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Multiple Annexations On Horizon Annexations will require Carnival and fairs consider options Emmitsburg to amend the town’s growth boundary. Page 2 or more than a year, fairs, car- However, Rocky Ridge Volunteer Fnivals, organizational fund- Fire Company President Dale Kline Bankruptcy Leaves Road In Limbo raising and other events in North told the News-Journal that, follow- Liberty Township is at a loss as to Frederick and Southwest Adams ing their April meeting, the leader- how to deal with Rist Trail Road. counties have been canceled as the ship decided that “the Rocky Ridge Page 3 result of the threats to health posed Fire Company will be planning to by the COVID pandemic. have a ‘modified’ carnival this year Old Shamrock Restaurant Sold In both regions, emergency-re- in August,” adding, “It will proba- Site will be divided up into sponders have also been deprived bly not be the same as before, but four parcels. A Royal Farms is of critical, fundraising activities we want to put something together rumored to open on one. Page 4 such as carnivals and car shows, for the community.” and have been relying on engaging Walkersville Volunteer Fire in alternative types of fundraisers Company Vice President Vaughn Sewer Issues Plague Taneytown Once again, summer carnivals and fairs will fall victim to COVID-19 Actions initiated to stem water to compensate. Zimmerman said whether they will concerns. Only the South Mt. Fair plans to return this year. loss and wastewater infiltration Among local events that have be having their carnival this year into the sewer system. Page 5 been canceled for the second con- remains in limbo at the moment, the carnival for this year has been Taneytown will be holdings its secutive year is the Mother Seton noting, “We are putting-off our canceled, but that the company is Wine, Art & Film Festival on June School carnival. The carnival, decision until May 3.” going to have drive-through food 19 at Memorial Park, while Thur- COMMENTARY which usually runs during the third Likewise, the Thurmont Guard- like that offered last year, but with mont will be holding a Springfest American Mind week of May, was the first to fall vic- ian Hose Company will be deciding some additions. with town-wide yard sales May 7 Is the prevalence of profanity tim to the restriction limiting gath- in May regarding whether or not to Regarding festivals, fairs and and May 8. Community Heritage in our media today really erings to ten or less individuals last hold their carnival. other outdoor events, the South Day in Emmitsburg will be held on necessary? Page 10 year. Now, for the second time in Harney Volunteer Fire Compa- Mountain Fair will be held this June 26. The Emmitsburg Vigilant year from July 27 through July Hose Company will be holding its The Bulwark 38 years, the school-run carnival has ny’s Len Bower said the company’s American’s gun culture – when is once again been canceled. annual carnival has been canceled 31. In addition, the South Moun- annual Spring Fling event on June tain Fair organizers will be hold- 26th and offer an “exciting oppor- enough enough? Page 11 As far as carnival that are held by due to “too many (COVID) regula- various emergency-responders are tions and restrictions. The company ing a yard/craft sale event on May tunity to win great prizes.”

concerned, the Thurmont Commu- will be holding a Money Bonanza 15. The event is being held espe- Be advised events in-general are ARTICLES nity Ambulance Service carnival will drawing in August 28 as a fundraiser. cially to help sellers whose sales requiring attendees to maintain The Book of Days be held at the Thurmont Event Com- Taneytown Volunteer Fire have been hindered or diminished social distancing and wear face- Blood’s attempt of the Crown plex from June 1 through June 5. Company’s Sam Perry said that by the COVID restrictions. masks. Jewels – an extraordinary attempt at robbery. Page 13 Ecology May to see elections of new local officials Get ready – the 17-year Cicadas are coming! Page 14 he time is approaching for Steve Beans is running for re-elec- Tlocal residents in Pennsylvania tion as constable. Real Science and Maryland to elect or re-elect Fairfield Borough has three The technology behind facial a number of their township, bor- council seats to be filled, as well recognition and how it is abused. ough, city and town officials. as the mayoral seat and that of Page 16 In Adams County and elsewhere the tax collector. The seats are for in Pennsylvania, local elections are four-year terms. Gardening tied to the national primary elec- According to borough Secretary Consumers are becoming more tions, while in Frederick County Susan Wagle, incumbent Mayor aware of the importance of and elsewhere in Maryland, munic- Robert Stanley is running for re-elec- pollinators. Join them by creating ipalities tend to establish their own tion, while incumbents Camille Unlike last year’s primary, this year’s primary will be all about a bee-friendly garden. Page 18 local election dates, regardless of Cline, Nathanael McNeill, and Dean the national primaries. Thomas have filed to run for re-elec- selecting leaders for local governments. History In Southwest Adams, voters in tion to council. Incumbent Tracy Of the possible candidates run- Foster, Fuller, and Vigliotti, and This month, Gateway to the Carroll Valley and Fairfield bor- Paul has filed to run for tax collector. ning for the three seats, township challenger Barbara Cook. The can- Mountains remembers Thurmont’s oughs, and in Hamiltonban and Liberty Township has three seats Secretary Nina Garretson stated didates have been certified and the 1951 Bicentennial celebration. Liberty townships will be holding to be filled: supervisor, tax collec- only incumbent Douglas Woerner deadline to file has expired. Page 28 their local elections on May 18. tor, and elected auditor. will be running for re-election. No Emmitsburg’s election will not Carroll Valley Borough has a According to township Secre- one has yet filed to run for auditor be held until September 28 when Taneytown History number of seats to be filled. Vot- tary/Treasurer Wendy Peck, Rob- or tax collector. two three-year commissioner seats Taneytown in the Revolutionary ers will be filling three seats on the ert Jackson (whose seat is open In Maryland, Taneytown will be presently occupied by Timothy War. Page 28 borough Council, and electing or to be filled) will not be running filling three, four-year council seats O’Donnell and Clifford Sweeney re-electing the mayor, the tax col- for re-election. Jessica Ilko was on that board in the upcoming May 3 will be up for election/re-election. Four Years At The Mount lector, and the constable. The appointed last year for tax collector town election. The council seats that Thurmont’s election will not This month, we asked our writers council and mayoral seats are four- and is running for election, while, will be up for election or re-election be held until October 26 when to reflect on the nature of Memorial year terms, while that of the con- as of April 27, Brandon Lowe is the are those presently held by Diane Fos- John Kinnaird’s mayoral seat Day and what it means to them and stable is a six-year term. sole contender to fill Jackson’s seat. ter, Judith Fuller and Joe Vigliotti. will be filled, as well as the com- their families. Page 34 According to Assistant Borough Susan Hek is running for re-elec- Candidates who are running missioner seats of Martin Burns Manager Gayle Marthers, running tion as elected auditor, but is not for the seats include incumbents and Wayner Hooper. Complementary Corner for council seats are incumbents on the ballot, and she is running as A look at how challenges create Richard Mathews, Robert Verde- a write-in. PRE-SORTED growth. Page 42 raime, David Lillard and borough Hamiltonban Township has one STANDARD Planning Commission mem- supervisor’s seat open, as well as tax U.S. Postage Postal Customer Humor ber Sara Laird. Ron Harris is run- collector and township auditor. The PAID More totally useless facts that ning for re-election as mayor, while supervisor’s seat is a six-year term, as Gettysburg, PA Phyllis Doyle-Smith is stunning is that of the auditor, while the tax only those with no life actually Permit No. 53 know. Page 47 for re-election as tax collector and collector seat is a four-year term. 2 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | MAY 2021 EMMITSBURG NEWS Multiple annexations on horizon ommissioner Joe Ritz, liaison Those that could entail residen- would be annexed to the town as Cto the town Planning Com- tial development: A 15.53-acre lot ‘neighborhood commercial.’ the missioner, told the commissioners that would essentially be an exten- county has them zoned as resi- at their April 5 meeting that a pro- sion of Northgate. A developer dential. news-journal posal to amend the town’s growth may be seeking to construct 48 Finally, the Daughters of Char- P.O. Box 543 boundary will be going before single-family dwellings. A 22.97- ity property, adjacent to the waste- Emmitsburg, Maryland 21727 county and state planning boards acre lot located north of North- water-treatment plant property on 301-471-3306 for review. The proposal could gate. A developer may be seeking the west side of Route 15, would www.emmitsburg.com lead to the annexation of seven to build 29 townhomes and 34 be newly included in the growth properties. single-family dwellings on the boundary. The 70.71-acre site emmitsburg.net, taneytown.net, woodsboro.net Three of the properties would site. A .79-acre lot located adja- would be used to plant trees to mythurmont.net, myfairfield.net, & mygettysburg.net be newly added to the town’s cent to Silo Hill development. assist the town in meeting its growth boundaries, while another This lot would have its zoning stormwater management permit Covering the news, events, history; and culture of the Historic Toms Creek Hundred geo- four are already located in the changed to low density residen- requirements. graphical area: Emmitsburg, Zora, Carroll Valley, Fairfield, Greenmont, Harney, Rocky growth boundary but need zon- tial, but no potential development The change to the growth Ridge, Detour, St. Anthony’s, Zentz Mill, Taneytown and Thurmont. The Emmitsburg News Journal is published the first day of every month by Toms Creek Hundred LLC. ing changes to facilitate future was discussed. boundary must be approved by annexation. Two could involve Three North Seton Ave- county and state planning depart- Senior Advisors: the construction of residential nue properties which could be ments. Following their approval, Eric Glass, Taney Corporation developments. annexed to the town, are already the town Planning Commission Greg Reaver, Emmitsburg Glass The details regarding the prop- located within the town’s growth would then hold a public hear- erties involved were reviewed at boundary, including Rube’s Crab ing on May 3, followed by a final Executive Editor: Michael Hillman, [email protected] the town Planning Commission’s Shack, Spike’s, and the former public hearing before the board of Managing Editor: Angela Guiao, MSMU Class of 2021 March 29 meeting, and include: Emmitsburg Auction site. Each commissioners on July 12. Assistant Editor: Harry Scherer, MSMU Class of 2022

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Industrial Park II progresses Letters to the Editor, notice of upcoming events, news stories, and interesting and t their April 19 meeting, the Developer Dan Reaver had accordance with MDE and town creative articles are welcome and may be submitted via regular U.S. Mail to P.O. box 543, Emmitsburg, MD 21727, or by email to [email protected]. Atown commissioners unani- requested the approvals in order requirements, this provides an oppor- mously approved several requests to further progress the creation of tunity for further development within submitted by the developer of the Emmitsburg East Industrial Park the town limits, may possibly cre- proposed Emmitsburg East Indus- II, to be located on the east side of ate additional job opportunities, and Town Manager Cathy Willets help move the project forward. The trial Park II regarding the construc- Route 15. Presently, only Reaver’s certainly additional revenue for the stated that no matter what the com- commissioners did not address any of tion of a wastewater pump-station Emmitsburg Glass is located on that town,” Powell said, adding, “The missioners approved at the meeting, it those additional requests. required by the site. site. That land was annexed to the developer’s requests seem reasonable must ultimately, also be approved by Town Planner & Zoning Specifically, the commissioners town in 2006. and will allow the town to manage the the MDE “who has the final say in Administrator Zach Gulden said agreed that the town developer-con- Prior to the approvals, town Attor- system, once it is installed.” everything.” that Reaver is proposing subdi- structed pump-station be located on ney Leslie Powell stated that none of The necessity of constructing a Attorney Bruce Dean, representing vision of his property into seven the town’s property near the exist- the requests were overly concerning to pumping station was the result of Reaver, posed several other requests, more lots – Lot 1 being the loca- ing wastewater treatment plant, that staff, provided the pump is properly the town having construction a new including if the town could assist with tion of Emmitsburg Glass. Lot 8 the town supply electricity to the installed, warranted, and that it not wastewater treatment plant, which the “unforeseen” costs of the pumping is under contract to Federal Stone pump-station once it is completed, imposes any undue burden on waste- could not accept gravity-fed wastewa- station, if the town would consider Industries of Thurmont, which is and that the town assume the oper- water treatment plant staff in terms of ter from the proposed industrial park the creation of a less-expensive sta- expanding their operations and ation and maintenance of the plant additional maintenance. – thereby nixing prior plans that the tion, and if there is anything the town plans to relocate to everything to upon its completion. “If everything is constructed in site employs gravity-fed sewer lines. could offer – such as incentives – to Emmitsburg.

Avenue “Green Street” project at the stormwater-runoff. Also planned to ment of subsurface waterlines, which News Briefs . . . board’s April 5 meeting, with Commis- occur in conjunction with the North will bring the total cost of the overall Water/Sewer fee increases? that needs to be done on the water sioner Joe Ritz voting against over the Seton enhancements is the replace- project to $1.5 million. Emmitsburg Commissioner clarifier and other projects, that propped reduction in parking spaces Burns suggested at April 5 Town “there’s going to have to be some planned. Council meeting that the town hard discussions on how our sewer The commissioners previously needs to engage in “hard discus- fees are going to shape-up as well as approved a $19,825 contract to sions” regarding the town’s water our water fees in the near future.” develop a Green Street Concept and sewer rates in the near future. Burns said he was certain that the Plan, which included plans to “Doing the research that I have town staff and commissioners are enhance North Seton with trees (made him realize), we in Emmits- aware of it (the need to raise rates to and plants, create safer road con- burg have some of the lowest support water and sewer infrastruc- ditions, and help relieve flooding water fees in the county – I have ture improvements), as well as all the at the Northgate subdivision. yet to find anybody that’s lower,” people in town are being aware of it. Being more than just a beautifica- Burns stated. As far as sewer fees, tion project, the estimated $290,800 he said the town’s fees rank “right N. Seton ‘Green Street’ project will also help the munici- there in the middle,” relative to plans progress pality meet all of its requirements other municipalities. The town commissioners approved the under the state MS4 program, which He said that with all this work conceptual plan for the North Seton requires communities to reduce MAY 2021 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 3 FAIRFIELD/CARROLL VALLEY NEWS

whereby a private road could township staff should review the Bankruptcy leaves road in limbo be declared a public nuisance as original development plans for iberty Township officials are be rendered unusable at times. police chief and our police a means of addressing mainte- any notes relating to infrastruc- Lat a loss as to how to deal with The original builder of the devel- department can’t even patrol nance issues, adding, “Generally, ture maintenance. “If there is the degraded condition of Rist opment went bankrupt, leaving there because our cars bog down it’s up to the individual lot-own- some such note as that on the Trail, being that road is a private township officials to find a means on the roads.” ers to maintain and repair (devel- plan, then you can enforce the development road, and thus, does for having the road repaired. Barlow further stated that, opment roads). It’s really not our note. It doesn’t matter that the not come under the purview of Supervisor Walter Barlow although Rist Trail is a private responsibility.” company went bankrupt, if there’s the local government. stated at the board’s April meet- road within a private, 68-home He said, “If an emergency vehi- a note … they’re (the homeown- Police and other emergency ing that emergency services have development, it was his opinion cle can’t get up there, they can’t ers) bound to that note.” responders, as well as residents discovered Rist Trail as being that the situation there constitutes get up there. Then maybe those The solicitor stated that if there of the affected have consis- unpassable at times. “Of course, a public nuisance. individuals (lot-owners) will (ulti- is no note on the plan which tently complained – as far back it’s (Rist Trail) an ongoing thing,” Township Solicitor John Lisko mately) get together and improve binds the lot-owners to make road as 2015/2016 - about the condi- he said, because no one is main- declared he was not aware of any that road,” repairs, then “my gut tells me we tion of the road, which can even taining the road, adding, “The situation within his experience Lisko did suggest that the won’t be able to do anything.”

itory, but that sale hasn’t been We’re dealing with kind of a sever- Land cleared, but not by owner finalized.” al-headed monster there in terms arroll Valley Borough staff, debris into the stream (a tribu- seized for non-payment of taxes Hazlett told the borough Coun- of issues that we need to pursue Cand other agencies, are look- tary of Toms Creek),” adding, “I’m but have failed to sell during the cil that the county Conservation (along with) different agencies ing into alleged unauthorized clear- just very concerned. I do think it county’s delinquent tax auctions. District has also been investigating pursuing them as well.” ing of land which is not owned by is important that whoever has done The owner of the land involved that which has been transpiring at Solicitor Zachary Rice stated the individual reportedly involved the work – that they do something in this case in an absentee owner, the site, but that the accused “has that the county has sought input in the land-disturbance incident. to fix the damage that they have while the individual accused of not been responsive to the county.” from the municipality regarding Stacey Whitmore, Blue Ridge done.” unauthorized clearing of the site The Conservation District has the the sale of properties within the Trail, reported to the borough Council President Richard - has only placed a bid with the authority to act as an “agent” of borough, one of which is 3 Wil- Council at their April 13 meeting Mathews said, “We’re aware of the county to acquire the land – but the state Department of Environ- low Trail. The lawyer stated the that she had observed the question- problem. County is aware of the the county has not yet awarded mental Protection regarding envi- borough could therefore question able activity taking place at 3 Wil- problem. We are aware of what’s ownership. ronmental issues. or challenge the sale of the partic- low Trail, a short roadway which going on.” Town Manager David Hazlett “There are options (in dealing ular lot in question. takes access off Blue Ridge Trail, The Willow Trail tract in ques- told the News-Journal that “the with the issues associated with the Neither the actual owner of She stated, “They cut several tion is being held in the county person suspected of violating property in-question),” Hazlett 3 Willow Trail, nor the accused trees on the other side of Willow repository. The repository is com- several laws ‘thinks’ they have stated, adding, “He has clearly offender, were identified during Trail … (and) pushed dirt and prised of lands that have been purchased the lot out of the repos- violated our code in several places. the meeting.

should be completed within the next let them provide their movie night in municipality, up considerably from the News Briefs . . . several weeks, according to township our park,” he said, adding, “It’s a great March 9 number of 364 cases. Mobile DUI detector received figure out if we could do something Supervisor Coleen Reamer. opportunity, and we’re enjoying work- The number of confirmed cases Liberty Township Police Chief (Sherri) a little more supportive, like signs say- Reamer told the News-Journal ing with them.” has been steadily rising since January Hansen informed the township super- ing, ‘Thousand dollar fine if you’re lit- that volunteers and Joint (Hamil- 9 when there were 243 cases, and Feb- visors at the board’s April meeting that tering,” or something like that. tonban and Fairfield) Parks and Rec- COVID count up in CV area ruary 9 when 318 cases were reported. the police department has received a Barlow said there are a couple of reation Commission President John The number of confirmed cases of “The increase is getting heavier portable breathalyzer tester (PBT). signs posted but it hasn’t amounted to Strahler “have been hard at it to make COVID-19 cases in Zip Code 17320 (increasing in percentage between Hansen said the unit from the much, noting, “They throw trash out the bridge a reality this year.” continues to increase, as well as in each monthly period of reportage),” Trooper Kenton Iwaniec Memorial right beside the signs.” This new bridge will carry walkers Adams County as a whole. adding that he believes 178 of the cur- Foundation provided the township He noted that if residents wish to on the planned 2022 pathway exten- Zip Code 17320 includes Carroll rent number of cases involve Carroll with the PBT equipment at no charge. pick up trash and litter, the town- sion over the spillway and around the Valley and Fairfield boroughs, and Valley Borough residents, based on The foundation was established ship will send a truck to pick up the infiltration-pond area. Freedom, Liberty and Hamiltonban the percentage of the population per in Pennsylvania State Trooper Iwan- accrued bags of litter if those collecting townships. municipality within Zip Code 17320. iec’s name to provide police forces and the trash would notify the township to CV’s ‘Movie in the Park’ resumes Borough Mayor Ron Harris reported The number of confirmed cases individual law enforcement officers inform the staff regarding where the Carroll Valley Borough will be resum- at the borough Council’s April meeting of coronavirus in Adams County has with DUI enforcement equipment. bags are located. ing its “Movie in the Park” program, that as of April 9, there were 422 con- risen from 4,818 in January to 7,070 Iwaniec was killed in 2008 when his Barlow also asked that anyone commencing in May. firmed cases of coronavirus within the in April. vehicle was struck by an intoxicated witnessing littering or illegal dump- Assistant Borough Manager driver. The organization holds various ing to immediately report the inci- Gayle Marthers told the council at fundraising events to help raise money dences to the township police. “We their April meeting, “We’ll be hav- to pay for the PBT units. actually have a case coming up soon ing our first (since the inception of In addition, the chief said Freedom to address this very thing. Chief COVID-19) Movie in the Park on Township has expressed interest in (Sherri) Hansen and I have to go and May 21 at 7 p.m.” extending their police coverage con- appear before the magistrate on a “We’re working on getting every- tract with Liberty. Liberty has been dumping issue,” he said. thing together for it,” she said, adding providing police services to Freedom that more details will be forthcoming. for the past number of months. Work progressing at park Borough Manager David Hazlett Hansen stated she would be work- New wood-fiber surface material has said that the event is being held in ing with Freedom on a renewed con- been ordered to replenish the surface partnership with the Fairfield Ele- tract in June. around the train play structure at the mentary Parent Teacher Organiza- Hamtiltonban Community Park. tion (PTO). Litter removal appreciated The surface material should arrive “They (Fairfield Elementary PTO) Liberty Township Commissioner Bob within the next ten days. normally hold a movie night at the Jackson stated at the board’s April In addition, the frame of a new school but are unable to do it inside meeting, “We had a little action this bridge to be constructed across the (the school building), so we’re working past couple of weeks with people pick- pond spillway is well underway and collaboratively with them to be able to ing up roadside trash… it was most appreciated.” Commissioner Walter Barlow iden- tified the key individual involved as being resident Gary Rodgers. Jackson stated that he has also received comments from other resi- dents asking if the township could do more to “police” illegal dumping along the roads. “I think it’s a very good idea, and I like to maybe down-the-road 4 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | MAY 2021 THURMONT NEWS

that, the mayor and commissioners Annexation goes before commissioners may act upon the petition, if they so he Thurmont commissioners Planning & Zoning Commission for cipal ideas, we can’t go wrong.” annexation need to be discussed as the choose,” he stated. Tcommenced at their April 6 meet- that board’s recommendation. One significant change in the pro- review process continues, such as the The proposed development would ing with their review of a proposal to P&Z held a public hearing on Feb- posed development that would be cost-per-unit for water-capacity usage. be bound by a condominium devel- annex more than 16-acres of land to ruary 25 which culminated with com- constructed on the cojoined property Town Chief Administrative Officer opment (spanning Easy Street, Luther the town. mission members recommending that has been the number of proposed Jim Humerick told the News-Journal Drive and Cody Drive) to the south If approved, the annexation could the mayor and town Board of Com- residential-units, which was initially that the annexation agreement is being side … Apples Church Road on the ultimately pave the way for the creation missioners approve the annexation. given as 31 townhouses, seven stu- finalized by the town planner, add- west and north sides … and Grace- of a development of more than 150 Town Planner Chris Jakubiak dio-apartments and 172 condo- ing, “Once that’s completed, we will ham Road on the east side. new residential units and an assisted opened the April 6 review noting sev- miniums. The need for additional have some internal meetings with the The land to be annexed, as well as living assistance facility. eral aspects of “principal ideas” that required parking has reduced the developer to discuss the ‘wish list’ that’s the portion already located in-town, The commissioners accepted the should be considered during the number of residential units to 172 within the proposed agreement.” are both zoned for agricultural use petition for annexation at their January review process: environmental and units plus an assisted-living facility, or Humerick said that once all par- … and would have to be re-zoned in 4 meeting, during which Daniel Cross, energy performance, community 194 units and no assisted living assis- ties have reached an agreement on order to permit a residential develop- owner, Cross & Company, LLC, pre- design, and neighbor-community tance facility, Jakubiak stated. the agreement’s contents, then a pub- ment. The developers have previously sented the proposed plan, and for- impact. “If we focus on an (annex- The consensus of the commission- lic hearing will be scheduled at a regu- submitted a request for the necessary warded the application to the town’s ation) agreement around those prin- ers was that more details regarding the larly-scheduled town meeting. “After re-zoning.

Four shows a 3,200 square-foot fast Fitzgerald’s Shamrock Restaurant – Old Shamrock restaurant sold food commercial building 40-feet in which had been previously-operated he Shamrock Restaurant was on there, and/or some other retail oper- “Overall Lease Exhibit” - state they height on a 1.43-acre tract. Including as the Casablanca - was established Tits way to hitting its 60th anniver- ation(s) “which does not compro- were prepared by Kimley Horn of an outparcel containing a private sani- in 1963 by Donald “Mike” Fitzger- sary, but fell short in 2019 when the mise the site.” Baltimore for the Friend (Commer- tary pump station and a billboard, the ald and Doris Fitzgerald. In 1964, it operation ceased by the owners’ deci- “Sold” was added to the Shamrock cial Real Estate) and are dated Febru- entire property is given as 8.96 acres. became the first restaurant in Frederick sion to retire. sign in front of the establishment, but ary 20, 2020. All numbers (acreage and footage) County permitted to serve cocktails. According to Friend Commer- another sign along the road suggested On the map showing potential are preceded by a “plus or minus.” A Their daughters, Donna Dem- cial Real Estate realtor Ted Kroos, that leasing is available. development, Parcel One contains note on the plan states that the con- mon and Dawn Knox, both of whom the buyer who purchased the 4–5- Two conceptual plans have been the existing Shamrock Restaurant ceptual plan, as depicted, “does not worked at their parents’ restaurant acre tract, which included the land- posted on the Friend Commercial located on 2.18 acres. Parcel Two, completely take into consideration since its inception, acquired the fam- mark eatery, closed on the purchase of Real Estate website, and elsewhere, 2.29 acres in size, depicts a 23,000 bulk regulations or other general zon- ily-owned business in 2016 and oper- the property during the last week of and both show the site divided-up square-foot commercial building ing compliance …” ated the eatery until December 30, March (reportedly March 31). into four parcels. One map shows 30-feet in height. Kroos was unwilling to discuss fur- 2019, stating on the restaurant’s web- The realtor stated that the prop- the site overall as it presently exists, Parcel Three depicts a 2.71-acre ther details, such as who the buyer is site, “with almost 57 years behind us, erty will remain commercial, and and the other map shows potential tract containing a 13,200 square- and any further plans for the site, cit- the time has come to bid farewell, and that a new restaurant may open development. The plans – labeled as foot commercial building. Parcel ing client confidentiality. attempt some rest and relaxation.”

strong, residents, and more than a ball field “is (intended) to address with the presentation of an award of News Briefs . . . dozen of his fellow teenagers. the additional need for a little league recognition for the officer’s service to New skatepark to take precedence teenagers and a video showing skate- The consensus of the board was field with the ever-growing Thur- the community at the town Coun- The proposed expenditure of Proj- boarding equipment that the teens to pursue Dugan’s wishes. Com- mont Little League as well as the cil’s April 6 meeting. ect Open Space (POS) money on had made. missioner Martin Burns said, “For additional parking.” Jonathan Hamrick, represent- Phase II improvements at Wood- Dugan told the board, “Our town me it was an easy sell. What I would Merkel stated that the preliminary ing the Thurmont Lions Club, land playground replacement proj- has lots of nice parks … but the like to see is a comprehensive look at final plan being presented represents presented the Police Officer of ect in Thurmont seemed like a one thing we do not have is a skate- something like this. If we are going the first-phase of the project, with the Year for 2020 award to Offi- foregone conclusion at the April park,” adding, “I feel it would also to do it, let’s not do it half-way.” the second-phase to include finaliz- cer First-Class Nicole Fair, based 13 commissioners’ meeting – help with our economy because peo- ing the design as well as applying for upon a recommendation sub- until 15-year-old Patrick Dugan ple would come from all around to New East End any applicable permits. mitted by the Thurmont Police approached the board. skateboard and they would eat lunch baseball field reviewed The cost of the new field is estimated Department. Prior to Catoctin High sopho- at the businesses, and people would The town commissioners received a at being $261,587, “with the intention Officer Fair was a graduate of the more Dugan’s presentation, Chief also come here and say “This is a presentation at their April 20 meet- funding will be provided through Proj- Western Maryland Police Academy Administrative Officer Jamesplace I might want to live because ing regarding a preliminary final plan ect Open Space for construction of this and joined the municipal depart- Humerick had suggested that the they have a skateboard park and it’s for a new little league baseball field complex,” Merkel said. ment on July 1, 2016. In addition town’s priority regarding seeking a good for teenagers.” proposed at the East End Park. Future development of the to serving Thurmont as a patrol offi- piece of the forthcoming allocation East End Park was suggested Chief Administrative Offi- remaining vacant land adjacent to cer, Fair also assisted the department of POS funding should be the con- as a potential location, and that cer James Humerick had previously the new ballpark could entail the with the adoption of the Juvenile tinued improvements at the Wood- fund-raising, along with POS funds engaged Arro Consulting to develop establishment of a multi-purpose Diversion Program. land playground. could ultimately create the park. the design for the new field, which field, or another ballfield and tennis The officer also serves as the Thur- But that all became moot in the The skateboarding enthusiast was will be located on vacant land within court. mont Police Department’s liaison wake of the teenager’s presenta- supported at the meeting by town East End Park. with the State’s Attorney’s Office and tion regarding the need for a skate- Parks & Recreation Commission Nate Merkel, with Arro Consult- Police officer honored Juvenile Services and helps monitor board park in the town, backed by member Amie McDaniels, Police ing, told the board this design and The Thurmont Lions Club honored and track gang-activity for the Thur- a petition signed by 176 Thurmont Department Sergeant Dave Arm- the construction of the new base- a veteran Thurmont police officer mont Police Department. MAY 2021 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 5 TANEYTOWN NEWS

Secondly, the Sewells are seek- Swell Farm annexation negotiations continue ing to have the property re-zoned fforts by the owners of a is also seeking re-zoning that would finally came up with a theory that changes that could occur as the from an R-20 designation (20,000 EChristmas Tree farm to allow an increase in the number of I think all the parties are agreeable actual construction of the develop- square-foot lot sizes) to an R-10 annex a potential ‘age-targeted’ residential units than that which about.” ment proceeded. (10,000 square-foot lot sizes). development-site into the City would otherwise be allowed. He said when the Sewells ini- As a result of that realization, Gullo said that could not begin to of Taneytown continue to prog- City Attorney Jack Gullo tially approached the city with their Gullo stated, rather than try to be considered until the annexation ress through negotiations, while briefed the council on the status annexation and development pro- agree on all aspects of the proj- was approved. related issues, such as proposed of the project at the board’s April posal, that wanted to start-off with ect at the beginning, “We want to The attorney also noted the water and sewer service, must workshop, stating, “We are work- everyone in agreement on all of the take the long process … we want county Water and Sewer Master await actual annexation. ing on the annexation agreement aspects that the project would incur to spread it (the various approval) Plan would have to be amended to The 125-acre farm-tract in ques- with the owners’ attorney, and I before it was commenced. all apart.” reflect that the development is in the tion is owned by the Sewell fam- am also working on the annex- “The more we went on, the more Acquiring annexation, which service area until they land involved ily, and is located north-west of the ation plan which will be the doc- we found that was not in anyone’s would deal more with general- is actually annexed into the city. city limits. ument that speaks to how we are best interest,” the crux of the issue ities, would be first and would Thus, he summarized, the annex- While the purpose of the annex- going to provide services to the being, promises made now may not address aspects such as capac- ation must preclude all other aspects ation would be to allow the devel- property,” he said. not transcend into promises kept ity. The capacity would instead be that need to be considered regard- opment to access Taneytown water Gullo said, “We’ve been nego- later, due to unanticipated, chang- linked to a concept or preliminary ing the advancement of the devel- and sewer services, the Sewell family tiating this for some time, and we ing variables, including potential plan. opment project.

The amount of incoming wastewa- City dealing with water and sewer leaks ter the treatment plant received in ncreased metering of water lines detection equipment throughout the and the other is on Divern Street. unwanted wastewater into a wastewa- 2020 was down to .736 million gal- Iin Taneytown is aiding the city in city now, and we’re working away “Through this leak-detection pro- ter collection system, lons a day. addressing water leaks, but wastewa- from that ‘lift and shift’ approach gram, we’ve identified some areas which can occur in a number of He said some of the reduction was ter infiltration into the sewer system (‘lift and shift’ refers to a type of where we were losing water, and we’ve ways, but the most prevalent cause due to the work on replacing old ter- remains an issue. leak-detection methodology which managed to pretty quickly resolve all pertaining to old municipal collec- ra-cotta sewer pipes during work on Regarding the loss of water through relies on a change in the sound of but two, and hopefully these two will tion systems is when cracks or breaks the O’Brien Avenue Bridge project, in leakage occurring in the pipeline-de- flowing water to try and identify the be resolved in the next week to two in pipelines have occurred.] conjunction with having a drier year livery system, City Manager James source of a leak).” weeks,” he said, adding, “That’s really The town manager said that tack- than in 2018. Wieprecht told the city Council at The town manager stated that the helping to keep our water system tight ling the city’s I&I issues is not quite Mayor Bradley Wantz said, “Our their April work session that munic- metering identified nine leaks, and (leak-proof).” the same as dealing with water leaks. biggest pressing issue (regarding water ipal Department of Public Works that staff has managed to resolve most Weibrecht also discussed the city’s “There are more variables because of and sewer) is our sewer capacity at (DPW) staff are continuing to install of them, adding that there are still two DPW efforts for controlling inflow our inflow and infiltration. In 2018 the moment, which is what we’re try- leak-detection meters in order to iden- unresolved leaks awaiting remediation, and infiltration (I&I) into the munici- we had a very wet year; our aver- ing to tackle with our I&I projects. tify areas of concern. one of those on Frederick Street that is pal wastewater collection system. age flow was 1.244 million gallons The sewer definitely needs the biggest Weibrecht said, “We have leak in a lateral line leading to a dwelling, [I&I involves the introduction of (of incoming wastewater) a day.” attention right now.”

George Naylor honored ing members, according to Nay- that any COVID-19 mandates that News Briefs . . . Mayor Wantz took a few minutes lor’s obituary. may be in effect at that time will May elections bid had been received regarding at the end of the council’s April 7 “George Naylor will be missed by allow the event to take place. Taneytown will be filling three four- planned improvement to take place workshop that to remember George everybody,” Wantz stated. The FSK Athletic Boosters were year, full-term council seats on the at the Roberts Mill Park. The coun- Wilbur Naylor, Jr., 94, Taneytown, In lieu of flowers, it has been seeking hold their Annual Bull & board in the upcoming May 3 town cil approved the bid, submitted by who passed away on March 9. requested that memorial contribu- Oyster Roast at Memorial Park. election, and four candidates have Hobbs Excavating, in the amount of Wantz said Naylor was a mem- tions be made to Taneytown Heri- The event is to be held on May 22 been certified to vie for the three seats $148,359. ber of the city Planning Commis- tage and Museum Association, Inc., from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. to be filled. Voting will take place on Proposed improvements include sion, and “served the city in many 340 E. Baltimore St., Taneytown, The boosters are a non-profit May 3 at the Taneytown Police Sta- re-surfacing and repairing the park’s different capacities for many, many MD 21787. organization of volunteers who tion from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. walking trail and the basketball years. He was an amazing man … engage in providing uniforms, field The council seats that will be up for court, as well as installing riprap he worked diligently for the city up ‘Oyster roast’ proposed maintenance, and equipment for election or re-election are those presently (loose stone) along the pond to pre- until the time of his passing.” The City Council approved at their the FSK High School athletes, and held by Diane Foster, Judith Fuller and vent erosion of the embankment. Naylor was also a graduate of April 12 meeting a Francis Scott seek to promote goodwill and pro- Joe Vigliotti. Candidates who are run- The basketball court will be the Emmitsburg High School and Key Highschool Athletic Boosters vide an example of sportsmanship ning for the seats include incumbents repaired and will receive a new fab- served for 20 years on the Taney- event to be held at Memorial Park, to the students and guests of the Foster, Fuller, and Vigliotti, and chal- ric overlay, and then a fresh coating town City Council. He also helped Mayor Wantz adding that he hoped athletic program. lenger Barbara Cook. of asphalt will be applied, and new organize the Taneytown History City Attorney Jack Gullo stated lines painted. Museum and was one of its found- at the council’s April 7 workshop that all of the candidates’ ethics and campaign finance filings have been reviewed by the ethics board and the candidates were subsequently certified by the election board to run. Gullo noted that all of the candidates are “self-funding,” and that under the city’s campaign finance laws, the candi- dates were thus prohibited from raising money through contributions and were limited in the amount that they could spend on their campaigns. Absentee ballots are available at City Hall or can be requested by mail and must be received by the city no later than 4 p.m. on May 3. Mayor Wantz stated, “With four candidates vying for three seats, I wish the best to everyone.” The mayor asked that everyone in the city to “please come out and vote.”

