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tear on the rubber surface. A child swing suspended off the New playground coming ground and pushed by an adult Quarry operations halted Frederick Countycan be built. “Swings where kids drag their Ken Kellar all MM land which includes other tyThe purpose playground for a specifiedstructure isperiod for newCouncil barbecue grills, volleyball elects feet will its only tear the surface quarries in the county such as the ofchildren time due ages to 5its to unique 12. charac- courts, and benches at the park up and create a maintenance Comus Properties LLC has Barrick quarry north of Woods- teristicsAfter and soliciting benefit designto the counand- - items the town had not origi- problem,” he said. “A merry- complied with a county zoning boro and a quarry just south Fred- typricing residents. proposals The agreement from wouldsev- nallyofficers asked for. go-round where kids run in the notice of violation and has ceased erick City. establisheral recreation the terms design and conditions compa- “I asked them not to leave same circle pushing it will wear all training of fire fighters, EMTs Any changes the county govern- ofnies, use oftown the propertycommissioners that are votmu-- anyOn money December on the 4, table,” the Freder Rit- - andmeet be ato maintenance elect their officers problem from and scuba divers on its 2-square- ment might approve for Mineral tuallyed unanimously acceptable to at both their parties. Aug. telmeyerick County said. Council unanimously as amongwell.” their members. mile property near Woodsboro. Mining properties would take on The12 meetingagreement to wouldhire playground not apply electedThe company MC Keegan-Ayer has constructed as pres - Commissioner“We are ready Kento workKellar with Comus continues its basic quarry the character of an authorized-use toSpecialists other properties Inc., of zonedThurmont. MM. playgroundsident and Michael throughout Blue Fredas vice- saidthe heCounty was disappointedExecutive; we thewant a operations which center on gravel or an excepted-use. Authorized- InThe addition, company approval will ofbuild an agree the- erickpresident County, of theincluding Council. Wood They- playgroundCounty Government will only have that tod works- production. uses are general approvals. In oth- mentnew wouldplayground not require on the action south by sboro,will serve Liberty, two-year North terms Frederick, as offi - dlerfor swings.and respects “My everyone. only regret We will Comus had expanded its be- er words, a property owner has the theside Council of the Woodsborosince it is not Regional a legis- Middletowncers of the Council. Lincoln, Wolfs- is seekseeing results those for older all theswings people go of Park, east of Israel Creek. yond its mining operations with right to conduct an authorized ac- lative act involving an amendment villeCouncil and Emmitsburg President elemenKeegan-- away,”Frederick he said. County. “To Weme willit’s worka “The whole purpose of put- tary schools. They have also loss of adult swings.” notable examples including div- tivity based on the zoning. to the County Code. In contrast, Ayer, who serves representing the with the County Executive to en- ting together this proposal is built playgrounds for the towns Meanwhile, Rittelmeyer said ing training in one of three flood- In contrast, an excepted-use a change in permitted uses is an Third Council District, served as sure our County Government re- that we want to start encour- of Thurmont and Emmitsburg, nothing will be built until the ed quarries on the property and means that each proposed activity amendment to the Zoning Ordi- vice president of the Council for mains focused on addressing the Computer image of proposed playground aging usage at this end of the Fort Detrick, the Brunswick town has the grant money in emergency responder training. must be approved by the govern- nance, which is part of the Coun- the past four years. She is begin- needs of all the residents,” stated park,” said Commissioner Bill Crossing housing development, hand. “They won’t order a stick The diving operation had been ment and its agencies on a case-by- ty Code. For this reason, any ning her fifth year on the Council. President Keegan-Ayer. Rittelmeyer, who handled the and the Middletown Valley of equipment until we have the attracting as many as 250 divers case basis. There is no guarantee a amendment to the Zoning Ordi- Council Member Michael Blue, Vice President Blue commented, By Sherry Greenfield The Town of Woodsboro bidding process. Apartments. grant,” he said. each weekend. Emergency vehicle property owner will be granted an nance would require review and who represents the Fifth Council “The most important thing we can was awarded the Maryland The company has proposed Rittelmeyer said the new Trimmer praised Rittel- recommendation by the Planning extractionhe training Woodsboro was drawing Regional excepted-use Open Space even Community though it might Parks designing and building the new playgroundDistrict, was at unanimously the Woodsboro elected meyerdo is tofor improve his work our oneconomic the bid com - classesT fromPark across will the soon state. have a newbe listedand Playgrounds in the zoning Grant ordinance. to use Commissionplayground andfor approval$126,272.75. by the Regionalas vice president. Park will Councilmember not have process.”I’dpetitiveness, like invest to in commend our transpor - Theplayground, Times sent thethanks County to aEx state- Excepted-usesfor the construction give the ofgovern a new,- CountyThey areCouncil.” proposing to use the adultBlue isswings beginning or hisa firstmerry-go- term on Billtation for infrastructure,doing this,” andhe continuesaid. ecutivegrant a pressof $129,356. inquiry to better menthandicap much accessiblemore control playground. of pri- remainingMr. Barnes $3,083.25 described tothe install gen- roundthe Council. because of the wear and “Heour did commitment an excellent to job.” our schools. I understand the county’s role in vate activities reducing the risk of eral zoning change/ amendment In accordance with the Fred- eagerly look forward towards work- regulating private business opera- a citizen commencing an unde- process and rough timeline should erick County Charter, every two ing to improve the quality life here tions. The CE responded as well sirable operation. Simultaneous- the county government approve years, the County Council must in Frederick County.” Weddle, who lives on Frederick they have a homeowner’s associa- as Raymond V. Barnes Jr., Chief ly, excepted-uses add significant a proposal, “Once introduced by Street, was not at the meeting. tion,” he said. “If somebody has Administrative Officer (CAO)of burden, delay and risk to a prop- a Council member, my best es- FrederickParking County. Following are erty owner orproblems would-be buyer of timate is that it would require a On another note, Dewese a complaint about a neighbor’s some of the highlights gleaned a property. minimum of 90 days to process said as the town’s code enforce- grass, go to the [homeowner’s as- from the county response. As a note of possible interest, the bill to amend the zoning ordi- mentSidewalk officer he has been repair busy sociation],” proposal he said. “If they have TheBy ComusSherry Greenfieldproperty is zoned Fountainthe street Rock in countyfront of park their has hous a - nance.a frequent All billsproblem (legislation), for residents. such this year investigating complaints [an association] that deals with it, MM (mineral mining) and in gen- pondes. thatEach is household a small flooded would receivelime- as an“There’s amendment a lot ofto issues the zoningdown fromraises residents onquestions issues rang- and it doesn’t get done, I’ll take eral that iselief all thatcould is allowed.soon be Thecoming stone two quarry. permits. The flooded quar- ordinance,there now,” require Dewese a sponsor said. “It’s on ing from tall grass to snow-cov- care of it.” countyR hasto the the authority residents toliving rezone along ry is “Imanaged think there by the does county need to as be a a thenot Council. a huge issue, but I think they eredKen Kellarsidewalks. Dewese said so FailureThe secondto cut halfgrass of is Mr.a $100 Bailey’s a propertyFrederick e.g. Street agricultural, in Walkersville resi- look-but-don’t-touch degree of restricted facilityparking withdown should“Prior beto ableintroduction to park there.” of a bill, far this year, he has received 260 fineproposal from thedescribes town. theThe “Phases fine is of dential, industrial, etc. A proper- no recreational activities allowed the Council sponsor will present At the last Walkersville Town Implementation.” Key features of that are upset with people parking there,” said Andy Dewese, the Commissioner Gary Baker said complaints from residents. That posted on the homeowner’s wa- ty owner would have to request a other than fish feeding (feed must and discuss the reason and need meeting, Commissioner Michael the draft plan include: the forma- in front of their houses. town’s code enforcement officer. permitted parking should be for number is significantly higher ter bill. rezoning and it is not guaranteed. be purchased from on-site vending for a bill in a Council workshop. Bailey submitted a “Proposal for tion of a 7-person task force; paying However,The the Walkersville Times interviewed Town Com -machines)“They livehowever down fishingthere, sois theynot Thisresidents would only. be Restrictedfollowed parkingby for- thanSidewalks the 120 Strategic complaints Improvement he re- a“We company get our to money,”identify allBurgess sidewalks Brad missioners,Hill, the ownerat their of ComusAug. 13allowed. should The be Fountainable to park Rock there.” prop- malshould Introduction continue inof frontthe billof theby ceivedPlan.” lastMr. year. Bailey stated the moti- Ralphthat Whitmoreare not in said. compliance with Properties,meeting, LLC tentatively about that approved possi- aerty isParking not zoned signs MM. are current- thebusinesses. Council sponsor at a regular vationDewese, for whothe proposalblamed thewas win from- theDewese Federal said Americansof the 260 with com -Dis- bility.plan Mr. toHill issue stated parking he would permits not to Specificallyly posted in regarding front of thefirefight nurs- - meeting“I think of the the Council. residents Thereaf will be- ter’s“constituents bad weather who for brought the rise forthin plaints,abilities all Actbut (ADA);two have citizen been identire- - like tothose lose residentsthe mineral living value across of the from ing ing training home atrestricting the Comus the quarry,number terhappy,” it goes he through said. a process that complaints,their concerns said with the thefrustration walkabil - solved.fication The ofcomplaint “poor” sidewalks; process isTown property.the Glade He stated Valley he Nursing would andlike Re -Rayof Barnes hours acited car can another be parked. option, But includesThe councila public decidedhearing toand, take as comesity of whensidewalks residents within fail the to town.no- unanimous.maintenance staff recommenda- to retainhabilitation the MM Center zoning on designa Frederick- “If the Divisionnumber ofof Fireparked and cars Rescue from a a finalformal step, vote approvalon the permitted or disap- tifyThese their concerns homeowner’s have alsoassocia been- tions“I’m notregarding getting identifiedmany dinner “poor” tion Street.and obtain Issuing approval permits to would con- al-Services,nearby or Walkersville the Volunteer High Fire School and provalparking of issuethe billwhen by Commission the Council- tionvoiced first, in multiplebefore coming town tomeetings him. invitations,”sidewalks; taskhe joked.force creation “But it’s of an duct additional activities on the Rescue Association, felt that use of at a regular Council meeting. If over the past year.” action plan for sidewalk improve- low those residents to park on and the nursing home has been er Chad Weddle is in attendance. “They’re still coming in even if going good.” property. this quarry would be helpful for amendments to the bill are intro- About half of the proposal lists ment; and contracting a company One way additional activities training of public safety staff in duced during this process, such as text from the “Relevant Statutes.” to make sidewalks ADA compliant. could be conducted on a MM the duties they are responsible for, in response to public comment, it The statutes describe the Town’s The Times conducted a quick zoning property would be through either professional or volunteer, would extend the timeline for re- authority to regulate sidewalks re- tour of the Town finding almost the amendment of the county’s we would support an agreement view and approval. garding their design, construction, all street corners out of ADA com- zoningHeritage ordinances. This is a fair- with the property park owner to allow improvement“Since this is a change in the and maintenance. The regulations walkingpliance. paths. Most corners have the re- ly common practice. Recently the such training at the quarry. Use of Zoning Ordinance, within this state property owners shall main- quired“I think wheelchair extended ramp paths but will almost county has modified agricultural the property for training of Coun- timeframe the bill would be re- tain “their respective curb, gutter none have the required tactile pads. be a wonderful addition to the zoning ordinances to address the ty public safety staff or volunteers ferred to the Planning Commis- and sidewalk bordering their par- The pads were later required by By Sherry Greenfield town meeting, unanimously ac- fund for park development. soccer fields, two covered pa- park,” Commissioner Russell installation of commercial solar would not be contradictory to the sion. The Planning Commission cels of land.” the ADA when regulators realized cepted a bid of $56,750 from “This project is definitely vilions, playground areas, and facilities and to allow commercial zoning ordinance. The Zoning would be asked to provide their Winchthat thesaid. installation of wheelchair alking and jogging Frederick County Paving to needed,” Commissioner Debbie composting material to be trucked Ordinance in section 1.19-4.10 recommendation. Prior to mak- around the Heritage build 3,950 feet of new paths. Zimmerman said. “This will CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 onto Wfarms and composted. The exempts “essential services” from ing a decision, the Council would PRE-SORTED Farm Park in Walkersville will Money for the project will come complete the paths.” county also changed the zoning of the terms of the ordinance. The consider Planning Commission STANDARD soon be easier since the town is in part from the state’s Open Heritage Farm Park, located Resource Conservation property use of the quarry for training for recommendation along with oth- U.S. Postage planning to expand the walking Space Program. The town will eron comments Devilbiss received Bridge Roadon the across pro- to ensure the Church of Scientol- Fire and Rescue services would fit Postal Customer PRE-SORTEDPAID ogy wouldpaths. not be able to build a withincontribute the definition $23,135 of an towardessen- posedfrom bill.”Glade Elementary School, Westminster,STANDARD MD heroin Theaddiction Walkersville rehabilitation Town Comfa- -tialthe service. project, with much of that alreadyPrior tohas press a 9-hole time, golf Mr. course, Hill PermitU.S. No. Postage 100 cilitymissioners, near Thurmont. at their August 13 “Anmoney agreement coming is fromin the a naturereserve wasbaseball contacted fields, and softballasked about fields, his Postal Customer Frederick County CAO Barnes of contract between the property plan for the future. He stated he PAID pointed out that any Mineral Min- owner and the County to use the was exploring his options. Gettysburg, PA ing zoning changes would apply to quarry for a specific public safe- Permit No. 53 2 | WOODSBORO WALKERSVILLE TIMES | JANUARY 2019 FROM THE EDITOR

