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NEWS Vigilant Hose to Hold Open House The event is being held in conjunc- The Doughboy returns! tion with Maryland Volunteer Day - a volunteer recruitment initiative. s a small crowd of onlookers ever, agreed that the left lean that re- pedestal was quarried Page 2 Awatched, Emmitsburg’s iconic mains is more accurate of the lean a from the same quarry Doughboy statue was placed back upon real soldier would have in throwing a in Indiana as the orig- Extension Office Narrowly its pedestal on March 16, nearly nine hand grenade with his right hand. inal pedestal. The new Escapes Shutdown The failure to pass a state budget months to the day after it was knocked Casteel closed the seams that had pedestal comprised the last year nearly led to the Adams down as a result of a freak automobile opened and soldered and refinished bulk of the $40,000 County extension offices being accident. As the slings that had lifted the them. Some of the figure’s forms had cost of the repairs. closed next month. Page 3 statue were removed, the crowd broke to be returned to the original shapes. Work on the out in applause and passing cars honked A base plate was attached to the stat- plaque, which lists Two New Basketball their horns in a show of approval. ue so it could be better secured to the the names of the sol- Courts to be Built Due to the nature of the statue and new pedestal thereby replacing the diers who had fought Thurmont has approved funding for the construction of basketball its location in the historic district, the pipe that had been embedded in the in the ‘Great War,” courts in two separate develop- town was forced to navigate a myri- original pedestal that had served to went quickly, said ments. Page 4 ad of procedural issues before work keep the statue upright. Casteel. The letters in could actually begin on repairs. Once Casteel said the exterior of the statue the names damaged as Fire Company Award Banquets approval was given, the repairs pro- needed a lot of attention. Sap dripping a result of the accident Fairfield Fire Company honors ceeded speedily. from the overhanging limbs of the tree were fixed, and like the their own. Page 26 Gary Casteel, a noted sculptor/ that shades the statue and general pollu- statue, the plaque was Nearly nine months to the day after being COMMENTARY monument maker from Gettysburg, tion had accumulated to such a degree given a good cleaning was selected to do the restoration of that the original luster of the bronze had and waxing. Casteel damaged in an auto accident, the Doughboy Words From Winterbilt statue and plaque were restored to their Don’t trust the press? It is under- the Doughboy. Casteel noted that the long since disappeared. Casteel polished noted that he was hap- rightful place with little fanfare. standable, especially when it is damage to the statue was worse than the statue until the original bronze luster py that the town had saying something you don’t want it had appeared. Due to the fragile na- was restored, and then applied a special opted to keep the original plaque, on the plaque was noted as it was be- to hear. Page 14 ture of the construction of the stat- wax to ensure the luster and shine would “it’s a part of history,” Casteel said, ing re-installed. The heads of small ue, buckling had occurred that result- remain for years to come. “and when we can, we should al- screws could be seen on the back of The American Mind ed in the statue having a decided left While the damage to the old pedes- ways strive to preserve original histo- the plaque. The screws were used to If you want to know what is really attach stars next to the names of the going on with this year’s presiden- lean. Casteel strengthened as much tal was light, the pedestal had so many ry.” Had the town opted to replace tial election, it’s simple: “It’s the of the buckling as he could, but cor- fractures and fissions due to age that the plaque, the cost of the repairs nine soldiers that were killed during economy, stupid!” Page 15 recting 100% of the buckling would it crumbled when work was done on would have increased by $10,000 the war, indicating that the inclusion have required the complete disman- it. This meant that not replacing it said Casteel. of stars was an afterthought after the tlement of the statue. Veterans, how- was not an option. A new limestone One interesting historical side note plaque had been finished. ARTICLES The Book of Days A look at the history behind medie- val dragon legends. Page 17 Strawberry Hill considers land transfer Community Notes A look at why Wantz Chevrolet in inancial crisis looms over Straw- then the Foundation’s assets have nev- ry Hill would retain Taneytown is the finest Chevrolet Fberry Hill Nature Preserve as the er been recovered. Increased opera- and maintain 35 acres dealership in the North East. Preserve’s Board of Directors are cur- tional and facility management costs, around the primary fa- Page 16 rently in the process of investigating a coupled with financial pressures, have cility, which includes partnership with the Pennsylvania De- put a strain on the resources the Foun- the educational center The Retired Ecologist partment of Conservation and Natu- dation possesses to provide affordable and other various facil- Spring has a way of reminding ral Resources (DCNR) and The Con- quality education and protect the wa- ities and buildings on you that you aren’t as smart as servation Fund to transfer 574 acres tershed. Without additional direct the property. you were beginning to believe. Page 18 into the public trust. This land transfer funding support, the Foundation, the After decades of would ultimately become part of the Preserve, and educational programs work, Swamp Creek, Real Science Michaux State Forest and could pro- may soon cease to exist. located within the Pre- Inside this year’s Mother Seton vide Strawberry Hill with the financial Located in Hamiltonban Township, serve, has recently School science fair. Page 20 resources it needs to increase its assets Strawberry Hill Nature Preserve was scored high enough in 574 acres, approximately 90% of and provide the funds necessary for the founded in the 1960’s by Hans and water quality testing to Strawberry Hill, will be transferred to become Pets continuation of the educational pro- Frances Froelicher, who initially be- receive an existing use part of the Michaux State Forest. The life and times of Kira Nerys – faithful to the end. Page 22 grams and corresponding facilities that gan efforts to clean up and protect the classification of excep- erty and valued as exceptional. have been enriching the lives of people Swamp Creek Watershed. In 1986, tional value streams. Less than 2% of Executive Director, Chuck Reid World War I all over the area. The Strawberry Hill Foundation, Inc. the streams in the state have earned this stated that the Preserve is not locked April 1916 – The Irish Easter Strawberry Hill’s Board of Direc- was created as a charitable non-prof- protection. If the PA Department of into this decision yet, they are still ex- Rebellion – Ireland chooses sides. tors has enlisted the help of The Con- it with the primary mission to provide Environmental Protection authorizes ploring their options. In order to con- Page 30 servation Fund, which is a national environmental education to the sur- the designation, this stream will receive tinue Frances Froelicher’s mission for non-profit organization that aims to rounding area and protect the Swamp the highest protection the Common- Strawberry Hill, something must be Four Years At The Mount This month, our writers re- pursue environmental preservation and Creek Watershed. The Nature Preserve wealth provides, legally restricting any done to assist with the financial crisis. flected on social media sites economic development. The organiza- and Environmental Education Center activity that will degrade the ecological Community support has always been and their potential impacts on tion focuses on creating as many path- lie at the heart of this mission, as the value of the stream, as well as Carbaugh a vital part of Strawberry Hill, and is society. Page 38 ways possible for people and organiza- mission has always been to provide en- Run stream, also located on the prop- needed now more than ever. tions to protect their natural resources vironmental education for the commu- The Arts and save properties with ecological, his- nity, as originally wished by co-founder PRE-SORTED An inside look at this year’s Totem toric, and/or cultural significance. Frances. Pole Playhouse season. Page 43 In 2008, Strawberry Hill’s abili- The Preserve is housed on 609-acres, STANDARD U.S. Postage Complementary Corner ty to subsidize the educational pro- consisting of streams, ponds, forest- Postal Customer Spring cleaning is not limited to grams and maintain the Preserve was ed areas and a quarry, and is surround- PAID your house, but can be helpful reduced with the onset of the “Great ed by the 85,000+ acre Michaux State Gettysburg, PA for your body and spirit as well! Recession.” Significant losses to the Forest and private landowners. If the Permit No. 53 Page 46 Foundation’s assets occurred. Since partnership were to occur, Strawber- 2 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | APRIL 2016 EMMITSBURG NEWS 7th His Place car show ready to roll he His Place car show will Last year’s event raised over of colors from the solemn blacks Thold its 7th annual event $2,600 for the two charities. As and grays of the Depression Era to Emmitsburg on May 7, on the grounds of the far as his goal for this years event, the gaudy bright colors of the Age Mother Seton School to raise Billy said he would like to see the of Hot Rods. news-journal funds for Catholic primary school event raise “as much as we can Also featured again this year will P.O. Box 543 and the Emmitsburg Osteopathic possibly get.” be 1950s and 1960s music perme- Emmitsburg, Maryland 21727 Primary Care Center Dozens of vehicles will be on ating the air, as well as a flea mar- 301-471-3306 Bill Kuhn, III, owner of His display, including cars, trucks and ket offering an array of collectibles Place, said last year that atten- a vintage Vigilant Hose Compa- and wares www.emmitsburg.com and www.emmitsburg.net dance was great thanks to a sunny ny fire engine, covered a period of Dating back to the ‘60s itself, weekend. Kuhn was elated at the time from the antique to 50s and His Place was founded in 1969 by numbers of vehicles that turned 60s hotrods. Bill Kuhn. Sr. After having been News, events, history; and culture for the Historic Toms Creek Hundred geograph- out, noting that the participants Rows of vehicles will be lined- established a repair shop, the busi- ical area; Emmitsburg, Zora, Carroll Valley, Fairfield, Greenmont, Harney, Rocky Ridge, Detour, St. Anthony’s, Zentz Mill, and Thurmont. The Emmitsburg News were several times that which had up with their hoods open look- ness soon began to also become in- Journal is published the first day of every month by Toms Creek Hundred LLC. attended the 2014 event. Around ing like hungry alligators awaiting volved in the restoration of classic noon he said, “We’re pushing to- their feeding at a reptile sanctuary. cars, especially Corvettes. Found- Senior Advisors: ward a hundred (vehicles). They The pampered automobiles and er Kuhn, Sr. continues to serve as Eric Glass, Taney Corporation just keep on rolling in.” trucks will present a dazzling array the His Place business advisor. Dan Reaver, Emmitsburg Glass Bo and Jean Cadle, Former Publishers of the Emmitsburg Dispatch Kathryn Franke, MSM Class of 2013, MBA Class of 2015 $1,000 scholarships offered Executive Editor: Michael Hillman, [email protected] Managing Editor: Angela Smith, MSM Class of 2015, MBA Class of 2017 he Emmistsburg High includes Emmitsburg 21727, their community and school activi- Assistant Editor: Lydia Olsen, MSM Class of 2016 School Association is accept- Rocky Ridge 21778, and Taney- ties, and pursuing higher education T English Editor: Julianna Mastromatteo, MSM Class of 2016 ing scholarship applications. Four town 21787 (Taneytown bound- (technical school, four-year college, News Reporters: Danielle Ryan, Sarah Harrington, MSM Class of 2014 one thousand dollar scholarships ary is determined by Bridgeport or community college). will be awarded in May to deserv- on route 140). Applicants may Applications may be obtained Advertising: Sharon Graham, [email protected] ing students. Any Catoctin High apply each year as long as they are by contacting the guidance de- Graphic Design and layout: Brian Barth, timebombstudios.com School senior or graduate who is enrolled in an institution. partment at Catoctin High School Photographer: John Zuke enrolled in an institution of high- Selection is based on having a (240-236-8082 Ryan Zimmer- er learning including trade schools 3.0 or higher grade point average, man) or calling Phyllis Kelly (717) Letters to the Editor, notice of upcoming events, news stories, and interesting and is eligible if he/she resides in the being a full time student, present- 642-6963. All applications must creative articles are welcome and may be submitted via regular U.S. Mail to P.O. box 543, Emmitsburg, MD 21727, or by email to [email protected]. Emmitsburg School District. This ing two letters of recommendation, be received by May 10, 2016. Vigilant Hose holds recruitment “Open House” he Vigilant Hose Compa- Maryland State Firemen’s Associa- Fire Station Tours and Orien- all ages in helping to support the cy services operations, to auxilia- Tny will be participating in tion (www.mdvolunteer.org). tations on apparatus and equip- work of their local Fire, Rescue ry, administrative and youth pro- “Maryland Volunteer Day” on The men and women of the Vig- ment will be conducted through- and Emergency Medical Services grams activities. Free materials Sunday, April 10th, from Noon ilant Hose Company look forward out the day. Information will departments. include: Fire / Injury Prevention until 4 p.m. at the Fire Station. to showcasing our personnel, facil- include materials from the high- These opportunities embrace all Literature, General information The Open House event is being ities and equipment plus opportu- ly successful Frederick County aspects of community safety to in- on the VHC, ‘Gear-Up’ literature, held in conjunction with a state- nities for all interested in learning “Gear-Up” Campaign that seeks clude the variety of roles where all VHC Membership Applications wide recruitment initiative of the more about the organization. to engage men and women of can help ranging from emergen- and more. Sidewalk repairs begin lmost two years after it was of the redesign. Afirst proposed, work on the The revitalization of the square redesign the town’s square has fi- is estimated to cost $1.5 million nally got under way. Phase one of dollars; this cost includes relocat- the revitalization, the replacement ing crosswalks, planters, decora- of the sidewalks on South Seton tive brick piers, a new clock, and Avenue began in late March. an optional fountain. Replace- In February of 2013 the town ment of the sidewalks is being on the South side of East Lincoln approved the redesign the town’s funded by the State Highway Ad- Avenue from Chesapeake Street square. The plan included im- ministration and is estimated to to Creamery Road. According to proving pedestrian safety, traffic cost $500,000. Mayor Briggs the new sidewalk congestion, and the overall aes- Once work on South Seton Av- will tie in with the 2015 acquired thetics of the town’s central inter- enue is complete the workers will sidewalk easement from Seton Av- section. In 2013 the town con- shift to repairing the sidewalks enue to Chesapeake Street. tracted the design firm Seth Harry on North Seton Avenue. In ad- Actual work on the Square is set and Associates to refine the plans dition, sidewalks will be installed to begin in the Fall of this year. APRIL 2016 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 3 FAIRFIELD/CARROLL VALLEY NEWS Adams County Extension Office avoids shutdown he Adams County Penn missioners Randy Phiel, Jim tinue to be a major contrib- ucational series related to gar- ing shut down. TState Cooperative Exten- Martin and Marty Qually ac- utor in improvement of both dening, environmental issues, If the supplemental budget sion office avoided an impend- tively supported their efforts. production efficiency and en- pollinators etc. They maintain had not passed and funding ing closure due to lack of fund- All expressed concern with the vironmental quality on farms. and use the demonstration gar- not been restored to the uni- ing when the General Assembly potential economic impact on Research stations, such as the dens, pollinator gardens, native versities’ agricultural programs passed a supplemental funding Adams County if funding was Fruit Research and Extension plant and rain gardens located Pennsylvania would have be- package, which restored fund- not restored. Center in upper Adams Coun- at the Extension office to edu- come known as the first state ing for schools, Penn State Ex- Within Penn State Extension ty, which are responsible for in- cate the public about gardening in the nation to abandon its tension, Animal Health Com- there are a variety of agricultural valuable research to the fruit in- and horticulture. Master Gar- land grant mission which has mission and agricultural related programs that serve the dustry, also faced the danger of deners don’t exclusively work to been 150 years in the mak- diagnostic laboratories, which community such as the Master being shut down. teach adults, they also educate ing. In addition, 1,100 Ex- the Governor line-item vetoed Gardeners, 4H Youth Devel- Within Adams County, the children about the importance tension jobs will have be lost, in December. opment, Community and Eco- Master Gardener Program is in- of agriculture, sustainability, 90,000 children would have While the Governor contin- nomic Development, Nutrition strumental in providing hor- pollinators and horticulture. lost access to leadership de- ued his refusal to support fund- and Health, tree fruit and veg- ticulture related education to Critical research issues such velopment, 92,340 members ing these institutions, he never- etable education and research. Adams County. Completely vol- as Avian Influenza, Food Safety and 9,556 volunteers for 4H theless allowed the funding to These programs and their cor- unteer based, Master Garden- Modernization Act Implemen- and the Master Gardener pro- become law. The effort to re- responding research have pro- ers have a horticulture hot line tation and assessing agricultur- grams would have be eliminat- store funding was championed vided farmers with the most ad- and answer public questions al BMPs in the Chesapeake Bay ed, and 67 Extension offices by Senator Alloway and Repre- vanced variety of scientific and via phone calls, emails, and Watershed were all threatened would have close, eliminating sentatives Dan Moul and Will technological knowledge and walk-ins. Each year, the Master with being shutdown as a re- vital programs and services for Talman. Adams County Com- farming techniques, and con- Gardeners present several ed- sult of Extension programs be- consumers and farmers.

ban and there will be a future Hamiltonban Community Park revisited need for a community park to be enjoyed by community members. t the March 1 Hamiltonban ty members and Board members. that was submitted last year was intention of the Board to bring Vice-Chairman Maggie Travis re- ATownship Board of Super- Vice Chairman Doug Woernor not selected for grant funding, the tax dollars back to the com- ported to the Board that there visor’s meeting Board members voiced his concerns about poten- but DCNR designated the Ham- munity in the best ways possible. are currently 22 committed proj- discussed applying for a DCNR tial safety of the location of the iltonban Township Park as a High What better way to do that then ect partners for the park, and sur- Grant for the proposed Township proposed park which would be lo- Value Project. The Commission bring a community park to Ham- veys have been showing that there Park. cated at the current Township of- was urged to reapply for a 2016 iltonban Township, where there is is 75% optimism in favor of the Supervisor LuAnn Dille began fice. He proposed that the park be DCNR grant. The same grants not already an existing communi- proposed park. by motioning to suspend all ap- located closer to town or within submitted last year consisted of a ty park. Dille’s motion to suspend all plications for a park until further town, which would make trans- $53,000 grant from the Depart- The park would be 3 acres and applications until further notice notice. This motion was discussed portation easier for community ment of Conservation and Natu- would house a walking trail along was defeated and the board voted extensively by the entire Board as members since the sidewalks are ral Resources and a $90,000 grant the perimeter of the park as well in favor of applying for a DCNR well as chairman Teresa Scripture already present in town. LuAnn from the Department of Commu- as exercise stations, horseshoe pits, Grant for the Township Park, in- and Vice-chairman Maggie Tra- Dille also voiced concerns about nity and Economic Development. a multipurpose area possibly for cluding the addition of a chain vis from the Parks and Recreation potential safety issues and men- The construction and installa- a soccer field or other sports field link fence to separate mainte- Commission who were both pres- tioned the necessity of a chain link tion of the park would come at and a playground area. Parks and nance facilities and the park be- ent. fence to surround the park. no cost to the community as it Recreation chairmen voiced their ing included in the application. Concerns regarding park main- Chairman Scripture and is intended to be constructed on concerns and beliefs that there The vote was made 3 to 1 with tenance and safety were once again Vice-chairman Travis spoke about the Township’s land. Supervisor is certainly the potential for fur- one Board member choosing to brought up by both communi- the application. The application Coleen Reamer stated that it is the ther development in Hamilton- abstain.

sion, but was concerned about the Hamiltonban Township News Briefs. . . other vacancy, which would leave one auditor. Board of Supervisors Road Safety Audit Liberty Mountain Resort. There sentative’s absence. Further news and Zoning Commission. This Chairman, Robert Gordon as- At the March 1 Hamiltonban is also an overall need to increase about the Reeds Bridge Project currently leaves two elected au- sured Starbuck that the vacancies Township Board of Supervisors the safety at various intersections will be discussed during the April ditor vacancies within the town- would be filled and his time was meeting, a motion was made to along this route. meeting. ship. Starbuck has been interested needed serving the Planning and pursue a Road Safety Audit for The Board voted unanimous- In other news, LED lights in joining the Planning Commis- Zoning Commission. Route 116 from Bullfrog Road ly in favor of a Road Safety Au- were installed in the Hamilton- to Route 16. There have been dit being conducted by Penn- ban Township Municipal build- numerous discussions within the DOT. The Fairfield Area School ing Monday March 7. These cost local governing bodies of Hamil- District Board also voted during saving lights have been discussed tonban Township, the Boroughs their March 14 meeting in favor and were voted upon at last Feb- of Carroll Valley and Fairfield, of the Road Safety Audit. ruary’s meeting. The street lights and the Fairfield Area School A representative from Shi- in Hamiltonban Township will District for the need to increase loh Paving and Excavating Inc. also be replaced with LED lights safety and alleviate traffic on had intended to be present at hopefully in full by the end of the Route 116. As a result of these the March Board of Supervisors summer. discussions Andrew Merkel and meeting but was unable to make Former Hamiltonban Town- Chris Caba of the Adams Coun- it for reasons unknown. The ship Auditor Gene Starbuck of- ty Office of Planning and De- Reeds Bridge Project was up for ficially resigned from his position velopment were invited to the discussion, but was unable to be as Township Auditor in order to Board of Supervisors Workshop further discussed due to the repre- fill a vacancy on the Planning on January 28 to discuss Road Safety Audits and available fund- ing options. A Road Safety Audit begins with auditors looking at data that include traffic volumes and crash data. The main area of concern is on Route 116 from Bullfrog Road to Route 16. There is a need for sidewalks by the post office, school and Towne Center as well as turning lanes by the school and 4 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | APRIL 2016 THURMONT NEWS

Town planner Chris Jukubiak, how- ever, disagreed. According to Jukubaik, it Zoning ordinance discussed is not unusual for a Planning and Zon- uring the March 8th Thurmont nance was completed in January and it tion pertained to annexation. In the garding the permission of annexations. ing Committees to consider fiscal impact Dtown council meeting, the was recommended that the document proposed updated ordinance, it re- Mayor Kinnaird noted for exam- studies on the major development. Mayor and Commissioners reviewed be reviewed and adopted by the May- quires the Planning and Zoning ple, that if the town accepted an an- The commissioners reviewed the proposed changes to the comprehen- or and Commissioners. Commission to evaluate the cost im- nexation with a 400-unit develop- changes and listened as Burns pro- sive zoning ordinance. Jukubiak assured the Mayor and pact of any proposed annexation on ment, the town would be required to posed a few changes to the updates. Town Planner, Chris Jukubiak, Commissioners in the beginning of the town’s fiscal condition and budget. hire additional workers to maintain The Board of Commissioners agreed stated that the Planning and Zoning the workshop that the changes in the Commissioner Martin Burns ques- the streets and additional usage at the that the changes proposed by Burns Commission has been working on draft revision to the ordnance would tioned whether the impact of annexa- water treatment plant. would be passed onto Jukubiak and making updates to the Zoning Ordi- not affect the zoning of any of the tions to the town’s fiscal condition and Randy Cubbedge, Chairman of applied to the final update of the ordi- nance over the past year. These chang- properties in the town. He went on budget fell under the Committee’s ju- Thurmont’s Planning and Zoning nance. The draft Zoning Ordinance es include incorporating many addi- to say that the there were about 12 to risdiction. Mayor John Kinnaird how- Commission opposed the idea of re- is scheduled to be discussed again at tions and amendments that have been 14 changes of any subtenant nature to ever stated that he believes that it is quiring the Commission to consider the March 29 Town meeting. If ad- made over the years, to modernize cer- the ordnance, the rest of the improve- within the means of the Commission the financial impact of a development opted by the Mayor and Commis- tain sections of the ordinance, to im- ments centered on the organization of to discuss the annexations. He noted on a proposed annexation. Cubbedge sioners that evening, the new Zon- prove the site plan review and improve the ordinance that having this information would al- argued that this was outside the pur- ing Ordinance would go into effect the ordinance. The work on the ordi- A change that struck up conversa- low town leaders to make decisions re- view of the body. on April 5.

Last year’s budget for the town’s General fund, which includes the Budget development schedule set Streets and Parks Department, was he Thurmont Town Council an- the Streets and Parks Department and p.m. and will be open to the public. A public hearing will be held on $4,542,745. The Town’s Electric Tnounced that they will be hold- the Electric Company. On April 19th, The workshops will be held at Thur- May 24th to discuss funding for the Company budget was $7,387,24. ing a series of workshops to solic- the town will hold a budget workshop mont’s town hall located at 615 East proposed 2017 budget. The pur- The Thurmont Police Department’s it input for the town’s 2017 budget. for the Thurmont Police Department Main Street. pose of the meeting will be to dis- budget for last year was $1,223,310. Mayor Kinnaird reported that some and the Water Company. On April Following the workshops, the in- cuss the revenue the town can ex- The Water Department’s budget was of the town leaders have already met 26th, a workshop will be held to dis- dividual Department budget requests pect based upon the constant yield $1,271,656, and the Wastewater De- with Department heads to discuss cuss the town’s Wastewater Depart- will be compiled into a preliminary tax rate. The meeting will cover the partment’s budget was $2,282,492. budget requests before making their ment budget. fiscal 2017 town budget which will proposed 2017 budget or if addi- The total Thurmont budget for last formal requests to the Mayor and The purpose of the workshops is to then be presented to the town com- tional revenue needs to be raised year was $15,484,139. You may view town commissioners at workshops allow for the Town Council to hear missioners at the May 10th town by increasing tax rates, or converse- the complete FY16 adopted budget scheduled in April. directly from all the departments re- council meeting. The goal is to reach ly, where cuts needs to be made in on the town’s website www.thurmont. The first workshop, scheduled for garding their budget requests for a final consensus and adoption of the the proposed budget to keep within com. Once accessed click on the Fi- April 12, will discuss the budget for 2017. All workshops will begin at 7 final town budget by June 7th. current revenue projections. nance Tab. Contract awarded for basketball courts contract was awarded to Thur- commodate the 45’x50 courts. quested the contractors who were The bids were presented to the their work in a timely manner.” Hu- Amont based Playground Spe- There was a mandatory pre-bid interested in placing bids to attend Mayor and Commissioners in ear- merick stated. Commissioner Bueh- cialists to build two new basketball meeting held where two potential the meeting in order to understand ly March. Humerick informed the rer’s motion to accept the bid placed courts, one for Woodland Park and bidders attended to give the town the full scope of the project. Board of Commissioners that the by the Playground Specialists was a second for Pleasant Acres Park. their estimates for the work. Any The town received two bids. One town was in favor of hiring the Play- carried with a vote of 4 to 1. The proposal requires the compa- contractors who did not attend the bid from Espina Paving Inc. located ground Specialists for the job. “They The town is also hoping to add ny to install the courts and do the pre-bid meeting were not eligible to in Woodbridge, Virginia. went for are the lower bidder and we have a sidewalks to the areas surrounding necessary work to finish the sur- place a bid on the project. Jim Hu- $54,695.00 for both courts. Another good history with Playground Spe- the courts giving residents a safer ac- rounding areas including: grading, merick, Chief Administrative Of- bid from Playground Specialists bid cialists. They have a high quality per- cess. The new courts will be funded, cutting, and filling needed to ac- ficer, explained that the town re- went for $37,875.00. formance, and they certainly provide in part, by state grants. APRIL 2016 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 5 100 YEARS AGO THIS MONTH

enough to vote poppy cock.” Glass also gave a report on Dan April 1916 Shorb, the intrepid Boozer who set out for the west coast on his trusty April 7 Street and will soon break ground mule Luke last year. According to for a moving picture theater as Glass, Shorb, who is committed to New 5&10 Store modern and well equipped as the stopping at every bar and saloon he for Emmitsburg one in Thurmont. passes, has gotten as far as William- J. E. Smith, a well-known mer- sport. Apparently, Shorb’s progress chant from the Hanover area, re- Hurt While Cranking Engine has been delayed significantly due cently moved to Emmitsburg and While cranking his new automo- to his repeated arrests for public will construct a 5&10 cent store bile on Monday, Mr. Zimmerman drunkenness. Glass’s call for funds on the lower floor of the Emerald met with a painful accident. As he to bail out Shorb for his latest ar- Hall on Frederick Street. The Em- attempted to turn over the engine, rest went unheeded, as the mem- erald’s have made extensive im- the crank became disengaged and bers of the society decided instead provements to their property in struck him squarely in the face, to spend their money on getting all of its readiness for the opening badly lacerating the flesh and frac- drunk in his honor. of the new store. turing the bones of his nose. “I Glass also announced that the never once got hurt tacking up Society would hold its second an- Audubon Society my horse,” said Mr. Zimmerman. nual summer boozefest at the farm Miss Catherine Stewart, a repre- ”If this is what people can expect of Dr. Brokaw in Rocky Ridge. sentative of the national Audubon from an auto car, I can tell you Dr. Brokaw, a founding member Society’, will spend the next two now, they are never going to re- of the society, and well know vet- erinarian in the district, recently weeks in Frederick County orga- place horses as the primary means Just in case you thought complaining about the price of gas was something new. nizing Junior Audubon societies for trusty transportation.” called for the banning of auto-cars in the schools. The idea is to teach on pubic thoroughfares, as they an overhauling. Again, funds must rangement of black and red bricks, the value and usefulness of birds Many Lose Use of Arm were a danger to people out riding be raised to retire some of the light with hollow jointing. to the farmer. Members of differ- It is very doubtful if Larry Delm- their horses. plant bonds. The bill which was ent classes in the schools will take on will ever again be able to jour- sent to the Maryland assembly, Emmitsburg In Grip up the study of the habits of birds ney to the grave of his father in the providing for the issuance of street of Rainstorm and the necessity of protecting cemetery near Mount St. Mary’s April 21 improvement bonds has been Emmitsburg was visited by one of them. The plan is to have at least and play his tribute of music on killed, leaving the town with no the heaviest rainstorms in sever- one lesson a month on the subject Christmas morning. Larry was Mehrl Ridgley Held for Theft way to raise money for the needed al years last Friday afternoon. The of birds. A meeting for the pur- paralyzed about a month ago. The Charged with theft of about $35 improvements. downpour lasted about half an hour pose of organizing the society will stroke affected his left side, princi- from the store of John Roddy, and was followed by lighter rain and be held in Emmitsburg, Monday pally his arm, face and the nerves some days ago, Mehrl Ridgley of Emmitsburg Reports Expenses intermittent showers during the morning, April 10. of his neck. He was taken to the Frederick was arrested by Sheriff On Friday, the Corporation of evening. According to reports near Baltimore sanitarium two weeks Roderick and held on $200 bail for Emmitsburg reported its year- town, early-cultivated fields were Serious Accident Avoided ago. The fact that he is nearly 70 the action of the grand jury. It was ly expenses for its 1915 fiscal year washed out considerably. High wa- What may have been a serious ac- years old and suffering from paral- stated onWednesday morning that which ended April 1. Total receipts ter in some places flooded fields, and cident occurred Wednesday after- ysis does not seem to worry Larry. Ridgley had taken Mrs. Paxson to were $1,393, of which $675 was the smaller streams rose to an alarm- noon on W. Main St. when a two- What concerns him is if he will re- Emmitsburg, and that a stop was from taxes paid by residents. The ing height within a short period of horse team belonging to Simon gain the use of his violin and flute made at Roddy’s store. Mrs. Pax- town’s expenditures were $1,386, the storm. Large hail fell for sever- Flohr’s son ran away. The harness, arm. son testified, it is said, that Ridgley leaving a balance of $6.66 in the al minutes in and near Emmitsburg. which was broken in several parts, went into the store and remained bank. The account listed the town’s Many local gardeners found plants caused the animals to become Cash Drawer Rifled for about five minutes. total liabilities at $2,836. in the furrowed condition as a result frightened. In their wild plunge On Wednesday afternoon around of the dashing rain. they threw Simon to the ground three o’clock a robbery was com- Thurmont in Trouble and ran away at a rapid pace. John mitted at the store of John Rod- Thurmont is in the throes of an April 28 Loses finger Eyler caught them on Fowler’s dy, near Mount St. Mary’s College, agitation relative to the ways and Last Monday afternoon the little Hill outside the town. The wagon while the owners of the store were means of increasing the revenues Garage Building Progresses daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Ott and harness were badly damaged, absent for a few minutes. A tramp of the town. According to informa- Work on the home of the People’s met with a very painful accident. but no one was seriously injured. who had been loitering around tion given at a recent town conven- garage company is going along rap- She and her brother were cracking the store for some time is thought tion, the electric light plant is bad- idly. During the past week, foun- walnuts. She was holding the wal- Death of Henry Maxell to be the thief. Shortly after three ly in need of repairs. It has been dation work was completed and nuts while her brother was trying Henry Maxelll, a resident of Four o’clock the tramp disappeared. At estimated that the cost of these at present the walls have risen to a to cut them in half. Instead of cut- Points, died Thursday evening in the time the theft was commit- improvements will total about man’s height. The structure, which ting the walnut the hatchet slipped his home at the age of 66. Mr. ted, Mrs. Roddy was in a room $1,500. These changes are nec- we thought thoroughly modern in and cut off the first finger on her Maxelll had been in ill health for on the second floor. Her daugh- essary in order for the plant to be every respect, will be built of brick right hand. Dr. Jamison was called some time but only two weeks be- ter Julia, who had been in charge successfully operated. and metal wooden frames and wire and gave medical assistance. fore his death his illness had be- of the store, was absent at the sta- In addition, repairs need to glass, making it absolutely fire- come serious. The deceased was bles. During the short interval, the be made to the streets. Residents proof. The front of the building To read past editions of 100 Year Ago born and raised and spent near- tramp entered the store and made claim that the alleys and highways will be finished in what is known this Month, visit the History section ly his entire life in the vicinity of away with about $35. An automo- of that town are badly in need of as Flemish Bond, a very striking ar- of Emmitsburg.net. Four Points. bile party was in front of the store at the time, but the occupants of Trolley and Engine Collide the car were unable to tell in which Trolley car No. 168 of the Thur- direction the robber went. This mont division of the Hagerstown Wednesday theft added another to and Frederick Railroad collid- the series, which has occurred in ed with a traction engine of the the section in the past few weeks. Grove Lime Company at the crossing of W. 5th St., Frederick, Boozers Celebrate Anniversary Saturday morning, slightly dam- The Emmitsburg Chapter of the aging both car and engine. About Former Former Boozers Associa- 20 passengers were on the car, all tion celebrated the second anni- of whom escaped injury. versary of their founding in the usual way – by imbibing liberal- ly with the fruits of Mr. John Bar- April 14 leycorn at the Hotel Slagel’s bar. Before the group became too ine- New Moving Picture Theater for briated, Dr. Glass, the chapter’s Emmitsburg president, recounted the group’s W. C. Brenaman of Thurmont, successful efforts to throw cold proprietor of the Gym Moving water on the local woman suf- Picture Parlor, has bought the Al- frage movement, calling forth bert Adelsberger lot on Frederick the idea that “women are smart 6 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | APRIL 2016 FROM THE DESK OF . . . Our 2016 primary endorsements he Maryland Primary is set for the Democratic votes, 5 running for the election outcome for the better. The the district first and fore- TApril 26. It is, unfortunately, not Republican nod. other “7” candidates are all focusing ex- most – be they Demo- on many people’s radar screens. It should For the Republicans, the choice is a clusively on Montgomery County. Giv- crats or Republicans. He be. For the first time in a very, very long no brainer – Dan Cox. Born and raised en that David Trone is also competitive will represent us all. For time, northern Frederick County is in just outside of Emmitsburg, he will do in Montgomery, there is a good chance me, that’s a refreshing the position to decide who will represent us well. To be honest, I can’t tell you the vote there will be split equally. The thought in an era where us in Congress, something that has not who his competition is – as the other election will then be decided by who politicians seem to go out occurred for a very, very, very long time. four have never bothered to even return wins the majority of votes in northern of the way to vilify those Let’s be clear—the redistricting of a phone call or e-mail, which speaks vol- Frederick and Carroll Counties. in the other party. Congressional District 8 in 2012 was umes about them. Given that a majori- Born and raised on a farm just north So the Democrats designed to ensure that a Democrat will ty of the Republicans in the district live of the border, in Adams County, David in the northern part of always win the seat. 75% of the voters in northern Frederick County, a vote for clearly understands and appreciates the Frederick county have a in the district live in lower Montgom- Dan will ensure he is one of the finalists needs and priorities of the residents in the choice: vote for a candi- ery County, which makes up less then in the general election. northern portion of the district, especial- date who will forget them 20% of the geographical area of the Dis- On the Democratic side, “7” of the ly farmers. Protecting the environment the minute they get elect- trict. The other 80% of the district land 9 running seem to have no idea that the and nature, job security, education, help- ed – or vote for a candi- For the first time in years, voters in northern Frederick County will serve as the deciding mass is made up on central Carroll and District went further then the Mont- ing small businesses, Social Security and date they will see and hear factor in who wins the Democratic primary for northern Frederick County. We are only gomery County line. At a recent Dem- Medicare, and resolving once and for all from over and over again. Congress, and ultimately, represent us in Con- connected to the lower portion of the ocratic forum in Thurmont, all but two the nightmare called I-270; he gets it! He If you are looking for a gress in our gerrymandered district. We en- district by a long narrow span of land clearly looked uncomfortable in “Fred- has also pledged to have an office in Fred- candidate who not only courage them to vote for David Trone. just outside Olney. neck”, as one of the “7” described the erick and Carroll Counties, because he embraces your values, but That’s the bad news. area. The two exceptions were David wants to serve the entire district, not just lives them – we encourage you to cast submitted six well thought out position The good news is that we have the Trone and David Anderson. I like both Montgomery County. your vote for David Trone. papers on a range of subjects. In reading opportunity to elect a new representa- of these men, and wish I could vote for The biggest complaint made about Last but not least, we also asked all the them, I’ve come to appreciate that Blaine tive. However, we need to make sure both, but the reality is we can only vote David, a successful businessman, is that candidates for Senate to submit position is an honest, intelligent, and thoughtful that the person we elect will be some- for one – and for my money, David he is funding his own campaign! In oth- papers – only one thought the citizen in individual, who like David Trone, will one who truly cares about northern Trone is the better choice. er words, David will not be beholden to northern Frederick county worth of their put the needs of the voters before spe- Frederick County. Now let’s talk strategy on how north- special interest groups – instead, he will attention – Democratic candidate Blaine cial interest groups. As such, I encourage There are 9 candidates battling for ern Frederick county can impact the always put the needs of the people in Taylor. Over the past month Blaine has Democrats to cast their vote for Taylor.