Roberts Mill Park upgrade bid awarded Mayor Wantz noted at the coun- cil’s April 12 meeting that one 6 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | MAY 2021 FROM THE DESK OF...

to lower the property tax rate so that Overall, the budget in Frederick County Councilman Phil Dacey homeowners are shocked by increases County increases by 7.7% this year he month of May will be filled has an outstanding quality of life, and it tax liability. There is no cost or penalty in their property tax bills. I have pro- which represents the biggest percent- Twith the Council’s main duty is very attractive to others in the region. for doing so through the Department of posed tax rates that would keep home- age increase in recent memory. I will focusing on adoption of the budget Part of this desirability leads to demand Assessments and Taxation. owner’s tax bills the same or even lower be working to find ways to reduce the for Fiscal Year 22. for housing which results in both Because home prices are soaring, them for families. Lowering the tax increase in the county’s budget over this From a financial perspective, this was growth and property values increasing. unless the County Council lowers the rate would makeup only roughly $6 month, so that we can live better within a good year for Frederick County. The Home values in particular have property tax rate, families will end up million of the $52 million increase in our fiscal means and not require more county saw an overall 7.7% increase in spiked over the past six months. The paying more every month in their prop- spending in this budget. I urge my fel- money from taxpayers. collected revenue, in spite of the pan- 5% increase in revenues from property erty taxes. In some cases, home prices low Council members to move for- On a final, unrelated note, I was dis- demic. Frederick County collected an taxes will likely look small in the com- have surged 25% in the past year. I ward with a tax rate reduction so that appointed by the Board of Education’s additional $52 million beyond what it ing years because homes are assessed for know in my neighborhood, home families are not shocked by their prop- recent reversal of sending elementary took in for FY 21. Frederick County their value every three years. Most of prices have increased more over the past erty tax bills in the coming years. education students to school 4 days benefits from having a broad, diverse the recent increase will not start to show year than in the previous 12 years com- The other major contributor to the a week. Most other jurisdictions and economy which helps that we aren’t too up on an individual’s property tax bill bined. This could be a good thing (if increase in revenues is a 12% increase most private schools are back more than reliant upon any one sector for revenue. in the form of escrow withdrawals until you are planning to sell), but the down- in the income tax collection, which 2 days a week. By limiting our students Most of the revenue increase comes next year. Over the next few years with side consequence is that there will now is somewhat surprising in the pan- to 2 days a week of in person instruc- from an increase in the property tax. property values so volatile, one thing be a bigger bite coming out of my fam- demic but it is a good sign that Freder- tion, we are setting our kids behind. We In fact, $18 million of the $52 million homeowners can and should do is to ily’s budget every month that goes ick County as a whole is doing well. In should not let minor logistical hurdles is property tax alone -- about a 5% year appeal the assessments that are coming toward property taxes. the prior three years it had remained rel- impact something so important as edu- over year increase. Frederick County their way to see if they can lower their Over the past two years, I have fought atively constant. cation, especially for the youngest.

The Washington team was officially a University of Maryland football Emmitsburg Mayor Don Briggs named the Senators, but “Nation- game. The year was 1957. The game ongratulations to the upcoming and August 20th at 6-8 pm. Free hot tionally, to serve the pallets of our als” or “Nats” was acceptable. The was respectfully dubbed “The Queens CJune graduates of Mother Seton dogs and lemonade and/or water, DJ winged friends there is now a four- stadium was packed. My dad and I Game”. My dad played football at and Catoctin High School classes of music, lots of fun. story insect hotel. For my sake, for- had seats along first base just down Maryland and was Terrapin Club sea- 2021. Even with COVID protocols For me, amidst the welcoming of tunately, the “hostel” was simple to from the home team dugout about son ticket holder. Maryland was host- still in place, the schools are planning spring, came a surgency not usually assemble and install. three rows up. The crowd was not ing the University of North Carolina, memorable events. associated with my participation in With baseball opening days and particularly loud but expectedly fid- coached that year by the former coach Four new businesses are apply- yard work. A certain, ‘call to arms’. A the death of Prince Phillip came gety. Then came a swelling roar Maryland coach Jim Tatum. The ing for permits. We could soon have surely sourced inspiration through the reflective moments. Opening Day sweeping across the infield toward us Queen and Prince Phillip were seated a creamery/ice cream business across lens of a post winter - COVID sullied in Major League Baseball at one time announcing the president’s arrival as with the University of Maryland Pres- from Dollar General. A pizzeria in the survivor. New “gifts” for the backyard was big. The game was to many our they saw him come out of the dug- ident, and Governor Theodore McK- old Stavros location. A comic book were needed, to add to our endur- national pastime. The first game of out onto the field, a chorus we read- eldin. The Prince met with both team entrepreneur, and a smoothie shop in ing homage to provide an attractive the season was in Washington, D.C. ily joined into. Shaking hands along captains. My parents sat in their regu- the shopping center. setting for our bird friends old and The president attended and threw the way to being seated, there he was, lar seats above the makeshift box for Pool opens Saturday, May 29th new, and respectfully to the 164-year- out the first pitch beside the home John F. Kennedy, about two rows up the Queen. I sat across the field with Memorial Day weekend through old home place lots. Changes had to team dugout along the first base- and tens seats over. Suit and tie, tall, my CYO football coach. Maryland Monday. Then weekends only (Sat- humbly blend and balance with the line. The year was 1961 or 1962. No tan, lean, strong shock of Keltic red won twice that day. urdays and Sundays). Full, open all- setting that includes many heirloom overwhelming Secret Service pres- hair, as the best I can remember. With the scratching and turning week schedule starts the evening of plantings. The upgrades included ence. The venue was Griffith -Sta The Prince Philips funeral brought of soil in the garden each spring, the Friday, June 18th. Pool party dates are American Hollies, Bluepoint Spruce, dium, an old stadium with very back a memory to when Queen Eliz- newness, also bring the memories. It is scheduled for June 25th, July 16th, Service Berries and Mulberries. Addi- few amenities, no sky boxes then. abeth and Prince Phillip attended a good spring.

mendations will be drafted by the everyone to watch the Town Meet- Thurmont Mayor John Kinnard Parks and Recreation Commission ings as the budget is finalized. Once and teen representatives of the skate- adopted, the budget will take effect he Thurmont Main Street Farm- been working on an extension to the new press box, storage area and con- board group. During the April 20th on July 1. Ters Market has been open for South end of the Thurmont Trolley cession stand at the Eyler Road Park Town Meeting lifelong resident Louie Work on the Thurmont Master several weeks at the Thurmont Plaza Trail. The extension will carry the football field. This new building will Powell, Sr. spoke in favor of both Plan update continues at the Planning Shopping Center and will be moving trail across Moser Road and down replace several temporary structures the press box and the skateboard and Zoning meetings. This process to its summer location at the Munic- to a loop trail that will connect the and will provide additional storage park. Mr. Powell made a donation also includes Comprehensive Rezon- ipal Parking lot on May 8th. The Trolley Trail with the Nature Trail at and meeting space. to both projects and challenged all ing. You are welcome to attend the Farmers Market offers an amazing the Thurmont Regional Library. A At the April 13th Town Meet- everyone that uses our parks to also P&Z meetings and to provide com- selection including locally grown pro- new walking trail Is being added to ing the Commissioners heard from a donate to these projects. Donations ments on the process. There will be duce, homemade baked goods, fresh the Eyler Road Park. This new trail group of teens interested in having a can be sent to the Town Office, public hearings and presentations eggs, Red Angus Beef, bacon, sau- encircles the lower playing fields skate park built in town. After a very please indicate on your check that it prior to the adoption of the Master sage, pork chops, fresh flowers, veg- and will provide residents with impressive presentation the Commis- is intended for these projects. Plan update. etable plants and handcrafted items. another safe walking path. Both sioners voted to apply for Program The Board of Commissioners I hope everyone has a great May! If The Farmers Market is open Saturday trail improvements will be com- Open Space funding to help kick- has been working on the Fiscal Year you have any questions, concerns or mornings from 9:00 am until noon. pleted this Summer. start the development of a Skateboard 2021-2022 Municipal Budget. There compliments, I can be reached at 301- The Town has several parks proj- The Town of Thurmont in partner- Park. This new facility may be located will be a public hearing on the bud- 606-9458 or by email at jkinnaird@ ects in the works! The Parks crew has ship with the CYA will be building a at the East End Park. Design recom- get before it is adopted. I encourage thurmont.com. MAY 2021 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 7 GOVERNMENT—SOUTH OF THE BORDER County destroys quintessential roadside riparian barrier Michael Hillman neer continued to fall back on the stance that “it was simple roadside Editor’s note: I’ve made it a policy work.” When pressed if an envi- since assuming responsibility of this ronmental study was conducted paper not to write opinion pieces, but prior to the destruction, he again as we got to press, I witnessed the wan- fell back on a ‘malicious compli- ton destruction of a quintessential ance’ mentality that the law did roadside riparian/wetlands barrier by not require a environmental study the County and find myself unable to for ‘roadside work’ even if the hold my tongue. So here goes. work was on sensitive land. When the work was first n April 27, under the guise noticed, I contacted County offi- Oof ‘roadside maintenance,’ cials, including Jan Gardener, to county crews began to dredge request to have the work paused out 16-foot wide, 400-foot long until its environmental impact riparian barrier and functioning could be evaluated. And to every- wetland alongside of Keysville one’s credit, the work was paused Road. Riparian zones are import- – for 16 hours. ant in ecology and environmen- In spite of multiple calls and The Riparian barrier senselessly destroyed by the county was the result of years of work by Mother Nature. Graduates of botanical gardens institutions, like Longwood Gardens, could not touch its beauty and effectiveness. tal resource management because e-mails to county officials, not a The diversity of plants placed there by Mother Nature not only ensured year-round water filtration, but food for of their role in soil conservation, single one could be bothered to birds, butterflies, bees and other animals with which we share our environment. their habitat biodiversity, and the call me back or return my e-mails. influence they have on fauna and This all is the case in spite of the aquatic ecosystems, including fact that I made myself available grasslands, woodlands, wetlands, to meet with the county at their or even non-vegetative areas. convenience at the buffer and to In the case of the destroyed assemble ecologists to vouch for Keysville riparian barrier, it fil- the environmental importance of tered out agricultural and road- the barrier. Not a single individual side contaminates, and slowed in the County thought respond- the runoff into Tom’s Creek, and ing to a concerned citizen was thereby contributed to the health worth their time. of not only the Monocacy, but of The only time I got a call back the Chesapeake Bay. was after I contacted the County Anyone lucky enough to have the next morning after discov- seen this beautiful riparian barrier ering that destruction had been knows firsthand the impact it had resumed, and that was the County on the local wildlife. The barrier Engineer who told me - from his was filled with Milk Weed, Cat desk somewhere in the county - The once beautiful Riparian barrier is now a eyesore mud pit, ensuring that all runoff will now run Tails, Day Lilies and other native that the work was ‘simple roadside unfiltered into Tom’s Creek, increasing the pollution level in that water body. Had the destruction of this plants. The collection of silt about maintenance.’ Apparently meet- Riparian barrier been done by a farmer or a home owner, the County would more than likely have fined them and required the barrier’s restoration. But because the County did the damage ... the plants only showcased the ing me at the scene to discuss what effectiveness of the plants in stem- was going on was not worth his example? In this case, the example Nature took generations to make. that the County environmental staff ming runoff into Tom’s Creek. time. When it comes to protect- set by the County is that the Envi- will have input in the future for all During the summer, it pro- ing the environment, ‘just doing ronment does not matter. The “One of the penalties of an road side dredging, which if done vided a haven for the endangered my job” no longer cuts it. We need health of our creeks and streams ecological education is that properly, will go a long way in pre- Monarch Butterflies and native our officials to engage their brains does not matter. The health of the one lives alone in a world of venting this type of environmental bees and served as a vital source and think bigger. Chesapeake does not matter. wounds.” insult for re-occurring. of water for local birds and wild- Over the year, in her columns in When the call went out to stop –Aldo Leopold, Sand life. Barn Swallows were drawn this paper, and elsewhere, County a wrong, no one cared. Suffice it County Almanac For those interesting in learn- to the barrier due to the abun- Executive Jan Gardner has made it a to say, my faith in the integrity of ing more about Riparian barriers, dance of flying insects. It was a point to promote the environment, the County has been shaken. Editor’s note: I finally did receive please read our April Master Gar- local haven for them. The barrier but in this case, County staff let her The damage is done and can’t be a call back from Jan Gardner, who dener article. We dedicated two full was a Mother Nature-made envi- and the environment down. undone. When you keep chipping was honestly apologetic at what hap- pages to the critical role they play in ronment oasis and wildlife habi- If the County wants its citizens away at the edges of an eco-system, pened. Unfortunately her call came increasing water quality in associ- tat, accomplishing everything the to protect the environment, is it you’ll eventually destroy it. Man will too late to stop the destruction of the ated streams, rivers, and lakes, thus State and County has been preach- too much to ask that they lead by be unable to replicate what Mother barrier. She committed to ensuring providing environmental benefits. ing and demanding of farmers and homeowners for the past 20 years. In its place, the county left a mud pit that will allow agricul- tural and roadside contaminates to run off uninhibited, and more quickly, into Tom’s Creek, thereby increasing the wanton pollution of that creek. In addition, without the support of the root systems from the plants in the barrier, the now exposed dirt in the ditch will also erode, attending to the degra- dation of Tom’s Creek. According to the County Engi- neer overseeing the project, the destruction of the riparian bar- rier was to prevent the “flooding of the road”, yet when questioned, the engineer could not site a single time the road had ever flooded. He was unimpressed with my comment that in the 32 years I’ve resided in the area, I’ve never seen any flooding at the area being destroyed, even during hurri- canes. Instead, the County Engi- 8 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | MAY 2021 FROM THE DESK OF...

ful according to the Carroll Val- sion for a third or subsequent Carroll Valley Mayor Ron Harris ley Borough Ordinance Chapter offense. top and smell the roses” was people to do so. ough: 18; Hamiltonban Town- 2 (Animals), Part 1, Section The Pennsylvania Munic- “San expression I often heard Fairfield Neighbors Help- ship: 15; Liberty Township: 2-103. So, what does “running ipal Primary is May 18th. in my life. It was often directed ing Neighbors (NHN) donated 10; Highland Township: 8 and at large’ mean? This phase means Remember, the last day to reg- at me because I was always rush- flowers for Easter to 56 resi- Freedom Township: 3. I want the dog is off the premises of ister before the primary is May ing around doing things or wor- dents of 2 nursing homes, Com- to extend my thanks to Jessica its owner, not under the own- 3rd. The last day to apply for a rying about something I had no fort Care and Hillside Personal Kraft and her family for vol- er’s control, and is strolling on a mail-in or civilian absentee bal- control over and never stopped Care in Fairfield. Also, 10 Meals unteering and Carroll Valley public highway, street, ally, trail, lot is May 11. All ballots includ- to enjoy the moment. We as a on Wheels recipients received a Municipal Service staff mem- park, or any other public land or ing any mailed ballots must be community may be coming to flower. Thanks to Linda McMul- bers Zack Miller and Ken Nich- property of another person other received in the Election Office the end of a pandemic. People len and Susie Gills for making olls to work on a Saturday. The than the owner. Dogs are per- by 8:00 pm on Election Day, are starting to get vaccinated. the deliveries. On April 10th, next Electronic Recycling event mitted to visit our beautiful park May 18th. Unlike the last Fall’s According to the Pennsylva- NHN had their clothing give- will be held on July 17th. areas with you. But they must be General Election, there is no nia Department of April 19th, away for anyone to shop for free The Carroll Valley Library May always leash, and you are respon- grace period for mailed ballots 43.4% of Pennsylvanians have clothing. They received some online program segments videoed sible for cleaning up after them received after May 18th, at 8:00 received at least one dose, and genuinely nice donations from at 11 am and available to watch and keep them under control. pm. Carroll Valley Polling place 23.9% are already fully vacci- the community and had about shortly afterward on the library’s Do not forget about the Penn- will be at the Borough Office nated. 50 people showed up to shop. Facebook page are Wednesday, sylvania state annual license from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm. If The Centers for Disease Con- Appreciation to the following May 5th. Spring Vegetable Gar- requirement. Enjoy our beauti- you have any questions, contact trol and Prevention reports that people for helping with set up, dening with host Master Gar- ful community during nature’s Angie Crouse, Director County 39.9 % of the United States pop- shopping, and packing up: Robin dener, Mary Ann; May 12th, reawakening. Please be aware of Adams Elections and Vot- ulation has received at least one Dickens, Kathy Adams, Lori the topic is Play-Doh Take-and- that on April 27th, Pennsylva- ers Registration Office, at 717- vaccine dose, and 23.3% have Spence, Gayle Marthers, Ter- Make Craft. Make homemade nia’s Move Over Law took effect. 337-9832. Please vote. been fully vaccinated. We seem rie Ferguson, Honey Strosnider, play-doh! Pick up supplies at This law requires drivers to slow Finally, ‘Movies in the Park’ to be slowing the spread of this Liv Cliber, Carlos Wampler, Sue the library, and on May 19th, down and move into a lane not will be coming back! Mark your virus. So, I suggest to you that Pierotti, Deedee Mezger, Sue join science teacher Dani K. as next to an emergency response calendar for the third Friday on the theme for May is “Stop and Strahler, Jim Richardson, Emily she shows you fun science exper- area when an emergency vehi- May 21st at 7:30 pm. The movie smell the roses” – Enjoy the Wantz, Deb Kane, Tiffany and iments that you can do with cle has its lights flashing and has not been announced at the Nature around us. Nature is a Haley Hebenton, Susie Gills, things you have at home. where road crews or emergency time of this writing. The event is resource we all can enjoy. While Jen Ford, Tammy Deardorff, and We all enjoy Spring weather – responders have lighted flares, sponsored by the Fairfield Par- we still have a long way to go, Nancy Brill. We are so lucky to performing yard clean-up activ- posted signs, or try to warn driv- ent-Teacher Organization PTO practice those activities you have have such a wonderful commu- ities, planting, pruning shrubs, ers. If the driver cannot merge in cooperation with the Carroll used to reduce the spread of the nity willing to volunteer! The and dealing with mulch. We into another lane, the driver Valley Borough Parks and Recre- virus in our community and Electronic Recycling Event was also allow our family pets, espe- must reduce speed by 20 miles ation Committee. I look forward enjoy what we have around us held on Saturday, April 17th. cially our dogs, to run around per hour less than the posted to seeing you there. Watch your today. Remember, getting peo- The number of cars that in the yard freely. But we need speed limit. Fines are set at $500 speed on the trails. If you have ple vaccinated is our best hope dropped by was 123. The break- to be careful. We want to make for first-time offenders, $1,000 any questions, call me at 301- of ending this pandemic, and we down by the municipality was: sure the dog is not running at for a second offense, and a 606-2021 or email MayorRon- need everyone’s help to convince Carroll Valley: 69; Fairfield Bor- large. Why? Because it is unlaw- required 90-day license suspen- [email protected].

open positions in the township. Liberty Township Supervisor Walter Barlow Jessica Ilko is running for Tax arm weather is fast ting bids to double tar and chip the intersections of Tract Road and ment continues to work hard and Collector. There are four vacan- Wapproaching, and the Lib- the road. Boyle Road and at Orchard Road by receive praise from Liberty and Free- cies and three candidates running erty Township Road Crew has The road crew continues the work April 22. dom Townships. Please support our to represent Liberty Township on begun preparing several roads of opening ditches and cutting back In April, I completed the Envi- police officers and show them appre- the Adams County Republican for repair work. Roads will be trees may potentially fall on the road- ronmentally Sensitive Main- ciation for all that they do. Committee. Cindy Arentz, Bob closed to through traffic during ways. In May, we will begin mowing tenance (ESM) recertification Also, continue to remain vigi- Jackson, and I, are all running. the base repair and double tar and along the roadways and start replac- provided by the Center for Dirt lant with COVID-19. While a lot Sue Hek is running for reelec- chip of Irishtown Road, Brent ing noncompliant signs. Please and Gravel Road Studies. This of people are getting vaccinated, tion of Township Auditor. She is a Road, Bullfrog Road, and the sec- remain vigilant of Road Work area course is focused on providing still remember to wear your mask write-in candidate for the Primary tion of McGlaughlin Road from signs and any flagman. Safety is of the knowledge and tools neces- while out in public to remain Election. Sue has done a great job Water Street to Bullfrog Road. our utmost concern while working sary for road owners to maintain compliant with state and federal serving Liberty Township for the Old Waynesboro Road has been on township roadways. The state is roads in a more cost-efficient and mandates. Township meetings last four years. Brandon Lowe dug up and resurfaced with stone scheduled to complete pipe replace- environmentally sensitive manner are still at limited capacity. Meet- is a young candidate running for and rolled. We are currently get- ment and headwall construction at and certification is a requirement ings are held the first Tuesday of Township Supervisor. He was when applying for grants for road the month at 7:30 p.m. You can born and raised in the Fairfield projects in the township. find meeting information on our Area and is raising his young fam- A neighboring township has gra- municipality’s page of the Adams ily in the township. We encourage ciously sold us two used VASCAR County website. young people to step up and get units for a total of $1.00. Once ser- The Pennsylvania Primary Elec- involved in our political process. viced and calibrated, we can put tion is on May 18. We have some Please show your support on May them to use. Our Police Depart- candidates that are running for the 18th and vote! Thank you! MAY 2021 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 9 GOVERNMENT—NORTH OF THE BORDER

facilities have the potential for signif- County Commissioner Jim Martin icant local and county-wide impact. ince the middle of 2020 Adams has developed a model for a well receive half the funding in 2021 and tion remain strong and sufficient for We also recognize that developing SCounty, along with over a thou- measured process that puts fund- the remainder in 2022. Also per the recovery without more stimulus. utility-scale solar projects is a land- sand other counties, has been the ing to their approved uses. It should notice we will be allowed to use these I am confident that Pres. Biden’s use issue. conduit for trillions of Federal Dol- be noted that a uniform rating sys- funds into 2024. ill-conceived plan for recovery will As with any land uses, a balance lars. How wisely and prudently are tem is used for equitable funding That being said, how much more drive corporations and businesses needs to be achieved between the the trillions of dollars that are going among applicants. Also our control- money can we responsibly pump out of America. Not only will we rights of the property owners to pur- across America to deal with the ler’s office provides oversight that the into the U.S. economy? I have great have roaring inflation, but we will sue legal uses of their property and physical and economic impact of funds are being used for valid and concerns about Pres. Biden’s pro- face high unemployment. In this the mitigation of the impact of that the Corona Virus, being used? My verifiable expenses. posal to the legislature to produce a type of environment the gains that use. The decision of how to respond observation is that millions of dollars I indicated earlier that more fund- bill that will spend an additional $2.4 have been made in wages under Pres. to the development of a utility-scale are being spent without well-defined ing will be coming to the county. Trillion. Right now federal spend- Trump’s leadership will vanish due to solar project rests with municipal- guidance that can lead to squan- This money will come as a result of ing is 102% of the Gross Domes- a higher cost of living. . ities per PA Commonwealth Law. dering of state and federal taxpayer the recent legislation, The American tic Product (GDP). GDP, as many What can we do in the face of this Municipalities must follow Com- money. When I hear about stimulus Rescue Plan Act. Adams County is understand, is the value of goods impending economic storm? First, monwealth code which requires funds going systematically to cities expecting $19.9 million from this act. and services produced by our coun- contact our U.S. congressmen and municipalities to zone for every that are under poor financial man- It is to be used for emergency funding try. When federal spending exceeds senators and tell them that for the use; this includes solar projects. The agement, I seriously question the to respond to the Corona Virus pub- GDP we are out of balance and sake of our future wellbeing we can- township need to carefully address wisdom of putting money in those lic health emergency, or its negative weakening the financial strength of not stand trillions more of federal dol- the matter and develop appropri- hands. That, however, is not the case economic impacts. Under this Act our nation. The dollar has already lars to be spent. The second thing ate land-use requirements to man- in Adams County. the monies will be eligible for Corona weakened which means we will be you may consider is purchasing larger age these facilities in a manner best Millions of dollars of stimulus caused reduction of revenues or to paying more for our imports, hence ticket items sooner rather than later. suited to each municipality. As town- money has and will continue to pass make investments in water, sewer, or inflation begins. Adding another When serious inflation begins, that ships and their property owners through the Adams County govern- broadband infrastructure. $2.4 Trillion puts federal spend- will not be the best time to be mak- address this issue, I feel both would ment with well-planned guidance Unfortunately these funds can- ing well beyond 102% of the GDP. ing larger purchases. I will definitely benefit by being well informed of the from the Commissioners’ Office. not be used to balance the county’s Leading and respected economist be monitoring whether or not Fed- various facets involved with indus- The Commissioners take the respon- annual budget. It appears that the Larry Kudlow says this will lead to eral legislators give into Biden’s spend- trial solar. It is too serious an issue sibility for the proper and appro- selected uses of these funds will be roaring inflation. Additionally, if ing plan; if this next spending round for both sides not to be adequately priate distribution of funds very at the discretion of the county com- corporate and individual taxes are passes, I will be taking my own advice. educated about design, location, and seriously. When guidance is not well missioners. To make the wisest use increased as Pres. Biden proposes, During the time frame we have decommissioning. defined, the commissioners have of the funds to benefit our commu- this will usher in serious economic been challenged by Corona issues, Voting is also too serious of an required enhanced directives to be nity, advice from various profession- slowdown. Roaring inflation com- utility-scale solar projects have been issue not to be well informed. There followed. Also the commissioners als will be sought concerning our bined with an economic slowdown an issue confronting landowners is still plenty of time to become edu- have not allowed funds to pass to dis- options. At the time of this writing, will make a disaster of our econ- and municipal leaders. The Adams cated for the May 18th Primary tributing entities without legal and specific federal guidelines have yet omy. Kudlow is confident that the County Commissioners have been Election. On this election ballot we operational oversight. The county’s to be delivered. Based upon general economic fundamentals established closely monitoring these proposed will be voting on PA constitutional office of planning and development information sent to us, we expect to during the Pres. Trump administra- projects and understand that these amendments, so use your vote wisely.

(PUA) program operates on a sepa- would authorize courts to require an a device for at least 90 days are 50% County Notes. . . rate system and will not be affected alcohol-monitoring device as a con- less than those who were alternatively House Advances Economic (UC) benefits when the Pennsylva- by the transition of other programs to dition of bail, probation or parole sentenced. In York County, the pro- Recovery Measures nia Department of Labor and Indus- the new UC system. for repeat offenders. A repeat DUI gram has resulted in a dramatic reduc- Three bills aimed at supporting try (L&I) launches its new UC offender is an individual who is pend- tion in the number of DUI offenders employers, schools and others recov- system on June 8. According to L&I, Protecting Against ing adjudication for a DUI and has arrested for another DUI within the ering from the COVID-19 pan- the new system and modern software Repeat DUI Offenders one or more prior DUI convictions first year, in DUI victims served by demic, were voted out of the House will replace the obsolete 40-year- Legislation to improve public safety within the past 10 years or is pend- the district attorney’s office and in the this week. House Bill 605 would pro- old mainframe system, which was and save taxpayer dollars by target- ing adjudication for two or more number of alcohol-related crashes. tect against costly frivolous lawsuits by unable to keep pace with the crush ing repeat DUI offenders passed the DUIs. Data shows recidivism rates The bill now moves to the Senate for providing civil liability protections to of claims coming in during the pan- House this week. House Bill 521 for repeat DUI offenders who wore consideration. health care providers, schools, small demic. The new system will be easy business owners, farmers, restaurants to use; provide access to import- and others who did their part to keep ant information; and streamline the people safe during the pandemic. The claims filing process for workers, bill does not cover those who put oth- employers, UC program staff and ers at risk. Anybody who exhibits third-party administrators. gross negligence can and should be The new UC system will have a held accountable. different look and feel than the cur- The measure is the first in the rent system and is better aligned with “Commonwealth’s COVID Come- the user interface of modern websites, back” package to earn House approval. making it more intuitive to use. It will The House also approved two bills to also provide access to more informa- aid bars and restaurants, which were tion and self-serve options and reduce particularly hard hit by COVID-19 the need for claimants to contact the mitigation orders. House Bill 427, UC service center. Prior to implemen- which I co-sponsored, would increase tation, L&I will provide user guides the discount licensed establishments and will hold live workshops with UC receive when purchasing wine and experts to assist individuals on how to spirits from state liquor stores from use the new system. Announcements 10% to 15%. Finally, House Bill 425 will be made in the coming weeks would allow a licensee that closes per- regarding the dates of the workshops manently to sell their liquor or wine and how to access them. to another licensee, helping those who L&I is also in the process of hir- did not survive the crisis. All three ing and training an additional 500 measures now go to the Senate for to 1,000 customer service represen- consideration. tatives and 180 interviewers to help Pennsylvanians with their questions L&I to Move to New and claims. Claimants, businesses Unemployment and other users can view tutorials and Compensation System in June instruction guides for the new system Pennsylvanians will have a much at uc.pa.gov. quicker and easier time filing claims Important Note: The federal Pan- for unemployment compensation demic Unemployment Assistance 10 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | MAY 2021 COMMENTARY

and the U.S. Government. Their ignores our neighboring countries, what Words From Winterbilt complaints were echoed by a few will happen? The experts say that higher Neighbors Navy.’ The neighbors packed up the neighborhood thing; it crosses coun- media outlets, some which still have infection rates in unprotected countries trucks and boats, filled their trucks ties and state boundaries, and on occa- the same view. will produce variants of the virus that Shannon Bohrer and boats with supplies, and drove sion, being a good neighbor crosses To the surprise of many, the might be capable of creating another west toward Houston. When they nations and countries. In 1995 Mex- multi-billion-dollar loan worked. world pandemic, reinfecting us. f your neighbor’s house were on arrived, they unloaded the boats and ico was on the brink of bankruptcy. Inflation in Mexico slowed, Currently, “Countries in Cen- Ifire, and the neighbor wanted to went to work. The ‘Cajun Navy’ pro- Their economy was terrible, record stopped, and then receded, the tral and South America are the borrow your garden hose, would vided relief, transported stranded vic- job losses, and the peso was almost economy grew, and employment most intense Covid-19 transmis- you say yes? Most people would tims, and probably saved many lives. worthless because inflation was ram- numbers in Mexico increased. The sion zones.” The most significant probable do so, considering that if The Cajun’s remembered how Texas pant. As a result of the economy, bor- great migration of border crossings increases include Brazil, Colom- the neighbor’s house fire got out of helped them. der crossings were at an all-time high, reversed, with more people going bia, Peru, Haiti, Chile, Argentina, control, your own house could be Not all disasters are given equal with people pouring into Texas. The south than going north. As one Bolivia, and Mexico. If the United in danger. Some might express a treatment by their neighbors or the crises at the border seemed to be the Houston resident said, you heard States has everyone vaccinated this more conditional-response; some- Federal Government. When Hur- primary news story almost every day. this “great sucking sound” from all year, but our neighbors are still thing like, do I like my neighbor, or ricane Sandy struck the east coast There were even calls to build an the people headed south. The bor- experiencing the pandemic, what how far away is the fire, or which in 2011, it took over two months entire border wall, sound familiar? der crises disappeared, temporar- could happen? We do not know, way is the wind blowing. What if to approve the federal aid and President Clinton wanted to help ily, of course, and the congressional and it is the unknown possibili- your in-laws were the neighbors? relief package. There was opposi- with conditional loans to Mexico. predictions ceased. No one wanted ties that we should consider. Will a Sometimes we over think a simple tion to the aid in the congress that He approached the international to give President Clinton credit, new variant develop that is resistant question, and sometimes-simple included 67 members who voted monetary fund, and they said no. He not even the selected media outlets. to our current inoculations? If the questions – are not that simple. “no” to the assistance. The 67 mem- approached the congress, and they Mexico even repaid the load ahead South American countries continue When Hurricane Katrina struck bers included eight from Texas, the said no. President Clinton then, with of schedule, and the U.S. received to experience the pandemic, how Louisiana in 2005, their Texas State that continues to receive aid, the help of Treasury Secretary Rubin, 600 million in interest. Our govern- many will show up at our borders? neighbors came to the rescue. While for blackouts and numerous hurri- loaned Mexico 20 billion dollars ment made money by being a good The world is both large and small. Katrina hit the whole State, it was canes. Other members that voted borrowed from the U.S. Treasury’s neighbor and solving a problem. When someone sneezes in England, New Orleans that experienced no - represented Florida, Georgia, Exchange Fund. The 20 Billion was Being a good neighbor with other sometimes that causes someone in record flooding. Before the flooding Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, part of a total 50 billion-loan pack- counties can have value in trade and America to cough. What we see as started to recede, caravans with aid South, and North Carolina. Many age (including other countries), with economics, benefiting both countries. simple problems – are sometimes came from Texas. Texas also took of these same congresspersons have requirements and conditions to be The Mexico bailout worked, and it extraordinarily complex, and just in thousands of victims since thou- since asked for aid to help with the met by the Mexican government. demonstrated that the border immi- because they are complex does not sands lost their homes. Texas was a hurricanes and other natural disas- The congress complained loudly. gration crises we experienced, was not mean we should ignore them. good neighbor. The federal govern- ters in their home states. They had said no to any loans, and a problem but a symptom of a much ment did respond, but it did take Obviously, there are mem- they accused President Clinton of larger problem. Mexico’s house was “Not everything that is faced ten days for congress to approve fed- bers of congress that only want to going behind their back. This was on fire, so we loaned them a fire hose. can be changed, but noth- eral aid. At that time, that seemed be a good neighbor when disaster executive overreach. Congress pre- Dealing with a symptom does not ing can be changed until it is like a long time. strikes their State. When their state dicted we would lose the money, solve the problem, and not dealing faced.” A few years later, the State of Texas is stricken, they ask for and receive and it would never be repaid. There with the problem often exacerbates –James Baldwin experienced severe flooding. The help from some of the very states were even predictions that the bor- the symptoms. federal government sent help, but they rebuffed. So, we know that not der crossings would continue to The current world pandemic might To read past editions of Words From it was their neighbors from Louisi- everyone is a good neighbor. increase, placing a higher burden on be the ultimate test to see which coun- Winterbilt, visit the Author’s section of ana that responded with the ‘Cajun Being a good neighbor is not just a the board patrol, the State of Texas, tries will be good neighbors. If America Emmitsburg.net.

