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NEWS Fairfield Fire Department Deputies hold Fairfield may be forced to bring on paid firefighters within three years. Page 3 community forum Seton Values Award he recent rash of robberies of local deputies is determined, Dep. Jim Pastor Jon Greenstone, Jerry Tbusinesses generated enough Moxley said, “The bottom line is cost. Schwartz, Lorne Peters concern in town to gather more than Obviously, we’re a high-dollar item and Steve Trout are this year two dozen people at the first monthly because of the training we have and recipients. Page 3 deputy’s forum on Jan. 17. The the equipment we need.” Emmitsburg community deputies Police coverage accounts for more COMMENTARY started the forum as a discussion than 20 percent of the Emmitsburg Down Under between themselves and residents. town budget. We cannot send the climate to the Having that sense of comfort With the rash of robberies in between residents and the deputies town at the end of last year and the nuthouse, but we ought to be send- 2007 Vigilant Hose Company’s Hall of Fame winner Dot Davis ing the politicians... Page 9 is important because residents are beginning of 2011, many residents reaches out to congratulate 2011 recipient Larry Little a prime source for tips of criminal wanted to know if they would stop (See page 18 & 19 for additional details and photos on this year’s Pure Onsense activity in town. now with the arrest of two teenagers Vigilant Hose, Harney & Rocky Ridge Fire Company award banquets) Part of the democratic chal- “Never hesitate to call if it looks earlier this month. The deputies said lenge is for us to internalize oth- like something doesn’t belong in the they had other leads and names based “You can shoot right up into doing traffic stops was an effective use ers’ views and to temper our own neighborhood,” Dep. John McQuain on information from interrogations Pennsylvania and they’re gone,” of the deputies’ time, Moxley noted proposals. Page 9 told the audience at the Vigilant Hose and other sources that they were Moxley said, because of the lighter that it “used to be every car came Company. investigating for possible involvement police coverage in that area of the state. through town doing 40 to 45 miles ARTICLES Emmitsburg’s contract with the in the robberies. At one point, a community watch per hour on Main Street.” That doesn’t The Book of Days Frederick County Sheriff’s Office The town has also seen an increase in program had been suggested for happen now because drivers know that Mystic significance has, from the has three deputies working within residential robberies that the deputies Emmitsburg. It never happened the speed limits are enforced in town. earliest period, been associated the town. Otherwise, the town’s described as “crimes of opportunity.” because of a lack of interest, even Also, even while doing this, the with the wedding ring. Page 11 police coverage would rely on the Thieves see an easy target and take when it was proposed that all of the deputies make sure to check most The Master Gardener single sheriff’s deputy that patrols the the opportunity. The best prevention town could be considered as a single every street and neighborhood three A Gardener’s tips for curing the northern end of Frederick County. against these crimes is to lock doors community watch program, which times during each 10-hour shift. winter blues. Page 14 However, even with three deputies and windows and remove high-ticket would require fewer volunteers. If you need to contact the police, the working full-time in Emmitsburg, the items from view, particularly when Emmitsburg Commissioner Chris best number for emergencies is always Pets Large & Small town does not have 24/7 coverage. they are in cars. Staiger, who attended, said, “Even 911. If you have a non-emergency call As I advance in age I’m more “I think right now with three Something else that aids crimes at that reduced level, there wasn’t you can dial 301-600-1046. aware of my own mortality. deputies, we’re just covering the of opportunity in Emmitsburg enough community involvement to The next deputy’s forum will be at Losing Squeak left me feeling basics,” said resident Larry Little. is its location near the border of put a program together.” the Vigilant Hose Company on Feb. Page 16 closer to my own grave. When asked how the number of Pennsylvania. When one resident asked whether 21 at 6 p.m. History Part two of Margaret Hays War- ner’s memories of Emmitsburg in the early 1920s. Page 20 Commissioners’ race heats up he recent reassessment of communities,” said candidate Jim Mount Creative Writers properties in Adams County Martin (R-Biglerville). We challenged our Mount cre- T ative writer to come up with a (the first in 20 years) has created Martin is currently a Realtor with Valentine story to remember– such anger at significantly higher Prudential Real Estate. she didn’t let us down. Page 30 assessments in many cases and Two candidates running for election confusion among residents over are current commissioners George An East Timor Christmas the appeals process that it has Weikert (R-Cumberland Township) Mount St. Mary’s President created an environment for the and Lisa Woodward-Moreno (D- Thomas Powell and his wife, county commissioners’ race this Mount Joy Township). They stand Irene, spent the holidays with year that already has six declared the biggest risk of experiencing a voter new friends this year. Page 33 candidates. Three Republicans and backlash because of the reassessment three Democratic candidates are process. Commissioner Glen Snyder JOURNALS running for three seats on the board chose not to run for re-election. The Retired Ecologist of commissioners. “I believe the county wide Once upon a time rabbits and While the reassessment has led to reassessment will be the major issue squirrels both had short ears the candidate-rich race, they cannot in this year’s election and I am Current County Commissioner George Weikert and long tails. Page 12 impact the decisions that resulted prepared to address the process,” In The Country from that issue. The new board of Weikert said. Before being elected a argue with that is Paul Kellett “I’m very distressed on how they Want to look directly into the commissioners will be dealing with county commissioner, Weikert was a (D-Freedom), who filed suit against [the commissioners dealt] with the large eyes of a Great Horned other issues that face the county. township supervisor for 13 years and the county over the reassessments as reassessment,” Kellett said. “I don’t feel Owl? Page 14 “I think the reason people a member of the Gettysburg Area a Freedom Township supervisor. He they negotiated in good faith and they are coming out is because of the School District board for four years. is a Freedom Township supervisor didn’t follow the court order. It’s gone Cold War Warriors recent reassessment and how it was He explained that the outcome and a Realtor with Community beyond incompetence and is a little The history of the Cold War is handled, but we need to look at from the mass appraisal process was Benefits Real Estate in Gettysburg. dishonest.” filled with tales of spies who things like taxation, the budget and consistent with the effects other counties Benefits Real Estate in Gettysburg. continued on page 7 lived and worked in the land conservation,” said candidate experienced when they underwent the PRE-SORTED shadows. Page 22 Chuck Strevig (D-Union Township). same sort of reassessment. She is retired from the Pennsylvania “Everyone was afforded their STANDARD The Graduate U.S. Postage Department of Public Welfare after due process and hopefully followed Postal Customer Life as a routine is all about tim- working there for 29 years. through the appeal process in order PAID ing. What would you do with 45 “We need to find how to improve to get a value which they thought was Westminster, MD minutes of confined freedom commerce without upsetting the fair and equitable,” Weikert said. Permit No. 94 every day? Page 29 balance we have with our rural One candidate who might 2 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | FEBRUARY 2011 NEWS

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During the same meeting, a Fairfield, a stone school house At this point, the option Fairfield Notes number of members were also dating back to the 1700’s, has seems to be for the borough to appointed. The committee is in fallen into a state of disrepair. acquire the building and restore Board moves to eliminate request and will be advertising the charge of developing a plan to The windows are gone, there are it, which would be a very costly Pippenfest yard sale fee ordinance change that is required celebrate the 150th anniversary of holes in the roof and the interior process. By the same token, they The Fairfield Pippenfestto drop the fee. the Civil War. In particular, the is in poor state. The school house council would like to preserve Committee chairwoman Sally Patricia Smith and Dave committee is looking to create was recently a magnet for feral the historic building if at all Thomas asked the Fairfield Borough Metz were also appointed to the a large event in April that will cats. possible. Council to eliminate the $15 fee Pippenfest Committee by the feature the re-enactment of the Mr. and Mrs. Gerard Michaels that the borough charges for yard council. Battle of Fairfield, which was own the school house, located on Council gets update sale permits on Pippenfest Saturday part of the Battle of Gettysburg. Water Street. The Michaels were on 2010 fire calls at the end of September each year. Sesquicentennial The next meeting of the invited to attend meetings of the Fairfield Fire and EMS Chief “We’ve figured out other ways, committee formed committee will be Feb. 17. Historical Architectural Review Adam Brown told the Fairfield we think, to raise revenues,” The Fairfield Borough Council Board (HARB) Committee where Borough Council that the fire Thomas told the council during voted during its Jan. 25 meeting Council exploring ways to the school house was the topic of company responded to 203 calls its Jan. 25 meeting. to formally establish the Fairfield save the stone school house discussion, but they declined to in 2010, of which 32 were within The council accepted the Sesquicentennial Committee. One of the oldest buildings in attend. Fairfield.

office. The events will be listed within a few days after they are Around the Town submitted. However, recurring events he Emmitsburg Mayor and the Emmitsburg Planning will still have to be listed as TTown Council have been Commission when they consider individual events. This means if reviewing a proposed adequate development proposals. an organization has a monthly public facilities ordinance Town creating more meeting, a listing will have to for the town. An APFO ties electronic options for be submitted for each event, development approval to residents though they can be submitted public facility capacity in such The Emmitsburg Town as a batch to cover meetings things as roads, schools, water Council is considering creating months in advance. systems and sewer treatment. a section on the town web site Water situation continues If the capacity isn’t sufficient to that will act as an electronic to improve accommodate a proposed new police blotter. It could possibly The wells in Emmitsburg are development, the development list arrests or areas of criminal once again on the rise, according won’t be approved. activity. A key purpose would to Emmitsburg Town Manager “Basically, you don’t want be to notify residents of any Dave Haller. Though water to overbook your systems,” public safety issues in town. restrictions were enacted last said Emmitsburg Planner Sue The council is also looking fall, rainfall at the end of last Cipperly. into ways to increase the access year has helped the water level The town used the Frederick to and number of listings on the in the wells rise 3.5 feet and the County APFO as a template public events calendar on the water level at Rainbow Lake is to create the draft version town web site. The most likely at the spillway. Haller told the of the municipal APFO. A way will be to solicit events mayor and town council that final version, when approved, through an e-mail address water levels would hopefully be will serve as a guide for and a listing sheet at the town back at normal in May. FEBRUARY 2011 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 3 News Fairfield Fire Department in serious ambulance company. already been forced to hire paid Brown told the council that he The situation for the fire emergency technicians for daily wanted to let them know what financial trouble company is bleaker. Brown said coverage from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. was happening and what could he Fairfield Fire Department $40,000 a year. This amount members are working at various The fire company is still staffed by happen. He is also visiting the Tand EMS Department barely covers the EMS expenses. fundraisers to generate income, volunteers. other municipalities that the fire may be forced to bring on paid However, Brown said that if the but it is a struggle. Bingo and Brown said it is getting harder company services to let them firefighters within three years. This long-term cost of the ambulances games of chance generate some to find firefighters during the day know about the situation, that would mean higher taxes to pay and the fire company’s share of income, but the fire company’s to provide coverage. Many of the fire company will probably the firefighters unless something is building expenses are taken into annual expenses rub between the volunteer firefighters are also need paid firefighters to staff the done soon. account, it would be operating $650,000 and $700,000 a year. finding work in Maryland as paid company during the day within This was the prediction that in the black. This situation could Also, Brown said if the casino near firefighters. He said it is getting to three years. Fairfield Fire and EMS Chief easily grow worse because the Gettysburg is approved, it is likely the point that, “I can’t guarantee Fairfield Council President Adam Brown told the Fairfield EMS company is experiencing that it will siphon off many of the during the day that we’ll make it Patricia Smith told Brown that the Borough Council during its reimbursement problems. The gamblers that help make the fire to your house.” council was willing to work with monthly meeting on Jan. 25. insurance companies are starting company’s fundraisers successful. The company has been trying the fire company and the council While the EMS side of the to reimburse to the patients rather “We’re getting to the point to be efficient by cross-training needed to see financial statements operation generates revenue by than to the ambulance company where the fire company is firefighters and emergencyfrom the company in order to charging for ambulance transports, and the patients are sending those hurting,” Brown said. technicians, but that can only go grasp the company’s financial the amount it brings in is around reimbursements along to the The EMS company has so far. situation. Fairfield schools get preliminary budget he Fairfield Area School as state and county funding numbers some new expected expenses, such eliminate or combine positions. anything to the school district,” Sewell TDistrict needs to find $300,000 firm up. as teacher contract negotiations Employee pay and benefits make up was reported saying in the Gettysburg in revenues, cut that amount or find “We have not in earnest begun and health care increases of 14.4 64.4 percent of the board’s current Times. “You hear everything from some combination of both before to ask ourselves where we can percent. The expected expenses are budget (70.7 percent if professional we’re going back to level funding in the next school year. The school make cuts and not reduce services,” estimated at 2.6 percent higher than services are included). Because of 2008,” he said of some state funding board received the 2011 preliminary Superintendent William Chain said the current approved budget, but this, it is also the most likely area projections, adding “I would doubt budget on Jan. 24, which projected during the board meeting. they are slightly less than they were to reduce when cuts are needed. that’s going to happen; there’d be too a deficit of $300,000. The preliminary budget estimated projected to be when the district’s Parents of Fairfield School District much public outcry.” At this point in the process, revenues for the next school year at 5-year projections were made in are concerned that the school only The board is scheduled to vote the deficit is not a major concern. $15,959,224 and estimated expenses February 2010. has a part-time athletic director in on the preliminary budget for District Business Manager Mark of $16,249,759. The expenses are The board is also struggling with particular. adoption at the school board’s Feb. Sewell said the numbers will change based on known expenditures and how to deal with the pressure to “The numbers don’t really mean 14 meeting. Mother Seton School announces recipients expertise in understanding and owners of Jubilee Foods in obtaining a solar demonstration Emmitsburg, are the recipients of of Seton Values Award project to support the instruction the Professional Business Award. other Seton School the Catholic educational mission with MSS for several years goals at MSS and serve as a They have had a long relationship Mwill honor Pastor Jon of MSS. as Green School Committee demonstration to the community with MSS. Greenstone, Jerry Schwartz, Greenstone and Schwartz will members. are noteworthy accomplishments “Jubilee’s involvement and Lorne Peters and Steve Trout on receive the award as professional “Your involvement during and most deserving of the Seton support of Mother Seton School Feb. 1 as recipients of the Seton partners with the school. the past four years with the Values Award,” Sister JoAnne over the years is a most noteworthy Values Award. The award is given Greenstone is pastor of Elias Green School Committee, your Goecke, D.C., MSS principal, accomplishment and deserving to individuals and businesses that Lutheran Church and Jerry involvement in helping MSS to be said in the announcement of the of the Seton Values Award. The have long-standing dedication Schwartz is an environmental recognized as a Maryland Green award recipients. grocery card rebates to parents for and have made contributions to engineer. Both men have worked School and your involvement and Lorne Peters and Steve Trout, tuition reduction and discounts for all purchases are a huge support for families and Catholic education especially during these economic times,” Goecke said. “Jubilee’s support of our many school activities… demonstrates your genuine interest in the children and their education.” The award recipients will be honored during a recognition breakfast at the school as part of Catholic Schools Week celebrations. Previous recipients of the Seton Values Award include Dan and Greg Reaver, owners of Emmitsburg Glass Company, and Raymond Page of The Page Foundation. 4 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | FEBRUARY 2011 NEWS Carroll Valley resident writes investment guide for servicemen he U.S. military has a another article about him in woman can stick it out and retire diversification and holding Treputation of underpaying Kiplinger’s and an appearance on with a career of 20 years, it will be investments so they appreciate. its servicemen and women, The Early Show. worth it. “Becoming a military Many investment are available particularly since the Defense When he retired from the millionaire doesn’t require a big through the Department of Commissary Agency reported military after 20 years, he took salary, corporate bonus checks Defense, such as the Thrift that $31 million in food his list of followers and turned or tremendous prowess in the Savings Plan. He doesn’t try stamps were spend in military them into clients when he opened stock market. When they retire get-rich-quick schemes. The commissaries in 2008. up his own investment company after 20 years, they can have $2.5 USA Today article noted, “When However, Kenneth Heaney in North Carolina. He bought a million in tangible benefits for it comes to finances, Ken Heaney of Carroll Valley believes that second home in Fairfield a few the rest of their lives with things is far from reckless.” servicemembers do make enough years ago so that his wife could like pension, other retirement Besides teaching sensible to be well off, if not wealthy, be close to her mother and he savings, health care and investing and a frugal lifestyle, when they retire from the splits his time between Fairfield educations benefits,” Heaney Heaney wants servicemen and military. and North Carolina. said. woman to know they can have Heaney spent 20 years in Now Heaney has written a It all begins with knowing what a “wonderful career full of the U.S. Army and retired as a guide to help military families you are spending your money challenges and excitement in the sound financial future. lieutenant colonel. create a financial future for on and replacing bad spending military.” Military Millionaire can be “I started as a 2nd lieutenant in themselves. The Military habits with good saving habits. Since the book’s release, purchased in hardback for $24.95, 1983, making $13,000 a year,” Millionaire came out last “I’d like them to spend the Heaney says he has been getting paperback for $14.95 and as a Heaney said. “I realized I wasn’t November and is available at first money watching what they great feedback about it. Kindle for $9.99. If you would going to rich on a military career online bookstores like Amazon spend money on and then spend “Just about everyday someone like an autographed copy, Heaney so I had to learn to invest.” and Barnes and Noble. Heaney less,” Heaney said. calls me or e-mails me to say the can be reached at Kenneth. He became so successful at is donating his royalties from That creates disposable book has helped,” Heaney said. [email protected]. Heaney investing that other military the book to various military income that can be saved and He believes that is the start. will be signing books at the Book personnel began following his charities. invested. “The money is there,” Once someone starts getting Warehouse at the Gettysburg advice. Then in 1998, he was One of the things Heaney said Heaney. “The book just good results from his strategies, Outlets on both Saturdays on the featured in the USA Today wants to show military families helps them to find it.” With it’s that much easier for them to 19th and 26th of February from money section. This lead to is that if their serviceman or investing, Heaney teaches continue to build themselves a 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Sanders restaurant under new include an entrée and two vegetables good food for a great value.” Sanders is open Tuesdays through for under $5 and dinner specials One of the future plans he has for Saturdays 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. and management have larger portions for under $7. the restaurant is to add an outdoor Sundays 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The phone “Lunch is probably the most deck for dining when the weather is number is 717-642-9131. verything looks the same at honed over a working lifetime popular meal, but it’s hard to tell suitable. ESanders Restaurant in Fairfield. in the restaurant business. He since we haven’t been doing this But with restaurants, it’s the taste began work as a dishwasher at a for very long yet,” Fouchie said. that matters, and Sanders food restaurant, working his way up “People really love our burgers has a new taste that people are to be the manager of Mamma and chicken wraps.” noticing and loving! Ventura’s in Gettysburg. He even The burgers are all hand-patted, Chad Fouchie and his sister worked weekends for the previous made are nice and thick. They also Faith Buccholz took over the owner of the restaurant until he cook their hand-cut french fries in business at the beginning of decided to buy it for himself. peanut oil to get that flavor that January, bringing their recipes “This is my passion,” Fouchie said. everyone likes but can no longer with them. The restaurant still “I like to cook. I like the atmosphere get at many restaurants. features good home-cooking, but in a restaurant and I like meeting Fouchie tries to purchase local it is prepared differently. new people who come in.” ingredients, such as Weikert’s “We’ve got more home-cooked Sanders serves breakfast, lunch eggs. When asked about why foods, fresh foods and home-made and dinner for eat-in or takeout. he would open a restaurant in a desserts all prepared with our own You can find daily specials like depressed economy, Fouchie said, recipes,” Fouchie said. pot roast, barbeque chicken, fish “No matter what, people go out Fouchie’s recipes have been and shepherd’s pie. Lunch specials to eat and we think we offer really FEBRUARY 2011 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 5 HISTORY One hundred years ago this month February 3 Stewart Annan a consequence were somewhat Announces Candidacy stiff and sore. New Emerald Building Mr. Stewart Annan announced Dilbert Hospelhorn and Donald The new Emerald building on the he will seek reelection as Coun- Agnew started out together, but on west side of Frederick Street is rap- ty Commissioner. Mr. Annan is the way Donald was smitten by the idly nearing completion. The struc- the first citizen of Emmitsburg to deadly pangs of love and walked ture is 25 feet by 50 feet and is two hold office as County Commis- the rest of the way to town with a stories high with room with 12 foot sioner. He is a farmer and has been pretty young schoolteacher. ceilings. The upper floor, which is all a valuable member of the board of Charles Eichelberger and Wil- in one, will be used as a hall and the County Commissioners. liam Morrison, the cigarette fiends, meeting room of the Emerald Ben- were the real heroes. Tobacco eficial Association of this place. The showed its true colors; before pass- lower floor is designed for a store or February 10 ing the first milestone, both had similar purpose, having a full glass their tongues hanging out like our front. The large plate glass panes ar- High School Spelling Bee canine friends, and their breath rived this week and will shortly be The spelling bee was the first held came thick and fast. At length, one placed in position. in Emmitsburg for a long time and timidly said, “I’m awfully tired,” The Emerald Beneficial Asso- proved very entertaining. It was the and the other said, “So am I.” So ciation is a benevolent, beneficial more successful because the best they struck into the woods to re- and religious organization based speller was awarded with a prize of cover the good health, which they upon the fundamental principles $2.50 in gold. There was a long but have so foolishly blown up in of faith, hope and charity which friendly battle before it was decid- smoke. In the 1940’s the old Emerald Building was bought by John Hollinger, who converted the two-story structure into its present three-story layout by re- aims to inculcate and practice to- ed and everyone was perfectly sat- moving the original 12 foot high ceiling and replacing it with two 8 foot floors. wards all mankind. The society isfied with the results. For 45 min- Another Runaway was formed in 1876 and is made utes the students spelled until all A horse belonging to Ms. Mary in 45 days, 12 of which were taken in up of Roman Catholic Irishmen. but two, Miss Harbaugh and Wil- Weigant was frightened and ran February 24 reaching Emmitsburg. The objective of the Association is liam Morrison, retired. Then by away from Boyle Brothers ware- to care for its members, provide for some sudden unforeseen disaster house. It ran against a telephone Death of Mr. Charles Rowe High School Play at Fairfield the sick, bury the dead and practice William carelessly took aim at a pole, where it left the buggy. It was At an early hour on Wednesday, On Friday afternoon students of Em- the virtues of life. word and missed. Miss Harbaugh later caught by Dr. Stone. No one Mr. Charles Rowe passed into eter- mitsburg high school went to Fairfield was more successful and won the was hurt as Ms. Weigant was of the nal rest. Through the four score to render their five act comedy entitled Improvements on contest. buggy at the time. years of his life Emmitsburg was “Al Martin’s Country Store.” They Frederick Street There is very much truth in Prof. his home. For over a quarter of a were most hospitably received by the Mr. Edwin Chrismer, who recently White’s words, “Spelling is almost Improvements on century he was the faithful and ef- students of Fairfield high school when purchased the coach-making estab- a lost art.” The only way to reclaim Gettysburg Street ficient superintendent of our Lu- they reached town. The Fairfield stu- lishment known as the Baker shops it once more is to go back to the Many congratulations are due to theran Sunday school. He was dents, led by their teacher, sang a wel- on Frederick Street, has torn down old-time spelling bee and battle for the people on Gettysburg Street deeply interested in the promotion come ode, “Maryland, My Mary- part of the establishment and built a a whole evening. Let us have more. for their prompt attention to and progress of the school’s moral land.” This seemed to do the young new frame dwelling. Mr. Chrismer the importance of keeping their and virtuous welfare. folks much good as everyone was in also had his manufactory re-weather property in good condition, His inquiring and ambitious mind the best of spirits when the curtain was boarded. This is one of the greatest February 17 such as building and paving. If encompassed quite a wide circle of raised on the first act. After the perfor- improvements in property for some the people on Main Street,do knowledge both from books and mance the Fairfield teacher escorted all time and has greatly added to the Cross Country Run not keep wide awake, those on from men. He thought on deep and the young actors to Snyder’s restaurant appearance of that section of town. On Monday afternoon the high Frederick and Gettysburg Street timely subjects. He had convictions for lunch. Another great improvement on school students were surprised will surpass them. and could command the attention of The Fairfield school netted enough Frederick Street is the erection of by the announcement of a cross- others in their expression. from the proceeds to start a school li- an addition to Mr. Bernard Welty’s country run that afternoon. Al- Ms. Sarah Fox brary. Although the Emmitsburg blacksmith shop. Mr. Welty had a though they were informed The many friends of Mrs. J. C. Champion Walker Visits Town school was not benefited financial- gasoline engine placed in position several weeks earlier that they Fox were shocked to hear of her Last Friday Mr. F. J. Cooper of Allston, ly, they were benefited in many other and geared up with drill, circular would have won, none of the rather sudden death on Monday. Mass., passed through town on his pe- more important ways, including the saw and all other machines for the boys were in running condition. She suffered a stroke of apoplexy destrian tour of 1,050 miles on a wager students meeting other high school prompt execution of heavy work of Some had practiced rather stren- and died about 1 a.m. Sometime of $1,500. While in town he stopped boys and girls, the rendering of their all kinds. uously Monday morning and as ago Mrs. Fox, the mother of Mrs. at the Emmit House where he was in- community away from home and the Thomas J. Hayes of Emmitsburg, terviewed. By the terms of the wager moral lessons from such an affair. purchased the Tiers properly on Mr. Cooper is not allowed to beg or Frederick Pike near Mount St. asked for anything, but he started his To read more about the history of the Mary’s College. It was here that trip with 300 photographs of himself Greater Emmitsburg area, visit the His- Mrs. Fox raised her family until which he could sell. The entire dis- torical Society section of Emmitsburg. her death. tance, 1,050 miles, must be covered net. 6 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | FEBRUARY 2011 GOVERNMENT—SOUTH OF THE MASON-DIXON LINE From the Desk of County Commissioner David Gray n January 18th, Frederick audit through their Watt Watch- our daughter to take on the “ener- house. We signed off to acknowl- funding and support from the OCounty launched the Green ers Program. If you’ve missed the gy dog” role at home. She reminds edge his work and then he left, private sector, including Allegh- Homes Challenge, a major com- commercials, utility bill inserts, us when we leave a light on and free of charge! eny Power, we’re challenging munity initiative that will help and radio ads, Watt Watchers is turns off the TV. and other appli- I admit that we had mixed feel- households in Frederick County residents reduce energy use and Allegheny Power’s contribution ances when they are not in use. ings about our audit at first. While to take action to save our energy, utility bills, adopt environmen- towards the EmPower Maryland But, with all of this “good behav- initially excited to finally know and bank your money! tally friendly practices and use re- initiatives; the goal of EmPower ior” we still felt our electric bills what the priority energy projects The Green Homes Challenge newable energy. Maryland (see SB 205 Maryland were high for a small, 1200 sq. were, it was daunting to see 5 pag- has three components focused on The first of three challenges, Energy Efficiency Act of 2008) ft. home. We had a feeling it had es of “to-do’s”. And then, the ques- saving energy, adopting green life- Be a Power Saver, appeals to res- is to reduce per capita electricity something to do with its age; our tions from my colleagues -- “How style practices and using renew- idents to “Save Our Energy, and consumption and peak energy de- house was built in 1942. We made did your audit go?” Oh, I was able energy. In January, we launch Bank Your Money!” The chal- mand by 15% by 2015. the call and set up our home’s first dreading that. Everyone knew we the first challenge – Be a Power lenge educates households about Utilities in Maryland, like Al- energy audit. had scheduled the audit and it was Saver! If you’d like to: reduce util- the benefits of saving energy, pro- legheny Power, are required to ini- The call to AP was quick; we hard to admit that there were so ity bills and save money; improve motes home energy audits and tiate programs for consumers and selected a local audit company, many things we still needed to do. the comfort, value, and durability encourages action in the form of businesses across the state that who then called the next day to The fact of the matter is that of your home; do the right thing home energy improvement proj- will help to meet the EmPower schedule the appointment. The my family is probably a lot like for your kids’, country’s, and plan- ects. Households are support- Maryland goals. Frederick Coun- day of the audit we met the audi- yours. We have kids, our bud- et’s future; be recognized and in- ed on their journey from energy ty residents have access to servic- tor, answered his questions about get is tight, and we’re always real- spire others; and/or earn special awareness to action with resourc- es such as free and low cost energy the house, then got out of the ly busy. When we know what we incentives and prizes, check out es, interactive tools, financial in- audits, energy saving devices like way so he could survey our house need to do, we get it done. But in the Green Homes Challenge to- centives, social support and recog- CFLs and low flow showerheads, from top to bottom, inside and this case, we really didn’t know day at www.SustainableFreder- nition. and rebates for appliances, insu- out. We met about two hours lat- everything that we needed to do ickCounty.org/GreenHomes. You In order to certify as a Power lation, and other energy efficient er at the kitchen table where he until after the audit. The 5-pages can call our GHC Coordinator at Saver household, one of the first products. If you aren’t already uti- provided us with a 5 page form of energy actions gave us a to-do 301-600-6864. steps you need to take is to sign lizing these programs, go to the with handwritten notes: the of- list that we could work with. And Saving energy is something you up for a home energy audit. Our Watt Watchers web page, http:// ficial audit report. On the report by tackling them one (or three) can do in your home right now. Sustainability Director, Hilari www.alleghenypower.com/ForY- were prioritized projects; for our at a time, we’ll be improving our Make the call today and schedule Varnadore did just that, and I’ve ourHome/ForYourHomeMd.asp house the big ones were attic in- home, saving money and contrib- your home energy audit – it’s your asked her to tell you how it went and get started. sulation and air sealing, no sur- uting towards a more sustainable first step towards long-term sav- in hopes of engaging our county’s My husband and I, like most of prise given our home’s age. Then future for our children. ings! North end in our Green Homes you, are always looking for ways what followed were all the myr- So, if I haven’t sold you on a Challenge. to save money at home. We chop iad projects from caulking to home energy audit yet, here’s my Hilari Varnadore is Frederick Coun- A few months ago, my husband and burn wood, line dry clothes, patching in drywall to insulating final pitch. This month, Freder- ty’s Sustainability Director. She can and I decided to (finally) call Al- and always use cold water in the hot water pipes in the basement. ick County launches the Green be reached by phone at 301-600- legheny Power (1-877-928-8928) wash. About a year ago, we up- The result was a strategic, prior- Homes Challenge – Be a Pow- 7414 or email hvarnadore@freder- to sign up for a free, home energy graded old appliances and asked itized energy action plan for our er Saver initiative. With grant ickcountymd.gov. From the Desk of Town Council President Chris Staiger h, the middle of winter… I will probably decline for the fourth Thanksgiving to just after New The deputies described their The deputies also focused on Aguess the one good thing is the straight year, we have been able to Year’s. We can legitimately hope efforts to reduce overlap in sched- prevention measures that busi- absence of snow – at least compared continue to fund such core expen- that this will end the current crime ules as much as possible while re- ness owners and homeowners to this time last year. I will admit to ditures that benefit the communi- spree against businesses and serve focusing resources on areas iden- could take to reduce their ex- being disappointed that we haven’t ty without raiding the “rainy day” as a deterrent to other opportunists tified as trouble spots. I estimate posure. Motion activated lights had even one sixty degree day since fund. I have trouble cutting pub- who would take advantage of dark it would take a thirty percent in- were recommended as one way Thanksgiving, though! Regardless, lic services when we choose to in- corners and unprotected premises. crease in property taxes to gener- to alert patrolling deputies that I hope you and yours are weather- crease overhead costs by $60,000 The Community Deputies have ate the income necessary to con- something might be up at a busi- ing the season. (Apologies to those per year and use $123,000 from organized a monthly forum from tract two additional officers that ness location that is normally who ski, snowboard, or enjoying the “rainy day” fund to create new 6-7pm on the third Monday of ev- might (just?) allow for something dark. Homeowners were encour- tubing up the road!) employee benefits over the same ery month at the Vigilant Hose close to 24/7 coverage through aged to lock their car doors and Any commissioner who pon- period. Company in an effort to increase a resident deputy program. Cer- close garage doors at night to re- dered reducing coverage by the We were fortunate that increased communication with the commu- tainly, we already have “basic” duce the chance of crimes of op- Resident Deputies in Novem- patrols by the Frederick Coun- nity. The first meeting on January coverage through the Sheriff’s portunity by juveniles snatching ber (and, yes, that would include ty Sheriff’s Office resulted in the 17 was a big success with over twen- Office when the resident dep- objects that can be quickly ex- me…) probably feels better for not apprehension of two juvenile sus- ty people present. Most of the con- uties are not in town – but we changed for cash. The possibility having done so. In the end, I made pects who may have been large- cerns expressed by the public dealt don’t necessarily have anyone pa- of making a second effort to es- up my mind against the reduction ly responsible for the dozen break- with questions over the level of cov- trolling the streets and response tablish a Community Watch Pro- because even though our budget ins at local businesses from around erage and prevention of crime. times are longer. gram was also identified. Regardless, the deputies want- ed everyone to know that you should report suspicious activity. They want you to know that the small details or observations may not seem critical, but they could be the missing piece of a larger puzzle or pattern. These gentlemen have been working in our community for some time now. They know a lot about our community but may- be not as much as “us” in some in- stances… They don’t want you to be embarrassed to contact them! If you do have questions, comments, or concerns – please attend one of their meetings. These ‘forums’ are informal events and the floor is open for discussion of any item re- lated to their service. Please make an effort to attend.

