New Playground Coming Ground and Pushed by an Adult Woodsboro Tax Increase Canpark Be Built

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tear on the rubber surface. A child swing suspended off the New playground coming ground and pushed by an adult Woodsboro tax increase canPark be built. tree “Swings where kids drag their KenThe Kellarplayground structure is for newing isbarbecue planned grills,to be heldvolleyball as nor - feetremoval will only tear the surface children ages 5 to 12. courts,mal and and be benches open to at thethe public.park up and create a maintenance WoodsboroAfter soliciting may seedesign a tax andrate -This items may the changetown had depending not origi -on problem,”Ken Kellar he said. “A merry- increasepricing forproposals the first from time sev in- a nallyhow askedthe current for. outbreak pro- go-round where kids run in the quartereral recreation century. Atdesign a recent compa Town- gresses.“I asked them not to leave sameWith circle allpushing the treesit will being wear re- meeting,nies, town Burgess commissioners Bill Rittelmeyer vot- anyDuring money the on meeting,the table,” the Rit Bur- - andmoved be a formmaintenance Woodsboro problem Park dur - stateded unanimously he was considering at their propos Aug.- telmeyergess will said.propose the 2021 bud- as ingwell.” the Israel Creek restoration, ing12 ameeting tax rate toincrease. hire playground get.The He company is expected has constructedto propose an oneCommissioner would not expect Ken the Kellar Town to SpecialistsThe subject Inc., will ofbe Thurmont.discussed at playgroundsincrease in water/sewerthroughout rates Fred and- saidpay he to removewas disappointed more trees fromthe the theThe next company Town workshopwill build sched the- erickproperty County, tax rates. including The estimatedWood- playgroundpark, but thatwill isonly the case.have tod- ulednew forplayground Monday, Aprilon the 27. south That sboro,increased Liberty, tax burdenNorth Frederick, is $24,000 dler Aswings. number “My of largeonly treesregret have willside ofbe thethe Woodsboro only Town Regional meet- Middletownfor the entire Lincoln,town; however, Wolfs -no is apparentlyseeing those succumbed older swings to the go em- Park, east of Israel Creek. ing in April. The normal second villespecific and ratesEmmitsburg were discussed elemen at -the away,”erald heash said. borer “Toand memust it’s be a re- The very wide Israel Creek is only temporary. “The whole purpose of put- tary schools. They have also loss of adult swings.” Wednesday meeting is canceled. March meeting. moved for safety. The trees are too ting together this proposal is built playgrounds for the towns Meanwhile, Rittelmeyer said At press time, the April 27 meet- large for Town staff to handle so that we want to start encour- of Thurmont and Emmitsburg, nothing will be built until the All Branched Out tree service has Israel CreekComputer image ofwider proposed playground aging usage at this end of the Fort Detrick, the Brunswick town has the grant money in been retained for $7000 to per- park,” said Commissioner Bill Crossing housing development, hand. “They won’t order a stick Ken Kellar tion would persist. He said the form the necessary tree removal. Rittelmeyer, who handled the and the Middletown Valley of equipment until we have the condition was only temporary. He By Sherry Greenfield The Town of Woodsboro Virtualbidding process. visitsApartments. to the grant,” he said. Several citizens communicated stated that the creek will be con- was awarded the Maryland The company has proposed Rittelmeyer said the new Trimmer praised Rittel- with the paper that they were sur- fined to a narrow bed similar to he Woodsboro Regional Open Space Community Parks librarydesigning and building rising the new playground rapidly at the Woodsboro meyer for his work on the bid prisedT thatPark Israel will Creek soon is nowhave very a new its oldand widthPlaygrounds and would Grant meander to use playground for $126,272.75. Regional Park will not have process.”I’dBall like field to commend wide playground,(well over 100 thanks feet) toamidst a state back for and the forth construction between the of newlya new, They are proposing to use the adult swings or a merry-go- Bill for doing this,” he said. the constructiongrant of $129,356. mayhem near cut handicaplarger banks accessible with most playground. of the Samantharemaining Jones $3,083.25 to install roundas expanding because their of the catalog wear of and dig - “He did an excellent job.” Route 550. A surveyor tramping land between the larger banks be- ital content, including ebooks, tv changes through that wide muddy swath ing dry most of the time. Since Frederick County Public shows, movies, and audiobooks. was asked if the wide wet condi- Libraries’ (FCPL) closure on Mon- They expected to see an increase Ken Kellar Weddle, who lives on Frederick they have a homeowner’s associa- day, March 16, they have seen an in online traffic with customers Street, was not at the meeting. tion,” he said. “If somebody has exponential growth in their online not able to visit their branches, The little league ball field at Parking problemstraffic as families stay home and butOn they another were astoundednote, Dewese by how a Woodsborocomplaint about Park a willneighbor’s see some Drop box please search for activities and resources saidmuch as morethe town’s their digitalcode enforce resources- grass,changes go to conducted the [homeowner’s by the Woodas- - to engage young and old. mentare being officer used. he has been busy sociation],”sboro New he said.Midway “If they Recreation have Ken KellarBy Sherry Greenfield ly. Itthe is streetlocated in atfront the ofwater their plant hous - a Asfrequent soon asproblem the closure for residents. was an- this“When year investigating we pulled thecomplaints numbers [anCouncil. association] that deals with it, gatees. at Each the end household of Council would Dr. receive nounced,“There’s library a lot staff of issuesbegan workdown- fromafter aresidents week and on a issueshalf ofrang being- and Theit doesn’t outfield get done, fence I’ll will take receive Woodsboroelief couldgovernment soon be comingre- Ittwo should permits. be noted the town ad- ingthere behind now,” theDewese scenes said. produc “It’s- ingclosed from we tall were grass astounded,” to snow-cov said- carecolored of it.” netting which will im- questsR folksto thatthe residentsare delivering living pa along- ministrative “I think staff there consists does need of to one be a ingnot livestreamed a huge issue, storytimes,but I think theyread eredJanet sidewalks. Vogel, Youth Dewese Services said Man so - Failureprove safety to cut and grass ease is umpirea $100 de- perworkFrederick to the StreetTown Officein Walkersville such person degree so oneof restricted sickness parkingwould havedown alongs,should and be able programming, to park there.” as well farager this at year,Frederick he has Countyreceived Public260 finetermination from the oftown. the Theball finelocation is as water bill payments use the drop major impact on operations. Pro- on long hits. Sponsor signs will be that are upset with people parking there,” said Andy Dewese, the Commissioner Gary Baker said complaintsCONTINUED from residents. ON PAGEThat 4 posted on the homeowner’s wa- box at the gate in order to reduce tect the town, protect yourself, displayed on the outfield fence. in front of their houses. town’s code enforcement officer. permitted parking should be for number is significantly higher ter bill. exposure to disease. please use the drop box whenev- The Council will also be mov- The Thedrop Walkersvillebox is a secure Town arCom- -er possible.“They live If youdown have there, questions, so they Someresidents only. gates Restricted closed parking than the 120 complaints he re- “Weing theget warmour money,” up pitching Burgess areas. moredmissioners, box that is emptiedat their regularAug. - 13please should use thebe able phone. to park there.” should continue in front of the ceived last year. RalphThe Whitmorecurrent location said. is within the meeting, tentatively approved a Parking signs are current- businesses. nowDewese, more whothan blamed ever with the allwin the- Dewesefield of saidplay ofand the considered 260 com a- haz- plan to issue parking permits to ly posted in front of the nurs- Parks“I think open the residents will be ter’svirus bad trouble weather and forpeople the risestuck in at plaints,ard so all they but willtwo behave moved been furtherre- those residents living across from ing home restricting the number happy,” he said. complaints,home. He said said he the had frustration no plans to solved.away Thefrom complaint the ball diamond. process is the Glade Valley Nursing and Re- of hours a car can be parked. But KenThe Kellar council decided to take comesrestrict when access residents to the failWoodsboro to no- unanimous. Eaglehabilitation CenterScout on Frederick projects the number of parked in cars from a formal vote on the permitted tifyPark their unless homeowner’s directed by higherassocia au- - “I’m not getting many dinner Street. Issuing permits would al- nearby Walkersville High School parkingAt press issue time, when Woodsboro Commission and- tionthority. first, He before stated coming some to concern him. invitations,” he joked. “But it’s Walkersville parks were generally over groups forming at the park low those residents to park on and the nursing home has been er Chad Weddle is in attendance. “They’re still coming in even if going good.” the works open but in different ways. and said he was considering sig- Woodsboro Burgess Bill Rittel- nage to discourage any groups con- Backhoe Mary Ann Brodie-Ennis use traffic paint for longevity. The meyer said the parks are needed gregating at the pavilions or gath- third proposed project by a scout CONTINUED ON PAGE 4 auction The Parks Commission recent- is at Heritage Farm Park. He ob- ly hadHeritage two Eagle Scout candidates served the firepark ring that was con- improvement walkingKen Kellar paths. come with proposed projects. We structed many years ago is no lon- “I think extended paths will also have one Eagle candidate with ger useable and proposed to build The Town of Walkersville will New trash handler for be a wonderful addition to the a project in process of fund rais- a new one in a place that is accessi- auction off their old backhoe in By Sherry Greenfield town meeting, unanimously ac- fund for park development. soccer fields, two covered pa- park,” Commissioner Russell ing. Two of the three projects are ble and not in a flooded area. The May to recoup any remaining val- cepted a bid of $56,750 from Woodsboro“This project is definitely vilions, playground areas, and proposed for Walkersville Com- Parks Commission is waiting for Winchue in said.the replaced equipment. alking and jogging Frederick County Paving to needed,” Commissioner Debbie munity Park. The one in pro- the scouts to come back to a meet- Ken Kellar brought to the curb. Workers will around the Heritage build 3,950 feet of new paths. Zimmerman said. “This will cess Wof fund raising is a GaGa ing with any updates or progress. not walk into yards or down drive- PRE-SORTED Farm Park in Walkersville will Money for the project will come complete the paths.” ball court. It is a modified dodge Unfortunately, at this time there J&J Trash has picked up the ways to collect trash. STANDARD soon be easier since the town is in part from the state’s Open Heritage Farm Park, located ball game where the players only will be no meeting in April due to Woodsboro trash removal con- U.S. Postage planning to expand the walking Space Program. The town will on Devilbiss Bridge Road across use their feet. The other propos- Covid 19. tract due to Key Sanitation going Postal Customer PAID al forpaths. Community Park is a giant contribute $23,135 toward outfrom of Gladebusiness. Elementary J&J is honoring School, PRE-SORTED Westminster, MD chess board.The Walkersville The scout willTown paint Com -Editor’sthe project,Note: This with is an much e-mail of sent that thealready terms has of thea 9-hole old contract. golf course, STANDARD Permit No. 100 the boardmissioners, on an at area their of Augustempty 13by Ms.money Brodie-Ennis. coming from It was a soreserve well baseballJ&J recommends fields, softball putting fields, out U.S. Postage Postal Customer blacktop and construct a box to written we could use her informa- trash by 6am on the day of pick PAID hold the pieces for the board. The tion directly with no need to draft up and ensuring the containers are Gettysburg, PA Commission asked that the scout an article. Permit No. 53 2 | WOODSBORO WALKERSVILLE TIMES | APRIL 2020 FROM THE EDITOR