poem laments the very message that smoke! Any solution is likely to sound However, the same rules for inde- American Mind Kimball sought to convey. as though it’s coming from some Vic- cency and profanity do not apply to Profanity – it’s nuanced Is profanity so nuanced? Why is torian prudes. Federal law prohibits subscription cable, satellite TV and some academics to insert profanity in it acceptable to some and not to oth- obscene, indecent and profane con- satellite radio. Mark Greathouse their verse, as much for shock value ers? We have been enveloped by a cul- tent from being broadcast on the radio Print media are an especially as any display of artistic license. My ture wherein our morality in the form or TV. That may seem clear enough, appropriate measure of the use of usiness, civic, and religious poem goes as follows: of the use of profanity is being expo- but determining what obscene, inde- profanity. According to a study by Bleader Spencer W. Kimball once A profane cry on an amoral planet. nentially compromised. We see it bla- cent and profane mean can be diffi- Jean Twenge, et.al. in 2017, “We find said “Profanity is the effort of a fee- Alas, stripped from Russian poet’s tantly blasted across headlines in the cult, depending on who you talk to. a steady linear increase in the use of ble brain to express itself forcibly.” arts! Duma’s sacrifice to beauty pre- media. Asterisks in print and beeps in In the 1964 Supreme Court land- swear words, with books published in Dang, but that’s near prophetic. serve; Antithesis of the decadent broadcast are ever-more common. The mark case on obscenity and pornog- 2005-2008 twenty-eight times more Can profanity be nuanced? Just as a West. Orwell’s Newspeak screams to TV miniseries Deadwood took the raphy, Justice Potter Stewart wrote: likely to include swear words than reminder, Merriam-Webster defines censor all out, As emboldened Win- F-bomb to new heights. A flag flown “I know it when I see it.” FCC rules books published in the early 1950s. nuance as a subtle distinction or ston yearns to shout filth. Some at a home in Connecticut applied the remain influenced by that case today, Increases for individual swear words variation, a subtle quality, or sensi- would say lost language is lost cul- F-bomb to President Biden. Books and complaints from the public about ranged from 4 to 678 times. These bility to, awareness of, or ability to ture; So it is that cultures fast disap- targeting teens are laced through and broadcasting objectionable content results suggest that American culture express delicate shadings. pear. ‘Tis said profanity hastens such through with all manner of profanity. drive the enforcement of those rules. has become increasingly accepting of Yebat is actually the Russian word loss; That linguistic beauty be short- Our senses of morality are shredded Obscene content is not protected the expression of taboo words, con- for our F-bomb. In Canton you lived. Words lost forever from long- on a daily basis by the profane speech by the First Amendment. For content sistent with higher cultural individu- might say puk gai. Mrdat works in gone cultures, We ask of morality in and writings of politicians, enter- to be ruled obscene, it must meet a alism.” Accepting or numb? Czechoslovakia. A German might the loss. Why then, why does pro- tainers, academics, artists, and news three-pronged test: (1) It must appeal Nuance, however so subtle, is espe- say hau ab. But somehow multi-syl- fanity endure? It’s suppression a grave media. In social media, profanity to an average person’s prurient inter- cially in the mind of the beholder labic cussing doesn’t cut it. If I hit peril to art, Despite the deep offense casually hides under cover of the likes est; depict or describe sexual con- when it comes to use of profan- my thumb with a hammer, I need a it often breeds. Vulgar snake tongues, of WTF, MF, SOB, &c. Shock jocks duct in a “patently offensive” way; ity. Maybe this is a case whereby the word that explodes from my mouth forked good and bad, Best such art- don’t even shock any more thanks and, taken as a whole, lack serious Russian Duma got it right. Keeping in one hell-bent syllable that soothes istry be left to hammered thumbs. to the plethora of vulgarity spewed literary, artistic, political or scientific profanity to yourself or among your my pain. “Ouch” really doesn’t cut Profanity cuts verse like a chainsaw, across media venues. Is there a middle value; (2) Indecent content portrays like-minded associates rather than it, but it’s nicer than the F-bomb And heals not the writer’s desperate ground? Should there be? sexual or excretory organs or activities deliberately offending others seems a and won’t offend anyone within pain; Revealing the shadows of dis- Take the word F***. The earli- in a way that is patently offensive but preferable course. It’s hardly nuanced, hearing distance. content, With life but a single breath est written use dates back to 1310 in does not meet the three-prong test but then there’s nothing nuanced I recall witnessing a young coed across time. Dare the cursing poet British court records. The word had for obscenity; (3) Profane content about F***. Perhaps, we need to deliver a profanity-laced poem to an expect to be adored, As a trap set for wide probable cognates across other includes “grossly offensive” language more deeply examine the undergird- assembly of local poets back in 2017. man’s lower order. For the poet seeks Germanic languages in Europe, such that is considered a public nuisance. ing morality of profanity in our cul- Her father was seated near me in the to achieve in poetry What the musi- as German ficken (to F***); Dutch Broadcasting obscene content is ture. Where goes morality, so goes audience, and the expression of shock cian achieves in music. The sweet lilt fokken (to breed); and dialectal Nor- prohibited by law 24X7. Indecent profanity. and then anger on his face revealed of the poet’s artful phrase, Obscured wegian fukka (to copulate). F***. and profane content are prohibited You might follow Ephesians 4:29, that there was no nuance in his mind. in the bitter fruit of YEBAT! We tee- Anger? Appelation? Loathing? F*** on broadcast TV and radio between “No foul language is to come from He took her aside after her perfor- ter on the threshold of heaven, And you or what the F***. In the nuanced 6 a.m. and 10 p.m., when there is a your mouth…” mance and am sure he shared his dis- life’s morality play lingers on. sense, if you find it offensive, then it’s reasonable risk that children may be Just sayin’. appointment with her. My free-verse Buried in references to Russia’s offensive. But to some folks it appar- in the audience. Because obscenity poem, Yebat, was inspired by that Duma legislative body which banned ently isn’t. Does that excuse its use? is not protected by the First Amend- To read past editions of American incident as a response to the increas- profanity in the arts and reference Need we all be subjected to profanity? ment, it is prohibited on cable, sat- Mind, visit the Author’s section of ing tendency of young poets and to George Orwell’s classic 1984, the What do we do about it? Holy ellite and broadcast TV and radio. Emmitsburg.net. MAY 2021 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 11 COMMENTARY

There are too many guns in this The Bulwark country. And we need to do some- Guns should be safe, legal & rare thing about it. As I understand it, there was a time Tim Miller ers that this was an unusual one-off. when gun ownership and gun safety That the new governor shouldn’t over- were paired with a pride in the craft. get asked a lot what political react. If anything, Columbine demon- Maybe that was only in the movies and I views of mine have changed as strated that we needed concealed carry lost cause propaganda; I don’t know. But a result of my Trump-era depar- for the teachers who were sitting ducks it is a concept I can appreciate. But all of ture from the GOP. My answer for that massacre. Or more security this is within the context of seeing guns is always complicated and not guards in schools. And more mental as a right of passage, a privilege, and at very satisfying, because while my health resources. All of that jibed with times a necessary danger. That’s a frame political priorities have changed my experience, it made sense to me. that makes sense to me. dramatically, my views on the I remember excitedly making this Another way of putting it is, to bor- issues have only really changed case for concealed carry in schools row a phrase, that guns should be safe, on the margins, with one major to my father at the time. He’s a bit legal, and rare. exception. And that exception more conservative than I am gener- But these days American ‘gun cul- has nothing to do with the bad ally, so it surprised me when he was ture’—has spiraled out of control. former guy at all. not as excited as I was by the prospect From kids in our cities who are get- My big change is on guns. of teachers packing heat. Maybe it ting killed pretending to be hard- at a strip mall? Another in a drive-by at unless it solves every problem. Any As a high school Republican, the was having grown up in a community core, to the ‘hunters’ collecting hand their home? Another during a domes- proposed reform that solves every debate around guns and school shoot- with gun violence in his childhood or cannons, to the lonely boys import- tic argument? A 19-year-old was shot problem can’t work. Any proposed ings was thrust into my conscious- the paternal instinct or, you know, his ing their first-person-shooter video and killed trying to break up a different reform that can work is an abridg- ness in the most vivid way imaginable not being consumed by bloodlust. games to real life, to a member of domestic argument; another shot and ment of God-given liberty. in the wake of the massacre at Colum- With the brashness of a teen I Congress using a rifle cross for her killed on the sidewalk; another shot And here’s the thing: It’s true that bine High School, which took place a brushed that off and honed my argu- backdrop like she’s American ISIS. and killed in his car? any one individual reform isn’t going mile from my house. The shooting con- ments, taking from the best of the let- It’s way, way too much. And those last seven all happened in to make a big dent in the problem— sumed us. It was a dark cloud that hung ters that were sent in and considering Mass shootings, suicides, urban a single small city—Birmingham, Ala- because the problem is: We have way over the end of the school year. the counterarguments. I went off to col- bloodshed, police violence—they all bama (population 210,000)—in the too many guns in this country and too At the time I was an unusually young lege not knowing how to fire a weapon, lead back to this fundamental issue. last 10 days. How is this an acceptable many people treat them like they’re cool political obsessive who was about to start but zealous in my support for concealed I’m sure that everyone reading this is state of affairs? toys; Humans are fallible creatures who a summer ‘internship’ that the newly carry and the Second Amendment. familiar with the recent mass shootings Gun absolutism is one of the few dog- when given easy access to cool deadly elected Republican governor of Colo- Over the years, as mass shootings like at the massage parlors in Atlanta and at mas still in place in conservatism. There weapons at scale will use them to kill rado’s staff had made up for me since Columbine went from black swan to King Soopers in Colorado. These have are conservative politicians and pun- themselves and others. I had been such an avid volunteer on black plague, I began to reconsider and shocked our consciences, again. dits and voters who feel the way I do. I’ve That’s the problem. his campaign. And in the dank corner soften. Columbine no longer seemed But did you know that since those met them. These are people who respect But saying this out loud on the right of the capitol in Denver, where I would like an outlier. And my slow transi- shootings, eight people were killed at gun rights and individual freedoms but is verboten and politically toxic. read and file the crazy shit people send tion came to a head after the carnage at a FedEx warehouse in Indianapolis? A are deeply alarmed and horrified by the As a result, any discussion about to their governor, Columbine and guns Sandy Hook Elementary and the utter former NFL player killed four people amount of carnage in our country and proposals that attempt to manage the overwhelmed every other topic. lack of interest among Republican poli- in South Carolina? Two brothers killed believe we need to rebalance the equation. problem turn into the same Thoughts Not exactly being a ‘gun guy’ grow- ticians in even trying to address it. four family members and themselves But saying that out loud is akin & Prayers. It won’t make a difference, ing up on the Denver suburbs’ mean I say all of this as background because in Texas? A gunman killed four peo- to self-deporting from the conser- everyone is tired of hearing. streets, it was through these letters that I what I’m about to offer you isn’t ground- ple—including a 9-year-old boy—at vative movement. Our gun culture itself is the problem. first started to really listen to all the argu- breaking. But despite not being a par- a real estate office in California? A guy Every proposal to try to rational- Solving it starts with people saying ments that we now hear ad nauseam. At ticularly fresh insight, I do want to say killed his parents, two others, and him- ize gun laws fails one of the (many) that truth out loud. the time I responded, I think reasonably, something that I know for a fact certain self at a convenience store in Maryland? litmus tests that have been set up to the case made by the older staffers in people of the conservative persuasion or A man was shot to death at a “shot by the gun fetishists. To read past editions of The Bulwark, visit the office and the pro-gun letter-writ- background think, directly. house”? Another in a drive-by shooting Any proposed reform is useless the Author’s section of Emmitsburg.net.

cians, the appearance of honesty. unfairness, loathing and hatred. house gas omissions front and centre to Of course he came to the Presi- But the notion of superiority every free nation. The journal ‘Foreign Down Under dency as production began to increase, remains, and is one that shapes Amer- Affairs’ says that global leadership such Building trust to be repaired, for the reality to emerge which was partly due to Trump’s tax ican domestic and foreign policy. It as that doesn’t fit a foreign policy for the from the smoke, for cooperation to cuts, but mostly from the superior stems from conservatism, the desire middle class, but it’s hard to imagine Submitted by Lindsay become the way of the future. efficiency of your industry and the to keep the good old days coming, to that he sees himself as a ‘Global leader’, Melbourne, Australia And there’s very little the GOP freedom to innovate by your leaders value the safe and comfortable past ready to take on the world’s troubles. can do about it. Twelve years ago the in all fields. He has the vision to lead, more than the scary future. It was, That was the downfall of all previ- A team is not a group of people Tea Party were in full swing; attacking the will to succeed, and a team that and still is, the banner of the Tea Party ous administrations, as pride in being who work together, it is a group Obama, healthcare, calling for bank looks to be capable of achieving it. and its branches, but it is also totally American overcame the ‘Member of of people who trust each other. bailouts, demanding smaller govern- What will hold this back is the yoke. undemocratic. a global community’ that today is the –Simon Sinek ment and taxes. Now, President Biden That thing around the neck of all lead- Conservatives tend to put their own only way to see your country. presents a ‘nice guy’ image, the benign ers, the weight of the past. The blinkers interests ahead of others. This has led to China sees itself in that role, and is oe Biden has been president face of a decent person who can be of success that blind the wearers to the the pernicious stranglehold that ruins hell bent on imposing it on everyone, Jfor just over four months, pos- trusted. People really like him, they like periphery. The inability to see the pos- American life: The God of Money. but the same fate awaits it because it is sibly the most productive four what he says, they like what he is doing. sibility of failure, leading to making the Americans are forced to serve this soul- driving the world to greenhouse Arma- months in American history, and He is not afraid to call out things that worst decisions possible. In your case, it less entity, while its high priests have geddon. As of last year, it was respon- has already produced a nation that are wrong, as the Floyd case shows, was the belief you were better than any- always tried to set the rules. President sible for emitting fourteen thousand is being restored to its true great- nor is he afraid to introduce, and get one else. And it was true, industrially, Biden surely knows this, having served metric tons per annum of combined ness. The cheers have been heard passed, enormous sums for reconstruc- financially, in innovation and inven- for so many years in government, and greenhouse gases. This is close to equal around the free world, the relax- tion, and soon for financial relief. tion. But winning the second world he has a pretty good idea of what his the rest of the world, and if there is one ation of tension a collective sigh of And, wonder of wonders, he pro- war, (a reminder, you did not do it administration is in for. thing China is afraid of, it is loss of face. relief. The most electrifying exam- poses to increase the tax that the very alone), was the thing that blinded you. But his standing in the electorate is so Joe doesn’t have to say a word, ple of this is his condemnation of rich pay. In other words, he is help- It became the picture that was paraded high that the opposition has no way of just point to what the rest of the the murder of George Floyd in ing push the scales of inequality the before the nation, one that no one throwing mud. His smile is the shield, world is doing. Minneapolis, his moral and ethi- other way – very slightly, of course, but could not be derided. his twinkling eyes the defense, and his He is building trust among the cal standards revealing the values enough to point to the future. That belief became the motive to initiatives the weapon. It will not be easy leaders of the free world, and, as of a true statesman, things that So, we here in Australia are very fight wars that seemed right – Viet- for him to achieve some of his domestic Simon Sinek wrote, teamwork is would not have happened had jealous of you. Your anti-viral pro- nam, Afghanistan, skirmishes in ideas, but that may not bother him, as based on trust. Trump still been there. duction and inoculation rates are Central America, the Middle East. his international standing is now so great It is not just Australia who are We all know that his electoral victory sky-high, unemployment is down, Hundreds of fights, none of which that the free world is beginning to look mighty glad to be part of that team. was the result of rebellion, the spilling and the economy is bouncing back. were won. Coupled with the idea at him with admiration. Trust has been absent, now it is over of the anger and disillusionment There are positive messages, smiles, that your brand of Democracy was He has called out Putin and his shining. of ordinary people who realised they ideas that are real, (none of which the only way countries could be cyber tactics, has told China where he had been sold the dreams of an egoma- we have - just excuse, frowns, hollow successful, and had to be imposed stands, got out of Afghanistan, ignored To read past editions of the Down niacal tyrant, who had his own interests promise, scandal and insensitivity), if there was opposition, did noth- north Korea, and now has put climate Under, visit the Author’s section of as first priority. Now things are starting and that most rare thing in politi- ing but increase feelings of horror, change and the need to reduce green- Emmitsburg.net. 12 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | MAY 2021 THE PASTOR’S DESK A mother’s influence Pastor John Talcott tians, but there was one baby boy Christ Community Church that didn’t because of the courage of his mother. The Bible says that nna wanted to honor her when Moses’ mother, Jochebed, Amother because in her eyes “saw that he was a fine child, she Ann Reeves Jarvis was the perfect hid him for three months” refus- mother. She had taken care of sol- ing to stand by and allow her baby diers during the Civil War, raised boy to be killed (Exodus 2:2). Put- 11 children, taught Sunday school ting her life at risk, she kept Moses for 20 years, and served in many alive for a few more months before you pray for your children, you’re different charities. Anna felt as if releasing him in the wild and not only igniting the power of mothers could never be thanked praying that somehow, someway, God in their lives, but you’re giv- enough, and so because of her that he would survive. Because of ing them a powerful example of mother’s influence she decided Jochebed’s bravery she not only faith to follow. Your commitment to honor mothers. What began saved Moses’ life, but future gen- to prayer teaches your children to as a small tribute to her mother erations were different because pray and their prayers will make a at Andrews Methodist Church in God used him to save the nation difference in all of our lives. Grafton, West Virginia in 1907, of Israel and deliver them from The second thing you can do would soon become a national Egyptian slavery. to maximize your influence is holiday seven years later as Con- This month of May I want to to encourage them, to continue gress passed a resolution celebrat- share with you just a couple things to affirm them, speaking prom- ing Mother’s Day each year on the to maximize your influence in the ise and hope into their lives. No second Sunday in May. It’s for this lives of your children or the chil- matter whether they are running reason that we have the opportu- dren closest to you. No matter around in diapers, learning to ride nity on Mother’s Day to do what whether they are infants, teenag- a bike, or buying their first car, we should be doing every day and ers, or anything in between, we you just keep encouraging them that is to say “thank you” to our can learn from those mothers that and don’t hold back. Author and mothers and all the significant have gone before us. If you want humorist Erma Bombeck once women who are part of our lives. to leverage your influence in the said, “When a mother asks, ‘Do I love when we find successful lives of the children around you you want a piece of advice?’ it’s a ing me home, but my mother just love them whether they win or people giving their mother credit the most important thing you can mere formality. It doesn’t matter sent me right back.” And so, when whether they lose. They need to for their influence in their lives. do is pray, because there is a God if you answer yes or no, because your child fails, you just make sure know that we will always be there Denzel Washington on Biogra- in heaven who answers prayers. you’re going to get it anyway.” that they never fail alone. When for them no matter how long it phy talked about how his mother The Bible gives us an illustration And so, you keep encouraging they feel like the whole world has takes. And so, let’s make every prayed for him and encour- of this in the life a woman named them to persevere, affirming them turned against them, you make moment count and keep praying, aged him on his path to fame. Hannah. More than anything else and congratulating them, because sure that they know your love is encouraging those we love, and Of course, a mother’s influence in the world she wanted to have you are building their confidence. unconditional, and number three always remaining faithful. has its limits, but you could say children but had none, and so she And in the same way, everytime you remain faithful. Pope Paul VI once said this, that a mother’s influence gives a cried out to God and “she kept on you teach them a principle of spir- If you want to maximize your “Every mother is like Moses. She child the home team advantage. praying to the Lord” (1 Samuel itual truth you are building their influence in your children you does not enter the Promised Land. Heisman Trophy winner Tim 1:12). God answered her prayer faith and laying another brick in must remain faithful like Mary. She prepares a world she will not Tebow speaks publicly about the and gave her a son named Sam- the foundation of their lives. I love her example when her Son see.” And like Moses, those of us influence of his mother and even uel, but Hannah didn’t stop there, The apostle Paul said, “By the Jesus Christ was crucified; nearly who are mothers, either physi- did an ad with her in 2010 that she continued to pray. In the next grace God has given me, I laid a all of the disciples had aban- cally or spiritually, you are pre- was aired during the Super Bowl. chapter the Bible says, “The Lord foundation as an expert builder, doned him, his own brothers paring a world that you may Another well-known man whose was gracious to Hannah; she con- and someone else is building on had rejected him, but the Bible never see, because generations life was greatly influenced by his ceived and gave birth to three sons it.” (1 Corinthians 3:10). And so, tells us this in John chapter 19, will be different because of you. mother was a man named Moses. and two daughters. Meanwhile, I want to encourage you mothers “Near the cross of Jesus stood his It’s your prayers, encouragement, He was born during an extremely the boy Samuel grew up in the and fathers, brothers and sisters, to mother” (John 19:25). Our chil- and faithfulness that is making a violent period in Israel’s history presence of the Lord” (1 Samuel continue encouraging and build- dren need to know that we will difference in the lives of so many when the Jews were slaves to the 2:21). Hannah was a woman of ing up the children. Share your always be in their corner, that we people. As we consider all that you Egyptians. The Pharaoh became prayer and her son Samuel grew experiences, your wins and your will never give up on them, and have done and are doing to make concerned that he might lose con- up to become a great man of God. losses, and give them confidence we will always be there for them. the world a better place, one day trol of the Jews because they had We need to pray and keep pray- to believe in themselves. You are We may not always agree with a year is hardly enough for us to become so numerous, and so in an ing, because our prayers do make laying a strong foundation and their choices, but God said this in adequately say thank you. None- attempt to control the people, the a difference. In fact, Abraham Lin- your words of encouragement go a Hebrews chapter 13, “Never will I theless, may we take every oppor- Pharaoh cruelly determined to kill coln said it this way, “I remember long way. Denzel Washington tells leave you; never will I forsake you” tunity, not just Mother’s Day, but every male child born to the Isra- my mother’s prayers and they’ve how his mother’s faith in him kept (13:5) and that’s what we need to every day to say, “thank you” and elite women. always followed me. They’ve clung him going. He said, “My mother be saying to our children, because give you the honor you deserve. Countless baby boys lost their to me all my life.” And so, it’s never gave up on me. I messed up just like we need to hear it, they God bless you! lives at the hands of the Egyp- important to remember that when in school so much they were send- need to hear it. Our children need to know that we will remain To learn more about Christ Com- faithful no matter what they have munity Church visit them on-line at done, whether good or bad. They www.cccaog.org or better yet, join them need to know that we will always for Sunday service! MAY 2021 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 13 THE BOOK OF DAYS

save Blood from the vengeance of the near Vittoria, A.D. 1367. Blood’s attempt of the Crown Jewels law. He not only pardoned the vil- This ruby was worn in the helmet lain, but gave him a grant of land in of Henry the Fifth at the battle of erately to work; Blood placing the Ireland, by which he might subsist, Agincourt, A.D. 1415. It is pierced crown for concealment under his and even took him into some degree quite through, after the Eastern cus- cloak, while one of his companions, of favour. After he had thus gained tom, the upper part of the pierc- named Parrot, put the orb in his favour at court, Blood took up res- ing being filled up by a small ruby. breeches, and the other proceeding idence in Westminster. He died on Around this ruby, to form the cross, to file the sceptre in two, for the con- the 24th of August, 1680. are 75 brilliant diamonds. Three venience of putting it in a bag. The imperial crown now used by other Maltese crosses, forming the The three ruffians would prob- the British monarch on state occa- two sides and back of the crown, ably thus have succeeding in exe- sions is different from that so nearly have emerald centres and contain, cuting their design, but for the purloined by Colonel Blood. It was respectively, 132, 124 and 130 bril- opportune arrival of a son of Mr. constructed in 1838, with jewels liant diamonds. Edwards from Flanders, accom- taken from old crowns, and others Between the four Maltese panied by his brother-in-law, a furnished by command of Her Maj- crosses are four ornaments in the Captain Beckman, who, having esty Queen Victoria. form of the French fleur-de-lis, exchanged a word with the man It consists of diamonds, pearls, with 4 rubies in the centre and who watched at the door, pro- rubies, sapphires and emeralds, set in surrounded by rose diamonds, ceeded upstairs to the apartments silver and gold; it has a crimson vel- containing, respectively, 85, 86, occupied by the Edwardses. Blood vet cap, with ermine border, and is 86 and 87 rose diamonds. and his companions thus inter- lined with white silk. Its gross weight From the Maltese crosses issue rupted, immediately decamped is 39 oz. 5 dwts. Troy. four imperial arches, composed of with the crown and orb, leaving The lower part of the band, above oak leaves and acorns; the leaves May 9 it would be a convenience to them the sceptre, which they had not the ermine border, consists of a row containing 728 rose, table and bril- to be admitted at that early hour, as time to file. of 129 pearls, and the upper part liant diamonds; 32 pearls forming they were going to leave town in the Old Edwards, as soon as they of the band is a row of 112 pearls, the acorns, set in cups containing his day, in the year 1671, wit- had left the room, began to shout nessed one of the most extraor- forenoon. between which, in front of the 54 rose diamonds and 1 table dia- T Accordingly, at the appointed out, ‘Treason! Murder!’ with all his crown, is a large sapphire (partly mond. The total number of dia- dinary attempts at robbery recorded might; and his daughter, rushing out in the annals of crime. The designer time, the old man had got up ready drilled), purchased for the crown by monds in the arches and acorns is to receive his guest, and the daughter into the court, gave the alarm and King George the Fourth. At the back 108 brilliant, 116 table and 559 was an Irishman, named Thomas cried out that the crown was sto- Blood, whose father had gained had put herself into her best dress to are a sapphire of smaller size and 6 rose diamonds. entertain her gallant, when, behold! len. The robbers reached the draw- other sapphires (three on each side), From the upper part of the property, according to the most bridge without hindrance, but there probable account, as an iron-master, Parson Blood, with three more, came between which are 8 emeralds. arches are suspended 4 large pen- to the jewel house, all armed with the warder attempted to stop them, Above and below the seven sap- dant pear-shaped pearls, with rose in the reign of Charles I. on which Blood discharged a pis- When the civil wars broke out, rapier blades in their canes, and every phires are 14 diamonds, and around diamond caps, containing 12 rose one a dagger and a pair of pocket pis- tol at him. As he fell down, though the eight emeralds 128 diamonds. diamonds, and stems contain- the son espoused the cause of the unhurt, they succeeded in clearing parliament, entered the army and tols. Two of his companions entered Between the emeralds and sapphires ing 24 very small rose diamonds. in with him and a third stayed at the the other gates, reached the wharf, are sixteen trefoil ornaments, contain- Above the arch stands the mound rose to the rank of colonel; at least, where horses were ready for them, in subsequent times, he is always door, it seems, for a watch. ing 160 diamonds. Above the band containing in the lower hemi- At Blood’s wish, they first went to when they were overtaken by Cap- are 8 sapphires, surmounted by 8 dia- sphere 304 brilliants and in the spoken of as Colonel Blood. As tain Beckman. at the Restoration, we find him see the regalia, that his friends might monds, between which are eight fes- upper 244 brilliants; the zone and be at liberty to return; but as soon as Blood discharged his second pistol toons, consisting of 148 diamonds. arc being composed of 33 rose dia- reduced to poverty, we may con- at the captain’s head, but he escaped clude that he had either squandered the door was shut upon them, as was In the front of the crown, and monds. The cross on the summit the usual practice, they seized the old hurt by stooping, and immediately in the centre of a diamond Mal- has a rose-cut sapphire in the cen- away his money, or that his property seized upon Blood, who struggled had been confiscated. man, and bound and gagged him, tese cross, is the famous ruby said tre, surrounded by 4 large brilliants threatening to take his life if he made fiercely; but finding escape impossible, to have been given to Edward and 108 smaller brilliants. In 1770, Colonel Blood formed when he saw the crown wrested from the extraordinary design of stealing the smallest noise. Prince of Wales, son of Edward Edwards persisted in attempt- his grasp, he is said to have exclaimed, the Third, called the Black To read other selections for Robert the crown of England, and he con- in a tone of disappointment, ‘It was trived his plot with great artfulness. ing to make all the noise he could, Prince, by Don Pedro, King of Chambers’ The Book of Days, visit upon which they knocked him a gallant attempt, however unsuccess- Castile, after the battle of Najera www.thebookofdays.com. The regalia were at this time in the ful; for it was for a crown!’ care of an aged but most trustworthy down by a blow on the head with a wooden mallet, and, as he still The king, when informed of keeper, named Talbot Edwards, and this extraordinary outrage, ordered Blood’s first aim was to make his remained obstinate, they beat him on the head with the mallet until he Blood to be brought to Whitehall acquaintance. to be examined in his presence. The Accordingly, one day in April, he became insensible; but recovering a little, and hearing them say they singularity of the crime, the grand went to the Tower, in disguise of a impudence of the offender, united Parson, with a woman whom he rep- believed him to be dead, he thought it most prudent to remain quiet. perhaps with a fear of the threatened resented as his wife, for the purpose consequences, induced the king to of visiting the regalia. After they had The three men now went delib- seen them, the lady pretended to be taken ill, upon which they were con- ducted into the keeper’s lodgings, where Mr. Edwards gave her a cor- dial and treated her otherwise with kindness. They parted with profes- sions of thankfulness, and a few days afterwards the pretended Parson returned with half-a-dozen pairs of gloves, as a present to Mrs. Edwards in acknowledgment of her courtesy. An intimacy thus gradually arose between Blood and the Edwardses, who appear to have formed a sin- cere esteem for him; and at length he proposed a match between their daughter and a supposed nephew of his. It was accordingly agreed, at Blood’s suggestion, that he should bring his nephew to be introduced to the young lady at seven o’clock in the morning on the 9th of May (people began the day much earlier then now); and he farther asked leave to bring with him two friends, who, he said, wished to see the regalia, and 14 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | MAY 2021 ECOLOGY Cicadas – Why every 17 years? Amanda Markle Researchers can induce off-season of time for seventeen years? How do Strawberry Hill Nature Preserve migration or mating in birds by arti- billions of insects coordinate such a ficially controlling the amounts of dramatically grand debut, and why? f you have a pet, you proba- light and dark they are exposed to. Though out of sight, and mostly Ibly already know that animals, Natural light therapy is one of the out of mind, cicadas do not spend though lacking what we consider to best ways to combat jet lag when their time underground hibernat- be the traditional tools, can be sur- travelling between time zones. Light ing; they have a lot of work to do prisingly accurate in their percep- is not the only external cue that before they emerge. Cicadas first tion of time. Often, they appear can affect internal clocks, however. dig underground as nymphs, after seemingly better at it than those Lunar cycles, feeding patterns, tides, hatching from eggs laid in tree of us who do have the benefit of a and temperature all have an impact branches and falling to the ground. wristwatch. Forget to fill your cat’s on the way organisms track the pas- Once under the dirt, cicadas attach food dish by the regularly appointed sage of time. Even scent can be used themselves to a tree root and feed Birds will feast on the cicadas but even the greediest amongst hour, and she will not hesitate to let as a timekeeper. on sap. Here, they undergo five dis- them cannot make much of a dent in the population. you know of your folly. One study found that dogs can tinct developmental stages known Biological timekeeping can be predict the moment of their own- as instars. With each instar, the ply overwhelm the food chain. added to the food chain in years of observed in animals, plants, fungi, er’s return from work by judging developing cicada molts its exoskel- Fish, birds, snakes, rodents, rac- large cicada populations can have even organisms as simple as cya- how human scent dissipates over eton and grows one step closer to its coons, squirrels, even domestic significant effects on the survival of nobacteria. Circadian clocks, the time in their absence. These factors adult form. Periodical cicadas can cats and dogs will all take advan- predators and their offspring. Stud- central mechanisms that allow for work together to give animals the be divided into 13-year and 17-year tage of cicadas and the easy feast ies have shown survival increases of internal timekeeping, allow living ability to track the passage of time groups, with the time it takes for they provide, but even the greediest 10% or more in bird species that things to anticipate regular changes and engage in cyclical behaviors that each to complete its second instar amongst them cannot make much feed on cicadas in these years, and in their environment and adapt most humans would need a calen- phase determining which group of a dent in the population. the effects on population size can their behavior accordingly. They dar to remember. This year, we are they fall into, but external factors Despite the many predators they be seen for generations. By return- help animals know when to search lucky enough to witness one of the can throw off these cycles of growth. face, the sheer number of cicadas ing above ground so infrequently, for food, when to sleep, and when most fascinating of those behaviors– Evidence strongly supports the that emerge over a relatively short cicadas can wait out these popula- to look for a mate. These internal the emergence of the 17-year cicadas. theory that annual changes in the period of time ensure that enough tions spikes until predator numbers clocks sync up with Earth’s solar By now you have likely heard flow of nutrients through tree roots insects survive to mate, lay eggs, and return to typical levels. day with astonishing accuracy, about the storied Brood X–the mas- signals their countdown to emer- continue the species. That is why A closely related theory looks at even without external cues. Lock a sive cohort of periodical cicadas gence. In the rare instances that trees precise timing is so important to the number of years periodical cica- human in a lab with no clocks, no set to emerge this year in 15 states produce an extra leaf set in a year, cicada population. A precise inter- das divide themselves into, 13- and social interaction, and a constant across the Eastern United States. typically caused by a warm spell in nal clock, calibrated with external 17-year groups–both prime num- low level of light, and with time, Though different broods and spe- winter, followed by a cold snap and stimuli, is key to their survival. bers. Some scientists believe that his sleep-wake cycle will shift only cies of cicada erupt from the ground then a normal spring, cicadas can By prolonging their under- evolving to follow a time schedule slightly, averaging about 24.2 hours. every year, Brood X will appear be found emerging a year too soon. ground development and growth not easily devisable makes it harder These internal clocks can be above ground hundreds of bil- The spikes in the nutritional com- phase their predators cannot rely for predators to evolve to match affected by external or environmen- lions strong, in a mass of lacy wings position of the sap on which they on them as a consistent food the cicadas’ periodic population tal cues, known as zeitgebers, a Ger- and bulging eyes; a brood the size feed becomes a zeitgeber, altering source. As a result, predators likely increases, helping them maintain man word translated as “time-giver.” of which has not been seen since the normal internal clock that con- will not have a consistently large the advantage of appearing in enor- Zeitgebers help calibrate the biolog- the last time they emerged back trols their growth and development. population because they have mous quantities. Still another theory ical clock when there are changes in in 2004. Which leads to the ques- The other zeitgeber acting upon staggered their emergence years. postures that these 13- and 17-year the environment. The most obvi- tion: how does a cicada, buried alive cicadas and their impeccable sense By overwhelming predators with cycles evolved to prevent the mixing ous, and most powerful, is light. underground, keep accurate track of timing is temperature. Cica- enormous numbers and delayed and hybridization of different broods das will not emerge until soil tem- emergence the probability of spe- during times when periodic fluctu- peratures reach about 65°F. This cies survival significantly increases. ations in climate have limited the precisely coordinated act, synchro- Many unknowns remain when it physical scope of cicada populations. nized across billions of individual comes to the exact reason why peri- One interesting observation is that insects plays an important evolu- odical cicadas have evolved to follow of brood stragglers. These are cica- tionary role for cicadas, and their the schedules they do. One question das from a certain brood that miss primary survival strategy–preda- being studied is why their develop- their cue, emerging typically one or tor satiation. Cicadas do not have mental cycles are so long. Some sci- four years before or after the rest of many defenses, especially in the entists theorize that cicadas evolved their cohort. The reasoning why this first days after they emerge and are to avoid spikes in predator popula- occurs is not known for sure, but it is undergoing their final molt into tions that occur after a cicada brood theorized that a particularly success- the adult form. Instead, they sim- appears above ground. The biomass ful group of stragglers in any one year may be able to establish their popula- tion enough to become a brand-new brood all their own. The arrival of periodical cicadas may seem like an alien invasion, and a noisy one at that. But it is also an amazing display of biological timekeeping and evolutionary sur- vival strategies; a phenomenon that only occurs in one tiny corner of the world. So, while they are filling your backyard with their boisterous cho- rus this summer, take a moment to appreciate all the complex systems that have come together to bring them here at this exact moment. You will not see these ones again for a long, long time. Amanda Markle is the Environ- mental Education Manager of the Strawberry Hill Foundation. Straw- berry Hill inspires stewardship of our natural world by connecting the community with educational opportunities. Learn more by visit- ing StrawberryHill.org.