Thanks for your time and have a great month – Chris Staiger. FEBRUARY 2011 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 7 GOVERNMENT—NORTH OF THE MASON-DIXON LINE From the Desk of County Auditor Marty Qually ast month at an Adams County No mention of being a Certified tax on behalf of Adams County. And LCommissioners’ meeting Public Accountant, no mention of within the County Government we Commissioners’ race heats up a citizen wanted to know the any accounting experience at all. double check that each Department qualifications to be an Auditor. He Merriam-Websters Dictionary is accurately accounting for all funds Continued from page 1 had a lot of questions about how had the expected definition, “1: collected for the County, from the 25 Adams County government was a person authorized to examine cents you may spend to photocopy a run, so the answer to his question and verify accounts”, and also an document in the Assessment office to Martin said one of the things he wants to change if elected went unanswered under the tidal unexpected definition “2: one who the cost of a marriage license at the commissioner is the voter accessibility to the government. For wave of other issues he presented. hears or listens”. In the case of an Clerk of Courts. instance, he wants to change the daytime commissioner meetings To me though this question opened elected (or in my case appointed) A basic understanding of to an evening hour when more people would be available to up more than the specifics of being County Auditor the authorization accounting is important in a good attend. qualified as an Auditor, it made me comes directly from the voters. In auditor, but if that was it, then why Strevig said she will bring a sense of mediation and think about the qualifications we a business an auditor would be have it an elected position, and compromise to the board of commissioners and be someone expect for any elected official. In contracted or hired to go over and not just hire the auditors. Why do who works to achieve a consensus among all parties involved my life I have been appointed to six verify the previous year’s revenues we need to have a minority party in various issues. boards and won election to one, but and expenditures. In the case of Auditor, as one of the three Auditors? Weikert said he decided to run for a second term because, at no time was I presented with a list Pennsylvanian County Government, That to me is where you really get “I believe I have been successful in leading Adams County of “Qualifications” for any of these as enabled by State Code, the Auditors to the qualifications of an Auditor. through the difficult economic and political challenges which Boards. Now let me be the first to are elected officials. For good reason This position is an elected position, we have all been struggling through in the last few years.” make the obvious joke, “Yes, I am too, imagine how difficult it would not a hired position and when it Randy Phiel (R-Cumberland Township) said, “One of the “Quallyfied” to be an Auditor”. be to get an independent audit if comes to political elections there is no biggest general issues for Adams County is to find a blend of Being an elected official is the officials in charge of creating and handbook, no job description, there its rural quality of life with economic development.” He sees intrinsically political, so where better administering the budget also got to is just who wins and who doesn’t. the growing agri-tourism in the county as one way to do this. to start my search for the qualification pick the officials that audited their This may not always guarantee that He would also encourage the development of agri-technology of a County Auditor than by reading financial records. the most qualified person wins, but businesses and high-tech business parks to help accomplish this. the Pennsylvania Code Book. (A bit In working with the other two it does generally mean that the most Phiel is a Cumberland Township supervisor and the of a warning, reading the Pa County County Auditors, Glenn Hartzel and trusted does. And what is wrong operations manager for the annual Civil War re-enactment Code may cause drossiness and you Barbara Weikert, I have learned that with trust being the quality that you in Gettysburg. He has a background in law enforcement and should not operate heavy equipment the day-to-day work is routine. We most want in an Auditor. has been a small business owner. for at least two hours after reading.) double check every dollar collected Auditors, or for that matter all Kellett said that the county needs to become leaner and more If you go by Pa County Code, there by County Government, and trust elected officials, are elected because efficient in its operations because it is facing reduced funding from is no mention of qualification only me when I tell you that our work is citizens trust then. Voters trust federal and state source. that, “The Auditors shall assemble at made much easier by very competent that officials will listen. They trust “I’m a small business owner. I know how to stretch a dollar,” the county seat on the first Monday County staff beginning the process. them to work towards what is best he said. of January in each year, and begin We double check that hotels and for the citizens. Maybe qualifying Martin said he would make better use of underutilized buildings their audit of the fiscal affairs of the motels are collecting the “pillow tax”, our elected officials by their ability for businesses in the county and use the sheriff for courthouse county for the fiscal year immediately a small tax added to all overnight to listen and to be trusted is too security. He said doing both things would save the county money. preceding, and thereafter, at such stays in Adams County, and that they simple an answer, but to me it is a Candidates interested in running have until March 8 to turn in times as they may find necessary for are submitting the correct amount to great place to start. And every four their paperwork at the Adams County Courthouse. The primary the completion of their audit before the County. We double check that years County officials have to re- is May 17. the first day of the following July.” the municipal Tax Collectors (all 34 earn the people’s trust and if they Woodward-Moreno was contacted about the article but did It didn’t take long to read the entire of them) are collecting the correct don’t well there is always the next not respond by press time. section on Auditors, so I read it again. amount of Per Capita and Real Estate challenger. From the Desk of Carroll Valley Mayor Ron Harris ell, we are one month into the guidelegalservicessc.pdf” to take a Fairfield. As part of the “Invasion general election held on November plow operators. Additionally, during Wnew year and I haven’t broken look. By the way, you don’t have to of Pennsylvania” – a series of four 8th. My advice, if you are interested a snow emergency, which includes any of my new year’s resolutions. be a senior to be interested in some of Sesquicentennial kick-off events, in running for an elected position most snow events, it is illegal to park Come to think of it, I forgot to the subject areas covered by the guide. Fairfield has been selected to is to be aware of the responsibilities on the road or in the right of way just make any. Our community has an New on the scene in Carroll focus on the Battle of Fairfield you will take on when you hold the off the road and can result in being organization to help us seniors, the Valley and Fairfield is Boy Scout and the Stuart’s Raid to show the office. I do believe it is one of the ticketed and towed. Please do your Fairfield Area Senior Center located Venturing Crew 76, a challenging significance of each to the eventual most important responsibilities a part to keep our roads clear. at 106 Steelman Street in Fairfield. cutting edge program for male and outcome of the Civil War. The two Pennsylvania citizen can undertake The Borough will be holding the Their daily activities involve: female youth ages 14 through 21. day event is a great opportunity and that is to serve your fellowman. following meetings in February: socialization, games, puzzles, cards, Sponsored by Fairfield Lion’s Club, for the entire family to learn more If you desire more information, Planning Commission (Monday information and referrals, lunch, and the youth-led unit meets on 2nd about the area we live in. call the Director of Elections – Feb 7th), Borough Council exercise. Their Wellness Program and 4th Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. in the I have received a number of calls & Voter Registration, Monica (Tuesday – Feb 15th), and the includes: Blood Pressure Screening, Scout Shack (the Old Rescue Squad about running for elected office. Dutko, at 337-9832 or visit the Parks/Recreation Committee Health Presentations, Speakers, and Garage, 106 Steelman St, Fairfield). In Carroll Valley, there will be four Adams County website at www. (Wednesday – Feb 23rd). If you again, most important exercise. The Crew events for 2011 include high councilors (4 year terms) who will adamscounty.us have any questions, please do not hours of the center are 9:30 am to adventure activities, backpacking, be up for reelection as well as our tax Our Police Chief, Richard L. hesitate to contact me by email 1:30 pm Monday through Friday. kayaking, rock climbing, white collector (2 year term). In addition, Hileman II, asks residents to help out at [email protected] or by The site manager is Cheryl Kulkusky. water, bicycling, hiking, field trips, based on the information I have with snow removal. “Vehicles parked cell at (301) 606-2021. Be careful If you are interested, contact Cheryl winter sports, & more. Members can received, there will be five school on or partially on the road way slow driving on the road. We need to by either email at ckulkusk@acofa. earn award recognitions and rank board members up for reelection. snow removal and are dangerous to slow down. org or by phone at 642-6170. Keep advancements based on leadership, If interested you need to go to the healthy by getting involved and skills development, and service. The Elections and Voter Registration exercising. Crew features Boy Scout Association Office in County Courthouse on Did you know that the Senior (BSA) full liability assurance. The 111 Baltimore Street, Gettysburg Lawyers Committee of the BSA Venture Program aims to to pick up a Nomination Petition Pennsylvania Bar Association created foster lasting friendships via team Pack. These packets will be a statewide Guide to Legal Issues for building, bolster self-esteem through available on February 1st. You PA Senior Citizens? It is a 94 page healthy competition, and serve the have from February 15th to March pdf document published by the community. For more information 8th, to collect signatures on your Pennsylvania Bar Association that about Crew 76, call Crew Advisor, petition(s) to run for the elected provides legal information to seniors Mark Greathouse at 642-5083. office of your choice. All petitions on such topics as Financial Planning, As you know, Pennsylvania must be in by March 8th. Once Estate Planning, Power of Attorney, played a key role during the Civil the petitions have been reviewed Out of Hospital Do Not Resuscitate War. Well, place a circle around and approved, your name will Orders, Guardianships, Social April 22nd and April 23rd on appear on the Primary ballot on Security and other topics. If you are your family calendars to find out May 17th. After the primary, those interested, go to www.pabar.org/pdf/ what happen during the Battle of selected appear on the ballot for the 8 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | FEBRUARY 2011 COMMENTARY

turn. I accepted and expected to see the Bay Bridge because I was sure we had traveled that far, af- Words from Winterbilt ter all we were traveling for some one of those early lessons that I time. When I looked through the Wisdom, lessons and learning never forgot. periscope I was surprised to see the Shannon Bohrer a few short years, as we experience to wipe out that judgment now.” Early in my career I was given dock that we were still tied to. No life, we seem to learn more. John Quincy Adams an assignment to give a lecture to one said that we would be taking was having a telephone conver- When I was a young man my a U.S. Navy reserve unit in Bal- the submarine for a ride, but with- Isation with a friend when she father gave me a lesson that stays When I was a very young State timore, Md. The reserve unit out windows it was my impression, commented that she forgot where with me to this day, but it took a Trooper and living at the barracks, was a World War II submarine or misimpression that we were un- she had put something and it took long time for me to understand I had a day off and went home for crew. That same submarine is still der way. The lesson – it does make her several days to find it. She also the extent of the lesson. He said, a good meal. My mother was cook- docked in Baltimore. I gave the one question if we really had peo- mentioned that she was concerned “You won’t understand some peo- ing in the kitchen and I was sitting lecture and it seemed to be well- ple on the moon? Sometimes the because as she gets older this seems ple because they may seem differ- at the table having a conversation received. Afterwards the com- experiences are the lessons. to happen more often. I told her ent and strange to you. You don’t with her. My father was at work mander offered me a tour on the that it happens to everyone. When have to understand them; you and I had two very young sisters submarine. The entire reserve unit “One learns from the experience you are young, you don’t have just need to accept them for who who were there too. My mother in- and I walked to the dock where of experiencing,” Carl Rogers anything to misplace and if you they are.” At the time, I took it quired about my work and I must the submarine was tied up. We did how many places could you as sometimes people are just dif- have complained about something, boarded and the commander pro- Wisdom does come from lessons leave it? As we grow older we ac- ferent. His words came to mind although I really don’t remem- ceeded to take me on a first class and learning – and experience. I quire lots of stuff and more plac- many times, especially with a ca- ber. She stopped what she was do- tour, from bow to stern and back will be 64 years old this month and es to store our stuff – house, barn, reer in law enforcement as I some- ing at the stove, turned toward me (Mike – that’s the whole boat). the learning never stops. Of course garage, basement – that’s why we times had difficulty accepting a and said, “Stop your complaining! During this time the crew was we only have one mind to store all can’t find things. This is wisdom few individuals. As John Quincy It’s not becoming, and besides, you busy doing crew things – starting the information we accumulate that I have acquired because of Adams said, “If you are pained by know that life’s not fair.” My par- and running engines, radar, sonar over a life time, so it is only nat- stuff that I have and places where external things, it is not they that ents’ explanation for many things – and the commander was giving ural that the information is some- I have misplaced it. disturb you, but your own judg- was that life is unfair and you deal commander directions (like level times misplaced. We don’t forget They say that wisdom comes ment of them. And it is in your with what you have, and don’t off at 75 feet, hold steady at 1/3 things when we are young because with age, as if you cannot be wise power to wipe out that judgment wine and/or complain about what speed, turn starboard six degrees, we don’t know anything. So if you when you are young. I believe I now.” From my perspective, Ad- you don’t have. I think individuals etc.) I was very impressed with the have trouble finding things, if you can say with a degree of certainty am’s words helped me understand who grew up in the depression un- tour, the professional members of sometimes can’t remember things that a very large number of high my father’s advice, but I still have derstood this at an early age. Just the unit and just how well every- and you are older, you may be very school seniors would disagree with trouble accepting some people…. as my mother was turning back to thing seemed to be running. wise, or not. I guess it depends on that. It is that time and age when the stove she faced me again and About an hour into the tour we what we learn from our lessons and many individuals seem to know “If you are pained by external added, “Besides, if life was fair, were in a tower (the piece on top) experiences… everything. However, it is also things, it is not they that disturb you would not have a job.” She and the commander raised the amazing how much you can learn you, but your own judgment of was right; in many ways I became periscope. After the commander To read past Words form WInterbilt, vis- once you know everything. In just them. And it is in your power a trooper to make things fair. It was took a long view, he offered me a it the authors section of Emmitsburg.net.

about. She wasn’t the only one teaching through any formal frowning over that, but what the system. I was once certified to tutor The Village Idiot hell do I know about poetry? I told adult literacy through Laubach her once more that she really should Literacy Action, now the Literacy Jack Deatherage, Jr. worked. The ones that obviously When she began asking questions seek out an ESL class so someone Council of Frederick County, but I puzzled her I dropped immediately. like, what does “a being” mean; I with an education could help her. let that expire more than a decade was recently meandering When she quickly grasped a knew I was in over my head. I had I got the distinct impression she ago. Since then I’ve encountered Ithrough a “used-book” store, workbook, we set it aside for later already suggested, several times, has no plans to set foot in a public several immigrants seeking help in hoping some title would grab me, consideration and moved on to the that she go to the public library library until she’s ready to consume their efforts to master English. Even when I overheard a woman (one next. and ask for help finding an English the thing on her own. She isn’t the though I refer them to the public of them foreigners) asking a clerk Once the clerk was sure we had as a Second Language (ESL) class. first immigrant I’ve met who is library, figuring the librarians know for books on public speaking, enough books to keep us busy When I told her I didn’t understand learning English without help from who best can help them, I’m aware and dictionaries. She was told she he went back to his scheduled English well enough to answer public institutions. At any rate, I’d that some of them do not want any was in the correct aisle, but the tasks and we set to examining and many of her questions she seemed done as much for the woman as formal help. They have insisted they clerk evidently misunderstood her discussing the various grammar and a bit puzzled. So I explained in spite I could. I urged her yet again to would rather I help them outside of requests. I stopped my skimming to spelling workbooks piled around of being born, raised and educated consider an ESL class. She smiled public institutions. Considering my watch her pull book after book from us. She also had several children’s (sort of) in this country, I still don’t politely. I told her I hoped I’d been aversions to formal organizations, the stacks, flip the pages and replace dictionaries to peruse. speak or understand English well. of some help and had to get along I don’t question the immigrant’s the books. Finally, I asked what she I spent 45 minutes with her She thought for a bit then said she with my own business. As I turned reluctance. was looking for. (I’m curious as to as she asked about the formats understood that. Her questions away she held up a hand, asking me For those not adverse to formal why people choose a particular of various books and I explained turned to more basic things I could to wait. help, www.frederickliteracy.org is book among the thousands that the pronunciation keys of the answer. Pointing to the book she the Literacy Council’s website. The might surround them.) dictionaries. The more we talked She really stumped me though had recently puzzled the words organization can also be reached When I first encounterthe more I realized the woman had when she turned to a section of one “generous” and “generosity” out by phone - 301-600-2066, or snail something as big and ugly as myself, a better education than I do. I don’t book dealing with poetry. I suspect of she very seriously said, “Thank mail: I’m at least startled by it. She just know why that surprised me; most I had that “deer in the headlights” you for your generous, or is it Literacy Council of Frederick smiled and offered me the book everyone is better educated than I stare affixed my mug because she generosity?” County on public speaking she had been am. I finally asked where she was laughed at me again. I knew she was At that moment, I recalled Mary 110 E. Patrick St. frowning over. In her accented, from and caught something that going to ask me what poetry is. She Hoke standing before my 10th grade Frederick, MD 21701 slow and careful English, she began sounded like Myanmar? I told her did. I didn’t know what to tell her. I geometry class as she explained to explain her need for books that I’d never heard of it. She told me it don’t know what poetry is! that teaching wasn’t about the One of the cool things about provide her the meanings of words bordered China, that she actually I desperately rooted through pay, teachers certainly weren’t paid meeting people such as the Burmese and used them in sentences. She spoke some Chinese and had been 12 years of not paying attention well in those days. “No, part of (I went home and Google “mapped” also wanted to learn to speak more exposed to English by meeting in school trying to come up with my reward is seeing the look of Asia to find that Myanmar was clearly in public and to learn to people from India. She asked if some sort of explanation of poetry. understanding suddenly spring to called Burma when I was in school) write in English. Indian English was different from I finally asked if she had poetry in life on a struggling student’s face. is learning something new myself. Certain we were in the wrong American English. I told her I had her culture. She studied the poem That is a reward most of you will The woman gave me hope for all section, I went to the clerk and told trouble understanding my relatives between us then slowly shook her never know.” of humanity. If she is willing to him what the woman was actually who live in the southern states of my head “no”. Ugh. Did she know Ah Mrs. Hoke, I know, and I land here and learn the language, searching for. He understood then own country so I was sure Indian about Japanese haiku? “No.” Again. agree with you. I wouldn’t sit down perhaps we’re not as lost as I often and took us to the home-schooling English was different on some level. With a sigh I started explaining that with a student for money, but I’d think we are. collection. As he pulled books from I also told her that I do not speak poetry often uses words twisted spend hours working with one eager the stacks and handed them to me English very well and I understand slightly out of their usual meanings to learn and appreciative of the help To read past editions of the Village I flipped through them trying to the mechanics of it not at all. She to create new ways of thinking offered them. Idiot visit the authors section of explain to the immigrant how they had a polite laugh. I heard it a lot. about whatever the poems were Sadly, I’m not interested in Emmitsburg.net. FEBRUARY 2011 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 9 COMMENTARY

to a CBS poll, 32% of those sur- own prejudices into it. we are or where we come from, veyed believed that a “harsh po- President Obama’s speech in each of us is a part of something litical tone” was related to the at- Tucson struck the perfect note greater – something more conse- Pure Onsense tack. The media’s conversation and elevated the stature of his quential than party or political on “civility in public discourse” leadership because he did two preference. We are part of the On rhetoric continued unabated, even result- things that the blogosphere and American family.” Scott Zuke prophetic protagonist, Rep. Gif- ing in a ploy for Republicans and mainstream media (and far too Our problem is one of listen- fords, who had voiced concerns Democrats to intermix seating often he himself) do not do: He ing. Immediate and confident arly in the afternoon of Sat- about heated political rhetoric arrangements at the State of the waited four days before speaking opinion may seem like a virtue of Eurday, January 8, informa- leading to violent consequences, Union. at length about the incident, and leadership, but there is much to tion about the tragic shooting and the recklessly careless villain, Regular readers of this column he chose to be thoughtful and re- be said for taking the time to un- in Tucson, Arizona, unfolded at Sarah Palin, and her now infa- know that I am a strong support- flective rather than shallow and derstand opposing viewpoints, an agonizingly slow pace, and mous “crosshairs” map graphic. er of civil discourse, and may reactionary. Rather than recit- even if they are fundamental- what information was present- For days the discussion wonder why I’m complaining. ing the discussions dominating ly unpersuasive. As Thomas Jef- ed was difficult to verify. I re- bounced between updates on First, it shouldn’t take a national the airwaves, he stepped back, ferson put it, “I see the necessity call CNN began by reporting ru- Giffords’ condition and discus- tragedy to convince us that talk- reevaluated things and spoke of sacrificing our opinions some- mors, and then announced that sions on the perils of vitriolic po- ing to one another respectfully candidly, and as a result his few times to the opinions of others they had confirmed Represen- litical rhetoric and the need for is a good idea. Second, I want words rang out more true than for the sake of harmony.” tative Gabrielle Giffords had certain restrictions on speech to promote slower, less knee-jerk anything in the days of media Part of the democratic chal- died. The claim was quickly re- and revitalized gun laws. The communication in the public jabber that preceded it. lenge is for us to internalize oth- tracted, and we know how that New York Times editorial board sphere. We should move away from ers’ views and to temper our part of the story developed from and columnists, particular- The whole civility discus- obsessing over the idea that heat- own proposals so as to try not there. Undeterred by this obvi- ly Paul Krugman, were fully on sion, however valid the points ed political rhetoric in some way to be fundamentally unaccept- ous signal for the need to slow the bandwagon, decrying “right- made in it were, was found- caused the shooting in Tucson, able to them. There is no prac- down and wait for more official wing extremism” as being the ob- ed upon an assumption hasti- no matter how indirectly, and in- tical point to calling for political information to come in, the net- vious culprit. ly drawn from unknown and— stead consider why it was such action that one knows is entire- works diverted their attention to Personally, I found myself in as it turned out—false premises. an attractive explanation in the ly unfeasible. Skipping to im- speculating on the motive of the the unexpected and uncomfort- The danger of this is that the first place. Was this an expres- possible fantasies is not laudable shooting—something they re- able position of coming to the real issue is overlooked. In this sion of some sort of collective so- “thinking outside of the box,” markably had even less ability to defense of Sarah Palin and even case, it might have been benefi- cietal guilt, acknowledging that but rather an affront to other confirm. Fox News, which was actual- cial to talk about the breakdown we all know our political rheto- citizens of differing worldviews. What followed was one of the ly the only station asking criti- of communications that allowed ric has led us to lose perspective? It’s saying, “We’re done talking more aggravating and, frank- cal questions about the shooter’s the shooter’s disturbed and That we have forgotten that we about practical ways to cooperate ly, embarrassing displays of the motives based on evidence being threatening behavior to continue are all working toward a com- with you. We’re done compro- worst kind of liberal media bias. revealed through the investiga- without meaningful intervention mon goal, and that disagreement mising.” Man is a political ani- Within hours the prevailing tion. by the family, friends, schools, is a healthy and necessary part of mal, and politics is an art of skill- opinion—or rather the uncritical It took a week or two, but fi- law enforcement—i.e. the com- that process? ful compromise. This is what we assumption—was that the shoot- nally it was generally accepted by munity at large. Draw whatev- As President Obama put it should be thinking about when ing was politically motivated. the media that the shooter had er other conclusions you wish, in his State of the Union: “… we talk of “civil discourse” and By that evening the blogs and no apparent political motive, raise the discussions that need to There’s a reason the tragedy in cooling our rhetoric. liberal personalities like Keith and was actually just an isolated be raised, but let’s give this in- Tucson gave us pause. Amid all Olbermann had dug up all the and severely mentally disturbed cident its due respect by reading the noise and passions and ran- To read past editions of Pure On- evidence they needed for a com- individual with no coherent our lessons out of the known ev- cor of our public debate, Tucson sense, visit the authors section of pelling storyline: the tragically views. Nevertheless, according idence rather than reading our reminded us that no matter who Emmitsburg.net