about 300 acres in the hills above Em- County Councilman Kirby Delauter mitsburg and back in the late 1990’s early 2000 he contracted W. F. Delaut- his month I am writing about a rock for lunch thinking that if Mike ing into space. I looked at him and room with the former Commissioner er to build a mile long roadway up into Tvery good friend who not only is around, he’d probably like to have said: “in case you weren’t aware, one and I, but I didn’t. It was ingrained in the property. I remember on a hot hu- helped me in business and politics, but lunch with us too, since I knew Mike thing you don’t do, is lie to Mike Fitz- my mind that everything I was telling mid summer day we walked that entire also in just plain old fashioned com- was very political and was supportive gerald”. I paid the tab, got up and Mike I would do … I better do, be- 300 acres placing markers for where mon sense. That person is none oth- of this elected official. We (the Com- walked out and never did get an an- cause I know that he would not be shy the roadway would be built. It must er than Mike Fitzgerald. Most people missioner and I) were sitting in the swer to my issue, and from that point about calling me out. Once you lost have been 100+ degrees with 100% knew Mike as the owner of the Sham- dining room, just got our food and in on I thought to myself, if I were ever his trust there was no turning back, he humidity and I was 35 years old, Mike rock Restaurant in Thurmont and very walks Mike. I think to myself, good, to be elected and put into a position made that clear fifteen years earlier. around 70 years old at the time. He few knew the things he orchestrated in here comes Mike, maybe he’ll join us. where I could help people, I would. You would get no more political roamed the mountain with the likes of order that Frederick County become a Boy, was I wrong. Mike walks up to I wouldn’t be like the Commission- advice and you damned sure weren’t a deer while I stopped every so often better place for everyone. It would take the table and let’s this Commissioner er that lied to Mike Fitzgerald and left going to the Restaurant any longer. I acting as though I was keeping up. I’d me eight million words to describe know that he was very unhappy with me hanging on my issue as well. could go without the political advice, act like I was hunting mushrooms, or my memories of Mike over the last 40 a recent vote that was made on some Fast forward 15 years and I was ac- but I couldn’t go without eating one any other excuse I could find to mask years, but since I only have eight hun- liberal feel good item that would have tually running for election as Com- of the best steaks in Frederick County the fact I was severely out of shape, but dred allocated to this column, I’ll try to an effect on his business. Apparently, missioner in Frederick County. One from the Shamrock. Fifteen years lat- Mike wasn’t buying it. He finally said: pick the best of the best. this Commissioner changed his vote of my biggest supporters was Mike er I still never forgot the day he deserv- “are you going to keep up or not?” I think it was back in the mid in favor of the issue, after telling Mike Fitzgerald. Mike and I talked often edly gave it to a former Commissioner We finally marked out the entire 1990’s; I was having some issues with previously he was against the issue. about the direction the County need- that lied and double crossed him. That roadway, over the next few months, Frederick County so I called upon a As we sat there for well over ten ed to go in and he gave me a lot of use- simple item helped me to understand built the road. Over the next several then County Commissioner to meet minutes as Mike let this guy have it ful information time and time again, your word means something, integri- years we did other work on the proper- me and discuss the issues so we could with one adjective after another. Once which was and still is, greatly appre- ty means something. A valuable lesson ty. One day we were all the way at the get them resolved. I asked this Com- Mike left the dining area, the Com- ciated. I think Mike had long forgot- Mike Fitzgerald helped teach. top of the mountain and there was an missioner to meet me at the Sham- missioner and I both just sat there star- ten that day in the restaurant dining On a non-political note, Mike has outcropping of large rocks. Mike sat on one of the rocks, he sat there for about 5 minutes and looked over and said, “do you hear that”? I told him I didn’t hear anything? He said, “that’s what I mean, you can sit here all day and hear noth- ing”. So from his political advice to sit- ting on a rock and listening to nothing, he always did one thing ... he made you think, and I always like that about him. Mike passed away a few weeks ago and in the classic Fitzgerald style, his fam- ily made the casket for him from trees that Mike felled on that 300-acre prop- erty. They made the casket in four days and made it with the same perfection that goes into the food that comes out of the kitchen at the Shamrock Restaurant, the same perfection Mike had as a ma- chinist, a gardener, and a restaurant entre- preneur. Those apples didn’t fall far from the tree and as I told his daughter Donna recently, the Fitzgerald’s set a new bar for how to honor your parents, and the most amazing thing was watching it and how genuine it was from everyone involved. A classic example of what America should look like. APRIL 2016 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 7 GOVERNMENT—SOUTH OF THE MASON-DIXON LINE

ick County to keep people mov- within our means, and will make County Executive Jan Gardner ing and our roadways safe. progress to ensure great schools harter government is deliver- have come together to make it ick County are visited by almost It is budget time. I will present and a safe community. Cing results! There is a lot of work. They include: advocacy 100,000 residents a month. Li- a proposed budget to the commu- I want to thank everyone in good news to share. and legislation for additional state braries continue to offer their nity and the county council on our community who participates funding; identifying cost savings traditional services but now of- Friday, April 15. Priorities will in county government and has Schools: in school construction; increas- fer may new programs and ser- reflect public input and commu- worked together over the past Two desperately needed elemen- ing development fees; a re-prior- vices in response to ever-changing nity values including education, year to solve community chal- tary schools, Sugarloaf Elemen- itization of county capital proj- community needs. public safety, seniors, and valuing lenges. I particularly want to tary and Butterfly Ridge Elemen- ects; and the acceleration of the county employees who provide thank County Council President tary, will be built and open to state share of school construction Roads: stellar services to our community Bud Otis and Council Vice-Pres- students on time and on sched- by two local developers. Work- Governor Larry Hogan was in each and every day. Like last year, ident M. C. Keegan-Ayer, who ule in the fall of 2018. These two ing together, we solved our school Frederick for an entire day on there will be no proposal to raise are great partners in delivering schools will relieve severe existing construction challenge. Wednesday, March 16th. He an- taxes or fees. The budget will be good government to Frederick overcrowding. Schools in Urbana nounced funding for several key fiscally conservative; we will live County. and in the Hillcrest area are ap- Libraries: transportation projects in Freder- proaching 150% of capacity right The long-awaited new branch ick County including a new inter- now. Walkersville Library should break change at MD 85 and I-270 and Frederick County has been ground this fall. It will be located a new bridge and interchange at challenged to keep our school on South Glade Road near the en- MD 180 and US 340. In addi- construction on time due to a re- trance to the Sun Meadow neigh- tion to these significant improve- cent dramatic increase in the cost borhood. This new library will ments, engineering and design of school construction. Fortu- provide expanded services and work are proceeding to widen US nately, we are blessed in Frederick programs as well as a communi- 15 through the City of Frederick County to have a community that ty meeting place for residents liv- from I-70 to MD 26 including values education and values work- ing in and around Walkersville. some interchange improvements. ing together to solve problems. Our public libraries in Freder- This is all good news for Freder- As the County Executive, it is my goal to build consensus around issues and solve prob- lems. Thus, I was very pleased to recently announce a school construction solution that result- ed from a shared community ef- fort involving our elected offi- cials, educators, PTA and school advocates, and the business com- munity. We share the goal of providing our students with ade- quate school facilities and a quali- ty education. Several pieces of the puzzle 8 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | APRIL 2016 FROM THE DESK OF...

things done. No other candidate David Trone (D), Candidate for Congress in this race has experience crossing party lines and building coalitions grew up working on my fami- part of graduate school was meet- and sell local products from lo- on families. We lose $220 bil- around common sense legislation. I ly’s chicken farm just 15 miles ing my wife, June. While I was cal businesses. lion a year in health care and lost It’s also a lot easier to build north of the Eighth District. At still in school, I also opened my Only in this country is my story productivity, but invest less than these coalitions when you’re not age 12, I was punching a time first beer and wine store, negoti- remotely possible. Only through $1 billion each year researching co-opted by special interests that clock. I was responsible for feed- ating a good deal and seeing an education and opportunity can a cure. In business when we see have a vested interest in holding ing the chickens, and collecting, opportunity in the marketplace you come from nothing and build something that is costing us so onto to status quo. I’m the only sorting, and selling their eggs. for better selection, better prices, something extraordinary. I’ve nev- much money in the long term, candidate in this race who isn’t Anyone who thinks that farm and better service. er forgotten that, and I never we invest in it and we fix it. That’s taking any money from PACs or work is fun has surely never tried My brother Robert and I will. I want everyone to have the why I support doubling the bud- lobbyists. And I’m not taking any it. The days were long and hard. opened another store together same opportunity that helped me. get for NIH. It will accelerate re- contributions over ten dollars. My I watched as the farm struggled, in 1991. With hard work, good That’s why we provide our em- search so we can find a cure for only special interests will be yours. and my dad was forced to file for business sense, and a lot of luck, ployees with higher wages and these costly diseases. It will not I want to be a different kind bankruptcy. We lost the farm, but we grew that one store into Total better benefits than my competi- only save lives but also tons of of Congressman. I’ll be less in- I learned a work ethic and values Wine & More, the largest private tors. That’s why we pay for team money in the long run. It’s not terested in holding onto to my that stayed with me throughout wine retailer in the country. To- members to get their GEDs. And about spending money on what job and more interested in help- my life. Cleaning up manure on tal Wine & More now has opera- it’s why we’ve started a program sounds good, it’s about investing ing you hold on to yours. I’m run- the farm may have prepared me tions in 21 states with 150 stores. to allow them to go to college at public dollars wisely. ning to make a difference. I bring for what’s to come in Congress, We employ over 5000 people, company expense. It isn’t that complicated, but a different approach and a differ- but I know I have other experi- 500 of them right here in the We’re a family business. We don’t Congress doesn’t get it. They’re ent perspective. I’ve created jobs. ences that will help me serve you Eighth District. think about the next day, we think more interested in winning argu- I’ve solved problems. I’ve created well. Our business has never been about the next generation. We don’t ments, than in solving problems. change. In business, you’re judged I took out loans so I could at- just about products; it’s always run from problems, we solve them. I have stores in both Democrat- by results, not by rhetoric. I hope tend business school and used my been about people. We’ve nev- We could use more of that kind of ic states and Republican states. We I can earn your vote on April 26th experience on the farm to make er closed a single store. We ar- thinking in Washington. have to work with everyone to pass so I’ll have that opportunity. ends meet. I brokered eggs from en’t just in communities; we’re Alzheimer’s is a great exam- pro-consumer legislation because my “office” pay phone to put my- part of the communities. We ple. I watched my dad die of Alz- our business thrives when consum- To learn more about David visit self through school. I learned a give back to local charities, vol- heimer’s, so I’ve seen the finan- ers have choices. Working across his campaign website at www.da- lot about business, but the best unteer with local organizations cial and emotional toll it takes the aisle is the only way to get vidtrone.com. Dave Anderson (D), Candidate for Congress ’m Dave Anderson and I’m run- the time in Frederick County is the that those in North Frederick who Nearly 40% of Social Security tions is the first step towards an ef- Ining to be the Congressman from challenge of being able to afford to commute have their gridlock on beneficiaries rely on the program fective Congress. Maryland’s 8th district. I’m run- raise kids. I understand that chal- I-270 addressed. for virtually of their retirement in- We are at a crossroads in our ning because Congress is broken lenge and I’ve developed a national Yet another issue I’ve heard quite come. For these individuals, I want country politically. If we keep elect- and I think I can help fix it. family policy to address the needs of a bit is the need to protect our nat- to increase their monthly payments ing the same people, over and over, I am not part of the elite Mont- overleveraged young families. ural resources. I know how import- by $70 a month ($840 a year). In we will continue down the road that gomery County establishment of Under my plan, hard-working ant Catoctin National Park is to order to pay for that and also ensure leads to ruin. career politicians and multi-mil- young middle class families will re- my friends up here in North Fred- the long-term viability of the pro- I offer you a different choice. I’m a lionaires. I know that the voters in ceive an option once a baby is born: erick. I know that many parks in gram, I support extending the eligi- bridge builder who has worked across North Frederick County have been Six months of paid parental leave Maryland are struggling because bility age by two years, from 62 to the aisle with Republicans and Demo- both ignored and disenfranchised. and $10,000 of child care sup- they have not been properly main- 64 for early retirement and from 67 crats to solve real problems. From my Your concerns have not been heard port OR six months of paid paren- tained. I support appropriate fund- to 69 for the normal retirement age, family policy to my plan on social secu- by those who only care about what tal leave and a $10,000 tax credit for ing for the National Park Service over a ten-year period. This is the rity, I am taking the best from progres- happens to their rich friends in a stay at home mom or dad. to ensure that there is no deferred most logical and responsible thing sive and conservative thinking without Montgomery County. Another issue I hear talking to maintenance at the Catoctin Na- to do in order to keep this vital sys- allegiance to entrenched interests. I’m What the other candidates in this voters across North Frederick is tional Park. tem economically viable for future focusing on helping solve the problems race don’t understand is that this the traffic nightmare that is I-270. Finally, and unlike my oppo- generations. right here in Frederick County. With district includes voters in North Again, if you are a rich candidate nents, I am a fiscally responsible. I I’m not a party-line liberal activ- your help, we can do it. Frederick County who are work- who lives in Bethesda or Chevy want to make sure that every dol- ist. Rather, I have spent my career There is so much that we can do ing hard and playing by the rules Chase, you have a simple commute lar you pay in taxes is put to prop- advocating for real world solutions to improve the lives of those in Mary- and still struggling to make ends and don’t understand the needs and er use. For example, I am appalled to complex and very difficult prob- land’s 8th District. That starts by meet. I know that because I’ve ac- frustrations of the voters up here. I at the state of our social security sys- lems. I’ve worked with Democrats electing a bridge-builder and problem tually spent my time knocking on understand how difficult the com- tem. As the Baby Boom generation and Republicans in 20 state legis- solver. I am asking for your vote so we doors and talking with voters across mute is and I’m advocating a solu- retires, we are at risk of the whole latures over the last 11 years to get can get Congress working again. North Frederick to hear their con- tion. We need to widen I-270 and program collapsing. That’s why I millions of dollars in college schol- cerns. I’ve spent 32 days campaign- we need to do it right away. We’ve propose a reform measure that will arships for young people. Learning To learn more about David visit his ing in 10 towns across the county. studied the issue for years and it’s ensure long-term viability of the to work with people on both sides campaign website at www.anderson- One of the issues that I hear all time to act. 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er runs through April 15. Orders ment to carry out the eight Ad- Carroll Valley Mayor Ron Harris come in April 30. ams County “Take Back” med- Harrisburg Community Col- icine collection. This medicine he Pennsylvania’s Rapid area (Hamiltonban, Fairfield, Lib- PennDOT expressing his con- lege (HACC), Central Pennsylva- collection provides an opportu- TBridge Replacement Proj- erty and Carroll Valley) and Get- cern of the detrimental impact on nia’s Community College, is host- nity for Adams County residents ect has reemerged and again re- tysburg. It is definitely the main emergency medical service, police, ing an Open House for the public to dispose of unused or expired quires our attention. Let’s review thoroughfare used by our medi- and fire response if both lanes are on April 9th from 10 am to 1 pm prescriptions and over-the-count- the project’s scope and its impact cal emergency, police, and fire re- closed. His recommendation was either in person or online. Simi- er medications safely and free of on our local communities. The sponders. to keep one lane open. Well, to lar to the College’s Virtual Learn- charge. Pills, liquids, creams, and Pennsylania Department of Trans- The Adams Regional Emer- date it is assumed that the con- ing Courses, individuals may learn pill bubble-packs will be accepted. portation awarded a contract to gency Medical Services located tractor still plans to close both about HACC right from their own No needles or sharps will be ac- a group of companies known as in Gettysburg provides basic life lanes. When will the replacement computer or visit any of HACC’s cepted. Seventy percent of people the Plenary Walsh Keystone Part- support and advanced life sup- occur? five campus. Attendees will learn abusing prescription pain relievers ners (PWKP) to replace 558 ag- port (ALS) to our regional area. Originally, the bridge replace- about HACC’s various online, get them (take) from family and ing bridges by the end of 2017. Detours will add time to an- ment was forecasted to start during on-campus and blended academic friends. In fact, more teens abuse PWKP will manage the bridges’ swering an ALS call where min- the May to September timeframe. programs, including transfer and prescription drugs than any illicit design, construction and mainte- utes count. When our local po- As of this writing, the replace- career associate degree program, drug except marijuana. nance for 25 years after construc- lice need backup, it comes from ment has slipped to the period as well as certificate and diploma Adams County’s medication tion. PennDOT will maintain Cumberland Township, Gettys- of August to October. This delay programs, career counseling, fi- collection and disposal is being ownership of the bridges through- burg Borough and the State Po- has now affected the Fairfield Area nancial aid and scholarships, and sponsored by the Pennsylvania out the contract. lice. Using alternate routes to re- School District bus transportation duel enrollment and College in Office of the Drug Enforcement As explained on their website, sponse to a call for assistance will of students. The next meeting is the High School options. Administration in partnership some of the bridges will be con- represent a significant risk to all scheduled for April 27th at the Additionally, HACC will award with local and State Police, local structed in weeks. As they explain, involved. Our Fire Department Highland Township. The meet- a $1,000 tuition giveaway to one fire departments, Collaborating “The bridges will be construct- & EMS relies on volunteers some ing will start at 4 pm for elected individual at each of the five cam- For Youth, and the Adams Coun- ed quickly because of standard- who live on the opposite side of officials, school district represen- puses and online that day. The ty Department of Environmen- ized designs and the ability to the bridge, which means that the tatives, EMS, Police and Fire per- winner will be able to apply the tal Services. For more informa- prefabricate many of the bridge fire response will be delayed un- sonnel. At 5 pm the public is in- funds toward HACC tuition and tion regarding the Adams County components off site, which re- til those volunteers arrive on sta- vited for a presentation, then at 6 fees for the summer and/or Fall TAKE BACK, please contact Ei- duces construction time in the tion to deploy a fire engine. All of pm a Q&A session will be held. 2016 term. Please visit www.hacc. leen Grenell, 717-338-0300 x 24, field.” Here lies the rub and am- this information was presented to Mark April 23rd on your calen- edu/OpenHouse to register and or [email protected]. plifies the impact on our commu- PWKP representatives via verbal dar to attend the Fairfield Recre- learn more about HACC’s Open The Borough meetings in April nities. PWKP’s project approach comments and a PowerPoint pre- ation Association Baseball Open- House. are: Planning Commission (April means that the Route 116 Mud- sentation at a Highland meeting ing Day parade and games. The On Saturday, April 30 from 10 4th); Finance Committee (April dy Run bridge (located in High- held in 2015. The solution rec- association is also holding a fund- a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Fairfield Fire 11th); Council Meeting (April land Township – just a mile out- ommended by the local elected raiser money to support their & EMS Department on Steelman 12th); and Parks/Recreation side of Fairfield Borough) will be officials and the first responders program. They are selling Lit- Street, the Carroll Valley Borough Committee (April 27th). Please closed (both lanes) to traffic. The was to leave one lane open during tle Caesars Pizza kits. These kits Police and Liberty Township Po- watch your speed when driv- estimated time projected to com- the construction. are excellent products to have on lice Departments along with the ing. There will be more residents plete the replacement is approxi- Understanding the concerns hand for quick dinners, parties State Police will be partnering walking the trails. If you have any mately 4 weeks. Route 116 is the voiced by the elected officials, or snacks. You can place your or- with Collaborating For Youth and questions, please contact me by main road between our regional Senator Alloway sent a letter to der with any player. The fundrais- Fairfield Fire & EMS fire depart- calling me at 301-606-2021.

predicated on necessary pension re- to schools and social services. form and commonsense changes to li- The people of Pennsylvania are too State Senator Richard Alloway quor laws, neither of which the gov- smart to fall for this deeply flawed line lthough many lawmakers had serve better. Under the Governor’s plan, the PIT ernor or his allies were able to deliver. of thinking. Ahoped for a fresh perspective from The Governor proposes $3.6 bil- increase would be retroactive to Jan- Without those critical components, In a budget that includes hundreds Governor Wolf, his 2016-2017 bud- lion in tax hikes to support his $33.28 uary 1, 2016, meaning taxpayers will we were left only with more spending upon hundreds of line items, there are get proposal gave us more of the same billion spending plan for 2016-2017. owe an extra six months in back tax and higher taxes. That is an approach plentiful opportunities to find savings. – more taxes and more spending. The tax hikes include a 10.7% in- payments if the budget is enacted June that the people of Pennsylvania have There is clearly no need for anyone to sug- Worse yet, the bulk of those dol- crease in the state Personal Income 30. overwhelmingly rejected at every turn. gest cutting only those line items that the lars would come directly out of the Tax, from a rate of 3.07% to 3.4%, an Contrary to the governor’s claims, The governor claimed in his bud- public would find most objectionable. paychecks of working Pennsylvanians expansion of the state Sales Tax to in- we do not have any semblance of an get address that there are only two The governor’s misguided line of at- through a hike in the Personal Income clude cable bills and other items, and a agreed-to spending plan for the re- paths we can follow: one with mas- tack makes it clear that the only way he can Tax. new tax on fire, property and casual- mainder of the 2015-16 Fiscal Year. sive tax increases and higher spend- make his own budget proposal look even Pennsylvania working families de- ty insurance. The original framework budget was ing, and another with draconian cuts remotely palatable is by creating another scenario that looks even worse. We can agree to disagree on legiti- mate public policy issues, including the size, cost and role of state govern- ment, and I welcome an honest and responsible discussion of those issues. However, the governor’s strategy of resorting to scare tactics, false choices and empty threats has no place in the public discourse. While I can appreciate Governor Wolf’s desire to help our schools, his education priorities are still misplaced. We cannot solve the challenges facing our schools by simply throwing mon- ey at the problem. We need to fix a pension system that has grown too ex- pensive for taxpayers, leading to mas- sive property tax increases at the local level and curtailed investment in crit- ical priorities at the state level. Fixing education requires fixing pensions. Anything less will result in more tax dollars contributed by tax- payers and fewer dollars devoted to the classroom. That is the polar opposite of what taxpayers expect from their elected officials. APRIL 2016 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 11 GOVERNMENT—NORTH OF THE MASON-DIXON LINE

lief for our municipalities, non- profits, school districts and Coun- County Commissioner Randy Phiel ty government. This is in response redit ratings are extreme- between 2012 and 2014. In ber of CCAP’s Board of Direc- received numerous inquiries re- to the Blizzard of 2016 in January. Cly important to govern- contrast, tors, I spent the day at the capital garding the situation at Oak The new Adams County Hu- ment entities like Adams Coun- • the county’s net direct debt with other CCAP Board mem- Lawn Cemetery on Chambers- man Services Building (Herff ty when we want to borrow from to full value (0.9%) is slightly bers, meeting with Senate and burg Road. The Board of Com- Jones) design is in full swing. Af- financial institutions. These rat- above the US median and the House leadership to promote missioners has asked the county ter meeting with department di- ings directly correlate to our bor- • county has significant expo- these priorities. Last year CCAP’s Veterans Affairs Director, Solici- rectors for input, Adams County rowing ability and interest rates. sure to variable rate debt and 911 Funding initiative was the tor, Sheriff and District Attorney Human Services Building Archi- This Board of Commissioners is swaps. Approximately 43% of top priority and was passed by to review all authorities and rem- tect Crabtree & Rohrbuagh has proud that our bond rating has net the legislature at least partly due edies to this situation. According been working with the core de- increased twice during our ten- • direct debt outstanding is in to CCAP efforts. to Adams County Veterans Af- sign committee to come up with ure to Adams County’s highest variable rate mode. The Adams County Law En- fairs Director Stan Clark there a general interior design. At the level ever at Aa3. The following forcement Firearms Training are 573 veterans interred at Oak point the general design is com- overview of Adams County fiscal Economy and Tax Base: Ad- Range Committee continues to Lawn. District Attorney Brian pleted, it will go back to the de- health appeared in the February ams County has a quite healthy make positive progress in making Sinnett has informed the Board partment directors for review and 3 issue of Moody’s Investor Ser- economy and tax base, which a county law enforcement fire- that his office is conducting an comment. The design will then vice profile of Adams County. I are consistent with the county’s arms training range a reality. Af- active investigation. The ceme- return to the core committee and have included four relevant ex- Aa3 rating. The total full val- ter getting zoning approval, we are tery records have been seized by the overall Design Team. Our ob- cerpts below. Thank you to our ue ($7.4 billion) is on par with in the process of meeting storm authorities. We are also aware jective is to have the design com- administration, elected officials other Moody’s-rated counties na- water management requirements. that the Cumberland Township pleted by the end of March, go and staff for their achievement tionwide, although it decreased The committee has been work- Police Department is conducting out for bid in April, have bids re- and expectation of continued from 2011 to 2014. ing with CS Davidson to meet all an investigation and will be coor- turned in May - and begin ren- good fiscal management. Additionally, the full value per requirements and complete final dinating with the Adams Coun- ovation in June. This is an ex- Credit Overview: Adams capita ($73,055) is consistent design with approvals. As prom- ty District Attorney’s office. The tremely significant project for our County’s credit position is strong; with the US median, and the me- ised, the project will be complet- first priority is to assure that buri- residents and the Board would however, its Aa3 rating is slight- dian family income equates to a ed without using taxpayer dol- als can continue as soon as possi- like to thank everyone involved ly under the US county median solid 106.2% of the US level. lars. The Range Committee will ble. We will be using all resourc- with the design for your efforts. of Aa2. The rating reflects a ro- Moving on to legislation that soon begin a community capital es available to us and coordinate It’s the end of March and spring bust financial position, a modest affects the county, our County campaign to fund the range that with other agencies in attempting fever is in the air. While driv- pension burden, and a manage- Commissioners Fall Conference will be built beside the emergency to ensure the residents and fam- ing back the lane to my house, I able debt liability. It also incor- in November, CCAP members management complex. The Capi- ilies of our community are pro- was amazed to see that my neigh- porates a healthy socioeconomic adopted a resolution express- tal Campaign co-chairs are Sheriff tected and cared for in resolving bor’s tulip tree was beginning profile and a substantial tax base. ing counties’ profound frustra- Jim Muller, Commissioner Randy this unacceptable situation. to bloom. Although this makes Finances: The county has a tion with the FY 2015-2016 state Phiel and Honorary Chair Sena- The new 911 Digital Emergen- me optimistic - I could not help very strong financial position, budget impasse and the clear tor Rich Alloway. We hope and cy Radio System has extreme sig- but recall the March 1993 Su- which is favorable in relation to message that this crisis must nev- anticipate the community will nificance to every resident of Ad- per Storm as the most significant the assigned rating of Aa3. The er happen again. With that in step forward to support this im- ams County. I am very pleased to blizzard I have ever witnessed. cash balance as a percent of reve- mind, members of the Associa- portant initiative. report that the installation of mo- After three days at a standstill, I nues (53.2%) is well above tion also selected the common- As a result of numerous in- bile radios is on-going for County can recall the NPS having to get the US median and increased wealth budget and human ser- quiries regarding the well publi- fire vehicles with law enforcement mega front end loaders from the significantly between 2011 and vices funding as our top county cized Oak Lawn Cemetery aban- radios already being distribut- stone quarry to open up Emmits- 2014. In addition, the fund priorities for 2016, which in- donment situation, the Board ed. Distribution of pagers is un- burg Road, the south end of the balance as a percent of operat- cludes restoration of human ser- released the following state- derway for fire and emergency Park and the west end of the Park ing revenues (39.4%) is material- vices funding, expansion of the ment at the public commission- medical personnel. The new digi- in the area of the Railroad Cut ly higher than other Moody’s rat- Human Services Block Grant, ers meeting on March 2nd re- tal 911 radio system continues to and the Peace Light. Despite that ed counties nationwide. and reversal of the child welfare garding the situation. Also, the work extremely well - far surpass- fading memory - I will still op- • Debt and Pensions: The debt rebalancing initiative, as well as District Attorney, in conjunc- ing our expectations and we have timistically go ahead and get my and pension liabilities of the a call for timely passage of future tion with Cumberland Twp. Po- reports that emergency respond- lawnmowers tuned up. On be- county are manageable. The state budgets. To that end, coun- lice Department, now has a form ers are very pleased. half of the Board, I hope every- • Moody’s-adjusted net pen- ties are engaging in strategies to on the home page of the Adams The County and State await one had a wonderful Easter week- sion liability to operating rev- use our grassroots, our media and County website that can be filled word from Washington, D.C. and end. No matter what you do - get enues (0.19x) favorably is ma- our lobbying efforts to carry our out and submitted for any resi- FEMA for a possible Presidential out there and experience all the terially message to the General Assem- dents wanting to file a concern or Disaster Declaration which could historical, recreational, agricul- • below the US median; how- bly and the Governor’s office. On complaint regarding Oak Lawn bring hundreds of thousands of tural, natural and cultural oppor- ever, this ratio grew slightly Monday, February 8, as a mem- Cemetery: County officials have dollars in snow storm recovery re- tunities. 12 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | APRIL 2016 THE PASTOR’S DESK

vided by the Bible, especially the Book ing, to accomplish his goals. I have of Revelation, where we receive de- never stopped missing my mother, The meaning of Easter scriptions of the heavenly city and of but she appeared in a dream some Christ on his throne. weeks after her death, which was in Pastor Colin Phillips the year 325 A.D. in a region of what the complicated formula from the The message of Easter still thrills July. In my dream I entered a bare Trinity United Methodist Church, today is Turkey. Easter is celebrat- Council of Nicaea explained above. me, overcomes me. Since I became room and my mother was in there, Emmitsburg ed each year on the first Sunday fol- The Eastern Orthodox and Russian a United Methodist pastor in 1977 I with her back to me, playing her be- lowing the new full moon which oc- Orthodox churches base their Easter have worshipped the Risen Christ at loved piano. The music was joyous. reetings to you and to your curs on or immediately following the on the Julian calendar rather than the each Easter dawn, all except one. Al- It is a central teaching of the Apos- Gfamilies. Spring equinox. Western Gregorian calendar. The Or- most every Easter dawn since 1978 tle Paul, to whom the Risen Christ As I set down these thoughts, we What is the origin of the term thodox Easter this year 2016 will be in Maryland has been a breathtaking appeared on the road to Damascus are approaching Easter 2016. Chris- “Easter”? In the New Testament, the on May 1st. experience, sometimes with geese fly- after the Ascension into Heaven, that tians remember at Easter the Last Greek word “pascha” is used for the Many years ago I was present in ing overhead and singing wildly to sa- we remain united through Christ Supper, the Crucifixion and the Res- Aramaic form of the Hebrew word Athens, Greece on Easter Day, and I lute the Risen Christ. Again this year, with our loved ones who died in the urrection of Jesus the Christ, the Son “pesach”, which means “Passover.” worshipped at the Greek Orthodox God Willing, I will be worshipping faith. Jesus Christ is the Lord of both of God. “Christ”, from the Greek Remember, Jesus actually died during cathedral. I couldn’t speak the lan- at 6.30am, amongst the still, early the living and the dead who died in word “Christos”, means anointed the Jewish Passover week, on Friday, guage and the church was packed be- morning orchards in Carroll County. faith. By Christ the bonds of death one or chosen one. Jesus was arrested, on the Cross. Over the first five cen- yond imagining – hundreds of per- But one year I was not worship- have been shattered. What does that tried and crucified in Jerusalem be- turies of the Christian Church it grad- sons jammed shoulder to shoulder. I ping at Easter sunrise. I was born and mean? tween Thursday and Friday, during ually came to mean Easter, and then have never forgotten that experience. raised in England, to where I return Easter every year celebrates not the Jewish Passover week. On Friday the actual word “Easter” appeared I was overwhelmed by a sense of mys- almost every year during my trav- only the Resurrection, that mystery he died. On Sunday, after his burial in in English during the eighth centu- tery, and this informed the growth of els. In 2003 my mother was dying of beyond all mysteries, that great truth a donated tomb, his body was gone, ry. This word may have originated in my own Christian faith. The object cancer, so I went home to Bristol in before which we bow in faith and and was never found. Angels present the name “Eoster”, the name for the of our faith – the Risen Jesus Christ South West England at Easter. It was hope and trust, but also all our rela- at the tomb declared that God had pagan goddess of the Spring, or in a – is essentially mysterious. He is be- the last time I saw my mother alive. tionships which appeared torn apart raised him from the dead. Later, he German word for “dawn.” But the yond words. She was frail and fragile, God bless by death, but which in actual fact re- appeared over a period of forty days Christian festival of Easter is unique There are no words to describe her, but we went to church on Eas- main real and eternal. Those of us to his disciples and to many followers and has its roots firmly in the eye-wit- what actually occurred on the first Eas- ter day, she and my dad and broth- who have faith in the Risen Christ before ascending into Heaven. They ness accounts of the appearances by ter. We are left with the powerful wit- er and I. The next day I said goodbye, can never be torn apart, not even could touch and see his real, spiritu- the resurrected Jesus Christ, the ori- ness of the women and others who knowing I would never see her again when death occurs. My mother and al body. These events are described gin of Christian faith. went to the tomb that morning. They in this life. It was the most terrifying me are united. in the New Testament. The Easter Many people attend worship ser- didn’t understand what happened, and moment of my life. I wept and was To learn more about Trinity Unit- events are the core of Christian faith. vices on Easter Day, including per- neither do we. What we believe how- filled with guilt, because I had to re- ed Methodist Church, visit them on- “Easter” occurs from March 22 sons who do not regularly go to ever, and affirm in our worship, in our turn to America. line at trinityumc.yolasite.com or to April 25. This year, Easter is ear- Christian worship services, but Eas- prayers, in our faith, is that God raised What I didn’t understand fully at better yet, join them for Sunday ser- ly. The dating of Easter comes from ter is not actually celebrated by all Jesus from the dead. Now he reigns in the time was how God works within vice at 9 am, 313 W Main Street, the first Council of Nicaea, held in Christians on the same date, despite eternal glory. This is the testimony pro- our souls, within our innermost be- Emmitsburg APRIL 2016 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 13 BOOK OF DAYS

dle of the seventeenth century; and ies of their respective parishes; and from his account it appears to have at certain pre-scribed spots offered been no other than the head of a hip- up prayers, beseeching blessings on Dragon legends popotamus. the fruits of the earth, and protec- mixed up with other myths and Real persons have, in some tion from the malevolent spirit of all facts originally unconnected with instances, been made the heroes of evil. To a certain extent, the custom them. The mediaeval naturalists, legends as wild as that of Perseus. The is still observed in many English too, by recognizing the dragon as a ignorant, unable to appreciate or even parishes. In the ancient processions, genuine existing animal known to to comprehend the mere idea of liter- there was always carried the image science and travellers, laid a founda- ary fame, have ever given a mythical of a dragon, the emblem of the tion for innumerable varieties of the reputation to men of letters. In Italy, infernal spirit, whose overthrow was legend. Thus, at Aix, the fossilized Virgil is still spoken of as a potent nec- solicited from heaven, and whose head of an extinct Saurian reptile is romancer; and a sculptured represen- final defeat was attributed to the shewn as the veritable head of the tation of St. George and the dragon saint more particularly revered by dragon slain by St. Martha. on the portal of a church at Avignon the people of the diocese or parish. In churches at Marseilles, Lyons, has conferred on Petrarch the renown On the third day of the processions, Ragusa, and Cimiers, skins of stuffed of a dragon-killer. According to the the dragon was stoned, kicked, buf- alligators are exhibited as the remains tale, as Petrarch and Laura were one feted, and treated in a very igno- of dragons. The best authenticated day hunting, they chanced to pass the minious, if not indecent manner. of all the dragon stories is that of the den of a dragon. The hideous mon- Thus every parish had its dragon one said to have been killed by Dieu- ster, less ravenous than amorous, as well as its saint, with a num- donne, of Gozo, a knight of Rhodes, attacked Laura; but the poet rushing ber of dragon localities—the drag- and afterwards Grand Master of the to her assistance, killed the beast with on’s rock, the dragon’s well, &c., so Order, in the fourteenth century. The his dagger. named from being the spots where head of this dragon was carefully pre- The festival of the Rogations, the dragon was deposited, when the served as a trophy at Rhodes, till the anciently held on the three days processions stopped for refreshment knights were driven out of the island. preceding Ascension Day, were the or prayer. The Turks, respecting bravery even prime source of dragon legends. in a Christian enemy, preserved the During these days the clergy, accom- To read other selections for Robert head with equal care, so that it was panied by the church officers and Chambers’ Book of Days visit www.the- seen by Thevenot as late as the mid- people, walked round the boundar- bookofdays.com.