Be a citizen supposed to be the champions of dilemma, “defend your coun- As I was trying to imagine how sharing and fairness. Christians try.” For the Trojan warrior, Hec- others and I should behave dur- of course have ample guidance tor, that was easy. It meant fight ing the ongoing virus outbreak, I on how to behave in crises. I can’t invaders. But even in war, most Woodsboro Walkersville quickly envisioned how not to be- speak to other religions, especially people are not warriors. They are have. What came to mind was the ones that invoke violence in their mothers, children, merchants, and panicked jerk who appears during God’s honor. But seeing as the craftsmen. In war, they are expect- Times most Hollywood disaster films. USA is mainly Christian and ma- ed to do their jobs and perhaps He’s the guy that knocks an old la- ny with no god are rabid socialists, “support the troops,” materially P.O.Box 502 dy down to get the last bottle of “Honor the Gods” should work in and morally. Woodsboro, Maryland 21798 water. Sometimes he’s a looter or a disaster. “Defend your country” should Office Number 240-446-9797 maybe even a rapist taking advan- “Love your woman.” I would cross a loving mother’s mind as E-mail: [email protected] tage of the ensuing anarchy. prefer “family,” even in the movie she is about to sweep all 50 bot- Executive Editor: Ken Kellar After reflecting on how not to Troy, Hector ensures his wife and tles of hand cleaner off a store behave, I searched for inspiration newborn child have a safe escape shelf to save her family. What on how to behave. Hollywood route in case the city falls. I strug- about the country? Hoarding all English Editors: Barbara Forrester, Sharon Kellar, and Esther Kline provides many models for good gle with this part of the mantra. for your family denies something behavior. Hector in the movie Troy Remember that Hollywood pan- to “the country” and may further Advertising: Sharon Graham, Nathan Carmona comes to mind. Speaking to his icked shopper that knocks down the spread of the disease or cause Graphic Design and Layout: Joann Foltz troops as a thousand Greek ships Granny to get the last water? He someone to fall ill due to hunger. are landing on his beaches, Hector may have done that to get the wa- We don’t know if Hector real- Historian: Daniel Kellar says something like, “All my life ter for his thirsty toddler. Loving ly existed, and we certainly aren’t News and interesting articles are welcome and may be submitted I’ve lived by this code: honor the your family could place one in an sure what he said. However, I find Gods, love your woman, and de- ethical dilemma. the Hollywood scriptwriter’s text via regular mail to P.O.Box 502, Woodsboro, MD 21798 fend your country.” Imagine receiving a shelter-in- inspirational. Here is how I think I think Hector pretty succinct- place order to minimize the spread the corona version of Hector’s or by email to [email protected]. ly nailed it. We’ll ignore the plu- of disease and keep the roads clear speech should read, “Honor God, ral “Gods” just for now, especially for emergency vehicles as well as love your family, and defend your To arrange advertising contact the editor. since Troy fell over 1000 years be- service providers and delivery ve- country.” fore the birth of Christ and even hicles. If you choose to evacuate From a different angle, I’ll para- do no harm.” Both mantras es- on these days after the danger has the Exodus may not have yet hap- your family, you may contribute phrase Jordan Peterson who ad- tablish a minimum expectation passed. Will your memories in- pened. to days-long gridlock that harms vised on how to behave in a crisis, of behavior, “Don’t make things voke pride? Shame? Joy? Regret? “Honor the Gods,” yes, a good others, even kills others as they “Don’t be the person that makes worse.” To help ensure I remember Pe- thing to remind ourselves espe- can’t get medical care. things worse.” Peterson reminds Peterson and Hector inspire me terson’s and Hector’s advice, I con- cially during hard times. Even Perhaps the last part of the man- me of the popularly believed first to try to do my best during these densed their words further to, “Be socialists have “Gods.” They are tra gets us out of the family-first line of the Hippocratic oath, “First troubled times. Imagine reflecting a citizen.”

