attended Mount Saint Mary’s Uni- the Courthouse but throughout the the ground running or you hit the with the business sense to under- ers. Do not look at which one attri- versity. My parents are both still County, listening to our concerns on ground face first. When it comes stand that you succeed by increas- bute you like the best, but instead at very active at Saint Francis, but it our time, not at their convenience. to the budget and County financ- ing your customers, not by charging which two candidates share your vi- has been left to my oldest brother, I have worked in both government es, I will hit the ground running! more to those you have. For Adams sion of Adams County. Burton, to carry on the Delone tra- and in private businesses, but in Adams County faces many chal- County this means increasing our On November 8th you have two dition, with his four children all at- both my priority has always been lenges in the years to come, but tax base, not our tax rate. We must votes for Commissioner, I would be tending Delone. serving the people that pay the bills we will only move forward by tak- have Commissioners who will work honored to receive one of your votes. After graduating from college, I and getting them the best bang for ing a hard look at what we want with local leaders to attract appropri- Let’s return Adams County to the spent eight years with the City of their buck. to achieve, instead of a look back ate businesses to Adams County, so people by electing Commissioners Frederick as an administrator, im- I currently serve you as Adams at past mistakes. Economic suc- that more tax revenue comes in. We with Experience, a Hard Work Eth- plementing State and Federal pro- County Auditor. It isn’t just in cess has been passing us by as our need businesses that will not harm ic, and the Ability to listen. grams for residents. I now own and my personal business that I watch Commissioners sat in the court- our quality of life or infringe on our If you would like to discuss any is- operate a successful catering compa- every penny. For the past year I house dealing with government current economic strengths of tour- sues or become a part of my cam- ny focused on buying from Adams have been watching every dollar bureaucracy. It is time to set clear ism and agriculture. To do this will paign team for this final week please County farms. Most people agree of County money and learning goals within the courthouse for the take hard work and Commission- contact me at 717-339-6514 or at that working as an administrator for how to streamline County govern- County Manager to begin imple- ers able to work with others to bring [email protected]. And feel the City of Frederick, helped me to ment, so that we get every ounce menting and time for Commission- economic development to Adams free to visit my website at www.mar- understand government and thus of value out of our tax dollars. I ers to provide leadership to Coun- County. tyqually.com From the Desk of Commissioner Candidate Jim Martin ot many days after the printing reduced in scope and cost, business- Another closing issue is my rent to generate additional county viously impact the level of funding re- Nof this position article, it will be es would not be intimidated by the thoughts on the acquisition of the revenues. ceived by Adams County. Also our November 8, 20011, Adams County cost to initiate their approval process. St. Francis property located on West My overall goal would be for the sluggish local economy will likely af- Election Day. It will be the culmina- After the process begins, there needs High Street, Gettysburg. In the best St. Francis property to be a profitable fect county tax revenues. Choices will tion of much discussion of issues and to be a good faith commitment from interest of Adams County I do not fa- operation that will be attractive to a have to be made to prudently priori- the vetting of the commissioner can- all parties involved to avoid unwar- vor renovating the school building. It potential buyer when the real estate tize county spending. This will not be didates. ranted or unnecessary delays. Delays would likely cost 70% to 80% of new market improves. The sale proceeds an easy task, but a necessary one. One of the final issues I want to have been the death of viable ven- construction. My next management could then be used to purchase the The 2012 Adams County bud- discuss is business growth in Adams tures. Investors will only wait a rea- action would be to sell Xavier House. former American Legion Building get will soon be completed by the sit- County; it is the source of potential sonable period of time before moving It is not contiguous with the remain- which houses county services in rent- ting commissioners. It will pass to the jobs for our citizens. As a commis- to a more attractive venture. der of the property and it is in need ed space. Those rented spaces could newly elected commissioners. Because sioner I want to insure that our of- Also, there must be comfort that of considerable maintenance and at a then return rent payments supplied there will be a new board sitting before fice has a unified business growth once a business is established, it can level requiring bidding. Then I rec- by the state back to the county. This the old board’s budget, the new board plan with the Adams County Office operate in harmony with the sur- ommend that the tenants of Xavier would be a turnaround of hundreds will have a window of time to review of Economic Development. I believe rounding community or municipal- House, Manos Unitas, could rent the of thousands of dollars. and revise the budget. As a commis- we have substantial potential for busi- ity. Within the agricultural commu- Mercy House. Through all the above actions, the sioner I will take advantage of this re- ness growth within our established nity Agricultural Security Areas are Further action would be to utilize parking area acquired in the purchase view period. My position is that the zoning that respects our rural fabric. created. These “Areas” promote more the lower level of the school build- of St. Francis should be retained. budget is not a pass through item, but Adams County has an industri- permanent farming operations with a ing for county storage and reduce the This parking area will provide much- a matter of serious inspection. al park strategically located near US sense of security from local regula- county’s need to pay for rental stor- needed parking in close proximity to Finally, I am honored to have been Route 15. The commercial sites that tions and governmental actions and age. Any excess storage space can be the Courthouse. endorsed by US Senator Pat Tom- are available could be purchased at also preserve the right to farm. A par- rented to the public to produce coun- From all indicators we know that mey. Please join with others and reasonable terms. Plus there are un- allel protection should be afforded to ty revenues. The upper levels of the state and federal funding will be re- vote for me November 8th. Thank occupied commercial facilities avail- business and industry to protect them school should be made available for duced. I anticipate that this will ob- You, JIM MARTIN. able in the county. We are present- from unwarranted local government ly seeing that companies do have ad- action that adversely affects their con- equate cash reserves and are willing to tinuance and expansion of commer- expand or relocate. Additionally, our cial operations. An ideal opportuni- area is known for its good work eth- ty for protection is upon us. Elect the ics. community leaders who are “bridge What is keeping all these positive builders” and will work toward pro- factors from coming together? One ductive and positive solutions. factor we previously discussed is the Leaving no stone unturned regard- lack of a broad band system to serve ing business growth, as commissioner businesses. This situation is being I would seek to network with estab- addressed by community leaders. lished contacts at the Governor’s of- However, several other items come to fice and the office of US Senator Pat mind. Toomey. The purpose would be to One is the huge amount of time increase their awareness of the busi- and expenses required of business- ness opportunities in Adams County, es for planning, engineering, and ap- including the possibility of relocating proval stages. If this process could be governmental services here. 10 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | NOVEMBER 2011 COMMENTARY

for lower taxes and less regulation that will create an environment Words from Winterbilt for business to create jobs and the creation of jobs will mean growth. Common sense and two political parties Currently our choice is bad or worse The reality is that if lower taxes and sometimes worse is the better and less regulation created jobs, Shannon Bohrer conversations in the past and I not borrow, at least for the short choice. Your choice is which one is we should have been awash in jobs do enjoy his perspectives and his term, it would be like driving up worse and remember – choose wisely and growth from the last president. was having a conversation with company. However, sometimes – hill and then turning off the gas – Instead the banks went nuts and the Ian acquaintance (I will call him some people want to engage you in you can drift backward real fast. This is the area where a lot of job creators keep their tax breaks. Mike) and he wanted my thoughts conversation and it can be difficult Borrowing is bad and good, bad individuals seem to have a problem Both sides believe that growth will about our government borrowing because they only want your because we have too much debt with common sense. There are be our salvation and historically it money, specifically more money. opinion, providing it confirms their and good because it keeps us from people that believe that one party has, but not this time. Before I could reply he added that beliefs. I don’t believe this was the sliding back down the mountain. will save us from the other party – he believed it was only a matter of case with Mike, our conversation Of course the more you borrow the which is evil. They are so vested “The significant problems we face time and other countries would was civil and we both listened, worse it gets. Conversely it could in one party that they don’t hear cannot be solved at the same level of just stop loaning us money and although I don’t think he liked all be argued that deregulation and tax or see the problems that each has, thinking we were at when we created they would also demand payment of my answers. After a short while breaks, what some are still calling they only hear and see the problems them.” for the money we currently owe he again said something about for, has only added to our problems. from the other party. Additionally, —Albert Einstein them. I responded that there were borrowing money, using an analogy We cannot borrow our way out of they only hear and see the positives only three countries in the world about a neighbor that borrows too debt, nor can we continue with tax from the party they favor, which Sometimes, even if you know that were solvent, the ones loaning much. I said we all know people breaks and financial deregulation - in itself is another problem. From where you’re going – you won’t us money, so I did not think a that have probably borrowed too expecting a different result. Mike my perspective both parties have get there. Relying on growth to problem existed. I then added that much money, lived beyond their question to me was, “Then what problems, which everyone should create jobs, revenue and prosperity if the countries loaning us money means, and now they’re in bad do we do?” I responded that when be aware of, since they are frequently is our history and one could argue, could loan it somewhere else and shape. But if we purchased a new an election becomes available we pointed out by the other party. very logical. However, even if we ensure a return, they would. I don’t truck last year, we made obligations vote everyone out. It is our fault One good thing is that both have did have products and services to know if the response was entirely to pay for it and if we don’t pay for for voting either for the same a plan, although I must admit the sell it would not matter – because true, but it sounded good. Mike it, then we lose the truck. Mike’s people and/or the same party each plan often resembles what they nobody is buying. Being part of a then wanted to know what the response was that the government time, as if one is good and the have done in the past. And that’s world economy is good when it’s countries were. I responded; South has too many trucks and he is other is bad. We, the voters are the problem; the old plans are growing, but not so good when Korea, China and Japan, to which probably right. responsible for the government we dependent upon growth to pay our it’s not. I do believe the public he replied he thought that Sweden Mike then asked me a broader have. Currently our choice is bad debts. The democratic plan appears understands many of our problems was also solvent. I then said that I question related to our economy, or worse and sometimes worse is to one of priming the engine. It’s since congresses approval rating is did not count Sweden because we something along the lines of how the better choice. Your choice is like pouring gas into the carburetor 14 percent. Of course you have to don’t owe them any money. He long can we continue to borrow which one is worse and remember to start the engine and when the wonder – who is the 14 percent? seemed satisfied with my answer, and spend. I replied that we – choose wisely. If Thomas Paine, engine runs growth will be created. Next month we start a series on but again, I really don’t know if we can borrow as long as someone the author of Common Sense, were However, if the engine does start applying Thomas Paine’s Common owe Sweden money. is willing to loan us money, and alive today he may say that having it will only run for a short while Sense – in current times. Mike was trying to engage me I don’t know how long that is. I the same two parties in office is like because the gas tank is empty - so in a conversation about politics, added that it will eventually get us having two kings that take turns the engine can only run as you pour To read other articles by Shannon which I generally like to do. Mike in trouble, more trouble than we being in power. It defies common gas in – and remember the gas is Bohrer visit the Authors section of and I have had very good political are already in. However, if we do sense. borrowed. The republican plan is Emmitsburg.net.

just like fire departments used to with all of this. By the time be. Did you know that we sponsor you read this, we will have re- View from the Track the Fairfield Area Senior Center? launched a totally new website that a minute. How often do we They meet every weekday morn- packed with interesting and help- My tax dollars at work… see this these days? Unfortunately, ing in our lobby. We sponsor a Boy ful information. The web ad- not so much anymore and it’s get- Scout troop. We sponsor a Zum- dress is the same as always: www. Kip Hamilton delegated to the county and local ting worse. ba exercise class. We are a Toys- fairfieldfire-ems.org. Please take governments. You may recall reading in the PA for-Tots drop-off center. We par- note of the dash. One of the pag- id anyone catch it? There In the State of Maryland, your newspapers that at least one of the ticipate in the high school’s home- es on the new site is a long list Dwas a trick in last month’s emergency services are provided by volunteer fire companies in Adams coming parade. We sponsored an of things we could use help with. article. We talked about how the the Frederick County government Co. has closed their doors. Then, EMT class at the high school last You might have heard in the past Federal Government was actual- and paid for by your state and lo- there is the controversy over the year. We offer free blood pressure that we needed help and thought ly created by the governments of cal income taxes. In the Common- amount of the contributions go- screenings to anyone who stops by that we were just looking for peo- the 13 sovereign states and in or- wealth of Pennsylvania, howev- ing to the Mt. Joy Township fire while a crew is there. We donate ple to run calls and thought that der to keep the power of the new er, although we do have counties, department. These are financial is- the use of our hall so that our res- really isn’t something you could Federal Government constrained, there are no county-wide emergen- sues, but the root cause of these idents can hear local political de- do. That’s true, we could certain- the states laid out what the Feder- cy services. We do have a central- problems is that fewer numbers bate live and in person. ly use more responding mem- al Government could do in the 18 ized 911 dispatch system, but the of people are volunteering to help We participate in the annu- bers, but there are so many other Enumerated Powers. Last month, police, fire, and ambulance servic- operate the departments. And by al Independence Day celebration tasks that must get accomplished I left off the last five to see if any- es are the responsibility of the lo- “operate” I don’t mean just run- and National Night Out get-to- in support of our operations. Or one was paying attention. Did cal boroughs and townships and in ning calls. gethers at the Carroll Valley Bor- maybe you have wanted to help you notice? Did it make you think Adams County, the fire and ambu- Remember, in PA, we have ough Park. We have groups of us help your community, but that something was missing? Did lance services are 100% volunteer. to raise our own funds. At Fair- young children come into the sta- just didn’t know what we need- you take the time to go check? Their entire operations are fund- field, our annual operating budget tion and we teach them about fire ed done. If you did, that’s great! We all ed by contributions, donations is around ¾ of a million dollars. safety. We have weddings, fami- If any of this is resonating with should be taking a much more ac- and fundraising activities, not by For every person who responds to ly gatherings and memorial servic- you, please take a moment to tive role in questioning what we any tax money. How many of you a call, there are probably 8-12 peo- es for the community in our hall. check out our new website. Scroll hear and not just blindly going knew that? ple volunteering to raise the funds We provide an emergency oper- down to the “How YOU Can along with something because it Once, out on a fire scene, a res- to make this possible. In 2010, ations center for the Fairfield Re- Help” tab and look over the wide- sounds right. Go check it out! It ident was chatting with a member there were 120 different people gional Emergency Management ranging list of tasks. Certainly you is factual? Is it even legal? We need of Fairfield Fire & EMS and made who helped out at our Thursday Agency in case of a local disaster. will find something that interests to take our duties as citizens much the casual comment, “My tax dol- night Bingo games! That is an in- We will bring you home from the you or that you have experience more seriously…especially now. lars at work…” Uhm…, no, actu- credible effort and a sign of just hospital if you can’t ride in a car. with. Then, please contact our of- On last month’s list of enu- ally, all of the people fighting that how much our department means We will come pump your flooded fice (there is an email link right merated powers did you see any- fire and directing traffic and pro- to the community; that so many basement. We provide a place for there on the page, or call.) We will where that the Federal Govern- viding the EMS coverage on the people would help to sustain its Santa to come and have breakfast gladly help you get started making ment is tasked with providing Fire scene got out of their beds at home operations. with our youngest residents every a difference, too! & Rescue services to the citizens? and came to give their talents to We have been working toward year. In short, we are really mak- Nope…and it’s not on any of the their neighbor who needed their re-establishing the Fairfield Fire ing an effort to make a difference Kip is an active EMT, the EMS Cap- five I left off, either. That function help; all on their own time….gra- & EMS department as a vibrant in our community. tain and a member of the Board of is reserved to the states and then tis…free…no charge. Think about part of the Fairfield community, But, we could use your help Directors at Fairfield Fire & EMS. NOVEMBER 2011 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 11 COMMENTARY

to include D.C.’s northern suburbs ly and socio-economically? state legislature’s drafting meetings, (inherited from the old 8th District, To be fair, redistricting is among how could such a map come into be- Pure Onsense currently represented by Democrat the most difficult tasks facing law- ing without people openly discussing Chris Van Hollen). Meanwhile, the makers. Beyond the logistical and with one another, “How can we shift Maryland redistricting city of Frederick remains in the 6th political obstacles, there’s still no sim- this line to really stick it to the Re- District, but will be joined by a size- ple formula, nor any clear philo- publicans?” Scott Zuke ed to produce an unjustifiable 7-1 able portion of Montgomery Coun- sophical guidance for how a district What’s damaging about cynicism Democratic majority. The Repub- ty which, like Baltimore, is being should be designed. Should homog- is that it leads to apathy. When I hat do Thurmont and Em- lican representative being targeted sliced up into three different districts enous communities be kept intact to posted “Rorschach” versions (silhou- Wmitsburg have in common for removal is our very own Roscoe to distribute its Democratic votes ensure direct representation of their ette images, although this is a misno- with Rockville and Bethesda? Not Bartlett, of the (former) 6th District. among more right-leaning regions. interests, or should the district be de- mer, since there’s nothing symmet- much. But pretty soon, they’ll be Gerrymandering isn’t new to If you think the new 8th District signed to approximate the state or rical about the shapes!) of the new sharing a congressional representa- Maryland. Baltimore’s overwhelm- is a mess, it pales in comparison to national demographic balances? Is 8th and 3rd Districts on Facebook, tive. And it won’t be Roscoe Bartlett. ingly Democratic population is al- the 3rd District, which has got to be democracy better served by grouping some people thought it was a joke, On Oct. 20, with little fanfare, ready being divided over three dis- one of the ugliest cases of gerryman- the like-minded together, or by ex- and others had already heard about Governor Martin O’Malley signed tricts to dilute the more conservative dering in the nation. Looking like a posing people to diverse viewpoints? the new district lines. Nobody was off on a new redistricting plan for surrounding areas. But the rest of Sanskrit character, it snakes in and The absence of an “ideal,” howev- surprised or upset about it. This is Maryland that reflects regional pop- the state didn’t used to look too bad. out of four counties and Baltimore er, does not justify blatant bad behav- business as usual, afterall. ulation shifts as reported in the 2010 The 6th District sensibly included City. Eric Hartley, a staff writer for ior. As common as gerrymandering It’s possible things will change Census. It also reflects a transparent Western Maryland, Frederick Coun- The Capital in Annapolis, attempted may be in other states, and by both in a few months when the prima- effort by O’Malley and the Demo- ty, the rural areas around Westmin- to drive straight through the district, parties, whatever marginal political ry elections are held and many peo- cratic party to tilt Maryland’s con- ster, and the northern portions of a project that took him nine hours gains there are to be made through ple will hear about the redistricting gressional representation even fur- Baltimore and Harford County. and 168 miles of driving to com- the practice should be weighed for the first time. The General Elec- ther in their party’s favor than it Considering Maryland’s uniquely plete (including multiple departures against the social costs. tion next year will be interesting to already is. shaped borders, the old district lines from the district where its bound- Not only are the quality and ac- watch as well. Rep. Bartlett may ac- Maryland remains a solid blue did a fair job of keeping counties and aries are not connected by roads, or curacy of representation corrupt- tually have to run a serious campaign state, with twice as many registered communities intact. The same can- in some places, even by land). The ed by tampering with districts in now that he has lost some reliable Democrats as Republicans. With not be said for the new 2011 lines. 3rd includes some of the poorest ar- this fashion, but it also breeds cyni- supporters in northern Frederick eight congressional districts we The rural parts of Frederick eas of Baltimore and a portion of cism. How could any citizen look at County. And what will Thurmont would expect to see a either a 5-3 or County have been reassigned to the Howard County, the fifth wealthi- this Congressional district map and and Emmitsburg residents think of 6-2 split between Democratic and bizarrely-shaped new 8th District, est county in the nation. How can not conclude that whoever created the current 8th District representa- Republican districts. The latter has which will include a chunk of Car- such a district be fairly and accurate- it was thinking only of political ob- tive, Chris Van Hollen, the up-and- been the case for the past ten years, roll County and a suspicious sliver of ly represented when its constituents jectives and not at all of what was in comer Democrat from Montgomery but the new plan is clearly intend- Montgomery County that extends are worlds apart, both geographical- the best interest of the people? In the County?

the same as “cheap” , and once the Alan Greenspan did not foresee. quality improved not many people Something his idol, Ayn Rand, the cared where it was made. The mon- guru of greed, had not predicted. But Down Under ey flowed from American homes how could these brokers of success be Relative success and American debt into China’s wrong? Presidents went on believing coffers. No more American reces- them, for money was their god too; Submitted by Lindsay computers, like oracles, infallible? sion, ( the rose coloured spectacles borrow, borrow, became the mantra. Melbourne, Australia Presidents, treasury, bankers and fi- were firmly in place), the populace Would there be a day of reckoning? nanciers thought so, set up complex was happy, leaders were happy - and Who cared - it would not be in their Success is relative: It is what we algorithms to see the future, and be- there was a smile on the face of the term of office. can make of the mess we have hold! Everything they tried proved tiger. So forget the war on communism, made of things. that their trust was not misplaced. And what did these Tiger folk do they’re winning. And the war on ter- —T. S. Eliot, 1939 So if the computer predicted that the with their new found wealth? Build rorism - the Chinese won’t allow you dollar would rise one cent overnight impossible skyscrapers, resorts on the to suffer that, as they have their own cting on prophecies is danger- they could make millions, perhaps ways of business are not the same, Yangtze, promote tourism? No, they brand. Aous, as King Croesus found out billions or trillions. Absolutely no computer programmes are not infal- bought American treasury bonds. Lindsay, who has just realised a in the fifth century BC when he went risk, so beg, borrow or steal and put lible, and a decade later the Asian Ti- What? Why on earth would they beautiful new cook pot was made in to war with Cyrus, the king of Per- it all on the computer. A zip of excite- ger was on its back, paws in the air, do that? Because, my friends, they Denmark. Wonderful. Written on sia. He lost because he misinterpreted ment ran through the halls of power, wondering what the hell had hap- were buying America. Not real es- his made in China computer, with a prophecy, and after 2 ½ thousand and the future was a rosy glow. pened. Unfortunately, the U. S. of A. tate, just the government, something modem, mouse, and software. Ah so. years not much has changed. Our Except - (snigger snigger) - com- that had got the whole circus rolling politicians and their advisors still use puters only do what they are pro- was itself reeling, victim of its own in- oracles and govern in the hope that grammed to do, and humans, who fallibility, and about to go down for what they plan for and expect to hap- do the programming, are fallible, the count - except for one incredible pen will occur. greedy , clever, and selfish. And when coincidence. And The United States plans. they wield the power they make the One of the big losers in the bubble Plans to keep the populace fed, hap- rules. Because they became so good at had been China. Communist, prag- py, and confidant that they live in making money they became reveren- matic, demagogic, it had had its pride the greatest nation on earth. Plans to tial figures, presidents fell in love with hurt, had lost face with its neigh- keep manufacturing, primary pro- them, and they could do no wrong. bours, but in true oriental style didn’t duction and employment high, with By and large they were trusted im- go weeping to its ‘benefactor’, but a strong middle class, plans to con- plicitly - but at heart, many bank- went into its own form of huddle. tinue as the strongest power in the ers, secretaries of finance etc. are real- Within a few years the tiger was world. I’m pretty sure many of you ly just clever used car salesmen, with not just up again and running, it was will shake your head in dismay and eyes only for the next buck. And, like hunting. And it was hunting Amer- mutter, “Well, the plans aren’t work- all of us, they cannot foretell the fu- ica. Not with ultimately pointless ing too well.” ture. acts of terror and revenge, but with And, looking at things in your But if they could make billions the thing Americans craved perhaps country from this distance, it is all too an hour at home in this miraculous more than anything else, consumer easy to see the trouble you are in. The bubble, they could also do it world- goods. Give them more of the good reasons why this is so are many, but wide. The government thought so, life. Revenge was going to be sweets. boil down to a too great reliance on the IMF thought so, and Asia, in- Everyone except the American man- prophecy. And in your case the main cluding China, were moved like chess ufacturer and worker rubbed their consulter of soothsayers was none pieces into the new strategy. Too bad hands. other than the renowned secretary of if they didn’t want to be a pawn, the China went to communistic cap- treasury Alan Greenspan, and the or- US called the shots, had the great- italism, it had the workforce, en- acle he consulted was the computer. est economy on earth, was both king forced a berserker kind of manufac- Both Croesus and Greenspan and queen on the board, and could turing regime, kept its currency low went out to fight the enemy that was not to be resisted. so it could to supply at a very good threatening to take over their coun- Until the flaws became obvious. exchange rate, then flooded the try, and both lost. Why? Well, aren’t Asia is not America, outlooks and market. “Made in China” became 12 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | NOVEMBER 2011 GOVERNMENT—NORTH OF THE MASON-DIXON LINE From the Desk of Mayor Ron Harris t is November. Sixty-one days to assessment amounts. Although only is tentatively adopted and approved es, water heaters and room heaters. Do Toys for Tots program is an annu- I2012. The special days of Novem- a slight reduction in assessed values, for advertisement and made available you have a family fire escape plan? You al toy drive sponsored by the United ber are: Election Day on Tuesday, this fact, coupled with higher rates for public review. Finally, at the De- should. How do you get out of the States Marine Corp. The goal of this November 8th; Daylight Saving Time of delinquency due to nonpayment cember 13th Borough Council meet- house? Do the kids know the plan? Do program is to make sure every child Ends, Sunday, November 6th; Veter- have caused there to be a significant ing, the 2012 Budget and all sched- you hold fire drills during the night to has a present on Christmas morn- ans Day, Friday, November 11th and reduction in tax revenues. uled ordinances will be formally ad- see if the children know what to do? ing. I am asking you for your support Thanksgiving Day on Thursday, No- For example, in 2009 the actu- opted and approved. The Fairfield Fire and EMS Compa- this year. Donation boxes for new vember 24th. al collections of Real Estate Tax reve- Every year people lose their lives ny 2 has sent out to the residents their unwrapped toys will be placed in all As reported last month, the down- nues equaled $795,546.71. In 2011, in residential fires. November with letter to request donations. Volunteers school buildings and local businesses turn in the economy has had an im- the same number is projected to equal the change of weather and com- operate the fire company. They have throughout the district. pact on our 2011 budget. At the time $733,000, a decrease of $62,546.71. ing to the end of the year, may be a responded to over 270 fire and res- For Carroll Valley residents, there of this writing, the Borough Council As presented, this reduction is a re- good time to test your smoke alarms cue calls. They need your help. Please is a donation box in the borough of- held a public workshop meeting with occurring theme in almost all reve- in your house and replace the batter- consider contributing what you can to fice. We are also looking for families the Finance Committee on October nue categories. To offset the reduc- ies. Most fire victims die from inhala- keep the fire company operating. Also, that are in need, so if you have infor- 18th to review the proposed Borough tions of other revenue and to main- tion of smoke and toxic gases, not as Kip Hamilton, who is the EMS Cap- mation about a family that may ben- 2012 budget. As explained in the tain the level of services provided to a result of burns. It is further reported tain, informed me that he has updat- efit from the Toys for Tots campaign, Budget Message prepared by the Bor- the residents, the draft 2012 bud- that deaths and injuries occur in fires ed/redesigned the fire company’s web- please call Bill Echert at (717) 762- ough Manager, one of the Borough’s get proposes to increase the Real Es- that happen at night while the people site and should be operational by No- 5622 or cell phone (717) 830-6912. major revenue sources is the Real Es- tate Tax. The next Borough Council are asleep. While you are checking the vember 1st. You might want to check it Confidentiality will be honored. tate Property Tax. Our current 2011 and the Finance Committee Work- smoke alarms, it might be a good idea out at www.fairfieldfire-ems.org. Thank you for your support with this rate is 1.7436 mills, or .0017436 of shop is scheduled for October 25th. to also check and replace the batter- The holiday season is upon us worthwhile project. The distribution assessed value of land and buildings. Once again the council and finance ies in your Carbon Monoxide (CO) again and many of us will wake up date will be Sunday, December 18th Due to the Adams County Reassess- committee members will review the alarm. CO is an odorless gas produced Christmas morning to the joy of find- at the Fairfield Fire Hall. Distribution ment of 2010, and the subsequent budget. After this workshop meeting, when any fuel is incompletely burned. ing presents under the tree. However, will start promptly at 12:00 p.m. and appeals, the equalized tax rate turned the draft Budget will be presented to CO poisoning is associated with mal- some children will not have presents close at 5:00 p.m. Everyone has to be out to be less tax revenue than 2010, the Borough Council on November functioning home fuel-burning heat- to open on Christmas Day. And this preregistered by Wednesday, Decem- due to successful appeals to reduce 15th. During this meeting the Budget ing equipment such as furnaces, rang- is why Toys for Tots was started. The ber 14th by calling Bill Eckert. At the October Borough Coun- cil meeting, I gave a brief on Megan’s law because of some inquiries by resi- dents. Here are some of the highlights. Megan’s law is an informal name for the United States laws requiring law enforcement authorities to make in- formation available to the public re- garding registered sex offenders. At the federal level it is known as the Sexual Offender Act of 1994. This federal law requires persons convict- ed of sex crimes against children to notify local law enforcement of any change of address or employment af- ter release from custody. This federal law is implemented in Pennsylvania under the statutory cite 42 Pa.C.S. § 9701 et seq. A portion of the leg- islative finding reads “If the public is provided adequate notice and infor- mation about sexually violent preda- tors and certain other offenders, the community can develop constructive plans to prepare themselves and their children for the offender’s release”. The Pennsylvania State Police, Me- gan’s Law Section, is responsible for maintaining and updating the infor- mation on every offender (§9799). The legislation is very specific about what information may or may not be released. If you are interested in infor- mation regarding registered sex of- fenders in your community, go to the Pennsylvania State Megan’s Law Sec- tion website www.pameganslaw.state. pa.us or call the PA Megan’s Law Sec- tion at (866) 771-3170. The most current information is kept at the PA Megan’s Law Section. Borough meetings to be held in November are: Planning Commis- sion (Nov 7th), Council Borough (Nov 15th), Parks/Recreation (Nov 16th). The Borough Office will be closed Election Day (Nov 8th); Vet- erans Day (Nov 11th) Thanksgiving (Nov 24th and Nov 25th). Please re- duce your speed and make sure you, your loved ones, your friends and neighbors will be able to enjoy the holiday season. If you have any ques- tions call me at (301) 606-2021 or email at [email protected]. Happy Thanksgiving! NOVEMBER 2011 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 13 THE BOOK OF DAYS