n all the wide domain of the the period of the first Revolution. Imythical and marvellous, no leg- This dragon, named Gargouille (a ends occur so frequently, or in so water-spout), lived in the river Seine; many various forms, as those which and as Romanus is said to have con- describe a monstrous winged serpent, structed embankments to defend or dragon, devouring men, women, Rouen from the overflowing of that and children, till arrested by the river, the story seems to explain itself. miraculous valour or saintly piety of The legends of Tarasque, the some hero. In nearly all of these leg- dragon of the Rhone, destroyed by ends, a maiden, as the special victim St. Martha, and the dragon of the of the monster, and a well, cave, or Garonne, killed by St. Martial at river, as its dwelling-place, are mixed Bordeaux, admit of a similar expla- up with the accessory objects of the nation. The winding rivers resem- main story. bling the convolutions of a serpent The Grecian mythology abounds are frequently found to take the with such narrations, apparently name of that animal in common emblematical of the victory gained by language, as well as in poetical met- spring over winter, of light over dark- aphor. The river Draco, in Bithynia, ness, of good over evil. Nor was this is so called from its numerous wind- pagan myth antagonistic to the lan- ings, and in Italy and Germany guage or spirit of Christianity. Con- there are rivers deriving their names sequently we find a dragon—as the from the same cause. In Switzerland emblem of sin in general, and pagan- the word drach has been frequently ism in particular—vanquished by a given to impetuous mountain tor- saint, a perpetually recurring myth rents, which, suddenly breaking out, running through all the ancient descend like avalanches on the lower Christian legends. At first the mon- country. Thus we can easily account ster was used in its figurative sense for such local names as Drachen- alone; but in the darker ages, the idea lok, the dragon’s hole; Drackenreid, being understood literally, the sym- the dragon’s march; and the legends bol was translated into an acknowl- of Struth, of Winkelreid, and other edged fact. Swiss dragon-slayers. In many instances the ravages But the inundation theory will not caused by inundations have been explain all dragon legends. Indeed, emblematized as the malevolent it would be as easy for a supernat- deeds of dragons. In the seventh cen- urally endowed power to arrest the tury, St. Romanus is said to have deliv- overflowing of a river as to destroy ered the city of Rouen from one of a dragon, admitting there were ani- those monsters. The feat was accom- mals of that description. But such a plished in this very simple manner. comparison cannot be applied to the On Ascension Day, Romanus, tak- limited power of an ordinary man, ing a condemned criminal out of and we find not only saints, but sin- prison, ordered him to go and fetch ners of all kinds, knights, convicts, the dragon. The criminal obeyed, deserters, and outlaws, figuring as and the dragon following him into dragon-killers. And this may readily the city, walked into a blazing fire be accounted for. that had previously been prepared, In almost every strange object and was burned to death. To com- the ignorant man fancies he dis- memorate the event, King Dagobert covers corroboration of the myths gave the clergy of Rouen the annual learned in his childhood; and, as privilege of pardoning a condemned different periods and places exhibit criminal on Ascension Day; a right different phenomena, legends in exercised with many ceremonies, till course of time are varied by being 14 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | APRIL 2016 COMMENTARY

justification for just about any- meaning we filter the information thing if you look long enough. we receive, giving more weight to There are sites justifying racial ha- information that confirms our be- Words from Winterbilt tred and devil worship, attempt- liefs and ignoring information that Don’t trust the press? the press, one might asked, where ing to have others drink the cool does not fit with our beliefs. Some- should be get our news? We all aide. While we have the right of times, when someone asked a ques- Shannon Bohrer there are some sites devoted to know that there are different news free speech; there is nothing that tion, they don’t want your opinion; misrepresenting the facts. These sources and many of them have a says the speech needs to be truth- they want you to confirm their po- ow many times and how web sites were created to explain bias in one direction or another, ful, and that seems to be a prob- sition. Hlong have we heard from why a political candidate said which is nothing more than being lem for many. In our political climate we have political candidates, disgrun- something that does not appear to human. So it is easy to see why some very strong beliefs on numer- tled persons and or groups tell us be true, but is true in the context The first amendment to the people say you cannot trust the ous sides, so it should not sur- that we cannot trust the press. It it was used. Well it could be true constitution says: “Congress shall press, but then we come back prise anyone when they hear a is understandable that individu- if the context existed! Some of make no law respecting an estab- to the question – where do we news story that either fits their als and groups would tell us not the sites seem disguised – to ap- lishment of religion, or prohib- get our news and information? thoughts, or conflicts with them. to trust the press, especially if the pear to be a news site, when they iting the free exercise thereof; or Well, we usually get our infor- But, just because a news account press is saying something the in- are really an extension of one’s po- abridging the freedom of speech, mation from a free press. Where does not conform to ones beliefs dividuals and groups don’t want litical entity. So when a political or of the press; or the right of the else would it come from, your lo- does not mean it’s not true. If one you to hear. For sport, after po- candidate says something that is people peaceably to assemble, and cal electrician, your barber, may- of the candidates for president litical debates I go to my trust- not true, many times you can vis- to petition the Government for a be from your friends at the coffee walked across the Potomac Riv- ed news source, the internet, and it their news site and find out it redress of grievances.” shop? Of importance, if we agree er the opposition side would say read the fact check articles. Gen- could be or might be true in the The first amendment has five with the information in the news that person cannot swim. erally, the well-known fact check future, at least in the context it freedoms that our founders be- we believe it. But, if the informa- So when the “Main Stream” sites give factual data as to why was meant to be used. lieved to be very important. And tion does not fit with our beliefs, media is accused of having an someone told the truth, or did So when a political candidate over the history of our country then we disagree with it often la- agenda, it could be true. The not. What is amazing to me is says you cannot trust the press, the freedom of speech and the beling the information source as agenda may lean right or left, but that so many things said in the what they are saying is that you free press has been instrumen- a biased media. So it is often our that does not mean it’s not true. political debates – are not true. I cannot trust the press of their po- tal in our development and prog- belief that we have that deter- So when candidates tell you that started this practice while watch- litical opponents, or the main- ress as a nation. Historically, the mines if we agree with the press. you cannot trust press, it could be ing a debate between two can- stream press, but you can trust knowledge and information that “The free press is the moth- logical if you support that candi- didates. During the debate one them. Of course when they all we have had from the colonial er of all of our liberties and our date. But in the larger arena, not candidate (VP-DC) made a claim say that then we have decisions days to the modern era, to make progress under liberty” - Adlai trusting the press is just not logi- and said the audience could go to to make. Which party or candi- informed decisions has always Stevenson cal. It implies that one gets their factcheck.org and find out he was date(s) do we believe? The an- come from a free press. At one It has been said that we see or news from the stranger on the telling the truth. When I went to swer is obvious, we trust the press time the free press was limited to hear what we want to see or hear, street corner, or worse, from the the website, I discovered he gave if they say nice things about the newspapers, but today the press which is often true. Not only do we politicians. the wrong web site and when I candidate we support. Therefore, includes newspapers, radio, televi- see and hear what we want, we can “The only security of all is in found the real web site, they said thrusting the press is really depen- sion and the internet. In fact there disregard information that does a free press.” - Thomas Jefferson he was being untruthful - more dent upon which candidate you are news sites; including some in- not support our thoughts, and give than he was truthful. support, if that makes sense. ternet pages, that seem devoted to extra weight to information that To read past editions of Words from While the reputable web sites While it is understandable that justifying controversial issues and confirms what we think. Psychol- Winterbilt, visit the Authors section seem devoted to the real facts, many people tell us not to trust topics. Literally, you can find a ogists call this a bias conformation, of Emmitsburg.net.

resources nor inclination to share eral government. It could include with the strangers, has often led to aid from neighboring countries as violence. Justice is internal to mem- well - if legal. Other security issues Common Cents ber states, and there’s some accord are also addressed by the UN when Pax Europaea 2009 Treaty of Lisbon. It can and and exclusive. There is a perceived to British Common law or Roman its role is once again effective. If the does ascribe social as well as eco- “crisis of competitiveness” as na- law but it varies and is checked only conservatives and liberals in the UK Ralph Murphy nomic and political policies. They tions abroad “soar ahead” amid im- by international law that is broad as and elsewhere can agree on any sin- include tolerance for the influx of posed costs and production caps. to internal, national concerns. Inju- gle policy commitment- ideally, it ritish Prime Minister David unskilled refugees from outside There is also a “gap” of Brussels’ rious ethnic cleansing and genocide would be one of peace and pros- BCameron recently announced the EU, despite double-digit un- understanding as nations differ as are illegal. Growth of production is perity based on internal resources. plans to hold a national referendum employment of its members and to culture and related politics and a function of resources and training Nationalist identity is a consistent as to whether or not to stay in the deadly confrontations with im- economics. All the while, the Brit- as well as its ability to meet demand bond for a people. It even includes European Union. It is being called poverished and hostile Muslims. ish Prime Minister extolled a place with the appropriate work ethic, ex- an emotional attachment, which is a BREXIT. The poll is scheduled for Debt issues are also a huge prob- for a European Union, but when it pertise and ability. All can vary by difficult to import. 23 June and has drawn impassioned lem and both were alluded to in a comes to actual policy issues he ap- region, but education could be pro- A BREXIT might require some and often contradictory statements 2013 speech that Cameron made pears to want it redrawn. His crit- moted for non-governmental orga- short term diplomatic finesse, but from the Conservative or Tory party as a prelude to the 2015 elections, icisms were scathing and backed nizations to help the measures. traditional political and econom- now in control of Parliament and the which again the Tories won. by quantifiable monetary debts as Cameron’s vision of a European ic exchanges relating to both in- opposition, center left Labour Party. In this speech Cameron blasted well as qualifiable, but no less trou- Union - apparently a Pax Europaea ternal and external markets would Cameron, in recent press state- the EU’s various ruling organs, but bling loss of “comfort” that relate to that can be institutionalized for the surely continue with renewed Lon- ments, is strongly supportive of the especially the Executive Commis- lost border controls. London may- betterment of all peoples, should don control. All nations who trade British maintaining an EU pres- sion’s role as “not acting on behalf or and Conservative party Member be viewed in a broader framework or engage with the British peo- ence. The position itself isn’t shared of the people”. Specifically he cited of Parliament (MP) Boris Johnson of regulated competition. It would ple could benefit from accords re- by his own party and his vision of a a “lack of democratic accountability is spearheading the BREXIT cause establish firm, border controls that flecting their own demand not that “European Union” may be misun- and concern that is felt particularly as ironically Cameron now official- would allow legal travel or immi- of a distant EU leadership dictate. derstood if past, public statements in Britain.” He bemoaned Brussels’ ly campaigns against a withdrawal gration according to domestic need- Whatever the impetus for the EU are an indicator of his current con- taxes that England couldn’t redress from the EU structures. The Tories not external mandate. Trade pat- development and spiral to absolute viction. The European Union is a as “bailouts for the other side of the are split as is Labour though its lead- terns would be similar with foreign legal control, the result has been un- political, economic and even cultur- continent” for which England was er Jeremy Corbyn who signaled very goods that are imported or export- ceasing border and debt flareups, al alliance of nations developed in a net loser. He noted in the speech similar platform concerns with the ed unless the cash outflow or trade poverty and death. The world will post World War II Europe during that the “first purpose of the EU is EU that Cameron issued in his pre balance is too costly. Then there watch to see what British voters de- a period that has become known as to secure peace”, but the organiza- election speeches. Labour now has a could be controls as to tariff or quo- cide in June. But, it may be a mere Pax Europaea or European Peace. tion doesn’t have a defense structure “party commitment” to stay in the tas. Multi national companies could formality as the sentiments do ap- There have been countless civil wars and not all its members are NATO EU, but it doesn’t appear to appeal also be allowed in host nations as pear widely felt. The alliance must as well as the Cold War spanning members which had assumed that to the left. they do create jobs and, if domes- be redrawn for a union based on a the EU and its predecessor Europe- role during the Cold War era from The EU’s basic objectives were tic producers aren’t crowded out, are framework of very apparent, exter- an Economic Community (EEC) 1946 to about 1990 with the disso- to “promote peace and well being, routinely beneficial to both nation nal competitive pressures - not false exposing East and West economic lution of the Soviet Union. offer an area of security and justice of charter and production. hopes manipulated by skilled con ideologies to global, almost Biblical, Cameron cited three problems without internal frontiers, and sus- The EU and Cameron’s security men for suspect gain. confrontation. in EU dealings that don’t appear tain development based on balanced concerns are valid, but most of the The 28 member EU is run large- to have changed since the election growth”. There is near anarchy on post World War II problems have To read past editions of Common ly by legally unchecked dictate last May. The Eurozone of 19 mem- many borders due to immigration been civil unrest and can be aided Cents, visit the Authors section of from Brussels, Belgium since the ber’s shared currency is demanding and refugee tolerance as domestic as addressed internally by the fed- Emmitsburg.net. APRIL 2016 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 15 COMMENTARY The American Mind It’s still the economy, stupid William Hillman ers has not changed. On the surface, tect them against those small, un- unemployment numbers look prom- known innovators. Politicians may on’t listen to all that chatter and ising, but a look inside the labor par- give lip service to small business, but Dmisdirection the news media ticipation rates reveals that the decline they get their campaign financial sup- is feeding you. If you want to know is due to workers just giving up, drop- port from big business and unions. what is really going on with this year’s ping out of the workforce, or taking (Unions hate small businesses more presidential election, it’s simple. It’s the much lower paying jobs than their skill than anyone, because small business- economy. It’s jobs, it’s personal debt, sets would warrant. es are too small to organize). and it’s financial security. The Bush-Obama economic pol- What American workers need to If you spend any time listening to icies have been a complete failure for maintain and expand personal in- the news you’ll soon be convinced that the American worker. Hyper-regula- come is small, highly responsive, and overnight this nation, which 8 years tions have put a strangle-hold on small flexible manufacturing that is based ago elected its first black president business; our U.S. tax code is written on jobs that require cognitive pow- and four years later reelected him; wit- to encourage big businesses to keep ers and physical dexterity. These are nessed gays winning their right to mar- their money out of our economy and the jobs for workers in the 20% and how it currently fails us, consider that The only way to get out of our cur- ry; emptied its pockets when disas- the Federal Reserve has held interest 30% wage brackets, where wages the present U.S. tax on foreign prof- rent economic predicament is real eco- ter struck Asia; has suddenly , turned rates so low that banks charge consum- have fallen or stayed stagnate. And its creates an environment where Ap- nomic growth - creating of jobs that al- vicious, racist, a hate-filled xenopho- ers to hold their money. For people in it’s the type of manufacturing where ple has $150 Billion sitting “outside” low us to take care of our families and bic mob with pitchforks and torches the lower economic tiers of our society, mass production and automation the U.S. because the U.S. tax to bring give us a sense of self-worth and of be- roaming the streets at night looking for these policies have essentially thwarted do not excel, because mass produc- it in is too high. And since our Fed- ing needed. Mexicans and Muslims. their ability to save money and accu- tion and automation are not flexible, eral Reserve’s borrowing rate is so low, All the chatter and whining about I don’t believe it and you shouldn’t mulate any kind of wealth. At the same adaptable, or quick to change. it is cheaper for Apple to borrow $130 hate and racism, et cetera might be a either. The media is dead wrong. time that money for business start-up This need for small, highly re- Billion for a stock buy back than it is manifestation of this economic prob- It is true that people are worried, and expansion should be cheap, bank- sponsive, and flexible manufacturing to use the $150 Billion they have sit- lem, but it is not the problem. The scared and pissed about their lost ing regulations make it almost impossi- has always been true but now with ting in their off shore accounts. Anoth- economy, job income, and job secu- jobs and fewer job opportunities, ble for small business to get it. increasingly cheaper automation and er way of thinking about it -- our cur- rity are the problem. And since our the economy, and their future. Ev- Small business always has been the the increasing relocation of repet- rent tax policies and monetary policies current predicament is the direct re- ery primary exit poll conducted so wealth generator for the middle and itive task jobs to low wage regions have big businesses burying their prof- sult of the monetary, tax, hyper-regu- far has told us that. The number lower middle class. But, big govern- like China, addressing the problem its in their backyards while they suck lation of the Bush-Obama economic one reason people are voting is be- ment, unions, and big businesses do has become more urgent. I should up all the available credit in our neigh- policies, the question to ask your- cause of the economy. And they are not like small business. Apple, Goo- say that there is nothing wrong with borhoods. self is, which candidate will stay the voting in record numbers. gle, Ford - all the top business - know lower cost manufacturing - it’s how These tax and monetary policies course and which one is most willing Let’s look at the economic numbers. that their biggest threat is not each a cell phone made 30-years ago, was leave nothing for the small guys. and able to take on big government, For the first time since the data has other, but some unknown, small busi- the size and weight of a brick, and We also need to start scrapping reg- big business, and the unions, and en- been collected, more business are re- ness starting up in someone’s kitch- costing $2,000, now has more com- ulations - from zoning laws that pre- act policies to help grow the econo- ported closing than opening. That tip- en or garage. That’s how these big puting power than an Apollo rocket, vent people from running a business my. I’m not sure any of them are. ping point occurred in 2008 and it has businesses got their start; they know weighs less then my wallet, and can from their home to licensing laws that just gotten worse since then. 30% of it’s where innovation is most power- be obtained for just about nothing. limit who can cut toenails. The entire To read past editions of The American American workers have seen their in- ful. And, it is why big businesses love Our government needs to increase health care insurance system that puts Mind, visit the Authors section of Em- come decline during the last 16 years. government regulations and the cur- new business start-ups by freeing up the payment burden on employers is mitsburg.net. Income for the next 20% of work- rent monetary policies; it helps pro- our capital markets. As an example of regulatory insanity at its finest.

side and a golden age of peace and the Taliban reemerged from Paki- ing a shot, if that is possible. This prosperity was about to enter. Dem- stan, and the sorry circus began to is the most formidable challenge to ocratic Capitalism had proved itself spin. America, unprepared, hid this democracy of this decade, perhaps Down Under the superior system. Communism in a fluster of deployments, caught this century. There are many in this The doves have flown in China was morphing into qua- between Afghanistan and Iraq-Syr- camp because they live off the trade si-capitalism, and the great Amer- ia. Europe reeled at the terror now involved. We do, you do, and the Lindsay Coker upon you to campaign for sanity ican ego was on stage. We in Aus- on their streets. Strike forces struck, schizophrenia that results is making Melbourne, Australia and balance, because America is still tralia jumped on the bandwagon, and the EU got caught up in caring us a basket case. The result so far is the framework for democracy upon flashed out teeth at the cameras, and for humanity as it streamed out of that the ‘free’ world has lurched to he grim fact is that we prepare which countries must build. It will became sycophants. We could strut Syria– the only ones willing to do so the right, because that lot control the Tfor war like precocious giants be hard, but much depends on the with you. Oh, what a feeling that – and this displacement of people media and the armed forces. A cata- and for peace like retarded pygmies. choices you make. The history of the was. is producing stresses that will rever- clysmic collision may be the result. Lester Pearson, March 14 1955 decline and fall of American politics But then the wheels came loose. berate for centuries. The UK is now There is one thing the right It’s not hard to understand why began in 1789 when your current The idea of converting autocra- split between socialist and far right, have never got right, however: the many of you are angry with your election system was put in place, cies to friendly democracies and and may secede from the EU. Russia peace. And you seem to have no government. From here in Australia and that will not change – but if making the world benign for civ- is undermining Poland’s democracy, choice if that is what you really that institution seems to be broken, you could step outside the walls of ilized mankind was a dream from and looking to other former occu- want. All the front-runners yearn with hawks flapping their wings as your country you would see that it the hashish pipe. Insurgencies, ter- pied lands in which to do the same. for war. Only Mr. Sanders seems they appeal to an emasculated elec- requires a far deeper understanding ror cells, clandestine networks all Germany is in terrible financial trou- rational, taking in the establish- torate. Simplistic sound bites stand of what was intended than you cur- spread like weeds through the care- ble, and fault lines are widening. ment and highlighting the lega- in for policy and publicity stunts act rently have. The easy road has led to fully tended garden. It was time to Autocracies on one side, us on cy of plutocracy, which has sure- as the height of information. When your current quagmire. act. Afghanistan, Iraq, then others the other. Will we side with dicta- ly caused the shocking financial we also learn that education stan- Democracy is the opposite of Au- had to be shown who was boss. The torship, or rule by vote? No matter imbalance that is lowering your dards are declining and real wag- tocracy, and the real challenges that war machine ramped up, the med- that poor old democracy is wound- living standards and turning you es are actually growing less, we note now face every other democracy als gleamed, glory was on parade. ed, bandaged, in need of oxygen and into wage scrabblers. As well, his that the staple of your economy, the puts your current angst to shame. Then the wheels started to fall off. oxytocin, (there’s still enough adren- message is that of normality, a step middle class, are descending the lad- Democracy is also the antagonist of The Taliban fought back, nine elev- alin) and looking for a clean hospi- back from the madhouse. At the der of penury. When 5% have 90% plutocracy; the super rich plan the en happened, and Saddam had to tal bed, would you want to be un- other end of the bell curve lies Mr. of the wealth it is easy to see why you future for their benefit, not yours. be removed. The axis of evil start- der the dictates of one person and Trump, who would love to blow all want to see a little fair play and They use every trick in the book to ed to fire back, and the glorious west his coterie? Russians find theirs more the world apart and you with it. decency, clarity and responsibility keep you down, and blind you to was dumbfounded by their temeri- than acceptable, as their government But then, he’s a plutocrat and displayed by the candidates instead the reality of their illusions. There ty. Russia decided that head bowing seems to have their overall interests doesn’t really care about you. of more rehashed drivel. was a time back in the 90’s when was not their way, Putin put in the at heart and Mr. Putin is reestablish- I’m off looking for doves. If I find The choices you face seem im- the rose coloured specs were firmly boot, vassal states were reclaimed. ing former clout, even greatness. Of some I’ll send them over. You are go- possible, but deal with them you in place. Russia had been humbled, Autocracies formed alliances. course, you dare not disagree openly ing to need them. must. It is too easy to throw up your Vietnam divided, Iraq, Egypt, Syria Russia smooched Syria, aided Chi- or vehemently, or try to publish con- hands in despair and retreat into were quiet about their intent, Myan- na who protected North Korea. trary positions. To read past editions of Down Under, the quicksands of hope. The reality mar didn’t count, North Korea was The middle east went mad with in- China aims to reclaim her age visit the Authors section of Emmits- is that much of the world depends too stupid for words, Iran was on discriminate annihilation of ‘others’, old status as an empire without fir- burg.net. 16 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | APRIL 2016 COMMUNITY NOTES Wantz Chevrolet-52 years of

ly didn’t make an appearance un- heaters and defrosters were option- customer service til later in the 80’s. In our modern al, today’s technicians spend a great antz Chevrolet is deter- As he recalls, one day out of the Since new vehicles were at a premi- age, vehicles are computerized. To- deal of time working with comput- “Wmined to be Carroll Coun- blue, the Chevrolet zone manag- um at the time, there were only six day, automobile technicians must erized programs that control these ty’s premiere community Chevrolet er came into the dealership and in- models of cars and trucks available. have an immense understanding of and many other features. dealership. We will do so by pro- formed him that he could become Wantz Chevrolet also sold Ameri- the programming, installation and Born and raised in Taneytown, viding our neighbors with excep- the Chevrolet dealer since the pres- can gas from pumps located In front inner working of the computers Mr. Wantz noted the changes in the tional car buying and service expe- ent owner was no longer interested. of the showroom. found inside the vehicles. A far cry town since the start of Wantz Chev- riences, featuring effective customer Newly married, the thought of tak- In 1970, the Wantz family de- from the 1960’s when turn signals, rolet. When he began, Taneytown service, reliable workmanship, supe- ing over the Chevrolet dealership cided to add to the service depart- rior goods and fair, affordable deals without the funds to purchase the ment. Later, in the 1980’s the family delivered with ease. We will ensure business was scary and daunting. purchased what was once known as that all customers are treated in a He sought the advice and council the Raft Restaurant and converted friendly, efficient manner, remem- of his wife and father and they both it to a showroom and offices. A lit- bering that exceeding their expecta- encouraged him to proceed. tle later, they bought the AMOCO tions is our number one goal.” The Mr. Wantz remembers that Mr. station on York Street because they mission statement of a 52 years and Ohler was residing in Florida at the needed a facility to clean their vehi- counting business that started most time. Mr. Wantz and his father de- cles. Finally on July 4, 2000, after 10 humbly as a Chevrolet dealership cided to drive down to visit Mr. years of planning, Wantz Chevrolet remains to be the principle goal of Ohler in order to discuss the busi- moved to their current location at 1 the Wantz Chevrolet dealership in ness. After speaking to Mr. Ohler Chevro Drive. The facility was most Taneytown. about concerns with finances, Mr. recently renovated in 2015, in order Mr. Leonard Wantz began his Ohler informed them that financ- to comply with the latest GM facili- journey into the business over 52 ing would not be a problem. He ad- ty image program, and now encom- years ago, as he began working part vised them to return to Taneytown passes 30,000 square feet. time servicing cars for a gentleman and begin to establish the dealer- Business at Wantz Chevrolet has named Mr. Merle Ohler, who was ship. On March 5, 1964, at the age certainly changed since it’s initial the first Chevrolet dealer in Taney- of 23, Mr. Wantz became the dealer opening in 1964. As Mr. Wantz town. In his young teens, Mr. principle and Wantz Chevrolet was likes to say “In the early days, busi- Wantz was offered an opportunity formed. ness was done on a handshake to work at the local car dealer. Af- The business was originally locat- and overall the business of selling ter starting as a part time employee, ed on the west side of Taneytown, cars was easier.” At that time, ve- Mr. Ohler soon took a liking to Mr. two miles west of the present lo- hicles were mechanical, there were Wantz, and part time work soon cation. The business was small to no worries about computer failure turned into full time work. start, only housing five service bays. within the cars, as computers real- Leonard Wantz, founder of Wantz Chevrolet As time went on, Mr. Ohler be- gan mentioning his need to give up the business due to his declin- ing health and had inquired about Mr. Wantz’s interest in the business. Around the time of the inquiry, Mr. Wantz was drafted into the Army, and his work at the dealership, and interest in the business, was placed on hold. The business, however, was still promised to Mr. Wantz, even after choosing to enlist in the Na- tional Guard. Mr. Ohler’s health had declined significantly in the time Mr. Wantz was away. Out of necessity he had sold the business to a gentleman named Mr. Lowry. Mr. Wantz mar- ried his sweetheart after returning, and then went on to work for Mr. Lowry for about a year. During this year, he continued servicing cars, but on his own began selling cars and trucks and kept the business open on Thursday and Friday eve- nings as well as Saturdays. The staff of Wantz Chevrolet celebrating of the opening of the new showroom. APRIL 2016 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 17 COMMUNITY NOTES