Stop building schools

The recent pandemic has reaf- provides. She’s not a teacher. She’s ed in many cases. Teachers could firmed the power of the internet just providing the space. The shift hours away from lecture time and telephone networks. Work, school system can install hi speed to individual and group tutorial/ school, family ties, and worship internet at the host’s house, do a office hours time. are all being done remotely at lev- background check and give her a Exercise? Leagues are always an els never seen before. manual to read and sign. Since it’s option. The proctor mom could Hood College extended their her home, give the mom authori- kick the kids out of the house spring break an additional week ty to “expel” any student that mis- and not let them in until they’ve and went fully remote using com- behaves. The kids do their remote lapped the house 10 times. May- binations of live and recorded schooling jointly or spread around be send the kids down the street to communications. Hood is con- the house. No more waking at 5 a neighbor that has provided their ducting testing and quizzes in a am to take a 45 minute bus ride to Ring login information and have variety of ways including mailed a school 5 miles away. the kids step up on the neighbor’s tests. Any cheating will catch up Speaking of expelled kids, ex- porch before returning. to students eventually. However, pulsion may not be an academic Opportunities abound. Remote there are many ways to remotely death sentence with a mature re- schooling could actually improve or semi-remotely ensure test integ- mote teaching system. Expulsion the typical student outcome even rity. I recall taking a professional would only mean solitary confine- while drastically lowering costs. certification exam at a generic test- ment. The student must stay at Unfortunately, the public system ing facility with proctors. home or perhaps the parent must isn’t too interested in that, oth- The virus may have given us a pay for a proctored office. erwise outcomes would have im- vision of how to end the bloated With this system you could stop proved along with all the annual union-driven money pit that is our building schools. You’ll still need budget increases that far exceed public school system. Stop build- space for industrial arts, labs and inflation. ing schools and really use the avail- other hands-on classes. You might I don’t expect such a radical able technology, not by giving ev- question the essential need of pot- change to schooling to occur from ery kid a laptop to carry around a tery classes however. within. It would likely need to be crowded chaotic school, but to use You might need to retain some driven externally, but considering at home or at a remote setting. school space for the kids and their that “teachers” and their adminis- When I envision remote school- parents that insist on special treat- trators are generally politically un- ing my first thoughts consider ment, insist on special counseling touchable, I won’t hold my breath childcare and social isolation. For and tutoring for their special needs on any useful innovations in our many, the school is a very lonely person, insist that exorbitant dis- schooling systems. They’ll just ask place. Many students would be proportional resources be spent on for more money with no commen- glad to stay away form the intim- their child. But for most citizens surate benefit to the students. idating bullies and social cliques. and their children, remote school- As I write this, Hood College is However, others will miss it. What ing would work. up and running while Maryland’s can they do? Kids would be distributed mak- public schools are declaring clo- They can meet at proctor sites. ing smaller targets for diseases and sure through April 24 and possibly Professional office space and mass murderers. The number of until next fall. But don’t worry, all homes will do. Pay a stay-at-home school buses and student hours the public school teachers and ad- mom to host/chaperone 10 or so spent on school busses could be ministrators are getting their full kids in her home and pay her a drastically reduced. We’d probably pay. modest wage for the service she learn that live lectures are overrat- APRIL 2020 | WOODSBORO WALKERSVILLE TIMES | 3 ONE HUNDRED YEARS AGO