by Pontécoulant! and thanksgiving for the blessings of All this is very wonderful to the year, and especially the bounties Halley’s Comet of 1682 persons unskilled in astronomical of the harvest. mathematics; but so certain do Thanksgiving day is always boldly declared his belief that that savans now feel about it, that they celebrated on Thursday, and comet would appear again late decide that the recorded comets of the same day is chosen in most in 1758 or early- in 1759; and, 1378, 1456, 1531, 1607, 1682, of the states. The governor’s with a pardonable self-respect, he 1759, and 1835 were only so many proclamation appointing the day, appealed to posterity not to lose successive appearances of Halley’s is read in all the churches, and sight of the fact, that if the comet comet, at intervals of about seventy- there are appropriate sermons should really return about that six years apart. There is not the and religious exercises. Families, period, the prediction of such a slightest doubt among them that widely scattered, meet at the result was due to an Englishman. Halley’s comet will appear again in bountiful thanksgiving dinners As the period approached, the or about the year 1911, although of roast turkeys, plum pudding, great French mathematicians possibly not one of our present and mince and pumpkin pies. Clairaut, D’Alembert, and astronomers will be alive in that year. The evenings are devoted by the Lalande calculated the probable By thus substituting regularity young people to rustic games and disturbance which the planets for uncertainty, Halley’s labours amusements. would produce on such a comet; on the subject of comets have The subjects of the thanksgiving- and they agreed that the month effectually reformed popular sermons are not infrequently of a of April 1759 would be the notions concerning those wondrous political character, and in the chief probable time of re-appearance, visitants. towns of the union, those of the or rather, of the perihelion of most popular preachers are generally the comet—that is, its nearest Thanksgiving day in America published in the newspapers. The approach to the sun. November 24 - The great social and thanksgiving festival, though widely The comet was espied on the religious festival of New England, celebrated, is not so universally 25th December 1758, and passed from which it has spread to most of respected as formerly, as the influx of its perihelion on March 13th, the states of the American republic, Roman Catholics and Episcopalians 1759. This would have been a is a legacy of the Puritans. They has brought Christmas again great triumph to Halley, if he abolished Christmas as a relic of into vogue, which is also kept by could have lived to see it. All popery, or of prelacy, which they the Unitarians with considerable Europe agreed that this particular held in nearly equal detestation, and solemnity. As a peculiar American comet should be called Halley’s passed laws to punish its observance; festival it will, however, long be Comet, in honour of the man who but, wanting some day to replace cherished by the descendants of the had so boldly and successfully it, the colonial assemblies, and, Puritans. predicted its periodicity. Then, as later, the governors of the states, time passed on, arose the question— appointed every year some day in To read other selections from Robert “Will this comet re-appear after autumn, generally toward the end of Chambers’ 1864 The Book of Days, another interval of about seventy- November, as a day of solemn prayer visit www.thebookofdays.com six years, say in 1835?’ In 1812, ov 15th - Halley’s Comet, Germany; the deaths of eminent Damoiseau calculated that the Nso called, has been the persons in various countries—all comet ought to re-appear at means of dispelling many popular were believed to have been either perihelion on 4th November in illusions concerning the influence produced or presaged by comets that year. In 1829, Pontécoulant, of those mysterious bodies on which appeared in certain years. another great mathematician, worldly affairs. Before it had That of two things which explained his reasons for selecting been ascertained that comets are occurred nearly at the same time, the 14th of November as a more periodical in their appearance, one is the cause of the other, is probable date. there was unbounded scope for a very popular and easy mode Two learned Germans, speculation on the nature of this of philosophizing. M. Arago Rosenberger and Lehmann, also influence. adduces, in illustration of this investigated the same intricate The excellence of the celebrated point, the anecdote told by Bayle, problem; the one vintage of 1811 was attributed to of a lady who never looked out named the 11th the great comet which appeared of the window of her apartment of November, in that year; as was also the which was situated in the greatest the other the abundance of crops. Nay, the thoroughfare of Paris. When she 26th, as the day number of twins born in the saw the street filled with carriages, of perihelion. At same year, and the fact that a she imagined that her appearance last, when the year shoemaker’s wife in Whitechapel at the window was the cause of the 1835 arrived, all had four children at a birth, were crowd! the astronomers in like manner laid to the charge The reason why Halley’s comet, in Europe were of the comet; likewise were the or rather Halley’s remarkable pointing their facts that wasps were few, and that prediction concerning the comet, telescopes towards flies became blind that year. has had some influence in the heavens, under The Great Plague of London lessening these vague speculations, the belief that the was attributed by some to a comet is because a regular and periodical comet would begin which appeared in the spring of occurrence of any event takes to be visible some that year. As there was a comet away from it much of a capricious time in August. in 1668, and in the same year or uncertain character. They were right. a remarkable epidemic among After Flamsteed had written On the 5th cats in Westphalia, some of the down his careful observations of August MM. wiseacres of that day connected on the comet of 1680, Sir Isaac Dumouchel and the two phenomena together as Newton was able to determine De Vico, at the probable cause and effect. what kind of curve it marked out observatory of When Lima and Callao were in the heavens; and then Dr. Halley Rome, detected the destroyed by an earthquake in proceeded to investigate, in a very comet; it became 1746, the disaster was imputed elaborate way, whether any two visible to the naked to a small comet in the absence recorded comets were really two eye towards the of any more probable delinquent. successive appearances of the same end of September, A church clock, destroyed by celestial body. He found reason to attained its greatest a meteoric stone; an unusually believe that the comets of 1531, brilliancy about the large flock of wild pigeons in 1607, and 1682 were in fact one middle of October, America; the disasters which were and the same comet, which takes and passed its experienced by the Christians at about seventy-six years to perform perihelion on 15th the hands of the Turks in 1456; its remarkable journey round the November—within a fit of sneezing that became sum. After making corrections one single day of very prevalent in some parts of for a few disturbing causes, he the time calculated 14 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | NOVEMBER 2011 THE (retired) ECOLOGIST

In 1975 I attended a course in Ap- plied Ecology at Oak Ridge, Ten- November moods nessee, in which there was a unit on weather. One of the instructors told Bill Meredith us that the world record for rain- fall was held by Cherrapunji, India, No warmth, no cheerfulness, no where one year they received 1,042 healthful ease, inches of rain. For the benefit of read- No comfortable feel in any mem- ers who don’t happen to have a cal- ber— culator handy, that comes to about No shade, no shine, no butterflies, 2.85 inches of rain every day for the no bees, whole year. Of course it doesn’t rain No fruits, no flowers, no leaves, no that much every year; the average for are slender little things, about birds— Cherrapunji is only 450 inches, and half an inch long, and they seem November! there are three or four other places to be especially attracted to the —Thomas Hood, 1839. that have higher averages. By com- kitchen ceiling, where they crawl Morning Meditations. parison to such places, Emmitsburg busily back and forth like minia- looks pretty good; we only get one- ture wooly-bears, except that they t is an article of faith with my wife tenth as much as Cherripunji. But aren’t wooly. They look like the Ithat a person’s moods are deter- even that can cause problems. Ac- larval stage of some sort of moth, mined by the weather. This is not the cording to my unofficial rain gauge, but I don’t know what species; I result of reading the collected works there were only four times this year put some of them in a jar to see of Sigmund Freud, or of detailed re- when we got more than 2.85 inch- what they will turn into, but so search into meteorological records; es of rain in 24 hours, but even those far they haven’t cooperated. Ob- rather, she comes to it simply by cases resulted in flooded basements, viously they have sense enough to observing my state of mind. She leaking roofs and impassable roads. come in out of the rain, so they knows spring is my favorite season, The garden gave up early this fall. can’t be all bad, but my wife seems so if she finds me gazing into the dis- Viney plants such as squash, toma- prejudiced against them because tance with a blue expression on my toes, and beans rotted, and after yes- they always come out to see what face, she knows mentioning April or terday’s rain the plot where I start- is going on when we have compa- May will put things right. Likewise, in more succinct form on television We normally get a tad over 45 inches ed winter onions looked like a small ny. Evidently she doesn’t want our if she finds me bounding about sing- some years ago by Benny Hill: of rainfall a year in Emmitsburg, but lake. Even the flower beds seemed friends to know we associate with ing, knocking over stacks of crockery this year we have already had over 62 disgusted with the muddy state of such low forms of life. and spilling things, she knows sim- No birds, no bees… inches, 23 of which came in Septem- things. Only the fungi seemed hap- I read somewhere recently that ply mentioning November will bring No flowers, no trees… ber and October. We probably won’t py; mushrooms grew all over the in the Old Celtic calendar, win- me back down to earth, or maybe No wonder. November. break the record of 76 inches, set in yard with abandon, and the logs ter started on the first day of No- even a little beyond. The effect was 1996, but we’ve got a shot at it if this in my woodpile sprouted turkey- vember. If it ever comes to a vote, I expressed best by the English poet, As November approaches this year, keeps up for another two months. tail brackets as thick as fur. At least would be in favor of going back to Thomas Hood, whose verse was put my mood is best described as soggy. I suppose things could be worse. the outer inch of wood on them that. I come from a long line of Old will be rotted, and they will proba- Celts on both the Welsh and Irish bly just smolder instead of burning sides of my family’s lineage, and hid- in the fireplace when winter comes. den somewhere in my DNA there The leaves colored up nicely; it was are memories of spending cold, wet a good year for yellow, and the rain winters huddled around smoky peat made the woods look clean and fresh fires centuries ago, with not enough on those rare days when the sun to eat and the wind howling just bothered to come out. But any hint outside the door. Folks of my gen- of a joyful mood will vanish with the eration are like that; we all have a arrival of November. bit of Old Celt in us, regardless of My usual deadline for writing where out ancestors came from, and this column is about 10 days be- when we read the morning papers fore the publication date; by that or hear the evening news about the time in October, the small win- sorry state of the world’s economy, ter birds like juncos and white- we get nervous. We’re already in a throated sparrows should have melancholy mood, and we know arrived from the north. So far, when November gets here the leaves they haven’t shown up. I’m hop- will come down, the rain will turn ing nothing is wrong with them; to snow, and on our modern cal- maybe they’ve just been reading endar it will still be a month before newspapers about all the rain, and winter officially gets here. The Old holding off as long as possible. Celts were realists; they knew win- Meanwhile, my wife is in a frantic ter was winter, and there was noth- state because the house has been ing to be gained by waiting around invaded by small forms of wildlife. until the solstice arrives before you This always seems to happen… in admit it. past years we have had box-elder bugs, mice, blacksnakes and stink- To read past editions of the Retired bugs… but this year it is a plague Ecologist, visit the Authors section of of little yellow caterpillars. They Emmitsburg.net. NOVEMBER 2011 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 15 IN THE COUNTRY The ghost owl Ranger Jen Miller into the night. Was it a ghost? final scene in Star Wars, when Cunningham Falls State Parks It was no ghost, but a Barn owl! Luke is attempting to blow up But with its spine tingling call, the Death Star with the help of magine that you are a farmer luminescent white feathering, his plane’s targeting computer? Iin Colonial America. It is a and defensive flying techniques Barn owl hearing is like that late, cold October night and you it is easy to see how this owl targeting computer! With their are resting peacefully on your provided much fodder for tales amazing hearing, Barn owls straw mattress after a hard day’s of spirits since the beginning of can hunt in complete darkness. work. The night is still with the human history. Interestingly, it has been shown Harvest Moon highlighting any Barn owls are a distinct family that young Barn owls do not movement. Out of the silence of owls, completely separate have the innate ability to locate comes a hideous shriek! You from all other owl species due their prey by analyzing the bolt upright in bed. The cry is to genetics and their physical difference in sound intensities coming from your barn where structure. Sometimes referred but fine tune this ability over the dairy cow is bedded down for to as the Monkey-faced owl, time with the help of their sight. the night. You dash out of your Barn owls have a heart shaped Barn owls have distinct house in your dressing gown face with unique stiff feathers behaviors that set them apart with lantern in hand. Nothing that channel sound waves into from other owls as well. Their can happen to your cow, as she their ears. The ears are out of call is not in the classic whoo, is the sole source of milk and the ordinary in that they are whoo genre but rather a high butter for your family. You creep positioned differently on each pitched, raspy scream. Barn to the barn door and slowly pull side of the head. Each ear also owls also add some interesting it open as you raise the lantern has a varying sensitivity to body language to get their point higher to illuminate the inside of high and low frequencies. The across to would be intruders. the barn. All of a sudden a white owl can judge the location of First the owl will sway side to flash emerges from the darkness a mouse by the differences in side and open its wings to look and crashes into your head! A the sound intensities and the bigger. This creates an outline horrible hiss and familiar shriek time it takes the sound to travel that is strikingly similar to the echo as the specter disappears from ear to ear. Remember the common image of a ghost that is often depicted illustrations and modern day Halloween decorations! The next step is to do a move called toe dusting, in which the bird lowers its head and shakes it back and forth over its feet, as if to say, “No, The Aviary is home to a pair is completely healthy but now no, no, no”. If this fails, the of Barn owls that are mother imprinted on people. So neither last resort is to dive bomb the and son. The pair was nesting owl can be released into the interloper. Such behaviors can in a tree that was cut down. wild. This is a shame because often be observed at the Scales The female owl sustained a Barn owls are mysteriously & Tales Aviary at Cunningham permanent wing injury, leaving declining world wide and are Falls State Park. her unable to fly. Her offspring considered uncommon to rare in Maryland. The main reason for this is thought to be loss of habitat. Barn owls prefer open fields and farmlands to hunt small rodents. It has been estimated that a Barn owl can eat one and a half times its weight in food each day! That’s a lot of rodents considering a Barn owl weighs about as much as a loaf of bread. Not only are the Barn owl’s natural habitats being lost to development but also man- made habitats that it prefers to nest in such as old barns. One way you can help is to create Barn owl habitat by building an owl nest box. Find plans and more information at: http:// www.dnr.state.md.us/wildlife/ Habitat/WildAcres/wabarnowl. asp The Barn Owl is an excellent reminder of the connections that exist and have always existed between humankind and the natural world. The interactions between wildlife and people are interwoven in our collective memories, traditions, and folklore. Our futures are entwined too. The fate of the Barn owl and many other species depend on our choices and actions. Chose wisely or the Barn owl may truly become a ghost.

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Rusty Ryan falls resulted in flash flooding even ty Conservation District, through past year, the Conservation District with flexibility and economic relief Adams County Soil from a smaller rain event. a delegation agreement with DEP along with the Adams County Of- for various “minor’ projects. For ex- Conservation District The obvious result of stormwa- is responsible for administration of fice of Planning and Development ample, a property owner who wish- ter runoff is flooding. There is no portions of the federal NPDES pro- has been writing the Plan and mod- es to construct a 500 sqft utility shed s I write this article, the Ma- doubt that many of these rain events gram. As an employee of the Ad- el ordinance. As required by Law, would register their project with the Ason-Dixon region is still trying and the resulting stormwater runoff ams County Conservation District a Stormwater Planning Advisory municipality. Based on the informa- to dry out from the record rainfall can be referred to as an “act of god’ for the past 18 years, I have seen Committee (SPAC) was formed to tion provided, the property own- already this month. I know Ad- for which it is what it is. However, the role of the Conservation Dis- provide input on the Plan and mod- er may at a minimum, register their ams County has had its fair share with proper planning, implementa- trict grow with the addition of the el ordinance. Most of the members project and no stormwater manage- of rainfall events in 2011. In April, tion and maintenance, many of the NPDES permit. Our role involves of the SPAC were municipal folks ment is required. However, based on my property near Fairfield flood- rain events and the resulting flood- performing administrative review which makes sense since the munic- certain scenarios other minor projects ed twice and both flooding events ing along the Mason-Dixon can be of permit applications, the review ipality will be tasked by Law to reg- may require that some best manage- reached the 100 year flood level (if managed through the use of best of the erosion and sediment con- ulate stormwater. ment practices get utilized. The prop- based on the horizontal line on a management practices (bmps). trol plans, acknowledging the use of Some of the objectives of the erty owner than gets to choose from map). While our property is locat- In Pennsylvania, stormwater General NPDES permits, and in- countywide plan and model ordi- a menu of bmps. This step eliminates ed within a designated floodplain, management is regulated by the spection of the site. nance are to provide consistency be- the property owner from hiring an I‘ve never witnessed the elevations at local municipalities (townships The County of Adams is a month tween all 34 municipalities. Cur- engineer. Land development along which the two floods reached. This and boroughs) and the Pennsylva- or so away from adopting a county- rently, each of the 34 municipalities the Mason – Dixon while currently past Friday, Gettysburg got pum- nia Department of Environmen- wide stormwater management plan regulates stormwater differently. An- very slow is inevitable. Whether the meled. While the amount of rainfall tal Protection (DEP). Certain proj- which is required by state law. This other objective is to combine the NP- development consists of a housing was only a few inches, the intensity ects require a federal permit for the Plan and the accompanying mod- DES requirements for permitted sites development, a commercial develop- and the fact the soils were still satu- discharges associated with construc- el ordinance will then be approved with that of the Plan. Currently, site ment or just a few random lots that rated from the previous week’s rain- tion activities. The Adams Coun- by PA DEP. Once approved by designs are being prepared with two are developed, everyone has an obli- DEP, each of the County’s 34 mu- different sets of requirements. By pro- gation to manager stormwater. The nicipalities will have 6 months to viding one stop design, this should larger projects are required to design, adopt ordinances that are consistent result in clarity to developer, engi- implement and maintain stormwater with the model ordinance and the neer and municipality. Another ob- management best management prac- stormwater plan. Throughout the jective is to provide property owners tices. However, all property owners have a responsibility to contribute to sound stormwater management. The most obvious choice they have is to plan their project to min- imize the amount of impervious ar- eas. If impervious areas cannot be avoided than consider bumps that reuse the stormwater. An example of this is the rain barrel. Why use your well water or public water supply when you can harvest the rain water that hits your roof. Another home- owner friendly bmp is the use of a rain garden. Rain gardens are shal- low ponds that are landscaped with plants and the bottom of the pond is provided with soil/sand mixture that allows for infiltration. These rain gardens look nice plus serve to capture and infiltrate stormwa- ter runoff from roofs, driveways or parking lots. Probably the most common sense bmp that proper- ty owners can use is called discon- nection. Disconnection simply means that the runoff from the im- pervious surface is allowed to flow over pervious surfaces thus trying to cleanse the water and promote possible infiltration of stormwater back into the soils and thus recharg- ing ground water. A lot of proper- ty owners still have the mind set to pipe the water to edge of prop- erty or out to the streets. This bmp is simple and effective at managing stormwater runoff. Just make sure your pervious areas are your own and not someone else’s. EVERYONE MUST TREAT STORMWATER AS A RE- SOURCE THAT NEEDS TO BE MANAGED AND RETURNED TO OUR SOIL TO BE USED ANOTHER TIME. How we manage or not manage water in Adams County will cer- tainly affect not only Adams Coun- ty property owners but those prop- erty owners south of us who are in the same watershed. Stormwater knows no boundaries. Remember we all live down stream. NOVEMBER 2011 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 17 IN THE COUNTRY Respiration and transpiration – as I see it! Eric E. Glass ly troublesome because the corn plant is using more of the man- y father told me a long, long ufactured sugars for cell mainte- Mtime ago – “boy, we need nance and less for dry matter depo- warm nights to make our crops sition. grow!” Maybe dad never heard of This will lead to less than opti- respiration!? Maybe he was think- mum yield and lower test weights. ing of tomatoes – as he once had a So here we enter the problem field of 9 acres of tomatoes. with the 2011 growing season. I could never tell my dad he was May – No problem wrong - so this article is for my late June – Even though we had only father. a few highs and lows-the rainfall Respiration (often mistaken was inadequate. with breathing) is defined as the July – 22 highs-(13 consecutive), transport of oxygen from the out- 7 lows but a fair rainfall. side air to the cells within tissues, August – 7 highs, 4 lows, fair and the transport of carbon diox- rainfall- but the damage was al- ide in the opposite direction. ready done. Respiration does not depend on September – Zero highs and light, so it occurs at night as well as lows-but too much rain! during the day. In summary, the low rainfall in High daytime and night time June with the extremely hot days temperatures can put stress on and nights in July did us in. corn plants that limit the yield. We have found that any time The sugars produced by the corn we have 7 or 8 consecutive highs plant during photosynthesis are or lows-our problem of low yields used by the plant for cell growth, start to manifest. 1. Light – plants transpire more with reduced transpiration-re- nels. This math gives us an estimate but they are also consumed by the June-with the low rainfall-also rapidly in light than dark duced photosynthesis as well. of yield – and this year it’s off about plant at night. The sugars pro- effected transpiration of the corn. 2. Temperature – plants tran- 40% from normal. duced during photosynthesis and Transpiration is the evaporation of spire more rapidly at high- It has been estimated that over the Eric E. Glass is an Emmits- subtract the sugars that are con- water from plants. It occurs chiefly er temperatures because water growing season, one acre of corn burg, MD farmer operating under sumed during dark respiration; the during photosynthesis. evaporates more rapidly. plants may transpire 400,000 gal- Oakridge Farms, raising Red An- sugars left over are used for grain Transpiration is not simply a 3. Humidity – when the sur- lons of water. gus cattle, Belted Galloway cattle filling. hazard of plant life – It is the “en- rounding air is dry, diffusion As we go to press, our harvest has and corn and soybean crops. If daytime temp exceed 86 de- gine” that pulls water up from the of water out of the leaf goes not started. We sampled some ears Eric is a Adams County Master grees, photosynthesis starts to de- roots to: on more rapidly. of corn–counted the rows of ker- Gardener and a Weather Observer for cline and fewer sugars are pro- • Supply photosynthesis (1%- 4. Wind – with no breeze, the air nels and then the number of ker- Emmitsburg for NOAA. duced. 2% of the total) surrounding a leaf becomes in- If night time temps are in the • Bring minerals from the roots creasingly humid thus reducing mid 70’s or warmer, the plant for biosynthesis within the leaf the rate of transpiration. consumes more of the sugars just • Cool the leaf 5. Soil water – a plant cannot con- to maintain cellular activity. This tinue to transpire rapidly if its leaves fewer sugars for grain filling. These environmental factors affect water loss is not made up by re- Bottom line, excessively high the rate of transpiration. placement from the soil. Thus- temps during the day and again at night can limit the plant’s yield potential. Excessive Highs Excessive Lows Rain Fall Hot temp with adequate mois- May 2 0 3.73” ture can result in good corn yields. June 6 2 1.08” The worst scenario of course July 22 7 3.98” would be if the high day and night August 7 4 4.30” temps were accompanied by a lack September 0 0 16.46” of moisture. 37 13 Normally a day or two above 95 degrees is not a reason for con- cern as long as soil moisture lev- els are adequate; but several days above 90 degrees can cause yields to drop1-% per day. A week or more of this type of weather and yields could decline more rapidly. Thus, the common belief that high heat and humidity are ide- al for corn growth are false. In re- ality, high temps, especially high night time temps, can reduce yields greatly by increasing respi- ration. Recap; temps above 86F dur- ing the day reduce the amount of sugar produced. Night time temps above 70 degrees require high- er rates of dark respiration. More sugars are consumed leaving less available for cell growth. The net result is less available sugar for building more complex molecules such as starches, which are ulti- mately stored in the grain. High temperatures are not good for corn growth, especially during the critical grain fill period. High night time temps are particular- 18 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | NOVEMBER 2011 PETS LARGE AND SMALL

her name a few times and she’ll stumble out of the carrier to The ninth cat in the house hang out. She’s also a head-butter. When Jennifer Vanderau but she’s still rather wob- you’re loving up on her, she’ll Cumberland Valley bly when she walks. I’m guess- ram her head into whatever Animal Shelter ing there’s neurological damage body part of yours she can find. I in the brain that she may have don’t know if she can’t judge the ell, I have number nine. for the rest of her life. The sick distance or what, but her head- WThe ninth cat in the thing -- that I try not to think butts are rough. house. Okay, in my defense, this about too often because it up- It’s hard not to feel bad and poor cat had a head injury and sets me to no end -- is I’m afraid love this little girl. wasn’t walking all that well and someone did that to her. Unless, of course, you’re my she was so sad and unprotected She’s a real sweet girl; long- bengal cat, Dee Dee. I’m tell- outside and … okay, fine, I’m haired tiger with white, pretty ing you, if Dee Dee was a hu- going to be the crazy cat lady green eyes and the kind of per- man being, you wouldn’t like from the Simpsons, I’m aware sonality that means she’d walk her one bit. She’d be one of the of this. If I’m aware, does that up to anyone. The thought that Mean Girls from that movie a make it at least a little better? she may have trusted a human to few years ago. You remember? I can tell by your expression treat her well and give her a pat, With Lindsay Lohan? the answer is no. only to end up with a head inju- Anyway, Dee Dee hisses and So, anyway, her name’s Hetty ry from a weapon or something spits and growls at poor Het- -- I don’t even know where that … I just can’t think about it. ty like she’s some kind of evil came from -- and she had one of It makes me want to hug creature that crawled out of the the oddest looking wounds on her all day. She unfortunate- sewer. I try to say, “Dee Dee, be her head I’ve ever seen. It looked ly doesn’t like to be picked up nice; Heddy doesn’t feel well,” almost like someone had tak- (probably still has trust issues, but that really doesn’t work. en a flap of skin and glued it be- which is totally understandable), I mean, what kind of a cat tween her right ear and eye. The so I have to settle for snuggles on Editor’s note: Jen may have 9 cats but we just got our 5th. would pick on a poor, defense- wound actually caused her eye to her terms. She loves to sit tight Meet Gracy, a stray who showed up in our barn and is now suffering the life of a house cat. less, messed up critter like Het- close unnaturally. up against me and purr while I ty? It clearly bugged her a lot be- pet her and I like to oblige. months. In the beginning, she she’s got walls to hold her and My girl Dee Dee apparently. cause she’d paw at it on a rela- She has long hair between was just recuperating from her make her feel protected. So far, nothing horrible has tively regular basis. It has no hair her little cat toes and when she ordeal and she spent most of her She still doesn’t walk right and happened. Dee Dee’s just been and looked like a skin graft. “makes bread,” it makes me hap- days in the carrier I used to take if something startles her, man, all bark and no bite, if you’ll She’s had x-rays and tests and py to think she’s comfortable her to the vet. she’ll jump and try to run but pardon the canine pun and don’t everything, but we’re still not enough to feel that content. She slept a lot -- probably usually just ends up falling into tell Dee Dee I used it to describe sure what happened. At any rate, she’s been with healing from the wound and the a wall or piece of furniture. her. Mostly, Dee Dee snarls in The wound has since healed, me now for the last couple of trauma. She breaks your heart. an unfriendly manner when she Now she goes out and about Oh, and, she’s the only one of comes upon Hetty and quickly the apartment on occasion, but the nine who will actually come finds another part of the apart- the carrier is kind of “her place.” when I call her. If I want some ment in which to repose. I think she feels safer there -- lovin’ (and she’s a real lovebug, Sigh. That cat. I’m so wrapped confined, so even if she’s wobbly, let me tell you), I’ll just call around her little paw it’s fright- ening. Oh who am I kidding? I’m wrapped around all nine lit- tle paws in my house. In fact, all of my felines have such different personalities, it’s fun to come home to them and see what they managed to get up to in a day. And now with Het- ty in the mix, life at my place is guaranteed to never be dull. Even if nine might be turn- ing me into the crazy cat lady, I know that I can provide for them and love them and keep them from ever getting hurt again -- and that actually makes me feel really good. I remind them, sometimes on a daily basis, how lucky they all are to be inside and allowed what amounts to free reign in that apartment, and that they never have to worry about being hurt, ever. Quality of life is really what it’s all about. Even with that Mean Girl, Dee Dee.

