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NEWS Rocky Ridge Carnival A “laidback” carnival and “a great place to let the children roam, Veterans reject changes to play, eat, and feel safe.” Page 2

Fairfield Hires New School Superintendent Doughboy statue Karen Kugler’s four-year con- tract began July 1, 2015 and t has been more than 40 days since collecting pop bottles to raise funds its rightful place, say- goes through June 30, 2019. Ithe Doughboy statue, located in for the monument. Following a town ing it was an “embar- Page 3 front of the Emmit House on West celebration in 1927, the Memori- rassment” that no re- Main Street, was knocked off its ped- al Committee dedicated the Dough- pairs had been made State To Begin Work on RT 15 estal after being hit by a car. The stat- boy monument and gave it, and land to the statue yet. Motorists can expect single ue did not sustain any damage as a re- upon which it stood, to the town Martin Williams, lanes and delays, as a six- sult of the June 17th accident, and for safe keeping. The Doughboy has Commander of the month resurfacing project gets the concrete pedestal upon which it stood there proudly ever since. Emmitsburg VFW underway. Page 7 stood was only slightly chipped. Res- The vehicle collision in June left and a descendent of Thurmont/Emmitsburg Baseball idents of Emmitsburg have begun the Doughboy on its back and ul- one of the soldiers list- Both communities’ Little to express their frustration over the timately sparked controversy in the ed as “colored” on the League teams win titles and town’s failure to even stand the stat- town. The plaque that accompanies plaque, echoed the bragging rights. Page 42 ue upright, let alone place it back on the statue lists a separate heading for concerns of the vet- Since the Doughboy statue is located within a its pedestal. “Colored Soldiers.” At the time of erans. “The Dough- Historic District, state mandated protocols must be followed in repairing the damage, which has COMMENTARY The Doughboy statue has been a the statue’s dedication, this distinc- boy and the plaque slowed the town’s efforts to right the statue. Words From Winterbilt part of Emmitsburg for almost 90 tion was a common practice. are pieces of Emmits- We have been in the Middle years. The statue was erected in 1927 Following the accident, Mayor burg’s history and fied to move it. In addition, the statue East for some time. Maybe we in honor of the veterans of “The Briggs sought input from the local Vet- should stay as they are and where is located in the town’s Historic Dis- should question how this is Great World War.” A life-size repre- erans of Foreign War and the Ameri- they are,” said Williams. “The statue trict, which has delayed repairs due to working? Page 12 sentation of an American “Dough- can Legion about moving the monu- should have been fixed within a week. state red-tape. The town has retained boy,” the statue is accompanied by ment to another location and changing That fact that it has taken this long to a state approved conservator and is Down Under a bronze plaque that lists the names the plaque to remove the separate head- even stand the statue upright, let alone awaiting their assessment of the dam- Flags are funny things, aren’t of the Emmitsburg area men who ing for “Colored Soldiers.” put it back on its pedestal, is an affront age and repair proposal. Once that re- they? Page 13 served in the war. Members of the VFW and Le- to all veterans,” Williams added. port is in hand, the town will adver- In 1926, the residents of Emmits- gion unanimously rejected any idea The delay in the repair of the statue tise for bidders for the repair. In the ARTICLES burg formed a Memorial Committee of moving the statue or replacing the is due in part to the nature of the stat- meantime, the Maryland Historical The Book of Days to erect the monument. News reports historic plaque. Instead, members ex- ue, which is not solid, but a thin sheet Trust has provided recommendations The life and times of George of the time recount the community pressed frustration with the town’s in- of copper on a wire frame. The town’s on how to stabilize the statue until re- Canning, European statesman & holding bake sales and even children ability to restore the iconic statue to maintenance staff did not feel quali- pairs commence. English Prime Minister. Page 15

Retired Ecologist St. Swithin’s Curse, the Inter- net, and grandma’s garden. Page 16 Fun at South Mountain Fair Real Science re you ready for the throttling 21 and 22, and a parade of antique Artificial sweeteners bring Aof tractors, the smell of corn farm equipment on August 22. sweetness to food and drink - dogs and the kids screaming gleeful- “We’ve had an unusually wet sum- but do they have a downside? ly on the Tilt-A-Whirl? Well, buckle mer this year and all of us at South Page 17 up, because the 93rd Annual South Mountain Fair are really hoping for Mountain Fair will not disappoint! a nice clear week with low humid- In The Country This year the fair will open on August ity,” said Irvin. We’ve got a really A look at the barn birds of the 18 and go through August 22. great group of volunteers who spend Mason Dixon Line. Page 18 Admission for the fair is $7.00 for countless hours setting up the main Pets Large & Small adults and is free for all children un- exhibit building and display the hun- Selecting the right hay for your der 36” in height. All entertainment dreds of exhibits that are entered in horse – it’s not as easy as you and amusement rides are included in the Fair.” would think. Page 21 the admission price and parking is According to the International As- The South Mountain Fair is undoubtedly one of the provided to the public for free. Live- sociation of Fairs and Expositions, most kid-friendly events of the summer. Gardening stock exhibitions scheduled to be held there are more than 3,200 fairs held of a drought. The annual event picked gust 19 at 7:30 pm, a Battle of the Summer bugs and how you during the fair include swine compe- in North America every year, but for up again in 1931 and continued un- Bands will begin; John Conlee will can beat them. Page 22 titions on August 18, goat and sheep Adams County, the only one that til 1941, when it was again cancelled, perform on August 21 at 7:30 p.m., competitions on August 19, beef, calf really matters is the Annual South this time due to a polio epidemic, then and on August 22, Cheap Sneakers, a World War One and steer competitions on August 20, Mountain Fair. The 93rd South World War II, according to the SMFA. local rock band, will play at 7:00 p.m. The fall of Warsaw and the be- and dairy cattle competition on Au- Mountain Fair provides a chance for The fair was resumed in 1948 and has Other competitions, activities and ginning of the end of the Rus- gust 21, the annual junior livestock children to be acknowledged for their been held every year since then. events are also planned. For more in- sian Army. Page 26 sale will be held on August 22. personal efforts ranging from hobby Plenty of entertainment has been formation and a complete schedule, South Mountain Fair Secretary interests to animal husbandry; many scheduled for this year’s fair – on Au- visit www.southmountainfair.com. Four Years At The Mount Joanne Irvin said that many other fair local and national merchants can Reflections on the direction and purpose of the media. favorites will return this year, includ- show off their wares, and community PRE-SORTED Page 34 ing a baked goods auction on August members from far and wide are able STANDARD 18 with part of the proceeds going to to come together and set aside family U.S. Postage a local charity, a draft horse pulling differences for a plate of pulled pork. Arts Postal Customer PAID contest on August 19, a fireworks dis- Historically the fair began in 1922 A look at the role art has Gettysburg, PA played in the battle for free play on August 20, an antique small and continued each year until 1930, Permit No. 53 speech. Page 39 gas engine demonstration on August when it was cancelled that year because 2 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | AUGUST 2015 NEWS Scotty’s Ride donates to St. Jude’s n 2006, Kerry Shorb and Valerie search Hospital. The organization set the project did not go through, they IRhoderick created Scotty’s Ride, a a goal of $10,000 for the groups to would still deliver their donation. Emmitsburg fundraiser that brings people togeth- reach as a whole. On July 25th, the couple, along NEWS-JOURNAL er to raise awareness and offer sup- Unfortunately, the organization with eighteen friends from their P.O. Box 543 port to families of children with life never got the project off the ground. Scotty’s Ride Foundation, hopped Emmitsburg, Maryland 21727 threatening diseases. Each year, the That did not stop Shorb and Rho- on their motorcycles and set out to Office Number: 301-471-3306 couple and hundreds of others get derick though. The couple con- the St. Jude Children’s Research to www.emmitsburg.com and www.emmitsburg.net together in Emmitsburg and ride tinued their efforts by putting to- personally deliver their $10,000 do- their motorcycles for those children gether a raffle fundraiser. They sold nation. The group also took down a and their families. raffle tickets for $10 apiece, offering donation of $2,000 on behalf of the In 2013, the couple became a part monetary rewards for the first, sec- Blue Ridge Sportsman Club. News, events, history, humor, and culture for the Historic Toms Creek Hundred geographical area: Emmitsburg, Zora, Carroll Valley, Fairfield, of a bigger organization that was ond, and third place ticket holders. Upon returning from the trip, Greenmont, Harney, Rocky Ridge, Detour, St. Anthony’s, Zentz Mill, and bringing groups together to raise The first place prize was $5,000, sec- Shorb and Rhoderick will be begin Thurmont. The Emmitsburg News-Journal is published the first day of ev - money in support of ill children. The ond place received $3,000 and third preparing for the 10th annual Scot- ery month by Toms Creek Hundred LLC. organization’s goal was for the groups place received $2,000. They raised a ty’s Ride. This year’s ride will be held to come together and raise money grand total of $10,000 on their own. on September 26. To register for the Senior Advisers: to donate to St. Jude Children’s Re- The couple decided that, though ride visit www.scottys-ride.org. Eric Glass, Taney Corporation Dan Reaver, Emmitsburg Glass Joshua Hochschild, Dean, Mount St. Mary’s University Bo and Jean Cadle, Former Publishers of the Emmitsburg Disptach Zoning changes for East Main St. Kathryn Franke, MSM Class of 2013, MBA Class of 2015 request to rezone four prop- In May it was proposed that these ating a Comprehensive plan. The Executive Editor: Michael Hillman, [email protected] Aerties in the East Main Street four properties be rezoned to B-1 town has been working on updat- Managing Editor: Angela Smith, MSM Class of 2015, MBA Class of 2017 area of Emmitsburg has been made. Neighborhood Commercial Prop- ing the plan from 2009. The zon- Assistant Editor: Lydia Olsen, MSM Class of 2016 The four properties, 510-514 E. erties. The change was proposed by ing changes were discussed at the Main Street, are currently zoned as a Mr. Cliber after he purchased 514 Planning Commission Meeting English Editor: Julianna Mastromatteo, MSM Class of 2016 R-1 Residential properties. It has East Main Street. where it was decided to add the Cold War Warriors Editor: Commander John Murphy, USN Ret. been requested that they be rezoned zoning changes into the draft of By rezoning the properties it will News Reporters: Susan Prasse, Sarah Harrington, MSM Class of 2014 as B-1 Neighborhood Commercial allow owners of the four proper- the plan. The draft is now being re- Advertising: Sharon Graham, properties. ties to open small businesses in the viewed by the Maryland Depart- [email protected] As R-1 Residential properties properties such as lodging (bed and ment of Planning and other state Graphic Design and Layout: Brian Barth, bbarthdesign.com there are limitations to what can be breakfasts’), food services such as and county agencies. Photographer: John Zuke done with the properties. In an R-1 restaurants, coffee shops, or con- The Planning Commission held Letters to the Editor, notice of upcoming events, news stories, and interesting and Residential Property there can be venience stores, medical or den- a public hearing on July 27th. The creative articles are welcome and may be submitted via regular U.S. Mail to P.O. Box single family dwellings, home occu- tal clinics, to name a few. Drives hearing was held to provide infor- 543, Emmitsburg, MD 21727, or by email to [email protected]. pations, churches, libraries, schools, through businesses are not allowed. mation and allow residents to ex- museums, parks, and other things According to Town Planner, Su- press opinions and concerns about of that nature. These are not areas san Cipperly, zoning changes such the new Comprehensive plan. mission may make modifications passed onto the Emmitsburg Board where residents can run businesses as this can only occur in Maryland Depending on the feedback at to the plan. Once those modifi- of Commissioners for final review that deal with customers/clients. if the town is in the process of cre- the hearing the Planning Com- cations are made the plan can be and adoption. Rocky Ridge to host annual carnival & parade The Rocky Ridge Volunteer Fire bring in rides, but families can en- ford Band on Wednesday; Carroll Company will host its annual carni- joy the wooden slide, the merry-go- County Ramblers on Thursday; val at Mount Tabor Park August 10 round, and a hayride. River Bend Band on Friday; and – 15 and will be open every night Food is an important part of the The Lost Highway Band on Satur- from 4:30 - 11 p.m. The Rocky carnival season, and the RRVFC day. Seating is available under the Ridge carnival closes this year’s local Carnival does not disappoint. Carni- rooftop area or on the lawn where carnival season. val goers are treated to home-cooked guests can bring their own chairs The carnival, which made its de- favorites such as soups, chicken sal- and blankets. but in 1957, is still going strong – ad sandwiches, burgers, hot dogs, Midway through the week of fes- locals and visitors alike look forward steamers, fresh cut fries, and their fa- tivities, the RRVFC will host their to the annual event. From classic mous fried ham sandwiches - and for annual parade on Wednesday, Au- carnival games to food, fun, music seafood lovers, crab cakes. The carni- gust 12, at 7pm. The parade will and nightly raffles, there’s definitely val offers food choices that are made proceed from Longs Mill to Mot- something for everyone. fresh every day. ter Station Road, ending at Mount During the carnival, families can Carnival goers can enjoy their Tabor Park. You haven’t been to and enjoy what Jerry Free, a mem- dinner while listening to live en- a community parade until you For some, the cake auction is the highlight of the Rocky Ridge Fair. ber of the Rocky Ridge Volunteer tertainment each night. The bands been to Rocky Ridges! The parade You haven’t tasted good cake until you’ve bought a fair cake! Fire Company, described as “laid- will take the stage starting at 7:00 stretches for almost a mile and in- as each company competes for the and any other needs of the commu- back” carnival and “a great place to p.m. This year’s musical guests will volves almost every local fire com- ‘best candy thrown trophy.’ nity. As a fundraiser, it’s a vital way let the children roam, play, eat, and include City Slickers, featuring pany one can think of. Kids are This is one “laidback” carnival for the community to come togeth- feel safe, without costing you a lot Debbie Williams, on Monday; 5 treated to a never-ending show- that should not be missed. All the er in support of their local fire com- of money.” The company does not ½ Men on Tuesday; the Paul Led- er of candy thrown by the fireman proceeds from the carnival will go pany – in addition it’s a great way to the upkeep of the trucks, equip- for this little town to showcase the ment, buildings for the company, heart of small town America. AUGUST 2015 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 3 NEWS

the cost of the equipment. Other funds will include $10,000 from Kugler hired as school Superintendent the current budget, $25,713 from airfield school board has allows me to do in this school dis- professional development of our school year. Members voted 7-0 the district’s capital reserve fund, Fhired Substitute Superinten- trict,” she said. “I have been here teachers, staff, administration and in favor of the 2015-16 budget with the remainder to be covered dent Karen Kugler as the new for 16 years working hard to make students will help us to achieve which includes no tax increase. by private donations. The board Superintendent of the Fairfield the special education department those goals,” she said. The special meeting was held be- approved and authorized George Area School District. Earlier this the very best in the district. “ I Kugler’s four-year contract be- cause Finance Chair Bruce Lefe- Ely Associates Inc., to provide year, the court had prohibited the took this challenge because I be- gan July 1, 2015 and goes through ber had not received detailed and install the equipment. board from “entering into an em- lieve that through the efforts of all June 30, 2019. The board also budget information at the June The board also voted to reject ployment contract with or com- us, we can also make the district hired Margaret E. Crider for the 22 meeting. In other business, the sealed bids it received for a mitting to entering into an em- the best in Adams County.” Ku- position of Assistant to the Super- the board approved $20,000 in district-owned property located at ployment contract with a new gler looks forward to putting her intendent for Instructional Sup- the new budget for new play- 5144 Fairfield Road, also known permanent school superinten- vision for the district into action port. Crider brings experience as ground equipment, the deci- as the McDannell Property. The dent” until after the hearing or - which includes working to im- a special education supervisor at sion was in response to numer- board authorized Business Man- dismissal of the hearing in June. prove technology and day to day school districts in Chambersburg ous safety concerns from teachers ager Caroline Dean to list a dis- “I am happy to be in a position instruction. “We want to make and Carlisle. and parents over drainage issues trict-owned property at 5144 Fair- that I never thought I wanted,” sure every student who attends In other school board news, a and outdated equipment at the field Road with a local realtor for said Kugler. She said “this oppor- our schools has the tools to ad- special meeting was held in late elementary school. Fairfield Ele- no less than $170,000, after re- tunity presented itself and I was vance into college and a career of June to approve the $16.8 mil- mentary PTA has raised approx- jecting the sealed bids that were excited about what the position their choosing; working on the lion budget for the upcoming imately $35,000 to help cover received. Hamiltonban short term debt is approved lthough the money is not yet lish bids in early August. The DEP mountain shortcut between Fair- nuns. Actual construction will be tersection and traffic light planned Ain hand, several bridges and permit applications are still being field and Waynesboro Pike. For limited to the Hamiltonban Town- for the intersection at Fairfield and roads in Hamiltonban Township prepared for Reid’s bridge, on Cold road work information, residents ship portion of the property. Iron Springs Road. This agreement may soon get much needed repairs. Springs Road at Gum Springs are advised to check the township’s The township board approved relieves developer David Sites of Township supervisors gave approv- Road. Frustrated with the process, website for additional updates. payment of a property tax refund sole personal responsibility for any al to submit a $200,000 loan ap- Supervisor Chairman Robert Gor- In other meeting news, supervi- to Knouse Food Cooperative Inc. construction costs over about $2.7 plication for work on Reid’s, Mori- don says “the regulations and red sors gave conditional final approv- The township will pay $14,880; million in state grants, and ensures tz and Hickory Farms bridges, also tape are mind boggling.” al for a Catholic monastery located Fairfield Area School District will the township has no financial re- included will be Knox Road and Roadmaster John Harbaugh Jr. just south of Fairfield Road on Wa- pay $98,978 and Adams Coun- sponsibility for the project. others that are slated for repair. said he will post a one-day road clo- ter Street. The facility, which lies ty picks up $35,369. “The tax ap- Sites has already received $700,000 “We can start work and then pay sure of Cold Springs Road between in both Hamiltonban and Liberty peal had been about three years in from the state Department of Trans- ourselves back,” said township Sec- the tracks and Doug Lane around townships, will be located atop the negotiations, and the payment was portation to cover some of the costs retary/Treasurer Deborah Feiler. the first week in August for repav- hill past the water treatment plant budgeted in the township’s 2015 to realign the state road. He said he Feiler said that the township is ing. He also noted that Penn DOT and the Valley Quarries mines. spending plan,” said Supervisor will apply for an additional grant to waiting for a permit from the De- will begin repaving Jack’s Moun- The monastery, which is owned Chairman Robert Gordon. complete the work. If the addition- partment of Environmental Pro- tain Road on August 3. Residents by Carmel of Jesus, Mary and Jo- The supervisors also approved an al money is approved, it will provide tection for the bridge on Jacks should be aware that this will result seph, of Elysburg, PA will be home agreement with funding guarantor, close to $1 million from the state Road, and is hopeful they can pub- in the closure of the common over- to about 30 cloistered Carmelite Sites-Bittinger LLC for the new in- Multi-Modal Transportation Fund.

entirely in farm fields and requires safe movement of emergency vehi- Carroll Valley and area news briefs . . . cles, resource vehicles, horse trailers, arroll Valley’s Annual Nation- fingerprints, but they also make a Adams County SPCA will pro- Covered Bridge and are utilized by cannon carriages and other vehicles. Cal Night Out will be held on CD with digital stills and a movie vide $10 rabies shots for dogs, both armies. The decision to post- There have even been unfounded Tuesday, August 4 from 5-8 PM of your child and a take home DNA and with proper veterinary doc- pone the Annual Gettysburg Civil rumors that the CSA Flag contro- at Carroll Valley Borough Park at kit at no cost.” uments you can get a three year War Reenactment became obvious versy played a part in the postpone- 5685 Fairfield Road. This purpose Adams Electric will conduct a shot. Food, ice cream, and snow to both event organizers and emer- ment. That has absolutely no basis of the nationwide event is for com- high voltage demonstration. Kids cones will be available. Free hot gency management officials as the whatsoever. It was all about soggy munities to get together and meet are encouraged to bring their dogs, chips & drink are available event is held entirely on farm fields turf. This is civil war reenactment their local policeman, firefighters, bikes and helmets and partici- for children under age 12. requiring access for vehicle and pe- and educational event. There is no social service agencies and emergen- pate in a Bike Rodeo sponsored In other news, The Gettysburg destrian traffic. plan to change our past practices cy responders. by Cub Scout Pack # 76. Fairfield 152nd Anniversary Reenactment Organizer Randy Phiel said “not over the past 21 years regarding the The Good Samaritan Lodge and Fountaindale Fire Depart- was postponed in July due to the being able to hold the reenactment flag at the reenactment. The post- #336, Free and Accepted Ma- ments will display their life sav- abnormal amounts of rainfall and on the original date was certainly a poned event will be held on August sons of Pennsylvania of Gettys- ing equipment and Fairfield Fire flooding in and around Adams disappointment to visitors, reenac- 7, 8 & 9 if at all possible and we burg through their CHIP program Dept. will perform a water rescue County. The rain dates for the event tors, the community as well as our can do it safely. We are hoping that will provide parents with child ID in Lake Carroll. Adams County will be held on August 7, 8 and 9, organization of community mem- both visitors and reenactors support kits. “This is a great program we are Sheriff’s Department and West- 2015. The events are located next to bers. This has obviously been a re- the event in August. For informa- lucky to get,” said Chief Richard ern MD K-9 Search and Rescue Gettysburg National Military Park cord breaking wet summer in our tion visit www.gettysburgreenact- Hileman, “not only do they take with perform with their dogs. overlooking the historic Sachs Mill region. The reenactment takes place ment.com. 4 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | AUGUST 2015 NEWS

new sewer line has been laid in the North Church Street, con- Thurmont sewer phase III advances struction on the sidewalk will t the June 16 town meet- ments on the town’s water waste and infiltration occur when the down to the water waste plant on resume. Aing, Mayor Kinnaird pre- treatment service. groundwater or rainwater enters Moser Road. Work on Phase III Kinnaird explained that the ap- sented a new ordinance to the Jim Humerick, the town’s the sewer system because of dete- of the project began on July 1, proval of the ordinance would al- board of commissioners that will Chief Administrative Officer, rioration of the sewer lines. Phase with the work on North Church low the town to borrow the funds allow the town to issue a “Thur- explained that the project was I and II have already been com- Street being the main priority. from the state of Maryland, in or- mont’s Water Quality Bond” for started in 2013 with the intent pleted. The town’s sidewalk project in der to continue Phase III of the $2,000,600. The proceeds of the to decrease and hopefully elimi- Phase III of the project will the North Church Street area project. The motion to adopt the bond will be used to finance, as nate inflow and infiltration into focus on North Church Street was put on hold due to the sew- ordinance was agreed upon at the well as refinance the improve- the town’s sewer system. Inflow and North of the railroad tracks, er project in that area. Once the 25th meeting. Changes in Thurmont yard waste disposal liminating the use of plastic day morning at 6am. Residents be following the Going Green ini- by the board making it mandato- per bag will not be picked up. Ebags in the disposal of yard use both plastic and paper bags to tiative and will cut down on costs ry to use paper bags for yard waste The town will continue to pro- waste was one of the changes dis- dispose of their yard waste. Com- for the town. disposal. Beginning August 1, all vide yard waste disposal behind cussed by the Board of Commis- missioner Buehrer talked with the Mayor John Kinnaird recog- grass clippings must be placed the Thurmont Library on Moser sioners at the last town meeting. crew members and found that it is nized that the use of plastic bags curbside in paper recyclable bags. for those who do not use the paper Commissioner Bill Buehrer spoke easier to dispose of the yard waste does add to the amount of work Residents will have a one month bags - residents using plastic bags with seven other Municipalities in when paper bags are used. When the crew has to perform. Kinnaird grace period allowing them time will have to empty and dispose the area and found that they all re- paper bags are used the crew is said that what he would like to to pick up the bags. The bags can of them on their own. Although quire their residents to use paper able to dispose of the bag and see happen is residents using the be purchased at Ace or Hobbs there will be no fine for not plac- bags when disposing their yard yard waste together because it can bigger yard waste paper bags. “If Hardware stores or any larger ing yard waste in paper bags, crews waste - presently Thurmont is the be decomposed naturally, where- residents purchase these bags the stores in Frederick. Residents can will be instructed not to pick them only Municipality that does not as the plastic bags need to be re- town will continue to pick them purchase the bags in packs of eight up. For more information regard- require the use of paper bags. moved and discarded separately. up,” he said. for $4.00. ing Frederick County Recycling Crews in Thurmont pick up Buehrer believes that by requiring The motion to adopt this pro- After September 1, any yard please click on the link below. yard waste curbside every Mon- residents to use paper bags it will posal was made and agreed upon waste that is not placed in a pa- www.frederickcountymd.gov. Thurmont accepts bid for roof replacements he Thurmont Board of timated amount for the replace- a bid of $10,125. These bids were merick explained that, though lower bid, it remains the best fit. TCommissioners agreed to ment. for both roofs. Humerick rec- this was not the lower of the bids, The motion was made to hire pursue roof replacements on Humerick informed the board ommended the town to choose he found that it would be the best Green Brother’s Construction wells 3 and 4. that the town contacted 4 ven- Green Brother’s Construction. fit for the town and what they and move forward with the roof The town originally added dors to receive bids on the proj- This company has worked with hope to finish. replacements for the 2 wells. the replacement of well 3’s roof ect. The town received 2 respons- the town before and is able to The board reviewed both bids The motion was approved. No to the 2015 Fiscal Year bud- es. The 2 companies that gave work within the town’s specif- and agreed that, as Humerick start date for the project was dis- get. Since deciding on that, the the town bids were Green Broth- ic time frame. Green Brother’s said, though the bid was not the cussed at the meeting. condition of well 4 has deterio- er’s Construction Company and included several items in their rated significantly due to wind Delphy Construction Company. bid that Delphy’s Construction damage. Green Brother’s Construction had not. This included a rubber A new proposal was given by gave the town a bid of $10,460. membrane for the roof that will Jim Humerick, the town’s Chief While Delphy Construction gave help avoid snow damage. Hu- Administrative Officer. On June 25th, a town meeting took place where the proposal to fund the 2 replacements was announced. The funds set to be used are from the FY15 budget rather than from the FY16 budget. In the FY15 budget, the town allotted $10,000 for the replace- ment of well 3’s roof. At the time, repairs on well 4’s roof were not needed, therefore there was no es- AUGUST 2015 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 5 HISTORY 100 years ago this month

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Death of John Matthews Chicken Thieving Again Mr. John Matthews died at his Four chicken houses on as many home on West Main St., Monday farms in Adams County were vis- morning. Mr. Matthews has been ill ited by thieves during the darkness from time to time throughout the and rain of Thursday night. Mr. past several years but death, result- Wenschhof, who resides on a farm ing from his last attack, was unex- in Cumberland Township, about 4 pected. miles south of Gettysburg, was the Mr. Matthews was elected Bur- heaviest loser. The farms of George gess in 1912 and served a year in of- McDannell, Freedom Township fice. He survived by his wife, who and those of John Weikert and Wil- before their marriage, was Miss. Eu- liam Eckenrode, both of Cumber- phemia Tyson, of this place, one land Township, were also robbed. brother, Mr. Francis Matthews, and About 190 chickens were taken three sisters. from Mr. Wenschhof. Mr. Weikert reports about 50 of the best of his Editor’s note: The love affair between poultry are missing and between 50 John Mathews and Euphemia Tyson and 100 are missing from the Mc- was the subject of a 1912 book called Dannell farm. “The Contralto” which can be read in full on Emmitsburg.net. Horse Drowns When Caught In Current Painful Accident While returning to his home in Fair- Back before we started numbering our World Wars, the Doughboy statue was the A very painful but fortunately not field late Thursday night, Roy Mus- centerpiece of community pride and parades. a serious accident befell Sheridan selman was caught in the strong his customers, Mr. Brown, the dairy this important link of roadway was Biggs, son of Mrs. Robert Annan, current of Middle Creek not far man, would have met with a serious ac- August 27 allowed to get in such a deplorable on Tuesday afternoon. He was sent from the farm of Patterson Broth- cident had he not jump from the wag- condition before anything was done to the cellar on an errand and in ers, and his horse was drowned. on in which he was riding. Someone, Enjoyable Corn Bake to save it. A few workmen, a couple his right hand he carried a portable The heavy rains on Thursday had with malicious intent, it is supposed, Mrs. Gray’s Rowe entertained her loads of stone here and there, and electric light. In some way or anoth- caused the water to become turbu- had removed the nuts on two wheels friends yesterday afternoon at a a steamroller, have done wonders to er the top became detached from lent. Mr. Musselman jumped from on his vehicle causing the wheels to corn bake, at the scene of the recent the road in a few days time. the bulb bringing the current in di- the vehicle when he saw it was use- come off while the horse was going at a Camp “Tak-it-esy”. Sixty guests At the same time the Pennsylva- rect contact with his person. The less to try and get the horse from the rapid gate. Although a part of his wag- were present and a most enjoy- nia authorities have been busy on electric shock knocked him uncon- creek, and saved himself from prob- on was injured, neither Mr. Brown nor able time was had by everyone. Ta- their end of the Gettysburg Road. scious. In his fall he received a deep able death by catching the limb of the horse received serious injury. ble cloths were spread on the grass The stretch of the alleged road- gash on his head. His hand was se- an overhanging tree. He was dashed and all sat down to supper, at which way has gotten into such a condi- verely burned in several places. Dr. about in the water and much of his New Shipment Of Cars the famous roasting ear - although tion that it was almost abandoned Stone was summoned and rendered clothing was torn from his body. The Emmitsburg Motorcar Com- but one of the many items on the - more circuitous routes being used medical aid. Sheridan has recovered pany received another carload of menu- claimed the most attention. to avoid it. Its present state howev- sufficiently to be out again at his Camp “Tak-it-esy” five passenger Ford automobiles on Those who are fortunate enough to er is a revelation. Many curves have wounds are healing rapidly. Undaunted by the heavy rains of last Thursday. The entire consignment arrive at the scene early took advan- been eliminated; the width has been Wednesday and Thursday, mem- had been sold before its arrival. tage of the fine boating, and a few increased in places; grades reduced; Bishop Murray Returns bers of the Emmitsburg Former- were still handing the oars as the side drains open and crushed stone Bishop John Murray, of the Episco- Former Boozers Association pitch Concert at St. Anthony’s moon rose. placed where it was needed. pal diocese of Maryland, has moved tents on the banks at the confluence The unqualified success of the re- his office to his summer home, of Flat Run and Toms’ Creek in de- cent card party and dance given Road Repairs The Reign of St. Swithin Is Over “Stonehurst’, of this place, where fiance of the predictions concerning at “Hillside,” the residents of Mrs. The past few weeks have marked It may be interesting to know how he will spend the month of August. Saint Swithin’s Day, Wednesday and John Corey, has resulted in many a wonderful transformation in the far the old legend has held good. The Bishop does not expect to go to by Friday, Camp “Tak-it-esy” was requests for repetition of the en- state of the two roads that run into The period started July 15 with the city during August, but will be well underway. tertainment. In response Rev. Paul Emmitsburg. The pike between rain, and on 25 days out of the past accessible in Emmitsburg by phone Two large waterproof tents pro- Reynolds has arranged a concert for Thurmont and this place that was 40, rain has fallen, sometime only and mail for the consideration of all vided ample sleeping quarters for the evening of August 26, the pro- practically washed away by the light showers, but in several cases immediate important matters con- the party, and three other tents ceeds to go towards the Organ Fund heavy rains of a fortnight ago, have downpours and windstorms. nected with the affairs of the dio- - the dining, cooking and provi- at St. Anthony’s Church. At the been temporarily put in a fine state cese. sions (liquor) tents served the all conclusion of the musical program of repair. In view of the results ob- To read past editions of 100 Year Ago the remaining needs. The creek they will be dancing on the lawn at tained so quickly and with so little this Month visit the History section of Explosion On Main Street and a rowboat offered pleasure for “Hillside.” outlay is hard to understand how Emmitsburg.net. A metal carboy containing charging the devotees of fishing and aquatic gas for soda fountains exploded on sports, but of course, the main at- Friday afternoon in front of Mat- traction was the ability of the mem- thews’ Brother Store on Main St.. bers to drink without the incessant No damage was done other than nagging of wives. the loss of the gas, but quite a crowd Evenings were spent in the schol- was attracted to the place by the ex- arly pursuit of selecting the best plosion and escaping gas. ‘Shine.’ Unfortunately no one both- ered to write the winners down, and Meat Sliced by Machinery no one remembered the next morn- The flavor of chipped beef, bacon ing – which was Ok with the mem- and boneless ham depends great- bers as that meant they had to re- ly upon the way these meats are peat the “study” the following night. cut. Slicing by hand is halfhearted As the camps name implies every- - you may get the proper thickness one took it easy, and all enjoyed to or thickness or you may not. Slic- the fullest their little outing. ing by machinery is exact - you get exactly what you want. I have in- stalled the finest meat-slicing ma- August 20 chine made. Come in and see it op- erate. Try some of the sliced product Serious Accident Averted – you’ll never ask for hand sliced While on his way to George Patterson’s meat again. - Robert Annan on Tuesday morning to secure milk for 6 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | AUGUST 2015 FROM THE DESK OF . . .