April 1, 1920 The high water yesterday sub- tragedy. The husband of Mrs. Page said last night that Meade is in a tion on the Mexican Central Rail- Forest fire sweeps over valu- merged the improvised footwalk accused Harry Dronenburg, of the very bad condition and the jail is way 30 miles north of the state able lots in Catoctin mountains. across the collapsed bridge. Not- same locality, of sending the let- not a fit place for him. Dr. C. F. capital. A mountain fire on the land of withstanding this, a number of ter and the two engaged in a fight Goodell will examine the prison- Revolting troops proceeded as Harry C. Hickman, about a mile persons crossed. The water was during which Page struck Dronen- er this morning and will then de- far north on a Mexican Central and a half beyond Point of Rocks, still very high last night, and it will burg twice with a heavy lead pipe. cide what disposition to make of train as Montezuma, after which was reported last night to be burn- be several days until the stream be- The latter whipped out a revolv- this case. It is very probable that they returned to the state capital ing rapidly in a northerly direc- comes normal. Search for the body er and fired at Page at close range. the man will be taken from the jail burning bridges along the way to tion. Another fire on the moun- will be resumed today. The shot missed its mark and the before the trial. cut off troops from the north. tain in Washington County, near combatants were separated. Give band concert. On Thurs- Two thousand troops from Weverton, was also burning at the April 8 Dronenburg was arrested by day evening, the Woodsboro Con- Torreon and 6,000 from Zacate- same time. It is understood that Another electrical company. A Deputy Sheriff Morgan Runkles cert Band, Professor Masten, di- cas are being rushed to Chihuahua both fires were started by persons new electrical firm has been add- and Joseph Garber, charged with rector, made its first appearance City to put down the uprising. burning brush. ed to the growing industries of assault and battery. Later, Page was before a Walkersville audience. A The fire near Point of Rocks the city. The Walker-Wilhide Co., arrested on the same charge. At a large and enthusiastic audience April 30 was said to be more than a mile who will open their store at 218 hearing before Justice J. Grahame greeted the band as the curtain Delayed in his farm work, wide, and late at night it was re- North Market Street, the old site Johnson yesterday afternoon, lifted for the evening concert. takes poison. Despondent be- ported that a large area had been of the Ladies’ Bazaar, is composed Dronenburg was accused by Page Many people of Walkersville cause he had been delayed in his burned. The fire was plainly seen of two local men and one from of sending his wife the letter. The are boosters of the band, therefore farm work by unseasonable weath- from Point of Rocks and Wash- Baltimore. W. A. Walker is from latter testified that after he had greatly enjoyed the musical treat er conditions, Herbert J. Albaugh, ington Junction, and seemed to be Baltimore and Roger and Frank warned Dronenburg not to deliv- brought by this group of musical 43, a farmer of near Creagerstown, spreading. It is said that the flames Wilhide are two Walkersville lads. er any milk to his home, the latter artists. yesterday morning committed sui- started along the Jefferson road All three of these young men have drove up to his house and asked Federal troops to face a force cide by swallowing a quantity and attracted very little attention considerable electrical experience. his wife if he was at home. Page of 7,000 in Sonora soon. Advices of carbolic acid. Death resulted until about 3 o’clock yesterday af- Two members of this firm wired then appeared and after accusing from Mexico today through offi- about an hour after the poison had ternoon. Passengers on the late the local postoffice while working Dronenburg of writing the letter, cial channels state that rebels have been taken. train stated that the fire extended for a Baltimore concern and also struck at him. He then picked up a occupied the town of Alvarado, on Albaugh refused to admit that east and west across the mountain supervised the work at the New- lead pipe and struck Dronenburg the Gulf coast south of Vera Cruz, he had taken poison. At about a distance of nearly two miles. port News navy yard. twice. The latter, Page alleged, and that Federal troops have been 8 o’clock yesterday morning, he Reports from Point of Rocks At present, they are wiring whipped out a revolver and shot at sent from Vera Cruz in an effort to walked into the house, and is quot- and Washington Junction were houses in New Midway, Woods- him. Dronenburg held that he was regain control of the port. ed as having said to his wife, “well to the effect that no damage had boro, and Walkersville. After the accused unjustly and declared that At Salina Cruz, on the Pacific I won’t be with you much longer,” been done, except the loss of tim- tenth of this month, their store Page started the trouble by strik- coast, all business places were re- went to his room, undressed, and ber. It was stated, however, that will open for business and all GE ing him. ported closed yesterday as a re- crawled into bed. the fire was working its way north equipment will be carried. After hearing testimony from sult of the government garrison of Earlier in the morning, he assist- and seemed to cover a large area. several witnesses, Justice Johnson 70 men, who robbed the postof- ed his son, Ernest Albaugh, with Persons living near Sandy Hook April 17 found both guilty of assault and fice, telegraph office, express of- the farm work, ate breakfast with stated that the Washington Coun- To stage “The Farmerette.” imposed a fine of $1 and costs on fice, stores, disarmed the police the family. He took part in con- ty fire was raging on both sides A spicy drama comedy, drama in each. Page is a tenant on a farm and customs officials, cut the tele- versation at the table, and seemed of the mountain, having start- three acts, entitled “The Farmer- owned by President of the County graph wires, and took all the avail- cheerful, although worried. It is ed on the west side and gradually ette” will be presented by the pu- Commissioners, David Oland. able horses in the city. said that he had been much con- worked across to the opposite side. pils of the seventh grade of the Mexico City newspapers yester- cerned over the enforced delay in Woodsboro School Friday eve- April 28 day confirmed reports that had re- planting spring crops. April 7 ning, April 17, in the town hall. Gassed ex-service man in ported here of the revolt of Gen. After her husband had retired Men wade in icy stream in While the play is humorous, suf- county. An ex-soldier, gassed on Cosio Rebelo and General May- and realizing that her husband was search of drowning victim. Not- ficient pathos is interwoven that the Western front in France, was cete, and announced that General ill, although she did not know at withstanding that every effort has will make it interesting as well as arrested by Deputy Sheriff Runkles Rafaelo Garza, at Guajardo, near the time he had swallowed carbol- been made to locate the body of entertaining. The pupils are re- Monday night in Baltimore on the Mexico City, had joined the revo- ic acid, started for Creagerstown Miss Lillie Speilman, 15, who hearsing under a very competent charges of stealing $150 from a lution. to telephone for a physician. A fell from the bridge over Double instructor and an event of much patient from the Sabillasville sana- General Diaguez, the Federal short distance from her home, she Pipe creek, near Detour, last Fri- interest in the dramatic line is in torium. The name of the accused commander in the Guadalajara met ex-President of the Board of day, and was drowned , no trace store for those who attend. man is James E. Meade, and the district, is reported to have 8,000 County Commissioners Frank M. of the remains of the unfortu- party losing the money was John men mobilized for action in that Stevens and William Shyrock. Mr. nate girl had been found up to last April 20 W. Chenoweth. Both of these men district, and the Mexican govern- Stevens returned to the Albaugh night. Yesterday, the stream was Run down by auto. Raymond were patients at the State hospital, ment announces that 2,500 Fed- home with Mrs. Albaugh and Shy- higher than at any time since the Bussard, six-year-old son of Mrs. and had been discharged. Meade is eral troops from Manzanillo have rock rushed on to Creagerstown bridge went down and the opin- John Bussard, West Patrick Street, in very poor health and was going disembarked at Mazatlán to rein- for a physician. ion prevails that the body has been was run down and slightly injured to a Marine hospital somewhere force the small garrison team now At the home, Mrs. Albaugh and washed into the Monocacy river a yesterday afternoon by an auto- in the north for further treatment. threatened by the Sonora troops. Mr. Stevens applied first aid. Al- mile below. mobile operated by Robert F. Rav- He admitted taking the money Other advices received here to- baugh declined to tell Mr. Stevens Sunday, 22 men joined hands er, Reisterstown, Maryland. The giving as a reason lack of funds to day from official sources ques- the cause of his illness and said, and waded the stream from bank youngster ran from the sidewalk take the trip. tioned the possibility of reinforce- “you can’t do anything for me. I to bank from the bridge almost directly in front of the machine, Deputy Runkles secured ments reaching Mazatlán where won’t be here long.” to where the creek empties into which was being operated at a $110.36 of the stolen money the Federal forces are now facing Dr. C. A. Stultz, Woodsboro, the Monocacy river in search of slow rate of speed. The rear fender when he got the man in Balti- the advancing Sonora troops num- who was passing the Albaugh the body. The water was so deep struck the child, bruising the body more. Meade was arrested by the bering approximately 7,000 men. home at the time, was summoned. and swift in places that the men in and head. The accident occurred Baltimore police and was being The employers of the street rail- Albaugh was unconscious at the the middle had difficulty in keep- on West Patrick Street. held in the NorthWestern police ways of Mexico City have called a time and died a few minutes lat- ing on their feet. Several times Raver stopped his machine station. He went to Baltimore on strike for May 7 unless their deer. Dr. Stultz said that the cause of the middle men got beyond their within a dozen feet of the acci- Monday night and returned ear- mands for high wages and im- death was carbolic acid poisoning. depth, but held on to their com- dent. The child was rushed to the ly yesterday morning with the ac- proved working conditions are Albaugh was a tenant on the rades until they regained their Frederick City Hospital where ex- cused man. Meade admitted the complied with. farm of G. Lloyd Palmer, superin- footing. The party was made up amination showed the injuries to theft, and asked the local officer Approximately 4,000 Carran- tendent of schools of the county, of persons living in the neighbor- be slight. to go to Camden station and get a za troops at Parral and Jimenez, and has suffered from indigestion hood, and at the end of their jour- Earl Neikirk, deputy of the of- trunk that he left there before be- Chihuahua, revolted yesterday, ac- for years. This together with worry ney some of the men were thor- fice of the Commissioner of Mo- ing arrested. Deputy Runkles went cording to information given out over farm work is reported to have oughly chilled. The search proved tor Vehicles, made an investiga- to Camden station and had the here today by Gen. P. Elias Calles, resulted in the mental depression. futile. tion and declared that the accident trunk expressed to this city for the commander of the revolutionists He is survived by his wife and On Saturday, about 10 men was unavoidable. man. Meade had not purchased a in northwest Mexico. son, Ernest, and his parents, Mr. and boys searched for the body ticket. Fighting in Chihuahua City be- and Mrs. William Albaugh, Walk- without success. The stream was April 21 The arrested man is now in tween revolting and loyal troops ersville. Funeral arrangements will dragged and a quantity of dyna- Anonymous letter causes near the local jail awaiting trial. The are reported by Carranza officials be announced later. mite was used with the hope that tragedy. An anonymous letter said hearing will be given on Thurs- in Juarez early today, following the the explosion would bring the re- to have been directed to Mrs. Jo- day afternoon at 2 o’clock before establishment of wire communica- mains to the surface. seph Page, nearly resulted in a Judge G. H. Johnson. The sheriff tion as far south as Terrazas, a sta- 4 | WOODSBORO WALKERSVILLE TIMES | APRIL 2020 NEWS

Virtual visits to the library rising rapidly continued from page 1 Libraries. “Our virtual program- finding at the library. Across all of customers, from 10 to 30 per ming that has been streamed on their digital resources, FCPL has month,” said Teresa Vorce, Mate- Facebook has had over 94,000 seen an average increase in use of rials Manager at Frederick County views, which accounts for an 109%. Use of Kanopy, one of their Public Libraries. “We’re glad to see 872% increase in engagement on most popular platforms that pro- everyone taking advantage of these that platform.” vides access to tv shows and mov- services and we will continue to FCPL has a continuous lineup ies including Sesame Street, has expand our offerings to meet de- of virtual programming, with a increased by 425%. Digital command. As of today, we’ve expand- daily storytime at 10 a.m. for chil- ics and graphic novels on hoopla ed our digital catalog by 81,030 dren ages 0-6 and an evening read Comics, another in demand plat- titles.” along of Treasure Island at 8 p.m. form, have seen a 178% increase FCPL announced with the rest every Monday through Friday on in check outs. of Frederick County Government their Facebook channel @FredCo- “We knew our customers would on Wednesday that they would be Library. Their staff is also working be looking for new ways to engage extending their closure until fur- to produce content for teens and with their families during this ther notice. adults, which will begin on Tues- time, which is why we made the day, March 31 at 12 p.m. decision to immediately increase Virtual programming is not the the number of digital checkouts only amenity that customers are on hoopla and Kanopy for our