From the Editor bit overwhelming to review since it is indeed “comprehensive”. A Maryland State government County comprehensive plan out for re- review of the first draft of the view master plan was generally com- plimentary. The only signifi- Woodsboro Walkersville cant comments were the lack of The county released a second Plan. It is now being released for a mineral mining section which version of the draft comprehen- a second public review and com- is required by the state and some Times sive plan called Liveable Fred- ment period.” Release on De- references to other plans (such as P.O.Box 502 erick. The first draft was pub- cember 20 the comment period water resources) that the state re- Woodsboro, Maryland 21798 lished for review in early 2018 will be open “through February”. viewers thought should be incor- Office Number 240-446-9797 with public comment closing The second draft master plan porated to varying degrees in the E-mail: [email protected] in early March 2018. A county is well over 200 pages and ap- master plan itself. press release states, “the Fred- pears to have grown by about 40 The associated graphic was Executive Editor: Ken Kellar erick County Planning Com- pages since the first draft. Being provided in the State review and mission has revised and updat- comprehensive, the plan can be a lists the minimum content of a ed the Livable Frederick Master county comprehensive plan. The graphic may be a useful start- English Editors: Barbara Forrester, Sharon Kellar, and Esther Kline ing point to focus ones review efforts. The Livable Frederick Advertising: Sharon Graham, Nathan Carmona document is packed with, text, Graphic Design and Layout: Joann Foltz graphics, photos and data mak- ing review a bit challenging. Historian: Daniel Kellar A quick review of the second plan was hampered by the lack News and interesting articles are welcome and may be submitted of a red-line version of the new via regular mail to P.O.Box 502, Woodsboro, MD 21798 draft. This places a burden on or by email to [email protected]. the reviewer to re-read the entire document rather than assessing To arrange advertising contact the editor. the changes. For example, an en- tirely new section was added to cover mineral mining which the county noted was required and completely missing in the first draft. There is no notification to the citizen that this change was skimmed the new document pri- for commuters. It lists the East- made and so it goes for any other or to press time. alco industrial site as the primary changes. Perhaps a red-line ver- The transportation section is source of residential growth. The sion or change summary will be a bit underwhelming. The qual- plan calls for a new MARC rail- provide in the new year to aid ity of our future transportation in way station at the Eastalco site public review and comment. Frederick County appears to de- (southern Frederick Count). Two major aspects of the draft pend on bicycles, trains and au- The Eastalco site is the former master plan jumped out as I re- tonomous vehicles. site of a huge aluminum factory. viewed the original draft and The plan calls for growing It consists of thousands of acres Frederick County as a bedroom of abandoned concrete pads cur- CONTINUED ON PAGE 8

Sidewalk repair proposal raises questions explore any available options for continued from page 1 financial relief.” Commissioner McNiesh ex- ramps took away blind folks clue are areas where the sidewalks have plained his involvement in the pro- that they had come to a street when become a public safety hazard posal, “Commissioner Bailey and I they felt a curb. Those bumpy pads and must be addressed. I person- were delegated the responsibility by are intended to alert a blind per- ally know of 2 significant injuries Burgess Weddle for this topic.” He son a road is nearby. The Times dis- caused by the sidewalks as well as added, “I have disagreed with sev- covered while reviewing ADA side- several minor ones. It is not some- eral points of his draft and it is a walk regulations that the preferred thing I am comfortable with leav- work in progress. We (McNiesh/ color for a tactile pad on concrete is ing alone. In fixing these problem Bailey) will be working together red. Yellow is preferred for asphalt. areas if part of the repair requires and it will most likely be correct to Apparently a color contrast might the compliance with a federal law say a FINAL proposal when ready alert a partially blind person. then that is what we will have to will be cosponsored by both of us.” The Times inquired about the do.” Commissioner Bailey described potential impact of making all The Times could not determine the path forward, “It should be sidewalks ADA compliant. Com- when an update to the ADA was noted that Commissioner Mc- missioner McNiesh responded, “Is actually required. Is the Town hor- Niesh and myself will be provid- it possible that some citizens will ribly out of date, or are changes ing updates as they become avail- see a financial impact due to side- only required in special circum- able during town meetings. When walk repair? Yes it is possible. The stances such as when a specific a more detailed proposal includ- code does say that the property complaint is filed? Commissioner ing evidence and data related to ef- owner is responsible for repair of Bailey responded to the query by fected sidewalk areas and estimated the abutting sidewalk. That code stating, “As this question regards costs is prepared, it will be present- was in place long prior to our elec- municipal and federal statute, I ed for public comment. It is my tion. Our goal is not to cause un- will forward this question to our understanding and hope that any due hardship for anyone and I am town attorney for review. I will proposed plan will be voted on by sure many options to mitigate the provide an answer once one be- the Board of Commissioners before impact will be discussed but there comes available. We will certainly any action is taken.”

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Woodsboro Town commission- certificates of deposit (CDs). The alty for early use and will purchase ers recently decided to capitalize Town will cash out its current CDs new CDs with a higher yield. on rising interest rates offered on at Woodsboro Bank with no pen- JANUARY 2019 | WOODSBORO WALKERSVILLE TIMES | 3 ONE HUNDRED YEARS AGO

January 2, 1918 Carrie Garber, of near Rocky opposition. Everyone, however, recently that there were 50 cases in Calvin Dixon, his brother-in- Mrs. Emma Slater. Mrs. Em- Ridge, of pneumonia, following agreed that he was a true and loy- that locality.” law, one of the men implicated in ma Slater, wife of Samuel Slater, an attack of influenza about 76 al American citizen with the cour- Dr. Routson seems to feel that the affair, has since died of influ- died at her home at Woodsboro, years old. The deceased was one age of conviction and always ready while the disease is a most danger- enza. Smith Jones, the other man, Monday morning at 8 o’clock of of twelve children, two sons, and to defend the principles of liberty ous one and that it has been quite has been held for the action of the heart trouble, 60 years old. She ten daughters. One of the daugh- and democracy. a toll in the county, there is no grand jury at the next term of the was a daughter of the late George ters died in infancy and her death need to worry. For the situation Montgomery County court. Saylor and is survived by her hus- was the first break in the family January 13 is well in hand and steps are be- Dixon has been at Montevue band. The funeral took place yes- since that time. MD. excited over meteor ing taken to curb the spread of the Hospital for five weeks and his terday morning at 11 o’clock from She was born at the family A heavenly body supposed to malady. condition yesterday was more fa- her late home with services by homestead near Creagerstown and be a meteorite, flashed across the The other county district where vorable than at any time since he Rev. R. S. Poffenberger. The pall- besides her husband is survived eastern sky at 10 minutes after 8 the disease seems to be most prev- was taken there for treatment. bearers were George Cutsail, Wil- by three daughters. Mrs. Bax- o’clock last evening producing a alent is Thurmont. He is able to sit up in bed for a liam Cutsail, Charles Miller, May- ter Smith, Woodsboro; Mrs. Ei- brilliant and illuminating light short time and has a good appe- nard Dutrow, J. M. Gilbert, and genbrode, Mrs. Perry Garber, and followed in some localities by a re- January 28 tite. Every effort is being made William H. Smith. Interment Mrs. Harry Stull, Rocky Ridge and port resembling distant thunder. “Practical joke victim will by the hospital physician to save was made in Mt. Hope cemetery, two sons, Ernest B. Ogle, Ship- The light came from a clear sky live” his right hand which was so hor- Woodsboro. L. C. Powell and pensburg, PA and Benjamin Ogle, and was witnessed by hundreds Butler Dixon was saturated ribly burned that amputation was Company were the funeral direc- Emmitsburg. Eight sisters, Mrs. of persons all over the county. A with oil as he slept: set on fire. regarded as necessary. While his tors. D. E. Snively, Hagerstown; Mrs. report from Baltimore stated the From a condition that death was hand is still in a bad condition Etta Hartsock and Mrs. Charles light was visible from all parts of expected hourly, Butler Dixon son the chances are favorable to saving January 3 H. Krise, Waynesboro; Mrs. C. the state. of Mrs. Laura Dixon, this city, it. Two or three fingers, however, Another flu flare up in this Newton Thomas, this city; Mrs. G. M. Gilbert, telegraph op- who was set on fire while asleep may be removed later. County. The reoccurrence of Irving Loy, Thurmont; Mrs. J. W. erator at the signal station, Mt. and terribly burned, has improved the influenza epidemic has be- Stockwell, Philadelphia; Mrs. Al- Air Junctio, saw saw the light and to such an extent that recovery come acute in some sections of the ice Routzahn, Wyoming, Ohio; heard the report. Immediately fol- seems assured. county. The localities where the and Mrs. Ella Routzahn, Chicago; lowing the report, said Mr. Gil- disease is most prevalent is Walk- and two brothers, Senator John P. bert, the detonation rattled win- ersville, Rocky Ridge, and the vin- T. Mathias, Thurmont, and Park dows in the station and shook the city of Urbana. County Health G. Mathias, Hagerstown. Thir- building. Officer Dr. Clyde T. Routson stat- ty-three grandchildren and about ed last night that he thought the twenty-five great grandchildren, January 16 epidemic had reached its peak at also survive. Prohibition starts Walkersville and vicinity. He add- The funeral will take place from The Unites States today com- ed that while there was no reason her late home this morning at 11 pleted the legislative process of for alarm, it was important for ev- o’clock with services at the house. voting itself dry. eryone to act cautiously and avoid Interment will be made in Mr. When word was flashed over the crowds. The weather of the past Hope cemetery, Woodsboro. wires that the thirty-sixth State, few days, he said, was conducive Nebraska, had ratified the prohi- to the spread of the disease. January 6 bition amendment, prohibition Dr. William Todd, Hagerstown, Destructive fire hits Myersville leaders declared that the accom- sent by the State Board of Health, A revised estimate of the damage plishment was the greatest piece is located at the office of Dr. J. W. by the fire at Myersville Saturday of moral legislation in the history Long, Walkersville, assisting the afternoon shows a loss of between of the world. Nebraska’s vote was latter in his practice. Dr. J. D. Ni- $25,00 and $30,000. taken at 10:32 AM. codemus, of the same town, who The fire started in the trolley The Missouri Legislature today relinquished his practice and re- station. The list of damaged build- ratified the prohibition amend- tired several years ago, is again ings include: a car barn, station ment when the House concurred back in harness. It was stated last and substation of the Hagerstown in the Senate resolution by a vote night that between 80 and 90 cas- and Frederick Railway, the Myers- of 154 to 36. es had been reported since the re- ville bank building, a grain eleva- The amendment to the Federal appearance of the disease in that tor, a large storage building, apart- Constitution prohibits the manu- locality. Eighteen new cases were ments including a dental office. facture ad sale of intoxicating bev- reported by Dr. Long on Tuesday. Snow covered roofs are credited erages becomes effective one year He stated that he thought the situ- for minimizing the spread of the after the date of its final ratifica- ation had improved. fire. tion. Dr. Routson said that while he Meanwhile, the nation goes dry has issued no formal order, he ad- January 7 July1next, n\by Presidential proc- vised against church funeral in- 16 flu patients at Montevue. lamation, as a war measure un- stances where persons had died of Sixteen patients suffering with the less the President rescinds it before influenza or any disease following flu are being treated at Montevue that date. this ailment. There is, he said, a Hospital and are doing as well as ban on church funerals in cases of can be expected. Most of the pa- January 18 contagious diseases and the influ- tients are from Walkersville and vi- 500 Drown when ship hits enza comes under this head. He cinity where the disease has been mine in Mediterranean. The stated that Buckeystown district, quite prevalent. The cases are be- French steamer Chaproi has struck where the ailment first appeared, ing cared for in the same building a floating mine in the Straits of was comparatively free of the ep- as was used by the Red Cross in Messina, sinking in a few minutes. idemic but that it was prevalent the last epidemic. Five hundred passengers, most- in other sections of the county. A Montevue nurses are in charge ly Greeks, Serbians and Russians, physician sent by the State Board of the hospital. Miss Helen Stein- were drowned. of Health is expected to report at er has charge during the day and Another steamer saved 150 of Urbana today. Mrs. Mary Stull at night. those on board. The situation at the Freder- ick City Hospital where about 15 January 8 January 24 nurses developed the disease has County mourns death of Spanish Flu flare up at New much improved. Five of the nurs- “Teddy.” The death of former Market es have sufficiently recovered to President Theodore Roosevelt was The influenza epidemic which be back in uniform and are assist- a theme of general conversation swept county from border to bor- ing with those who are still down. in this city and county yesterday. der is slowly flaring up again in two The ill ones are improving and the Having visited Frederick twice, he county district, it was announced general situation there is clearing. was well remembered by hundreds last night by County Health Offi- Mrs. Laura Ogle, 76 dead. of persons among whom were ma- cer Dr. T. Clyde Routson. Mrs. Laura C. Ogle, wife of James ny staunch supporters. Probably “At New Market,” said Dr Rout- B. Ogle, and a daughter of the late no man in public life had many son, “it is reported that many per- Philip and Eleanor Mathias, died arden: followers, while those who sons are down with the disease. I Tuesday night at 8:30 o’clock at did not agree with him political- was told by resident of the district the home of her daughter, Mrs. ly were just as strongly inclined in 4 | WOODSBORO WALKERSVILLE TIMES | JANUARY 2019 GOVERNMENT