To read past Ecology articles, visit Emmitsburg.net. MAY 2021 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 15 IN THE COUNTRY Cicadas – Take 2, noise & plant damage Tim Iverson, Naturalist Large groups are what cica- branches with their ovipositor and das do best. These awakening inserting eggs. These eggs hatch or the eastern United States Brood X cicadas make the larg- and feed on sap causing the rest Fthe soundtrack of the sum- est insect emergence in the world. of the branch to brown out to the mer is cicadas. Annual, or some- In densely packed areas they have tip and die. At some point, the times called ‘dog day’ cicadas been found to have as many as 1 nymphs drop to the ground bur- come and go every year, but this million cicadas per acre. This is rowing to remain for the next 17 year we are in for a multigenera- part of a necessary survival strat- years. tional event. Brood X, as in the egy called “predator satiation.” Cicadas feed only on sap and Roman numeral 10, cicadas are Billions and billions of cicadas do not bite or sting. They are set to reemerge after nearly two show up on scene to the delight not major agricultural pests, but decades underground. of nearly every other living ani- in some outbreak years, the sheer These periodic cicadas were last mal. Cicadas don’t fly well. They numbers of females laying their seen in 2004. In a time before don’t walk or run well. Cicadas eggs in the tender outer branch smartphones and social media, are clumsy and lack good physi- tips may overwhelm trees and these entomological darlings were cal coordination. Birds, fish, tur- smaller trees may suffer real dam- midwifed into existence as a result tles, snakes, lizards, raccoons and age. Some species have turned to Cicadas are harmless to humans, but they will wreck havoc on of a long lifecycle process. From other mammals have never had it crops such as sugarcane and in a tender new growth on trees and unprotected shrubs. New York to Illinois down to so good when it comes to preying few cases have injured cash crops If you live on previously farmed having a shrimp like flavor. Indi- Georgia, cicada nymphs will sum- on a potential meal. They will dine such as date palms, grapes, and ground the cicadas will be rarer on viduals with shellfish allergies mon themselves up from the soil until they simply cannot eat any- citrus trees. Cicadas some-times your place. If you live in a neigh- should exercise caution though, as and ascend to the treetops. Their more. By sheer volume the cicadas also cause damage to ornamental borhood with few large trees you they are in fact related to shrimp. synchronized exit ensures safety in survive. The other trick to their shrubs. A simple covering with a will have only few of the cicadas Because of their periodic 17 numbers - their only defense. The survival is the 17 year odd-num- screening material like cheesecloth this year. year emergence an average person nymphs will crawl up to the forest bered life cycle. will prevent damage to small trees If a cicada does land on you, would be able to see this cohort of canopy, shed their juvenile shells, Cicadas often get grouped and shrubs. it is not for some nefarious pur- cicadas about four or five times in then emerge as an adult ready to together or confused with locusts. Damage from cicadas is caused pose; it is just that you were in the their lives. They are a multigener- sire the next generation. As an insect people tend to assume by their egg laying method. way. Because they are harmless to ational event that spans decades. The purpose of their subterra- the worst, creepy crawlies give Cicada females have an organ people and animals alike there is Brood X will emerge sometime nean emergence is not to preserve people the heebie jeebies. Cica- called an ovipositor. This ovipos- no reason to be particularly wor- in late spring or early summer. their own lives, but to create the das are not locusts and are actu- itor is used to pierce twigs about ried if you come into contact with Once they are here the swarms next generation. By crawling to ally more akin to leaf bugs or even the thickness of a pencil, where one. As the clumsy swarms flitter will announce their arrival herald- the surface, the cicadas are now aphids. They belong to a family of she lays a few dozen eggs. Some- about it is not uncommon for cats ing in the legions of insects mat- able to find a mate, which they insects, Hemiptera, which have a times this action causes the end of or dogs to eat them. Their exo- ing over the course of four to six attract through their shrill sere- piercing mouth used to suck the that branch to die. On large trees skeleton can be a little tough to weeks. After this extravagant show nade. What may sound like the sap out of plants and trees. Their these branch tips stand out against digest and may cause some gastric of force they will disappear under- cacophony of swarming critters is mouths have a sheath-like encas- the dark green of the rest of the distress or an upset stomach, but ground for another 17 year cycle a unique song that differentiates ing that retracts between the legs tree. A good windy thunderstorm otherwise pose no threat and pets to remerge in 2038. different species from one another. when not in use. When they are will eventually bring these dead should be just fine. After cicadas mate, the female using it the sheath extends and branch ends to the ground, end- People have been known to eat To read past editions of In the Coun- will lay the eggs into the stem of contains four needle type probos- ing the cycle of cicada worries. I cicadas too. Recipes abound online try, visit the Authors section of a plant or branch of a tree. Once cises that pierce into plants. They anticipate this pruning will actu- and they are often described as emmitsburg.net. the eggs hatch the larva will drop will use these like a straw to slurp ally benefit homeowners with to the ground and burrow into the out the sap. Cicadas don’t bite or large trees who couldn’t hire a tree soil. Here they will spend the next sting, are not venomous, and pose service to do the same thing. 17 years growing into maturity no threat to people or crops at all. If you live in a neighborhood by feeding on the sap from plant Cicadas tend to emerge once that is less than 17 years old, you roots. Once they reach full size the trees have grown leaves. Decidu- may not see any cicadas. Because cicada nymphs will dig to the sur- ous trees such as ash, maple, oak they live underground for 17 face, shed their skin, and begin the and even red bud are the pre- years, any disturbing of the soil is process all over again. ferred host trees of periodical cica- enough to rid the area of cicada High in the tops of trees the das. Young trees especially are at nymphs. Cutting down trees adult males will begin their siren risk. Damage comes from female removes the roots the cicadas feed song beckoning any female within cicadas piercing the tender outer on for this long period of time. earshot to come and mate. Their songs are loud enough to be heard over significant distances too. The cicada produces these love lulla- bies in a really unique way. Many insects, like crickets, produce sounds by rubbing together dif- ferent parts of the body. This is not the case for cicadas. The organ responsible is a ribbed membrane located at the base of the abdomen called a tymbal. These tymbals are contracted inward causing them to buckle and produce sound. Then the cicada relaxes the mus- cles and the tymbal pops back out and again produces a noise. The sound resonates within the abdo- men, which is mostly hollow, to amplify it. Cicadas perform these contrac- tions very rapidly and will alter their body positions to modify the song. The noise created by them reaches up to 100 decibels, which is as loud as a lawnmower. Con- gregated en masse, large groups of these can be deafening to the sur- rounding area and even disorent predators. 16 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | MAY 2021 REAL SCIENCE

cation of this device is in airports. Facial recognition The emerging use of facial recog- Michael Rosenthal tory (ARL) established a program nition is in the use of ID verifi- known as FERET to develop cation services. Such services are facial recognition system is a automatic face recognition. Pri- being provided and utilized by Atechnology capable of match- vate companies then took on their banks and other businesses want- ing a human face from a digital results to further develop the use ing to prevent fraudulent use of image or a video frame against a of facial recognition, and further another’s ID. database of faces. It is typically refinement took place through the Facial recognition is very much employed to authenticate peo- remainder of the 1990s. employed in China, where some ple by matching a face from the The Department of Motor Vehi- 20 million cameras were put into database against that face one cles in West Virginia and New use in 2018. This is called the Sky- wishes to identify. It is used in Mexico were the first Depart- net Project, many of which cam- smartphones and in other forms ments of Motor Vehicle offices to eras are capable of real-time facial of technology such as robotics. use automated facial recognition recognition. They are deployed Facial recognition systems are cat- systems to detect people trying to across the country. Don’t plan a egorized as biometrics. This tech- obtain multiple driving licenses trip to China thinking you can nique is not as accurate as iris under different names, improving remain anonymous! They have a (eye) recognition and fingerprint greatly on the prior use of photo major application in travel loca- recognition. However, it is espe- identification. tions such as railway stations and cially useful because it can be per- In the 1990s a refinement was airports. Facial recognition sys- formed without physical contact, developed beyond the use of pho- tems are being utilized all over especially using video surveillance tographic recognition of human the world. 117 million adults are While there have been amazing advances in facial recognition, and by law enforcement agencies. the technology has yet to advance to the point where it recognizes faces. PCA, principle component in the United States Department what we see when we look into a mirror. This technique was pioneered in analysis, also known as Eigenface, of State face recognition system. the 1960s where a computer was was developed by looking at the The FBI uses these photos as an records were potentially identified. recognition cameras in use. They used to recognize human faces. human face as a weighted com- investigative tool. Here in Mary- There have been reactions monitor health conditions, insem- The computer was used to acquire bination of a number of Eigen- land the system drew controversy against the use of facial recogni- ination dates and other behav- and store 20 facial distances, such faces. The technique reduced when it was used in Baltimore tion technology. In May 2019 ior data to identify animal health as the pupil centers, the inside and the amount of data required to to arrest unruly protestors after San Francisco banned its use for concerns without direct human outside corners of the eye, and the detect a face. Other improve- the death of Freddie Gray. Many police and other government intervention. This is part of the widow’s peak in the hairline. A ments occurred over time that countries in the world, including agencies. The American Civil Lib- Chinese effort to maintain the database would be established that could make identifications from Greece, Italy, The Netherlands, erties Union has called for more health of farm animals, particu- could be applied to a photograph less than perfect face views, such South Africa, and 21 countries of transparency in its use. Munici- larly in the milk industry. In addi- with a goal of identification. The as at airport locations, and could the European Union are using or pal use of this technology has been tion the technique helps monitor system was crude at its beginning, identify individuals in spite of developing the use of facial recog- banned in several California and food hygiene, especially to see but became more refined with beards, mustaches, changed hair- nition technology. Massachusetts cities, as well as in whether pigs are healthy. China time. The first detailed book on styles, and even sunglasses. Not surprisingly, many retailers Portland, Oregon. feeds 22 percent of the world’s facial recognition was published In 2001 real-time face detection are using or preparing to use facial And here is a new development. population with only 19 per- 1n 1977 by Takeo Kanade, a pio- in video footage became possible recognition video surveillance sys- The Washington Post reported cent of the world’s arable land, an neer in the field who began his with the Viola-Jones object detec- tems. At Super Bowl XXXV in that Chinese scientists are devel- incentive for monitoring animal work in 1970. tion framework. This technique 2001, police in Tampa Bay, Flor- oping facial recognition for ani- behavior and their health. In 1993 the Defense Advanced is applicable using both handheld ida used facial recognition software mals. China has been a leader Research Project Agency (DARPA) devices and embedded systems. to look for criminals and terrorists in this new side of facial recogni- and the Army Research Labora- An obvious and important appli- – 19 people with minor criminal tion with some 630 million facial Lastly for now, the Cicadas are coming! In May we expect the arrival of the insect known as the cicada, a sizable insect with orange-veined wings, black bod- ies, and beady red eyes. The female cicada makes a slit along branches to lay her eggs. This commonly results in the droop- ing and dying of brances on the tree. It can be only a disfigure- ment, but it can sometimes result in tree death. There is good news, too. The cicada does not bite or sting, it is not poisonous to the touch (it is probably not a good idea to eat them!), it does not eat plants or transmit disease. Since they tend to congregate in tree branches, they are most com- mon in wooded areas, where the husks of the nymph casings fall to the ground, littering the garden. Animals such as fox, raccoon, pos- sum, skunks and squirrels eat the nymphs. The nymphs emerge from the soil in mid to late May. Though they are a nuisance and make a mess, cicada damage to the environment is rarely fatal or last- ing to plants and trees, but they really can make a mess. I remem- ber a cicada visit when my fam- ily and I lived on the Bard College campus in the mid-Hudson Valley of New York State. Netting plants is an effective way to reduce the damage without side effects.

To read past articles by Michael Rosenthal visit the Authors Section of Emmitsburg.net. MAY 2021 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 17 THE VILLAGE IDIOT Church of The Falling Rain Jack Deatherage burg once had one that specialized kennel on that, line the perim- in goldfish, but - yes, gone. There eter with grow buckets and the Well, it’s days like these were four shops in Frederick - interior with straw and hay bales. Make you fall down to your the three I patronized have been (Middle Brother is trialing hay knees closed for at least a decade. The bales in Mississippi this year and Beauty sometimes takes your one remaining shop inspired me is having greater success than I’ve breath away to drive to Hagerstown, Randall- had with straw!) I want to lay rods … stown and Lancaster to seek what across the top of the kennel and In the church of the falling rain I needed aquarium wise. Come to train various vines onto them to The keepers of the flame think on it, there were a couple of create a shaded spot for the DW Kneel at the altar of the ris- shops on the way to Hagerstown to place a chair so’s to meditate on ing sun that have closed. Even Walmart in how she ended up stuck with me. -The Stone Coyotes Gettysburg stopped selling fish! Not being completely unaware Randallstown and Lancaster that altars are what I make them aving overflowed a 150 -gal- are just too far away when all I of, I’ll be trialing flowers in buck- After discovering the course material on ‘How to get your women to lon tank with one inch of need are some feeder goldfish. ets in front of the house again. do your work’ from the 1921 Former Boozers Association’s ‘Women’s H Course’ series, Jack immediately put it to work … rainfall we dropped a pond liner in That pretty much leaves Hanover, They’ll be catching the first kiss of the second cracked tank and filled which has one shop that sells fish the rising sun so I’m technically also planning to trial some of the els because its fruit is tennis ball in that with a day’s drizzle. I wanted (a chain pet store) out of the sev- following the song, though I sure buckets along the walk beside the size with perfume melon fragrance two more tanks, but the DW set- eral mom & pop shops I used to as hell ain’t kneeling on the con- house. and honeydew flavor. I think the tled on one. So, we’ve 450 gallons do business with over that way. crete walk! At least not by my own The buckets surrounding the neighbor kidlets might enjoy both of water waiting for the summer’s Fifty-two mile round trip for choice. (Falling down and hav- kennel will mostly contain heir- melons. drought and the town’s eventual a dozen comet goldfish at $0.20 ing to kneel to regain my feet does loom varieties of tomatoes - ‘Ger- I bought Ipomoea lobata - ban on outside water use. I might each. Man, the days when we not count as kneeling at any altar! man Pink’, ‘German Johnson’ and ‘Spanish flag’ or ‘Firecracker buy a smaller tank (100 -gallons) would spend at least a hundred While the gods may laugh, they ‘Striped Roman’. Beans - ‘Christ- vine’ I’d planned to grow up for storing some of the water I dollars on fish alone, during one don’t require physical suffering to mas’ pole limas and ‘Rio Zape’ - a the front of the house to shade capture in -house, but don’t have visit to a shop, seems a lifetime amuse them.) dry pole bean. Peppers - ‘Ajvar- the brick a bit. However, the room to store. (Captured water is ago. On the other hand - I’ve I’m thinking a coupla cloth ski’ (sweet) and ‘Kalugeritsa’ (hot) North Seton Ave Green Street shower water, fish aquarium water spent well over $500 on pond lin- buckets of Titan sunflower. Boxes from Macedonia, and ‘Txorixero’ Concept Plan derailed that idea siphoned off during rare water ers, stock tank, corrugated pipe, of gladiolus cormlets that won’t (sweet) from the Basque region of while turning me to more fruit- changes and various “kitchen” battery powered tree trimmer (the flower, but will grow to be larger Spain. I might toss in some of the ful adventures. Odd ain’t it, how waters that would normally go DW wanted it because it’s cute), corms for future flower gardens. more familiar varieties as I won’t an unfunded state mandate can down the drain.) weed trimmer string modules, Buckets of marigolds, zinnias and be saving seeds this year. I’ve also refocus my efforts to make the Water tanks full, I turn my bags of potting soil, plastic and snapdragons. The DW wants to seeds of ‘Orangeglo’ watermelon gods laugh. attention to filling plastic and cloth buckets, wooden stakes, fer- trial a few buckets of tomatoes I want to train to fruit on top of cloth buckets with potting soil tilizers, seeds, bulbs, corms and and I might as well add a few the straw bales and a Soviet Union To read past articles by Jack Deather- and various seed potatoes, flow- rhizomes just this spring. with peppers. Our wants might melon called ‘Rich Sweetness age, visit the Authors section of Emmits- ering bulbs, rhizomes and corms. I keep telling the DW that I’m be too much for that space so I’m 132’ I’ll train up the kennel pan- burg.net. Doing the potting up in what done spending money on this used to be the dog room I was project. Why she believes me is a constantly opening the outside puzzlement. Though she is aware door so the aged kick mutt could I’m no longer spending money on go bark at the neighbor kidlets vodka, bourbon, rum and gin so and their dogs. Pausing the pot- maybe she’s just humoring me? ting to ease my back, I pon- Whatever. dered the mouthy little beast and It’s time to build our altar to the noticed mosquitoes doing “touch rising sun, though the sun doesn’t and goes” on the surface of the hit the garden until well after sun- water tanks. Great! Now I need rise and we ain’t kneeling at it some fish to eat the skeeter lar- with our knees the way they are. vae. With ice having skimmed the Those details aside - the laughing tank surfaces just the week before, gods aren’t particular about preci- I knew goldfish would be the only sion as much as they are demand- fins likely to survive this early in ing of amusement (I amuse them the season. no end) - the altar is a dog kennel I prefer mollies or sword -tails built to contain a wolf. The chain for summer skeeter control, link enclosure is being repurposed though a Siamese fighting fish in as the center of the container gar- each tank does a great job of gob- den we’re building in the dog run. bling the wigglers. (A diet of lar- The rest of the yard’s flowerbeds vae brings the Siamese up to not will have to wait another year for only their best colors, but also pre- us to do more than weed whack pares them for breeding if one is them, though I might toss a few into that.) But, goldies it be until handfuls of fertilizer in them. warmer weather. They haven’t been fed in a score Now where do I find aquar- of years. ium fish? There used to be a shop The plan for the altar (hear the in Thurmont - long gone. Fair- gods laughing?) is to lay down a field had one - also gone. Gettys- paper weed barrier, assemble the 18 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | MAY 2021 THE MASTER GARDENER

reach about 24 – 30 inches in height. A bee garden? Eupatorium purpureum, Joe Mary Ann Ryan important things when consider- Pye Weed: This very tall plant, Adams County Master Gardener ing attracting and maintaining our up to six feet, likes full sun to part native bees and pollinators. shade. Moist soil is preferred, but ees, bees, bees! What’s all the As a homeowner, there are many I’ve seen this grow along roadsides Btalk about? You may have heard decisions we can make in our yards that appear to be on the drier side about the honey bee decline. Research and gardens to support the pollina- as well. Dark pink flowers cover continues to try and understand the tors. Choices of plants is one of the the tops of this plant in August, why’s of this problem. What has been easiest things we can do to increase the and are great as a back drop to any found is that many things are con- pollinators that visit our gardens. Fol- perennial border or bed. tributing, including bee stress from lowing a few simple rules will create Solidago, Goldenrod: This fall transportation of the hives around the a great place to encourage the bees to bloomer has an undeserved bad county, mites and pesticides. live and thrive in your garden. reputation. Often thought of as rag- As researchers continue to learn Choose flowering plants, includ- weed, the plant everyone and their more about the decline of the hon- ing annuals, perennials, shrubs and brother seem to be allergic to, gold- eybee, consumers are becoming trees. The more diverse the flowering enrod is not ragweed. Ragweed A bumble bee feasts on Globe Thistle, which flower in Late summer and early fall more aware of the importance of pol- time, the longer period of time polli- happens to bloom at the same time, linators. One third of our food is a nators will be feeding. but has nondescript little green result of pollinators, which includes When choosing plants, stay away flowers. Goldenrod has showy yel- bees and other insects, butterflies and from the double flowering types. low-golden flowers that start bloom- moths, birds and bats. However the Often in the breeding of these fancy ing in late August and continue to bees are a major contributor to the blooming plants, the attraction of the bloom almost till frost. They are a pollination process, pollinating about flowers to the bees goes away. great nectar source for migrating 90% of the food. Choose native plants. These plants monarchs in the fall months as well As a result of this decline of the have evolved with our native insects, as for the native bees. honeybee, we also recognize the making them the needed food source. There are many species and cul- importance of our native bees that live Provide water, whether it’s through tivars of goldenrod. Probably my here. Therefore, a push for bee habitat a birdbath, or a bowl of rocks with favorite and very common culti- and food supply for these bees is now water in it. var of goldenrod is Solidago rugose in the forefront to fighting our polli- When considering the plants, here ‘Fireworks’. This particular plant has nation problems. These native bees are a few you may want to try: golden flowers that burst from the Bee Balm (Monarda fistulosa) is must for any bee garden. can pick up the slack that the honey- Picnanthemum - Mountain mint: tops of the plants, slightly drooping. bees are unable to fill. This pollina- a native plant, this is a full sun lover. It A full sun plant, the solidagos, with tion is incredibly important for our prefers moist soils and is deer resistant. the many cultivars, come is heights diversity of food. Why not encourage This plant will move with the hustle of 12 inches to 3 feet. our native pollinators? of insects feeding on its flowers. Trees should not be forgotten In addition to the researchers Agastache: There are many species when selecting plants for pollina- working on the Colony Collapse and cultivars of agastache. In our trial tors. Oaks support over 500 types Disorder (the term used to iden- gardens at the Ag Center in Gettys- of pollinators! Blooming in spring tify the honeybee problem), there is burg, we have noted many bees visit- when some herbaceous plant mate- also work being done on the sustain- ing these plants. It’s probably the most rial is still dormant, the oak tree is ability of our own pollinators. Plant visited plant. They take full sun and a food and nesting source for many selection and habitat are the most well drained soils. Easy to grow, most types of wildlife, whether it’s bees, birds or squirrels. Some of our native oak trees include the scarlet oak, pin oak, white oak, swamp When planning your bee garden, ensure you plant plants that flower at different times, so your bee population always has something to feed on. white oak, red oak, and more. This group of trees get very large – to know whether the soil is dry, support bees. Considered a small 120 feet – and like lots of room to moist or wet before determining tree, the redbud blooms in April grow. Found in many soil types, the type of oak you plant. with purple-pink flowers and depending on the species, be sure Flowering trees, like redbuds, reaches about 25’. Found all over the battlefield in Gettysburg, it grows along rock outcroppings and along woods’ edge. This is naturally an understory tree, so giving it part sun is ideal. Some flowering shrubs that should be considered when devel- oping a pollinator garden include viburnums, shrub dogwoods, spice- bush and elderberries. All of these native shrubs do get to be large, so using them as a foundation plant would not be wise. However, used in a shrub border or in a garden as the backdrop to perennials will cre- ate an absolutely spectacular show. Our native viburnums include Viburnum acerifolium, Viburn- mum trilobum and Viburnum nudum. These particular vibur- nums like part sun and bloom in May-June. The fun thing about the viburnums is that not only are the flowers beautiful – offering white blooms, but they get pretty berries in late summer, and have a lovely fall color as well. Viburnum acerifolium has dark purple, almost black berries and a nice red fall color. Viburnum tri- lobum gets red berries and red color, and Viburnum nudum (nan- nyberry) has blue berries with a red fall color, making all three of these MAY 2021 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 19 THE MASTER GARDENER species great choices for your polli- white flowers are really pretty when nator garden. in bloom and the berries are pretty as Sambucus, otherwise known as well. Although it gets quite large, up Small Town Gardener elderberry bush, is found naturally to 10 feet, it can be a great focal point Shame: The ultimate tutor along streams and in moist sites. or backdrop in any garden. Reaching up to 12 feet, this large In our world today, it’s important Marianne Willburn shrub is well known for its delicious for us to re-think what we consider berries that are great in a pie –that is if a “pretty” landscape. The choices mbarrassment is definitely you get to it before the birds! Filtered we make in plant selection directly Efrowned upon as a teach- sun is best, but I’ve seen them quite impact our life and our environment ing tool. In a world where every- happy in full sun as well. Be sure it in which we live. A more “wilder” one’s a winner, no one has a wrong has moist soils, a dry site may not be look is and should be acceptable answer, and definitions are fluid, it a good choice for this pretty plant. It in any neighborhood when we are might be fairly unpopular to assert gets white flowers and the berries are providing a food source and needed that I have learnt some of my best a dark purple to black color. habitat for our insects. lessons sporting a red face and There are many newer selections When planning your garden, con- sheepish grin – but as it’s absolutely that have been introduced. I have sider the bees. Providing a place to true, I’ll assert it anyway. elderberries growing in a shrub bor- live and food to eat for these insects Global botanical knowledge is der and it creates a great backdrop will help our native insects in the increasing at a pace too rapid for to other flowering plants in the area. quest for pollinating our food supply. this poor brain to fully absorb no There’s no point in transplanting these beautiful Verbascum thapsus matter how much fish I consume, (common mullien). These flowering plants are biennials and will die after I see lots of insects buzzing around flowering and setting seed. Collect seeds and throw them instead. the flowers when in bloom. The To read other gardening arti- so I must be grateful for red-faced shrub has compound leaves, making cles, visit the gardening section of moments that impress upon it dreds of seedlings dotting another weed and plant bulbs in his gar- it look more delicate in form. The emmitsburg.net. facts and techniques that won’t be friend’s garden. He protested. I den, I was expressly warned against forgotten in a hurry. pretended to listen, utilizing the the seasonally naked vines that Some of them are trivial, or at head nod technique and assuring snaked through the unruly bed. least trivial in the practical, shov- him of my ability to control nature. Whether nude or clothed, poison el-to-soil world of gardening. I lived on a tenth of an acre. I don’t ivy is never without a wicked sting. For instance, I won’t forget being even think I need to finish that par- He offered me Technu. I schooled on conversationally ticular story, but it did involve him refused. “That’s Virginia creeper.” adding a third ‘N’ to ‘anemone’ visiting my property four years later. I said with conviction, and as it by a knowledgeable, if annoying Another digging moment of happened I was right. I just wasn’t friend. If you’ve ever stood at a shame occurred the time I excavated right about a half an hour later plant swap with plant snobs des- some just-flowered mulleins (Ver- when I went to dig out some win- perately trying to hold your own, bascum thapsus) from the side of ter aconite from another wilder you don’t want to nobble your- the road, planted them in my new- bed and ended up looking like a self by glimpsing phantom N’s ish garden, and was told by a plant colony leper three days later. where N’s do not exist. The eye- friend three days later that they were Little slices of humble pie are raise and subtle smirk are taught biennials and on their way out. good for the digestion. I am grate- at birth to plant snobs. “Planting the entire plant as a seed ful for all the lessons hard-learned, Petty silliness and the world vessel is a new one on me,” she said. it’s just the little matter of keeping of Latin one-upmanship aside, “Personally I would have collected chatty friends around that literally there are far more embarrass- the seed and thrown it.” Oh boy. have the dirt on you. ing moments in my horticul- Plant identification is another “Are you cruel enough to be a tural life upon which to reflect. minefield. Potting up peony seed- gardener?” asked the garden col- For instance, the time nearly two lings for a friend years ago I instead umnist Elizabeth Lawrence many decades ago I told a friend how to gave her pots of bishop’s weed (Aegop- decades ago. It has only recently cut a begonia leaf in half to make odium podograria), that from a cer- occurred to me that she might more plants, spoke with authority tain angle and from the vantage point not have been referring to our using appropriate knowledgeable of zero experience and an accompany- relationship with our plants – head nods, and ended up instruct- ing gin and tonic, could be mistaken but with each other. That subtle ing her to use the wrong half of for the former. She had no more expe- smirk is a killer. the leaf, which languished in soil rience than I. Aegopodium is aggres- for weeks until it rotted and my sive. Again, no need to finish that Marianne is the author of the new friend found out that maybe Mar- story either. book Tropical Plants and How to ianne doesn’t know everything she Most recently I suffered not only a Love Them, and Big Dreams, Small says she does. She consulted books hit to my ego, but to my skin. Whilst Garden. She writes from her home after that, and for many years helping a wheelchair- bound friend to in Lovettsville, VA. rolled her eyes when I started to horticulturally pontificate. There was the time that I dug a trumpet vine (Campsis radi- cans) seedling from one of hun- 20 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | MAY 2021 PETS

you. I think you might like to see I’m not alone anymore what it’s like with someone who Jennifer Vanderau a bowl and some food and a few would never hurt you. Ever.” Cumberland Valley other cats are around her. Why am I even listening to this? Animal Shelter My instincts tell me to just back Why am I even considering it? Am away. She hasn’t seen me. None I crazy? Did they take my brain, eutered. I found out later of the other cats have seen me too, when they neutered me? Nthat’s what the humans call (although I suspect they know I was I’m still in the shrubs by the what had happened to me. there because I have that ability, too, time the sun sets and when she I’d been neutered. The other but they don’t seem to care). offers the open door again with cats are never going to take me She has long, dark hair and the same kind words and sweet seriously now. soft-looking clothes. And there’s a tone, I take a chance. It happened last week and the soothing sound coming from her. The biggest of my life. lady who had trapped me and taken She’s humming, maybe singing, I walk through the open door. me to the vet told me that I’d be safe Rosie was surrendered to the shelter when her owner could no longer it’s difficult to tell. Sounds almost And in that split second of time, care for her. She is an 8-month-old terrier mix with typical puppy behav- with her. I figured the effects of the like a purr – like my mom would my life becomes absolutely surreal. ior. She does not care for the company of other dogs, so being the only dog sedative must have still been work- do when we had all been together. I’m face to face with a cat that I know, in the home would be best for her. Rosie also chases cats, so a home with- ing on me at the time because I Man, I’m getting maudlin in out cats would be best, too. Because of her age, she will need someone on some instinctive level, is my sis- who understands the time and patience required in training a puppy. Due really wanted to believe her. my old age. It’ll probably be the ter. The one the lady had picked up to her energy level and having no previous history with children, an age But it wore off, I got my wits about death of me. Literally. under the porch so many years ago. restriction may apply, so please discuss this with shelter staff. Rosie loves me again and figured I was just being She stands up from filling the bowl This can’t be that lady, could it? people and will be a wonderful best friend. sentimental. For some reason. and makes eye contact with me. And around the corner from I wandered around for a few Darn it. I’d waited too long to another room walks a cat – and I stop days, but something strange get out of here. breathing. It’s my mom. Mother. seemed to have happened to me. Her entire face softens when she The cat who had me and took such The urge to fight and mark my sees me. She says, “Hi, there. I was good care of us when we were little. territory and all that other macho hoping I’d see you again. You feel- The three of us are tentative stuff had gone away. ing okay?” around each other at first, but we I was tired of being scared all My chest goes warm at the words know our connection. You really the time. I was tired of being on and the tone and my God I have can’t lose that, no matter what my own. never wanted to trust something happens. I slunk down when My mom and siblings are gone more in my life. I’m actually shak- mom finally came up to me, not and I’m alone and I figure that’s ing with it – the want, the need. sure what to expect, but in a sec- how it’s supposed to be. “It’s okay,” she whispers. “You ond I was her kitten again as she But one night when I couldn’t take your time. You look pretty started to groom me. sleep – again – something in me good. Get yourself some break- Five days later I have my own wondered if it had to be this way. fast and I’ll be back out to see how blanket (sometimes I share my sis- “You can stay if you want,” she you’re doing.” ter’s) and food and water every day whispered. “You’ll be safe with She heads inside and the other and the first time the lady touches me. I promise.” cats have left a little in the bowl me, not to chase me away, but to Stella is a 3-year-old terrier mix who was found running in one of the It was her voice again. It seemed so I sneak over and get something nearby state forests. She is an incredibly sweet girl who loves pretty cherish me, I cry a little. much everyone she meets. Stella is an active girl who will need someone to echo in my mind. Could I to eat. There’s a shrub by her steps I didn’t know what it was like to that has the time to exercise her every day. She’s very people oriented and really trust it? and I settle in underneath it just to be so happy. I didn’t think it was just likes being around humans. Because of her energy level and no past Humans have shown me how see if she really will be back. possible for me. history, an age restriction for children may apply. Be sure to discuss this with shelter staff. Stella will make someone a loyal and loving companion, awful they really are. The ones I’ve True to her word, she walks out- It just goes to show, no matter and she cannot wait to find her forever home! known really seemed to hate me. side a little while later and I hear her how hard life may get, good times A lot. I honestly didn’t do any- say, “I see you down there. Thought and a happy ending can be wait- thing to them. They just didn’t you could trick me, huh? Well, I’ve ing just around the corner. want me around. had cats all my life and you’ll have Or in my case, inside an opened It’s mostly luck that has kept me to get up pretty early in the morn- screen door. alive for the last five years. I know ing to get something by me.” I shouldn’t try pressing it now. She chuckles. It’s an almost Jennifer Vanderau is the Director of By the time the sun comes up, affectionate sound. She says all Communications for the Cumber- I wander nearer and nearer to the that as she’s collecting the now land Valley Animal Shelter and can lady’s house. No particular reason. empty bowls. be reached at cvascomm@cvas-pets. Just wandering. She pulls open the screen door org. The shelter accepts both mone- I laugh at myself when I think and holds it for a second or two tary and pet supply donations. For of the infamous curiosity and when she says, “I know it’s way too more information, call the shelter at what it did to the cat. It would early for us, but you can come inside 263-5791 or visit the website www. serve me right if it turns out to be if you’d like sometime. You’ve had a cvas-pets.org. CVAS also operates a true in my case. rough life. The vet told me so when thrift store in Chambersburg. Help I peek around the corner of her she neutered you. I’ve got other cats support the animals at the shelter by Kenzo was adopted from the shelter, but returned because he wasn’t front porch and she’s there with inside with me, but they won’t bug donating to or shopping at the store. a good fit for the home. He’s about 3 years old and has a very unique orange coat. Kenzo can be a little shy at first, but once he gets to know you, he comes out of his shell and loves attention. Do you have the right spot for this sweet fellow?

Yota is a 4-year-old black-and-white cat who came into the shelter as a stray. When he first arrived, he was not terribly happy and didn’t really want to eat much. We put him in one of the back offices to get him a little more acclimated and fixed him up and he has done a complete turn-around. Yota is such a sweet boy. He loves to be petted and wants to hang out with people. This guy will make someone a great companion.