Some gates closed continued from page 1 ering for group sports. He noted lowing pedestrian access. He stat- groups over 10 were using the that he had seen fishermen at the ed in an e-mail, “I actively follow parks, I had the gates closed, play- pond, disc golfers in small num- Governor Hogan’s orders and the grounds and bathrooms closed bers as well as walkers and joggers. Maryland Municipal League Co- and signs indicating such post- These folks were well spread out vid 19 response page. State Parks ed since we were not disinfecting and appeared to be safely enjoy- ordered playgrounds and pavil- playground equipment per CDC ing the park. The Burgess stated ions not being disinfected to be guidelines and groups were violat- he was prepared to follow any new closed. I received two emails from ing the 10 person order. After the guidance from Annapolis. playground equipment vendors closed meeting we decided to al- Walkersville Burgess Chad citing CDC guidelines for disin- so rope off pavilions to discourage Weddle has taken a different ap- fecting community property and groups gathering in them.” proach by locking the Walkersville lastly based on the 10 person re- parks to vehicular traffic while al- striction- when I was advised that

Walkersville Parks are closed to vehicles with pedestrians still allowed entrance. APRIL 2020 | WOODSBORO WALKERSVILLE TIMES | 5 GOVERNMENT

From the desk of Commissioner Mary Ann Brodie- Ennis

We are is the middle of strange through April 7th. Use of Town not had a chance to sign up for the times. There has not been a Pan- Hall by outside groups is cancelled Walkersville Wire, go to the Town’s demic since 1918, over 100 years. through April 7th. Sports teams webpage and click on the link. It is People teleworking, schools closed, practices and games at any of the very quick and easy to register. It others furloughed, and those peo- Walkersville Town parks are canis one of the ways to get informa- ple that have to go to work because celled through April 7th, and will tion about the town and happen- they are essential employees. Let be reassessed. The Burgess and ings. Other modes of information me ask you to be patient and kind Commissioners will meet to dis- dissemination are the town web- with all the hard working people in cuss any further action needed at site and Facebook page. We are do- the grocery stores. They are work- this time. Please use the drop box ing our best to keep you informed. ing overtime to get the shelves re- if you are paying your water bill, Reminder, yard waste is picked up stocked so we can buy what we or any other bills at Town Hall. Al- every Tuesday. Please place it in a need. Next, remember all the peo- so, call in by phone if you have any paper bag or trashcan marked yard ple that work to keep us safe and questions for the town staff. waste. Also you may bundle sticks are out there everyday, first re- On a positive note, I would like with twine. I suggest you put it on sponders, hospital and doctor of- to welcome Anna Newman and the curb the night before, as they fice staff, public works employees. David Toohey to the Walkersville come early to pick it up. Stay safe Be safe yourself, keep the six feet Parks Committee. I look forward and healthy. social distance and most of all wash to working with you both. The your hands for at least 20 seconds. new state of the art water plant Mary Ann Brodie-Ennis All public meetings of any town should be up and running in the Walkersville Town Commissioner boards or committees are cancelled next couple of months. If you have

From the desk of Burgess Rittelmeyer

By the time you read this, the I encourage everyone to check at the pavilions. State mandates Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic on elderly relatives and neigh- may change this status. will be having a significant im- bors, assist them with obtain- The town office is currently pact on everyone’s daily lives. Ev- ing food and medicine by going open, but visitors will be restrict- eryday seems to take us ever deep- to the grocery store and pharma- ed or limited in order to pro- er into the crisis at hand with cy. These are the most vulnera- tect our staff. We encourage the closures, lock downs, and addi- ble and should not be going into use of the office drop box at the tional restrictions on public in- public areas and risking possi- gate entrance to make water and teraction. Please stay informed on ble exposure. Social distancing is sewer payments or drop off other current events and status within a new phrase in our culture and papers. You can always mail the the community and state. Watch needs to be exercised. We need payment as well. The April Town the news, read the newspaper, everyone to do their part to work meeting on April 14, 2020 is can- and visit legitimate sites on the through some difficult days and celled. The April workshop is cur- internet. It’s not fake news. This weeks ahead. rently on schedule for the 27th. is real. Some news outlets and The state and counties are dis- Nothing else is of greater im- people downplayed the danger couraging or banning pavilion portance than the health of our initially and floated irresponsi- use in parks. While no pavil- family and friends. Please be care- ble rhetoric resulting in a number ion reservations have been can- ful and stay safe. For further in- of people not taking this serious- celed, we will evaluate conditions formation in the state of Mary- ly or being concerned. The result as time goes on. Currently, there land, visit https://coronavirus. could be catastrophic as we were should not be gatherings of more maryland.gov/. slow to react and are now behind than 10 people, and reservations the curve in addressing critical may be canceled in the future. As Bill Rittelmeyer needs. Let’s hope we can catch up of this writing, the park is open in time. for families and individuals to en- Woodsboro has a large number joy. We discourage groups and re- of elderly and retired residents. quest that there be no gatherings

From the desk of Walkersville Burgess Weddle

After a recent County munici- Frederick County Health Depart- Please be aware of this mental pal wide conference call I learned ment https://health.frederick- health resource: Call 211 Mary- this: countymd.gov/ land or 866-411-6803 to reach The majority of Frederick Therefore the Town hall will be the local 211 center in Frederick, County cases are not sure where closed to the public. MD for questions about COV- or how they became infected. This This is not meant to instill fear ID-19 and to find mental health means that Frederick County has but to stress the importance of fol- and health resources “sustained community spread.” lowing CDC guidelines https:// Please be safe and stay home as Everyone is at risk for COV- www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019- much as possible. ID-19, and everyone needs to stay ncov/prepare/prevention.html. at home and take precautions. Burgess Chad Weddle

Extra copies of the Times are available in Walkersville at Salon Allure, and the library. 6 | WOODSBORO WALKERSVILLE TIMES | APRIL 2020 GOVERNMENT

From the desk of County Executive Gardner Public Health is a Community Responsibility

As we collectively face the un- ly. This is why people are being ees, healthcare workers, first re- precedented public health chal- urged to stay home, to telework sponders, and the people keeping lenge associated with the COV- or work from home if possible, the shelves stocked at our grocery ID-19 coronavirus, it is important and to maintain good personal stores. to recognize that each and every hygiene such as washing hands We live in a caring communi- one of us plays an important and frequently and staying away from ty and I am grateful for the ma- essential role in keeping our fam- crowds and other people through ny people who are helping their ily, friends, neighbors, and com- social distancing. neighbors to make sure they have munity safe. These actions are disruptive to food, prescription medications, As I write, hundreds of cases everyday life and without a doubt and other essentials. Isolation and have been confirmed in our state, cause financial hardship to busi- anxiety are very real issues. Make and the expectation is for this nesses and workers alike. You can sure you call family members and number to rapidly increase. certainly help to support your lo- others who may be home alone State and local officials have cal businesses by buying online and need some human contact taken decisive and strong actions gift cards and tipping well, if you and support. including closing public schools, can, for food that may be picked Serious times take serious ac- libraries, and senior centers and up or delivered. tion. I urge you to do your part shutting down non-essential busi- Many people, both inside and to keep our community safe by nesses and all types of events with outside of government, are work- staying home, isolating yourself more than 10 people. While this ing long hours to address a mul- if you are sick, implementing so- may seem extreme, the goal is to titude of issues and concerns as cial distancing if you go out, us- reduce the spread of the virus in quickly as possible. It is a dynam- ing good hygiene, and following an attempt to lower the number ic situation. the directives of state and local of cases, reduce fatalities, and pre- It is your civic and patriotic du- leaders. Stay informed from reli- vent our health care system from ty to do your part to ensure pub- able sources including www.fred- being overwhelmed. lic health. Public health is a com- erickcountymd.gov/coronavirus While seniors and people with munity responsibility. Please take and the health department page, underlying health conditions are this situation seriously and stay health.frederickcountymd.gov/ most at risk for serious outcomes, home as much as possible and coronavirus. people of all ages can become in- avoid social or group activities. If Be part of the solution. Take fected. In fact, the first four peo- you or a family member are sick, pride in doing your part to pro- ple in Frederick County to test you need to stay home and isolate tect public health and reduce the positive were in their 20s and 30s. from others. spread of the virus. We are in this Younger people also can spread I recognize that many peo- together and we will get through the virus to others, often without ple have to work to support the this together. knowing, including to vulnera- community. Join me in thanking ble members of their own fami- our dedicated county employ-