One thing is for certain, they didn’t think Council member County Councilman Kirby Delauter Shreve and I did our home- ere we are in Frederick Council has rubber stamped. Attorneys) ly $1.2 Million. Being one of work. They understand now HCounty, land of govern- • Director of something or two ( possibly three ) dissenting that we read everything, we ask ment run amok with $10 Mil- • Chief Administrative Of- other Margaret Nusbaum votes, we have little we can do to questions and we won’t be co- lion in new spending, false tax ficer Doug Browning $100,000 (who is back for stop this other than to bring it erced into the go along to get credits for big business, and a $177,105.00 or double dipping tour, she to the forefront as much as pos- along mentality just because the Council that is nothing more • Chief Fire Rescue Tom retired from County Govt. sible. News Post pens a few hit pieces than an extension of the Coun- Owens $158,300 just four short years ago at All I can tell you is what I against us. ty Executive. • Communications Director 47 years old.) said in one of our previous The News Post has one seri- We are supposed to be a Vivian Laxton $102,000 • Legislative liaison Roger meetings, the only thing that ous miscalculation, the voters in check and balance to the Ex- (we already have one of Wilson $85,000 will decrease in County govern- District 5, are informed, smart ecutive branch but as of our these, do we really need • Liaison to the Board of ment over the next 3 ½ years is and they pay attention to the first eight months in office, we two?) Education Janice Spie- our bond rating. facts. So the negative campaign are nothing more than an ex- • Animal Control Director gel $50,000 (we have two You really want to make a lib- that is waged in most cases has tension of the Executive sim- Linda Shea $106,400 teachers on the Council eral mad, talk about what they’re little, if any effect in the North ply because four of the seven • Community Develop- that could do this job for doing behind closed doors up end of the County. member council have no vi- ment Director Steve Horn $0) front, in public without warn- I’m glad to represent people sion, leadership or desire to $145,000 ing, they go ballistic when that up here and I will continue to blaze their own path. Here’s an • New Executive Attorney This is just a few of many in happens. They want closed door listen and speak about the things example of some spending by Wendy Kearney $128,000 the Executive’s branch and this politics with as little public in- that mean the most to the con- our County Executive that the (we already have a staff of group alone is approximate- put as possible. stituents in the district.

rational? Has Otis lost his mind, for translation of any language that or did he simply lie to Republi- someone wants? County Councilman Billy Shreve can voters? His campaign slogan Bud Otis is not a Republican. ouncil President Bud Otis … this CE has added $1 million dol- so they couldn’t build a Crematori- “I share your values”. Do you val- Time to storm the Bastille. We CRan as Reagan Republican … lars in new salaries. Have you re- um and she downzoned a tree farm ue tax increases, and $1 Million of need someone new to become but … He is acting and voting like ceived $1 million dollars in new in New Market so they couldn’t needless staff hires? Wait … there’s Council President. The Council a very Liberal Democrat. services? Has Bud Otis attempted have a Roadside vegetable stand. more … desperately needs good Leadership. Bud voted with the Democrats to stop this? NO! She complicated things so much He wants anyone elected to At this point, anybody! Democrat, to become Council President. Not Otis Teamed with CE Jan, “I Rocky Point Creamery in Point County Government, including Republican, or trained Monkey … one Republican voted for him to took your property rights, and I of Rocks was not allowed to build their parents, children, spouse, and things need to change. be Council President. plan to take them again” Gardner their Ice Cream Stand! Now sup- any business partners cut out of The vote on Repealing English Despite signing a “No New Tax long ago and Nobody is sure why. posed Republican Bud Otis is lock any work on any county contracts, for County Business and the Vote to Pledge” with all the other Repub- When she was a County Commis- step with her, coming to take away even as a subcontractor! If you Eliminate Elected Officials & their licans during the Campaign, he sioner, her Board revised the coun- your property rights. are elected your family & business Family Members from County Busi- raised your taxes the first chance ty 20 year Comprehensive Plan Since taking office in Decem- partners, can’t do business with ness is August 18, 2015 at 7 pm. he had. He did not recommend and took away the property rights ber the Leadership Team of Otis the County. Does he only want If you can’t make the hearing share one cut to the Democratic Coun- of 702 property owners. Guess & Gardner have shut down a Hot non-business people to be elect- your thoughts via email at to all the ty Executives (CE) Budget, not what? She plans to do it again this Dog stand in Emmitsburg, and ed? Where is he going with this? Council Members at CouncilMem- one! Your taxes increased. He did fall. By law, the County is only re- chased away fresh vegetable deliv- He has lost his mind! But wait … [email protected] not ask the CE to fund addition- quired to update this plan every 10 ery business. They removed the There’s more … To contact Councilman Otis, al Council positions like a Council years. It was just updated 2 years County Motto “Open for Busi- He is lock step with the Demo- call 240-397-0353,or via e-mail at Attorney, or a council Budget ana- ago. The last time Jan was elected, ness” and replaced it with “Rich crats in in repealing the County or- [email protected] lyst. He prefers to “trust” the Dem- she downzoned Mr Naturals on History, Bright Future”, yet still tell dinance that states the County will To contact Councilman Shreve ocrats vs. Ronald Reagan’s philoso- RT 15 and look how that turned everyone the County is business only do business in English. Does call 301-693-4763 or via e-mail at phy of “Trust but verify”. So far out. She downzoned Rest Haven friendly. Does any of this seem he really want the County to pay [email protected].

timore and the tragedy in Charles- who shall have borne the battle, and ton, SC. “With malice toward for his widow, and his orphan–to do Emmitsburg Mayor Don Briggs none; with charity for all; with firm- all which may achieve and cherish a ness in the right, as God gives us to just and lasting peace, among our- hough it is hard to believe this time for $75,000 bringing the munity events including the parade. see the right, let us strive on to fin- selves and with all nations.” Abra- Tsummer is starting to wind total to $225,000 in 50/50 match- The evening was capped off with a ish the work we are in; to bind up ham Lincoln, 2nd Inaugural Ad- down and that the kids will soon ing grant funds. long overdue tribute to our war vet- the nation’s wounds; to care for him dress, March, 4, 1865. be going back to school in few As mentioned last month a late erans followed by fireworks. Thank weeks, we do have some good news, night car accident knocked down you again to the Lions, EBPA, two town projects have been ap- the Doughboy. As the monument is Knights of Columbus and the Ma- TOWN OF EMMITSBURG proved for Transportation Alterna- located in a Federal Historic District sons. tives Program (TAP) grants. One there are protocols that have to be Congratulations to the Emmits- ELECTION DAY is a $46,000 grant for a paved path followed in repairing the damage. burg 12u All Stars in defending along the south side of East Lincoln First, the Maryland Department their State Cal Ripken tournament Tuesday, September 29 Avenue from Creamery Road with of Planning – Maryland Histor- title again held at Memorial Park on South Seton Avenue. The second is ic Trust, National Register Coor- the 4th of July weekend. Now onto 22 East Main Street $128,839 grant for the town initiat- dinator visited the site. At the co- Regionals to be held in Waynes- 7 a.m. - 8 p.m. ed Emmitsburg, County and Uni- ordinator’s recommendation, we boro. Also congratulations to the versity multi-use path along Old retained a state certified “conserva- Thurmont Little League team on its Last day to register to vote at Frederick County is August 28. Emmitsburg Road and South Se- tor” to evaluate the damage and to championship run as they move on ton Ave. that we have done. Once we receive to Rhode Island for more competi- Registration applications can be obtained at the Town office At the recent State Highway Ad- the conservator’s report repair work tion. Over 50 Emmitsburg youth located at 300A South Seton Avenue. ministration meeting I attended will be put out to bid. play in Thurmont LL. with town manager, Dave Haller, The Dollar General Store is open. “Back to School Night” is on Candidates must file written application for we were informed that our request I visited the store during the “soft Friday, August 14th in Communi- candidacy with the Town Clerk no later than August 31. Financial for an additional school crossing on opening” period and found it to be ty Park. Mark your calendars. This West Main St. at Patterson St. has well appointed, clean and consumer is the 3rd year of the event. Hosted disclosure forms are due to Town Clerk no later than August 31. been approved. Now we have to friendly. Drop by and visit. by Christ Community Church, last get the funding for a crossing guard Community Heritage Day year over 500 attended. All candidates will be posted on the Town bulletin board in from the County. The town has washed out on Saturday, June 27th I was asked to print the quote the way in which it appears on the certificate. made application for its 4th Com- and was held on Sunday, June 28th. from my Community Heritage Day munity Legacy Grant under its Sus- Congratulations to the sponsors for speech, in the context of honoring Two Commissioner Seats are open. tainable Community designation, making it a wonderful day of com- our Veterans, the recent riot in Bal- AUGUST 2015 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 7 GOVERNMENT—SOUTH OF THE MASON-DIXON LINE

Education that negotiates teacher benefits the deaf community and salaries and sets salaries and ben- people who find themselves in County Executive Jan Gardner efits for all school system employ- an emergency situation where a any of us grew up playing dependently from the executive members who are teachers get to ees. School system employees are phone call is not possible. Ma game call Truth or Dare. branch. Council meeting agen- vote on their own salaries. Not not county employees; therefore, If you want to know more It was a popular game where play- das, schedules and operations are true; in fact, it is not even possi- council members have no authori- about what’s happening in Fred- ers chose between answering a determined solely by the Coun- ble! Council members only vote ty to set school system employees’ erick County Government, stay question honestly or perform- ty Council. The County Execu- on education funding in the con- salaries. in touch. You can contact me at ing a dare. Teens played to try to tive does not attend or participate text of the entire county budget. Truth or Dare? The Coun- [email protected] find out who really had a crush on in County Council meetings and In the most recent budget process, ty 9-1-1 communications cen- or by calling 301-600-3190. Fol- whom and to keep gossip circles does not play a role in setting the the council members adopted no ter is the first in the region to of- low me on Facebook at Frederick full of interesting rumors. agenda or managing the meetings. motions specific to changing the fer text to 9-1-1 services. This County Executive Jan H. Gard- Today’s politics sometimes The County Executive does make amount of funding provided to is true. Frederick County emer- ner or on Twitter at @JanGard- seems like a game of Truth or sure that staff reports and infor- the Board of Education as pro- gency communications leads the nerExec. There are always excit- Dare. Some elected officials and mation are provided as needed. posed by the County Executive. It country and the region in pro- ing things happening in Frederick politicians of all stripes will say Truth or Dare? The council is the separately elected Board of viding text to 9-1-1 service which County Government! just about anything to grab a headline, make a point, or give their political opponent a jab. tween the Motter Avenue and With the pending Presidential State to begin work on US 15 MD 26 interchanges in Fred- election in full swing, this point erick to improve safety and is easily made. Somehow, Amer- otorists should expect SHA to keep the road in the best nighttime, off-peak single lane traffic flow. Upon comple- icans seems enthralled with this Mdaytime and nighttime shape possible,” said SHA Dis- and shoulder closures. The av- tion, there will be a continu- kind of political debate and just single lane closures beginning trict Engineer Mark Crampton. erage daily traffic volume on ous lane from the entry ramp can’t resist the chatter it creates. August 1. “Crews will be working hard to this section of US 15 is nearly from Motter Avenue to the For good or bad, this is also The Maryland Department complete this project by the end 25,000 vehicles. Drivers may exit ramp for MD 26, pro- the case in county and local poli- of Transportation’s State High- of the year so when you drive consider using MD 194 (Fran- viding additional volume and tics. At one time, radio talk shows way Administration (SHA) is through the work zone, please cis Scott Key Highway) as an more space for drivers to safe- cared about sharing factual infor- beginning a major resurfacing slow down for their safety and alternate during construction- ly merge into and out of the mation. Now it is all about en- project to repair and resurface yours.” related lane closures. through lanes. The auxiliary tertainment. A high percentage southbound US 15 between SHA will patch, grind (remove In addition to this proj- lane will be 2,200 feet long, of what now qualifies as “political the Pennsylvania State line top layer) and resurface nearly ect, drivers may also encoun- or nearly half a mile, and will talk radio” is really just a grown- and Roddy Road in Freder- seven miles of US 15 Other work ter mobile or short-term work have a 10-foot shoulder. up game of Truth or Dare. Let’s ick County. Weather permit- includes: replacing concrete bar- zones. Always expect the unex- Construction began in just stir the pot and see what we ting; the $4.6 million project rier, drainages ditches and curbs; pected, pay extra close atten- mid-June with the instal- can say to get people talking! will be complete by the end of upgrading storm water manage- tion and drive slowly through lation of signs, a lane shift For someone who works hard the year. ment inlets and pipes; and restor- any work zone. Whether it’s a and the addition of a tem- to present accurate information “US 15 is a critical link that ing guardrail where applicable. tree trimming operation or a porary concrete traffic barri- and cares about the facts, this con- is home to thousands of trav- During construction, motor- bridge project, be aware when er to separate the work area stant game of Truth or Dare can elers each day so it’s critical for ists should expect daytime and orange is there: Think Or- on the shoulder from traffic. be pretty darn frustrating. So, let’s ange (the color of construction Crews have completed guard- set the record straight with a few equipment and signs), stay rail relocation in the median, examples. alert and slow down. Every- have begun work on the new Truth or Dare? The County one is at risk. retaining walls and are exca- Executive’s office has grown with In addition work is under- vating on the northbound numerous new staff positions way to add an additional lane shoulder area for the roadway costing taxpayers a lot of mon- on northbound US 15 be- widening. ey. There is absolutely no truth to this assertion. The County Exec- utive inherited the former Coun- ty Manager’s office staff. There are five new faces but only one in- cremental position, and the total cost of salaries and fringe benefits is less than under the prior Board of Commissioners. Truth or Dare? If it’s in the phone book, county govern- ment shouldn’t be doing it! Slow down…the assumption that privatization always saves mon- ey has been proven to be wrong. Sometimes the private sector can do work for the county that saves money, and other times county employees can do the work more efficiently and at less cost. The rule of thumb is this: if there is work that is done repeatedly, the county can usually develop staff expertise to do this routine work more efficiently and at less cost than the private sector. Coun- ty employees take pride in their work, and the county is not in- terested in making a profit. If the work activity is not routine, then often the private sector can do the work more efficiently. Truth or Dare? The County Executive is pulling the strings of the County Council, particular- ly the council leadership. There is no truth to this at all. The Coun- ty Council is the legislative branch of county government under char- ter government and operates in- 8 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | AUGUST 2015 FROM THE DESK OF... Carroll Valley Mayor Ron Harris he Carroll Valley Borough July the event were Liberty Mountain the Life Lion is schedule to land be- T4th Celebration was a success Resort & Conference Center, Ad- hind the ball field around 5:30 p.m.; this year even though it was cele- ams Electric Cooperative Inc., GMS child identification packets and fin- brated with a period of “Liquid Sun- Funding Solutions, Comcast, York gerprinting; children’s games; fire shine”. Attendance was approxi- Water, and Buchanan Auto Group. and police displays; counseling ser- mately 1,500 participants. But those For the entire list refer to the July vices; food and much more. NNO who had faith had a great time. The 4th website or visit the July 4th Face- is a time to strengthen neighbor- success of the day would not have book page. Thank you all for your hood spirit and police-community been achieved without the contin- financial support. Finally, I person- partnerships. The children should ued involvement of many individu- ally again would like to express my see our police officers as people who als and local businesses. It is through appreciation to Gayle Marthers who can help them in their time of need. their participation that we were able managed the day’s event to a success- I do hope you take the time to come to enjoy the day. Special thanks go to ful completion and to Dave Hazlett, and join us. the Carroll Valley Municipal Servic- our Borough Manager, for his out- At a recent Troop 76 Court of Troop 76 Court of Honor Award Ceremony. Back Row: Iam Clements, es crew: Steve Fitez, Ken Nicholas, standing managerial and technical Honor Award Ceremony held at Emerson Bannon, Christopher Toscano, & Cameron Bream. Middle skill in preparing all the marketing Fairfield Fire Hall 50 Merit Badg- Row: Evan Ewing, Ethan Collins, Nicolas Toscano, Sebastian Toscano, Bruce Pecher, Donny Shaffer, Ster- & Ross Clements. Front Row: Jackson McDannell, Zach Hoch, Brody ling Shuyler, Terry Weikert, and Jeff information, raising funds for the es were awarded. Ian Clements, Se- Holz, Alphie Cisar Jr., & Bryce Jensen. Wise for their tireless efforts prepar- event and in creating a very attrac- nior Patrol Leader, was the master of August is usually the month that self – remember, if you are there I ing the Carroll Valley Commons for tive and intuitive July 4th website. ceremonies for this event which was many of us go on vacation. But know where you are not; (6) Con- the day’s event. As I have said before, Dave is defi- attended by Leaders, Scouts, par- please do not overlook making sure tract with a security company and I would like to thank the mem- nitely a “Man for All Seasons”! If in- ents and friends. The Merit Badg- your home is safe when you are a when selecting one, checkout their bers of the July 4th (J4) Planning terested, visit www.ronspictures.net es awarded were for achievements way. There are a number of things references by going to www.bbb. Group who planned the event un- to view the pictures taken that day. in the following areas: Art, Ameri- you should consider to protect the org; and (7) Contact the Carroll der the outstanding leadership of Please mark your calendar for can Heritage, Chess, Communica- homestead. According to the FBI, Valley Police Department to be Gayle Marthers over a period of a Carroll Valley Borough’s National tion, Cooking, Digital Technology, more than half (53%) of home bur- placed on their house check list. year. The J4 Planning Group mem- Night Out (NNO) event to be held Drafting, Emergency Prep, Energy, glaries happen during the day. And, by the way, have a great, safe, bers are: Brenda Colesanti, Charles on Tuesday, August 4th from 5 to 8 Entrepreneurship, First Aid, Fish- Here are a few tips: (1) Lock your and relaxing vacation. Dalton, Lori Davidson, Morgan Jar- p.m. (rain or shine). NNO is cele- ing, Geology, Indian Lore, Law, doors and windows if you leave The Borough meetings for Au- rell, Jim Jarrell, CJ Jarrell, Jeni Jarrell, brated each year across the United Leather Work, Nuclear Science, your house; (2) Do not share the gust are: Planning Commission Robert Jester, Gayle Marthers, Larry States to increase awareness for safe- Orienteering and Welding. details of your vacation with every- (Aug 3rd), Finance Committee Noel, Dan Sanders, Marie Schwartz, ty within the community, and to ed- Four scouts received their Rank one and especially on social media (Aug 10th), Borough Council (Aug Tim Skoczen, Chuck Whitlow and ucate residents on how to protect Advancements and Ian Clem- like Facebook; (3) Make the house 11th) and the Parks and Recreation James Whittington. I would also their families and familiarize them ents was presented his Eagle Scout look as if someone is home by using Committee (Aug 26th). If you have like to thank the 80 volunteers who with available services. Young people Award from Scout Master Herb light timers throughout the house; any questions, call me at 301-606- shared their time and talents to up to the age of 12 will receive a free Milligan. Other scouts that received (4) Go to the Post Office and de- 2021 or email me at MayorRon- make the celebration such a success. meal consisting of a hot dog, a bag awards were: Matthew Bollinger, lay mail delivery; (5) Do not post [email protected]. Please slow Their names were recognized during of potato chips and a drink. Chil- Clayton Cupp, Jacob Hartness, An- pictures on social media indicating down when driving in the Valley the Mayor’s Report at the July coun- dren should bring their bikes and ton Mackey, Austin Mackey and how much you are enjoying your- and be sure you use your seat belt. cil meeting. The major sponsors of helmets for a bike rodeo. If available, John Mackey.

and accounting fees. Then when one national average. dies, the Wolf plan would tax your The House budget plan would State Representative Dan Moul casket, burial vault and burial servic- increase school funding to a record egotiations continue follow- government including critical hu- 6 percent to 6.6 percent – a 10 per- es. It doesn’t end there. The governor $11 billion, adding $100 million Ning Gov. Tom Wolf’s veto of man services and do it all without cent increase. Wolf’s tax plan would also wants to increase the income more for basic education, $25 mil- the state budget, as well as liquor raising taxes. also expand the state sales tax to in- tax by 21 percent, further impacting lion more for pre-K Counts, $20 privatization and pension reform Not surprisingly, the governor’s clude hundreds of items Pennsylva- one’s ability to pay for the massive tax million more for special education bills passed in both the House and own budget plan, which calls for nia consumers use every day that are increases he is proposing. and $5 million more for the Educa- Senate. $12 billion in new taxes over two not presently taxed. Of the roughly 400 line items in- tional Improvement Tax Credit pro- Wolf said no to the $30.8 billion years, was rejected by all Republi- As if college isn’t expensive cluded in the budget approved by the gram. The governor has vetoed all of budget passed by the General Assem- cans and Democrats in the House. enough, the governor’s plan would General Assembly, there were about this funding, yet he claims he wants bly – a plan that would raise basic In fact, the Wolf budget would reach tax college meal plans, fees and text- 270 lines proposed to be funded at to increase education funding. education funding to unprecedent- deeper into the pockets of consum- books. It would also tax daycare, the same level or higher than the gov- The governor also said no to liquor ed levels, fund the core functions of ers by raising the state sales tax from nursing home care as well as attorney ernor’s plan. In other words, there privatization and public pension re- was agreement between the General form. I supported Senate Bill 1 be- Assembly and the governor on nearly cause it would reverse the $53 billion two-thirds of the budget, yet the gov- unfunded liability in the two public ernor opted to reject the entire bud- pension systems, which are a grow- get instead of exercising his right to ing burden on taxpayers. The legisla- use the line-item veto. In doing so, tion, which would establish a 401K- he effectively withholds nearly $13 style and cash balance plan, would billion in state funds from service only affect new hires. New and exist- providers, nonprofits, schools and ing state legislators would fall under social service programs, and becomes the new formula after the next elec- the first governor to veto a budget tion. Current employees and retirees outright since the mid-1970s. remain are untouched. For anyone who still believes Finally, I supported House Bill Pennsylvania does not spend enough 466, which would divest Pennsyl- for basic education, here are the facts: vania of a wholesale and retail liquor 41 percent of our annual state system that has been in place for budget is spent on education. more than 80 years, and is project- Pennsylvania ranks sixth in the ed to generate about $200 million nation in the amount of money it in state revenue annually. Every poll spends per pupil. taken shows more than 70 percent of Only five other states spend more the respondents want Pennsylvania per student than Pennsylvania. out of the liquor business. Pennsylvania’s average per pupil I will continue to fight for Adams expenditure is $15,000; the nation- County taxpayers and their families. al average is $11,308. The citizens of this Commonwealth Pennsylvania teacher salaries rank are taxed enough. We do not have a among the nation’s highest. revenue problem, we have a spend- In Pennsylvania, the average teach- ing problem and I will not add to it er salary is nearly $10,000 above the by voting for the governor’s tax hikes. AUGUST 2015 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 9 GOVERNMENT—NORTH OF THE MASON-DIXON LINE County Commissioner Jim Martin ery soon I will be engaged with so quickly? Clocks are definitely not jor funding and resources that made of higher levels of funding for coun- Vother County Commissioners moving any faster. I truly believe it is a the 150th Anniversary of the Battle ty fairs. This funding will help sup- to direct a strong voice telling Gov- reflection of our level of engagement. of Gettysburg a huge success. Many port the South Mountain Fair. The ernor Wolf that now is the time to Each challenge before us is met with a visitors are returning today because of fair support is not just for enjoyment, pass the 2015 – 2016 budget. As genuine resolve to put Adams Coun- their positive experiences during the but it is the means to showcase agri- it stands, workers are going unpaid ty in a stronger position operational- 150th. culture and to engage 4-H and FFA and county programs are left with- ly and financially. Also because of our The Adams County Board of youth to expand their practical expe- out funding. You, too, can be a voice vision we brought our own challeng- Commissioners regularly takes ad- rience and education. to instruct Governor Wolf to pass the es into play; departmental reorganiza- vantage of opportunities to move Nearly three years ago I filled a state budget. Please do so by calling tion, a self-insured model for health deeper and higher into the structure vacancy on the CCAP Workman’s 717-787-2500. The past four years benefits, a vehicle replacement pro- of the County Commissioners Asso- Compensation Insurance Board of this problems did not exist. That is gram, a risk management program, ciation of PA (CCAP). We entered Directors and shortly thereafter I be- because there was Republican leader- and wellness programs just to name areas where we could have a greater came a member of the CCAP In- ship in the Governor’s Office. a few. Excuse the phrase, but we lit- impact for the betterment and well- vestment Pool Board of Directors. I ing a member of the CCAP insur- This shows the importance of Re- erally used our political capital to pre- being of Adams County and its citi- saw this as an excellent opportunity ance program. publican leadership. Republican vent the county from becoming a col- zens. We are not building ivory plac- to strengthen my knowledge regard- After reading this synopsis of my Commissioners Martin and Phiel lection of antiquated operations and es for ourselves; we are working so the ing risk management, insurance mat- three and a half years in office, I hope will provide the leadership that will infrastructure. citizens of Adams County can enjoy a ters, and prudent investment of the you realize that I take my position produce a 2016 budget that will We continually embraced chal- better life now and in the future. insurance pool reserves. Since my in- seriously. My goal is to build upon work for all of Adams County. To lenges that required more of our time At the CCAP level, Commission- volvement as a Board Member, our what I have accomplished in office. produce that budget will not be with- and engagement of others. This re- er Phiel, through my nomination county’s risk performance has con- These accomplishments are valida- out a challenge. Why? Our county’s quired repositioning talented staff and subsequent vote, became the PA tinually improved and has provided tion that I am more than a resume of real property tax base has increased by and recruiting citizen planning com- South Central representative to the thousands of dollars of reduced in- the past, but I am a product of fresh $28 million in 2015; only a .3% in- mittees. We solicited various organi- CCAP Board of Directors. This has surance premiums. As a member of and valuable experience that will serve crease. Based upon my calculations, zations to provide the needed finan- given Adams County a strong voice the Investment Board I voted to re- the county well in a second term. On that will only provide the county an cial support to keep Rabbit Transit at the state level. Prior to Commis- position the investment portfolio of November 3 you can vote with confi- additional $109,000 in real estate tax operational. Also, our state and fed- sioner Phiel becoming a director, I our reserve funds. I felt that the fund dence that I will return to office ready revenues. Not much you say. That eral representatives were brought into quickly filled a vacancy on the CCAP was not being managed well and was to work for you. is the challenge, especially knowing our network as never before. This Agricultural Committee. This gave not acting in the best interests of the I do not want to finish without re- we must fund contractual union em- provided additional political capi- me the opportunity to advocate for county insurance pools. The reposi- minding you that the South Moun- ployee increases. This alone will ex- tal that brought financial assistance adequate funding and positive re- tioning resulted in substantially bet- tain Fair, just west of Arendtsville, be- pend most of the new revenues. and resources to the county. This form for programs supporting the ter investment returns. Combining gins August 18th and is filled with Recently the Adams County also gave us a voice at the state lev- Agricultural Industry. Shortly after the return on investment with our plenty of fun family activities un- Board of Commissioners paused to el in a way that Adams County nev- joining the committee I stepped for- improving risk performance, in 2014 til August 22. I plan to be there, so contemplate, how did the last three er had it before. A perfect example ward to strongly support funding for Adams County received the largest why not join me for a great time and and a half years of our first term go of this was in the acquisition of ma- Agricultural Research and restoration insurance dividend check since be- a chance to meet?

investing in our students. The gover- ed the thoroughly debunked myth State Senator Richard Alloway nor was given two options: support that Governor Corbett and law- the creation of a new pension system makers cut $1 billion from public isputes regarding education pol- given school districts more flexi- this good work was undone for one for school employees that matched education. In reality, the loss of edu- icy are at the heart of the cur- bility in creating their budgets for D reason – the governor wants to tax state the benefit he offered employees at cation dollars was due to the expira- rent budget stalemate in Harrisburg. the upcoming school year, and residents more. Though he has paid lip his own small business, or stick with tion of federal stimulus funds. Pin- Knowing that education was the gov- • a pension reform bill that con- service to the need for compromise, the a status quo that devours all new state ning the blame on his predecessor is ernor’s top priority, I joined lawmak- trolled future costs for school dis- governor has not indicated a willing- resources devoted to schools and nothing more than a calculated po- ers recently in supporting a budget that tricts while offering school em- ness to spend a single penny less than drives up property taxes at an alarm- litical tactic that allows Governor provided an additional $370 million to ployees a retirement package that the massive $33.8 billion plan he pro- ing rate. The governor chose to short- Wolf to avoid taking responsibility Pennsylvania schools, as well as several mirrors benefits offered in the pri- posed in March. Any indication that change students and taxpayers by for his proposal to add a staggering critical reforms to make new resources vate sector. the governor is willing to accept some- propping up a system that guaran- $12 billion in state taxes. No matter available to students, including: thing less than the largest tax increase tees steeper costs for school districts, how the governor tries to spin and Approving any of these measures in Pennsylvania history would come as higher property taxes for local fami- obfuscate the issue, continuing to • a new education funding formula would have been a win for schools and welcome news. lies and fewer resources for students. chase this $1 billion in lost federal developed by a bipartisan group students. Instead, the governor’s veto In particular, the rejection of the As he has tried and failed to make funding with $4 billion in first-year of legislators who conducted nu- pen turned all of these easy victories pension bill runs in direct contradic- the case for increased taxation, Gov- tax increases is a losing proposition merous hearings throughout the into defeats. And sadly, the real losers tion to the governor’s stated goal of ernor Wolf has repeatedly parrot- for taxpayers. state over the past year, in the governor’s game are Pennsylva- • reimbursements for school con- nia students. struction projects that would have The unfortunate reality is that all of 10 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | AUGUST 2015 FROM THE DESK OF... County Commissioner Randy Phiel n Wednesday evening July beautiful evening for a wonder- ples have been from the Bon- miscellaneous landscaping and O15 all three commission- ful community event. It made neauville area. The other samples storm water management de- ers had the honor to help lead you proud to be from Adams were in Conewago Twp around tails. The network equipment the Littlestown 250TH Anni- County! McSherrystown and areas north installation is nearing comple- versary Parade. The parade was If you have noticed an abun- of Abbottstown. Surveillance tion and once installed, techni- just part of a week-long celebra- dance of mosquitoes this sum- has increased in these areas. cians and engineers will begin tion in Littlestown with a series mer you are not alone. Accord- Due to the high mosqui- testing the equipment. Howev- of events and activities. When I ing to Adams County West Nile to populations and level of Vi- er, County-wide system testing saw the size of the parade at the Technician Matt Stough we have rus found in the Bonneauville won’t begin until early or mid- staging area, I wondered how had a very wet year so far here in area, Matt has conducted an September. there could be anyone left in Adams County – as most of us adult mosquito control opera- During that same time frame, Littlestown to watch it. The pa- can attest. This high volume of tion. He hopes this control will law enforcement, fire servic- rade was almost 40 minutes long rain has lead to high numbers of reduce the risk of residents con- es, emergency medical person- and included many communi- mosquitoes. Matt says the Coun- tracting West Nile virus. Matt’s nel and various County per- ty groups. One participant of ty’s West Nile Virus program has crew will be trapping the area to sonnel will receive hands-on note was former Adams Coun- been running in high gear and evaluate the control. While they training with the radios in prep- as well as paging equipment. ty Commissioner Glenn Snyder has found 12 mosquito samples have increased their focus on aration for expected cut-over to As the founder and author, I with three generations of trac- positive for West Nile virus. This these areas that have tested posi- the new system from mid-Octo- am very proud to report that Ad- tors and three generations of is currently the most in Pennsyl- tive, they are still monitoring the ber through November. ams County has received word his family. It was an absolutely vania. Most of the positive sam- rest of the more populated areas Over the past two weeks, end- from the County Commissioners in the county. users (first responders and mu- Association of Pennsylvania that Having passed the mid-point nicipal personnel) were invited our twice-monthly Adams Coun- of 2015, our Emergency Ser- to participate in special presen- ty TGIF Newsletter has won vices Department reports that tations to introduce them to the their award for the best electron- the County is still on schedule new radio system features and ic newsletter in CCAP’s Electron- to complete and cut over to the talk about the training and cut- ic Newsletter Competition. It is new 800 MHz digital, trunked over. These sessions, four in all, worth noting that only two coun- public safety radio system by also allowed these personnel an ties in the state won awards this year’s end. opportunity to ask questions year. The newsletter goes out to The tower sites are mostly and become more familiar with all county staff and various com- complete with the exception of the mobile and portable radios, munity leaders and organiza- tions. It has proven to be an ex- cellent communications tool. I would like to express my thanks to Loretta Weaver and Chip Guise from the IT De- partment for taking my TGIF thoughts, information and ram- blings - and putting a great visu- al touch to them. Many folks just see and read the Friday version - before the visuals are added. If you have not done so take the time to look on the Adams County Home Page the following week to see the magic that IT performs with my bland version. It is impressive! The award will be presented at the CCAP Summer Conference in Pittsburgh on August 4. I conclude by taking the time to commend my colleagues Jim Martin & Marty Qually for the positive results of this Board for the past 3 ½ years. Those results were possible because of civili- ty, discussion and a non-partisan spirit of cooperation. That seems to be a rare commodity these days. That is the way government is supposed to work contrary to the view of some pundits. I be- lieve it is the view of most Ad- ams County residents that Adams County Government is not sup- posed to be run like Washington D.C. and Harrisburg with dis- cord, polarization and inaction. Take advantage of all the boun- ty that this time of year offers in Adams County and support local agriculture. Farmers markets and produce stands are prominent around the county with farmers markets moving to a different lo- cation each day such as The Out- lets, Heritage Center, Gettysburg Recreation Park and on the Get- tysburg Square. No matter what you do get out there and experi- ence all the historical, recreation- al, agricultural, natural and cul- tural opportunities that beautiful Adams County has to offer. AUGUST 2015 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 11 GOVERNMENT—NORTH OF THE MASON-DIXON LINE County Commissioner Marty Qually

very month I receive a copy ers not by local government. township. As a result, the Supervi- Both of these very different com- Eof the Pennsylvania County Knowing that County govern- sors purchased the property and set munities are not willing to accept News on my desk. Truthfully, on ment cannot face this problem it aside for recreation and park land. business as usual. They both see ac- a good month I peruse it, but on a alone, we’re working with the Ad- The Board is now in the process of cess to the internet through pub- busy month it gets skipped all to- ams County Economic Develop- holding community meetings to lic parks as part of the “infrastruc- gether. This month, I read it cov- ment Corporation (ACEDC) to determine the best uses for the park. ture” of modern life and a service er to cover. “Broadband: Debating host a meeting of local internet I met with Supervisors to gauge they can provide to their residents. what to Do”, “Internet use in Ru- providers. With the guidance of their interest in adding free public And in the end isn’t that the role of ral Pa: A look at Broadband in Rural our Office of Planning & Devel- wifi to their facility. Not surprising, government? As a County Com- and Small Counties, “Public Safety opment and in partnership with the community already had this on missioner I am committed to solv- needs New technology”, “Schuylkill the ACEDC, this Board of Coun- their “want” list. With this park re- ing our problems by working with County: Project Broadband Ra- ty Commissioners believes that an ally in its infancy, now is the time for our business community, local gov- dio, “Electronic Judicial Records”, open discussion with providers is them to budget this into their over- ernments, and residents. “What Next Gen(eration) 911 possible to help proactively bring all plans. The truth is public wifi Limited internet access is only me on Facebook at Marty Qually Means to Counties”. For those of awareness to our growing business will be a small cost for the return on one area where I feel that Coun- for County Commissioner. If you you who do not believe that we are needs. With the right approach to investment to their overall project. I ty government can help our resi- have questions, please contact me behind the technology curve in ru- modernization we can continue to could even envision a public private dents. To learn more about my ef- at 717-339-6514 or martyqually@ ral Pa, any one of these articles will be a vibrant business community partnership, where local businesses forts to serve the community join gmail.com. change your mind. Our challenge anchored by tourism and agricul- help defray the costs of the system - as a community is not simply how ture it was the partnership of businesses, we solve the challenges of limit- In May, a wireless internet pro- County government, and our tour- ed internet capacity, but more so, gram was piloted by a group of vi- ism marketer that made the Gettys- who do we partner with to solve the sionary businesses, County govern- burg wifi system a success. Cone- problems. No one interest group ment, and Destination Gettysburg. wago Township has the leadership will solve this; we need to work with Now that the system has proven to find the partners and bring more the business community, local gov- to be a success to more than 1,450 value to the parklands that their res- ernment, schools, and residents to users, we’re reaching out to other idents want. move forward. As a County Com- communities to see how wireless so- Another community looking to missioner I am firmly dedicated to lutions can add value to their com- add free public wifi to a park is Car- working with all parties to move our munities. roll Valley. In this case they have an community forward on any and all I have met with Supervisors from existing park poised for an exciting shared issues. Conewago Township to discuss future – additionally, the proposed Within the aforementioned ar- their recreational plans for a new- renovations to their Town Hall lo- ticles a clear distinction begins to ly acquired airport property. Prior cated in the park can also be the im- form about the difference between to purchasing the property the Su- petus to bring free wifi to the com- household internet users and busi- pervisors sent out a survey asking munity. I will be meeting with the ness users. “While households (in residents for input on land use pri- Borough manager and Mayor to rural counties) indicated cost was orities. One area that scored high discuss the potential of this system the primary barrier in obtaining was to add more parklands to the for Carroll Valley. broadband services, 42% of busi- nesses also indicated that higher speeds did not appear available”. These findings parallel an Adams County Connected survey conduct- ed of businesses in the county, which found that while current service was acceptable, the growth of their busi- ness required more services not yet available. In my opinion, herein lies the solution to how we improve our overall broadband infrastructure. Businesses need better internet con- nection speeds than homeowners, this is not unlike all infrastructure expansion. Our roads are not sim- ply built for cars, but also for trucks with heavy loads. This argument can be made as far back as the first roads, roads built for wheeled carts going to centralized markets. Dense population centers containing busi- nesses, schools, and homes became the hubs of electrical expansion as well. During the time of rural elec- trification it was more cost effective for Adams Electric to run services to businesses than homes. While get- ting electrical service to homes was a priority, commercial needs helped drive the expansion into rural com- munities. Again, business driving infrastructure. We must stop looking at inter- net speed as a luxury for us to whit- tle away the day posting on Face- book or surfing the internet faster. Increased internet speed drives our economy and the “market” is no longer in the center of town and the “cart” is no longer pulled by a horse. The market is global, the cart your computer, and the roads are all con- trolled and built by internet provid- 12 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | AUGUST 2015 COMMENTARY