there are an unprecedented number The whole world is in crisis, and which such natural variabilities as of tornadoes and cyclones, and the although good intentions are every- La Ninas and El Ninos operate.” world’s weather has gone crazy. where, no government or agency can Or Professor Ed Blakely, who ran Down Under The United States is about 10% cope with the unheard of and un- the recovery of New Orleans after Catastrophe bigger than Australia - equal if you manageable events. They have hap- Katrina, speaking about our pres- remove Alaska – but has about fif- pened so fast that no no can grasp ent floods: “We shouldn’t regard Lindsay Coker Further north huge tracts of agri- teen times the number of people – their extent. Politicians will say, this as freakish. We should assume cultural and grazing land have been 312.5 million compared to 21.7 ‘There was no way to predict this. they are going to occur because “Human history becomes more and ruined, while the the many coal million. Our new climate may not We knew there was a looming prob- of climate change.” He also urg- more a race between education mines in the region have been total- spring floods upon you, but whatev- lem, but this? Impossible!’ Yes? Scoff es people to move away from the and catastrophe.” ly flooded and will not be able to re- er transpires, you will be at the mer- if you will, but major climate change coastal fringe. Hello, Florida, Mis- sume production for many, many cy of the havoc it brings. It’s a new is no longer a point of debate. It is sissippi, and all you other coastal —H. G. Well, The outline months. This is, perhaps, the most world of extremes. here, and in not going away. states. Plan to move? I hear New of history, 1920 serious problem of all, as these mines What do you expect, when we There are many who say this is Mexico is under populated. supply 85% of the world’s coking keep feeding the atmosphere more scaremongering, and can do no We cannot send the climate to the coal. Without this steel cannot be stuff than it is able to handle? Car- good. True, it may well do no good, nuthouse, but we ought to be send- oday is the future nightmare. made; it will not only lose some five bon dioxide, that simple gas made because the entrenched power bro- ing the politicians who have cringed TNo, the country isn’t broke billion dollars in exports, but dra- by burning carbon-containing ma- kers and foolish politicians really do away from taking hard but life-sav- (not quite), martial law has not been matically increase the price of this terials, is wonderful in the right have their heads in the sand, but ing decisions, the power brokers and declared ( yet), and good will is still coal, and hence steel. amount, and is the thing that al- please consider these facts: rich-at-all-costs fools who said it around (just). The damage bill has not yet been lowed us to go from a totally fro- These things have happened would never happen – these are the As I write this, in mid-Janu- ascertained, but best guesses are that zen planet to one that had water many times in the past. With flood- ones to send to there. ary, our wonderful country, Aus- it will be in the order of 30-50 mil- and could bring forth abundant life, ing as an example. La Nina, the tralia, is experiencing the worst lion. So far there are thirty con- but too much has allowed the heat name for the periodic ocean/atmo- From waterlogged down under, floods in history. Seventy five firmed deaths, fifty missing, and to build, the ice sheets to melt, the sphere weather phenomenon that Lindsay percent of Queensland, (which hundreds of families and communi- oceans to rise, and help to tangle the cools the eastern and central Pacific, is approximately one third of the ties devastated. weather. Methane, another carbon brings wetter than usual weather to Addendum: as of January 28, one whole country), has been under In the west of Victoria, the state in based greenhouse gas, is emitted by many places in the southern hemi- third of victoria is still suffering from water. Brisbane, its capitol, a city which I lived, the floods have done all animals, being a product of diges- sphere. It has happened rarely in the flooding or its aftermath. Fruit and of over two million people, has similar things, with about one quar- tion. past, (last time was 1973-5), but this vegetable prices have risen about been severely damaged, a major ter of the state inundated. Western Here’s the picture: There are close time it has been accompanied by a 15%, and are set to go a lot higher. food growing area 100 kilometres New south Wales is similarly affect- to seven billion people in the world new phenomenon, record-high sea A one off annual tax on all who earn to the west has been under ten to ed. All together more than a quar- today. Every one emits heat, carbon surface temperatures. more than $50,000 per annum has fifteen feet of water and will take ter of the whole country has been se- dioxide and methane. Nearly every- “The warming we have seen just been announced, major con- years to recover, while the Darling verely damaged and will take from one burns fuel and uses products over the past 30-40 years,” says struction projects shelved, various downs, a high and fertile plateau weeks to years to put right. that burn fuel to make them. For- Professor Neville Nicholls, me- green initiatives stopped or delayed a little further west has also been And that is just Australia. Brazil ests, the largest users of carbon di- teorologist at Monash University and so on, all to help raise the neces- inundated. Small towns have been is flooded, fires and drought have oxide, have been reduced by about in Australia, “of about half a de- sary $5-6 billion needed to rebuild. swept away, transportation severe- struck the middle east, blizzards rip 50%. gree (Celsius) in surface tempera- The estimated surplus this year is ly disrupted, and communities to- across Europe, some of the warm- What we are experiencing is the tures, has to have an effect on the under threat. The biggest ever natu- tally isolated. er parts of your country have snow, result. changing background climate on ral disaster remains ongoing. 10 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | FEBRUARY 2011 FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK Peace and hope in troubled times Pastor John Bartlett Simply put – things are not going to earthquakes, fires, floods, landslides, in these times? The answer to this The peace the world offers fails, as Emmitsburg’s Calvary Berean get better. The Bible outlines for us and other natural disasters killed question is – Yes! Jesus says in John we are seeing, so we need to look to Fellowship what the world will go through as we approximately a quarter million 16:33, “These things I have spoken to Jesus who never fails. He told us in approach the return of Jesus Christ. people and devastated parts of the you, that in Me you may have peace. John 14:27, “Peace I leave with you, e are now a month into the Many of the signs the Bible predicts world. This is just one of the many In the world you will have tribulation; My peace I give to you; not as the Wnew year with uncertain regarding the second coming of things Jesus said would be happening but be of good cheer, I have overcome world gives do I give to you. Let not times ahead of us. The last several Christ are in place or are rapidly just prior to His return (Matthew the world.” People have always had your heart be troubled, neither let it years have been very difficult for coming about. Jesus outlined the 24:7b). “tribulation” or problems from the be afraid”. many people in our country and events that will happen on earth However, other than the formation beginning of time. The promise Jesus The Apostle Paul tells us in Romans around the world. Retirement just prior to His return (Matthew and existence of Israel, the one event gives us here is that we can actually 15:13-14, “Now may the God of plans, financial investments, home 24:1–31). The Book of Revelation, that produces the best evidence for the have peace during our everyday hope fill you with all joy and peace prices, jobs, local and state budgets, chapters 6–19, provides probably soon-approaching Tribulation period problems when we are in Him. If we in believing, that you may abound and many other things have been the best description and details and the return of Jesus Christ is the place our hope and trust in the One in hope by the power of the Holy devastated. Governments in Greece, of this future time period. Other world economic crisis we are in. The who has overcome the problems of Spirit. Now I myself am confident Ireland, Portugal and Spain have places in the Bible also have much Bible tells us that the world will be the world, we too can go through life concerning you, my brethren, that come near collapse and other larger to say about the things happening unified economically through a one with great peace and assurance that you also are full of goodness, filled areas, such as the European Union, just prior to Jesus’ return. When world currency and governmental Jesus cares for us and will guide us with all knowledge, able also to are still shaking from the financial you put all these Scriptures together system (Revelation 13:8, 16-17). through. admonish one another”. Paul tells us earthquake that is still rattling. Many and understand what is going on, it In order for us to get there, all other We, believers in Jesus Christ, need that God has the hope we need and of these governments, to include should at least encourage people to currencies have to be eliminated. to stay focused on telling people will give us the peace we so desperately ours, are unsure of what to do and contemplate these things and check When the world was initially shaken about the good news of the Gospel need today. He says this comes by way are trying to keep an optimistic out what the Bible says and if indeed by the current economic crisis, of Christ. If we are approaching of “believing”, that is trusting in Jesus posture. What is going on and can it outlines our future. many world leaders were calling for these things I have briefly outlined, Christ as our Lord and Savior. He we find any peace and hope in these The period that we are approaching reform in the form of a one-world and I believe we are, then our focus continues by telling us that when we times? is referred to in the Bible as the government and monetary system. as Christians is to simply warn folks believe in Christ, we then can be filled We all know something big is Tribulation (Matthew 24:21, 29, The U.S. dollar is now under attack and stay busy about the Lord’s work. “with all knowledge”. Do you want happening and whatever it is, it is Revelation 7:14). This time period and being devalued rapidly. I can I believe many people will come to to be prepared and know what may causing a lot of uncertainty and also has other Biblical names such remember when I was serving in faith in Jesus Christ as these Biblical be around the corner? Then come to stress. I have had more conversations as the time of Jacob’s (Israel) trouble the military in Germany during the prophecies come about. However, I God through Jesus Christ and be led with people in the last year or so (Jeremiah 30:7), the time of trouble late-1980’s and used the German also believe that many “scoffers” will by Him. Jesus is the only One who about these troubled times than (Zephaniah 1:15), the day of the Deutsche Mark when in town. No come and deny the clear evidence can give the peace and hope we all any other topic. Most of the folks I Lord (1 Thessalonians 5:2), the wrath German would have ever believed found in Scripture. They will argue need in troubled times. have spoken with realize something of God (Revelation 14:10, 19, 15:1, that the Mark would be replaced by against this evidence and continue An excellent book that has is going on and that no real answers 16:1), and the wrath of the Lamb a common currency used throughout to rebel against God, leading others been recently written detailing seem to be at hand. These same (Revelation 6:16-17). Jesus said Europe. It happened and the Euro astray. The Bible says of such people what is going on and what is people, when I suggest there are in Matthew 24:21–22, “For then is now used. In the same way many in 2 Peter 3:3, “knowing this first: rapidly approaching is “The Biblical answers for this, are now there will be great tribulation, such countries in Europe replaced their that scoffers will come in the last days, Coming Economic Armageddon” more receptive to hearing what the as has not been since the beginning currency with the Euro, so too will the walking according to their own lusts, by Dr. David Jeremiah. In this Bible might have to say. I believe, of the world until this time, no, nor world move to a one-world currency and saying “Where is the promise of book he talks about the fall of when you look at what is going on ever shall be. And unless those days as the Bible states. The world will His coming? For since the fathers fell the U.S. economy, the New through the lens of Scripture, the were shortened, no flesh would be have no other choice but to accept asleep, all things continue as they were World Order, the collapse of the condition we are in becomes clearer. saved; but for the elect’s sake those this future currency when all the other from the beginning of creation.” Global Financial Market, and Using God’s Word, the Bible, we days will be shortened.” Jesus said in options fail to correct the economic I encourage each person to check other topics. Even though this is can have assurance that He has these verses that this period of time problems. out these things and evaluate the a good book detailing the things everything in control. The Bible will be far worse than any other time So what is going on? We are evidence that is found in the Bible mentioned, I recommend the best teaches us that His Word has been this world has ever experienced. He rapidly moving toward a one-world for themselves. Jesus, when warning book out there – the Bible! given to us for instruction and to give also said that if it was not for God’s government and monetary system. His disciples and us in Matthew 24:4, us hope. “For whatever things were mercy in shortening it, no one would What we are experiencing are simply started His detailing of the last days Calvary Berean Fellowship (CBF) is written before were written for our live through it. Jesus told us that as the birth pains (contractions) of this by giving a warning about spiritual a new church plant in Emmitsburg, learning, that we through patience we approach the Tribulation period coming system. Times will get harder deception. He said that we all must Maryland. CBF started as a Sunday and comfort of the Scriptures might things will get worse. 2010 was, as for nearly all people on Earth as this be on guard against false teachers and evening Bible study in July, 2008, have hope.” Romans 15:4. one article I read said, “the year the system is formed. This world system teachings. I believe spiritual deception meeting at a local church building. So what does the Bible have to say? Earth struck back”. Hurricanes, combined with other things (wars, is alive and doing very well today. The Sensing the Lord’s call to start a Bible disease, famine, weather problems, reason – many people are Biblically teaching fellowship and ministry etc…) that Jesus said, will make it illiterate and do not check and test in Emmitsburg, CBF began Easter nearly impossible to survive on earth. teachers and their messages by the Sunday, 2010, at the Emmitsburg God’s patience with a rebellious and Scriptures. Throughout that discourse Elementary School. We meet at the unrepentant world will one day run Jesus referred to spiritual deception and school Sunday mornings at 10:00 a.m. out and His judgment must come. false teachers in the last days (Matthew and are currently studying through the How bad will it be? Simply put – 24:4-5, 11, 23-24, 26) as a major thing Gospel of Luke. hell on earth. Even though this may to watch out for. Only God’s Word, Children’s ministry is provided seem extremely hard to fathom or the Bible, can give clear understanding through 6th grade. Come check us out understand, preparation is the key to about what is going on and bring the – and learn more about Jesus Christ making it through these tough times. peace and hope we all need as we face through the study of His Word and Can we find any peace and hope the troubles of this world. Christian fellowship! FEBRUARY 2011 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 11 THE BOOK OF DAYS The history of the wedding ring and significance to the custom. seventeenth century, to inscribe particularly exclusive in their tastes Made with a double and some- a motto or ‘posy,’ consisting fre- and habits, rarely intermarrying times a triple link, which turned quently of a very simple senti- with other than their own people. upon a pivot, it could shut up into ment in commonplace rhyme. The wedding ring is an heir-loom in one solid ring. This will be better The following are specimens: the family; it is regularly transferred understood by the attached image. from the mother to the daughter It is hewn first as it appears when ‘My heart and I, Until I dye.’ who is first married, and so passes to closed; to the sides of each out- ‘Not two, but one Till life be her descendants. er hoop a small hand is attached, gone.’ The most modern form of each fitting into the other, as the ‘Desire, Like fire, Doth still sentimental or significant ring hoops are brought together, and aspire.’ was ingeniously constructed by enclosing a heart affixed to the “When this you see, remem- French jewellers in the early part central notched ring. It was cus- ber me.” of the present century, and after- tomary to break these rings asun- wards adopted by English ones, der at the betrothal, which was One of the most whimsical of in which a motto was formed by ratified in a solemn manner over these inscriptions was used by Dr. the arrangement of stones around the Holy Bible, and sometimes in John Thomas, Bishop of Lincoln the hoop; the initial letter of the the presence of a witness, when in 1753, who had been married name of each stone forming ama- ystic significance has, from According to the Jewish law, it the man and the woman broke three times; on his fourth mar- tory words, when combined; as in Mthe earliest period, been as- is necessary that this ring be of a away the upper and lower rings riage he placed as a motto on the the following examples: sociated with the ring. In its cir- certain value; it is therefore ex- from the central one, which the wedding ring: cular continuity it was accepted amined and certified by the offi- witness retained; when the mar- If I survive, I’ll make them five!’ R uby L apis Lazuli as a type of eternity, and hence ciating Rabbi and chief officers of riage contract was fulfilled at the In the local community of fish- E meraild O pal of the stability of affection. The the synagogue, when it is received altar, the three portions of the ring ermen inhabiting the Claddagh at G arnet V erde antique Greek and Roman rings are of- from the bridegroom; whose ab- were again united, and the ring Galway, on the Irish western coast. A. methys E merald ten inscribed with sentences typ- solute property it must be, and used in the ceremony. they number with their families be- R uby M alachite ical of this feeling. May you live not obtained on credit or by gift. The fourth finger of the left tween five and six thousand, and are D iamond E merald long is engraved on one published When this is properly certified, hand has from long usage been by Caylus; I bring good fortune to the ring is returned to him, and he consecrated to the wedding ring, the wearer, was another usual in- places it on the bride’s finger, call- from an ancient belief that from scription; sometimes a stone was ing attention to the fact that she this finger a nerve went direct to inserted in the ring, upon which is, by means of this ring, conse- the heart. So completely was this was engraved an intaglio, repre- crated to him; and so completely fanciful piece of physiology con- senting a hand pulling the lobe binding is this action that, should fided in by the Greeks and Ro- of an ear, with the one word Re- the marriage not be further con- mans, that their physicians term member above it. Others have the secrated, no other could be con- this the medical or healing fin- wish Live happy, or I give this love tracted by either party without a ger, and used it to stir their mix- pledge. legal divorce. tures, from a notion that noth- They were lavishly displayed by In the middle ages, solemn be- ing noxious could communicate the early nations; but, except as an trothal by means of the ring of- with it, without its giving imme- indication of gentility or wealth, ten preceded matrimony, and as diate warning by a palpitation of they appear to have been little val- sometimes adopted between lov- the heart. ued until Greek sentimentalism ers who were about to separate for This superstition is retained in gave them a deeper significance. long periods. Chaucer, in his Troi- full force in some country places As a gift of love, or a sign of be- lus and Cresseide, describes the in England where all the fingers of trothal, they came into ancient heroine as giving her lover a ring, the hand are thought to be injuri- use. The Jews make the ring a upon which a love-motto was en- ous except the ring-finger, which most important feature of the be- graved, and receiving one from is thought to have the power of trothal in the marriage ceremony. him in return. Shakespeare has curing any sore or wound which They were sometimes of large size, more than one allusion to the cus- is stroked by it. That a sanatory and much elaboration of work- tom, which is absolutely enacted power is imparted to the wedding manship, as in the specimen here in his Two Gentlemen of Verona, ring, is believed by the peasantry, engraved, selected from the curi- when Julia gives Protons a ring, both in England and Ireland, who ous collection of rings formed by saying, ‘Keep you this remem- fancy any growth like a wart, on the late Lord Londesborough. It brance for thy Julia’s sake;’ and he the skin, may be removed by rub- is beautifully wrought of gold fili- replies, ‘Why, then, we’ll make ex- bing a wedding ring upon them. gree, and richly enamelled. Upon change; here, take you this.’ Within the hoop of the ring, it it are the words joy be with you, in The invention of the gimmal or was customary, from the middle Hebrew characters. linked ring gave still greater force of the sixteenth to the close of the 12 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | FEBRUARY 2011 THE (retired) ECOLOGIST Of squirrels and rabbits and how they got that way Bill Meredith toward solving the problem. matter; they have personality, Looking at snow is like talking curiosity and a sense of “ The cure for boredom is curiosity. to a log; it tells you about its devilment. The other day I saw There is no cure for curiosity.” past. When I went out to get the one run up a telephone pole and Dorothy Parker. paper and fill the bird feeders I sit on top of it, higher than any saw that we’d had visitors during of the surrounding housetops, e got up one morning the night. Someone’s dog had for no possible reason except to Wlast week to be greeted by run through the flowerbed, and twitch his tail back and forth about three inches of new snow. a feral cat had searched the front to show all the other squirrels It was warm and smelled like porch and shrubbery for sleeping that he was king of the hill. And coffee in the kitchen, but outside birds; but most of the tracks they enjoy a challenge. Last fall it was crisp and cold; the sun was were from rabbits and squirrels. when I put out the bird feeder shining and everything looked Rabbit tracks were the first marks I made a squirrel shield from a clean and pure, the way it did I learned to recognize in the snow piece of sheet metal which tips when all the world and love were when I was 3 or 4; they look like over and dumps them off if they young. I like snow, at least for a a pair of exclamation points lying try to climb up the pole to get misconception. Folklore of many of time since then. The ancestral while when it’s new. I don’t like side by side where the large hind sunflower seeds. They played cultures from the Cherokee rabbits probably lived in hot, dry having to drive in it, but I don’t legs hit the snow in front of the on it for a while, like kids on Indians to Uncle Remus, includes climates; their big ears were an mind shoveling it; clearing it off small front paws. Winter days are a new seesaw in the park, but stories of how rabbits developed adaptation for removing excess the sidewalk and driveway gives short and rabbits are out mostly when they really got hungry they from squirrels. body heat (a mechanism also used me a sense of satisfaction, as if at night, so I seldom see them, simply climbed a nearby tree and According to one of my by elephants and desert foxes). I’m making a contribution to the but the tracks told me there were jumped onto the feeder instead storybooks when I was little, In that habitat, they needed to universe. My friends in the field several of them around. Squirrels of climbing up the pole. I moved once upon a time rabbits and be alert to detect predators and of physics call disorder entropy, are another matter; not only had the pole away from the tree and squirrels both had short ears and fast to avoid them, but problem- and they say it is increasing in the they left their tracks, but they went back inside to enjoy my long tails; the only difference was solving was not a high priority for universe. I’m aware that a lot of were still around in person. sense of superior brainpower; that squirrels lived in trees and their survival. Squirrels, on the this excess entropy is in my wife’s Rabbits look cute and cuddly, the alpha squirrel swaggered ate nuts, and rabbits lived on other hand, long ago adapted to shoe collection in our closets and but they aren’t very smart and, over to the feeder, sat up on his the ground and ate grass. One living in trees; thus their survival under the bed; I can’t do anything except when it’s mating season, haunches to survey the situation, summer it was hot and dry, and depends not only on alertness and about that, but when I produce a they don’t do much except eat and simply jumped vertically the rabbit ate all of the grass on speed, but also on coordination, clean, orderly sidewalk I feel like and run from one hiding place to from the ground to the feeder. his side of the river. Nuts were balance (for which the tail is I’ve made a small contribution another. Squirrels are a different I had neglected to look up the getting scarce too, so the rabbit used) and acrobatic ability. Also, record for standing high-jumps and the squirrel went down to in order to find food they have by squirrels; I still don’t know the river and looked across. They to investigate every nook and what it is, but I know it’s over saw lots of grass and nuts on cranny where nuts, seeds and four feet. the other side, but the river was bird eggs might be found. This My first course in science was deep and neither of them could requires curiosity and problem- in third grade. I liked it because swim. They persuaded a passing solving. Thus when they become there were a lot of big words crocodile to carry them across on a nuisance around my bird feeder to learn and show off with; I its back, and when they got to the they are simply doing what remember coming home one other side, the squirrel jumped enabled their ancestors to survive day and proudly announcing to safety on the bank; but when all these years. that animals with two big front the rabbit tried to follow, the As I write, the clock is moving teeth, like rabbits and squirrels, crocodile grabbed his tail and toward midnight, and it is were called Rodents. That turned started to swallow him. Trying starting to snow again. When out to be one of the many things to help, the squirrel grabbed I get up tomorrow, it will be I learned from books that were the rabbit by the ears and a tug beautiful; the yard will be full wrong. Rabbits are lagomorphs, of war ensued. Eventually the of tracks, the flowering plum not rodents, because they have rabbit’s tail was bitten off by the tree by the driveway will be two small teeth behind the crocodile and he got away, but full of cardinals, chickadees, big ones. I don’t know why his ears had been stretched far titmice and finches, and there the author of the book didn’t beyond their original length, and will be a squirrel sitting on the know this… maybe he was rabbits have had short tails and feeder, consuming the last of the influenced by the Bugs Bunny long ears ever since. sunflower seeds. The BB-gun I cartoons, which started about Ecologists agree that similarities got for my 7th birthday is behind that time, or perhaps he decided between rabbits and squirrels the door; I will take it out on lagomorph is too big a word for may be the result of a common the porch and blast away at him. third graders… but I carried that ancestor some 50 million years The BB will fly wearily through misinformation all the way to ago, but their differences are the the air and hit the ground three college before I was disabused of result of adapting to different feet this side of the feeder, and it. Actually, it involves an ancient ecological niches during the eons the squirrel will hop to the ground and saunter off, laughing maniacally for the benefit of his friends. My wife will yell at me for letting cold air into the foyer; I will reply that I put the Fear of God into the squirrel this time, and return to coffee and the morning paper. It will be a day like every other day; the squirrel will come back and we will watch each other, sharing our mutual curiosity. Thank goodness, there is no cure for it.

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and protective of their nests. This behavior carries over into captivity. Where the wild things are The owls hiss and click their beaks to let their displeasure be known! Ranger Jen Miller Turtles, such as a 50 pound common A white patch located just beneath Cunningham Falls State Park snapping turtle, are on display their beak is flashed as a warning outside during the warm months. to visitors. Great Horned Owls ost people have never Scales & Tales programming, which teach us that wildlife must to be Mlooked directly into the is educational and fun for all ages, is respected. A flash of white often large yellow eyes of a Great offered year round. is a warning in nature that we are Horned Owl or heard its tell-tale The Scales & Tales animals getting too close. Think of the warning hiss and beak clack! If all have stories to tell about white strips on a skunk’s tail or the we are observant and lucky, birds how they came into live at the white tail of a deer before it runs of prey may be seen from afar or aviary. Over the next year, tales to a more secluded space. Seeing a in a flash of feathers that may about individual creatures living wild animal is exciting and special leave one wondering,” What at the Cunningham Falls State but it is important to keep a safe was that?”. It is a fleeting gift Park aviary will be shared in distance as to not frighten or upset to see a hawk perched alongside this publication each month. the animal being observed. the road on a telephone pole; to I hope that it will encourage Great Horned Owls begin mating know that wildness still exists readers and their families to visit and laying eggs in January. A great among housing developments Cunningham Falls and become activity to get kids outside to experience and speeding traffic. There familiar with their wild brethren. the natural world is to go owling. The are also signs of literal and When visiting the Aviary, the lack of foliage during the winter makes figurative collisions between the first birds you will notice are the it much easier to spot an owl in the wild world and human beings. Great Horned Owls. A male owl trees, especially an owl as large as a While most of these “collisions” and female owl reside together in Great Horned Owl! Great Horned end in tragedy, sometimes an a mew at the front on the build. Owls are crepuscular, meaning they opportunity is created. One such The male flew into a power line, are most active during twilight hours. opportunity is a program created which caused extensive damage to You can purchase a CD of owl sounds by the Maryland Park Service his right wing. The wing is now at www.sapsuckerwoods.com to called Scales & Tales. “frozen” in place. The female use to call in an owl or practice your Scales & Tales was started in Photo by John Zuke, father of Pure Onsense author Scott Zuke (page 9) also has a wing damaged from own vocalizations with recorded the 1980’s as an interpretative an unknown cause and is unable Great Horned sounds at http://www. program that uses birds and Imprinting usually occurs the Aviary is open to the public to fly. All the animals living at owlpages.com/sounds.php. Great reptiles to teach park visitors when a young bird comes into to view eight species of birds of the Aviary receive routine health Horned Owls often nest in old crow about important natural resource contact with a human being prey free of charge. From the first checks by staff and veterinarians. nests or in the cavities of trees. Looks management topics of Maryland who provides them food. The of April to the end of October Both owls have been assessed for for owl pellets and droppings as state lands and environmental mechanism behind imprinting the daily hours for the aviary are arthritis and pain responses at clues to where owls may be nesting. issues. The Scales & Tales is not fully understood but the 10am - 4pm. The animals are their injury sites and have been What is an owl pellet? Look for the program has grown from a few effects are evident. Imprinted cared for every day year round found to be pain-free with a good Scales & Tales article next month on creatures kept at a park ranger birds are typically aggressive and and the gates are typically open quality of life. Ramps and shelves Barred Owls for the answer! If you house to seven aviaries across not able to secure natural food throughout the day but call (301) have been constructed in the mew do not find owls on your first owling the state of Maryland that house sources on their own. This makes 271-7574 to confirm that the so that the owls can move freely adventure, keep trying. Or visit the roughly 90 birds of prey and 150 being in the wild dangerous for aviary is open in the off season, around their enclosure. Great Aviary at Cunningham Falls, where reptiles. Aviary means house of them and for people. Whatever November – April. Horned Owls are very territorial the owls always are. birds and is typically composed of the reason for captivity, once the mews or enclosures and a general animal comes into the Scales & workspace. Aviaries are located Tales program, it has a home for at the following Maryland State life. Park staff work diligently Parks: Deep Creek Lake, Rocky to provide all the necessary Gap, Cunningham Falls, Soldier’s food, medication, housing, Delight Natural Enforcement enrichment, and training to Area, Tuckahoe, Pocomoke ensure that all the birds and River, and Assateague Island. reptiles have a healthy and stress- The Aviaries at Deep Creek Lake, free existence. Financial support Rocky Gap, and Cunningham for the program comes from Falls are open to the public to donations and funds generated view the birds in their mews year through programming. round. So while it is a rare thing to look All the Scales & Tales animals into the eyes of Great Horned are unable to be released back Owl such an opportunity does into the wild due to injury or exists for visitors to Cunningham imprinting. Most of the birds Falls State Park in Thurmont, have been hit by cars and are Maryland. The Scales & Tales not able to fly well enough to Aviary is located in the Manor hunt effectively. Injuries can be Area of the park directly off of obvious like an amputated wing Rt. 15 South, across form the or hidden like head trauma. Catoctin Zoo. The outside of 14 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | FEBRUARY 2011 THE MASTER GARDENER A gardener’s tips for curing the den. Probably no two people see eye-to-eye on what is beautiful. winter blues Rocks placed around the flow- Sue Bucher plants. Catalogs will advise which er garden, an old bench or wood- Penn State Master Gardener of plants do well in the shade and sun. en planter or tree stump may be Adams County For your vegetable garden, draw a just enough to provide the struc- Phyllis Heuerman diagram of the crops you want to ture to your garden. A garden Frederick County Master Garden- plant and don’t forget to rotate path that leads to some attrac- er Program your crops. If you live in an apart- tive statuary can create surprise. ment, containers are great for pati- Another advantage of gar- Shirley Lindsey os. den structures is that they of- Penn State Master Gardener of This is the best time for mak- ten enhance the beauty of the Adams County ing plans and viewing your land- plants themselves. Where would raditionally winter, especial- scape and making decisions about the delightful clematis or climb- Tly the months of January and what wonderful effects you want ing rose be without a trellis or ar- February, is the time when folks to create in your garden next bor to climb on? Plants creeping suffer from the “Winter Blues.” year. When the leaves fall and over a stone wall make a charm- The holidays are over, the beauti- the flowers are gone, you can see ing combination. These types of ful tree and ornaments are packed the “bare bones” of your garden structures help us to appreciate away. When we look outside for and imagine just where a nice ar- the natural beauty of the flowers. beauty, Mother Nature has blan- bor or water feature might go. Remember the attraction of keted the earth with drifts of snow. A garden structure is anything the structure itself. An English However, as an avid gardener, I in the garden that does not grow trough garden or an old Adiron- enjoy these months. It is a time of there. This leaves room for lots of dack chair lends a rustic appeal planning, regrouping and study- lovely additions to your garden. and emphasis to a garden. Simi- ing for the coming growing season. One might question how any- larly, a formal fountain or tall met- It’s a time to be creative and bring thing could add to the beauty of al arbor can give a more formal color inside. A contractor cannot flowers, trees and shrubs. The idea garden a nice exclamation point. build without plans and a gardener is not to surpass, but to enhance, You could locate an arbor, pergo- should have a plan or idea of what those beautiful natural plants. la or a gate at the “entrance” of a they want to accomplish. Garden- There are several reasons for us- garden room to surprise and de- ing is ever changing. ing structures in the garden. One light viewers as they come through. When the snow begins to melt, that many of us can identify with Some typical structures used in go outside on a mild day and look is maximizing space. Many avid gardens include arbors, pergolas, A garden bench is a great addition to any garden around your garden and flow- gardeners would really like to have vine poles, trellises, special lighting, er beds or the location where (at least) one of every plant in ex- sun dials, weather vanes, bird baths division. Divide some of your couple and start them at different you would like to put one. I like istence. That not being practical, and feeders, plant hangers, wa- plants to start as gifts for up- times to have a continual bloom to take a tablet and pen along to we want to make the most of the ter gardens, fountains, rocks, mill coming holidays such as Eas- during the winter. Amaryllis grow make notes: is there a perennial gardening area that we have. Since wheels and wagon wheels. You can ter and Mother’s Day. from huge bulbs, nearly as big as that needs to be moved, or possibly most of us have fairly limited ar- use bricks or wood to outline beds, • Build a bird feeder or pur- a grapefruit. The pot should be just divided? If you decide to start eas in which to garden, we can use fences, walls, statuary, decorative chase one. Watching birds in only one to two inches wider than a new bed, now is a good time to the space effectively by placing gar- wooden items, unusual planters the winter is a great activity for the bulb and should have a drain- start planning. den structures at strategic points. (wheel barrows, whiskey barrels, the whole family. Buy an in- age hole in the bottom. Fill the Keep in mind when planning In addition to making our gar- old crocks, wash tubs), and paths expensive bird identification pot about half full; put the bulb in how much sun or shade this bed dening space seem bigger, struc- covered with grass, stone, brick, book, which will make this ac- and fill with additional soil. Pack will receive before you choose the tures lend variety to the gar- wood chips and stepping stones. tivity even more fun. Try put- the soil firmly as Amaryllis can be If planning your garden isn’t ting out different birdseed top heavy. The top one-third of enough, here are activities for the mixes to see whether different the bulb should be exposed. Water winter months: birds come to feed. the bulb well after planting, but do • Sprout seeds for eating. They not allow the soil to remain soggy. • Clean and repair your gar- do not require light for germi- Place the pot in a bright window den tools. Check the roto- nation and are very nutritious. and water only when the soil feels tiller, lawn mower and sharp- You can buy alfalfa seeds at a dry. Amaryllis typically bloom 6 to en tools. health food store and they will 8 weeks after you plant them. • Transplant and maintain your sprout in a short period of time. Paperwhite Narcissus can be houseplants. Now that the forced in soil. They take only about days are getting longer, your Now is the time to get a bargain on 4 weeks from planting time to full houseplants can benefit from Amaryllis and Paperwhites. Buy a bloom. To plant Paperwhites in FEBRUARY 2011 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 15 THE MASTER GARDENER soil, simply fill a shallow pot with is growing and blooming. soil, place the bulbs in it close to- Consider purchasing or even gether, and partially cover the building an “Indoor Grow Lab” The Backyard Gardener bulbs with soil. About one-fourth that will allow you to start plants of the bulb should be exposed. Wa- from seeds, propagate root cuttings, While my Gynura gently weeps ter the bulbs and place the pot in a raise flowering foliage and vegetable Marianne Willburn sunny window. Keep the soil moist plants, force plants to flower and ex- somewhat primitive tendency begins to rear its but not soggy. Once in bloom, the periment with how plants respond ugly head somewhere deep in my psyche - the ten- s I sit here, a space heater warming my legs, flowers will last longer if you keep to light. dency to despise that which appears weak. word processor at the ready, and the sound the plants in indirect or filtered Attend Flower and Garden Shows. A Once upon a time, I entered into a relationship of a clock ticking softly in the background, all is light. A cool room at night will also Attend the Gardening In Your with a Meyer Lemon that was, in hindsight, ill- right in my cozy little world. Children are occu- prolong bloom. Environment program presented advised. I housed it over three winters - and en- pied, husband is picking out a melody on the gui- Force the branches of flowering by the Adams County Master Gar- dured the inevitable loss of all foliage and flowers tar, and a full precious peaceful hour is within trees and shrubs. All you need to deners. This seven week program each and every season. It wanted more from me touching distance. do to force branches into bloom is begins in March at three locations: than I could give, say, a sunnier window or a regu- Yet something isn’t quite right. There is a faint cut and gather the branches. Put Gettysburg YWCA, Eichelberger lar watering schedule, and our friendship became undercurrent of hopelessness pervading other- them in a bucket of warm water. Performing Arts Center, Hanover, strained when I realized that it would continue to wise cheerful surroundings. It emanates from my To keep the branches fresh, change East Berlin Communtiy Center, withhold its fruit in protest against my neglect. houseplants in the middle of winter; under-fed, the water when it discolors. Also East Berlin. For further informa- On a cold day in early March, when I was at my under-watered, and under-loved. It is the sound of keep the branches away from bright, tion and a brochure call the exten- wits’ end for space, and tired of all the cluttered martyred silence. I have tried to ignore it, ignore direct sunlight and away from any sion office. refugee camps on top of the appliances, I hap- them, for far too long. They are breathing a collec- direct heat. Good candidates for Enjoy the winter months for pened to glance at the wretched tree, three years tive sigh of despair aimed squarely at an owner who forcing are ornamental cherry trees, planning, preparing and resting. old but no more than a foot high. It was merely a seems to have forgotten that they exist. Forsythias, Fothergilla, Redbud trees, Spring will come soon enough! skeleton of twigs, one or two leaves half-heartedly It’s not that I haven’t had the best of intentions. Lilacs, Quinces, Magnolias and of clinging to withered stems. I suddenly snapped – Am I not a gardener? Do I not instinctively yearn course, pussy willows. To learn more about gardening in perhaps I hadn’t eaten lunch yet. to cherish and keep each and every growing thing Visit a local nursery and our area visit the gardening section of “That’s it!” I yelled, grasping the bottom of close to my heart? A quick glance around the house drink in the beauty of what Emmitsburg.net. the pot and making a beeline for winter beyond tells a different story entirely. The Boston fern be- the French doors. I no longer cared about what hind my desk has dropped numerous hints in the I was doing wrong, what it was lacking, what I form of blackened fronds onto my wood floors. had done or not done to bring me to this point of Frederick County Master The philodendron, potted up and paired so nice- crazed horticide. I opened the door ly with a lovely gynura in August has started to curl “Mom - No!” yelled my son in anguish. “Don’t Gardener seminar series its leaves in protest against a distinct lack of the wet execute it!” stuff. Even my prize shefflera, so full and beauti- Unfortunately, we are, all of us, living examples “Spring Gardening” ful at the end of summer, and usually a star in the for our children. It is hard to teach kindness and winter, has given me undeniable signs of being root understanding, human compassion and nobility bound and in need of a better home. She has let rederick County Master goes for the rest of your yard. But of spirit when you are willing to watch an anthro- herself go completely, and doesn’t even bother to Gardeners are again offering how? Be better informed on how pomorphized fruit tree slowly freeze to death on F put on a little mascara in the morning. their popular Spring Gardening decisions affect your landscape. And your snow covered deck. I relented. My son re- Without the constant outside demands upon Seminar Series. Frederick County if time is money, we will give some laxed and gave the browned and withered twig a my time in the winter, one would think that I Master Gardeners or other highly time saving ideas for your yard. fresh drink of water. I stared at the contemptible would quite instinctively turn my attentions upon qualified guest speakers lead each tree with eyes of steel and it steadfastly avoided my indoor garden – and at first, this is certainly Seminar. Because Class size is March 10: “Herbs,” my gaze — we both knew what would happen true. After a suitable breathing period of a couple limited, Pre-registration is required Janet Madsen after the children were safely in bed. By the next of weeks in the fall, I take stock of the houseplant and Early registration is encouraged. For the novice gardener interested in morning the tree had passed beyond the reach of population. It has almost always been added to This year the Spring 2011 Seminars growing herbs. Information covered will any child’s plea, or fertilizer for that matter. by tropical refugees from the outside world. The will be held at the new Public Safety include but is not limited to: Locating Am I a monster? Perhaps. There are those far omnipresent pothos must make room for the aloe Training Facility – not the Extension your garden, soil and soil preparation, more compassionate than I when it comes to our vera, the papyrus, and this year, believe it or not, Office! Directions: South St. Exit selecting and buying plants, planting leafy brothers fallen on hard times. But the read- the ornamental banana. Philodendrons make way off 70 E; Turn left onto Reichs Ford and tending your herbs, using your er will be happy to note that between the time for ferns, aspidistras share space with rare coleus Rd; Go 1.7 miles, turn right after the herbs, and pests and diseases. I started writing this article and the present mo- varieties. Geraniums hog the tops of cabinets and PSTF sign and proceed to parking lot ment, guilt has overwhelmed me and I have giv- cuttings swamp the window sill above the sink. At on far side of the building. Classroom March 24: “Integrated Pest en each and every one of the little green martyrs first, the air is filled with the scent of promise and is on the first floor. Management vs Organic a drink. They’re not happy with me. I understand extra oxygen. I set up a watering and fertilization The cost is $10 per session, or $50 Gardening,” Ted Lambert, that. But unless they want to fork out some ready schedule on the kitchen calendar and stick to it. for all six sessions. Payment must other Master Gardeners, and cash for a heated greenhouse with an automat- For about three weeks. accompany registration. local farmers. ic sprinkler system, I don’t see things changing I’m not quite sure what happens first. A missed Have you done everything you can much until the spring. watering or two perhaps, a SEMINAR TOPICS to have an organic yard but failed? change in humidity levels, a lack February 10: “Alternates to the Is there more you can do? Are there of life-sustaining sunshine; what- Lawn,” Nancy Walz good and bad OG methods? Or ever the cause, my strong healthy Explore the vast array of alternatives can we adopt a wider IPM mind set plants begin to show signs of to “a lawn” by incorporating shrubs, which uses age-old farming practice weakness. A few leaves begin to perennials, small trees, vines and and modern pest control measures. fall, some show symptoms of vegetables into more of your outdoor Let’s have a discussion. jaundice, a general malaise takes space. Design ideas and best plants hold. And then, a complex and will be covered. Bring pictures and April 14: “Creative Containers: dimensions of your space. Pots to Bathtubs,” Lisha Utt Learn how to use creative containers February 24: “Garden for your annuals, perennials, Cents,” Ted Lambert succulents, herbs, and vegetables. Money spent on the right tree, We will cover design ideas, best plant planted in the right place will grow combinations, container choices, in value as the tree grows. The same and plant care. 16 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | FEBRUARY 2011 PETS LARGE AND SMALL