Jennifer Vanderau is the Direc- tor of Communications for the Cumberland Valley Animal Shel- ter, and can be reached at cva- [email protected]. The shelter ac- cepts both monetary and pet sup- ply donations. For more informa- tion, call the shelter at (717) 263- 5791 or visit the website www. cvas-pets.org. CVAS also operates thrift stores in Chambersburg and Shippensburg. Help support the animals at the shelter by donating to or shopping at the stores. NOVEMBER 2011 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 19 PETS LARGE AND SMALL

behaved for exams, the second he sees a needle he starts rearing and striking. On this farm visit, I was Ponies not going out to work on the nee- Kimberly J Brokaw DVM dle phobic pony. Instead one of Walkersville Veterinary Clinic the other ponies was lame and the farm owner’s daughter was sched- onies are some of my most uled to take her to a show in two Pchallenging patients. They weeks. often possess unique and color- Polka-Dot is a 13 hand leopard ful characters. While ponies are appaloosa pony. Dot has the typ- usually very good with their chil- ical pony sense of humor as far as dren, they frequently don’t show being well-behaved when you are the adults the same sort of re- paying attention to her, yet the spect. One day, I watched a pony second you turn your back she put up with kids hanging all over tries to bite. Luckily for her, this him, dressing him up in clothes, pony is very cute, good with the and dragging him all over the kids, and scores well in the show neighborhood. Then when the ring. I was called to examine Dot kid’s parent led the pony into the as she was lame. Her shoe had barn, the pony turned around and slipped and a clip on the shoe had kicked the parent. This sort of cut the hoof. While that resolved quirky behavior seems to be com- uneventfully after a couple days of monplace among ponies and yet rest, she was now lame on the oth- for the most part absent in their er front leg. larger counterpart, the horse. The owner had noticed the One of my clients has sever- lameness over the weekend as well had decreased but that the pony tions with the owner. She elect- While the elusive goal of perfect al show ponies for her kids. Ev- as a little swelling in the front leg. was still lame. I had the daugh- ed to take Dot to Marion Du- healing has not been achieved, ery time I have to go to her farm She applied a poultice wrap, gave ter trot the pony back and forth. Pont Scott Equine Medical Cen- the philosophy is that harness- I always wonder if I am going to bute to relieve pain, and called for As the pony was trotting she ter at Morven Park in Leesburg. ing the cells in the body that pro- come back injured. One partic- the examination on Monday. kept trying to bite the daughter This center has a research veter- mote healing to help injuries that ular pony gets worse every time I When I examined Dot her as she jogged her down the aisle. inarian specializing in regenera- are not healing on their own will work with him. While he is well owner told me that the swelling Unfortunately the daughter had tive medicine. I contacted the result in improved function. This misplaced the lunge line so she regenerative medicine specialist field has the potential to impact had to jog the pony in multi- at Leesburg, Dr. Jennifer Barrett, injury and disease of any system ple circles and figure eights in and asked her to write a quick or organ in the body. In hors- the ring for my evaluation. The summary about regenerative es, we are primarily using regen- pony continued to follow, trying medicine for this article. The erative medicine to treat lameness to bite her as she trotted. The next two paragraphs is a quote and orthopedic injuries.” daughter, a typical pony own- from her response to me. When Dot went to Leesburg, ing child, scolded the pony with “A new field of medicine that multiple treatment modalities each attempted bite, but was not harnesses the cells and proteins were offered including stem cell particularly upset by the biting. already present in the body therapy, IRAP, shockwave, and Children who own ponies are of- has emerged in the last decade, others. Dot received multiple in- ten resilient, stoic kids. As the called regenerative medicine. jections with platelet rich plas- examination continued, I deter- The goal of regenerative medi- ma directly into the tendon. This mined that the lameness origi- cine is to achieve scar free heal- technique involves the collection nated from the deep digital flex- ing, in other words, regener- of Dot’s blood, processing it, and or tendon. I did an ultrasound ate whatever is injured in the injecting it. The PRP provides a evaluation, which revealed a core body. There are many approach- meshwork to speed the healing lesion in the tendon a few inches es within this field of medicine; process for the tendon. below the knee. these include using stem cells, Treatment was successful for Several years ago this type of which can actually be harvested Dot. After the therapy, and rest- injury would have been a devas- from the patient, avoiding eth- ing for a couple of months, Pol- tating injury requiring months ical issues associated with some ka-Dot was back to showing and of rest and an uncertain progno- types of stem cell therapy. Oth- chasing and biting her kid and sis. Today this is still a serious er therapies, like platelet rich kicking the kid’s parents. Ponies injury, but the advent of regen- plasma, use different cells and are such wonderful creatures. erative medicine increased the proteins from the body, such as likelihood of a successful out- platelets and the growth factors To read other articles by Dr. Bro- come in a shorter period of time. that platelets release to initiate a kaw, visit the Authors section of Em- I discussed the treatment op- healing response. mitsburg.net. 20 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | NOVEMBER 2011 THE MASTER GARDENER

because you may forget and pre- heat the oven to bake, and then ‘poof’, there go all your wonder- Managing herbs in the Fall ful herbs!), or placing on screens in a dry, airy place (always out of Elizabeth Bartlett and Pam Miller full bloom (lavender, anise hys- direct sunlight). A method I prefer Frederick County Master sop, butterfly weed, dandelion, for its ease is placing the herbs in Gardeners skullcap), and others for their a paper bag loosely so air can cir- roots (marshmallow, purple cone culate (this means not stuffing the ou’ve been diligent about flower or Echinacea, dandelion, bag to the brim with your herbs) picking your seeds or small valerian), berries (elderberry, Y and gently folding the top, and af- plants for planting in spring, hawthorn, chaste berry), or bark ter labeling the date harvested and watched your beautiful herbs (slippery elm, oak, elder). So it the plant harvested, I place in the grow from little sprouts to large, all depends. When you do har- trunk of my car. An open back bushy plants, flowering with del- vest, at the peak of harvest time, trunk is not a good idea - best to icate or large flowers, sharing do so in the morning, preferably use a trunk with a closed top, so their fragrance and taste abun- on a fairly sunny day and after no sunlight will enter. You want to dantly. Now that you’ve grown the dew has dried. use a trunk that does not let in any all these herbs, how do you har- Once you pick whichever parts moisture. vest the abundance? For many you are harvesting (leaf, flow- Whatever method used, check years I grew herbs just to enjoy er, root, berry, bark), immediate- every 1-3 days to be sure no mold how they looked and smelled, not ly move the harvested plants out is developing and to occasionally really knowing what to do with of direct sunlight. The heat of the stir or turn the herbs as appropri- the plants, except the occasional sun will quickly wilt your herbs ate. The goal is to let the plant dry oregano or parsley in various Ital- and strip the plants of their es- evenly and this requires air to be ian sauces and dishes. Since that sential oils, so important for fla- able to circulate around the plants. time so many years ago, I’ve taken vor and health. Move the picked Depending on the climate and a journey that has brought much plants to a shady area or in- humidity, drying can take from knowledge about plants, mostly doors, where you can gently wash a few days to two weeks. A fully what they offer for our own good the roots (very gently) and per- weeks before the first hard freeze herbs in paper bags, label them, dried herb will crackle and crum- health. Growing and harvesting haps gently wash other parts of to give perennials time to hard- and place the partially closed bags ble when rubbed between your your herbs is one of the joys of life the plants. I generally don’t wash en off new growth. At your final on a shelf. The fridge-drying pro- fingers. If the leaves are not crisp, and its easy. leaves and flowers that I’m drying, harvest, cut annuals to the ground cess is slow-about two weeks, de- they still contain some moisture. Different herbs are harvested because I never harvest any plant and cut back perennials to about pending upon the thickness of the When the herbs are crumbly and at different times. A few refer- that’s been sprayed, and the plant two thirds of their height. leaves-but may be worth the wait. dry, they are ready to be stored ences are mentioned at the end is generally clean. If you do wash, Herbs can be gathered in In the cool environment and rel- and labeled. of this article so you can check then you may need to wait for the bunches, tied with string or twine, ative darkness of the refrigerator, Leave small or needlelike leaves your herbs’ harvesting times. plant to completely dry before you and hung upside down to let the herb leaves retain valuable essen- like those of thyme and rose- Some herbs are best harvest- begin the drying process, depend- plant dry with appropriate air cir- tial oils and more chlorophyll. You mary on their stems, but remove ed before they flower (lemon ing on which drying method you culation. This is a nice way to can completely dry the herbs in large leaves from stalks. The rose- balm, rosemary, thyme, orega- choose. In cold-winter areas the dry herbs with flowers, as you the fridge and then use them from mary stems can be used as skew- no, sage), others while they’re in last harvest should be six to eight can use these as dried flower bou- the bag as needed. ers. When left on the stem, you quets, which is very pretty. Alter- Other methods include using a can use the leaves when needed natively, you can use your refrig- dehydrator, putting the herbs on for cooking or for teas or other erator to dry herbs. Simply place a tray in an oven with just the pi- uses. Other plants can be placed small bundles of freshly harvested lot light on (although this is risky very gently in a storage container (crumbling the leaves releases the essential oils so try not to crum- ble the leaves too much). You can store your dried herbs in clean, dark-glass jars or clear jars with tight-fitting lids stored in a dark place. I use mason jars - this way I can see directly what I have and I enjoy looking at my dried herbs. A properly dried herb will retain the same color as the fresh plant - flowers, leaves, berries will all be a similar color. If leaves or flowers or Middle Creek berries turn brown, then they’ve been damaged and are not of any use. Once you have harvested, Nursery stored and labeled your herbs, you 860 Middle Creek Road, Fairfield, PA 17320 can use for 1-2 years if kept stored away from direct sunlight, like a 717-334-8605 pantry or cupboard at room or cooler temperature, without add- ed moisture. The dried herbs can FFaallll SSaallee!! be used in teas, tinctures, cooking, salves, and all kinds of herbal rem- GREAT PRICES • GREAT DEALS edies. You will have the knowledge GREAT PLANTS when you use your herbs that you grew your own to benefit you and We have many, many plants for Fall. your family. It’s an amazing feel- • Azaleas • Hollies ing of accomplishment and al- truism - you’ve grown food and • Rhododendrons • Evergreens medicine from the earth and are • Leyland Cypress • Perennials providing for others. Good health • Flowering Shrubs • And Lots, Lots More and luck with the coming harvest! Drying herbs is easy and will AAA.C=::D?>HC provide you plenty of materials to experiment with later in the Check our website for season. But many people stop availability, directions there, not knowing what to do with them or are afraid of the re- 89: ;<=>?@ sult. I assure you that many of us NOVEMBER 2011 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 21 THE MASTER GARDENER go through that initial dilemma. I NOT be surprised if it tastes su- one part dried lavender flowers ter, add a small handful of laven- Growing 101 Herbs That Heal have some simple but proven ideas perior to any tea that you buy in or leaves. Sprinkle onto the car- der leaves or buds, and reduce to (Tammi Hartung) that will jump-start you on your a store. pet as you would use a carpet de- a slow simmer. (Peppermint also Herbal Tea Gardens (Marietta way to learning to use your herb A tea made of sage or rosemary odorizer. Wait about 15 minutes works great for this purpose.) Save Marcin) harvest. can be used as a rinse that can and vacuum. Not only will your the dried stems from the lavender Practical Herb Garden (Jessica Some people would like to use clean residual shampoo or con- carpet be refreshed but the ingre- for adding to your woodstove or Houdret) more herbs in their cooking, but ditioners from your hair, leaving dients will not harm your dog or fireplace for a fragrant way to start The Edible Herb Garden (Rosalind don’t know how much or what hair soft and shiny. They both cat. And it smells great when you your fire. Creasy) foods to use with a certain herb. can darken hair gradually if used vacuum it up. For a quick but po- Landscaping With Herbs (James Start with using thyme. You can regularly once or twice a week. tent potpourri, boil a pot of wa- References & Resources Adams) use thyme with everything and Pour 2 cups of boiling water over it is hard to add too much of it. 1 tbs fresh or ½ tbsp dried rose- Once you learn how much of an mary leaves and steep until cool. herb suites your taste, start ex- For sage use ¼ cup of dried or The Small Town Gardener perimenting with a few more fresh leaves. Once the tea has common herbs. An unused cof- cooled stain out the herbs. To Marianne Wilburn contents of my trolley, but would secretly be fee grinder is a great way to fine- use pour over clean hair. Do not scanning it like a CIA surveillance team for ly grind dried or even fresh herbs rinse. Those that know me well, and are forced on a signs of pre-fab tacos or mini-quiches. A faint for cooking. Ginger is great to add to regular basis to listen to my ramblings face to whiff of guilt wafted up from the cart on two Tea is a delicious way to use bathwater for those chilly days face, could tell you that I am not a devotee of separate occasions, but I managed to quell your herbs. Two teas that even when you can’t seem to make the words “pre-made”. Whether it’s a section- the mutiny therein and directed my flagging the non-herbal tea enthusi- the bath water hot enough. Just al vinyl fence in the garden, or pre-formed energy toward finding the quickest moving ast might enjoy are peppermint add twice the amount of ginger- biscuits crammed in a cardboard tube, I live checkout line and cursing others doing the and ginger. I know, many people root to the bath water as what by the adage, “There is no such thing as a very same thing. do not grow their own ginger; you use to make tea. Carefully free lunch.” That is to say, the vinyl fence will On the way home I studiously kept my but it is too good to leave out. adjust the amount of ginger to eventually lose its shine and stubbornly refuse mind off of my rash purchase by surfing ra- To make herbal tea, pour boil- your preference. Too much gin- the advances of a paint brush, and too many dio channels, considering the sad state of ing water over 1 tbsp fresh herbs ger will feel unpleasant to sensi- of those butter flavored cholesterol cans could the economy and threatening unruly chil- per cup or ½ tbsp dried. For gin- tive body parts. Your bath will have me popping a king-size prescription of dren. As the children were particularly un- ger use an inch of the sliced peel feel incredibly warm - perfect Lipitor in a few years’ time. ruly and the economy particularly sad, this “root”. Adjust volume of herbs for a cold day. So why, I was recently asked, did I climb strategy worked exceedingly well. And when according to taste. Steep for 10 A wonderful way to deodor- down from my ivory tower and purchase two I finally drove up to the house and opened minutes in teapot or with saucer ize carpets from pet smell is to pots of pre-planted and pre-fertilized spring the trunk; ripping open the packaging of my over cup. Sweeten if needed. Do mix 2 parts of baking soda to bulbs a few weeks ago? Why, when I had pots little splurges was like opening a Christmas available, soil ready to be recycled, and bulbs present…a Christmas present that was al- somewhere in the back of the basement, did I ready sprouting, that is. creep over to the dark side and fork over cash Yes, Virginia, there really is no such thing for two pots of pre-made spring splendor? as a free lunch. The answer is two-fold. I suppose it was to be expected – the pots First, I am weak and have obviously been had probably been stratified under tightly exploited. There is an extremely clever mar- controlled refrigeration for months, only to keter in New York City who considers it a be shuffled out to the public in a warm ware- challenge to study the habits of people like house for the last few weeks where the intox- me and precisely determine the price at which icating taste of spring began to waft through we are willing to fork over our cash and our the cardboard and potting soil. If you were a pride. This time she won. I looked at the con- bulb you’d sprout too. tainer; it was reusable. I looked at the amount If I lived in Florida I suppose I’d turn a of bulbs; it was substantial. I did some quick blind eye. But I know what’s coming. I know calculations and asked myself whether I was the strength of winter’s icy winds and the comfortable with paying myself $2.25 an pride she takes in biting the heads off fall- hour to put together something similar; I sown larkspur. Sprouting bulbs have no wasn’t. chance against that kind of fury – and then Secondly, it’s been a rough season. I’ve seen what will I have for my $24.99? a lot of pests and disease in the garden this So, I’ve mulched them copiously. I’ve put summer and have spent many sleepless nights them on the cold side of the house. And, un- considering my future as caretaker there- like all of the sun worshippers around me, I of. Those two pots represented a new start, haven’t been saddened by the early arrival of a new hope. They were to my garden what autumn. Luke Skywalker was to the Rebel Alliance. I Call me a spoilsport, but I don’t spend couldn’t resist. money like that every day you know. So the pots went into the cart and were quick- ly covered with a king-size package of paper towels on the off chance I ran into a friend. A friend who would pretend not to look at the 22 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | NOVEMBER 2011 CIVIL WAR HISTORY Union soldiers during the campaign of 1862

John A. Miller will cover the experiences of the Emmitsburg Historical Society Union solider in their own words. Civil War Historian After a crushing blow to the Union army during the Battle of Part One Second Manassas in August of 1862, General John Pope had no o me, Civil War uniforms are choice but to retire back to the de- Ta topic that often gets over- fenses of Washington D.C. As the looked, including the uniforms of soldiers from Pope’s army entered the Union army, unless you’re a the defenses of Washington they living historian. Many times, the were dirty and ragged. As a re- soldiers of the Union army went sult, many of Pope’s men had not through shortages just as their changed their clothing or bathed in Confederate counterparts did. almost a month, and it would be a During the hard campaigning sea- few days later before the men were son, one may find it interesting to given that opportunity. One Union note that the Union soldiers’ uni- soldier wrote: “We looked very bad forms were as tattered as those of being lousey, dutsy and almost na- a Confederate soldier. With long ked.” As Pope’s forces retreated, the marches along dusty roads one Confederate army began its march day, and possibly a muddy mess northward toward Maryland. the next, the uniform of a Union Many of McClellan’s own soldier would take on a differ- troops were able to pull new uni- rising dust showed its position McClellan wasted no time leaving erately.” ent appearance. You hear more forms from their hard campaign- far beyond. Pope and McDowell, Washington, trailing after Gener- On September 7th, the colo- about this topic in 1863, during ing down along the Peninsula af- with the staff, rode at the head. al Robert E. Lee’s invading Confed- nel of the 96th Pennsylvania rec- the Union soldiers’ forced march ter arriving in Washington. How- Their uniforms and that of all erate army. The soldier’s individual ognized that conditions of a forced from around Fredericksburg, Vir- ever, General Pope’s Army of Vir- the party was covered with dust, stories are very similar and accord- march in the overwhelming weath- ginia to Gettysburg and back to ginia was a different story. In his their beards were powdered with ing to George Stevens of the 77th er, was not a good combination and Virginia. I want to briefly cover memoirs “Military Reminiscenc- it; they looked worn and serious, New York, packing up for the new he sent orders to his regiment to get the Maryland Campaign of 1862 es of the Civil War” General Ja- but alert and self-possessed.” As a campaign was effortless considering rid of the excess baggage. Many of with this article since people often cob Cox noted that “About four result of the disaster of Manassas, that the soldiers had little more than the soldiers just packed away their ask me, “What did they wear?” o’clock McClellan rode forward, General John Pope was relieved themselves and a few personal be- new uniforms and greatcoats. A riot Keep in mind that I am not cover- and I accompanied him. We halt- of command of the Army of Vir- longings. As for those units already nearly started when the quartermas- ing those regiment wearing Zou- ed at the brow of the hill looking ginia. General George McClellan, stationed at Washington, many of ter tried to gather their knapsacks ave uniforms, as that is a topic all down the Fairfax road. The head who, at that time, was in charge of them received new clothing and as well. When General McClellan of its own. The rest of this article of the column was in sight, and the defenses of Washington, was knapsacks. For many others that was near Rockville, a by-standard given command and quickly reor- arrived in Washington, they had noted that their uniforms didn’t fit ganized the army. to move out no sooner than they and that their blouses and caps were McClellan took the Army of the had arrived. But the forced march torn and faded. Edwin Marvin, a Potomac, the Army of Virginia, the would prove tiresome for the foot- member of the 5th Connecticut re- Kanawha Division, and Burnside’s man of the Union army. called while bivouacked near Rock- force, combined them into a sin- Many first hand accounts told of ville for the night that the quar- gle fighting force, and managed to the havoc caused by the extreme hu- termaster wagon containing their get them moving. Morale was very mid weather during the day and the knapsacks had arrived. They had low for the Union soldier and most coolness that the night provided. been wearing the same clothing for of them would rather not go after By nightfall, a combination of the the last four weeks and this was the Lee’s army, who was concentrat- march itself, weather conditions, first time since then that they were ing at Frederick. However, General and the weight of the knapsack on able to change their clothes. the soldier’s back caused many sol- By September 11th, 1862, the diers to collapse, sleeping where hot, dusty roads, and the dust that they fell. Some accounts from sol- covered the soldiers’ uniform would diers serving in the First, Second change with a much needed rain. and Sixth Corps stated that their After arriving in Washington many generals never issued light march- soldiers from the 155th Pennsylva- ing orders. nia Regiment volunteered to head Private Uberto A. Burnham of out with General Humphreys’ Di- the 76th New York recalled receiv- vision, who was ordered out to pro- ing marching orders on Septem- tect the roads leading into Pennsyl- ber 6th. “We commenced march- vania. Soon after, problems for the ing about 7p.m. and about 2a.m. weary soldiers began. After being reached the river and crossed at equipped with knapsacks and carry- Long Bridge. We then marched ing everything upon their backs, fa- through the city of Washington and tigue quickly sat in. along Pennsylvania Avenue. When They packed their knapsacks and morning came we thought we were marching along the road quickly would halt and rest, but we did not. trying to join McClellan’s army, who The day was very hot and the dust was two days away. After bivouack- four inches deep. The word was al- ing at Rockville, orders again were is- ways “Forward! Forward!” During sued and another forced march com- the whole day we did not stop long menced. For several days, the men enough to take a real meal or make began pitching their knapsacks along a cup of coffee. It seemed necessary the side of the road, as well as their to put as many troops as possible newly issued blankets and overcoats. between Lee and Washington in as Wagoneers who lagged behind often short a time as possible. We did not picked up the items that were thrown halt until 7p.m., having marched away. As fatigue set in, many men 24 hours. When the marching col- broke down from exhaustion or from umns halted, not half the men were being footsore. Others just fell fur- in line. Many had fallen, exhaust- ther behind in the columns. The next ed, but by morning most of them morning, those who had kept their were again with their comrades at knapsacks would again pack and be- the front. The next day we resumed gin marching. our march, but moved more delib- Part 2 next month NOVEMBER 2011 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 23 VETERAN’S PROFILE Flight training at the Mount, 1942-3