For more information about Rosie, Stella, Kenzo, or Yota call the Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter at 717-263-5791 or visit them online at www.cvaspets.org or better yet, visit them in person at the shelter. MAY 2021 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 21 PETS

FDA Investigation into Poten- nutritionists spend time going over a therefore no allergic reaction is trig- How to feed your dog tial Link between Certain Diets health and diet history with an owner. gered. Dr. Jon Branson ity of food poisoning for the people and Canine Dilated Cardiomy- They can spend several hours formu- The technology, standards, and Catoctin Veterinary Hospital who make and handle these diets. opathy (April, 2019). 93% of the lating a recipe to be made by the owner. quality control needed to make these reported dog foods had peas and/ This is a fee for service endeavor. foods leads to a higher cost. But these t is not easy formulating a Grain Free Diets or lentils. Highest case numbers Some options are: Petdiets.com & Bal- are therapeutic diets that need strict Idiet for 4-month-old puppies, Marketing has been behind these were linked to Acana, Zignature, anceIT.com. manufacturing procedures under the a Dachsund with liver issues, a diets as the pet food industry is Taste of the Wild, 4Health, Earth- guidance of veterinarians and nutri- Cockapoo with urinary crystals, a multi-billion dollar enterprise. born Holisic, and Blue Buffalo, Food Allergies tionists. It is dietary treatment for dis- several senior dogs, young adult Grains are not the evil ingredient and there are more diets linked to The most common food allergies for ease. dogs, and cats prone to urinary they have been made out to be. this specific heart disease. dogs are beef, dairy, chicken, lamb, soy crystals. That is why I entrust Myths: and rarely wheat and corn. The longer a Breaking News companies like Hill’s, Purina, and • Grain Free means low carbo- Home Cooked Diets diet is fed, the more of a possibility that A new diet that is about to be released Royal Canin (and I use all three) hydrates - False Many people like the idea of an allergy could develop. It takes time will address environmental (skin) to formulate diets that have a • Grain Free has health bene- home cooking diets for their pets. for the immune system to (over) react. allergy and food allergy. It is Hill’s proven track record to take care fits - False, there is no scien- After all Food=Love and what bet- Derm Complete. It will be a prescrip- of all my critters at home. I know tific proof (however, there is ter way to bond with your pet? Hypoallergenic Diets tion diet. It is used to treat dogs with those companies employ veteri- scientific proof to the con- There is the belief that it is safer It is best to feed one protein source at a allergic dermatitis(atopic skin disease) narians and nutritionists who uti- trary-see below) and more natural. It is believed to time until there is a problem. That way and/or food allergy. It improves the lize science and research to keep • Grains contribute to health be more healthful. Certain ingre- you can then switch to a new (novel, health of the skin barrier which con- my pets healthy. problems - False dients can be avoided (such as never before eaten) protein source tributes to decreasing exposure to aller- Some diet fads that have caught • Grains are a common food grains, preservatives, and by-prod- unrelated to the first. For example, gens and reaction to them. It uses egg on over time encompass raw and allergen in dogs - False ucts) as well as specific proteins chicken and turkey or beef and bison as the protein source. grain free diets. Unfortunately, • Ingredients are the most (i.e. beef or chicken) and fat. would be closely related proteins. The there is a lot of marketing behind important when choosing a There are philosophical views that problem with over-the-counter Lim- For more information on nutrition these diets but not science to back food - False, it is the nutri- owners want to follow such as veg- ited Ingredient Diets is that they often consult these veterinary sources: 1) them up. ents delivered by the ingre- etarian, organic, or raw. Some pets are contaminated with other pro- your veterinarian, 2) www.petfood- dients refuse commercial diets due to tein sources (even just left-over in the ology.org, 3) www.acvn.org Ameri- Raw Diets learned behavior or food aversion. machinery used to make the food) that can College of Veterinary Nutrition, There are claims that these diets Now there is scientific evidence Home cooking can be problematic will cause the allergy! It needs to be a 4) www.petnutritionalliance.org, are beneficial because they improve that comes from cardiologists who due to not getting the correct propor- strictly new, one source protein diet. 5) wsava.org/nutrition-toolkit. Not longevity, improve oral and gen- discovered that many grain free tions of proteins, carbohydrates, and An alternative to a novel protein diet online bloggers and reviewers who eral health, and resolve diseases. The diets led to the development of fats let alone important vitamins and is a hydrolyzed protein diet. Hydrolysis get paid by pet food companies problem is there are no published life-threatening heart disease in trace minerals that are needed. It can breaks down proteins into more man- peer-reviewed studies to prove young dogs who should not have be done, but it is not advisable to go it ageable small sizes that are unrecog- To read other Pet articles visit these claims. There are risks. These developed this condition. The alone. Employ a veterinary nutritionist nizable by the immune system and Emmitsburg.net. include nutritional imbalances, bac- heart disease is Dilated Cardiomy- to help custom formulate and balance a terial and parasite contamination opathy. Two years ago, the FDA diet based on your pet’s life stage, breed, that can affect pets, and the possibil- even issued a statement about this: health conditions, and preferences. Vet 22 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | MAY 2021 YOUNG EQUESTRIANS

Lesson Two Three lessons I turn in to park on Mike’s Natalie Unger rope to Wesley which I later learn Farmette and am immediately is called a ‘Lunge line.’ Mike is greeted by Mike’s tow dogs, Troy Lesson One leading the show. I learn what and Jake. They remember me Admittedly, I was unsure of what two-point is and well, my calves from last time, so both are wag- to expect, but at least I brought will not have any trouble remem- ging their tails. I turn off the myself. bering what that is. Mike sug- engine this time and get out to be I was living out a wonderful gests that I pull on Wesley’s mane welcomed by Jake’s Jack Russell childhood dream. I had experi- to help keep balanced. I, for one, muddled paws and wagging tail. ence with horses when I was ten do my best not to because I know Mike kindly reminds me that or so. These ventures would take what it is like for someone to pull horses will not be as excited to place in limited amounts of time my hair. The longer my legs could see me as the dogs do. I make the spent whereas I am still an adult stay in two points was eleven sec- horses work and not the dogs. who considers horses as mysti- onds that first lesson. Later, I I go and get Welsey again. I brush cal creatures, but I finally got an learned how to hold the reins him with his eyes checking on how opportunity to live that childhood correctly and what it is like to be I am doing. Once again the les- dream. How that came about I’ll a Dairy Queen - where I have to son is all about stitching my calves save for another story. Suffice it balance myself while raising one in what Mike calls the ‘two-point to say, the price of the lessons was hand and waving at an imaginary position’ and practicing my balance. Learning to ride as an adult can be fun and rewarding – provided your the article you’re about to read… crowd. When my calves’ hurt, Mike lets me horse understands that it is his job to take care of you. One of the first things I had to It seemed like almost every sit down. But Mike must have a do was find the horse I was rid- other sentence out of Mike’s sixth sense, for just when they begin before we start. I leave the other Once my calves start to hurt, I ing and get him brushed before mouth was on the importance of to feel better, it’s back into the two- in his view, so he knows he’ll get a think it’s time for the lesson to end, the lesson his name was Wesley. the leg in ridding - without it, I point position. By the time the les- treat when he’s done being brushed but Mike leads me into another, Apparently, General Custer said would never be more then a pas- son is over, my legs are killing me. and saddled. As I’m beginning smaller field and unlatches the lunge that if you could not feed your senger. To be a rider, one had to Mike smiles when I tell him that. to learn, there is a right way, and line. I am free to roam with Wesley. horse, at least brush him. be able to use one’s legs, and the “Then my job is done,” he says. a wrong way to just about every- I notice I can’t get too close to Mike’s farm has tons of ani- Dairy Queen position was just the “No pain, no gain.” I hobble to the thing when it comes to horses, the fence because there are some mals. They all have the names of first step in developing my legs. car and make a mental note to bring even brushing. Mike tells me to tree branches in my way, yet not in Star Trek characters. I had recently It was a great first day for me. Advil next time. use longer strokes because horses Wesley’s way. Mike says if I don’t binged on Star Trek Voyager so I asked after the lesson if I was like long strokes, not short, stubby pay attention, Wesley will, for fun, this was a great reference for me. supposed to be wearing a helmet. Lesson Three ones. It was clear by Wesley’s ears, get me closer to the fencing where I have since started Star Trek Next He said, “Yep, you were.” I have For the first time, Mike lets me go which Mike reminds me to always the branches may hit me by sur- Generation and realize what kind got to remember that helmet, I get Wesley by myself, and gives me notice, that Wesley agreed. prise. For the most part, I get in of character Wesley the horse is think to myself. Once the bridle three large carrots to bribe Wesley Mike helps me with the bri- the jumping position where from named after. Mike consistently and the saddle are taken off, I give to come along. He tells me that it’s dle again, although this time my torso and up are parallel with reminds me Wesley has a heart another brushing down for Wes- important the horses can’t see these he explained to me the correct Wesley’s neck, so it isn’t horrible of gold, as I assume the character ley. Once done, I gave Wesley a treats before I give them, or they way to put it on, promising me when the branches are near. I think Wesley does on the show. peppermint, a nice long pet, and will mob me. And at 1,200 pounds that sooner rather then later that a funny thought, “I am doing the However, Wesley, like every turn him out with his buddies. each, I could get hurt. Mike said would be my job. limbo with Wesley.” other creature, can be a bit Before I leave, I pet Will, one of before I walked into the pasture that The three of us go to the arena Sadly, the time comes to end the naughty sometimes. Wesley, as the barn cats. I was nervous pet- he would be watching me, and yell and once again we commence lesson and go to the barn. I brush bay, is darker than Kit and Scott, ting him because he likes to play if I was doing anything wrong. practicing my two-point position. Wesley down and give him another who are chestnuts (so Wesley is bite. Mike relayed to me that Will Mike tells me to be careful not Unlike the first two lessons how- carrot. Wesley of course is more the ‘dark horse’ of the group you had been raised by someone how to get crowded by the horses, and ever, I’m able to stay in the posi- then happy to partake of it! could say) and is a tad smaller than used to shove their hands into a gentle as his three horses are, tion longer, so Mike ups the ante, I am ready to say goodbye to the other two. I have feeling that his face, thinking the play bit- one may run while I have one on and lesson three become lesson Wesley in his pasture, but he keeps he is watching me as I brush him. ing was cute, until it wasn’t; then the lead line, and before I know one in proper ridding position. checking my hands with his soft We look at each other from time they abandoned Will behind the it I could be dragged by Wesley. “Sit straight, move more back in nose. I tell him I have no more treats to time. I guess he is just making post office where Mike found When I reach Wesley, I give him the saddle, feel the horse moving.” for him. I open my palms as proof sure I am brushing him correctly. him. Mike showed me how to a carrot and begin to head to the Mike gets me into what is called a to him. He doesn’t believe me and Once the brushing is com- pick Will up without him bit- barn. I notice Scott has flanked me jumping position and I get to do checks again, and again, and again. plete, Mike shows me what we ing me, and when I did, Will just on my left. I try pushing him away my first trot with Wesley. I love As I hobble to the car on my sore put on Wesley so I can ride him. went limp and purred. I purred with hand. Again, Mike stressed it! I have smile never wanting to legs, I make a mental note to bring a There is a white cotton layer, a gel back. As I was snuggling with Will how important it was not to be a falter, then we stop. Mike asks whole bag of carrots next time. layer, and then the English Sad- Mike came into the tack room part of a horse sandwich: Horse, me to tell him who stopped me. I drive home, smelling of horses. dle. Mike gets the bridle on and and asked if I was aware my car Human, Horse. Scott finally gets I thought it was Mike because I The smile never left my face. we head outside to the arena for is still running. I was mortified. I the picture and goes away. was a bit out of breath. Oh, no! It lesson 1. was so excited for the first lesson Once again, Wesley gets his was Wesley. Wesley did it a second To read other Young Equestrians Considering this was my first that I forgotten to turn it off when brushing. I break another car- time when I was out of breath. He articles, visit the author’s section of lesson, Mike has attached a long I arrived! rot again and give half to Wesley is such a smart boy! emmitsburg.net. MAY 2021 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 23 COMMUNITY NOTES Catoctin Mountain Park recruiting volunteer camp hosts atoctin Mountain Park is recruit- park staff with campground operations. a background check. Hours are flexible, suitable for tent camping and small trail- assist at Poplar Grove. Cing volunteers to serve as camp Hosts provide a variety of information but volunteers will be expected to work ers. Public restrooms and hot showers Poplar Grove is open to adult-super- hosts at overnight facilities during the to visitors to ensure a safe and positive 32 hours per week, including weekends are available. Reservations are accepted vised, organized youth groups whose 2021 season. Camp hosts are needed for park experience. (Friday – Sunday). online through Recreation.gov. members are under age 18. The prim- Owens Creek Campground and Camp Camp hosts will: Perform routine Volunteer camp hosts will be pro- Camp Round Meadow is a four-sea- itive campground offers three sites. Round Meadow/Poplar Grove Youth custodial duties and minor mainte- vided with electricity and water hook- son camp that includes four dormito- Each site accommodates up to 25 peo- Campground. nance; Perform grounds maintenance; ups, laundry facilities and volunteer ries, a dining hall with a commercial ple. Groups share vault toilets, water Volunteers must be able to sup- Review camp rules and regulations with shirts, hats and nametags. kitchen, a gymnasium and confer- and a pavilion. Each site has picnic ply their own camper or RV. Camp campers; Enforce quiet hours; Respond Are you interested? Apply at volun- ence room. The facility accommodates tables, grills and a fire circle. Groups hosts are needed May through Octo- to camper questions and concerns; and teer.gov; Send us an email at cato_super- a maximum of 120 people. Originally provide all personal convenience ber with a minimum commitment of Report or address wildlife pest concerns. [email protected]; or, call the visitor used from 1939 to 1941 by the Civil- items. Reservations are accepted online one month. Preference will be given to Requirements include: a valid state center at 301-663-9388 to request an ian Conservation Corps, the camp also through Recreation.gov. applicants who can commit to a longer driver’s license, ability to perform gen- application. operated from 1965 to 1969 as the period of time. eral custodial and minor maintenance Owens Creek Campground is a small first Job Corps Center in the United To learn more about Catoctin Mountain Camp hosts serve as volunteers in duties including mowing and leaf blow- campground for families and individu- States. Reservations are accepted online Park and the camp facilities, please visit the the National Park Service’s Volun- ing, ability to greet and share informa- als. It is nestled in the woods at Catoc- through Recreation.gov. The camp host park website at: www.nps.gov/cato/plan- teer-in-Parks (VIP) Program and assist tion with park visitors and ability to pass tin Mountain Park. There are 49 sites for Camp Round Meadow will also yourvisit Adams Economic Alliance announces Chirp Grant Program dams Economic Alliance, with said Robin Fitzpatrick, Alliance Pres- or fourth quarter in 2020 were reduced through the Adams County Eco- ment Authority and Adams County Asupport from the Adams County ident. “This program is designed to by at least 25% for that same period nomic Development Corporation, General Authority. For more informa- Office of Planning and Devel- help these vital businesses hang on in 2019. Qualifying businesses must Adams County Industrial Develop- tion, see adamsalliance.org. opment, has opened a grant pro- through the pandemic, until travel can employ less than 300 full time equiv- gram—designed to help tourism and safely resume at the level that its once alent employees. hospitality businesses. again a lifeblood to Adams County’s Grant awards ranging from $5,000 The COVID-19 Hospitality Recov- beloved, historic and renowned tour- to $50,000 are available in increments ery Program (CHIRP) will provide ism industry.” of $5,000. Additional information, $1.16 million in state funding to qual- “COVID-19 has devastated the including the application, is located ifying Adams County businesses. The Adams County travel industry which online at adamsalliance.org/chirp. program is part of a larger $145 million produces over $735 million annu- Business owners with questions may statewide initiative recently announced ally to our local economy,” said Norris contact the Alliance via email at hospi- by Governor Tom Wolf to help sus- Flowers, Destination Gettysburg Pres- [email protected]. tain Pennsylvania’s ailing tourism sec- ident and an Alliance Board Member. It is the mission of the Adams Eco- tor amid the pandemic. Hospitality businesses with a nomic Alliance to develop and imple- “We welcome applications from NAICS code beginning with 721 or ment creative community-based Adams County businesses whose live- 722 are eligible. strategies to enhance economic oppor- lihoods focus on eating, drinking and Applicants must demonstrate that tunity and foster a dynamic framework sleeping as their primary functions,” gross receipts for the first, second, third for balanced growth and development 24 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | MAY 2021 HEALTH NOTES Frederick Health recognized for nursing excellence Kelsey Shupe forefront of care. and improve processes, address the Frederick Health “At the center of our professional organization’s strategic priorities, are practice model is Frederick Health’s involved in the design and imple- rederick Health recently achieved care delivery model: patient and fam- mentation of technology to enhance FMagnet recognition from the ily-centered care,” says Denise Owen, the patient experience, and improve American Nurses Credentialing Cen- Magnet Program Director at Fred- workflows and the work environ- ter (ANCC). The ANCC is the gold erick Health. “Our nurses keep the ment. Nurses also identified Fred- standard for nursing excellence, pos- patients and their families at the center erick Health as a supportive work itive practice environments, and of their daily care. We believe that the environment where they are empow- high-quality patient care. This is one gifts of hope, confidence, and safety ered, leadership is visible and acces- of the top honors a health care orga- that our nurses offer patients and fam- sible, nursing practices are based on nization can achieve from the ANCC. ilies can only come from a workforce evidence, and nurses can advance pro- Frederick Health now has the distinc- that feels hopeful, confident, and safe. fessionally. for the community to be proud of as 101,205 first doses, 64,702 sec- tion of being one of the only 9 acute care Joy in work is an essential resource for The ANCC was especiallywell.” ond doses, and 12,083 single doses hospitals in the state of Maryland, plac- the practice of nursing.” impressed with how collaboratively all Congratulations to the talented have been administered to Frederick ing our organization in the top 9% of Frederick Health nurses were also departments work together to achieve Frederick Health team for achiev- County residents. 6,000 hospitals nationwide. credited with patients experiencing the health system’s mission “to posi- ing this prestigious honor. This award The Health Department is now “We are very proud of our nursing fewer complications and lower mor- tively impact the well-being of every wouldn’t have been possible without reporting that 19,215 residents have staff and our entire team’s hard work and tality rates. And, Frederick Health individual in our community.” their hard work and dedication. To tested positive for COVID-19 and dedication,” says Cheryl Cioffi, DNP, nurses also received higher satisfaction “This designation is a celebra- learn more, visit FrederickHealth.org/ 305 people have confirmed COVID- RN, ANP-BC, NEA-BC, FACHE, scores. tion and validation of the amazing Magnet. 19 as cause of death. Senior Vice President and Chief Oper- Frederick Health submitted more work our nurses do every day,” says All Marylanders 16 and older will ating Officer of Frederick Health. than 3,500 pages of evidence to the Jamie White, Ph.D., RN, NEA-BC, be eligible to schedule appointments In regard to patients, Frederick ANCC describing their nursing prac- Vice President of Quality Assurance COVID-19 Update and get vaccinated through all provid- Health was recognized for nurses put- tices and positive patient outcomes. and Patient Experience at Frederick 29.6% of the Frederick County pop- ers. Please note that the health depart- ting patients and their families at the They described how nurses identify Health. “It is a symbol of quality care ulation has been fully vaccinated. ment primarily has Moderna vaccine, which is approved for people 18 years and older. Frederick County Leases Fourth Location for High-Volume Vaccina- tion Site. Guiding you Frederick County’s newest high-volume vaccination clinic will open at the site of the former United Healthcare office on Oak Street in to better Frederick on Saturday, April 24. The location will be operated by the Fred- erick County Health Department health and and County staff, and supported by the State of Maryland with additional allocation of doses. County Executive well-being. Jan Gardner signed a lease this week for 54,000 square feet of the build- ing. The site will allow at least 4,000 or more people to be vaccinated per day, about twice the capacity of exist- ing clinics. “I am excited to be able to have a larger space to accelerate our vaccina- tion efforts as more vaccine becomes available,” Executive Gardner said. “Thanks to our great partnership with Frederick Community College, Connect with your doctor. which continues to provide space for our clinics, we have been able to administer first doses to about half of all the adults in Frederick County. ” Schedule a visit. Any appointments scheduled at Frederick Community College or the Scott Key Center will still be vacci- Find a location. nated at those locations. Individuals who are 16 years and older can pre-register for the We’ve always been right here Maintain good health. COVID-19 vaccine at the Mary- land statewide pre-registration for you. Now, with our new system https://onestop.md.gov/ preregistration. Appointments website, it’s easier to find the Engage in wellness are required at Frederick County Health Department COVID- care you need, when you need it. activities and programs. 19 vaccination clinics. Frederick County residents who need help scheduling their appointment can call the Frederick County Appoint- ment Line at 301-600-7900 or 301-600-7905 for help in Spanish Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Maryland COVID-19 The future of your healthcare is here. Vaccination Support Center is also available at 1-855-MDGOVAX (1-855-634-6829) every day from 7 FrederickHealth.org a.m. to 10 p.m. Visit FrederickHealth.org to start the journey to better health and well-being. NEWS-JOURNAL Emmitsburg SECTION 2 Catoctin students advocate for mental health awareness Mia Ferraro April 30th and will receive a mon- tal health. Finally, “Community CHS Class of 2022 etary prize of the following: First Spotlight Fridays” will focus on Place--$100, Second Place--$75, an agency, person, or resource that ental Health Awareness or Third Place--$50. The Mental is especially notable in relation to MMonth is here, and the Health Awareness Club also held mental health. These slides will be community is honoring the occa- a “Healthy Sleep Challenge” this promoted on different platforms, sion through a variety of activi- past April, where CHS students including our social media pages. ties leading into and throughout submitted a log of their sleep rou- Perhaps the club’s most sig- the month of May. Hosting these tine each day for a week. With 25 nificant activity is the “Be Kind activities, Catoctin High School’s selected winners, each submis- to Your Mind” Virtual Wellness Mental Health Awareness Club sion was a chance to win one of Challenge that is currently under- encourages the wide participation 25 prizes. These prizes included a way. The purpose of the event is to of students, staff, and other locals weighted blanket, sleep masks, a present a reason to get active and of the Catoctin area. The club was memory foam pillow, fuzzy socks, support our physical, emotional, created in 2020 by two freshmen a sound soother, dream journals, and mental health. The wellness with a shared concern for the lack and several other items to encour- challenge was originally planned of support around mental health age healthy sleep. as a 5K that would take place in in the school and community. The May of last year, but was unfor- Mental Health Awareness Club tunately cancelled due to the pan- now has 20 members, including Perhaps the club’s demic. Although it is no longer myself, that are all determined to a 5K, the event is now ready to promote self-care and dismantle most signifi- take off in a virtual setting a year the stigma around mental illness. cant activity is the later for Mental Health Aware- It is a clear consensus among the ness Month. The challenge is to Catoctin community that there “Be Kind to Your “run, walk, skip, meander, or must be more outreach for those dance your way to logging miles.” struggling with mental illness. Mind” Virtual Daily challenges will be posted We have witnessed the tragic loss Wellness Challenge on the event’s website throughout of members of our community May. Awards will be given out to due to suicide, and the damag- that is currently the participants who have logged ing effects of the lack of aware- underway. the most miles, and there will be ness towards mental illness. It is giveaways for active involvement. crucial that self-care is prioritized The top 200 participants will be can also contribute by sponsor- Services, Inc., Thurmont Little and a system of support is estab- In another initiative, the club determined by both the amount ing the event so that the club can League, and Winterbrook Farms-- lished. The Mental Health Aware- will be sharing one informative of miles and frequency of logs, bring more self-care incentives to and our several “Bronze Sponsors” ness Club strives to construct this and inspirational Google Slide and will be awarded a finisher’s Catoctin High School. “As a spon- who have contributed $100. The support system through events, every day throughout Mental medal. Total miles will be tallied sor, you not only help to fund the club appreciates their contribu- contests, informative and inspi- Health Awareness Month. There on May 31st, and the winners will challenge, but you are also directly tions and those of the many others rational online posts, and other will be 31 slides in total, with a be announced shortly after. Regis- impacting mental health in our who have donated. Sponsorship approaches. different theme for each day of the tration is free and is still open to community,” the site reads. “The opportunities and forms can also These Mental Health Aware- week. “Celebrity Sundays” will tell the public. By registering, you are students who participate in the be found on the chsbekindtoyour- ness activities serve to promote about a celebrity who has been able to log activities and take part Mental Health Awareness Club mind.weebly.com website. healthy habits, including sobri- affected by mental illness. “Mind- in the event. To register, partic- are driven and motivated toward If you’d like to support us ety and healthy sleep schedules. fulness Mondays” will share tech- ipate, and find more details, you improving our community, par- online, you can help our social CHS has partnered with the Thur- niques to practice being mindful, can access the “Be Kind to Your ticularly in addressing mental media presence grow by following mont Addictions Commission to present, and aware. “Together- Mind” Virtual Wellness Challenge health and addiction needs. With- and interacting with us online. host the 4th annual Substance ness Tuesdays” will focus on dif- website at chsbekindtoyourmind. out you, our impact is limited.” You can find our Facebook page Abuse Awareness Poster Contest ferent clubs, support groups, and weebly.com. The website will dis- The club is grateful to our spon- at @CHSMHAC, our Twitter throughout April, to spread aware- networks in Frederick County play photos of the event posted on sors that have contributed $500, account at @CatoctinMHAC, ness of the negative effects of sub- that support mental health in social media. earning the title of “Gold Spon- and our Instagram account at @ stance abuse and addiction. The any way. “Wellness Wednesdays” Those considering contributing sors”: Milton Hershey School, the catoctinmhac. These accounts submitted posters were to be dis- will advertise any sort of wellness financially to our club can choose Car Care Crew at washluberepair. actively provide updates on played at the high school during activities or resources. “Thank- to donate, fundraise, or purchase com, and the Frederick County upcoming activities, share infor- and following the contest for sub- ful Thursdays” will reflect on how promotional products or gear Health Department--as well as mative posts regarding health, and stance abuse education and aware- we can practice gratitude and from the swag shop on the virtual our “Silver Sponsors” that have (re)post encouraging reminders ness. Winners are to be announced why it is important for our men- wellness challenge website. You contributed $250: Baker Tree and lessons about self-care. 26 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | MAY 2021 HISTORY Gateway to the Mountains George Wireman General Chairman, Howard R. odist, Church of the Brethren, Trin- Damuth, called many meetings ity Reformed and Apple’s Church. Chapter 34 and followed closely the progress of From Noon to 3 former residents the committees. After many weeks and visitors to the community, vis- Bicentennial of hard work, Chairman Damuth ited the Firemen’s Hall where they Celebration — 1951 called a special meeting of all com- were officially registered. Registra- The Bicentennial Celebration of mittee chairmen on July 17 at which tion committee members enjoyed 1951 was, without a doubt, one of time last minute de-tails were dis- their job and renewed many old the greatest celebrations ever staged cussed and attended to. By Saturday, friendships. by the citizens of Thurmont. When July 21, the town was buzzing with By 3 a large crowd had gathered a community such as Thurmont, activity for the long-awaited celebra- at the site of the old Town Hall, for reaches its 200th birthday, it’s time tion was just a day away. the dedication ceremonies of the new for a celebration. The streets and business places Firemen’s Hall. The crowds turned out in full force for Thurmont’s 1951 bicentennial It all began in the Spring of 1951, were gaily decorated with flags as Preceding the program, Mrs. E. celebration. (Special thanks to Mayor John Kinnaird for out two photos. when a group of civic-minded citi- were many of the individual homes. G. Miller of Boonsboro, Maryland, To see other historical photos of Thurmont we encourage you to visit www.thurmontimages.com) zens called a community meeting to Many former residents of Thurmont gave an organ recital, and her daugh- discuss plans and begin preparations had returned for the celebration, vis- ter Betty, rendered several enjoyable for a gala week-long celebration and iting with relations and friends. The accordion solos. homecoming. The response to this many and varied decorations, win- D. S. Weybright, President of meeting and the interest shown in dow displays and exhibits attracted the Guardian Hose Company, the celebration from its inception to visitors and residents alike, and even acted as Master of Ceremonies. The the thrilling climax, was the reason tourists passing through stopped for Rev. Charles H. Corbett, St. Johns for its tremendous success. a stroll before continuing on their Lutheran Church gave the invoca- The first order of business was journey. tion. Members of the Building Com- to select a Steering Committee to mittee, the Bicentennial Queen and shoulder the many responsibilities Sunday, July 22 Her Court, visiting firemen as well pertaining to such a celebration. The The first day of the celebration was as County and State officials pres- following citizens were appointed: ushered in with special church ser- ent were recognized and introduced. Howard R. Damuth, General Chair- vices conducted by the churches in Howard R. Damuth, Vice President man; D. Saylor Weybright, Vice the community. Those who took of the fire company, presented a his- Chairman; S. Elmer Barnhart, 2nd part were: Our Lady of Mt. Car- torical sketch of the company from The first day of the celebration In the evening, the Thurmont Vice Chairman; George W. Wire- mel, St. Stephen’s, Harriet Chapel, its beginning in 1887 to the present. closed with vespers and a hymn sing High School auditorium was filled man, Secretary; Edgar B. Palmer, Evangelical United Brethren, St. Governor, Theodore R. McKeldin in the beautiful little Memorial Park. to capacity for the showing of “Thur- Treasurer Johns Lutheran, Thurmont Meth- then dedicated the new $40,000.00 The program, getting underway at mont On Parade,” a moving picture building and delivered a most inspir- 7:30 P.M., was under the supervision sponsored by the Thurmont Lions ing address, “Here Is America.” He of Rev. Ivan G. Naugle, who pre- Club and featuring such highlights pointed out that it was events such sented a most inspiring service. The as the ground breaking ceremonies as this, held all over America, that program included singing by the of the Thurmont Shoe Company; combine to make this nation of ours congregation; musical selections by the opening of the farm shop during great. James Fisher sang a solo, “God the choirs of the various churches; a World War II; lo-cal citizens leav- Bless America” after which the cere- trombone solo by Luther Robinson, ing their respective churches follow- monies closed with the benediction Jr.; solo by Miss Patsy Shook, and a ing Sunday services, and many other by the Rev. Edouard Taylor of Trinity lesson from the scriptures. memorable occasions. Also included Reformed Church. on the program was a film featuring Open House was then conducted Monday, July 23 highlights of the George Washington by the local firemen and light refresh- Only two events were scheduled for Sesquicentennial Celebration staged ments were served. Following the Monday, but everyone turned out by the citizens of Thurmont in 1932. dedication Governor McKeldin and for them. The soaring temperatures his party, accompanied by a small failed to keep any-one home or from Tuesday, July 24 group of local citizens, mostly mem- joining Louis A. Jones, who served as Tuesday was reserved for the Bicen- bers of the Bicentennial Committee, lecturer on a tour of the many points tennial Picnic, sponsored by the walked about the town viewing the of interest in and around the com- Thurmont Conservation and Sports- many window displays and exhibits munity. Included in the tour was man’s Club. This event was held of old relics of days gone by. the Match House, Webster’s Spring, at the club’s headquarters along The group then visited Cozy Catoctin Mountain Park, Cunning- the Monocacy River near Creager- Restaurant where they were enter- ham Falls, Tresselt’s Fish Hatchery, stown. A very enjoyable outing with tained and served a delicious ham the Floyd Akers estate where Herbert many amusements and lots of food supper. The proprietor, Wilbur Hoover visited on occasions, Jungle- was well attended. The Bicentennial Freeze, presented the Governor with land Snake Farm, Weller’s Church Committee arranged transportation a large Maryland cured country ham. and the old Weller home-stead. for those who needed it and every- MAY 2021 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 27 HISTORY one agreed that the Committee had variety of selections. Included on the tion in the cutting room, they took the Thurmont High School Alumni Reunion left nothing to chance in preparing program were marches, overtures, pop- visitor through each step of manufac- for the event. ular numbers and several solos. During ture. The tour concluded with a visit to he Thurmont High School will be awarded to graduating the program the band played Fillmore’s the packing room where the dresses are TAlumni Association will seniors, related to Thurmont Wednesday, July 25 march, “His Honor,” dedicating it to pressed, folded and prepared for ship- hold its annual banquet on Sat- High School Alumni. The cost Wednesday morning was reserved Mayor S. Elmer Barnhart. The con- ment. Three thousand dresses are pro- urday, June 12 at the new Thur- for the evening is $23.00 per for the judging of the flower and veg- cert closed with the playing of the “Star duced daily by the company and they mont Event Complex, located person, which should be mailed etable gardens and the many homes Spangled Banner” as everyone stood at employ 125 persons. at 13716 Stratford Drive, which to Viola Noffsinger, 131 Cody and window displays. In the after- attention. All who witnessed the concert Thurmont is very proud of these is just off of Lawyer’s Lane south Drive #33, Thurmont, MD noon a large crowd gathered in the agreed that it was one of the finest per- industries and is deeply grateful to them of Thurmont. 21788 (before May 26). United Brethren Cemetery to pay formances ever given by the band. for providing local employment. Due to COVID-19, masks All alumnus of Thurmont will be required inside the com- High School and Catoctin tribute to the founder of Mechan- The Thurmont High School audi- Thursday, July 26 plex. Social hour will begin at High School classes (1969- icstown, Jacob Weller. The special torium was the scene of a most col- memorial services were conducted The three major industries of Thur- 5 p.m., with the meal served 1974), and friends, are encour- orful pageant, “Gateway To The promptly at 6 p.m. The anni- aged to attend. Visit the alumni by the Edwin Creeger, Jr. Post 168 mont held open house, inviting the citi- Mountains,” presented on Thurs- of the American Legion. In honor- zens to visit their plants and sec them in versary classes this year are Facebook page: Thurmont day and Saturday nights to capacity those that end in 0 and 5 & 6 High School Alumni Associa- ing Jacob Weller and the other early operation. crowds. The pageant depicted life in pioneer settlers, Post Commander, The Thurmont Shoe Company pre- and 1 since we did not have a tion. Questions, special reports, Mechanicstown from the time of the dinner last year. Several basket or other information may be Lloyd Mackley said in part: sented a most interesting tour, which early settlers to the present. “We pay tribute today to those strong featured the 265 operations necessary in raffles and a 50/25/25 raffle will sent to vmnoff@ gmail.com or Written by Miss Laura Sylves- take place. Special scholarships call 301-418-1760. and courageous pioneers who passed the manufacture of a pair of shoes. This ter, the pageant was under the direc- this way 200 years ago in search of a firm produces approximately 1,400 tion of Miss Mildred Trevvett, music home, and finding these surroundings pairs of shoes daily and over 330,000 teacher at the local school. The scen- Betty Miller, Erma Rice, Bernadette and without their help it would not much to their pleasure, remained to pairs annually. There are 170 per-sons ery which added greatly to the pro- Warrenfeltz, Patsy Wolfe, Har- have been the success it was. Some of build their homes, laying the founda- employed by the shoe company and duction was painted under the old Bittner, Raymond Boller, James the committees necessary in produc- tions of this great community which we the finished product is sold at 101 stores supervision of Paul R. Strine, artist Fisher, Emmert Rice, Emory Stottle- ing “Gateway To The Mountains” now claim as our own. located throughout the country. and designer. myer, Daniel Weybright and Harold were, Art and Scenery, Properties, “Not only do we pay tribute to these Moore Business Forms, the world’s Lee Munshour acted as histo- Weybright. Miss Madeline Buhr- Lighting, Stage Managers, Posters, pioneer settlers who have experienced largest manufacturer of business forms rian and entered in the first scene man was the accompanist. Tickets, Ushers and many others. untold hardships and met dangers, but of all types, welcomed the opportu- through the gateway which opened There were a number of commit- in the same pride and spirit of devotion nity for open house, as they were new and revealed the mountain range tees who worked hard on the pageant Continued next month we honor their brave sons who have to Thurmont, having just opened in the background. The lighting paid the supreme sacrifice to preserve for the Thurmont Plant in December of effects in the second scene when us this heritage and keep us free from the 1950. The tour began in the office, the Indians sat around and smoked tyranny that threatens the world. where samples of the business forms the peace pipe, made one of the “As we place these flags upon the printed in Thurmont were displayed most colorful scenes of the pageant. grave of Jacob Weller as a token of the and explained. The public was then Other scenes were well arranged for sacredness of his memory, and to all invited into the factory, where they the various outstanding events in the pioneer settlers, and upon the spot could see the various steps required in the life of the early settlers. marked with a monument “To The producing “the right business form for A choir of twenty voices, directed Unknown Soldier,” may we exemplify every form of business.” by Miss Trevvett, contributed fitting their devotion, and all that we note of The Claire Frock Co., which man- selections throughout the pageant. them, in our daily living in this hour of ufactures garments sold through-out Those taking part were: Jeanne Barn- grave responsibilities. the United States and Europe provided hart, Alice Bittner, Peggy Blair, Lucy “To our heroic dead, before whose a most interesting tour of their opera- Corl, Olive Duble, Evelyn Green, monument we extend this our National tions. Beginning with the first opera- Naomi Mackley, Lois Mumford. Emblem, may we ever likewise be devoted and reminded that they have not died in vain. May that spirit of giv- ing the last full measure of devotion be our spirit as we continue to defend and protect her glory.” The Bicentennial Committee sponsored a buffet supper in Memo- rial Park beginning at 5:30 and all who attended this event will agree that there was every kind of food available and in great quantity. Following the supper, hundreds more gathered in the park for a hand concert by the Yellow Springs Con- cert Band, under the able direction of Charles C. T. Stull. The band presented a most enjoyable concert, playing a wide 28 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | MAY 2021 TANEYTOWN HISTORY