the two new ‘toys’ we had brought him. Unlike other toys that need- Squeak ed to be wound up or held by a human, these were self-propelled Michael Hillman and could evade him like no oth- er toy could. For hours the three queak’s death has been hard- would scurry around the house in “Ser than any in the past,” said my a never-ending game of tag. When wife as she stood in the bedroom tired, they would find a warm doorway. “The house upstairs seems place to retire and sleep and, once empty … the feeling in the house is revived, resume the chase. I’m not just wrong.” sure who had more fun - them or us - as they provided endless en- She was right. Less than five days tertainment. Squeak, Miles and had passed since we put Squeak Jordie managed to turn this life- down, but it felt like both a mil- long dog person into a confirmed lion years ago and only 10 seconds cat-lover. ago at the same time. How Squeak got her name As I advance in age I’m becom- is beyond me. Like all our pets, ing more aware of my own mor- Squeak and Miles were original- tality. Losing Squeak left me feel- ly named after Star Trek charac- ing one step closer to my own ters. Collectively we called them grave. the ‘Binars’ after characters in one For the better part of the last Star Trek episode that were insep- three years I made an effort to arable, as Squeak and her broth- spend more quality time with er were. Individually they were Squeak by climbing into bed early, Miles and Keiko. While Miles re- paper in hand. She would watch tained his given name, Squeak was Squeak, 1995–2011 patiently as I settled in, and once rarely called by her real name, not the paper was opened she would even on her vet records most of the action in the house seemed like ages at the loss of repeated until the pills were final- crawl onto my lap and wait for the The first nine years of Squeak’s took place on the first floor, they her lifelong companion, and be- ly swallowed, at which time she caressing she knew would follow. life were about as good as it can were out of the picture during the came very withdrawn. Her world would be released, rushing once Occasionally I would look down get for a cat. Summer days were day. But in the evening, the pair shrunk to our bedroom, where she again to my side for the admira- at her. Her eyes were always fix- spent lying on a windowsill either had us all to themselves; Miles would lie on or under our bed. It tion she knew awaited her. ated on my face. She had beauti- basking in the sun or catching a would curl up on my wife’s pil- was sad to watch. She seemed to Squeak always slept between us. ful eyes and the sweetest of faces. cool breeze. In the winter, Squeak low, while Squeak nestled in be- transform from a kitten into an When I found myself lying awake I frequently reminded myself that would retreat to my study where tween us. old cat in the blink of an eye. at night, she was always there to I needed to memorize her face, for she would perch herself on top of The addition of a new sum- But as months became years, help me occupy my thoughts with someday she would no longer be the couch in front of the wood- mer porch off our bedroom of- Squeak slowly returned to her old things other than worries. The with us. When that day arrived, I burning stove. As long as the fire fered Squeak and Miles the op- self, becoming more demanding morning would find her on the wanted to be able to close my eyes was going, we did not need to portunity to ‘play’ outside cat. as she aged. Knowing all too well radiator, eyes glued to the bed for and remember her just as she was. look far for her. She loved atten- One day, while the porch was still our evening routine, she would the first sign of movement. Once I did, and I still do today. tion, but hated to have her head under construction, Squeak man- sit at the top of the stairs, look- signed, she would give a mighty Squeak was given to us along touched. If I was busy and she was aged to sneak out on the porch’s ing through the rails of the ban- leap and resume her rightful place with her brother Miles in an old hounding me for attention, all I ledge. My wife went to grab her, ister waiting for us. When dinner between my wife and I. And God grain bag by a local farmer over had to do was attempt to pat her but Squeak wasn’t having any part was served, she would yowl inces- forbid we were slow in responding 15 years ago. Less than four weeks on the head. of it and jumped onto the metal santly until she received her own to her. No matter how many blan- old at the time, she and her broth- roof adjoining the porch. Squeak meal. In the rare case when we kets I pulled over my face, she al- er were much too young to be giv- Squeak had the run of the quickly discovered that cat claws might be late for bed, she would ways managed to get at least one en the run of the house, so their house, until fate stepped in. With don’t offer much resistance on descend the stairs just far enough paw under them and onto my first month was spent in a ‘card- her parents’ health failing, my wife a metal roof, and to her horror, to peer into the living room and face, where she would ‘pat’ me un- board box condominium.’ My inherited their two cats. Near- found herself sliding down and meow loudly, as if to say, “When til I returned the favor. wife doted on her new charges, ly three times the size of Squeak eventually off the roof. According are you coming up? This is sup- Squeak’s end came too quickly, and they quickly associated her and her brother, the two newcom- to my wife, the look on Squeak’s posed to be my time!” yet was thankfully brief. She put voice with food, water and love. ers quickly sought to impose their face was priceless! The fall didn’t On those occasions when she felt up a brave fight, but the cancer She would purr to them and they domination over the pair, much to hurt her, but it did teach her a les- exceptionally brave, she would de- that consumed her body was too would look up, bright-eyed, and the chagrin of all. Peace was only son. scend halfway down the stairs and much for her. The most we could meow back to her. restored when the Binars retreated The Binars may have lost their survey her surroundings. Confident do was choose the time and place At eight weeks, they were giv- to life on the second floor. reign of the downstairs, but as that the coast was clear, she would for her to join her brother. Having en free run of the house, and run It was hard not to feel like long as they had each other, they then dash quickly to the couch seen too many pets die away from they did. Jordie, our nine-month Squeak and her brother had got- seemed okay. Then Miles passed and settle in between us where she home, we chose to make it as easy old male Manx, was overjoyed at ten the short end of the deal. As away. Squeak grieved for what would be rewarded with a “You’re as we could on her. She was put to safe” and lots of attention. sleep on our bed, the same bed she When I’m old and gray, I will had fallen asleep on every day of most fondly remember my eve- her life for the past 15 years. ning routine with Squeak nestled Every morning I can still feel up to me in bed as I read the paper. her jump on the bed and walk up She would no sooner settle in with my side. I hope I never lose that me than my wife would appear to feeling, for as long as I have it, I give Squeak her pills. Wrapped in still have a part of her with me. a towel, Squeak would begrudg- Her death was sad, but know- ingly open her mouth for the pills, ing that Squeak had lived a great only to promptly spit them out life, we opened a bottle of Cham- once released. The act would be pagne and toasted a life well lived. FEBRUARY 2011 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 17 PETS LARGE AND SMALL Animal communication – my Episode of “COPS”?

Kimberly Brokaw DVM a half dozen sutures. While he enlightening experience Walkersville Vet Clinic is a stoic horse, especially with Erica Green all the extra excitement, I gave t was New Year’s Eve and I him some sedatives in addition k so who doesn’t want to talk Iwas called out to treat a horse. to pain killers before thoroughly Oto their pet? Who wouldn’t Arkansas is a retired police horse. examining the wound. Luckily want to know what is going on in the He now belongs to a loving family the laceration was not deep minds of our beloved furry friends? and his sole job, in addition to enough that it damaged the To find out why in the world they act hanging out in a pasture and extensor tendon. like they do or why they are scared eating, is to take a young girl on I cleaned and applied local of certain things. If we knew these trail rides. I have seen him on anesthetic to the wound and things we could certainly focus our a variety of occasions although started to get ready to suture energy on trying to remedy the issue usually for fairly routine matters it together. I looked up and first hand as opposed to guessing at or to track the progression of saw an armed officer near me. what the issues are right? Well that is his melanomas. While an older They had found the subject’s exactly what I thought. horse, who suffers from some of car and were having it towed I talk to my dogs every day all the the typical maladies of an aging away. The police and DNR were time, and boy do I wish they would horse, he has for the most part searching the woods looking for talk back sometimes. And sometimes been fairly healthy. That day I the suspect. They also needed I’m really glad they don’t. But I had was called out to fix a laceration to move my car. Officer or not, heard about animal communicating on his leg. Arkansas’s owner is anyone with a weapon would from a couple of my friends and I a paramedic and she said that have no problem getting me was intrigued, and yes kind of skep- she had cleaned the wound and to surrender my keys to them. tical as well. So I made the phone call Citta while it was small, it was going Suddenly I heard shouts coming to schedule my consult, and start- to need stitches. from the woods about fifty feet ing counting down the days. I was lence the communicator says “Whoa sation about Envy she really nailed I drove to the farm and as away. “Stop. like a kid at Christmas. I didn’t really is she ever curious, and kind of pushy Envy’s personality. She picked up on I pulled into the driveway, I This is the police. Drop know what to expect and in the back about it, her mind is going a thou- her quirkiness, insecurities, loves, and saw multiple unmarked police your weapon. I said drop your of my mind I was worried it would sand different directions and she is personality in general. And it wasn’t and Department of Natural weapon! Get down on the be a sham. That the communicator go go go.” Well that is definitely my wishy washy or it “could” mean this Resources vehicles. The ground!” Good thing Arkansas would tell me such general informa- little Envy girl. She continues to tell or that she was specific. driveway is narrow so in order to is a retired police horse who tion that it would apply to any dog. me how smart she is and how willing We moved to Citta and the com- park, I blocked them all in. The is used to gunfire. He stood Finally the day arrives for my con- to work and please me she is. I had a municator made me cry. Well in a owner reassured me that I could there patiently throughout sult, I call the communicator and few specific questions I wanted to ask good way. She was extremely moved park there as the police would be the entire ordeal. At this things start rolling. Telepathic com- and one of them was if she was happy and impressed by our relationship there for a while. However, no point I was finished with the munication comes in the form of see- here. The communicator asks Envy and said she doesn’t see a relationship explanation for why was given at laceration repair, had given ing, hearing, knowing, and feeling. this question and I’m told Envy’s an- this powerful very often and when that time. I have learned not to Arkansas a tetanus shot, and She explains to me that it is through swer was, “I’m very happy here but I she does it always has an impact on ask questions. If clients want to made sure the owner had anti- the relationship I have with my dogs don’t know why I’m here?” I was con- her. Citta told her she is my rock, that share information with me, they inflammatories and antibiotics. that she is able to tune into the ani- fused by this and the communicator I think I’m taking care of her but re- will, and sometimes I would just My thoughts moved to “I want mal. They communicate in pictures. asks her to explain and funny enough ally she takes care of me. Where I go rather not know. to leave here before I get shot.” So if they are asked what their favorite apparently Citta told her she wasn’t Citta goes whether in the flesh or in I proceeded to the barn, and Suddenly the police and DNR thing to do is, the communicator is supposed to still be here, that once spirit. My biggest question about Cit- for once decided not to leave agent surrounded the man and “sent” a picture. Deciphering the pic- they get a certain age they are sup- ta was since Envy came to live with my car keys in the ignition and pinned him to the ground. He tures when you get into more com- posed to go to another home. I found us did she feel left out. I was so wor- instead locked the work truck was dragged off to a police car, plicated questions is where you really this extremely funny and it made per- ried about the answer to this ques- and took the keys with me. and presumably to jail. Later I have to open your mind. fect sense since Citta is Envy’s mother tion, but Citta came back saying, that While someone might assume found out that he was arrested She asks who I’d like to start with and yes the puppies usually leave their she didn’t feel left out, and that she it was because I didn’t want and charged with ten different and I tell her Envy. Keep in mind that mothers at a certain age. I had never will make sure I don’t leave her be- whatever criminal they were offenses including resisting I have told her NOTHING about once mentioned they are mother and hind. And the most mind blowing tracking to steal my vehicle, arrest. my dogs, she doesn’t know me in any daughter. thing was that out of the blue the the real reason was I didn’t While I appreciate that my way shape or form nor has she met By this point I am starting to be- communicator said “and she LOVES want to get in trouble with job is not boring, at times I wish my dogs. After a slight moment of si- come a believer. During our conver- her back scratched” and at that very the police for not locking up for a little less excitement. The moment I was scratching Citta’s back. a vehicle with medications real hero in this situation was So all in all the experience was in it (although most of my Arkansas. Horses are well known great. I learned that the girls were hap- medications are antibiotics, for being flighty animals with a py with me and each other, though NSAIDs which are the horsey tendency to run off with almost Citta finds Envy annoying at times. equivalent of Motrin, and other no provocation. Arkansas stood They felt good mind, body and soul. items that are not particularly stock still and let me work on And they don’t really care what it is useful to anyone except a horse him while a major crime scene they are doing as long as it is with me. person). loudly unfolded around him. I Can people communicate with an- I examined Arkansas and wish every horse could have that imals on a telepathic level? Or is it the found a superficial laceration ability to realize that he is in the kind of thing that makes up fanta- on the front of his cannon middle of a crisis, and to listen sy books and movies? I guess that is bone that would need around to the people in charge. for each of us to decide on our own. But I am a true believer now. I was told things about my dogs that only I know. Only I truly know their per- sonality and the communicator hit them so specifically that even the most skeptical mind would have to believe in it somewhat. They say that most people can learn to communicate with ani- mals and there are books and vid- eos to learn how to open yourself up to it. So the next time you are sitting watching t.v. and the image of a ten- nis ball just randomly pops into your head, it’s probably your beloved dog telling you its time to get off the sofa and play some ball!! 18 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | FEBRUARY 2011 FIRE COMPANY AWARD BANQUETS Vigilant Hose Fire Company

Jim Click receives the Chief’s Award from Chris Stahley

Vigilant Hose Company Administrative Officers for 2011: ( front) John Damskey, Art Damuth, Steve Valen- tine, Steve Hollinger, Bill Boyd, (back) Tim Clarke, John Glass, John Hollinger, Randy Myers, Doug Orner

he 127th annual banquet of VHC with all manner of financial week. His skills at leadership, prob- Tthe Vigilant Hose Compa- advise and helping with the de- lem-solving and technical skills as ny was held on Saturday, January partment’s short- and long-term well as his easy going relaxed style 8, at Mother Seton School. The investment strategies. make him a model firefighter and company installed its 2011 offi- Jim Click received the Chief’s public servent. cers, presented awards, and in- Award for 2010 for his steady and Matt Volchansky received the stated a new member of the hall steadfast loyalty to the community Member of the Year Award for Bill Sanders receives the President’s Award from Frank Davis of fame. at large. According to Wayne Pow- 2010. Matt is the first ever “live- Bill Sanders received the Pres- ell, “Jim is friend to everyone he is in” member (a college student). During the banquet, Auxiliary make up the Board of Directors. ident’s Award for 2010 for his always at the ready to help anyone - Matt he’s taken every available President Tina Ryder presented the This year’s new line officers are: years of dedicated assistance to the no matter the time of day or day of training course this past year plus Vigilant Hose Company President Frank Davis, chief; James Click, kept up with academic studies and with a check for $40,000. Length of deputy chief; Chris Stahley, assis- still found time to help with sta- service awards were presented to: Jef tant chief; Chris Ryder, captain; tion fund-rasiers, work details and Fitzgerald and Tom White, 50 years; and Chad Umbel, lieutenant. emergency responses, too. Larry Little, 45 years; Charles Cham- Incoming fire-police officers are: The highest award presented at plain and Monroe Hewitt, 40 years; Paul Krietz, captain; Sam Cool, first the annual banquet was the Hall Jim Glass and Wayne Powell, 30 lieutenant; and Steve Orndorff, sec- of Fame Award. Larry joined the years; Carl White, 25 years; Bill Boyd ond lieutenant. compnay in 1965, it didn’t take and Tony Kelly, 20 years; and John New auxiliary officers are: Shir- long for this member to become Damskey, Tom Vaughn, Mike Dam- ley Little, president; Diana Hoover, a key player in the success of our skey and Mike Working, 15 years. vice president; Jo Ann Boyd, treasur- company. He completing his first Top Ten Responder for 2010 er; Joyce Glass, secretary; Mandy Ry- Basic Fire training class in 1970 were: Cliff Shriner, Frank Da- der, financial secretary; and Shannon and because an active responder vis, Paul Eyler, Jason Powell, Ran- Cool, historian. and a great interior firefighter. dy Myers, Alex McKenna, John New explorer officers (youth pro- In 1971, he was elected to his Glass, Carl White, Chris Ryder, gram) are: Angela Javor, president; Ty- first term on the Board of Direc- and John Javor. ler Arrowood, vice president; Mat- tors and held many offices for the For 2101, The Vigilant Hose thew Boyd, treasurer; and Chris next 20 years that included not House Company’s administrative of- McKenna, secretary. only included the Board of Direc- ficers for 2001 are: John Damskey, tors but also Treasurer and 3 terms president; Art Damuth, vice presi- To learn more about the Vigilant Hose as President. During those years, dent; Steve Hollinger, treasurer; Bill Company and their activities in support fundraising was tough but this in- Boyd, assistant treasurer; Steve Val- of the greater Emmitsburg community, dividual never backed away from a entine, secretary; Tom Vaughn, assis- vsit their website - www.vigilanthose. challenge. He was, and continues tant secretary; and Tim Clarke, John org. To make a contribution to the Vig- to be, instrumental in the success Glass, John Hollinger, Randy Myers, ilant Hose Company or to join it, call of many major fundraising Doug Orner, and Dave Stonesifer, 301-447-2728.

A future Rocky Ridge Miss Fire Protection FEBRUARY 2011 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 19 FIRE COMPANY AWARD BANQUETS Harney Fire Company he annual banquet of the Yingling, Captain; Matt Nye, First Yingling, Jr. (Asst. Chief), Robert THarney Volunteer Fire Co. was Lieutenant; Chris Waybright, Baughman (Secretary), Matt held on Saturday, Jan. 22, at Harney EMS Captain; Craig Bare, EMS Vosburgh (Firefighter), Richard Fire Hall. The company installed Lieutenant. Strickhouser (Firefighter), Brian its 2011 officers and presented Company Administrative Martin (EMT/Firefighter) , Brad awards to its top ten responders and Officers are James Waybright, Waybright (Truck Foreman), community members who have President; Charles Blocher, Vice Amanda Bowers (EMT) and Matt supported it over the years. President; Richard Yingling, Nye (EMT/Firefighter) tied for The Harney Fire Company has Secretary; Robert Baughman, ninth and Jeff Yingling (EMT/ 27 active members. Of those 27, 15 Recording; Leonard Bowers, Firefighter). are EMT’s, 3 are Paramedics, 19 are Treasure of Company Activities; Length of service awards firefighters, and 8 administrative Eugene Curfman, Treasure of were presented to Lee Bowers, officers. Harney also has over 20 County Funds; and Martin Donald Yingling, Sr., Donald Mary Jane Waybright, Louise Strickhouser, Loretta Bowers and Barb social members. These members Jennings, Chaplain. Trustees are Yingling, Jr., Brad Waybright, Miller enjoy a laugh at the Harney Fire Company award banquet dedicate a lot of their time during Larry Bowers, Lee Bowers, Donald Chris Waybright, Jim Waybright, the carnival, the tractor show, and Yingling, Jr. and Amanda Bowers Bobby Baughman, Brian Martin, and those in the community To learn more about the Harney the fall firemen’s benefit. as Historian. Larry Bowers and Amanda who support its fundraisers have Volunteer Fire Co. visit www. For 2011, the Harney Volunteer Top Ten Responder for 2010 Bowers. all helped the Harney meet its harneyfire11.org. To make a Fire Co.’s Line Officers are Donald were in order as follows Donald The Harney Volunteer Fire Co. challenge to provide professional contribution to the Harney Volunteer Yingling, Sr., Chief; Donald Yingling, Sr. (Chief), Lee Bowers may be a small fire company, but its emergency service to Harney and Fire Co. or to join, call 410-756- Yingling, Jr., Assistant Chief; David (Truck Foreman), Donald dedicated members, the auxiliary surrounding communities. 2892 or 410-756-1238.