The Israel Creek restoration project takes shape. APRIL 2020 | WOODSBORO WALKERSVILLE TIMES | 7 COMMENTARY

Greetings reconsidered

Ken Kellar Before looking into alternatives The salute reminds me of an- long dress but in pants or a short Personally, I’ve always viewed to the touching-greetings that can other greeting, the hat tip. A hat skirt the footwork may or may not the handshake as a bit barbaric The handshake, the hug, the spread disease, we should consid- tip is basically a salute using a hat. enhance the move, depending on (think of all the things we do with double cheek kiss. These are all er this question. How important is It could be as simple as a touch- your tastes. our hands) and the hug of the op- practices in greeting and saying touching when greeting and saying of the brim or bill of a hat. It Stress and offense can occur posite sex a bit too intimate and in farewell. All these rituals are now ing goodbye? I would imagine it’s can involve a quick lifting of the when a mix of greetings are on of- modern times a bit sexist. very suspect. Will they return with pretty important for schizophren- hat. Or it can be a grand sweep- fer. I find myself a little stressed Do we need to touch in our full gusto when memories of the ics. Touching might be the only ing of the hat from the head and when meeting someone on my oc- greetings? I don’t know the psy- pandemic fade? If 1918 is a model, way for them to ensure the person bringing it down to the knee per- casional visits to Hawaii as the lo- chological answer. I do feel a the answer is yes. We will return to they are greeting is really there. haps performed while bowing at cal greeting is usually a complicat- greeting should be a pleasant ex- our past traditions. I find it hard to imagine loved the same time. ed handshake sequence that tends perience in which a combination Maybe we should go back fur- ones greeting each other without The bow is not completely gone to change over the years. of affection, respect and welcome ther in time and return to way some touching. Perhaps touching in American society. Many use the Imagine that the bow gains is shown. If handshakes and hugs past traditions. I have been told greetings should be reserved for head nod as a greeting. A head some popularity post-virus. You become stressful, they should be that George Washington popu- closely bonded people. What are nod is a miniature bow. It’s infe- meet someone and give them a consigned to the bin and replaced larized the handshake in America. the alternatives? rior in display as it is subtle and nice respectful bow. During your with a more pleasant and safe Previously, the bow was the dom- Two greetings come to mind: lacks commitment but it can be brief look down you see the per- greeting. inant greeting ritual. I have also the bow and the salute. I have a done while seated. Imagine greet- son’s hand sticking out at you. Things like this aren’t changed been told the handshake was es- friend at work that often salutes ing folks in a crowded boardroom. Awkward. Perhaps the transition by fiat. They organically evolve, tablished in prehistoric times as a me as we pass in the hallway. It’s a Nods are pretty effective. can be accomplished by the use of perhaps regionally, with travel means of showing a stranger you nice respectful gesture that can be I suppose I should mention the white lies during these awkward slowly spreading the practice. Per- held no weapon. Perhaps both sto- done on the move with or with- curtsy. It’s basically a lady’s bow moments. “Excuse me but I’m haps a prominent figure will un- ries are fantasy. out words. that prevents them from sticking recovering from a cold” should wittingly kick off a new tradition. their butt out. It looks great in a break the ice. Time will tell.

The Hippocratic Oath ther will I administer a poison to “Into whatsoever houses I enter, should not be published abroad, anybody when asked to do so, nor I will enter to help the sick, and I will never divulge, holding such No abortion, no suicide will I suggest such a course. Sim- I will abstain from all intentional things to be holy secrets. ilarly I will not give to a woman wrong-doing and harm, especially “Now if I carry out this oath, Ken Kellar In modern times, we laypersons a pessary to cause abortion. But I from abusing the bodies of man or and break it not, may I gain for usually only hear a roughly para- will keep pure and holy both my woman, bond or free. And what- ever reputation among all men We have all heard bits and piec- phrased version of the oath, “First life and my art. I will not use the soever I shall see or hear in the for my life and for my art; but if I es of the Hippocratic Oath. It es- do no harm.” Modern physicians knife, not even, verily, on sufferers course of my profession, as well as break it and forswear myself, may tablishes foundational ethics for appear to struggle with this inter- from stone, but I will give place to outside my profession in my in- the opposite befall me.” physicians and is still sworn in one pretation of the oath. I’ll suggest such as are craftsmen therein. tercourse with men, if it be what version or another by new doctors a more liberal translation of “First in many graduation venues. do no harm.” Let’s try, “Hey doc- The oath is credited to Hip- tors, don’t kill anyone!” pocrates who lived from 460 to The full text of the original oath 370 BC. It is not certain that he from Wikipedia: penned the oath, but it is gener- “I swear by Apollo Physician, by ally believed the oath comes from Asclepius, by Hygieia, by Panacea, his times. The oldest known copy and by all the gods and goddesses, of the oath is confidently dated to making them my witnesses, that 275 AD. I will carry out, according to my The original oath contains some ability and judgment, this oath lines you won’t see today, “Neither and this indenture. will I administer a poison to any- “To hold my teacher in this art body when asked to do so, nor will equal to my own parents; to make I suggest such a course. Similarly him partner in my livelihood; I will not give to a woman a pes- when he is in need of money to sary to cause abortion. But I will share mine with him; to consid- keep pure and holy both my life er his family as my own brothers, and my art.” and to teach them this art, if they The ancient oath-takers com- want to learn it, without fee or in- mitted to no abortion and no phy- denture; to impart precept, oral sician-assisted-suicide and this instruction, and all other instruc- is 400 years before the birth of tion to my own sons, the sons of Christ. If one is willing to praise my teacher, and to indentured pu- and honor the Greeks for the in- pils who have taken the physician’s vention of democracy, should we oath, but to nobody else. not praise and honor their con- “I will use treatment to help the demnation of physicians killing sick according to my ability and babies and the desperate? judgment, but never with a view to injury and wrong-doing. Nei-

Yesterday sboro. A road led off of 194 leading to the LeGore Quarry. Along Santiago this road were seven houses, occupied basically by workers at the quarry. This writer was born in the John Schildt first house and lived there for almost fifty years. The houses are Have you ever been to Santiago? all gone now. Where and how the We are not speaking of the one in name was derived are both now The state of Pennsylvania, where the Woodsboro-Walkersville Times is printed included newspapers in their list of South America, but the Santiago lost, but there was once a Santiago essential services. between New Midway and Wood- near Woodsboro. 8 | WOODSBORO WALKERSVILLE TIMES | APRIL 2020 COMMENTARY