his first tavern license in 1774 Taneytown in the Revolutionary War and renewed it through 1784. In David Buie horses, and arms under the super- famous Maryland Line. The term area after the war. Joseph Simm 1773, he acquired his first town vision of Col. Norman Bruce “Maryland Line” referred to the Smith (1752-1822) also set- properties–Lot #21 (on York St.) ast month we examined (1733-1811). Herds of cattle and quota of numbered infantry reg- tled in Taneytown after the Rev- from his brother Jacob and Lot #8 LTaneytown’s early involve- other supplies passed through on iments assigned to Maryland at olution and became particularly (the traditional Adam Good Tav- ment in the American Revolu- their way to and from areas far- various times by the Continen- well known as a public figure. ern site on Frederick Street). The tion, including the role of Jacob ther south. So did troops, rang- tal Congress. These, together In addition to practicing med- purchase price suggests that a tav- Good who served as captain of ing from small detachments of with similar contingents from the icine, he became a justice of the ern was already there. In 1793 he Taneytown’s militia company. recruits to, on one occasion, an other colonies, formed the “Con- peace. Jacob Sheetz (1725 -1806) purchased Lot #3, a tavern site This month we will discuss a few entire army. On May 28, 1781, tinental Line.” served in the German Regiment, on the east corner of Taneytown’s men from Taneytown who occu- “Mad Anthony” Wayne’s por- The concept was fundamen- as did the unlikely Henry O’Hara square from his niece and her pied various ranks in the Conti- tion of the Continental Army tal to the promotion of commis- (1730-1815). husband, Mary and John Gwinn. nental Army. marched through Taneytown and sioned officers. Officers of the Perhaps Taneytown’s most He acquired Lot #90 in 1796. In As the war escalated, the camped for the night in Brucev- Continental Army below the rank famous patriot was Adam Good 1807, he bought Lots #24 and safety and security of travel on ille on its way to join Washington of brigadier general were ordi- (1750-1813). There are a number #28 and inherited another lot the Monocacy Road or “Upper in Yorktown. narily not eligible for promotion of records of his activity during from his brother, Jacob. Road” lay in its distance from The voices of freedom began to except in the line of their colony. and after the Revolution. At one Adam’s two marriages, both to British forces occupying areas fur- be heard in the taverns of Taney- Henry Spalding (1757-1842) point he joined his brother Jacob women from prosperous fami- ther east. Frederick County was a town, causing men in the area to enlisted as a private in 1777 and in reporting the Tory activities of lies, brought some property. His giant breadbasket of supplies for enlist in the militia. A few men served for three years. John Trux Capt. Hugh Scott (1725-1819). first wife, Barbra Fishburn (died the American troops, and Taney- were fortunate enough to see (1756-1831), originally from In early 1779, he applied for before 1796), was the daughter town became one of the collec- action as members of the Conti- the Middleburg area, was a cap- compensation for damages sus- of Phillip Fishburn (a.k.a. Fish- tion points for food, clothing, nental troops which formed the tain and settled in the Taneytown tained at the hands of the Geor- pond), a Taneytown landowner gia Battalion (possibly during a who later moved to Baltimore, trip to the South). In May 1779, suffered a financial reverse, and he received payment for services died in 1796. This marriage pro- as Assistant Forage Master. duced three children: Jacob, Bar- From 1778 to 1779 he served as bra, and Elizabeth. His second the first lieutenant in Jacob’s mili- wife was Catherine Groff (died tia company, then succeeded Jacob before 1805), daughter of John who died in 1783. Adam was paid Groff, a miller and landowner for express (carrying messages to from the Union Mills area. From the northern part of the county) his second marriage came two in 1779. Two years later he was daughters, Matilda (b.1798) and charged by the grand jury in Fred- Rosann. erick County for not fulfilling his Perhaps anticipating the end obligation as overseer of the roads. of his life, Adam wrote a will on In the 1796 election, Adam voted October 11, 1813; it was pro- for the Democratic-Republican bated January 10, 1814. Joseph candidate Thomas Jefferson who Taney, Jr. served as the execu- lost to Federalist John Adams. tor. At the time of his death, his That same year he was appointed daughter, Barbra, lived with him postmaster of Taneytown, a pres- but was “working chiefly for her tigious position. advantage” (possibly as a seam- By 1790, it appears that Adam stress). His daughters divided his was living outside of Taneytown property on his death, including proper in the Piney Creek or 300 acres in Tennessee. Taneytown Hundred. The 1800 Taxes, inflation, disruption census revealed he owned four of trade, labor shortages–these slaves. Then, unexpectedly, it and other factors made life hard appears he began having money during the war years for many problems and started to mortgage in the area, and this carried over his slaves and sell off small pieces into the decade after the Revolu- of property. tion. Next month we will explore Adam Good was first men- how Taneytown began to estab- tioned in Frederick County lish itself at the beginning of the records in 1769 when, at the age 19th century. of 19, he acted as surety for sev- eral men applying for tavern David Buie is a Taneytown Resi- licenses. He was referred to as a dent who has a passion for Carroll “Sadler” in 1773. After that, until County and its place in history. For 1785, the title “Captain” was more information on the history of used. By then, he was also spoken Taneytown, visit Downtown Taney- of as “of Taneytown.” He received town on Facebook. MAY 2021 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 29 100 YEARS AGO THIS MONTH

been seriously damaged by frost and May 7 May 14 spells of freezing weather. Canning Taneytown in the Revolutionary War crops hold fourth little inducement, Lack of News Holdup Man Caught and tomatoes are practically out of News of importance seems to be Charge with being one of the four consideration as an important crop. very scarce this week, or perhaps we man who held up the Republican Grain prices have tended steadily have not heard it all, which is fre- Club in Baltimore several weeks downward, with number two red quently the case. We know that in ago, Ernest Myers was arrested two Winter wheat fluctuating around bygone days we were frequently weeks ago at his aunt’s house near $1.50 a bushel and corn hovering accused of not publishing the fact Mount Saint Mary’s. The arrest was around $.70 per bushel. Live stock that John, Bill, Mary or Kate had made on the day the man charged prices are low. And for the first time gone on a visit somewhere that was with burglary at Hanover was since the World War a summer sur- unknown to us. We are not sup- being chased through the moun- plus of milk is anticipated to do posed to know and hear everything tains west of Thurmont. When it the slack demand for milk for con- that happens in the community. So became known that an arrest was densed products. A winter wheat to avoid being accused again, we made in this section, many persons crop estimated to be the fourth larg- would kindly ask anyone who has thought it was the supposed of est in history and 44,000,000 bush- news of importance to hand it to us, burglar that was caught. The offi- els larger than last year’s has been as soon as possible. cers kept the arrest of Myers under- forecast by the Department of Agri- cover hoping that other members culture. Never Kill a Snake of the gang of holdup man might A snake is your best friend, says Miss be located. Taneytown, and that will be bring a electrical storm for about 20 min- Elizabeth Remington, member of the Myers was trailed to the home of May 21 large number of people together to utes. The factory of the Emmitsburg Reptile Study Society. With only two his aunt after he was seeing living his enjoy it. The exercises will be held Broom Company was struck by exceptions – the Timber Rattlesnake father’s home in a Ford automobile. Falls From Ladder on Monday afternoon, May 30. lightning and caught fire. William and the Copperhead, there is not a The license number of the machine John Lemmon, of Harny, while The Woodsboro Band, of 33 mem- Hayes. 18, was at the railroad depot snake in America that can bite you or was taken down and upon investi- preparing to erect a large sign at bers will furnish the music. All vet- waiting for newspapers and saw the injure you in anyway. A snake will eat gation found that it had been issued his place of business, had the mis- erans of the Civil War, and soldiers fire start. He broke out a window in the vermin on a farm without touch- to his aunt. When they arrived at his fortune to break one of the rounds of the Spanish American and World the factory, climbed in and smoth- ing green things; he will kill every rat aunt’s house, they found a young of the ladder he was using, which War are invited. ered the flames with his raincoat and mouse in the cellar, he will purge man standing in front of the house. caused him to fall about 10 feet, before they can make any progress. a well of infection and protect your As his aunt keeps a little store, the landing on the cement pavement, Fire Destroys House The fire bell rang and the Emmits- household at night by driving away officers made a pretense of stopping headfirst. This rendered him uncon- Harry Lambert’s summer home burg fire department turned out but deadly pests. Never kill a snake. to purchase some cigars and went scious for a short time, and a large was destroyed by fire about mid- it services were not needed. into the store while other officers gash in the back of his head caused night, Monday night. The Taney- Women Protest Boozer’s remained outside to watch the man him to bleed fiercely. The indica- town fire company struggled to Injured By Explosion Women’s Classes who they thought was Myers. The tions are that there will be no per- put out the fire as the mains where On last Friday afternoon while Wives of members of the For- officers asked his aunt some ques- manent serious results. filled with mud. The muddy mains George Florence and Quinn Topper mer-Former Boozers Associa- tions and inquired if the man was only proved what some have been of Emmitsburg were blasting out tion turned out in force Saturday Ernest Myers. At first she said she Home Burglarized saying for a while, that the mains stumps on the Annan farm orchard afternoon in front of the Chron- did not know but later confessed Last Saturday while Mr. and Mrs. need regular flushing to keep them near Zora. A blast of dynamite went icle offices to protest the paper’s that it was her nephew. Myers was Charles Beard, of Thurmont, in proper trim for use in case of off prematurely and both men were promotion of the Boozer’s Wom- placed under arrest. He did not were downtown, burglars entered fire. With our week or gravity pres- seriously injured. They had set the en’s classes. They claimed that the have anything to say. their home on W. Main St.. It is sure, it seems evident that the mud blast and a fuse was lighted and the paper, by highlighting the courses said that when Mrs. Beard went will be a handicap in the case of men retreated to wait for the blast. and ongoing antics of the Booz- Was Traveling Fast home about 10 o’clock she noticed future fires unless the mains are After several minutes had passed ers, was only encouraging their bad The chief of police for Thurmont flashes from the flashlight in the attended too. and no explosion, the man went to behavior. Unfortunately for the received a call Tuesday night from house. She entered by the side door the stump and remove the blast and women, the paper’s staff was at the Emmitsburg to be on the lookout and the robbers fled by the way of placed a new one. The new fuse was time at the Boozers’ class on ‘How for a motorcycle that was headed the front door. After investigating May 28 lighted and an explosion followed to avoid your woman’s nagging’ there way like a streak of lightning. it was found that Mr. Beard‘s best instantly while both men were .Word of the protest only reach the The officers were on the lookout suit of clothing was gone, also Mrs. Rain Does Much Damage standing over the stump. Both were staff after the question and drinking for the machine, which had been Beard‘s fur coat and a $10 bill that During the past week considerable thrown to the ground by the force session was in high gear – at which stolen, but the driver either turned have been left in the coat. Some rain has fallen. On Thursday of last of the concussion. It was thought point the staff broke out in riotous back or took a side road. other articles were also missed. week rain fell all day and put some that a short fuse was used and after laughter over the effectiveness of the Tracks of a buggy thought to have streams out of their banks. On Fri- lighting the men did not have time course and vowed they would con- Farmer’s outlook not been used by the thieves was fol- day evening, a heavy cloud came to reach a place of safety. Mr. Top- tinue to promote the Boozers, say- encouraging lowed up the mountain road, but over us from the southwest. Rain per had his left arm broken into ing “We will not bore our readers Local farmers will start off the sea- so far no trace has been found of began falling about 6 o’clock and places and Mr. Florence was badly with the dreary news womenfolk son against a formidable array of dis- the stolen property. continued an hour more, at times cut about the face and head. want, but …’ at which point the couragement. Whatever way they falling in torrents. The rain was speaker fell down on his face stone turn they seem to be confronted Decorations in Taneytown accompanied by very vivid light- To read past editions of 100 Year Ago drunk, which is why we missed the with difficulties of an unusual and Preparations are being made Memo- ning and heavy thunder. Emmits- this Month, visit the History section of deadline. tiring nature. The fruit crop has rial Day that will be a credit to burg was held in the grip of this Emmitsburg.net. 30 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | MAY 2021 COOKING Blossoms, bees, and honey, please! Kathy Jo Serfass Honey Muffins Preparation Directions: Preheat Hollabaugh Brothers Farm Market Ingredients oven to 375 oF. Line 2 sheet pans 2 cups all-purpose flour with parchment paper. Whisk together s April showers, bring May flowers, ½ cup sugar the Dijon mustard and cream cheese Athe hives of honeybees kick into full 3 teaspoons baking powder to a spreadable consistency. Lay out gear. Here on the farm, honeybees have ½ teaspoon salt 2 of the tortillas on each pan, divide the very important job of pollination, 1 large egg, room temperature cream cheese mixture between the and they are essential for pollinating 1 cup 2% milk 4 and spread within 1 inch of the If you follow the advice of our Master Gardener columnist and plant a bee our many varieties of apples. Having ¼ cup butter, melted edges. Sprinkle shredded cheese over garden, you will be in position to become a bee keeper, which will ensure an enough honeybees is so important that ¼ cup honey the cream cheese mixture. Add ham endless supply of honey made from the nectar of your own flowers! we even rent bees to have on our farm. slices evenly over each tortilla, add the In addition to apples, bees also pollinate Preparation Directions: Preheat apple slices to only half of each tortilla 1/3 cup grated parmesan Preparation Directions: In a small many types of berries, vegetables, and oven to 400 oF. In a large bowl, com- and drizzle each with 1 Tablespoon of ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped bowl, beat the butter until light and herbs. Of course, they have no idea of bine flour, sugar, baking powder, and honey and some scallions. Fold each 2 cloves garlic, minced fluffy. Add honey and thyme and beat this tremendous service they are doing salt. In a small bowl, combine egg, tortilla in half and brush with melted salt and freshly ground pepper to taste until just blended. Store in refrigerator. for us. They are visiting the blossoms for milk, butter, and honey. Stir in dry coconut oil. Bake for 10-12 minutes Tip: This is perfect on bread or rolls and another reason – food! They collect pol- ingredients just until moistened. Fill until the cheese is melted and tortillas Preparation Directions: Preheat oven works with sweet or savory dishes. len and nectar, and bring it back to the greased or paper-lined muffin cups are browned. Mix together the dipping to 375 oF. Add ½ inch water to shallow hive for processing. three-fourths full. Bake until a tooth- sauce ingredients. Remove the tortillas pan and place the cut side of the squash As bees return from foraging, they pick in center comes out clean, 15-18 from oven and let rest for 2 minutes, down. Cover with aluminum foil and Upcoming Events deliver the nectar to the honeycomb where minutes. Cool for 5 minutes before cut into wedges and serve immediately bake for 1 hour or until squash is ten- Mother’s Day Make ‘n Take May 8th, evaporation of water yields a concentrated removing from pan to wire rack. Serve with the Honey Mustard Dipping der and strands easily separate. While 10 a.m – 12 p.m. sugar product – honey. This amazing sub- warm. Sauce. Note: You can cook these tor- squash is baking, unwrap the goat Join us for a special day devoted to stance never spoils and has been used for tillas in a skillet or grill pan if you prefer. cheese and place in freezer so that it can mothers. Paint a pot, plant a flower, thousands of years as a sweetener in food. Ham, Swiss, and get firm for slicing, about 15 minutes. and show your mother how much she The first arrival of honeybees in North Apple Quesadillas Honey Dressing Toss red peppers and zucchini with the means to you with a hand-made car America dates to 1622 in Jamestown. Ingredients Ingredients 3 Tablespoons olive oil, honey, and salt. d. Cost: $10 per flower pot. Recom- The English settlers brought honeybees 2 Tablespoons Dijon mustard 1/3 cup white balsamic vinegar Spread on a sheet pan. In a small bowl, mended for children ages 3-10. Join us with them on the voyage across the Atlan- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened 2 Tablespoons honey mix the bread crumbs with the remain- anytime between 10:00 and 11:00 AM tic. I’m not sure how they managed to 4 – 10 inch flour tortillas 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard ing 1 Tablespoon of olive oil. Remove to participate. Program ends at noon. keep the bees happy on the ship, but this 1 ½ cup swiss or gruyere cheese, ½ teaspoon salt goat cheese from the freezer and cut Pre-registration is required. Register demonstrates how important it was to shredded ½ teaspoon black pepper into 12 slices. If it crumbles, just press online or by phone 717-677-8412. have honey available. ½ lb. black forest ham, thinly sliced 2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil it back together. Gently press each slice Masks are required for anyone over the While we have many choices of 1 tart apple, cored and very thinly into the bread crumbs and place on a age of 2 years. sweeteners today, I like the taste of sliced Preparation Directions: Whisk second sheet pan lined with parchment 6th Annual Strawberry Fest 2021 honey the best. Plus, using local honey ¼ cup honey together vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, paper. When squash is done, remove it June 5th and 6th, noon - - 4:30 p.m. has been linked to improved health. 2 scallions, finely chopped salt, and pepper. dd olive oil in a slow, from the oven and raise oven tempera- We definitely missed having our We’ve kept bees for several years now 2 Tablespoons coconut oil steady stream, whisking constantly until ture to 425 oF. Add the sheet pans of Annual Strawberry Festival last year at my home, and there is nothing bet- smooth. Tip: This dressing goes well on veggies to the oven and roast for 5 min- and we are hopeful that this year will ter than harvesting honey made by your For Honey Mustard a spinach salad with strawberries, onions, utes. Then add goat cheese slices and look just a little bit more “normal” own bees. I love adding it to tea and Dipping Sauce crumbled bacon, and blue cheese. cook for another 5-7 minutes. Remove than 2020. Our Festival is tentatively toast, making honey butter, and finding ¼ cup honey goat cheese when they start to brown planned to feature live music from recipes that use this golden delicious- ¼ cup Dijon mustard Spaghetti Squash with Honey and become crispy. Take care that the Paul Zavinsky both days from 1p.m. ness. Plus, it gives me an excuse to create 2 Tablespoons mayonnaise Roasted Peppers, Zucchini and cheese doesn’t start to run. When the – 4p.m. We are also planning on hav- lots of flower gardens! ¼ teaspoon paprika Crispy Goat Cheese Medallions veggies and goat cheese are almost done ing our amazing ice cream tent back up Ingredients baking, take a fork and begin to remove and running for the weekend so you 1 spaghetti squash, washed and cut in the strands from the squash into a large can enjoy some delicious strawberry half around, not lengthwise bowl. Add the veggies along with par- treats. A free strawberry craft will also 2 red peppers, remove stem, seeds mesan basil, and garlic and toss to com- be available for the kids and of course, and core and cut into thin strips bine. Serve immediately with the crispy there will no end to strawberry themed 2 small or 1 large zucchini, ends goat cheese medallions on top along products available for purchase. Please removed and sliced into ¼ inch thick with pepper and salt to taste. note that these details may change rounds as the event gets closer depending on ¼ cup olive oil, divided Honey-Thyme Butter COVID restrictions 2 Tablespoons honey Ingredients Family Cooking Class – Strawberry 1 teaspoon kosher salt ½ cup butter, softened Rhubarb Pie June 12th, 1:30 – 3 p.m. 8 ounces log of goat cheese 1/3 cup honey Join us as we use this favorite com- ½ cup Italian breadcrumbs teaspoons fresh thyme leaves bination of classic June flavors to make a delicious pie. We will be making the crust from scratch and assembling the pie for baking when you get home or freezing for a later date. This pro- gram is limited to 4 groups, so make sure you register early to save your spot. Each family/ group will work separately so there will be no sharing of ingredients or equipment. Masks are required for anyone over the age of 2 years. With Adams County cur- rently in the Green Phase, masks are required for anyone over 2 years old. Cost: $45 per table*. These classes are open to ALL ages! To participate without a grownup, you must be at least 8 years old and up. Pre-registra- tion is required. Call 717-677-8412 or visit our website to register. *Your registration for the class will reserve 1 table that can seat up to 5 people, so come by yourself or bring your fam- ily or friends!

To read past editions of Cooking, visit the Authors section of Emmitsburg.net. MAY 2021 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 31 MOM’S TIME OUT The college learning curve Mary Angel to finish at community college. He once again has his heart set o matter how many years I on a college, this time in Virginia, Nhave been a mom, there are and nothing can change his mind. still things for me to learn. When I should probably explain that my they were babies, the learning son’s method of finding a college is curve involved diapers, rashes, and a four-step process. First he looks food allergies. When they were at the gallery of pictures on each in elementary school, the chal- of their websites and waits to be lenges involved math, science, and enchanted. After he is enchanted friends. Then they entered mid- by the pictures, then he checks dle school and I need say no more. to see if they offer his major (a In high school they are teenagers little backwards, I know). The and working on becoming adults. third step in the process is apply- At this stage the learning curve is ing to the college that meets the about puberty, dating, and grades. first two criteria. Lastly, he prays When they get into college. every- that he gets accepted and that he thing is simple and the learning will get enough scholarships to curve is over…right? make it possible. Did you notice WRONG (insert evil laugh)! that nowhere in his process is The first thing I learned in the col- going to tour the school? That is lege years is that there is no way yet another lesson that I learned. no longer going to his “dream” is large and ongoing. Whether it is ton of smiles, laughs, joy, and love. to be prepared for college. My If there is one thing I would beg school but instead was looking diapers, puberty, dating, or college Hold on tight - it is a crazy ride! kids (so far) have all taken AP you to do, go and tour colleges. for a new dream. At this point there is no end to the choices, edu- courses, which are supposed to Tour as many colleges as you can, we all regretted not touring more cation, and challenges you will face To read past editions of Moms Time be college level classes. Although because you never know when schools. We are now planning when you are raising kids. Luckily, out, visit the Authors section of they are more challenging, cover there will be that “aha” moment. some extremely quick road trips all of those challenges come with a Emmitsburg.net. more information, and move at The rest of the story is that a to 3 other schools that were high a quicker pace, they are still high week before my son had to com- on his list. These will not be those school classes. Nothing my kids mit to a college (to guarantee Hallmark Channel trips that are could have done leading up to col- housing) he went to tour that planned and magical, but rather lege could have prepared them for dream school. As he drove there “hold onto your hat” kind of trips. the academic challenges of col- with my husband he started to As I finish writing this, my son lege. I have talked to my kids’ realize that it was much further and husband are on their way friends as well and they agreed. It than he thought or intended to back from the “dream” school and took all of them at least a semes- go. When they arrived he quickly I am getting ready to check mile- ter (sometimes two) to get into noticed that the pictures he saw age and maps to see what the next the swing of things. The moral online were not quite an accurate week holds for us. So, once again of this lesson is to not be disap- picture of his dream school. The I encourage you to tour as many pointed if their grades are similar disappointment grew and grew as schools as you can and as early to what they were in high school; the trip continued. With only a as you can. Never forget that the it will get better. week to turn in a deposit, he was learning curve when you have kids The second thing I learned was that the old learning curves don’t all disappear when they start col- lege. The child who struggled with math in high school might struggle even more with math in college. The child who hates read- ing in high school isn’t going to suddenly call you and tell you all about War and Peace and how much they loved the last chapter. My hope is that they each do their best in these challenges they face. Well, maybe I also hope they pass that math class that is a thorn in their side. Some of the other lessons are college prep lessons. When your child has their heart set on a spe- cific college and nothing is going to deter them from that laser focus, make sure they know more about the college than what they see on the college’s website. When my son was in high school. a college representative came and talked about a scholarship that was a full ride if you were majoring in edu- cation. Later we found out that it wasn’t quite a full ride, but pretty close. Still later, we toured the campus. The campus was located in the middle of nowhere and very institutional-looking according to my son. After the tour we spoke to someone in financial aid only to find out the scholarship was still in the planning stages and they didn’t know if it was going to happen at all. Fast forward about two years and that same son is getting ready 32 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | MAY 2021 SCHOOL NEWS

plemental instruction, and address of personnel is posing a major con- Frederick County Schools trauma and behavioral health issues. cern statewide. Karen Yoho And then the emails will pour in, so Boards of Education (MABE) pre- There is no disagreement that many Between funding from the state Frederick County School Board we don’t have to guess who is most sentation: “The 235-page bill con- students will need these services. and federal governments, as well as upset at that moment. tains comprehensive funding and Every local school board that I’ve generous budgeting from the county, had hoped I could move on from I’m certain Mr. Hatter will address policy reforms in five major policy communicated with through our the budget our board sent to the Ifocusing on Covid-related issues the vote taken on Sabillasville Elemen- areas, based on the Kirwan Com- state organization, MABE, is predict- county executive is not as unattain- by now (wishful thinking at best, tary in more detail, so I will just mention mission’s report and National Cen- ing a shortage of instructional per- able as we initially presumed. What I know), but if you’ve visited social that a majority of the board voted to ter on Education and the Economy sonnel to staff these programs. we requested in our budget was what media or listened to the radio in the keep the school open for an additional (NCEE) framework intended to In my 25-year career I never once we felt was needed. We still haven’t past week or so, you will know that year while seeking all options to main- build a world class education sys- taught elementary summer school. necessarily gotten to the point of the Board of Ed definitely made the tain the future viability of the school. tem in Maryland, including: 1) Early I needed a break to refresh for the getting to our wish lists of what we news. I’ll leave that there except to Graduations will be outside this childhood education; 2) High-qual- upcoming school year and my next would like to have. We may still have say that one thing I know about the year. With a few exceptions, most ity and diverse teachers and leaders; group of students. For ten years, I a few cuts to make, but I know our seven members of this board is that will be held in the home stadium for 3) college and Career Readiness Path- applied to be part of summer cur- financial department is hard at work we all care deeply for the welfare of that school. This link will take you to ways (including Career and Techni- riculum writing where I was able to to make the most with what dollars our students. We may have different the graduation updates page on the cal Education); 4) More resources to collaborate daily with other adult have been put forward so far. ideas on where we think we need to FCPS website. https://www.fcps.org/ ensure all students are successful; and educators, not take any work home, Finally for this month, the board did be or how we get there, but I never student-services/graduation-2021. 5) Governance and accountability.” and go to the bathroom on my unanimously pass a motion to return doubt that each member cares. Each graduate will be allowed two Where Governor Hogan vetoed the own schedule. There were always our students to the classroom five days I’m sure our three new members guests. The Board approved a con- bill last year after it was passed due to a few teachers that loved teach- a week next year. Parents will have the are at times wondering if it was a wise tract with a company to livestream concerns about the economic situa- ing in the summer because of the option of choosing in-person or vir- decision to run and be elected at this each graduation so that extended tion of the state due to the pandemic, smaller group size and shorter day tual instruction. Teachers will do one moment in history. On the other families won’t have to miss out com- the fiscal picture is much more pos- to focus on critical areas of instruc- or the other; no one will be expected to hand, I would lay a bet that they feel pletely. We understand it’s not per- itive at this time. The legislature felt tion. That’s when only a handful of teach concurrently with one group in this is the most crucial time to be on fect, but it’s one step towards a more it could responsibly override the veto teachers and instructional assistants the classroom and one simultaneously a board of education making incred- normal graduation experience. to enact the legislation. were needed. This new mandate will at home. I haven’t yet heard of another ibly difficult decisions. Any motion One of the main highlights of One aspect of the revised bill is a require a much larger force due to county in Maryland that has made this we make, we are aware that proba- the 2021 Legislative Session was the requirement that local boards of edu- the expected needs of our students. commitment to the 2021-22 school bly half the community is going to Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Act. cation implement summer school It’s refreshing to have a funded man- year yet, although others are certain to be angry at whichever side you take. From a Maryland Association of programs, provide tutoring and sup- date for once, but the predicted lack join in the near future.

we have to use our lockers.” (prohibitive) in, but (the prohibition FASD backpack rules challenged He said that he and other students was reinstated) just as a possibility of he Fairfield Area School Dis- on allowing students to carry their room was reinstated. were having trouble with under- what anybody would bring in and Ttrict (FASD) may be evaluating backpacks into their classrooms. “It’s a small thing, but it’s just kind standing the reason for that, and that keep in a backpack.” an issue regarding the prohibition Redding pointed out the sec- of frustrating for a student. Before students have to go to their lockers The general consensus of the of students carrying backpacks into ondary school was allowed to take we went to a full-day schedule, when multiple times a day, and squeeze in board seemed to be that the back- their classroom during a pandemic. their backpacks to class in lieu of we were on hybrid, we were told to between other students in order to pack prohibition needed to be FASD senior Colby Redding, using lockers while the school was bring our backpacks with us to and get what they need for the next class, re-evaluated with respect to the con- who serves as the student rep- using a hybrid schedule (a mix of from class, instead of using our lock- noting that, “Students are in the hall- cerns that contraband could be car- resentative to the school board, in-person and virtual education). ers,” Redding stated. ways a long longer now, mingling ried within a backpack versus the addressed student concerns during When the school returned to solely The student representative further and not social-distancing – because potential COVID-related health the April 12 school board meeting in-person classes, the prohibition noted that being able to carry all of it’s practically impossible.” threat that may be posed by the lack regarding a renewed prohibition of taking backpacks into the class- each day’s schoolbooks and notebooks District Superintendent Michael of social-distancing in the halls and in the backpacks “actually worked a Adamek said most schools require at the lockers. lot better (than using the lockers),” students to use lockers rather than However, the discussions regard- adding. “Students were not late. carrying backpacks to class for a ing backpack-usage were diverting There was no ‘I forgot something in number of reasons, including that into a discussion about quarantines my locker.’ Hallway time was nearly they might carry prohibited items - without the board providing any cut-in-half, if not more. Now that within their backpacks, “not saying direction to the staff regarding the we’re back five days a week we’re told any of our kids are bringing anything backpack issue. MAY 2021 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 33 LIBRARY EVENTS

ing Challenge! It will be time to cele- Blue Ridge Summit May 1, Homemade Dyes, Free Library brate summer and “Rediscover the Magic” in your own back yard, our 10 a.m. May 2, Kindness Challenge, 10 a.m. While the Blue Ridge Summit Free northern county communities and all May 3, 10, 17, 24, Baby Library’s doors are open, the have less of Frederick County. Explore our cov- Storytime 101, 10 a.m. hours but may be available to bring ered bridges, the Big Slide, and all of May 3, We Love Teachers! out materials to your car during closed partner destinations from the comfort 1 p.m. hours. Please call to make arrangements. of your home. Reading and fun activi- May 5, 12, 19, Toddler Storytime The library’s new hours are Tuesdays & ties are always part of the challenge and 10 a.m. Thursdays 3 – 6 p.m., Wednesday 4 – 7 provide an opportunity to earn badges May 5, Paper Flowers, 1-1:15 p.m., p.m., 2nd & 4 Saturday of the month and win great prizes! The challenge Kanopy Digital Spotlight, 7 p.m. 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. The Library is closed starts June 1 and runs through August May 6, Silly Eggheads, 1 p.m. on Monday and Friday. 31; stay tuned to FCPL.org for addi- May 7, 14, 21, Preschool While the Blue Ridge Summit Free tional information. Storytime 10 a.m. Library will only be hosting its Satur- FCPL staff have been busy help- May 7, Natural Suncatchers, 1-1:15 day Story and Craft Hour, where mem- ing out at the County’s vaccine p.m. bers can listen to a good book and make clinics in an effort to assist county May 8, Cardboard Tube a really fun craft, and then spend some residents who want to be vaccinated. Craft and Picture Book quality time with Wee Build Imagi- We are still hard at work providing Recommendations, neering, other virtual events will be tak- services and resources to our cus- 10 a.m. ing place across the library system that tomers through Personalized Picks May 10, Luna Aerial, 1 p.m. members can join in on live on the sys- for a customized selection of titles, May 11, Dollar DIY, 1 p.m. tems Facebook page. These include: an expanded catalog of digital titles May 12, Found Nature Art, Adult Story Time with Joan – Mon- that anyone can access from home, 1 p.m. days and Wednesdays starting at 7 p.m. and robust virtual programming. May 13, Phone Photography, Joan will be sharing short stories from Emmitsburg’s curbside hours and 1 p.m., C.A.M. Club, 4 p.m. several books virtually. phone service remain on Tuesdays, May 17, Growing Roots, p.m., A Primer on Plastics, 7 p.m. 13-18), 4 p.m. In the Kitchen - Wednesday, 1 p.m. Thursdays, and Saturdays from 10 1 p.m. May 20, Beautiful Bluebirds, 1 p.m., May 25, Dungeons and Dragons: Weekly program of recipes that are deli- - 4:45. Thurmont Regional Library May 18, Forged by Heat and Ham- Book Banter (ages 13-18), 4 p.m. Let’s Play! (ages 13-18), 4 p.m. cious and easy to prepare. Prior pro- offers curbside and phone service mer, 1 p.m., Teen Game Night: May 21, “Glam” Camping, 1 p.m. May 27, Life Hacks Series: Pub- grams are also available. Monday - Saturday 10 - 4:45. Vir- Among Us , 4 p.m. May 24, Abstract Art and the Pro- lic Speaking 101 (ages 13-18), Musical Thursday with Dave – tual programming can be found at May 19, Adventures with Tilda, 1 cess by Mark Hatfield (ages 4:30 p.m. Thursdays, 3 p.m.. Join Dave and his FCPL.org and include the following: friends and listen to music from many different styles and genres. Family Friendly Friday Night Fun – Friday, starting at 7 p.m.. Family Friendly Friday Night Fun can be a lit- tle bit of everything. Poetry, Music, or something else. Saturday Story & Craft – starting at 11 a.m. Listen to a good book and make a really fun craft. Then spend some quality time with Wee Build Imagineer- ing, there are no limits to your creativity! To join these events live, on line, or learn more about them, visit the Frank- lin County Library System’s website at www.fclspa.org/events, or you can call the library at 717-74-2240. Frederick County Public Library Hooray for May with warmer weather and blooming flowers! May also brings us closer to our annual Summer Read- 34 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | MAY 2021 FOUR YEARS AT THE MOUNT This month we asked our students to reflect on Memorial Day and what it means not only to them, but to our society quite seemed right. I speculate that it is tion, to sit with the Lord in silence, Day, to my family, is quiet. Burgers and because we grew up with a more inti- because He would wait with us for throwing parties isn’t what this day calls dad always had Memorial Day off. mate connection to those in the occu- our dad. He would support my mom for. We remember, in quiet reverence, Freshman Wouldn’t a lot of people like to seize this pation that Memorial Day typically in times like these, when her little the brave soldiers who fought and died A deep respect day off as some fun holiday to invite commemorates. kids were missing their dad, and wait- for our country. They deserve that kind people over, to enjoy the day, treat it like I watched my dad deploy multiple ing for him to come back. And when of respect. They deserve the Memorial McKenna Snow a mini Fourth-of-July? That’s what I’ve times growing up. He would leave for we were blessed enough to have our Day that’s been designated on the calen- MSMU Class of 2024 heard about how other people celebrate about a year at a time. Technology in dad return safely, He celebrated with dar for them. Memorial Day. the early 2000’s was still in its forma- us. He was there throughout all these Let the veterans have their Veter- emorial Day for me has never Perhaps in other circles, that is how tive stages, not nearly as refined as we deployments, walking both with my ans’ Day, and let all the patriots share Mbeen experienced through this day is treated. But in my family have it today, which means commu- dad, and my mom, though thousands in the Fourth of July. That’s who those large town events, or even neighbor- circle, it is quiet, like I said. We usually nication with my dad, who was far of miles apart. holidays are for. But let Memorial Day hood events. Instead, I’ve always expe- spend the day outside, gardening and overseas, was a big challenge. Skype But my dad didn’t always return be different. Reach out to those mili- rienced it through my own family. cleaning up reflectively, and then we calls were fuzzy, hard to hear, with home with everyone he left with. Some tary families you might know, and see I’ve grown up in a military family my have dinner as a family. poor connection. Phone calls were soldiers didn’t come back. Some families how they celebrate Memorial Day, and entire life. I have moved all about the Don’t get me wrong, I am all for patri- hard to hear and text messages were didn’t get to share the joy that my family how it might be celebrated differently South, and even up in Maryland for otic get-togethers that celebrate Amer- sent infrequently due to the demand- did in seeing their dad walking to them by them. If you haven’t been moving as a while, so my “familiarity” with my ican freedom and the men who have ing, all-time-consuming nature of in the airport after being gone for a year. much as I have, and you’re more deeply town and local community shifted all fought to keep our country safe. They his job. One particular year, my dad Memorial Day isn’t for us to celebrate engrained in your local community, try the time growing up. deserve to be celebrated, and patriotism didn’t have access to really any tech- people like my dad. My dad has Vet- to learn the names of those soldiers from I never connected that closely with is something worth throwing parties for. nology at all to reach out, and I recall erans’ Day to be celebrated. Memorial your town who have served. my town in terms of celebrating hol- But this day isn’t a mini Fourth-of- my mom saying she had to handle, on Day is for the soldiers who didn’t come Let Memorial Day be more than idays like these. I don’t recall really July. It’s not an alternative Veterans’ day. her own, homeschooling five young home. The ones who said goodbye to an excuse to invite people over and going out to some kind of gathering on This day is Memorial Day. This day is a children, and waiting in patient, but their families before deployment, and grill burgers. Let it be respectful, com- Memorial Day, hosted by a local group memorial for men who have died serv- painful silence as she hoped to hear who didn’t get to say hello again. memorative, and prayerful, honoring or church. Maybe I never looked all that ing our country. The focus is less on the of the safety of her husband. He was My dad has been friends with those those who died serving their coun- hard for these events, but the reality is I freedom we enjoy in the present because able to give her updates once every soldiers. My mom has been an active try, their local communities, and their just never was quite connected enough of this great sacrifice, and more on the couple of months, totaling about five leader in the Family Readiness Groups families. Those men are brave individ- to know of these Memorial Day celebra- men who made the sacrifice in the first times over the span of a year, letting that support women whose husbands uals who heroically gave their lives for tions and gatherings that are apparently place. Grilling hotdogs and hamburgers her know he was safe. My mother deploy, and helps carry the weight of life American freedom, and deserved to common. never really seemed to do that justice for handled this stress gracefully, making without them around. The connections be honored as such. Instead, for me, Memorial Day is my family. So instead, it is quiet. sure her children felt secure and safe, my family has grown up with, know- usually pretty quiet. We never invited Hence, my family never was about and taught that God was the great- ing these families by name and the sol- To read other articles by McKenna people over to hangout for the day. that kind of overtly joyful celebrat- est source of comfort in times like diers lost, have made me view Memorial Snow, visit the Authors section of Pre-retirement from the military, my ing on Memorial Day. It just never these. She took us to weekly Adora- Day differently. That is why Memorial Emmitsburg.net.