From left to right - Lee Bowers Trustee, Leonard Bowers Treasurer, Donald Yingling Jr. Asst. Chief, Eugene Curfman Asst. Treasurer, Jim Waybright President, Donald Yingling Sr. Chief, Richard Yingling Secretary, Jennings Martin, Chaplin, Jeff Sowers County Delegate, Larry Bowers Trustee, Charlie Blocher Vice President. Rocky Ridge he annual Rocky Ridge Jr., Sergeants- Kevin Albaugh, TVolunteer Fire Co. award Craig Hovermale, and Steve banquet was held on Thursday, Whetzel, Jan. 27, at Rocky Ridge Fire Hall. The Auxiliary leadership is: The company installed its 2011 President-Betty Ann Mumma, officers and presented awards Auxiliary VP- Nancy Summers, to its top ten responders and Secretary-Bonnie Sanders, Asst. community members who have Secretary-Wilma Stover, Treasurer- supported it over the years. Betty L Mumma, Asst. Treasurer- The 2011 Officers of the Fire Helen Burrier, Historian-Linda Company are: President-Dale Kline Northrup, Chaplain-Emily Sixx, Sr., VP-Dennis Mathias, Secretary- Asst. Chaplain-Lib Myers. At the Melissa Mathias, Asst. Secretary- award banquet the Ladies Auxiliary Christina Hurley, Treasurer-Bernard presented a check for $15,000 to R Wivell, Asst. Treasurer-Bonny the Fire Company. The money Hurley, Chaplain-Rev. James Russell. was raised last year by the Auxiliary This year’s Board of Directors through various fundraisers. Administrative Officers-Seated (L to R) President Dale Kline Sr, Secretary Melissa Mathias, Asst. Treasure are: Linda Northrup, Charles Junior Fire Company Officers Bonny Hurley, Chaplan Pastor James Russell. Standing (L to R) Directors: Andy Mathias, Jamison Mathias, Riggs, and Steve Whetzel, Donald for 2011 are: President-Kelsey Donnie Kaas Jr, Charles Riggs, Steve Wolfe. Not pictured: Vice President Dennis Mathias, Asst. Secretary Kaas Jr, Andy Mathias, Jamison Mathias, VP- Tyler Cuffe, Christina Hurley, Treasurer Bernard Wivell, Directors Linda Northrup and Steve Whetzel Mathias, Steve Wolfe, Chief-Alan Secretary-Kelly Kaas, Treasurer- Hurley, 1st Asst. Chief- Jim Rice, Sadie Finneyfrock Eyler-154, Bonny Hurley-147, The Honor Member was presented to Bonny Hurley who 2nd Asst. Chief-Larry Humerick Top Ten Responders were: Larry Buddy Stover-116, John presented to Joseph Clabaugh. has held multiple positions and Reese-111, Matthew Moser-64, Joe is a quiet man but always chaired several committees since Donnie Kaas Jr-62, Dennis willing to lend a helping hand joining the company in 1978. Mathias-53, Andy Mathias-48, where he can and can be found Her dedication as a firefighter Amber Humerick-46, Joseph at just about every company fund and EMT has allowed her to be Youngerman, and Paulette raising event. He has served on the among the top ten responders for Mathias-36. Board of Directors as well as other numerous years. The Charles Mumma Firefighter numerous committees. of the Year Award was presented to The Outstanding Junior Award To learn more about the Rocky Donald Kaas Jr. Don has been with was presented to Kelsey Mathias Ridge Volunteer Fire Co. and its the company for over 20 years— for her extensive volunteer activities in support of the greater he helps with breakfast and weekly work with the company. The Rocky Ridge community, visit bingo, the annual butchering, and President’s Award was presented www.rockyridgevfc.com. To make as a member of the maintenance to Betty Ann Mumma and a contribution to the Rocky Ridge Line Officers: Seated (L to R) Chief Alan Hurley, 1st Asst. Chief Jim Rice, committee, he is always there when Bernard R Wivell. Volunteer Fire Co. or to join, call 2nd Asst Chief Larry Humerick Jr. Standing (L to R) Sergants Steve Whet- something needs repair. The Robert Albaugh Award was 301-271-2666. zel, Craig Hovermale. Not pictured is Sergant Kevin Albaugh 20 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | FEBRUARY 2011 HISTORY

times as customers came in. Her husband was a big man with a big black mustache. He was rather Some early remembrances gruff in manner, so we always Margaret Hays Warner on a table. I’m surprised we were hoped it would be his wife, “Miss not injured by that saw, but we Nonie” who would wait on us. Editor Note: Margaret Hays were probably told to stay away Most of our family buying was Warner is the sister of William from it, and were warned of what done at the grocery store across the Hays, the author of ‘At the End of might happen. Anyway, for our street, where most shopping was the Emmitsburg Road’, which we’ve amusement there were piles of done in our end of town. There been featuring on these two pages for sawdust to play in, and curls of one could buy most anything the past few months. At the end of shavings to be put behind our that was needed. There was a his work we found his sister’s version ears. Somehow we felt away from whole counter devoted to sewing of what life was like growing up in everything while we were there. supplies, with bolts of cloth on pre World War II Emmitsburg. We There was always a smell of wood, shelves behind the counters, hope you enjoy it. a nice clean smell, as we made our to be rolled out and measured way up the stairs. according to order. In those days, (Written for my children and most of the clothing was sewed by grandchildren or for any others Earning & Spending Money hand, so there was a complete line who might be interested in All through the summer, if we of thread, laces and trimmings for knowing about life in a small could think of nothing better everything needed. Miss Bessie town in the early 1900’s) to do, we conceived the idea of Hoke, sister of the owner, was in selling something to earn a few charge of this section. She was Games and Play cents for buying candy. Each of us always there, as she lived right I’m writing now about our younger would take a paper bag and search across the street from the store, days. It was not a case of “All work the yard and grounds for stray and had only to run across for and no play,” but play was of our bones, sometimes easily seen’, but meals and back again. I do not own making. The boys played sometimes hidden under porches remember that anyone else was marbles in the little alley between and out of the way places. Bones ever behind that counter. our house and Shuff’s. My brother could be sold at that time for use Sam had a string of stick horses in making fertilizer. All were put Christmas Time tied up in the woodshed, each together in one bag and off we When Christmas time drew near, all one of which had a name. For fun went to the grocery store. The the holiday goods would be carried and exercise, he rode them around friendly, long-suffering grocer up to the second floor and made the yard, believing they were real. would weigh them up and pay ready for display. No one could go Sam’s great love was horses, and us two or three cents. Today that up until it was announced that the many times he would slip off to would be nothing, but then it was door would be opened. Of course go with a neighbor, who would enough for us to buy a good-sized we were all getting excited by that let him ride or help drive cattle bag of candy. time and could hardly wait to go up somewhere. Margaret Warner, 1924, Hood College Graduation In order to increase our those stairs. From the end window In those days, cattle were purchase, we liked to go to another at home we could see what was sometimes driven quite a distance, that might have proved tragic. My long sloping cement walk, which store, a small one up town, where going on, so we watched and waited. and boys and men were used to brother John and a friend about seemed to invite us to go up and there was a kind of slot machine At last the word came, and going help keep the cattle in line. There his age had the bright idea (or so then sort of coast down to the on the counter. I remember a little up those stairs was almost equal to was a great thrill to this for Sam they thought) of cutting quinces, street. Esther, my friend, was stool or box we had to stand on to Christmas itself. The dolls were and he would go, even at the risk lying plentifully on the ground. supposed to stop the stroller as it reach the top. We put a penny in arranged on one wall, and I mentally of punishment when he came They had seen the corn chopper came down but we did not count the slot and down it went through picked out one that I liked. The boys home. being used, so thought it would be on the increase in speed and she a maze of pegs. If it landed at a spied the sleds and skates and toys My brother Jim, being the just the thing to do the job. John was too frightened to do anything. certain place, our one penny that seemed like something magical. oldest, soon took an interest in the fed the quinces into the chopper, The stroller overturned and became two. Compared to the variety and shop, an interest that continued while the other boy operated the Harry was thrown out. By chance, Wonderful! We could now abundance of today, these simple through most of his life. This knife. Down the knife came and the doctor lived next door (Dr. buy more candy. How patient things were small indeed, but big to may have been partly because his almost cut off his hand. By luck, Stone) and he had seen what that shopkeeper was, as we stood us. Most of our gifts for giving, or father no doubt looked forward to someone nearby was able to render happened. He took my brother and looked in the case, trying to for under the tree, came from this having his oldest son succeed him first aid until the doctor could be into his office, treated the slight decide what kind we wanted. The store. Our parents seldom went to in the business, and hence gave called and stitches could be taken cut on his forehead and then storekeeper and her husband lived a larger town or city, so what could Jim more and more responsibility. in his wrist. This happened while took him home, explaining what in rooms behind the store, so be bought here, or made at home, It soon became his regular job Mother was very ill, so John was had happened. I was terrified, her work was interrupted many would have to do. to take the workmen to Mt. St. taken to our grandparents across as I should have been, and ran Mary’s College, to do extensive the street, who looked after him. home to hide under, or rather work in the various buildings. It was not always my brothers in, a closet, feeling sure I would We had our share of accidents, who got into trouble or had be punished severely. As I recall, though none too serious. We had accidents. I must admit to causing I was not punished, although I a barn where the horse was kept an almost tragic accident to surely deserved to be. and a loft full of hay, where we my youngest brother, Harry. I We all loved to go up to the loved to climb and play. One day, was about nine years old, when third floor of the shop, especially Bill was sliding on a big pile of Mother allowed me to take him in on rainy days, when there wasn’t hay near an open window and fell his stroller for a little outing. much to do. We called it the out into the alley below, breaking Another girl met me and “carpenter shop,” because of the his arm. That was the end of barn together we walked almost to lumber stored there. This lumber playing for us all. the Town Square. In front of the was there, to be sawed up by a There was another accident Lutheran Church there was a circular saw that was mounted FEBRUARY 2011 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 21 HISTORY

Our tree was never put up before Christmas Eve, when we were all asleep. It came mysteriously and Remembering Mom was quietly trimmed with simple ornaments, some of which we Emily Warner Bender one else was available. She gave me remembered from year to year. music lessons. There was no large array of gifts y mother, Margaret She had some money of her own underneath. One or perhaps two MHays Warner, was a in a special place. When money was for each, and, of course, a long black homemaker for sure. She ‘hard to come by’ and she knew it stocking filled with candy, nuts and took care of the needs of was important for one of us to have an orange in the toe. The orange was her children and supported something, the money was taken from a real treat, because we did not see her husband by learning that special place. We had everything any at any other time of the year. to prepare such foods as we needed but not everything we On Christmas Day the tree held mushrooms and dandelion wanted. Life was good! special enchantment, because it greens. He came from a Mother was there for all our had appeared as if by magic, not family of hunters so she special activities, plays, programs purchased days before and trimmed also had to learn to prepare recitations and graduations. She was ahead of time, as we do today. Of foods such as squirrel and course, things are different, and there – and we knew she would be. rabbit. My brothers and I there are reasons why this must Just as mother knew most be done. Perhaps it is good to let remember eating squirrel everyone in the town of the children have a part in making pot pie. That took courage! Emmitsburg, where she grew up, ornaments, helping to trim the tree Dad would take us with she knew just about everyone and in general being allowed to have him in the summer to pick in Blue Ridge Summit, PA. My a part in the preparations. Customs berries and blackberries. Father’s place of business was there have changed over the years. Mother would make pies. where his family had lived since I might mention another change. My grandparents lived the early 1900’s. Christmas was not over at the end next door and grandmother, My grandfather, with his three of Christmas Day. We could look who was a born gardener, sons had built a garage and car forward to a week or two, set apart would bring currants and dealership, Keystone Garage. for various kinds of celebrations. grapes for jelly-making and When my Father was courting my There were still some celebrations in asparagus and every other Mother, she was a student at Hood the churches, radio music featured kind of vegetable for eating College in Frederick, Maryland. She many beautiful carols or special choir and canning. Margaret Hays at her 90th birthday party used to tell me the girls would say how selections, such as The Messiah. Mother’s father made her a lucky she was to be able to ride in such style. There was no school, so there were corn dryer in the Emmitsburg Tin Shop. I still have it in my home They would all be looking to see what model of car Dad would be many parties here and there, and if today. driving each week. This was early 1920. the weather happened to be cold, On the other hand, Mother was a very outgoing person. She My Mother and Dad made a nice couple. People who still skating and sledding were enjoyed. loved being with people and doing things with friends and family. remember my Mother say, “What a lovely person she was!” My A holiday spirit continued to prevail. In church, Hawley Memorial Presbyterian, she was very active. sentiments exactly! One custom not commonplace She played the piano for Sunday School every Sunday. People everywhere was that of Kris would ask how she mashed her fingers and she would tell the story Kingling, or, as it was sometimes of how it happened. It never interfered with her playing. called, Bell Snickling. Some time She taught the adult Bible class of men and women for 25 years. after Christmas, groups of young I remember the picture she was given from the class. It hung in people liked to dress up in old clothes or costumes, wear false faces and go the hall of her home the remainder of her life. Because of her from house to house. They knocked dedication to her church, she was voted to be the first woman elder at the door and were invited in. At and was later appointed to represent her church at the Presbytery once there was guessing as to who level! these visitors were. Masks were then We children practically grew up in the church. Dad would removed and most proved to be attend too, but not like Mother. He often had to work on Sunday. well-known friends or neighbors. Mother served as PTA president more than once. She knew how Much fun followed and treats were to conduct a business meeting and how to work with people. She passed around. was known and liked by everyone. Bell Snicklers were different, Mother had taught school after her graduation from college. She they were mostly older boys or men was assigned to a high school on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. who rode horses through the town, This school was a small High School where she and the principal shouting or singing and jingling were the faculty. He taught Math and Science and she taught their bells as they rode along. I was everything else. Some of the students came by boat. French was always afraid when I heard them one of the subjects she taught. She used to teach us French phrases coming, and would run into the such as: Good Morning! How are you? We thought that was house. They rode mainly to nearby great. I still have some of her books. farmers and were warmly received Whatever our challenge was she was there to help. She listened by the ones they visited. Country to our problems and soothed our bumps and bruises. She saw to people were very glad for a little it that we joined scouting, being my leader at one point when no excitement, and this was all part of the holiday season. Very often it turned out that some of the callers were from a nearby farm, out for a little fun and a chance to visit their neighbors. There was much friendly talk and laughter and, of course a chance to hand out all kinds of good treats, prepared weeks before visits such as these. Then they were off to another farm for more fun. The Emmitsburg Historical Society would like to thank the members of the Hays family who have been so helpful in our series on their uncle and aunt’s memories of growing up in Emmitsburg in the 1920s and 30s.

Next month: The history of Harney. 22 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | FEBRUARY 2011 COLD WAR WARRIORS Cold War Moles–the enemy within Commander John Murphy, did not know what they were up some much needed cash by sell- USN Ret. to until well after the fact. When ing secrets to the KGB. By 1966 the real damage to the nation was a John Walker had decided this was “Merriam Webster – MOLE “ “done deal”. so easy that he could use some cash Function: noun Here is a brief recap of three himself for a boat and fancy cars 1 : any of numerous burrowing American moles from the Cold and a bar & restaurant of his very insectivores with tiny eyes, con- War who had a direct or indirect own. He began selling the high pri- cealed ears, and soft fur. on my own career. Shown in pa- ority key codes for submarine cryp- 2 : one who works in the dark . rentheses are the time period in to machines and the KGB knew 3: a spy (as a double agent) who which they operated and the oper- they had a hot one. establishes a cover before begin- ational area concerned. In 1967 he received orders to ning espionage; broadly : one Sergeant Jack Dunlap (1958 to the strategically important Sub- within an organization who 1963) – A non- intelligence, Army marine Force Atlantic Headquar- passes on information. “ enlisted man who performed mun- ters in Norfolk, VA. He bold- dane, maintenance and logistical ly walked in the front door of he history of the Cold War is work for the Army warning site at the Soviet Embassy in Washing- Tfilled with tales of spies who Sinop, Turkey in 1958 . He then dent Kennedy was telling the na- By 1990 he was working in the ton and introduced himself. The lived and worked in the shadows. became a general’s driver at NSA tion that we had detected Soviet agency’s extremely sensitive Coun- rest is history. He entered the spy I believe that some of the great- Fort Meade (1960-63) where he missiles in Cuba. Penkovsky is re- terintelligence Center Analysis world of dead drops and top dol- est damage to America was not eventually worked his way into low ported to have suffered a horrible Group. The Soviet Union was dis- lar payment for classified messag- done by foreign spies, but rather – level processing of sensitive NSA death at the hands of the KGB. He solved in 1991, but the Cold War es and codes delivered. The KGB “moles“ who were every day Amer- message traffic. He first began to was first tortured and then burned went on in the world of covert in- set up a special unit in Moscow to icans who worked at the desk next work for the KGB in Turkey and alive while being fed, feet first into telligence. By 1993 CIA was be- process the volumes of informa- to you. In government agencies or then turned his NSA assignment an oven while strapped to a board coming alarmed with the number tion they were receiving. A plan in U.S. military commands and into a lucrative source of income with piano wire. All this because of agents being lost to the KGB. was developed for North Korea communications centers - world- for his extravagant lifestyle. In Sergeant Jack Dunlap had an insa- Compromised then executions. to seize a U.S. spy ship – the USS wide. They handled sensitive op- 1963 the Army was about to trans- tiable desire for high living. They were convinced they were Pueblo for a violation of their ter- erational and intelligence informa- fer him away from Fort Meade and Aldrich Ames (1983- 1994) - Al- dealing with an in-house mole. ritorial waters. The real reason for tion and, for one reason or another, he applied for a low level NSA ci- drich Ames was a major mole for Ames passed two polygraph ex- the operation was to grab a KW became traitors. vilian job. Probably at the urg- the KGB from the early 1980s, ams in the early 90s, but extrav- 47 crypto machine so they could In my small part of the Cold War ing of his KGB handlers in Mos- through Perestroika in the late 80s agant living (e.g. cash payment process the traffic being received - there were three American moles cow and Washington. He failed an to the collapse of the Soviet Union for home, an expensive automo- from Walker. By April 1968 the that had the greatest impact. They NSA polygraph test in early 1963 in the early 90s. He was arrested bile, clothing and high credit card KGB was processing the U.S. Na- were Sergeant Jack Dunlap (U.S. which triggered an immediate in- for espionage in 1994. I was a con- bills on a modest government sal- vy’s most sensitive communica- Army and NSA), Aldrich Ames vestigation ending in his suicide tract Russian linguist at CIA Head- ary) served as flags leading to his tions – in near real time. (CIA), and Warrant Officer John on 27 July 1963. He would later quarters in the early 90s and can re- arrest in 1994. At trial in Feder- By May 1968 this information Anthony Walker (U.S. Navy). be linked to the compromise and call when the Director announced al Court he admitted compromis- was reportedly used to trap and Other Americans became infa- execution of two high level, Soviet Ames’s arrest over the CIA, secure ing all Soviet moles he was aware of sink a U.S. nuclear submarine – mous as “turncoats“ or defectors. moles - Peter Popov and Oleg Pen- TV network. Ames was a child of leading to the compromise of one the USS Scorpion during an At- Traitors such as Bernon Mitch- kovsky. Also the defection of three the CIA. hundred U.S. operations and the lantic transit with 99 men aboard. ell and William Martin who de- NSA employees - Bernon Mitchell Ames had field assignments in execution of at least ten top notch This, a was considered a “pay back” fected from their desks in NSA’s and William Martin in 1960 and Ankara, Mexico City, Rome and U.S.sources. He is now, serving a for what the Soviets believed was Advanced Soviet Codes Office in Victor Hamilton in 1963. Hamil- New York where he worked with life sentence. the intentional sinking of one of 1960. They worked right next door ton defected the day after Dunlap’s Soviet cases. He later was assigned John Anthony Walker – (1964- their ballistic missile submarines to me in 1958. They later sailed suicide. to the Soviet East European Divi- 1968) Compromised major U.S. near Hawaii in March 1968. It past my Black Sea warning site in Penkovsky’s death was a partic- sion of CIA Headquarters in the Navy cryptographic systems which would be another twenty years be- Istanbul on a Soviet cargo ship in ular blow to U.S. intelligence be- early 1980s. He developed a record led to seizure of USS Pueblo and fore Walker’s wife Barbara alerted 1960. A big story at the time, but cause he was the mole who first of being a problem drinker in the sinking of USS Scorpion). The the Navy that he had been spying the Soviets found them of margin- alerted the U.S. to the fact that early 70s. By 1983 he was divorced KGB considered the John Walk- for the Soviets. Walker had refused al value once in the Soviet Union the Soviets were putting strate- and considering espionage. By er case their greatest success in the to pay alimony in a divorce settle- - other than for propaganda. But gic, nuclear missiles into Cuba. 1985 he was working important Cold War. Walker was a Navy War- ment. Walker was arrested in May moles such as Dunlap, Ames and Ironically, the CIA became aware Soviet Embassy cases in Washing- rant Officer and communications 1985 and is now serving a life sen- Walker were a different story. They that Penkovsky had been compro- ton. He is also was receiving large specialist in the sensitive and pres- tence. had a huge impact, and usually we mised on the very day that Presi- sums of money from the KGB and tigious U.S. Navy nuclear subma- had identified at least ten top So- rine service. His treachery began in To read past editions of Cold War viet moles that were working for 1965 when he tried to help his na- Warriors visit the authors section of CIA. val officer, brother Arthur obtain Emmitsburg.net. FEBRUARY 2011 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 23 CIVIL WAR DIARY Diary of Joseph E. Wible, 1861-1862 took place in the Presbyterian for 1st Lieutenant but were not Part four Church at nine o’clock, after which successful in choosing one. Went we took up our line of march for to Methodist Church this evening. John Miller the burying ground about one mile Came home beneath a clear sky and Emmitsburg Civil War Historian north of Emmitsburg and after we laid me down on my soft board to returned we got our dinner and rest for the night. onday, Nov. 4 – We have started for this place (Frederick) Tuesday, Nov. 19 – The weather Mbeen living in expectation all again where we arrived about eight has moderated somewhat today day but this expectation ended in o’clock, muddy and tired. I took yet it is very cold this evening. We appearance, for about five o’clock we dinner today with Mr. Meals. balloted for First Lieutenant today were drawn up in line to receive our There was five of us dined with and elected Second Lieutenant money which rejoiced the heart of him: Buckingham, Huber, Kean, [Washington] Morrison for our us all. There was four of Van Allen’s Hughes and myself. We had a very First Lieutenant after which we cavalry companies come in here this good dinner. Fred Meals is a clever, balloted for a Second Lieutenant. evening, about two hundred all told. warm hearted gentleman. But after several unsuccessful Tuesday, Nov. 5 – Have been Saturday, Nov. 16 – Today has set attempts gave it up for another day. marching through town all forenoon in very cold. We did not drill today. [Albert] Hunter ran six ahead of after soldiers who left camp without a Sunday, Nov. 17 – Today has [A.M.] Walker, having thirty-eight Union soldiers on picket duty pass. Rested from dinner till supper, been very cold. Went to the to Walker’s thirty-two, it requiring then marched out with our company Methodist Church this morning. 43 to elect. on some mysterious mission. Tuesday, Nov. 12 – Today has been (Emmitsburg) with the funeral train This afternoon started out for Wednesday, Nov. 20 – Went Cartridges were given [to] us, and very pleasant. We have had quite of Lieutenant [John Motter] Annan. Sunday School but happened to through the usual routine of duty I thought that we were to have a a skirmish tonight with “Legs” in Arrived here about five o’clock. get into a private house where was today and this evening went to skirmish, but after all it was only which the whole mess joined; it lasted The weather an[d] roads have a very nice young lady where I, in church, Methodist, where there is to arrest the wagoners of a supply about three hours. Joe Wills returned been disagreeable today. Captain company of two others spent a very a protracted meeting in progress. train, and, after arresting them and tonight bringing tidings from home. [John] Horner brought us over here agreeable afternoon. Was on guard There was one mourner of a soldier. standing guard around the wagon for Wednesday Nov. 13 – Today with(out) making any provisions duty this evening. about three hours, we were dismissed. opened up very beautiful, all was for our confront and when we did Monday, Nov. 18 – Today has To learn more about Emmitsburg Wednesday, Nov. 6 – This has been mirth and gladness this morning; get here left us without anything to been clear but very cold. This in the Civil War visit the Historical a very disagreeable and rainy day and, but this evening how changed the eat or place to sleep. The weather at evening after dress parade, balloted Society section of Emmitsburg.net. up to the present time everything has same our First Lieutenant is even the same time being very inclement. passed off very quiet for election day. now breathing his last, all the effect of We were thrown upon the charity of I cast two votes for the Union ticket, carelessly handling a loaded carbine citizens without their knowledge at whilst some of our men cast as many and that too by one of his intimate the time, but overhearing our men more. Have been running over town friends, who himself is almost complaining about their ill treatment, tonight hunting up loose soldiers. We deranged at the terrible result of his many of the citizens came nobly rode to nearly all the fancy houses in own carelessness. May this ever be a forward to our relief, and fortunately town. warning to those who are reckless in for us all got under the cover of Thursday Nov. 7 – The Van Allen handling deadly weapons, and may night. I took supper with Joe Wills cavalry returned today. They had it ever remind us that “in the midst and together with Buckingham, Fest been all over the western part of of life we are in death”. It seems to and Hughes, stayed all night with Maryland at the different polls. One me like a dream, but today at noon Mr. Wattley where we had a very company went to Emmitsburg. They I was making myself more than comfortable bed on the floor of a very were well pleased with their reception usually familiar with him in social nice front room. there. They were presented with a flag conversation and he is packing up to Friday, Nov. 15 – Woke up this by the ladies of Emmitsburg. The leave us for the spirit land. morning and found it raining and State (Md.) had given a large majority Thursday Nov, 14 – Left very gloomy, took breakfast with for the Union. Frederick this morning for this place Mr. Wattley. The funeral services Friday, Nov. 8 – This morning about nine o’clock we saddled up and escorted the New York boys about a mile from town. Today has been very pleasant. Received a letter from friend J.H.C.W. today. Had some more fun with the “Legs” tonight; somebody carried off his bed and he raised the camp to find it. Saturday, Nov. 9 – Rained all day and the (ground) is very slippery and disagreeable. We kept closely housed up all day and were glad when night came on in hoping to find better weather in the morning. Nearly all of our men returned home at a very late hour tonight very weary with their journey. Sunday, Nov. 10 – The morning broke upon us very clear and beautiful yet the earth beneath us was quite disagreeable, but it has dried off very much to the present time. Did not go to church this morning. Started for church this evening but did not get there being induced by my chum to call on some very agreeable young ladies. Took a walk around town with them ad spent a very agreeable evening with them, then returned to church in time to join our squad for home. Monday, Nov. 11 – nothing unusual occurred today until evening when we went to church. 24 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | FEBRUARY 2011 STAGES OF LIFE

needed a drink of water. Then she come yet? I thought I was dreaming had to kiss her mother and me until my daughter was nose to nose once more. As she hugged me, she with me grabbing my cheeks. I looked A Parent’s Point of View whispered, “Can you show me where at the clock, it was only 4 a.m. I said, “I’m sorry” will be a free pass out of and I went 45 minutes early to Santa is on the computer again?” “Go back to bed!” It is too early. We I’m sorry whatever trouble they have found reserve an entire pew. A lot of good “Sure” I said. Next my oldest son will get up in a few hours. Brian Barth themselves in. that did. My 1 year old decided he came down. He just remembered Well no more than 30 minutes A perfect example is with this past didn’t want to sit and was causing that he didn’t put his shoes in the later, I hear the door open again. he two words in the English Christmas Eve. The kids were very the biggest commotion. So I got to laundry room. I think he pulled an They both walked over to me again Tlanguage that are the hardest to excited for the arrival of Santa Clause. stand the entire mass either holding old pair from his closet as an excuse and said, “Come on dad, get up.” say, let alone admit are, “I’m sorry.” Keeping them occupied was critical him or letting him run up and down to come downstairs. This routine It was now 4:30 a.m. I said again, Saying these two simple words for my wife’s and my sanity. We had the aisle. Other families found this happened for about the next hour. “Go to bed.” often times makes any situation a a movie marathon of nothing but amusing, but I didn’t see the humor. Different excuses of course but We can’t sleep. Then my son said, little less stressful. That is, if your holiday classics playing on the TV all I think they were all relieved it wasn’t clearly they weren’t going to fall “Dad I think I heard the garage door apology is heartfelt. This expression day. While wife baked cookies with their child making the commotion. asleep any time soon. going up.” Not happy at the time but becomes a reflex response for many our daughter. We tried my best to Church ended and it was now It was now 11 p.m. and my wife now that I think about it, he made a when we find ourselves in trouble. keep the excitement under control. evening time. We ordered a pizza, said, “What do you think, are they brilliant move. He knew I would get Some people struggle admitting The day seemed to go by very settled into our customary spots asleep yet?” I went and checked on out of bed to check. I did, and as I they have done wrong and can’t slowly. Every few minutes the kids on the couches and continued them. As I opened my daughter’s thought, the door was down. bring themselves to say “I’m sorry.” asked me to check the computer watching one of the Christmas door, she quickly snapped her head He looked at me and said, “I’m Those of us who can quickly to see where Santa was. Mind you, shows we started before mass. to the door. sorry. I really wanted you to get out admit wrongdoing often times feel this constant questioning started The questioning began again on “Dad?” of bed.” better with ourselves and can move about 10 a.m. the location of Santa. We visited “Yes Gabs, it’s me. I said, “You know that wasn’t the on with our lives much quicker not We have a tradition of attending norad.com/santa where we were She asked if Santa had come yet. I right way to get what you wanted, having that burden of guilt hanging Christmas Eve mass. My daughter able to see that he was in Europe said “not yet,” go to sleep or he will right?” over our heads. and niece were angels in this year’s and on the move to the States. pass us by. “Yes dad and I’m really sorry.” Luckily, I’ve taught my kids like my pageant. Between my brother’s family Around 9 p.m. my wife and I took I came back down and my wife “Okay, don’t do that again.” parents taught me to be the latter. and mine there are 7 kids. For those them to bed and read the Christmas asked, “Are they asleep?” Nope, not This conversation quickly came My kids seem to be regretful of you who are brave enough to take Story book. We could tell by their yet. Now the time was midnight to an abrupt end, for when they when they are caught doing or young ones to church, you know the excitement it was going to take a and we were finally able to get ready turned the corner and saw all the saying something they know was importance of getting a seat. If you while until they fell asleep. for Christmas morning. presents they both went crazy and against what their mother or I have have to stand, you might as well come As predicted they began in Shortly after I fell asleep, I hear a quickly began searching for the all taught them. back to a later mass. intervals. First my daughter came noise. It was my son and daughter. the presents that had their names on As most kids, they hope saying To guarantee seating, my brother down to the kitchen claiming she They woke me up and said has Santa the tags.