business for 50 years. It is certainly a result, Scott proudly points out, noteworthy that the award was given Wantz has an 80% customer reten- to Mr. Wantz, who has remained the tion rate; that is something that is al- dealer for 50 years. most unheard of in the automobile Wantz Chevrolet lives their mis- industry. As Scott says, it all comes sion statement every day. They do back to service, and the environment not operate like their larger, chain they create. The sales team makes dealership counterparts. They func- it their objective to ensure that the tion under the principle of trust customer is completely comfortable built between customer and sales with the vehicle they are purchasing, team member is a key to success. All and are more than willing to answer customers wish to have a comfort- any questions. able and pleasant car buying expe- Wantz Chevrolet is a business built rience, and Wantz wishes to ensure on three generations, and has been that every customer walks away with able to have several families with this experience. Most important- three generations of returning cus- ly, Wantz Chevrolet is a family busi- tomers. Not only do they have gen- ness. There are currently three gener- erations of returning customers, but ations working at the dealership, and they also have numerous staff mem- on any given day, you can walk into bers that have been at the dealership the dealership and find a Wantz fam- for 10, 20, even 30+ years. Not many The original Wantz Chevrolet dealership on route 140 west of Taneytwon. ily member present. In fact, rarely is dealerships can say that. was a rural community, a heavily not- tion has climbed from about 2,000 and throughout the community As there a time when all three genera- Throughout all the ups and down, ed farming town. So the business re- people to presently 12,000 people. an active member of the Lions Club, tions are not present. Wantz Chevrolet has succeeded in lied on selling trucks to farmers in the Mr. Wantz recalled the first car Mr. Wantz has the opportunity to The Wantz family has fashioned surviving and conquering all the area. As time has progressed howev- sold, which was a two-door station volunteer his time serving and inter- a family environment within their hardships for 52 years, while still er, the town has made the transition wagon called a Nomad. He sold it to acting with the community. His son, business. They know all of their em- maintaining a family-oriented at- from a farming community to a bed- his uncle Sam. He also shared mem- Scott Wantz, shares a similar fond- ployees by name and treat them like mosphere. What started as a small room community. Many of the small ories about his favorite vehicles sold. ness for serving the community as he their own family members. In es- family dealership owned by a young “mom and pop” businesses that used The Chevy 2 was a car he was very and his son, Jeff, coach Little League sence, the Wantz family and the man, his wife and only five employ- to line the streets of Taneytown have knowledgeable about. He also noted baseball and basketball for the youth employees that work for Wantz, ees has grown to its present day busi- given way to larger businesses. a fair amount of truck and school bus in the community. Wantz Chevrolet are family. They also strive to know ness: a state of the art facility, full ser- In the early days, for example, the business in the earlier days. In fact, has also supported many local civic their customers and treat them like vice dealership, with 39 employees. Cambridge Rubber Company was he fondly remembers the first school and non-profit organizations. family every day. They have created Wantz Chevrolet is not simply just a the largest employer in Taneytown. bus he ever sold to a Mrs. Crabs for Scott Wantz mentioned his a warm, friendly, honest and invit- dealership; it’s them, it’s who they are. Two large sewing factories also em- $3,400! He remembers the transport proudest moment was when his fa- ing atmosphere for their customers. To the Wantz family, this business is ployed many locally. These business- fee of a bus from Indiana to Taney- ther received the Chevrolet deal- They wish to maintain an environ- not just a job, it’s their life. “For an es are long since closed, but thank- town was $50. This sale sparked his er 50-year dealer award. It is not of- ment in which customers are com- honest, down-to-earth car buying fully, companies like Taney Stair, interest in selling busses. He was able ten that the award is given to a dealer fortable enough to return and bring experience, don’t take a chance, buy Flowserve Corporation and EVAP- to take this interest further in 1979 that has been involved with the same their family and friends along. As from Wantz.” CO have located to Taneytown, fill- when Wantz became a Bluebird Bus ing a void of the lost manufacturing Body Distributer. He remained a bus jobs that have left many rural towns distributer until 1995. like Taneytown just shadows of their While on the subject of favorite former selves. Nothing represents memories, Mr. Wantz discussed his the current prosperity of Taneytown favorite memories within the busi- like the fact that there used to be one ness. He humbly mentioned his traffic light, but now there are four family, and the people he has worked throughout the town. The popula- with and served, both in the business 18 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | APRIL 2016 THE (retired) ECOLOGIST Of lambs and lions and armadillos Bill Meredith you couldn’t tell who was chasing the opposite direction. Apparently the whom. two chatted each other up a bit, and “Spring, spring, spring! I thought about it all day, and de- ambled off together toward the shel- It’s a beautiful thing! cided not to intervene; and sure ter of the boxwood bush. It’s welcome after winter; enough, things got straightened out On other days, when my ears were And in summer’s sun all by themselves. Before the week properly amplified I could hear flocks I will have fun was over, the spring peepers had of geese heading north in V-forma- In a place I haven’t binter.” started singing and the first crocus- tion, and songs that told me the —Churchy LaFemme es bloomed. I got the hedge trimmed white-throated sparrows were begin- before the leaves started budding, and ning to feel amorous. Woodpeckers randma always used to tell got a row of potatoes planted on St. had the same emotions, and they tried Gme to make a note whether Patrick’s Day, thanks to help from to sing, but they’re tone-deaf and can’t March came in like a lamb or a lion, four small friends. A few timid for- carry a tune… but they don’t seem so I would know how to plan my sythia blossoms began to appear, and to mind. Nature has assigned them garden schedule for the year. She daffodils bloomed the week before to the percussion section, where the knew such things were important, Easter, just like they did in Grandma’s males can beat out rhythms that fe- and I’ve always tried to follow her yard when I was three. Spring got off males find as seductive as Sinatra at his instructions; but as I grow older, it to a beautiful start. best, and it works… the species gets seems to get harder, or at least more Deafness makes a difference in perpetuated every year. I guess they confusing. This year, March tried to how you perceive beauty. On morn- think if drumming was good enough appear on a Monday, but it had to ings when I forgot to insert my hear- for Gene Krupa, it’s good enough for wait because this is Leap Year, and ing aids before I went out to get the them. Monday was the 29th of February. paper, there was a silence almost like Officially, spring started on the That may have fooled some crea- you get after a big snow, when there is 20th this year. That morning was tures of the human persuasion, but no traffic noise and everything seems clear and breezy, and the two turkey no one else in the world of nature new and peaceful. There was one day vultures that live in the old haunted fell for it; ecologically, it was March. almost like that, when we got just house next door woke up early. When When I got up that morning it was enough snow to coat the trees and I went to get the paper, they were glid- overcast and windy; during break- cover the sidewalk; and when I went ing around in circles; they would face fast, the sun came out and the wind out it was quiet, the wind was calm, into the wind and rise upward with- calmed; an hour later the sky was and the sidewalk was covered with out moving a wing, and then turn full of clouds, in every shade of blue mouse tracks. Evidently the field mice with the wind and come zooming time. March is 3/4 past, and April the internet; it is 433 lines long, and and gray that Leonardo ever imag- were enjoying spring, and love was downward like teenagers riding skate- will be here soon; in other words, a just leafing through it I saw phrases in ined; and then we had a 15-minute in the air. I followed one set of tracks boards in traffic… and then, glide fourth of this year has already slipped Latin, Greek, German, French, Italian shower. By lunchtime, the sun was which zig-zagged down the walk, back up again, without flapping. It by. There was a time when when and Sanskrit… and the English was out again. It felt like a very old, fat stopping to sniff at a sunflower seed looked like fun. My wife doesn’t like my reaction to this would have been almost as incomprehensible. The in- lion and a wobbly newborn lamb here and a dandelion sprout there, them because she thinks they’re ugly, “Thank goodness… it seemed to ternet version was followed by seven were running around in circles, and until it met another set of tracks from and seen close up, I have to agree; take forever.” I suppose I thought pages of explanatory notes, but they but on the wing, they’re as graceful that way most of my life; it seemed didn’t help much; even after reading as ballerinas. It could be that, in their as if I was young for a long time. translations of some of the foreign lan- own eyes, they’re beautiful. When I Time went by slowly in those days, guage passages, I couldn’t understand was little, the ugliest people I’d ever and I wasted a lot of it. When I get them. seen were an old couple who went to thinking about this, I always re- But, I’m glad I tried. When you get to our church back in West Virgin- member Isaac Asimov, who wrote to this age, you need to be reminded ia. I actually was afraid of them, and over 500 books in his lifetime; some- once in a while that you aren’t as smart couldn’t understand how anyone that one asked him what he would do if as you were beginning to believe. So ugly could be in love, but they were he had only six months left to live, I went back to Walt Kelly for some- quite devoted to each other, and were and he replied, “Write faster.” It was thing more on my level. Churchy widely respected in the community. a witty response, but at my stage in LaFemme, the turtle who lived in Grandma explained it to me in a way life it can’t serve as advice; doing any- the Okeefenokee Swamp, was a care- a four-year-old could understand; it thing faster is not an option. free poet who sang his own composi- was the first time I ever heard the ex- The main regret is that I didn’t read tions while accompanying himself on pression that “beauty is in the eye of more. I seem to think of this every a recorder, and one fine day he sang the beholder.” It was a good lesson; it year at about this time. As Spring ap- the verse quoted above. Albert the stuck in my mind and helped me un- proaches, I always think of T. S. Eliot’s Alligator told him he sounded worse derstand the world a little better as I poem, “The Waste Land,” which was than an Armadillo trying to sing, but grew up. I still think of it every time I the most important poem of the 20th Churchy was undeterred; he figured see turkey vultures. Century, according to scholars who it’s a free country, and Armadillos So far, spring is off to a pleasant know such things. I had never read it, should be allowed to sing if they want start. The temperature gets up in but I knew the first line said “April is to. That made me feel better. the 60s, and I sit out in the yard and the cruellest month,” so I decided this think rambling, idle thoughts like would be a good time to look it up. It To read past editions of The Retired those I’ve just mentioned; but then, wasn’t in any of my old English books, Ecologist, visit the Authors section of inevitably, I start thinking about and now I know why. I found it on Emmitsburg.net. APRIL 2016 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 19 IN THE COUNTRY April showers 2.0 Tim Iverson apeake Bay at a ‘D+’ grade. Resto- off. Collecting rain in rain barrels or by Naturalist ration is costly, but failure to do so constructing rain gardens you can stra- would be catastrophic. tegically utilize rain, reduce runoff, and he proverbial mantra of the There is a path to restoration called save on your utility bill. Rain barrels are Tmonth is “April showers bring the Chesapeake Clean Water Blue- inexpensive and collected water can be May flowers.” We’re thawing out print. This is a provision of the Clean used for anything. All you need is a 50 and wresting ourselves from the icy Water Act enacted by the Environ- - 60 gallon drum (sold at hardware and bondage of winter’s grasp to turn our mental Protection Agency (EPA). In outdoor stores), PVC coupling to con- thoughts to warmer days and bloom- 2010, the EPA began to legally enforce nect to downspouts or roof drainage ing bulbs. The story of the spring sea- the “Total Maximum Daily Load” areas, screening to keep insects and de- son is one of rebirth. Just like seasons, (TMDL) which is a scientifically de- bris out of the barrel, and a hose is op- our water has a story to tell. The ques- rived basis of the acceptable amount of tional. For many homeowners up to tion is, will it be one of a spring rebirth total pollutants the water system can 40% of summer water usage is dedicat- or of a winter’s demise? handle while still being productive and ed to watering gardens and lawns, this Let’s try to make each day Earth Day! The Monocacy is in our local back- meet water quality standards. Six states can help to reduce that number and yard, and is likely the river we are most (Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, Penn- your water bills. A slightly more ambi- Frederick County has champi- reviving the troubled populations, but directly associated and familiar with. sylvania, New York, W. Virginia) and tious do it yourself project would be to oned what is called the “Green Homes even more so because they are massive In fact, Frederick County derives its the District of Columbia are now re- plant a rain garden. Challenge.” This challenge provides filtration organisms. The plan is to cre- water from this source and Lake Lin- quired to incrementally reduce nitro- The EPA advocates for rain gardens incentives and guides for participants ate 10 of these reefs with over 1 million ganore. The Potomac Conservancy, a gen, phosphorus, and sediment pol- saying, “A rain garden is a depressed who complete three challenges. There oysters in no fishing zones. This will al- regional clean water advocacy group, lution over two year periods through area in the landscape that collects rain- is funding available for participants low for the reestablishment of the spe- completed assessments from 2010 - 2025. Nitrogen, phosphorus, and sed- water from a roof, driveway or street from state and federal resources, and cies that’s a filtering machine. 2013 on the Monocacy River. These iment are the top three pollutants con- and allows it to soak into the ground. interested parties may find more in- There could be storm clouds on assessments rated the health of the taminating the bay. Farms and agri- Planted with grasses and flowering pe- formation by contacting Frederick the horizon. With smart planning and Monocacy River as “POOR.” Fred- business are responsible for 41% of the rennials, rain gardens can be a cost ef- County Office of Sustainability and participation from state and local of- erick County is currently the 3rd fast- polluted runoff, but urban and subur- fective and beautiful way to reduce Environmental Resources or viewing ficials alongside citizens those clouds est growing county in the state with ban areas are responsible for 15% of runoff from your property. Rain gar- their website. Aside from initiatives could be the April showers signaling a a population hovering near 240,000. the total deposited amount. dens can also help filter out pollutants right here at home, the Chesapeake spring rebirth for our waterways. Run- That is expected to increase by approx- Contaminant laden runoff full of in runoff and provide food and shel- Bay has made serious progress recent- off accounts for 15% of the annual imately 44% within the next 25 years. toxic chemicals, excess nutrients, and ter for butterflies, songbirds and other ly as well. Early in March 2016 the Su- total of pollution that ends up in the The county has largely ignored state sediment coming from urban areas will wildlife.” Excessive water that is direct- preme Court decided against hearing bay. Planting rain gardens to beauti- anti-sprawl laws and developed upon only grow with our projected popula- ed into storm drains can overwhelm a challenge to the Chesapeake Clean fy the landscape and filter groundwa- farm and forested lands. Following a tion rise. However, with effective de- the system causing toxic backflows, Water Blueprint. Effectively they up- ter, reforesting buffer zones, utilizing 2013 assessment The State of Mary- velopment and citizen participation we rain gardens can help prevent this by held the legality of the plan and states rain barrels to create less of a burden on land officially confirmed that 50% of can limit and offset the effect this rise absorbing the water. This has the add- will need to continue to implement the infrastructure, and participating in the stream was degraded and impaired will create. The Potomac Conservan- ed benefit to increasing groundwa- measures to reduce pollution contam- programs that ultimately reduce utility from high levels of sediment and nu- cy reported that just last year Frederick ter recharge for the water table. When inating the bay. State and Federal of- bills are effective and practical solutions trient runoff. Of course, this doesn’t County students planted over 5,000 considering a rain garden, or any other ficials recently established the largest to make the 15% difference. In the just stop at our borders. What hap- native trees in the county. Reforesting garden, it is important to remember to man-made oyster reef, which covers western United States water is in short pens upstream affects downstream. areas, specifically along stream sides, utilize native plants. Native plants are more acreage than the National Mall, supply, let’s make the effort to take care The Potomac River is sometimes will greatly reduce runoff spilling into best equipped to handle local variable located in Harris Creek on the eastern of ours so it’ll always be on tap. referred to as “The Nation’s River.” the Monocacy and other tributaries weather conditions, are most suitable shore. Oyster populations have been While that may be true, it’s in our re- to the Chesapeake Bay. Citizens can’t for wildlife, and prevent the spread of in decline for decades from overfish- To read other articles by Tim Iverson, vis- gional neighborhood so it’s not just prevent rain, but they can prevent run potentially harmful invasive species. ing and disease. This is huge news for it the Authors section of Emmitsburg.net a national river but our river. As re- cently as 2011 the Potomac River was classified with a ‘D’ grade. Amer- ican Rivers, another clean water advo- cacy group, listed the Potomac as the nation’s “Most Endangered River” in 2012. There has been some progress though, and the Potomac Conservan- cy upgraded the state of the Potomac from a ‘D’ to a ‘C’ in 2013. For 2014 they decided to ditch the simplistic let- ter grade report card system and fo- cus on big picture concepts instead. The takeaways from the 2014 re- port were loss of forested buffer zones, growing urban sprawl, and aging sew- er infrastructure. The confluence of these issues with a projected popula- tion boom of potentially 2.3 million new residents in the DC metro region over the next 20 years makes the case for smart growth imperative. Resto- ration of the sewer infrastructure is un- der way in much of the metro region, but failure to reforest or repair buffer zones will hamper long term progress. While all roads lead to Rome, our regional rivers lead to the Chesapeake Bay - the largest and most produc- tive estuary in the United States. The Chesapeake Bay Foundation releas- es an updated report every two years based on fisheries populations (crabs, Rockfish, and oysters primarily), acre- age of bay grasses, total poundage of estimated pollution emptied into the bay and its tributary waterways. The most recent report, released in 2014, denotes the overall health of the Ches- 20 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | APRIL 2016 REAL SCIENCE Mother Seton School Science Fair Michael Rosenthal Which Commercial Yogurt Has program, and with many female The Most Live Cultures? students studying science. Women just attended the Mother Seton Do Violent Video Games De- were given a very hard time being ISchool Science Fair for the sec- crease Your Blood Pressure? accepted to medical school and es- ond time (I wrote about the Sci- Does Grooming Affect A Horse’s pecially to veterinary school (where ence Fair in this column last year). Heart Rate? women now dominate the profes- The Fair was every bit as impressive Does the Shape Of An Ice Cube sion!), especially in acceptance inter- to me as it was last year. I count- Affect How Quickly It Melts? views. I will never forget the female ed 109 student presentations, creat- Does Music Choice Affect The student who was told on her medical ed by students who run mostly from Heart Rate? school interview that “you better not 5th grade to 8th grade, and includ- Which Provides More Electro- come to medical school and decide ing a few students from third and lyte? Sports Drinks or Orange Juice? to drop out to have babies and thus fourth grades. Can Crickets Tell The Tempera- waste a space in your class.” Preju- The format is very professional: ture? dice against women was rampant in For each presentation there is a three Lead Levels and The Soil. the sciences in this period, and few section presentation board that out- Does Sugar Increase Energy? women were recognized as educa- lines the experiment, which defines The topic that really caught my at- tional leaders. Violet Walker, a budding young scientist, explains her research on the the question being studied, the hy- tention, however, was the first topic Happily, to a great extent this effectiveness of homemade fertilizer for growing houseplants. pothesis that is being considered, the I noticed: Male Versus Female Sci- has changed. Women now domi- Edwards, the Virginia Tech profes- years ago, I asked him about tak- procedure being used to investigate entists. Are Female Scientists Rec- nate the veterinary profession, wom- sor who has been the leading voice ing a multivitamin daily, and he said the question, the materials utilized ognized As Well as Male Scientists? en physicians practice equally with in this issue, told a congressio- not to waste my money, that it was in the study, and the conclusions After fifty years or so in educating their male counterparts, and there nal panel that the District of Co- not dangerous, but was unnecessary. reached. This is no different than prospective scientists in small col- are many women who have become lumbia’s drinking water was at one On the basis of blood tests, he urged the methodology used by a PhD leges, I have had many experiences college and university presidents. time “20 to 30 times worse” than me to take only Vitamin D3. A student! In most cases there is also that reflect on this topic. The American Chemical Society has the Flint, Michigan drinking wa- book was published last year on this a notebook that records the experi- I spent my years of graduate edu- had two women presidents! ter. Other drinking water lead lev- subject, “Vitamania”, by Catherine mental results as they were uncov- cation in chemistry at The Universi- The empowerment of all students el reports have been coming out as Price (Penguin Press). One point ered and frequently materials used ty of Illinois in a chemistry depart- to become scientists, physicians, and well, and it appears that the prob- that arises is that it is very hard to be- in the study. Just as last year, I was ment that was one of the largest and those in professions that have a sci- lem is much more widespread than come vitamin deficient in the Unit- amazed at the sophistication of the most prestigious in the country. I entific research basis is enormous- was first thought. A USA Today ed States at this time. work for students of that age. mentioned in an earlier article that ly supported by an early start in report based on analysis of data She points out that a large per- This year however I was able to there were no female faculty mem- the world of science, of which the from The Environmental Protec- centage of our foods are vitamin get some additional insights, meet- bers in the chemistry department; Mother Seton Science Fair is an out- tion Agency found that 20 percent fortified (with the vitamins often ing with the Science Fair Coordina- only the Chemistry Librarian was standing example. If I had received of US water systems tested had manufactured in China!). There is tor, Ed Hatter, and the Chief Stu- a woman. There were some wom- the kind of encouragement in low- lead levels above the EPA’s “action little scientific evidence that flood- dent Mentor, Danielle Kuykendall, en graduate students, maybe 15 per- er grades that Mother Seton offers level” of 15 parts per billion. ing yourself with vitamin supple- who were gracious enough to spend cent of the students, and they were their students, I would have made I’ve mentioned briefly in earli- ments does you any good at all; time with me in conversation while generally treated well and completed the decision to become a scientist er articles about the attempts to and, an amendment to the Feder- I observed the presentations. Both their degrees as well as the men. But much sooner than my senior year in sell and to encourage the use of a al Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act in were devoted to the cause of assisting I remember thinking that it must be high school, and I would have devel- wide range of vitamins that claim 1976 prohibits the FDA from regu- these students to discover their inter- rather lonely for them, because I saw oped my scientific interests and skills to improve every aspect of a person’s lating vitamins as drugs! So, as I’ve ests and talents, and I applaud them a larger number of science capable much sooner. health. There are even stores, as I’m said before, be cautionary when you for their commitment and patience. women studying chemistry in my I’m sure readers have noticed the sure you know, dedicated to the sale see the statement, “This product has The topics are interesting, varied, small college undergraduate years. almost daily stories on lead con- of vitamins. For several years, at the not been evaluated by The Food and relevant and creative. Here are some After I completed my PhD in tamination in drinking water, fu- advice of my druggist, I took an off- Drug Administration.” of those that caught my eye: the mid-1960s, I and my family eled by the story on Flint, Michi- the-shelf multivitamin daily. The Which Drink Stains Your Teeth went off to New York State to Bard gan, about which I wrote in my last cost was modest, and there were no To read past articles by Michael Worst? College, a small liberal arts and sci- Real Science article. The Wash- health dangers of which I was aware. Rosenthal visit, the Authors section How Can I Tell If You Are Lying? ences college with a strong science ington Post reports that Dr. Marc When I changed physicians a few of Emmitsburg.net. APRIL 2016 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 21 THE VILLAGE IDIOT Overcoming myself Jack Deatherage, Jr. me. Mrs. Himes, the 5th grade schhof gave me free rein. And I ran teacher at Fairfield who encour- with it! I sort of recall scribbling (part 2) aged me to take up reading. Which (I didn’t yet own an antique Roy- I did during summer parole from al typewriter) 39 pages for some- reface to the second edition of prison and have never stopped in thing similar to a term paper in the P“A Reader for Writers” (Janu- the decades since, not even during early morning hours of the day it ary, 1947): “... the interest it arous- the years of alcohol induced oblivi- was due. I was shaking from a caf- es is in part due to the operation on. Mr. Wyles, the 8th grade teach- feine buzz and had three or four of these principles: the sincerity in er at Fairfield who introduced me cigarettes smoldering in the ash- which the work was conceived; the to creative writing and never al- tray and one dangling from my clarity with which it was expressed; lowed me to do it. Which took me lips as I pressed on through the the force which was given it by to an entirely new level of disgust hand cramps, the words spewing the author’s careful directing of all and disdain for school and teach- out onto the pages as if driven by a parts to a preconceived end, his ers while setting me to scribbling mad one. Gods, the Muse stomped avoidance of all irrelevancies, and madly as stories began boiling out about my bedroom demanding I his use of image-making, idiomatic of my head with no guidance, or express, with paper and pen, the diction; the beauty of a proper pro- role model to follow. Ruth Rich- insanity that had seized me. In the portionment and arrangement of ards, who shoved me into a college middle of writing my understand- parts and a rhythmical movement; prep class “The American Dream” ing of the assigned topic I’d go off and lastly, the charm that comes of in my junior year at Catoctin about how my body was trembling the author’s personality.” where I set about learning nothing from the overdose of cola, the sec- After a moment’s contemplation just to prove she’d made a blunder. ond pack of Marlboros, and the of the meaning of all that I laugh and (The first moment I recall know- mind reeling in panic and stagger- move onto the table of contents. ing I was an idiot.) And poor Nan- ing from the lack of sleep. The list of authors presented in cy Wenschhof. In school with the sunrise, my said book are mostly unknown to The Wenschhofs were friends of classmates (those few who dared me, though I’ve some recollection my dad’s. When it became appar- approach me) asked if I’d finished of having heard these few names ent I was going to fail her “Shake- the assignment. When I produced during the twelve years I suffered speare” and “Religion and Philoso- it for their perusal it went about imprisonment in various grade phy” English classes Ms Wenschhof the senior homeroom like a wild- schools: Franklin, Cooper, Emer- undertook an attempt to teach me fire. When I handed it to Ms Wen- son, Melville, Madison, Thucy- in spite of myself. She took me schhof the expectation was I’d be No! Jack was not this cute as a kid but he did go to school barefoot. dides, Wilson, Sir Scott, Hudson, aside and gave me a lecture about expelled from school. (I’d not con- Hawthorne, Dickens, Steinbeck “going out on a limb for” me and I tained my ability to express a few contemplating the hopeful expec- write professionally. I’m going to give and Lewis. “would not make her look foolish” four-letter vulgarities.) My hope of tation of a substitute teacher who over the writing books and go back There are a few authors in the to the school administrators (who being kicked out of school (Dad decided I had the potential to be a to just reading things that interest book that I have sporadically read probably hoped I’d just quit school wouldn’t let me quit) died once writer. She left me speechless when me. If what I do is writing, I learned and occasionally enjoyed. Steven- and relieve them of at least one the paper was graded. I got an A- she suggested we work on that, it from reading and aping the writers son, Thoreau, Twain, Poe and Pla- small problem.) “You will work” for the thought and content, an separate from my regular class- I enjoy, not from classroom instruc- to. Well read in such classy litera- on some “independent study proj- F+ for the condition the paper was work (not that I was doing the class tion, or how-to-books pulled from ture I am not. Nor do I pretend to ect” and “you will turn in a paper.” it. (In those days a D was a pass- work). When I found my voice I the library stacks. My mind doesn’t ape such writing styles as were still (I thank the gods I had few teach- ing grade. And so I have a diploma thanked her, but insisted that it was work that way. (Sometimes it doesn’t being pushed on school kids well ers such as Ms Wenschhof! Had from the state claiming I success- too late. The bitterness that hissed seem to work at all, or so DW mum- into the late ‘60s when I stopped even half of those who tormented fully completed whatever agonies out of me raised her eyebrows a bit. bles in the background.) paying attention in school. me stood up to my anger I’d have they thought I needed to endure.) (That was the moment I knew I Moving along to the next book I probably gone on to college and The last few weeks of my senior was an idiot beyond doubt.) To read past editions of the Village hope to educate myself with, “The ruined my life.) year Ms Wenschhof left to begin Given my schooling history, I’m Idiot, visit the Authors section of Em- Student Journalist and Feature Unlike Mr Wyles, Ms Wen- her own family and I found myself having serious doubts I can learn to mitsburg.net. Writer”. The book is copyrighted 1969, the year I went to the new- ly built prison, also know as Cato- ctin High School, as part of its first freshman class. Seems like a good place to pick up where I quit. Active/Passive, Natural/Unnatu- ral voices? Participial, Gerund, Infinitive phrases? Metaphors and Similes? Hyperbole? Personification? Alliteration? What da hell are these? I’m thinking, it’s back to the used-book stores for something more likely to begin where I actual- ly quit paying attention in English class. (DW suggests “Dick and Jane”.) Which brings to mind the stoic school teachers who endured my sullen, arrogantly ignorant self in their classrooms. As I attempt to educate my still arrogant self I real- ize they suffered at least as much as I do now. Though they had the op- tion of going off to some other line of work while I was condemned from birth to endure at least 12 years of a hell I couldn’t figure out what I’d done to deserve. Four names come to mind out of all those who endured along with 22 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | APRIL 2016 PETS Kira, 2002–2016 Mike Hillman maybe Kira had not jumped from she would sprawl out on the couch the truck, but in fact had been in front of the fireplace. During the ira died peacefully. While her pushed by someone unable or un- summer, she would sneak down- Kbody gave out, her spirit, the willing to deal with her any longer, stairs late at night to recline on the spirit that made her the special dog and then sped away … coolness of the living room couch. she was, was true to the end. We put Kira in a crate, and once At first, she would slink away when Kira was a lucky dog – lucky in a semblance of normalcy had re- discovered, but eventually she real- the sense that a certain vet took a turned in the house, I said mat- ized it was allowed, and from then liking to her and decided she would ter-of-factly: “Well I guess you on, it was always easy to find her in be perfect for us. He was right. liked her enough to tell Gary we the house – just look on a couch! As I like to tell the story, Kira wanted her…” “What?” She said. Kira was first and foremost an was brought to the vet hospital by a “I thought YOU told Gary we outdoor dog. If it had to do with kind older man who witnessed her would take her!” the outdoors, you could always jumping out of the window of the We looked at each other dumb- count Kira in. When it snowed, truck in front of him. The truck founded – we had been snookered! Kira would happily blaze the trail didn’t stop. He did. He gave chase As Gary would later recount to the barn for you. Open the to the truck, but it evaded him. with his ‘fox in the hen-house’ grin: door to a car or truck – Kira mag- He brought Kira, a young lab “Well Mike said it would be OK ically appeared ready and willing mix, to the hospital to be checked with him if it was OK with Audrey, for the ride. out. She was fine, other than be- and Audrey said it would be OK If for some reason you couldn’t ing a tad bit on the wild side – so with her if Mike said it would be find her, all you needed to do was wild in fact the staff nicknamed her OK. So you both technically did toss a Frisbee and she would appear “Loco.” say OK.” out of nowhere and snag the Fris- That evening, the vet, Gary Ku- It was a stretch of logic, but for bee in mid air. As I write this, I re- bala, called me. “What are you do- Kira and us it was one that history alize that is one of the things I re- ing?” Having then been friends would prove well worth stretching. member most about her; she was a with Gary for almost 10 years, I’d Like all our animals, Kira was great Frisbee dog. learned that opening line from given a Star Trek name. In her Kira would follow the path of Gary is always followed by some- case, she was named after the Deep the Frisbee in the air and make a thing… Space Nine character Kira Nerys. mighty leap and cease its flight. We had recently lost Charlie, Kira quickly learned that cats, In her youth, she never missed. our old Lab-Rottweiler mix, so we much to her chagrin, were not her No matter how far or high I had an opening on the farm. “A personal chase toys. They were to threw it, she always got the Fris- nice Lab cross came in today and it be left alone, and if they should bee. Now getting it back was an- needs a home, why don’t you come happen to whack her in the face, other question! Kira playing frisbee, her favorite past time. in and look at her.” He said. she needed to suck it up. As age took its toll, Kira’s abil- My first impression as I watched Farm life suited Kira just fine, ity to snag the Frisbee in mid air was to defend us, and for her that cal cords were becoming para- her bounce off the walls of the hos- and the ability to run all day was began to elude her, but she still meant she was always the last one lyzed, making breathing difficult pital treatment room was that the exactly what was needed to burn tried. By the fall of last year, with to come to bed. No matter how at best. There was nothing Gary staff had named her appropriately. off her wildness. She quickly set- her eyesight all but gone, catch- late I worked, she would refuse to could do for her. It was an afflic- Gary did all he could to keep her tled in and became a “nice dog.” ing one was just a dream of her call it a night until I did. If I went tion most old Labs, lucky enough under some semblance of control, While she had a heart of gold, youth. A puppy to the end, she to bed and my wife was still work- to live as old as she had, eventual- but eventually gave up and just let she was a big dog with a look of would still come out and join ing, Kira would stay up with her. ly succumb to. her run in circles. “don’t mess with me!” Strangers to the other dogs in the toss. When In the morning, she was always As the months wore on, her “I’m not sure,” I said to Gary, the farm always halted well outside they were distracted, I would ex- up with the first one up. That is, breathing became more and more “let’s have Audrey (my wife) look the Invisible Fence boundary un- tend my arm and offer Kira a until she “retired.” labored. Long walks became short at her.” til they were assured she would not Frisbee. Her eyes would bright- With eyesight and hearing fail- walks. A climb up the stairs was She did, and that evening Gary gnaw them to death. en and she would seize it out of ing fast, the arrival of Troy, a Ger- followed by a half hour of rest. Her dropped Kira off at the farm. She drove her canine compan- my hand, but not before I would man Sheppard-Husky cross rescue, appetite declined, and she soon Things didn’t exactly get off to a ions, Kess and PJ, both well into momentarily release it. Both of took the guard duty pressure off of took on the appearance of an old good start. Kira took one look at their senior years, crazy with her in- us enjoyed the illusion that she Kira and she slipped into a more dog. Gone was my puppy – al- the cats and went after them – all sistence on playing. When PJ died, had caught it as always. One sedentary lifestyle. While she stuck though I still called her “pup.” the cats headed for the high hills. she got her own puppy, a Jack Rus- catch, for old time sake, was all to her practice of staying up until She crashed while I was away for My wife cringed. sell named Neilx, and for the rest of she wanted or needed. the house was dark, her mornings work, but somehow, she revived. “Let’s give her some time,” I her life, the pair were inseparable. The other thing I’ll remem- did not begin until the last per- When I returned home from the said, “maybe she will settle down.” Kira in many ways was a couch ber about Kira was her faithful- son was up. Many a times I would trip, she greeted me like the pup- It suddenly occurred to me that potato. During the winter months ness. She had her job, and that job wake up late in the morning to be py of old. Moments later, unable to greeted by Kira sleeping soundly catch her breath, she died. on her bed next to mine. I would Her final greeting was her way of gently touch her to let her know I saying goodbye. To remind me she was up. She would yawn, stretch, was still my puppy. and contemplate if the day would She was faithful to the end. be a good day to sleep in. That evening, Gary came by Life for Kira was good. with a bottle of champagne and af- The last few months of her life ter sharing memoirs of Kira, we all were happy, but rough. Her vo- toasted to a life well lived. APRIL 2016 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 23 PETS