intended purpose should comfort us: say C.S.A: Confederate States of Amer- are simply distantly related to a veteran. it once was. The sacrifice being asked of Sophomore there is less death to memorialize. ica. Their blood bleeds red too. The call to duty of the present-day soldiers is not what it has always been. Growing up in this backdrop, I have armed forces is something we should be One can serve their country and pic- Memorializing Memorial Day In the late nineteenth century, every family had someone to mourn. always understood and appreciated the greatly thankful for and our Memorial ture a life after their service has ended. Emmy Jansen National cemeteries had to be founded destructive power of war. This notion Day celebrations should be reminiscent Memorial Day is not Memorial Day MSMU Class of 2023 simply to create room for the bodies may be foreign to people who did not of this spirit. But we should also find anymore. Thanks be to God. of the slain. People debate today about grow up in towns healing from war, even solace in the shift in the tone of Memo- f there is one thing every reader should who won and lost the Civil War. From more than a century later. In a modern rial Day itself. Being a soldier in mod- To read other articles by Emmy Jansen, visit Iknow about me, it is that I am incred- my perspective, no one won. Each side world where war feels very distant and ern America is not the certain death that the Authors section of Emmitsburg.net. ibly patriotic. I love this country. A secret saw almost as many American deaths impersonal, it can be easy to forget the dream of mine is to serve in the armed as World War II claimed. America lost. magnitude of such diplomacy. Memorial forces, but a medical condition prevents There are no winners when every hill Day should be a time to reflect on this. me from being able to enlist. As I sit and valley run with the blood of those The desolation witnessed in the Civil squandered stateside, I try to foster that who died. The Civil War Era is a dark War continued into the twentieth cen- same spirit of servitude and pride. For period in American history, and for tury with both World Wars claiming me, that has manifested in political aspi- good reason, but we cannot ignore the the lives of sons and daughters. How- rations and a love of all things American: tragedy and mourning that every indi- ever, there is less death in the world. This American history, American literature, vidual experienced at this time. may surprise us, as the media seems to be American art, etc. I grew up in Richmond, Virginia and proliferated with images of violence and I realize that this is not the life that since stepping outside its borders, I have unrest all over the world, yet this is false. most American teenagers lead. Memo- come to understand that my relationship The world is seeing less violence. This is rial Day is not Memorial Day anymore. with the Civil War is different than most a trend that scholars have recorded glob- Memorial Day was established after the Americans. Richmond was the capital of ally where the amount of war, armed Civil War, where every American was the Confederacy. In some ways, Rich- conflict, and combatant deaths have impacted by the conflict. This war is mond still is the capital of the Confeder- decreased. We tend to think of the debated over heavily in society today and acy, not because pro-slavery movements World Wars being the most devastating as we view it critically, we should also rec- still exist but because the city is still heal- wars ever fought and their tragic nature ognize how much death and destruction ing. If I could sum the Civil War up in should not be ignored. However, the ravaged the entire country. Memo- one word, I would choose the world Civil War claimed more American rial Day was established because it was ‘destruction’. Even though Richmond is lives than both World Wars com- needed; there were so many deaths, we an old city and is one of the earliest colo- bined. Setting aside the politicized had to create a holiday of remembrance. nial settlements, you would not know it nature of the conflict, can we reflect As we spend the last Monday of May by looking around. This is because the on how tragic that statement is? The gathering to honor fallen soldiers in gen- city was set ablaze in the final days of the greatest number of combatant deaths erations past and present, we should Civil War. The old, historic buildings did not occur as a push for democ- remember the sorrow and tragedy that that exude New England charm are a racy, equality, and human rights in a created this holiday in the first place. privilege that Richmond is not allowed. distant country of dictatorship. It hap- Some more patriotic, pro-military The scorch marks are still burned into pened in our own backyard. individuals may criticize those who the earth, even though you cannot see So, while we may spend the end of only see Memorial Day as an excuse them. The spirit of Virginia is not one of May perturbed by the lack of respect for a party, a department store sale, or Union or Confederate but one of com- being shown by individuals who spend a day off work. They would be justi- plete and utter loss. Hollywood Ceme- their holiday shopping instead of paying fied in doing so, as this holiday should tery is a landmark of Richmond which tribute and remembrance to those who be celebrated to recognize the great holds the final resting place of many lead- gave the ultimate sacrifice, we should sacrifice men and women have given ers, presidents, and fallen soldiers. On the supplement that with appreciation. We to this country. However, the fact that hillsides, you will find headstones that do have grown from a time where everyone modern society can turn Memorial not read ‘army’ or ‘navy’ like most mil- knew someone who had died in com- Day into something other than its itary cemeteries have. Some headstones bat to a generation where most people MAY 2021 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 35 REFLECTIONS ON MEMORIAL DAY

tle, the sale of the poppies brought as the world around them fought in is lifeless and no longer inhabits their interested in exposing and mutu- Junior financial relief to soldiers and their frenzied anxiety. The poppies signify soul, the form of the person, the per- ally understanding the weaknesses of Poppies to remember families. Michael’s goal was one intent the refreshing, but at times dreadful, son still exists spiritually. To deny this its members for the sake of personal on strengthening a certain social contrast between theory and prac- would be to accept annihilation as the and corporate strength. The notion of Harry Scherer memory and practically providing for tice, ideal and iniquity. It is certainly fate of human persons at death, which strength through weakness seems to MSMU Class of 2022 those who can be so easily forgotten. a fitting poetical tool to identify the on its own is certainly a depressing be an overly used but poorly under- A more often forgotten aspect of poppy, a beautiful manifestation of theory. The poppy is a recognition of stood metric of development; if a “If ye break faith with us who die her movement was a poem that she the natural world, as a manifestation all of this as true; while anxiety hung building is weak, the inhabitants want / We shall not sleep, though poppies wrote as a complementary response of what could be as opposed to the over the hearts of men as they fought to know everything that is weak about grow / In Flanders fields.” to McCrae’s. In 1918, she said in her unnatural brutalities of war. in battle and cared so much about it so that the weaknesses can be rec- poem “We Shall Keep the Faith”, Furthermore, the poppy physical- returning home to their families, the ognized, addressed and reformed. hese three lines complete the “We cherish, too, the poppy red / izes the memory of those who have poppy swung back and forth in the The same is the case with persons and T1915 John McCrae poem enti- That grows on fields / where valor led; fallen before us in a way that some wind without care to human igno- communities, especially bodies that tled “In Flanders Fields.” This poem / It seems to signal to the skies / That other plain object cannot. The flower rance and shortsightedness. are enduring a period of trauma in is one which valorizes courage, patri- blood of heroes never dies.” These serves as a catalyst to memory, which in The poppy also surely serves a common. That which causes weak- otism, and self-sacrifice. Lieutenant lines answer the inevitable question itself is a debt of gratitude to those who social tool that encourages discussion ness, especially the physical and men- McCrae wrote it as a remembrance of “why poppies?” We could safely have died for our sake. Memory, as a among family members and friends tal weakness that can come from the of the British soldiers who died in point to a suggestion of convenience; faculty of the intellect, aids us in bring- about the memory of their loved loss of a loved one from war, deserves World War I. At the very least, the McCrae, and Michael after him, ing to life something that has passed. one lost in battle. The social dimen- to be shared with those in the griever’s conclusion of the poem demands focused on the poppy because that By remembering someone or some- sion of memory seems to be incredi- community; a refusal to do so, espe- remembrance and reverence; for the is the flower that grows on the field thing, we are identifying that person or bly important because it is this social cially for a long period of time, could particularly zealous, it requires action. where fallen soldiers lay. On a deeper, thing as existing; if it does not exist, we engagement with memories of the understandably come from a refusal For an education professor at the figurative level, Michael points out could not remember it. For example, past that allows for a crystallization to recognize reality as it is. University of Georgia, this call to that the crimson red of the poppy when we recall our first car, even if the and clarification of their content. It While death and grief are sorely action was unavoidable. Moina Belle flower signifies the blood pouring vehicle was demolished into a sheet of is certainly a natural human desire to parts of life itself, the poppy sways in Michael, now affectionately known as from the lifeless bodies formed by metal decades ago, the form of the car share grief, slowly and socially. The the air, drawing searching souls closer “The Poppy Lady,” felt called to honor courageous souls. The flower in itself, still exists, at least insofar as it exists in verbalization of memories allows for to an embrace of loss as something her fallen brothers and instituted a though, is strangely one of hope. The our memory. While the physical mat- the one sharing to develop the mem- dreadful but necessary. The poppy is nationwide campaign to popular- vibrant color reflects off of the sun ter of the car no longer exists in time, ory from a mental reality to a ver- a figure of solidarity, the same image ize the use of poppies as a symbol of and the thin petals gracefully fold into the form of the car exists. bal one and the one hearing it from gazed upon by the brave in battle and gratitude for those who died in battle. one another. The same is the case, in a much a possible one to an audible and cer- those who promise to keep the faith. The campaign was one of both men- Both McCrae and Michael recog- more profound and human sense, tain one. Sharing memories is an act tal and material benefit; in addition to nized that soldiers saw these peaceful with those who have fallen in bat- of trust and something that should To read other articles by Harry, visit the remembering those who died in bat- flowers sitting and growing silently tle. While the matter of their bodies be encouraged by any community Authors section of Emmitsburg.net.

first glance, it looked like an army of Now, that memory has been rial Day was dedicated to honor- remember who they were. Memo- Senior identical, white marble headstones. buried far in the back of my brain ing those who had died during the rial Day is so much more than just Civil War, it eventually evolved and a day to celebrate with your family, Memorial Day is… It was quite jarring, the sight of hun- for a while now. This is because I dreds of gravestones lined up one do not have a deep connection to became the day that all soldiers who it is also a day for understanding Angela Guiao after another. It was unlike any other the military. I was not raised in a had died in all wars were remem- loss. It is a day of respect, of dig- MSMU Class of 2021 graveyard I’d ever seen. military family, and I don’t know bered and revered. nity, and of honor. And because of One time, I asked my mom why very many people who have joined For me, I think I want to carry this, from now on, every Memorial rowing up, there was this there were so many headstones. And the military. on the tradition my mother started. Day, I will light a candle and pray Gstory my mom loved to tell why they all looked the same. This For me, Memorial Day meant While I look back and find her to St. Jude. me. And yes, I’ve heard it multiple graveyard wasn’t particularly scary. It summer. It meant pools opening, story somewhat silly, it does make times. When I was younger, I had was dignified in a solemn way. Any- and discounts at my favorite stores. me wonder how many soldiers To read other articles by Angela, visit to attend CCD (Confraternity of ways, he said that it was because sol- It meant a long weekend, usually have died without anyone left to the Authors section of Emmitsburg.net. Christian Doctrine) classes at a local diers were buried there. with barbeque, and probably a trip church so that I could participate in She told me how when she first to the beach. If I am being very my First Communion ceremony. came to America, she also was fas- honest with you, I wasn’t even sure The church so happened to be called cinated by the graveyard. She was what exactly Memorial Day was a the church of St. Jude, and since we born in the 60’s, during the Viet- celebration for until I searched it lived nearby, it was the church my nam war, but had only heard about up a few minutes before writing mom usually attended. My mom is the things that were going on. She this very article. a very religious person. Whenever also wasn’t very exposed in the Phil- Writing this article has made me she had a problem or couldn’t make ippines to anything war related and painfully aware. I’ve realized how a decision, she would go to church had rarely ever seen any soldiers in easy it is to forget. I wonder how and pray. She strongly believed in her small town. When she came to many people pray for the lost souls asking the saints for help. I distinctly America and saw the sheer number of the war or how many uniden- remember having lost my mermaid of soldiers who have died, she did tified soldiers there are. I wonder Barbie when I was a kid, and her the one thing that made her feel bet- how many people, like me, don’t telling me to pray to St. Anthony in ter. She prayed. She prayed specifi- know what Memorial Day is a cel- order to find it. St. Anthony is the cally to St. Jude, the patron saint of ebration of, but continue to cele- Patron Saint of Lost Things. Lost Souls. brate it anyway. She often made remarks like this. Her story goes that she would Now, in no way am I saying peo- She’d tell me to pray to God or one pray for the lost souls of the soldiers ple should stop celebrating and of the saints whenever I felt wor- who were buried but not identified. stop being joyous and patriotic and ried or sad. Praying brought her After learning about the Tomb of proud. I believe we should do all immense comfort. But there is one the Unknown Soldier, a memorial those things because that it what our thing that she said she was scared of built for all the unidentified soldiers soldiers fought for: our freedom, our praying for again. And that is where who had died during the Civil War, happiness, our opportunities to live her story begins. she believed that she should pray for our life the way we choose. Now this may be too much infor- those souls to find their peace. As a What I am saying is that perhaps mation, but my mom got married result, she began to have these terri- we can do a little better. Perhaps we very late in her life. She spent most fying dreams. She said that random can find more ways to remember of her twenties and thirties single. men who she had never seen before the fallen soldiers. Perhaps we can Now, she wasn’t much of a partier, or would appear in her dreams asking educate a little bit more, whether it a drinker, or a smoker, or an extro- her for directions. Some of the men be through our word of mouth, or vert at all really, for that matter. She were missing their arms, others their through a small article like this. was a prayer. legs. But they all appeared to be lost. Memorial Day is celebrated on One day, on the way to church, After dreaming about a man who the last Monday of May each year. we passed this graveyard in the mid- was missing his head, she decided It was once called Decoration Day dle of Arlington, Virginia. This par- that instead she would light a can- because it was celebrated by deco- ticular graveyard always caught my dle for all the lost souls each Memo- rating the graves of the soldiers who eye when I was younger, because at rial Day. had died. While originally, Memo- 36 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | MAY 2021 HOME DECOR Silver linings and intentional time Jessica Crawford, Owner storm. And while some days are once it’s ready to harvest. One Cotton & Co Vintage Boutique easier than others, I will say, we’ve major lesson I have learned over had a lot of fun. 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Over the years, we’ve raised tur- keys and meat chickens for food, and have maintained a flock of hens and ducks for egg produc- tion. During this time of home isolation, we got a round of duck- lings and chicks, and our children help take care of the animals. As always with anything, you’ll want to do your research first. On com- patible breeds, habitat and mate- rials required to raise the animals, whether or not your community allows chickens, etc.. But raising MAY 2021 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 37 COMMUNITY NOTES Thurmont Little League kicks off 70th season Ryan Tokar ored our country with a beauti- to take a chance at one of the 17 won- a-thon on May 1st. This is the largest the Brewers, with the Orioles com- ful rendition. Players Carson Fry, derful prizes. The Grand Prize was a annual fundraiser for the league and ing out on top. On the other field, fter months of planning, Thur- Ethan Tokar, and Connor Smith DeWalt Tool Set, valued over $700 helps raise money for uniforms, field the Minors Nationals were victori- Amont Little League’s open- led all players in reciting the Lit- dollars, generously donated by Hes- maintenance, and everything else the ous over the Cubs. Everyone was ing day arrived on Saturday, April tle League Pledge, while Luke song Bridge Contractors. The win- league needs to make a great experi- extremely excited to be back out 10th. Unfortunately, due to several Humerick and Pam Eyler led ner was Shaun Hamlette. The league ence for its players and fans. there, and the fields looked great! days of rainy weather the full slate everyone else in the Parent/Volun- would like to thank all the local busi- Finally, on Tuesday April 13th, Come on out and watch a game this of games scheduled for the day were teer pledge. To close the ceremony, nesses that donated to our baskets, the league was able to kick off its year to support the players, coaches, forced to be postponed. However, league VP John Code thanked without this support we could not actual game schedule. After sev- and volunteers as TLL celebrates 70 despite the soggy conditions, and everyone for coming and also rec- have generated the interest and raised eral days of games being postponed seasons of baseball! lack of games, the league proceeded ognized the many volunteers who the money that we did. To view a full due to rain, the newly refinished with the festivities and a wonderful have made the league so successful list, please check out the Thurmont fields were finally deemed to be To read past Catoctin Sports arti- time was had by all. over the past 70 seasons. A special Little League page on Facebook. The playable. The first two games to be cles, visit the Current Events section of The day started off with a wel- moment of silence was held for one next big event will be the annual hit- played were the Majors Orioles vs emmitsburg.net. coming address by League President of those individuals, Ronnie Eyler, Keith Myers, who kicked off the who passed away in December. 70th season of TLL baseball. In an The Thurmont Yankees Minor and effort to socially distance, and help Instructional teams will be playing with crowd control, the league held in his honor this year. dual ceremonies this year. At 10 a.m. After the ceremonies, families players from the T-ball and Instruc- and players stayed around to enjoy tional divisions were introduced delicious BBQ by The Sauced Sav- along with their Coaches and Team age, ice cream from Antietam Dairy, Moms. The second round of intro- and many other treats from the TLL ductions were held at 3:30 p.m. for Concession Stand. Pivot Physical the Minor and Major divisions. Therapy and Thurmont Cub Scouts On hand to throw out the first were on hand with tables to provide pitch for both ceremonies was information about their services. Sherry Myers, owner of Thurmont Other highlights of the day included Kountry Kitchen. Selected for the a photo both complete with balloon amazing work that her family has archway and fun photo props cour- done for the community, Sherry tesy of Carrie’s Craft Room. stated “I felt so honored as I stood Fundraising is always a big part of on the field representing our busi- the opening day ceremony, and this ness. It was so awesome to see all year was no exception due to the loss the players walk across the field of revenue from missing out on last as they were introduced.” After season due to Covid-19. The com- receiving her ball in a commemo- munity showed up in a big way to rative holder for display, Sherry was support the league this year, as the kind enough to present the league basket raffles and spirit wear tables with a donation. generated over $7,000 for the league. Next, the National Anthem was People were excited to get their TLL sung by Allison Balanc, who hon- t-shirts, masks, hats, and hoodies and 38 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | MAY 2021 LOCAL ARTS

as streaming begins promptly at show- Gettysburg Community Theater reopens time. All streaming performances are ettysburg Community The- Board of Directors and staff of two 20th dine in or take out any time tickets in person, and various fundrais- made possible in part by the Adams Gatre in historic downtown Get- agree, anything is better than nothing between Noon and 8 p.m. at The ing efforts to make up the difference County Arts Council’s STAR Grant, tysburg has been closed to the public at all. As the only year-round commu- Upper Crust located just a few doors in revenue loss”, says Carr, “is no dif- which is funded by the Borough of since March 16, 2020 due to the nity theatre in all of Adams County, down from GCT on York Street near ferent than the majority of commu- Gettysburg, Adams County Commis- Covid-19 pandemic. Last Spring, Gettysburg Community Theatre fills a Lincoln Square. The Upper Crust is nity theatres across the country. Each sioners, and the Robert C. Hoffman GCT pivoted completely to virtual void in the community. donating 20% of each check to GCT State and each County is different, but Trust held by Adams County Com- programming rather than in person Now in its 13th season, Gettysburg that day if the patron says they are we continue to monitor closely the munity Foundation. camps, classes, rehearsals and perfor- Community Theatre has offered edu- there for GCT before they order. Covid-19 Pandemic and follow Gov- GCT has been called a gem, a com- mances, and during that time pro- cational, performance, and volunteer Another fundraising effort GCT is ernor and CDC guidelines to help munity treasure, and a light of hope duced over 10 different online classes opportunities for all ages and abilities. currently doing is selling Raffle Tick- protect our community as best we in the past by members of the Adams and over 20 different virtual remote The non-profit recently held a suc- ets for a chance to win five seats to can. This new normal is something we County community. One thing that safe at home performances for 2020. cessful Facebook fundraiser open to any upcoming performance inside must get used to. Anything we can do GCT was able to do during 2020 is On April 16 GCT opened to a sold anyone to donate for the month of the theatre for a live in person show. to continue providing a safe and cre- light up the front of the building with out (20 seats) audience for the Jason March. The fundraiser raised over 18k Streaming tickets are also on sale on ative place for our community, we will colored lights a different color each Robert Brown contemporary musical from 157 donors. GCT is so grateful the theatre website www.Gettysburg- do. We are very blessed by our sup- month for various causes and awareness. The Last Five Years about a relation- to these very generous donors as every CommunityTheatre.org so audiences portive community. We would not be This month of April, GCT is lit up blue ship between two New Yorkers. This little bit helps get the theatre through can enjoy performances at home at here without them.” for Autism Awareness, also displayed will be the first time an audience has another month of being shuttered. the exact same showtimes. Patrons Both raffle and streaming tickets out front are puzzle piece ribbons for been inside GCT in over a year. Limits on how many students, actors, that win the raffle drawings will win are available online now to upcom- Autism, and pinwheels for Child Abuse Even with Governor restrictions on volunteers, and audience can be in the five seats to see the show inside the ing shows: The Last Five Years 7 p.m. Awareness. The lights may be dim for venues being lifted some to 75% capac- theatre, will put a damper on generat- theatre. Each of the groups of five or April 16, 17, 23, & 24, Laundry And now inside but soon the stage lights will ity, theatres still need to follow CDC ing income through programming, so less would be distanced from other Bourbon (Southern Comedy) by shine again for everyone to “find their guidelines on masks and distancing. fundraisers will be prominent this year. groups. All audience members must James McLure 7 p.m. May 14, 15, stage door…and open it!” Distancing theatre seats is near impos- GCT hopes to partner with local remain masked at all times even when & 16 and 2 p.m. May 16, and Lone sible with 75% capacity, so GCT’s 80 restaurants for dine in/take out days seated watching the show. Tempera- Star (Southern Comedy) by James More information about upcoming per- seat theatre will currently only allow 20 where the restaurants will donate a tures will be taken at the door for McLure, 7 p.m. May 21 & 22, and formances, fundraisers, and donation seats to be filled per performance until percentage of their choice of all checks entry, and hand sanitizer can be found 2 p.m. May 22 & 23. Available for information can be found online at further notice. Unfortunately, ticket to GCT in order to help raise much throughout the theatre. There will be streaming tickets only will be a remote www.GettysburgCommunityTheatre.org sales cover 70% of the non-profit the- needed funds for the struggling the- no concessions available and doors performance reading of a brand new atre budget, which is pretty standard atre that so many children and adults will only open just before showtime to comedy, They Never Did Shakespeare GCT Mission to inspire creativity and among community theatres across alike call their second home and sec- limit the amount of time audiences are Again, by GCT alum Elizabeth Pel- confidence, provide cultural enrichment, the country. Limiting ticket sales to so ond family. GCT held one of these inside the building. legrino at 7p.m. May 1 and 2 p.m. and instill a love of the theatre arts in few seats will definitely be a new chal- restaurant fundraiser days at Hoss’s in “What we are currently doing at May 2. All raffle and streaming tickets people of ALL ages and abilities through lenge for GCT to face in 2021, but the March and the next one will be April GCT with streaming shows, limited must be purchased online in advance, quality education and performance.

coming generations our heritage stable isotope analysis, could tell of the past.” us where these workers were born, The Maryland Iron Festival Today, the Catoctin Furnace where they lived throughout their the newly installed Catoctin Fur- Historical Society is undertaking lives, and what constituted their nace African American Cemetery groundbreaking research, includ- diet. We believe that every life Interpretive Trail wayside panels. ing bioarchaeological research of mattered, and every past matters The trail links the furnace to the African American cemetery now. By studying and disseminat- the historic village and to an over- in Catoctin Furnace. In partner- ing the results of this research, we look near the Catoctin Furnace ship with the Smithsonian Institu- hope that people everywhere will Cemetery. The Catoctin Fur- tion and the Reich Laboratory for get to meet some of these early nace was built by workers owned Medical and Population Genetics workers and understand the crit- or employed by the four John- at Harvard University, this proj- ical roles they played in the devel- son brothers in order to produce ect is analyzing ancient DNA and opment of our young nation, as iron from the rich deposits of iron the human genome of revolution- well appreciate the rich, varied tra- ore found in the nearby moun- ary-era enslaved African American jectories of their lives. tains. At least 271 enslaved people workers at Catoctin Furnace. of African ancestry made up the Such research, in conjunction For more information visit www. bulk of Catoctin Furnace’s earli- with other technologies such as catoctinfurnace.org. est workers. In the decade before the Civil War, European immigrants began replacing the enslaved and freed African American workers as it was more economical to hire cheap labor than support an enslaved workforce. Descendants of the immigrants still live in the village. The iron furnace at Catoctin played a pivotal role during the industrial revolution in the young United States. The fur- nace industry supported a thriving community, and company houses he Catoctin Furnace Histor- center for the craft of ironmak- were established alongside the fur- Tical Society will present the ing and explore the contributions nace stack. third annual Maryland Iron Festi- of ironmaking sites from across Throughout the nineteenth val online during the weekend of Maryland and Pennsylvania. The century, the furnace produced May 22 and 23. This free online festival will feature traditional iron for household and industrial event will ‘transport’ you to the blacksmithing, period music, tra- products. After more than one historic iron furnaces featured ditional food preparation demon- hundred years of operation, the in Catoctin Furnace’s new Iron strations, garden and trail tours, Catoctin Furnace ceased produc- Road driving tour brochure and artisan demonstrations, children’s tion in 1903. In 1973, the Cato- to Catoctin Furnace, Maryland activities, fascinating archaeol- ctin Furnace Historical Society, where you will experience tours, ogy talks about the amazing dis- Inc., was formed to “foster and demonstrations, lessons, music, coveries at Catoctin Furnace, and promote the restoration of the artisans, craftspeople, archaeology, more. The festival will include live Catoctin Furnace Historic Dis- and history. and interactive sessions! trict…and to maintain the same The Maryland Iron Festival Visitors to the virtual festival exclusively for educational and will commemorate the state as a can also enjoy a virtual tour of scientific purposes…to exhibit to MAY 2021 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 39 MOUNT ARTS Inching back to normal Tristan Anderson viewing pool was limited. Only fac- process was the use of clay, learned MSMU Class of 2024 ulty, staff, and administrators were from her high school years. The art- permitted to attend the show along- ist decided to display the piece on he way that life around us has side the students. “I wish my parents the wall rather than on a pedestal or Tbecome, it sometimes feels like and my sister could see the piece in shelf. In her opinion, there was an we have lived through a paradigm person,” Lyla Kline, a freshman art- aspect of surprise to seeing a perfume shift. Everything from watching a ist featured in the exhibition, com- bottle on a wall, carrying with it an movie in a theater to seeing the face mented. Her submission, which was air of unpredictability. It was enough of a good friend has an almost for- displayed adjacent to the entryway to seize the attention of a visitor to eign haze over it in our memories. door, was a unique piece that took the exhibition, exemplifying Kline’s Whatever one thinks of the measures much time and experimentation to careful consideration behind her art. used to handle COVID, this is a fact complete. More than that, it was the Considering all her work, the fresh- that cannot be ignored. With that perfect location for such a unique man expressed her feelings that it in mind, almost everyone continues piece to set the standard for the exhi- was a satisfying experience. In Kline’s Lyla Kline, Class of 2024, was featured in the Simon Gabriel Brute Art desperately to find that last hint of bition. Titled Perpetual Wish, the own words, “to see my piece hung Exhibition at Mount St. Mary’s. Even in these strange and often dark times, normalcy in the chaos. Sometimes, sculpture was made of a variety of on display with the official name tag she was hardly the only student to find herself grateful for the opportunity to display her hard work for the campus community to see. they are blessed with enough fortune household items such as wire, dried was a reminder to me of the positive to find that little speck. flowers, and antique store merchan- impacts that come from determina- she called a “sense of mystery.” itive outlook. In her own excited One of these last ounces of nor- dise, representing certain themes. tion and hard work.” With that goal in mind, she words, “knowing only the campus malcy was found at Mount St. Kline mentioned stopping by an Another student featured in the employed the unique perspective community can view it in person Mary’s not long ago, at least at the antique store with her sister to pur- show, Natalie Meador, had similar of the scene and combined it with is still an honor because last year time when this article was published. chase items out of which to make feelings about having her artwork vivid abstract colors to develop the we could not even have a student Late in the afternoon on April 8, an the piece. “I initially found an old on display. “I’m extremely grateful to mysterious demeanor of the paint- show, so I’m really happy it came e-mail was sent out to the students phone,” she stated; “when we were have my work shown alongside my ing. Equally interesting was the together this year!” en masse, announcing the presen- getting ready to leave, I found this peers because you can see how hard fact that Reaching was the culmi- That is a sentiment that all can tation of a student art exhibition. pink perfume bottle with a decaying everyone worked on their pieces,” nation of Meador’s prior works. share at the moment. Life is gradu- Quite a bit of time has passed since atomizer. I thought this found object she explained. Her piece, given the She explained that “A lot of my ally returning to normal, and as the the last one, due to the interruptions had a lot of potential.” title of Reaching, was a penciled previous work focused on color- chaos of the past year slips behind us, of the previous spring semester. It Underlying the objects used to image of treetops bolstered by a nat- ful, abstracted organic forms but the future opens bright. The Simon was all the more reason to look for- produce the sculpture was a distinct uralistic perspective from the for- this one was mostly unique.” Simi- Gabriel Bruté Student Art Exhibi- wards to the Simon Gabriel Bruté theme integrated with the physi- est floor. Meador explained that the lar to other artists in the exhibition, tion at Mount St. Mary’s reflected Student Art Exhibition, as it was cal presence of the items. Choosing drawing was inspired by an article Meador’s work had a general idea, this on a smaller scale. As the semes- called. The art show ran from the to use the atomizer to represent the she read that detailed “how certain but not exactly a “plan” in the tra- ter draws ever nearer to a close, the day of its announcement to 23 April, finiteness of reality, Kline developed trees in nature grow in a unique way ditional sense. It is under such cir- art show serves as more than just an leaving plenty of time for those inter- the guiding theme. “I wanted to add to avoid touching one another and to cumstances that the greatest of art opportunity for the artists to display ested to take full advantage of the art- on to this even more and make a maximize light exposure.” Reflected results from, a reality both her and their work and for students to enjoy works on display. Just like old times, piece about how all good things must by the gaps between the treetops in Kline seem to have understood. “I it, but for the glimpse of a hope for the Delaplaine Arts Center was the come to an end, but there is always the image, called “crown shyness”, knew I wanted trees to be my sub- the future. Perhaps, then, the senti- home of the exhibition. something new to look forward to in this concept was a means for Meador ject for this project, so I sketched ment that there is “always something Professor Elizabeth Holtry, a life,” the freshman explained. At the to reflect on the current pandemic. out some ideas and just went from new to look forward to in life” is a familiar name at Mount St. Mary’s in same time, however, Kline noted that “I felt like this pattern in nature was there,” she explained, detailing the timely and fitting one. the visual arts field, was the primary “What made this piece unique, was a more abstract way of commenting process of Reaching’s creation and leadership figure of the exhibition. the fact I did not really have a plan on social distancing without being evolution. When asked about how To read other articles by Tristan Ander- “I installed most of the artworks, or vision with how it was going to too literal,” she noted. the art show’s differences affected son, visit the Authors section of Emmits- but four students needed to re-cre- turn out.” The only certainty in the Meador sought to create what the experience, Meador held a pos- burg.net. ate their installations on sight,” she noted in an interview. A variety of art was present in the room and on the walls, with everything from stu- dent produced sculptures to delicate pastels. Encouraged by challenge as usual, however, not a single piece was picked due to professor favoritism. Rather, exactly as in a professional art show, there was a much more com- plicated selection process. “A jury chose the works for the exhibition,” Holtry explained. The competition for selection, however, provided an opportunity to admire the labors of love on display from a small selection of the student body. As with anything nowadays, this 40 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | MAY 2021 CATOCTIN SPORTS Catoctin transitions from fall to spring sports Mia Ferraro As the team was unable to gets them in gear when they are CHS Class of 22 attend an annual volleyball ban- being lazy. She fires them up when quet due to COVID restric- they are nervous. The list goes on.” his past April, Catoctin High tions, Coach Fream announced Romeril is second on the team in TSchool completed the short the awards typically given at the kills after Barnhart. She has been but eventful season of fall sports end of the season by email. The on the varsity team since fresh- and made the transition into the MVP award went to Barnhart, a man year, and will be returning promising new athletic season of senior. “In the eight seasons that again for her senior year. “She is spring. Having officially begun on I coached at Catoctin, Chayney the epitome of the perfect team- February 13th, fall sports began was the best offensive volleyball mate,” Fream said. “We are lucky competitions on March 5th and Cougar during that time,” Fream to have her for another year!” concluded on April 17th. CHS fall praised. “Each year she improved Immediately following the sports teams countered the com- a part of her game and in her 4th end of the fall season, practices plications and delays in the season season, she put all of these hard for spring sports began on April with constant improvement and earned tools out on display.” Barn- 17th. Competitions begin May winning streaks, while the spring hart finished the season with 128 7th, with six competitive weeks teams have returned prepared and kills, the most kills on the team, lasting until June 19th. This sea- motivated after the cancellation of accumulated in only 9 matches. son, CHS athletics welcome back the season last year. Proud repre- The award for Most Improved many familiar names to the coach- sentation of these teams are the was achieved by Harding, another ing staff: Michael Franklin--base- CHS baseball team volunteering to distribute food for the community. CHS varsity volleyball (fall) and senior. “She gained strength with ball, Neil Metzgar--boys lacrosse, tunity offered to the athletes were team with another motivation to varsity baseball (spring) teams. outside sets and became a vir- Miriah Stone--girls lacrosse, Jess Open Field Workouts. The base- improve and prepare every day, The Cougars’ varsity volley- tual machine at setting middle,” Valentine--softball, David Gadra- ball-specific workouts were held in anticipation of the association’s ball team made a strong impres- Fream described. “Her backsets -girls tennis, David Lillard--boys for a month leading up to the offi- decision. sion this past fall season. The team to the right side were also much track and field, Lois Strickland- cial start of spring sports to pre- Coach Franklin observed that carried into April with two losses improved. She worked very hard -girls track and field, and Char- pare athletes for the season. the baseball team has put an and four consecutive victories to get to this level and it paid mane Nesbitt--unified track and The CHS baseball coaching immense amount of effort into upon winning their match of 3-0 off.” Harding finished the sea- field. CHS also welcomes one new staff refrained from cutting any preparation, and they appear to be against Governor Thomas John- son with 158 assists in only 9 name, Robert Merki, coaching the players off of the team this year, adjusting to practices nicely after son High School on March 30th. matches. “Mee Rae found the boys tennis team. with the intention of offering the cancellation of FCPS spring Their next two victories were fol- perfect groove between herself The CHS varsity baseball team more inclusion for the athletes sports in 2020. “There’s nothing lowed by one loss, finishing up and Chayney,” Fream said. “It’s is scheduled to compete at their that did not have the opportunity normal about this and I’m going the regular season on April 13th what all hitters dream of hav- first game on May 7th against to play last year. There are 25 play- into this season with the mental- and finalizing the team’s over- ing between them and their set- Governor Thomas Johnson High ers on the junior varsity team and ity that we are just fortunate to be all score of 6-3. They then went ter. Chayney looked like she was School, but the team has been 20 on the varsity team. Dustin playing,” he explained. Franklin on to a play-off match at Tusca- hitting some of those sets off of active since before practices began. Isanogle, Bryson Caballero, Dylan commends CHS Athletic Director rora High School on April 15th. a tee!” He credits the two seniors The athletes and coaches attended Click, JJ Zirkle, Ayden Shadle, Keith Bruck for his hard work he Each set resulted in a close score, for their admirable teamwork and an event outside of Thurmont Aiden Mayne, and Dylan Cevario does to ensure that this season will with a win of 26-24, loss of 21-25, cooperation with one another Middle School on April 15th, two are a few notable seniors return- be safe and enjoyable. “Most peo- win of 25-23, loss of 23-25, then during matches. “It was so excit- days prior to their first practice, ing to varsity after playing their ple don’t see the stress and hard loss of 12-15. Despite the over- ing to watch the chemistry formed to distribute food to members of sophomore year. Despite the great work that these athletic directors all loss, the match was neverthe- on the court with these two.” the community. “We were blessed amount of time spent away from are dealing with every day,” Frank- less deemed the “best match of the Lastly, the Cougar Spirit award to help that day,” CHS varsity the field, Franklin is impressed lin expressed. “You can imag- season” by CHS varsity volleyball was earned by Romeril, a junior. baseball coach Michael Frank- with the team’s progress. Accord- ine how many challenges they are coach Wesley Fream. Setters Mee “No need to point out the energy lin expressed. “Our players were ing to Franklin, the team’s pitch- seeing that are new and many do Rae Harding and Paige Smith that she brings to the team. The excited to serve our community ing has excellent potential and he not have a good answer. I’m just each had 24 assists, and mid- spectators can see it and hear it!” in that way. It provided great per- believes they will be “fundamen- thankful for the job he does every- dle hitters Chayney Barnhart and Fream praised. “She picks up the spective and brought us together tally sound” on defense. “Our goal day so our kids can have a season.” Paige Romeril each had 20 kills. team when they are down. She as a team.” Another early oppor- is to get better each day,” Frank- Franklin also offers his gratitude lin stated. The Maryland Public to Assistant Athletic Director Kim Secondary Schools Athletic Asso- Flabbi who is recovering from ciation (MPSSAA) has been meet- surgery. “She has given her soul ing and discussing the possibility to this building for decades,” he of holding a State Tournament for praised. “We are so lucky to have baseball this year, providing the them both.” MAY 2021 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 41 MOUNT SPORTS Mount St. Mary’s women’s historic lacrosse season Sam Barber ers for the Mount this season is Chris- with a profound 11-2 overall record MSMU Class of 2023 tina Haspert. The freshman attack has and 10-0 conference mark, there made the most of her limited minutes, appears to be no clear challenger willing hoever said high-end success tallying six goals in five games, with her to take the Mount down when it mat- Wwas limited to merely the Power breakout game coming against Cen- ters the most. However, as a team that Five ranks was clearly wrong. Collegiate tral Connecticut State (CCSU) where is used to lopsided victories, the teams’ sports often offer some of the best sto- she notched four scores. As a team, the past two games against Bryant and ries where a program is rebuilt from Mount has outscored opponents by a Wagner (both games decided by only the ground up. The Mount St. Mary’s staggering 214-99 margin. six goals each) served as a reminder that women’s lacrosse team has embraced a Despite the four leading scorers anyone can win on any given day. The complete renaissance over the past three being miles ahead of other players, an spotless record within the conference is years, as the Mount is playing its best unselfish playstyle has become a com- nothing new to the Mount. This sea- lacrosse in nearly two decades. Despite mon theme for this team down the son will mark the fourth time since this newfound success, there are still two stretch. On nearly every scoring pos- 1998 that the Mount has finished major accomplishments that are miss- session this season, the goal has been NEC play undefeated. They look to ing from the teams’ bolstered resume: a accompanied with a dime being become the first team to post back-to- Northeast Conference (NEC) Tourna- dropped, better known as an assist in back undefeated marks in conference As for the current team, the final and third places respectively, all eyes ment title and an NCAA Tournament layman terms. A team that possesses play since University Maryland Balti- two games of the regular season against have turned to the race for the last tour- appearance. Will this finally be the year this skill is almost always going to be a more County (UMBC) obtained the Saint Francis (PA) and LIU have been nament spot. Three teams (Bryant, that Mount St. Mary’s overcomes their hard team to beat. Butler and Moeller feat in 1999-00. halted due to a severe surge in corona- Sacred Heart, Saint Francis (PA)) are final two barriers? have emerged as the team’s assist lead- Across the entire collegiate sports virus cases on the Mount St. Mary’s currently in the running, as only a half- The team continued to add to its list ers with 19 and 20 respectively. A bal- landscape, administrators, athletes, campus. With their regular season game separates the three schools from of accolades as they were named the anced scoring attack paired with a and coaches alike have viewed this sea- all but over, the focus switches to the the coveted fourth-place position. Out regular season champions of the NEC sturdy offensive front is destined to be son as a redemption season. This can- NEC Tournament which is slated to of the three teams, the Bryant Bulldogs on April 21. a recipe for success. not be more of an accurate statement begin May 5. After winning the regu- appear to be in the driver’s seat. After beginning the season with Since Shellchock was hired by the for Mount St. Mary’s women’s lacrosse. lar-season crown, the Mount will host The Wagner Seahawks are two-time back-to-back losses, Lauren Shellcho- Mount back in 2014, her success After having the 2020 season axed the conference tournament from Wal- defending champions heading into the ck’s team has completely flipped the story has done a complete 180. After due to the ongoing COVID-19 pan- dron Family Stadium. 2021 tournament. switch while steamrolling the entire beginning her tenure in Emmits- demic, Mount St. Mary’s has certainly With Mount St. Mary’s firmly hold- NEC in the process. Mount St. Mary’s burg with an underwhelming 18-47 picked up where they left off. Posting ing onto the top place, and LIU and To read past Mount Sports articles, visit the is in the midst of an 11-game win- record, the seventh-year head coach a 6-1 record, many across the women’s Wagner clamping down the second Current Events section of emmitsburg.net. ning streak, as their defense has been has compiled a 43-13 record through lacrosse world believe that 2020 was impeccable as of late. Since Feb. 27, the ongoing 2021 season. The resur- going to be the year that the Mount Mount St. Mary’s have downed teams gence of the program has not been an finally breaks the ice. by an average of 10.9 goals per contest overnight project. Instead, it has been The team’s quest for an NCAA (GPC). Although the common saying a nearly five-year rebuild. Mount St. Tournament berth is nearly 16 years of “defense wins championships” rings Mary’s has gone from being an irrel- in the making as the Mount has not true with this team, it is the offense that evant Division-I program, to being a heard their name be called on the selec- the team possesses that is stealing head- team that is on the cusp of cracking tion show since 2005. In the 2005 lines. Out of the 13 games this season, the Inside Lacrosse Division I Wom- tournament, the Mount routed Man- 10 games have seen the Mount eclipse en’s Lacrosse Top-20 for the first time hattan in the play-in game 18-2 before the 15-goal mark. Achieving this feat in program history. losing to eventual national champion this many times during a single season Currently standing atop the NEC Northwestern 16-3. speaks to the overall scoring versatility of the team. A majority of the teams within the conference are dominated by play- ers out of the sophomore and junior ranks. However, the Mount is dom- inated by the likes of juniors and seniors. The latter have offered not only Mount women’s lacrosse fans, but women’s lacrosse fans in general must- see action. Alayna Pagnotta, a senior out of Woodbine, MD, as well as fel- low senior Jordan Butler are spearhead- ing the offense with 37 and 35 goals respectively. Both players erupted for a combined 11 goals in an April 7 game against Long Island University (LIU). Two other notable seniors have also notched their way into the stat sheet for the Mount. Kate Kinsella and Sara Moeller both have had multiple 5+ goal games during the season, with the former recently being named NEC Player of the Week. Outside of the surge in success from the array of seniors, various juniors and underclassmen have elevated their games. Junior duo Erin Anderson and Jordan Groover have made the most of their limited starts. Anderson, a West- minster, MD native has found the back of the net 19 out of the 33 trips. Groover presents a more lethal offen- sive blueprint to the field. Through 19 shots on goal (SOG), the mid- fielder has scored on 17 shot attempts. The Tennessean has continued her long-standing success in a Mount St. Mary’s uniform, as she is only a year out of being named NEC Rookie of the Year. One of the most underrated play- 42 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | MAY 2021 COMPLEMENTARY CORNER