This and That planet leaving oodles and gobs that thinning of the herd is natu- of waste and ruin in our wake ral, almost certainly necessary and Change your mind (even when human populations beneficial in the overall scheme of were sparse). The great Dustbowl: things, and we might do well to Wash Mary Klotz one another. Preparedness and self mountaintop removal, forest clear recognize that. care are one thing, hoarding is an- cutting. As human numbers ex- Some of the catastrophic thin- In the face of the COVID19, other. Panic serves nobody. It’s not panded, the diminishment of the ning is generated by us: wars; life- your creative town-wide, spirit-lifting going to be like when the Black natural abundance escalated; ani- styles that weaken the herd by un- measures continue to appear: light Death killed 200 million people mals once plentiful struggle to sur- natural crowding; reduced access strings on your house, warm wish- (1347-1351), and the doors of the vive as a species; and adding to hu- to natural light and environments; hands! es signs around town to remind us dying were nailed shut. But it’s not mans’ effect on the planet: trash. diets that crowd out healthful that we are all in this together- bra- going to “be all right” either. Discarded materials, many toxic, foods replacing them with ed- vo. You can’t control the situation. Of course, we are tallying how persistently non-biodegradable, ible but not nourishing concoc- You can choose your thoughts. it’s affecting us. But this is not piling up, discharge tainting rivers, tions designed to use our biologi- This virus thing- it’s not an really about us. This is biology, lakes, and oceans, buried in land- cal taste for sugar and salt against anomaly. This stuff happens every math, and evolution unfolding, fills. This happened even when us. A multitude of other stressors so often. In a long term view, it is impartially. It is unlikely that we numbers of humans were low; en- have crept in under our radar and to be expected. Perspective helps. are the most, or only, precious be- tire frontier towns sickening from become normalized. Average lifes- This won’t last forever, but while ings in the universe. We very pos- toxins leaking into drinking water pan estimates have begun falling. ☞ it’s in play, let’s protect and help sibly are not the most precious en- from mining and simple sewage Nature is always at work. Giv- tities on planet Earth. It’s never all discharge. Modern waste materials ing it space would benefit us all. about us. are more persistent and toxic than Millennials are pairing later, hav- There used to be dinosaurs, gi- ever before and produced in much ing children later, and having few- ant ferns, pterodactyls, and much greater volume. We have to own er children. Is use of birth control later, herds of buffalo, massive that. What a legacy. finally becoming routine? Is it less flocks of pigeons, freshwater mus- The corona viruses do not have appealing, less feasible, to have sels that produced pearls in North awareness of their impact. They children where they would grow American rivers. There were once can’t choose to behave different- up in condos, taking their bikes great civilizations spread across the ly. We can- as individuals and as down elevators to a grassy park Americas and Africa and others lo- societies. Looking at individual noisy blocks away? Despite wars cations, now forgotten; their rem- choice, social pressure and herd and epidemics and fertility issues nants never, or perhaps yet, to be mentality within a species is an and smaller family size, our num- discovered. Some of this change interesting idea. Although as in- bers are still increasing. resulted from forces of nature, dividuals, we can choose to have The canal waters in Venice have like a big meteor crashing into the fewer offspring, to use renewable become clearer and air quality is planet creating the Gulf of Mexico energy and more ecofriendly prod- up in cities under siege from Co- and huge climate change, plagues, ucts in order to have less impact rona 19- simply from curtailing volcanic eruptions, an Ice Age on the environment; is the group human activity over a very short sending glaciers creeping to cover as a whole able to pull it off? time. vast areas. Global climate change I’m not saying that a massive Things are going to be tough for is natural, sometimes gradual, and die-off of humans is desirable. But some time. Staying in touch is key sometimes catastrophic. Some- it is clear that fewer of us on space- to well-being. All those “to-do” times, we are not the cause. We are ship Earth would benefit the plan- lists- now you have time. Do you not to blame (sometimes). et and every being on it (includ- have your will and end of life pa- Some substantial changes, ing ourselves) greatly. It is clear pers filled out, signed, where they though, are caused by the bur- that periodically there have been can easily be found? geoning of human numbers, and sudden drops in the population- a April birthday gifts are easy this by those humans simply travel- thinning of the herd- usually from year. ing. We overuse the bounty of the something catastrophic. I’m saying APRIL 2020 | WOODSBORO WALKERSVILLE TIMES | 9 COMMENTARY

SPAM Gets some respect

Ken Kellar Dwindling SPAM stockpile; leftovers from better times. I was pleased to see empty Wolf is at the door. shelves where the regular SPAM usually sits. Most people usually When good times return, turn up their noses at SPAM as an with God as my witness, I’ll inferior food product. But now, not eat SPAM again!! when the going gets tough, people are buying up the glistening, salty, Fat levels? Quite high. fatty, meat-like sustainer of life. Other contents? Who can say? I like mine diced and fried with What is it? Just SPAM. diced potatoes and some onion, sometimes with a generous sprin- Help! This ring is stuck! kling of paprika. Rub the ailing finger with Here are several SPAM haikus SPAM. Ahh! Free at last! I picked from thousands, some praising, some condemning timeless SPAM:

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Hawaiian’s love of SPAM doesn’t seem so crazy now. 10 | WOODSBORO WALKERSVILLE TIMES | APRIL 2020 LIBRARY