vs ones that provide a situation that is no better than what the animal was res- Horse rescues cued from. The Global Federation of Animal Kimberly Brokaw DVM good work. Unfortunately, the amount Sanctuaries (GFAS) is an organization Walkersville Vet Clinic of money that rescues receive attracts that evaluates rescues, rehabilitation unsavory characters who claim to run centers, and sanctuaries. They are the hen a horse owner dies or suf- a rescue so they can get people to send only globally recognized organization Wfers severe financial problems, them money. Many animal hoarders providing standards for identifying le- the question often arises about what accept donations, claim to be rescues, gitimate animal sanctuaries. They to do with their horse. Horses are ex- but do not provide good care of their evaluate a variety of groups ranging pensive to maintain. Hay usually costs animals. The recent cases of such be- from bat sanctuaries to equine rescues. $100-$300 per month per horse. havior has been in the news. A wom- However currently they do not assess Horse shoers charge $40-$300, de- an collected thousands of dollars of do- domestic cat and dog rescues. Res- pending on the type of trim or shoes nations while operating as a tax exempt cues seeking accreditation are evaluated that the horse needs. Most horses need rescue yet starved and neglected the based on animal housing, physical fa- to see the horse shoer about every 6 horses in her care. cilities and administration, nutritional weeks. Proper care of a horse quick- I frequently get asked by clients how requirements, veterinary care, well-be- ly becomes a financial burden when to tell if a rescue is good quality. While ing and handling, general staffing, safe- an owner is going through hard times. regularly visiting a rescue, volunteering ty policies, protocols and training, gov- Some horses can be sold quickly to a your time, and evaluating the quality of erning authority, financial records and new owner. Unfortunately, when an the care and standard of living provid- stability, education and outreach, as well as policies relating to acquisition owner has been suffering poor health ed to the animals is ideal, it is not always Gentle Giants Draft Horse Rescue, located in Mount Airy, is our au- or financial reverses, the horse is often possible. A single visit unfortunately of- and disposition. thor’s favorite horse rescue. Dr. Brokow donates a significant amount not in a condition to quickly be sold. ten does not provide an accurate depic- Different standards are established of her services to assist in the recovery of horses rescued from local Horses who are taken to auction for for each species. For example horses auctions where they stood a good chance of being sold for slaughter tion of the quality of a rescue. There and facing nightmarish conditions on the way to that cruel ending. a quick sale frequently end up being have been many cases where hoarders can not be contained in a fence made purchased by a kill buyer. The hors- have hidden under the guise of a res- of barbed wire, high tensile wire, or ra- zor wire as those are dangerous and put horses at risk for injury. Accredited res- cues are also questioned to ensure that if personal horses are being kept at the rescue, there are means to ensure that funds for the rescue are kept separate and not used on the privately owned horses. Obtaining GFAS accreditation requires a large commitment of time and money for the rescue to demon- strate that they meet all of the criteria of a high quality rescue. The GFAS website provides a list of accredited and verified animal rescues. If you are contemplating donating your time or money to a rescue, check the The Days End Farm Horse Rescue, located in Woodbine, Maryland website and find one in your area. By is an excellent example of a great horse rescue. It is a 501(c)3, selecting an accredited rescue you can nonprofit, volunteer-based animal welfare organization estab- lished in 1989 to ensure quality care and treatment of horses have some assurance that you are sup- through intervention, education and outreach. porting a rescue that has been closely evaluated, and will use your money to es then may endure days of horrible cue, or well meaning people have res- actually help horses. Some rescues that conditions, before being slaughtered cued more animals than they could ad- are not accredited are still good rescues. for meat. equately provide for, and the quality of If you are contemplating giving Rescues are a good alternative for the care provided to the animals suffers. money to a rescue that is not accred- placing horses into a good home. Facebook and other websites can ited, make sure you check it out care- Good rescues provide high quality easily be deceptive. I am aware of one fully. Go and volunteer for a few days. care. They also retrain horses so they client who discovered that pictures of You will quickly realize that the hors- can be adopted out to good, suitable, his farm were being used on the website es are well fed, seeing a horse shoer reg- homes. Good rescues provide contin- of an alleged rescue that falsely claimed ularly, getting good veterinary care, ued monitoring of the horses in their that was where their horses were being housed in adequate shelters, turned new homes, and will take a horse back housed. The owner of that alleged res- out in safe fencing, and actively being into the rescue if the horse turns out to cue was later found guilty of around 11 retrained so they can find good adop- be an unsuitable horse for the adopt- counts of animal cruelty. Recently an- tive homes. Your contributions to a er. If a horse is in poor health, good res- other so-called rescue was shutdown high quality rescue are the difference cues provide veterinary care. If a horse and animal cruelty charges have been between a good life and a life of misery cannot be restored to good health de- made. While that rescue was a tax-ex- and death for these horses. spite extensive veterinary care, the res- empt rescue, funds were going to per- cue humanely euthanizes the horse. sonal horses and rescue horses were Horse rescues are supported by con- not being adequately fed. While not tributions from the public. Many ani- all rescues are frauds, careful evaluation mal lovers regularly send money to res- is needed to determine which rescues cues so the rescues can continue their provide quality care for animals in need 24 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | APRIL 2016 THE MASTER GARDENER Do’s and don’ts of bare root plants Mary Ann Ryan are entangling or girdling can be should be quicker. Adams County Master Gardener fixed by either cutting the roots The Disadvantages of B&B in- or teasing them with your fingers, clude: 1) plants are very heavy ver the years, I have been 2) they are very light and easy to and difficult to move or lift, 2) Oasked questions like “what transport. Without any soil, lift- typically more expensive, 3) lim- does bare root mean?” or “when’s ing and carrying the plants are ited planting time: October – the best time to plant a B & B not an issue, 3) the cost of bare December, and March – May, tree?”, or “is it better to plant root plants is the least expen- and 4) m ost of the roots are left something big or small?” Hope- sive way to purchase plants, and behind when dug. Therefore, fully within the next few para- 4) panting is easy. Dig a hole big proper handling of these trees graphs, those questions will be enough to support the roots, cre- and shrubs is important. When answered. ate a mound in the center of the lifting, be careful not to break up “Bare root”, “B & B”, “Con- hole, and spread the roots over the ball so the roots are not de- tainer” – all of these words share the mound. Backfill the hole stroyed. When planting, the hole a common factor. These terms all with the soil that was dug from should be twice as wide as the di- relate to how plants are sold. that hole. Water well. ameter of the ball and just as deep Bare root plants are sold with- The disadvantages of bare root as the ball, no deeper. After plac- out any soil on the root system planting is that: 1) there is a short ing the plant in the hole, if there and before the plant starts to period of time to purchase and is a wire basket on the root ball it For container-grown trees, carefully remove the tree’s root ball from its container, taking care not to break or damage the root ball. Mini- come into leaf or flower. Peren- plant bare root plants, which is should be cut or removed. The mize touching the roots with bare hands, as lotion and acids from your nials, shrubs and trees can all be mid-March through late April, burlap should also be cut off as skin can cause damage. Place the tree in the center of the hole on firm purchased this way. Of course, and 2) bare root plants are typi- well as all twine. Some burlap ground so the root crown is level with the surrounding soil. Check that certain species react better than cally smaller in size. It’s difficult your hole is deep enough for planting by placing a shovel handle-level is treated so they do not break across the hole. The shovel handle will indicate planting depth on the others when managed as a bare to find large plants sold as bare down quickly, hence they have trunk (photo). Adjust planting hole depth as needed. root plant. Most evergreen trees, root stock. a longer “shelf life” in the nurs- like firs, spruce, pines, arborvitae, Balled and Burlapped plants, ery. The wire and burlap can in- All the roots are in the pot, tage and disadvantage. When and chamaecyparis can all be pur- or B & B, are plants that are terfere with the growth of the therefore, nothing is being cut off roots are all in a pot, they grow chased in this form as seedlings grown in fields and dug with roots. The burlap, if not decom- as they would be when digging. in circles, potentially wrapping or transplants. Deciduous trees a ball of soil. These plants will posed, can inhibit the roots from Plants can be grown to any size themselves to the point of gir- and flowering trees like dogwood, have the tree roots/soil wrapped growing outside the ball, and as in pots. From seedlings to very dling. This is a common rea- maple, oak, and many others can in burlap and sometimes in wire the roots grow, in time, the wire large plants, just about any size or son for plants to die after a pe- be found in this form as seed- baskets, tied with twine. A per- could inhibit or cause girdling type of plant can be purchased in riod of several years. If the roots lings, transplants or larger plant son may choose a B & B plant if of the roots when they get some a container. are not severed before planting, sizes. Perennial plants like straw- they are looking for a large plant. girth to them. Container grown plants can they continue to grow in that cir- berries or phlox, for instance, can Advantages of a B & B plant Container grown plants are be purchased and planted at any cular form and do not grow into also be purchased in this form. are the plants are typically larg- grown in pots. These plants the time of the year. As long as the the native soils. The advantages of bare root er sizes and the soil surrounding most commonly grown and pur- ground isn’t frozen, a container The soil in the containers is a are multiple: 1) The root struc- the roots is native soil. There- chased plants. Annuals, peren- grown plant can be planted. ‘soilless” mix. This is used for ture is easily seen, any roots that fore, the adjustment of the plant nials, shrubs, trees and vines can Disadvantages of container many reasons, some of which all be grown this way. There are grown plants include: have to do with controlling nu- many advantages to this type of All the roots are in the pot. trition and water in the pot. Al- nursery stock. Yes, this is considered an advan- though soilless mixes (mixes containing peat moss, bark, co- conut fiber, etc.) come from nat- ural materials, they are not the native soils that the plants are placed in, sometimes making site adjustments slightly more difficult. The same rules for planting a B & B plant apply to a contain- er grown plant. The hole should be twice the size of the width of the container and only as deep as the soil level in the container. However, there is the difference in planting. Once you take the plant out of the pot, you must cut through the root system, slicing the roots or teasing to roots loose from the root ball. This forces new roots to grow towards the native soil backfilled in the hole, and not continue to grow in a circu- lar manner around the root ball. The backfilled soil should not be above the root flair of the plant. Never plant a plant deeper than it is in the pot. Something to keep in mind when choosing what type of plant to purchase: Oftentimes peo- ple think the bigger the tree, the quicker it will grow. Research has shown that small plants quickly catch up the larger plants. This is due to the adjustment neces- sary for a plant to become estab- lished in its particular location. A bare root plant or container plant that is small and has all its roots, APRIL 2016 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 25 THE MASTER GARDENER doesn’t have nearly the amount of ter per week is required to keep adjustment to its new location as a a plant growing the first season. large tree that has been dug from a With all plants, regardless of how Small Town Gardener field, losing 2/3 of its root system. they are grown, it is important Fickle April Bare root plants are available to water at the base of the plant. now. Whether trees, shrubs or The roots are what will benefit Marianne Willburn herbaceous plants like strawber- from the moisture, so a soaker ries, now is the time to get them hose, a slow dribble from a gar- pril is a month of watching the weather fore- in the ground. Some nurseries den hose or just a 5 gallon bucket Acast and kicking myself once a week when I may have B & B plants available with holes in the bottom placed forget to close the cold frames in the evening. and this would be a good time at the base of plants are perfect There are far more pressing things in the world to plant those types as well. All for watering. to worry about of course, but a fresh salad goes a nurseries carry container grown So grab your plant list and long way towards helping one cope with the lat- plants. Remember, they can be check out the nurseries! est global disaster. planted at any time. It’s frightening to think of the hours of work After plants are in the ground, To read other gardening articles, that can be lost because of a moment’s lapse in it’s important to follow up with visit the Gardening section of Em- memory. That particular cold frame is current- water. Generally, one inch of wa- mitsburg.net. ly housing (amongst other things) two precious cuttings of the roses Ginny and Julia Child. Pre- cious, because Ginny is no longer in circulation, and I’m too damn cheap to buy Julia Child. Rooted, and now leafed, the last thing either needs is a taste of the real world because I forgot to lock the doors at night. Extremes are what we’re afraid of, and ex- tremes are exactly what we’re dealing with in ear- ly April – extremes of temperature and mood Hosta Shoots that would give my teenage daughter a run for her money. It is difficult to stay vigilant and not feed I am using, coupled with fresh greens and allow oneself to be soothed into a false sense of table scraps, are producing protein pods worthy security by a warm day spent dividing ornamen- of a king’s table. tals. It’s still dangerous out there. April is the month for spinach...for a second or Some things are quite happy...and quite safe. third sowing of peas...for a row of radishes and a Peony and dicentra shoots have begun their up- bag of onion sets that will make you feel guilty ward thrust, and very soon the hosta will follow. you can’t use all of them. Well, thankfully there’s It’s a pity for the hosta that I recently learned how finally a worthwhile use for Facebook. Take a deliciously edible they are sautéed in butter (just few pictures of your leftovers and post them on- as one would sauté asparagus), but a joy for us line for the benefit of fellow local gardeners like that there are so many coming up in unexpected myself who just wiped out their entire flat of to- places. These self-seeded plain Janes are the re- mato seedlings by leaving the cold frames open verted descendants of cultivars far grander than last night. themselves, but no less edible. They currently I knew we’d come back to that in the end. share space with chickweed and wild sorrel and have me wondering why I should spend hundreds of dollars on deer-fencing the sunny vegetable garden when I’ve got perfectly good greens growing unmolested on the shady, dog-patrolled side of the creek. Dogs or no, the winter saw us down another three guineas – and I’m not dis- cussing 19th-century cur- rency. One by one these flighty, squawking, ridic- ulously stupid, ludicrous- ly loveable birds have fall- en prey to an early morning fox or late afternoon hawk – the predictable outcome of eschewing the safety of the barn for roosts in the trees. The only saving grace for my conscience is that a uniformity of ap- pearance makes person- alizing them with names impossible. They are “the guineas” only, perhaps soon to be “the guinea.” Of far more use are the chickens, which are one of the few living things (fauna or flora) aware of spring’s arrival. Their egg-laying is tied to lengthening days, so it’s custard for breakfast, lunch and dinner round here – and omelets the week after that. I’m certain- ly not complaining, as the quality of the GMO-free 26 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | APRIL 2016 FAIRFIELD FIRE COMPANY AWARDS BANQUET

2016 Line Officers: Derek Flanders, Lieutenant; Brad Hartdagan, Chief Jacobs presents the Fire 2015 President’s Award was presented by Chuck Haynes, as a Special Lieutenant; Adam Jacobs, Deputy Chief; Bill Jacobs, Chief. Fighter of the Year Award to Dep- Family Appreciation Award and accepted on behalf of the families of the uty Chief Adam Jacobs. responders by Sylvia Deardorff, Freda Kepner and Mickie Schneider.

This year’s Chief’s Award recipient Neal Abrams flanked by Chief Bill Ambulance Captain Chuck Haynes Top Fire Police responders for 2015: A. J. Aldrich, Jacobs and Deputy Chief Adam Jacobs. presenting the Captain’s Award to Al May and Chuck Schussler. this year recipient Brad Hartdagen.

Distinguished Service Award for dedicated and unselfish service to the Deputy Chief Adam Jacobs with Deputy Chief Adam Jacobs with Brad Woerner, this Company was presented to Neal Abrams and Freda Kepner, on behalf Brad Woerner, this year’s Junior year’s Junior Fire Fighter of the Year. of her husband, Kenneth Kepner, by Bill Jacobs, Fire Chief, and Chuck Fire Fighter of the Year. Haynes, President (missing from photo).

2016 Line Officers 2016 Administrative Officers Board Members - Jim Hammett, Chuck Fire Chief - Bill Jacobs President - Chuck Haynes Schussler, Derrick Martin, Kevan Taylor, Deputy Chief - Adam Jacobs Vice President - Kevan Taylor Larry Schneider, Brian Horner, Betsy Bucher, Fire Lieutenants - Brad Hartdagen and Derrick Flenner Secretary - Jill Unger Derek Flenner, Al May EMS Captain - Chad Fogle Treasurer - Gayle Marthers EMS Lieutenant - Tony Gipe Membership Secretary - Diana Ratliff EMS Membership Secretary - Betsy Bucher APRIL 2016 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 27 COMMUNITY NOTES

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Understanding your risk for devel- merulonephritis (inflammation of the • Increased thirst Your kidneys are located on the left oping kidney disease is very import- kidneys), Polycystic Kidney Disease, • Difficult or painful urination Eat a healthy diet and right side of the spine, at the lowest ant; if you’re at increased risk, you may kidney stones, urinary tract infections, • Increased need to urinate Because most kidney diseases arise level of the rib cage. Weighing approx- be able to detect the disease early. And congenital disease, and drug interac- (especially at night) out of conditions like high blood imately 4-6 ounces each, the human like most health related issues, early de- tions are some of the most common • Blood in the urine or foamy urine pressure and diabetes, eating a kidney is typically the size of an aver- tection allows more time for treatment causes of kidney damage, which over healthy diet can help prevent kid- age fist. 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To learn more about your kidneys, kidney disease, prevention, and so much more, visit the National Kid- ney Foundation website at www.kid- ney.org/ part 2 Emmitsburg NEWS-JOURNAL Crouse Ford rolls out new showroom Danielle Ryan Other requirements included the installation of a customer friend- rouse Ford, located on An- ly WI-FI service, the painting of Ctrim Boulevard in Taney- all exterior surfaces of the existing town unveiled their brand new building as well as the interior. showroom in March. The project, Crouse Ford wished to achieve which started in June of 2015. In additional goals, on top of the Ford order to modernize the appearance Motor Company requirements. and functionality of the dealership The overall size of the facility was that has served Crouse well for the not changed significantly, but the past thirty years, the decision to appearance both within and out- embark on a full facilities renova- side the building underwent signif- tion was made. The present build- icant changes. They added a 400 ing that houses Crouse Ford’s ser- square foot customer lounge, en- vice department, parts department, larged the showroom space for a paint and body department, ad- dedicated finance office, changed ministrative offices and sales show- the customer restrooms, widened From the outside, Crouse Ford looks like a modern car dealership, but walk through the doors and you’ll discover that Tom Crouse and his cousin, Dave Crouse grew up in the old-school philosophy that customers always come first. room was built in 1985 and was the hallway, installed Epoxy-based well due for a makeover. flooring at the service reception In 2013, Ford introduced an area, installed new ceilings with ef- optional Trust Mark program for ficient LED lighting, and installed all Ford dealers. The program was new 24 inch ceramic tile flooring designed for exclusively Ford fa- and carpeting. cilities, and had the goal of mod- The first stage consisted of the ernizing Ford dealerships. Crouse demo phase, which began on Ford has always sold Ford vehicles June 22. This phase included the exclusively, since 1941, so the fit removal of the old ceiling tiles, for the Trust Mark program was lights, and the original wood- perfect. By December of 2014, en wall-paneling. Two mobile air Crouse Ford received a call in- conditioned trailers served as the quiring about their interest in par- restroom and waiting area for cus- ticipating in the Trust Mark pro- tomers waiting on vehicle service. gram. Ford’s Trust Mark program Crouse Ford was very grateful to offered planning and financial all customers and employees who assistance to dealers wishing to showed patience and understand- make the desired improvements, ing throughout the entire renova- by offering 50% financial partic- tion process. ipation. The next stage was the demo Within the Trust Mark pro- and installation of new Showroom rior walls a lighter shade of Ford or choices were meant to achieve the service department. The fi- gram, Ford Motor Company had glass storefronts and glass entrance approved paint entitled “Swiss a welcoming, friendly and overall nal delivery of furniture arrived in basic specifications that had to be doors. During the late summer of Coffee.” Customers have shown more open environment. late December making for a nice met, including the addition of a 2015 Crouse Ford witnessed the an overwhelming approval of the In addition to the new paint Christmas present. 29-foot tall Entry Tower, Show- construction of the new office and new renovations and have com- scheme, new pencil-wood surfaces, Customer reactions to the room Vestibule, exterior Archi- showroom walls, door frames and mented on how much they like and “blue-moon” Quartz counter newly renovated dealership fa- tectural Aluminum Paneling, and doors. The final touches were car- the appearance of the bright- tops were installed throughout, cilities have been very well re- new LED-lit exterior signage. ried out by painting the new inte- er showroom. The lighter col- including parts and service count- ceived. Completion of these ren- ers, coffee bar, and restrooms. All ovations will help Crouse Ford surfaces had to match the Ford mark their 75th Anniversary this furniture. The first shipment of Spring! Tune in next month for a furniture included all-new cus- 75th Anniversary article featuring tomer appointment stations for Crouse Ford. 30 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | APRIL 2016 WWI NEWS REPORTS FROM THE FRONT The Irish Easter rebellion could be seen bursting all around it. Holland. “We have the assurance of April 7 Although no formal warning was Britain, but she will respect our neu- issued to the population, the usu- trality and we rely on that assurance. One of the five zeppelins, which vis- al signs of an approaching air raid The question is: will Germany re- ited the Eastern counties of England were manifested in London by the spect our neutrality? If the Germans Saturday night, was damaged pre- darkening of the streets and by the began seriously to be afraid of such a sumably by British anti-aircraft guns, stopping of the train service above contingency, namely, of the landing and came down in the Thames estu- grounds. Thousands of persons were of British troops in Holland, what ary. On being approached by a pa- unable to reach their homes, and for influence will that have on Germa- trol boat, she surrendered. The crew the greater part of the night the po- ny’s attitude toward us? We must as- was taken off her and she was taken lice stations were crowded with way- sume that she is acquainted with our in tow, but she suddenly broke up farers seeking shelter. defensive capabilities. If she judges and sank. A remarkable feature of the situ- that capacity to be inadequate and An exceptional feature of the raid ation was the good-natured way in considers that a British interruption was the fact that the weather was which the people acted in the dark into Germany through Holland is to fine and clear: there was no moon, and stalled trains, showing no signs be feared, would it then be strange if but the stars were bright. Toward of panic - they seemed to take their we were approached from the Ger- midnight, a slight haze came up, inconvenience as a matter of course. man side proposals to which we but it was not sufficient to secure the In villages in many parts of England cannot submit, because they would landscape from the view of aviators it is the custom to give the inhabi- mean the abandonment of our neu- or any aircraft gunners. It was such a tants amble warning. Special consta- trality toward the allies?” night, that experts thought it would bles go from door to door, inform- “I know that against this it may oblige the airships to keep at a very ing the villagers that raiders are on be said that the British will not high altitude, if they hope to escape their way. The inhabitants assem- make a landing at Holland and damage. ble in one house, in the street or in that if they tried we are quite capa- An eyewitness of the zeppelins a public building, making the vis- ble of stopping a British invasion. America held its breath after the President conveyed a notion that un- in flight and its encounter with an- it something in the nature of a so- That is not relevant. The question less German submarines ceased attacks without warning on mer- tiaircraft guns describes the scene cial event. is not what we think, but what the chantmen carrying Americans, diplomatic relations would be severed. as the most thrilling one. The zep- Germans think.” The Dutch for- interests during a protracted disor- pelin, which appeared to be a larg- Holland closes border eign minister added that there was der, the Imperial Government at all April 14 er type than that of previous visits, with Germany an increasing possibility of conflict times left the United States a free flew at considerable height. The glit- Holland has closed her frontier with on both sides, and while awaiting hand in its policy toward Mexico. The Germans are again bombarding ter on its surface as it passed over- Germany and moved all her avail- attitude might be adopted toward The Washington government was the French lines at Verdun, appar- head attracted the attention of hun- able forces there. “I do not for a mo- Great Britain, something should be not at any time left in doubt as to ently with a view to an early return dreds of persons, who came outside ment suggest there is a possibility done with regards to Germany. He the attitude of Germany.” to the policy of delivering a series of to gaze upwards despite the instruc- that Great Britain intends to land suggested the strengthening of the “We shall have quite enough to do short, sharp blows at different points tions given to remain undercover. her armies on the Dutch coast.” Dutch forces in order to make clear at home to safeguard our own po- of the line. The searchlights that played on the said the Dutch Foreign Minister to- to Germany that Holland has the sitions in Europe, heal the wounds The object of this method of war- radar illuminated it effectively and day in an interview regarding recent power and intention to preserve of the war, restore our industry and fare is considered by military author- shells from the guns that opened fire mysterious military preparations in her neutrality. business life at home and re-build ities to be too disorganized. It con- our foreign trade, without revers- sists of the system of reserves by the German Chancellor views ing our traditional policy in regard defending forces gradually wearing of post war Europe to the American continent and tak- down the defenders in order to pre- In the Reichstag, the Imperial ing on a new and powerful enemy pare for an opportune moment for a Chancellor reviewed the military across the Atlantic.” general assault. and political situation and the use The Chancellor, whose address Heavy masses of German troops of various means of warfare in Ger- was delivered to a crowded house, are being hurled against the defens- man-American relations. He pro- also spoke of the Polish, Lithuanian, es of Verdun, which are being test- tested vigorously against reports, Latvian and Belgian in Flemish ed to the limits of vital points. The but Germany, now or in the future, problems. He insisted upon the ne- French are offering tenacious resis- contemplated aggression against the cessity of guaranteeing the peace of tance, and have succeeded, press- United States. He said: “The latest Europe after the war, and also secur- ing back the German troops where offspring of the accumulating cam- ing these results, by giving opportu- sledgehammer blows have badly paign directed against us are reports nities of a free evolution along the dented the French lines within the that we will, after the end of the lines of the national individualities past few days. war, rush against the American con- and mother tongues of these races. For three days the only action on tinent and that we shall attempt to The chancellor began his address the east bank of the Meuse has been conquer Canada.” with a review of the military situa- heavily concentrated artillery fire, “It is even reported that some ap- tion. He stated that since his last with a finishing touch in the form of prehensive souls in America fore- speech the Dardanelles enterprise a couple of hours of heavy shelling see from a victorious Germany an had ended as a failure, that the Serbi- with suffocating and tear producing attempt to break down the Mon- an campaign, with the assistance of projectiles. roe doctrine, plant its flags in South Austria-Hungary and Bulgaria have In their attacks, the Germans ap- or Central America, or even design been brought to a victorious conclu- proach within 100 yards of French to leap upon the United States, and sion, and that Montenegro and Al- trenches and seem insensible to the crush them in order to attain mas- bania likewise are now in the hands fact that hundreds of their men were tery of both continents. I need of Germany’s allies. The British at- falling by the way. When the at- hardly assure you such reports, tempt to relieve Kut-el-Arama in tacking columns were thinned out which from time to time had been Mesopotamia has been rebuffed and by artillery and machine gun fire set afloat by enemies of Germa- the Russians have found their south- the order to retire was given. Twice ny our evident intention of stirring ward push checked by strong Turk- were they obliged to fill up the gaps feelings against us. Germany has ish forces. in their ranks, but none of the on- never placed itself in opposition to The Chancellor’s outline of what slaughts shook the French lines. Editors Note: Why I said I would dedicate space to the Mexico situa- the American principle of the Mon- Germany wished Europe to be in After bombardment with high ex- tion in the last edition, as you can see there was so much going on in roe document.” the future has attracted great inter- plosives lasting eight hours and the Europe it was impossible to do. So allow me to give you a short recap. “Again I would ask Americans to est. “This new world,” he said, “in use of gas for another hour or two, The US pursuit of Pancho Villa was as follows: After an intensive initial remember the attitude of Germany pursuit of Pancho Villa, he was reported dead, but shortly after, the many respects cannot resemble the the Germans would attack in two US troops received confirmation that he was, in fact, still alive. Mexico during the Mexican crisis. Although past. The peace must be a lasting columns. The whole front, beaten grew weary of the US presence, so they demanded that the US soldiers extensive German commercial in- peace. It must not bear the seeds of a by gas projectiles, is overhung by a return to America. The US ignored Mexico’s demand, and the politi- terests were involved, and although cians back in Washington started to micromanage the war depart- future world war, but must provide yellowish cloud of chlorine vapor ment. As the month closed, Villa was still on the run and the US troops there was a strong demand for in- for all peaceful arrangements of Eu- that seemed to be suspended from were hopelessly lost in the interior of northern Mexico. dependent action to protect those ropean questions.” the sky. When the clouds lift the APRIL 2016 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 31 APRIL, 1916

party of men identified with the especially in the West. It was on Sinn Fein party, occupied Stephen’s the West coast that Sir Roger Case- Green and took forcible possession ment’s expedition, consisting of a of the post office, where they cut submarine and a steamer, was in- the telegraph and telephone wires. tending to land munitions when Houses were also occupied on Ab- captured. In the north of Ireland, so bey Street and along the harbor. far as it is known, there have been no London reports that Sir Rog- disturbances. er Casement, leader of the separat- According to New York papers, ist faction in Ireland, was arrested the revolt in Ireland far exceeds the on Saturday in connection with an extent of the admission of the British abortive attempt to land arms in Ire- government. According to informa- land from a German vessel. Case- tion received by Irish circles in the ment had gone to Berlin and con- city, a force of about 10,000 rebels ferred with the German authorities. is opposing the British government Assurance was given by Sir Roger authorities in Dublin and in neigh- that should German troops land in boring Irish counties. Ireland Sir Roger’s followers would “Sinn Fein,” an expression seen give every aid to the Germans. every day now in print since the de- The English press suggests the velopment of the troubles in Ireland possibility that Sir Roger, if convict- means in Gaelic “For Ourselves,” ed of high treason, may be behead- and the two words pretty well de- The Irish Easter uprising, also known as the Easter Rebellion, lasted six days. It was launched by Irish republicans to end British rule in Ireland and establish an independent Irish Republic. Had the rebellion ed. Under the existing law a person scribe the policy and purpose of the succeeded, it would have dealt a significant blow to the English ability to continue to man an army on the found guilty of this offense made be organization. Western front – and could have possibly changed the outcome of the war in the favor of the Germans. given the penalty of beheading in- The Sinn Feininers demand Ire- Germans bound forward seemingly ny within two weeks was forecasted ed States takes any step hostile to stead of hanging. land stand alone and work out her indifferent to the thick death-deal- by men on the inside of the admin- Germany at all will depend, it is sug- The Germans may have been cal- own salvation by her own efforts, ab- ing curtain of fire from the French istration who generally know what gested, upon Germany’s submarine culating,” said the London Times, solutely boycotting the British gov- artillery. Some of them get through they are talking about. The only war after the break comes. Should “that the rising in Ireland would in- ernment, which it declares to be the it, but only find that the French have thing that will prevent this break is she pursue her present course, it is fluence certain kinds of American only enemy of Ireland and the cause abandoned the first-line trenches to Germany’s unequivocal promise, in thought the United States would opinion in their favor at a time when of all its evils and ills. It is an imita- allow the gas cloud to dissipate. clear and distinct words, that she consider sending war vessels to for- relations with the United States are tion of the policy adopted by Ferencz German reinforcements are then will promise that vessels will not be eign water to guard vessels upon critical. German and Irish societies in Deak, who in a contest with Austria sent out to fortify the trenches, but torpedoed until after warning that which Americans are traveling. America have been working hand in for Hungarian independence, waged before they reached the line, the must be seen and understood by Count von Bernstorff went to glove to prejudiced opinion against from 1849 to 1867, encouraged pas- French came back with resistible commanders of the vessels. the state Department on Thursday Great Britain. They doubtlessly will sive resistance and boycotts. counterattack and in a few moments The communication is substan- and conferred with Secretary Lan- claim that the issue is now about Ire- In 1903 a young newspaperman drive out the Germans. There was tially an indictment of Germany, sing on the situation. After the con- land’s struggle for freedom.” named Arthur Griffin conceived no visible diminution in the courage like that level of a man about to ference, it was learned that the Ger- “Before Germany took the trou- the idea of applying the Hungari- of the Germans, nor do the French be tried in the courts of the Unit- man diplomats regard the receipt of ble to send arms to Ireland,” says the an policy to Ireland and boycotting show the slightest fatigue. The resul- ed States. And that is what President a reply from Germany within two or Times, “she must have been satis- the British government. At first, it tant consequence is that the unprec- Wilson wishes to communicate. three days as physically impossible. fied of the existence of agents in that was understood that the Sinn Fein- edented carnage of Verdun goes on. The communication is expected to It was thought a reply would not be country who are prepared to receive ers, like the members of the Gael- The French losses in killed and be framed for all publication to the received here before 10 days. It was and use them in her interest.” ic League, would abstain from pol- wounded in the fighting around Ver- world, although usual efforts will be pointed out that Easter Monday is a Following the revolt, martial law itics, but the refusal of politicians dun are computed to have reached made to guard its contents from be- holiday in Germany and that neces- was declared throughout all of Ire- to join with or assist them, pro- up to the present time a total of coming known in advance. sary consultations of officials would land. Premier Asquith announced voked animosities. In retaliation, 150,000 men. The French calculate Even though German Ambas- cause almost another week to elapse in the House of Commons that the the Sinn Feiners were placed under the German losses at 200,000. sador Von Bernstorff will be hand- before the German decision could rebels continue to hold important the ban by Irish parliamentar, and it ed this passport if the issue is not be transmitted here. public buildings in Dublin and that soon became an armed political par- resolved, it was believed that the The Ambassador was understood street encounters were still in prog- ty bent on Irish independence from April 21 president will issue a statement to have informed the Secretary of the ress. The Premier announced that England. that the action of the United States details of the message he sent yester- Maj. Gen. John Maxwell has been On Wednesday President Wil- does not mean a declaration of war day to his government, making cer- given powers under martial law over To read past editions of WWI News son personally addressed Congress against Germany, but does mean the tain recommendations, which he the whole country. Reports From the Front visit the on the subject of the submarine is- United States feels that it can no lon- believed if acceptable to his govern- Indications are that the revolt is Historical Society section of Em- sue with Germany. He went to the ger associate in the brotherhood of ment, would be satisfactory to the spreading to other parts of Ireland, mitsburg.net. capital yesterday afternoon and ad- nations with Germany. The presi- United States. dressed the House and Senate in dent’s objections will be a moral les- The Ambassador appeared hope- joint session in the hall of the House son to the world, and to Germany, ful that some way would be found of Representatives. putting on notice to all nations that to prevent a break of relations. Dis- The president outlined the issue the United States will consort on regarding the hope held by Ger- with Germany over the sinking of terms of friendliness only with na- man officials here for an amiable set- merchantmen by German subma- tions that comply with internation- tlement, one official described the rines, covering a whole range of trag- al law and hold always in view of the prospect of resolution as a “toss-up.” edies, from the sinking of the Lusita- rights of humanity generally. nia to the latest instances, climaxing High officials of the administra- in the destruction of the Sussex, tion do not believe that the prospec- April 28 without going into details. tive break will mean that this country The President disclosed the nature will ever participate to an important On Easter Sunday, serious distur- of the latest note to Germany, sent to degree in the war. Whether the Unit- bances broke out in Dublin. A large Berlin on Tuesday night. It conveyed a distinct warning in violation of in- ternational law, that unless attacks without warning on merchantmen carrying Americans are stopped, dip- lomatic relations will be severed. The United States demands that Germa- ny modify this method of summary warfare. This note, though practical- ly an ultimatum, does not contain a time limit. The United States has in- sisted that Germany reply immedi- ately to its demands. A break in diplomatic relations of the United States with Germa- 32 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | APRIL 2016 HISTORY Terror on the Monongahela John Miller to “Right about.” The men had tion caused by the British artil- Emmitsburg Historical Society little direction as to what the of- lery. The woods were splintered. ficer saw. Lieutenant Colonel If the French were to gain the Part Two Gage quickly gave orders for his day, the artillery needed to be si- command to fix bayonets. Lieu- lenced. s the British marched, Cap- tenant Colonel Gage sent word Within minutes of the fight, Atain Beaujeu was trying back to bring the two 6-pound- the French and Canadian Mili- to determine the location of ers up and deploy in front of tia lost almost half of their num- the British. By 1:00 p.m., the Maj. St.Clair’s workers. ber. Many fell back from the French, Canadian and Indi- Lieutenant Colonel Gage battlefield, leaving 150 men to ans had found the British. Cap- formed up his battle line and resist the British. Then the Brit- tain Beaujeu was taken off guard moved forward. At the same ish fired a third volley in which as he was moving headlong to- time, the French and Canadi- Captain Beaujeu fell dead. The ward them. He began signaling ans were moving directly toward command fell to Captain Jean his command and the Indians the British advance. The Brit- Daniel Dumas. It looked as if to move right and left, quickly ish moved to the eastern slope the British were winning the trying to get his men into po- of a ravine that ran parallel. The battle. sition. Many of the Indians French thought the British had While Lt. Col. Gage was hot- took position in several ravines, higher ground. Seeing this, the ly engaged, the Indians were just while the rest of the French force French Marines opened fire. The getting into position. No soon- moved into a position that took shots did no damage, missing er had the British opened fire the shape of a half moon. their targets as the British were when Maj. Gen. Braddock heard Royal Engineer Harry Gor- out of range of the French guns. sounds of battle in his front. don, who was at the head of Lt. The opening French volley Once the sounds did not die Col. Gage’s vanguard, thought forced the British advance to hes- down, he ordered an aide to ride he saw something moving in the itate, but Lt. Col. Gage quickly to the front and report back to woods. He thought he had seen restored order in the ranks. The him the situation. But Maj. Gen. a figure of a French officer mov- British fired a massive first volley Braddock went ahead and rode ing back and forth in between back at the French Marines and forward one quarter of a mile to the trees. One man became five, Canadian Militia. Targets were see for himself what was going five men became 15, and final- not as easily seen, but the British on. At this time, the Indians at- ly he saw hundreds of Indians. first and second volley stunned tack, hitting their flanks. Their About 300 of them came into the Canadian Militia. Half of half moon formation would be- Leading a small force composed of regular soldiers, Canadian view. Royal Engineer Gordon their command fell back and be- gin reaping the British. militia, and Native Americans, General Daniel Hyacinthe Liénard fell back to report his sighting to gan giving ground. The Indians began picking off de Beaujeu defeated the British troops under the command of Lt. Col. Gage. At first Lt. Col. General Braddock. Although he was killed at the beginning of the The British Grenadiers were the British cannoneers and those confrontation, he remained famous for having used the Native Gage wanted to pass it off, but soon supported by the two officers mounted on horses. American habit of using war paint during ambushes. the fear in Engineer Gordon’s 6-pounder cannon. The guns When the battle opened, Maj. eyes expressed the gravity of the were deployed in front of Maj. St.Clair formed his men, ready came running and collided with wildly to the main column of the situation. St.Clair and poured deadly case to move forward to action. At the vanguard column. With so vanguard, several were subjected Before Lt. Col. Gage had time shot into the woods, wound- the same time, Lt. Col. Gage was much gunfire and screaming, to friendly fire. to size up the situation, one of ing several French soldiers. The trying to restore order among the British began getting disor- Lieutenant Colonel Gage lat- his line officers ordered his de- French, Canadians, and Indi- his lines. As the Indians attacked ganized, creating disorder in the er noted that the French and tachment of twenty Grenadiers ans saw first hand the destruc- the flanks, many of those men ranks. With the flankers running their Indian allies took advan- tage of the landscape, and fired with much success as most of the officers were killed or wounded, as were many of the men. The British soldiers began retreating and were halted. Within fifteen minutes of the first shots, many of the vanguard were killed or wounded. The Indians and the French poured deadly fire into the British. The flankers and the vanguard were intertwined with those of the vanguard. Lieutenant Colonel Gage or- dered men to take the higher ground, but all refused the order. The men stood in the middle of the road and fired in every di- rection. Due to the lack of rein- forcements, the British flankers retreated off the hill. The Indi- ans had taken to higher ground on Lt. Col. Gage’s right flank, where the French and Indians gained this vantage point and poured heavy fire down upon the British. As Lt. Col. Gage tried restor- ing order, he lost control of the situation when the Indians be- gan overriding his position. The Indians moved quick and they moved fast as they came toward the British. This forced what was left of Lt. Col. Gage’s command to retreat, colliding with Maj. St. Clair’s command as they began arriving and being attacked. APRIL 2016 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 33 HISTORY