From the Desk of County Executive Jan H. Gardner Happy New Year! My goal for months ahead, I will be engag- you should. The video is available share and voice their issues, con- 22nd, at the request of Thurmont 2019 is simple. It’s all about mak- ing our agricultural businesses, online at https://youtu.be/dza_ cerns, and ideas. The Council Community Ambulance Service, ing life better for people. That’s our agricultural boards and com- Lluxbdc. will serve as a conduit for infor- career staff have been assigned to what we do in county govern- missions, and best minds and big- mation and resources to help vet- the ambulance station 24 hours a ment every day. The focus is al- gest thinkers in economic devel- Veterans Advisory Council erans and their families who may day, seven days a week. This move ways on people and making sure opment to work to support our I’m pleased to announce that need assistance to further their will help to provide the best pos- that everyone has the opportuni- farmers and ensure the long-term the new Frederick County Veter- education, find employment, re- sible care to citizens. ty to live well and to achieve their economic viability of agriculture ans Advisory Council will hold its ceive counseling, or other sup- dreams. in Frederick County. first meeting this month. I pro- port services. Oftentimes, people Looking ahead One of my priority focuses this One great example of helping posed the council’s creation as a simply do not know what services If you are looking for some- term is to keep agriculture eco- our rural economies is the pro- way to link the county’s estimat- are available to them. thing to do on a chilly winter nomically viable. This is a big motional video that Thurmont ed 17,000 military veterans with The first meeting of the Vet- day, Frederick County Public Li- challenge. In the past few years, created. The brainchild of Eco- community and governmental erans Advisory Council will be braries are always a great place to our farmers and agriculture com- nomic Development Manager services to improve their qual- Wednesday, Jan. 23, at 7 p.m. start. This month, you can enjoy munity have experienced terrible Vickie Grinder, the video invites ity of life. Young people return- in Winchester Hall. For those the Frederick Symphony Orches- weather and low commodity pric- people to visit both its agricultur- ing home from service may need who are interested but are unable tra at Symphony Storytime at the es, which created economic hard- al businesses and the downtown some help and guidance connect- to attend, the meeting will be Walkersville branch on January ship. Why is this important? As area. “Main Street Thurmont: ing to educational opportunities. broadcast live on FCG TV and 28th, learn how to transform glass agriculture goes, so go the econ- Gateway to Endless Opportuni- Some of our brave men and wom- available for viewing online at bottles at the Emmitsburg branch omies and success of our small ty” is an excellent, high-quality en are experiencing the effects of www.FrederickCountyMD.gov/ on January 12th, or combine sto- towns and rural villages. In the production. If you haven’t seen it, PTSD, and they and their fami- FCGTV. rytime with a hike starting at the lies may need counseling, medical Frederick County Government Thurmont Regional Library on support and other care. I firmly works every day to make life bet- January 5th. Our libraries are ex- believe we need to do our utmost ter for people, from farmers to citing places that bring more than to ensure that our veterans are veterans and beyond. Another ex- 2 million visitors through their fully supported and are connect- ample comes from the county’s doors each year. ed to the resources they need. Division of Fire & Rescue Servic- Frederick County is a great The Veterans Advisory Coun- es. The division has provided ca- place to live, work, and raise a cil will provide a forum for Fred- reer staff to assist our many vol- family. We live in a caring com- erick County’s veterans of all our unteer fire and rescue companies munity and can all be proud to nation’s wars and conflicts, those as demand for service increases call Frederick County home! who served long ago and those and finding volunteers becomes who served more recently, to more challenging. On December JANUARY 2019 | WOODSBORO WALKERSVILLE TIMES | 5 GOVERNMENT

From the Desk of Alderman Roger Wilson food any time of the day, regard- possibilities and the potential for less of the weather conditions. As great positive change. We don’t I do, Mary believes that even one have any time to waste. Let’s get Let’s Get to Work! hungry or homeless child in our to work! community is one too many. Like Thanks for reading. I love Happy New Year! I hope your ick community; and lastly, addi- The Frederick Airport, an un- so many in our community, Mary hearing from my constituents, holiday celebrations with family tional funding for sidewalk repair derutilized asset in our commu- demonstrated strong leadership so please don’t hesitate to con- and friends was enjoyable. and installation, so our residents nity, presents an important eco- by taking a proactive stance and tact me. I am your representative, Last month, I celebrated my and visitors can walk and ride nomic opportunity. I will look to tackling a big problem head on. and I’m here for you. Write me at one-year anniversary in elected safely throughout our communi- take advantage of this opportu- We need to encourage this kind [email protected] or office. I remain just as energized ty. Frederick is a wonderful place nity by proposing more funding of leadership everywhere we see call 301-600-1632. and enthusiastic as I was while to live, work, and play, but I be- to enhance the marketing of the it. 2019 is a new year, full of new knocking on doors and kissing lieve we can build an even better airport and establish a long-term babies on the campaign trail. My Frederick—so let’s get to work! strategic vision. Let’s get to work! experience as your alderman has My focus areas in 2019 are Fixing our transportation sys- truly taught me what governing is housing, jobs, transportation, tem is one of the primary reasons all about: hard work, a lot of pa- and poverty. Affordable hous- why I ran for office. The section tience, and keeping the lives and ing is one of the biggest chal- of US 15 that runs through the needs of my constituents at the lenges facing the City of Fred- city between I-70 and Route 26 is heart of everything I do. erick. Last year, the United Way hopelessly overwhelmed, and no I am proud of the accomplish- released the Asset Limited, In- longer sufficient to handle Fred- ments this administration has come Constrained, Employed erick’s growth. This stretch of achieved so far: the establishment study(ALICE), which found that roadway is impacting secondary of the Youth Advisory Council, 39% of Frederick County house- roads, the local economy, and di- which will develop future leaders holds struggle to afford basic minishing the quality of life for in our community and enhance needs, such as food and housing. our residents. Addressing this youth civic engagement; the es- The city needs to develop a menu problem is one of the City and tablishment of a Senior Tax Cred- of options to deal with the scarci- County’s top transportation pri- it to help the most vulnerable ty of affordable housing for these orities. Let’s get to work! folks in our community, many individuals and families. Let’s get A 17-year-old resident named who are falling into the poverty to work! Mary visited me in City Hall last levels each year; the establishment The economy in Frederick is month. Mary cares deeply about of an enterprise zone along the thriving. Businesses both large the issue of hunger awareness, Golden Mile, to help revitalize an and small are leading and grow- and designed a food donation impoverished part of the Freder- ing in every sector of the city. box where individuals can donate

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This and that Full size sentences, full size keyboard, full size screen? A shiny new year. Here it is, what will you make of yours?

May I suggest communications to-face conversation, all tone of of 3,853 texts a month (per Ex- refinement as a fertile area for at- voice, pacing and emphasis pre- perian Marketing). In ages 35-44 tention? Saying “hand me that” served in live phone calls is lost. that drops to 1,557; the average is is imprecise: hand you WHAT? Messages may be shorter, pleas- 16 texts a day for age 55+. Inter- “Hand me the tape measure”- antries skipped, messages stripped ested in more statistics? https:// that tiny refinement is so much of their detail, context, and nu- www.textrequest.com/blog/tex- better. Add “please”, “thanks”, ance. I’ve seen statistics that texts ting-statistics-answer-questions/ there you go, happier new year. are 10 times faster than phone What do all these interrup- When I recently brought up calls- but I have not seen an anal- tions do to our continuity, think- texting as a communications ysis comparing the amount, qual- ing, serenity, attention?Do you problem, little did I know that ity or accuracy of information ex- disengage with someone who is shorthand abbreviations such as changed. Regarding tweets: not physically present to engage with LOL were not simply understood presidential. Ever. someone who interrupts digital- or not: they are sometimes entire- There’s the issue of tiny key- ly? How does texting affect rela- ly misunderstood. One person boards and texting ergonomics. tionship connections and con- was certain it meant “Love you At least it can be ambidextrous. tinuity? What are the effects on Lots” but most read it as “Laugh- The T9 (text on 9 keys) can re- language , stress, expectations, ing Out Loud”. Imagine the con- quire three or four presses to se- thinking, grammar, reading? fusion if the reader interprets it lect a single letter (still found in There are regions in which differently than the sender! (Per- low end cell phones). You can there is low connectivity- near- sonal favorites: ROFL- rolling on send about about 20-30 words by WV is an example. The ter- the floor laughing- and ROFL- per minute (wpm) on a small rain and population density com- MAO.) QWERTY touch keyboard laid bine to make the cost of having The small screen sizes on per- out like computer keyboards, internet for all much higher than sonal devices is an issue. SMS based on typewriter keyboards. in densely populated areas. The (short message service) had a lim- An aside: the reason for the type- lack of net neutrality has impact- it of 160 characters per text; but writer keyboard layout has no rel- both negative, but also, perhaps now, much longer texts, actual evance at all to contemporary us- in some ways, positive. A few full emails and images, are often age. It originally had to do with days away from the internet, cell received on tiny screens. More avoiding tangling of the moving phone, and TV- almost heaven. than 50% of emails are opened typebars for each letter. Other I await exploitation of digital on mobile devices. I’ve discovered layouts have been developed but graphic design possibilities for that people receiving these mes- none have become mainstream. text implementing sophisticat- sages tend to expect them to be On the other hand (so to ed graphics which use font, style, very brief, and frequently do not speak), consider full size key- size, placement, spacing, and col- see the entire message. This seems boards: typing is twice as fast as or to cue what we would gath- particularly true if the message texting. er from live, in-person conversa- was written on a full size screen Generally (from various inter- tion or performances- to indicate with line breaks between para- net queries) a writer with a pen pauses, volume, tone. The digital graphs. Pew Research says 81% produces 30 words per minute. graphics world has the capacity to Advertise with us! of Americans text regularly- com- Texting: 20-30 wpm. Typing on make more information available prising 45% of worldwide text a full size keyboard: 50-80 wpm than generic text ever could. volume. If the Nielsen figure that +/-. Speaking: 125-160 words per A new year is in hand. Will you For more information, Americans text twice as much as minute ( we can probably “lis- make considered choices about contact [email protected] they phonecall is true, imagine ten” much faster). Reading: 230 how you spend your time, who what impact that is having on wpm. All these numbers are ball- you spend it with, and in what communication. All facial expres- park; some people are much fast- ways? Are there changes you sion and body language of face- er, some slower. In my youth I would like to make? You are in 5 was clocked reading at 800 wpm charge of the space you make and and more, with good comprehen- how you fill it. Resolutions will sion. Have you considered what not get you as far as simply look- is gained and lost with each op- ing at the next choice, and choos- tion? ing yes- or no. No texting neces- Great usage differences are seen sary. across age groups: 18-24 year olds send and receive an average JANUARY 2019 | WOODSBORO WALKERSVILLE TIMES | 7 COMMENTARY