Maj. Carlton Weaver USMC ret. 24, 1942. I arrived in Emmitsburg months pay from Dupont and did go on Christmas eve in darkness af- to work for them six years later after n February 1941 I applied for flight ter a bus trip from Morgantown to completing my education. Itraining in the Army Air Force and Grafton where I boarded a train to The ground school at Mt. St. learned that l met all requirements Washington then a cab to the bus sta- Mary’s was routine with classes in but one - I was not old enough. My tion and a bus to Emmitsburg. Not mathematics, aircraft recognition, mother had little sympathy with my being trained in the promptness re- theory of flight, etc and we flew when desire. However, she understood all quired by military orders I decid- the weather was good, which was in- elements at play and in the spring of ed to find a hotel in Emmitsburg frequent. It was a cold and snowy 1942 I received a plain white enve- rather than report as ordered. It was winter. When we had time off (week lope addressed in my mothers unmis- Christmas Eve in a town with which ends) some five or six of us would rent takable palmer method penmanship. I was unfamiliar and where I had nei- a car and driver and go to Gettysburg, The only thing in that envelope was a ther friends nor family. My room was Hagerstown, Westminister and/ pamphlet entitled How To Win Your on the main street with a good view or Frederick. I have vague recollec- Maj. Weaver after his first solo flight from the Mount Navy Wings of Gold, that and noth- of the street which was snow covered tions off a March of Dimes party in ing more. with little vehicular traffic but with an Gettysburg and hearing the Jimmy forms but were issued surplus green spin in question, I recovered from the The USA was now involved in occasional horse drawn sleigh full of Lunceford orchestra in Hagerstown. CCC uniforms. For those too young spin and the propeller was not rotat- WWII and I sent the Naval Aviation carolers. It was Christmas Eve scene There was a place near Emmitsburg to remember, the CCC was the ing. I did not then know how to re- Cadet Selection Board a letter ask- I’ll never forget. where young people went for conver- Citizens Conservation Corp formed start the engine so I headed back to ing to be called promptly. Meanwhile The next day (Christmas) I report- sation and possibly a beer and danc- by President Franklin D. Roosevelt the airport in a glide. It soon became there were then twenty cadets from ed in at Mount Saint Mary’s. The ing and a downtown restaurant that during the depression. We flew 50 apparent that I did not have enough the Boston Naval Aviation Cadet Father that received me asked, “Son we enjoyed. Memories of sixty years and 65 HP Piper J3 Cub planes. altitude to glide to the field so I did as Selection Board already enrolled at are you a Catholic”? I was surprised ago are fuzzy but I remember a few My first solo flight occurred on we were trained. I picked a good field Mount Saint Mary’s College. The because I expected to be to be repri- names. The mathematics profes- February 13, 1943 after eight hours and landed the plane. navy learned that one of them was manded for reporting late and fur- sor was named Mac something. We of dual instruction. One flight I I left to find a telephone and when married, so he was released. Many thermore I was a protestant hav- called him Mac. Father O’Donnell will never forget was my fourth solo I returned the plane was gone. In in this Boston group had little or no ing grown up in a county in which learned to fly with us and loved by flight. On this flight I was practic- my absence, an instructor on a dual college training. I had two and one there were only two denominations. all. My flight instructor was named ing Spins over Thurmont. I would flight landed in the same field and he half years in engineering so the Navy One was either Baptist or Methodist Richard Skiles. Two girls our age first align the plane with the road to and his advanced student flew both was confident that I would have no or neo-agnostic. I soon learned that that I remember were named Gloria Emmitsburg, reduce power, pull the planes back. Finally someone from problems with the science or math so the Father was only concerned with Cardinti and Helen Fraley. nose up to the stall position and ini- the college found me and took me they called me as a replacement even my religious needs on this sacred day. Our flight instructors and the tiate a spin. home. This was my only forced land- though I missed some ground school. I was not reprimanded for reporting planes we flew were connected with The object was to complete a two- ing in more than forty years of flying. My orders were to report to Mount AWOL for my first day in the Navy. I a contract operator who served the turn spin and recover aimed in the Needless to say, I have fond mem- Saint Mary’s College on December should also report that I collected two Navy. We did not have navy uni- same direction you started. On the ories of my days in Emmitsburg. 24 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | NOVEMBER 2011 HISTORY St. Joseph’s high school-Emmitsburg’s last high school

James Rada, Jr. Street side of the school. The school’s shop class was mmitsburg lost its last high taught on the first floor along with Eschool in 1982. That’s not so the home economics class. The caf- far back that there still aren’t people eteria and gymnasium were also on who remember that before the peo- this level. ple lived in the apartments on De- “I thought it was a very nice Paul Street, students learned there building,” said Joseph Muffolett, in a school run by the Daughters Class of 1952. “It was well lit and of Charity. relatively new.” St. Joseph’s High School opened in 1946 in the Cribbins Dress codes Memorial Building on DePaul Being a Catholic school, the stu- Street next to the St. Joseph’s dents were expected to adhere to a Catholic Church rectory. It re- dress code. Boys wore ties, white placed the St. Joseph’s College shirts and dark pants. Girls wore a High School, which had been a white blouse and a one-piece green girls-only boarding school that uniform. This eventually became St. Joseph’s High School 1946 had operated since 1890. The green sweaters and plaid skirts in high school was co-education- the later years of the school. ters of Charity switched from the that the sisters commanded. In the Fort Ritchie area there al. It included seven grades in “I don’t remember there being cornettes to a simpler veil-like cov- were enough students attending St. its early years so that both high a lot of complaining about having ering. Classes Joseph’s High that they could pile school and junior high students to dress up a little bit,” Muffolett When the news that the sisters St. Joseph’s High was never a large into a van each morning to travel were taught in the building. said. “It raised you a little bit above had changed their style of dress school. The class sizes ranged from down the mountain, according to “The Class of 1950 was the first the public schools, which weren’t as reached the students, they wanted the mid-20s to the mid-30s, gener- George Gorman, Class of 1966. class to have all four years in the strict.” to see it in person. Haines said the ally. This means the school’s entire However, living outside of Em- school, but we were the second,” When the length of girls’ skirts students stood on the front steps enrollment was around 100 stu- mitsburg tended to isolate him be- said Pat Boyle, whose family name started to shrink in the 1960s, the that first day waiting to get their dents any given year or roughly a cause he was too far away to reg- can be seen frequently on the rolls girls at St. Joseph’s High still had first look at the sisters who came third of the size as the current Em- ularly see his friends after school of Emmitsburg’s Catholic schools. to wear knee-length skirts. Steve down the stairs from inside the mitsburg Elementary School. and most of the other kids in Fort Haines, Class of 1966, remem- school. Most of the students lived local- Ritchie attended the local public The building bers that it wasn’t only boys check- “They had looked so big be- ly in town and walked to school. If schools so he wasn’t part of their The high school had no air condi- ing out the girls in their skirts. The fore, but now you could final- transportation was needed, either social circles, generally. tioning, which was not unusual for staff made sure to enforce the knee- ly really see their faces,” Haines the parents drove their children Haines remembers that the schools at that time. It meant that length rule. said. He was also quick to point to school or group arrangements school days began around 8:35 Indian summers and hot springs “They would make a girl kneel out that it didn’t end the respect could be made for transportation. a.m. with the Pledge of Alle- made for uncomfortable days for down on the floor to make sure giance and a prayer. There were six students and staff alike. In the win- that it touched the floor,” Haines 40-minute classes each day with ter, though, Boyle said that the said. “It kept the girls from rolling period one beginning at 9 a.m. and school stayed nicely heated, either up the waists of their skirts to make period seven wrapping up at 2:15 by the building’s boilers or the af- them shorter.” p.m. ternoon sun. The Daughters of Charity also Lunch fell between fourth and “We were always having to had their own dress code with fifth periods. In the early years of pull down the shades to keep the their iconic wide, white cornet- the schools, students brought a sun out in the afternoon to keep tes and dark dresses. However, lunch and ate together in the cafe- the rooms from getting too hot,” that changed in 1964 and it was as teria. By the time the school closed Boyle said. The rooms that heat- shocking to the students as mini- in 1982, seniors were allowed to ed up in the sun were the home- skirts in school would have been to leave the school grounds at lunch. rooms, which were on the DePaul the sisters. That year, the Daugh- “We liked to go to Stavros dur- ing lunch,” said Kate Hailstone, Class of 1982. “We didn’t always eat there. A lot times we just sat and talked.” Classes included the basics like math, social studies, religion, Eng- lish, science and glee club. “They made glee club mandatory,” Gor- man said. “That was fine if you liked to sing, but not everyone did St. Joseph’s High School ground breaking - 1945 or could.” NOVEMBER 2011 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 25 HISTORY

matronly and had a beautiful smile. her former school in England. She [to St. Joseph’s Church] so they She was always happy,” he said. went to a convent boarding school could pray. It was hard on them Hailstone favorite teacher was and said she was getting detention especially because he was the first her social studies teacher, Sister all the time there, which was some- Catholic president.” Eleanor Casey. Hailstone said she thing that didn’t follow her to St. Jo- was “open minded and smart. She seph’s High. Closing understood the students.” In 1982, it was decided that the Boyle has a less-pleasant mem- Extracurricular activities time had come to close St. Joseph’s ory of the classes since he failed The Daughters also had support High School. High school students English one year and had to attend from Mount Saint Mary’s College were needing more classes that the summer school, which was held in in their teaching efforts. Haines school’s enrollment couldn’t justify. a lay teacher’s home. Mrs. Rogers said that the deacons would come Hailstone was a member of that tutored him and another student over from the college to teach class- last graduating class. “It was the in English throughout the sum- es. The college helped in other last year and we knew the school mer. ways, too. was closing. It was a bit sad, espe- “That just killed my summer,” “We would play our basketball cially at graduation.” Boyle said. games in the old Mount gym,” Most of the underclassmen Muffolett also found himself Haines recalls. “Oh, we thought were transferred to Catoctin High struggling under the strict disci- we were all hot stuff then to be School in Thurmont the following pline of the Daughters of Charity. playing in a college gym.” September. He acquired a reputation as a trou- While basketball for boys and The closure of St. Joseph’s High Sister Claire, St. Joseph’s math teacher blemaker and it stuck. girls was the predominant sport marked the end of one more educa- In public schools, evolution was they were well-prepared for college. “I wasn’t a super student, but I at the school, other sports teams tional branch of St. Elizabeth Ann the only thing student were taught Muffolett said he attended Loyola was well behaved,” Muffolett said. were offered though not as consis- Seton’s Legacy that began when St. about how life came to be. In St. College after graduating. However, he apparently liked to tently as basketball. Depending on Joseph’s Academy and Free School Joseph’s High, Muffolett said that “They had an admissions test comment on lessons or laugh at when a student attended, he or she opened in 1810. St. Joseph College the science classes he remembers and I did extremely well on it,” he the wrong time in class. It reached could play baseball, softball, soccer had closed in 1973 ending the vi- taught biology but creationism was said. “I also felt well prepared for a point where he was on the verge or cross country. Cheerleading was sion of girls-only and collegiate ed- also taught in the classrooms. Hail- college when I started taking my of expulsion. also offered for the girls. ucation in Emmitsburg. St. Joseph stone said that her religion class classes.” “My parents would have killed “We didn’t have enough stu- High School ended the vision of sec- seemed to her to be more like an me if I had gotten kicked out,” dents to do much of anything ondary education. ethics class. Good sisters and bad boys Muffolett said. “My mother had else,” Haines said. St. Joseph’s students could also The Daughters of Charity main- to come in and talk to the sisters. Boyle describes himself as a jock. Life after graduation take Latin, French, home eco- tained strict discipline in their I got to stay, but I had to do pen- He played on the school basketball Though many graduates moved away nomics, typing, speech and manu- schools and their classrooms. Stu- ance at the church. A couple times team throughout his time at St. Jo- to other states and even other coun- al training (shop class) as electives. dents walking in the halls spoke a week I had to walk over there and seph’s High. “My senior year, our tries, others chose to stay in the area. Muffolett remembers that a man softly and walked in orderly lines pray that I would learn how to be- basketball team won the league,” Graduates also found that their edu- would come in to teach agriculture of traffic so as not to clog the hall- have myself.” Boyle said. “We were 25 and two. cation had given them a firm foun- during his time at the school. ways or stairwells. There was no However, his reputation was in We only lost to St. Francis.” dation for their later work as teachers, For the majority of the day, the yelling, running or crushing mass- place and Muffolett said, “I got Clubs and activities that St. Jo- politicians, small business owners and students in a grade level would stay es of students moving in a dozen blamed every time an incident seph’s offered were much like any more. Here are a few examples: together with the same schedule. different directions that is seen in took place.” other high school: business club, Pamela Miller, Class of 1962, It was only the elective classes that today’s high schools. On a field trip to Washington glee club, French club, newspa- became a real-estate broker. saw some intermixing of the grade Despite the strictness, many of D.C., some boys put the bus win- per, yearbook and student council. James Grinder, Class of 1965, levels. them were loved and are still fond- dows down and threw paper air- Some were also distinctly Catho- became the director of transporta- Though class offerings were lim- ly remembered. Gorman recalls his planes out of them just as the bus lic like the Mother Seton Club and tion for the Daughters of Charity. ited, many of the students felt like math teacher, Sister Claire. “She was happened to be passing some sis- the Children of Mary Club. Pat Brew, Class of 1973, became ters standing on the curb. a teacher. “Sure enough, when we got A dark day Frank Borghese, Class of 1979, back, I was the one who got called The year 1963 sticks in many peo- served in the U.S. Army in many lo- into the office,” Muffolett said. ple’s minds because that is the year cations in the Middle East and Eu- Lucky for him another student that Lee Harvey Oswald assassinat- rope. He also earned a law degree and came up to the office and admitted ed President John F. Kennedy. Sam worked in international trade. that he had thrown the planes out Wivell, Class of 1966, said it hit Barbara Little, Class of 1982, the window. the sisters hard. became a nurse practitioner in the Boys weren’t the only ones who nephrology field. could cause trouble in the school, “We didn’t know what hap- Ron Russ, Class of 1982, works though. Mary Ann Frye, Class of pened at first,” Wivell said. “They in radio and plays in a band. 1982, wrote on her Classmates.com were took us Michelle Coffey, Class of 1984, page, “The wildest thing I ever did next door became an interior design- in High School? Glued Sr. Mar- er and freelance photog- garet’s chair to the floor before rapher. school one day. I had help on that one.” To read other historical Hailstone thought articles, visit the Histor- St Joseph’s High ical Society section School wasn’t of Emmits- nearly as burg.net. strict as

St. Joseph’s High School typing class - 1955 26 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | NOVEMBER 2011 COLD WAR WARRIORS A day with the last Soviet Naval leader Cmdr. John Murphy, USN Ret. in December 1987. The Trea- ty was ratified by the U.S. Senate n the 4th of July weekend in in May and had just gone into ef- O1988 I received a phone call fect on 1 July. The INF treaty cov- from a friend in the Pentagon. He ered all Soviet and U.S. nuclear- asked if I could provide Russian armed, ground-launched, ballistic language services for the visit of a and cruise missiles with ranges of senior Soviet naval officer the fol- between 500 and 5,500 kilometers lowing Monday, 11 July. He went (approximately 300 to 3400 miles) on to explain that the visitor was and their infrastructure. the equivalent of our Chief of Na- val Operations – the Soviet Chief Admiral Konstantin Makarov of the Main Navy Staff - Admiral The name Makarov rang a bell. Konstantin Makarov. They need- But why? I knew there were many ed me to help prepare a briefing famous Makarov’s throughout Rus- to give to Admiral Makarov in the sian history. Particularly Vice Ad- Pentagon’s Navy Command Cen- miral Stepan Makarov who was a ter. Also, to serve as a Russian in- brilliant Russian naval leader who terpreter throughout his visit to perished at Port Arthur during the the Pentagon, and the U.S. Naval Russo Japanese war (1904). I knew Academy that day. that he was a famed oceanographer I agreed to do this, but worried and that the Soviets had named a about what I had gotten myself Naval Academy after him in Lenin- into. State Department Russian in- grad…now St. Petersburg. VADM Hank Mustin introducing ADM Makarov to OPNAV senior staff. I am the only one that didn’t get the terpreters thought it inadvisable to But who was Admiral Konstan- word on the uniform of the day. To the right is Soviet Naval Attache, Captain Mikhail M. Popov. take on such an assignment unless tin Makarov? Was he any relation Entrance at 0845 on July11, 1988 ing up on Russian vocabulary that I River Entrance through the maze … you had worked with the per- to the 19th century naval hero? My - he wore three stars - a Vice Admi- thought might come up. On Mon- that was the Pentagon until we son for at least three hours before- research over the frantic 4th of July ral. The following year (1989) he day morning I stood with Admiral reached the Navy Command Cen- hand. To get a feel for their style weekend yielded very little. Today, was promoted to Fleet Admiral - a Hank Mustin and three other se- ter. After the initial polieties …I and manner of speech. Also, their I know that he was born in 1931 four star rank held by eight others in nior Navy Department officials on tried to exchange a few words with vocabulary. The Navy assured me (two years before me) and had an Soviet naval history. The equivalent the steps of the Pentagon’s River Captain Popov who I assumed was there was no chance for a meet- illustrious career in the Soviet sub- of a Field Marshal or General of the Entrance. We chatted nervously as fluent in English. He was. We ing with Admiral Makarov prior marine service. The living incarna- Army. we waited for the arrival of an offi- agreed that if I ever was having se- to the actual event. We would just tion of Tom Clancy’s commander Preparing for the visit - I was cial sedan from the Soviet Embassy. rious problems translating for Ad- have to take our chances. I would of the Red October. He graduated told to report to the Navy offic- At 0841 the radio of a Navy securi- miral Makarov … he would step be working for the Office of the from the Soviet Naval Academy in es in the Pentagon on Monday 4 ty officer standing next to me crack- in and help me out. We spoke for Chief of Naval Operations and the 1967 and was immediately ordered July. The Soviet delegation of se- led with the message “Four minutes about 30 seconds when Admiral Navy Command Center in the Pen- to command a nuclear submarine nior military visitors - led by Mar- out!” Makarov grabbed me … impatient- tagon. A world I knew pretty well in the prestigious Northern Fleet shal of the Soviet Union, Sergey At precisely 0845 a large black se- ly … and said “Come here! Stay because I had served there in the based in Murmansk. Five years later Akhromeyev were to tour U.S. mil- dan slid up to the River Entrance with me. I have things I must say to 1970s. Also, I was concerned that he was commanding an entire Divi- itary facilities from 5 to 11July. I and Captain Mikhail Popov, a So- Admiral Mustin.” I can assure you we had less than one week to pre- sion of Northern Fleet nuclear sub- lugged my trusty Macintosh com- viet Naval Attaché bounced out of I stayed glued to him the rest of the pare for this historic visit – over a marines. In the 1970s he bounced puter (which was fluent in Rus- the car and stood at attention as a way to the Navy Command Center. holiday weekend. I would be work- from the Main Navy Staff in Mos- sian) to the Navy Command Cen- young looking Vice Admiral Ma- When we arrived .. the briefing the- ing directly for Vice Admiral Hen- cow to command assignments in ter and worked with the Navy staff karov emerged - meticulous in his ater was filled with American Admi- ry C. (Hank) Mustin who was the the Baltic Fleet. In 1985, the year on crafting a one-hour, Power- informal, summer khaki uniform. I rals and their senior staff. All were Navy’s Director of Planning. Mus- Mikhail Gorbachev, came to pow- point briefing - totally in Russian thought at the time “So unpreten- at attention and I noticed my brief- tin headed up the U.S. Navy’s In- er - Konstantin Makarov was com- - regarding U.S. Navy operations tious. But … so practical for a long ing slides (in Cyrillic) were already cidents at Sea (INCSEA) talks with pleting the prestigious General Staff worldwide. The briefing was to be day of meetings and tours.” It was lighting up the screens at the front the Soviet Navy at that time. Academy course. Part of “Gorby’s” given in the secure briefing theater showtime! of the room. Admiral Mustin intro- In fact, he had just been to Mos- team. One who could accept and for the Chief of Naval Operations. The Visit - Admiral Makarov duced Admiral Makarov to the as- cow and worked with Admiral Ma- implement the ideas embedded in My job was to first translate all the lit up when he saw Admiral Mus- sembled dignitaries. The Navy se- karov during the final days of the Gorbachev’s perestroika and glas- text given to me into Russian and tin waiting for him. A familiar face curity team secured the doors and ratification of the Intermediate nost’ policies. A man for the future. then produce the briefing slides in at this symbol of American military the briefing began. Range Nuclear Forces Treaty (INF) When I worked with him on 11 Russian (Cyrillic) text. power - the Pentagon. Makarov The briefing was to be read treaty which had been signed in July he was in the middle of his sev- We went through four drafts and later remarked to me that as far as by Commander Mike Rybinsky, Washington D.C. by President en year assignment as Chief, Main produced the final briefing on Sat- he knew … he was the first Soviet USN…a U.S. Navy officer who had Ronald Reagan and Soviet Gen- Navy Staff, USSR. When he got urday afternoon, 2 July. I went flag officer to ever visit the Penta- a wonderful Russian accent - given eral Secretary Mikhail Gorbachev out of his car at the Pentagon’s River home and spent the next day bon- gon. That, to him it was a bit over- to him by his ancestors who immi- whelming. About the only thing grated to America in the early 20th that he considered overwhelming century - just after the Bol’shevik … during his visit. All else seemed Revolution. I thought at the time to be pretty much what he expect- “How ironic. I was sure that Mike’s ed. ancestors would be proud.” When We began a brisk walk from the Mike began the briefing and had NOVEMBER 2011 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 27 COLD WAR WARRIORS

mand Center. He went on to say was given a short briefing on the and then agreed that they proba- 1968? All I really know about how impressed he had been with Naval Academy’s mission, cur- bly had met years earlier - while in this incident is what I read in two the “alertness and patriotism” he ricula, student body and facili- command of nuclear submarines books last year - “Scorpion Down had seen at U.S. military facili- ties. Makarov noted that he was floating around each other - in the - Sunk By The Soviets, Buried By ties over the past week. At Camp surprised by the sheer size of the Mediterranean. All laughed. Ad- The Pentagon“, by Ed Offley and Lejeune and New River, N.C. , the campus. Also, that they (the Sovi- miral Hardisty toasted Admiral “All Hands Down: The True Story USS Teddy Roosevelt in flight op- ets) did not have one large Naval Makarov’s historic visit and Ma- of the Soviet Attack on USS Scor- erations off Norfolk, Fort Hood Academy - rather they had several karov countered with a toast not- pion“ by Kenneth Sewell. If only Air Defense command, and Air smaller academies that were spread ing that U.S. and Soviet Navies I had this information when I Force commands in San Antonio, throughout the Soviet Union. could pride themselves on the fact walked the corridors of the Penta- and Ellsworth AFB in South Da- We then had a brief tour of the that they had never had any seri- gon with Admiral Makarov… and kota (a bomber wing and a Minute USNA Chapel including a visit to ous incidents at sea. That they set Admiral Mustin. Man silo ). Captain Popov stepped the crypt where John Paul Jones is an example for the other services Then again … maybe it is just in and assisted me in translating his buried. The Academy staff noted for their “direct talks” on “profes- as well I did not know about it observations of the aircraft carrier that Jones never became an Admi- sional matters”. back then? Or its supposed ties visit. He was throwing out terms ral in the U.S. Navy. He had to Afterthoughts - I have thought to other incidents such as the USS that I was unfamiliar with … in go to Russia to receive this honor about this day often in the twen- Pueblo seizure and the John An- Russian (e.g. “cat shots”, assisted from Catherine the Great for his ty-three years since the Makarov thony Walker espionage case? Admiral Konstantin Makarov landings). He was very proud of service with the Russian Navy in visit. I thought it went quite Admirals Makarov’s and Mustin’s the fact that he had made a cata- the 18th Century Russo- Turkish well. I stood with Admiral Mus- jobs were to worry about the In- introduced himself … Makarov pult- assisted launch from the Roo- war in the Black Sea. As we were tin at 2 PM at the Pentagon’s cidents and Sea. My job was just turned to me and asked - “ Он русский!?” sevelt. leaving the Chapel … Makarov River Entrance as Admiral Ma- to help with the communications. (He’s a Russian?). I told him that Interesting that he would note asked me to tell Admiral Marryott karov’s limousine slowly depart- Was this one of the last great se- Mike was an American of Rus- this fact. You see, Admiral Mus- that he did not believe in God, ed for Andrews Air Force base crets of the Cold War? Only time sian ancestry. Makarov was given tin’s grandfather and namesake but could see where the Chapel and the trip home to the USSR. will tell. a printed copy of the briefing - “a (Captain Henry C. Mustin, USNA was important to instilling disci- When the car was gone, Mustin Admiral Konstantin Makarov keeper” … in Russian…. He stayed 1896) is considered the Father of pline in future officers. We then said “We made some history here would become a four star Admi- focused on the screen and the spo- Naval Aviation and the principal toured major academic buildings today John. Thank you.” I sup- ral of the Fleet of the USSR - in ken word. architect of the concept of the cata- to include Michelson Hall (la- posed we did, but Admiral Mus- 1989. One of only 9 Soviets to CDR Rybinsky later told me that pult launch aboard aircraft carriers. ser and computer labs), and Rick- tin is in a much better position to ever achieve such a prestigious he was a nervous wreck. I told him Obviously Makarov had done his over Hall (naval engineering and judge … just what kind of histo- rank. He was a USSR future star - “It never showed. You were total- homework. He showed this sever- ship design). Later, aboard one of ry we made. - except - the USSR would disap- ly in command and Makarov was al times during the day. the Academy’s training ships (i.e. For example - In his toast in the pear in just 3 years, 5 months and impressed with your presentation.” Following the Command Cen- a small ship known as a “YP“ with CNO Flag Mess on 11 July - Ad- 14 days (25 December, 1991) The presentation reviewed current ter briefing we went to Admiral special control centers to teach miral Makarov said the U.S. and from the day of his 1988 historic U.S. Navy operations worldwide Mustin’s office for a few minutes ship handling) he seemed “under- Soviet Navies could take pride visit to the Pentagon and the U.S. in 10 pages of printed text. It not- to give Makarov a chance to have a whelmed” with what he was see- in the fact that they had never Navy. Admiral Makarov retired ed that we were like an ‘island na- smoke. We knew he was a virtual, ing. He was, however, caught by had any serious incidents at sea. from active duty in 1992 – after tion” that needed access to the sea chain smoker. Unfortunately his surprise at the end of the tour by What about the reported sink- 43 years service in the Soviet and for our safety and to express our ide- lighter would not work and so we the Midshipmen when they pre- ing of the USS Scorpion in May Russian Navies. als. That we were a nation of im- sent aides scrambling down the E sented him with an official U.S. migrants (like your “briefer” Com- Ring in search of matches. Hard to Naval Academy bathrobe - with mander Rybinsky) that came here find in a Pentagon where smoking Vice Admiral’s stripes. The tour “attracted by the light of liberty . was now banned. One of the aides of the Academy completed with That our Navy was a strategic de- finally found some matches and a tour of the Bancroft Hall - the terrence and a stabilizing force for Makarov lit up one of his favor- Midshipmen’s dormitory. The peace. “ ite Soviet cigarettes while Admiral largest student dormitory in the The majority of the briefing was Mustin explained his family’s naval world. He was impressed. devoted to a review of major com- traditions - from his grandfather, to Pentagon flag mess luncheon mands (e.g. Atlantic, Pacific, Cen- his father in WWII and now to his - We returned to the Pentagon be- tral etc.) worldwide and their mis- sons ….. all through pictures that fore noon by arine helicopter. We sions. When the briefing was were hanging in his office. Admiral were due in the CNO (Chief of completed …. Admiral Makarov Makarov was visibly impressed and Naval Operations) Flag Mess at was asked for comments and he he noted that he had a son who was noon…. After a brief meeting with said that there was nothing unusual following in his footsteps in the So- the #2 officer in the Navy staff in the presentation and that he did viet submarine service. - Admiral Huntington (Hunt) not want to get into a discussion of Hardisty, USN. Hunt and I could strategy and doctrine in this forum. Naval academy visit - We took hardly believe we were sitting to- He then rose and said he want- a short Marine Corps helicopter gether chatting with the Chief of ed to address those gathered in the flight from the Pentagon to the the Soviet Navy. When we last saw Command Center. He noted that it U.S. Naval Academy in Annapo- each other … we were both Com- was a unique for him to find himself lis, MD. We were greeted upon manders serving aboard the USS surrounded by so many U.S. Navy arrival by the USNA Superinten- Kitty Hawk in the Tonkin Gulf. officers and officials. Also, he real- dent, Rear Admiral Ronald Mar- When we entered the Flag Mess at ized it must be unusual for them to ryott. We went directly to Admiral noon … the room was filled with have a Soviet Admiral in their Com- Marryott’s office where Makarov Admirals including a Full Admiral (Kinnard McKee) Special Assis- tant for Nuclear Power programs and seven Vice Admirals who were the Deputy Chiefs of various parts of the Navy Staff - Surface Ships, Aircraft, Submarines, Manpow- er, Policy, Logistics and yes, even Intelligence. During lunch there were toasts (Orange juice! You could tell we weren’t in Moscow. ) and Admiral Hardisty asked me to explain to Admiral Makarov … sitting across from us - that Admi- ral McKee wore “two hats” - one in the civilian world for Nuclear Power programs and a second, in the Navy - for submarines. Makarov brushed this aside saying “I know Admiral McKee The Hunt for Red October was every U.S. Submariner’s dream: quite well.” They both laughed the capture of a Russian submarine by an American. 28 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | NOVEMBER 2011 STAGES OF LIFE