Lieutenant Colonel Gage’s lie ahead. He was at the head time, Maj. Gen. Braddock or- rounds of ammunition. mands of Lt. Col. Gage and St. command would loose 57 men with the heavier artillery. Upon dered Lieutenant Colonel Ralph Major General Braddock or- Clair pushed back even harder. killed and wounded out of 70 seeing Maj. Gen. Braddock, Burton and the troops guarding der Lt. Col. Burton to take the To make matters worse, the two from the Grenadier compa- Maj. St.Clair yelled “For God- in columns on both sides of the rising hill on his right. This 6-pounder cannon had ran out ny of the 44th Regiment. The sake” move to the right and take wagon trains to move forward. was the same hill that Maj. St. of ammunition and were soon 48th Regiment Grenadier com- the higher ground or the Indi- About 500 soldiers rushed for- Clair warned Maj. Gen. Brad- abandoned and captured. The pany suffered heavily too. They ans will totally surround them. ward about twenty minutes after dock about. As they moved, the gunners ran and fled from the lost 67 men who were killed or By that point, Maj. St.Clair fell, the first shot opened the battle. commands of Lt. Col. Gage and scene. Major General Braddock wounded out of 78 total. Of 18 passing out due to the lack of Lieutenant Colonel Burton Maj. St.Clair collided with the would order a charge up the hill officers, only three remained. blood which poured from his moved the infantry ahead to newly arriving reinforcements. to recapture their 6-pounder The rest were mostly killed. The wound. where Lt. Col. Gage’s position As Lt. Col. Burton’s column be- cannon, but no soldier dared to two 6-pounders would fire up- Major General Braddock, was facing them, to the right gan to wheel in the middle of the leave the road. wards to a total of 100 rounds of with Captain Stewart’s Virgin- overlooking the higher ground. twelve foot wide road and form ammunition during this phase ian horsemen, and the general’s There, three 12-pounder can- a battle line, they became entan- To learn more about our rich, lo- of the battle. staff, including Colonel George non deployed to their left to gled with hundreds of men. The cal colonial history, visit the His- During the opening phase of Washington rode forward. Major protect the rear of Lt. Col. Bur- harder Lt. Col. Burton’s com- torical Society section of emmits- the attack, Maj. St. Clair formed General Braddock was stunned ton. The three 12-pounder can- mand pushed forward, the com- burg.net. up his men. Within a few min- at the situation. His army was non under the command of utes, Lt. Col. Gage’s advance in total disorder. The scene was Captain Thomas Ord opened begun falling back to Maj. St. wild, chaos and fear had gripped fire on the Indians, holding Clair’s position. Major St. Clair his men in the front. Lieutenant them back for a few moments. moved ahead to the front to see Colonel Gage’s and Maj. St. Major General Braddock or- first hand what the situation had Clair’s detachments were inter- dered Captain Ord to clear the produced. By that time, the Indi- mixed. brush with his 12-pounders in ans began attacking his column. Major General Braddock an effort to try to open the area Many of his Virginia rangers un- quickly ordered Colonel Halket and remove any concealment der Captain Waggoner began to secure the wagon and artil- away. The British Royal Artil- hunkering down behind trees lery trains. Colonel Halket had lery were supported by Lieu- and rocks and fighting back. to bring up the trains and close tenant Charles Spendelow’s sail- They were looking for a fight, their order, and he would remain ors. Within a few hours, these while at the same time, Cap- with the wagons. At the same guns fire almost one hundred tain Polson’s Virginian carpen- ters were shot to pieces within minutes. As Maj. St. Clair rode forward he was shot through the right lung, which broke his col- larbone and skimmed his right shoulder blade. After Maj. St.Clair was wounded, he rode back to his own line and gave orders to his men to protect the artillery. He then went to find Maj. Gen. Braddock. Major General Brad- dock had taken off to see what 34 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | APRIL 2016 MOM’S TIME OUT Wonderful springtime memories

Mary Angel time an only child, would go out- side and play with his buddle mow- can’t believe it is Spring Time! er in the early evening waiting pa- IMaybe I can’t believe it because tiently for his Granddad to get the weather can’t make up its mind, home from work. Every time a car one minute its 75 degrees and the would pass by the house he would next they are calling for snow. Or, stop “mowing” and look anxious- maybe I can’t believe it because it ly down the driveway. If the ve- seems like spring has come out of hicle drove by he would continue nowhere. I mean, is this year real- “mowing” until Granddad final- ly a quarter gone already? Regard- ly got home. The smiles on both less of how it feels, Spring is here their faces as Granddad picked him and I am super excited. As soon as up in the evening is what I remem- the first ray of Spring sunshine hits ber most of all – priceless! my face I am overwhelmed by won- The next picture in the slide- derful pictures in my mind of hap- show of Spring that passes through py Spring memories. my mind is on of mud pies. My The minute the weather starts boys spent more than their fair warming up and the sun starts shin- share of hours playing in the mud ing I am immediately taken back to when they were young, but never when my oldest was a little one, making mud pies. My girls, on the maybe around 18 months old. We other hand, could open their own were in the process of building a mud pie bakery, they have created This spring, get outside and make some wonderful, silly, crazy, awkward memories with your kids. Happy spring! house and had already moved from so many different varieties of mud ter a rain storm to “bake” some for all they were worth to make it little tears would roll down their our previous home, so we were liv- pies. Since they were very little they pies. I have been caught, quite a to first base. My fondest, most viv- cheeks. It was sad but still part of ing with my in-laws. My son, at the have always gone outside right af- few times, cracking the window so id memory however, is of my baby the memory. My favorite picture I could hear the conversations had boy (and the rest of the outfielders) (and I mean legitimate picture, by my two little chefs as they were playing in the dirt while they waited not memory) is of my youngest discussing the days pie menu. It is for the ball that was never going to laying on the floor after her recit- also one of the only times when I make it that far. I am sure whoever al piece was finished and she was find a completely filthy child abso- worked on the field didn’t think all completely spent. She had given lutely adorable. When they are fin- of the tiny holes in the outfield were it her all and was ready to call it ished making pies and they come to as cute as I found they boys who a day. A friend of mine saw her the door covered in mud (literally were making them. laying there and asked if she could from head to toe), they couldn’t be My second to the last Spring take her picture. Without hesitat- any cuter if they tried. time memory is of one or both ing she started pouting. She was The next picture is of my second of my girls decked out in their re- done with the recital, the dress, her son playing T ball. It was such a cital clothes holding the bouquet hair, and, most definitely, any and long time ago that I am often sur- of flowers we had given them. I all pictures (I am a bit of a shutter- prised that the memory is as vivid would always take pictures near a bug). My friend couldn’t resist, as as it is. I can see that tiny little boy, beautiful flowering shrub or three she only became more and more with his bowl haircut, standing there (whatever I could find). Even the adorable, so she snapped a few waiting for his turn to take a swing times when I was trying to get pictures and apologized to me for at that little ball sitting patiently on their hair into a bun (I am ex- torturing her. One picture in par- the tee. The tiny little legs running tremely hair challenged) and the ticular has been and always will be one of my favorites, since it cap- tures her spunk so perfectly. If you have ever read my articles I hope you know I like to throw little dashes of bad along with the good, just to keep it real. Well, my final memory is one that is a little less sunshine and rainbows and a little more “you have got to be kidding me!” One thing my whole family looks forward to in the summer is swimming in our pool. That can’t happen without us coming togeth- er, as a family, in the Spring to open that pool. It involves a lot of lift- ing, carrying, pulling, pushing, ex- plaining and yelling. It isn’t just opening the pool, it is also bring out patio furniture, a pool pump, pool equipment and toys. It is an extremely long day and although none of us remain the wonderful, loving, pleasant family we usually are, we still come together and ac- complish the task. At the end of the day we all apologize, grill some- thing, and enjoy dinner together. No matter what kind of mem- ories Spring brings. I hope they make you smile! This Spring get outside and make some wonderful, silly, crazy, awkward memories with your kids. Happy Spring!

To read past editions of Mom’s Time Out, visit the Authors section of Em- mitsburg.net. APRIL 2016 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 35 COOKING Asian cooking: Not just average takeout Sharon Racine buy them locally when I wanted to cre- up. Deep fry in a pan filled with about 2-3 tbsp fermented black ate the recipes again. The class instructor one inch of peanut or canola oil on all beans don’t know how well-acquainted the immediately quelled my concerns when sides until golden brown. Drain egg 4 tbsp chicken stock Irest of you are with Chinese food, but she informed us that all of the ingredi- rolls on paper towels and serve with soy 2 tbsp vinegar it used to be something that I would ents in her recipes could be purchased or duck sauce. 1 tbsp sugar only order as takeout and rarely concoct from any specialty or gourmet grocery Cornstarch solution (1 tbsp in my own kitchen. I’ve always been a store. Vegetable Lo Mein cornstarch mixed with 2 fan of the variety of flavors and textures After three hours of full-fledged tbsp water) that Asian cuisine offers, but had never chopping, frying and tasting, I left the Ingredients: 1 tsp sesame oil really attempted to create them on my class well-informed and approximate- 1 lb fresh soft noodles 2 tbsp soy sauce own, save the meager combinations of ly five pounds heavier. Don’t get me 1 red pepper, sliced very thin rice and frozen vegetables that I tried to wrong - the recipes that created were on 2 large carrots, shredded into thin strips Instructions: pass off as stir fry. the healthier side; it was the moderation 2 cups snow peas, cut in angular strips Cut asparagus into 1-inch Perhaps the idea of cooking Asian that I hadn’t quite mastered. I promise 1 bunch of chopped scallions pieces. Slice raw chicken never crossed my mind because real- that they are healthier (and more deli- 1 small bok choy, shredded into ½-inch slivers and place in a bowl on high then stir-fry the chicken in small ly, why try to perfect the already-flaw- cious!) than takeout. ½ lb bean sprouts with half of the scallions, the ginger, batches until light golden brown. Re- less delicacies that doubled as the ulti- 1 can of water chestnuts sherry and cornstarch. move each batch as it is completed and mate hangover cure in college? General Egg Rolls 10 black mushrooms (soaked and cut Prepare sauce: rinse the black place into bowl with sliced asparagus. Tsao’s chicken was my go-to meal, made in strips) beans, then soak in cold water for After chicken has completed cook- all the more delicious by a side of veg- Ingredients: 2 cloves of garlic, minced about 5 minutes (to make them less ing, heat wok again, adding 1 table- gie fried rice. Of course these cheap One package egg roll wrappers 2 tbsp oyster sauce saline). Drain the beans and mash spoon oil, black beans, scallions and gar- dishes were all that I knew of Chinese 2 cups shredded napa 2 tsp light soy sauce with a fork. lic. Cook for about one minute, and food, but I loved them nonetheless. Yes, 1 cup shredded bamboo shoots 2 tbsp peanut or canola oil In a wok, heat about 2 tbsp canola then add the remaining sauce ingredi- life was good with those white paper 1 cup bean sprouts Cornstarch solution (1 tbsp cornstarch or peanut oil on high heat. Add the as- ents along with the cooked chicken and takeout containers of processed, gooey 1 cup shredded pork loin (optional) mixed with 2 tbsp water) paragus and stir-fry for about 3-4 min- asparagus. Cook for three minutes and goodness. 4-5 pieces dry black mushrooms utes, or until tender. Remove from wok. stir until mixture begins to bubble. Serve I didn’t think that my extremely con- (soaked and sliced) Instructions: Add another tablespoon of oil and heat with rice. tented view of Chinese cuisine could 2 cloves of garlic Boil the noodles until cooked, about 4 possibly change, but it did, and for the 2 slices ginger root minutes. Drain and set aside. better: last year, my boyfriend Dan sur- 3 cups peanut oil (for frying) Heat 2 tbsp peanut or canola oil in prised me with two tickets to an Asian Salt and pepper to taste the wok. Add mushrooms and gar- cooking class for my birthday. I was very 1 tbsp oyster sauce lic, and stir-fry for 1 minute. Add bok excited to get up close and personal with Marinade for pork: choy, peppers, and carrots. Stir-fry on one of my favorite types of food. ¼ tsp ground pepper high heat for about 3 minutes. Add The small class environment was very ¼ tsp chopped garlic noodles, bean sprouts, water chestnuts beneficial, and working with a partner 1 tsp sesame oil and scallions. Mix well in wok, adding made the chopping and frying actually 1 tsp corn starch 1 cup hot water (or vegetable or chicken quite enjoyable. The instructor taught 2 tsp soy sauce stock). Add soy sauce, oyster sauce and us some valuable knife tricks, such as to cornstarch solution. Toss, and cook on cut away from the body, to not lift the Instructions: high for 3 minutes. Serve and enjoy! knife tip off of the cutting board while Marinate shredded pork with sauce for slicing, and to use the side opposite the 5-10 minutes. Heat 1 tbsp oil in wok. Chicken & Asparagus with Black blade to scrape chopped veggies into a Add garlic and ginger, then stir-fry Bean Sauce wok or pan. We learned some interest- mushrooms and napa for 5 minutes. ing cooking techniques as well, but the Add bamboo shoots and bean sprouts Ingredients: instructor put an end to those when a and cook for one more minute. Re- 1 pound chicken breast classmate’s attempt to toss veggies in the move mixture from wok and set aside. 1 bunch fresh asparagus pan while stir-frying ended up on the li- Stir-fry pork mixture in a tablespoon of ½ bunch scallions, chopped noleum floor. oil for about 5 minutes or until done. 6 slices fresh ginger, chopped Many of the ingredients that we Combine all ingredients in the wok and 3 tbsp sherry cooked with during the class were new add salt, pepper, oyster sauce and sesa- 1 tbsp cornstarch to me, such as bok choy and bam- me oil. Remove from heat and let cool. 2 tbsp peanut or canola oil boo sprouts. While we benefited from Once mixture is cool, wrap 3 tbsp of the availability of these odd ingredients filling in egg roll skin. Lightly dab all cor- Sauce: during class, I wondered where I could ners of the wrapper with water, then roll 3-4 garlic cloves 36 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | APRIL 2016 SCHOOL AND LIBRARY NEWS

Fantastic Frogs: Enjoy a morning of art and science as we learn fun facts Frederick County Library about frogs and then create beauti- ful frog-tastic art. Saturday, April 16, Linda Frydl 2pm. Register online at fcpl.org, or ball mascot Keyote and the Cat in get started gardening by exploring 11am. Register online at fcpl.org, or call 301-600-6331. the Hat will be available for pho- seeds and planting grass heads and call 301-600-6331. ind Your Storytime in a Nation- Free Tax Service – Two Fridays tos. Get your face painted and learn grass caterpillars! Saturday, April 9, The World of Jan Brett - Enjoy Fal Park: Catoctin Mountain Park Only @ Thurmont Regional Library more about Geocaching, Thurmont’s 11am. Register online at fcpl.org, or discovering a whole new world in - Children and their family can join - Free tax services will be provided by Green Team and much more. You call 301-600-6331. beloved children’s classics as we en- library staff for an easy walk at the the National Association of Retired can even sign up for a ‘behind the LEGO® Block Challenge: Join gage in group play and activities. Be Catoctin Mountain National Park, and Federal Employees, Frederick scenes’ tour of the library and find us for an afternoon of LEGO® fun! inspired to create your own unique followed by a few stories about na- Chapter. Friday, April 1 and Friday, out more about The STEM Lab. Participate in the special program works of art with Rose Hill Manor ture in the park. Dress appropriate- April 8 from 10am to 4pm. Cus- We’re also planning a ‘Transportation challenge and/or get creative all on Park & Children’s Museum. Thurs- ly. Program courtesy of our 2016 li- tomers must make appointments by Corner’ where kids can actually sit in your own. DUPLO® Blocks avail- day, April 21, 10:30am. Register on- brary partnership in celebration of calling 301-845-0042. Income lev- a police car or other types of vehicles. able for younger participants. Best line at fcpl.org, or call 301-600-6331. the National Park Service Centenni- el must be $62,000 or less. All ques- Call Erin at 301-600-7212 if your or- for ages 2 and up with an adult. Tues- Fairytale Engineering: Children al. Meet at the Catoctin Mountain tions can be answered by calling the ganization wants to host an activity. day, April 5, and Tuesday, April 26, will work together in order to design Park Visitor Center. Friday, April 22, number provided. Teen Program: 16-bit Pixel Art: 3:30-6pm. a foolproof egg drop case for Hump- 11am. Fun Fair @ The Thurmont Re- What can you do with thousands of Game Day: Children will play wii ty Dumpty and a sturdy bridge for Money Smart Week - The Amer- gional Library - The Library Fun Fair tiny beads and lots of patience? Stop games, board games, and Twister on the Three Billy Goats Gruff. Thurs- ican Library Association and Fred- will be held on Saturday, April 23 by for an afternoon of geeky crafts us- this fun-filled day off from school! day, April 28, 4pm. Register online at erick County Public Libraries are from 10-2 with plenty of free activ- ing fuse beads and take home some- Monday, April 11, 2pm. fcpl.org, or call 301-600-6331. proud participants in Money Smart ities in celebration of spring and fam- thing awesome. Materials will be Library Treasure Hunt: It’s Na- Children’s Gardening: Arbor Day: Week, a public campaign to promote ilies throughout the North Coun- provided. Tuesday, April 12, 4pm. tional Library Week! The library is Children will work with Frederick financial health. No one is too young ty area are invited to have fun! Rose Register online at fcpl.org, or call a wonderful place. Uncover some of County Master Gardeners to learn to start managing money wisely! A Hill Manor is making thaumatrope 301-600-6331. it’s treasures by participating in our about Arbor Day and the importance special guest from PNC Bank will (optical illusion) bookmarks and The library treasure hunt. Who knows of trees to our environment. Satur- be here to teach us how to be smart Delaplaine Arts Center will host a Children’s Programs what you may discover?! Thursday, day, April 30, 11am. Register online about our money. Tuesday, April 26, special art project table. Key’s Base- Spring Into Science: Grassheads: Let’s April 14, 4pm. at fcpl.org, or call 301-600-6331.

Special Events Bill Hammann will be return- Blue Ridge Library Events ing on April 12th from 5:30 - ondays are now Lego and teen use from 3:30-5 pm. Just Movies! ing the movie classic “Juman- 7:30pm. This is a continuing ed- MWee Build Creation night!!! hang out or play WII, board The April 7th movie starts at ji” starring Robin Williams. ucation class. Get new patterns, Let your imagination show it’s ge- games, do puzzles, eat snacks, 6pm “Star Wars: The Force The movie is rated PG and will your pictures mounted, individu- nius! All ages welcome. watch movies, etc.! Awakens” rated PG-13 will pre- start at 6pm. “Alan Parrish has alized help with current projects, Wednesday - Coffee house Saturday - Join us at 11am for miere. “Three decades after the been trapped in an ancient mag- etc. “Coffee, Tea, and Thee” from story hour and all of its festivities! defeat of the Galactic Empire, a ical board game, Jumanji, for 26 Trail Time Tuesdays will be 3-5pm Mingle with the gang for What could be better than a great new threat arises. The First Order years. When he is finally freed starting April 26th at 6pm. Our puzzles, board games, coloring book, a good snack, and a fun attempts to rule the galaxy and by two children, a herd of wild first meeting of the new Appala- books, etc. Recipe exchange has craft? Wee Build Play every Sat- only a ragtag group of heroes can exotic animals have accidentally chian Trail Club will include a talk started! urday following story hour. Stay stop them, along with the help of been released as well. Now, Alan from one of our local trail angels. Thursday - Teen night. The tuned for details. For toddlers and the Resistance.” must try to save his hometown Find out all the details and how to community room is reserved for ‘tweens. April 21st we will be show- from destruction.” earn your own pair of wings! APRIL 2016 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 37 SCHOOL AND LIBRARY NEWS Advocacy in your public schools Katie Groth elected or appointed school board and all of the Frederick County govern- “maintenance of effort” (MOE) government. If you live in Frederick Frederick County with its own superintendent. Freder- ment departments, the largest of during current budget negotiations. County, go to the County Executive’s Board of Education ick County is just such a system. which is Frederick County Public It is now the season for ADVO- hearings and to the County Council In Frederick County, the school Schools. At this time, the FCPS bud- CACY. “Advocacy” literally means hearings. The County Executive pre- n the United States, our public system provides “free, appropriate get request, as stated above, is about “speak for.” During the three months pares the budget and then the Coun- Ischools enjoy a great amount of lo- public education” to 40,700 students, $26 million more than what has been that our state legislature meets in An- ty Council must approve the budget. cal authority when it comes to deci- by last count. Schools are financed tentatively offered so far. That $26 napolis, for example, many citizens go These are all people to whom you sions on facilities, budget, curriculum, by county funding and state fund- million represents what the Board of to Annapolis to “speak for” our public must make your ideas known. They and policy. This is why we elect lo- ing, with a small amount of funding Education and FCPS staff have re- schools in Maryland and for our indi- will listen. Each person in Frederick cal school boards to make decisions directly from the federal government. quested to meet the needs of our sys- vidual counties. Our legislators, espe- County lives in a specific councilman- about these things. No other country In Frederick County, about half of the tem. Clearly, “maintenance of effort” cially our local delegation, are anxious ic district. Know your councilman or in the world gives local communities county budget is spent each year on funding does not meet the needs of to hear what we citizens think is im- councilwoman. Let them hear from such control over their public schools. our school system. Most of this bud- the school system in the opinion of portant. In most cases, they will lob- you. They are people like the rest of Of course there are federal laws that get amount comes from property and the Board of Education and the Su- by for legislation that we ask them to us who know and care about Freder- affect public schools and a great deal income taxes. The school system’s perintendent, Dr. Alban. support. But the important thing to ick County and want the best for the of money for special programs comes current operating budget request is This is the budget season, a time remember is – it is our responsibility entire community and its citizens. from the federal government; but by $569,287,324. This represents a during which the Board of Education as citizens to make our needs known You can also contact your Board of and large, public schools are run by net increase of $25,733,954 over the and the County Council must con- to the people who make the laws. If Education members who are listed on the people in our local communities. “maintenance of effort” amount, or sider the needs of the school system. you cannot go to Annapolis, you can the FCPS website along with contact In Pennsylvania, local schools are con- the amount the school system would Although the BOE part of the budget write to the members of the Freder- information. County Council mem- trolled by local districts specifically set need to maintain last year’s budget ex- is the major expenditure, the county ick County delegation, or the del- bers are listed on the Frederick Coun- out to be for schools. In some states, penditure. has several other departments, includ- egation from whatever county you ty Government website along with schools are controlled at the township During this time of year, much ing public safety and transportation, might live in. If you live in Pennsylva- their contact information. This is level. In Maryland, our public schools of the negotiation on the school bud- planning, health department, legal nia, the same is true. Your local law- how you can advocate for the things are organized by county. In other get is taking place. At this time, the and court system, and water and sew- makers are anxious to hear from you. you believe are important for the words, each county in Maryland has County Executive, Jan Gardner, is er, and other things. However, she has Back at home, there are several oppor- quality of life you want for yourselves, their own school system, run by an considering the budget requests from been eager to provide funding above tunities to advocate to your County your families and your community. Springtime reminder: Service to others Lynn Taylor Catholic Relief Services through the Mother Seton School Rice Bowl Campaign. At the end of this month, the annual Walk-a- hear the birds chirping and see Thon will again raise money for a Ibuds anxious to open. The stink- Daughters of Charity mission. And bugs have come out of hibernation through our Vincentian Marian and taken up residence in my bath- Youth program, students perform room (which also apparently hap- community outreach all year round. pens to be the place ladybugs go to I’m humbled by what I can learn die). The tangle of bicycles in my ga- from our students about dedicating rage forces me to stretch my muscles myself to those in need. Here are a and my patience to get from one end few simple ways to do this: to the other. And “sidewalk chalk” Instead of sending your excess cloth- keeps showing up on my shopping ing and household goods to Goodwill, list. Ah… it must be Spring! donate it locally to the Seton Center. Spring is a season of renewal, of re- On your next grocery run, pick up joicing in the knowledge that our Sav- a few extra non-perishable items and ior lives. After all, that is what Easter is donate them to the food bank. People really about. (Chocolate bunnies and in need can use the assistance at other jelly beans are just extra!) But many of times of the year besides the holidays. us don’t realize the celebration extends If you hold a yard sale, considering past that one Sunday. The Easter Sea- donating the proceeds to your church, Participants in this year’s Mother Seton School science fair. son itself lasts fifty days—from Easter a relief organization, or a school to im- Sunday to the Pentecost. (This year, prove their facility, buy new equip- that means March 27-May 15.) ment or books, or help students who pregnancy crisis center. We hope to see you soon! Come the His Place Car Show, which will be Just as we tend not to think of Eas- need a little financial assistance. Give up a few hours of your time Take-a-Tour during one of our open held on our campus on May 7th. Vis- ter beyond the Sunday of the Resur- Sponsor one of our students for the to volunteer at a nursing home, food houses on April 12th or May 10th it our new website at www.motherse- rection, we may also fail to remem- Walk-a-Thon on April 22nd. Just call bank, shelter, etc. (10 a.m.-1 p.m./4 -6 p.m.) or stop by tonschool.org for details. ber that charity and service to those in the front office at 301-447-3161 to “Only, we were to be mindful of the need extends beyond the Christmas make your pledge. poor, which is the very thing I was eager holidays, or even the Lenten Season, Create your own charity drive to to do.” (Gal 2:10 NAB) As we eagerly an- when many of us may put a little ex- benefit a cause close to your heart. For ticipate the sunshine of spring, let’s also be tra into our charitable efforts in recog- example, my MOMS group held a eager to bring a little sunshine to those in nition of our Lord’s sacrifice. Caring drive to collect baby supplies for the our community who need it the most. for others is something that we should be doing every day, even during what the Catholic Church calls “Ordinary Time”. It wouldn’t hurt to have a lit- tle reminder now and then, so this spring, why don’t we all vow to do a little more all year round? At Mother Seton School, part of our mission statement is to inspire students to dedicate their lives to love and serve Christ in the tradi- tion of Mother Seton and St. Vin- cent de Paul. We encourage our stu- dents to live the mission statement year-round. During Lent, for exam- ple, the students collect money for 38 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | APRIL 2016 FOUR YEARS AT THE MOUNT This month, our writers reflected upon our dependence on social media sites and how it has negatively impacted our so- ciety. With warm weather approaching, we ought to vow to put down our phones and enjoy the sun!

shows that the extremely large vari- will lie to the degree in which they Johnson, who serves in the Cam- Freshman Year ety of profiles can inhibit users from believe others are lying. pus Ministry Department at Mount making confident selections. In other Typically, users of online dating sites St. Mary’s University, speaks staunch- Love at first click Johnson, an Emmitsburg resident and words, because there are so many eligi- lie about small things--such as saying ly against such heartbreaking dishon- Michael Kenney Jr. online dater can attest to this benefit. ble singles at the click of a button, users that they are a few pounds lighter or esty. Johnson says that dishonesty foils MSM Class of 2019 “Online dating was a great tool are able to identify suitable counter- a couple inches taller--so that the lie the timeless objectives of relationships. for my fiancée and I to come togeth- parts, but they can just as easily be- would not be detectable in a face-to- “As long as these sites, and social think that there are generally two er, but it was just that, a tool. When gin to question whether there are even face interaction. media in general, are used to encour- Ivery different reactions to online it’s used to encourage face-to-face re- better profiles just a few scrolls away. Online infidelity is perhaps the age deep encounters with persons, dating. Some approach it with eu- lationships, I think online dating can This creates somewhat of a “shopping most drastic and devastating form it really helps you along the goal of phoric optimism, believing that their be a beautiful means of bringing peo- mindset,” that if one suitor flops, there of online deception. Because online Theology of the Body - a deep, and soulmate flounders in cyberspace, just ple together. I used Catholic Match are still thousands of other options at dating sites cater to people seeking real encounter with another per- waiting to be found. Others balk at because faith is so integral to my life I the click of a button. an array of romantic relationships son. Whether that person is God, a the opportunity, considering just their felt it was disingenuous to go another A 27 year old single woman from including extramarital relationships, friend, or a romantic interest, these luck that they would fall for a foxy route,” stated Johnson. Indiana expressed to me her concern online infidelity is on the rise, and it things all help you along the way. It’s profile only to be duped by a creepy Research shows that online com- for this very mindset. is estimated that about 13% of male when you get stuck behind the screen person hiding behind a phony ac- munication generally leads to over four “Now largely because of the influ- users are married. In fact, there are and spend more time in your head count. Both outlooks have merit. So- times the amount of self-disclosure ence of social media, [online dating] unfortunately some online dating than engaging in a life lived with oth- cial media—and online dating in par- than face-to-face interactions because is viewed as trendy. Nevertheless, it is websites that are dedicated solely to ers that the online dating, and social ticular—can be a blessing for some the online communicators feel more unnatural to know everything about abetting extramarital affairs. media in general lose their power to and a nightmare for others. But what anonymous -- and, therefore, more in- someone in five minutes by viewing Online infidelity is more ambigu- aid and trap us in superficial and un- makes some online relationships click vincible -- behind the veil of a comput- their profile, much like you would ous than offline infidelity because of fulfilling relationships.” and others crumble? There is no per- er screen. Additionally, online dating read off the ingredients of a grocery the limited amount of physical con- Online dating is a double-edged fect answer. While a lot of variables resources provide a natural context for item, and make a decision from that tact. Many users understand infideli- sword. The lack of nonverbal cues and dictate the success or depreciation of users to “cut to the chase” so to speak so-called ‘data.’ ty as engaging solely in physically ro- the sense of anonymity liberates users online dating relationships, trends and begin substantive conversation In addition to the “shopping mantic behavior with an extramarital to present more vulnerable informa- show that individuals who use online about their relationship aspirations. mindset” that social media abets, de- partner. Under this misconception, tion while also opening the door for dating sites as resource to meet other But online dating isn’t all peaches ception poses another threat to rela- sending sensual messages to a partner deceit. Like almost anything, it can’t people rather than a crutch to avoid and cream. Despite its inherent ben- tional well-being. A study conducted outside of one’s relationship does not be categorized as either solely benefi- face-to-face interaction reach more efits, online dating spawns glaring dis- in 2001 found that over a quarter of qualify as dishonesty. This argument cial or baneful. Instead, I believe that satisfying results. I believe that dishon- advantages. online dating participants mischarac- is faulted, however, because romantic the user’s mindset and the individuals esty and over reliance on social media While online dating websites ac- terized themselves in efforts to attract infidelity includes investing in sub- they pursue dictate the joy of the ex- are the two greatest downfalls to on- complish their goals in providing users good-looking counterpart. Most stantial emotional conversation as perience. So take the condemnations line dating relationships. with an abundance of potential mates, common misrepresentations includ- well as erotic activity in a relationship in this article into consideration, but Particularly in a small town like Em- dating sites present an overwhelming ed age (14%), appearance (10%), that is apart from one’s committed don’t balk at the chance to fall in love mitsburg, online dating can be a great amount of options. While it seems and marital status (10%). The same partner. Nevertheless, you can im- at first click. resource for singles to connect with a paradoxical that an online dating site study found that lying may cause a age how the lack of physical contact broad network of likeminded indi- provides users with “too many” easi- domino effect; in efforts to create a involved in social media can muddy To read other articles by Michael, visit viduals and potential mates. Brendan ly accessible dating options, research more “even playing field,” people the waters for some people. the Authors’ section of Emmitsburg.net.

sation that values the exchange of ry. I do not believe I am ideas. The second features a sense alone in this. It is easier Sophomore Year of the cold disconnect some of the to read the few words most recent generation struggle and think you have the An unsocial media with in a technologically-focused “gist” of the following culture. We meet in person, with article, believe what ar- Sarah Muir found myself agreeing with him. dear friends, but spend the time gument the author will MSM Class of 2018 Two elderly gentlemen, sat across looking at the 400 or so friendly make and what posi- each other next to a window and strangers on Facebook, Twitter, In- tion you will hold by n our world, it seems as though bathed in a pool of sunlight. One stagram, etc. the end of it. So, you Iyou cannot hold a proper con- of them was holding a newspa- What is most appealing about skip ahead to the next versation with a person without per out and seemed to be discuss- social media, I think, is the fact headline and make the rest of the world being pres- ing the day’s events with his com- that we can edit ourselves. We can a similar judgement. ent. What I mean is that you see panion. Several feet away sat two put forth a profile that shows us This is dangerous; we families or couples out to dinner men about twenty years old. Like as witty, fun, people who always are turning into a society that is phone or social media. On the con- and every single one of them is the old men, they say across each have good hair days and not even swayed by a few words and never trary, I find that I have at times fall- face down in their little handheld other, however they were basking one blemish. I know I do it all the bothers with the whole of the story. en into the rabbit hole of the In- worlds, looking in on other peo- in the bluish light of their phones. time. My particular poison is Insta- Forgive me if all of this makes me ternet. It is so easy to, currently ple’s lives instead on focusing on Their heads remained bowed and gram. Every time I post a picture I sound like a pessimistic, crotchety, because every answer is a few clicks the world around them. they did not exchange one word to look at it for a few minutes to think old person, but young people to- away and the desire to be distract- I have a perfect example of this. each other and I believe their eyes if I want people to see this, then I day, their phones, and social media ed seems to take the first place on It was a Sunday morning at a local did not glance up once from those spend a few more minutes think- addictions drive me up the wall. our list of priorities. I see a growing breakfast hot spot where my family little rectangles of light in their ing of a witty caption that makes It surprises me how many people generation with the longing to form sat discussing anything and every- hands. me seem intelligent and humor- I see on their phone, doing heav- connections with someone, anyone thing. My father gestured to some- The contrast of these two im- ous. I know that in reality I am en knows what to pass the time. they feel can relate to them. What is thing behind me and said, “That ages is alarming. You have one ar- not half as clever as my little pro- While I admit to have fallen into truly unfortunate is that instead of looks like a Norman Rockwell ticulate, engaging, and full of the file would make one believe. Social this habit, I try to refrain from tap- seeking companionship with those painting.” I turned my head and old-fashioned face-to-face conver- media gives us the ability to put a ping away when conversing with around us, we try to find it in the filter on all the unsavory screw-ups someone or having dinner with my throngs of strangers on the Internet. that make up our lives and show family; a courtesy that not many We share more with them then we the world temporized versions of people consider. do our closest friends and change ourselves that we create. What is ironic is that social me- is needed. Let us endeavor to put Today we have an advantage of dia is rather unsocial. Sure, we can down our phones and face each oth- having so much information at our check in on friends and family far er. Let us go, then, you and I and fingertips. However, the downside away from us, but most times, we face the world around us instead of this is that we are bombarded use it to talk to people near to us to of looking at it vicariously through constantly by unreliable informa- keep them both close and at arm’s our phones. Let us begin to live, not tion that is coupled with an unwill- length. We have discovered a way for the many followers, but for our- ingness to investigate further. One to cut out the need for actual hu- selves. of the biggest faults I have is I often man contact. just read headlines and never both- I would be lying, of course, if I To read other articles by Michael, visit er to read the rest of the news sto- claimed that I am never on my the Authors’ section of Emmitsburg.net. APRIL 2016 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 39 SOCIAL MEDIA-THE MODERN ECHO CHAMBER

news via social media – this filter. person were to I have almost no control over share links and Junior Year the filter of my own news; sure I articles of all sorts can choose to click on some arti- and categories re- Supplemental social media cles and not on others, but with gardless of what social media as a primary news peaks their inter- Leeanne Leary pied by my phone, only check- source, I am at the mercy of my est, maybe my MSM Class of 2017 ing it occasionally throughout the “friends.” timeline wouldn’t day, until I attend all my classes, If my aunt chooses to switch have such gaps. wake up, get dressed, brush my make it through my to-do list, and her support from Ted Cruz to an- Fortunately for Iteeth, and walk out into my liv- am back in my room for the night. other presidential candidate, I’d our own freedom ing room. I sit on the couch, find Once I lay down in my bed, I lose probably 50% of my imme- of expression, but the remote under a stack of news- head back to Facebook, spend- diate access to articles, photos, unfortunately for papers, turn on the news and lis- ing at least 20 minutes switch- and videos of Cruz. If my friends my news intake, ten as I make a cup of coffee. I ing between social media sites on lost their investment in the envi- neither of these sit back down and spend the next my phone, reading up on the day, ronment, I can almost guarantee are realities. 27 minutes catching up on the catching up on what happened in I would never see another article With all of this last twelve hours of happenings the social media world while I ex- about pollution in the Chesapeake information, I still don’t know the source, but because of the biased around the world. I go to class- isted in the real world. Once I Bay again. Without the news, answer. Social media is conve- and opinionated filters, it cannot es and at lunchtime I open the lo- put my phone down and set my newspapers, and free searching of nient, easy to maneuver, and gives stand alone. cal daily newspaper to supplement alarm, if I can’t sleep I probably the internet, my timeline becomes each person scrolling through a If social media starts to stand my pasta with more stories, arti- check it a few more times before my reality. valid starting point for their own alone, our timelines will over- cles, and editorials. I attend all my actually falling asleep. This filter has even deeper con- news search. However, the fil- whelm our minds and our own meetings, workout, and by 6 p.m. Though the minutes I have sequences when it concerns an is- ter of each person’s timeline and thoughts about the world will be I’m back watching the news before spent on social media are spread sue with more than one side. If the black-hole like nature of Face- influenced solely by the opinions sitting down to do homework– throughout the day, I have prob- my timeline is bombarded with book limits the pros of the media of our friends. This thought is again absorbing twelve hours of ably opened more articles than I anti-Clinton propaganda shared site and leads more to the mind- not only prevalent, but it is also information. would have while reading a news- under a status expressing how less scrolling I do while lying in incredibly frightening to think Okay, most of that was a lie. paper. I also probably found more horrible she is, my mind is al- bed or waiting for class to begin. about. Our lives on social media In reality, if I wake up before my stories and opinions than I would ready ready to hear what she did Yet still, I don’t know the solu- should represent us, but should alarm, I pick up my phone and have watching TV for an hour, or said wrong before even letting tion. The benefits of social me- in no way influence our real lives. scroll through Facebook or Ins- but I don’t know if the quantity the article load. Because social dia persuade me to keep it, but Similar to every single aspect of tagram first. If something catch- found on social media is worth the media lends to personal opinions the news I end up missing and social media, using it as a news es my eye, I then go to google and quality or lack thereof. On those so overwhelmingly, this is a major misreading lend to the opposite source should be done sparing- type in something resembling the days that I don’t stop to watch problem. Now, not only are the cause. For now, I’m in search of a ly and wisely. I have, admittedly, headline to find more. I get out of the news, I miss clips, stories, and articles filtered by friends’ interests happy medium. I’ll probably still fallen into the pit that is my Face- bed, brush my teeth, and walk out ideas that haven’t been through and beliefs, but they are prefaced look to Instagram and Facebook book page, but the overwhelm- of my room, walking right past the filter of friends’ opinions, of- with opinions. when I wake up to find out what ing biases and gaps in information the television every time. I close fensive comments, thousands of If every person on social me- has been happening in the world, continue to direct me back to the the door behind me and by the shares, and haven’t been subject- dia shared posts prefacing them but only as a supplement to my real world. time I get to the stairs I’ve proba- ed to what my friends deem is im- with “This is important, regard- own news search and time spent bly started to scroll through snap- portant enough to share. This is, less of my opinion” or anything reading and watching the news. To read other articles by Leeanne, chat. Once I step outside of my in my mind, the single greatest is- of the sort, maybe my timeline As a supplement, I don’t see an visit the Authors section of Emmits- dorm building, I’m less preoccu- sue to educating oneself on global wouldn’t seem so biased. If each issue with social media as a news burg.net.