Family room only took John an hour or so to reputation for honesty with the decide that farming was just too tribes helped form alliances on the much work, school was easier. But western front. His brother Law- Parenting advice it took him a whole day to swal- rence’s willingness to step in gave low his pride and confess that his President Washington the founda- Chandra Bolton father was right. That night at din- tion to become the Father of our ner, John said, “If you like, Sir, I Country. My oldest son called me a few will return to my Latin tomorrow.” The education director at our weeks ago to tell me that they Letting his son experience the nat- old church introduced parents to were having another baby. My ural consequences of his choic- a variety of authors and parent- favorite physicist and I will cele- es, motivated that son to pursue a ing experts to help us all learn the brate the birth of our 10th grand- good education, graduating from skills to make sense of the job we child this summer. Since my chil- Harvard with a master’s degree had all been thrown into. One lec- dren began having their own and then becoming a lawyer. This ture included stages of child de- children, six years ago, parenting Founding Father worked drafting velopment. This was fascinating, is the main topic at many family treaties with foreign governments because I knew many adults that gatherings. Sometimes it is a stroll to establish America as an inde- had gotten stuck at one of the down memory lane, remembering pendent nation. At the end of the stages described by the psycholo- both the cute things that they did Revolutionary War, Adams was in- gist, never moving on to full ma- as toddlers and the narrow escapes strumental in negotiating the final turity. Then there were personality from disaster. Other times it is a peace with Great Britain and be- tests that gave words and back- request for ideas. As in: did we ev- came the first ambassador from ground explanations to the things er do that and how did you handle the United States to that country. about my kids that drove me cra- it? Yet other moments it is a plea Returning to America, he became zy. It helped with the, “why would for babysitting while they take the Washington’s Vice President and anybody do THAT” moments. bleeding child to the emergency then the 2nd President of the Unit- By far the best were the parent- room. It turns out that you can ed States. John Adams Sr. knew ing tapes by Dr. James Dobson. survive for years without your two that his son was unsuited to man- He said that even very young chil- front teeth. They are not really re- ual labor and would thrive in a life dren have reasons for doing what quired for chewing. And the adult that challenged his formidable in- they do. Not necessarily what an teeth do come in eventually. On tellect. Allowing his young son to adult would consider rational, but rare occasions my children have experience those two worlds, and it made sense to them. Why would even apologized for past behavior; to choose, put his feet on the path anyone stick his sandwich into the “I can’t believe I was such a pain!” towards service to his country and DVD player? Because it looks like This usually follows their own personal greatness. a mouth and he was sharing. It led child’s misbehavior and they find Sometimes parenting means me to step back and study what themselves repeating my lines: finding others to teach skills that they were doing before I inter- “first we do our work, then we get you lack. George Washington’s fa- vened. Unless there was blood. Dr. to play”; “finish your dinner be- ther died when he was 11 years Dobson explained the role of the fore you get dessert”: and the least old. His mother, left with 6 young parent as less policeman and more favorite – “if you nag me the an- children, was overwhelmed. wilderness guide. There have to be swer is NO.” George’s older step-brother, Law- rules so that you don’t get eaten by When people find out that I rence, took him into his home. Af- the bears, but there is also freedom have 8 children, they respond by ter providing George with an edu- to explore. Looking back my big- either doubting my intelligence cation, connections, and, through gest regret is not enjoying the wil- or telling me that I must “know his wife’s family, an introduction derness more. And my greatest joy it all.” Well…no. But I have taken into society, Lawrence, got George is that they have become friends. advice from people smarter than a job as an assistant surveyor in me that I will pass on. The first the Virginia wilderness. This job is about President John Adams. taught George self reliance, sur- As a child of about 8 years old, vival skills, how to solve problems, John began studying at the local and how to form working rela- Latin school. Soon after, he grew tionships with all kinds of people, tired of struggling with Latin and from the English aristocracy to announced to his father that he backwoods trappers and local In- wasn’t going to school any more. dian tribes. He learned the value He wanted to be a farmer. Rath- of mentoring from his interactions er than just spanking the lad for with each of these groups. As com- his defiance, as was the custom of mander of the American forces in the times, John’s father explained the Revolution, George Washing- that farming required hard, phys- ton used those lessons to help win ical labor. He sent John to dig a our independence. He asked for ditch around his field, explaining ideas and advice from his military that it would help drainage so that staff, mentoring those with less the crops wouldn’t get flooded. It experience. His connections and 8 | WOODSBORO WALKERSVILLE TIMES | JANUARY 2019 EDITORIAL

From the Editor mostly with concrete pads, could torized transportation (walking pied undesirable yet affordable be paved with solar arrays and the and bikes) is used frequently. It parts of cities and slowly changed County comprehensive plan out for review agricultural lands could continue appears the plan’s drafters reject the regions to desirable regions to grow stuff. advancing the driving infrastruc- through the influence of the art- continued from page 2 The plan has a vision to “lead ture of the county. The transpor- ists. When places get too expen- in the use of clean energy sources, tation future of the county is tax- sive for the typical low-income rently zoned for industrial use. It ty’s fantasy of alternate energy. such as solar, wind, geothermal, is, bikes and trains. artist, new artists move on to an- is a perfect location for the coun- The industrial site, already paved biofuels, and hydropower.” Let’s The master plan goes above other low-income region to once break this down. The county con- and beyond any minimum re- again improve an area. The plan tains no geothermal energy sourc- quirements when it comes to so- seems to ignore that there are es. The counties wind resourc- cial engineering. The plan in- lots of artists that don’t need gov- es are nil. The Monocacy River cludes a dizzying array of pet ernment housing such as retired plan forbids any dam construc- projects. For example, the plan folks, tattoo artists and architects. tion thus hydropower cannot be contains an “expression” section The plan also takes on a ro- generated in the county. Biofuels that details proposed government manticized view of farming by are not commercially viable any- involvement and expenditures in showing concern that the landed where. That leaves us with solar. the arts. It expands the defini- gentry can pass on their proper- Where does the pan say our juice tion of “arts” to include personal ty to their kin. No such concern will come from at night? hobbies by proposing a publicly is expressed for lawyers, accoun- There is no discussion of new funded hobby facility. It also pro- tants and shopkeepers. driving infrastructure in the plan poses paying for housing artists. In summary, Liveable Freder- other than a section that ob- The plan appears to romanti- ick seems to dodge pressing in- serves that traditional city blocks cize the historical artist ghettos frastructure issues such as energy are much better for transpor- and wants to artificially create and transportation. I’d like to see tation than the spaghetti pat- such ghettos. The authors appear more road planning and a lot less tern roads with dead-ending to ignore the beautifully dynam- social engineering. cul-de-sacs that are so popular ic creativity of past free markets these days. The term non-mo- where impoverished artists occu- JANUARY 2019 | WOODSBORO WALKERSVILLE TIMES | 9 ARTS

Way Off Broadway presents Gilligan’s Island – The Musical

Audiences at The Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre will once again have the chance to see some of their favorite characters come to life on the stage as the theatre sets sail for laughter as it presents the area premiere of Gilli- gan’s Island – The Musical. Based on the iconic 60’s TV comedy, seven castaways, ship- wrecked on a remote Pacific is- land, build huts and begin to ex- plore their surroundings. They discover strange hieroglyphics in a spooky cave, which speak of an ancient legend. The weather gets rough, Gilligan foils the best-laid of the castaway’s rescue plans, ro- mance develops, and the castaways have an out-of-this-world encoun- ter! It’s fun, wacky, and entertain- ing. Originally created by legend- ary producer Sherwood Schwartz, Gilligan’s Island began as a televi- sion series that spawned three TV movies, two cartoon series, and a reality show. Airing for three seasons on Stepping into the roles of the dancing. It’s a hilariously corny CBS, from 1964 to 1967, Gilli- castaways for Way Off Broadway’s show for the cold winter months.” gan’s Island ran for 98 episodes. production are Brandon Bedore, The show will run January 11th An audience favorite during its Alexis Krey as Ginger, Sarah Me- – March 9th with performances run, the show only grew in popu- linda as Mrs. Howell, Steve Steele every Friday and Saturday evening larity in the 70’s and 80’s through as Mr. Howell, Jordan B. Stocks- and matinees on the 1st, 3rd, and syndication. As for the characters dale as the Skipper, Joseph Waey- 5th Sunday of each month. For themselves, they have become fix- aert as Gilligan, and Megan E. evening performances, guests ar- tures in America’s entertainment West as Mary Ann. Joining the rive for dinner at 6:00 p.m. with culture. To this day, Bob Denver cast is Patrick Ford, making a the show beginning at 8:00 p.m. is still best known for playing the guest appearance as the interstel- For matinees, doors open at 12:30 part of the clumsy first-mate, Gil- lar alien the castaways come upon p.m. for lunch with the show be- ligan. And who could ever forget on the island. ginning at 2:15 p.m. Tickets for a Jim Backus and Natalie Schafer as Way Off Broadway’s produc- Friday evening or Sunday matinee the loveable, yet eccentric How- tion is under the direction of the are $46; Saturday evenings, tickets ells? Not to mention Alan Hale theatre’s Executive Producer, Bill are $50. Tickets may be purchased as Skipper, Tina Louise as Ginger, Kiska, with choreography by Dee by calling the Box Office at (301) Dawn Wells as Mary Ann, or Rus- Buchanan and music direction by 662-6600. sell Johnson as the Professor. Jordan B. Stocksdale. Following Gilligan’s Island – In the early 90’s, Schwartz, “We’re all very excited about The Musical in the spring will be along with his son, Lloyd, de- Gilligan’s Island,” says Justin M. Lerner & Loewe’s classic My Fair veloped Gilligan’s Island for the Kiska, Way Off Broadway’s Pres- Lady and the international sensa- stage. Following try-out produc- ident & Managing Director. tion Mamma Mia! in the summer. tions in Los Angeles and Chicago, “These are characters everyone the show went on a national tour knows and loves and now they’re before a planned Off-Broadway going to be on stage singing and arrival.

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A Page from Walkersville Library 2 South Glade Road, Walkersville, MD (301) 301-600-8200

Are you making resolutions for 2019? No matter what you re- solve to do or learn in the com- ing year, the Walkersville Branch Library is here to help you reach your goals. Load up your new tab- let, Kindle, or smartphone with our helpful digital resources. In addition to free movies, eBooks, and digital magazines, you can al- so learn a new skill with Lynda. com. This excellent resource of- fers online courses to help you achieve your personal and profes- sional goals. From web develop- ment to music production, Lynda. com can help you learn new tech- nology and business skills. Access Lynda.com via fcpl.org by enter- ing your library card number and PIN when prompted. All cours- es are available to FCPL patrons for free! With your FCPL library card, 2019 will be the year your resolutions stick!

Programs for Children

Say What?-Ology (Grades 3-5) Each week we’re exploring a dif- ferent theme using the “Ologies” book series. Wednesdays at 4:00 p.m. Jan. 2: Pirateology, Jan. 9: Spy- ology, Jan. 16: Clownology, Jan. 23: Egyptology, Jan. 30: Glaci- ology

Nature Sprouts (Ages 3-10) Explore the natural world through stories and fun activities. Frederick Symphony Orchestra Forensic Explorations (Grades Part 2 of an introduction to Data Privacy Day Thursdays, January, 3, 10, 17, 24, musicians perform classical mu- 6-9, Homeschool) American Sign Language with ver- and 31 at 1:00 p.m. sic to beloved stories, followed by An introduction to forensics bal and non-verbal class participa- Do you use strong passwords a musical instrument petting zoo with hands-on activities. Friday, tion. This course is presented at no and two-factor authentication? Exploring What Was? (Grades provided by Music and Arts. This January 18 and 25 at 2:00 p.m. charge courtesy of an FCPL part- Learn how to protect your da- 2-5/Homeschool) event is made possible through nership with Frederick Commu- ta with virtual data expert, Sara Who was that? How did that funding by The Community Soldering Iron Jewelry (Grades nity College’s Institute for Learn- Stephenson, Virtual Services Co- happen? We’ll find out as we ex- Foundation of Frederick County. 6-12) ing in Retirement. The course ordinator for St. Mary’s County plore different parts of histo- Monday, January 28 at 6:30 p.m. Craft a unique piece of jewelry is funded by the Shirley Cruick- Library. Learn how to avoid inter- ry while reading the “Who Was” to keep or give as a gift. Thursday, shank Wolfe Fund which provides net scams and limit the personal book series. Fridays, January 4, Programs for Teens January 31 at 3:30 p.m. program support to the ILR Pro- information that is collected dur- 11, 18 and 25 at 11:00 a.m. gram at FCC. Fridays, January 4, ing your web browsing. Monday, Teen Gaming Club (Grades Adult Programs 11, 18, and 25 at 3:00 p.m. Jan. 28 at 11:00 a.m. Art Around the World (Grades 6-12) K-5) Challenge your friends on our Sol Yoga: Good Cause Class Stretch and De-Stress Create art originating from dif- Xbox or PlayStation(R)4. Tues- Join us for this free yoga class of- Join us for stretching exercises ferent parts of the world. Tues- days, January 8, 15, 22, and 29 at fered by Sol Yoga’s Good Cause Di- (chair or standing) which will help days, January 15, 22, and 29 at 3:30 p.m. vision. Wear comfortable clothes you relax and de-stress. Wednes- 6:30 p.m. and bring a yoga mat. Donations day, January 9 at 11:00 a.m. Teen Cuisine (Grades 6-12) accepted. Wednesday, January 2 Family Tunes and Tales: Sym- Explore and sample simple rec- at 11:30 p.m. phony Storytime with Frederick ipes made from common ingre- Symphony Orchestra (Ages 0+) dients. Thursday, January 17 at Signs of Our Times 2 3:30 p.m.