accordingly. Whether it be my more relaxed and “together” peo- friend who struggles with health ple. They obvious have some of issues but continues to be one of the symptoms of stress but deal Mom’s Time Out the most amazing working moms with it much better than those but only because we were going I have ever met, or friends who of us who live in denial. I have Stress, what is it? out of town for the weekend and deal with separation, death, un- a tendency to sometimes notice I didn’t want to be debilitated for employment, and all the oth- a stressful situation but brush it Mary Angle ing to admit being stressed. That the whole trip. When the doc- er stresses of life today. And for aside. Take homework with four would mean I would have to con- tor came in he started poking in those of you who do not real- kids. I now have my four kids line t is a tiny word and easy to sider what was stressing me out. spots on my back that I hadn’t ize that stress comes in all shapes up their papers on the counter af- Ispell, but it can have a huge It wasn’t until a few days later complained about, and some that and sizes let me tell you it does! ter school and then I can look at affect on us as Mom’s. To some when I was brought to my knees, I had. He informed me that I had Stress can come in the form of them in turn and it is less likely of my mom friends stress is try- figuratively of course, that I was one of the worst cases of stress he every day struggles, like home- to turn into some chaotic situa- ing to juggle a career and a fam- forced to consider the idea of had seen. Apparently us women work, bills, being overworked, tion that will just escalate as the ily. To others it is arguing over stress being a factor in my life. have “stress markers” in our neck, over scheduled, and over extend- evening progresses. I have start- money or family decisions with It was a morning like all of shoulders and back. So when we ed. Sometimes I think that the ed decluttering my house and life your spouse. To me it has al- the rest that week, I got up, got are very stressed these spots get everyday stresses are the type to remove that stress. And I have ways been something I denied or the kids ready, packed lunch- very tight. He explained that that can sneak up on us. The promised to take time to take care overlooked, until now. I recent- es, middle school, elementa- massage therapy and chiroprac- little things that you blow off of myself first, since that will make ly read a statistic that stated that ry school bus, preschool, gro- tic can help for maintenance but or ignore until one day there is it possible for me to take care of women between the ages of 45 cery store and home again. Only that I had such a bad case he had the proverbial last straw and we my family. and 65 are the most stresses peo- that particular morning I moved seen little to no change from ei- know what happens to the cam- The bottom line about stress is ple in the United States. It went a bit slower since I had another ther of these in severe cases like el. The camel in my case is my that we all encounter it but from on to point out that this stress ac- one of my stiff necks. I get a stiff mine. He suggested I start with neck and kaboom!!!! For some different areas of our life and tually starts at the age of 35 and neck about two or three times a pain killers and muscle relaxants. people the camel isn’t their neck the sooner we learn to recognize then gave several reasons why this month and I always blame it on Never haven taken either of these but, headaches, depression, ex- it and deal with it the healthier made sense and several common sleeping wrong and the kids get- I was a little leery, so I started haustion, weight loss or gain, or our lives will be. I would like to symptoms. Suddenly I realized ting me up too many times. It with the pain killers. I ended up illness. If this fact doesn’t scare challenge anyone who reads this that maybe the persistent head- is usually just stiff and not re- taking the muscle relaxant only you it should. to examine their life (and health) aches I had been having might ally painful and only lasts for 3 once and the pain killers a cou- When stress starts to affect your and to help relieve their stress and be the result of stress. I of course days at the very most. A couple ple of times for a few days. But in health you are at a much harder consequently we can change the blew the idea off almost as quick- more days past and I moved slow- the end I still had to admit I was point to alleviate the stress than if statistic that sparked me to write ly as it entered my head. Afterall, er and slower each day, the pain a victim of stress, the same stress you deal with it as it comes along. this letter. This is our chance to the woman who prides herself on increased and my neck got stiff- that I spent my life denying. I have found that my friends who make women between the ages of being the Queen Mother of De- er and stiffer. Finally I admit- I have seen many of my friends acknowledge stress and deal with 45 and 65 a little less stressed. I nial-ville most certainly is not go- ted defeat and called the doctor, go through stress and deal with it it as it comes along are much dare you to relax!!!

sure that the educators employed Another positive aspect of en- through the center are certi- rolling in a childcare facility is fied and qualified to work with the increased likelihood of your Kidz Korner the specific age groups enrolled. child achieving a higher level of These experienced individuals social interaction. With the oth- What type of care is best for my child? are also required to attend yearly er children enrolled in the fa- trainings to help them promote cility, your child is more likely Andrea Morgan fit the needs of the family can be childcare centers; especially new and improved techniques to to develop friends from various Program Director, Emmitsburg overwhelming, whether it is hir- EELC, are the best place for chil- continue to meet the needs of the backgrounds, helping to create Early Learning Center ing a private nanny, enrolling at a dren, including our own. children, for example; positive a well rounded learning experi- home childcare, or enrolling at a There are many reasons why reinforcement and redirection vs. ence. any families wonder what licensed child care facility. we feel this way. First and fore- “time out”. Continuing educa- Lastly, most licensed childcare Mthe best care options are Here at Emmitsburg Early most, the quality of childcare is tion includes first aid and CPR facilities offer structured learn- for their child. Leaving their Learning Center (EELC), we are extremely important to us, as well certifications, as well other edu- ing environments. Here at Em- pride and joy at a new place with proud to help our families under- as what education a teacher has cational courses to maintain their mitsburg Early Learning Cen- unfamiliar faces can be a daunt- stand the benefits of enrolling at in order to provide care for little Senior Staff, Group Leader and ter we pride ourselves in offering ing and stressful experience for a licensed childcare center. As ones. Assistant Teacher certifications. this type of environment while both parent and child. Trying to mothers ourselves, we have many At licensed childcare facilities, Enrolling at a licensed child- including enrichment programs determine which option may best reasons why we feel that licensed the state mandated laws help en- care center also gives families the that are less likely to be found peace of mind that their child is elsewhere. Whether that consists learning in a positive and stim- of private learning sessions, par- ulating environment, with a ful- ent-teacher conferences, commu- ly enhanced curriculum, and fun nity speakers, holiday programs filled activities to increase their and parties or a simple open door child’s independence and explore policy, here at Emmitsburg Ear- their curiosity. This information, ly Learning Center, we promise when taught at an early age, be- that and much more! Come vis- comes the core foundation for it us and see what makes the dif- learning, leaving a lasting impact ference. Answer the question you on current and future develop- have been debating – what type ment. of care is best for my child? NOVEMBER 2011 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 29 A Teen’s View

for my future. No more acting age my time, and work on be- like a child. Ok, I got this. ing a young adult. So yes, my vi- Olivia! On the ride here to Francis- sion of me being cool, calm, and High school vs. can University, I pictured my- collected while juggling all that self hunched over my desk stu- college demands is starting to diously working away while my become clearer. college laundry is, hopefully, washing But what about the other part and I’m confident about that of the quote concerning childish found that studying for tests is easi- upcoming test. Thankfully it’s ways. Does that mean when I er when there is a gap in my sched- worked out this way. (Don’t wor- played Duck, Duck, Goose with ule every day. Instead of having to ry Mom, this actually does hap- some friends or when we rode study for a test during the evenings, pen. And yes, I am studying.) my rolling chair up and down I have several hours during the day After being all settled into my the hall that I was reverting back to study as I please. Once again, it all dorm with my roommate and to being a child? Probably. But seems to come back to the flexibili- Danielle Ryan getting used to my class sched- what’s college without a little di- ty of the schedule that college offers. Olivia Sielaff ules, I have the hang of manag- version? So my friends and I had I have found that I am more inclined ing my time for homework, dai- an impromptu swing dancing ow having a month of college to study for a test several days in ad- “When I was a child, I used to ly Mass, friends…and laundry. party in the dorm. And some Nunder my belt, I have noticed vance of the test as opposed to the talk as a child, reason as a child; There was only one time I was of us girls re-enacted the scene some differences between college life night before, like I did quite often in when I became a man, I put aside late for class because I overslept. from The Parent Trap when the and high school. These differences in- high school. I suppose I feel that there childish things” That will never happen again. twins pierce their ears (my ears clude time management, classes, and is much more time to study and pre- —(1 Corinthians 13:11). But otherwise, I’m learning a lot are already pierced, thank good- the work load. pare for an exam now that my time is about what it means to be more ness). One of my friends, while When I was in high school, my not scheduled quite so strictly. o here I am, exactly one reasonable and responsible. For playing Duck, Duck, Goose, time was scheduled specifically to Teachers have always said that this Smonth into my first semes- instance, I’ve realized that stay- said “Ya know. I always thought center around the eight hour school is a good way to study. It means that ter as a college student. In some ing up socializing until 1am on when I was younger that peo- day. Every day I woke up at 6:15, instead of trying to cram a lot of in- ways I feel like I’ve grown up in just a latte will not put me in ple in college were all grown-up left the house at 7:00 and drove to formation into my memory during this short amount of time; and a good mood the next morning and like adults.” It’s true! Even school, which started at 8:00. The one night, I can take several nights in other ways, I’m the same per- when I still have homework due though I have more things to rest of my day was filled with a set to study and digest the informa- son just set in a different en- before class. Also, throwing two take care of and think about, schedule of classes that ended at 2:45. tion; that way my mind doesn’t be- vironment. When reflecting loads of laundry into one dry- college doesn’t automatically From school I would go to extracur- come overloaded. This also seems to on the theme for us incoming er to save money does just that, make me an adult. I’ve seen just ricular activities or would go home. cut down on the stress level when freshman, I at first thought it’s except dry my clothes. However, in the last month that it’s a pro- Either way, my day always ended studying for an exam. I don’t seem so obvious that I have to “put aside meeting with a career counsel- cess I have to devote myself to. with homework. This schedule oc- stressed when I give my mind several childish things” and become an or about my future was a good I can’t skimp on taking care of curred every Monday through Friday. days to take in information and un- adult. Of course I can’t sleep in idea. And living with a room- my education and myself. But I Now that I am in college, I have derstand it. until ten o’clock as often and mate has helped me recognize also can’t skimp on developing noticed a huge difference in my In my high school, most of the clearly I will have to think more my habits and how to be mind- my character and building new schedule. For instance, I do not have classes were one year classes as op- seriously about the next four ful of others in the dorm. I’m friendships. classes every day; I only have classes posed to one semester, or half year years ahead of me. Obviously definitely getting used to work- This is what it all comes down four days a week. On those four days, classes. This means that a lot of in- college does not instantly form ing out all the little responsi- to for me. Putting aside childish my time is not scheduled to fit with- formation has to be covered in about me into a reasonable, young bilities I took for granted when things doesn’t necessarily mean in an eight o’clock to three o’clock four months. There are even some adult, where my schedule will living at home. I’m actually en- not having a good time with range. Instead, my classes are spread classes that only meet once a week, fall perfectly into place, and I joying the fact that I have to friends. It means that I need to be- out within one day. I have some class- which means that these particular will make all the right decisions make decisions for myself, man- gin reasoning like an adult. Make es that are earlier in the morning and classes are even faster paced. This top- good decisions. Choose the right then don’t have another class until ic goes back to the independent work friends. Commit to my studies. later in the afternoon or the evening. that is required. Because the class- Now at the start of my college life This gap in my schedule allows me es meet less often, students have to is when I have to begin the pro- to be flexible with what I wish to do complete a lot of work, whether it be cess of growing up. Just after I go with my time. assignments, projects, note-taking or swing dancing tonight and stay up Another thing that I have come to studying on his or her own time. late, of course. It’s ok, Mom, I’ll learn about college is that there is a I love being more independent get enough sleep. much larger independent work load. and having more choices. With all Instead of having class for eight hours this being said, there are many re- To read other articles by Olivia straight and then going home and sponsibilities that come with this Sielaff visit the Authors section of doing homework for two to three new independence. Some of these Emmitsburg.net. hours, I now have anywhere from responsibilities are easier than oth- two to four hours of homework per ers, but all are important. I still class. Obviously this does vary ac- have don’t have a firm grasp on all cording to the class and the assign- of them yet, but like I said, I have ments given, but there is definitely a only been in college for one month. huge difference. Luckily I have a lot of time yet to Another major difference is I have continue figuring things out. 30 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | NOVEMBER 2011 SCHOOL NEWS—EMMITSBURG ELEMENTARY

that schools and teachers use November 23rd, we will have Fa- News from EES to communicate with parents. vorite Sports Teams Day. This EES PTA Along with report cards, par- day will allow students (and he leaves are almost off the the students. Information has ents can get a better picture of staff) to wear jerseys, uniforms, News and Notes trees and the chilly air is been sent home to families ex- their child’s school performance or the colors of the Team(s) they T t goes without saying coming over the mountains. It plaining each team’s celebration. by monitoring daily or weekly support. This is especially ex- that all of us care about must be November! We have We do ask that parents/guard- work samples and notes or com- citing when many students wear I our elementary age chil- another busy month at Emmits- ians participate and younger ments from the child’s teach- Catoctin High School colors dren and grandchildren. If burg Elementary School with siblings not attend so that time er. Even though Parent/Teacher or apparel. These School Spir- you join the Emmitsburg Fall Festivals and Report card and attention is directed to the Conferences are scheduled twice it Days have a direct connection Elementary School PTA distribution. This month also school-age child. This event is per year, parents are encour- to the EES School Improvement you can contribute direct- includes a School Spirit Day one of two parties that occur aged to contact the teacher at Plan. The days that are select- ly to the well-being of oth- and Thanksgiving. through the school year. The any time during the school year ed as School Spirit Days are the er children too. There are We have much to be thank- other party is scheduled for Val- to discuss their child’s progress. days throughout the year that more than two hundred ful for at Emmitsburg Elemen- entine’s Day. We have class pic- Elementary report cards will more students tend to be absent; families whose children at- tary. Our kind, caring staff; our nics during Field Day at the end also be distributed on February such as the day before Thanks- rd rd th tend our school. well-behaved, thoughtful stu- of the year. 3 , March 23 , and June 15 or giving. By providing an incen- Far from being an orga- dents; and our supportive, in- Another event that occurs the last day of school. tive to students (and staff), they nization that promotes piz- volved parents make EES a won- during November is the dis- Over the past two school are more likely to attend school za fund-raisers, the PTA is derful place to work and learn. tribution of report cards that years, the EES staff members on these days; thereby improv- an organization of teachers, We will celebrate what we are mark the end of the First Term have initiated School Spirit ing our attendance for the year. parents and friends that thankful for during our annu- of school. Report cards will Days. These are special days in We wrap up the end of the adopts specific goals each al Fall Festivals. Each grade lev- be coming home with students which the students (and staff) month by celebrating Thanks- year both to strengthen and el team has planned a celebra- on November 17th. The re- can dress in themed attire. We giving with our families. We develop the ties between tion, which will occur at vari- port cards are sent quarterly to celebrated School Color Day in hope that everyone enjoys the community and school ous times throughout the day communicate term grades and September and wearing various break. Good things happen at and to directly support and on November 3rd. The teachers classroom progress informa- colors to represent Character Emmitsburg Elementary every nurture families and educa- organize activities and treats for tion. Report cards are one tool Counts Week in October. On day! tors alike. We plan family events such as movie night (De- cember 16th up-coming), educational events that bring the amazing natu- ral world into the class- room (Reptile World on Halloween, October 31st and the Maryland Science Center on December 1st), breakfast together for par- ents and children ( Dads & Donuts March 21st, Moms & Muffins May 9th), and a planned event in the Spring for adults on inter- net safety. We provide funding for school field trips and we re- imburse teachers for mon- ey they spend on supplies. Our hospitality committee supports teachers and class- room events with snacks. We work closely with Ms Kathryn Golightly the school principal. We sup- port the Book Fair with volunteers. We sponsor the Directory and Year Book. We are engaged this year in health, well-being and nu- trition initiatives through the school. To accomplish these ends we sponsor fund-raising events and yes – it includes pizza. You, the residents of Emmitsburg, help to make all this happen, and much else besides, through your generous support of these efforts. Come to our next gener- al membership meeting on December 7th at 6.30pm at the Elementary School and add your ideas to ours. And join the PTA for just $5.00 a year. Support great public education for our children. And Happy Thanksgiv- ing to you and yours!

Rev Colin Phillips, Presi- dent, Emmitsburg Elemen- tary PTA NOVEMBER 2011 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 31 school news—Mother seton

Center, which will provide aca- demic enrichment and tutoring First Marshall Family News from MSS services. Through the MSLC, stu- Lynn Tayler And in that spirit, I am also dents will receive assessments and excited to announce the Moth- if needed, intervention programs Scholarship awarded omehow, we’ve survived Hal- er Seton School Annual Giving or personalized Student Learning obert T. and Ann (Hall) Marshall then the Language Department for Sloween and we’re moving on Campaign that will kick-off on Plans. It’s an expansion of the ex- Rhad ten children graduate from many years. He earned his PhD from to the rest of the holiday season. in November. Our goal is $25K, isting Resource Office that further Mother Seton School (MSS) in the Catholic University and did his post- Doesn’t it seem to start earlier each and we are asking current fami- demonstrates MSS’s commitment 1950’s, 60’s, and 70’s. Yes, that’s three doctoral work in Linguistics at Colum- year? If, like me, you’re psych- lies, grandparents, former fam- to our students. decades! With the children grown and bia University. During this time, Robert ing yourself up for the mad dash ilies, alumni, businesses, and So if the holiday season has successful, now the Marshalls are pay- and Ann Marshall’s ten children attend- through Christmas, you should friends in the local community you feeling particularly gener- ing forward the gifts that their family ed and graduated from MSS. take a look at what the wonder- to all help us reach it. You might ous, please consider participat- received from Catholic education and The first Marshall Family Scholar- ful students, parents, and staff at know that our school is direct- ing in our Annual Giving Cam- are helping local children in need at- ship was awarded this fall to John “Jack” Mother Seton School are putting ly descended from St. Elizabeth paign. Not only will you helping tend MSS. Schwenkler, a pre-kindergarten student together to make the season more Ann Seton’s first Catholic school a local cause, but you can be as- In an effort to give back, they creat- at Mother Seton School. “When we fun and meaningful, than stressful. in Emmitsburg, but did you know sured that every penny is spent ed the Marshall Family Scholarship, a contacted Mother Seton School in early First up is the one party this sea- that we are one of the most afford- on school services. For more in- $1,000 per year, four year award, open August to inquire whether they still had son you do not want to miss! It’s an able private schools in the area be- formation on how to give, visit to new MSS students with one or any financial aid available, the last thing old-fashioned Bull Roast on No- cause of that legacy? Mother Se- our website: www.motherseton- more parent on the faculty of Mount we expected was to receive a four-year vember 19th from 7pm to 11pm. ton’s mission was to educate the school.org/annualgiving.html. St Marys . It was important to the scholarship!” said Jack’s mother, Angela Join us for a selection of all-you- poor, and the Daughters of Char- One final note before I let Marshall family to make the connec- Schwenkler. “We are immensely grate- can-eat amazing foods—like pit ity continue that mission by keep- you get back to planning your tion between MSS and the Mount ful to the Marshall family for support- beef, honey ham, Italian sausage ing tuition affordable enough so Thanksgiving menu—remem- where Robert Marshall worked for ing our son’s education and continu- and peppers, cake, beer, soda, and that low-income families can be ber to join us on Dec 5th for our over 35 years. “My Dad, who taught ing to strengthen the ties between MSS more—dancing, and a selection sure their children receive a quali- Breakfast with Santa/Holiday Ba- Latin, Greek and Linguistics at the and the Mount, and we know we are of raffle and silent auction items ty Catholic education. And we do zaar, from 8 am to Noon. A vari- Mount, knew that teaching at a small blessed that he can be at MSS.” (Redskins tickets, Thirty-One mean quality—86% of our stu- ety of cash and carry vendors will Catholic college was not the path to With modest tuition, MSS is one bags, Tastefully Simple products dents scored above the national have their wares on display so you riches, but he chose this career be- of the most affordable private Pre-K and so much more) to help you average on the standardized tests, can choose something nice for cause he loved teaching and he wanted through 8th Grade schools in Freder- check off your Christmas list! And with 36% of middle-schoolers your loved ones—or for yourself. to teach in a Catholic environment,” ick County, but like the Marshalls with did we mention an amazing assort- scoring in the 95th percentile for (C’mon, you know you deserve said Kate Marshal, daughter of Robert big families, and others struggling in the ment of food? Tickets are available reading and math. Funds from the it!) If you are interested in rent- and Ann Marshall. “He and my Mom challenging economy, it can still be out by calling 301-447-3161. While campaign go in part towards help- ing a table and putting your own were determined to provide their chil- of reach. Financial aid and scholarships you’re enjoying yourself, you can ing the nearly 40% of our families products on display, give us a call dren with a Catholic education, but make attendance possible for those with also feel good that you are support- that receive tuition assistance. at 301-447-3161. with ten kids, that required significant economic hardship and currently about ing MSS’s Home School Associ- This year, a portion of the do- We look forward to seeing you financial sacrifice. So this scholarship 40% of students receive tuition help av- ation. After all, ‘tis the season for nations are also going to help fund this season! Thank you for sup- seemed like a fitting way to honor their eraging $2,042 per child. For families giving! the new Mother Seton Learning porting Mother Seton School. commitment to Catholic education, seeking excellent academics and strong both as educators and as parents,” con- values, MSS is an affordable option that tinued Marshall. is easily accessible by bus from multiple Robert Marshall started working locations in Frederick County. For ad- at the Mount in 1949 and retired in missions information, please visit www. 1985. He was the Chairman of the mothersetonschool.org or call (301) Classical Language Department and 447-3161. 32 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | NOVEMBER 2011 FOUR YEARS AT THE MOUNT

day were my aunt’s two chil- ever come close to the joy they of sunshine taught me something dren: identical twins named Eli- uttered in every single syllable. about college. Approach every- Freshman Year ana and Mikayla. When they stopped to look at thing you do with joy: from your The lesson occurred just as a rock and half-yelled “rooook” math homework, to cleaning your A different point of view their visit was coming to an end. my heart stopped. When they office, to going to practice. Col- To put a capstone on a day of re- stopped to smell a rose and gig- lege is meant to be the best time Kyle Ott words should have been. laxing conversations and an en- gled “fower” I had to catch my of our lives. Sure, we’re paying a What I failed to realize was joyable family dinner, I decided breath. Every word they spoke ton of money to go to school, but fter having spent a relaxing that I needed a new perspec- to take my family for an after- was said with an appreciation it’s supposed to be a time of self- A(and much needed) nine- tive. Sure, I knew one way to noon walk through the Grot- for the word. discovery and unbridled opportu- day break with my family and approach my article and come to of Lourdes. As we entered They didn’t care if what they nity. For four years we have a new returning once more into the up with the flowery phrases and that sacred space, the sun was said made sense or if it even frontier where we can not only arms of my adopted family in gilt sentences that I desperately just beginning to set in the sky, sounded close to the words we find out about the subjects we like college, I sat down to write what needed to create. But the prob- and the light from it struck the were using. Somewhere, some- but about ourselves. So why, on I thought would be another in- lem was that the way I looked statue of Mary, making it shine how, they intrinsically under- this earth or any other, should we spired article that I would be at my writing and approached with resplendent gold light. As stood that the sounds coming out approach school like it is anything proud to offer to our good read- the world was still very much we walked through the gardens of their mouths had meaning, and less than the greatest adventure of ership. Then a funny thing hap- the same. A lesson I wouldn’t amidst the holy statues of saints, that with each giggle and each cry, our lives? It took three hours, two pened: everything I wrote was learn until later that day, when I couldn’t help but be trans- they were creating something spe- little girls, and one long walk with complete and total garbage. Yes, I was paid a visit by my aunt, fixed, not by the scenery (beau- cial. And this brings me to the les- God and my family to make me dear reader, I’ll admit I had hit grandparents, and one-year-old tiful though our grotto is) but son I learned from a pair of little realize this. And so with renewed the proverbial wall. A writer’s twin cousins, who were on their by the youngest toddlers. They girls on perspective and the solu- vigor, and a truly fresh perspective block so big, so monumental, so way to my home in Pennsylva- moved with a kind of won- tion to my writer’s block. When I return to my duties as a full-time epically impregnable, I felt as if nia from visiting another of my der that can only be found in I was trying to write this article, student here on campus. It was a I was charging at the Great Wall aunts. Mount St. Mary’s hap- the youngest kids. They point- I wasn’t enjoying myself. What nice break, but I’ve got a new lease of China with a water-balloon pened to be on their way to visit ed and giggled at every statue of my writing lacked wasn’t creativ- on life and only four years of ad- launcher. Never, in the 18 years my parents and so they stopped Jesus; they stopped to play with ity or style but a decent approach. venture to enjoy, so let’s get start- that I’ve been alive have I looked by for some good old-fash- the steel chains that roped off The problem was that I was writ- ed. I’m Kyle Ott; won’t you sit and at my laptop with such disdain. ioned family bonding and a les- the shrines; or they petted the ing for a deadline and not be- read for a while? Finally, I closed the computer son in clarity. My teachers that stone lambs at the shrine to Our cause I had a love and apprecia- in disgust, threw my hands up day wouldn’t be my kind grand- Lady Of Fatima. What shook tion for the work that I was doing. To read other articles by Kyle Ott, in defeat and walked away from mother, sweet aunt, or tough me the most though were their But more than curing my writ- visit the Authors section of Emmits- the still empty space where my grandfather. No, my tutors that words. Nothing I’ve written has er’s block, those two little balls burg.net.