killed Osama bin Laden. I think the weapons will we be leaving behind idea was that if you cut the head off this time? the serpent, it dies. Well, it did not I have a suggestion that some may Words from Winterbilt die, instead another cousin was born. find unrealistic, but then it seems Our strategy in the Middle East is? persevere in standing up against the Actually a number of cousins devel- that our current strategy has not brutal power of the Soviet invasion oped, but our largest concern is cur- worked that well. We should send Shannon Bohrer was said three centuries ago by Gen- and occupation. The Afghan people rently ISIS. If we defeat ISIS, will troops to fight ISIS, but the weap- eral Sun Tzu “If you know the ene- are struggling to reclaim their free- there be another enemy and will we ons we take should be modified. Ev- e have been in the Middle my and you know yourself, you need dom, which was taken from them have to fight them. ery weapon, small and large should WEast for some time, fighting not fear the result of a hundred bat- when the Soviet Union invaded Af- A very important question that include a locating device that would enemies, creating alliances, keeping tles. If you know yourself but not the ghanistan in December of 1979” we already know part of the an- enable us to locate the weapon and the peace, slowing the proliferation enemy, for every victory you will also During an eight year period we sup- swer is, where do our opponents disable it, if we do not bring it home. of nuclear weapons and building de- suffer a defeat. If you know neither plied billions of dollars of military aid get their weapons? The part of the Think of the device like a GPS, that mocracies. Maybe we should ques- the enemy nor yourself, you will suc- to the mujahedeen in Afghanistan, answer that we know is that many the government can use to deter- tion how this is working? In this cumb in every battle.” Do we know in support of jihad against the Sovi- of them come from us. Close to mine its location. Additionally, larg- country there is support for more the enemy? And maybe just as im- et Union. Of course we all know that 40 percent of the 475,000 weap- er weapons like tanks, armored vehi- intervention and opposition against portant, do we know ourselves? the Mujahedeen evolved during and ons given to the Afghanistan Army, cles, cannons and Humvees, would any intervention. And, in the Mid- Our involvement in the Mid- after the war, to become the Taliban. can’t be found! The U. S. sent over include a destructive device that dle East there is also support and op- dle East (the cliff notes version) goes “If you know the enemy and you $500 million in weapons to Yemen, would allow us to destroy the weap- position, sometimes from the same back for some time, but primarily we know yourself, you need not fear the to fight the Taliban, but the gov- on. Of course the destructive device governments. In Iraq, after all we did were involved for oil (economics), Is- result of a hundred battles. If you ernment collapsed and the weap- would also destroy anyone using the for them they wanted us to leave, so rael (democracy), and for the cold know yourself but not the enemy, for ons are, we don’t know. And, we weapon/vehicle – and hopefully de- we did. Now with ISIS on the move, war (to defeat communism). Oil every victory you will also suffer a de- also have missing weapons in Soma- stroy anyone in close proximity to they want us to return. Do we return and Israel are self-evident; we need- feat. If you know neither the enemy lia and Libya. And, you know we the weapon/vehicle. or do we stay away? Are there oth- ed a lot of oil and still do. During nor yourself, you will succumb in ev- have sent weapons to the free Syr- We go to war, we defeat the en- er options? the cold war it was important for us ery battle” - Sun Tzu ian army. Almost 30 percent of emy and we come home, period. Currently, the discussion over to to contain communism. To do that A short time later, another group the weapons give to the Iraqi’s, be- The next enemy, the next cousin or stay out or return is all about the Is- we supported some dictators that formed that called themselves al Qa- tween 2004 and 2007 are missing. the next rendition of ISIS, picks up lamic State (ISIS). ISIS is bad, they had some unintended consequences. eda. Think of al Qaeda as a first And currently we have no idea how our left behind and lost weapons are intolerant of others, they are Lately our involvement has grown to cousin of the Taliban. And we all many weapons that we supplied to and starts another conflict. When mean and they kill a lot of people. I include defeating terrorist and nation known that Osama bin Laden was the Iraq forces since 2007, that have the next enemy is in the heat of bat- think that is a fair summary which building. The question is – have our the leader of al Qaeda. In a strange been mislaid, dropped or just left tle we disable/destroy all of the weap- is sufficient to say they are a serious involvements been successful? May- sort of way, while we were support- behind while in retreat while fight- ons. They lose and we do not have problem. However, it may be help- be the answer is dependent upon ing the Taliban fighting the Russians, ing ISIS. It is well known and wide- to go back. I know it sounds crazy, ful to examine ISIS a little deeper, who you ask? we were also supporting Osama bin ly reported that ISIS is in control of but what are the other options? who are they? Where did ISIS come Near the end of the cold war we Laden. Osama bin Laden moved to tanks, armored vehicles and numer- “The Significant Problems we face from, how was this organization supported the Afghan freedom fight- Afghanistan to help fight the Rus- ous other American weapons. cannot be solved at the same level of formed, how are they supported and ers (the Mujahideen) against the in- sians. How many U.S. weapons did If we do send troops to fight ISIS, thinking we were at when we created who supplies their weapons? If one vading Russians. President Regan’s we sent to Afghanistan, were later as many have suggested, will ISIS will them” Albert Einstein has an enemy, to defeat the enemy speech on 21 March 1983; “The used against our troops fighting the be using our weapons to fight the you must know and understand your tragedy of Afghanistan continues as Taliban? U.S. Troops. If we do send troops To read past editions of Words from enemy. And of course you must also the valiant and courageous Afghan We all know we fought the Tali- and they win, what cousin will we be Winterbilt visit the Authors section of know and understand yourself. As freedom fighters (the mujahedeen) ban in numerous countries and we fighting next? Oh, and how many Emmitsburg.net. Common Cents about a week. That was a bit much aphorisms”. Judicial Review for the citizenry and the fallout has Article 3 of the Constitution Ralph Murphy been intense. brought into government use in Wisconsin Governor Scott Walk- 1789 touches broadly on the high he June, 2015 Obergefell vs. er demanded a federal constitution- court’s functions. Three short sec- THodges ruling by the US Su- al amendment specific to the gay tions to include court permission to preme Court that same sex marriag- rights issue that “allow states to de- judicial power, scope of judicial pow- es are now legal in all states has been fine marriage and strip the Supreme er, and a treason specification are in- met with euphoria from gay rights Court over the issue”. Basically the cluded, but there is no provision as groups and unbridled anger from status prior to the high court ruling. to the size of the court or any possi- its opponents. There is wide belief He labeled the ruling “judicial activ- ble challenge to its decisions by oth- among legislators and members of ism” an affront to First Amendment er government bodies. It has there- the executive branch of government religious protection which often re- fore evolved as “self policing” and, that their role in policy creation has jects such unions on moral grounds. while contentious at times, has real- been usurped by an unchecked ju- Walker’s reproach was echoed ly drawn varied criticism for adopt- diciary. Even some Supreme Court by former, Arkansas Governor ing “policy” or socio economic (often be what Justice Scalia and others are The Court’s issue and concern justices recognize there is a clamor Mike Huckabee who labeled the geographic) laws. Laws that reflect indirectly promoting as again the le- for the subject of gay marriage cit- amid lawmakers. to assess the Con- gay rights mandate “legal tyran- social values rather than serve as an gal issues simply can’t be challenged ed in the 14th amendment is one stitutional power afforded that body ny”. He went on to say the court “arbiter” to settle differences. in conventional law. for “equity” or fairness. Legal re- in light of perceived excesses. employed “blatant, disturbing, Right now if the Supreme Court Moral issues are dealt with rou- solve routinely bans practices to in- More than the mandate that disgusting examples of judicia- makes a decision- as they’ve done in tinely by religious organizations, clude the demonstrated destruc- same sex couples can marry is at ry activism”. He also bemoaned allowing gays to marry - the only but consensus can vary widely be- tion associated with such activities. stake here. The Affordable Care Act the decision as having created law way to challenge this is with a Con- tween regions and social groupings. They could also apply here under (ACA or Obamacare) was allowed “out of thin air”. stitutional amendment. There have To quantify morality in anything normal circumstances, but again to continue in a ruling the previous Both respected politicians were been only 33 such amendments but biblical or scriptural terms the Supreme Court cannot be chal- week allowing for tax breaks from joined by sitting justice Antonin passed to the Federal legislature for a coherent legal issue to high lenged in existing statutes. It rare- the federal government to insurance Scalia who asserted the Supreme since 1789. Twelve of them weren’t court arbitration is not impossible, ly happens- two rulings of extraor- buyers. It didn’t spell out state or in- Court decision demonstrates that enacted into law for a variety of rea- but often contentious. Governor dinary financial or social cost were dividual payment requirements and it “creates policy rather than serving sons. Mostly based upon state is- Walker’s allusion to it allows the is- introduced at the end of June. One the law is being rewritten by Con- as a neutral broker”. He went on sues. Walker’s idea to challenge the sue be broached, but no clear path has to wonder how much further gress. Other issues over the years to add “Constitutional revision by ruling would have a very tough forward beyond the fallout is evi- the Court will go before it is chal- have been tolerated to include abor- an unchecked committee robs the time passing if history is an indica- dent. These include problems such lenged and checked. Time will tion in Roe vs. Wade, and Electoral people (of) fundamental freedom tor- unless there was real social up- as psychotherapy, disease, and so- surely tell. College in Bush vs. Gore. Of con- to govern themselves”. He said the heaval associated with the accord. A cial strife associated and unique to cern now is the impact of two ma- court was “pretentious and egoistic” broader Constitutional amendment the liaisons and as such are quan- To read past editions of Common jor and contentious, binding legisla- in the issue and that “disciplined le- allowing for legislative and execu- tifiably dangerous and should at Cents visit the Authors section of Em- tive decisions both being decided in gal reasoning (yielded) to mystical tive review of judiciary rulings may least be discouraged. mitsburg.net. AUGUST 2015 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 13 COMMENTARY

ing area. They are the ones view- ers love to hate. And you just can’t Pure OnSense believe how they somehow survive Reality Television elimination time and time again. But that’s how the show works. Scott Zuke unfolds and the arc of a generic re- The most talented contestant usu- ality tv contest that it’s worth un- ally wins, but the entertainment hey weigh as much as a car. packing a bit further. I’ll start with value comes from the memorable TLaid down in a line, they’d my personal guilty pleasure, Hell’s nut jobs who fell before them— stretch the length of a basketball Kitchen. and who claimed the majority of court. There are twice as many This show has been around a the screen time. The rule I learned of them as there are Harry Potter long time (it premiered the same for watching Hell’s Kitchen is that movies. Yes, there are a lot of Re- year that Barack Obama won a if you want to make a fairly good publican candidates running for Senate seat in Illinois), but for guess as to who will make it to the president in the 2016 race. This those unfamiliar with it, it is a end, pay attention to the contes- month we’ll get to see (as many simple format. A group of chefs tants who get almost no time on of) them (as can fit on a stage all compete in individual and team camera through the first several Perhaps that prize is simply at- by dropping it off a building (how at once) finally face each other in contests to prove they have the episodes. You almost forget they’re tention to feed his famed narcis- many innocent phones had to die person as a long primary debate talent, skills, and leadership qual- even on the show, but invariably sism, but more likely he has his for this skit?). Rand Paul posted a season gets underway. ities to earn the final prize: a job they emerge later as the strongest eye on something else. The Econ- video of himself taking a chainsaw In our time it’s hard to see a as head chef at a restaurant owned talents, after the brash, unbearably omist, running with this theory, to the U.S. tax code. For the can- group of contestants set to com- by the show’s demanding and annoying ones burn out. (Fun suggested that he might be ma- didates less inclined to spectacles, pete for attention and popularity rageaholic host, Gordon Ramsay. fact: Hell’s Kitchen has been re- neuvering to force the Republi- you can count on hearing “out- to avoid being voted out and not If you watch enough seasons of newed through a sixteenth season, can party to cut a deal that would rageous” statements. If you know think of a reality television pro- the show, which has had a consis- the same number as there are Re- financially benefit his real-es- who Ted Cruz is, it’s only because gram. Can it be coincidence that tent formula over the years, you publican presidential candidates.) tate business. (Fun fact: Donald he’s a master of that art. there are sixteen Republicans, the will come to see that there are The transition I’m about to Trump could buy the Freedom The candidates who stand out ideal starting number of contes- two ways for a contestant to sur- make should be obvious by now, Tower.) from the crowd at this point in the tants in many reality shows? vive elimination week to week. and if you’ve been following along But let’s not only focus on cycle know that the worst thing to In the past I would have been First, of course, is to perform well it should come as no surprise that Trump. What’s interesting is to be is quietly mediocre. Producers loath to draw this comparison. Do and deliver a professional dinner the current Republican front-run- watch how the other candidates and audiences don’t tolerate bore- we really want our proud demo- service. But that’s not easy to do ner is the one who is most inti- are attempting to cope with his dom. But they also have to tread cratic tradition to mirror the bas- since the whole system is designed mately familiar with reality televi- impact on the race. Which ones carefully, because entertainment est of our entertainment? To to put the contestants under stress sion. Donald Trump was born to have the competence to take the value through the second path is become like our other guilty plea- and try to trip them up. take the second path and be the first path and emerge later as seri- almost never converted to final sures that make us cringe but keep The second approach is to be as screen-stealing nut job, and this is ous front-runners, and which ones victory. Most likely the eventual coming back for more? (Fun fact: obnoxious and inflammatory as the only way to make sense of his will go the second path and at- winner is currently working confi- the first season of Survivor con- possible. These contestants active- improbable run. He will not be tempt to seize the short term spot- dently in the background, waiting cluded 15 years ago this month, ly try to provoke their teammates, the nominee, nor will he ever be light through stunts? to emerge when the herd has been having run through the whole sabotage their work, express the offered the vice presidency or oth- Lindsey Graham, attempting thinned. In the meantime, enjoy summer of the campaign between poorest sportsmanship they can er cabinet position, but by being to capitalize on one of Trump’s the show Al Gore and George W. Bush.) muster, and have bleep-laden out- the most entertaining candidate stunts, posted a video of him de- Like it or not, though, I expect bursts that draw concerned and he can suck the oxygen out of the stroying his own cell phone— To read past editions of Pure OnSense there to be enough similarities be- bemused looks from the patrons room and extort some other prize with a blender, a meat cleaver, a visit the Authors section of Emmits- tween how this primary season sitting a few feet away in the din- from the party. golf club, a bat, lighter fluid, and burg.net.

the US consul about the activities over certain things – monetary pol- ing their cause – at least in effect. of the captain and crew. The boat icy, for instance. What more could they want? then headed back toward Eng- It seems, though, that some peo- I do not know how you good Down Under land via Mexico, being pursued by ple in your country are angry that folk of Emmitsburg feel about this, Rally around the flag Union forces. They reached Liver- the old ways have gone, and wish being so close to the famous di- pool where they learnt the war was to see them restored. Days when viding line, but from what I read Submitted by Lindsay! many have died as the result of al- over, surrendered and lowered their they believed they were in charge, you are American through and Melbourne, Australia legiance to the one not in power colours, the last time this occurred when they could make money the through and proud of it. You hold at the time. So here’s a little story in the Civil war. They avoided be- way they liked best, one of them the wholesome, simple, and cultur- t comes as a great shock around about such a flag, one still dividing ing hanged as pirates by claim- being the use of slaves; Confeder- al things of your lives in great es- Ithe age of 5, 6, or 7 to discover a nation close to you. Not far from ing they were all ‘Southerners’ or ates used to see this as a way of life, teem, just as most of us here do for the flag to which you have pledged where I live is a small island, an off- South American who, being part rarely caring for the fact that slaves ours; you are ready to see fairness allegiance, along with everybody shoot of a larger island that is home of an army, could not have been pi- are human and have rights, rely- and equity preserved in a great and else, has not pledged allegiance to to a world-famous penguin parade, rates – this despite their very non- ing for their justification on old united nation. You are prepared to you. James Baldwin, in a speech, and this small place was the site of south accents. testament concepts when slavery go forward, not back, irrespective March 7, 1965. the first market garden in the state. The records show that some was the norm. There is, however, of what the future may hold. Apart Flags are funny things, aren’t It was alluvial, easy to get to and $20,000,000 (in today’s figures) of a very big difference between put- from honesty, tolerance, high ethi- they? Scraps of cloth or plastic hav- cultivate, and the foresight shown shipping and other supply was tak- ting your point of view and em- cal standards, vision, and a round- ing special shape with odd pic- by the British in its establishment en, but Britain had to pay a very barking on repudiation of the na- ed education, the old ways do not tures and designs on them, flown was amazing. It was so wondrous large figure in compensation to the tion’s values and codes. For, when last. They are swept aside by the on masts, or hung around a room. that reports flowed back the Eng- Union government for allowing it is all boiled down, we are either winds of change, (now threatening They are used to send messages, land, then to the the newly formed (not forbidding, that is) the boat to loyal or we are not. Supportive to bring down all our dwellings), signals, or set points of assembly. United States where it was discov- be serviced at one of her Majesty’s or subversive, upholding the eth- while nostalgia for a lost cause stays Above all, they are the means by ered by some Confederate support- shipyards – the one here in Mel- ics and moral code of the place in a straw house. It really doesn’t which we identify a nation, includ- ers. bourne. Today the only reminder we call home, or trying to sub- matter that the flag doesn’t salute ing our own. They are the symbols In due time the most famous of their visit is on the small island vert them. It may still rankle that us back. It’s still the symbol of our of nationality, the call sign of home, ship of the confederate Navy, the mentioned above: a four pound the Confederates lost the war, but country, and thus the symbol of our identity for all to see. They are CSS Shenandoah, arrived in Mel- signal gun and a full sized Confed- they did, and to threaten to take our loyalty. Every country has one. an unnoticed essential in our dai- bourne after traversing the world – erate flag presented as thanks to the up arms again is exactly what ISIS Having two divides and destroys. ly lives, for they give us a nation to some 58,000 miles of it in just over city. It’s still a popular tourist area, has done. What we have is too good to belong to. They also can give us a 12 months - sinking or capturing although support for the Confed- From this distance it seems ludi- deny or destroy. What we have is joyous pride in that nation, and al- Union ships, mostly whalers, dis- erate cause vanished a long time crous, but dreams of the Shenando- worth celebrating – every day. Me? low us to give them honorifics – rupting the Union’s supply and in- ago. Saluting the Southern Cross is ah still exist, the Confederate flag is I’ll stay focused on all the good and the Jack, Old Glory, The Stars and come. Why did they come all the the right and privilege of all Aus- a rallying point, secession is on the wonderful things around me and Stripes, the Southern Cross – that way down here? Because they be- tralians, old and new, and we do talkfests, any idea of gun control is my fellows, and salute you as you become part of our pride in being lieved they could safely pick up re- so with a good heart. This is the out the window, the Klan is wash- do the same. of that country. cruits, supplies and have a refit. point: We either are or are not sup- ing hoods, and the notion of being They are as old as civilization, And this they did, with some 40 porters of the country in which we in a country united by common To read past editions of Down Un- and no group gets far without one. men replacing the 19 who jumped are citizens, even with all the dis- good is seen as stupid. Now they der visit the Authors section of Em- Yet they can be divisive as well, and ship and who then reported to quiet and apprehension we feel have the joy of Donald trump join- mitsburg.net. 14 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | AUGUST 2015 THE PASTOR’S DESK On repentance and its fruit Rev. Fr. Elias Yelovich a matter of recognizing one’s sin. Re- Luke who related this event reported Orthodox Mission of the pentance means to put that sin behind that Zacchaeus received Him joyfully. Entrance of the Theotokos and to set out upon a new path, a new And then with astonishing change of into the Temple direction. Repentance means to put heart, Zacchaeus proclaimed that he aside one’s own will and to adopt the would give half of his worldly goods ne of the concepts of Holy will of God – which has been clearly to the poor and restore what he had OScripture that so many peo- revealed in Scripture and most defin- stolen four-fold! The Lord said with ple misunderstand is the concept of itively in the Life, teachings, actions, undoubted joy, “Today salvation has repentance. We read about John the self-giving Death and Resurrection of come to this house; for he too is a son Baptizer and Forerunner preaching, the Savior, Jesus Christ. Repentance of Abraham!” “Repent for the kingdom of heaven is means change, and to the extent that This story never fails to bring tears at hand.” And the very first thing our it is possible, making amends to those to my eyes; as I get older I honestly Lord preached after His own Baptism whom we have wronged. can hardly read it out loud. For who at the hand of the Baptizer was virtual- One of the clearest examples of re- among us has not wished repeated- ly the same, “The time is fulfilled, and pentance in all of Scripture is in the ly that we could turn back the clock the kingdom of God is at hand; re- Gospel of Luke, the story of the Lord’s and undo the wrongs we have done to pent, and believe in the gospel” (Mark encounter with a man named Zac- others and to ourselves by virtue of our 1:14-15). cheaus (Luke 19: 1-10). Zaccheaus sins, our selfishness, our foolish willful- Many people think that repentance was an odious, nasty little tax collec- ness? I certainly do. And yet, what has is beneath them, or that it means sim- tor, who robbed the poor and gave been done has been done, and not one ply feeling sorry for the wrong they a portion of what he stole to the pa- of us can turn the clock back. We can- have done. Many think they can go gan Roman oppressors and then not undo what we have done to the ill- about their lives doing “their own kept a nice piece of what he had sto- effect and hurt of others. thing,” following their own will, and len for himself. But this same man re- But the Lord provides us with a that when they cross some sort of mor- pented. When Jesus saw him high up way, truly in His mercy the only way. al line, that they may simply say, “I’m in the sycamore tree, He, the Blessed And that is the way of repentance. We always harm that grows geometrically, strength of the Holy Spirit to do what sorry,” and all will be made right again. One, came to Zacchaeus and told cannot undo what we have done, nor as the rings of a pebble thrown into a is possible in restitution and love for Repentance, however, is not mere- him that He would come to the tax- can we go back and change the actions lake spread out ever wider and wider. the benefit of those whom we have ly a matter of feeling, nor is it merely collector’s house on that very day. St. that have hurt others, but we can re- Thus, four-fold. wronged. pent. Glory to God! God calls all of us to repentance! St. Luke relates a parable of the Lord Repentance is not mere sorrow for Truly we weep for the sins we have in his Gospel about a man whose re- our sin. Repentance is change; it is set- committed in our lives; we cannot pentance bore the fruit of humility; ting out on a new path; it is recogni- undo them. But God can and will that man, a who stood in the back of tion of our sin along with the earnest wipe them away along with the tears the temple, another publican like Zac- desire and action that changes our we shed for them; He promises to all chaeus, could not even bear to look self-will into the kind of amendment of us who are indeed repentant to re- up, to raise his eyes to the heavens, be- of life that seeks to accomplish God’s move our sins as barriers to His love cause he knew who he had been and will. Repentance is to take what is pre- and acceptance of us. He always re- how terribly he had wronged others. cious to us in our sin and give it away, ceives our repentance with Divine All he could say was, “God be merciful as did Zacchaeus. He was able to do Love and Forgiveness. We enter the to me the sinner” (Luke 18: 1-8) that because he realized that next to Kingdom truly sorry, truly weeping There is no time like the present the Greatest of All Gifts, the Gift of for our sins; but we enter, and there for each of us to do likewise. How God in the Divine Self-Giving of His alone will we know peace. could we not? For each of us knows Son, nothing else that he desired or Repentance, and repentance alone, the truth, that we too have nothing wanted was of any real value. Only the produces the fruit of humility. Repen- to be proud about and that our only Lord brings peace and healing. tance precludes arrogance and leads to hope, our only peace in life is to rely And so, Zacchaeus could say, “I humility, for to see who we have been on the Divine Promise of forgiveness give half of my wealth – the wealth in our actions and how our actions and to beg for time for amendment of that brings no peace or happiness to have affected others can lead only to life and the Grace and Comfort of the me – away to the poor. And I restore humility before God and others. We Holy Spirit to accomplish that end. what I have stolen from others four- cannot become humble by play-act- May it be so for each of us! fold.” Zacchaeus repented. And this ing in humility, by pretending to be meant earnest care and love to make humble (as so many throughout the To learn more about the Orthodox Mission of right what he had previously made ages have tried to do). We can achieve the Entrance of the Theotokos into the Tem- wrong to the extent that it was possi- true humility only as we bow before ple, join them for Sunday service at 306 West ble to do so. Why four-fold? Because the Lord of All, asking Him to please Main Street in Emmitsburg. You can also vis- the harm we do to others is never as forgive us for the things we have done it them online at www.EntranceMission.org little or slight as we might think; it is to hurt others, and for the grace and or call father Elias at 717-817-0084. AUGUST 2015 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 15 THE BOOK OF DAYS

ry history of England, sometimes from the dissolution of Spanish in office, and sometimes in op- dominion in America, and one of George Canning position. He was a steady enemy his last public acts was the trea- of the French Revolution and of ty which led to the deliverance of alliance with Pitt, and under his Napoleon; he advocated the Irish Greece from the Turks. auspices he entered parliament in union, the abolition of the slave Canning was only prime min- 1793. trade, and Catholic emancipa- ister during a few months pre- As soon as by trial Pitt had tion; but resisted parliamentary ceding his death. On the resig- tested the quality of his young reform, and the repeal of the Test nation of the Earl of Liverpool, recruit, he placed him on active and Corporation Acts. through illness, Canning, in service, and left him to bear the As secretary of state for for- April 1827, succeeded him as brunt of some formidable at- eign affairs, he was peculiarly premier; and as a consequence of tacks. Canning enjoyed and grew distinguished. His sympathies his known favour for the Cath- under this discipline, and found were heartily liberal; and the as- olics, Lord Eldon, the Duke of wit and eloquence equal to all de- sertion of Lord Holland, that Wellington, Sir Robert Peel, and mands. With the Anti-Jacobin Canning had ‘the finest logical other Tories threw up their plac- periodical—begun in 1797 and intellect in Europe,’ seemed to es. Canning had, therefore, to concluded in 1798, to resist and find justification in his state-pa- look for support to the Whigs, ridicule democratic opinions— pers and correspondence, which and with much anxiety and in he was largely concerned, and its were models of lucid and spirit- weak health he fought bravely best verses and jeux dèsprit were ed composition. through the session to its close written by him. Against the craft of the Holy in July, when he retired to the In 1800, Canning was married Alliance he set his face steadily, Duke of Devonshire’s villa at to Joan Scott, a daughter of Gen- and was always ready to afford Chiswick, and there died on the eral Scott, who brought with her counsel and help to those who 8th of August 1827. a dowry of £100,000. Canning’s were struggling after constitu- life, from 1793 to 1827, is in- tional freedom. With real joy he To read other selections from the Book wrought with the parliamenta- recognised the republics formed of Days visit thebookofdays.com.

August 8 statesman’s arduous art: the There is a certain moral gran- first tells what is right; the oth- deur popularly ascribed to the er persuades millions to do it. A doctrinaire which is denied to statesman who has led with any the statesman. There are few credit a free people, has neces- politicians who receive the un- sarily encountered difficulties reserved admiration accorded and temptations of which the to those who have done noth- solitary student has had no ex- ing but write books, or yielded perience, and possibly no con- their lives to the advocacy of a ception. single cause. The doctrinaire— George Canning, whilst one the propounder of a fixed set of of the ablest European states- opinions—advises mankind, but men of the present century, was does not under-take to manage not doctrinally far in advance of them. Through a long series of his generation; yet for England years he may publish his con- he did much worthy service, and victions with pertinacious uni- through his genius English prin- formity, without hindrance and ciples acquired new influence the without responsibility. world over. Such consistency is sometimes He was born in Marylebone, contrasted with the wavering tac- London, on the 11th of April tics of the statesman, to the un- 1770. His father was a young fair disadvantage of the lat- gentleman, whose family had ter. A statesman sets himself to cast him off for making a poor lead a people, and is less careful marriage; and, while Canning to entertain them with his pri- was an infant, he died, it is said, vate convictions than to discover of a broken heart. His mother what principles they are inclined commenced school-keeping for to accept and to commit to prac- her support, but it did not pay, tice. The doctrinaire’s business is and then she tried the stage, but to proclaim what is true, wheth- with little better success. er men hear or reject; the states- An uncle meanwhile inter- man’s is to ascertain and recom- vened, and sent Canning to mend what is practicable. Eton, where he quickly made his The statesman is often com- mark by his aptitude for learn- pelled to defer his private judg- ing, and by starting, at the age ment to popular prejudice, and to of sixteen, a small periodical rest content with bending what work, entitled The Microcosm. cannot be broken. Sir Robert It was written by himself and Peel was a free-trader long before three school-fellows, and was free-trade was possible. These re- published at Windsor, weekly, serves are inseparable from states- from November 1786 to August manship, nor need they involve 1787. Canning’s articles, in their dissimulation. A statesman, be- elegance and wit, fore-shadowed ing a practical man, regards all the future man. speech as lost labour which is not From Eton he passed to Ox- likely to be reproduced in action. ford, and thence to Lincoln’s There is, as all know, a base Inn, with the intention of study- statesmanship, which does not ing for the bar; but such was aspire to lead from good to bet- his readiness in debate, that his ter, but which panders to pop- friends persuaded him that pol- ular folly for selfish ends. Of itics were his true vocation. At this we do not speak. We mere- this time he was on familiar ly note the fact, that the con- terms with Sheridan and Fox, sistency of the doctrinaire is an and other leading Whigs, but to easy virtue compared with the their disappointment he sought 16 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | AUGUST 2015 THE (retired) ECOLOGIST St. Swithin and Grandma’s garden Bill Meredith it doesn’t come like that. In an ordi- forgotten what that was. Some peo- nary year we might get one or two ple complain that inaccuracies oc- St. Swithin’s Day, if thou rainy days in a week, or perhaps one cur in internet sources like Wiki- doest rain, good, soaking rain every couple of pedia, but that doesn’t bother me; For forty days it will remain; weeks. But this year we were having I have learned that all of the things St. Swithin’s Day, if thou be three or more rainy days each week, scholars call “secondary sources” … fair, and although the line on my graph textbooks, reference books, diction- For forty days ’twill rain nae for daily rainfall followed the aver- aries… contain errors. This is in- mair. age closely, the garden stayed wet all evitable. Some are simply human —English Nursery Rhyme the time. But in mid-June the rains mistakes by writers and editors, but got heavier, and the graph shot up- most are because “facts” that we y grandmother was born in ward; by mid-July we were more used to accept as true have been re- M1868, two years before the than six inches above average. I was placed after new discoveries were U. S. Weather Bureau was estab- beginning to wonder if the garden made. So I found St. Swithun on lished. I don’t think she was aware would ever dry out. the first try. of this coincidence; in fact, I’m I was talking about this to a friend, Unlike many of the myths that I not sure she even knew there was and he noted that it had rained sometimes write about, St. Swith- a Weather Bureau. But she knew on July 15, which is St. Swith- un was a real person. He was born a lot about the weather, because in in’s Day(St. Swithun’s Day); and around 800 A.D., and entered the those days the lives of everyone who he asked me what the chances were priesthood as a young man; and be- lived on a farm were governed by that it would continue raining for 40 cause of his kindness to the poor as it. From her parents she learned the days, as the legend predicted. I had well as his administrative ability, he local mixture of factual knowledge heard St. Swithin’s name somewhere was soon made a Bishop. He was es- and lore, as well as tales and legends a long time ago, but couldn’t connect pecially good at raising money for of how it had been back in Ireland it with anything, and my first reac- building new churches; and when before they came over. All of that tion was to put him in the same cat- he had banquets he invited com- was mixed with “modern” informa- egory of meteorological validity as mon people from the community. tion from the Farmer’s Almanac; she Groundhog Day and forget about it Along the way, miracles began to be passed it on to me when I “helped” again. But, since I had no other top- reported. The first was when an old her in the garden as a child, and ic to write about, I went to my com- woman, carrying a basket of eggs to now it is a source of pleasure when puter and looked him up. market, dropped the basket while it wafts through my mind while I To someone who started his ed- crossing a bridge. Swithun hap- The Farmers’ Almanac has been in continuous publication since 1818. tend my garden. ucation by having to look things pened to be near by, and ran to help It is famous for its weather predictions, its blend of humor and trivia, As I said in last month’s essay, the up in dictionaries and encyclope- her; and when he picked up the bro- and its advice on gardening, cooking, and human interest. emphasis has been on rain this year. dias, the internet is a source of un- ken eggs, they became whole again. violent storm occurred. It was attrib- cent years, meteorologists have dis- Records that have been kept in Em- matched amazement. In the 20 Swithun died in 682. In those uted to his spirit’s displeasure over the covered that in mid-summer the jet mitsburg since 1870 show that our years or so that I have been using days Bishops were usually buried in- moving of his bones, and legend says stream tends to orient itself in a stable average annual total is 41.37 inches it, I can recall only one case where I side their churches, but Swithun had the storm continued for 40 days. Al- pattern either just above or just below per year. That would be an average could find no information on some- asked that he be buried outside, so though there is no actual record that the British Isles, where it stays for sev- of 0.11 inches per day, but of course thing I tried to look up… and I’ve that the footsteps of the poor and such a storm ever happened then or eral weeks. If it is to the north of the rain dripping from the eaves of the any time since, the story grew that Isles, it will pull in warmer air from church could both fall on his grave. if it rained on July 15, wet weather the Atlantic, and the weather will re- And so they did, for the next 100 would continue for 40 days. That be- main pleasant. If it is on the south years. Meanwhile, miraculous cures came the origin of the nursery rhyme side, it will pull in colder air from were attributed to him, and on July printed above. It still may be heard in the North Sea, bringing cool, rainy 15, 971, he was re-buried inside the England around St. Swithun’s Day. weather. Thus modern science has church. During the re-burial service a Things are different now. In re- provided a possible explanation for the legendary origin of St, Swithun’s Day; but it has done bodily harm to the Nursery Rhyme. Some wag has now re-written it as follows:

St. Swithun’s day if thou dost rain For forty days, relatively unsettled there’s a fair chance it will remain St. Swithun’s day if thou be fair For forty days, a northerly jet stream might result in some fairly decent spells But then again it might not

And now, back in the 21st Cen- tury, my own self-imposed pattern resumes. On days when it is dry enough and not too hot, I spend the mornings tending my garden, with intervening pauses for rest in my lawn chair in the shade. While pulling weeds and re-tying tomato vines, I review memories of Grand- ma and her garden. I see her sitting in the rocking chair on the porch, read- ing the Farmer’s Almanac. She died in 1948, having never seen a televi- sion set; and I wonder what her reac- tion would be if I could show her my computer. I just checked, and found that Google lists 10 pages of articles about the Farmer’s Almanac….