Reminder: All locations of the Frederick County Public Libraries will be closed on Tuesday, January 1 (New Year’s Day) and on

Monday, January 21 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day). Sara Stephenson, Virtual Services Coordinator for St. Mary’s County Library Shayna Maleson President Mrs. Tracey Kibler Principal Mrs. Jamie Skena Advisor Gabrielle Zeller Treasurer Baylor Baxley Secretary Ryan Puthumana Parliamen- tarian Breana Storey Vice Presi- dent

and Officers JANUARY 2019 | WOODSBORO WALKERSVILLE TIMES | 11 Advisors Shayna SCHOOLS Maleson

WHS honors its scholars

Ken Kellar Brett Buschman Morgan Carter A ceremony was conducted at Sarah Carter Walkersville High School (WHS) Ethan Coleman on December 4 to induct new Amanda Comeau WHS students to the National Kameron Conley Honor Society (NHS). Zach Crum Principal Tracey Kibler gave Lexi Daniluck a stirring keynote speech. Mrs. Liam Day Kibler described her own career Emily Deely path. She framed her successful Shawn Dinterman life events among her life’s disap- Kobe Duncan pointments and failures. She em- Lia Finch phasized the importance of re- Emily Goline sponding properly to set backs. Xavian Gordan Mrs. Kibler made the case that Amelia Harman while successes and achievements Luke Harned are needed, it is the rare success- Holly Haught ful person that has not experi- Carly Heller enced much adversity. She argued Jack Hillman that a key feature shared by those Alonso Hoes who are successful is the ability to Patrick Huber NHS President Shayna Maleson addresses the audience as Principal Tracey Kibler looks on. learn from troubles and move past Megan Jacobs them. From the silence and appar- Ariana Johnson ent intensity of focus on the faces Beyza Karaturk Ethan Silver Michael Pollak nished character, to endeavor in- of the students, it appears her mes- Jenna Kellar Marshall Sloniker McKenzie Pope telligently and courageously to be sage hit the mark. Emerson Kelley Benjamin Smith Ryan Puthamana a leader, and to give of myself free- NHS Advisor Mrs. Jamie Ske- Jacob Kutchey Thomas Sniezek Jacob Sepanic ly in the service of others. In so do- na described the requirements for Megan Kuzniewski Benjamin Tekin Danielle Shawver ing, I shall prove myself worthy of NHS membership, Johnathon Lacayo Ishani Tewari Blaire Shively a place in the National Honor So- “The minimum requirement Madison Lancaster Kara Young Jessica Sine ciety. to be invited to apply for the Na- Brendan Lawler Anthony Southmayd NHS officers participated in the tional Honor Society is to have a Natalie Lim Previously Inducted Members Breana Storey event each giving a presentation 3.5 weighted GPA. Invitees are Chelsea Long (among current students): Julia Wallace on one of the pillars of NHS while asked to submit an application Erika Long Megan Allen Leah Wells President Shayna Maleson presid- where they list their community Taylor Lowe Avery Anderson Ava Wesker ed over the ceremony. Current of- service involvement, leadership Nicholas Madsen Baylor Baxley Lindsey Windsor ficers are: Shayna Maleson (Presi- experiences, and co-curricular ac- Daniella Manchester Clayton Bolling Gabrielle Zeller dent), Gabrielle Zeller (Treasurer), tivities. (The four pillars of NHS Lydia Mayenge Katherine Donaghue Baylor Baxley (Secretary), Ry- are scholarship, leadership, ser- Audrey McClatchie Michael Flegel All members have taken the fol- an Puthumana (Parliamentarian), vice, and character, so the appli- Michael McElwain Devon Griffin lowing pledge: Breana Storey, (Vice President). cation gives each student a chance Eleanor McMahon Carter High I pledge to maintain my high to brag about him/herself in those Claire Moberly Madison Holley scholastic standing, to hold as fun- areas!) An anonymous council of Drew Morhiser Allison Hope damental and worthy an untar- five teachers then votes on each Tessa Newton Lucienne Karszen application for acceptance.” Kasie Ogwulu Erin Kopit Hally O’Keefe Melissa Lajoie New Inductees (inducted De- Nephi Okonah Jackson Larimore cember 4): Elijah Oliver Madelyn Leach Jenna Abdinoor Amelia Olsen Karen Louthan Ben Armogida Hunter Owen Shayna Maleson Oludamisi Arowosegbe Milan Patel Jarrod McWilliams Ian Bair Evan Pinetti Natalie Miller Hannah Benson Alex Rice Taylor Monk Megan Bertolette Ashley Ritchie Chidera Ogwulu Ryley Bolyard Myles Roberts Tanner Owen Tyson Bowie Austin Rowland Walker Owen Andrew Brooks Alexandra Shoemaker Emily Pezenosky 12 | WOODSBORO WALKERSVILLE TIMES | JANUARY 2019 COMMUNITY

The Woodsboro Evangelical Lutheran Church choir sings in front of the century old organ during the December 2 The Light Before Christmas concert. The choir for the night included: Beth Crouthamel, Rebecca Hub, Peggy Trimmer, Beth Teixeira, Roger Meyers, Donald Trimmer and Roger Siskey Woodsboro Concert

Ken Kellar and punch were served during the Mark Ramsburg sang sever- performed a flute solo and a flute church organ installed 105 years show’s intermission. al modern pieces such as While duet with WELC’s Bernadette ago in 1913, purchased through The Woodsboro Evangelical The WELC’s recently hired Pas- You Were Sleeping, and Sarah Fritz Harper. church funds that were matched Lutheran Church (WELC) held tor, Sean DeLawder, was present. sang more traditional pieces such Bernadette Harper and Beth one-for-one by Andrew Carnegie. a concert on December 2 called The Pastor splits his time between as What Child Is This? Crouthamel also sang solos. I highly recommend you keep The Light Before Christmas. With the WELC and Trinity United The musical group Sounds of And saving my favorite for last, an eye out for next year’s an- about 100 people attending, it was Church of Christ. The Pastor stat- Faith from Faith Presbyterian Gary Schwartz played keyboards, nouncement of WELC’s 2019 an excellent way to kick off the ed the two churches have slightly Church performed two modern mostly piano. However, the high- Christmas concert. It is a terrif- Christmas season. The free two- different doctrine but the two reli- songs titled Radiance and Zion. light of the evening for me was ic way to shed those early cold hour program featured a wide va- gions are united under a “Formula Towson University student and Gary Schwartz’ rendition of Joy weather blues and get into the riety of music and talent. Sweets of Agreement.” professional flutist Natalie Gries by J.S. Bach performed on the spirit of the season.

Towson-University-student Natalie Gries and WELC Music Coordinator Bernadette Harper performed a flute duet at the WELC’s Christmas concert. JANUARY 2019 | WOODSBORO WALKERSVILLE TIMES | 13 COMMUNITY

Glade Valley Lions Club celebrate Christmas with Giving Tree

David Schrodel lowed by the singing of Christ- of support to students who are mas Carols and a fun filled gift in a homeless situation. In ex- The Glade Valley Lions club exchange. The club then took change for the ornaments mem- held their annual Christmas ornaments off the GIVING bers contributed shampoo, shav- Party Thursday, Dec. 6th at TREE. This year the GIV- ing cream, tooth brushes, tooth the Woodsboro Volunteer Fire ING TREE supported the Stu- paste, detergent and other hy- Company. Members of the Vol- dent Homeless Imitative Part- giene items to be donated to unteer Fire Company provided nership of Frederick County (SHIP). a delicious meal. This was fol- (SHIP). Ship is in its third year 14 | WOODSBORO WALKERSVILLE TIMES | JANUARY 2019 COMMUNITY

Lori Himes, owner and operator of Abloom Florists hosted a recent Walkersville Business and Professional Association meeting in her shop where she guided WBPA members in fabricating some Christmas decorations.

Extra copies of the Times are available in Woodsboro at Trout’s Market and in Walkersville at Salon Allure, and the library. Get there early each month. JANUARY 2019 | WOODSBORO WALKERSVILLE TIMES | 15 COMMUNITY

Santa’s helpers visited the FMH Pediatric Unit again this year, bearing gifts of boxes of new books and also a Traffic Jam Rollercoaster activity table. Accepting the gifts from Nick Stevens and Rose Mary Morris are Bonnie Walters, Volunteer Coordinator and Mary Beth Gammill, RN.

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The Snallygaster is sailing on Carroll Creek in downtown Frederick during the “Sailing through the Winter Solstice” fundraiser by Color on the Creek nonprofit organization. The Snallygaster is funded, built and sponsored by the Pooles and Beckleys, Walkersville residents. The couples have designated Glade Valley Community Services (GVCS) as the charity that benefits from this fundraiser. Voting is done on the secure link at www.coloronthecreek.com for $1 per vote. Snallygaster sailboat on display in the “Sailing Through the Winter Solstice” event on Carroll Creek Built by Walkersville residents, donations to benefit GVCS

The Snallygaster is a Viking- and mailed to: Color on the Creek and the emblem on the sail. The themed sailboat floating on Car- c/o Mark Flanagan, CPA, 1509 mast is an RV awning roll tube. roll Creek in downtown Frederick Homestead Ave., Frederick, MD Thom, owner of One Man’s Junk, this winter as part of the “Sailing 21702. Be sure to write the boat hand-hammered and antiqued Through the Winter Solstice” fun- name, Snallygaster, on your check. the “bosses” (the hand protector draiser by the Color on the Creek There is a friendly competition piece of curved metal inside the nonprofit organization. The among the sponsors to see who shields) with each one requiring Snallygaster is one of 10 lighted gets the most votes. But their des- over 200 mallet strikes to get the sailboats in the water display and ignated local charities are the big shape correct. There are 10 boss- 2 on land until early February. winners. es and shields. Vicki, Teresa and The sailboats are colorful by day It all started in August when Ed some friends painted the shields. and a beautiful sight at night when Poole was looking for a boat to use The Pooles applied at least 6 dif- they are lit up. The Snallygaster for Color on the Creek with a Vi- ferent sealing materials to the is sponsored, built and funded by king theme after seeing one for boat to make it sea worthy. The Ed and Vicki Poole and Thom and sale. He purchased an old, leaky lighting was a team effort. Vicki Teresa Beckley of Walkersville. wooden boat that the owner said used a scroll saw to cut 6 intri- This year, the Pooles and Beck- had been modeled after Norwe- cate “flames” using Plexiglas do- leys have designated Glade Val- gian fishing boats; that Norwegian nated by Bubby Lawson of Glass ley Community Services (GVCS) link sealed the deal on the Viking and Mirror Services (GMS). Ed as the charity that benefits from ship. Ed thought the ship could be and Bolivar Concrete made con- the Snallygaster, and hope you overtaken by a sea serpent which crete-filled 5 gallon buckets will vote for their boat. GVCS is threw the Viking men overboard, (about 90 pounds each) for ma- the umbrella nonprofit organiza- and that kids would love the drag- ny of the boats. The Snallygaster tion that serves the Walkersville/ on breathing fire. Then Thom has 28 concrete buckets anchor- Woodsboro area and sponsors and Teresa Beckley, neighbors, got ing it in the water. Thom made the Glade Valley Food Bank, the reeled in during dinner one night metal brackets to support each Thrift Shop, the Emergency Re- to take advantage of Thom’s cre- oar at a specific height and posi- lief Fund, the Toy Shoppe and the ativity and skills. tion to keep them from being re- Back to School supplies distribu- Vicki’s friend suggested the positioned by wind or the weight tion. name “Snallygaster,” saying that of snow/ice. All of the cables used “Sailing Through the Winter it was a Frederick folklore drag- for the mast and the concrete Solstice” raises funds for Color on on. Vicki did a quick search and bucket weights were supplied by the Creek, and for the local chari- found out “Snallygaster”, accord- Gary Bloomfield of The Door ties designated by the sponsors of ing to American folklore, was sto- Man Garage Doors. each boat. Color on the Creek ried to have been a large “dragon- The 2 ½ months of hard work is a volunteer nonprofit organiza- like beast that inhabited Central were rewarded the Saturday be- tion which manages the colorful Maryland and particularly Fred- fore Thanksgiving when the water garden in the Carroll Creek erick County.” (Wikipedia) Snallygaster and the other boats Linear Park in downtown Freder- The Pooles and Beckleys, with were launched in Carroll Creek. ick during the summer. Funds are a few friends and family help- The Pooles, Beckleys and all who raised by people voting for their ing, did all the work to transform worked on the boat hope every- favorite boat on the secure link the boat. Heather Smith used her one enjoys all the sailboats during at www.coloronthecreek.com for CAD skills to program the com- the next few months and votes for $1 per vote. Checks can also be puter for Thom’s CNC plasma Snallygaster. made out to “Color on the Creek” cutter to fabricate the dragon JANUARY 2019 | WOODSBORO WALKERSVILLE TIMES | 17 HISTORY