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Chal- The Parable of the parable – must be ancient, because God said, “What’s your advice?” I believe that this parable is of lenges, whether appreciated or not, Farmer and the Wheat God used to live on the Earth in those The farmer said, “You give me immeasurable value for today and at the time of the actual event, pro- Preface: Misery only means that things days. Slowly, slowly, he became very one year’s time and just let things be every day. If you are simply happy, vide us with the opportunity to are not fitting with your desires--and tired of man, because people would according to me and see what hap- happiness will lose all meaning. It grow. If we do not grow from chal- things never fit with your desires, they torture him continuously. In the mid- pens. There will be no poverty left!” would also be as if you were to write lenges, we can become misera- cannot. Things simply go on following dle of the night, somebody would God was willing and one year was on a white board with a white marker. ble. The phrase, “Pain is inevitable, their nature. Lao Tzu calls this nature knock and say, “Why have you done given to the farmer. Now it was accord- No one would be able to read it. You but suffering is optional,” is a plat- Tao. Buddha calls this nature Dharma. this? Why not do it this way?” ing to his will that everything was hap- must write on a white board with a itude within the Alcoholics Anon- Mahavir has defined religion as “the Everybody was advising; every- pening. Naturally, the farmer asked the colored marker. What you write must ymous organization. Or, as Bob nature of things.” Nothing can be body was praying, and their prayers best, he thought only of the best – no be clear and comprehensible. Duggan (one of my acupuncture done. Fire is hot and water is cool. were contradictory. A man would thunder, no strong winds, no dangers Night is needed as much as day. mentors and founder of Tai Sophia The wise man is one who relaxes come and would say, “Today, let for the crop. Everything comfortable, Sad days are as essential as joyful days. Institute, currently known as the with the nature of things, who fol- there be sun, because I am going to cozy, and he was very happy. Does this make sense? Once you Maryland University of Integrative lows the nature of things. And when wash my clothes.” The wheat was growing so high! understand this, you can relax. Then Health) repeatedly said during his you follow the nature of things, no And somebody else would come No dangers were there, no hindrances you can say to God, “Do whatso- life, “Upset is optional.” shadow is cast. There is no misery. and he would say, “Today, let there be were there; everything was mov- ever you feel is right. If today clouds So, how have you dealt with your Even sadness is luminous then, even rain, because I am going to plant trees.” ing according to his desire. When he are needed, give me clouds. Just go on recent life challenges? Have you strug- sadness has a beauty then. Not that One day a man came, an old farmer, wanted sun, there was sun; when he doing your will.” gled and grown? Are you feeling stuck sadness will not come--it will come, and he said, “Look, you may be God wanted rain, there was rain, and as Challenges are inevitable, but suf- and miserable? I have included the fol- but it will not be your enemy. You and you may have created the world, much as he wanted. In the old days fering is optional. Life is full of dual- lowing story called The Parable of the will befriend it, because you will see but one thing I must say to you: you sometimes it rained too much, and ity, Yin and Yang. Learn that the Farmer and the Wheat (as told by Osho) its necessity. You will be able to see its are not a farmer, and you don’t know the rivers would be flooded, and the challenges provide the opportunity crops would be destroyed; and some- for our personal growth. You have times it would not rain enough, and the gift of being alive. How great is the land would remain dry, and the the blessing of being alive and liv- crops would die… and sometimes ing life fully. something else…and sometimes “The challenges we face in life are something else. It was rare, very rare, always lessons that serve our soul’s that things were right. But this year growth.” - Marianne Williamson everything was put right, mathemat- “All the adversity I’ve had in my life, ically right. all my troubles and obstacles, have The wheat was growing so high, strengthened me. … You may not that the farmer was very happy. But realize it when it happens, but a kick when the crops were harvested, there in the teeth may be the best thing in was no wheat inside. the world for you.” - Walt Disney The farmer was surprised. He asked God, “What happened? Renee Lehman is a licensed acupunctur- What went wrong?” ist and physical therapist, with over 34 God said, “Because there was no years of health care experience. Her office challenge, because there was no dif- is located at 249B York Street in Gettys- ficulty, because there was no conflict, burg. She can be reached at 717-752- no friction, because all was good, you 5728 or [email protected]. MAY 2021 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 43 HEALTH AND FITNESS

stress of the day. Others run to train for be a great way to get exercise and great Health and nutrition questions a race. Whichever you choose, walk- tasting fruit. Veggies from your garden Linda Stultz weightlifting is achieved by using light best way to start, especially if you have ing or running, they are both great to or the community farmers market are Certified Fitness Trainer to moderate weight and doing more been sedentary and not doing much. improve blood pressure, cholesterol, always good. Frozen fruits and vege- repetitions. For most people, walking gets their weight, depression and many other tables are usually picked at the peak have had many questions over the A person who wants to body build heart rate up and burns calories. Walk- health issues. It is also a great way to of freshness and contain the same Iyears about exercise, nutrition and large muscles or go into competi- ing also gets their muscles and joins spend time with family and friends. nutrients as fresh ones. The import- health related matters so in this article tion would use heavier weights with moving. Starting at a moderate to brisk Fresh or frozen, which is better ant thing is not fresh or frozen. The I will be sharing a few of them. One less repetitions. You should always get pace is usually fine for most people but when it comes to fruits and vegeta- important thing is to eat your fruits question that some people are con- some advice and training from some- everyone should check with their doc- bles. I always prefer fresh when it is and veggies for good health. fused about is how much weight they one who has been educated in lifting tor, especially if you have any health in season. Fresh tastes better and we I hope these have answered a few of should lift if they start weightlifting. weights before you start. It is definitely issues before you start any type of exer- always look forward to what is com- your questions. If you have more ques- I usually ask them, what they are try- important to have training in the cise program. ing in at the time. Strawberries and tions I would like to hear from you. ing to achieve? Do they want to loose proper techniques before you start After you have been walking for blueberries fresh from the field are fun You can contact me at 717-334-6009 weight and build strength or do they bodybuilding. a few weeks or months, whatever is to have. Apple picking in the fall can with any questions. want to build muscle like a body- A question many people have is, right for you, you could start jogging builder? Most people want to keep which is better running or walking. or running if that is what your goal the muscle they have and build more Again, my question to them is what are was. Many people like to run for exer- strength to be healthy. This type of they trying to achieve? Walking is the cise and to clear their head from the Planning for the inevitable Doug Propheter medical expenses from your final ill- mont, said, “A lot of people are under ness, or funeral and burial costs, be an the impression that ‘since I’m retired atoctin Advisors is a Thur- obstacle for your survivors? now, I don’t need life insurance’ and Cmont-based consulting business Karen Simundson at Senior Ben- that certainly is not the case. Everyone that offers estate readiness planning, efit Services in Thurmont says, “I has a different situation.” estate administration, and budgeting always start with, ‘What’s your goal?’” For example, life insurance may be a and bill-pay support to survivors. Each According to Simundson, a lot of peo- convenient vehicle for leaving bequests month we answer common questions ple who come to her for advice don’t to grandchildren – in some scenarios, about end-of-life issues. remember why they chose the poli- tax-free. But, if you’re considering elim- Q. Q. How long do I need to keep cy-type or coverage they have, because inating life insurance because you will paying for life insurance? they initiated the policy 20 or 30 years make bequests out of your retirement A. Someone long ago offered the ago. One option, depending on the savings, first, consider that they may statement, “Life insurance is for the liv- type of policy you currently hold, is be taxable gifts. But, second, doing ing,” and it’s been a pillar of the insur- to convert a life insurance policy to so means you’re inhibiting yourself ance industry for many years. That’s final-expense coverage. That usually from spending the money you pur- because it makes sense. As a result, can bring down the cost considerably, posefully saved for your retirement you may want (or need) to pay for because in most cases the death ben- years. Miceli says, “Use your [retire- life insurance as long as someone will efit drops substantially. For example, ment savings] for living.” survive you. The amount of coverage you no longer need $500,000 to pro- These few examples make plain that (death benefit) you choose to pay for vide for small children; instead, you there are many unique life scenarios, so might change as you progress through just need $10,000 to cover funeral you should talk with a licensed insur- life, however. Generally speaking, par- costs. That type of policy can be paid- ance agent about your situation to ents with young children have an in-full ahead of your need and then ensure you end up with policies that immediate need to ensure benefits exist you’re done with the issue. are right for you. in the event of an unexpected death by In addition, some types of life insur- either, because when someone earn- ance products actually can be paid off. For more information about Catoc- ing income dies there almost always is If that is your situation, you would tin Advisors, visit our website (www. a need to replace the lost income. But continue to be covered by the bene- catoctinadvisors.com) or send email to even if your children are adults with fit but no longer have the annual pre- [email protected]. We’re happy families of their own, if you died in the mium. Be sure to check with a licensed to help you. This is not offered as insur- coming months would you be leaving agent to confirm the type of policy ance advice. If you want to meet with a behind debts that will be a burden for your hold. Nicholas Miceli, an advi- licensed insurance broker or agent I can the spouse who will survive you? Will sor with Peak Benefits Group in Thur- connect you with someone. 44 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | MAY 2021 ASTRONOMY

is Capella, distinctively yellow strange motion reveals it to be The night sky of May in color. It is a giant star, almost an invading star from another Professor Wayne Wooten exactly the same temperature as our smaller galaxy, now colliding Sun, but about 100X more lumi- with the Milky Way in Sagit- or May the last quarter moon nous. Just south of it are the stel- tarius in the summer sky. Mov- Fpasses south of Saturn on the lar twins, the Gemini, with Castor ing almost perpendicular to the morning of May 3rd, and then closer to Capella, and Pollux closer plane of our Milky Way, Arcturus below Jupiter on May 4th. The to the Little Dog Star, Procyon. was the first star in the sky where new moon is on May 11th. Than Overhead, the Big Dipper its proper motion across the his- slender waxing crescent is besides rides high. Good scouts know to toric sky was noted, by Edmund of Venus just after sunset on May take its leading pointers north to Halley. Just east of Arcturus is 12th (use binocs and clear western Polaris, the famed Pole Star. For Corona Borealis, the “northern horizon 30 minutes after sunset), us, it sits 30 degrees (our latitude) crown”, a shapely Coronet that then next to Mercury on the 13th; high in the north, while the rotat- Miss America would gladly don, the two day old moon will be ing earth beneath makes all the and one of few constellations beautiful with earthshine an hour other celestial bodies spin around that look like their name. The after sunset…great photo op. The it from east to west. Our feature bright star in the crown’s center is waxing crescent passes close to photo for May comes with my Gemma, the Gem Star. Mars on May 15th; from Europe, own old iPhone 6s and the free Spike south to Spica, the hot this will be an occultation of the smartphone astrophoto program, blue star in Virgo, then curve to Red Planet by the moon. The first “Starry Camera”. It shows the Big Corvus the Crow, a four-sided NASA’s Ingenuity Mars helicopter made history on April 19th by being the quarter moon is on May 19th, and 1st craft (at least human made craft) to fly on Mars. The tissue-box-sized Dipper to upper right, with the grouping. The arms of Virgo har- the Full Moon, the Rose Moon, is rotorcraft lifted off from what’s been dubbed ‘Wright Brother’s Field’ on pointers directing us to Polaris at bor the Virgo Supercluster of Gal- on May 26th. the Red Planet and flew for 51.9 seconds before descending safely to the the center left edge. The little dip- axies, with thousands of “island ground. This first-ever flight was a test of the technology; Ingenuity won’t While the naked eye, dark do any science during its mission. But its success proves that powered per runs down and to the right universes” in the Spring sky. We adapted by several minutes away flight is possible in Mars’ thin atmosphere. Future aerial vehicles on Mars from Polaris at the end of its han- are looking away from the place from any bright lights, is a won- could help rovers or human astronauts scout safe paths through unfamiliar dle to the bowl behind the dark of thickly populated Milky Way, derful instrument to stare up into landscapes, or reach tricky terrain that a rover can’t traverse. security light. The Pro version now on the southern horizon, deep space, far beyond our own has highlights at www.skyandtele- Sun, setting lower and sooner is only $5 more and gives many toward the depths of intergalactic Milky Way, binoculars are bet- scope.com for observing the sky each evening. It passes below the more options for photographing space, where even amateur tele- ter for spotting specific deep sky each week of the month. Gemini at month’s end. Jupiter the ISS, Milky Way, aurorae, etc. scopes can spot quasars billions of objects. For a detailed map of Mercury and Venus are both and Saturn are in Capricornus, in Check it out in the Apple App light years distant. northern hemisphere skies, about visible in the west this month, the dawn sky; they return to the Store. To the northeast Hercules rises, April 30th, visit the www.sky- with Venus still very close to the evening sky by late summer. If you drop south from the with his body looking like a but- maps.com website and download Sun and next to the Moon on The winter constellations will bowl of the Big Dipper, Leo the terfly. It contains one of the sky’s the map for the new month; it May 3rd. Mercury is higher up, soon be swallowed up in the Lion rides high. Note the Egyp- showpieces, M-13, the globu- will have a more extensive calen- and next to the Moon on May Sun’s glare, but Orion is still visi- tian Sphinx is based on the shape lar cluster faintly visible with the dar, and list of best objects for the 4th. But Mercury soon retro- ble, with its famed Orion Nebula, of this Lion in the sky. The ‘regal’ naked eye. Find it with binocu- naked eyes, binoculars, and scopes grades Sunward, and is lost in M-42, seen below the three stars star Regulus marks the heart of lars midway on the top left wing on the back of the map. Also avail- Sun’s glare by midmonth, while marking his famed belt. Dominat- the celestial lion. of the cosmic butterfly, then take able is wonderful video exploring Venus rises higher in the evening ing the southwest is the Dog Star, Taking the arc in the Dipper’s a look with a larger telescope and the sky, available from the Hub- and dominates the western sky for Sirius, brightest star of the night handle, we “arc” SE to bright you will find it resolved into thou- ble Telescope website at www. the rest of 2021. sky. When Sirius vanishes into the orange Arcturus, the brightest sands of stars! hubblesite.org. Sky and Telescope Mars is losing its race with the Sun’s glare in two months, this sets star of spring. Cooler than our the period as “Dog Days”. yellow Sun, and much poorer in To read past editions of the Sky at Night, The brightest star in the NW heavy elements, some believe its visit emmitsburg.net

The Garden:It’s not too late to fertilize your trees and shrubs. Farmers’ Almanac Use a Rhododendron or Ever- “No matter how long the win- has partnered with PennState green type of plant food to feed ter, spring is sure to follow” Extension of Franklin County, evergreens and other acid loving –Old Proverb Pennsylvania! The Extension is plants like Azaleas and Rhodo- a modern educational organiza- dendrons, Camellias and Juni- Mid-Atlantic Weather Watch: tion, dedicated to delivering sci- pers, etc. Use an all-purpose Fair and mild (1, 2), storms, ence-based information to people, garden fertilizer (10-10-10) to cooler (3, 4); fair and warmer businesses, and communities to feed roses, deciduous shrubs and (5, 6, 7, 8, 9) with more storms, help address problems and help to trees. Be sure to water the fer- breezy (10, 11, 12) then turning implement innovative techniques tilizer in thoroughly after it is fair and chilly (13, 14, 15, 16). in farming, agricultural, and dairy applied. Fair and mild (17, 18) with yet to improve efficiencies and yields. more storms, cooler temperatures The Farm: Best for planting (19, 20, 21); fair and mild again Holidays: Cinco de Mayo is root crops (1, 2); weeding and (22, 23, 24, 25) with still more celebrated on Wednesday, May stirring the soil (13, 14); plant- storms and windy (26, 27, 28) 5th. Mothers are honored on ing above-ground crops (15, 16, returning to fair and mild weather Mother’s Day, Sunday May 9th. 17); harvesting all crops (26, (29, 30, 31). She’s your “special lady” and she 27, 30, 31); best days for setting deserves a nice dinner out, a sen- hens and incubators (1, 2, 3, 4, Full Moon: The Full Moon in timental card and/or nice flower 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, May occurs on Wednesday, May arrangement, or just a telephone 28, 29, 30, 2, 31); slaughtering 26th. While the farmer came to call to say, “I love you”! Roga- and butchering meat (11, 12, refer to it as Milk Moon because tion Sunday also falls on May 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18); harvest of the noticeable increase in milk 9th with Ascension Thursday and store grains 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, produced by dairy cow, many following Thursday, May 21st., 13, 14, 15, 16, 17); transplant- Native American tribes called it and Trinity Sunday, on Sunday, ing (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, Flower Moon because of the many May 30th. Memorial Day falls 18); weaning of small animals flowers that have started to emerge on Monday, May 31st. This day and livestock (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 26, and blossom during this month. has been set aside for honor- 27, 28, 29, 30, 31). The Huron tribes specifically ing those who have died serving chose to call it Budding Moon for in our military and to all those J. Gruber’s Thought For the very same reasons! who are currently serving today. Today’s Living Their service and sacrifice have Special Notes: The Gruber Alma- protected our precious freedoms “Many people whistle while nack is excited to announce that and have ensured that our way of they work, often so to keep from the Town and Country Almanack life will continue. swearing” MAY 2021 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 45 COMPUTER Q&A Prolong your PC! Aysë Stenabaugh vehicle’s tires. Over time they go Jester’s Computer Repair bald and wear out, you might still be able to drive on them once they n today’s throw-away society are worn or have a slow leak, but Iit is not uncommon for com- you certainly will not get the most puter users to consider replac- efficiency or performance from ing their several-year-old devices worn-out tires. All the data that after experiencing issues. At Jest- makes your computer run the way er’s Computers, we always encour- it does is located on your comput- age our clients to extend the life of er’s hard drive which means that their device if the performance is if your drive fails completely, you or can meet the needs of the user will be starting over from scratch. without exceeding the value of a Luckily, hard drive replacements new device. As many of us know and memory upgrades are fairly inex- the supply chains are beginning pensive especially when comparing to struggle because of the pan- that to the cost of a new computer. demic and computer equipment Factor in the current price hikes and and supplies are no different. We the potential to lose personal data are finding that many users are files and software and one can begin replacing their devices only to find to see how prolonging the life of your no moving parts are much more that their new computer is much PC becomes more and more appeal- affordable and provide a hefty per- slower than their existing device. ing. Users who opt to replace their formance boost over standard drives. Buying a new computer does not hard drive sooner rather than later mean that it will be faster even if it is are pleased to learn that many times If you find yourself considering a replace- more expensive. Unfortunately, sev- their existing hard drives can be repli- ment computer or have questions about eral of our clients have found this cated on the newer much faster hard what to look for when purchasing a out the hard way after it was too late drive. Many computers even those new device, consider reaching out to us to do anything about the problem. being sold today come with stan- at Jester’s Computer Services by calling Even if you are purchasing a new dard SATA hard drives which con- or texting 717-642-6611. You can also computer with an increase in per- tain moving parts. Technology has find us on Facebook or visit our website formance, you should understand advanced and Solid-State hard drives www.jesterscomputers for free technology that technology CAN be defective which utilize flash storage and have tips including our pc buying guide. straight out of the box. Since com- puters are not fully set up until you turn on your device for the first time, there is no way for thorough testing to occur before unboxing a new device when bought directly from a store or online retailer. This means that if something is wrong or not working right you should return your device to the retailer if possible. Many retailers have a restocking fee so it’s important to understand what penalties you might face if return- ing your device to the retailer rather than having it repaired through the manufacturer. Several circumstances includ- ing the current chip shortages and cryptocurrency mining have caused a substantial rise in graphics card prices. Users who find themselves lucky enough to get their hands on a graphics card can expect to pay at least DOUBLE the typical cost. All these reasons make this is a terrible time for those wishing to upgrade or purchase gaming machines. A graph- ics card purchased back in 2017, now 4 years later is in many cases costing MORE than the original purchase price. To make matters worse many of the video cards found available for resale are not even new, many of them are used or refurbished cards which may be the only option. Several of our clients have pur- chased new computers to replace their machines for various rea- sons only to find that their old machines had more speed than the new one. Instead of replacing your device, we encourage users to have PCs checked for potential afford- able performance upgrades. Most computers that suffer from per- formance issues after several years of use can benefit from a hard drive replacement which is a phys- ical hardware component that does fail over time with increased usage. Think of your comput- er’s hard drive as you would your 46 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | MAY 2021 HUMOR

More totally useless facts for you to impress your friends with • The word “Checkmate” in chess comes from the Persian • The name for Oz in the “Wizard of Oz” was thought up phrase “Shah Mat,” which means “the king is dead.” when the creator, Frank Baum, looked at his filing cabi- • There is a seven-letter word in the English language that con- • Dentists have recommended that a toothbrush be kept at least net and saw A-N and O-Z, hence “Oz.” tains ten words without rearranging any of its letters. This 6 feet away from a toilet to avoid airborne particles resulting • The microwave was invented after a researcher walked by a word is “therein,” and the words within it are: the, there, he, in, from the flush. radar tube and a chocolate bar melted in his pocket. rein, her, here, ere, therein, herein. • The liquid inside young coconuts can be used as substitute for • Mr. Rogers is an ordained minister. • The letters KGB stand for Komitet Gosudarstvennoy Bezo- blood plasma. • John Lennon’s first girlfriend was named Thelma Pickles. pasnosti. • No piece of paper can be folded in half more than 7 times. • The average person falls asleep in seven minutes. • To “testify” was based on men in the Roman court swearing to (try it) • There are 336 dimples on a regulation golf ball. a statement made by swearing on their testicles. • The king of hearts is the only king without a mustache. • Stewardesses’ is the longest word that is typed with only the • The combination “ough” can be pronounced in nine differ- • A Boeing 747s wingspan is longer than the Wright brothers’ left hand. ent ways the following sentence contains them all: “A rough- first flight. • Typewriter is the only ten letter word you can type on the top coated, dough-faced, thoughtful ploughman strode through • American Airlines saved $40,000 in 1987 by eliminating one row of your keyboard. the streets of Scarborough; after falling into a slough, he olive from each salad served in first-class. • The first owner of the Marlboro Company died of lung can- coughed and hiccoughed.” • Venus is the only planet that rotates clockwise. cer. • The only 15 letter word that can be spelled without repeating • Most dust particles in your house are made from dead skin. • Michael Jordan makes more money from Nike annually than a letter is uncopyrightable. • Rubber bands last longer when refrigerated. all of the Nike factory workers in Malaysia combined. • Facetious and abstemious contain all the vowels in the correct • Peanuts are one of the ingredients of dynamite. • Marilyn Monroe had six toes. order, as does arsenious, meaning “containing arsenic.” • The national anthem of Greece has 158 verses. No one in • All US Presidents have worn glasses. Some just didn’t like Greece has memorized all 158 verses. being seen wearing them in public. • There are 293 ways to make change for a dollar. • Walt Disney was afraid of mice. • The average secretary’s left hand does 56% of the typing. • The three most valuable brand names on earth: Marlboro, • A shark is the only fish that can blink with both eyes. Coca Cola, and Budweiser, in that order! • There are more chickens than people in the world. • And the best for last... Turtles can breathe through their butts. • Two-thirds of the world’s eggplant is grown in New Jersey. • Butterflies taste with their feet. • The longest one-syllable word in the English language is • A duck’s quack doesn’t echo, and no one knows why. “screeched.” • In 10 minutes, a hurricane releases more energy than all the • All of the clocks in the movie Pulp Fiction are stuck on 4:20. world’s nuclear weapons combined. • No word in the English language rhymes with month, orange, • On average, 100 people choke to death on ballpoint pens silver or purple. every year. • “Dreamt” is the only English word that ends in the letters • On average people fear spiders more than they do death. “mt”. • Ninety percent of New York City cabbies are recently arrived • All 50 states are listed across the top of the Lincoln Memorial immigrants. on the back of the $5 bill. • Thirty-five percent of the people who use personal ads for dat- • Almonds are members of the peach family. ing are already married. • Winston Churchill was born in a ladies’ room during a dance. • Elephants are the only animals that can’t jump. • Maine is the only state whose name is just one syllable. • Only one person in two billion will live to be 116 or older. • There are only five words in the English language which end • It’s possible to lead a cow upstairs...but not downstairs. in “-dous”: tremendous, horrendous, stupendous, Timidous, • Women blink nearly twice as much as men. and hazardous. • The Main Library at Indiana University sinks over an inch • Los Angeles’s full name is “El Pueblo de Nuestra Senora la every year because when it was built, engineers failed to take Reina de los Angeles de Porciuncula”. And can be abbreviated into account the weight of all the books that would occupy to 3.63% of its size, “L.A.” the building. • A cat has 32 muscles in each ear. • No word in the English language rhymes with “Month”. • An ostrich’s eye is bigger than it’s brain. • Average life span of a major league baseball: 7 pitches. • Tigers have striped skin, not just striped fur. • Our eyes are always the same size from birth, but our nose and • In most advertisements, including newspapers, the time dis- ears never stop growing. played on a watch is 10:10. • The electric chair was invented by a dentist. • Al Capone’s business card said he was a used furniture dealer. • All polar bears are left handed. • The only real person to be a Pez head was Betsy Ross. • In ancient Egypt, priests plucked every hair from their bod- • When the University of Nebraska Cornhuskers play football at ies, including their eyebrows and eyelashes. home, the stadium becomes the state’s third largest city. • An ostrich’s eye is bigger than its brain. • The characters Bert and Ernie on Sesame Street were named • Typewriter is the longest word that can be made using the after Bert the cop and Ernie the taxi driver in Frank Capra’s “Its letters only on one row of the keyboard. A Wonderful Life”. • “Go.” is the shortest complete sentence in the English lan- • A dragonfly has a lifespan of 24 hours. guage. • A goldfish has a memory span of three seconds. • A crocodile cannot stick its tongue out. • A dime has 118 ridges around the edge. • The cigarette lighter was invented before the match. • On an American one-dollar bill, there is an owl in the upper • Americans on average eat 18 acres of pizza every day. left-hand corner of the “1” encased in the “shield” and a spider • A duck’s quack doesn’t echo, and no one knows why. hidden in the front upper right-hand corner. • In the 1940s, the FCC assigned television’s Channel 1 to • It is impossible to sneeze with your eyes open. mobile services (two-way radios in taxicabs, for instance) • The giant squid has the largest eyes in the world. but did not re-number the other channel assignments. That • Who’s that playing the piano on the “Mad About You” theme? is why your TV set has channels 2 and up, but no chan- Paul Reiser himself. nel 1. • In England, the Speaker of the House is not allowed to speak. • The “save” icon on Microsoft Word shows a floppy disk, MAY 2021 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 47 HUMOR

with the shutter on backwards. • The reason firehouses have circular stairways is from the • The combination “ough” can be pronounced in nine dif- days of yore when the engines were pulled by horses. The ferent ways. The following sentence contains them all: “A horses were stabled on the ground floor and figured out rough-coated, dough-faced, thoughtful ploughman strode how to walk up straight staircases. through the streets of Scarborough; after falling into a • Non-dairy creamer is flammable. slough, he coughed and hiccoughed.” • The airplane Buddy Holly died in was the “American Pie.” • The verb “cleave” is the only English word with two syn- (Thus the name of the Don McLean song.) onyms which are antonyms of each other: adhere and sep- • Texas is also the only state that is allowed to fly its state arate. flag at the same height as the U.S. flag.28. The only nation • The only 15 letter word that can be spelled without repeat- who’s name begins with an “A”, but doesn’t end in an “A” ing a letter is uncopyrightable. is Afghanistan. • Facetious and abstemious contain all the vowels in the cor- • Pamela Anderson Lee is Canada’s Centennial Baby, being rect order, as does arsenious, meaning “containing arsenic.” the first baby born on the centennial anniversary of Cana- • Emus and kangaroos cannot walk backwards, and are on da’s independence. the Australian coat of arms for that reason. • When opossums are playing ‘possum, they are not “play- • Cats have over one hundred vocal sounds, while dogs only ing.” They actually pass out from sheer terror. have about ten. • The Main Library at Indiana University sinks over an inch • The word “Checkmate” in chess comes from the Persian every year because when it was built, engineers failed to phrase “Shah Mat,” which means “the king is dead”. take into account the weight of all the books that would • Pinocchio is Italian for “pine head.” occupy the building. • Camel’s milk does not curdle. • The citrus soda 7-UP was created in 1929. “7” was selected • In every episode of Seinfeld there is a Superman some- because the original containers were 7 ounces. “UP” indi- where. cated the direction of the bubbles. • An animal epidemic is called an epizootic. • Mosquito repellents don’t repel, they hide you. The spray • Murphy’s Oil Soap is the chemical most commonly used blocks the mosquito sensors so they don’t know you’re there. to clean elephants. • Dentists have recommended that toothbrushes be kept • The United States has never lost a war in which mules were at least 8 feet away from toilet to avoid airborne particles used. resulting from the flush. • Blueberry Jelly Bellies were created especially for Ronald • The liquid inside young coconuts can be used as substitute Reagan. for blood plasma. • All porcupines float in water. • American car horns beep in the tone of F. • Hang On Sloopy by the McCoys is the official rock song • No piece of paper can be folded more than 7 times. of Ohio. • Donkeys kill more people annually than plane crashes. • Did you know that there are coffee flavored PEZ? • 1 in every 4 Americans has appeared on television. • Lorne Greene had one of his nipples bitten off by an alliga- • You burn more calories sleeping than you do watching tor while he was host of “Lorne Greene’s Wild Kingdom.” television. • Cat’s urine glows under a blacklight. • Oak trees do not produce acorns until they are 50 years of • If you bring a raccoon’s head to the Henniker, New Hamp- age or older. shire town hall, you are entitled to receive $.10 from the • The 1st product to have a bar code was Wrigley’s gum. town. • The king of hearts is the only king without a mustache. EXPERIENCE THE MOUNT

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