To read past editions of the Retired Ecologist, visit the Authors section of Emmitsburg.net. AUGUST 2015 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 17 REAL SCIENCE Artificial sweeteners Michael Rosenthal been popular in South America and Japan. In 1908, the FDA la- rtificial Sweeteners, replac- beled its use as “no objection,” and Aing sugar and corn syrup, its use is common in soft drinks. have become increasingly popu- Sucralose is a chlorinated sugar lar in recent years to bring the en- about 600 times as sweet as sugar, joyment of sweetness to food and approved by the FDA in 1998. It drink while avoiding the negative is stable when heated, and thus is aspects of sugar – calories that add usable in baking and cooking. Its to weight gain, the negative den- most common commercial prod- tal effects of sugar, and the hinder- uct is marketed as Splenda. The ing of stabilization of blood sug- sugar industry mounted a case ar levels. against Splenda partially based on The oldest historical sweeten- a marketing slogan. No legitimate er is lead acetate, used as far back safety concerns have been mount- as ancient Rome. One does not ed against this additive. Saccharin was first produced in 1879, when a chemist noticed a sweet taste on his hand and connected it with the compound with which he had been working that day. It was not until the sugar shortages during need a PhD in chemistry to know Cyclamate was banned in the World War I that saccharin’s use became widespread. Its popularity increased among dieters during the that use of this is a bad idea! We United States in 1969 by the FDA 1960s and 1970s. In 1977, the FDA made an attempt to ban the substance due to health concerns. all now know that lead is a dead- after lab tests on rats indicated ly poison. that large amounts might produce human consumption. At this point abetic tendencies. Dental care land slipped a provision into the The earliest artificial sweeten- bladder cancer. Cyclamate is still in my writing I examined the in- is another reason to reduce sug- federal Food, Drug, and Cosmet- er was saccharin, first synthesized used in other parts of the world, formation on my can of diet soda ar consumption. Sugar promotes ics Act that granted homeopathic in 1879 for a different purpose, including the United Kingdom and on my coffee sweetener. Both tooth decay. remedies an exemption that allows and becoming a marketed artifi- and Russia. contain aspartame. Now, let’s take a quick look at them to be marketed without any cial sweeter in the 1950s. It is 300 Probably the most popular of The most commonly used arti- homeopathy. Homeopathy is a proof of safety or effectiveness. to 500 times as sweet as table sug- the artificial sweeteners today is ficial sweeteners used in the Unit- form of alternative medicine cre- This exemption remains in effect ar. I remember my father using aspartame. Aspartame was dis- ed States are saccharin, aspartame, ated in the late 18th century. It today, so homeopathic remedies saccharin in his coffee as he tried covered in 1965, whose sweet- and sucralose. There are a few is a pseudoscience that has been may be sold in stores. The justi- to keep his weight down. A sac- ness is reputed to have been dis- other sweeteners approved by the proven to be totally ineffective ex- fication of this dilution practice charin scare erupted in the 1960s covered by accident when a drug FDA: neotame, acesulfame potas- cept for the Placebo Effect. Ho- is that “water has a memory” of when a connection was suggested researcher in American industry sium, and advantame, a total of meopathic preparations are made the molecules that were once dis- between saccharin use and blad- licked his finger! It is about 200 seven approved sugar substitutes. by diluting over and over a sub- solved in it. This is, of course, sci- der cancer. Saccharin was banned times as sweet as sugar and has a You may have noticed that col- stance in water or alcohol un- entific nonsense! in Canada as a result of these stud- broad range of product uses, but or coding is used on paper pack- til the concentration is effective- In April of this year, the FDA ies, and consideration of a ban was because it breaks down at high ets of sweeteners here in the Unit- ly ZERO! There is absolutely no held two days of public hear- promoted by the Food and Drug temperature it cannot be used in ed States: white indicates sugar, evidence that homeopathic prep- ings on homeopathic treatment, Administration (FDA) in 1977. It cooking or baking. It is very com- blue is aspartame, pink is saccha- arations are effective in any way, in which testimony was taken on was subsequently found that the mon in soft drinks, and very small rin, yellow is sucralose, and green which is rather obvious if you whether the remedies should be mechanism that endangered rats amounts are needed to produce is stevia. have ever studied chemistry, since regulated. There have been FDA was not applicable to humans, sweetness. So why not just use sugar? The the medication, after the exten- warnings about specific drugs over and that it is no longer consid- Because of its effectiveness and calories in sugar, whose taste is en- sive dilutions, is just solvent. the years that have potential dan- ered a hazard to humans. In 2010 extensive use, a great deal of study joyed by most (if not all) human However, in many drug stores or ger to the user. Keep alert for fu- the FDA concluded that saccha- has been carried out as to its safety. beings, adds to weight gain and and natural food stores, you will ture FDA statements! rin is no longer a hazard to human There have been claims against its to blood sugar levels. The former see homeopathic preparations for health. safety, but reviews by disinterested contributes to the growing obesity sale on the shelves. To read past editions of Real Science Further research and develop- parties and by over 100 regulatory problem and the latter is a prob- In 1938, a U.S. Senator from visit the Authors section of Emmits- ment has produced other sug- government regulatory agencies in lem to those with diabetes or di- New York named Royal Cope- burg.net. ar substitutes. Stevia is a plant- many countries have found aspar- derived sweetener, whose use has tame at current levels of use safe for 18 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | AUGUST 2015 COMMUNITY NOTES Barn birds of the Mason-Dixon line Rusty Ryan search of flying insects. These aer- South Mountain Chapter of ial feeders are the swallow specie National Audubon Society most likely to be foraging for food by following the farmer or proper- he Mason Dixon area sup- ty owner when mowing. Tports two barn birds, the Barn As the name implies, this swal- Swallow and the Barn Owl. The low is fond of nesting in barns. Barn Swallow is considered abun- I suppose that this species has dant and the Barn Owl is uncom- adapted over time to prefer barns mon. Both species are the most due to these structures having widely distributed of their kind flight access into and out of barns. (swallows and owls) in the world. The nest is usually cup shaped and attached directly to the beams and The Barn Swallow eaves. The necessary nesting mate- Have you ever heard the saying: rials needed to construct the nest Were you born in a barn? This can be found nearby. The neces- question is often asked when sary nesting materials consist of someone feels a draft due to some- mud and straw (horsehair is of- body forgetting to close a door ten used). The Barn Swallow pro- behind them. Well in the case of duces saliva which is mixed with both of these birds, leaving the Barn Swallows will return year in and year out to the same barn they were born in to raise their the mud to make pellets which the young. Swallows are great at eating flying insects. If you’re lucky enough to have a brood, you’ll barn doors open leads to the suc- bird will fly back and use to make notice a marked decrease in gnats and mosquito bites. cess of these unique predators and nest. The Barn Swallow like the beneficial friend to humans. Purple Martin does return to the article on becoming a landlord for The Barn Owl (the is just the ticket for control- The Barn Swallow is the most same nesting site each year. Purple Martins, the Mason-Dixon monkey-faced owl, ghost owl) ling these rodents. It has been widespread and numerous swal- The Mason Dixon area sup- area largest swallow species. The Barn Owl is a long legged owl said that the Barn Owl is the low species in the world. It is a ports 5 other species of swallows. So if you live in the country and a bit larger than a crow. It has a world’s best mouse catcher. Ac- neo-tropical migrant which means They are the Purple Martin, Tree have outbuildings that are accessi- distinct white heart shaped facial cording to literature from the this bird winters in the southern Swallow, Rough-winged Swal- ble than you have a good chance disk and vocally sounds nothing Maryland Cooperative Exten- hemisphere but migrates north low, Bank Swallow and Cliff of attracting this swallow. So don’t like the hoot owls such as the lo- sion (FACT Sheet 795), the val- each spring to breed in North Swallow. forget to leave the doors open in cally common Great Horned Owl ue of the Barn Owl to a farmer America. The Barn Swallow usu- Besides the Barn Swallow, the the spring and summer in hopes of and Barred Owl. is unrivaled. During the average ally arrives to the Mason-Dixon Purple Martin and Tree Swallow coaxing this swallow to raise young. The preferred habitat is open lifespan of 10 years, it is estimat- area by April, breeds and leaves use artificial nesting provide by hu- Who knows, you may just have the grassy fields. They are noctur- ed that one owl will consume the area by August. mans. The Tree Swallow readily ac- right property to entice the Tree nal and the unique facial disk 11,000 mice. These 11,000 mice The Barn Swallow is easily rec- cepts the standard bluebird box if Swallow, Barn Swallow and Pur- allows this owl to hunt in com- could consume/contaminate an ognized from the other swallow placed in the appropriate location ple Martin. Your neighbors should plete darkness by relying on just average of 13 tons of grain, seed species by having a deeply forked and the Purple Martin almost ex- be envious of the lack of nuisance sound. and growing crops in their life- tail. This swallow is about the size clusively relies on artificial nesting. insects during those afternoon pic- If you’re a farmer and mice time. Sounds like a no brainer of a slim bluebird and has a hab- Note: In the March 2010 edition of nics when there swallows are busy are causing you problems than for the farmer. The typical barn it of flying very low over fields in the Emmetsburg Journal, I wrote an devouring insects. having the Barn Owl around cat cannot rival the barn owl when it comes to being the bet- ter “mouser”. Besides barns, hollow trees, bridges and other structures, the Barn Owl will utilize artificial nesting structures. Some property owners are not too keen on having Barn Owls have free reign to their barn due to the messy excrement left behind on their farm imple- ments. In order for both man and bird to co-exist, nest boxes can be constructed and attached to the barn with its own private en- trance. True story: Twenty years ago a friend approached me about plac- ing an artificial barn owl box in his silo. The silo had no top so we suspended the box on the interior of the silo and within days a pair of Barn Owls took residence. For the past twenty years, Barn Owls have raised young in the man made box. Humans can make a difference. So if you’re a fortunate proper- ty owner who resides in rural areas surrounded by grassy acreage you should be able to attract both barn birds who will keep those pesky insects and rodents under control the organic way. Useful web sites: www.allaboutbirds.org http://www.americanartifacts.com/ smma/per/birds.htm www.owlpages.com http://extension.umd.edu/publica- tions/pdfs/fs795.pdf http://www.barnowlbox.com/barn- owl-biology.html AUGUST 2015 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 19 IN THE COUNTRY Gettysburg Wine & Fruit Trail

he Gettysburg Wine & Fruit added a third tour to their food and region. We look forward to sharing tillery will be part of the experience. South Mountain region, visitors will TTrail is pleased to welcome onto beverage discovery tours: Wine, Ci- our small batch, hand crafted wines Mason Dixon Distillery will begin experience exhibits and demonstra- their agritourism trail new members der and Dine Tour where food, wine at our tasting room in Orrtanna.” manufacturing “white spirits” in- tions throughout the day making and Friends of the Trail. and history come together to create a Said Noemi Halbrendt. cluding vodka, white rum, and gin, history come alive as French, British “Each year we open membership most delicious experience. Lori Ko- Mason Dixon Distillery will be and eventually expanding into whis- and Native American encampments up to businesses that fit our profile rczyk, Owner and Tour Guide, says another new stop along the Trail be- key production. go through the business of everyday as a small family business or family “Our mission is quite simple: We ginning this fall in Gettysburg. Small Thirsty Farmer Brew Works is an- living. Children’s activities including owned and operated business that aim to feed you well, give you a true Batch Handcrafted Spirits from lo- other new beverage member that colonial children’s games make this a is either dependent upon agricul- taste of our town’s history and charm cally sourced fruits and grains. “Each hope to open their doors sometime family friendly event. ture or a complimentary business and leave you wanting to come back day we are getting closer to open- in the fall of 2015. Located in Cash- The day will end with an eve- to the region’s agricultural diversi- for more!” Savor Gettysburg Food ing our doors which means you are town, this micro-brewery is a new, ning concert featuring Down by ty and depth. We feel particularly Tours also partners with member getting closer to our tastings, tours, start-up micro-brewery by long-time the Glenside form 7 – 10 pm. The pleased this year to be able to add Beech Springs Farms for unique cocktails, and of course the oppor- fruit farming family, the Knouse music genre will reflect the pio- to our membership new businesses Farm-to-Table dining experiences. tunity to take home a bottle! We Family. While brothers Milton and neers and immigrants who lived on that have as their focus a celebration Halbrendt Vineyard and Win- look forward to the day we open our Brian focus on the brewing aspect, these lands 250 years ago: Irish and of the foods grown and produced in ery, while not a new member on the doors and welcome you to our new sister Tonya Knouse White works Scotch-Irish music. Meet Mason this region.” Reid concluded. Trail, will be opening their tasting Gettysburg site!” said owner Yianni the details of getting the brewery and Dixon and learn how they were Fidler & Co. Craft Kitchen has room for the first time this year at Barokos. Exposed bricks and large through all that is necessary to open able to succeed in settling the land embraced that same philosophy but their facility in Orrtanna. John and wooden beams will highlight the their doors. The Knouse Family dispute between the Penn’s of Penn- applied it to the creation of meals Noemi Halbrendt are the owners of nearly 100-year-old structure’s his- looks forward to welcoming folks to sylvania and the Calvert’s of Mary- served daily at their restaurant in Bi- this small, family owned winery. The toric character, Barakos said, while their new venture and encourage all land where other survey parties had glerville. Drawing from local farms opening wine menu will include shiny metal distilling equipment, to visit their historic site, the Round failed. Wineries, a brewery and dis- and farmers, Owner and Chef Josh both reds and whites with a range similar to that in a brew pub, will re- Barn, in Cashtown while you wait tillery will be on site all day and Fidler creates dishes highlighting the from dry to semi-sweet. “We are call the former furniture factory’s in- for the brewery doors to open. into the evening as will food ven- seasonal fare of the region. Chef’s very excited to be adding our wines dustrial past. “The old architecture is New member businesses is not the dors. Local artisans and crafters will Tastings at Fidler & Co., which are to the growing list of fine wines be- quite gorgeous,” he said, calling it “a only new thing on our Trail this year. be set up as will sutlers selling colo- offered by reservation only Sunday, ing made from grapes grown in this snapshot in time.” Tours of the dis- Saturday, August 29 the GWFT will nial items and wares. The address of Monday and Tuesday evenings, al- host Mason and Dixon Day at the the event is 716 Mason Dixon Road lows Fidler to interact with his guests Mary Penn. A day and evening cel- in Gettysburg. For more details vis- as they enjoy each course that he ebration of the colonial history and it the GWFT website at gettysburg- has prepared for them from the ar- French and Indian War era of the wineandfruittrail.com. ea’s available produce and products. “We make people feel really special with all the little details. It really be- comes all about the food and our guests’ connection with it” said Chef Josh Fidler. Fidler & Co. also serve a weekend brunch with the same focus on fresh and local products. This is a BYOB restaurant, so stop on the way to member wineries Reid’s Winery in Orrtanna or Hauser Estate Win- ery in Cashtown. Food 101 is a new café in histor- ic downtown Gettysburg. The new American cuisine is full of selection and flavor with a changing menu to keep you coming back for something new. Open daily for lunch and din- ner, select from fresh salads like wa- termelon feta or berry almond. Dive into an artisan pizza with toppings like fennel sausage and broccolini or wild mushroom. “We try to source as much as we can locally, and we prepare everything from scratch on the menu,” Owner and Chef Don Dantona said. “We put twists on ev- erything that can be considered fa- miliar, but a lot of it is whim. It’s, like, ‘What can we do with this to make it more fun and interesting?’” The menu is designed, Dantona says, to be changed often, with menu items being swapped out regularly. Another BYOB facility that is easi- ly serviced by three member winery tasting rooms in Gettysburg: Reid’s Winery & Cider House, Knob Hall Winery and Hauser Estate Winery. Savor Gettysburg Food Tours Get- tysburg is not only a new member but one that offers a unique prod- uct: walking tours of Gettysburg that focus on the local food, wine, beer, cider and distilled spirit offerings of small family owned businesses that populate the downtown area of this historic town. Offering two estab- lish food tours: Historic Downtown Tour and Savory Sweets Tour, Sa- vor Gettysburg Food Tours has just 20 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | AUGUST 2015 PETS Second chance pets Jennifer Vanderau and wagged. Cumberland Valley Animal Thankfully, we have a Second Shelter Chance Fund at CVAS for cas- es like this. The Second Chance must tell you about a very spe- Fund is money set aside for ani- Icial girl named Maria. mals who come into the shelter Anyone else singing “I just met with special needs or attention. a girl names Maria?” I bet you are We’ve seen cats and dogs with now. Heh. broken legs and other ailments. Maria is a 6-year-old pitbull Some even come to us with col- mix who came into the shelter in lars and harnesses embedded into very rough shape. She had a body their skin because now one appar- score of 2 out of 10, which means ently notices that the collar needs she was incredibly skinny – to the to be let out. That obviously re- point where we worried about her quires immediate surgery. survival. Maria definitely qualified for She had been found running our Second Chance Fund. the streets and covered in fleas. Once our girl got strong enough, We immediately treated her and we scheduled surgery to have her got her some good food. It’s al- spayed. Unfortunately, when the ways a temptation to just overload vet took the uterus, mammary tu- them with as much food as they mors were noticed throughout the can handle, but we know, logical- length of the chest. ly, that would do more harm than The vet explained that because good. of the pyometra, chances were rel- Maria is a 6 year-old pitbull mix who came into the shelter in very rough shape. She had a body score It seems to go against the natu- atively good that the tumors were of 2 out of 10, which means she was incredibly skinny – to the point where we worried about her survival. She spent a lot of time in the hospital, but that tail still just wagged and wagged. ral instincts, though. simply cysts. Gosh, we just wor- Maria was a serious trooper and ried so much about this girl. It ter Christmas. She’s looking good Oh, how the ladies at the nurs- I know I lost my heart to Maria a she battled on. seemed like once we would get and strong and healthy. ing home laughed and laughed while ago in the exact same way. She also presented with a dis- her past one hurdle, another one She has one of those faces – oh when they saw this. I swear she So come on in and meet this girl charge that led her to be diag- would pop up. man, her eyes just get you right in knew what she was doing and the named Maria and I bet you’ll fall nosed with pyometra, an infection Thankfully, one of our local the heart. Half of her face is white more they laughed, the more she just as hard as Tony did in “West of the uterus. It was pretty clear vets decided to help us and per- and the other half is brown. She rolled around. Side Story.” from how low her nipples were form a biopsy on our girl. I can’t almost looks like the dog from Adorable can’t really describe it. hanging that she had been bred. tell you the wave of joy that swept The Little Rascals. For Maria, we need a home. We Jennifer Vanderau is the Director of A lot. That more than likely had through this shelter when the re- She’s been out and about many need your good thoughts on her Communications for the Cumber- something to do with the condi- sults came back negative. They times because she’s just such a sweet improving condition and in hav- land Valley Animal Shelter and can tions we were seeing. are, indeed, simply cysts and not dog. She loves everyone and every- ing the right person come in to be reached at cvascomm@cvas-pets. She spent a lot of time in the cancerous. thing. In fact, every once in a while, adopt her. So, if you or anyone you org. The shelter accepts both mon- hospital, recovering and getting Here’s the thing. Maria has been when she gets in the mood, she know would be willing to take on etary and pet supply donations. For treated for her myriad of issues. in our adoption kennels since prances. It’s so heartwarming to see. this senior pup who’s looking at a more information, call the shelter at But still, that tail just wagged she arrived at the shelter just af- She rides in the vehicle almost bit of an uphill struggle, but who 263-5791 or visit the website www. like a human. I’m telling you, I has the resilience and strength of cvas-pets.org. CVAS also operates think I could seatbelt her in. She a perennial plant, please stop out thrift stores in Chambersburg and sits up in the seat and seems to ac- and spend some time with her. Shippensburg. Help support the an- tually watch the scenery pass. One brown-eyed glance and a imals at the shelter by donating to or I’ve actually taken her with me tail wag should just about do it. shopping at the stores. to pet therapy and I have to tell you, this girl is quite a ham. She likes to roll around on her back, either on carpet or grass. I even caught her doing it on our tiled floors in the front office the oth- er day. Now, during the rolling, she’ll make this grumbling noise. I imagine she’s scratching her back and it feels good.

If you are interested in adopting Maria, call the Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter at 717-263-5791 AUGUST 2015 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 21 PETS

Foreign material such as weeds and dead animals should not be found in Horse hay hay. While some weeds such as poison ivy are more a bother for the owner Dr. Kimberly Brokaw DVM should be first cut prior to mid- June. rather than the horse, other weeds are Walkersville Vet Clinic After that it tends to get over mature toxic. Nightshades, cherry leaves, and and loose nutritional value. Second other plants can be toxic if the horse his time of year, hay is on the and third cut hays are nutrient dense is given too much. When dead ani- Tmind of a lot of farmers and and often contain fewer weeds. Hors- mal are baled into the hay, not only horse owners. Horses usually con- es tend to prefer second and third cut- is it gross, but can be fatal as well. The sume 1-2% of their body weight ting hay but these hays can lead to horse usually avoids eating the carcass, each day in hay, if grass or other for- overeating in an already plump horse however botulism can be found in the age is not available to them. If a horse or fat pony. hay and lead to toxicity and death. is boarded, the barn usually provides The leafiness of hay usually relates When evaluating for odor and con- the hay. Owners are then often un- to stage of maturity at baling. Younger dition of the hay the main thing to aware of what goes into having good plants have more leaf and fewer stems. look for is mold and dust. Hay that hay for their horses. There are many The leaf is more nutrient dense and smells musty or rotten is contaminat- different types of hay, cuts of hay, and the stem has higher fiber. As the grass ed with mold. The presence of dust quality characteristics of hay. Since matures, it’s stem content increas- and mold relates to how the hay was dairy cows, beef cows, horses, sheep, es. Alfalfa leaf content can also relate baled. Hay that is baled wet will mold goats, alpacas, each do best with dif- to how it was handled during baling. and get dusty. Mold can cause a va- ferent types of hay, I will be discuss- The leaf can fall off the plant during riety of problems for your horse. Just While most people want to purchase beautiful green hay, a little mold can trigger respiratory is- color is not always a good indicator of quality. Instead, it ing hay for horses. Even among horses baling if it is allowed to get too dry, tends to indicate how it was cured. there are different qualities and types if it is overly mature when cut, or if sues and diarrhea while very moldy that different horses will do better on. it gets rained on after being cut and bales can cause colic and death. having to soak the hay prior to feed- test their hay with a moisture meter. A nice, tasty, second cut alfalfa blend needs to re-dry. Leafy hay tends to There is a difference between bal- ing it. If the moisture level is high, they treat may be ideal for a performance horse, have more nutritional value than hay ing wet hay and having hay get rained Visual evaluation of hay can give the hay with salt or propionic acid be- but could contribute to disease and with fewer leaves. Some horses need on. This year it has been a very wet you an idea of its quality. However, fore baling to dry the hay. Barn fires permanent lameness in an already fat the extra nutritional value in leafy hay, year and it has been difficult to get a the only true way to know the quali- do not make for happy hay custom- and laminitis prone pony. and others are best off with lower cal- long enough period of time to prop- ty and nutrient content of your hay is ers. If wet hay doesn’t heat up and There are many different types orie hay. erly cut, dry, and bale hay. If the hay to have it tested. There are numerous burst into flames, hay that is baled of grasses that can be used to make While most people want to pur- is going to get rained on, it is best that places that provide testing services at a while too wet often molds a few weeks horse hay. Hay is divided into two chase beautiful green hay, color is it be rained on shortly after being cut relatively inexpensive rate. Some hay after it is baled. It is frustrating for a categories, grass and legume. Timo- not always a good indicator of quali- and before it has had time to dry. Nu- farmers routinely send their hay off horse owner to buy what looks to be thy and orchard grass are your more ty. Instead it tends to indicate how it tritional losses to the hay are greatest if to be tested for nutritional value. This lovely hay, only to find that the hay is commonly fed grass hays in this part was cured. Green hay was likely cut the hay is allowed to dry and partially is particularly important if the horses full of mold a few weeks later. of the country. Alfalfa and clover are at the ideal maturity and cured rap- cure and then gets rained on for sever- who will be eating this hay have meta- Farmers who make good hay de- your more common legumes. Le- idly. Yellow hay is usually the result al days. However, hay that is cut and bolic problems or Cushings syndrome serve a lot of appreciation and re- gumes tend to be richer in nutrients of sun bleaching. If the hay is yellow then gets a short but intense rainfall that make it best that they avoid hay spect. While good weather plays a role and supply more energy than grass throughout the bale, it was bleached prior to curing has less nutrient loss. that is high in carbohydrates. in making that nice green bale of hay hays. Alfalfa is an excellent source of on the field. If just the outside parts Either way the hay should then be al- Moisture can be an enemy of good with soft stems, lots of leaves, and a calcium, protein, and energy. Grass are yellow, then it was exposed to sun- lowed to properly dry and cure before hay. There are many stories of horse lovely smell, there is also a lot of work hays tend to be lower in calcium and light after being baled. Some barns being baled. Some fat ponies, or hors- owners buying a barn full of lovely, and knowledge that goes into making protein and provide more fiber than will store their hay in the dark with es with Cushings disease might actu- green, freshly made hay, only to dis- that bale. legumes. The quality and nutritional blinds on the windows to try and ally benefit from eating rained on hay. cover that their barn is in flames a few value of the hay also changes based on keep the hay from turning yellow Frequently I advise clients with insu- days later. Hay that is baled and put in To read other articles by Dr. Brokaw stage at which it was cut and baling even though it minimally effects the lin resistant and Cushings horses to the barn while moist can heat up and visit the Authors section of Emmits- conditions. Many times, horse own- nutritional value. Brown or black hay soak their horses hay before feeding explode into flames. Many hay farms burg.net. ers consider a mixture of legume hay is usually the result of getting rained it. Rain can also serve the same pur- and grass hay to be the perfect hay for on or molding It also usually has a pose in that it washes out some of the a performance horse. Unfortunate- musty odor. This hay should not be soluble sugars without burdening the ly, that perfect mixture can be hard to fed to horses. owner with the cumbersome task of obtain. Regardless of which type of hay you pick for your horse, it should be good quality. There are 5 main factors you should look at when evaluating hay; stage of maturity, leafiness, color, foreign material, odor and condition. The stage of maturity when the hay is cut relates most to nutrient quality. Over mature hay tends to be fewer nutrients dense, higher in fiber, and less palatable. In Maryland, most hay 22 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | AUGUST 2015 THE MASTER GARDENER So what about those summer bugs? Mary Ann Ryan adults will feed and mate for about always read the label prior to ap- Adams County Master Gardener a month, then lay 40 – 60 eggs in plying and follow the label’s rec- the soils. ommendations. Don’t overuse or Dean, Bad Bugs Department In about 10-12 days, the eggs over-mix the pesticides. University of Fairfield will hatch into tiny larvae, or As we move into August, we are grubs. They will feed on the grass entering the tail end of the adults. re the Japanese beetles driv- until late September. When the Our next line of defense for Japa- Aing you crazy? i think I’ve temperatures begin to cool, the nese beetles is to control the lar- picked off more beetles on plants larvae (grubs) will bury deeper vae. Remember the adults are lay- this year than I have for the past into the soil to overwinter. Then ing there eggs throughout July, so several years. They cause the leaves when the temperatures warm the best time to control these crit- of plants to look like lace…not again in the spring, the cycle be- ters is late July through August, as the best conditions for a plant that gins all over. the larvae hatch and begin feeding needs to photosynthesize. Knowing this cycle gives us a on the turf. An interesting thing to What can you do about these good idea about how to control note: if you are in a dry spell and nasty beetles? Let’s first review the these insects. Right now we’re con- the ground is hard when the bee- life cycle. As with any insect prob- cerned about the flowers, shrubs tles are laying eggs, the chances of a lem, it’s important to understand and trees as the adults keep chew- high grub population are reduced. how they grow: when they feed, ing and chewing and chewing. In contrast, if there is plenty of rain mate, lay eggs and overwinter. In Hand picking is the most environ- at the time the eggs are laid, the the case of the Japanese beetle, mentally friendly way of control- grub population will increase. This they overwinter as grubs, the lar- ling the beetle. Drop them into a year’s moisture almost guarantees val stage of the beetle. They make bucket with a soapy solution and us a good beetle crop in 2016. their way to the surface in May you’ll greatly reduce the popula- There are many options when If left unchecked, Japanese beetles will eat away at leaves of and feed on grass roots until they controlling grubs at their earliest plants until they look like lace—not the best conditions for a plant tion. This should be done as soon that needs to photosynthesize. emerge as the adult beetle in late as you begin to see the beetles. stage. If using chemicals, Carbaryl, June through July. At that point, If this isn’t an option for you, Malathion and Rotenone can be ap- As far as control of grubs, instant de- cide as it is killing an insect, so cau- they feed on about 300 different some pesticides that can be used plied. Always read the label when us- pletion of the larvae will not happen tion is important when using. host plants, from roses and hibis- are Carbaryl, Malathion, and Ro- ing these and all pesticides. as the spores need to build up in the Four lined plant bug has also been cus, to apple trees and birch. The tenone. When using pesticides, If using a more “natural” meth- soils. But as the years go on, grub an issue this year and last. These lit- od of control, nematodes and milky control will be successful. The use of tle bugs will such plant juices from spore are two options. Nematodes milky spore works best when com- the leaves and leave sunken brown are microscopic worms that feed on munities use this as a control mea- spots. In heavy feeding, the bugs the Japanese beetle grubs. These are sure. The idea is to get the spores can cause distortion of the leaves alive, so are typically shipped and built up in the soils so as the adult causing cupping and crumpling. must be used immediately. These can beetles lay the eggs and the larvae The four lined plant bug has one be found through biological mail or- hatch, they will feed and die. generation per year, however, other der catalogs. Whether using chemical or bio- plant bugs may have up to four gen- Milky spore is a bacterium that as logical controls, application rates and erations per year. the grubs ingest the spores, it ruins how to’s are listed on the labels. Also These bugs will overwinter as eggs their stomach, goes into the blood on the labels are things like dispos- that have been inserted in the plant stream and as the grub dies, the al, first aide, and other important in- tissue. The nymphs will hatch in spores are dispersed throughout the formation. Remember whether it’s April through early May and then soil, increasing the amount of spores. chemical or organic, it’s still a pesti- turn to adults by late May through early June. They feed as nymphs and adults. They will feed for about a month, mate, lay eggs then die. To control these pests, spraying with summer oil or insecticidal soap has proven successful. Begin appli- cation as soon as you see any dam- age to reduce the amount of poten- tial adults. Be sure to dispose of fallen leaves and dead branches in the fall to reduce the overwintering habitat of the four lined plant bug. The plant parts that are cleaned up should be composted or disposed of. On a positive note, the firefly, or lightning bug, is a common insect found, or should I say “seen” in the summer. This is a beetle, not a fly or a bug. They cause no damage to our plants, but put on a great light show in the summer. These beetles will lay up to 500 eggs in damp soil in late summer. The larvae will hatch in about a month and will feed on worms and slugs for one to three years! It then goes into the pupa stage and will emerge as an adult in late June – ear- ly July. These insects are fascinating and wonderful to watch as they use their “lights” as adults to signal from one to another. Both male and fe- male light up. The males are typi- cally the ones flying around flashing their lights to attract a female. She is usually sitting, watching for a light that she likes. Once she finds that pattern that turns her on, she’ll be- AUGUST 2015 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 23 THE MASTER GARDENER Small Town Gardener It’s not over yet