The germ of laziness A rich man’s solution

Ken Kellar people complained of “ground egie, the steel magnate, donated abama. The sick were very poor sive hookworm infestation. Econ- itch”. They didn’t know the itch- towards libraries and church or- people living with inadequate omists claim they can measure the The agricultural south was ing was the tiny larvae burrowing gans. The libraries gave ambitious, and often home-made sewer sys- eradication of hookworm disease doomed to defeat at the hands into their flesh. Once in the blood, industrious people the chance to tems that flooded in wet weather in the southern United States by of the industrial north. That is a the teeny larvae flow in the blood improve themselves intellectually. spreading the raw sewage and any tracking productivity in the de- common assessment of those ana- to the lungs where they pop out I’m sure the idea behind the or- hookworm larvae around. cades following the Rockefell- lyzing the history of the Civil War. of the alveoli. Once in the lungs gans was a firm belief in the im- While the Confederate States of er Commission work. The re- After the Civil War, the south ex- they are coughed up just as any portance of spirituality. America may have been doomed covery is almost miraculous and perienced economic malaise. In- foreign body in the lungs where Rockefeller reportedly felt that from the start based on the tradi- paved the way for intervention by dustrious northerners considered they are then swallowed. The lit- the hookworm epidemic was tionally understood reasons such our government on a number of many southerners, especially poor tle larvae then latch onto the new holding people back against their as lack of an industrial base, it fronts, not always with such in- white people, to be dim witted victim’s intestine where they start will and so he supported the effort now appears the southern armies credible results. and lazy. Apparently data from feeding, growing and courting at- to fight the parasite to give the vic- were further handicapped by mas- the mid to late 19th century con- tractive hookworms. tims a chance to thrive. firmed horribly low productivity In 1903, Dr. Stiles published a The Commission used an evan- of southerners. What was it about paper, “Report upon the preva- gelical style of public outreach. the south that produced this la- lence and geographic distribution Revival-like tents were set up. ziness? The heat? The culture? of hookworm disease (uncinariasis Speakers told of the condition and Dumb workers? The long reliance or anchylostomiasis) in the Unit- what caused it. Cured victims of on slave labor? ed States”. hookworm provided testimonials. Enter Dr. Charles Wardell A northern newspaper reporter Microscopes were set up to show Stiles, a zoologist and parasitol- heard a presentation at a techni- the eggs and larva found in fe- ogist. In 1902 he worked in Eu- cal conference on the subject. The ces. Technicians analyzed peoples rope for the Department of Ag- reporter wrote an article coining a “samples.” riculture studying trichinosis, a phrase to describe the hookworm The main approach to fighting parasite in pork. Upon his return as “the germ of laziness.” I tried to hookworm infestation was through to the states, he started working find the original article reportedly sanitation and medical care. for the US Public health Service. from a Baltimore paper. While I Sanitation was needed to pre- His work took him to the south- didn’t find it, I found an Austra- vent infestations. This involved ern United States to study wide- lian article from January 28, 1903 promoting the building and use spread chronic anemia impacting discussing Dr. Stile’s paper. of outhouses as well as the wear- the majority of southerners in ma- The article accurately explained ing of shoes. This led to rumors ny states. His first studies were in that hookworms were found to that Rockefeller was buying up all Virginia and he found nothing. be the cause of abnormal lethar- the shoe stores and hiring people When he reached the sandy soils gy among “poor southern whites.” to falsely claim shoes were needed of the Carolinas and Georgia he The author then proceeded to for their health. discovered an epidemic of hook- worry about future vagabonds and Medical treatment for the sick worm infections in people. The vagrants defending their behavior involved Epsom salts and thymol. hookworms he found had not as a disease rather than bad behav- Epsom salts reduced a protective been identified. He named them ior. The article concludes by won- mucous layer over the worms al- Necator americanus, the Ameri- dering if there were enough jobs lowing the antiseptic thymol to can killer. in the world should all lazy people kill the worms. Thymol is de- Hookworms, in the adult in the world be convinced to be- rived from the spice thyme. It is phase, are about a centimeter long come industrious. the chemical that gives it its nice and they live in the human in- In sandy-soil states such as the smell. Different medicines are testine. They clamp onto the in- Carolinas, Georgia, and Missis- used today. testine wall and feed on the per- sippi in the 1903, infection rates The Rockefeller Commis- son’s blood. They live as long as 5 were around 40% of the overall sion operated for 5 years and de- years while constantly breeding. population and as high as 82% in clared success. While infections Often, enough worms are present some regions. Almost all counties remained, they were significant- to cause severe anemia. It is esti- were involved. In one southern ly reduced. The reinfection rate is mated the productivity of a labor- school, 100% of the students were very high for victims so sustained er is cut in half by the infestation. carrying hookworms. treatment and health practices Children suffer learning disabili- Poor blacks had lower infestation were needed. The work of Stiles ties as well as malaise and wasting rates and less severe symptoms. It is and the Rockefeller Commission from the parasites. People rarely theorized southern blacks’ tropi- established awareness among the die directly from hookworms al- cal origins exposed them to hook- public, civil authorities and the though they live miserable, short- worms for millennia where they medical community. Although ened lives succumbing to other built some resistance to the para- the Commission ended their work maladies often because of their sites. Today, hookworm is still very the fight against hookworm was weakened condition. prevalent in Africa, South America, successfully continued. The hookworm lifecycle is and Southeast Asia. In 1915 the Rockefeller Foun- pretty complicated and horrific. Dr. Stiles attempted to share his dation traveled to Suriname in Most hookworms don’t multiply finding with southern community South America. They tried the in the victim. Microscopic eggs leaders and encourage civic action same approach as in the USA but and, sometimes, hatched larvae but he was often rebuffed. Many met very strong cultural and po- are expelled in the person’s feces. people took offense from a north- litical resistance. The Founda- In modern times the infected fe- ern “carpet bagger” declaring the tion left after a few years declaring ces are processed in a sewage treat- people of the south were back- their efforts a failure. However, a ment plant and the eggs and larvae ward and dirty. recent research paper credits the are, but in the south in 1903 not Dr. Stiles sought help and final- Rockefeller Foundation for plant- only was indoor plumbing not a ly convinced oil tycoon John D. ing the seeds of progress in Suri- common feature, outhouses were Rockefeller Sr. to donate 1 million name. The paper claims others in not regularly used by the poor. dollars for the formation of the Suriname continued the effort ul- People just went outside on the Rockefeller Sanitary Commission timately to good effect. ground and not too far from their for the eradication of Hookworm Today, it is estimated that half homes. The tiny larvae thrive in Disease. a billion people are infected with warm, moist, shaded, sandy soils Some philanthropist of that day hookworms. Most of those peo- where they wait to be stepped on were worried about demotivating ple live in Southeast Asia, Africa, by bare footed persons. The larvae recipients of charity to work so and South America. However, as then penetrate the skin of the feet they were careful with their giv- recent as last year, hookworm in- and enter the bloodstream. Some ing. As an example, Andrew Carn- festations were discovered in Al- 18 | WOODSBORO WALKERSVILLE TIMES | JANUARY 2019 IN THE COUNTRY

Composting among other options

Ken Kellar + 6O2 -> 6CO2 + 6H2O. With the extra air there is no methane pro- You are cleaning up after a meal. duced, just water and carbon diox- Someone didn’t clean there plate. ide. The food doesn’t completely You can scrape the scraps into the disappear. Some constituents aren’t garbage or if there aren’t bones in- digested and end up in a sludge volved you might consider the gar- that is either sent to a landfill or bage disposal. Which is better? distributed on farm fields. Throwing the food in the trash There are also anaerobic sewage these days usually means a trip out treatment plants. They are kind of of state. Your local garbage col- like liquid landfills. No air is blown lection service will pick up your into the pools of sewage so carbon garbage bags and dump them on dioxide and methane are produced the concrete floor at the Frederick along with trace amounts of hy- County waste facility. Eventual- drogen sulfide. Anaerobic sewage ly a bulldozer will push your bags plants use much less energy be- along with others into a pile and cause you don’t need to blow air finally down a chute to load a large into the sewage. However the re- trailer to be trucked off to another sulting methane gas is hazardous state’s landfill. (explosive) and is a very strong Governments publish a kind of reverse food pyramid showing their prioritized recommendation on how to deal with left overs. If you choose to use the garbage green house gas if you worry about disposal, your ground up food such things. The methane is han- will wash down the sewer pipes to dled by covering the sewage pool to be treated to extract or break composition will be aerobic pro- big deal. On the other end would your local sewage treatment facili- and venting the gas through a pipe down any dangerous pollutants. ducing mostly carbon dioxide and be restaurants using lots of paper ty maybe being moved along by an where the gas is flared, burnt. This Another option for your food very little methane. The problem products such as napkins place- electric pump a time or two. converts the methane to carbon di- scraps is mentioned in the coun- is that all that turning of the sol- mats and paper cups. Separating Now your food is either in a oxide and water vapor. The carbon ty’s Liveable Frederick Master Plan id material takes energy such a s food products might be a big deal. landfill or a sewer. Microbes do dioxide is safe and a much weaker which is currently out for public a bulldozer diesel engine. Turning Transportation to composting the dirty work in both cases. If greenhouse gas than the methane. comment through the beginning constantly is not practical due to facilities (farms?) and the mechan- the food gets buried in a land- Rather than flaring the gas, the of March. That option is com- the amount of energy consumed ical work to aerate the piles will all fill it will decompose without air. energy from the methane can be posting. Most of us are familiar so the piles will sit for some time need to be considered as compost- That’s called anaerobic decompo- extracted by burning it to heat a with composting plant products guaranteeing some of the decom- ing is explored. sition. A nice presentation posted boiler or drive an engine. Howev- like yard trimmings and vegetable position will be anaerobic. In summary, food waste can on a site run by the American Bio- er, the gas must be treated first. The scraps. It’s a pretty benign process We saw that anaerobic decompo- be broken down in several ways: gas Council presents a simplified gas will be about half carbon diox- yielding a nice earthy material that sition can be managed in a sealed burning, aerobic digesting, and version of anaerobic digestion. ide which lowers the energy con- is a natural fertilizer. technical system. Even land fills anaerobic digestion.

They start with C6H12O6 which tent of the gas since carbon dioxide Composting food scraps is sim- are getting more sophisticated and Anaerobic processes use less en- is sugar. Without air the digestion does not burn. Also trace amounts ilar but now the compost pile in- they are often sealed off and their ergy and produce a usable fuel.

equation is as follows: C6H12O6 of hydrogen sulfide cause corrosive cludes meet and fat. That can get gases are captured either to flare However anaerobic facilities are

-> 3CO2 + 3CH4. . Decomposi- acid to form which would quickly pretty gross and can attract “ro- the methane or to use it to pro- more technically demanding and tion without air yields two gases destroy any engine. A common gas dents” which is a nice term for rats. duce power. Only about 75% of probably cost more to build ini- in roughly equal quantities: car- treatment method is to bubble the Chemically composting rests the methane is captured in land- tially bon dioxide and methane. Both gas through water. The water ab- somewhere between aerobic de- fills as the landfill must remain Aerobic processes produce less

are greenhouse gases but methane sorbs the carbon dioxide and hy- composition which produces CO2 open a considerable time while it green house gas but require higher is listed as 25 times more potent drogen sulfide while the methane and anaerobic decomposition that is being filled and a lot of methane energy input. 4 than carbon dioxide regarding the remains a gas. The water used need produces CO2 methane (CH ) is produced in that open pit before Composting seems to rest some-

greenhouse effect. to be cool with a high pH so some- and nitrous oxide (N2O). Nitrous it is covered. where between anaerobic and aer- If your scrap food were washed times chemical additives are needed oxide is super green house gas rat- The thoughts about compost- obic processes.

into the Woodsboro or Walkersville such as Ca(OH)2 which is a base. ed at 310 times the greenhouse ef- ing in Frederick County appear Burning avoids the need for bi- sewer system, it would find itself Direct incineration of food fect of carbon dioxide. It is pro- to be based on minimizing land- ological decomposition but needs subject to aerobic decomposition scraps along with other fuel sources duced in small amounts but has a fill loading and reducing our cur- expensive systems to control pol- at the town or county sewer plant. is also an option. That was the ba- big impact. rent garbage shipping expenses. A lution. There the sewage is washed into a sis of the waste-to-energy plant the When composting, if the mate- composting program would in- All of the above processes pro- big concrete pool where blowers county scrapped some years ago. rial is piled in big piles and left to troduce the burden of segregat- duce carbon dioxide, there is no constantly bubble air through the The idea is to burn stuff down to sit, the decomposition will be an- ing waste. That probably already escaping that. Some produce water sewage slurry. With extra ox- its basic constituents, which is gen- aerobic and much methane will be occurs at upscale restaurants with worse greenhouse gases that can ygen available the decomposition erally water and carbon dioxide, In- produced. glassware, table linens and met- be a problem or a benefit depend- equation for our previous sugar cineration does produce some pol- If the compost piles are turned al utensils. Sure they need space ing on the system.

molecule looks like this: C6H12O6 lutants that require the exhaust gas over constantly, most of the de- for a separate dumpster but not a JANUARY 2019 | WOODSBORO WALKERSVILLE TIMES | 19 PETS

Shelter Angel named “Angel” and surrendered rendered due to landlord issues or are committed to ensure Angel’s some time, patience, and consis- back to the shelter just over five their owners’ moving. comfort and health while she is in tency. She needs to understand FCAC director Linda Shea years of being in what we thought Angel weighs in at one hundred our care. that getting her into better shape was her forever home. fourteen pounds. It is recom- Weight-loss in never an easy is not a punishment, but an act of Those of us who were part of Angel was returned to us due mended that she lose thirty-forty undertaking for any species, and kindness. We hope that Angel can the Frederick County Division of to landlord issues. Typically that pounds to be at her best weight. many of us can identify with the continue her weight loss program Animal Control and Pet Adoption means that a landlord will not al- Similar to obesity in people, obe- balance of diet and exercise nec- in a new home, a real forever fam- Center in November of 2013 re- low a certain breed type on the sity in animals affects joints and essary for success. We know that ily, before the new year. member a sweet American Bull- property they own. While owners mobility. We currently have An- Angel’s weight loss efforts will take dog puppy we named “Maisy.” have an obligation to ensure their gel on a daily dose of Glucos- Maisy was about 4-5 months old pets are welcome to stay with them amine and a low-impact exercise when she arrived as a stray. She when moving to a new home, we regime of walks. Her extra weight quickly won our hearts with her witness even the best attempts at has contributed to pressure sores playful nature and standard Bull- landlord-tenant relations result in and callouses. It is not easy to wit- dog wrinkles and compact build. animals being surrendered to the ness the restrictions placed on this Maisy was adopted within ten shelter. Angel is one of fourteen adult dog that was once enthusi- days of her arrival. She was re- currently adoptable animals sur- astically playful and thin, but we