tors is entirely inaccurate and unfair to honest person; if what I am posting I said in the beginning of the article you. Even comparing yourself to your on Facebook ignores part of the truth I am content with what my future is Senior Year coworkers and classmates is wrong. I don’t post it. I leave my grades out right now. I recognize the rose col- Rose-colored glasses The only person you need to try to of the equation entirely because they ored glasses of social media are not to be better than is the person you were a reflect my struggles and my successes, be worn; I take every post I read with Katie Powell I care so deeply about what it is year ago. As long as you keep improv- not those of anyone else. Of course, I a grain of salt. I know what it is that MSM Class of 2016 that I choose to do with my life that ing upon yourself, there’s no reason to post photos of the events I attend, and I want to do, and I am doing every- I am not okay with settling for any- doubt your abilities. I only make my best photos my pro- thing I can to get there. If that means enior year of college is the worst thing less. I have decided that I want One of the biggest reasons we file picture, but I am still mindful of that my Facebook profile won’t in- Stime to own a social media ac- to dedicate my time to occupational struggle with our own self worth is be- those around me. I know what it feels clude screenshots of my Grad school count. Seriously, it is. Everyone feels therapy. Not getting into a program cause of all the troubles of social me- like to look at a person’s profile and schedule this fall, so be it. I will get so terrified of the future that as soon was not an option that I had consid- dia. A person’s profile is only a version feel entirely inferior to them. That is there when I get there. as they have something, anything, ered, but it was one that I was forced of their actual life. Social media in it- what I felt throughout my entire first to post in regards to next fall, it is to take. I looked into other routes— self can actually be considered a par- senior semester, as the rejection let- To read other articles by Katie, visit the on there. They don’t post about the Public Health, Gerontology, Than- allel universe—one in which only the ters flew in one by one. However, as Authors section of Emmitsburg.net. nights they cried over it, the shakiness atology . . . I started the applications best happens to everyone, and every- during their interview, or the fami- and filled in my name, my GPA, and one gets 4.0s and gets jobs, no one has ly member who works for the com- requested my transcripts six times to anxiety or depression, and certainly pany that just hired them. On top of be sent to those programs. I am hop- no one ever has a bad day at work or that, if you follow celebrities, their ac- ing to continue my education this fall, school. It is all a front; a trap that peo- counts are full of beautiful pictures, fa- even if it is not in OT school, because ple set up so that you don’t ask about mous friends, the new business they I know my worth, I value my future, what is wrong, because you don’t opened, and just general pictures of and I know that I have a very long know something is wrong. success. As a senior whose post-grad time in the workforce ahead of me. I am the number one victim of this. plans were flipped upside down, I I know that I am destined for great I fall into it the trap all the time, seeing have had to spend a great deal of time things—and I know that we all are a person’s heavily edited and filtered becoming okay with myself. What I too. I am hoping to inspire everyone to profile pictures, sharing the article have learned is that you cannot believe look at his or her life and evaluate if you they wrote for their new blog, posting everything you see on Facebook. are where you want to be, and if not, a screenshot of their 4.0, again. What As of right now I do not have a plan to take the chance and go for it. I am they don’t post is their insecurity— for after I graduate in one month. I constantly putting myself down when the reason behind the beautiful pho- have a summer job lined up, but come I look at other people’s lives, forgetting to. They don’t post their years strug- September, as of right now, I will not my own accomplishments and their gling to learn to read and write. They be in graduate school, and I will not downfalls. We all undervalue ourselves don’t post the mental breakdowns, the have a job in my major—I might not because of what we see on TV and the years of terrible grades through high even have a job at all. Internet, forgetting that it takes insane school, or anything else that got them I am okay with that. This may be a luck and talent to get into the lime- to where they are. They post their per- shock to you; it sounds like I have no light. We all compare ourselves to the fections, but not all the work it took future and that I don’t care about it, best of the best. But the majority of the to get there. but I promise you that that is not the world is not like that—viewing your- Lately I have sworn off social me- case, and here is why. self as mediocre in comparison to ac- dia for this reason. I am an open and 40 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | APRIL 2016 FASHION How to wear floral this springtime Valerie McPhail idea of defining this print as “trendy” this print for spring. The best charac- MSM Class of 2015 provokes an afterthought — that flo- ter of a separates is that they make a ral prints may be expected during the statement. Look no further than to pril showers bring May flowers spring because it is the season they are Elie Saab, Escada and Victoria Beck- A— a saying revisited at this time of appropriate fashion. In certainty, ham. These brands brought excep- every year. As we repeatedly stay hope- the print is seasonal, however, due to tional floral looks. Elie Saab’s digital- ful for blossoms through these 30 its frequent appearance, the floral print ly printed floral top, Escada’s jumpsuit rainy days of April, fashion is offering is not a trend. For it is not current, nor and Victoria Beckham’s bomber jack- us styles to get us ready: floral prints relevant to 2016 and carries the inabil- et are ways to wear the print without are budding for this Spring/Summer ity to raise a craze or a fashion fad. look like you are ready for an all-inclu- 2016. Variations of tropical plants, Even though this print was pres- sive resort stay or a beach cruise. These digitally printed flowers and Japanese ent on the runway from New York, pieces are as playful as this weather that blossoms are sights that will pep us up London, Milan and Paris, it was not has been teasing us this season thus far. for the sunny days of spring and the a focal point of the Spring Collections. summer’s jet-setting dream vacations. Rather, there was a stronger emphasis Men’s trend spotting This fashion season, there is an abun- on construction and design. Off-the- Traditional navy blazers and hounds dance of floral printed pieces for both shoulder looks, glamorous sequined tooth button downs, accessorized with men and women. styles and bomber jackets ran the run- stripe ties is an appropriate yet ques- Despite the popularity of the flo- way. Despite its presence on the run- tionably outdated look. Granted, the ral print, I struggle to consider its pres- way, there was not much support for dapper gentleman look is always an ence a trend. All the excitement may flower power. appreciated sight, however, the mens- be too typical — something expect- wear industry has its attention on more ed around this time of the year. Flo- modern styles and avant-garde aesthet- ral prints are always appropriate for the Dresses ics. High fashion heralds of this move- springtime, year after year. In response, A floral dress offers a classic, feminine ment include Rick Owens, Duck- the repeated sight of a floral print look. It is the staple piece for the days ie Brown and Craig Green. Draping, hardly seems fashionable — or even of sunshine. Derek Lam 10 Cros- sheer materials and minimal prints de- fashion forward for that matter. This by, Alexander McQueen and Erdem fine these endeavors. It is a journey to void of a genuine eagerness may create are the prime examples of how floral say the least — like all things fashion a bit of a dull response. Despite this, printed dresses work for this season. related, there is a path to understand- worry not; there are plenty of ways to These designs are intrinsically majes- ing one’s perspective and place in the launch your wardrobe this spring. The tic and bohemian. There is something industry— may it be design, writing feelings of spring fever are a reality and about a full-length floral dress; call it or creative direction. These designers A full-length floral dress from Alexander McQueen’s a warmhearted sensibility that is taking romance or the striking beauty of this have managed to cause a scene and Spring/Summer 2016 Show in Paris. over in bouquets of floral prints. The silhouette that deems it appropriate for find fame through offering the fash- Spring/Summer 2016 Collections re- spring every year. It is indeed a refer- ion world something different. Pri- parel deems it trendy for men’s spring highlight traditional floral prints. Cer- veal how women can make a state- ence point for the fashion of this sea- or to this recent buzz their perspective fashion. tainly, this is an eye-catching outfit — a ment of the floral print and the Spring son. With the exception of a painted was of but a whisper. Now almost ev- final statement. Menswear shows exhibited how men floral printed maxi skirt, as seen in Es- eryone who is strolling the downtown Suits can wear it as well! cada’s Spring/Summer 2016 Collec- streets of Manhattan are complement- This is the strong suit within a man’s Blazers tion, the full length floral dress is the ing their looks. wardrobe. The uniform floral printed A floral printed blazer is a groovy Women’s styles: How ultimate effortless look and is perfect The one thing these American look has reinvented the way men wear way to spice up an outfit. The Spring to make it work for the warm weather. trendsetters did not fashion in their suits. Christian Pellizzari created a mod- Menswear Collections of Hermes and Delicate floral prints graced the run- Spring/Summer 2016 Menswear Col- ern look through introducing the print Saint Laurent provide some runway ways of Erdem and Burberry in a sim- Spring Separates: skirts, lections was the floral print. This print with matching monochromatic blaz- inspiration. Rock a blazer decorated ilar elegance of Creatures of the Wind’s tops and jackets has surpassed its time on board shorts ers and shorts. The print resembled ex- with daisies in times of celebration and Spring 2016 Collection. Despite Floral printed skirts are another way to and swim trunks. Now, the print has otic flowers found on a secluded island fun. It is a piece of elevated style. This all the conviction of beauty found carry the free spirited vibes embraced become a way of reintroducing those or off on a tropical getaway. To balance printed blazer is unconventional to the throughout these Spring Collections, at the very moment a ray of sunshine traditional pieces — the suits, button such slick styles there were few, but regal standard Wall Street navy and pin- it is sad to say, the use of the floral print sheds its light. The beauty of sepa- downs and blazers. The use of the flo- looks of aged paisley printed tuxedo jack- stripes approaches. The floral printed is not anywhere close to the unexpect- rates — those pieces that stand alone ral print has created a spruced look. ets paired with a pair of trousers to com- blazer is a harbinger of weekend wear ed. Breathtaking, perhaps, yet its sight and work towards creating an out- Even though the paisley and Tropi- plement, a look that closed the show. — sport this piece as a statement when was not overwhelmingly stimulat- fit— is that they embrace an appropri- cana looks have made touchdowns These decked out looks were also a staple paired with a button-down shirt. ing. Therefore, the statement made ate print without committing it to an in the history of men’s fashion, flow- of Gucci’s Spring 2016 Collection. Guc- for the floral print as a trend this sea- entire look. Flowery accents that deco- ers appeared on the spring runway as ci created light colors suits — aqua, beige, Button downs son is a debatable argument — for the rate separates are a way to incorporate strong as a weed. Its look on new ap- rosy pink and off-whites— as the basis to Marni, Valentino and even a look from Julien David’s Spring 2016 Menswear Collection bring us flowers for everyday fashion. Of the three, Valentino’s Collec- tion offered a full range. Most designs re- vealed an interest in Japanese floral prints. The subdued color schemes of the blos- soms only brought attention to these but- ton-down short-sleeved shirts. After all, the most practical way to incorporate the floral print into a man’s wardrobe is by sporting a button-down — it won’t cause too much excitement. Rather it speaks to the time to wear astonishing graphics, soften by color. Now in season, the Japanese floral print is fashion-forward option. The April showers make for a tough season: fashion trends are fleeting and seasonal obsessions come and go, leav- ing a wardrobe of mixed fashion. The floral print is here to make a differ- ence. Although it is a revisited look for spring, women’s fashion can embrace this print by investing in pieces that will always make it a refreshing sight.

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crazy but I had to love him be- from the driveway, but never yours. cause you did. Then one day, a silver mini van Another Giving Tree I’m not really sure what hap- pulled up. A woman in a business pened, but eventually I stopped suit walked from the house and said Lydia Olsen Married!” Most mornings, the from afar and deep down, I hoped seeing you. One day the neighbors “Congratulations!” as a young man, MSM Class of 2016 two of you sat on the porch and you had that love for me. helped you pack up everything from woman, and three small children occasionally you would glance my You threw a rope around my the house into a moving truck. You tumbled from the van. The man never met my parents, I guess so way and smile between conversa- low hanging branch and tied a tire walked slowly from the house, and and woman turned to each other Ifew of us do; so when you came tions and laughter. to it. The little girl would sit on came over to my trunk. I remem- and smiled. “We are excited to call and found me among the rows, I A few months later, an animal top of it, filled with delight as you ber you putting your hand onto this place home,” the man said. couldn’t help but finally feel a sense got out of the blue pickup truck. pushed her back and forth. I was my bark and taking a deep breath. The children took off running of belonging. You carried me eas- You called it a “puppy” and it ran proud to bring you both joy. I didn’t understand what this meant from the pavement and into the ily by my plastic pot, unfazed by around eagerly. You came out in Then there was that hurricane but I understand now that it was grass. The spread out their arms like the dirt I allowed onto your hands. the yard a lot more after the pup- that you and the family were so your way of saying goodbye. airplanes as they skipped around ea- You exchanged money for me and py arrived. You even spent a whole prepared for. You had been to the I wish I could have gone with gerly on top of my roots. And then, secured me in the back of your day fencing in our land so that he grocery store and gotten all the es- you. I wish you could have dug me exhausted from their own energy, blue pickup truck. The wind blew wouldn’t escape. I didn’t mind the sentials. The puppy hid under the out of the ground and thrown my they plopped themselves onto the through my budding branches the puppy when he was little. When bed while you, the woman, and the into the back of your blue pickup ground and laid there, looking up entire ride home. he grew up he drove me crazy girl huddled closely together. The truck again, but I realized that our towards my branches. It took you a few days before chasing the squirrels that lived lightening struck and the thunder time together had expired. My heart you were able to find time for among my branches. He would boomed as the rain continued to ached with your departure. To read past articles by Lydia, vis- me. I waited patiently in the front run them up into my leaves and pour down. I felt my roots becom- Days passed and turned into it the Authors section of Emmits- yard, among the other plants in place his paws onto my trunk as ing lose within the soil, but I used weeks. Random cars came and went burg.net. the garden and watched you rush he continued to bark at them. I all my might to hold my ground. to and from work, always in a found it rather annoying but en- I did my best and didn’t tumble hurry. When the weekend came, tertaining at the same time. You over, but I couldn’t hold onto all your pace finally slowed down. seemed to know that he was full my limbs. A broad branch of mine One morning you woke ear- of trouble but you continued to fell onto your house and creat- ly and brought out a cup of cof- love him anyway. ed a mess. I think I heard you all fee to watch the sun reach its place Time passed and we all con- scream. I was overcome with disap- in the sky. You stood there on the tinued to grow. The aging puppy pointment in myself and your an- front porch and then you noticed found refuge within my shade on ger and stress told me you all felt me. You set down your mug and the hot summer days. Random- the same way about me. went to the shed, coming back ly on the weekends, you and the Eventually everything was fixed with a holey pair of gloves and a woman would spread out a blan- but I think it took you a while to shovel. It was finally my time! ket and eat beside me or fill the forgive me. I wanted to tell you We went into the front yard yard with tables and chairs and in- that I tried my best to not let any- and you carried me around effort- vite over your friends. I always en- thing bad happen, but my best lessly until you finally picked the joyed the company. just wasn’t enough. I wanted you perfect place. Soon enough, the Then, everything changed. You to know that I was sorry and that shovel was under your feet and left for a few days and came back it wasn’t my intention. I think you you were creating the place where with the woman and a tiny hu- learned this over time. Slowly, my roots would be planted. You man wrapped up within her arms. you and the family began to play broke a sweat under the spring- Your family was growing and I among my roots again. time sun, even though I was too was glad to be tall enough to look The years continued to fly past little to need much space. Even- into the kitchen and see the joy and every day we got older. My tually you grabbed my tiny trunk on your face as you bounced the bark began to crack and your skin with your gloved hands and pulled “baby” and whispered to her. Her began to wrinkle. The girl had me from my pot. You plopped me first steps were beside my trunk grown and was sent to college. into the ground and my roots em- and she reached out towards me You and the woman eventually braced the dirt. You poured my for balance. As she grew, you and stopped going to work. Some days potted soil around me and patted the woman would play with her the two of you would sit on the me into the ground. I finally had a throughout the front yard. The porch and admire the birds that place where I belonged and room puppy would follow you all eager- flew to and from my branches. to grow. ly. It was the only time I felt sad You had a book where you would The days went by and with it that I couldn’t join in with all of read from when you encountered we both aged. I remember the you. I was set too firmly into the one you had never seen. You al- day you brought home a wom- ground, my roots spreading too ways loved the redheaded wood- an in that blue pickup truck with far throughout the land. But I pecker that called my branch- the back windshield painted “Just would admire the love you shared es home. He drove me absolutely 42 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | APRIL 2016 ARTS Special needs youth theatre! ettysburg Community The- mentors performing to 800 peo- Having started 12 years ago in Gatre (GCT) the not-for-prof- ple in the audience. Then in 2015, Peoria, Illinois, The Penguin Project it 501c3 community theatre, will GCT partnered with Hanover Pub- is about a “Process” (general atmo- once again change lives through the lic Schools to present Disney’s High sphere, cast and family interactions, joy of musical theatre during their School Musical with even more rehearsals, etc.) and a “Product” (the 3rd annual Penguin Project produc- youth with special needs and a full on-stage performances). The Process tion Seussical the musical, which is house at Hanover High School Au- is the creation of a special environ- scheduled to perform at Gettysburg ditorium. This year GCT is excited ment, a “comfort zone”, where chil- Area High School Auditorium on to return to GAHS partnering again dren with special needs/disabilities May 13th at 7pm and May 14th at with GASD for the Penguin Project are given opportunity and support 2pm. of GCT production of Seussical the to explore their creativity and de- The Penguin Project gets its name musical based on the beloved stories velop communication skills, social- from Founder Dr. Andrew Morgan, of Dr. Seuss with characters like the ization, and self-confidence; where a pediatrician specializing in chil- Cat In The Hat, Horton, Gertrude children without special needs/dis- dren with disabilities. Dr. Morgan, McFuzz and many many more abilities have an opportunity to help who has a background in theatre from the Jungle Of Nool! others by being a peer mentor and a says, “Penguins are special needs “We’re changing lives!” says friend; and where families have the birds, they can not fly, but they Chad-Alan Carr, GCT’s Founding opportunity to watch their children thrive equally as well as any other Executive/Artistic Director, “My fa- succeed in ways they never thought bird in their own environment. Our vorite part is to see the compassion- possible. It’s all about developing re- penguins may not fly, but they soar ate bond that develops between the lationships and creating a very spe- on stage.” artists with special needs starring in cial “family’ that extends well be- Comedy & Magic Spectacular is a family-friendly entertainment tapes- Partnering with Gettysburg Area the show and their peer mentors yond the stage. try of talent, now celebrating its seventh year in Frederick. School District in 2014, Gettys- without special needs helping them GCT also welcomes adults that burg Community Theatre pro- along during what we call ‘the pro- would like to volunteer in any way munityTheatre.org . GCT’s mission Statement is to duced the Eastern States Region- cess’. There is simply nothing quite for this worthy cause. The Penguin Gettysburg Community The- inspire creativity and confidence, al Premiere of The Penguin Project like Penguin Project. The project Project is also an excellent project atre located at 49 York Street within provide cultural enrichment, and (production for youth with disabil- has already been replicated in six for National Honor Society and the first block of historic downtown instill a love of the theatre arts ities/special needs and their peer states so far and counting. GCT was Key Club Members, for communi- Gettysburg. Tickets can be ordered in young and the young at heart mentors) with their production of the first replication sit outside the ty service, and for Senior Gradua- online at www.GettysburgCommu- through quality education, training Disney’s Peter Pan starring 20 art- state of Illinois to perform a Pen- tion projects. More information can nityTheatre.org or by calling 717- and performing experiences in mu- ists with special needs and 30 peer guin Project production.” be seen at www.GettysburgCom- 334-2692. sical theatre. Land Conservancy Art Auction Chris Little include high-quality collectible the rural character of Adams Coun- Americana. ty by partnering with landowners to n Sunday, April 24, the Blue “The Land Conservancy’s art auc- create conservation easements pre- OParrot Bistro in Gettysburg tion has always been one of our most serving land from unplanned de- will host the Land Conservancy of dynamic events,” said Land Conser- velopment. Since its founding in Adams County’s 19th annual Art vancy President John Kiehl. “We in- 1995, the Land Conservancy has Auction, featuring a wide variety vite long-time supporters and folks worked with county landowners to of original artwork created by lo- who’ve never been to one of our preserve nearly 10,000 acres of rural cal and regional artists—everything events—everyone is welcome—and Adams County land. from painting and drawing to ce- we have a great time supporting both The Blue Parrot Bistro, located ramics and other three-dimension- the Land Conservancy and our local at 35 Chambersburg Street, Get- al work. art community.” tysburg, has long hosted the Land New this year, the event will fea- Over the years the Art Auction Conservancy’s auction event. Auc- ture both live and silent auctions, has become one of the most signifi- tioneer Randy Hilker will again and in addition to original two-di- cant fundraisers for the Land Con- present the artwork for auction. mensional art, the auction will servancy, which works to preserve There will also be door prizes, raf- fles, and more. Doors for the auction will open at noon, with bidding beginning at 1 p.m. Admission to the event is $15—though artists donating This acrylic by Cathy Mabius, “View from Little Round Top,” was a favorite at the art for auction are invited to attend 2015 edition of the Land Conservancy of Adams County’s annual Art Auction. free of charge—and all proceeds will benefit Land Conservancy pro- Donated art will be on display at the month of April. The Blue Par- gramming. the Blue Parrot Bistro throughout rot will also host a First Friday Art- ists’ Reception from 4-6 p.m., Fri- day, April 1 to showcase the artists who donated work to the auction. “We couldn’t hold this event without the support of the artists and donors who contribute art to the auction each year, so we like to hold an event in conjunction with the auction that gives them some added exposure,” said Kiehl. The Land Conservancy of Ad- ams County is an accredited non- profit land trust dedicated to pre- serving the rural lands and character of Adams County. For more infor- mation about the Land Conservan- cy or its upcoming art auction, vis- it lcacnet.org. APRIL 2016 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 43 ARTS Totem Pole Playhouse Jack Williams trate several different plays cater- conclusion, which you might have MSM Class of 2017 ing to different interests that we, expected, with a duet of the very as the public, have individually famous 1940s hit Lovesick Blues. pril is the last month of my and collectively. It will be performed May 17 – Atravels in Europe. It has been The theater had great success. May 22, and tickets will be sure to an incredible semester, I couldn’t In 1967, for the show’s 150th sell out fast! be more grateful for the experienc- production, the theater had over Five days after the end of Love- es I am fortunate enough to have 27,000 visitors. A publication sick Blues comes Six Dance Les- shared with my classmates and from New York referred to the To- sons in Six Weeks, a revealing and people I’ve met here. The tem- tem Pole Playhouse as the “Cadil- touching comedy on the nature of perature is pretty high in Flor- lac of summer theaters,” and pub- love, tolerance, and trust in other ence, and it’s starting to pick up lic interest continued to grow. But people. It was adapted into a mov- again in Emmitsburg as well! The public support would be the most ie in 2014, and has an interesting inclination to stay indoors is start- evident after tragedy struck the premise. An elderly woman, Lily ing to go away, and we’re looking theater. In 1969, a fire broke out Harrison, begins her retirement to spend more time away from at the theater, burning almost all down in St. Petersburg Beach, home. So why not attend a per- of it to the ground. The only part Florida. She is somewhat cranky in formance at the Totem Pole Play- of the building not in complete her old age, easy to antagonize and house? Rehearsals are already well underway for the ruin was a concrete wall, upon very set in her ways. Looking to Totem Pole Playhouse’s upcoming season. The Totem Pole Playhouse is a which Mr. Putch wrote: “Totem branch out a little, she hires a pri- summer theater group located in Pole Will Rise Again.” vate dance instructor named Mi- more than a touch of Neil Simon funniest musicals ever written.” the general vicinity of the Em- An overwhelming outpouring chael to give her one dance lesson in the morose [playwright] Mr. The central character of the play mitsburg area, and has been put- of financial and emotional sup- per week for six weeks. Michael is Black.” is Pseudolus, a slave who is work- ting on performances for over 60 port followed. A group of teenag- more impromptu and more open This play, one that I have seen ing to find a wife for his master years. It was founded in 1950, af- ers raised money and worked to- to experience, which clashes in a before and highly recommend, is in the hopes that he will be freed. ter a group of thirteen individu- gether to create a new Totem Pole very funny way with Lily. A com- about a backyard wedding set in The plot-twists, humor and cases als decided to bring theater to the to stand outside of the new the- edy with great music and dance 1981, and the wild events of that of mistaken identity make this a area. Like many other success sto- ater, a print shop printed 1500 is certainly worth your time! The day, especially when the ex-boy- must-see musical! It will be shown ries, the Totem Pole Playhouse be- free tickets for a fundraising per- show runs May 27 – June 12, and friend of the bride comes back, from July 29 – August 14. gan in a converted garage in Gar- formance, and other local theaters makes for a great summer after- completely unaware of what’s The Totem Pole Playhouse is lo- ners, PA. It was an important first offered free equipment to this per- noon or evening. about to happen. The play will be cated at 9555 Golf Course Road step, but was unfitting for two rea- formance. Forever Plaid is just the play showcased from July 8 – July 24, in Fayetteville, PA. If you’d like to sons: it was a pretty small setting, The love and support of the for you, if you are an avid fan of and is a very funny take on a typi- call in with any questions about not ready for the expansion that community is deeply imbedded 1950s pop tunes and barbershop cal wedding day. showtimes or ticket options, feel the founders were hoping for, and in the Totem Pole Playhouse, and quartets. The show stars four guys, Finally, the last program the free to contact the lovely people at it was reportedly difficult for the- its current mission to provide ex- Sparky, Jinx, Smudge and Frankie Playhouse will perform this sea- the Playhouse at (717) 352-2614. atergoers to find. So, in 1951, the cellent theatrical performances for who are looking to achieve musi- son is A Funny Thing Happened theater was moved atop a hill in the local and greater communi- cal glory in their own time. Their on the Way to the Forum, a joyful To read other articles by Jack, visit Caledonia State Park. ties. Because this is a summer the- tale of triumph, misfortune and musical about the life and times in the Authors section of Emmitsburg. The most memorable name as- ater, we’re very close to another success in creating an album that ancient Rome. It has been called net, or emmitsburgartscene.word- sociated with the Totem Pole Play- season of fantastic programs! This will rock the world will catch your witty, irreverent, and “one of the press.com. house is Mr. Bill Putch, an ambi- summer there will be four major attention and love. What better tious and kind man who looked to programs for subscription holders, way for us to participate in mu- make major advances in the world and a surprise showing which will sic of the past than a fun night re- of theater during his time. At the be the first one of the year. membering some excellent tunes time the theater was founded, This first show is Lovesick Blues, from the past? This play will run Putch applied to be a theater di- a musical concert that has been a between June 17 – July 3. rector in the early 1950s, and his fan favorite for quite some time. Then there is the comedy which application was declined. In a nec- Back by popular demand, there many different audiences have essary move, he chose to found a will only be eight showings, so found uproariously funny, One theater in order to build up his ex- make sure you order your tickets Slight Hitch. The Asbury Park perience. Then one day, he discov- soon! It is a country-blues musical Press commented that, “If sus- ered an advertisement in a news- that focuses on the work of Hank tained laughter is the measure of paper. The Totem Pole Playhouse Williams Sr., played by Robbie Li- comedy, then One Slight Hitch was looking for a new theater di- mon, and Patsy Cline, played by makes the grade.” The New York rector. And, like many others who Denise Patton. It has a fantastic Times remarked that “There’s have encountered our communi- ty, he fell in love with what he dis- covered in this area. He agreed to be theater director over a home- cooked meal with the President at the time and his wife. What is remarkable about the early history of the Totem Pole Playhouse is how many shows it would put on in a normal summer season. An old method that the Playhouse used in order to show- case eleven different plays in a sin- gle season was to retain residency members of the stock company. In an interview some time ago, Doug Robin, Bill’s best friend, explained how the Playhouse was capable of such output, “A resident member of a stock company signs a contract to be cast in plays as the producer or di- rector sees fit. And you’d play sev- eral different parts in a season.” By incorporating this method, the Playhouse was able to orches- 44 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | APRIL 2016 SPORTS America’s game Michael Donahue improve next season, the Cougars three game winning streak toward did graduate multiple seniors and the back half of the year. Next sea- s the weather warms and the will have an extremely youthful son, the Lady Cougars will have Aground thaws, the time has team next year. It will be interest- their work cut out for them after come to abandon the hardwood ing to see if the Cougars can turn graduating six seniors. On the pe- and dust off the leather mitts and this youth into the talent. rimeter, the Cougars should be set pull out the Big League Chew. Around the county, Middle- next season. They return two of The smell of concession food and town was the only school to their three starters, Taylor Crum pine tar; the sound of the crack make a push into the state play- and Allison Larochelle. Howev- of a bat meeting for a quick mar- offs. Competing in the 2A divi- er, on the inside is where the Cou- riage with the baseball as the fans sion, they were led through the gars will take the most amount of cheer their appreciation; the sight state semi-finals by Matt Con- damage. The Lady Cougars grad- of a man rounding third full speed sidine. The Knights beat Queen uated their three best interior charging the plate; the rush of Anne’s County 66-53. Howev- players and will be forced to find these feeling will be upon us soon er, the following day Middletown some size somewhere in Thur- enough. There truly is nothing was beaten in the Xfinity Center mont. like America’s game. However, be- by New Town 56-52 when Clay Frederick made a run into states fore we can jump into our over- Smith, who was having an abso- for the women, as well. On their whelming anticipation for the up- lutely stunning game, was taken trip throughout the playoffs, Fred- coming season, we should delve out of the match after suffering erick faced Urbana. Urbana, who into the events of the last few win- an elbow to the face. Middletown had beaten Frederick at Hood ter months. held a lead for the majority of the College only a few weeks earlier While the men continued game, however they could not seal during the first ever CMC cham- to struggle throughout the en- the deal when the final few min- pionship, had the momentum go- Members of the Catoctin Cougars baseball team celebrate a win tire basketball season, there were utes were coming to a close. With ing into their matchup. There was the good old fashion way - by mobbing the pitcher! some improvements to be seen. Smith injured, New Town saw little doubt these were the two of heading into the finals 57-49. they built for themselves last year. The Cougars have multiple un- new hope and grabbed their sec- best teams in Frederick, followed Finally, we can move towards The Lady Cougars will also kick off derclassmen who have the poten- ond championship in two years. closely by Walkersville. However, the spring. Catoctin has always the season when they host the Lady tial to improve on the season they On the women’s side of the the Lady Hawks could not mir- been known for their skill on the Lancers on March 28. This will be just underwent. Watching from hardwood, Catoctin had a fairly ror their first championship per- diamond and it truly is time for an exciting match to start the year the crowd, one can tell Catoctin positive season, especially over the formance. Frederick came out of the Cougars to shine. Last season, off with for the Cougars. Continu- has the talent to be better than latter half of the year. While the the regional final winning 42-37 the Cougars struggled. They fin- ing into April, Catoctin will face their current performance on the year ended abruptly for the Lady as they punched their ticket into ished the season multiple games Middletown, who eliminated the court. It would have been interest- Cougars, they finished the season the state semi-finals. However, at below 500 and lost to Boonsboro Cougars during the playoffs last ing to see the Cougars reach their winning their last home match Towson University, the Cadets 2-1 in the first round of the play- year. This final match for Catoc- full potential. While they can only against Smithsburg and had a could not prevail. They fell short offs. However, the beauty of a new tin must have been heartbreaking season is the equality. Catoctin when the game ended 1-0 in the believes they can move on from Knight’s favor. To be so close to the their losing ways and surpass their state playoffs and to still come up record from last season. There is a short must have left a poor taste buzz around the town and a feel- in the Cougars’ mouths. Now, the ing of excitement as April looms Cougars will travel to Middletown closer. The Cougars begin the sea- with revenge as one of the only son on their own diamond host- thoughts on their mind. Will the YMCA ing the Linganore Lancers. Cougars get their so deserved re- The Cougars lost to the Lancers venge? We will see on April 1. Af- last season 5-3 and will obvious- ter their match against the Knights, ly be looking for revenge matched the Lady Cougars will host Oak- with a season opening win. How- dale on April 8. The Bears felt the ever, the Lancers athletics seems Cougars’ skill last season when the CAMP to be progressing at a radical speed Cougars dominated the Bears 14- everyday. They are quickly be- 2. coming a powerhouse throughout The next few months should be the county and the state. It is an extremely entertaining. Baseball is extremely difficult match for the America’s game and Catoctin has WEST Cougars to open the year with. the talent to keep the spectators After Linganore, Catoctin heads entertained, in softball as well. into the middle of the county and The Lady Cougars have the tal- visits Frederick. For the most part, ent to make a push deep into the Catoctin has a great schedule over playoffs. It is very manageable for the first few weeks. Yet, one of the Lady Cougars to make an ap- MAR their hardest matchups will come pearance at the State Finals later in against Urbana on April 4. May. Make sure to come and sup- The Lady Cougars have some port the Cougars throughout the Stay Away amazing potential. They’ll look spring. It will be an amazing year Summer to continue their fabulous season and one you do not want to miss. Camp In the Catoctin Mountains! westmar.frederickymca.org 301-663-5131 APRIL 2016 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 45 MOUNT SPORTS