why I wasn’t overjoyed. The rea- out it changes, or you forget, or you through the rough spots. son was because that doesn’t matter weren’t right to begin with. That is I am writing today to tell everyone Mom’s Time Out to me, play with the kids or allow when you have to keep on trudg- how much I love my husband and me the 15 minutes to get a shower ing through and remember the per- how special he is. He used to be a Mary Angle The seven year itch that I re- uninterrupted and you will see my son in front of you is someone you chef so needless to say I eat very well. ferred to earlier, for us anyway, joy then. My husband will tell you loved enough to marry. Love is, after He is a neat freak, which I don’t al- ebruary, the month of love, at happened right before our 7th an- it has taken him 15 years to figure all, a roller coaster just like life. With ways embrace, but how much bet- Fleast according to Hallmark. All niversary. We just weren’t clicking, that out and he still struggles with all of the ups and downs and upside ter than being a slob I have to clean kidding aside, February 14th is Val- actually we were fighting over every it sometimes. downs. Sometimes it will make you up after. He has a great job and is entines Day. This of course makes little thing and didn’t much care We have talked regularly when smile, sometimes laugh, sometimes a wonderful provider. He is a super me think of the love of my life, my for one another at all. One night we hit some ruts and made time cry, and yes even vomit. But how Dad who has spent the last 12 years husband. Without whom I would we went on a “date night” and for “date night”. Our pastor once boring to treat life like a merry-go- trying to be an even better Dad. He not have my four wonderful chil- out it came. “You irritate me”, or preached on the importance of dat- round, the same circle and the same is not perfect (but neither am I). He dren. So this month I am dedicating “Well when you_____ I can’t stand ing your spouse. He told the hus- scenery over and over. What ever you is the man I married, he is the father this article to not only my husband, it” which lead to “what do we do bands that a date had some rules. do don’t get off of the roller coaster, of my children, he is the man I love, but to all the husbands I know who about it?” Love isn’t always the is- Number one the husband had to instead enjoy the ride and hold on he is my husband! gave my girlfriends all of their won- sue many times it is like, and like plan it, and number two it had to be derful children. I am very blessed to turns into dislike and irritation and out of the house and without chil- have such a wonderful man in my then suddenly you are questioning dren (or anyone else for that matter) life who I will be celebrating 15 years why you are married to this person. and number three it had to be some of marriage with in February as well. My husband and I were lucky, we place you could have a conversation As you know from past articles I had our “date night” and it came and reconnect (no movies). For the don’t like to give the good without out before it got too bad, we started wives they had to show up and be giving a healthy heaping of reality talking, sharing, and dating again. appreciative. Boy am I guilty here. I on the side and this month is no dif- We started putting effort into the am famous for not showing enough ferent. I am going to tell you about other persons happiness, basic ev- appreciation because (as I stated ear- some of our rough spots in marriage eryday tasks that might not matter lier) it wasn’t something that mat- and why that is alright. to us but do matter to our spouse. tered to me, or simply what do I say? As I said I have been married for I would make sure the island was Ladies (and gentlemen) SO WHAT, almost 15 years and those years have cleaned off when he got home, or no matter what your spouse does for had their ups and downs just like he would help the kids get break- you it was still done with good in- any marriage. From, the proverbial fast if he had a later start to work. tention. What is that old saying, it is 7 year itch (which I will explain), the Sometimes it is the little things that the thought that counts, well it really trials and tribulations of child rear- are noticed and appreciated much is. The more appreciation and love ing, 5 houses, 4 births, 2 operations, more than the grand expensive ges- you show the more you will see in menopause, and the kitchen sink. tures. Just be sure what you are do- return. Love really is like laughter... And through it all one thing remains ing for the other person is actually it’s contagious! constant, we still love each other. At for the other person. My husband The funny thing about love and times we may not have liked one an- for example straightened up the marriage is that even when you think other, but we have always loved one kitchen and did not understand you have finally figured something another. We haven’t always agreed in marriage, but we always support one another and we always agree to dis- agree with love. When we got mar- ried we didn’t realize that we weren’t going to want the same amount of children but are very satisfied with the compromise of 4. He had no idea he was marrying a gypsy (we have owned 5 houses) who loves to pack and move. But through it all we have grown closer. FEBRUARY 2011 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 25 STAGES OF LIFE

after him! Many days following that one, Lizzy Bizzy Simply Maya I watched as Djinn-Djinn chased huge snowstorm just like the ones Sarek or Sarek chased Djinn-Djinn. we had last year. We were able to and give him milk supplement and I thought it was hilarious. Djinn- sled and make snowmen, actually tuna water with a plastic syringe. Djinn darting behind the door to a snow family. She also took him to the vet to get catch his breath as Sarek would Of course the adults that drive him antibiotics. After he’d had one slowly and carelessly near the corner will say that they don’t want a round of antibiotics, he became sick and Djinn-Djinn would pounce snowstorm because the roads again and started sneezing blood. from behind. Other times, I would would be bad and dangerous. But Mom had to take him to the vet find Sarek following Djinn-Djinn the snow would be good for sled- several times to get him medicine around, watching his every move, ding, and it might possibly get until he was finally better. Sarek giving Djinn-Djinn a bath or us out of school. Anyway, if we Once he was better, he was able to them cuddling on one of the beds would have a snowstorm like last run around, and we got to see what or a comfy chair. One night I came year, no one will be driving! Maya Hand he acted like with kids, dogs and into Ana’s room with a camera. Liz Ryan New Cat: Just recently we got a other cats. It turned out he loved Sarek and Djinn-Djinn were both new cat. In my past articles I have t all started when we were on everyone! The funniest though was laying down on Ana’s bed. Sarek put hickens: In the past, I had said how much I have wanted a IThanksgiving break. We were how he and Sarek got along. First, his arm around Djinn-Djinn and Cwritten about our trage- ragdoll cat, the one that is really staying at our Aunt Laurel’s house. A there’s something you should know. started licking him and nibbling at dy with our chickens. It goes like laid back, hence the name ragdoll. family we know found a stray kitten Sarek is very, very cautious with new his fur. I thought it was the sweetest this: This fall, when my sister and We finally got one. His name is Jas- outside in the freezing air, hungry people and animals. He doesn’t bite, little thing. I took a few pictures, I had gotten home from school, all per and he is a flame point ragdoll, and with a cold. He was a tabby – he doesn’t scratch, he doesn’t growl. then closed up the phone (no, at age of our chickens were either gone which means that he has an orange a mixture of black, gray and brown. He’s just cautious. In the beginning, ten I do not have a phone. It’s our or dead. Twenty three chickens, color on his ears, tail, paws and When we were driving home, since Djinn-Djinn would purr and try “family cell phone,” so don’t worry). now just one. Some of the chick- some on his face. He is really cute we have a history of taking care of to rub up against Sarek and Sarek Then, I walked downstairs to share ens that were still laying dead in and is about six months old now. cats, being their foster home, and would nervously back away. That the pictures with Mom and Dad. the yard were missing their heads. It’s funny, our family spent three even keeping a few, they called us would happen every day. Now, Mom said that if we hadn’t taken It was an awful site. We thought it days trying to figure out a name for and we picked him up to foster him there’s something else you should in Djinn-Djinn when we did, he might be a fox or weasel. him. We had a lot of names picked and try to get him healthy again. know. Remember Djinn-Djinn was probably would have died. I’m Now we’ve decided to get more this out like Nelson, Charlie, and Oli- We called him Djinn-Djinn , and just a kitten when he was found and glad to know that Djinn-Djinn is spring, but keep them in an en- ver. My Dad wanted to name him he has done some of the funniest he was sick. He did not know how now in a safe home with a family closed yard. So we ordered twen- cutsie names like Cotton Ball and things a little kitten can do. to play chase and didn’t show much that must love him very much. It ty five chicks to come in late April Q-tip (which explains why, when he When mom picked up Djinn- interest in games of cat-wrestling wouldn’t be my first choice, giving from Murray McMurray Hatchery. was little, he had a cat that he named Djinn, we saw that he was skinny, either. So, once Sarek got used to him to the animal shelter, but Mom Just like our last batch they are all Creampuff.) When we first brought dehydrated and had a runny Djinn-Djinn, he decided to teach said that now that Djinn-Djinn was fancy: Cochins, the feather footed him home, he was just as we expect- nose. We had to give him lots of the kitten how to play. healthy, he was good with kids, dogs ones, Aracaunas, the ones that lay ed: very lazy. That lasted for about water and wet food with kitten First, he would get Djinn-Djinn’s and other cats,, it wouldn’t be long green and blue eggs, Polishes, ones five days; then the kitty came out. supplement to get his strength back. attention by hopping, excitedly before a loving family would scoop that have the feathers on top of their He chases our other cat, knocks He also wanted lots of love and in front of the kitten. Then, he him up! She was right, he wasn’t on head that look like top hats. We everything that is loose off the tables would purr anytime we touched would dash hurriedly across the the “adoptable” list for even a week even ordered some that are called and bats them around. Before we him. Mom made a plastic shield floor, looking back to see if Djinn- when someone brought him home. dorkings; they have really short legs go to bed at night, we have to “cat and connected it to the door of the Djinn was watching. Djinn-Djinn I feel good that we did our part to compared to other chickens. Our proof” the house. We make sure ev- large crate that Djinn-Djinn stayed would look at the older cat, looking give one more animal a chance at plan is to build a better chicken run erything is put away so he doesn’t in, so that if Sarek, our cat, were to confused, then turn and walk in the life in a loving home! If you’re ever so that it is closed on the top and hurt himself or lose something of come along and Djinn-Djinn were other direction. That continued to thinking of buying a pet, please more structured on the sides. This ours. He also has this way of wak- to sneeze, Sarek would not get his happen for a while until, one day, remember that there are so many will happen as soon as the weather ing me up every morning, very ear- cold. In the beginning Mom had Sarek tried it again and Djinn- wonderful rescued animals and warms up a bit. ly. He seems to think that my nose to hold Djinn-Djinn in her arms Djinn, in spite of himself, rushed animals in shelters to be adopted! Snow: Even though I’m anxious is a play toy and bats at it. He’s very for warmer weather, I really like fun to watch and he’s been a great snow. We have barely gotten any addition to our animal population. this winter season. The weather So there’s my update! Snow, cats channel keeps saying that we are and chickens! supposed to get snow so then I get all excited just to find out when I To read other articles by Lizy Ryan wake up the next morning there is visit the authors section of emmits- just a dusting. I hope that we get a burg.net. 26 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | FEBRUARY 2011 A TEEN’S VIEW

events impact our community and Reading to live world. This is why I love contribut- Before England ing to and reading the Emmitsburg me a lot. I try to read a book, even a New Journal. This paper is unique I received my passport a while ago. very interesting one, and sometimes by the fact that it doesn’t just give us It’s a small booklet full of papers, and all I can think about is updating my the bare minimum of events going every time I go to a new country, I can status or seeing who commented on on; the ENJ really gets into what get a new stamp. Isn’t it amazing to my pictures. Also I’ve noticed my- the people of our community are think that this tiny book can show a self skimming the pages of a book thinking. It’s a venue not just for lo- lifetime of adventures in a few pages? for just the facts or important words cal events, but also for the writers to And heck, if someone had managed instead of going deeper and paying pose thought-provoking topics to us to fill the whole book they have the attention. residents about our life here in Em- option of adding more pages. Isn’t I recently stumbled on this quote mitsburg. The ENJ offers a deeper it insane to think some people have in the autobiography of Malcolm X. look into the ‘how’ and ‘why’ of cer- traveled so much they’ve filled their He said, “The ability to read awoke tain things that are occurring here. Kat Dart passport and then some? Maybe one inside me some long dormant crav- By reading the interviews, stories, day, I’ll be one of them. Olivia Sielaff ing to be mentally alive.” This is opinions, and histories in the ENJ, fter a few months of planning I really hope this is only the first why I made my resolution. I want and other papers like it, we can bet- Awith the Girl Scout Troop, this of many travels out of country for y now we’ve all accomplished to be ‘mentally alive’, too. But what ter understand and relate to the peo- month we will all be leaving for me. There are a million different Bour new year’s resolutions, are exactly does that mean and how can ple in our community. And that’s England. things to see out there, and I want still working on them, or have com- reading help? just one important reason for read- We’ve had to do an astonishing to be able to see most of them in pletely forgotten what they were. It The newest ways of conveying in- ing these kinds of newspapers. amount of work for this trip to work person. The seven wonders of the happens almost every year for me formation seem to make me “men- When reading good books, either out. We held multiple fundraisers in worlds, the Cathedrals, Versailles, so that I haven’t made resolutions tally dead.” If everything is about fiction or non-fiction, we can -en all types of weather. All of us girls have Normandy Beach, The Northern for the past few years. But this new the here and now and what is go- ter into a conversation thousands of been saving for money for spending, Lights, Bermuda Triangle, The Great year, I’ve made one resolution that I ing on in the immediate future, we years old. It’s a conversation among for meals, and for tickets to museums Barrier Reef, Sahara… need I go think will be easy to keep and ben- don’t have a chance to think further the great authors of the world and and events around London. Of on? There’s a wide variety of things eficial for me. I have made the deci- than our next tweet or status up- their audiences. It’s a conversation course, we also had to pay for airfare people will never believe until they sion to read more. That’s it. To read date. Because texting or social net- that people have always been con- and hotels. see. Hopefully, this trip is only the more. Well, that’s not really all there working doesn’t go very deep, it tributing to. It’s a conversation that We’re all excited to visit England start. is to it. What I mean is to read more makes us think less and ask fewer focuses on life and death, love and for our own reasons. One of my Another main reason I am so substantial books and articles. questions. In short, we use as little loss, society and government, re- troop mates, Lauren Reiser, told me, excited for this trip is actually because If you know me and the books mental effort as possible. demption and damnation, and or- “I am excited to go to England to see of my Spanish teacher, Miss Bennett. I read for school, you’d probably On the other hand, we should be der and chaos. Reading good books the history first hand! I also want to She has traveled to many different think that’s a pretty silly or easy res- ‘mentally alive’ as Malcolm X puts it. like Western and American classics, drink tea.” Spanish-speaking countries and olution. I’ve already read many of We should be able to think for our- poetry, historical fiction, fantasy, Betsy Burnett told me over tells us about her travels. Then she the essential classics ranging from selves and express ourselves clearly. and biographies help us to ask rad- Facebook, “I’m excited to go to encourages us to try and get there. the works of Plato, Homer, and Reading can do this. Think about it. ical questions and find radical an- England because it’s my favorite Sure I’ve had that talk from most Virgil to Aquinas, Shakespeare, What do you as the reader have to swers every human has looked for country in the world! All the great of my Spanish teachers, but Miss and Locke. But there’s still so much do when reading? You have to first since we’ve existed. stuff comes from there – soccer, The Bennett is a bit different. She wants more to read and learn! be awake. It’s very hard to read when When we read we are pursu- Beatles, Harry Potter, McFly, Misfits, us to go somewhere, even if it’s not Unfortunately, many of us today you’re half asleep and then try to re- ing genuine and true knowledge, Doctor Who, Torchwood, Skins, Spain, Mexico or Madrid. She don’t read good books as much as member what you just read. You whether we realize it or not. And The Inbetweeners – and that’s not honestly wants us to go out and see we should. Right now texting, so- should also pay attention to what when we find what we’re looking even half of it. Plus, it’s beautiful and what else is available. My interest cial networking, gossip magazines, you’re reading. Ask questions to the for through careful, active reading, has a lot of historical landmarks like in traveling was always high before and videos divert our attention. author and to yourself. What is the that knowledge we gain becomes all Big Ben and the Tower of London. taking Spanish at Catoctin, but Miss Don’t get me wrong, all these new author trying to tell me? What am I the more ours because we put effort Did I mention the accents?” Bennett managed to peak it. technologies are awesome and have learning from this? You should also into finding it. So instead of read- Naturally, we’ve also had to do a Miss Bennett has also given my their place, but it seems like they bring your own perspective and in- ing bite-sized tweets and text mes- ton of research. Luckily for us, our class tips on the best times and ways to are replacing the way we learn and sight to what you’re reading. sages all day long, read a whole feast troop leader (Joyce Ulrich) booked fly. She has talked about the different communicate and convey messag- Ultimately, reading helps us to be of something that you have to chew our flight and hotel. She informed places to stay in most counties and es. Today it’s all about seeing how ‘mentally alive’ because it makes us a few times and digest to fill you us it took a few hours for the travel explained different taxes. She has many little bits and pieces of infor- think deeply, analyze situations, ex- up. Make the resolution to read the agency to get it right. None of us given out a lot of useful information mation we can swallow and digest. pand our vocabulary, and ask im- newspaper everyday or a chapter in had to worry about making the same that I’m definitely going to take A simple ‘hmu’ text or a short 140- portant questions about others and a book before going to bed. Make flight! advantage of. word tweet is all we need to get a ourselves. When reading articles the resolution to read something What we did have to do, however, This trip is a huge opportunity message across. However, I think in reputable magazines or newspa- with substance, that makes you was make lists of places to visit, and for all of us to try and expand our this “short and sweet” way of com- pers (like the Emmitsburg News ask questions, interests you, and in then agree on where to go. In order horizons and see what else is available municating has made us impatient Journal), we are able to expand our the end leaves you feeling ‘mentally to do so, we’ve looked up lists of in the world. I love Emmitsburg, when it comes to reading books or knowledge of current events and lo- alive.’ London’s best tourist attractions, but I want to see more of the world. articles. Honestly. How long can we cal or world issues. In this way we historical sites and places that just This gives me and the other girls the go reading a book without checking can relate to others and ask ques- To read other articles by Olivia, visit look really cool. I believe Big Ben, the chance to go out and start looking Facebook or texting? It happens to tions and reflect on how certain the authors section of Emmitsburg.net Tower of London and the London for somewhere to go. It’s a chance for Eye have all made the list. all of us to see, at a younger age than But those are places to see only in most people, that there is more to the London. There’s a lot more countries world than Maryland. We’re only in with gorgeous sites, and we have a one of a million places to be.

way to record all the countries we Kat Dart is a junior at Catoctin High travel to – through our passports. School FEBRUARY 2011 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 27 FOUR YEARS AT THE MOUNT

deprived of familial love growing up, recorded things on the answering to the Grotto and sitting on the hill in and in my novel a man offers his love machine, working like a speaker the cemetery. At my vantage point, I but she understands the dangers of phone so everyone could hear what looked at Emmitsburg and reflected Freshman Year associating oneself with her family was said. I took the phone and on how this woman in New York was world history. I decided to write how and makes the sacrificial decision to the woman asked if I was Carolyn reading my manuscript. My writing her corrupted mother, blinded by deny it. I thought about love quite a Shields. After a year, my agent told me power, and their stressed relationship lot while writing this. “Hi, this is Janice Bender calling through an email she could no longer history spurred on Marie’s terrors of the One day I found the golden ticket from Artists of Literature Literary represent young adult novels and monarchy. to getting my book published: “Jeff Agency in New York City.” would have to let me go. Naturally, Carolyn Shields So to be perfectly honest with Herman’s Guide to Book Publishers, And then came the stuttering on I was upset. My dad was furious she you, my first research was all done on Editors, and Literary Agents.” It’s my part (which everyone heard), did this through email, but after the was bored in the car and waiting Wikipedia. Basic research at its most the mama load. The big daddy. It’s followed by tears of joy when I hung two months of silence I knew it was Ifor my piano lesson (ew) when I pathetic. I took that skimpy research the largest book I own, but tons of up and found out that they were coming. Still, it hurt. I suppose I took wrote my first novel at thirteen. There with me on my family’s trip out west agencies are listed right there. mailing a contract. I think each too long with my revisions, or maybe was no outline. No research. Just pure and began writing about Imperial Being lazy, I developed the tear was followed by a thousand she had second thoughts about imagination. Soon, I wanted to write France in the deserts of our country. master plan of applying to them thanksgiving prayers. working with someone so young. I’m something that was deeper. So the I handwrote the first draft. I guess alphabetically. From numero dos, The following year I worked on still not sure. last months of my freshmen year at it’s old fashioned but I find something I received a speedy response to my revisions. I received line edits, talked What I am sure of is that I will Catoctin, I was on Wikipedia when romantic about it, sitting at my desk email query. God was already working to my agent over the phone, and never take advantage of God’s gifts I found out Marie Antoinette had in the winter and watching the snow miracles for me. I was then presented had one teleconference with another again. It took Meg Cabot three years a daughter. I was shocked because I fall or, in one case, sitting in a hospital with a tough decision: should I admit agent who gave some positive input. I to hook an agent; I was happy when loved European history, but I had no bed, penning away…Then come my age? Would that work for or realized then that since I had an actual mine took less than three weeks, but clue a daughter existed. So I read… the revisions. I’ve done this up to ten against me? I fibbed and said I was a shot at publishing my book, I better I did not fully appreciate it. So for Marie-Therese and her royal times on my book, but I lost count year older than I was. Through God’s do some homage to God. Without the past several months, I’ve sent out family were placed under house arrest after that because I was hitting my amazing and beautiful grace, this him, I would never had made it that around eighteen query letters. Every by General Lafayette of the American head on the desk so often. Major agency called me that week. far. There is a huge emphasis in my now and then I get a nibble, I begin Revolution. She was locked in a tower research followed which beefed up Cue Most Embarrassing Moment novel on love and life, two treasures to reel one in, and I lose it. I never was when she was fifteen. She became the my works cited page a good bit. of Carolyn Shields’s Life. of the Catholic Church. good at fishing, anyway. only Bourbon to survive the French To the disdain of English teachers My little sister was the one to pick To be as honest as I can be, I You must trust God that if He Revolution. The fact that convinced everywhere, I added a little thank you up the phone when it rang, and my had no idea how to handle the wants your novel (or your voice or me to write about this girl’s life for to Wikipedia at the bottom of it. older sister seductively sang into the relationship with my agent. I was so your gifts) to be beheld by the world, my next novel was that though her “Lavender’s Blue” is an account of receiver like an idiot. Like everything extremely paranoid about sounding He will make it happen. So please, mother is the most renowned queen the revolution from the eyes of Marie. in our house, the phone was broken my age and, with that, sounding keep me in your prayers. of European history, Marie is known She had internal struggles with her and an ear ripping squeal would ignorant. I lived in this tiny town, *Agency and agent’s name was as the shortest reigning monarch in faith, as well as her heart. She was sometimes go off. Our phone also and I distinctly remember walking up changed.

maintenance, flight instruction, and kee airport from my house, but we left competitions and skiing. My brother aircrew members. He has 35 full-time to pick up Dad almost an hour and a Nick got a Wii game for Christmas, and Sophomore Year people working for him and 150 part- half early. I think Mom was just a lit- it became an instant hit with the family, time people. Where handles the bud- tle bit excited to get him home. After especially when we got the Mario Kart Surprise Christmas gift get, checks the progress of goals for the almost missing a turn and taking two racing game. We tried so hard to un- facility, manages flight instruction, re- parking spots because Mom didn’t have lock all of the tracks so we could spend from Iraq pleasant blessing that we were able to views work performance, counsels the care or patience to fix her hurried even more time with this emotional spend the holidays together as a family. employees, and interacts with public parking job, we power walked through game. That sounds kind of strange to Samantha Strub I have been an army brat my whole leaders and the community. He is also the airport doors, looking for the boards think that a video game can be emo- life and have grown up with great patri- part time with the National Guard for to see if he had landed yet. Of course, tional but it really can be. Whether you his Christmas brought an unex- otism for my country, seeing my father which he flies helicopters to take care it was about 30 minutes before his are winning or losing, you scream at the Tpected surprise coming all the devote himself to its service. My Dad of emergencies—state and local, man- flight was supposed to land. That didn’t TV screen as you play, somehow think- way from Iraq! My family got the best made the military his career right after made and natural--like Hurricane Ka- matter for my Mother though. She ing that will help you get into a better gift that we could have asked for, my college. The army paid for his school- trina. still found it necessary to power walk position. Or if you are in 1st place, ev- Dad, Major Matthew Strub, home for ing, and he worked just part time be- In Iraq, Major Strub is the F-3 and through the airport, stopping at Star- eryone gangs up on you trying to make the holidays! Most military families are fore deciding that he wanted to devote a Blackhawk pilot for the 1-147th Avi- bucks to try and settle her nerves, and you run off the track or die. Needless to not that lucky, so I wouldn’t call it any- his life to the military. ation Battalion in Madison, Wiscon- then standing toward the back as she say, many times the house became in- thing else than a miracle! We weren’t Major Strub is the Facility Com- sin, which makes him in charge of waited for him to walk out. We still had credibly loud from all of us yelling at a expecting him for at least another two mander in West Bend, Wisconsin. In the training for the 400 member bat- about a 15-minute wait, but it seemed video game. weeks, but the army sent him home this position he oversees the facility’s talion for missions. Making sure they like much longer as my Mom and sib- Skiing is a favorite pastime in my early for his two-week leave. It was a daily functions. He oversees aircraft are trained up and mission ready. The lings moved closer and closer, not being house. We have all been pretty big ski- 1-147th Aviation Battalion are serv- able to stand still or look away for fear ers. My two brothers and younger sis- ing their country in their year-long of missing him. I sat back and took pic- ter are on ski teams and participate in deployment to Iraq. All of the mem- tures, knowing this was something that downhill races. My parents and I just bers of my Dad’s unit are doing this we would remember for years to come. enjoy the sport. However, we all went because they believe in protecting the The moment we saw Dad walk around out to the ski hill by my house about freedom of our country. They are do- the corner, my Mom ran toward him, four times the two weeks that Dad was ing their jobs with incredible passion right past security! This would normal- home. We all had a blast, but I would and dedication, knowing they are ly be a problem, but everyone around have to say that one of the best times making a difference in the lives of oth- us figured out what was going on, as was when just my Dad, my broth- ers by transporting troops supplies and Dad was dressed in his uniform. They er Nick, and I went skiing. Some- VIP’s around Iraq. looked on smiling, watching the simple how we all had the same size for our Every deployment the soldiers get moment of a husband and wife kiss- boot binds, give or take an inch, and a two-week leave during the year. My ing for the first time in six months, fol- so we were able to switch skis through- Dad’s was supposed to be toward the lowed by hugs and kisses for everyone out the night. The part that wasn’t fun end of January; however by some mir- else. It was a moment that we will re- was that my brother and my Dad de- acle it got moved up. When the news member to help us make it through the cided that it would be amusing to see came, everyone was overjoyed because rest of the deployment. me try skis that were too tall for me. this meant that we were able to spend Once everyone got over the excite- That ended up being a disaster--so Christmas as a family! The two weeks ment, we settled back to enjoy the much for going the whole time with- that we spent together made the six two weeks we had before he had to out falling. They enjoyed watching months of deployment seem irrelevant go back. Some of the family had big and teasing me a little bit too much as compared to being together again, and plans about what to do, while others I tried to control those skis. However, they helped us realize that this deploy- were just content to relax. It ended up the laughs and memories made it all ment will be over soon. being a lovely mixture of the two. We worthwhile. Though we spent two weeks togeth- went out to dinner, had wonderful A very memorable two weeks away er I think the high point was picking home-cooked meals, went ice skating from the stress in our lives to spend him up at the airport after not seeing and skiing, and held family game and time together as a family over the him for six months. It normally takes movie nights and Wii competitions. Christmas season. Who could have about 40 minutes to get to the Milwau- My favorite memories were the Wii asked for a better gift! 28 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | FEBRUARY 2011 FOUR YEARS AT THE MOUNT

step back and look at things. He Conroy, the experience was in helping them get to that had to realize that he “was not initially nerve-racking as he did moment. More recently, SFC Junior Year dealing with soldiers who had not know what to expect, but he Conroy watched junior Cadet been to basic training, which says, “I was quickly put at ease Daniel Davis play pass with Sergeant David Conroy teaches the basics to soldiers- when I hit the ground and found Billy Ray Cyrus on FedEx field things like how to walk, talk, eat, the system in place was easy before a football game this fall. Julia Mulqueen Platoon Sergeant, instructor/ dress, think, and even how to to adhere to.” His time there He drove Cadet Davis and three writer, Drill Sergeant, and shoot weapons.” This meant was spent as a platoon tack, other cadets down to the field to hen I entered Mount division chief. He initially joined that he had to recognize that he which meant that he was like the present our nation’s colors before WSaint Mary’s ROTC the Army 22 years ago as a young was working with young men parent to about 50 cadets for 30 the game started. He describes program as a wee freshman, I was man looking for adventure and and women who were going to days, making sure they were in the entire event as a very fond fully unprepared to encounter a little cash for his pocket. He college first. The Army seems the right place at the right time. memory. Sergeant First Class David chose to branch as an engineer, years down the road to the cadets He describes the experience In fact, SFC Conroy may Conroy. Never before in my because he was always tinkering he trains. He quickly adjusted as “almost like being back at not wear the uniform for much young life had I met someone with cars and building things at though, and is happy to have a Aberdeen and receiving a fresh longer, however. He is preparing who possessed such a wide array home. It was a natural fit for hand in training America’s future new class of privates from basic to retire next year, and he admits of knowledge and who had him, and he quickly excelled, soldiers. training.” that it is scary to think about life experienced so many things. leaving behind his home state of Part of Conroy’s duties as the SFC Conroy has certainly had after the Army. He is “so used The wonderful thing about Maine for the unknown. Mount’s Non-Commissioned his fair share of proud moments to a structured, military work SFC Conroy is that he is readily Coming to a university setting Officer-in-Charge include flying and fond memories even from environment in a uniform that willing to share his knowledge just a few years ago to help train out to Fort Lewis, Washington just two and a half years of it is difficult imagining adapting and answer any questions one future officers was certainly a to assist with what is called working at Mount Saint Mary’s. to a different job.” No matter might have. He works hard to shift for him, but he says that Leadership Development and Last May, he had the privilege of what the future holds though, prepare young cadets for their so far it has been, “truly a great Assessment Course during the watching five seniors graduate he is excited to embrace further future roles as leaders, and he experience to watch the cadets summer months. The course from the Mount’s ROTC challenges and experience new is indeed a great asset to the grow and see them learn and is what he calls the “Super program. He was ecstatic to see opportunities, but he admits Mount’s ROTC program. prepare them for their future Bowl for cadets.” It is a time them stand on stage and hear the he will miss training ROTC SFC Conroy arrived at the employment while they go for all the third year cadets to cheers and claps for them from cadets at the Mount. For now, Mount in the summer of 2008. through school.” SFC Conroy come together over a period the entire university. Conroy he remains a vital resource for Before that he was stationed at does admit that the experience of about 30 days to undergo was blissful just knowing that cadets and an exceptionally Aberdeen Proving grounds in was a little bumpy at first. He assessment and find out where they were in the program he knowledgeable member of the Maryland where he served as a explains that he had to take a they are ranked nationally. For teaches and that he had a hand Mount community.