Marianne Wilbrun If you allowed your plants to become in- creasingly unhealthy due to lack of mois- nsect issues? At this time of year it is very ture, nutrients or poor siting, insects will Itempting to turn your back upon plants sense this and target them like vultures on overrun with beetles, bugs or caterpillars and roadkill. Sadly, annual plants have one sea- hope it will be all better next year. son’s shot at a good life, and no amount of Maybe it will be. To some extent, insect chicken soup will bring them back from the populations are dependent on weather con- living dead before winter comes. You must ditions. For instance, the Mid-Atlantic sum- avoid the illness in the first place, and if this mer blockbuster “Return of the Japanese strategy fails (or is never attempted), it is Beetle” was produced after an excessively wet crucial to remove the plant (with attached spring and summer last year, which allowed hoard) so next year’s soil is not populated by larvae the moisture they needed to emerge overwintering bad boys and girls. strong and randy on a rosebush near you. This was made very clear to me at our The Soldier Beetle is considered a beneficial insect because its larvae Yet at the same time, stink bugs had their community garden recently. But in order feed on eggs as well as the larvae of other insects. populations cut drastically over the last two to tell that tale properly, it is necessary that gin flashing as well so the male can some nectar and pollen, making winters due to excessive cold . Goodness I preface it with a confession. find her. Then the life cycle starts all them good pollinators. knows they are still with us, but this year it Last year I behaved shamefully by my over again. These are four very common is just possible to find a tomato without the kale and cabbage crops, ignoring them A beneficial insect is the soldier insects we will see this time of tell-tale signs of vampirism spotting its skin. when they should have been harvested and beetle, considered beneficial because year. These can be found on So to some extent, what will and will not generally being a neglectful gardener. After the larvae feed on eggs and larvae of many different species of plants, be showing up in great numbers is out of a long summer season, Harlequin bugs (a other insects. The adult will feed on and knowing life cycles and what your hands as a gardener, but don’t think for true scourge of the brassica world), sensed aphids, other soft bodied insects with the damage, or not damage, they a moment I’m letting you completely off the weakness and moved in for the kill. My their main diet as adults being nectar do to plants will increase our ef- hook when it comes to those August beds kale was riddled with various life stages of and pollen. fectiveness of pesticide usage. We teeming with [insert plague here]. It is easy this bug, and the only thing to do was to re- These beetles overwinter as pu- will have better control of the to let things get out of hand quickly, and move it, which, true to my behavioral pat- pae in the soil. They turn into bee- bad bugs because we are using ignoring the problem now will only create tern that year, happened later rather than tles in early summer and mate. The the pesticides at the right time to more problems next year. earlier. eggs are laid in the soil where, after control a particular problem and Think of your plants for a moment as you Things went differently this year. I wa- hatching, the larvae begin to feed have a better appreciation of the do the human body. A healthy body with a tered well and continuously harvested the for up to a year on other insect lar- good bugs that require no control strong immune system is capable of warding lower leaves of the kale, removing leaves that vae and eggs. It’s very easy to spot at all. off some of winter’s worst bugs. Combined were yellowing and beginning to rot. Result: a soldier beetle when checking out with eating well, getting enough sleep and healthy kale. As late as mid-July I was pulling the goldenrod. They tend to hang To read more gardening articles vis- taking exercise regularly, a healthy immune up the last few plants and had the satisfac- out in the flowers waiting for mate. it the Gardening section of Emmits- system can spell the difference between sick- tion of taking off only one or two adult Har- While waiting, they may take in burg.net. ness and well-being when two people are ex- lequin bugs looking vainly for a mate. posed to the same virus – one becoming sick Meanwhile, fellow gardeners followed my and one forced to make endless casseroles for poor example of last year and are overrun an ailing friend. with adults, nymphs and new eggs. The smell of rotting bras- sica crops (Brussels sprouts, kale, cabbage and broccoli) now pervades the garden and attracts more of the same, anxious for a cheap meal and an even cheaper date. The fact that my kale remained un- scathed is testament to the fact that in- sects strike the weak- est link first. Had I left my kale in the ground, eventually the sheer mass of in- sects looking for new prey would have over- taken it too, but I got it out just in the nick of time. Now is not the time to turn your back on your garden. Never fear, that time is com- ing soon – but un- til then, your spring garden is depend- ing upon you to cre- ate the healthiest con- ditions possible in your fall garden. That means facing the big, bad and ugly current- ly populating your beds and letting them know they’ll have to pay for their lunch. 24 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | AUGUST 2015 HEALTH NOTES Safe drug disposal may save lives Kelsey Shupe ception that prescription medica- Frederick Memorial Hospital tions may produce a “medically safe” high; believe they are not ad- he rise of heroin addiction dictive, or that it is safe to take on Tnationwide has been part- occasion without a provider’s pre- ly attributed to abuse of prescrip- scription. tion drugs, including opioid pain So what can you do to help? relievers, psychiatric drugs, and Remove the opportunity: over-the-counter medications. Teens who abuse prescription According to the Department drugs commonly access med- of Health and Mental Hygiene, ications from medicine cabi- Frederick County saw 887 opioid- nets found in the homes of fam- related deaths in 2014. ily, friends, and acquaintances. Since 1999, unintentional One way to combat medica- deaths related to prescription opi- tion misuse/abuse is to remove oids have quadrupled in num- unused medications from your ber, exceeding heroin and cocaine home environment. Periodically deaths combined. In a survey con- sort through your medications, ducted by the National Survey on checking expiration dates, and Drug Use and Health, 15.3 mil- safely dispose of items that are lion Americans, age 12 and old- expired or no longer needed. er, abused prescription pain re- Communicate with your chil- lievers for non-medical purposes. dren: Remind children to never These young adults have a misper- take someone else’s medications, and to never give out their own prescribed medications to anyone else, including their friends. Also, keep in mind that younger chil- dren often mimic adult behavior so avoid taking medications in front of children and store your medica- tions in a safe and secure location. What do you do with your un- used medications? There are 6 authorized prescrip- tion drug disposal sites in Freder- ick County. These locations are convenient and ensure that your unused medications will be dis- posed of safely and securely. Loca- tions include the Brunswick Police Department, Frederick Police De- partment, Thurmont Police De- partment, Frederick County Law Enforcement Center, Emmitsburg Community Center, and the Mid- dletown Municipal Center. The FDA also recommends flushing a small number of med- ications as a method of disposal, to permanently remove the risk of unused controlled substances at home. To see an approved list, visit FDA.gov and search ‘medica- tion disposal’. What is Frederic Memorial Hospital doing to help? In 2014, a team of nurses, case managers, and leadership at Fred- erick Memorial Hospital began brainstorming ideas on how to combat the growing heroin epi- demic in Frederick County. From this brainstorm, Team C.O.P.E. (Caregiver Outreach Providing Education) was formed. Team C.O.P.E.’s mission is to ed- ucation the public on the dangers of substance abuse and ultimate- ly decrease the incidence of hero- in overdoses within the Frederick community, and beyond. This team has dedicated countless hours to re- searching all aspects of the growing heroin epidemic, collaborating with community partners, and evaluat- ing and evolving how care if pro- vided to these individuals at FMH. To learn more about Team C.O.P.E. and their continued work within the Frederick Community, visit our Share the Health blog at blog.fmh. org and search ‘COPE’. part 2 Emmitsburg NEWS-JOURNAL Mason-Dixon Day at the Mary Penn Celebrating our region’s history

Kathy Reid on line that would end the decade’s 29 at the Mary Penn Bed & Break- Gettysburg Wine and Fruit Trail old dispute between these two fam- fast, a 200 acre farm in Gettysburg, ilies. The survey party’s time frame Pennsylvania. The historic home he South Mountain region of brought them to this region in Au- that is now the B&B existed during TPennsylvania and Maryland is gust, 1765. The survey party of the time of the French and Indian an area rich in history. The most fa- Charles Mason, surveyor and math- War and the Mason and Dixon sur- mous historical moment in this re- ematician and Jeremiah Dixon, as- vey. When the survey was complet- gion is the Battle of Gettysburg tronomer, succeeded in drawing this ed at this site in August, 1765, the which occurred over a three day pe- line where previous survey parties home was divided in two by the Ma- riod in July, 1863. The armies of had failed. son and Dixon line. Reenactors will the Union and the Confederacy Mason and Dixon arrived in Phil- portray Mason and Dixon and dem- made the little town of Gettysburg adelphia on November 15th 1763 onstrate how they were able to com- hallowed ground with their service during a tense period. The Seven plete this difficult task. and sacrifice during those three days Years’ War had spilled over to North The 250th anniversary of the sur- of battle and bloodshed. But the America as the French and Indian vey party’s work in this region and Civil War was not the first war to Wars, and although the Treaty of the political climate of the times touch this region. The French and Paris, signed in February 1763, had is being celebrated and recreated Indian War, which took place be- put an official end to the hostilities, on Saturday, August 29. The day tween 1756 and 1763, touched the conflicts between colonists and Indi- long celebration will feature a Brit- The Mason-Dixon Day is an excellent opportunity to learn about the ish, French and Native American French and Indian War, which took place between 1756 and 1763, and lives of the colonists who settled in ans continued. The Iroquois League, touched the lives of the colonists who settled in this region. this region and the Native Ameri- or Six Nations (Mohawk, Ononda- encampment with two reenact- cans whose lands were being taken ga, Cayuga, Seneca, Oneida and ments. The first reenactment, the evening from 7-10 pm by the Irish The address of the event is 716 by the French and British emigrants. Tuscarora), had supported the Brit- Mary Jemison Raid and Capture, music group, Down by the Glen- Mason Dixon Road, Gettysburg. To The Seven Years War as it is known ish against their longtime enemies, will occur at 11 am. The reenact- side. Wineries, a brewery and dis- learn more, visit the Facebook page, in Europe was in fact the first glob- the Cherokee, Huron, Algonquin ment will bring to life the morning tillery as well as other members of Mason and Dixon Day at the Mary al war, the first world war, and a war and Ottawa, whom the French had in 1755 when a raiding party con- the GWFT will be selling during the Penn and the GWFT website: www. that helped to sow the seeds of un- supported in their attacks on colo- sisting of six Shawnee Indians and event from 9 am until 10 pm. gettysburgwineandfruittrail.com rest and desire for freedom from nists. As the survey progressed, ra- four Frenchmen captured Mary, her Britain that would culminate in the cial violence and the relentless dis- family (except two older brothers) American Revolutionary War. possession of Indians were frequent and a young boy from another fami- During that same time period, a background themes and a constant ly. En route to Fort Duquesne (pres- dispute between the Penn’s of Penn- source of disruption and danger to ent-day Pittsburgh), then controlled sylvania and the Calvert’s of Mary- the survey party. by the French, the Shawnee killed land about the land grants that each The Gettysburg Wine & Fruit Mary’s mother, father, and siblings family had received from the Brit- Trail’s first Trail sponsored event, while 12-year-old Mary and the ish throne culminated in the fa- Mason and Dixon Day at the Mary young boy were spared. The second mous Mason and Dixon survey that Penn, will bring that colonial era and reenactment to be held at 2 pm re- would create the Mason and Dix- history to life on Saturday, August counts an Indian raid on the Mason and Dixon survey party, a continu- al problem and threat as Mason and Dixon worked to fulfill their mission for the crown of Britain. The event on August 29 will bring this time period to life. Ex- hibits and demonstrations will be ongoing throughout the day in- cluding broom making, rifle mak- ing, wig making, colonial children’s games, hearth cooking, tinsmithing and more. Artillery exhibits with cannons of the era will be showcased during the day as well. This event is free and open to the public. A $5 donation per car for parking will be accepted during the day’s event, Colonial Era re-enactors will be on hand to answer your from 9 am – 4 pm, as well as dur- questions on what life was like in colonial America. ing the free concert to be held that 26 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | AUGUST 2015 WWI NEWS REPORTS FROM THE FRONT

Editor’s Note: As I read the daily news briefs for the month of August, I Berlin reports a council will be found myself reflecting on what my response would have been like in 1915 held Sunday will formulate a procla- when the outcome of the war was still far from certain. As August drew on, mation a semiautonomous state un- the headlines became more and more unsettling, so much so that all cover- der joint Polish and Austrian rule. age of any action on the Western Front ceased completely. All eyes were on The German offer of autonomy is the near total collapse of the Russian armies on the Eastern Front. To do the regarded as a bid for the support of events of the month justice, I would have to dedicate six full pages to it—but the population of Poland during the I can’t. However, I will put up an extended version of this article online for remainder of the war. those who are interested. What the Germans will do next in a military way after attempting to complete their enveloping move- in early July began pressing down ment is a matter of much specula- August 6 upon the Russians. tion. If the campaign against the At the same time, a vigorous of- Russians is not energetically pur- The fall of Warsaw marks the cul- fensive was opened in the Baltic sued there is the possibility of the mination of the greatest sustained provinces. The Germans attacked present victories being undone, offensive movement of the Europe- along the East Prussian border. Si- while if the offensive in the East is an war. Thrice before the German multaneously the Teutonic armies continued the Germans face the rig- armies have knocked at its gates in the South began to move. Field ors and dangers of a winter cam- only to be denied by the strength Marshal von Mackensen resumed paign in Russia. of its defenses and the resistance his advanced, German forces work- The Russian government mean- of the forces holding it. Apparent- ing with the Austrians to inflict while issued a declaration that the ly impregnable in the face of di- smashing blows upon the Russians reported withdrawal of German rect attack, it was compelled to ca- from this direction. Step-by-step forces from the Western Front for pitulate before the sweep of a vast the Austrian and Germans pound- the campaign in the East ”creates fa- movement, which threatened to ed their way towards the city from vorable conditions for active opera- encircle the capital, and with it the the north and the south. tions by our Allies.” Russian armies engaged in a cam- Before the power of the Teuton- The Russian ambassador to Great The US press had a field day with the apparent unwillingness paign of which it was the storm ic armies engaged in the circling Britain, commenting on reports of England and France to launch an offensive in the West, center. From the north, northwest, movement the armies of Grand that Russia was dissatisfied with which would have aided their Russian ally. west, south and southeast the Aus- Duke Nicholas began to fall back. the efforts the Allies were making nite form, being in effect a greater hands of the Germans before the trian and German forces have been Przasnysz to the north of Warsaw, in the West, said: ”It has been said pair of pincers aimed at Dvinsk, in Russians reach their new positions. pressing upon the Polish capital in was occupied by the German Army. that the Russian public had hoped the north, and at Brest-Litovsk, in The second line of defense upon a combined drive to force the Rus- By July 19 the Germans had forced for a strong offensive in the West the south, and superimposed on a which the Russians proposed to fall sians out of Poland, and, if possi- the Russians back to the line of the while the Germans were making smaller pair, which sought, and still back after abandoning Warsaw has ble, to break her offensive power Narew River and pushed their way their effort in the East. This may seeks to crush the Russian forces in all the appearance of having been for an indefinite period by admin- to within 20 miles of their goal. be so, but not a trace of ill feelings and around Warsaw. rendered untenable, and the Brit- istering a decisive defeat all along Then began a tightening of the has been manifested. Nowhere has The resistance of the Russians has ish and Russian press is beginning the line. German lines around the capital. the colossal effort of Great Britain been broken between Lomza and to see in the Austrian and German The movement may be said to The Germans forced their way to and France in the Dardanelles been the mouth of the Bug River. For plans and ambitious plunge deep- have its inception in May, when the southwest of the city and started more appreciated than Russia.” three weeks the Germans under the er into Russia with Petrograd as the the great Teutonic march through battering at its fortified gates of in supreme command of Field Mar- goal. Galicia began. To get at the Russian earnest Tuesday. shal von Hindenburg had been try- It seems plain now that the Ger- armies in Poland from the southeast, The vast turning movement of August 13 ing to force this front to cut off the mans proposed no great demonstra- it was first necessary to clear Gali- the Germans to the northward of Russian armies in the retreat from tion on the Western Front, but in- cia of the troops of Russians. How the Polish capital is exciting the con- Holding the bridgeheads at Warsaw Warsaw. tent rather to press to the utmost successful this was accomplished is cern of the Allies. It is feared that the over the Vistula River, the most for- The position of the retreating their so far brilliant successful Rus- familiar history. Field Marshal von evacuation of Warsaw may be too midable military obstacle in East- Russians between the Vistula and sian campaign on the theory that MacKensen’s campaign in its first late to save the Russian armies. ern Europe, Germany and Austria, the Bug Rivers has grown more pre- conditions in France and Belgian important stage culminated when The fall of Warsaw is likely soon having conquered the river line, and carious as a result of the heavy rains are such that neither the French late in June Lemburg was retaken to be followed by the pronounce- with it invaded Russian territory for of the past few days. The marshes in nor the British immediately will at- and the Russians were driven over ment of a semiautonomous Poland, an average depth of 100 miles along the rear, hold the rising water, con- tempt a general offensive. the Galician border. embracing not only the territories the front from the Baltic to the Car- fining the movements of troops ex- Recognition of the imperative Then early in July the Teutonic wrested from the Russians, but the pathians, are now throwing their clusively to a few roads. The Russian importance to the Allies of forcing forces, coming up from the south, Austrian Crown land of Galicia. Re- forces forward in an endeavor to ac- retreat, therefore, is encountering the Dardanelles as the shortest route halted while preparations were ports indicate that a German prince, complish what Russia’s Allies have increased difficulties. to retrieving Russian reverses and made for the next stage of the cam- possibly a son of the German Em- so feared - the complete envelop- The Russians are sacrificing men regaining the initiative now in the paign. Great armies had been as- peror, or an Austrian Archduke, will ment of the Russian armies. recklessly, trying to retard the Ger- hands of Germany, is demonstrat- sembled to the north and these be appointed governor. The Russian armies are not only man and Austrian advances through ed amply by the sudden landing a menaced on the Warsaw Salient, but counterattacks, which invariably are 50,000 more British forces on the a larger and more formidable envel- unsuccessful. The impression here is southern end of the Gallipoli Penin- oping movement has taken defi- that many prisoners will fall into the sula, from which they hope to break

The ruined city of Brest-Litovsk on the Eastern Front. AUGUST 2015 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 27 WWI NEWS REPORTS FROM THE FRONT

Novo Georgievsk was strongly de- fended and was said to have been equipped with sufficient ammunition and food supplies for long period. Its speedy capture doubtlessly represents another triumph for the great Ger- man and Austrian siege guns. According to semiofficial Serbian sources here Serbia has accepted the conditions of the Allies to the occu- pation of Macedonia by the Allies in exchange for a section of the Dal- matian coast and adjacent islands, and the partition of Albania with Greece. When this is accomplished the Allies will transfer Macedonia to Bulgaria. The Entente Powers, according to a statement made by a Serbian correspondent, has offered to Bul- garia that part of Macedonia giv- en to her by the Serbian Bulgari- an treaty of 1912 with the right of immediate occupation. Bulgaria on her part promises to declare war im- mediately on Turkey, aided by funds from the four Allies. Bulgaria will receive further territorial conces- sions in Turkey after the successful conclusion of the war.

August 27

Russian field armies are fight- ing desperately, but generally vain- ly, to check the onrush of the Ger- mans and Austrians. The Germans have captured the Russian town of Bielsk, 25 miles south of Bialystok, This map depicts the Eastern Front on August 27, 1915. and have driven the Russians over the Biala River. fensive line. The third line of de- With the German cavalry defeat South of Brest-Litovsk, Field fense, upon which the Russians are of a Russian cavalry division, 40 This map depicts the Eastern Front on August 1, 1915. Marshal von Mackensen’s forc- now compelled to retreat to, runs miles east of Brest-Litovsk yester- es have penetrated far beyond through the middle of the country day, German cavalry is now in po- the deadlock in that battle and ad- resistance by the Russians. the Bug River, rendering a seri- known as White Russia. sition to bite deep into the flank vance on Constantinople. The capture of Kavno raises the ous Russian defense along the Bi- The Russian fortress of Olita, 30 of the retreating Russians and may question whether the Russians will alystok-Brest-Litovsk line virtual- miles south of Kovna, has also been convert the Russian retreat into an be able to retain this line, or wheth- ly impossible. evacuated. The fortress of Grodno is utter rout. August 20 er they will again be compelled to Om Monday, the Russian for- now the only strongly defended po- While the Russians are still fight- make a general retreat. Retention tress of Ossowetz fell, depriv- sition remaining in the hands of the ing bravely in certain localities, it is The forces of Field Marshal von of the remaining positions on this ing the Russians of the last of Russians. Olita is the ninth impor- clear that the backbone of the Rus- Mackensen, pursuing the retreat- front might expose the Russians to their westernmost fortresses. Os- tant Russian fortress to fall before sian army is completely broken. It ing Russians from the south, have the danger of a flanking movement. sowetz, a first-class fortress, guard- the invaders in the last three weeks. will be impossible for the Russian reached the line of the high road The rapidity of the German ad- ed the railway approach to Bialy- The Germanic allies have not army to reorganize and recuperate more than halfway to Brest-Litovsk, vances since the fall of Warsaw on stok, the great Petrograd-Warsaw yet exhausted their efforts to smash for a long time. which the Russians had hoped to August 5, is indicated by the fact that trunk line. completely the Russian army. The Absent any action by its Allies make the new center of their defens- they are within 30 miles of Brest- The Russians have already evacu- Austrians and Germans are now en- in the West, the only ray of light es. It is now regarded as probable Litovsk, which lies about 150 miles ated Bialystok but will continue to gaged in an effort to clear the last on the horizon for Russians is their that this point will be abandoned, east of the captured Polish capital. hold the fortress of Grodno until corner of Galicia still held by Rus- old friend autumn, which will bring owing to the speed of the German The line to which the Russians may the bulk of the armies of the Grand sians. two useful Allies, namely, autumn advance since the fall of Warsaw and now be compelled to fall back to is Duke have reached their appointed Having lost Brest-Litovsk, the mist and autumn mud. Already the the continued pressure of the armies about 200 miles east of Warsaw. positions to the east of Vilna. Grod- Russians cannot afford to hold their seven German armies are flounder- of the Germans forming a semicir- Novo Georgievsk, the Russian no is the next fortress of importance positions in Galicia; for to do so ing through marshy districts where cle closing in towards the north. fortress northwest of Warsaw, which in this region. would endanger their armies. The there is a thick fog in the morning The outcome of these move- the Russians continued to hold af- On Thursday the Russian for- Russian extreme left, which hereto- and evening, and where the rains are ments probably will be indicated ter they abandoned the Polish capi- tress of Brest-Litovsk was captured. fore has been unaffected by the gen- turning the roads into deep mud. within a few days -whether grand tal, has also been taken by the Ger- Brest-Litovsk was considered one eral defeat, is now involved in the For the beleaguered Russians, au- Duke Nicholas will be able to re- mans. More than 20,000 men were of the strongest fortresses in Eu- general retreat of the Russian forces. tumn cannot come soon enough. sume the offensive along the new captured with the fortress and an rope, and was the southern base of front or will concentrate his ener- enormous stock of war materials. the second Russian line of defense, gies in rearguard fighting during a The capture of Novo Georgievsk to which the armies of Grand Duke slow retirement. has been foreseen since the fall of Nicholas retreated after the fall of The Russians are following the Warsaw. Grand Duke Nicholas, Warsaw antics of the Napoleonic campaign, the Russian Commander-in-Chief, The storming of Brest-Litovsk by laying waste to the country, which elected to leave the garrison in the the German forces is probably the they abandon, so that the advanc- fortress rather than evacuate this most important military achieve- ing Germans find in the smoking position. The decision to fortify the ment since the fall of Warsaw three ruins of towns and villages the same fortress was because of its strategic weeks ago. The town, was one of the lack of shelter as when Napoleon position. So long as the Russians re- most important depots for, and dis- marched to Moscow. tained it, they were able to stop Ger- tributing points of military supplies The key Russian fortress of Kov- man communications on the Vistu- near the western frontier of Russian no, with all her war materials, has la River. On account of its position, proper. fallen into the hands of the Ger- it was described by an Associated The capitulation of Brest-Litovsk man. The fortress was captured by Press correspondent who visited as means that the Russians will be storm in spite of the most tenuous a second Vicksburg. forced to abandon her second de- 28 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | AUGUST 2015 HISTORY The Fort Necessity Campaign, 1754

John Miller nia, which encompassed all of Ohio, jor in the Virginia militia was or- Emmitsburg Historical Society parts of western Virginia, and west- dered by Dinwiddie to head west ern Maryland. Virginia Lieutenant to the Ohio Country. He was to de- his year marks the 260th An- Governor Robert Dinwiddie was liver an ultimatum to the French Tniversary of Braddock’s Defeat concerned about the French taking who were building a series fortifi- on July 9, 1755, during the Battle control of the area called the Forks cations along the Allegheny River. of Monongahela located in western of the Ohio, where Pittsburgh, PA The French were being warned that Pennsylvania, near Pittsburgh. Most is located. The forks were in refer- they were encroaching on lands that of those who live in Frederick and ence to the Allegheny River and the were claimed by several of the col- Frederick County, have likely heard Monongahela River coming togeth- onies, including the colony of Vir- the name Braddock, as Braddock er and forming the Ohio River. ginia. By December, Washington Heights was named after him. There The Ohio Valley was the central was at French Fort Le Boeuf, meet- are signs located along the Nation- key in the Ohio Company. Con- ing with the French official. Wash- al Road, one at Frederick, near the trol of the Ohio Valley and the riv- ington also saw signs of the French Route 40 mall, that describes his ers was of big interest to several colo- massing troops for a possible move- Fort Necessity movements toward modern-day nies, as well as the French. Whoever ment to the Forks of the Ohio in the Pittsburgh to take out a French fort controls the valley would control Spring. dered Washington to begin recruit- at Winchester, Washington began there called Fort Duquesne. Howev- the flow of goods in North Amer- The French paid no attention ing for the Virginia regiment in an moving westward toward the moun- er, before we get to that part of the ica. Prior to 1753, Governor Din- to the ultimatum and Washing- attempt to move to the Forks of the tains. He arrived at Wills Creek on story, we need to discuss some of the widdie had asked the British govern- ton returned to Williamsburg, Vir- Ohio. By March 20, Major Wash- April 20, 160 miles from the Forks events that took place prior to Brad- ment numerous times for support ginia, arriving there in January of ington received his Lieutenant Col- of the Ohio. While in route to Wills dock’s defeat as he was ordered to by giving governors in the colonies 1754. While Washington’s negotia- onel commission and was ordered to Creek, Washington learned of the take the Forks of the Ohio. the powers to stop the French incur- tion with the French failed, Gover- take the men he recruited, and move surrender of the fort that he was to First, why were the Forks of the sions into the Ohio Valley by means nor Dinwiddie ordered a small de- out as soon as possible. Washington be resupplying. Stunned, Washing- Ohio so important? The Ohio of militia. This would protect the in- tachment of Virginia militia under was tasked with helping to resupply ton didn’t want to believe it. But the Country was an area of land invest- vestments of the Ohio Company. Captain William Trent to the Forks the English fort on the forks. couriers were correct as the unfin- ments called the Ohio Company in In October of 1753, a young 21 of the Ohio to build Fort Prince On April 2, Washington began ished fort at the Forks of the Ohio the wilderness of western Pennsylva- year old George Washington, a ma- George. The fort was to protect the moving out of Alexandria, Virgin- surrendered on April 17, without lands and employees of the Ohio ia with about 120 colonial soldiers. firing a single shot at the French. Company. As Dinwiddie prepared Colonel Joshua Fry remained be- The colonials stationed there fled his next movement, he viewed the hind with the majority of the Vir- to safety but the French then quick- French response as an act of aggres- ginia Regiment. Moving westward, ly began building Fort Duquesne in sion that was suitable for military ac- Washington entered Winchester, its place. tion. Virginia on April 10. There, he spent On April 23, Washington held Dinwiddie also began mobiliz- several days, lessening the load of his a council of war. He was told by ing troops for a push into the wil- wagon train. He knew that once he traders and friendly Indians that a derness to protect the lands of the got past Wills Creek (Cumberland, large French force was occupying Ohio Company. Any colonials that MD), the wagon would cause prob- the forks. Washington decided to signed up would have a small in- lems, as roads were not established move forward to the forks. By April vestment with Ohio Company. On beyond that point. 25, Washington moved out of Wills March 2, Governor Dinwiddie or- Eight days later, after arriving Creek and began cutting in roads AUGUST 2015 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 29 OBITUARIES for the wagons and artillery to use west of the Great Meadows, the by Colonel Fry. South Carolina troops remained By May 7, Washington made behind. Hearing of a large French twenty miles. If Washington came force moving eastward, Washington under attack, there were no rein- falls back once more to Fort Neces- forcements that could come to aid sity, where he arrives July 1.The next in time. Colonial troops from North day, Washington improved the fort Carolina and British Regulars from by adding small earthworks around New York and South Carolina were the fort. on the move. The Regulars from By July 3, some 600 French and South Carolina, under the com- 100 Indians made their presence mand of Captain James Mackay, known and began surrounding the would eventually converge at Wills fort. Washington fell back to the Creek in late May early June. earthworks for cover, as the French On May 12, Washington learned were at the woods edge. As the battle that Colonel Fry, with the other began unfolding it also began to rain, half of the Virginia Regiment, was turning the ground into a wetland. at Winchester. Washington also Firing was kept up till 8:00 p.m. to Virginia in mid July and gave his in 1755. The French and Indian War, would become the first official learned that the troops from North when French commander Captain report to Dinwiddie. Washington War, also known as the Seven Years World War. Carolina, under Colonel James Louis Coulon de Villiers requested a was not blamed for the Fort Necessi- Innes, were not far behind Colonel truce. The truce was to discuss terms ty surrender. Washington eventually Joan Boyle Fry. Plus, Maryland might raise 200 of Washington’s surrender. Near resigned from the Virginia regiment men for the expedition. By May 24, midnight, the terms were signed when it was reorganized, and he oan Boyle, 102, of Emmits- Virginia until her retirement. Washington was at Great Meadows, by both Washington and Captain would receive a demotion in rank. Jburg,, died July 11 at St. Jo- She was very active in Theater a natural opening in the wilderness. Mackay. Due to a translation error, Now that war was coming, Brit- seph’s Ministries in Emmitsburg. Circles including the Johns Five days later, a small stockade fort Washington was now viewed as an ain and France began sending more Born June 4, 1913 in Ad- Hopkins Play Shop, the Cath- would be built on its location. This assassin for the killing of Jumonville. troops to North America. British ams County, she was the olic University Drama Depart- fort would be known as Fort Neces- By morning of July 4, the colo- Major General Edward Braddock daughter of the late James and ment, the Danville Little The- sity, a fitting name for the fort that nials and British troops marched out would be ordered to America with Agnes (Pecher) Boyle. ater, and Lynchburg Theater was to store supplies. The actual fort of Fort Necessity marched back to two regiments of troops for a cam- Joan was a member of St. of Fine Arts. She also served as was finished on June 3. Wills Creek. Washington returned paign to take the Forks of the Ohio Joseph Catholic Church. Emmitsburg Town Commis- Late in the day on May 27, Wash- She was a graduate of St. Jo- sioner for a time. ington learned of a small French and seph’s College in Emmits- She was preceded in death Canadian force led by Ensign Jo- burg and furthered her stud- by her six siblings, Sarah Boyle, seph Coulon de Villiers, Sieur de Ju- ies at a number of different James Boyle, Mary Cochran, monville, who were encamped near schools, including the Univer- Bernard Boyle, Marguerite Bi- his position. The French officer had sity of Madrid in Spain, Trin- alecki and Joseph Boyle. orders to deliver a similar warning ity University in Dublin, Ire- The family would like to that Washington, a few months pri- land, and the University of thank all the associates at St. or, had given the French. At dark, Galway in Ireland. She taught Joseph’s Ministries for the care Washington, along with forty colo- school for many years in the and attention given to Joan nials, left Great Meadows to find the Hagerstown area and later at during her stay there the last French. the Chatham Hall School in three years. At dawn on May 28, Washing- ton met with Half-King, an Indian ally, and began planning an attack. August 7, 8, & 9, 2015 The French camp was soon sur- James “Jim” Charles Moxley rounded and then a shot was fired, sparking the first battle of what be- r. James “Jim” Charles Moxley both of the home, his came known as the French and Indi- Friday, August 7th MMoxley, III, 43, of siblings Jason Moxley of Na- an War. Fifteen minutes later, when Smithsburg, passed away sud- varre, Fl, Amanda Moxley the smoke cleared, 13 Frenchmen Saturday, August 8th denly Wednesday, July 1, at of Mt. Airy and Frank Stew- were dead and 21 were captured. his home. He was the hus- art and wife Keri of Smiths- Washington’s casualties were one band of Teri Moxley. burg, his paternal grandpar- man killed and two or three wound- Born May 20, 1972 in ents James Charles, Sr. and ed. Among the dead Frenchmen was Sunday, August 9th Frederick, Maryland, he was Rose Moxley of Flinton, PA, Jumonville, who the French say was the son of Alice Marie Akers his mother and father-in-law a diplomat. During the fight, the Godlove and husband Jay of Ruby and William Alexander Frenchmen escaped and reported Bonita Springs, FL and James of WA, his aunt and like a sec- the action to their superiors at Fort Charles Moxley, Jr. and wife ond mother Gloria Kopp and Duquesne. Washington quickly fell Kaye of Flinton, PA. husband Steve of Smithsburg, back to Fort Necessity. Jim was a graduate of Thom- uncles Lloyd Moxley and wife On May 31, Washington learned as Johnson High School. He Jean of Westminster, Md , Bry- that Colonel Fry had died at Wills served his country in the US an Moxley and wife Claudia of Creek, and that he was to assume Army as a Ranger and lat- Newville, PA, Burgess Akers, Jr command of the Virginia regiment. er served with the 101st Air- and wife Yoli of CA and Wil- By June 6, Washington had expect- borne. He worked as a police liam Akers and wife Joyce of ed a French attack, but so far none officer for the Frederick Coun- Taneytown, MD. Many niec- came. Three days later, the remain- ty Sherriff’s Department retir- es and nephews also survive. der of the Virginia regiment had ing in 2011. He was presently He was preceded in death by made it to Fort Necessity. Wash- employed as a police officer in his maternal grandparents Bur- ington also became aware that Cap- Brunswick for four years. Jim gess and Etta Akers and an un- tain Mackay, with the South Car- was a member of the FOP. He cle Ronnie Akers. olina Regulars, was at Wills Creek. was also a member of St. An- A Mass of Christian Buri- By June 12, Captain Mackay arrived thony’s Catholic Church in al was celebrated July 7, at St. with his troops, and since he was a Emmitsburg and was very ac- Anthony’s Shrine Parish, Em- regular British soldier, he felt that he tive in his Catholic Faith. He mitsburg. Interment was in should assume command. Howev- enjoyed spending time with his St. Anthony’s Cemetery. Con- er, Washington, as Lieutenant Col- family and studying the history tributions , in Jim’s name, may onel and acting commander of the of our Country. be expressed to Catholic Char- Colonial forces, felt that the com- In addition to his wife and ities, 320 Cathedral Street, Bal- mand was his. Captain Mackay end- parents, he is survived by his timore, MD 21201. Online ed up encamping away from the co- children James Charles Mox- condolences can be made at lonials. ley, IV and Peyton Elizabeth www.staufferfuneralhome.com While, Washington and his reg- iment worked on opening a road 30 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | AUGUST 2015 MOM’S TIME OUT Setting an allowance Michele Brown reason for the allowance. The boys they were going to get the mon- needed to, at least in some small ey that they so desperately desired. esponsibilities, chores, allow- way, earn the money. In the past I Whether they were going to spend Rance? Some families have have discussed my surprise when I it immediately on candy, or some chores that relate to allowance, found out what chores my friends cheap toy that would break by the some families have chores separate kids (who were the same ages as end of the day, or they were saving from allowance. I have found, as mine) were capable of doing. When for a new video game or expensive I discussed last month, most fami- the boys were this age I hadn’t come doll, they were still closer to that lies have some sort of chores (even to that realization yet. However, we goal. They weren’t as motivated by though my son thinks he is the only still knew the boys were old enough the loss of privileges whether it be one with chores). Allowance is a dif- to complete some basic chores. We for a day or a week as they were by ferent matter though. I have heard started having them clean their the loss of the money! The second a wide range of ideas about how rooms, gather laundry and set and problem was the amount of time very careful what value you place Economides Family called “The much allowance and how allowance clear the table. We used these chores and concentration this plan took. on each chore. An ambitious child Money Smart Family System”. The should be earned and distributed. to, in some way, justify the pid- Not only did I have to keep track of could end up earning more mon- family who wrote this book actual- My family has implemented a num- dlence we gave them. This worked the chores each child did, but also ey than you actually can afford. ly had five kids and developed a sys- ber of policies on allowance. Here is for a while but as they got older it who was in trouble for what and We thought one quarter, a mere tem that dealt with all of the issues the good and the bad of our allow- fell apart. what the associated punishment was 25 cents, didn’t seem like much that took us years to work through ance experiences. We also considered separating the and for how long. I am pretty sure at all. When you make every lit- and many more. When we only had two boys and chores association to the allowance. there have been at least a few times tle task you want your child to ac- I desperately wished that I had a small baby we started by giving the So they would get allowance regard- when a child has convinced me that complish worth a quarter that can this book earlier. This book ad- boys allowance that was very small less of doing chores. This new sys- their punishment was shorter than add up pretty quick. Multiply dressed the issues of age appropri- and what we felt was appropriate for tem would require consequences for I had originally made it. Lastly, as I that 25 cents by, say 30 or 40 little ate chores. They suggested that their age. We were simply trying to not completing the assigned chores. stated, there were no consequenc- chores in a week and multiply that the chores be grouped into cate- teach them to make good choices That consequence could come es that involved the allowance. The by 4 kids. The bottom line was this gories/ or times of the day. By do- with their money. At the innocent in the form of grounding, or loss kids quickly learned that no mat- didn’t work. ing this you can assign age appro- ages of 7 and 5 they usually want- of privileges, but either way there ter what, they were going to receive After we adjusted the individ- priate chores to each child and you ed to spend their money the minute would be a punishment. Regardless their allowance. Needless to say this ual value of each chore then we can then adjust the amount each they saw some candy, Legos or Star of them doing or not doing their system was very quickly revoked. had to consider what a chore was. chore section is worth based on a Wars figures. This is when we saw chores and receiving a punishment, At this point we had four kids Were we going to make basic hy- child’s age. This also gives you the some major flaws in this plan. They they could never be penalized by (albeit one was in diapers). We giene a chore? Next we had to de- ability to give each child a “raise” as were given money for no good rea- losing their allowance. The prob- discussed making each chore have cide whether every chore, no mat- they get older and are, consequent- son and spent it at a moment’s no- lems with this system were many. a monetary value attached to it. So ter what its difficulty level, was to ly, able to do more difficult tasks. tice. We realized we needed to re- The first problem we ran into was you could earn more or less based be assigned the same money value. It also made a point we had nev- vamp the allowance plan. no matter the punishment for not on your effort. This plan seemed We were pretty sure the older kids er considered, a pivotal and quite We decided there needed to be a completing their assigned chores to make the most sense, but it also would feel that cleaning an entire simple (in hind sight at least) point. went through some changes and bathroom was not equal to help- That point is that none of this will revamping over the years. With ing mom fold towels. This is when work if you do not inspect what this type of system you need to be I started reading a book by the you have asked your children to do. By inspecting, encouraging and correcting, your kids will learn the right way to do things and there will be accountability. This is the biggest step we had been missing all of these years. The bottom line is what every allowance you give your kids and whatever system you choose to en- list in your family, just make sure you don’t miss this valuable chance to teach your kids about finances. AUGUST 2015 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 31 COOKING For the love of cucumbers!