but the Atlantic Ocean and for- did my life come to this? Wasn’t think of the journey before me. Sophomore Year ty shades of rolling green fields it yesterday that I was on my roof But what the heck? I still have before us. And Belgium’s choco- at ‘the old house’ seriously watch- five or something countries to The present moment lates and waffles were to die for, ing clouds (as well as time) slow- visit before I come home. I’m not but I relive the night Emily and I ly make their way by?” even half way done here! Carolyn Shields plans to give you hope and a fu- sang along to the French-dubbed What more could God have in St. Faustina wrote, “When I ture” (Jer 29:11). That’s what’s “High School Musical II” be- store for me? I’ve panicked about look into the future, I am fright- “ ust think,” I told David dur- up. That’s my life. cause there was literally noth- why my life is so beautiful. I’ve ened. But why plunge into the Jing a commercial break during And you want to know the kill- ing to do at night on the sketchy been asking God forever what future? Only the present mo- the world’s worst movie. We were er thing here? Obviously, I have Brussels’ streets. Scotland’s fish I did to deserve this, now more ment is precious to me, as the fu- in our Waterford hotel in south- a beautiful life. Only a few days and chips and Celtic spirit were than ever, not because the past ture may never enter my soul at ern Ireland. “This time next week ago I stood on top of the Cliffs everywhere, but I loved our deep two Saturday nights I have been all.” So sitting here on my bunk we’ll be in Scotland. This time in of Moher with Emily. This past conversation in the middle of the riding in the back of a bumpy bed, my passport on my right two weeks we’ll be in Paris. This month the three of us were in airport where we got so into it, bus, my hood pulled up and iPod and Snowflake, my stuffed kit- time in three weeks we’ll be in Belgium, drinking beer and that we nearly missed our flight in, journaling about our latest ad- tie on my left, about to leave for London.” walking on cobblestones. We’ve home and had to sprint to our venture. But because I walk past church in ten minutes, I want to David ran his hand through climbed cliffs and sat for an hour gate. Waterford in southern Ire- four beggars every day, because I live this moment for Christ. My his hair and sighed, a smile at the drinking in the sight of the Irish land was drowning in history, can see this Dublin archdiocese past is gone, my future is uncer- corner of his lips and exhaustion Sea, and we just came back from but I can’t recall half of it. I do crumbling before me. It wasn’t tain. The present moment is all I overshadowing his brow. Scotland where we took a boat remember being bench pressed until a friend told me in com- have to offer. “For I know the plans I have for ride on Loch Lomond, pillaged by David, and then laughing at panionable honesty that I did As I look back on this first you,” declares the Lord, “plans to two castles, and explored ruins. that horrible movie until my side nothing to deserve this. In fact, I month, I’ll smile at the memories prosper you and not to harm you, So would you believe me if I said hurt. don’t deserve it. I’m not worthy. I of Emily, David, and I walking my favorite memories of these Do you believe me? Am I should stop worrying about how beneath the ink-black Irish sky, moments are within the folds of sounding crazy? Here’s an excerpt to pay God back because I owe the ocean just out of earshot as the profound depth of that sim- from my journal: “Sun. Sept. 25th him an infinite debt. we return from a pub. David reels ple Divine love, found in every- 2011; I can’t even begin to won- So that’s what I’ve been think- us in and we are crushed to his one’s simple days? der at how or what to write. I’m ing about when kneeling with solid body as he belts out a Dis- Standing on top of the Cliffs sitting on a rock, on a cliff, on a David in our church in Dublin. ney song, and Emily and I laugh, of Moher was breathtaking, but mountain, and the sea is before The only thing I can do is live this unable to get out of his grip. The it didn’t make me smile to my- me. It’s raining. Emily’s on an- life for Christ. Even when I leave little western town was asleep, self like I did on the 12 kilome- other cliff to my left, and Da- this grand adventure behind me, but my heart was beating with ter “walk” there, as David and I vid and a cross are to my back.” when all of this becomes a mem- disbelief that this has become my prayed the rosary, with nothing ..or “Wed. Sept. 28th, 2011; How ory (dodging tourists on Graf- life. ton Street in the rain, hand knit- And I trust God. No matter ted Aran sweater clutched under where I go next, or if I never go my chin, and McDonald’s small- anywhere at all, I know He will est value meal in my hand)…I’ll make it beautiful. NOVEMBER 2011 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 33 FOUR YEARS AT THE MOUNT

otherwise I would starve. If college students don’t have a food time to cook and so should just stay My roommates and I went shop- budget I think they will have a hard- on a meal plan, but you will make Junior Year ping because we forgot to bring some er time adjusting to life after college. the time because you’re hungry, and if things and we all needed at least They will end up in debt or their par- you don’t cook you will stay that way. Growing pains way of thinking was all wrong. some food. One of my roommates, ents will have to bail them out, and if It all really comes down to time man- As most of you know, juniors at Kristyn, also doesn’t have a meal plan that happens they will not learn how agement. You have to plan your meals Samantha Strub Mount St. Mary’s can live in the cam- so we decided to share the food bill. to grow up and be responsible. Your around how much time you have, for pus apartments. I was very excited It’s so much cheaper to divide the cost parents will not let you fall flat on your example my later nights I eat leftovers emember when we were little about this style of living because you in half. This only works because we face; they will help you out and teach or meals that don’t require a lot of prep Rboys and girls, and we couldn’t get to live with your closest friends eat most of the same things, and the valuable life lessons in the process. time. The nights that Kristyn and I wait to grow up and do those things and cook for yourself. It was a change things that we eat individually even My way of life is different now that don’t have night class, get back earlier that we were not allowed to do? We from the highly esteemed dorm life out. It worked out really well because I’m in an apartment. I hardly ever go from practice and work, or there is a started off by wanting to go to school that I had gotten used to over the past by sharing we greatly reduced the to Patriot Hall to eat. Sometimes I’ll show on we have more time to make a and get on the T-ball and soccer teams. two years, and I was ready to move monthly cost. Still, the first two times go for lunch if I’m running late, or if meal like Tortellini with mushrooms, Then we wanted to move on to mid- on and up in the world. It was excit- we went through the line the bill gave I need a coffee in-between classes (that and alfredo sauce. We always have fun dle and high school, drive a car like ing moving in and seeing how much me sticker shock! I never complete- is always a must), or if I don’t have cooking and trying to work with an Mom and Dad, and have our own space my roommates and I had, even ly understood just how much it costs time to cook when classes and work oven that burns everything, including house and job. No kids ever listen to though the kitchen was kind of small. to eat! I took it for granted that my are close together. As a general rule, the brownies I was making the other their parents when they say, “Just en- Right away, the conversation focused parents always had food on the table, however, I make time to cook my own night, and one out of our four burn- joy what you have now because as on what theme we should use to dec- and I never worried about the costs. food; for lunch its quick easy meal like ers is broken. Sometimes it can be soon as you blink it’s gone.” We are al- orate the common room, how we When Kristyn and I went shopping, a sandwich, leftovers, eggs, wraps, etc. very frustrating when things come out ways concerned about what’s next in should organize the furniture and so I knew that buying the cheaper or the I always seem to eat lunch at a normal burnt to a black crisp, like the heart life, and we never seem to take time to on. There was a flutter of excitement, store brand could cut the price. With time, but I usually don’t eat dinner un- brownies I made, but it is very reward- just sit back and enjoy it. It’s so much but that was all going to have to wait cheese, however, we found out the til seven, eight, or even nine because I ing to cook for yourself. I also believe easier to do that when you’re younger because we had to unload and unpack, hard way why there was such a big dif- have field hockey practice and evening that learning to cook is one of those and don’t have the responsibilities that which got interrupted because of the ference between the price of the store meetings to go to. Once I get back to growing pains that teach us to be re- adults have in this world. hurricane, but, hey, it wasn’t the end of brand and the brand name. Never my room, I have to shower and cook sponsible adults without crashing and I have gotten a crash course on adult the world. again will we buy store-brand cheese. my dinner before I can actually eat it. burning. Don’t you wish you could responsibilities since starting my junior Things became a confusing pain With most other items, however, we Honestly, though, I don’t mind eating go back to those carefree days of play- year. It came as a total surprise to me when they didn’t go the way we can get the cheapest brand so long as later at night. It’s more work, yes, be- ing outside in the sunshine when you because I had always thought of myself planned. It always seems to take longer we aren’t sacrificing taste. Now, I ful- cause it takes time to cook your din- see the total on a grocery bill, know- as responsible. I knew what I was do- than expected to unpack, which hon- ly understand the running joke about ner, eat it and clean up, but I wouldn’t ing that you’re going to have to pay it ing and what was coming next. I have estly took me about five days. I wasn’t broke college students eating Ramen go back to a meal plan. I like having in order to eat? always worked hard on everything that too concerned, however, because I Noodles and finding many different the flexibility of eating according to I do, and I thought I was pretty pre- had bigger things to worry about-- ways to use them; they are cheap! It is my schedule. To read other articles by Samantha pared for what life would throw at me. like food. I wasn’t going to have a meal a challenge to eat well in college while Many college students are con- Strub, visit the Authors section of Em- Well, once again, I learned that my plan, and I needed to get groceries; staying under budget. cerned that you aren’t going to have mitsburg.net.

forms. I was one of two females on through our land navigation assess- and told them the news. To my sur- the bottom floor. My roommate and ment. I passed day land navigation prise, no one pointed and laughed. Senior Year battle buddy was a girl from the west without an issue. Then night land No one even teased me. Everyone ac- coast and a person who is probably navigation came around, and my tually looked just as bummed as I felt, Conquering LDAC: Part II the sweetest person I have ever met. confidence began to waiver. At my including my battle buddy. Then I We immediately bonded just by vir- home campus, I had never had diffi- saw tears start to slide down her face, Mulqueen, Julia C signs to baggage claim and then con- tue of the fact that we were the only culty with land navigation, but some- and I knew that she too had seen that tinued on to the check-in location. two females in our squad. We were thing changed in me when I was out giant red “NO GO” on her score- will continue this month with the This was our first taste of LDAC. both nervous for the path ahead of us. in those Washington woods. It did card. At that point, we did not know Itale of my LDAC experience. For After adjusting to our summer lives Time did not slow down for us not help that I popped my ankle out what would happen to us, so we just those just tuning in, LDAC is an ac- back home, we had to immediately though, and we went out to meet of place while on the course, too. slid into our sleeping bags and prayed ronym for Leadership Development make the switch back to cadet-mode. the rest of our squad. The beauty When I went into the tent to have for morning to bring us better news. and Assessment Course. It is a nec- It helped that we had specialists and of the Army is well expressed in sit- my scorecard checked, my heart Stay tuned for next month’s is- essary course for all ROTC cadets to sergeants there to remind us that the uations like LDAC. The 12 of us in sunk. One of my points was incor- sue in which I’ll detail my remaining attend and pass in order to commis- carefree portions of our summers had second squad were from all over the rect; I had not passed. Seeing the time at LDAC. sion. I will begin where I left off last come to an end and LDAC had be- nation, but we were to work together giant red “X” and the words “NO month which was my boarding the gun. as a team. By the end of LDAC, we GO” made me look down in shame. To read more articles by Julia, visit the plane headed to Ft. Lewis, Wash- We hopped onto a bus and drew would be closer to each other than we I walked out to join my buddies Authors section of Emmitsburg.net. ington. lunches to sustain us for the after- were to many of our college friends The plane ride offered me a strange noon. The drive from the airport back home. mix of emotions. I was excited to fi- to Ft. Lewis was about 40 minutes. We spent the first week of our nally attend LDAC. My ROTC cad- Some of us ate, some slept, and some time in Ft. Lewis in-processing and re had been preparing myself and my chatted. Once we arrived on post, we becoming familiar with the training fellow cadets for the past three years, were taken to our regimental area and that lay ahead of us. We took a trip and yet, I questioned myself. I was began in-processing. The next step to CIF, or Central Issue Facility, and worried that I would forget every- was our baggage check. We had to signed for our gear. We put together thing I had been taught and sim- empty the entire contents of our bags our rucks and our load bearing vests ply fail. Personally, I had never be- onto the grass in front of our “World as a squad. We took the Army Phys- fore put so much pressure on myself War II-era style barracks.” The ser- ical Fitness Test and gapped open- to succeed. I had never before cared geant assigned to our platoon in- mouthed at the Drill Sergeants at the so deeply about success. In my first structed us to hold up each item of test site. We ate food at the DEFAC, few years of college, I had been com- the packing list as he called it out. or dining facility, and we “utilized the petitive with my grades, and I always When he called out “eye protection,” skookums,” meaning we went to the tried to do my best. However, it did I held up what I had brought. They bathroom in the portable toilets out- not seem to me that my performance were these ridiculous goggles. He side. Yes, we were feeling pretty good in classes was the be all and end all for laughed out loud and asked if I was about ourselves and we were feeling a my life, but LDAC, in a way, was. It a welder back home. I joked back, little bit like real soldiers. was a major stepping stone to my fu- ‘No, sergeant. They’re just a motiva- Then after our first few days of ture career. tional tool.” And a motivational tool LDAC had passed, we prepared to It was these thoughts that con- they were. Little did I know, they move out to the field. We would be- sumed my mind during the entire would come in handy many times gin our time in the field outside con- plane ride, expressing themselves in more throughout my LDAC experi- ducting field craft exercises and then an odd series of dreams. Eventual- ence. move to the regimental Assembly ly, after transferring planes in Atlan- Once we passed that first hur- Area, or AA. Field craft consists of ta, GA, I made it to the Seattle-Taco- dle, we went into the barracks. We learning how to properly survive in ma International Airport along with a received our room assignments and the wilderness while operating tacti- host of other cadets. We followed the changed into our physical fitness uni- cally. During this time, we also went 34 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | NOVEMBER 2011 THE GRADUATE “One quarter down, three to go” Katie Phelan fiction especially with the “show, MSM Class of 2011 not tell” rule. You may remember from your own school-days that ne day recently a student showing your readers through de- Oraised his hand in the mid- scription is much more effective dle of class and asked the follow- than telling them in straightforward ing: “Miss Phelan, I see you have explanation. a ring on your finger. Are you mar- Though it can be challenging to ried?” The ring on my left hand is find appropriate short stories for actually on my middle finger and them, I do love the freedom I have not on my ring finger. But all I said to shape the course. And when I find was, “No I’m not married. Let’s get a story they actually like, it’s won- back to class.” I resumed teach- derful. So far we’ve read “The Lot- ing, but a minute later I was inter- tery” by Shirley Jackson, “The Bet” rupted again. This time it was by by Anton Chekov, “Shooting an El- a different student who exclaimed, ephant” by George Orwell, and “A “You idiot, it’s not even on the Small, Good Thing” by Raymond right finger!” Carver. You can read all these stories Every day, every class, every online for free just by googling the minute of teaching is a surprise. title of the story with the words “full Sometimes it’s a funny surprise, text” afterwards. Clearly I would like the story above. Sometimes recommend all of them it’s a good surprise—the students This sharing of stories and dis- understand more quickly and cussing literature is what I like easily than I expect. And some- best about teaching so far. I love times it’s bad—they misbehave or the idea that after my students dislike the material. leave class they might think about This constant surprise and something we read or discussed, change is part of what makes whether it’s just that day, during teaching exciting. My first two the week, or at some point in the months have taught me that semester or year. It’s the idea that teaching is invigorating, exhaust- someone who claims to have read ing, frustrating, and rewarding, 8 books in his entire life has just sometimes in the space of 2 min- sat in my class and diligently read utes. After two months of strug- a story quietly and with interest gling to keep my head above wa- for 45 minutes. For some of them ter with planning, grading, and who aren’t moving on to college, teaching myself some of the les- they could technically get through sons I’ll present, I finally feel like the rest of their life without read- I’m getting the hang of things in ing a single book. This, to me, is a good way and really starting to a tragic thought. It’s something I enjoy teaching. keep in my mind every day when I November 1st is my first big that’s giving me the most work the prompts spawn quick and they be diminished? Would one of select things to read, when I pres- milestone. This date marks the right now. Since that class doesn’t easy writing, but most prompts the man’s senses, for example hear- ent material, and when we discuss end of the first quarter and the have a textbook, I spend most require them to think in ways to ing or sight, be exaggerated and the reading. I firmly believe that beginning of the second. It means evenings lately flying through which they’re not accustomed. the others seem almost non-exis- everyone can enjoy, even love, to that I’ve taught 25% of 9th grade short story anthologies that I’ve This was one of my favorite tent? Would his clothes feel light or read. All you have to do is pick English, half of creative writing, collected over the years. The ones because of how hard it made heavy? Would they feel rough on his something up. and one full rotation of Speech point of reading stories in cre- the students think: skin? This exercise forces students to class. It also marks the 44th day ative writing class is to give the A middle-aged man sitting at think about how emotions affect To read more articles by Katie of classes. Just 136 school days students professional pieces to the bus stop has just learned that our perception of the world. This in visit the Authors section of to go until summer. Just kidding serve as example and also inspira- his son has died violently. De- turn will help them when they write emmitsburg.net. (kinda). tion. scribe what and how the man sees The best part of the arrival When I select stories I look on things WITHOUT revealing to of this date is easily the end of a basic level for appropriateness. I your reader what has happened. Speech. I’ll teach the same class look for stories without any drug How does the street look to this four more times this year, but use, swearing, drinking, or any man? What sounds does he hear? I’ve already prepared for it once. other questionable things. This What things does he smell? How That means I have a store of les- is actually much more challeng- will his clothes feel on his body? son plans, assignments, and ru- ing than you might think. I also What things will the man notice? brics already prepared and set look for stories that I think the As you may be able to tell, this to go. It means I already have students will like. This includes is not a simple assignment. Try it an idea of what works well and looking at plot, theme, character, for yourself and see! It requires what doesn’t. I’ve already amend- and especially writing style. This students first to place themselves ed some of the things I did in the is one of the most important fac- in that situation. How would first quarter for the next time I tors in whether they’ll like some- it feel to lose a son to a violent teach the course. thing because if the writing is too death? As 17- and 18-year-olds Right now, I run the library dense, they’ll have a harder time obviously none of them are mid- as well as prepare three differ- with it and be more likely to give dle-aged and none have children ent brand-new 40 minutes les- up on the story. It will also be of their own. Some of them have sons each evening, plus keep up harder for them to understand. not even lost a family member with grading. Preparing for those I also keep length of the story or friend close to them. So they lessons involves everything from in mind, because they complain first have to stretch their imagi- finding images for powerpoint about the length of everything I nation to comprehend and work presentations, devising and typ- give them, even 16 line poems. through these hypothetical emo- ing assignments, making up ru- Right now my creative writ- tions. How would this feel? brics, researching information, ing students have been doing ev- After this, they start writing the typing tests, reading short story erything from reading stories, to actual assignment. How does one anthologies to find appropriate competing exercises to stretch convey utter desolation and grief short stories for creative writing, their imagination and improve without speaking of the event or et cetera, et cetera. skills, and starting drafts of their person directly? Would all of the Creative writing is the class very own short stories. Some of man’s senses be heightened? Would NOVEMBER 2011 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 35 IN MY OWN WORDS Thankful now and always Jackie Fennington That’s right, it took four hands. MSM Class of 2010 Six if you count the photographer (my anxious and excited friend) never like to jump ahead and documenting every moment of Irush things, but once Hallow- Lucy’s life. Sean was the more een comes and goes, the only top- experienced parent in the bath- ic of conversation is the next few ing scene because he watched the holidays. By the time New Year’s nurses give Lucy her first bath at is over, it feels like everything hit the hospital. Thankfully one of us us all at once – the five pounds of knew what we were doing! candy, the three servings of turkey, When we graduated from the stuffing and mashed potatoes and sponge bath to a baby bath- the repetitive Christmas carols. In tub, the both of us had no idea the spirit of Thanksgiving, I am what to do. Let’s just say both reminded of all that I am thankful Sean and I had to change our for and encourage others to take clothes afterwards because of a minute to thank the Big Man the amount of water everywhere. Above for the many blessings that The next day my mom called, fill our days. checking in on the new parents as usual, and I told her about Accept and be thankful our epic bath scene of water and for a helping hand soap going everywhere except on When my daughter Lucy was Baby Lucy. She gave me a few born just six weeks ago, I was motherly how-to tips to help our overcome with this power- bathing experience. Now we are between. Simple everyday tasks Appreciate technology searching for the boy. After they ful feeling of responsibility. Of both pros at bathing! I can even like getting a shower, brush- for what it is worth could not find him for a couple course it would be alarming if I do it by myself with only two ing my teeth and feeding my- Technology these days is mind- days, they opened the search to did not feel responsible! But just hands (and with Sean’s supervi- self seemed like a waste of the blowing. It bothers me to give the public, accepting volunteers. knowing that I am responsible sion in case of disaster). precious time I had to get some thanks for technology because I Word spread fast and 6,000 civil- for another life is an overwhelm- The bath situation is only one sleep. Life is a little more normal always try to get away from it. ians showed up to search for the ing concept. Luckily, I can split example of how thankful I am now, but I still wonder where I use it too much, however, and missing boy. this responsibility with my oth- for others’ help. We should all be the day went when 5:00 rolls reap its many benefits to not be They found the boy five days er half. thankful for each other and the around. thankful for it. For me, technol- later. The family must have felt Though I knew Sean was there human nature to help one an- Everything is all about timing ogy allows me to stay in touch incredibly blessed to have so to take on these responsibilities other. This holiday, and always, for me. With Lucy, I am con- with my family and not just hear many people care about their with me, I initially felt like I had be mindful of how we can help stantly thinking about sched- their voices on the phone, but little boy. Technology definitely to be able to do everything by others and embrace others’ help. ules, routines and timing. Feed- even see them face to face. They had a part in spreading the word myself. I don’t know why I felt Shovel a neighbor’s driveway ing every few hours on the dot, can see Lucy on a daily basis, about getting volunteers to help this way, but I had the idea in when it snows or make a dinner sleeping for X amount of hours, which they love because she de- look for the boy. my head that mothers should be dish for someone who is partic- which never exceeds 5, spending velops cuter habits every day and This Thanksgiving, and after, able to do it all. I guess I have ularly busy. Whatever it may be, 20 minutes lulling her to sleep gets bigger by the hour it seems. remember to appreciate the lit- heard of so many mothers “do- embrace the help or offer it with and then letting her cry herself Technology is also our way tle things in life – a meal shared ing it all” themselves without the a smiling face. to sleep for another 10 minutes of staying connected with so- with loved ones or with strang- help of a husband or family, so I at a time before running in to ciety and helping others. Re- ers, the ability to talk to people felt like it was expected to be su- Enjoy every second comfort her. I always thought 10 cently, a little boy went miss- far away and still feel connected, permom. of every day minutes was a long time to let a ing in the area. He was walking and most importantly the com- My biggest fear of returning It is a proven fact that time goes baby cry for, but once I let Lucy in the park with his father and panionship of others. And al- home from the hospital was at- by too fast. There is nothing we cry herself to sleep I realized how ran off. His father followed him, ways remember to take the two tempting Lucy’s first bath. I was can do to change that. Rath- fast 10 minutes goes by. I also re- but eventually lost sight of him extra seconds to say, “I love you.” determined that it was impossi- er than harping on the fact that alized how fast sleep goes by! in the woods. I heard about the ble to give a baby a sponge bath we never have enough time, we Even if we do not accomplish missing boy on Twitter and fol- To read other articles by Jackie with only two hands. How was should embrace the time we everything we want to in a giv- lowed the story every day. Initial- Fennington, visit the Authors sec- I supposed to hold her in one have, be thankful for it and be en day, it is important to appre- ly, only law enforcement was out tion of Emmitsburg.net. arm and bathe her entire body careful to not overload ourselves ciate the time we are given and with the other hand all while with too many tasks. enjoy time for what it is worth. sufficiently supporting her wob- During the first two weeks of Most importantly, we should en- bly neck and keeping her from parenthood, I never even knew joy time spent with others. If a squirming? Impossible! what day it was let alone the day is all you get to spend with I did not even attempt the time of day. It didn’t matter if it your family and loved ones for sponge bath solo. Sean held her was day or night because Lucy the holidays, leave everything squirming body and support- was eating every other hour and behind to enjoy as much time as ed her head while I washed her. sleeping for small increments in possible with them. Wine Connoisseur ometimes a child will out- west France, and brought to the ness, Cabernet Franc makes a Sshine a parent and that is Loire Valley by Cardinal Riche- great companion for vegetari- what happened in the wine lieu in the 1700s. Cabernet an dishes especially grilled egg- world. Cabernet Franc is the Franc thrives in cooler regions, plant and zucchini or herb sauc- parent of the Cabernet Sauving- like the Loire Valley which al- es made with rosemary, thyme, non grape. While Savingnon has lows it to be lighter in body and and sage. It is such a versa- become one of the most popular in tannins than Savingnon. One tile wine, that it can be paired grapes and wines in the world, can expect this wine of medi- with vegetables, red meats or its parent Cabernet Franc, has um body to have fruity or herbal poultry, which means it would stood in its shadow. Caber- notes. There can be hints of ber- be a great Thanksgiving wine! net Franc, however has its own ries, plums, and violets found in At Hauser Estate Winery, our splendid attributes which should Cabernet Franc. Cabernet Franc is full of berry be celebrated. Cabernet Franc makes a great flavor and would make a nice It is thought that Caber- wine to pair with all types of addition to any Thanksgiving net Franc originated in south- food. Because of its green- table. 36 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | NOVEMBER 2011 SIMPLE SERVINGS Pumpkins: the Christmas trees of autumn