and adding a multitude of spices. parmesan and spaghetti one night, use my time at home to expand Here I was learning how to make but other than that we stuck to my dinner options. spaghetti sauce from scratch while eggs, soup, and microwavable I watched as my mom made Senior Year I could cook only a few different pizza. all my favorite meals. I took meals. This kind of cooking class We were both excited to go some notes and greatly expanded “What should we have was not exactly what I needed. home for Christmas break to my dinner choices. I can make So the cooking class wasn’t a eat some home-cooked meals, reubens, stir fry, and burritos. My for dinner?” huge help, except to show me how but after the first week or so we first week of cooking has been a far I had to go. I did slightly better both oddly wished for our little great success. I’ve had Greek salad Katelyn Phelan the extent of my cooking. in Italy than during my Mount Mount kitchen with absolutely no and wings, chili, and pot roast. One of my problems that summer cooking experiment. I counter space. When Sarah went I’ve also grown to empathize hen I was growing up my summer was that I was busy. I made pasta and eggs often, but I to shopping she planned to buy with my mom. I now wake up Wmom made a warm meal didn’t have time to figure out also made chicken parmesan and a dress with her gift certificate, wondering, “what should I have every night for me and my three what I could competently make, branched out to getting bread but she ended up buying an egg for dinner tonight?” Maybe it brothers. She would grill steak, let alone actually make it. Plus I and sliced meat for sandwiches. poacher instead. Meanwhile I was won’t be as easy as my younger self make casserole, toss salads, and was only on my own for about five Ok, my cooking efforts were having a hard time not grocery anticipated to plan dinners. It still serve us delicious meals every weeks. I just decided to tough it pretty weak in Italy too, but with shopping for myself. I’ve grown to seems as if choosing what to make evening. As I got older she would out and go out to eat once or twice hundreds of fabulous restaurants like choosing exactly what I want for dinner is a secondary concern sigh and ask, “Kate, what should a week when I needed variety. all around me, why should I to eat and knowing what I have for me, though I am improving. we have for dinner tonight?” I Another one of my cooking bother making my own meals? in my refrigerator. Plus at home Hopefully one day I’ll be able to could never understand what was problems is that I don’t love to eat. But soon I had to face my my three brothers eat everything sigh at my wide range of dinner so difficult. She would invariably Of course I have my favorite foods cooking incompetence. This worthwhile that my mom buys options and ask my daughter, pull something together and that I crave and eat happily when year, my senior year, I live in an within a day or two. I decided to “what should we have for dinner?” everyone would leave the table I get them, but, day-to-day, eating apartment with one other girl. satisfied. is not a highlight for me. Many Neither of us bought a meal plan, I vowed that I would never times I can get wrapped up in and by doing so we committed to have problems coming up with schoolwork or a project and forget an entire year of feeding ourselves. dinner ideas. I envisioned that I about eating totally. Since food is We came to the Mount armed would have a comprehensive list not one of my loves, I’m not very with a ton of cooking supplies. of everything that I could expertly, compelled to learn how to cook. We have more cooking utensils of course, make for dinner. When But my next cooking experience than any normal kitchen should I couldn’t think of something I I had to do better than tomato have—two can openers, several would look at the list and viola! soup, pasta, and eggs. This time I mixing spoons, spatulas, and pots. Though I still think that a was in an apartment in Florence, We have several tools that neither list of possible foods has great Italy, for three months. Here I of us have any idea how to use. We potential, I haven’t really had had the added pressure of a much also each brought a single recipe. much of a use for it so far. The smaller grocery store, a different We had all the kitchen supplies we first time I had to cook for myself language, and the presence of could ever need, but we were only consistently was two summers already-cooked fabulous food capable of making two dishes. ago when I lived at the Mount all around me. These elements Sarah knew how to make a tuna- and took classes. I lived in an added to my utter culinary noodle casserole and I could make apartment and since the cafeteria ignorance and made cooking chili. was not always open for dinner, even more challenging. But in We started off making one dish I had to cook for myself. This Italy I had the chance to take a week. Sarah began. She made was my first time food shopping some cooking classes and thought tuna-noodle casserole one night and cooking on a regular basis. this would solve my problem. for dinner, and then we lived off Well, I shopped anyway. I’m Though the cooking class was a the leftovers for the rest of the not sure you could call what I lot of fun, it didn’t really cater to week. The next week I made chili, did “cooking.” My main meals my ineptitude. For example we and we would eat that for lunch consisted of tomato soup, pasta, made our own spaghetti sauce by and dinner. Though both meals or eggs. Sometimes I put cheese boiling tomatoes, sliding them are delicious, they can get tiresome on the eggs, but that was about out of their skin, dicing them, after a few weeks. I made chicken FEBRUARY 2011 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 29 THE GRADUATE Time is precious Jacqueline Quillen and bringing it back to my desk, It’s all about timing. MSM class of 2010 though I try to spend time doing I always refill my water bottle things not related to work during in the lunchroom before I leave, y college roommate used to my lunch break. It’s only healthy. which is usually a few minutes be- Msay, “If only there were 28 I was also unaware of the typ- fore five o’clock. If I had stayed in hours in a day… I would actual- ical lunchroom rule that any the lunchroom for just a few min- ly get everything done.” I thought nameless items in the refrigera- utes longer I could have saved my to myself, if there were 28 hours tor are thrown out every Friday couscous. However, had I stayed, in a day, I would probably just at 5 p.m. When noon finally ar- I wouldn’t have gotten my seat on sleep more. That was definitely rived on Monday, I wanted noth- the train next to my train buddy. true then. Now I would probably ing more than to enjoy the cous- If I leave work at exactly 4:53 use those extra four hours doing cous (a favorite college meal with p.m., I can surpass the holdup on something more productive than my roommates) that I had left in the elevators and make it to the sleeping. the refrigerator the previous Fri- train station in enough time to get a train buddy – I have a lot of respect ercise as well. In the evening, howev- This routine part of life is all day because I had to unexpected- good spot in line so my train buddy for her. I would stand up for her train er, she boards the train at my station, about timing. By timing ourselves ly work in a different office that doesn’t have to hold my seat for too buddy any day. the one closer to her work. through a routine, we know how day.. To my chagrin, I walked into long. We’ve already had the incident This fellow commuter who stood People-watching on the train is an much time to allot for each task. the lunchroom to see my empty of people telling us that seat-saving is up against Ms. Bold-rider is an inter- art and a great way to pass the time. I time my actions every day, from Tupperware sitting on the coun- not allowed, so I’m putting my train esting character. I always notice her All of us train riders watch each other when I wake up in the morning tertop next to the refrigerator. buddy in a tough situation. She has in my daily routine – she is tall, and in our daily routines and secretly no- until I return home from work On days like this, I feel like my become a pro at looking busy and sports a long brown coat during these tice how the others spend those 45 – getting ready, toasting a bagel, life is a repeating episode of The Of- keeping her head down while the winter months. She boards the train minutes of timeless freedom. What driving to the train station, walk- fice or Friends, only not as funny people in front of me pass her with- at the same station as me and gets would you do if you had an allot- ing from my car to the train, walk- because it’s reality. In one episode out asking to sit next to her. off the train at the stop before mine ted 45 minutes twice a day of con- ing from the train station to work, of Friends, Ross is required to take Recently, however, someone bold- in the city, even though her work is fined freedom? Would you spend it and so on. The only part of my mental leave from work because he ly attempted to sit in my seat next to closer to the next stop. Interestingly wrapped up in your career by getting day when I don’t time myself is freaks out on his boss for eating his my train buddy. I was further back enough, I pass her every day on my a jump start on your day? Or would my train ride to and from work, leftover turkey sandwich. When I in the line, as I had gotten held up walk to work. She walks more than you take that confined freedom and which is ironically very liberating. saw my empty container, I wanted on the elevators at work that day. Be- 10 blocks to her work in the morn- spend it wrapped up in your own I have an allotted 45 minutes to yell, “My couscous? MY COUS- fore my train buddy could respond ing, when she could walk less by get- thoughts and dreams, far away from in the morning and 45 minutes COUS!!!” Instead of freaking out to this bold individual, a fellow com- ting off at my station. If her motive the rest of the world? in the evening, during which I like Ross, I kept my cool and re- muter said to Ms. Bold-rider, “She is purely for exercise, I applaud her, Our routine lives may be all about am confined to one seat and can turned to my desk to order pizza. I has a train buddy,” and shooed her especially in the frigid morning air. timing, but we cannot forget the only access the limited belongings find a way to laugh about it, or at along. Ms. Bold-rider will never try She has even got me thinking that importance of stopping to take a I have with me – phone, iPod, lap- least force myself to laugh about it, to sit in my seat again. As for this fel- I might start getting off at the same few seconds, maybe 45 minutes, top, book and notepad. No matter so that I can keep my sanity. low commuter who stood up for my stop as her to get in my morning ex- to forget the time. what I do during my commute, I feel completely free and detached from reality, like when I doze off into a deep dream. I find it iron- ic that the most freeing part of my day is when I’m trapped on a train. It’s the only part of my day when time is on my side (thank you, Rolling Stones). We are supposed to use lunch time to take a break from our work to refresh our minds for the second half of the day. To avoid the sluggish afternoon fever, we need this hour long break to treat our eyes to something other than the dreaded computer...anything but the computer! When I watch the clock during my hour-long lunch break, I am always amazed at how fast this time goes by - and I’m sad when it’s over. What I don’t understand is why so many people work through lunch and end up working a nine hour day. It’s good in the sense that people are dedicated to their jobs, but we also need to take care of ourselves. Not to mention these people are breaking the law that requires employees to work only 40 hours a week! Almost all of my co-workers eat lunch at their desks or keep to themselves. There’s not much of a sense of community between us during lunchtime, unless some- one new joins the office and we order pizza. I’ve found that oth- er work environments are differ- ent. For example, my mom is a nurse and found my lunch scene odd because she always eats lunch with other nurses. I go along with everyone else in my office by packing my lunch or buying it 30 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | FEBRUARY 2011 MOUNT CREATIVE WRITERS

While he was waiting at a red light, “And his name was Lenny,” Car- he said a hurried prayer asking God’s men smiled. She fluttered her My Peruvian Valentine assistance in the quest to salvage eyelashes at her husband. Carmen’s memory. Tears cascaded down Lenny’s Lenny pulled into a parking cheeks, soaking his checkered shirt. Chelsea Baranoski space and jogged into the nurs- “You remember!” he cried out. He MSM Class of 2010 ing home as fast as his arthrit- brushed the gray hair out of his ic knees would carry him. He ig- wife’s face and smiled. hoooooshhhhhh. The air- nored the nurses with their pastel “Of course I remember. You’re Wplane hit the tarmac at BWI- scrubs and puzzled expressions. my husband. You’re my Lenny. You Thurgood Marshall Airport. Len- He ignored the children playing love Machupicchu. And I love you.” ny hurriedly unbuckled his seatbelt cards with an elderly man in the Carmen leaned forward and kissed and got out of his car as fast as his lobby. He was on a mission. He Lenny’s cheek. bad knees and achy back would let darted into Carmen’s room and Lenny looked up, the tears still him. He had just returned home knelt by her bedside. streaming from his eyes. “Thank from a week in Peru, the birthplace “Carmen, I love you so much. you God for bringing my wife back of his wife, Carmen. It took three at- You mean the world to me,” Lenny to me, if only for a moment.” tempts, but Lenny managed to hoist breathed heavily. “Was I ever gone?” Carmen asked his forest green duffel bag over his “Mr. Lenny, why do you say such Lenny. right shoulder while clinging tight- things? You barely know me,” Car- “No. You were never gone. You ly to the bright pink Peruvian lilies men insisted. were always right here,” Lenny said, in his left hand. Lenny hoped that “Oh, Carmen, I know you bet- pointing to his heart. the lilies would answer his prayers. ter than you know yourself,” Lenny “Aww, Lenny. That’s why I’ve Carmen was bedridden in a nursing persisted. His gray brow furrowed been married to you for so many home and suffered from Alzheim- and created a tight line across his years,” Carmen winked. er’s disease. Lenny had tried showing wrinkled forehead. “You know Carmen, there is one his wife old black-and-white photo- Carmen looked out the window. thing I never told you about those graphs from their wedding in June The sun lit up her tan face and Len- Peruvian lilies,” Lenny grinned. 1954, a slideshow of pictures from ny saw the beautiful young wom- “Really? What?” Carmen’s dark their family vacation to Disney Land an he fell in love with in Peru. Lenny brown eyes widened. in 1964, and a video from their son, took her soft hand in his. “Look what “Those Peruvian lilies do not only Julian’s wedding in 1984, but noth- I bought you!” he exclaimed, show- represent friendship. They represent ing could jog her memory. Lenny sat “Well, then it must be my lucky face. “Well anyway, I’m glad you like ing her the bright pink Peruvian lilies. devotion. And Carmen, I will always with Carmen in the nursing home day,” Lenny beamed. “Wanna dis- the flowers. They’re Peruvian lilies. I Carmen turned toward Lenny. be devoted to you. No matter how sick day after day, but she could never cuss Machupicchu over ceviche at know that Carmen means garden or Her face bloomed like a flower that you are. No matter how sick I am. If remember who he was. “Mr. Len- Sal’s tonight?” orchard in Hebrew, so I figured you just received some much needed wa- our minds falter, always know that ny, why do you always sit with me?” “Sounds great! How about I meet might like flowers. And I chose Pe- ter and sunlight. “Peruvian lilies,” she I am as devoted to you now as I was she would ask. “Don’t you have your you at Sal’s at 7:00 p.m.? I need to ruvian lilies because they represent gushed. “Where did you find them?” when we first met in Peru,” Lenny said, own family to take care of?” Len- run some errands for my mother be- friendship. I can tell that you will “Well I always told you I’d travel drying his watery eyes with a tissue. ny always responded in the same forehand.” be a friend for life, Carmen,” Len- the world for you…” he began. “Lenny, I will always be devoted to manner: he raised a bushy gray eye- “7:00 sounds great! See you ny rambled. “Do you know the meaning of you, too, mi amor,” Carmen said, sti- brow, blinked away the tears, and then!” “Wow, you really thought this Peruvian lilies?” Carmen asked her fling a yawn. Carmen lay in bed, her shrugged his shoulders. The Peruvi- through! And guess what?” Carmen husband. weak hand tightly grasping Lenny’s. ***** an lilies represented his final chance craned her face so that she could “I believe I do. But what do they Lenny could tell that Carmen’s reve- to jog Carmen’s memory and get his Lenny sat at a small wooden table look directly into Lenny’s ocean blue mean again? I might have forgot- lation had tired her out. She started loving wife back. at Sal’s Restaurant. He clung tight- eyes. ten.” Lenny’s eyes widened. This was rubbing her eyes and yawning over The Peruvian lilies were the flow- ly to the bright pink Peruvian lil- “What?” Lenny grinned. it. This was the test. and over again. At last, Carmen’s eyes ers he had given her on their first ies in his left hand. His palms were “I think we will be friends for life “Well a young kind of geeky fluttered shut. Lenny did not know if date when she was eighteen years old sweaty and he was afraid that all of too,” Carmen whispered, rising to blonde-haired, blue-eyed man Carmen would remember him when and he was twenty. He remembered his sweat would somehow wilt the kiss his pale cheek. once told me that Peruvian lil- she woke up a few hours later, but for that day like it was yesterday. He was flowers. He tapped his chewed-up ies represent friendship,” Car- the first time, he felt at ease. His wife ***** in Cusco, Peru, studying the ancient fingernails against the table. Tappi- men said. Then she studied Len- remembered him for an instant. That ruins with the high hopes of becom- ty-tap-tap. Tappity-tap-tap. Tappi- Years later, Lenny could still feel ny’s face. For the first time, she was enough to strengthen his heart ing a historian or a famous archae- ty-tap-tap. that soft kiss on his cheek as he drove saw beyond Lenny’s gray hair and his faith. ologist, when a tan young woman At last Carmen appeared in the from the airport to Carmen’s nurs- and lined skin. Lenny’s ocean with long black hair and sparkling doorway. Her eyes darted from left ing home. He felt like he was meet- blue eyes calmed her like a cup of Chelsea was the 2010 recipient of the brown eyes caught his eye. “¿Hablas to right, searching for him in the ing Carmen at Sal’s. His palms were chicken noodle soup once calmed Mount’s William Heath Creative Writ- inglés?” crowded restaurant. He waved his so sweaty he could wring them out. her when she was a sick little girl. ing Award. “Sí,” the young woman told Len- left hand in the air, forgetting that ny, tucking her dark hair behind her he was still clinging tightly to the Pe- ear. ruvian lilies. Bright pink petals fell “Excellent!” Lenny exclaimed, to the hardwood floor, leaving a pat- wiping sweat from his blonde brow. tern that slightly resembled a smiling “My name is Lenny, what is yours?” face. Carmen waltzed over to Len- “Carmen,” the tan girl said softly. ny’s table, her long black hair swish- “This might sound geeky, but do ing back and forth with each grace- you know anything about Machu- ful movement. picchu? I guess you could say I’m a “I bought these for you, Car- South American history buff. Some- men,” Lenny squeaked. “I’m sor- day, I want to write a book about all ry that some of the petals fell off. of the ancient ruins here. Crazy, I I’m just kinda n-n-nervous. I mean know,” Lenny chuckled. you’re so nice and so pretty and you “That’s not crazy at all,” Carmen like Machupicchu and--” assured him. “And you are definite- “It’s ok, Lenny. Just relax! I prom- ly not geeky; you don’t have any tape ise I won’t interview you,” Carmen wrapped around those black glass- smiled. “And thank you so much for es,” she winked. the beautiful flowers! I can’t wait to “Well thanks,” Lenny said. He put them in a vase and set them on could feel his face getting hot and it my nightstand so they can be the wasn’t from the bright Peruvian sun first things I see when I wake up in shining down on him. There was the morning,” Carmen gushed. something amazing about this girl Lenny and Carmen conversed for that he could not put his finger on. two hours in Sal’s Restaurant. They “I can tell you plenty of stories discussed their families, their pets, about Machupicchu. After all, I their hobbies, and their career goals. have lived here my entire life,” Car- By the end of the conversation, a men explained. soft pink blush spread across Lenny’s FEBRUARY 2011 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 31 PERSONAL FINANCE

plete control over how we pay our tax- happen to be a taxpayer. simplified beyond all under- es . . . cash, check or money order. standing. Tax one-liners Golf is a lot like taxes. You drive Submitted by Former was the down-payment on a car; The rich and the poor are alike. hard to get to the green and then It’s too bad for the middle income Emmitsburg Mayor Ed Houck! now it’s the sales tax. They both complain about taxes. wind up in the hole. person. They earn too much to avoid paying taxes and make too Ambition in America is still re- If my business gets much worse, The wealth of experience is one Some people think the govern- little to afford paying them. warded . . . with high taxes. I won’t have to lie on my next tax possession that hasn’t been taxed ment owes them a living. The return. . . . .yet. rest of us would gladly settle for a It’s strange how a person with no America is the land of opportunity. small tax refund. sense of humor can come up with Everybody can become a taxpayer. If Congress can pay farmers not to A fool and his money are soon such funny answers on his/her tax raise crops, why can’t we pay Con- parted. The rest of us wait until Our government really takes care return. It’s hard to believe America was gress not to raise taxes? income tax time. of us. They even give us free in- founded to avoid high taxation. come tax forms. Loafing is the only way to beat the One of the great blessings about living This country is as free today as it income tax. There was a time when $200.00 in a democracy is that we have com- ever was. . . unless, of course, you The income tax forms have been 32 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | FEBRUARY 2011 SIMPLE SERVINGS Resourceful cooking: using what Instructions Ingredients 1. In a saucepan, bring water to a • 1 tablespoon olive oil you already have boil; add oats and butter. Cook • 1/2 cup minced onion (about and stir for 1 minute. Remove 1/2 small onion) Sharon Racine er, thank you very much. Half-price ready have. Bon appétit! from the heat; cool to lukewarm. • 1 clove garlic, minced canned goods? There’s always room 2. In a bowl, dissolve yeast in warm • 4 to 6 cups broth, chicken or here seems to be some sort of in my pantry for those. Breakfast water. Add the oat mixture, sug- vegetable Tinsurmountable magnetic pull The key to sale shopping is know- I’m a huge fan of breakfast and def- ars, salt and 4 cups of flour; beat • 1 (14-ounce) can whole toma- between my hand and the snooze ing what you already have, and find- initely cannot function without it until smooth. Add enough re- toes, crushed through your fin- button on my alarm clock. No mat- ing ways to combine your current (when my stomach growling became maining flour to form a soft gers or coarsely chopped ter how vigorously I rub the sleep stash with sale specials to create in- too much of a distraction at work, I dough. • 1 (9-ounce) package fresh tor- out of my eyes, or how many deep teresting and delicious meals. For ex- finally gave in). What surprises me is 3. Turn dough onto a floured sur- tellini or 4 servings dried tor- breaths I take, I often find myself ample, I’m sure most of you have the how underrated this fabulous day- face; knead until smooth and tellini succumbing to those irresistible fif- basics – rice, pasta and canned vegeta- starter really is. elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place • Coarse grained salt and cracked teen minutes that I know are only an bles, to name a few. The ground beef Typically, I grab a yogurt and ba- in a greased bowl, turning once black pepper arm’s length away. and chicken breasts in your freezer nana to eat when I get to work, but to grease top. Cover and let rise • 10 ounces fresh or frozen spin- Needless to say, the rest of my aren’t going to eat themselves, so take there are mornings when I long for in a warm place until doubled, ach, defrosted and chopped day tends to follow suit. Fifteen ex- them out to defrost in the morning a warm and slow meal to break the about 1 hour. • 1/4 cup freshly grated Parme- tra minutes of sleep gives traffic an before work; why buy more when the fast, and I know you do too. 4. Punch dough down; allow to rest san cheese, very loosely packed extra fifteen minutes to build on the protein you need is right in front of Rather than spend extra bucks for 10 minutes. Shape into 18 expressway. E-mails pile up at work, you? All of these basics can be com- on a breakfast sandwich and cof- balls. Place in two greased 9-in. eliminating any chance of an enjoy- bined in a number of ways to create fee, why not make them at home? round baking pans. Cover and Directions able lunch break. On more than one healthy, delicious meals for less. More likely than not you have eggs let rise until doubled, about 45 In a 3-quart soup pot, heat ol- occasion I’ve glanced at the clock in Here’s a personal example: when in the fridge, oatmeal or cream of minutes. ive oil over medium high heat. what I thought was the late afternoon, I was about ten years old, my mom wheat in the pantry, and some 5. Bake at 350° for 20-25 min- Saute the onion and garlic, only to realize that I could have left the introduced me to tomato tortelli- sort of bread in the bread draw- utes or until golden brown. stirring often until onions are trans- office, oh, fifteen minutes ago. ni soup (recipe below). I fell in love; er - don’t let them go to waste! Re- Remove from pan to wire lucent, about 5 to 7 minutes. If you’ve let yourself fall into the needless to say, it was the first recipe sist the snooze button and take the racks. Yield: 1-1/2 dozen. Add broth and tomatoes, turn heat snooze slump, I feel your pain. Keep- I asked her for when I moved out of time to enjoy a leisurely morning up to high, and bring to a boil. ing up is tough, and getting ahead is the house. Now, I’ve gotten into the meal before rushing off to work. I Dinner Add the tortellini and cook ac- even tougher - especially in today’s habit of always keeping at least one try to do this once or twice a week, Dinner is definitely the most chal- cording to tortellini package in- economic climate. So how does one can of diced tomatoes in my pantry and it really is very relaxing! lenging meal of the day, and proba- structions. When tortellini is almost stay motivated, you might ask? For and a package of spinach in my freez- To save time and money, brew your bly the most draining. Who wants to done, add spinach and taste, adjust- me, the answer lies in a forgotten er. When I see the other soup ingre- coffee while you dress. The average plan a meal after a long day of work? ing seasonings with salt and pepper. trade: the art of resourceful thinking. dients on sale, such as tortellini and pound of coffee costs between $4 and Luckily with these meals, you don’t Serve immediately. Gar- Resourcefulness is not necessari- cans of white beans, I snatch them $6, and I’ve gotten up to two weeks’ have to do much of anything. nish each serving with a sprinkling ly a skill, but it takes time and a lit- up at rock-bottom prices and enjoy worth of coffee from just one pound. of Parmesan. tle extra effort. I do find that the sat- my favorite feast for less. That’s less (way less!) than a dollar a Simple Sausage Cassoulet isfaction of “beating the system” by So, what will you do the next time pop for your daily dose of caffeine. Ingredients Tuna and Tomato Rice finding coupons and bargains far your hand subconsciously moves to- Don’t have a travel mug? Get one! • 2 pork sausages, thickly sliced I don’t know about you, but I al- outweighs the labors of my search. ward that snooze button? Rise and You won’t regret it. • 1/3 small onion, diced ways seem to have cans of tuna Cost cutting is one thing that makes shine, because fifteen minutes is all • 1 large tomato, finely chopped hanging around my pantry that me feel truly productive, which is it takes to inventory your pantry, or Lunch • 1-15 oz. can of white beans, I can’t get rid of. Curious about why I try to cut costs wherever I can create a grocery list, or search for gro- Go healthy - use up the salad in drained it’s usefulness outside the realm – including the kitchen. cery coupons online. Use your re- your fridge before it goes bad and • 1 small garlic clove, finely of sandwiches and tuna melts, Not only do I map out my gro- sources to your advantage because defrost that chicken that’s forming chopped I stumbled upon this recipe, cery list and search for coupons for more often than not, they’re in your a frosty film in your freezer. Com- • 1 tsp olive oil which I found to be extremely the more expensive items, I also plan very own kitchen. bine the two and toss with oth- • 1 tsp dried mixed herbs simple, delicious, and budget- ahead. I go to a cheaper grocery *** er veggies in the crisper to con- • 1 tsp plain white flour friendly! store, and check the weekly circu- Here are some basic examples of coct your own version of a grilled • 2/3 cup chicken stock, prepared lar to see that store’s specials for the ways that you can save money on ev- chicken salad. according to the packet instruc- Ingredients week. English muffins on sale for .99 ery meal of the day by simply plan- I know you have rice in your pantry, tions • 8 oz long grain rice a package? I’ll put those in my freez- ning ahead and using what you al- so go ahead and get your grains, too! • 1/2 tsp brown sugar • 1 tbsp olive oil • 2 tsp tomato puree • 2 garlic cloves Oatmeal Rolls • 1 onion, finely chopped Everyone has oatmeal hanging Instructions • 2 slices of smoked bacon, around their pantries, and baking 1. Heat the olive oil in a saucepan chopped supplies never seem to run out of and cook the sausages for 3-4 • 6 oz chestnut mushrooms, stock because let’s face it, we just minutes, or until the sausages sliced don’t have time to bake anymore have started to brown. Remove • 2-15 oz cans of chopped to- these days. So set aside 45 min- from the pan and set aside. matoes utes and whip up a big ol’ batch 2. Add the onion and garlic to the • 1 can of tuna of these oatmeal rolls. You’ll feel same pan and cook for 2-3 min- • Handful of fresh parsley, good about using ingredients utes, or until the onion is soft. chopped already in your cupboard in- 3. Add the flour, tomato, tomato stead of buying rolls at the bak- puree, butter beans, brown sug- Instructions ery, and I guarantee that you’ll ar and mixed herbs to the pan. 1. Cook the rice in salted boiling feel great about the taste. Perfect Pour in the stock and simmer water for 10-12 minutes, or as for lunch or dinner! for 10 minutes, stirring occa- directed on the packet. sionally. Add a little water if the 2. Meanwhile, heat the oil Ingredients cassoulet becomes dry. Add the in a pan and sauté the on- • 2 cups water sausages and continue to cook ion, garlic and bacon for • 1 cup quick-cooking oats until piping hot. Season to taste 5 minutes. Add the mush- • 3 tablespoons butter with salt and pepper and serve rooms and cook for anoth- • 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry immediately. er 2-3 minutes. Stir in the yeast tomates and tuna and sea- • 1/3 cup warm water (110° to Tomato Tortellini Soup son well. Heat through for 115°) I like to add white beans or kidney 5 minutes. • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar beans (or both!) to the broth. They 3. Drain the rice and stir it into • 1 tablespoon sugar add protein and interest to the soup, the tomato sauce with the pars- • 1-1/2 teaspoons salt making it more filling. My friends ley, mixing well. Serve with gar- • 4-3/4 to 5-1/4 cups all-purpose adore this recipe, and I hope you will lic bread. flour too! FEBRUARY 2011 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 33 THE HUMANITIES The Powells’ East Timor Christmas Katelyn Phelan, Class of 2011 extraordinary amount of money Carolyn Shields, Class of 2014 to run. The entire organization costs about $70,000 per year. This ost people take advantage includes food, shelter, clothing, and Mof the holidays—especially education for the 150 children in the Christmas—to spend time with shelter. The other adults that help family and friends. The Mount’s run the shelter are women who have President, Thomas Powell, and his nowhere to go. Fr. Richard cannot wife Irene are no different, though pay them a salary, but is able to offer the friends they enjoyed this past them shelter and a $25 stipend per holiday are much newer and quite a month. bit younger than you might expect. For many years Fr. Richard’s The Powells used their 2010 brother, Fr. Ed, largely supported Christmas break to travel with the mission with money from their daughter, son-in-law, and his parishioners and his part time granddaughter to the Democratic teaching salary. But two years ago Republic of Timor Leste, known Fr. Ed died which has caused some as East Timor. This is the world’s financial problems for the mission. youngest country and is located in Despite these financial concerns Southeast Asia near Australia and and his advancing age of 74, Fr. Indonesia. It is also considered Richard is largely unconcerned. He one of the poorest countries in all believes the money will come from of Asia, with 50% of the children somewhere. Recently some funding suffering from malnutrition. The did arrive. The Powells presented country was recently tangled in Topu Honis with over $6,000 raised bitter civil war with Indonesia, but by the Mount Marketing Club. things have settled down due to the This money was certainly a help, U.N. presence. In just two years, (L-R) Deta’s father Julio, Tom Powell, granddaughter Deta and her mother Maria with but not enough for the plans Fr. though, the U.N. will leave and it youngest son, Seven, neighbor Theresa with her daughter Emelda who is Deta’s Richard has for the future. His goal is is not clear what will happen to the best friend, Cate Powell and Mark Johnson (Deta’s American parents) to build two additional dormitories, fledgling country after that. children. During their time there has sent photographs, but Fr. Each year the people hold a beautiful costing $20,000 each. These dorms Tom and Irene first heard of East Cate and Mark fell in love with two Richard can only pick up mail 4 service in their church, nestled deep will increase the shelter’s capacity. Timor from their West Virginia good friends, eleven year-old girls times a year! in the jungle. The Powells attended He often has to turn sets of siblings parish priest, Father Ed Daschbach. Bernadeta and Emelda. Cate and This occasion, Deta’s first return the service, despite its difficult away, or only accept one child from Father Ed and his biological brother Mark wanted to adopt them, but no to her country and her biological location. In order to reach the the family because he doesn’t have Father Richard Daschbach both American had ever adopted a child family, spurred the Powells to church they ventured in the pitch the room to care for all of them. became priests of the Society of from East Timor. So they began to accompany their daughter’s family dark night without flashlights down Another financial need is college the Divine Word, but served in pursue ways to achieve this hope. to East Timor. They wanted to a steep hill on a little goat path funding for the older children. very different areas. While Fr. Ed Since both girls had living see Deta’s country for themselves through the jungle. When they Sponsoring a teen for college only served in West Virginia Appalachia, relatives, the parents had to grant and also wanted to reach out to the finally reached the church, what costs $1,300 a year for everything— Fr. Richard went to Indonesia in their permission. In Bernadeta’s people there. Deta’s reunion with her they found was breathtaking. Irene tuition, housing, books, and food. 1967. He originally served as a case, her parents sought an uncle’s family was bittersweet. On one hand described the scene: “You go down, The students spend three years in parish priest for the huge Catholic opinion. This uncle, familiar with she was overjoyed to see her parents down, down through the jungle and college either in East Timor or in presence there; 98% of the people the West, responded with a rousing, and sisters again, but she quickly you hear voices, and then you see Indonesia. in the country are Catholic. But “yes!” Another aspect involved in her found that all was not as she left it. lights. There are 300 people dressed The Powells have two immediate in the ‘80s the Vatican decided that family’s decision was the traditional She was frustrated to find that her in native clothing and church concerns in dealing with East Timor. indigenous priests should lead their ritual “reading” of pig livers. Two knowledge of their native language clothes and it’s all held outdoors. It’s Their first goal is to raise awareness own parishes. Fr. Richard needed pigs were sacrificed, one for the of Meto had gradually fallen away. just beautiful.” of the country. Many people do not a different mission. He chose to mother’s ancestors and one for the She could not communicate easily This jungle location is where Fr. know where East Timor is, let alone focus on the isolated children and father’s. The livers would reveal with her family or friends! However, Richard led Christmas Eve Mass, that it even exists. The second goal people of East Timor and founded the wisdom of the adoption—one as she spent more time hearing and but the whole event was highly is the raise money for Topu Honis. Topu Honis, a shelter that today liver contained good omens while speaking the language, she found interactive, with people singing songs The Powells also hope to work with cares for approximately 120 children the other was neutral. Bernadetta’s her skills returning. and dancing. Some of the carols were the ambassador to Timor Leste to aged 3 to 18. Topu Honis has little family ultimately agreed. Emelda’s The children the Powells came to familiar to Tom and Irene because raise awareness of the needs of this in the way of modern amenities, mother, on the other hand, waffled know during their week-long stay Fr. Richard has translated many still young country. and, as President Powell explained, back and forth, and finally refused made a deep imprint on their hearts. Western songs into Meto for the So how can you help East Timor “many things that are familiar and the adoption. Tom and Irene spoke tenderly of people. The Powells could recognize and specifically the children of even necessary to us aren’t even on Bernadetta became the first children who craved adult attention some of their favorite songs by their Topu Honis? Well, knowing about their radar, like microwaves or cell adopted child from East Timor. She and loved to play. The Powells melody; “picture listening to “Silent the country is the first step. Give phones.” has lived happily in Morgantown, snapped countless photos of the Night” in the jungle in Meto,” Irene a donation, no matter how big or The organization was originally West Virginia, with her new parents, children playing games, whether described. They both agreed it was small, to Topu Honis. Every little founded as an orphanage, but Cate and Mark, for the past three it was their own complicated form the most beautiful service they had bit helps, especially when it only over the years it has become a safe- years. Her move here entailed a of hopscotch, or newly learned ever attended. costs $2 to feed, clothe, educate and house. Many of the children under series of drastic changes. Deta, as she American pastimes like the hokey Though the service itself was house a child for a day. “A little bit of Fr. Richard’s care still have parents. is known, has become accustomed pokey or itsy bitsy spider. The beautiful, what has remained most money can make a big difference,” Some come from abusive homes, to indoor plumbing, modern Powells were stuck most by the with the Powells is the amazing said President Powell. Why should while others have single parents appliances, and technology. She has atmosphere of love in the shelter. children they met during their you give your hard-earned money to unable to care for them. If Topu also picked up English very quickly, Irene said of the children that “they week-long visit. Irene described the Topu Honis when there are so many Honis did not exist, the luckier of the excelling in her schoolwork. “She’s didn’t know how to whine. I saw children as entirely self-sufficient, worthy charities? In Fr. Richard’s unwanted children would be passed smart as a whip!” Irene proudly only one child cry during our entire even those as young as three years words, “No special reason; it is just on to extended family and treated as boasts, “and is as proficient with the stay, and he cried quietly, hiding his old. For meals the children get a one of many good causes… because second-class citizens. Topu Honis language and modern technology as tears in his arms.” bowl of rice and lentils. After they the kids need it. That’s all.” If you’d provides safety and opportunity for any 14 year old.” Part of the Powells’ outreach was eat, they take their empty bowls and like to donate something, send a children who would otherwise have Though Deta has adjusted in two huge suitcases they brought— spoons, rinse them out, and return check to Brother Dennis Newton, very little. extremely well to life in the United full of clothes and toys for the them to the kitchen area. Irene SVD Director, Society of Divine The Powells became directly States, contact with her biological children. They gave inflatable balls, marveled that she did not witness Word Missionaries, 1835 Waukegan involved with Topu Honis when family has been limited. Over games, and even Mount t-shirts to a single fight during her stay. The Rd., PO Box 6099, Techny, Illinois their daughter Cate and her husband 10,000 miles separate her from her the children. They also gave each only slight argument Irene witnessed 60082-6099. Indicate that the Mark went on a self-directed family, and with no mail system in older child three dollars. was over who would hold Tom’s check is for TOPU HONIS. He mission trip to the country. They the country, communication has The children were delighted with hand, or take turns wearing his hat will make sure it gets to the 150 met up with Fr. Richard and spent been limited to rare email messages the gifts they received, but this was or holding his hiking stick. delightful children of Topu Honis months working with him and the relayed through Fr. Richard. Deta not the focus of their Christmas. Topu Honis does not take an who are in need of your help! 34 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | FEBRUARY 2011 COMPLEMENTARY CORNER USA stamp celebrating the Year of the Rabbit Renee Lehman Chinese Calendar History to criticize others and people The Chinese calendar was with bad tempers. They will 2011 – The Meaning of the originated by the Yellow Emperor not venture forth with you into Year of the Rabbit Huang Ti, and has been in use for strange places even if you are centuries. The Chinese calendar their best friend. They will help hat do the following is called a lunar calendar, but is any friend who is in trouble if it Wwords have in common? really a calendar based on the is within their power. But if you Civility, Graciousness, Courtesy, moon and the sun. The Gregorian hurt them they will leave you and Respect. They have been calendar, which the world uses quickly and in a friendly way. used frequently in personal and today (originated 430 years ago) The Rabbit is someone who public conversation about the is a solar calendar. is the soul of graciousness, “state of harshness” (rudeness, good manners, sound counsel, unkindness, impoliteness, and The Twelve Animals of kindness, and is sensitivity to disrespect) in our society. What is the Chinese Calendar beauty. The Rabbit embodies calmer one than 2010 both on the Let us therefore make every effort happening? The Chinese calendar is made of soft-spokenness and elegance, personal and world level. to do what leads to peace and to When speaking of the balance five, twelve-year cycles. Each of and will rarely use harsh words mutual edification. of energy in the world, there the twelve years of the Chinese or foul language to make a point. Words to Live By in the —(Romans 14:19) has and always will be an ebb calendar is appointed one of the The Rabbit will lead a tranquil life Year of the Rabbit and flow between hardness following 12 animal’s names (in since s/he will opt for a peaceful An eye for an eye only ends up So in everything, do to others what and softness, roughness and this order): rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, and congenial environment. The making the whole world blind. you would have them do to you. smoothness, war and peace, dragon, snake, horse, sheep, Rabbit earnestly believes it costs —(Mahatma Gandhi) —(Mathew 7:12) and turbulence and calm. This monkey, fowl, dog, and pig. The people nothing to be nice to each is like the constant movement animal that rules the year of your other, and will make every effort Do not let any unwholesome talk come Do any of these resonate with between Yin and Yang. For birth is said to exercise a major to be civil, even to his/her own out of your mouths, but only what is you? If so, write it down and instance, dropping a stone influence over your life, and that worst enemy. The Rabbit hates helpful for building others up according place it somewhere you see it in a calm pool of water will year in general. Much of the fighting and any form of blatant to their needs, that it may benefit those every day. Use it to help you be simultaneously raise waves and information used for this article animosity or belligerence. who listen. Get rid of all bitterness, rage more compassionate, gentle, and lower troughs between them, is taken from The Handbook of Even with the docile appearance and anger, brawling and slander, along courteous this year. and this alternation of high Chinese Horoscopes by Theodora of the Rabbit, s/he often with every form of malice. Be kind and Finally, as we move into the and low points in the water and Laura Lau, 2007. possesses a strong will and self- compassionate to one another, forgiving Year of the Rabbit, I ask you to will radiate outward until the assurance. Also, despite all of the each other, just as in think about one of my favorite movement dissipates and the The Rabbit above positive characteristics, the —Christ, God forgave you. quotations: pool is calm once more. Yin and I am in tune with the pulse of Rabbit hates over-involvement, (Ephesians 4:29-32) Yang are thus always opposite the universe. and can be overly sensitive. Be careful of your words, for and equal qualities. Further, In my quiet and solitude I hear You must be the change you want your words become your actions. whenever one quality reaches the melodies of the soul. General Predictions for to see in the world. Be careful of your actions, for its peak, it will naturally begin I float above commonplace The Year of the Rabbit —(Mahatma Gandhi) your actions become your habits. to transform into the opposite dissent and decay. Most Rabbit years are quiet, Be careful of your habits, for quality: for example, grain that I subdue by my ability to tranquil, peaceful (or at least a respite But the wisdom that comes your habits become your character. reaches its full height in summer conform. from conflict or war), positive, and from heaven is first of all pure; Be careful of your character, (maximum Yang) will produce I color my world in delicate inspiring. In 2011 the emphasis is then peace-loving, considerate, for your character becomes your seeds and die back in winter pastel hues. on family, diplomacy, keeping the submissive, full of mercy and destiny. (maximum Yin) in an endless I epitomize harmony and inner peace, and personal development. A good fruit, impartial and sincere. cycle. Thus, we are moving from peace. renewed appreciation of loved ones Peacemakers who sow in peace Renee Lehman is a licensed acupuncturist, a height of “harshness” (more and friends is expected to occur this reap a harvest of righteousness. physical therapist, and Reiki Master with Yang) and are being called and I AM THE RABBIT. year. —(James 3:17-18) over 20 years of health care experience. reminded to return to a state of (Lau & Lau, 2007) Overall, it should be a fun and Her office is located at 249B York Street “gentleness” (more Yin). relatively peaceful year. Even though We don’t see things as they are, we in Gettysburg, PA. What a perfect time for the Rabbit Personality aggression, violence and war zones see them as we are. She can be reached at 717-752- Chinese New Year to begin on A person born in the year of the will occur, the Chinese Year of the —­(Anais Nin) 5728. February 3, 2011 to be the Year of Rabbit is considered sympathetic. Rabbit favors peaceful solutions and the Rabbit! How did the universe They know how to comfort diplomacy, so there will be a feeling know? So what does the Year of others, and will patiently listen that all is not lost and that hope is the Rabbit mean? First, a little to them. They are realists. They still very much alive. Therefore, history on the Chinese Calendar. cannot bear people who like 2011 is likely to be a relatively FEBRUARY 2011 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 35 FITNESS AND HEALTH Beat the winter blues with exercise Linda Stultz thing in any exercise is that you keep and add a little dance step with the will be so glad you did. Some of I’m sure you don’t want to think moving. Even if you feel tired and walking. Who knows, maybe you you may have received a Wii for about vacuuming or cleaning as a pring will be here before we know really don’t want to do anything that will be ready for Dancing with the Christmas. This is the big sensation form of exercise but that is a great way Sit. I know that is just a saying day, make yourself do 10 to 15 min. Stars before long. today. The games are geared toward to get moving, burn calories and get but it is really true. Be ready for the of exercise. If, after that you still feel Adding music to exercise always balance, movement and exercise the housework done all at the same spring outside clean up by starting to that your body is not up to exercise seems to make it more fun. The next while having fun at the same time. time. Usually, thinking about doing walk now if you are not already doing that day, stop for a while and try later. step may be adding some dumbbells, This also lets you involve other something that you don’t especially so. There are many ways to walk or You will notice I said your body is a can or soup or a soda bottle. You people. Set aside a time each day or as like to do is worse than doing it. After get aerobic exercise. Some include a telling you it doesn’t want to exercise, don’t have to go out and buy exercise many days of the week that you can you finish you will have more energy treadmill or exercise bike. If you don’t not your mind. Sometimes you just items, you can always find something to exercise. Make an appointment and feel better that the job is finished. have access to either of these some feel lazy and it is easy to talk yourself around to house to use for weight. If with yourself or a friend to exercise, Start out slow and add more other ideas are walking at a local mall out of exercising. Most of the time, you do decide to invest in some type then enjoy your new found energy exercises as you feel ready. Soon, you or checking with a school that is close if you get started and do something of equipment for home use, exercise and satisfaction. Exercising with will look forward to your workout or by. Sometimes they open the track to for at least 10 min. you will feel like bands are a great way to add resistance someone else usually makes the time even cleaning the house to get your the public at certain times of the week continuing. to your workout. The bands give you pass faster and makes exercise fun exercise. Think of the benefits you or day. Marching in place or walking a challenge while making the workout instead of a chore. will receive and how much energy If these are not for you, make your through the house is a great way to get fun. You will be surprised how this Most of the time when people get you will have for your family, yourself own exercise routine right in your started if you are not doing anything little bit of movement will give you together the main attraction is food. and yes, even your job. house. right now. You don’t want to start too energy and make you feel better not You can still have light refreshment If you have any questions, check Many people like to exercise along aggressively, as this could cause injury only physically but emotionally. but make an activity top of the list. with your doctor and if you are able with a tape so they are guided in the or make you not want to exercise. Knowing you are doing something Go bowling, skating, skiing, or to, start a program that is right for you. correct form and speed. By following Always check with your doctor for yourself makes you feel better walking what the party is all about. Explore the video section of your local an exercise tape you keep your steps before starting any exercise program about yourself. We will often do Play charades, pool, ping-pong or store to guide you to a healthy, active going for a prolonged time at a speed or changing anything in your daily something to improve things for something that involves moving lifestyle. If you have any questions for that will burn calories as well as keep activities to be sure your body is able others but when it comes to doing around. Be creative and come up me, please call 717-334-6009. I will your heart rate and breathing up for to handle the new activity. Once you something for ourselves, we hesitate. with your own ideas for a party that be glad to help. Remember, Keep a beneficial outcome. The important have mastered walking, get creative Just do it, no matter what and your do not always center around food. Moving!! You’ll be glad you did.