Brooke Hagerty For this amazing cocktail combine Spicy Cucumber Salad The Food Chick 2 1/2 ounces of Hendrick’s gin with Cucumbers are also delicious in food! 1/2 and a large handful of ice in a So while you are sipping your favorite ucumbers are in abundance cocktail shaker. Shake vigorous- Cucumber Cocktail try your hand at Cat this time of the year com- ly and strain into a chilled martini these super easy and delicious items. ing from not only our own gardens glass (the best way to chill a marti- Cucumber Salad, Cucumber Dill but also locally at our farmers mar- ni glass is by either leaving in your Soup and one of my all time favorites kets. There are many varieties of cu- freezer for a few minutes or by fill- sauces, Tzatziki! cumbers including the popular Eng- ing it with ice and club soda for at Cucumber Salad is a staple at most lish, Garden (American Slicing) and least a minute and then discard- summer time picnics and with good Kirby or Pickling. Some not so well ing). Both of the these cocktail rec- reason, it is so easy to prepare! I have known but equally delicious in their ipes can be multiplied and served in tried many cucumber salads over the own right; Lemon, Armenian and pitchers and both are equally as sat- years. There are those that are made Persian cucumbers. isfying on the rocks or up! with buttermilk and sour cream with Yes, I did say Lemon Cucumbers. One more cocktail recipe and then red onions (a little heavy for my lik- They are yellow, are shaped like lem- I promise we are on to food. This one ing), those made with tomatoes and ons have thin skins and have very few is for Cucumber Sangria! A friend of red onions with sugar and vinegar seeds. Wonderful in salads these cu- mine shared this with me and while I (a little too sweet for my liking) and cumbers are also delicious on their have not personally had one it sounds then there is my favorite; Spicy Cu- own and can make for a great pickle! absolutely delicious and refreshing. cumber Salad! Persian cucumbers are very sim- And you can make it non-alcoholic ilar in shape to English cucumbers by substituting the Sauvignon Blanc Ingredients: but they tend to have more variety with Fresca or Lemonade. 4 cucumbers (either English or in length and can be slightly bumpy Garden), thinly sliced like a Kirby. Even with the bumps Cucumber Sangria 1 Vidalia onion, thinly sliced Dill sprigs, for garnish 1/2 to 1 cup yogurt they do have a very thin skin which Ingrediens: 2 jalapeños, thinly sliced (you can Lemon Pepper and Truffle Salt to 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil makes them ideal for salads and slic- 1 small honeydew melon remove seeds for a milder flavor) taste 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar ing for dips. The small seeds aids for 1 seedless cucumber, thinly sliced 2 cups rice wine vinegar 1 clove garlic, minced ease in digestion and takes away the 1 lime, thinly sliced Truffle Salt and Lemon Pepper to Directions: Salt and freshly ground black pepper need to de-seed when making soup 12 fresh mint leaves taste Peel and seed cucumbers and process 2 Tablespoons finely chopped dill or cocktails. These cucumbers are 1/4 cup lime juice 2 tablespoons avocado oil (if de- in food processor until smooth. Add not as readily available as their look- 1/4 cup honey sired for a drizzle at service) remaining ingredients and process Directions: a-like, the English Cucumber. We 1 750 milliliter bottle Sauvignon again. Allow to chill for a minimum Cut the cucumber in half lengthwise most often see the English variety in blanc or other semi-dry white wine, Directions: of 30 minutes. Pour into soup cups and scoop out any seeds. Shred the the produce section, usually wrapped chilled Combine all ingredients and allow to and garnish with dill sprig. cucumber on the large hole of a grat- in plastic. Most people assume that 1 1-liter bottle carbonated water, set for at least 30 minutes or up to 3 er into a large bowl. Stir in the yo- these cucumbers need to grow in hot chilled days. It’s that easy, that’s all she wrote, Tzatziki gurt, olive oil, vinegar, and garlic. Add houses but they do not. The plastic Fresh mint sprigs and/or leaves end of story...... except for enjoying, Tzatziki sauce is a classic Sauce salt and pepper to taste. Stir in dill, if wrap used in grocery stores is to pro- (optional) of course! in Greek cooking. Here in the using. You can serve immediately or tect the thin skin. English cucumbers states this sauce is used as a sauce let it sit for a few hours, covered and are great to use for cocktails as they Directions: Cucumber Dill Soup for Gyro sandwich, a Greek/Leb- chilled, and allow the flavors to blend. are very mild in flavor. Cut the melon in half; remove and Cucumber Dill Soup is one of my all anese meatloaf served with pita If you want to be cool as a cucum- Some great and easy cocktail recipes discard seeds and rind. Cut melon time favorite summer soups. Light brea. It is, however, incredibly ver- ber and the envy of all of your friends for English cucumbers include Sake into thin slices. In a large pitcher* and refreshing, this is a great starter or satile going well with beef, lamb, this month pull out these amazing and Martinis! To make a great Cold combine melon, cucumber, lime slic- finisher for a fabulous summer meal! pork, chicken, fish and vegetables. and incredibly easy recipes! Cucumber Sake combine 3 slices of es, and the 12 mint leaves. In a small I personally love it as a light dress- As always, should you have a ques- cucumbers with 4 ounces of sake and bowl stir together lime juice and hon- Ingredients: ing for grilled or roasted vegetables. tion, an idea for an article or are in need a handful of ice cubes. Shake vigor- ey until combined; pour over melon 4 of your favorite cucumbers, Again, a very easy recipe to follow of my personal chef/catering servic- ously and top with three more slices for mixture. Add wine, stirring gently. peeled as desired and seeded and perfect for the hot days soon to es please contact me at brooke@the- garnish. My personal favorite cucum- Cover and chill for at least 2 hours. 1 pint of buttermilk be upon us. foodchick.biz. Be sure to check out ber cocktail is the Cucumber Martini. To serve, stir in carbonated water. La- 16 ounces of sour cream my website, www.thefoodchick.biz or Made with Hendrick’s Gin this is the dle or pour into glasses. If desired, 5 tablespoons fresh dill, picked Ingredients: “like” me on Facebook at wwwface- quintessential summer cocktail! garnish with additional mint. from the stem 1 large garden or English cucumber book.com/theoriginalfoodchick. 32 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | AUGUST 2015 SCHOOL AND LIBRARY NEWS

facility for a ‘super secret’ under- Fancy Garden Club to create a shop for teens. Tuesday, August ground facility often referred to beautiful take-home arrange- 11, 4pm. Register online at fcpl. Library news as ‘The Underground Pentagon’. ment featuring a star of the sum- org, or call 301-600-6331. Lectures are free and open to the mer garden...the dahlia. Learn Linda Frydl that make visiting the library fun public and begin at 6 p.m. in the about heroes of the garden and The STEM Lab @ The Frederick County Public and exciting for ages 0-18. Email Community Room at the library. how to attract them to your back- Thurmont Regional Library Libraries edingle@frederickcountymd. yard. Saturday, August 8, 10am- Have you visited the new STEM gov for more information about Music on the Deck 12pm. Register online at fcpl. lab at the Thurmont Library? The Friends Say Thank You! meeting dates and times. featuring Patty & Brent org, or call 301-600-6331. Drop in during lab hours and Acoustic, Rock & Roll, Ameri- Drop in for a Play Date! Ev- check out Squishy Circuits, Ar- riends of the Library, Em- Local History Series Contin- cana, Patty & Brent have a song ery Monday drop in for a special duino, Chromebooks, and var- Fmitsburg Branch wish to ex- ues: The Catoctin Mountain for everybody. Concert is free and playgroup. We’ll start off with a ious microscopes to name just a tend a big thank you to all the Park and Fort Ritchie begins at 2 pm. This series is cele- fun story. Afterwards, you can few of the fun and creative kits volunteers who helped make this The Thurmont Historical Soci- brating six years of bringing local meet new friends, read books, offered for exploration. Discov- year’s Annual Book Sale a big suc- ety and the Thurmont Regional music to the library. This event and play with toys. For ages 0-5. er table after table of exciting Sci- cess. Volunteers helped with sort- Library are hosting two more lec- is underwritten by the Friends of Mondays, 10:30am – 11am. ence, Technology, Engineering ing, boxing, hauling, setting up tures. On August 12, guest lec- the Thurmont Regional Library. LEGO and Mega Blok Par- and Math activities. Every week and selling lots and lots of books. turer Scott Bell. The Chief of Re- The Friends will have snacks and ty: Join us for an afternoon of there will be new additions so be All funds help support programs source Management for Catoctin drinks available for purchase at LEGO and Mega Blok fun! sure to visit often. At this time, for children, tweens and teens at Mountain Park, Mr. Bell will ex- the event. Sunday, August 23, Build tall buildings, create mys- the lab is open two days a week the Emmitsburg Branch Library plain the long and colorful his- 2-3pm. terious scenes and have an end- for ages preK to18. Children un- as well as contribute annually tory of the Catoctin Mountain less amount of STEM fun with der 8 must be accompanied by to underwrite Frederick County Park region. The next lecture, Children And Teen Programs LEGO® bricks at the library! an adult. The STEM Lab open Public Libraries Summer Read- The History of Fort Ritchie, Full “Steam” Ahead: Play, Learn, Best for ages 2 and up with an hours are Thursdays from 3:30- ing Club. Friends President Nor- will be on Wednesday, Septem- and Explore at our pop-up adult. Tuesday, August 18, 3:00- 7 p.m. and Saturdays from 2-3. een O’Donnell would like to in- ber 2 and will feature Art Cal- “STEAM” lab. A variety of activ- 5:00pm. The STEM Lab has a capacity vite everyone to become part of laham’s presentation the moun- ities will be available. Try one or Teen Magic Workshop with of 15 users for a first come, first the group – there is no member- tain top just over the Frederick all. Tuesday, August 4, 3-5 pm. Roger Lindsay: Learn the art of served basis with sessions of ex- ship fee and their primary goal is County border that evolved as an Super Saturday: Junior Gar- sleight of hand with magician ploration lasting 30 minutes at a to financially support the extras important operational support dener Program: Join the Silver Roger Lindsay in a special work- time. A new year at Mother Seton School Lynn Tayler tines, of having daily obligations My kids, on the other hand, ise and hope. New adventures and faculty at MSS, and His love and schedules to keep. I like the have a different summer man- are in store at Mother Seton is visible throughout. That is very year, summer break freedom of summer break, of tra, something more along the School. As we welcome back why our theme for this upcom- Eseems to fly by faster than going to the lake on a nice day lines of “X days until the first our students back at the end of ing year is “Living the gifts of ever. Here we are, in the dead if we want to. Or checking out day of school.” In June and for August, we will also be welcom- God’s love!” heat of August, already look- a cheap movie if we want to. Or most of July, it’s said ominous- ing new staff members and fac- Those lazy, hazy, crazy days of ing back with wistful nostal- hiding out from the heat and ly, a reminder that every summer ulty. This year will bring new summer are coming to an end, gia at June. At least I am. I tend watching Netflix if we want to. day must be lived to its fullest. social events and new ideas for but while they will be missed, we to dread the end of summer be- “If we want to” is the mantra of Sometime around the beginning the classrooms, and lest we for- wait eagerly for a new season to cause it means a return to rou- my summer. of August, the mantra is repeat- get, a new HVAC system to start. And if you’re looking for ed with excitement. The allure make our school a much more a school that will complement of seeing their friends again, of efficient and comfortable envi- your family values and allow picking out new backpacks and ronment in which to learn. your child to shine spiritually as school supplies, and finding out Having so much to look for- well as academically, it’s not too what teachers they will have is ward to this year is just one of late to become part of the MSS greater than the sadness of sum- the many gifts we can be thank- family! Give us a call or stop by. mer’s end. ful for. We are also grateful to We hope you’ll join us in all the It’s not hard to see why. De- have a strong and faith-filled new adventures that await us spite the end of those lazy sum- family at MSS who support us as in the coming school year. Un- mer days I love so much, the we live our faith in a Christ-cen- til then, enjoy the sunshine and start of a new school year is a tered community. God’s spirit is count down the days with us in time filled with much prom- present in our students, parents, joyful anticipation! AUGUST 2015 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 33 FASHION

fortless. Perhaps its re- lation to cotton al- Being a fashion intern lows for it popularity. Valerie McPhail cate in this way. However, trends are cohesive uniforms: a Valentino over- It is a twill of cotton MSM Class of 2015 the easiest way to talk about fash- sized t-shirt and baggy, full-length in either a weave or ion. Trends make fashion compre- pant look. synthetic fibers of the y summertime sadness is long hensible, they make sense of fash- Floral prints are another trend like. However, unlike Mforsaken and is replaced with ion design. At times, trends may that aligns with the bohemian drapes the denim shorts that the hectic life of a fashion intern. show the functionalism of fashion. floating throughout summer. Overall, serve as a foundation Car rides with my sisters en route to Therefore, for August, the month these trends bring the excitement of to the seasonal cloth- Zara, pizza for lunch with our mom, that has always been my time to en- this shopping season while remaining ing, the runway in- TV binges that turned into waking joy the sweetness of summer and my relevant to the high fashion scene and spires other ways to in- up late to coffee and golf on ESPN, time spent shopping, I would like to its makers. These trends create a har- corporate denim into were routines that have all become consider the trends from the Resort monizing concept of funk and func- your wardrobe. For memories of my summer breaks 2015 Collections. tionalism, a characteristic that is ac- the warm weather, from school. Back then, my sched- The trends from this particular complished at a time in the year that jean skirts and dress- ule was just as simple and laid back fashion season have naturally affect- is notorious for fun, excitement, and es were adored. Loose as the way I dressed— boyfriend ed a time when my investment in of course, a need for some relaxing fitting bell-bottoms jeans with tees, most days, and on shopping for fashion is at its prime. time at the beach or the sea. The Re- and culottes along- others, a cotton dress paired with Trends for the 2015 Resort Collec- sort 2015 trends are significant influ- side jean button-down buckled slide-on sandals or Rain- tions are a resource for the functions encers to the items customers are buy- shirts, such as from the bow flip flops. of summer clothing. These trends ing for the beaches right now. Rachel Comey Re- Yet, come August every year, this appear to be advisable when shop- Among the trends this summer sort 2015 Collection, schedule changed. The idea of a new ping for any summer vacation. you will find denim. Denim, as you show how functional A floral printed, collared dress brings a semester at the Mount anticipat- When figuring the best trend for can tell, is my favorite fabric because clothing still remains summer sensibility to Gucci’s Summer ed back-to-school shopping for ac- your summertime lifestyle, it is im- I found a way to wear it comfortably. fashionable. Unques- 2015 Resort Collection. ademic supplies and a new ward- portant to consider the styles, prints I love jeans and denim skirts. When tionably, denim is de- robe of jeans. But before going back and designs that fancy your summer sharing my love for jeans in conver- finitively a summer essential. Its communicate a soft feminine look. to the Mount, there was always va- daze. Rewind back to the begin- sation with friends, most have re- popularity in stores is expressed in My interest lies with the aesthetic of cation. This was an allotted time ning of last summer, June 2014, and sponded with a preference for fab- high-end design presentations from this piece, however, as for its prac- to celebrate the warm weather with browse the styles from the Resort rics that provide for a lifestyle of the Resort 2015 season. ticality this summer, it is an option family. 2015 season. The trends from these lounging. Leggings and yoga pants Also one of my favorite trends of among the pencil or mini skirt. I Part of the excitement always in- collections have now been navi- have become successors to jeans, the the season is the A-line midi skirt. prefer this style because when the volved more shopping, a mission to gating the popular styles in stores pants that once defined the Ameri- This too is a classic style that al- skirt is pleated, the design is charac- put together outfits and essentials for throughout this 2015 summer. In can way of dressing. However, the lows for a clean, simple look. The A- terized with volume. This defining the Florida beaches and the Miami general, these trends are plentiful. key to gaining an appreciation for line style is a design that gathers at detail adds a little craze to the sim- sunshine. Now, as a Mount gradu- For instance, denim, a personal sta- denim is comfort. This involves a the waist and then embellishes out- ple shape. Yet it remains sophisticat- ate who has dedicated her time and ple in my own wardrobe and for hunt for the perfect pair, where a ward to the hem of the skirt or dress. ed and appropriate from the office efforts to the fashion world, I un- most everyday summer outfits, is a sensibility for style and fit must be The length defines the midi skirt, or to boardwalk at the beach. derstand this industry holds much classic option. It is never going out considered. Both work together to dress. It is style that runs to the mid- This summer, resort collections more than whatever the avid shop- of style. Denim supplies jean jack- provide a reason to wear denim. It dle of the leg calf. are suggesting that classic fabrics per and fashion fanatic imagined ets, shorts and skirts and it is always also keeps you fashionable from day Last summer, Gucci presented and styles will provide the fashion when she was still in school. in stock. to night. beautiful examples of this silhou- while in sun. With various referenc- Fashion is an industry that seeks Then there are the multi-colorful Denim is a constant piece of fash- ette in the brand’s Resort 2015 Col- es to innovative designs, to heritage to interact with the world and the printed pieces. This trend is found ion. As popular as pie in the sum- lection. I am currently a big fan of denim, elegant mid-length and A- lifestyles that inhabit it. This in- when tops are paired with matching mertime, denim pieces are loved for these styles together because I feel line silhouettes, fashion reminds us dustry is a society where high-fash- bottoms that work together to form a good reason: it is accessible and ef- that, through design and fit they to keep it classy. ion runway pieces inspire street-style wear, and it is a world where the re- verse stands true as well. There are similarities between the artistic designs of the Parisian Cou- ture Houses and the mass retailers’ clothes that provide fashion for col- lege girls. This link is accomplished through trends. I have hardly been one to shop for trends, yet, the more the business of fashion becomes a part of my life, the more I start to re- alize how well connected the indus- try remains between the seller and the buyer. Ultimately, the consumer establishes the future of the industry. This is why trends have become a significant reference to how the con- sumer shops and understands fash- ion. Trends have always been some- thing I have not identified with, and rather, I tend to shop for the clothes that I need, or the accessories that inspire me. Over the years, my love for shopping has become an invest- ment in the fashion that communi- cates my love for design and art. Trends are another approach to fashion. Trends allow a person to participate in the mass interest in fashion for the sake of remaining current and in-step with what every- one else is wearing. For me, fashion is more of a form of personal communication rather than a modus operandi that allows one to be accepted by others—re- gardless of its power to communi- 34 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | AUGUST 2015 FOUR YEARS AT THE MOUNT

This month we challenged our FYATM writers to write a social commentary on the current state of the media. After watch- ing Edward R. Murrow’s famous speech in Good Night, and Good Luck, we asked them to write about what he predicted would happen to television and radio 65 years ago, if it focused only on entertainment and not news and education. As future journalists, our writers discuss their points of view on Murrow’s predictions and today’s media.

as though it would be in his right to whether it be radio, television, or were not allowed on news reports, say “I told you so.” plays. Media has always controlled when there was no middle com- Sophomore Year I find, as I look on my own cul- how we view the world, whether it mercial in a 15-minute news report, ture, we have fallen into the “es- be by posters, billboards, or televi- when radio was rather proud, and Thanks for the luck, we need it... capism and insulation” that Mur- sion ads. Because of this, I believe alert, and fast.” A vast majority of row foresaw. We are getting into the the media feels obligated to pro- the news we have today, news that is Sarah Muir about affairs both foreign and do- habit of child-proofing our media. tect us from things that make us considered as something to be com- MSM Class of 2018 mestic. Anything that the media believes uncomfortable, but these are the mercialized and sold to the masses, “Goodnight and Good Luck” will make us too uncomfortable, things that show the world as it re- is not news at all. n one of my previous articles, is a movie that depicts the famous that shows something in an hon- ally is. This sense of security is dan- To make an informed decision, II mentioned my fondness for speech by Edward R. Murrow in est, but ugly light, is watered-down, gerous because it leads to compla- one must have all the facts, no mat- newspapers. Now, this fondness 1958. Murrow was a journalist, a sugar-coated, wrapped up in pret- cency, and again, as if he was seeing ter how uncomfortable those facts maybe tinged with the barest hint news anchor, and radio personality. ty paper and served to us with fake the future Murrow stated, “If we go make us. We must beware of be- of a personal bias, seeing how I cur- He was best known as a World War smiles and assurance that everything on as we are, we are protecting the coming a culture that is solely reli- rently write for one. However, my II correspondent who risked his life is going to be “okay.” mind of the American public from ant on five minute news stories. preferences toward the news being to report on the war, most notably, This timidity and insulation any real contact with the menacing I shall end this article with yet an- expressed in the written word has on the bombing of London. He was found in media is translating to our world that squeezes in upon us.” other quote from Edward R. Mur- less to do with my job and more to a highly influential journalist who culture. People are wary of saying or My favorite comic strip is Cal- row, for I find his words better suit- do with what I see when I look to brought the real world into people’s doing anything that might remote- vin and Hobbes by Bill Watterson. ed than mine: “We are currently television for news. homes. ly upset someone, so we are teach- I remember this one, where Calvin wealthy, fat, comfortable and com- If I am being honest, I do not In this speech, later titled, “Wires ing our future generations to always is talking about his television shows placent. We have currently a built- watch the news as often as I should, and Lights in a Box,” he warns wear their kiddy gloves. Howev- and he says something that reflects in allergy to unpleasant or disturb- and the reason for this is not be- against the complacency and igno- er, this timidity is unwarranted and our current culture pretty well, “As ing information. And our mass cause I revel in ignorance. It is rath- rance that will happen to the pub- Murrow gives credit where cred- far as I’m concerned, if something media reflect this. But unless we er because it seems as though every lic if these forms of communica- it is due: “I have reason to know, is so complicated that you can’t ex- get up off our fat surpluses and rec- time I turn to the news station to tion (i.e. television, radio, etc.) turn as do many of you, that when the plain it in 10 seconds, then it’s prob- ognize that television in the main educate myself on the events hap- completely from informing the evidence on a controversial subject ably not worth knowing anyway.” is being used to distract, delude, pening in the wide world, I find public, to entertaining the mass- is fairly and calmly presented, the Our attention span has become amuse and insulate us, then televi- myself watching some sort of mind- es. He foreshadows a future that public recognizes it for what it is-- accustomed to short versions of sion and those who finance it, those less, fluff piece. The fake smiles and will look back on our history and an effort to illuminate rather than long stories, fast results to difficult who look at it and those who work seemingly endless, pointless chatter “…they will there find recorded in to agitate.” problems. We want to know what at it, may see a totally different pic- irritate me to no end, and I find my- black and white, or perhaps in col- That is the purpose of news: is happening, but we rarely have the ture too late.” self changing the channel or turning or, evidence of decadence, escap- to provide the facts to the listen- patience for the whole story. Mur- it off altogether. The fact is, when I ism and insulation from the reali- er without personal vendettas, be- row has a moment of nostalgia in To read other articles by Sarah vis- turn to the news, I tune in, looking ties of the world in which we live.” liefs, or selfish interests. The media his speech, where he thinks “back to it the Authors section of Emmits- for information, for unbiased facts If Murrow was still alive today, I feel has always been in a seat of power, the time when singing commercials burg.net.

new governor is proposing some- massive amount of news sources change the channel and have to flip thing about taxes, it is news. and their wavering reliability. through way too many entertain- Junior Year Then I make my way to work, It does not come close to end- ment stations before ever getting to where I stand behind the coun- ing there. The next part of our 21st a news source. Wires and lights in a box ter and hear news from nearly ev- century fear should be the influence I do not mean to sound too neg- Leeanne Leary in regards to what our attitude to- ery customer that walks through the we are allowing the media to have ative, since I know that pop cul- MSM Class of 2017 wards these instruments should door. This news is a little different, on our “society, culture, and heri- ture and pure entertainment are in be. For one, they truly are “in- since it is normally more geared to- tage.” Here is where our fear will our nature and we cling to them dward R. Murrow’s address to struments.” They can move and wards local scandals than politics or remain the same as Murrow’s, but for their mindless comforts. I do Ethe Radio-Television News Di- manipulate information to all of world issues, but often they received the reasoning will change. not think they are always destruc- rectors Association & Foundation America in a way nothing else can. their information from a local news Yesterday, I was half watching a tive, but look what they are doing is, in part, showcased in the 2005 Also, they have a massive influence sharing site. Again, more news. talk show on a random network to our culture. They are turning movie “Good Night and Good on our lives and I can only imagine I go home and sit with my dad and they were making fun of one our focus to the wrong things, and Luck.” His full speech, given in they had a similar influence during as he watches the 6 o’clock news, of the hosts for her minimal knowl- for that reason, I think we as Amer- 1958, serves as a warning to anyone Murrow’s time. Today we are sur- where I receive my first dose of edge on the Kardashian family. icans need to be careful with the either involved in television and rounded by news in almost every- “real” news of the day, but did you Let that sink in. news we surround ourselves with. anyone who is merely a consum- thing we do. notice how much information I They did not ask how up to date I think we are going to become a er of anything on television, which I wake up every morning and, if have already gotten in this one day she was on the ISIS presence in the mindless culture if we continue to would be most of the population. I wake up before my alarm goes off, before ever sitting in front of the world and did not care that her fo- mass produce and mass consume In 2005, when the movie that I check my phone. After checking television? I do not think I have cus was on the future presiden- mindless material. uses Murrow’s speech as a framing my messages I often go straight to ever noticed it, but by the time I tial candidates. Her co-hosts were And finally, I think that in Mur- device was released, the industry Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. I watch the “real” news, I already laughing at her limited “pop cul- row’s time, the concern was more had come a long way in the means know, probably not the most pro- know most of what they are tell- ture” knowledge. over television media whereas to- of technology and appearance, but ductive start to my day, but once ing me. Here is where we see the influ- day, our concern lies more in the still faced a lot of the same prob- I get to these sites I see not only Also notice how driven our con- ence that the media can have on social media and popular culture lems that Murrow had concerns news about friends’ lives, but world versations are by the news. If you our society, culture, and our her- realm. Despite this difference, I still about in ’58. news and local happenings. I first do not know a person well enough itage. We are being force fed im- believe that he had it right when he There was one particular part learned about the recent terrorist to spend a conversation talking ages of models, Hollywood scan- closed his speech saying - of Murrow’s speech that struck a attack in Paris through a hashtag on about your personal lives, current dals, and more from the moment “This instrument [media] can chord with me and I believe is still, Twitter. I searched a reliable news events and happenings are the next we join the social media world. teach, it can illuminate; yes, and with a little editing, relevant today. site after seeing this, but social me- logical topics. We are expected to know informa- even it can inspire. But it can do so It reads: dia offered me the news first. That right there is the beginning tion that, trust me in my very lim- only to the extent that humans are “…But I am seized with an abid- After I get out of bed, I have about to my personal amendment to Ed- ited 20 year-old knowledge, real- determined to use it to those ends. ing fear regarding what these two half an hour where I am news free ward R. Murrow’s statement. Let’s ly is not that important, but what Otherwise, it’s nothing but wires instruments are doing to our soci- until I drive to the gym and once clarify, I am in no way qualified to is the solution? Staying away from and lights in a box. There is a great ety, our culture and our heritage.” there, I hear about all the things ev- amend anything Murrow ever said, social media? I don’t know. I think and perhaps decisive battle to be By “these two instruments,” erybody else has read or seen recent- but for the purposes of this discus- we still walk into a check out line fought against ignorance, intoler- Murrow is referencing radio and ly. Here the news is travelling, al- sion I want to help it remain rele- at the grocery store and are bom- ance and indifference. This weapon television, which would have been most like an old game of telephone, vant in today’s society. I would like barded with magazines meant for of television could be useful.” the two major sources moving in- but I am still surrounded by news to propose that our fear now should bathroom reading but which are formation during that time. Today, whether it be news that one of the lie, not just in the deliverance and used by teenagers to develop ideas To read other articles by Leeanne visit I do not think much has changed gym owners had her baby or the reception of the news, but in the about the world. I think we still the Authors section of Emmitsburg.net. AUGUST 2015 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 35 GOOD NIGHT AND GOOD LUCK

that your city can build a park. A positive thing—absolutely! Proba- Senior Year bly not something you will watch a whole news segment about though. Teleprompter troubles But wait! This new park could po- tentially attract a rare breed of poi- Katie Powell spect for information. sonous ants to your area—tune in MSM Class of 2016 Newscasters have taken to dra- at six to find out more! Now you’ll matizing the truth to raise intrigue watch, just to figure out how big of he scene is a classic: beauti- because honest and pure facts do a threat there is, won’t you? Tful people in black and white, not improve ratings—they are too As I said, the problem here is that laughing and drinking around fan- dry. News companies have to spice we have lost our respect for infor- cy tables, women dripping in dia- things up a bit to get viewers. They mation. But it is not just the news monds with their glamorous elbow- have to have an angle on a story to stations that are to blame. It is also length gloves and dramatic dark make it work. So, news channels Americans who watch television on lipstick. As Edward Murrow takes will pay top dollar for footage that a daily basis who are responsible. It the stage, the crowd goes quiet, and raises ratings, and what they learned is the fault of those who turn off the the celebratory atmosphere feels from the Red Scare is that fear raises news when the politics come on. It Edward R. Murrow first began his career as a radio news broadcaster during World War II and later became a pioneer of wrong. His eyes are shadowy and intrigue. Broadcasting is no longer is the fault of the people who watch television news broadcasting. Murrow’s hard-hitting news program, lips pressed into a flat line as he sin- about providing information for the exclusively Family Feud and turn “See It Now,” often tackled controversial subjects, but it did not score glehandedly, in just a few sentenc- people. It is all about the stories that off the T.V. when the news starts well on primetime television, which was focused more so on entertainment than on education and enlightenment. es, completely changes the mood. will make people watch. Americans (guilty). What we have done is cul- The drinks appear flat, the jewels watch the news so that they know tivated an environment where only News channels can only disre- ments. We must only support those and outfits look gaudy, and the red what is going on around them, but shock tactics are used, because it is spect information for as long as we broadcasters who provide us with lipstick makes the ladies look like the news only shows what they all we respond to. As a culture, our are willing to allow them to. The sincere news. We must make them clowns, as Mr. Murrow calls them want people to see. By doing this, desire to learn and actively seek out simple solution is that we must respect knowledge and information. out for their ignorance, as if scold- they can keep you scared and keep information regarding our world make our informants care about We must bring the dignity back to ing a misbehaved child. you coming back for more, even if and its future has diminished. Yes, what they show us. We must hold broadcasting. “If we go on as we are, then his- the fear is only fabricated. the media is responsible for showing our newscasters and journalists ac- tory will take its revenge and retri- These days, any time one turns the public what we need to know. countable for the purity of their To read other articles by Katie visit the bution will not limp in catching up on the news, all one can see are the But, the blame is also on us for crav- facts and the honesty of their seg- Authors section of Emmitsburg.net. with us,” Murrow warns. terrible things happening around ing the shock value, and tuning in, Murrow is sincerely concerned the country and around the world. only when we have a personal in- with the future of the United States, The news has become less of a col- vestment. In that sense, we have and with good reason—he sees his lection of daily events and more of dropped the ball. country heading down a danger- a daily death count. Fires, break- It may seem like it is hopeless: the ous path, following the rich and fa- ins gone wrong, terrorist attacks, or news channels are controlling what mous into obliviousness. He worries serial killers . . . you name it, news you see and there is nothing you can that the United States will only grow stations are reporting on it. Very do about it, right? Well that is not en- more ignorant in the years to come, rarely are topics discussed positive- tirely true. Remember, the news is if Americans indulge themselves ly—even positive events are spun controlling what you see, but we con- solely with the lives of the beautiful towards the negative, and it is all trol what they show. The only rea- people of Hollywood. Murrow’s con- sincerely meant to scare you. Scared son they only show negative images viction is that, without proper focus people watch the news. People who is because that is what we are telling on the exchange of information and are unafraid of the world around them we want to watch. By only tun- the knowledge of what is going on, them don’t have a reason to. ing in to the news when we are scared, the country will descend into a new Think about it; imagine you are shocked, or personally involved in the dark age. sitting on the couch, and you see outcome, we are literally asking news I wish I could tell you that the a commercial for the evening news stations to scare, shock, and make us movie ends with everyone standing about a new bill that was passed so feel invested even more. up and applauding him as they real- ize he is right, and that immediate- ly, every one of them runs to their respective stations to reform the use of television to more properly edu- cate and inform the people. But I think you would know I was lying. Change is a process. I will admit, there are so many channels on television these days that some of them are absolutely aimed at educating and informing the pub- lic, but honestly, it is safe to say his- tory could be taking its revenge as I write this. As I watched the movie, Good Night and Good Luck, which is based during Joseph McCarthy’s 1950s communist witch-hunt, I no- ticed that the media has absolutely learned something from that time— how to scare the life out of the pub- lic. The people of the United States see so much negativity and danger on the news that the fear of violence has crept into the minds of good- hearted Americans and made a nest, and the culprit is sitting in front of the teleprompter. Murrow’s warning for the United States of the 1950s was that if peo- ple did not begin to give informa- tion and education the respect they deserved, the country would fall into a rut of pop culture obsession. In actuality, what we are up against is much graver. So much so that it is not just a rut; it is a ravine of disre- 36 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | AUGUST 2015 THE GRADUATE Mr. Rogers’ Speech to Congress in 1969