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Early rising in winter

Lord Chatham, writing to his tage than in reviving the flowing nephew, January 12, 1754, says: beard. Look at Cardinal Bem- ‘Vitanda est improba Syren, De- bo’s picture—at Michael Ange- sidia, I desire may be affixed to the lo’s—at Titian’s—at Shakspeare’s curtains of your bedchamber. If —at Fletcher’s—at Spenser’s—at you do not rise early, you can nev- Chaucer’s—at Alfred’s—at Plato’s. er make any progress worth men- I could name a great man for ev- tioning. If you do not set apart ery tick of my watch. Look at the your hours of reading; if you suffer Turks, a grave and otiose people— yourself or any one else to break Think of Haroun Al Raschid and in upon them, your days will slip Bed-ridden Hassan— Think of through your hands unprofitably Wortley Montague, the worthy and frivolously, unpraised by all son of his mother, a man above you wish to please, and really un- the prejudice of his time—Look enjoyed by yourself.’ at the Persian gentlemen, whom It must, nevertheless, be owned one is ashamed of meeting about that to rise early in cold weather, the suburbs, their dress and ap- and in the gloomy dusk of a Janu- pearance are so much fluor than ary morning, requires no small ex- our own—Lastly, think of the ra- ertion of virtuous resolution, and zor itself — how totally opposed is by no means the least of life’s tri- to every sensation of bed—how als. Leigh Hunt has described the cold, how edgy, how hard! how ut- trying character of the crisis in his terly different from anything like Indicator: the warm and circling amplitude ‘On opening my eyes, the first which Sweetly recommends itself thing that meets them is my own Unto our gentle senses. breath rolling forth, as if in the Add to this, benumbed fingers, open air, like smoke out of a cot- which may help you to cut your- tage-chimney. Think of this symp- self, a quivering body, a frozen tom. Then I turn my eyes side- towel, and an ewer full of ice; and ways and see the window all frozen he that says there is nothing op- over. Think of that. Then the ser- pose in all this, only shews, at any vant comes in. “It is very cold this rate, that he has no merit in op- morning, is it not?”—”Very cold, posing it.’ sir.”—”Very cold indeed, isn’t it ?” --”Very cold indeed, sir.”—”More The change of the style in brit- than usually so, isn’t it, even for ain this weather?” (Here the servant’s The Act for the change of the wit and good nature are put to a style (24 Geo. II. cap. 23) provid- considerable test, and the inquir- ed that the legal year in England er lies on thorns for the answer.) 1752 should commence, not on “Why, sir, .. I think it is.” (Good the 25th of March, but on the 1st creature! There is not a better or of January, and that after the 3rd more truth-telling servant going.) of September in that year, the next “I must rise, how-ever. Get me ensuing day should be held as the Camany weeds to keep the cold away; some warm water.”—Here comes 14th, thus dropping out eleven a fine interval between the depar- days. The Act also included pro- Yet did he quake e old January, wrapped well ture of the servant and the arrival visions regarding the days for fairs In mand quiver like to quell, of the hot water; during which, of and markets, the periods of le- course, it is of “no use” to get up. gal obligations, and the future ar- And blowe his nayles to warm them it he may; The hot water comes. “Is it quite rangements of the calendar. A re- For they were numbed with holding all the day hot?”—”Yes, sir.”—”Perhaps too formed plan of the calendar, with hot for shaving: I must wait a lit- tables for the moveable feasts, he. An hatchet keene, with which he felled wood, tle ?”—”No, sir; it will just do.” occupies many pages of the stat- Anf from the trees did lop the needlesse spray (There is an over-nice propriety ute. sometimes, an officious zeal of vir- The change of the style by Pope Upon an huge great Earth-pot Steane he stood, tue, a little troublesome.) “Oh— Gregory in the sixteenth centu- the shirt—you must air my clean ry was well received by the peo- Front whose wide month there flowed forth the Romano flood. shirt:—linen gets very damp this ple of the Catholic world. Mira- Spenser weather.”—”Yes, sir.” cles which took place periodically Here another delicious five min- on certain days of the year, as for utes. A knock at the door. “Oh, example the melting of the blood the hustings, was, ‘Who stole the that no buddling took place, the days and seasons. It was said, for the shirt—very well. My stock- of St. Gennaro at Naples on the eleven days? Give us back the elev- opponents of the new style tri- instance, that March came in like a ings —I think the stockings had 19th of September, observed the en days!’ umphantly proclaimed that their lion and went out like a lamb; but better be aired too.” —”Very well, new style in the most orthodox Near Malwood Castle, in view was approved by Divine wis- the end of the March of which this sir.”—Here another interval. At manner, and the common peo- Hampshire, there was an oak tree dom—a point on which it is said was said, is in reality the 12th of length everything is ready, except ple hence concluded that it was which was believed to bud every they became still clearer, when, on April. Still more absurd did it be- myself. I now cannot help think- all right. The Protestant popu- Christmas, in honour of Him who the 5th January, being old Christ- come to hold All Saints’ Eve (Oc- ing a good deal—who can?—up- lace of England, equally igno- was born on that day. The people mas Day, the oak was represented tober 31st) as a time on which the on the unnecessary and villanous rant, but without any such quasi- of the neighbourhood said they as having given forth a few shoots. powers of the mystic world were custom of shaving; it is a thing so religious principle to guide them, would look to this venerable piece These people were unaware that, in particular vigour and activity, unmanly (here I nestle closer)—so were, on the contrary, violently in- of timber as a test of the propri- even although there were histori- seeing that we had been observ- effeminate, (here I recoil from an flamed against the statesmen who ety of the change of style. They cal grounds for believing that Je- ing it at a wrong time for centu- unlucky step into the colder part had carried through the bill for the would go to it on the new Christ- sus was born on the 25th of De- ries. We had been continually for of the bed.)—No wonder, that the change of style; generally believ- mas Day, and see if it budded: if it cember, we had been carried away many centuries gliding away from queen of France took part with ing that they had been defrauded did not, there could be no doubt from the observance of the true the right time, and yet had not the rebels against that degener- of eleven days (as if eleven days of that the new style was a monstrous day during the three centuries perceived any difference—a pretty ate king, her husband, who first their destined lives) by the trans- mistake. Accordingly, on Christ- which elapsed between the event good proof that the assumedly sa- affronted her smooth visage with action. Accordingly, it is told that mas Day, new style, there was a and the Council of Nice. cred character of the night was all a face like her own. The Emper- for some time afterwards, a favou- great flocking to this old oak, to The change of style has indeed empty delusion. or Julian never showed the luxuri- rite opprobrious cry to unpopu- see how the question was to be proved a sad discomfiture to all ancy of his genius to better advan- lar statesmen, in the streets and on determined. On its being found ideas connected with particular JANUARY 2019 | WOODSBORO WALKERSVILLE TIMES | 21 RELIGION

Choices (II Chronicles 26-27; Isaiah 6)

Isaiah 6 gives us a picture of pleading with the king to get forever watching & judging. Ma- trust in Him and His Word/way & bitter, depressed & despairing, a depressed prophet that need- right. Thus, Uzziah had a choice ny people choose to follow God by faith. and terrified & worried. All of ed a renewed vision of God. The to make, when confronted with their own way. They choose to 3.) Israel saw Jotham neglect these six are sinful attributes that chapter shows us how God re- God’s Word: He could humble avoid their Bible reading, ad- his worship at the Temple, and God will help us with, if we will stored His prophet. However, an himself, repent, & obey, or get here to worldly methods of “wor- used it as an excuse to avoid their let Him. interesting backstory is found in mad. Uzziah chose the latter. He ship”, collaborate with the un- own personal duties to God. As we enter into a New Year, II Chronicles 26-27 that gives us got so mad at God’s Word that saved in the name of “preaching They had a choice to make: do the best that we can do, when an idea as to why Isaiah was in God instantly judged him. the Gospel”, avoid attending a right, because it was right, or use we are tempted to fall into these such a troubled state. We have the same choice to local, Bible-believing church, etc. the sins of others as an excuse to emotional traps, is run to God in King Uzziah was a godly king make, when someone confronts God has given us the way that do wrong. We know what they His Word, whether we feel like of Judah. He had much, as far as us with God’s Word: we can He wants to be worshiped and chose. it or not. God’s Word cleanses, the things of this world. As long humble ourselves, submit, and served in His Word. Our choice Just because society is going builds, and strengthens us (Rom as Uzziah sought the Lord, God obey the Word, or get mad. Sad- is to obey it or not. If we do not, in a certain direction, does not 10:17; I Pet 2:2). Therefore, we made him to prosper. Howev- ly, in our day, few choose the for- then we can be sure that He will make their sin okay. The whims must read, study, and apply it lit- er, when he was strong, his heart mer, and most choose the latter, not accept us (cf. Lev 10; II Sam of society change with the wind, tle by little. In addition, we must was lifted up with pride, and he because of pride. 6; John 4:23-24; 14:6). If we do, but never change the mind of be faithful to a local, Bible-be- sinned: causing terrible conse- 2.) Jotham was Uzziah’s son then He is pleased. God. What God says to be sin lieving, preaching church that quences. that watched all of this occur. We also have a choice to make, and righteousness in His Word will build us up in the Word, and Isaiah was depressed, because He saw his dad become power- when people offend us. Many do are what He deems them to be. increase our faith. Uzziah, the first king that he ful, go to the Temple, become a not attend church, and even re- We cannot use the sins of the If we neglect God’s way of ministered to, had just died. Jo- leper, and never come home. As ject the Gospel, because some- world as an excuse to sin against help, then we can expect more of tham, Uzziah’s son, did not fol- a young man, he was forced on- one sinned against them in some God ourselves. Christ has called the same in our lives. However, low the Lord closely, and the na- to the throne as a co-regent, since way (whether in reality or per- His flock to be lights in a dark if we ascribe to the biblical pre- tion of Judah did yet corruptly. Uzziah had to live with the lep- ception). Instead of choosing to world, not increase the darkness scription of observing to do the Therefore, the prophet’s heart ers. No one knows the story that forgive, rely on God’s grace, and (Matt 5-6; John 10-13). Word, help may take time in was broken. Thankfully, he made was told to him about what hap- continue to obey His Word, they 4.) Isaiah saw Uzziah die, Jo- coming, but is assured. It is our the right choice, and got his eyes pened in the Temple, but, even use the offense of one/few as a tham sin, and Israel do yet cor- choice. back on the Sovereign God of the so, he had his own choices to reason to get mad at God (and ruptly. As a prophet of God, he Universe. Amidst these four sub- make about God. Jotham chose Man): generalizing that “every- had a choice to make with his James Bussard is the pastor of jects: Uzziah, Jotham, Judah, and to follow God his own way, and one must be the same,” which broken heart: curl up in a ball, Pinecrest Baptist Church in Signal Isaiah, only one made the right never worship at the Temple. Be- seemingly excuses their subse- isolate himself, and be depressed, Mountain, TN. For questions or choice. We have similar choices cause of this, the nation followed quent disobedience. It does not. or give it to God & obey God’s comments about this article, please to make in our day: suit. We can imagine that Jotham Just because Jotham was mad Word by faith. Thankfully, he write him at PastorBussard@ 1.) When he was strong, Uzzi- got mad at the priests and even at the priests and/or God did not made the right decision. Gmail.com. ah became lifted up with pride, God, even though his father was excuse his lack of attendance and Every one of us is going to fight and crossed boundaries that God fully at fault for his actions and worship. Just because his feelings adversity at some point in our had put in place for him. He sin- consequences. changed did not change God’s lives. We will become angry, sad, fully went to offer incense, and We have the same choices to Word. Just so, we need God’s and fearful. Out of these, we will the godly priests withstood him: make, in front of a world that is help to get over ourselves, and be tempted to become wrathful