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faithful companions, Canis major and minor. Procyon is the bright The night sky of February star in the little dog, and rises minutes before Sirius, the brightest or February 2011, the Moon will East of Auriga, the twins, Castor star in the sky. Sirius dominates Fbe new on February 3rd. The first and Pollux highlight the Gemini. the SE sky by 7 PM, and as it rises, two weeks find the moon waxing in UWF alumni can associate the pair the turbulent winter air causes it to the evening sky. The slender crescent with Jason and the Golden Fleece sparkle with shafts of spectral fire. moon lies six degrees north of Jupiter legend, for they were the first two Beautiful as the twinkling appears in the evening twilight on February Argonauts to sign up on his crew to the naked eye, for astronomers 7th. First quarter moon sits high of adventurers. this means the image is blurry; only in the sky and half-lit at sunset on South of Gemini, Orion is the in space can we truly see “clearly February 11th. The full moon is on most familiar winter constellation, now”. At 8 light years distance, February 18th and in folklore, is the dominating the eastern sky at dusk. Sirius is the closest star we can Wolf or Hunger Moon. The waning The reddish supergiant Betelguese easily see with the naked eye from gibbous moon passes seven degrees marks his eastern shoulder, while West Florida. south of Saturn on February 21st, blue-white supergiant Rigel stands When Sirius is highest, along our with both rising about 10 PM. The opposite on his west knee. Just south southern horizon look for the second Moon is last quarter on February 24, of the belt, hanging like a sword brightest star, Canopus, getting just so the last two weeks of this month downward, is M-42, the Great above the horizon and sparkling will find the moon in the morning Nebula of Orion, an outstanding like an exquisite diamond as the sky, making evenings dark for deep binocular and telescopic stellar turbulent winter air twists and turns sky observations. opposition on April 3rd. The rings naked eye and two fine binocular nursery. The bright diamond of this shaft of starlight, after a trip of Venus dominates the dawn sky. are gradually starting to open up objects in the same field. Perseus four stars that light it up are the about 200 years! She rises about 4 AM all month, but again, but still rather thin, only tilted contains the famed eclipsing trapezium cluster, one of the finest To the northeast, a reminder of is heading behind the Sun in the next about 10 degrees now, compared binary star Algol, where the Arabs sights in a telescope. Spring coming; look for the bowl few months. She is 61% sunlit with a to 27 degree when fully opened at imagined the eye of the gorgon To the east of Betelguese is of the Big Dipper to rise, with the disk 20” across on February 1st, but Saturn’s solstice in 2016; when this Medusa would lie. It fades to a third the cluster NGC 2244, visible top two stars, the pointers, giving 71% sunlit and now farther away open, the huge reflecting surface of its normal brightness for six out in binoculars. But appropriately you a line to find Polaris, the Pole from us, appears only 16” across the ring’s ice boulders will double the of every 70 hours, as a larger but for Valentine’s day at midmonth, Star. But if you take the pointers by the end of the month. Through planet’s brightness. cooler orange giant covers about surrounding this cluster is the south, you are guided instead to the telescope, Venus now appears as The constellation Cassiopeia 80% of the smaller but hotter and beautiful Rosette Nebula, featured the head of Leo the Lion rising a small, round disk, on the far side makes a striking W in the NW. She thus brighter companion as seen in our photo this month. Older than in the east, looking much like the of the Sun. She will appear larger as contains many nice star clusters for from Earth. the Orion’s M-42 cluster, here the profile of the famed Sphinx. The she approaches Earth and overtakes binocular users in her outer arm of At Perseus’ feet for the famed hot central stars have driven away the bright star at the Lion’s heart is us, but her phase will become less our Milky Way, extending to the NE Pleiades cluster; they lie about gas and dust, which has accumulated Regulus, the “regal star”. Fitting sunlit as well when she moves into now. Her daughter, Andromeda, 400 light years distant, and over on the edges in this fine bloom in the for our cosmic king of beasts, the evening sky later this year. It starts with the NE corner star of 250 stars are members of this fine February skies for deep sky observers whose rising at the end of this was Galileo in 1611 who noted that Pegasus’’ Square, and goes NE group. East of the seven sisters is and astrophotographers. month means March indeed will Venus goes through this entire phase with two more bright stars in a the V of stars marking the face of In the east rise the hunter’s two be coming in like a Lion. cycle, and correctly deduced this row. It is from the middle star, beta Taurus the Bull, with bright orange proved she orbited the Sun, not us. Andromeda, that we proceed about Aldebaran as his eye. The V of stars Covered with sulfuric acid clouds, a quarter the way to the top star in is the Hyades cluster, older than her bright disk reveals only her the W of Cassiopeia, and look for a the blue Pleaides, but about half phase, with no visible cloud details in faint blur with the naked eye. M-31, their distance. Yellow Capella, a the scopes. the Andromeda Galaxy, is the most giant star the same temperature Mars is currently behind the Sun distant object visible with the naked and color as our much smaller and lost in his glare, as is true of eye, lying about 2.5 million light Sun, dominates the overhead sky. Mercury as well. Even Jupiter is soon years distant. It is part of the pentagon on stars disappearing in the south western Overhead is Andromeda’s hero, making up Auriga, the Charioteer sky by month’s end. Saturn is now Perseus, rises. Between him and (think Ben Hur). Several nice in Virgo near the bright star Spica. Cassiopeia is the fine Double binocular Messier open clusters are The ringed planet will be coming to Cluster, faintly visible with the found in the winter milky way here.

2nd. It is also Groundhog Day Place ten seeds between sheets of and in Punxsutawney, Pennsylva- paper towels and keep them moist Almanac nia, everyone eagerly awaits the and warm for a few days. If less than prediction “Punxsutawney Phil” eight of the ten seeds sprout, con- Weather Watch: Windy with some on the coming of spring. If he sider starting with fresh seed. If the snow showers in the north (1,2,3). sees his shadow, we are in for an- weather will allow, start to prune Fair and rather cold (4,5,6,7,8) other 6 weeks of winter! roses, Oriental grasses, and other with the chance of a Nor’easter deciduous shrubs. Carefully prune and heavy snow (9,10,11). Windy Holidays: Do something special for fruit trees prior to any new growth again, cold, and flurries (12,13) your sweetheart on Valentine’s Day, that will start soon (the cold weath- turning fair and remaining cold which will be celebrated in 2011 er can’t last forever!). Begin to sow (14,15,16,17,18,19). More winds on Monday, February 14th. Lin- seeds for cool-weather vegetables cold temperatures and more flur- coln’s birthday is February 12th and frost-tolerant perennials in- ries (20,21) turning fair and not and Washington’s birthday is Tues- doors. Consider sowing seeds of so cold (22,23,24,25). Light snow day, the 22nd. Both are honored warm-season vegetables indoors and in the north (26,27,28). on President’s Day, which falls on for hardy spring-blooming annuals. Monday, February 21st. Keep tabs on your houseplants and FULL MOON: The FULL make sure they are getting enough MOON for February occurs on The Garden: Perform a germina- humidity. Check for pests. Re- February 18th at 3:36 AM EST. tion test on last year’s stored seed. member to feed the birds! Native Americans often referred to February’s FULL MOON as SNOW MOON because of the increased amount of snowfall in many regions during this month. It has also been referred to as CRUST MOON for the icy crust that forms atop deep snow piles.

Special Notes: Candlemas, the Christian Festival of Lights is cel- ebrated on Wednesday, February FEBRUARY 2011 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 37 COMPUTER Q&A Email is where its @! Ayse Jester The “Delete’ function deletes the these file types are because they could e-mail. To use it simply click on cause harm to other computers easily lmost everyone uses email as op- delete. if the files contained a virus. Aposed to snail mail today. There Attachments: limits and file types are many functions of email that go Depending on your email provid- Spamorama: Can I make it stop? beyond sending a message to some- er, you have a limit to the size of the Spam comes from a variety of ways. one with just text. Also, there are a files that you can send. Most limit at- The first way that you receive spam is variety of email services available so it tachments to between 10-20MB . by signing up for ANYTHING with can be difficult to choose which one (If your not sure how large your file your email address. Another way that to use. Read along to find out more is right click on the file and choose you can get spam is if someone you about email functions and email ser- properties. It will tell you the file size know has a problem with their email vices that are offered today. there. KB’s (Kilobytes) are small- which sends spam out to the contacts er than MB’s (Megabytes) and GB’s in their address book. Spam can also Email addresses: What’s (Gigabytes) are larger than MB’S). come from bots that make up random in the name? In addition to restricting attach- email addresses and send out spam Email addresses have 3 parts to ments sizes, your email provider may to the addresses which eventually will them. Here is an example of an prevent you from sending certain file match up with real email addresses. email address: johnsmith@email. types. They may restrict sending files There is no real way to complete- won’t be able to use online services. can create a secondary email account com. The first part, Johnsmith is such as exe.’s or zipped files. The rea- ly stop spam. You could stop giving You might inconveniently keep email which you use to sign up for things called the Username. son that your email restricts sending your email address out but then you addresses out of your address book. that you wont want to look at regu- You should choose your user- The best way to really curb spam is to larly. Just remember to keep your per- name wisely if you plan on us- check your spam filter settings with- tinent email going to your main ac- ing the email for business consid- in your email program. Also, you count er a professional username. The @ symbol will always be constant when you email someone. The last part, email.com is the name of your e-mail host. The email host depends on who the user has signed up with for email service. Not al email hosts end with .com some are .net, .org, .gov etc. If you ever send an email out and the user did not get it or you get an email back saying recipi- ent does not exist, consider that you have misspelled the email ad- dress. If the email address is not spelled exactly right it will not go to that user. If you believe you have spelled it right then check with the person who you’re email- ing to see if you took the email down correctly.

Email functions: What else can email do? The ‘To’ function is used to Select us- ers from address book. To use it click on To and a box will appear with your contacts choose who you want to send an email to. The ‘Reply” function is used to re- spond to an e-mail. To use it click on Reply and a new window will open or your page will expand to allow you reply to the message. The ‘CC’ function is used to send a message you have already wrote or received to someone else. To use it Click on Forward, the message will appear in a new compose window and you can select who you wish to send the message to. The ‘Bcc’ function is used to send a blind carbon copy to other recipi- ents (does not show others email ad- dresses). To use it, enter the email ad- dress you wish to send a copy to in the BCC: field for click on BCC: and select recipients. The ‘Attach a file’ function allows you to send pictures or documents to through email. To use it click attach file (sometimes shown as a paperclip) and browse your computer for the file you wish to attach. The ‘Save’ function saves your email in the drafts folder. To use it click save. Saved emails can be found in your drafts folder and can be fin- ished and sent at a later time. 38 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | FEBRUARY 2011 LIBRARY NOTES

anese homeland. Manjiro adopts a life of adventure and travel, en- counters friendship and treach- Winners among the stacks ery, and seeks to discover if a low- Caroline Rock as young adult books, audio books, ily vacation in Cleveland instead of appreciate an author on a whole ly fisherman can indeed become and books translated to English Disneyland. Now, I wait for the new level! a samurai. This book is also a de- ast month the American Li- from other languages. But by far announcement before putting any Within a day, I had the winning but novel! Lbrary Association held its an- the most coveted award for a writ- stock in one title or author. book in my hands: Moon Over Finally, there is Dark Emper- nual mid-winter meeting. In my er of books for children is the John Last month, on January 10, Manifest by Clare Vanderpool. or and other Poems of the Night opinion, however, it can hardly be Newbery Medal. if you had walked into the Em- This is a triumph, not only be- by Joyce Sidman, with stunning considered a mid-winter meeting Since 1922, children’s librarians mitsburg Library, you would have cause it is the author’s debut novel, woodcut illustrations by Rick Al- since it was held in San Diego. The across the country have chosen the seen Miss Stephanie and me lean- but because it is a Newbery winner len. temps most of the week were in the most distinguished children’s book ing over a live-feed from the ALA chosen for its story, not for some A charming book. A Newbery, high 60’s, compared to our 30’s. I published in America the previ- Mid-Winter Conference as the political ideology or sense of social not a Caldecott, but in good can imagine (and, yes, imagining is ous year. This impressive and eclec- awards were announced. I hastily responsibility. company with books like A Vis- as close as I got to San Diego this tic list of winners includes fiction, jotted down the titles while Miss Cynthia K. Richey, the commit- it to William Blake’s Inn, Joy- winter) that it was hard for many poetry, biography, and history. Au- Stephanie checked our library cat- tee chair for this year’s Newbery Se- ful Noise, and Show Way as of those librarians to focus on the thors chosen for the honor include alogue to see if we owned them. I lection Committee, said, “Vander- books of poetry getting a New- business at hand while staying so Lois Lowry, Jerry Spinelli, Phyllis must say, the list I ended up with pool illustrates the importance of bery nod. So, see, parents! If your close to the beautiful bay. Person- Naylor, and Beverly Cleary. was agreeable and intriguing. stories as a way for children to un- child drops out of medical school ally, I would have found myself, In all honesty, the gold medal I was pleased to see that one of derstand the past, inform the pres- to become a poet, there is hope! open book in hand, gazing west- selections of the last five Newbery the books I had read the previous ent, and provide hope for the fu- Finally, I want to mention the ward over the water, a tear of long- committees have disappointed me, year picked up an honor, a silver ture.” winner of the Caldecott Med- ing on my cheek as I considered to say the least. In fact, prior to medal, as a runner-up to the win- And so she does. al, given to the artist of the most the months of winter ahead of me 2007, it was my practice to read as ner. That was Rita Williams-Gar- All her life, twelve-year-old distinguished picture book pub- back home on the east coast. much juvenile fiction as possible, cia’s One Crazy Summer, a hilar- Abilene Tucker has wandered lished in the United States each But one moment would have following mock Newbery blogs, ious and poignant story of three from town to town with her fa- year. This year’s winner is A Sick drawn me back into the artificial and reading every book review I sisters spending the summer with ther, riding the rails, using con Day for Amos McGee, written light of the convention center, and could get my hands on. I made my the poet mother who abandoned and cleverness to obtain food by Philip Stead, and illustrated I am not talking about the donuts predictions and felt confident that them. Into the heavy climate of and shelter. Then one summer by his wife Erin Stead. on the continental breakfast cart. I had truly read the most distin- 1968 California, Black Panthers, her father sends her to stay in One might be tempted to pass I am talking about the announce- guished books offered to children and Civil Rights rallies, Williams- Manifest, Kansas, a place she this book up. Its colors are sub- ment of the annual Youth Media that year. When the announce- Garcia places genuine charac- does not know, with people she tle, understated, its text spare. Awards. ments were made, my disappoint- ters and a satisfying resolution. has never met. As she comes to But once in your hands, you will There are about twenty priz- ment was deep enough to cause me Williams-Garcia will need a big- know the strange people who read it again and again at each es awarded by the ALA each year, to change my routine. The medal ger neck on which to hang all the live in this dying town, a place sitting, pausing to study the deli- ranging from Latino interest, pic- choice felt political, like a spinster medals this book has won for her. where immigrants came to find cate pencil and woodblock draw- ture books, the African American aunt choosing a book for a child, At the ALA alone, in addition to work in the mines, Abilene lis- ings, looking for the blush of col- experience, and nonfiction, as well spinach instead of ice cream, a fam- its Newbery Honor, One Crazy tens to their stories, searching or here or there. And you will fall Summer won the Coretta Scott- for any clue to how her father in love with the gentle Amos Mc- King Award, and the Scott O’Dell fit into the town’s history. In the Gee, whose generosity toward Award for Historical Fiction, as process, she and her new friends his animal friends at the zoo is well as being a finalist for the Na- uncover a mystery from anoth- lovingly repaid when the good tional Book Award. er era, a mystery the townspeo- man is sick in bed. A Sick Day The rest of the books on the ple would prefer to keep hidden. for Amos McGee is a book I will list were strange to me, with the Moon Over Manifest was be adding to my wish-list, even exception of Turtle in Paradise, worth the wait for me. Part mys- though I am a collector exclusive- and that I only recognized by tery, part historical fiction, part ly of Newbery winners. the author Jennifer Holm. Jen- coming of age, and not an ounce My plate is full for the next nifer Holm joins a congress of of spinach! few weeks: Turtle in Paradise authors who have won multi- Heart of a Samurai by Mar- and Heart of a Samurai on the ple Newbery Honors or Medals, gi Preus is a book about which I nightstand by my bed. Then, having taken an Honor for Our know nothing except for what is with the weather forecast prom- Only May Amelia in 2000, and on the blurb. It is set in the mid- ising nothing above 35 degrees, again for Penny from Heaven in 19th century and spans ten years I just might start browsing the 2007. Plus, I met her in person as Manjiro, the main character, blogs and book reviews for the once, and that always makes me is shipwrecked far from his Jap- next big winner! FEBRUARY 2011 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 39 UPCOMING EVENTS

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