Kyle Ott produced, self-centered, and un- not seem like the hunting of ti- der-educated group of report- gers and other predators has any- ello everyone. Before we ers. However, one particular part thing to do with self-reflection Hbegin with the scintillat- of the film puts it on my list for and education, this story is less ing commentary I would like to further consideration, and if buf- a chronicle of Corbett’s physical take a moment to briefly intro- foonish comedies and slapstick journeys, and more of a road map duce myself. My name is Kyle humor are not your favorite ways of his own personal odyssey. Ott. Some of you may remember to spend an evening, this one Throughout his travels, the me from my time as a “Four Years small moment is enough to justi- hunter is faced with cruelty, vio- at the Mount” columnist with fy a cursory google search. Half- lence, and fear, but also unfath- the Emmitsburg News Journal. way through film, the charac- omable beauty, peace, and calm. For the unfamiliar and uninitiat- ters turn a nightly broadcast into In the end, it is a book that draws ed, I will be splitting the duties something resembling a combi- you in with its promise of action, of Graduate Columnist with my nation of prime time news and and keeps you with its compel- friend, Alex Tyminski. So every MTV. Their circus of facts fo- ling journey through one man’s other month, I will be providing cuses on car chases, sports high- mind. It leans on the side of in- a little bit of perspective on what lights, and entertainment, giving trospection, which is what makes life as a graduate student is like. the people what they “want.” it so interesting. With its con- This month, however, I have When a man watching the stant action, endless danger, and the distinction of talking about a broadcast remarks that “this is the brisk pacing, the text could have phenomenal movie, and an even future of journalism,” his friend easily devolved into a mere ad- more compelling point. I am remarks that in the future, re- venture novel. Instead, it became speaking of the film Goodnight porters will keep covering impor- a kind of book that encourages its and Good Luck, a dramatic bi- tant stories, and place the bulk of readers to delve into the jungles opic about media legend Edward their focus on educating the pub- of their own minds, and flush out R. Murrow. The film, directed by lic. Spoiler alert: the rest of the whatever beasts are there. It is a none other than George Cloo- movie chronicles journalism’s de- lesson I believe Murrow would Rogers was displeased with the way television addressed children and ney, focuses on Murrow’s battle scent into lampooned, spattered have been happy to see. made an effort to change that. Over the course of three decades on tele- vision, Rogers became an indelible American icon of children’s education. against Senator Joseph McCarthy buffoonery, as everyone else tries during one of the most tumultu- to keep up with Will Ferrell and Aesop’s Fables um of television was brand new a questionable investment, Mr. ous parts of the Cold War. The company. It is a parody made Out of all the old tales, this is at the time. He and his contem- Rogers had the audacity to march point that I would like to address particularly scathing because of perhaps one of the gentlest and poraries had no idea what im- to congress and inform them is the same point that Murrow how ridiculous the characters, firmest calls to excellence that ex- pact the technology would have about what was possible with emphasizes: that television and events, and setting of the film can ists. It is easy to dismiss the Fa- on news, entertainment, and life this strange and new medium. radio can still be a place for ed- be. By the time the audience real- bles as simply that: stories to be in America, in general. Fast for- It is a completely surreal feeling ucational thought and informed izes that the same caricatures who told to children at bedtime, or ward to the late sixties, and peo- to watch the recording (which is citizenship. have been raising sharks, fighting fun ways to while away a few ple were still struggling with currently available on youtube at Last year, I wrote at some in central park, and running from hours around the campfire. In the new technology and how the time of this article’s creation) length about the impact of the psychics are the ones that recog- the midst of charming characters, best to employ it, or whether to and see a young Rogers gently ex- film and the implications that it nize there is a problem, it is too and simple writing, it is all too even employ it at all. It should plaining to the members of con- has on the way we think and op- late, and the message has already simple a thing to forget the com- come as no surprise that when gress what his program does. erate. However, this time around, hit home. plexity of these tales. To all those the idea of a government fund- What the recording does not it is my task to link the film’s mes- looking to expand their horizons, ed Public Broadcast System was show you is the wonderful part sage to some other works of film, Man Eaters of Kumaon and learn a little more about how brought to national attention, it of the story. Rogers’ ploy worked, literature, and history. Of all of Murrow’s points, one of to treat others, ourselves, and our raised a great deal of controver- and worked better than any- the most poignant of his is that world, the Fables are perhaps the sy. Into this void stepped a man one could have ever anticipated. Anchorman 2 muckraking in journalism ca- ideal place to start. who would one day become leg- Not only did Congress approve It seems ironic to begin my list of ters to those who do not examine end: Fred Rogers. the funds for a national broad- works related to Murrow’s mes- their life, which is where this ad- Mr. Roger’s speech to At a time when television cast system, they more than dou- sage with a slapstick comedy star- venture novel and autobiography congress in 1969 could have been completely shut bled the amount allocated from ring Will Ferrell; especially when from big game hunter, Jim Cor- Murrow was in a unique po- down, when funding for educa- nine to twenty million dollars. In the subject of the film is an over- bett truly excels. While it may sition in the 50’s, as the medi- tional programming seemed like many ways, Rogers was the op- posite of everything that Murrow feared: he was a man who gen- uinely cared for his audience, a savant who used his celebrity to foster kindness and learning, and a visionary with the desire for genuine change. And so with one meeting, an assortment of sweat- ers, and hundreds of hours of ed- ucational programming later, Fred Rogers made the neighbor- hood a much better place. I hope that you have en- joyed this little foray into oth- er forms. Be sure to come back next month to see what the tal- ented Alex Tyminski has to say. May your day be filled with ex- citement and learning, may you work to inform your friends and family, and of course, in the spir- it of Mr. Murrow, may you seek to be educated, concerned, and courageous. Until next time, I am Kyle Ott, won’t you sit and read for a while?

To read other articles by Kyle Ott, visit the Authors section of Em- mitsburg.net. AUGUST 2015 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 37 CREATIVE WRITING Wires and lights Lydia Olsen ably aren’t even aware how much MSM Class of 2016 it influences you. Some of this in- fluence is positive and some of ecca sat in bed and stared at it is harmful. But the important Bthe screen of her laptop as it thing to realize is that, whether rested on her legs. She clicked be- you believe it affects you or not, tween her blank Word Document it is still sinking in. Take com- and her school’s Blackboard web- mercials for example; you watch site, hoping that some inspiration an hour long TV show, but the would come to her. show itself is only 40-45 minutes “What to write…what to and the rest is filled with com- write…,” she thought to herself, mercials from companies try- though it offered no assistance. ing to sell you something or sim- After another minute or so, she ply trying to get you to believe in gave up and opened a new tab on what they are pitching you.” her browser to see what was going A boy in the back of the class- on in the Facebook realm. room raised his hand. Mr. Ryland She scrolled through endless called on him, “Yes, Kyle?” posts of pictures from people she “No offense, Mr. Ryland, but barely knew anymore and what all you adults are always talking seemed like hundreds of shared about is how TV and social me- videos. The pictures highlight- dia have brained washed us, but ed events in other peoples’ lives I honestly don’t see it that way,” and the videos encompassed ev- Kyle stated, confidently. erything that could be imagined. “Is that so? You believe that all Becca quickly scrolled away of these ads you see on a daily ba- from some, like viral videos of sis aren’t sinking in and altering teenagers fighting over nothing, the way you think? Let me show row’s predictions and fears had would be curious to see what he “Was Murrow entirely right?” while others she could not help you…” become. Becca thought about would say. she thought, “He was right that but watch multiple times, like the Mr. Ryland picked up a mark- the statements that Murrow was Becca came to her own conclu- TV, radio, and the development golden retriever getting a bubble er and drew a slanted check mark making such as how TV and, sion that, since there is general- of social media have had the abil- bath. Before she knew it, an hour on the white board behind him. nowadays, social media amplify ly more information available to ity to teach, illuminate, and in- had gone by and though she had “What company?” he turned one’s word to a broader popula- individuals in today’s society that spire. But is that really all that it is made progress on her Facebook to the class and asked. Without tion than it would normally be they are more likely to be able to good for?” she continued to ques- Newsfeed, she had not made any missing a beat they all responded able to reach. She could not help access information from multiple tion, “Maybe the whole point is progress on her homework. with the correct answer, “Nike.” but realize how accurate this was. stand points. Becca started to be- that Murrow was one of the few The next morning, Becca woke “Alright, let me think of oth- On her own social media ac- lieve that the news does bring to who actually saw the potential of up early, checked to see if she had er examples. I am going to say a counts she was able to keep up light controversial issues, while technology and the betterment any new followers on Twitter or slogan and you are going to say with friends who have moved to also doing its best to remain ob- it could have on social if it was Instagram, and then got ready what company it is for, got it?” other states and even other coun- jective. used to educate and debate rath- for school. Though cellphones The class nodded. “I’m loving it,” tries in simpler ways than ever be- The next day at school, all er than merely to entertain. How were technically not allowed in Mr. Ryland said, and quickly, the fore. She also thought about peo- of the students eagerly turned frequently we overlook the poten- the classrooms, all of the students class responded with the name ple who had become social media in their papers to Mr. Ryland. tial of these wires and lights!” had discovered ways to keep up “McDonald’s.” famous for the strangest reasons, “Well?” he asked, after they were Becca took her phone out of with the latest gossip by using Mr. Ryland continued, “Al- and how their tiny voices get am- all in his hands. Nearly every her pocket and Tweeted about her their phones under their desks right, this time you finish the plified, which then gives them a hand in the class shot up into the realization. or in between their books so that phrase, ‘Subway: Eat…….” lot of influence over society. air. “Wow. Today we have a lot to they were hidden from teachers. Quickly the class responded, Murrow’s fear of the obsession talk about, don’t we?” he stated. To read other articles by Lydia Ol- It was this behavior, a week ago “Fresh.” of increasing audience size at the Becca sat at her desk and in- sen visit the Authors section of Em- that gave Becca’s English teacher, “You see,” Mr. Ryland said, time of the speech was in refer- tently listened to the discussion. mitsburg.net. Mr. Ryland, an idea. “You are all aware of what these ence to TV and radio, however, He was so thrilled about this companies are trying to convince Becca realized that it could be idea that he brought it up as soon you of and you have heard and applied to all forms of social me- as Becca made it into his third pe- seen it all so many times that it dia today. Even she found herself riod class. is second nature to you. These seeking more followers on so- “So, class, how are your papers companies have taught you their cial media so that she could have coming along?” he asked, hoping slogans and their images, wheth- a larger audience to project her for some excitement. Tumble- er you wanted them to or not. ideas and experiences and to ul- weeds practically rolled across the But have they taught you any- timately amplify her voice. This room in response. “Nothing?” he thing else? What if there weren’t is what social media has become; said, disappointed. “Becca, how any commercials? Or what if one essentially a megaphone if you about yours?” day all of the companies decided can figure out how to appeal to Becca’s eyes fell to the floor. that they weren’t going to show the public. “Ugh,” she thought, “Why you their product that day but Becca also thought about how does he always seem to call on that instead they were going to Murrow believed that, since the me when I have nothing to say?” fill you in on a worldwide prob- only shows on television during “I..uh..I haven’t gotten very far, lem or concern? How would that prime times were not specifical- Mr. Ryland,” Becca managed to change our society and us? Those ly informative, that the popula- mumble, “It seems like I’m hav- are the questions I am proposing tion was experiencing a separa- ing a difficult time knowing by having you write this paper tion from reality. Becca laughed where to start.” because those are the questions to herself and wondered if this To Becca’s relief, this answer that Edward R. Murrow was pro- was what gave producers the satisfied Mr. Ryland and he be- posing in his ‘Good Night and idea of reality television shows gan to discuss various starting Good Luck Address.” and then laughed again thinking points. The class sat there quietly. With that, the bell rang and about how staged ‘reality’ had ac- “You guys aren’t getting the the class was dismissed. Later tually become. point, are you?” Mr. Ryland that night, Becca resumed her As she continued to evaluate asked quietly, “Well, let’s try an- position on her bed with her lap- the claims in his speech, Becca other approach.” top in front of her and her phone thought about whether or not “The whole assignment here is beside her. She watched the mov- the media played a role in ad- to evaluate the role that technol- ie her teacher had assigned and dressing controversial topics. ogy plays in your life. You prob- pondered over how true Mur- If Murrow were here today, she 38 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | AUGUST 2015 ARTS Catoctin Mountain Players present “Spring Awakening” lthough internationally pub- merous friends and family mem- in the theater community, she was show.” For the two adult roles, riod garb designed by brilliant as- Alished, New York Times Best- bers in the area, including two able to get lots of help and sup- Leslie tapped TJ Stage director, sistant director, and Thurmont selling romance-and-suspense au- daughters and two sisters. Leslie port, and rented the mainstage teacher Jason Hoffman, and Nan- resident, Cody Gilliam. The icing thor Leslie Kelly no longer lives in and her husband, Bruce, have be- at the Maryland Ensemble The- cy Johnson Jones, an old theater on the cake for author Kelly was Frederick County, she still has a come involved in arts programs atre for the August production. friend from her Octorian Theater the theme of the staging and cos- strong connection to the area. She in their new hometown. Because They’ve rehearsed at fire halls in Company days. tumes: Both focus on books. The has lived more than half her life there is very little support for live Thurmont and New Market, as Spring Awakening has only power of the written word. Noth- here, in numerous places, from theater there, however, and be- well as at FTP’s studio downtown. been staged once in the Freder- ing, she says, could be more ap- Frederick city, to Middletown, to cause Leslie wanted to spend a few Based on what she’s seeing in ick area—four years ago—and propriate. Lake Linganore, to Thurmont, to months in Maryland, they decid- rehearsals, Kelly promises view- was a natural choice for this sum- Spring Awakening opens Thurs- Emmitsburg. So when she decid- ed producing a show in Frederick ers a wonderful evening of enter- mer’s production. Although the day, August 6, at 7:30 pm. With ed to revive the theater company would be a great summer project. tainment. “We are so fortunate show is set in the late 1800’s Ger- an intimate performance space, she founded two years ago, Cato- Driving across the country with to have drawn the most incredi- many, with a story about teenage and only four performances, Kel- ctin Mountain Players, and pro- her teenage daughter and two bly talented group of young adults angst, that includes everything ly fully expects the show to sell duce a musical this summer, Fred- dogs, Leslie arrived in Frederick for this production. We had kids from young lovers to suicide, the out, and urges anyone who’s in- erick was the place she wanted to in May, and held auditions for the come from Baltimore, Silver themes are timeless. The mu- terested to get tickets while they’re do it. Tony-Award winning Best Mu- Spring—and one from Texas!— sic ranges from lyrical ballads to still available, through the group’s Leslie moved to Gallup, New sical Spring Awakening two days to audition, and were able to cast rock, and the singing, dancing website, www.catoctinmountain- Mexico last year, but still has nu- later. Because of her many friends the very best and brightest in our cast rocks out while dressed in pe- players.org. Way Off Broadway’s “Rock-N-Roll Golden Oldies Mystery” he Way Off Broadway Dinner launch Way Off Broadway’s interac- mances will be on Friday and Satur- Detective stories and mysteries ography by Bill Kiska and music di- TTheatre, the Frederick area’s only tive murder mystery series, Marquee day evening the 21st, 22nd, 28th, have been a part of entertainment rection by Jordan B. Stocksdale. year-round producing theatre, has Mysteries. So popular was the show, and 29th; with a matinee on Sunday, culture for as long as anyone can re- For the evening performances, announced a shake up to its summer that eleven more interactive myster- the 23rd. member. From the days of Sherlock doors open for dinner at 6:00 p.m. schedule of shows. The current pro- ies have appeared at Way Off Broad- As the evening begins, guests arrive Holmes and Agatha Christie to the with the Motown Revue beginning duction of the song and dance musi- way since, while even more are now for a concert by the Motown cov- modern television crime shows of at 8 p.m. For the Sunday mati- cal classic, West Side Story, which was produced outside of the theatre, in- er group The Banisters. Just as the today, everyone loves a good mys- nee on August 23rd, doors open at scheduled to run through the end of cluding regularly on the Walkersville group is about to make its big come- tery. Everyone thinks they can be the 12:30 p.m. with the show begin- August, will now play its final perfor- Southern Railroad. back, a killer strikes during the open- next Sherlock Holmes. At Way Off ning at 2:15 p.m. All tickets for A mance on Saturday, August 8th. The A Rock-n-Roll Golden Oldies ing night concert of their tour and Broadway, they have that chance! Rock-N-Roll Golden Oldies Mys- earlier closing makes way for the 10th Mystery, written by Justin M. Kiska, everyone involved with the show be- The show is based on characters tery are $40 per person and can be Anniversary special presentation of will play a limited return engagement comes a suspect. It is then up to the created and developed by Justin M. purchased by visiting the theatre or A Rock-n-Roll Golden Oldies Mys- at The Way Off Broadway Dinner audience to solve the case and figure Kiska, who is overseeing the produc- calling the Box Office at 301-662- tery, which was the show that helped Theatre August 21st - 29th. Perfor- out who the killer is. tion, which has direction and chore- 6600. Tarahumara – the running tribe of Mexico n award-winning documentary The showing will begin at 7 p.m. and and Gettysburg native Sarah Zentz, Aabout a native tribe of Mexican is free and open to the public. whose two-women, California-based people with a centuries-old tradition of “GOSHEN: Places of Refuge for company is known as Dana & Sarah long-distance running will be shown the Running People” tells both of the Films. in Nicarry Meetinghouse at Cross heritage of the Tarahumara people and The Tarahumara live in the Copper Keys Village – The Brethren Home of their current struggle to survive. It Canyons area of northwestern Mex- Community on Wednesday, Aug. 19. was produced by Dana Richardson ico. Their endurance running prow- ess is such that have been known to hunt deer and other animals by pursu- ing them on foot until the exhausted animals could no longer flee. But the tribe’s members also run for sport. The running sessions can last for up to 200 The Tarahumaras are a native tribe of Mexican people with a miles. centuries-old tradition of long-distance running. Their lifestyle, which includes a runner Will Harlan, who co-founded ies will be available for sale at the Cross largely plant-based diet, also has re- Barefoot Seeds, a nonprofit native seed Keys Village screening. duced their risk of the top killers of bank. Dana & Sarah Films’s other pro- modernized society: cancer, heart dis- “Our hope is that “GOSHEN” will ductions have looked at societal issues ease, type 2 diabetes. inspire people to take part in preserving as well. “Back to Eden” tells the sto- The film examines the Tarahuma- the native seeds and running traditions ry of an organic gardener’s approach ra’s diet, endurance and minimal foot- of the Tarahumara,” Zentz said. to agriculture, and “Radical Jewel- wear (a sandal), but it also focuses on Since its release, “GOSHEN” has ry Makeover” follows an internation- their current hardships: loss of land to won awards at four major film festivals. al jewelry mining and recycling recy- mining and illegal drug interests, plus More information about the film is on- cling project. a current severe drought, and it looks line at www.goshenfilm.com. Down- “Our films seek to bring awareness at those trying to help, like marathon loads may be rented there, and cop- to current social issues not represent- ed in mainstream media,” Richardson said. “Furthermore, our goal is to share solutions to the problems at hand.” The filmmakers employ those solu- tions themselves: their California stu- dio is solar powered and completely “off the grid.” Cross Keys Village – The Breth- ren Home Community is located at the intersection of U.S. 30 and PA 94 (Cross Keys), less than two miles east of New Oxford’s town circle. For more information about this or oth- er events at Cross Keys Village – The Brethren Home Community, call 717-624-5203. AUGUST 2015 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 39 ARTS Art and the freedom of speech

Jack Williams tions in an intriguing way. ly 20th century Germany as the birth- MSM Class of 2017 There is a criticism of my position place of Expressionism. Strictly with- that should be explored more thor- in the context of this period, it follows have a confession, and a pretty com- oughly. For the sake of argument, let that quintessentially German art was Imon one at that. Like many mil- us presume that artistic expression classified with this emerging modern- lions of my fellow citizens, I often would be severely restricted without a ist movement. take our freedom of speech for grant- protective government entity. I do not Adolf Hitler strongly refused this ed. While we are not the only nation expect many to dispute that it might. characterization. In his eyes, all recent that recognizes this freedom as an ir- But one might aver, “While artistic modernist movements in art were an refutable right, we are often the ones expression may be limited in lawless infection which jeopardized the sta- who utilize it most noticeably. For in- lands, there is simply too much evi- bility of German society. In 1937, the stance, on each eleventh of September, dence demonstrating governmental Ministry for Education and Science an increasingly vocal subset of Amer- censorship of the artistic community distributed a pamphlet throughout icans gather at the World Trade Cen- for all the years that governments have the country declaring that, “Dadaism, ter Memorial to voice their criticism existed.” This argument is convinc- Futurism, Cubism, and the other isms of the narrative of that horrific day. ing in one major respect. Government are the poisonous flower of a Jewish Many among them contend that the censorship of the arts has been preva- parasitical plant, grown on German incident was orchestrated by our own lent for centuries, remaining constant soil.” In order for Germany to live as In Nazi Germany, all forms of modern art were sought out and country. Yet their freedom to espouse in many parts of the world. perfectly as possible, measures were en- confiscated. Their creators were threatened with sanctions if such contentious ideas is, and al- The cogency of this point, howev- acted to remove all artwork which did they did not abandon their modernist leanings. ways will be, protected by our found- er, begins to shake upon further in- not coincide with the Nazi worldview. very actions these governments have reimagining of John Constable’s most ing documents. It may be difficult at spection. Let’s take an example from a All forms of modern art were then undertaken illustrate the lengths that famous painting. points, but we as citizens must ensure country close to our own. The Con- sought out, confiscated, and their cre- men and women would take to cen- Another artist whose political works that everyone can exercise this right. stitution of Cuba ensures that its cit- ators were threatened with sanctions if sor messages that they may vehement- have widened my knowledge on the As Thomas Paine said in his pamphlet izens possess freedoms akin to ours: they did not abandon their modern- ly despise. In artistically impartial na- subject is a graffitist named Banksy. I series, The American Crisis, “Those freedom of religion, of conscience, of ist leanings. If they continued to make tions, where the freedom of speech is can understand the hesitance to con- who expect to reap the blessings of speech, of the press, and of the rights non-Aryan artwork, they could lose avowed and staunchly defended, art- sider most graffiti art, but I promise freedom, must, like men, undergo the of assembly and demonstration. But their jobs in prestigious teaching posi- ists will feel the most security in shar- that Banksy is an exceptional individu- fatigue of supporting it.” there is a clause explicitly labeled in the tions, they would lose any possibility ing with each of us all that they wish al who reinvigorates typically depress- I would not be surprised if you are Constitution; freedom of speech and of selling their work, and in the most to express. ing political imagery. There are two thinking, “Jack, this is an arts article, freedom of the press, “must be exer- extreme cases they were banned from I would like to offer you the names great examples I highly recommend not a political opinion piece. What cised in accordance with the aims of a producing art of any kind. of some artists whose work I am famil- searching for on the web. The first is bearing does this discussion have on socialist state...and cannot be exercised This overarching power was op- iar enough with to recommend. The Rage the Flower Thrower, and the sec- the art world?” against the existence and objectives pressive and deserving of admonish- first is a name that may be known to ond is a complete photo slideshow of Honestly, this is an excellent ques- of the socialist state.” This restriction ment, and the situation only grew some of you, Peter Kennard. He is a his multiple pieces while visiting Gaza, tion. What is the relationship between against its artists offers us a necessary worse. Their artwork was not only London-born artist who is most nota- most particularly the image of children the legal system and the art world? clarification: while it is true that gov- condemned; it was publicly ridiculed. bly remembered for his artistic contri- playing on the watchtower. Judging by the events of recorded his- ernments can and have censored art The date is July 18, 1937. Adolf butions to the Campaign for Nuclear tory, it can certainly be quarrelsome at makers in the past, this is directly tied Hitler is speaking before a crowd at Disarmament during the Cold War. To read other articles by Jack WIl- times. Theodor Adorno, the famous to whether the government recognizes the opening of The Great German My favorite work of his by far, is Hay- liams visit the Authors section of Em- German sociologist and philosopher, complete freedom of speech as an im- Art Exhibition in Munich, lambasting wain with Cruise Missiles, a modern mitsburg.net. once said that every work of art is an mutable right. art makers who create with purpose- uncommitted crime. What he means As a brief aside, the prohibition fully ambiguous intentions, “We are is that all art, as completely free subjec- against anti-socialist sentiments in more interested in ability than in so- tive expression, will continually chal- speech and the press in Cuba has af- called intent. An artist who is count- lenge the ways we perceive the world, forded us with some intriguing art- ing on having his works displayed, in and our open-mindedness toward work as a consequence. I highly rec- this House or anywhere else in Ger- controversial messages. ommend, to those who are interested, many, must possess ability. Intent is It is my contention that there is a looking into the oeuvre of Carlos Es- something that is self-evident.” strong connection between political tévez. His work is simply fantastic, On display that day were pieces of liberties and artistic expression. And, and has a consistent theme of univer- art that he classified as quintessential- more controversially, I believe that the sality most likely resulting from the ly German. He considered “German” only way complete artistic expression traditionally isolationist positions of art to be evocative of the styles found can be ensured is through the inter- the Cuban government. His piece A in ancient Greece and through the ventions of an impartial government Través Del Universo (1992) is a great Middle Ages, periods that he consid- body. place to start! ered to be unblemished by Jewish in- Consider the contrapositive. Let us A further example involves the ar- fluence. The following day, Adolf Hit- suppose for a moment that man is free tistic plunder that occurred in World ler did not offer a speech as the doors from any semblance of governmental War II. The recent movie, The Mon- of the Degenerate Art Exhibition were influence. More specifically, let us pre- uments Men, was an interesting film opened. Nazi soldiers had seized more sume that there is a scenario in which that showcased the great affection than 5,000 degenerate art pieces be- every man and woman lives in a place the Third Reich felt for many ex- fore the grand opening, stuffing many where no form of government exists at cellent art pieces. Traditionally, the of them in close proximity. Sentenc- all. Would artistic expression, then, be Nazi regime cared most fervently for es were intentionally graffitied on the entirely free? I would maintain that for works that they considered quintes- walls to accompany the artwork, some controversial pieces, with no impartial sentially German. But what does this of which include, “The Jewish long- governmental protections, particular mean? In this context, one might ex- ing for the wilderness reveals itself—in groups would attack the artist, either pect that for something to be quint- Germany the Negro becomes the ra- by physical harm, ridicule, or through essential to a country, its most perfect cial ideal of a degenerate art,” and “Na- discredit. examples ought to be found within ture as seen by sick minds.” Such a scenario, where artists have its borders. This makes a certain deal I offered a greater amount of de- the potential to be persecuted with- of sense. When one thinks of sushi, tail for the Nazi Germany example be- out any possibility of judicial punish- one immediately connects it to Japan. cause it verifies a hidden issue in the ment, would deter future artists from When one thinks of curry, it is quick- notion that artistic expression would expressing their messages, robbing us ly linked to India. With this in mind, be most free without the existence of of artwork that can challenge our con- which artwork would be character- government. My original claim was victions. For the remainder of this ar- istically German? In the years before that complete artistic expression can ticle, I would like to evaluate the link the rise of the Third Reich, Germa- only be ensured through the inter- between artwork and the government, ny was being highly praised by the in- ventions of an impartial government and then share with you some piec- ternational art community for its riv- body. In Cuba and in Nazi Germa- es that, graced by complete freedom eting Expressionist artwork. Indeed, ny, no artistically impartial govern- of speech, challenge governmental ac- most art historians have attributed ear- ment can be said to exist. In fact, the 40 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | AUGUST 2015 SPORTS Two years running Michael Donahue Emmitsburg while Jeremy Anaya the jam by throwing out the run- stepped to the plate. Glass is the ner at 3rd with a force at home af- year after the Emmits- best returning player for the All- ter a grounder and a popup fly ball. Aburg All Stars won the 12U Stars at the plate, but was weak on The same problem of not being State Championship for the sec- the mound last year. However, his able to finish their scoring chanc- ond time in a row, they were at it pitching has improved immense- es persisted into the third. After again. The first weekend in July, ly and he showed it off against another strong defensive inning, the All-Stars were preparing to Severn. Nevertheless, it took Glass where Mazaleski robbed Anaya fight for their third straight cham- a few batters to get into the game. with a diving catch in deep center pionship, after winning last year’s He walked Anaya and the second field, Emmitsburg once again had title in style, when Isaiah Wivell batter got on bunting. However, runners in scoring position. How- stole home in the bottom of the Glass shut down the next three ever, they failed to score again and Congratulations to the Emmitsburg All Stars, who won the 12U State sixth to beat Smithsburg 12-11. batters, striking out each in three left runners on second and third Championship for the second time in a row! However, Emmitsburg was going pitches. for the second inning in a row. Harrington to give Emmitsburg last hitter in the lineup, Logan to have a tougher time this year af- In the bottom of the 1st, Dylan In the top of the forth, Severn the lead, heading into the fifth. Harrington. Down in the count ter losing some of their best play- Click, the only player still left made Emmitsburg pay for not Neither team did anything in 1-2, Harrington stared down the ers. Devilbiss, the strong pitch- from the first championship, was scoring, by taking the lead when the fifth and Emmitsburg head- Severn closer, Harvir Ghuman. er and terrific bat, had graduated walked. During the Caballero’s Sierra Fowler took one of Glass’ ed into the top of the sixth, need- The pitch came high and in and from the 12U league as well as the time at the plate, he stole second. pitches yard bringing in two runs ing only three more outs to win Harrington made contact, send- Wivell and a few other key-players Caballero finished the job, hitting with her homer. It was the first the championship for three years ing the ball high and deep. The for the All-Stars. an RBI single. The inning end- flaw in Glass’ game. He shook off in a row. However, Severn was not fans erupted in cheers. Logan Despite this, the All-Stars ed one batter later with a strikeout the homerun and struck out two giving up that easily. knew the ball was headed for the had a great team and showed of Severn’s pitcher Collin Maley. of the next three batters, forcing With one out, Koby Collins wall before he even reached 1st, it through the competition un- The top of the second was anoth- the other to groundout. Glass’ smashed the tying homerun over putting his hands in the air as he til they reached the finals, which er dominate inning for Glass, who pitching game was impeccable. the left field wall. With the game rounded the bag. Emmitsburg were originally scheduled for July struck out three of four pitchers, He completed the game and when tied at three a piece, Emmitsburg won the game 4-3 on a walk off 5. Due to weather, the teams had only allowing James Ford on base it ended he had 12 strikeouts. In forced back-to-back groundouts. home run. to wait in anticipation for a sun- after losing control and pegging the bottom of the fourth, Em- Now in the bottom of the sixth, Is it a better ending then last nier day to play the game. The him. Emmitsburg worked Mal- mitsburg responded to Severn’s 2 Emmitsburg had the chance to year’s walk off steal? It is evident- teams finally took to the field on ey in the bottom of the second by run home run with one of their win the game. They brought in ly hard to determine. Either way, Tuesday, July 7. Johnny “Baseball” loading the bases with only one own, when Olezczuk went yard, a pinch hitter, Jayson Howard, it is obvious Emmitsburg likes to Glass marched to the mound for out. However, Severn got out of bringing in himself and Logan who groundout, followed by the win in style. Thurmont Little League champs Denise Williamson-Etzler

aseball success is cherished by Ba community that prides itself on our love of baseball. In addition, there are rich winning traditions we are fortunate to have locally at all lev- els. Since the inception of the Lit- tle League 9-10 year old tournament in 1994, Thurmont Little League (TLL) has won three district crowns Thurmont Little League earned their fourth 9-10 District 2 Championship by beating the Frederick Nationals 14-1 in the final game. at this age division over the span of Frederick, Four County, Mountain 3. Of the three runs the pitching have worked very hard all season. It trict championship, it is very spe- 20 years. In 2015, TLL added their Valley, Brunswick, and Montgom- staff gave up, only one was earned. is really nice to see how the team has cial” proclaimed Castellow. Cas- fourth 9-10 District 2 Champion- ery County. Maryland District 2 Lit- Just as impressive was the display come together in such a short peri- tellow went to on to comment on ship beating Frederick National 14-1 tle League has over 3,000 youth ages of power for 9-10 year olds. Over od of time. It has been fun watch- the outlook as TLL gears up for the in the final. Each year over 80 Lit- 4 to 12 participating in the collective the course of the four game tourna- ing them have success”, commented State Tournament, “It’s time for us tle Leagues from across the state of programs. ment, they managed to hit 8 home TLL 9-10 manager Tim Castellow. to step up our game. Everyone will Maryland set out to win their re- The 2015 TLL 9-10’s won runs out of the park. The home With the win, the TLL advanced be tough moving forward. From spective district titles. In Mary- District 2 in impressive fashion. runs came from six different players to the Maryland State Tournament day one, our motto as we started land, there are eight Little League They did so with good old fash- throughout the lineup, on ball fields hosted locally this year starting July practice has been one at a time for districts spanning the state. Local- ion dominant pitching, and of- that have 200+ foot fences. Up and 18th at Frederick National. They hopefully along time”. You can fol- ly, here in District 2 there are 8 Lit- fensive power. Over the span of down the roster, each player con- will square off with the 7 other dis- low all of the activity at TLLbase- tle Leagues: Thurmont, Frederick four games, they went 4-0 while tributed to bringing home the Dis- trict winners across the State of ball.com, or like them on Facebook National, Frederick American, East outscoring their opponents 43- trict 2 Championship. “These boys Maryland. “Any time you win a dis- at Thurmont Little League. AUGUST 2015 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 41 COMMUNITY NOTES Mount fall sports preview