Sharon Racine kin “craze” broke out (or maybe or stuff them with everything deli- Spiced Pumpkin Waffles Instructions I just noticed it more as I got old- cious, the pumpkin is your canvas. From CountryLiving.com · Preheat oven to 350°F. umpkins are the unofficial sym- er), but I do know that pretty much Happy autumn! · Place pumpkin, along with 3/4 cup Pbol of the fall season. They have any baked good or main dish can in- Ingredients water, in a large skillet over medi- an amazing ability to conjure all of clude pumpkin as a base ingredient. Pumpkin Stuffed With Every- 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour um heat. Cover and steam until ten- the sensations and expectations of Pumpkin spice coffees, all types of thing Good 1 tbsp baking powder der, 20 minutes. Remove to a me- autumn into one great, vine-ridden pumpkin breads, cakes and cookies, From Around my French Table by 2 tsp cinnamon dium bowl and mash until smooth. orange globe, and no matter how and even pumpkin beer reign su- Dorie Greenspan 1 tsp ginger · Heat 1-1/2 tablespoons olive oil in you paint them, carve them or eat preme between September and No- 1/2 tsp baking soda a small skillet and sauté garlic until them, they will forever exemplify vember. Anything that comes out of Ingredients 1/2 tsp salt golden. Transfer garlic to a mortar the fiery palette of summer’s end. my oven before Thanksgiving has a 1-3 lb. pumpkin 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg and pestle, then crush to a paste. Stir I’ve always associated pumpkins ninety-five percent chance of con- Salt and pepper 1/4 tsp cloves cheeses, chopped sage, salt, pepper, with both the crisp chill of fall and taining pumpkin, and a ninety-nine 1/4 pound stale bread, cut into 1/2- 4 large eggs and garlic paste into mashed pump- the warmth of the holidays. Pump- percent chance of being accompa- inch chunks 2 cups buttermilk kin. Set aside. kin picking is still one thing that I nied by a pumpkin-spice beverage. 1/4 pound cheese, such as Gruyere 1 cup pumpkin puree · Bring a large pot of water to a boil. love doing in the fall; something I’m completely obsessed with or cheddar, cut into 1/2-inch chunks 1/2 cup dark brown sugar Cook lasagna sheets until tender, about venturing into the sharp au- pumpkin spice, and almost keeled 2–4 chopped garlic cloves 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate tumn air in jeans and a comfy jacket over from happiness when I found 4 strips chopped cooked bacon melted and drizzle with olive oil to prevent to pick out pumpkins seems so fall- out how many wonderfully cre- 1/4 cup chopped chives 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract pasta from sticking together. Re- ish to me. Dare I say that pumpkins ative pumpkin recipes are float- 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme serve ¼ cup pasta water. are the Christmas trees of autumn? ing around on the internet. Pump- 1/3 cup heavy cream Instructions · Liberally brush a medium baking Much like evergreens in Decem- kin waffles with a steaming mug of Pinch of nutmeg 1. Preheat a waffle iron. Combine dish with oil. Place a lasagna sheet on a ber, just one of these beloved or- pumpkin spice coffee for breakfast, the flour, baking powder, cinna- clean work surface. Add 4 tablespoons ange fruits (yes, fruits!) can bring followed by pumpkin stew with a Instructions mon, ginger, baking soda, salt, pumpkin mixture to center of lasagna, the festive warmth of fall inside side of toasted pumpkin seeds for 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees nutmeg, and cloves in a large roll into a cannelloni tube, then trans- your home. I’m no stranger to dec- lunch, and finally a dinner of stuffed F. Line a baking sheet with a sil- bowl and set aside. fer to prepared baking dish. Repeat orating with pumpkins – I’ve read pumpkin and ice cold pumpkin icone baking mat or parchment. 2. Whisk together the eggs, but- with remaining sheets. my share of blogs and enough is- beer, with a delicious dessert of car- 2. Using a very sturdy knife, cut a termilk, pumpkin purée, sug- · Pour reserved pasta water over sues of Better Homes and Gardens amel pumpkin dip. Did I mention cap out of the top of the pump- ar, butter, and vanilla in another lasagna and cover tightly with foil. to know that pumpkins can be paint- that you can make anything from kin. Clear away the seeds and large bowl until smooth. While Bake until heated through and pasta is ed, pinned, and patchworked to suit pumpkins? strings from the cap and from in- whisking, add the flour mixture tender, 20 to 25 minutes. absolutely any design craving. Yes, So for all of you pumpkin fans side the pumpkin. Season the in- and blend until smooth. · Cook butter and sage leaves in I love pumpkin décor in the fall, but out there, you’ve got options; get side of the pumpkin generously 3. Generously coat the waffle iron small skillet over medium-high heat to me, pumpkins are prettiest when a little crazy this fall! Whether you with salt and pepper, and put it with vegetable oil and cook the until golden-brown. Drizzle over eaten. decide to decorate your doorstep on the baking sheet or in the pot. batter in the waffle iron as rec- pumpkin cannelloni and serve im- I’m not sure when the pump- in metallic shades of the squash 3. Toss the bread, cheese, garlic, ommended in the manufactur- mediately. bacon, and herbs together in a er’s instructions. Repeat with re- bowl. Season with pepper and maining batter. Caramel Pumpkin Dip pack the mix into the pumpkin. From TasteofHome.com 4. Stir the cream with the nutmeg Pumpkin Cannelloni with Sage and some salt and pepper and Brown-Butter Sauce Ingredients pour it into the pumpkin. From CountryLiving.com 4 ounces cream cheese, softened 5. Put the cap in place and bake 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar the pumpkin for about 2 hours, Ingredients 1/2 cup canned pumpkin or until everything inside the 1-1/2 pounds fresh pumpkin, 1/3 cup caramel ice cream topping pumpkin is bubbling and the peeled, seeded, and chopped 1/4 cup sour cream flesh of the pumpkin is tender 1-1/2 tbsp Extra-Virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon enough to be pierced easily with 3 large garlic cloves, chopped 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg the tip of a knife. Remove the 1/2 cup ricotta cheese cap during the last 20 minutes 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese Instructions or so, so that the liquid can bake 1 1/2 tsp finely chopped fresh sage, In a small bowl, beat cream cheese away and the top of the stuffing plus 4 large whole leaves and confectioners’ sugar until smooth. can brown a little. 1/4 tsp salt, plus more to taste Gradually add the pumpkin, caramel 6. Remove pumpkin from oven 1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper, plus topping, sour cream, cinnamon and and serve, either in wedges of more to taste nutmeg, beating until smooth. Serve the pumpkin and filling, or in 1 package (8-ounce) oven-ready la- with vanilla wafers, graham cracker scoops of the filling mixed with sagna sheets sticks, ginger snaps, or fruit. Refriger- the pumpkin flesh. Enjoy! 6 tbsp unsalted butter ate leftovers. Yields 2-1/2 cups. NOVEMBER 2011 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 37 arts Keeping the arts alive

Kathryn Franke building that will help us explore garden. There is meeting space MSM Class of 2013 the many different types of art and that will allow the Council to ex- bring the influence of art into the pand the building in the future henever I come home from community. based off of any needs that may Wcollege with new drawings Incorporated in 1993, the Ad- arise in the coming years. or paintings in tote, my mother ams County Arts Council (ACAC) When the Council found the reminisces about how she always is a nonprofit agency that supports building on South Washington knew I would be an artist. Accord- artistic efforts in county schools Street that would eventually be- ing to her, I would lug my contain- and communities. According to come their new Learning Cen- er of art supplies into the dining the Council’s website, its main ter, the space became even more room and spread them all across goals are “to provide arts opportu- attractive because it is located the table as I spent hours mak- nities for students of all ages and just blocks from the Gettysburg ing countless creations, which I to support the work of local arts Square. It is part of the Elm Street of course proudly gifted to every- presenters and artists.” Chris Glat- District, and the renovation ef- one I knew. These were the days felter, the Executive Director of forts will benefit the Borough and when my most prized possession the Council since 2001, says that Commonwealth’s work to revital- was my box of Crayola crayons, “the Adams County Arts Coun- ize this neglected area. The build- and everything made sense with cil’s mission to cultivate an arts- ing was primarily funded by the my wild imagination. rich community.” Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, I’m not sure about you, but The result of this goal is the Adams County, and the ACAC some of my fondest memories new Learning Center. Glatfelter Board of Directors. from elementary school are from explained, “From strategic plan- The ACAC has helped bring my art classes. I can remember the ning sessions with the community, art into the community for de- pounding of clay, the splatter of we determined there was an over- cades. It affects over 10,000 youth paint as we all felt like the next Pi- whelming need for more arts ed- each year through classroom set- casso, and the symphony that was ucation opportunities, particular- tings around the county, and over blasting from the doors of the mu- ly for children. Our board set the 50,000 residents through pub- sic room next door each day. creation of the center as its major lic events in parks and neighbor- Think back to that one moment goal and has accomplished it in hoods in the area. They also exhib- that you remember the most about three years, thanks to tremendous it award-winning art in the gallery art. The moment when it first support from the community.” on the Gettysburg College cam- point, the building will provide The classes offered will provide made a real impact on you. May- With the opening of the new pus. short-term work for local trades- them with learning tools that pre- be it was the first time you made Arts Learning Center, the Coun- So what are the benefits of men and long-term opportunities pare them for their artistic stud- a masterpiece that took its coveted cil is offering 37 classes with both having this building available to for local artists looking to sell their ies. Through a more stable foun- place on your refrigerator. Or your 4 weeks and short-term sessions. us? Well, there are quite a few. work. dation of art, the youth will have school’s play where after spending The courses include Art Glass, Ce- There has been much debate in This new Arts Learning Cen- much more room to grow and im- hours practicing your lines, you ramics, Creative Writing, Culinary recent years as to whether or not ter will help people of all ages prove as they have more experi- saw the proud smiles of your fam- Arts, Drawing and Painting, Knit- the arts programs should be cut and backgrounds experience art ence with art. ily as they watched from the audi- ting and Crocheting, Photogra- from school systems. The Learn- in their lives. For the elderly, there The ACAC will offer after- ence. Or maybe you didn’t discov- phy, and Silver Metal Clay Jewel- ing Center is a sort of “safety net” are benefits for the mind from school programs which will help er your love of art until later in life, ry. Starting this month, the classes for the arts program cuts in the learning a new instrument and co- at-risk youth by giving them a and you are just now getting intro- will be held in the new Arts Learn- schools. The time that American ordination benefits from move- positive atmosphere to help them duced to it. ing Center, which is located at 125 students spend on arts education ment exercises. Participating in expand their creativity and real- Regardless of how much expe- South Washington Street in Get- has dropped by 35% since 2001- activities with people from other ize their true potential. They will rience you have with art, it is clear tysburg. 2002, and the building’s class- generations helps bring a sense of develop skills that will ultimate- that art has impacted each of us The building has 10,000 square es will provide students with the connection and community to the ly help them when it comes time in some way. It is important for feet of space for classes of all sorts, means to discover and succeed in people in the area. to find a job and enter the real us to keep the influence of art in including music, dance, theater, the arts. The youth get at least some sort world. our lives and the generations that visual and culinary arts. There is The building will also provide a of art education throughout their Something unique about the follow. What better way to do also a gallery space to host exhib- more welcoming site for the peo- school years, but it is also bene- arts is that anyone can partic- this than to have an Arts Learn- its from local artists, a reception ple and visitors of Adams County, ficial to introduce them to art pri- ipate and anyone can bene- ing Center? The Adams County hall for performances and other and in return the ACAC will gain or to the beginning of their school- fit from studying them. -Refer Arts Council has brought us a new events, and an outdoor sculpture more participants and spread in- ing. It is important that they have ring to the importance of arts terest about art in the communi- a positive view of art as they be- education, Glatfelter explained, ty. From a more economic stand- gin to explore it in their studies. “The arts help make students better learners, improve mas- tery of core subjects, and stimu- late creativity.” This new Learn- ing Center acts as a way to bring people from the commu- nity who are of different ages and backgrounds together and unite them with a common goal: to value the arts and ensure that they remain an important aspect of the community. So take it from me, someone who has always grown up with art and who will always cherish it as a vital part of her life, it is very important to keep art in the com- munity. We need to educate the youth and remind the elderly that the arts can do wonders for one’s education and even one’s outlook on life. And that is exactly what this building can help us do. For the next little girl who spreads out all of her crayons and mark- ers on the dining room table mak- ing masterpieces, let’s help her become the artist she has always dreamed of being. 38 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | NOVEMBER 2011 mount sports Mount women’s basketball Megan Kinsella early fall weeks, the team was extremely MSM Class of 2013 committed to the off-season program. Whitten says: “They all came back to ell folks, it’s that time of year summer and worked with our strength Wagain. The leaves have changed coach and pre-season they have been color and are falling off the trees, leaving doing a great job of conditioning and our sleeping giant of a mountain brown skill work as the season approaches.” and barren. The cold winds have picked The Mountaineers lost three seniors up again and the infamous Mount last year, one of which was the lead- winter will soon be upon us. With all of ing scorer and rebounder, Leah West- these changes comes a change in sports brooks, and the other was the Mount’s seasons as well. On Friday, Novem- best interior defender, Mary Dunn. ber 11th, the Mount Women’s Basket- Whitten says that he is not sure that just ball team travels to Binghamton, NY one single player can fill their shoes this to kick off their 2011-12 season of play. year, but he is hoping to make up the Last year, the women missed the difference by committee. In prepara- Northeast Conference tournament tion for their first game on the 11th, the for the second consecutive year, end- team will be looking to implant a new ing the regular season with a record offense, instill their defensive attitude, of 8-21 (5-13 in the NEC). This year, and get used to playing together again however, looks extremely promising— after a long, off-season break. with the addition of some great fresh- Whitten excitedly professed his sen- men players and upperclassmen return- timents about the players and the ing from injury, the team is expecting Mount’s basketball program: “I love to do some real damage against confer- this team and the potential it has.” ence and non-conference teams alike. Well, coach, we’re right there with Head Coach Bryan Whitten com- you! Make sure to get out to some of ments: “This team brings a lot of excite- the home games this fall and winter to Coach Whitten prepares his team before a big game. ment and potential. So far it has been cheer on the women (I know I’ll def- our most competitive team and looks initely be there). Well, sayonara until like it could be our deepest team.” next month, Emmitsburg! Whitten, who is entering his fifth season coaching at the Mount, is ex- See the back page for both tremely excited about the upcoming the women’s and men’s bas- season and the potential his team has ketball team’s home game for success. During the summer and schedule.

Senior Sandra Andresson looks for an outlet. NOVEMBER 2011 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 39 pastor’s desk The new kid on the block Pastor Gary Buchman ed any kind of religious service during Emmitsburg Community the week. Over the last few years an Bible Church alarming articles have appeared in the press stating that church attendance (Actually, it’s more like the old man in America is on the decline. Ten years on the block) ago, only about 30% of all Americans attended church and that includes the kay, so you are wondering, why conservative Bible belt south. Odo we need another church in So, let’s return to the original ques- Emmitsburg, right? I remember ask- tion, “Why plant a church in Emmits- ing that same question over 20 years burg?” If these statistics are true there ago when a new church was starting are nearly 3000 un-churched people south of Westminster. I mean there are in Emmitsburg and many more in over 150 churches in Carroll County, the counties surrounding this histor- Md. where I grew up and have lived ic community. The goal of Emmits- most of my life. So, I thought I would burg Community Bible Church is ask that question. I invited one of the not to seek people from other church- two young seminary graduate pastors es but to reach out to the un-churched to lunch and I asked him, “So, why and invite them to know the Lord of another church in Carroll County?” the Church – Jesus Christ. The answer amazed me, and has been Emmitsburg Community Bible confirmed several times since in these Church is based on three great Com- from Leviticus 19:18, “You shall love people to pray and to hear God. I am some of the 75-80% of the un- last 20 years. He said that at that time, mands as given by Jesus. The first is your neighbor as yourself.” On the Bible teacher so all of our sermons will churched population of northern less than 25% of all Carroll Countians what Jesus calls the greatest of all com- night that He was betrayed, He gave either be expository (verse by verse Frederick, western Carroll, and south- attended any kind of religious service mands. It was first given by Moses that commandment with a fresh twist through a Bible book), or systemat- ern parts of Adams counties. during the week. 75% of all the peo- (from God) and cited by Jesus as one when He stated in John 13:34-35, “A ic (a doctrinal or practical study of a Oh, and let me introduce myself. I ple in Carroll County don’t go to any of two commands on which the en- New commandment I give to you, Bible theme, like what the Bible says am Gary Buchman, a Carroll County kind of church. That’s 3 out every tire Bible is based. “You shall love the that you love one another as I have about death and dying, Heaven, Hell, farmer’s son, husband of Debbie (who 4 that stay home every week, or cut Lord thy God with all your heart, loved you, that you also love one an- Marriage, etc.). first introduced me to Jesus), father of their grass, sleep in, play golf, or go to with all your soul, and with all other. By this all men will know that The second ministry that ECBC five, grandfather of eleven, and great- Wal-Mart. your mind, (Matt. 22:37; Deuteron- you are my disciples, if you love one will focus on is, loving one another. grandfather of one. I am a Christian Just a couple of years ago, the omy 6:5) This is the first and great another.” The third great command- To do this we are asking everyone to pastor who happens to worship as a Southern Baptist Convention, pub- commandment.” In the same con- ment is what we preachers refer to as be part of a small group (8-12 peo- Southern Baptist. I love baseball, hot lished those exact numbers stating text (Matt. 22:39-40) our Lord says the great commission. The church ple) that will meet weekly in homes. dogs, apple pie, deer hunting and that less than 25% of all people in the that the second greatest command- has been instructed to take the gos- This will be so we can learn together, reading good books. I served 3 years Baltimore- Washington area attend- ment is very similar and He quotes pel into all the world beginning in our as we get to know each other and so in the Army, before attending Wash- home town, then our counties, then we can meet the needs that may be ex- ington Bible College and Capital Bi- our state, and then to the world (Cp. ist in the group. The very first church ble Seminary and have been in minis- Matt. 29:19-20 with Acts 1:8). Three meet in homes (Acts 2:46) and shared try for 30 years. commands; Love God, Love Each life together. We have learned that If you just happen to be one of those Other, and Love the World that Jesus while we can worship well together who don’t attend church regular- came to die for to redeem. in a large setting we can’t really get to ly, why not stop over to the Emmits- Emmitsburg Community Bible know each other in that environment. burg Elementary School on a Sunday Church wants to be a simple church The third area of ministry will be Morning around 10:00 or go to our and keep our focus on these three reaching out to the community and web site and see our sermons, minis- things; in order to that, we intent to the world in tangible ways such as tries and daily blogs at www.Emmits- focus on just 3 things. The first is the short term mission trips, helping in burg CommunityBibleChurch. trying to have the best worship ser- what ever way we can with Emmits- com and check us out. You can also vice that we are able. We want to do burg food bank, giving to local minis- call us at 301-447- 6565. I would love a ‘blended,’ style of service on Sun- tries and looking for opportunities to to introduce you to a friend of mine. day’s; that is, mixing the tradition- tell people the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We look forward to meeting you. al with the contemporary music. We A Simple church, based on Three want to provide an atmosphere for Commands of Jesus to try to reach Pastor Gary Buchman 40 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | NOVEMBER 2011 DESIGNER’s corner Keep your sanity this holiday season! Laura Meredith Prepare meals to make ahead and simple-to-make, crowd-pleasing full house for the holidays choices. Made ahead muffins and Ais a happy house, but it can quick breads eliminate the need quickly become a panic house for a toaster queue in the morn- if you don’t renew, refine and ing, while group meals like tacos redesign your holiday hosting for dinner, mean everybody gets plans. what they want. Just don’t for- This month, I’m offering a get the large pot of coffee in the few ideas to successfully manage morning! holiday hosting to create a warm Refine— Have Something for and welcoming bed and breakfast the Kids to Do, the Big Ones Too! feel for your guests! Bored kids is a bad thing, but bored adults is even worse — they Renew — Keep it Simple whine louder! Renew the child- Going overboard just leads to per- hood spirit and avoid the waiting sonal overload so keep the clean- around blues. ing and holiday prep work sim- As a kid, It was always so bor- ple. Clear out the personal clutter ing waiting for the adults to fin- to get a better look at staging areas ish adult “stuff.” Get the kids in- for sleeping quarters, lounging ar- volved in the prep work, like eas, and seating arrangements for setting the table, or give them eating or game playing. things to do like puzzles, games

and coloring books. Watch out just take a walk! low bookshelves, end tables, and for the adults waxing nostalgic for screens. Accessorize with colorful that new box of crayons. They still Redesign — Your Holiday Hotel bedding, stuffed animals, and have to share. You may need to convert your chocolates! For the older kids, and parents parlor space into temporary Be creative if the group is sharing alike, dust off the board games. If holiday barracks. Create small one bathroom, and provide a we have nice weather, set up out- cozy spaces and build privacy separate space for prepping. Try to side games like football ,soccer, or walls by dividing the room with set a schedule for showering (one of the greatest sharing obstacles). Make individual gift baskets with personal toiletries —towels, small soaps, travel toothpaste, earplugs, and eyeshades. Your guests will appreciate your efforts!

Achieve Holiday Hosting Zen When you are hosting a crowd, know that you can’t please everyone. Don’t make things harder for yourself either by making things more complicated than they need to be. A small thought goes a lot further than an impersonal, over-the-top holiday spread. Finally, be realistic. If you live in a one bedroom apartment, it may be impossible to host a fami- ly of seven. Give the gift of sanity to yourself, friends and family this holiday season — Keep it simple. If you can›t find the time, or not sure how to get started with keeping your sanity this holi- day season, look for a professional redesign specialist in your area, or visit www.MeredithDesignGroup. com or call 877.465.4975. RSVP for the Home for the Holidays design event and chari- ty gift sale! This private function will be on Friday evening 11 No- vember 2011. Proceeds benefit the local charity Team H.O.P.E. of Frederick! The event highlights include guest room makeover ideas, el- egant holiday gifts, ornaments, healthy home and bath items, bedding, furnishings, exquisite jewelry, signed artwork, food, mu- sic, and more!

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NOVEMBER 2011 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 41 contractor’s corner Finished basement projects Andrew Wivell settle on a floor plan that works bathroom anywhere. All you need best based on the size and layout to do is install an ejector pit and utumn is here and thoughts of your basement. If you are not pump. As you might guess, there Aare turning toward colder using a Contractor or Designer, are many things to consider when weather. Many homeowners take don’t be shy about utilizing the in- deciding where to put your bath- the winter months to tackle in- ternet to find layouts that appeal room. If you are not hiring a li- door projects - such as finishing to you. One side note - do not censed plumber, make sure you basement space. Although on forget to plan where you are going know the minimum dimensions the surface it seems like a fairly to put all the stuff that is currently for a powder room or a full bath- straight forward and easy project, in your basement. Many compa- room with a shower unit. homeowners are typically amazed nies provide storage units that can Lighting - A big challenge for at and underestimate the number be delivered to your home and left the finished basement project is of decisions and forward thinking for the duration of your project. to provide enough light to end up considerations that needed to be Construction plan - after you with a bright and inviting space. made as they undertake this proj- have settled on a design plan, you Lighting is an easy way to create ect. Here are some areas to con- will need to sit down and sched- an interesting, comfortable and sider in order to make your own ule the different phases of con- appealing design solution for your project run smoother. struction. Typically, construction basement. There are 3 categories Plan ahead - in my experience, will follow this timing - Framing, of basement lighting: general, task the best way to put yourself on the Plumbing Rough In, Electrical and accent lighting. You will need path for a successful project is to Rough In, Insulation, Drywall, to spend time planning the place- take the time to determine how Trim, Painting, Electrical Final, ment and types of light you want. you want the space to be used Plumbing Final and Flooring. Your lighting plan will depend on result, the desired look you want in installation to limit extra costs in- and then have drawings with basic Plumbing - If you want to elim- obstructions in the room and your the room may be your chief reason volved in opening up wall cavities measurements prepared as your inate countless trips up and down own personal preference. A gen- behind choosing one type of ceil- to run any additional wiring. roadmap for construction. You the stairs, a family bathroom eral rule of thumb for basement ing over another. If you want your InsulatioN - insulating base- do not need to invest significant should be included in your base- lighting is to use a 6” recessed basement ceiling to look like the ment space is done for 2 reasons: monies into professional draw- ment project. The good news is light for approximately every 36 rest of your home, and if you have (1) to limit air passage through ings for simple plans, just a piece that it doesn’t have to be large. In square feet of floor space. Howev- decided you want recessed light- the walls in order to improve en- of graph paper, ruler and pencil fact, a half-bath is a great alterna- er, this is not an exact science and ing, then a drywall ceiling is going ergy efficiency and (2) to provide should suffice. The first step is to tive when trying to keep remodel- it will be varied by the height of to work best for your project. sound proofing. Sound proofing determine how you want to utilize ing costs down. After all, a bath- your ceiling and locations of me- Family or “rec” rooms - If you is important if you are creating the space - i.e. what rooms do you room can usually be tucked away chanical components in the walls are thinking about dedicating an new bedroom or bathroom spaces. want to create out of the current in a corner. Many homeowners and ceilings. Bear in mind that entire room to “family entertain- And don’t forget about the ceiling open space. The next step is to don’t realize that you can put in a you need to make sure that all ment” the key to success is careful space as well for sound proofing to lighting decisions meet the local space planning and layout. The minimize the “herd of buffalo” ef- code requirements for your area. latest trend is to put all of your fect when sitting in your new Rec Ceiling - The great debate about entertainment items in one open Room. basement ceilings is drop ceil- room. I recommend that you first Home Gym - Many homeown- ing versus drywall ceilings. Some measure your proposed Family ers want to create a Home Gym or people favor a drop ceiling be- Room space and then develop a exercise area in order to save time cause you have easy access to wir- detailed design plan based on the and money spent running to the ing and plumbing. The downside entertainment components . Are gym. Again, the best approach to the drop ceiling is that you will you planning a wall mounted Flat is to have a detailed plan that in- have less headroom, which is usu- Screen? If so - make sure you have cludes the placement for all the ally one of the toughest challeng- electrical and cable lines accessi- different pieces of equipment you es to creating an open feel in base- ble at the height of the television plan to have in the space. Does ment space. On the other hand, a in order to hide wires. Planning a the equipment need power? If so, drywall ceiling can cover up pipes surround sound system? You will you will need to make sure electri- and wires if you prefer all mechan- need to have the appropriate wir- cal outlets are strategically placed ical items to be hidden. Remember ing in place where you plan to put in order to avoid a tangled mess – the ceiling finish creates a partic- the speakers. All of these decisions of extension cords on the floor. ular look and feel in the room. As a need to be made prior to drywall Speaking of flooring, the best choice for a clean and fresh work out space is rubber flooring. Tile will chip if weights fall, vinyl can tear as equipment is moved and carpet will absorb the smell of sweat. Don’t forget to plan elec- trical and cable outlets for any TV and DVD players you may want in the space. Guest Bedroom - One thing homeowners MUST know is that you are required to have an egress window or exit door in any area defined as a bedroom. Check your local jurisdiction on this re- quirement as it usually is very spe- cific. The last thing you want to do is make a “half-hearted” at- tempt, then find out at re-sale time that you cannot market this room as a bedroom. Current elec- tric code also requires a smoke de- tector in this room. If you are considering a remod- eling or building project, please visit our website at www.wivell- homes.com and we will be hap- py to help you get started on the right path. 42 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | NOVEMBER 2011 Complementary Corner

strategy that is holistic, multidis- Two different worlds meet ciplinary, and multimodal in its approach, utilizes state of the art/ Renee Lehman Although there are many treat- grated approaches to clini- (statement made by Lieutenant science modalities and technolo- ment modalities for pain man- cal care that cross traditional General (Dr.) Charles B. Green, gies, and provides optimal qual- hen you think of comple- agement, one of the major com- medical specialties, not all of The Surgeon General of the Air ity of life for Soldiers and other Wmentary and alternative ponents for the treatment of pain which are universally avail- Force on April 6, 2011 during patients with acute and chronic medicine, what comes to mind? continues to be the use of Over- able across the military. United States Air Force Testimo- pain. It is a broad selection of health- The-Counter and prescription 4. The “No pain, no gain” is ny before the Senate Appropria- The wide range of these CAM care systems, practices, and prod- medications. The use of medi- a philosophy embraced by tions Committee, Subcommit- therapies and treatments, such ucts (like acupuncture, medita- cations is appropriate, required, much of the Active Duty tee on Defense regarding Defense as acupuncture and yoga ther- tion, yoga, herbs, etc.) that are and often an effective way to force and their leadership. Health Programs) apy, have proven valuable in re- not part of our conventional treat pain. However, the possi- This attitude often causes ducing an over reliance on use of western medicine. ble over reliance on medications delays in seeking treatment, Battlefield acupuncture is a medications to treat pain. There So what would you think if to treat pain has other unintend- as Soldiers, Sailors, Air- method Dr. Richard C. Niemt- are many reasons individuals may I told you that the military was ed consequences, such as the in- men, and Marines attempt zow, Colonel USAF, MC, FS seek the option to use CAM, not now incorporating complemen- creased prevalence of prescription to work through their pain Developed in 2001 that’s derived the least of which is the failure tary and alternative medicine medication abuse and diversion and “tough it out.” This fre- from traditional ear acupuncture of current treatment to relieve (CAM) into the healthcare for ac- throughout the United States. quently results in relatively but uses the short needles ( semi- their pain. Current research in- tive and retired military person- According to the Office of Na- minor acute issues later be- permanent needles) to better fit dicates that part of the appeal of nel? Surprised? Since 2009, the tional Drug Control Policy, pre- coming harder-to manage under combat helmets so soldiers CAM includes the opportuni- military has been using acupunc- scription opioid analgesics are the chronic conditions. can continue their missions with ty for greater personal involve- ture for post-traumatic stress dis- most commonly abused prescrip- the needles inserted to relieve ment in health maintenance, ho- order and pain control, and are tion drugs in the U.S., with the (2009 Army Pain Management pain. The needles are applied to listic health beliefs and, for those looking to expand their usage highest rate of abuse occurring Task Force) five points on the outer ear. with chronic conditions, an ac- of other CAM practices such as among those ages 18-25. Finally, Battlefield acupuncture has be- tive coping mechanism (Bishop, meditation and yoga. according to a 2008 Department The Air Force Improves come so popular in Afghanistan Yardley and Lewith, 2007; Soll- of Defense survey, about one in Pain Management that at the U.S. Marine Corp’s ner et al., 2000). To learn more Overview of Pain nine active-duty service members In 2008, The U.S. Air Force largest base in Helmand prov- about the task force and its rec- and Pain Management (11 percent) reported past-month started a first-of-its kind pilot ince, a special treatment room ommendations go to http://www. You see, the military faces simi- prescription drug misuse (http:// program designed to train its ac- was created for it to be adminis- armymedicine.army.mil/reports/ lar challenges to keep their ser- www.tricare.mil/tma/studiesEval. tive-duty physicians to provide tered with new age music playing Pain_Management_Task_Force. vice men and women healthy as aspx, September 2009). battlefield acupuncture services, and Christmas lights hung from pdf. other businesses do. This is espe- The military also faces some to personnel on the front lines in the ceiling. cially true for pain management. unique issues because of its dis- Iraq and Afghanistan. This was The Future of Acupuncture In the United States, pain is the tinctive mission, structure and a unique course whose goal is to The Army Improves Pain in the Military most frequent reason patients patient population. For example: incorporate acupuncture into the Management Acupuncture is currently being seek physician care, and more 1. The nation expects the mil- practice of military medicine in The Army Surgeon General used to treat our service men than 115 million Americans suf- itary to provide the highest the clinic and battlefield environ- LTG Eric B. Schoomaker char- and women with pain. Acu- fer from chronic pain. The an- level of care to those carrying ments.” tered the Army Pain Manage- puncture will also be impor- nual cost of chronic pain is esti- wars’ heaviest burdens. “Another new tool in battlefield ment Task Force (TF) in August tant in the successful treatment mated from $560 to $635 billion 2. The transient nature of the medicine is acupuncture. The 2009 to make recommendations of traumatic brain injuries, con- (in 2010 dollars) in the United military population, includ- Air Force acupuncture program, for a U.S. Army Medical Com- cussions, and post-traumatic States. The failure to adequate- ing patients and providers, the first of its kind in Depart- mand (MEDCOM) compre- stress syndrome. ly address pain in the health care makes continuity of care a ment of Defense, has expanded hensive pain management strat- In January 2011, in Washing- system continues to result in un- challenge for military medi- beyond clinic care to provide two egy that was holistic, multidis- ton D. C., Defense Department necessary suffering, exacerba- cine. formal training programs. Over ciplinary, and multimodal in its personnel met with researchers tion of other medical conditions, 3. Pain management challenges 40 military physicians have been approach, utilizes state of the art/ and members of the National In- and huge financial and personnel associated with combat poly- trained. We recognize the success science modalities and technolo- stitute of Health’s (NIH) Nation- costs (Institute of Medicine). trauma patients require inte- of acupuncture for patients who gies, and provides optimal qual- al Center for Complementary are not responding well to tradi- ity of life for Soldiers and other and Alternative Medicine to dis- tional pain management. This is patients with acute and chron- cuss the military’s continued ex- one more tool to help our wound- ic pain. ploration of acupuncture (espe- ed Soldiers and Airmen return to The TF developed 109 recom- cially for traumatic brain injury, duty more rapidly and reduce mendations that lead to a com- concussions, and post-traumatic pain medication usage.” prehensive pain management stress syndrome). “There’s no doubt about it,” Karen J. Sherman, an NIH-fund- ed acupuncture researcher said. “The addition of acupuncture to usual care seems to be benefi- cial (for traumatic brain injury), at least in the short term,” from six to 12 months after treatment (http://www.military.com) Also, the Army Vice Chief of Staff General Peter Chiarelli, while addressing military and ci- vilian health care practitioners at a Traumatic Brain Injury forum in Washington, D.C. on Septem- ber 22, 2011, stated that alterna- tive therapies, like acupuncture, given near the frontlines after a concussion, are proving help- ful to troops (http://www.army- times.com).