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For January 2019, the waning Be sure to bring along your cam- gone behind the Sun for the rest of crescent moon is just above Venus era and smartphone to shoot the the month. Brilliant Venus moves in the dawn on New year’s morn- colorful eclipse through the tele- eastward to overtake slower Jupi- ing, and midways between Venus scopes of Escambia Amateur As- ter by the middle of the month. and fainter Jupiter on the morn- tronomer’s Association members The two are closest on January 24, ing of January 2nd. The earth is that evening. The featured pho- with Venus passing 2.4 degrees CLOSEST to the sun (yes, that is to of a lunar eclipse comes from a above Jupiter. By the end of the right!) on January 3rd at 11 PM similar eclipse half a saros cycle (9 month, Venus is well east of Ju- CST, three million miles closer years) ago in December 2010 by piter, and Saturn comes from be- than it is at aphelion in July. It is Wayne Wooten; the blue at top is hind the Sun into the dawn sky as our axial tilt, rather than the slight refraction of sunlight through our well. variation in our distance from the ozone layer, and the darker reds at While the naked eye, dark sun, that drives our seasons. Al- bottom from the umbral shadow, adapted by several minutes away so on the 3rd, the waning crescent where particles in our upper atmo- from any bright lights, is a won- lies just north of Jupiter in the sphere scatter shorter blue waves, derful instrument to stare up in- dawn, and just above faint Mercu- but allow the longer red colors to to deep space, far beyond our own ry on the predawn horizon on Jan- be transmitted. The moon should Milky Way, binoculars are bet- uary 4th, and the peak of the Qua- appear similar to this about 11 ter for spotting specific deep sky drantid meteor shower occurs just PM, and again about 12:40 AM. objects. For a detailed map of after midnight on the same morn- After the “Wolf” Full moon, northern hemisphere skies, about ing; perhaps 40 meteors per hour the waning moon is third quar- December 30th visit the www. will come out of the NE The new ter on January 26th. The cres- skymaps.com website and down- moon is on January 5th. The wax- cent in the dawn is above Jupiter load the map for January 2019; it ing crescent passes south of Mars on the morning of January 30th, will have a more extensive calen- Calendar2019v3_Dave.pdf?fbclid end, for they were the first two Ar- in the evening of January 12th. very close to Venus in January dar, and list of best objects for the =IwAR2zHrRggwneaetto4RJVLX- gonauts to sign up on his crew0. The moon is first quarter on Janu- 31st, and midway between Venus naked eyes, binoculars, and scopes THaETGTmmFn69sBceJ0wEnb- South of Gemini, Orion is the ary 14th. The full moon on Janu- and Saturn an hour before sunrise on the back of the map. There P79CC8uEKCfH4 most familiar winter constella- ary 20th will give us a fine total lu- on Febuary 1st. Ir will be just to is wonderful video exploring the The constellation Cassiopeia tion, dominating the eastern sky nar eclipse. the lower left of Saturn on Febru- January sky, from the Hubble makes a striking W in the NW. at dusk. The reddish supergi- The EAAA will set up tele- ary 2nd. ST website at: http://hubblesite. She contains many nice star clus- ant Betelguese marks his eastern scopes at the Pensacola State Col- Mars is the only evening planet, org/explore_astronomy/tonights_ ters for binocular users in her out- shoulder, while blue-white super- lege Planetarium about 9 PM on and now far from earth, a fading sky/. Sky & Telescope has high- er arm of our Milky Way, extend- giant Rigel stands opposite on his Sunday evening, with the um- red point moving north and east lights of the best events for each ing to the NE now. Her daughter, west knee. Just south of the belt, bral eclipse beginning about 9:30 through the autumn zodiac in the week at http://www.skyandtele- Andromeda, starts with the NE hanging like a sword downward, is PM. Totality will start at 10:40 SW evening sky in January. The scope.com/observing/astronomy- corner star of Pegasus’’ Square, M-42, the Great Nebula of Orion, PM, and the deepest eclipse will morning sky has many more plan- podcasts/. And Astronomy Pic- and goes NE with two more bright an outstanding binocular and tele- be at 11:10 PM. The total por- etary groupings to see. Mercury ture of the Day and NASA has a stars in a row. It is from the mid- scopic stellar nursery. It is part of tion will end about 11:40 PM, is briefly visible low in the east downloadable, printable 2019 cal- dle star, beta Andromeda, that we a huge spiral arm gas cloud, with and the umbral eclipse ends about as January starts, with the moon endar available at https://apod.na- proceed about a quarter the way active starbirth all over the place. 12:50 AM on Monday morning. close to it on January 4th, but is sa.gov/apod/image/1812/Apod- to the top star in the W of Cas- You should be able to glimpse this siopeia, and look for a faint blur stellar birthplace as a faint blur with the naked eye. M-31, the with just your naked eyes, and the Andromeda Galaxy, is the most larger your binoculars or telescope, distant object visible with the na- the better the view becomes. ked eye, lying about 2.5 million Last but certainly not least, in Farmers’ Almanac light years distant. Overhead is the east rise the hunter’s two faith- Andromeda’s hero, Perseus, ris- ful companions, Canis major and ”A New Year’s resolution is something that es. Between him and Cassiopeia minor. Procyon is the bright star goes in one year and out the other” is the fine Double Cluster, faintly in the little dog, and rises minutes visible with the naked eye and two before Sirius, the brightest star in Anonymous fine binocular objects in the same the sky. Sirius dominates the SE field. Perseus contains the famed sky by 7 PM, and as it rises, the eclipsing binary star Algol, where turbulent winter air causes it to Mid-Atlantic Weather Watch: Lake-effect snow (1, 2, 3) with fair and very cold the Arabs imagined the eye of the sparkle with shafts of spectral fire. temperatures (4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11); Nor’easter, heavy snow (12, 13) with pe- gorgon Medusa would lie. It fades Beautiful as the twinkling appears riods of more lake-effect snow (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22). More snow to a third its normal brightness for to the naked eye, for astrono- (23, 24) turning fair and not as cold (25, 26, 27, 28, 29); yet more snow (30, 31). six out of every 70 hours, as a larg- mers this means the image is blur- er but cooler orange giant covers ry; only in space can we truly see Full Moon: The first Full Moon of 2019 will occur on Monday, January 21st. about 80% of the smaller but hot- “clearly now”. At 8 light years dis- While it has often been referred to as Hunger Moon by many Native American ter and thus brighter companion tance, Sirius is the closest star we tribes because of the scarcity of food at this time of year, it has also been called as seen from Earth. can easily see with the naked eye WOLF MOON because of the increased boldness of wolf packs venturing clo- Look at Perseus’ feet for the from West Florida. Below Sirius sure and closer to their camps looking for food. famed Pleiades cluster; they lie in binoculars is another fine open Special Notes: With its 2019 edition, The Hagerstown Town and Country Almanack turned 223 years about 400 light years distant, and cluster, M-41, a fitting dessert for old! Its founder, John Gruber, would certainly be proud that his humble publication, first published in over 250 stars are members of New Year’s sky feast. 1797 and continuously ever since, would be hailed today as not only the second oldest almanac in the this fine group. East of the sev- For more information on the United States but is the only almanac in America still to be published by his heirs. We pledge to continue en sisters is the V of stars mark- Escambia Amateur Astronomers improving our look, providing those weather forecasts, and offering useful information and inspiration ing the face of Taurus the Bull, and our local star gazes for the to help one survive in today’s world. with bright orange Aldebaran as public, visit our website at www. his eye. The V of stars is the Hy- eaaa.net or call our sponsor, Lau- Holidays: New Year’s Day in 2019 falls on Tuesday, January 1st. The birthday of famed civil rights activ- ades cluster, older than the blue ren Rogers at Pensacola State Col- ist leader, Martin Luther King, Jr. (January 15, 1929) is celebrated on the third Monday of January. This Pleaides, but about half their dis- lege at (850) 484-1155, or e-mail year, it is Monday, January 21st. Take time to remember this great leader on this day and reflect on the tance. 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Og — Boy of Battle

Chapter XIV (Cont’d) made them feel very comfortable to their amazement that each trail huge clams and since in a way they they set out to explore the beach. began and ended at the tidemark resembled cocoanuts he cracked Tracks In The Sand In their experience in the water showing plainly that the strange one of them open and tasted the both of them had lost their spears animal, whatever it was, had come meat inside. And it was so delicious Irving Crump and Og’s precious tiger skin with out of the water and returned to it and appetizing that they feasted Dodd, Mead & Co. his fire stones and dint knife had again. Could this be some terrible on all they could find of these too, 1925 come undone from about his neck water monster? One of the trails and thereafter every shell they came A lot of his fear of water slowly and disappeared. All that they had they followed well up the beach across they cracked open, sampling disappeared then, and he did not left to them in the form of weapons and there they found unmistak- the contents. By mid-day they had mind so much when the log rolled were their stone hammers which able signs that the animal, whatev- gorged themselves to satiety and the strange land they would not all get him off again. He talked encourag- had been securely held in their er it was had dug a hole in the sand skin felt so tight across their hith- like Bun, fat and lazy and good- ingly to Ru too and told him how belts. But they had not gone far up and covered it again. Curious, Og erto lean paunches that they need for-nothing. Such a thing would be easy it was to stay on top of the wa- the beach when they both wished and Ru dug into the sand too to must sit down in the warm sun bad. They would lose their strength ter, and finally when the log got that they had more in the way of see if perhaps this strange creature and rest. And they were so com- and quickness of eye and hand. so unmanageable that neither of weapons for in the soft sand above had not come ashore to bury some- fortably happy that Ru sprawled at They might even get sick as Bun them could stay on it both Hairy the driftwood that marked the tide thing. And as they scooped out the full length on his back on the white often did. Boys let themselves down into the line they discovered footprints that sand with their hand they suddenly sand and promptly fell asleep. Such a thing would be very bad water and with an arm around the startled them and made them draw discovered scores of strange looking But Og’s mind was too busy and indeed, for this land was not with- log kicked and kept themselves closer together and look furtively eggs. Both. Og and Ru knew what too full of interesting thoughts out its dangers. They would not be afloat. And after that, they were about. eggs were. They had foraged from and speculations on this new and able to stand off the hyenas, or the not long in discovering that if they In the sand they saw the great many a bird’s nest in their day and strange land they had blundered cave bear or the sabre-tooth tiger, both kicked in the same direction round footmarks of a huge sabre- the discovery of these eggs caused into to sleep just then. Here was a who doubtless haunted the beach they could move the log along even tooth tiger. But that was not all. them to forget for a moment the land with meat and drink aplenty. because it did afford such good for- though the rough water did make it There were other footprints there. strange creature that had left them One could live here until the end age. roll and toss madly. Og made out the trail of a hye- there as they eagerly snatched them of time and feast on the food that And then there was this other The waves were moving them na and the great flat prints of the out of the sand and begun to feed lay strewn along the beach. The sun strange beast that came up out of toward one of the strips of san- monster cave bear. There were the upon them. was warm here too. Life would be a the water. What could it be? It was dy beach, and weak and tired and trails of smaller animals too and But before they had eaten very pleasure, a comfort. No hard work strong and big he could tell from hungry though they were the two the hoof-marks of a band of three- many it suddenly dawned upon Og and plenty of ease and leisure. This the trail it left. Was it as hideous boys knowing that they had a fight- toed horses that must have romped that the owner of the nest, might would be a capital place for Bun, and ruthless as the crocodile? Was ing chance kicked vigorously and along the beach not long since. like a mother bird, return at any the fat one, the fattest and laziest it quick and fast and stealthy as the urged the log forward. Slowly they And then they came across a trail moment to care for the eggs and man in the whole colony of Hairy great tiger? Og wondered and tried made progress toward one of the that puzzled them tremendously. It since they did not know what sort People. He was too fat and lazy to to form a mental picture of it. But long palm-clad sand strips until be- was the strangest trail they had ev- of a creature it could be he warned hunt. He was too fat to even find a this was hard work. He needs must fore long they felt firm ground un- er seen made by queerly shaped feet Ru of the danger and they discreet- mate for himself or a cave in which lie down as Ru had done while he der their feet and letting go their set far apart while between the foot- ly withdrew from the vicinity of the to live. Instead he would stray from thought. The warm sand felt good log canoe they staggered ashore and prints were signs of a heavy body nest they had partly plundered. cave to cave and tell stories to the to his back. It was hard work to sank down upon the warm sand ex- having been dragged laboriously Up the beach they wandered other Hairy People until he was in- think anyway. Why trouble just hausted but happy. across the sand. Og and Ru studied finding strange sun-whitened shells vited to come in and share their fire now when he was so comfortable. Og was the first to revive him- these trails very hard for there were and other curious objects that at- and the food they had. Og closed his eyes and presently he self sufficiently to sit up and look several of them on the beach. And tracted their attention. Down near Og wondered whether perhaps was asleep too. about. And as he looked closely at as they studied them they found the water line Og found several if he thought his people to this the trees that fringed the wide beach he gave a glad cry and staggered to his feet, calling Ru to follow him. Up the beach they scrambled and Og reaching the nearest tall palm paused under it and looked long- ingly upward. In the foliage he saw a cluster of green fruit which he at once recognized as a strange hol- low nutlike fruit that he had eaten when he was a captive of the Tree People, — the apes, — a long time ago before he had killed the sabre- tooth tiger. He remembered, too, that this fruit had a strange liquid inside; a sweetish liquid that would quench the burning thirst that made their lips crack and tongue feel thick. On the ground under one of the trees he found several wind- falls, and pouncing upon these, he eagerly broke the husk away with his stone hammer which still fortu- nately hung to his belt. And then while Ru watched him curiously he broke the fnut from the. shuck and cracked the hard shell. Then put- ting the crack to his lips he sucked at it eagerly and the thirsty Ru saw him swallow the liquid that drained from it. Ru needed no further en- couragement to follow his example and soon they were both sucking at cocoanuts until their thirst was en- tirely slacked. Then Og broke open one of the nuts and by devour- ing great mouthfuls of it showed Ru that the white inside meat was good to eat. And when they were no longer hungry and thirsty, and when the sun had dried their hairy coats and 24 | WOODSBORO WALKERSVILLE TIMES | JANUARY 2019 UPCOMING EVENTS

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