year’s 5-10 season. The team is 4-2 this year and just began its confer- Mount pride, Mount strong ence play versus Robert Morris. With the players performing the Brian Vogelgesang of the national title. Since then, the the trainers have done with the team. into the quarter to tie the game. way they have, the men are setting MSM Class of 2016 men’s rugby team has pummeled He commented, “We teamed up DiPretoro gave the Mount a one- the bar high for themselves and for most of their opponents including with Crucible Performance. They goal advantage, but the Hoyas (0-3) future generations of lacrosse play- his time they mean business. teams like Towson University and work with pro baseball players and scored a pair of goals to grab a 9-8 ers at the Mount. The success seen TMount St. Mary’s Universi- the Naval Academy. This battle has have incorporated an intensive train- lead with 6:25 left in the game.” in Mark Hojnoski is just a piece of ty men’s rugby and men’s lacrosse been fought with determination, ing program.” After this, the Mount defeated what Mount St. Mary’s University’s programs are taking names and discipline, and pride. In addition to the strength train- Furman 10-8 and VMI 14-2. In men’s lacrosse team has to offer. have no need for questions because Coach Myles has had the men ing and conditioning, Coach Myl- the game against VMI Chris Ho- With their recent success, there is the score speaks volumes. The training rigorously throughout the es mentioned that they have been jnoski led the Mount. The Mount added excitement for the men’s la- men’s rugby program is heading year using advanced strength and going through rhythmic work on Athletics website said “Mark Ho- crosse team. According to LaxMag- towards another Sweet 16 in April conditioning regimens and high the field. He stated, “We focus on jnoski (West Springfield, Mass.) re- azine.com the Mount has received and the men’s lacrosse team is inch- intensity practices. The men have plays and pattern. We fine tune corded a career-high eight points votes to enter into the Nike/LM ing closer to becoming one of the played tough opponents leading up these each week.” This has helped as Mount St. Mary’s cruised to a top 20. The men have fought hard top 20 teams in the country. There to the Sweet 16. These have been the players stay “very focused on 14-2 win over visiting VMI on so far and continue to give it their is a lot of excitement this spring in exhibition matches that were put the next step,” according to coach Saturday afternoon at Waldron all as they inch closer and closer to the Mount sports community. in place to give the men the pres- Myles. This trip to the Sweet 16’s Family Stadium on campus. Ho- the top 20. Men’s rugby is taking their third sure and challenge that is needed to will surely have a great impact on jnoski had two goals and a ca- With the success of the men’s la- consecutive trip to the regional move their play to the next level. the rugby team. reer-best six assists in the game as crosse team and the domination of sweet 16 tournament, April 2-3. If The sweet 16’s will include difficult The men’s lacrosse team has the Mount stretched its win streak the men’s rugby team, the Mount they win this tournament, they will opponents from down south such also been making an impact. In to three. Hojnoski’s eight points has a lot to be proud of this spring. head to the national final to com- as LSU. These teams will bring ex- the month of March, the team has are the most by a Mount player in The upcoming events such as the pete for the national championship ceptional players that require the won all three games. The first of the a game since Andrew Scalley had rugby Sweet 16’s in April and the for the third time in three years. Mount to keep their level of per- three games was against George- nine points against Georgetown NEC play for the lacrosse team The success that Mount rugby has formance at its best. town who the Mount defeated 11- on March 12, 2013. His six assists which started with Robert Mor- had in the past few years has set a The South will also bring an addi- 8. Mark Hojnoski had an impres- are the most since Scalley had six ris bring both excitement and chal- milestone in the program’s history. tional challenge to the team; that be- sive game leading the Mount with against Delaware on February 23, lenge to the Mount. The teams It was not long ago, in 2012 that ing the weather. The weather here in a career high of five goals. The 2013. Hojnoski also becomes the have built a lot of respect revolving the rugby team nearly lost all of the northeastern region has been no- game was close for the majority of ninth player in Mount history re- around their dedication and win- their season’s games. tably colder than that of the South the time until the fourth quarter. cord six or more assists in a game. ning records which means there Head Coach Jay Myles took over which will be an adjustment to the Mount Athletics reported, “Trail- Hojnoski gave the Mount a 1-0 are very high expectations for both the team a few years before their men’s usual routine; though, this ad- ing 8-7 in the fourth quarter, the lead 3:36 into the game. The score of them. The men, on both teams, devastating 2012 season with a justment should not be too difficult Mount scored four times in the fi- remained 1-0 the remainder of the are yearning for successful seasons plan to go all the way. Coach Myl- to face. The players have been train- nal five minutes to secure the win. quarter as VMI goalkeeper Joe Ric- and are, as always, striving to do es had a vision that starting in the ing with some of the best rugby train- The Mount entered the final quar- caonna made four saves.” their best every single day. This is fall of 2013 the men’s rugby team ers from around the world. Coach ter with a 6-5 lead, but the Hoyas The men’s lacrosse has seen a something to truly be proud of as a would begin a journey in pursuit Myles is confident in the work that scored a man-up goal three minutes complete turnaround since last Mountaineer. 46 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | APRIL 2016 COMPLEMENTARY CORNER Time for spring cleaning! Renee Lehman In Traditional Chinese Medicine al baggage that we tend to carry. Who (TCM), the season of Spring is associ- wouldn’t want to be able to let go of the ow! We are really moving into ated with two organs within your body, “stresses” of our lives and feel more free- WSpring! How many of you have the Liver and the Gallbladder. Other as- dom? felt trapped inside because of the Winter sociations include your tendons and lig- On a spirit level, the Liver is responsi- weather? I bet that you cannot wait to aments, the emotion of anger, the voice ble for your “inner blueprint.” To have a go outside and enjoy the warmer weath- sound of shouting, the color of green, sense of purpose, to take up your space, er, longer days, and the beautiful Spring and the taste of sour. and to be able to grow and develop your flowers! In TCM, the Liver and Gallbladder spirit are things that you can strive for. Have you ever considered that we are have many functions on a body, mind, What a great joy it is to feel fulfilled! a hologram of the universe, so what is and spirit level. The Gallbladder has the ability to see happening in nature is happening with- The Liver is considered to be the “ar- what is “just and exact” to fulfill your in us? Can’t see it? When you look at chitect of your life” or the “command- plans. So, if the Liver is like the architect nature during this time of the year, it is er of the armed forces in defense of life.” of your “inner blueprint,” then the Gall- a time of beginnings and renewal, flour- Just as an architect creates a blueprint bladder is the “site foreman” who carries ishing, growth, enthusiasm, and a lot of for a home, and a commander creates a out the plan. It has the ability to make “activity.” Overall, there is more activ- plan of attack based on observing what determinations about what is “right” ity, action, and excitement happening s/he is up against, the Liver is responsi- for you (the inner wisdom that comes in nature during the Spring than com- ble for assessing the circumstances with- from your Heart), and then makes the pared to Winter. Now can you see the in and around us, and creating a plan decisions necessary to carry out your life Spring energy within yourself? on how to flourish in life given these cir- plan. Sometimes it takes courage and Many of you are cleaning up your cumstances. initiative to take action toward a goal – gardens and yards from Winter in On a physical level, the Liver is re- this falls under the realm of the Gall- preparation of planting, etc. Plus, you sponsible for regulating the smooth bladder. Just think about the phrase, outside in nature! Give yourself time a physical level, do some gentle move- are probably doing spring cleaning in- flow of energy in the body. These in- “That took some gall!” to be outdoors and “lighten up.” En- ments and stretches. Do activities that side your home by opening your win- clude but are not limited to: smooth On a physical level the Gallbladder joy the Spring breezes, the fresh air, listen uplift your Spirit. Trust your heart and dows to allow fresh air in, putting away blood flow and hormone release with- is responsible for the flexibility of your to the birds singing, and feel the healing feed it joyful experiences. Doing for an- heavier winter clothing, and bringing in the body, regulating the menstrual cy- movements and proper coordination of warmth of the sun. This will enrich and other builds community, which is good out your lighter spring and summer cle, supple joints and tendons, and flex- these movements, and for healthy vision. relax you. for our spirits. clothing. ible muscles. On an emotional and mental lev- To deal with the “stressors” in your Enjoy Nature’s Bounty. Season- In the same manner in which you On an emotional and mental lev- el, the Gallbladder is responsible for the life, Shake them off! Shake your body al greens and vegetables are wonder- are preparing the gardens outside of el, the Liver is responsible for the plan- ability to make good decisions based on from head to toe, all the while imagin- ful. Foods that may help the Liver and your home for planting, and cleaning ning and organization of our life. It is accurate judgment, to be able to see all ing that you are “shaking” off all of the Gallbladder function more smooth- out the closets inside of your home, it constantly, accurately re-evaluating and sides of a situation, and to turn resent- pressures and tensions that you are car- ly include: sour-tasting foods (like lem- is important to consider a “spring clean- reorganizing your plans to meet your ment and anger into effective action. rying around. Shout, “I don’t care!” as ons, broccoli rabe, dandelion greens, ing” for body/mind/spirit! Get rid of goals, creating new objectives once goals On a spirit level, the Gallbladder you are shaking off your burdens. You scallions, and vinegar), bamboo shoots, the “things” that you accumulated over are met, all the time doing this in a way gives us the courage to follow our own might just find yourself chuckling when bee pollen, eggplant, fennel, garlic, gin- the cold Winter time that have you feel- that keeps you at ease while achieving unique path in life, self-confidence, and you are finished, and we all know how ger, and safflower oil. Also, avoid satu- ing slower, sluggish, and “heavy.” How these goals. The Liver is also responsi- the ability to follow through on goals healing laughter is! rated fats, over-salted and over-processed might you do this? ble for the smooth release of emotion- while integrating the “inner knowing” Do some Spring Cleaning. This foods (they may congest your Liver). of your Heart. is the season of rebirth. Ask yourself, Finally, if you would like to partici- By supporting your Liver and Gall- “What do I no longer need in my life?” pate in a program for “spring cleaning,” bladder energy, you can give your body/ or “What no longer serves who I want TCM World Foundation is doing a mind/spirit a good “spring cleaning,” to be?” Don’t be afraid to let go of things Nine-Day Liver Cleanse from April 10- therefore, giving you the opportunity to and let things flow. Look at other areas 19th. Anyone, anywhere, can partici- revitalize your health. So, what can you of your life. Let go of what you don’t pate in this program because it is virtu- do to complete your body/mind/spirit need (physical, mental, and emotional al! For more information and to register “spring cleaning?” habits that undermine your health), and for this cleanse, go to: www.tcmworld. First, and foremost, support the bring in what you need anew (accept- org/programs/. healthy functioning of your Liver and ing positive health habits that will satis- Gallbladder (and thereby your over- fy your soul). By doing this, life will feel Renee Lehman is a licensed acupuncturist­ all health) by reducing the number of and look cleaner and lighter at the end and physical therapist with over 25 years of “stressors” in your life, and by chang- of your “spring cleaning,” and your life health care experience.­ Her office is locat- ing the way you deal with the “stress- will have space for new things! ed at 249B York Street in Gettysburg, PA. ors” in your life. Go for a gentle walk Reach Upward and Outward. On She can be reached at 717-752-5728. APRIL 2016 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 47 FITNESS AND HEALTH

trying to lose weight but after you healthy. It not only burns calories, dio workout. Just imagine the calo- reach your goal will can enjoy a fun it improves our body’s condition rie burn if you warm up with a half food every now and then, remem- to prevent illness and disease. Car- hour of cardio then a half hour of Keep moving bering you still have to watch what dio helps build energy and endur- weightlifting. That would give you you eat, just not as strictly. ance to help us through our day. maximum calorie burn to get you My formula for a healthy future Cardio exercise is the second Involving our kids or grandchil- closer to your weight loss goal. Uti- component of losing weight and dren also burns up their extra ener- lizing the three things I mentioned Linda Stultz as what we eat to stay alive not as keeping it off. Find an exercise you gy, keeps them healthy, is time for in this article can promote and help Fitness Trainer/ a word only associated with losing like and will have fun doing. I have you to spend with them and may you achieve the lifestyle most peo- Fitness Therapist weight. Fresh foods such as vegeta- written many suggestions in past be the extra push you need to keep ple want. Good food and physical bles, fruits, whole grains and lean articles but I will mention a few on track. Kids are great at remind- activity not only keeps our body in etting ready for spring and meats and fish are the way to en- again. Play with your kids or an- ing you what you should be doing, shape but our mind as well. Taking Gsummer can be an over- joy foods at their best. Processed imals, find a friend to walk with, especially if they enjoy the activi- care of ourselves gives us the satis- whelming thought after vegging on and pre-packaged foods are add- take a dance class or something you ty too. faction we need to feel better about the couch all winter. I believe there ing so much to our diet that caus- enjoy. Swimming, tennis and bike Weightlifting is the third compo- ourselves because we know we are three steps needed to achieve es weight gain. Eating fresh produce riding are great summertime activ- nent in my prescription for losing are doing something to live a lon- your goal. Food, cardio and weight- and foods, when available in season ities that may even carry over into weight and maintaining it through- ger and healthier life. Taking care lifting are the components need- or frozen or canned with as little salt the cold weather if you have an in- out your life. Strong muscles not of ourselves also gives us the ener- ed to lose weight and maintain it and sugar as possible is the best for side venue to use. Movement is the only help with balance as we get old- gy and hopefully the assurance that for a lifetime. We all know eat- you. You can usually have larger important part. Cardio is also the er but they help prevent fractures, we will be there to take care of fam- ing the right kind of food in the amounts of fresh foods because they things we need to do like clean- supply energy and possibly the abil- ily and friends when they need our correct portion size is a key to los- do not contain added salt, sugar and ing the house, washing the car and ity to keep our independence lon- help. Do some research to see what ing weight. The problem comes in other ingredients that are stored in mowing the grass. Doing these ger. Strong, lean muscles also burn you will enjoy and talk to your doc- when people think of the word diet your body as fat. Portion size is an- things get the necessities done and calories and help maintain a healthy tor before jumping into something and usually associate it with sacri- other part of the food component. the exercise at the same time. Car- weight. You can burn more calories that may not work for you. Call me fice and depriving themselves. The You do need to be strict with the dio is also important to keep the for a longer period of time after lift- at 717-334-6009 with questions word diet should be thought of type and portions of food while heart, lungs and our whole body ing weights than you do after a car- and remember Keep Moving!

heart is working) or measure To submit a question for future ar- your workload (wattage, mile- ticles, please contact the author at Ask the trainer age, Mets). [email protected]. Jason Blough for more intense exercise. If it’s ample rest in between sets and, Club Manager/ cardio you’re doing, begin slowly typically, do not sweat as much Certified Personal Trainer and then increase the speed. If it’s as someone moving through an Anytime Fitness a weight workout, lighter weight 8 station circuit with little to and smaller range of motion will no rest in between each exer- Question: Since retirement, I be appropriate for the warm up. cise. Both types of workouts are have more time on my hands and As well, you’ll want to progress challenging, but the amount of want to devote a few days a week slowly with your exercise goals, as sweat you produce will be very to working out. But, I’ve never the risk of injury is higher when different. Your environmental worked out before. Can you give you do too much, too soon, too surroundings can also influence me some advice to help me get fast. Remember, fitness is a life how much you’ll sweat. Cool- started so I do not injure myself? long journey! Lastly, stay hydrat- er temperatures or working out ed. Proper hydration helps to reg- in an air conditioned room will Answer: One of the easiest ways ulate heart rate and core tempera- result in less sweating, while a to avoid injury when beginning ture, as well as replenish lost fluids warmer room, such as a hot yoga a fitness program is to, first, get from exercise. studio, will result in the oppo- clearance from your physician. site. Keep in mind that sweat- It’s important, especially if you Question: Is sweating any indi- ing is your body’s way of cooling have been sedentary, to know cation of how hard I’m working itself. Some people are simply what you can do based on your out? more efficient at this than oth- current health, age, and overall ers, thus more sweat! Instead physical condition. Next, once Answer: How much you sweat of measuring your sweat to see you find an activity that you en- depends on the type of workout if you’re working hard enough, joy, make sure to take time to and training goal rather than try using the ‘talk test’ (if you’re warm up properly to help lubri- how hard you’re working out. working hard it should be tough cate joints and slowly increase the For example, power lifters who to talk), a heart rate monitor demand on the heart and lungs train hard and lift heavy need (an indicator of how hard your 48 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | APRIL 2016 ASTRONOMY

south instead to the head of Leo, looking much like the profile of the famed Sphinx. The bright star The night sky of April at the Lion’s heart is Regulus, the Professor Wayne Wooten “regal star”. Now take the curved handle of the Big Dipper, and fol- or April 2016, the Moon will low the arc SE to bright orange Fbe new on April 7th. On the Arcturus, the brightest star of the previous morning, April 6th, the spring sky. Recent studies of its waning crescent moon passes very motion link it to the Sagittari- close to Venus in the dawn, both us Dwarf Galaxy, a companion of rising about an hour before sun- our Milky Way being tidally dis- rise. The Moon is first quarter on rupted and spilling its stars above April 14th. The waxing gibbous and below the plane of the Milky moon passes 2 degrees south of Way, much like dust falling away Jupiter on April 18th; try catch- from a decomposing comet nucle- ing both of them in the daytime us. So this brightest star of Bootes sky about 2 hours before sunset in the Bear Driver is apparently a ref- the eastern sky. The Full Moon is ugee from another galaxy! on April 22nd, and is the Straw- Now spike south to Spica, the berry Moon; it washes out the blue-white gem in Virgo ris- peak for the Lyrid Meteor Show- ing in the SE. Mars lies a lit- er that morning. The waning gib- tle to the west of Spica in April, bous moon passes 5 degrees north One can never truly appreciate the magnificence of the night sky until it and is much brighter than any- of Mars on April 25th, then 3 de- is observed in remote locations that are free of light pollution. thing else in the SE evening sky grees north of Saturn a few hours are overtaking Mars, and it is get- Great Red Spot. Saturn rises in the sky at dusk. The reddish supergi- at opposition this month. Vir- later. The moon is last quarter on ting closer and bigger and bright- SE about 11 PM as April begins, ant Betelguese marks his eastern go is home to many galaxies, as April 30th. er by the day. It rises about 11 M and reaching opposition on June shoulder, while blue-white super- we look away from the obscuring Mercury is well placed for eve- at the start of April, but is up by 3rd. The ringed wonder is at its giant Rigel stands opposite on gas and dust in the plane of the ning viewing about midmonth in 9 PM at month’s end. Opposition best in the east north of bright red his west knee. Just south of the Milky Way into deep space. To the western sky, reaching greatest day is May 22nd, when Mars ris- Antares in Scorpius, with bright- belt, hanging like a sword down- the southwest of Spica is the four eastern elongation on April 18th, es at sunset and is the brightest it er red Mars to the upper right of ward, is M-42, the Great Nebula sided Crow, Corvus. To the an- but disappearing into the sun’s has been since 2003. The reddish them. the most beautiful object in of Orion, an outstanding binoc- cient Greeks, Spica was associat- glare by month’s end. On May color is notable with the naked the sky. When viewed with a tele- ular and telescopic stellar nurs- ed with Persephone, daughter of 9th, it will pass directly in front eye, and the telescope will reveal scope, the rings are open 26 de- ery. The bright diamond of four Ceres, goddess of the harvest. She of the sun, a transit that will start its polar caps, dark lava flows, and grees open and double the plan- stars that light it up are the tra- was abducted by her suitor Plu- locally about 6 AM sunrise, and transient clouds in its atmosphere. et’s disk brightness, to reach their pezium cluster, one of the finest to, carried down to Hades (going end about 1:30 PM with Mercu- Jupiter is well up in the eastern greatest tilt of 27 degrees wide at sights in a telescope. In the east to Hell for a honeymoon!) and ry leaving the sun’s disk. Venus is evening sky as April begins. It now its solstice in 2017, and Titan and are the hunter’s two faithful com- when Jupiter worked out a com- rapidly vanishing behind the sun, sits just east of the Sickle of Leo. several smaller moons fall on ei- panions, Canis major and minor. promise between the newlyweds and will not come back out in the Its four moons are a treat with any ther side of the most beautiful Procyon is the bright star in the and the angry mother-in-law, the evening sky until late summer. small telescope, and larger scopes telescopic sight in the sky. little dog, and rises minutes be- agreement dictated Persephone Mars and Saturn are both in Scor- will reveal a lot of detail in Jupi- Yellow Capella, a giant star the fore Sirius, the brightest star in come back to the earth’s surface pius in the morning sky, but we ter’s clouds, including its famed same temperature and color as the sky. At 8 light years distance, for six months of the year, and our much smaller Sun, dominates Sirius is the closest star we can Mama Ceres was again placated, the northwestern sky. It is part of easily see with the naked eye from and the crops could grow again. the pentagon on stars making West Florida. As you see Spica rising in the SE, up Auriga, the Charioteer (think To the northeast, look for the it is time to “plant your peas”, and Ben Hur). Several nice binocular Big Dipper rising, with the top six months from now, when Spica Messier open clusters are found two stars of the bowl, the point- again disappears in the sun’s glare in the winter milky way here. ers, giving you a line to find Po- in the SW, you need to “get your East of Auriga, the twins, Castor laris, the Pole Star. Look for Mi- corn in the crib”….so was set our and Pollux highlight the Gem- zar-Alcor, a nice naked eye double calendar of planting and harvest- ini. South of Gemini, Orion is star, in the bend of the big dip- ing in antiquity. In the arms of the most familiar winter constel- per’s handle. Take the pointers Virgo is a rich harvest of galaxies lation, dominating the southern at the front of the dipper’s bowl for modern astronomers.

is Saturday, April 30th.

Farmers’ Almanac The Garden: Now is the time to do some serious spring “cleaning” “Here cometh April again, and as far in many regions starts to get warmer. in the garden. Trim back dead fo- as I can see, the world hath more fools liage and gather up winter’s detri- in it than ever” Special Notes: April Fool’s Day falls tus, such as small branches and ex- —Charles Lamb (1775–1834) on Friday, April 1st. Watch out for cess leaves. Trees and shrubs like pranks and practical jokes that may Azaleas, Rhododendrons, Spiraea Mid-Atlantic Weather Watch: Fair, be coming your way! Taxes are due and Viburnums planted, if plant- cool (1, 2, 3, 4) with severe storms on Friday, April 15th so be sure to ed now, will provide some beauti- (5, 6, 7). Fair and cool again (8, 9, get your taxes filed on time to avoid ful late spring color. Set out annuals 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15) with showers any penalties. and other perennials now. Cool sea- in the northern part of the region, son vegetables, such as spinach, let- storms in the southern part (16, 17) Earth Day is observed on Friday, tuce, peas, broccoli, cauliflower and turning fair and mild (18, 19, 20). April 22nd. Call the Earth Day Net- beets can be planted as soon as the Showers, storms (21, 22) turning work at (202) 518-0044 or go to soil can be worked. A good test of fair and warmer (23, 24, 25, 26, 27, www.earthday.net for some inter- “soil readiness” is to take a handful 28, 29, 30). esting, fun, and easy activities that of soil and squeeze it. If it remains in you and your family can do that will a ball, it’s too moist and should be al- Full Moon: April’s Full Moon will help promote a healthier relation- lowed to dry further. If it crumbles, occur on April 22nd. Many Native ship with Mother Earth! Make sure start planting! American tribes refer to it as Pink to go outside with your friends and Moon because so many flowers dis- family and help promote a healthier J. Gruber’s Thought For playing pink hues blossom during relationship with Mother Earth! Today’s Living the month of April. It is also often called Fish Moon because the fish- Holidays: The first day of Passover is “A true friend offers a helping hand ing begins to improve as the weather Saturday, April 23rd and the last day without expecting thanks in return” APRIL 2016 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 49 COMPUTER Q&A

your Ethernet cable into your com- puter. If you have a laptop or a desk- Windows 10 top with a wireless card in it you may need to tell your computer to connect Ayse Stenabaugh site. Be sure when you go to the web to to your home network when you first visit the manufacturer that you are on use your computer online. To do this ome things you may need to know the correct website. Never visit a web- follow the steps below : Sto setup your PC! site that offer driver downloads that In the bottom right hand corner of With any upgrade from a previous isn’t the manufacturer because you may your screen on your taskbar locate your version of windows there may be some be downloading malicious software. wireless network icon located in the drivers that need to be installed to provide For example, if you have an HP system tray beside your clock. your hardware with the correct instruc- printer you will want to visit www. A list of wireless networks with- tions on how to run on the new operat- hp.com if you have a dell printer vis- in range of your device will display. ing system. Read more below to find out it www.dell.com and so on. Once on Choose your wireless network. Default Programs You can also get to default how to resolve issues you may be having the manufacturers website click on sup- If you want to automatically connect Windows 10 comes with several new programs by clicking start > set- with your devices on Windows 10. port and you should have the option to to this network when it is within range, programs that replace some of the pro- tings > system settings > default search your printer model. Once you do then check the box to automatically con- grams you may be used to. Below we apps. Video & Resolution be sure to select Windows 10 as your nect then click connect. If your wire- list what each new one is and what it When your computer updates to operating system (if it doesn’t automat- less network has a password, you will be replaces as well as how you can change If you or someone you know is look- Windows 10 it should automatical- ically select that for you) and download asked to enter in the network password. these programs back to the ones that ing for affordable and reliable com- ly update the videos drivers (this may the latest driver release. Run the installa- Once connected you will see your you enjoyed using before (if you don’t puter service please contact Jester’s not happen right away depending on tion to complete your printer install. If wireless network at the top of the list like them of course!) Computer services located at 5135 when your updates download) If we you are using a USB printer you should and it will say connected, secured or To view or change your default pro- Fairfield Road Fairfieldby phone at have upgraded your Windows 10 PC unplug your printer until the installa- connected, unsecured. grams, you can click in the search box 717-642-6611 or visit us on the web your video drivers should already be tion prompts you to plug it in. If you don’t know your wireless net- in your taskbar which may say “Ask me at www.jesterscomputers.com or on updated. work password, you can check on the anything” Then type default programs Facebook. In addition to computer In order to ensure your video dis- Connecting to your Network bottom of your Wi-Fi router or Wi- and look for the result with the cog in repair services we provide on-site ser- plays properly on your home monitor If you are on a Wired network, you Fi enabled Modem to try to locate the it. Click on the Default programs to see vice, one-on-one technology training for desktop devices we have reduced the won’t have to do anything but plug password. your choice. and more! resolution of your screen. When you re- turn home you can follow the steps be- low to improve the video display:

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Printers & Other Devices When you upgrade to Windows 10 you may need to update your print- er drivers so that your computer can communicate with your printer. You have a disk that has drivers and soft- ware from when the device was pur- chased, unless your printer was pur- chased within the last year it may not include Windows 10 drivers on it. You can download the latest drivers and software from the manufacturers web- 50 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | APRIL 2016 UPCOMING EVENTS

Thurmont Little League invites the am with the first round of games fol- 50/50 drawings, ice cream and more season and looking forward to a great this opportunity to our community entire community to join them on lowed by an Opening Day Ceremony – a love of baseball and a celebration year of baseball.” for 65 years.. April 16 to celebrate its 65th season at 10:15 am. The Board of Directors of the community. “Our Opening Little League has provided com- It will be a great 2016 season at of baseball. would like to invite the entire com- Ceremonies are always a wonderful munities around the world the op- Thurmont Little League, please mark munity to celebrate the beginning day to celebrate our players, parents portunity for families to connect and your calendars for Opening Day on n Saturday, April 16th over 275 of the 2016 season and reflect on 65 and volunteers,” said Ed Lowry, TLL for children to come together in a Saturday, April 16th. Check us out Olittle league players from the years of baseball history. President. “This year is an extra spe- healthy, safe environment to learn the on the web at www. TLLbaseball. ages of 4-12 will take the fields for The TLL Opening Day festivities cial year as we celebrate Thurmont values of team sports and the funda- com or visit us on Facebook @Thur- Thurmont Little League’s 65th season will include a Kid’s Fun Zone with Little League’s 65th season of base- mentals of baseball. Thurmont Little montLittleLeague or on Twitter or of baseball. The day will begin at 9:00 several games and activities, raffles, ball. We’re excited to kick off our new League is proud to be able to provide Instagram @theTLLnetwork.

April 11 Bank will receive a free Jr. Jackpot Card tional Military Park weekend of unique April 29 & 30 Catoctin Mountain Park’s Nation- Mother Seton School Wine and Paint (limit one per person). The Bingo will hikes, walks, and talks, that will focus on Historic East Berlin Antique Show al Park Service History. Since its estab- Night. Let your inner artist free! Join us be held at the Taneytown Firemen’s Ac- the organization, tools, and tactics uti- Americana dealers from many states of- lishment 100 years ago, the Nation- for a fun evening of painting, wine, and tivities Building located at Memori- lized by the two armies that fought at fer early samplers, quilts, folk art, coun- al Park Service has helped preserve and friendship. $40/person includes sup- al Drive in Taneytown. Doors open at Gettysburg and on other battles of the try furniture and smalls, paintings, tex- protect many of our remarkable histor- plies, appetizers, and two glasses of wine. 5:30 pm and games start at 7:00 PM. Civil War. Co-hosted by the Gettysburg tiles, books and much more. Held at the ic and natural landmarks. Join Catoctin Only 50 spots available! Call 301-447- There will be food available for pur- Foundation, this event will bring togeth- East Berlin Area Community Center, Mountain Park Ranger Peggie Gaul as 3161 to RSVP. chase. The evening events include Ju- er historians from the field of academia, 405 North Ave. For more information she tells about the wide-ranging histo- nior and Senior Jackpot games, door park rangers and historians, and licensed visit www.ebhpspa.org. ry of these parks and the act that created April 22 prizes and 50/50Raffles There is limit- battlefield guides to provide a special, in- them. For additional information, con- Catoctin Mountain Park’s “Find Your ed seating so please reserve early by call- depth experience in understanding the April 30 tact Catoctin Mountain Park at 301- Story Time” Children and their fami- ing Michelle at 410-756-2898 or Joan history of the conflict and to provide at- Granite Hill Camping Resort’s 6th An- 663-9388 or the Thurmont Regional lies can join a park ranger and a librarian at 410-756-2043. GUCC is also look- tendees with an intimate view of the hu- nual Chili Cook off Competition. This Library at 301-600-7200. for an easy walk followed by a few stories ing for students to help with the bingo man experience of the war that is not of- is your invitation to compete in the about nature in the park. Dress appro- in return for community service hours. fered throughout the year. All programs 2016 Granite Hill Chili Cook-off for April 16 priately. This program is courtesy of the will be free and open to the public. Go a chance at over $500 in cash and priz- Gettysburg National Park’s National Ju- 2016 National Park Service and Freder- April 23 to www.nps.gov/gett for updates and a es. The competition will include two di- nior Ranger Day – At Eisenhower Na- ick County Library Partnership in cel- Gettysburg National Park’s Spring Bat- full program schedule. A National Park visions - Pros (restaurants) & Joes. All tional Historic Site, children ages 7-12 ebration of the National Park Service tlefield Foray - A special Gettysburg Na- Service Centennial Event. coolers will be inspected and all chili are invited to complete the Junior Se- Centennial. For additional informa- tional Military Park weekend of unique must be cooked on site. There is a $10 cret Service Agent Training Manual and tion, contact Catoctin Mountain Park hikes, walks, and talks, that will focus on April 25 entry fee for Joe’s and $40 entry fee for earn their badge and certificate. Rang- at 301-663-9388 or the Thurmont Re- the organization, tools, and tactics uti- Mackenzie’s Light, a bereavement and Pros. Entry fee includes space for a tent, er programs on Eisenhower and the Se- gional Library at 301-600-7200. lized by the two armies that fought at drug awareness support group at the electric and water for cooking. Entry fee cret Service will be presented. Children Gettysburg and on other battles of the Thurmont Regional Library. The next is waived if you are camping at Granite will also earn a special patch commem- Grace United Church of Christ Basket, Civil War. Co-hosted by the Gettysburg meeting will have speaker, book report Hill for the weekend. Proceeds in part orating National Junior Ranger Day. Pottery, Purses & Cash Bingo Fundrais- Foundation, this event will bring togeth- and discussion. Anyone impacted by donated to local charity. Entry forms Included in site admission. 717-338- er. This fundraiser raises money to sup- er historians from the field of academia, family drug abuse or loss of a loved one and rules are available online at www. 9114. For additional information call port the church and local food bank. As park rangers and historians, and licensed is welcome. For more information call granitehillcampingresort.com. For more 717-338-4469. A National Park Service in past Bingos, attendees who bring one battlefield guides to provide a special, in- 301-524-8064. information call 717-642-8749. Centennial Event. canned good for the Taneytown Food depth experience in understanding the history of the conflict and to provide at- April 28, 29 & 30 Gettysburg National Park’s “Come tendees with an intimate view of the hu- Annual Greyhounds in Gettysburg Walk with Me” Community Wellness man experience of the war that is not of- Hosted by Nittany Greyhounds. Grey- event – Healthy Adams County, Get- fered throughout the year. All programs hounds in Gettysburg is a 3-day event tysburg National Military Park and will be free and open to the public. Go designed to celebrate the retired racing numerous community partners invite to www.nps.gov/gett for updates and a greyhound! More than 60 vendors sell- you to our first Annual Adams Coun- full program schedule. A National Park ing dog items (not necessarily all grey- ty “Come Walk With Me” event at the Service Centennial Event. hound related), fun activities, a costume Gettysburg Middle School Stadium. contest and games, and several educa- The rain date is May 1st at the same Catoctin Mountain Park’s - Wildflow- tional sessions by dog professionals in time. The fitness fair at Warrior Stadium er Walk. Location: Owens Creek Picnic the areas of health, nutrition, and behav- in Gettysburg, with a large, group-walk Area, off Foxville-Deerfield Road, Thur- ior. Any dog lovers may attend and well through Gettysburg National Military mont. Catoctin Mountain Park comes behaved dogs over 50 pounds are wel- Park’s Culp’s Hill. Participants can enjoy alive in the spring with wildflowers. See come inside the Expo Center. Adoption music, snacks and chances to win priz- the beauty and enjoy a ranger’s expert groups will have adoptable greyhounds es. To register go to: www.adamscounty- guidance. Check the park website www. available. Visit our web site for details, comewalkwithme.org nps.gov/cato for more information or and to register for the other events of- call the Visitor Center for details at 301- fered. The event is held at Eisenhower Annual Emmitsburg Osteopath- 663-9388. Hotel & Conference Center, 2638 Em- ic Primary Care Center Fundraising mitsburg Road, Gettysburg. For more Event, “April Showers Garden Par- April 24 information call 814-933-6981 or visit ty,” at St. Joseph’s Church Hall from Gettysburg National Park’s Spring Bat- www.greyhoundsingettysburg.org. 6-9 p.m. This year’s event will feature tlefield Foray - A special Gettysburg Na- a sumptuous roast pork dinner, mu- APRIL 2016 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 51 UPCOMING EVENTS sic, live and silent auctions, hat con- per person or reserve a table for 6 for Polka Night, at the Fayetteville Volun- test, and door prizes. Bring your own $125.00 A cash bar will be available teer Fire Co. Social Hall, 101 W. Main special hat or decorate one of ours for for wine and beer. All tickets must be St., Fayetteville. Buffet of Polish foods, the hat contest. Check out the auc- pre-purchased, please. Contact the beverages & desserts, Dancing to the tion items featuring specialty baskets EOPCC website at www.eopcc.com music of The Shoreliners. Benefit: local filled with goodies, including gift cer- and look under “Events” for a regis- charities. Sponsored by Chambersburg tificates for restaurants, resorts, and tration form or call Cathy Bodin at Polk Charities. For more information services. Cost for the dinner is $25 301-447-2690. call 717-263-3673.