Brian Vogelgesang (GK), Nicole Vallely (D/F), Brin- The men’s side will be returning MSM Class of 2016 ley Watts (D), Kelsey Pressler (M/F), two promising athletes; Austin Blake Paige Pohopin (M), and Sam Manson and Mateo DeSomocurcio are in he fall brings exciting times to the (M/F). Coming off of a tough 2014 the spotlight as the men’s side carries TMount when it comes to sports. season, the rather large senior class through this fall season. Coach Pin- During this cooler time of year, Mount will hopefully lead the Mountaineers choff stated, “Austin Blake and Mateo St. Mary’s University brings forth some to success in 2015. DeSomocurcio (were) strong assets to great athletic teams. These NCAA Di- The women’s soccer team, as a the men’s team last year.” vision I teams include cross country, whole, consists of talented ladies. With a promising line-up and women’s soccer, and tennis. The ath- They bring their best to the table in Mount pride, the team should sure- letes have been preparing for a great order to compete at a high level of soc- ly raise the bar of expectations. Coach season and are definitely going to be a cer. The athletes always play hard and Pinchoff said, “My goal for the fall is pleasure to watch. Mount athletics is put up a good fight! It will be a great to go undefeated in our three sched- Women’s soccer is just one of the many sports in supported by a community of strong bout to watch as they compete in their uled dual matches and to have one the Mount fall sports line up. individuals who are striving to make an home opener against Rider on Sun- player reach the finals in each of our tinue to discover their own abilities. This is a part of what makes this fall’s impact on the field as athletes, and off day, August 23. One does not want to scheduled tournaments.” Leadership will most certainly flow athletic displays worthwhile to attend. the field as solid individuals. Surely one miss out on any of the action! This will certainly be an exciting from the field, outward, to the rest If you ask any present or former does not want to miss the action. Bring season to watch! The tennis team of the community as everyone is in- athlete why they play the game, why your sweatshirts and Mountie pride, Tennis starts its season with an exciting event spired by the triumphs to come. Fol- they put themselves through so much because this fall is bound to be a display The Mount will also contest in an- on Friday, September 4. lowing this leadership an even better for a score, usually the answer is pas- of exciting competition. other, more individualized team The Mount athletic teams pride community will inevitably be made. sion. Speaking as a former athlete, for sport: that being tennis. The ten- themselves in representing their Sports have always been a big part me it was spiritual. It was something Cross Country nis team consists of both a men’s school. They strive to pursue their of the Mount community whether it not only within me but also some- At the beginning of each season, MS- and women’s side. The players start mission of cultivating spiritual, in- was the Mount’s very own intercolle- thing that connected me to everyone MU’s cross country runners strive to competing in mostly weekend tour- tellectual, emotional, and athlet- giate football or their championship and everything else. It gave me a sense make good individual goals in order naments during the fall as well as a ic growth. In this pursuit, they are basketball team. The fact of the mat- of oneness. This same unity occurs to help the team in meeting its overall few dual matches. These bouts will committed to obtain a liberal arts ed- ter is that the athletics of the Mount when the Mount’s teams are support- objectives. In reference to these goals, then lead the team to the NEC con- ucation, embrace sportsmanship and have served the students as well as the ed by their many fans. This oneness head coach Jay Phillips states, “The ference tournament which will take ethical conduct, and to pursue over- surrounding communities in an im- is what makes the bond between the guys and girls will need to own them place in April. Head coach Samantha all well-being. pactful way. returning alumni, cheering students, all, and that means involving them in Pinchoff says, “(the fall) is a time for When one cultivates theses aspects As the Mount strived to make the and loving families so special. the process from the very beginning.” players to show what they have im- of their lives, as the Mount athletes NCAA basketball tournament in In conclusion, this fall sports season Coach Phillips also mentions proved on over the summer, as well do, something beautiful is bound to 2014, the events brought spectators should be one that consists of teams how the team must continue “to as a time for the team to show each happen. The formation of a certain from all over. The players pursued with fantastic elements to give to their improve, and if we keep that as our other what they can do together.” communal spirit occurs. This spirit their dreams of winning the big game surrounding community. Each team focus, positive results will be natural The Mount is going into this fall carries throughout the university, on as the fans were in awe of the leader- possesses wonderful athletes that are consequences.” season with an interesting lineup. The and off the field. The athletes pursue ship and performance showed on the working hard with hopes of bringing Cross country brings an edge to the mountaineers are welcoming aboard their goals on the field and in doing court. Sporting events like these are their very best to the table. The per- sports world that few other sports can a fairly large freshman line-up. The so, provide a sense of pride for the rest what help provide the Mount and formance by Mount sports is certain- bring. It allows for one to compete new additions to the team includes 4 of the student body. In playing their surrounding communities with the ly a spectacle not to miss. The teams individually, side-by-side his or her freshmen men and 3 freshmen wom- role at the Mount, the student-ath- Mountie pride. This pride allows for come with pride, sportsmanship, and teammates and opponents, while still en. Along with the added freshmen, letes, coaches, and administration are everyone to feel a part of something a type of passion that will not only ig- striving for a team victory. Though, it MSMU is bringing back some key surely working hard to promote the bigger. It says something about why it nite those on the field, but the fans as is not the most popular mainstream players. Mount’s four pillars of faith, discov- is so crucial to attend sporting events. well. It is to be expected that the per- sport in the US, it surely still provides On the women’s side, Sruthi Kam- ery, leadership, and community. The atmosphere of the Mount’s ath- formances on the field will be much the spectators with awe as the runners prath is one to watch out for. She is This fall will definitely display the letic competitions proves to be a set- more electrifying with the support of reach for the win. coming off of a truly successful fresh- athletes’ faith. It will test their trust in ting for everyone. The air filled with excellent fans. These fans do not just The runners are bound to bring man season with a nomination for their teammates and also give their the history of the Mount as alumni come from the university, but also the the heat during the race. The Mount’s the NEC All-Rookie team. Also with fans the opportunity to know their come to enjoy a game, students rally town of Emmitsburg. So come on out men’s team will be returning all run- Kamprath, the rest of the women’s teams are fighting for the win. The up to cheer on their school, and fam- and show your Mountie pride this fall ners from last year. It should be expect- side is looking for a fruitful season fans will discover the potential of ilies come with their kids to share an and be part of the unity that is taking ed that the team will have some out- leading from the fall into April. Mount sports while the athletes con- experience that they will not forget. place at MSMU. standing runners. According to Coach Phillips, the veteran, Tommy Gruschow is “ a pe- rennial all-conference performer who will be the person to look out for to earn another all-conference award.” In addition to Gruschow, the men’s team has top-30 runners who have the capacity to grow and move up the rankings. The women’s team will unfortu- nately be losing 3 of the 4 ladies that competed in last season’s champion- ships, though fans should still have confidence that the women’s side can get the job done. Two runners to look out for are sophomores Jill Greenwald and Hailey Johnson. These two ladies are expected to make a big impact in the conference this year.

Women’s Soccer If you want to watch solid futbol check out the Mount’s women’s soccer team. The team’s roster is filled with 31 la- dies who are training hard for the vic- tory. The Mount is returning multiple senior athletes. Their names include Emma Blair (M/F), Rachel Bourne 42 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | AUGUST 2015 COMPLEMENTARY CORNER Qigong research update Renee Lehman tle, so that anyone can practice them at Bone Health any age. Resistance training and other weight s I have discussed in previous arti- We all have the inner capacity for bearing exercises are known to increase Acles, TCM is the oldest continu- healing, and most of us are aware that bone formation and have been recom- ously practiced medical system in the the state of our mind and spirit directly mended for post-menopausal women world (more than five thousand years). affects our physical health. Many indi- for that purpose. Interestingly, most TCM deals with balancing the flow viduals do not remember their passcode Qigong practices involve no resistance of the natural vital energy, or Qi (pro- to “unlock the door” to tap into this inner and only minimal weight bearing (such nounced “chee”), which flows through ability of healing and health. During as gentle knee bends), and yet stud- all living things. This Qi flows through Qigong the goal is to focus your mind ies have shown positive effects on bone the body on specific pathways called on something that allows you to enter a health (slowed bone loss, fewer bone Meridians, and is essential for health. quiet, meditative state. The greater the fractures, and increased bone mineral When the Qi is balanced, moving level of peace and quietness that can be density). smoothly, and in sufficient quality and achieved mentally, the greater healing evant features of one’s environment. quantity, health and wellness are pro- that can be achieved, thus demonstrat- Cardiopulmonary Physical function was measured using In 13 studies of a wide range of par- moted. When the Qi is unbalanced or ing how the state of our mind affects our One of the most consistent findings was a wide variety of performance indica- ticipants (including healthy adults, blocked in any way, disease or dis – ease, healing and overall health. the significant reduction in blood pres- tors, including: chair rise, 50-ft walk, patients with cancer, post-stroke, arthri- will occur. This dis – ease may show up Furthermore, as an 83-year-old breast sure reported in multiple studies; thus, gait speed, muscle contraction strength, tis, etc.) at least one of the components as symptoms on a physical, mental/emo- cancer survivor stated in an article about providing preliminary evidence that hand grip, flexibility, and function as of QOL was reported to be significantly tional, or spiritual level. It is important to qigong in the June 15, 2015 edition of Qigong practices achieve similar results measured on the Western Ontario and improved by Qigong. Overall, the realize that these symptoms are only the the Baltimore Sun, “Qigong teaches that to conventional exercise. McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis majority of research studies indicate that end result of an imbalance, and not the stress is not what happens to you but Other indicators of cardiac health Index (WOMAC, an osteoarthritis-spe- Qigong has great potential for improv- illness itself. how you choose to respond to what hap- have been evaluated. Reduced heart cific assessment for function, stiffness, ing QOL in both healthy and chroni- pens. That puts me in the active healing rate is reported as well as improvements and pain). These studies successfully cally ill patients. Qigong role. I like to have an active role in my in heart rate, and heart rate variability demonstrated potential for Qigong to TCM uses Qigong (pronounced “chee health.” suggest that one or several of the key build performance, even with health Conclusion gung”) along with acupuncture, acu- components of Qigong, that is body, compromised individuals. Qigong, because it benefits your vital life pressure, massage and herbal medicine Qigong Research breath, and mind, may affect sympa- force (Qi), works from the inside out. as a way to open the door to healing Research has shown that the gen- thetic and parasympathetic balance Falls and Balance There is an ancient Chinese saying, “To and allow the body’s organ systems to tle, rhythmic movements of Qigong and activity. Lipid profiles improved Falling is a risk associated with declin- change the outside of yourself, you must work in harmony. Qi is usually trans- reduce stress, build stamina, increase in two studies comparing Qigong to ing physical functioning. Fall preven- begin from the inside.” Qigong helps lated to mean the vital life force that vitality, and enhance the immune inactive controls. tion, balance, and physical function tests improve your body’s function; it balances flows through all things in the uni- system. It has also been found to One of the primary risk factors for car- related to falls and balance (such as one- your emotions, and sharpens your intu- verse. The second word, Gong, means improve skeletal, cardiovascular, respi- diac disease is obesity. Qigong has dem- leg stance) and outcomes related to falls ition. Discover your unlimited potential accomplishment, or skill that is culti- ratory, circulatory, lymphatic and onstrated a greater reduction in Body such as balance, fall rates, and improved with Qigong! vated through steady practice. Qigong is digestive functions. Kevin Chen, Mass Index (BMI) as compared to an strength and flexibility have been studied the art and science of increasing vitality, Associate Professor at the University exercise control. in several studies. “The magical property of Qigong health maintenance, illness prevention, of Maryland’s Center for Integrative Qigong has been less studied in rela- is its ability to help you deal with and healing that originated thousands Medicine, states, “Regular practice of Physical Functioning tionship to balance-related outcomes; the kind of stress that makes us of years ago. qigong can help people in many ways. Decreased physical activity is related to however, results suggest that there was a age. Qigong helps slow aging at Qigong can be divided into martial, It can improve energy and strength, declining physical function in all popu- trend to maintain balance using Qigong the cellular level.” medical, or spiritual categories depend- balance the autonomic nervous sys- lations and that decline is compounded in sedentary women and with elderly ing on the purpose of the specific prac- tem, improve coping skills, improve by the natural process of aging. Changes healthy adults (mean age 80.4 years). —Dr. Michael Roizen, Cleveland tice. No matter what style of Qigong mood and, improve health and vital- in physical function were assessed, and Clinic is practiced (there are thousands of ity.” In fact, in June of this year, the most of the studies were conducted with Quality of Life styles), it involves a combination of sim- University of Maryland’s Center for older adults (i.e., studies in which mean Quality of life (QOL) is a wide rang- Renee Lehman is a licensed acupuncturist ple movements and postures, breath- Integrative Medicine hosted its first age = 55 years or older) and several stud- ing concept derived from measures of a and physical therapist with over 25 years of ing techniques, and focused intentions weeklong qigong retreat to teach can- ies dealt specifically with participants person’s perceived physical health, psy- health care ex¬perience. Her office is located (including meditation and visualiza- cer patients, cancer survivors and their with chronic pain (e.g., osteoarthritis, chological state, personal beliefs, social at 249B York Street in Gettysburg, PA. She tions). Most styles are simple and gen- families qigong for self-healing. neck pain, or fibromyalgia). relationships and relationship to rel- can be reached at 717-752-5728. AUGUST 2015 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 43 FITNESS AND HEALTH

ning. If possible, exercise in an air- conditioned place or a shaded area. We know it gets hot outside in the Keep moving summer but just take a minute to think about how you can keep up Exercise and summer heat your exercise routine by adjusting a few things. Linda Stultz body before it starts to loose fluid. Be aware of what your body is Certified Fitness Trainer/ Try to drink some water every half- telling you. You may be more fa- Therapist hour or so. Prepare a water jug full tigued in hot weather, so don’t of ice to last all day. Make it a fun push yourself as hard. Your body ydration, hydration, hydra- game for the kids by putting their knows just how much it can take Htion! This is a word you need water in their favorite container and and it will take no more. Hydrat- to think about before going out for make it a contest to finish all the wa- ing your body and giving it prop- that run on a summer day. This is ter by the end of the day. The reward er nutrition will help you through also a word we should all think could be something they like to do those hot summer workouts. Just about first thing every morning. We and even better if it includes going remember that doing a little each should have a glass of water with- to the park or an activity where they day is better than doing nothing in fifteen to thirty minutes after we get exercise and have fun too. at all. wake up to start our day out well Most of my clients don’t like wa- If you don’t do any exercise, now hydrated. ter. I prefer plain water but if you is the time to start. Summer days are Our body has been at rest for hours would like you can add some lemon longer and may give you the extra during the night and is dehydrated in or your favorite flavoring, just watch time you were looking for, just re- the morning. Drinking water should the calories. Infusion with fresh fruit member to start slowly because it is be part of our morning schedule to or vegetables can add sweetness and hotter at this time of year and your prepare our body for the day ahead. flavor with the calories. You can also body needs to adjust to the new ex- Morning exercise is a great way to buy the flavored water. Water is one ercise routine as well as the warmer start the day but don’t ask your body of the most important parts of my temperature. to work hard without first giving it the nutrition plan and should be one of Early risers can go for a walk or proper nutrition and fluid it needs to the most important items on your run before work. I find that a great perform at its best. daily diet. way to start the day. Some peo- Don’t stop exercising because it is You should continue to exercise as ple would rather be out in the eve- hot, just be smart about it. People usual during the summer months, ning and this is a great way to wind don’t realize how much the heat can but remember to drink lots of wa- down from the days stress and ac- affect their internal system. When ter and plan your exercise according tivities. Whatever time you choose we sweat, we loose moisture, but we to the temperature outside. Always is fine. The important thing is to loose at lot more. Most of the time remember to use sun screen. The get started. Exercise, but be smart we don’t really think about how sun gets stronger and hotter in the about it. much our body needs to be hydrat- summer and sometimes we don’t re- ed. The body is made up of 70% alize just how quickly it can burn If you have any questions, please call water. That’s why we can live lon- our skin. Try to walk in the ear- me at 717-334-6009. Remember, ger without food than we can with- ly morning, late afternoon or eve- Keep moving! You’ll be glad you did! out water. By the time we feel thirsty, we are already starting to dehydrate. When we get a glass of water, that replac- es the liquid lost in daily activities. In the summer we sweat more so we need to drink more. Be sure to re- plenish your carbs and protein after a workout too. I’m not giving you a pass to eat more, just a healthy snack will do. After all, you just burned off some extra calories and you don’t want to pack them right back on. Before starting your walk, work- out or even just a day at the park, have a glass of water. Hydrate your 44 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | AUGUST 2015 ASTRONOMY

brighter than our Sun. To the south is Altair, the brightest star of Aquila the Eagle. If you scan The night sky of August the Milky Way with binocs or a Professor Wayne Wooten small spotting scope between Al- tair and Deneb, you will find or August 2015, the last quar- many nice open star clusters and Fter moon is on August 7th. also a lot of dark nebulae, the dust The new moon is on August 14th, clouds from which new stars will and will not interfer with the peak be born in the future. One of the of the Perseid meteor shower on most famous is the “North Amer- the mornings of August 12-13th ican Nebula”, in the same binoc- this year. From a dark observing ular field as Deneb. The North site, you can expect about a me- American lies to the lower left teor a minute from 11 PM until of bright blue Deneb, with still dawn, with the radiant, Perseus, more nebulae and dust clouds rising in the NE about 11 PM. along the Milky Way here. The waxing crescent moon passes To the south, Antares rises 2 degrees south of Mercury in twi- about the same time in Scorpi- light on August 16th. The moon us. It appears reddish (its Greek is first quarter on August 22nd, name means rival of Ares or Mars and passes 2.6 degrees north of to the Latins) because it is half as Saturn, the only planet out in the hot as our yellow Sun; it is bright evening sky now. The full moon, because it is a bloated red supergi- the Green Corn moon, occurs on ant, big enough to swallow up our August 29th. solar system all the way out to Sat- Mercury is low in the western urn’s orbit! Just above the tail of evening sky at midmonth, with This photo depicts North American Nebula in the constellation Cygnus. The remarkable shape of the nebula the Scorpion are two fine naked the crescent moon south of it on resembles that of the continent of North America, complete with a prominent Gulf of Mexico. eye star clusters, M-7 (discovered the 16th. Venus and Jupiter are planet falls closer to the western Taking the arc in the Dipper’s Hercules is overhead, with by Ptolemy and included in his both lost in sun’s glare, with Venus horizon each evening, to be lost in handle, we “arc” SE to bright or- the nice globular cluster M-13 catalog about 200 AD) and M-6, passing between us and Sun on the sun’s glare in October. ange Arcturus, the brightest star marked on your sky map and vis- making one of the best binocular August 15th, and Jupiter behind The Big Dipper rides high in of Spring. Cooler than our yellow ible in binocs. It is faintly visible views in the sky. Your binoculars the Sun on August 26th. Mars is the NW at sunset, but falls lower Sun, and much poorer in heavy with the naked eye under dark sky are ideally suited to reveal many also hard to observe, in the dawn each evening. Good scouts know elements, some believe its strange conditions, and among the best fine open star clusters and nebulae sky rising about an hour before to take its leading pointers north motion reveals it to be an invad- binoc objects on the map back in this region of our Galaxy. Get a the sun. Only Saturn is easy to ob- to Polaris, the famed Pole Star. For ing star from another smaller gal- page when you download the Sky- dark sky site, and use the objects serve; Saturn lies just west of the us, it sits 30 degrees (our latitude) axy, now colliding with the Milky Map pdf file. listed on the back of the August claws of Scorpius in the southern high in the north, while the rotat- Way in Sagittarius in the summer The brightest star of the north- 2014 SkyMap printout to guide evening sky. Enjoy the rings, now ing earth beneath makes all the sky. Moving almost perpendicu- ern hemisphere, Vega dominates you to the best deep sky wonders 24 degrees open and tilted toward other celestial bodies spin around lar to the plane of our Milky Way, the NE sky. Binoculars reveal the for binocs. earth and sun; the most beautiful it from east to west. Arcturus was the first star in the small star just to the NE of Vega, East of the Scorpion’s tail is the sky where its proper motion across epsilon Lyrae, as a nice double. teapot shape of Sagittarius, which the historic sky was noted, by Ed- Larger telescopes at 150X reveal marks the heart of our Milky Way mund Halley. each of this pair is another close galaxy. Looking like a cloud of Spike south to Spica, the hot double, hence its nickname, the steam coming out of the teapot’s blue star in Virgo. From Spica “double double”…a fine sight un- spout is the fine Lagoon Nebula, curve to Corvus the Crow, a four- der steady sky conditions. M-8, easily visible with the naked sided grouping. It is above Cor- Below Vega are the two bright eye. In the same binocular field just vus, in the arms of Virgo, where stars of the Summer Triangle; north of the Lagoon is M-20, the our large scopes will show mem- Deneb is at the top of the North- Trifid Nebula. Just east of the pair bers of the Virgo Supercluster, a ern Cross, known as Cygnus the is the fine globular cluster M-22, swarm of over a thousand galaxies Swan to the Romans. It is one faintly visible to the naked eye and about 50 million light years away of the most luminous stars in spectacularly resolved in scopes of from us. our Galaxy, about 50,000 times 8” or larger aperture.

Meteor Showers in August August 10 - Perseids: Radiant--near Double cluster. 50 to 100 per hour, yellow with trails and bolides. The best modern dependable shower. August 20 - Kappa Cygnids: Radiant--near Deneb. 12 per hour with many fireballs. Duration--15 days. August 31 - Andromedids: Radiant-- near Cassiopeia. Occaisionally spectacular, usually 20 per hour. Some red fireballs with trails. Biela’s Comet parent.

August is your last chance to plant annuals like Zinnias and Petu- Farmers’ Almanac nias for fall bloom. When pulling Mid-Atlantic Weather Watch: Peri- marks the end of those ‘Dog Days up spent annuals such as Poppies, ods of storms (1, 2, 3, 4) turning fair of Summer’ and thus, Augusts’ Cornflowers and Larkspur shake and warm (5, 6, 7); more storm, not Full Moon has been called Dog them so the seeds will fall where as hot (8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13) returning Moon by many Native American you want them to grow next year. to fair and very warm weather (14, tribes. Because of the many fruits If you choose to water your lawn, 15, 16, 17, 18). Still more storms and vegetables coming ripe in the do so only when wilted or discol- (19, 20, 21) with threat of an Atlan- month, it has often been referred ored. Be sure to stop feeding trees tic hurricane with heavy rains, storms to as Full Ripe Moon or Fruit and shrubs after August 15th. (22, 23, 24). Fair and very warm (25, Moon as well. That will encourage new growth 26, 27) with storms but cooler (28, that will not have time to mature 29). Fair and warm (30,3 1) Holidays: Labor Day is just around before winter. Think about pot- the corner so enjoy these last few ting herbs you plan to move in- Tornado Watch: The Almanack sees weeks of Summer! School starts for doors for the winter. Don’t move some possible from the 21st to the many and a great many parents will them in just yet but get them ac- 25th of the month. be relieved! customed to their containers early. Rosemary, thyme, and tarragon are Full Moon: Tuesday, August 11th The Garden: The beginning of the best candidates for this. AUGUST 2015 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 45 COMPUTER Q&A

your technician should make a practi- them effectively requires a lot of trial cal effort to provide a work around in and error. Don’t expect your techni- some cases this may include re-install- cians to give away their secrets for free Living in “the Cloud” ing software and / or replacing hard- if at all. A good repair shop will pro- tensive guidance or support over the ware components on your computer. vide their customers with enough in- Selecting a computer repair shop phone. In some cases techs may be Knowledge and Utilities formation to help prevent common able to help you resolve your issue Do expect your technicians to use problems. Always ask your local repair What you should expect from your com- data on your computer or the slower without having to bring your com- a multitude of utilities that require ex- shop about training or tutoring servic- puter repair shop and what they expect the computer system runs the longer puter in. Understand that this costs perience and knowledge to use. Some es that they may offer or recommend from you. the process takes. Repair shops tend the technician time and takes atten- of the tools used may be easily avail- if you need additional assistance! to want to get your computer back to tion away from resolving issues with able to the public but require a cer- For quality computer repair ser- Ayse Stenabaugh you just as quickly as you want your computers currently on-site. tain knowledge of how they work and vices visit Jester’s Computer Servic- computer back! Getting the job done Not everyone uses their comput- utilizing them without proper knowl- es located at 5135 Fairfield Road in hoosing a quality computer re- correctly takes time and your under- er the same way so don’t expect all edge can often cause more harm than Fairfield or contact us at 717-642- Cpair shop can be challenging. standing is appreciated. problems to be 100% resolved. Some good. Knowing what utilities re- 6611 or online at www.jesterscom- When selecting a shop you not only Unless your repair shop is perform- problems are the result of your home solve what problems and how to use puters.com. have to find someone you can trust ing diagnostics or awaiting special- environment and can’t be re-created with your data but someone who will ty parts your repair should never take or diagnosed from another location. provide a quality recommendation more than a few business days. If you Do expect your more reputable techs based on your needs in a timely man- need an emergency repair it is accept- to be willing to help you determine ner. Here are a few tips on what you able to ask the shop to perform the the cause for little to no extra fee. should expect from your repair shop repair more quickly for an addition- Most repair shops will emphasize that and what you can do to help the re- al fee. you contact them right away if your pair shop complete your request as ef- initial complaint was not resolved. It is ficiently as possible. Support the user’s responsibility to ensure that Do expect your repair shop to provide all complaints or issues were resolved Dropping off your computer basic answers and troubleshooting within a few days of service. Some is- Do expect your local repair shop to steps over the phone or email. Don’t sues are unresolvable due to a software ask not only for contact information expect your local shop to provide ex- or hardware conflict. If this is the case but basic computer information as well. You should be able to tell your technician who your internet service provider is, if any antivirus is installed on your computer and any passwords that are required to perform your re- pair request. Failure to provide a cor- rect password may result in a delay of your support request. Don’t expect your repair techs to spend much time on resetting your passwords if you forget them. A good repair shop will complete this process for you but you should anticipate a small fee for the additional time spent. Do understand that some com- puter repair shops operate on normal business hours while others are by ap- pointment only. Don’t expect your repair shop to make an exception to their hours however, it is acceptable to ask, and they may be willing accom- modate your schedule for a reasonable additional fee. Do expect to be asked additional questions to help determine the root of the problem. Be prepared to an- swer questions like “What program were you using when this problem occurred”, “Did you receive any error messages”, “Did you install any new programs”, or “Did you download or open any unusual emails recently”. Questions like these can sometimes be frustrating but every user has their own way of using their computer. Your repair tech need to understand as much as possible about the way you are using the computer to help them recreate the problem and determine a solution.

Turnaround time Do expect your PC repair shop to give you an estimated amount of time to complete your request. Reputable re- pair shops will have a general idea of how long the repair should take. If a diagnostic is required to determine the cause of the issue they should pro- vide a reasonable time frame in which they will reach out to report their find- ings and provide a recommendation. Don’t expect your computer repair to take the same amount of time as it has in the past or quickly as a friend or family member’s computer. Complet- ing repairs takes time and the more 46 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | AUGUST 2015 UPCOMING EVENTS

August 2 it the Gettysburg Anniversary Com- Land Conservancy’s 20th anniversary summer The Men’s Club of St. Mary’s in mittee’s website for event schedules, day party theme. Festivities will include Fairfield, will be holding a spaghet- updates and tickets as they become picnic set for August 16 a birthday cake, live entertainment, and ti dinner in the parish hall. Dinner available. For more information call he Land Conservancy of Adams land, open spaces, forests, and freshwa- games including corn hole and horse- includes, spaghetti, meatballs, sau- 717-338-1525 or visit www.gettys- TCounty invites members, friends, ter streams. shoes. sage, salad, bread stick, drinks and burgreenactment.com. and anyone interested in land preser- Each summer the Land Conservan- Attendees are encouraged to wear dessert. The cost is $8.00 for adults, vation to its annual Summer Picnic on cy invites members, friends, and those their most creative birthday hat for $4.00 for children 6 to 12 and un- August 8 & 9 Sunday, August 16, from 4 to 7 p.m. interested in its work to gather for an friendly competition in a birthday hat der 6 free. Annual Peach Festival - Join in the at the Adams County Agriculture and old-fashioned picnic celebrating the contest. peachy fun with home-made peach Natural Resource Center, 670 Old Har- accomplishments of the previous year Birthday “presents” for the Land August 5 ice cream sundaes, wagon rides, kids risburg Road in Gettysburg. and honoring volunteers on a beautiful Conservancy in the form of cash and Adams County Master Gardeners play area, delicious food, peach sam- This year the Land Conservancy cele- summer afternoon. checks will be gratefully welcomed. garden chats at the Agricultural and ples galore and peachy deals on peach brates 20 years of working with local cit- This year’s picnic will be special, cel- The picnic will also include volun- Natural Resource Center, 670 Old products. Guests can enjoy special izens and landowners to preserve Adams ebrating the Land Conservancy’s 20th teer recognition and a send-off for the Harrisburg Road, Gettysburg. music by: Klinger McFry Band on County’s beautiful and valuable farm- year in Adams County with a birth- Land Conservancy’s current Land Con- Saturday, featuring: bluegrass, ca- servation Coordinator, Sarah Kipp, who August 7, 8 & 9 jun, rock, celtic, swing, country, gos- is moving on to other opportunities in 152nd Gettysburg Anniversary Civil pel and mariachi and The Willy’s on September. War Battle Reenactment - An annu- Sunday, featuring classic rock and be- The Land Conservancy will provide al reenactment of the Battle of Get- yond! chicken, baked beans, and drinks for the tysburg featuring battle reenactments Hollabaugh Bros. Inc. Fruit picnic. Guests are asked to bring a cov- including Pickett’s Charge, living his- Farm and Market, 545 Carlisle ered dish to share, reusable place settings, tory, period music, sutlers, encamp- Road, Biglerville, PA. For more and a chair if you wish. RSVP by Au- ments and more. All reenactment ac- information call 717-677-8412 or gust 7 by calling (717) 334-3838. tivities are held at a reenactment site visit www.hollabaughbros.com. The Land Conservancy is a member- outside of the Gettysburg National supported nonprofit land trust that seeks Military Park on 965 Pumping Sta- August 13 - 16 to preserve the rural lands and character tion Road, Gettysburg. Be sure to vis- 70th Gettysburg Bluegrass Fes- of Adams County. It works with local landowners to preserve farms, orchards, streams, woodlands, and outdoor recre- ational resources for future generations. Since its founding in 1994, the Land Conservancy has helped preserve 9,544 acres of land in Adams County.

For more information about the Land Conservancy—and to RSVP to this year’s Summer Picnic—please call 717-334- 2828 or email [email protected]. More information on the Land Conser- vancy is also available on its website, www. LCACnet.org. AUGUST 2015 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 47 UPCOMING EVENTS tival - Four days of music on two August 18 - 23 tion call 717-677-9663 or visit www. GettysburgBrewFest.com. bag. Bags that overflow will cost $7. stages, informative workshops, All- 93rd Annual South Mountain Fair southmountainfair.com This Bag Sale will be a great time to Star jam, Bluegrass Academy for - A small country fair featuring rides August 29 find items at VERY low prices. And kids, food, merchandise and arts for the kids, barns filled with farm an- August 22 “Seton Center, Inc.’s Thrift Shop with their new sign, you can’t miss & crafts vendors. For more infor- imals, many homemade needlework The 2nd Annual Gettysburg Brew special Bag Sale, 16840 South Se- them now! For questions about the mation visit www.gettysburgblue- exhibits, photography, home canned Fest will return with 50 craft brewer- ton Avenue, Emmitsburg. Shoppers Thrift Shop or the Bag Sale, please grass.com. fruits and vegetables, fresh produce ies to sample from! A distinctive sam- will be given paper grocery bags that contact Thrift Shop Manager Ken- and fruits, and beautiful flowers, all pling experience, featuring an im- they may fill with clothing, house- neth Droneburg at 301.447.6102 or August 14 on display and lots of food! In addi- pressive array of craft brews and hard hold items, books, etc. for just $5 per [email protected].” 20th Annual Gettysburg Music tion there is nightly entertainment in ciders from Pennsylvania, the Mid- Muster - Performances by respect- the auditorium, a fireworks display Atlantic and the U.S. Take in spectac- ed and authentic Civil War musi- one evening, and the antique tractor ular views of the historic Gettysburg cians will fill the air at Gettysburg and farm machinery parade another Battlefield, set against the backdrop National Military Park during evening, and so much more. Some- of the Seminary Ridge Museum. the 20th Annual Gettysburg Mu- thing for everyone to enjoy! South Lutheran Theological Seminary, 61 sic Muster. These one-of-a-kind Mountain Fairgrounds, Route 234, Seminary Ridge. For more informa- performances, played mainly on Arendtsville, PA. For more informa- tion call 717-334-0853 or visit www. original instruments, include bal- lads, Victorian dance music and dance performances, along with fifes, banjo, mandolin, and more. Events begin at noon on August 14 in the tent in front of the Get- tysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center. The Libby Prison Minstrels are the opening act, followed by Steve Ball at 1 p.m., Susquehanna Trav- ellers at 2 p.m., the Irish Volun- teers at 3 p.m., David Kincaid at 4 p.m. and the Camptown Shak- ers will close out the Friday per- formances at 5 p.m. Most of the musicians will also perform on the Dobbin House Restaurant Court- yard on Steinwehr Avenue from 10:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. For more information or a full schedule of performances call 717-334-1124 ext. 4433 or ext. 4468.

Christ’s Community Church’s “Community Back to School Par- ty” at the Emmitsburg Communi- ty Park. Join us for food, games, a moon bounce, and free school supplies. Msgr. Andrew Baker Appointed New Seminary Rector

“ It is my great hope that, as a faithful disciple of Christ and loyal son of His National Shrine Grotto of Mother, I will be able to help form and guide seminarians as they prepare to Our Lady of Lourdes become priests of the new evangelization in the third millennium of Christianity.” 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (Gates close at 5 p.m.) Noon Mass, Thursday–Monday First Saturday Devotions, Sat., Aug. 1, Noon Our Lady of Lourdes Rosary Crusade, Monsignor Andrew R. Baker, a priest of the Seminary in Overbrook, PA and on the Sat., Aug. 8, 10:30 a.m. Diocese of Allentown, PA, has been appointed Congregation for Bishops in Rome. He earned a Rector of Mount St. Mary’s Seminary. Msgr. Baker License in Sacred Theology from the University succeeds Monsignor Steven Rohlfs, who served as of Navarre, and a Doctorate from the Pontifical Rector of the Seminary since February 2005. University of the Holy Cross in Rome.

“I am honored and humbled by this “Monsignor Baker is a superstar in the Catholic appointment,” Msgr. Baker said. “It is my great Church having a deep and extraordinary hope that, as a faithful disciple of Christ and background as an educator and scholar, and loyal son of His Mother, I will be able to help we are thrilled he accepted the appointment form and guide seminarians as they prepare to to serve as Rector,” said University President become priests of the new evangelization in the Simon Newman. PNC Sports Complex third millennium of Christianity.” “I invite the prayers of the Catholic community Pool Closed Sat., Aug. 22 Fall Hours begin Mon., Aug. 24 Monsignor Baker was ordained to the that Monsignor Baker’s service as Rector will Group Fitness classes begin priesthood for the Diocese of Allentown in be a wonderful blessing for Mount St. Mary’s Wednesday, Aug. 26 1991 and has served in various parishes and Seminary and for the men who will be formed is currently the Rector of Saint Catherine of for the priesthood under his able and faithful For more information, pool hours and Siena Cathedral in Allentown. He has also leadership,” said Archbishop William E. Lori, fitness class schedules, visit taught on high school faculties and served as Archbishop of Baltimore and Chancellor of www.msmary.edu/recreation a Catholic university chaplain. In addition, Mount St. Mary’s Seminary. Msgr. Baker served on the faculty of St. Charles

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