Renee Lehman is a licensed acu­ puncturist and physical therapist with over 20 years of health care ex­perience. Her office is located at 249B York Street in Gettysburg, PA. She can be reached at 717- 752-5728. NOVEMBER 2011 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 43 Fitness and health

Reiki: Eastern and West- A healthier Thanksgiving dinner Linda Stultz at least one kind that the kids like. Certified Fitness DESSERT! Some people live ern health care meet Trainer/Therapist for the Thanksgiving Desert Table. That’s OK. Give yourself Barbara Jensen What is Reiki! therapeutic techniques to re- hanksgiving is just around a treat. Just look over everything Reiki is an energy based ther- lieve side effects and promote Tthe corner. Have you thought carefully, and decide what you hundred years ago, the apy that is used to reduce recovery. Reiki increases ener- about this year’s biggest family really want. Maybe even sample A English author Rudyard stress, provide relaxation and gy and vitality and can be ex- gathering? The menu for this meal a few different kinds. Try cutting Kipling famously predicted that promote healing and wellness. tended to anyone. It doesn’t usually remains about the same the slices in half. That way you can Asia and the West would for- A treatment feels like a won- matter what a person’s gender, from year to year. This year make a try a bigger variety. Watch out for ever remain separate and un- derful glowing radiance that race, intelligence, or financial few little changes to make the meal the pumpkin pie, you know who able to understand each other. flows through and around status is. Reiki is not a heal- healthier. Of course, the turkey you are! Preparing a small plate Today we know he was wrong. you. Reiki treats the whole ing energy reserved only for is the main attraction. Make sure of dessert for your guests to take Our streets are filled with Toy- person including body, emo- the elite, wealthy, educated, or you get a lean turkey that is low in home is also a thoughtful way to otas and Hondas while Asia rap- tions, mind and spirit creating spiritually evolved. fat. Most of the fat in poultry is in let them sample everything, just idly builds western-style cities many beneficial effects that the skin. You need the skin while not all at one time. They can take and watches American TV pro- include feelings of peace, se- What to Expect During roasting for a juicy, tender bird, but a little piece of Thanksgiving home to remember for the rest of the grams. curity and well being. a Reiki Session before you slice it, remove the skin. holiday weekend. This way you do This merging of East and Reiki is a simple, natural and You will be asked to lay down That will take the temptation away not have all of that dessert leftover West has become apparent in safe method of healing that ev- on a massage table. You will be from those folks who tend to tear and tempting you. Your waistline health care where western med- eryone can use. It has been ef- fully clothed except for your off a piece when they slip into the kitchen to see how things are going. will thank you later. Check into icine and eastern healing tech- fective in helping virtually ev- shoes.The Reiki practitioner A way to add a little more spice to some small changes in the recipe niques are being used by more ery known illness and malady will create a relaxing atmo- the bird is to loosen the skin and that will make a big difference in and more American health care and always creates a positive ef- sphere for your Reiki sessions, inject your favorite seasonings or the fat and sugar content of the fect. It also works in conjunc- setting the mood with the use providers. One such technique herbs. You can also add a little low dessert. Tofu is a great way to add tion with all other medical or of dimmed lights and soft mu- is called Reiki. fat butter for extra flavor. that creamy texture to your pies, sic. During the Reiki healing Dressing, mashed potatoes, cakes and cookies, while lowering session the practitioner’s hands gravy, warm bread and dessert the fat and raising the protein. are placed lightly on different are also part of the traditional Flaxseed meal can also be added parts of your body and will fol- meal. I’m not saying don’t have to pies and cakes to give your low a predetermined sequence these favorites; just alter the way family to added health benefit of hand placements, letting they are prepared. Use fat free without them even knowing it is the hands to rest on each body milk and low fat butter in your there. Applesauce in place of oil placement for 2 to 5 minutes mashed potatoes. Even better, is another helpful, healthy hint. before moving on to the next try mashed sweet potatoes or SUGAR is a big ingredient that placement. Reiki practitioners mashed cauliflower. Try whole packs on the pounds. Add a little do not always touch their cli- grain bread for the dressing. less sugar to your recipes and you ents. At times they will hover Whole grains are much healthier may just discover you didn’t need their lifted palms a few inch- than processed white bread and all that the recipe called for anyway. es above the reclined body. Ei- supply added fiber. You can also Check out your grocery store’s ther way, Reiki energies flow sprinkle flaxseed meal to add a bit healthy cooking isle for alternatives where they are supposed to. of nutty flavor and nobody will to sugar. Reiki is a smart energy which be the wiser. Gravy is one of the Finally, start a new Thanksgiving Tradition. I know people like flows where the imbalances are most important parts of this meal. to watch the football games on in your body. Let your broth set for a while till it forms a solid skim on top. Remove Thanksgiving Day but maybe you this and you will have broth with can talk them into playing a little Reiki sessions with Barbara will much less fat. The gravy still tastes tag football themselves. If you have be available at the Osteopath- the same, without the fat. Gravy a Wii, maybe you can play a game ic Primary Care Center, 121- can even be made a day or two on it to get them moving. Taking 123 West Main Street, Emmits- early to save you time on the big a walk after your meal is a great burg, MD 21727. (Telephone: day. The warm bread can be a idea. I know how everybody feels 410-905-3606.) Barbara will variety of different whole grain after eating a big meal, all the more be available Mondays through buns. This way, everybody gets reason to get moving. Take the Wednesdays by appointment. their favorite kind. Add a big salad whole family for a walk in the brisk, to this year’s menu. People usually fall air. Share this time and walk off think of salad as a summertime some of those extra pounds you dish with burgers at a cookout. just consumed. If you can’t get Cooked seasoned veggies such as the whole family involved, pick a squash, carrots and cauliflower friend or family member that you are also a great combination if you would like to spend a little extra prefer hot vegetables. One half of time with. Share conversation, your plate should be filled with ideas and just time with them. veggies. Raw vegetables give you Gift certificates to an exercise the most nutritional value. Have program may get a person into a them on the table or the kitchen lifetime of health. Get yourself and counter for your family and guests someone you love into exercising. to nibble while the main meal is That is the best thing you can do being prepared. They will fill up on for yourself and your loved ones. these and maybe not eat as much Call me to explore the benefits of later. 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eda, that we proceed about a quar- ter the way to the top star in the W The night sky of November of Cassiopeia, and look for a faint blur with the naked eye. M-31, the Professor Wayne Wooten Andromeda Galaxy, is the most dis- tant object visible with the naked or November, the Moon will be eye, lying about 2.5 million light Ffirst quarter on November 3rd, years distant. so the first two weeks of Novem- To the northeast, Andromeda’s ber will thus find the Moon wax- hero, Perseus, rises. Between him ing in the evening skies. Novem- and Cassiopeia is the fine Double ber 6th marks the day to fall back to Cluster, faintly visible with the na- CST for 2011. The full moon for ked eye and two fine binocular ob- November is the Frosty Moon, and jects in the same field. Perseus con- falls on November 10th; it passed tains the famed eclipsing binary just 5 degrees north of bright Ju- star Algol, where the Arabs imag- piter the previous evening. The ined the eye of the gorgon Medu- last quarter moon passes seven de- sa would lie. It fades to a third its grees south of Mars on November normal brightness for six out of ev- 18th, with both rising in the north- ery 70 hours, as a larger but cool- east about midnight. Saturn is now er orange giant covers about 80% back in the morning sky, and the of the smaller but hotter and thus waning crescent moon passes six brighter companion as seen from degrees south of it on the morn- Earth. Check it out on a clear No- ing of November 22nd. The new vember evening, and see it the gor- moon is on November 25th, and gon is winking at you. If so, then the waxing crescent moon passes instead of being as bright as Polar- three degrees north of Venus is SW is, Algol fade to be only as bright evening twilight on the 27th. This as kappa Persei, the star just to its crescent moon marks the Muslim south. Look at Perseus’ feet for the new year, year 1433 AH in the lu- famed Pleiades cluster to rise, a sure sign of bright winter stars to come. nar based year calculations. The Earth superimposed on a photo of Jupiter to show the relative size of Jupiter’s Great Red Spot If you have clear skies and a flat In fact, yellow Capella, a giant star western horizon, you can watch an Giant Jupiter dominates the SW Vega is Deneb, the brightest star of ers in her outer arm of our Milky the same temperature and color as interesting series of groupings in- sky in Aries at the beginning of No- Cygnus the Swan. To the south is Way, extending to the NE now. our much smaller Sun, rises at 7 volving the inner planets Mercu- vember. Any small scope will reveal Altair, the brightest star of Aqui- Her daughter, Andromeda, starts PM as November begins along the ry and Venus and the star Antar- what Galileo marveled at four hun- la the Eagle, the third member of with the NE corner star of Pega- northeastern horizon. It is the fifth es right after sunset the first weeks dred years ago; four large moons, all the three bright stars that make the sus’’ Square, and goes NE with two brightest star in the sky, and a bea- of November. On the 1st, Mercu- bigger or similar to ours in size, or- Summer Triangle so obvious in the more bright stars in a row. It is con of the colorful and bright win- ry is two degrees south of Venus. bit it in a line along Jupiter’s equa- NE these clear autumn evenings. from the middle star, beta Androm- ter stars to come. The crescent moon passed them tor. So get out the old scope, and Use binocs and your sky map to on October 27th. Mercury rapid- focus on Jupiter for a constant- spot many clusters. ly climbs higher than Venus until ly changing dance of the moons Overhead the square of Peg- it begins retrograding back toward around the giant world. Out photo asus is a beacon of fall. South of the Sun; it passes Venus again, now this month shows the famed Great the square is the only bright star heading westward, passing two de- Red Spot in October 2010; it is not of Fall, Fomalhaut. If the southern grees south of brighter Venus on as obvious now, for the south equa- skies of Fall look sparse, it is because the 14th, and is lost in sun’s glare torial belt, notably faded in Ed’s we are looking away from our Gal- within next two weeks. Much far- photo, has now revived to give Jupi- axy into the depths of intergalac- ther away, reddish Antares in Scor- ter its normal “two racing stripes”. tic space. But big scopes do reveal pius is passed by both Mercury and Setting in the southwest is the many distant galaxies in this stellar Venus on the 10th, with all three teapot shape of Sagittarius, which wasteland. objects in the same binocular field. marks the heart of our Milky Way The constellation Cassiopeia Venus continues climbing higher Galaxy, but the best view of our makes a striking W, rising in the in the evening sky for the next six Galaxy lies overhead now. The NE as the Big Dipper sets in the months, but will appear as a tiny, brightest star of the northern hemi- NW. Polaris lies about midway be- bright disk telescopically, still on sphere, Vega dominates the sky in tween them. She contains many the far side of the Sun. the northwest. To the northeast of nice star clusters for binocular us-

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Weather Watch: Windy, showers Special Notes: Daylight Savings The Garden: Lawn cutting is with some snow in the northern ends on Sunday, November 6th at probably over for this year so clean part of the region (1,2,3). Fair and 2AM so remember to ‘Fall back’ the mower thoroughly. Scrape off cool (4,5,6) turning cloudy and bit and set your clocks back one hour soil and old grass. Cover all met- more humid (7,8,9,10,11). before going to bed. And please, al parts with a thin layer of oil don’t forget to vote locally on No- or grease then store in a covered Remnants of a tropical storm vember 8th! and dry area. Also, now is a good (12,13,14); fair and warm (15,16) time to organize, clean, and sharp- turning colder with flurries again Holidays: Veteran’s Day is observed en all of your garden tools. Keep in the north (17,18,19). More this year on Friday, November 11th. them from underfoot, cleaned, winds and showers, mainly in the and sharpened and they will be south (20,21,22,23,24,25). Still Remember all of our brave sol- ready to go come Spring. Attract more windy weather, much cold- diers who have served and espe- bright colored birds to your yard er, with periods of light snow cially those who are serving to- by keeping bird feeders full or by (26,27,28,29,30). day and not with their families or spreading out seed frequently on loved ones. Celebrate Thanksgiv- the lawn. Black oil sunflowers are Full Moon: November’s Full Moon ing on Thursday, November 24th recommended for general feeding. will occur on the 10th. While with family and friends and take Consider joining Project Feeder- most Native Americans called it the time to remember all of the Watch and be part of the effort BIG WIND MOON, because of things that we should be thankful to track and count winter birds in the high winds this time of year, it for in our daily lives. Check out your area. Sign up through The was also referred to as Dying Grass the great holiday recipes at www. Cornell Lab of Orthnithology at Moon and Leaf-Falling Moon be- razzledazzlerecipes.com/thanks- www.Birds.Cornell.edu/pfw. NOVEMBER 2011 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 45 COMPUTER Q&A What is that? Tech-talk: learn the lingo

Aysë Jester-Stenabaugh ers listed above include built in lation of common connections Some computers even come with USB displays or monitors. All desk- you may find on your computers HDMI inputs which carry both Your USB or universal serial bus Part 2 tops will utilize a mouse and a input panel. audio and video. It is not un- connection is the most com- keyboard while the others may common for computers to have monly used input for most de- ome of us have had more ex- include built in mice and key- Power more than one video adapter as vices used today. From printers, Sperience with computers and boards or the device may feature This is your typical three prong multiple displays are becoming digital cameras, keyboards, mice can just plug in everything and a touch screen. plug for most computers howev- more and more common. Some and cell phones they all plug go. Others have someone help Note: this means that if you er non desktops may require a video card adapters must be en- into your USB to charge or ex- them out and never really learn have a monitor AND a tower specialized cord which is almost abled to be used so don’t assume change data. This type of port what that do-dad is or what that your monitor is NOT your never universal. If your power your secondary video connec- is what is as known as “plug and thingy-ma-bob it goes into. computer. (Please do not bring cord has a three prong plug that tion is not good without check- play”. This means that you do Here’s a little insight into the your monitor in when having goes into the wall, never use an ing into it further. not need to restart the computer most common parts and connec- your computer repaired unless adapter for a two prong outlet. to use the device and most devic- tors found on computers today. your tech instructs you to do so!) Doing so will cause your circuit Audio es today are able to be used with- For most the back of your to remain un-grounded which Audio ports are typically (but out even having to install driv- Basic Computer Parts computer (tower) appear to can cause surges which can lead not always) color coded and you ers. (Although installing your A computer can come in sev- be overwhelming and to some to system damage and/or failure. can find audio inputs on the devices drivers are always recom- eral forms; a desktop, laptop, downright confusing. A closer front and/or the back of a com- mended to ensure full function- netbook, all-in-one, or tablet. glance will relieve some of the Monitors puter depending on the configu- ality) Desktop computers consist of a confusion as most are color cod- Depending on your monitor you ration. The audio output is typ- tower and a monitor which dis- ed and even if they aren’t only a could have one of several styles ically color coded green which PS/2 plays the output from the tow- few plugs will fit in more than that plug into your computer. would be used for speakers or The ps2 connection is a round er. The other types of comput- one location. Here is a compi- The first type is called a VGA headphones. Some computers input consisting of 6 pins. This which is generally color coded have a line in jack which is col- connection when purple is des- blue and will have 15 pins on the or coded blue. If you have a pink ignated for a keyboard while inside of the connector. Many jack on your video card this is green designates a mouse in- newer computers will have what where you would plug in a mi- put. This type of connection is is called a DVI video output. crophone. More advanced vid- not plug and play which means This type of connection typical- eo cards that support a digital in order for a keyboard or mouse Specializing In: ly has a white connector and the output and/or surround sound to be recognized you must re- Water Pump Repair pins inside the connector can which will have multiple ports start the computer after it is vary but the most common DVI plugged in. Many new comput- Water Treatment & Plumbing to plug in the various speakers cables have 18 to 24 pins in ad- and the colors of these jacks can ers have phased out this type of dition to a horizontal pin locat- vary but should be included in connection and is being replaced ed to the left of the other pins. your owner’s manual. by USB.

Ethernet/Wireless Of course your computer isn’t complete without the internet. Computers using dial-up will have a RJ-11 connector (stan- dard phone line jack) which al- lows the user to connect up to 52 kilobytes a second. For those of us moving faster than turtle speed and not using a wireless card, the standard high speed jack (RJ-45) is slightly bigger than a phone line jack and re- quires an Ethernet cable. Lap- tops and all-in-one comput- ers (as well as tablets and other mobile devices) have built in wireless capabilities with no physical device protruding from the computer. Internal wireless cards have an anten- na which helps to pick up sig- nals over longer distances and also helps to increase speeds. You can also find USB wire- less cards but they tend to have a weaker signal range. Keep in mind that a wireless connection typically has a lower maximum speed than a wired device since the signal is wireless and weak- ens over distance and may ex- perience interference. Other input and outputs can be found on computers but the above include the most com- mon today. If you have ques- tions or are looking for profes- sional, friendly computer repair contact Jester’s Computer Ser- vices at (717) 642-6611 or stop in our shop conveniently locat- ed on route 116 at 5135 Fair- field Road Fairfield, PA 17320 Monday through Friday, 9 am – 5 pm. 46 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | NOVEMBER 2011 Community notes Thurmont Thespians kick off 2011-12 season he Thurmont Thespi- Good Country Music” will be Tans kick off their 2011- eligible for special door prize 12 with a Texas-sized com- drawings which will be award- edy by Lee Blessing entitled ed during the play intermis- “Nice People Dancing To sions. Good Country Music” at the “Nice People Dancing To American Legion Auditorium, Good Country Music” is un- 8 Park Lane in Thurmont for der the direction of Max Bea- two weekends. Performanc- ver, a professional actor from es are Fridays and Saturdays, the DuPont Theatre in Wilm- November 4-5 and 11-12 at ington, DE. It stars Gerry 8:00PM as well as two Sunday Miranda from Martinsburg, matinees, November 6 and 13 WV and Kelli Donaghue from Johnnie Cash. at 2:00PM. There will be one Woodsboro, MD and features Behind the scenes features dinner theatre performance ca- supporting performances by Beth Royer Watson as stage tered by Cozy Restaurant on Bill Collins and Ethan Larsen manager, Mike Brown as light- Saturday, November 12 start- of Thurmont as well as Steph- ing designer and Luke Gref- ing at 6:30PM with Texas-style anie Long from Emmitsburg, fen as Sound Designer. Mary BBQ ribs and chicken with all It tells the story of two Min- Lou Royer is scenic designer the trimmings for $35.00 in- nesota women who have mi- and Spence Watson is the set cluding the show. There will grated to Houston, Texas, one designer. Together they bring also be a cash bar during the has totally adapted to the free- you a full-sized 1986 Ford dinner theater. wheeling life-style while the Ranger live on-stage in the Early reservations can be other is fresh out of a Convent first act and the upstairs porch made for all shows and the din- and struggling to get her foot- over a Houston bar named ner theatre by calling Ms. Uri- ing in the big Texas city. The “Nice People Dancing To an at 301-271-7613. All shows situation is given a jolt as the Good Country Music” in the include free desserts or snacks 15 year old son of one of the second act. Joanna Garcia has and refreshments during inter- women comes down to spend designed the poster and sig- mission for only $15.00 per the summer with his mom and nage. The play includes some person. Anyone wearing cow- her new boyfriend. Laughs adult language and is not rec- boy boots and/or a cowboy and car-jokes abound with the ommended for young children hat to any of the performanc- classic country sounds of Hank or pre- teens without parental es of “Nice People Dancing To Williams, Tom T. Hall and permission.

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Nov 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13 Nov 8 - 12 [email protected]. Mother Seton School at 301-447- Nov 20 Thurmont Thespians present “Nice 2011 International Fair Trade Gift Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cash 3161 or visit www.motherseton- Our Lady of Mount Carmel All Thurmont Thespians People Dancing To Good Country Festival and Rug Event - Fairfield Bash. Call the parish office at 301- school.org You Can Eat Community Country Music”, a comedy at the Thurmont Mennonite Church, Fairfield. Fair 447-2367 for tickets or more infor- Gettysburg’s 9th Annual Re- Breakfast American Legion Auditorium. All Trade allows artisans in develop- mation. Proceeds benefit OLMC membrance Illumination - over tickets are $15.00 and include free ing countries to earn a fair, equita- and St. Anthony Parishes. 3,500 luminary candles- one on Nov 24 kick off 2011-12 season desserts or snacks during intermis- ble wage; improve their quality of each soldier’s grave in the Soldiers’ The third annual Emmitsburg sion. All audience members wearing life through education and essential Nov 17 National Cemetery to remember Wattle Waddle beginning in the western hats or boots will be eligi- health care; and establish a sustain- Gettysburg College presents Fourth and honor the sacrifices made by Emmitsburg Town Park behind ble for door prizes for this produc- able market. For more information Lecture of Series “Foundation of a those who fought at Gettysburg. the Community Center. A sce- tion only. call 717-642-5219 or visit www. Republic.” The lecture will be at the For more information call 877-874- nic 5-mile run will begin at 8:00 fairfieldmennonitechurch.org. Bowen Auditorium, (ground floor), 2478 or visit www.gettysburgfoun- AM followed by a 1-mile fun Nov 5 McCreary Hall on the Gettysburg dation.org walk at 9:30 AM. For more in- Mountaintop Community Fall Fair Nov 11 College Campus. For more infor- formation, go to www.emmits- & Art Show att the Blue Ridge Mt. Spaghetti Dinner at Elias Lutheran mation please call 717-357-4424. Nov 19 & 20 burgturkeytrot.com Vol. Fire and Rescue Company fire Church - serving from 4:30 p.m.– The fourth annual Foothills Artists St. John’s Lutheran Church’s hall, 13063 Monterey Lane, Blue 7:30 p.m. Proceeds to benefit Cato- Nov 19 Studio Tour will take place in con- 119th Annual Thanksgiving Din- Ridge Summit PA. ctin Community Medical Fund. Fol- Strawberry Hill Nature Center and junction with Willow Ponds Holiday ner. 8619 Blacks Mill Road Crea- lowed by Bluegrass Night as the Base- Preserve’s Twisted Turkey Trail Tus- Open House. Featuring five Fairfield gerstown. Hauser After Hours - Join us for ment Coffee House - music provid- sle - This fun Fall event is designed area artists, the Studio Tour begins at great music, food and of course, ed by The Home Comfort Band and to offer runners a chance to experi- Willow Pond Farm, where maps will For more information on these and wine and cider! (not to mention the Thurmont’s own, Rick Hill! ence miles of trails in the Blue Ridge be available for pick up. For more in- other events visit the Upcoming Events breathtaking view!). Hauser Estate Mountains, while giving families formation call 717-642-6387. section of Emmitbsurg.net Winery, Biglerville. 717-334-4888. Nov 12 the perfect opportunity to enjoy the Mother Seton School’s 3rd colorful autumn foliage. For more Nov 5, 6, 12, 13 Annual Fall 5K Run/Walk.at information call 717-642-5840 Catoctin Mountain Park’s Black- Mount St. Marys. For more in- smith Shop Demonstration at the formation: www.motherseton- Mother Seton School Bull Roast. Blacksmith Shop in Camp Round school.org or email bridgemc- For tickets or more info contact Meadow

Nov 7, 14, 21, 28 Penn State Master Gardeners of Ad- ams County fall craft series. The Fall Craft Series is a learning expe- rience, fun to do, and this time you take home what you make! The Fall Craft Series teaches you ways to use natural materials found in a garden or yard.