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

more than 13 million songs, in- With the library being closed cluding Sony Music’s catalog of and the future uncertain, don’t legendary artists. You can down- feel like we are leaving you with- load up to 5 songs a week for free out any support. This would be a with your library card (the week- great time to get to know our digi- ly counter starts Sunday night at tal resources to find books, mov- midnight). Songs are in DRM- ies, magazines, and fun materials free MP3 format. for kids. Please enjoy these wonderful Here are the sources you check- resources while we remain closed out on FCPL.org: and we’ll see you back soon at BookFLIX is for kids! BookF- these upcoming programs: LIX is an online literacy program Hello Holidays: Communi- for children that pairs classic vid- ty Egg Hunt April 4 @ 10:00- eo storybooks with nonfiction eb- 12:00 Sponsored by Friends of ooks. BookFLIX builds a love of the Walkersville Library, a morn- reading while reinforcing early ing of egg hunts for all ages and reading skills. visit from the Easter bunny. Rain Kanopy Kids offers the pro- or Shine. Ages 0 to elementary + gramming kids love and parents Adults. trust to inspire young minds and Ages 0-2 10:15; Ages 3-5 10:40; spark creativity. Start watching to- Ages 6-8 11:10; Ages 9-11 11:30 day and discover your new favorite Adults: 11:45 videos. Watching videos in Kano- py Kids does not count against Children Programs your 10 monthly Kanopy play Preschool Storytime: April 1, 8, credits. You can watch an unlim- 15, 22 and 29 @ 10:05 and April ited number of videos in Kanopy 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 @ 1:00 (Ag- Kids. es 3-5) Cloud Library is for kids, School Skills for Preschoolers: teens and adults! Cloud Library April 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 @ 10:45 titles include popular fiction and (Ages 3-5) Practice school-read- non-fiction for adults, teens, and iness skills with cutting, tracing, children with their caregiver at the learning hours by planning and edibles and their dangerous dop- children. These titles can be bor- play, and other literacy activities. Health Department (lower level implementing activities at your lo- pelgangers. rowed with a valid FCPL Library Starlight Storytime: April 1, 8, across from WIC), 350 Montevue cal library. Jazz by the Fireplace: April 7 Card. The PC and Mac app asks Lane, Frederick. for username and password (rath- 15, 22 and 29 @ 6:30-7:00 (Ages DIY Room Decor: Paper Crafts: 6:00-7:00 Join us for a celebration er than library card number). Just 0-10) Join us in your pajamas and Flips and Fun with YMCA April 16 3:30-4:30 Create trendy of Jazz Appreciation Month with type your library card number un- slippers for an evening story time. Gymnastics: April 15 @ 10:45- wall and desktop decor using dec- a performance by the Walkersville der “username.” No password or Nature Sprouts: April 2, 9 16, 23 12:00 (Ages 0-5) The YMCA orative paper and spruce up your High School Jazz Combo Band. pin is needed. and 30 @ 1:00 Explore the natural comes to you! Join YMCA Gym- space! (Grades 6-12) Congressman Raskin Mobile hoopla Digital is for so much! world through stories and fun ac- nastics instructors for a fun, flip- Candy Ball: April 21 3:30- Office Hours: April 8 1:30-3:30 hoopla offers thousands of mov- tivities. (Ages 3-6) filled morning. Parents must sign 4:30 Play a unique candy game. Meet with Maryland’s 8th District a waiver prior to participation. ies, television shows, music al- Baby Storytime: April 6, 13, 20 (Grades 6-12) Representative, Jamie Raskin. bums, audiobooks, and ebooks and 27 @ 10:05-10:30 (0 to 24 Teen Programs Teen Cuisine: Spring Edition: Preparing to Run: Dry Needling from major Hollywood studios, month) Songs, stories, and play Garage Band: Battle of the Bands: April 23 3:30-4:30 (Grades 6-12) & Injury Prevention: April 8 record companies and publishers. for babies and their grownups. April 1, 3:30-4:30 Use Garage Make and sample simple recipes 6:30-7:30 Learn how dry needling Instantly stream or temporarily Designed for ages 0-24 months Band software to create beats that made from seasonal ingredients. prevents and treats common run- download to computers and mo- with a caregiver. make you sound like a pro, even ning injuries. bile devices via the free to down- Laser Tag: April 29 3:30-4:30 if you’ve never played a note be- load Hoopla app. The borrowing It Takes a Village: April 6, 13, 20 (Grades 6-12) BANG: April 11 and 18 10:00- fore. This project is made possible period for a movie or television and 27 @ 10:30-11 Join us for a Tattooing Bananas: April 30 11:00 A high intensity workout. in part by the Institute of Muse- episode is 3 days, a music album caregiver-led discussion and play- 3:30-4:30 We’ve all seen banan- Earth Day: Composting at um and Library Services. (Grades is 7 days, and an audiobook or eb- group for tips and tricks to help as turn brown. Use this brown- Home: April 15 11:00-12:00 See 6-12) ook is 21 days. Up to 10 titles you navigate raising your child. ing process and a pin to create art! how easy it is to compost your every month for free with your Infant Storytime: April 6, 13, Messy Masterpieces: April 2 (Grades 6-12) food and yard waste at home. You Frederick County Public Librar- 20 and 27 @ 11:00-11:30 (0-12 3:30-4:30 Create magnificent could win a compost bin courtesy ies’ Card! months) Storytime to engage your messy masterpieces with common Adult Programs of the Town of Walkersville! household items and ingredients. Kanopy is for even more” Kan- developing newborn. 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(Grades 6-12) Foraging 101: April 7 11:30-1:00 Come learn about the Walkersville ranging from Time to People. Discussion on edible and poison- ty Health Department: Snuggles Teen Library Council: April 15 Southern Railroad Museum and And Don’t forget Music! Free- ous mushrooms of the Kingdom and Stories: April 14 @ 10:30 3:30-4:30 (Grades 6-12) Gain Maryland’s local railroad heritage. gal Music gives you access to Fungi covering interesting wild (Ages 0-5) Stories and songs for leadership experience and service APRIL 2020 | WOODSBORO WALKERSVILLE TIMES | 11 ARTS

Poet inspires poet

Ken Kellar for those horrified that he is Presi- dent. It also made me think of dif- We’ve been featuring some of ferent approaches in my discus- poet Henry Ditman’s work for a sions and debates with others on while now. I recently received an the subject. Finally, his use of a bus e-mail message regarding Mr. Dit- metaphor is how I feel when my man: political opponents act: they are “Hi. I’m Jason Moore. I read taking me/us away from the good an article in the September 2019 place we could be heading. Woodsboro Walkersville Times that James Moore is a formal Naval featured poet Henry Ditman (p. Officer who now lives in New- 18). The article mentioned that he ington, CT (south of Hartford). could be contacted via the editor. His self-published book of po- Nearly 10 years ago, I attended a ems can be purchased via Amazon church service in Baltimore with (https://www.amazon.com/War- Mr. Ditman, and he gave me a co- rior-Carrying-Water-Jason-Law- py of his book, Into the Wind. I rence/dp/1976768810). He’s been enjoyed reading it, and it inspired working on a second book and has me to write my own book. I just been writing short stories (science wanted to thank Mr. Ditman by fiction, etc.) for a few writing con- returning the favor with a copy of tests (online). my book (PDF attached). If you Here are a couple samples of could possibly forward this email Mr. Moore’s poems to whet your to him, it would be greatly appre- appetite: ciated!” I forwarded the book to Mr. Fear of Electronic Leashes Ditman, and a couple days later It’s silly really I took a look at some of the 100 How I sometimes get terrified poems in the book titled, War- Sound asleep then I wake up afraid rior Carrying Water. I cringed at when I realize first as my eyes crossed a couple That an expense report is a day of Mr. Moore’s more raunchy ti- overdue tles. I thought “What did I just Or that I left that USB thing that send Henry?” But then I read a glows blue few poems and was glad I sent it on. I’m sure Henry will be pleased That goes into the side of my lap- and proud to learn he inspired an- top to connect via VPN other poet. At the hotel I was traveling again Mr. Moore’s style and subject Or the horror when you rush to matter is radically different from get your kid to school Henry’s work, but it is very similar Now driving to work you get nau- in some ways. Two things attract- seous and realize that your phone ed me to Henry’s work and got me isn’t with you! to ask for his permission to print I’ve done the same save my wallet his works each month. First, he was gone writes about things others would But it wasn’t that Important, so I not, often with a technical angle. just drove on He has a poem about lasers! He So I got to work late, had to listen also has written about buzzards a to the IT department complain couple times changing my view of Because I entered the wrong pass- them from disgust to admiration word too many times, I know it’s of the noble service they provide, Work before the phone and email a shame also their awesome flight skills. age was much more ‘joyous.’ Second, Henry usually follows his Diluted for sure, but still fear just the same Herbicide poems with a note explaining his They grow relentless in bitter spite inspiration and the meaning of Like turbulence causing a sudden In my garden all day and night his poems. I’m still bitter about drop on a plane the C’s I got in high school for in- Not as drastic as a farmer losing Around the corn and tomatoes terpreting some famous poem in- the crops again And under the strawberries and correctly. I used to declare, “Show Or a “Sheppard” losing the family potatoes me the poet’s words describing the flock to wolves or famine Some with thorns poke through meaning of his poem!” Henry does Or a fisherman returning to the my gloves that! tribe with an empty basket instead Deeply rooted, tiny insolent James Moore also writes on of salmon shrubs subjects most would not consid- In this day and age, another Outnumbering my crops 10 to 1 er suitable for poetry: weeds, get- missed conference call or webinar Usurping invaluable nutrients, ting shot, Trump’s win. I loved his could mean termination water and sun Trump poem even though I love Another lost credit card or phone Row by row large and small I rou- President Trump. Why? Moore is a trend that requires explanation tinely pluck didn’t waste time insulting the So we hold fast to things and give man. He went straight to a bus-rid- Tomorrow even more will appear more time and attention to our and it sucks! ing metaphor explaining his con- corporation cerns that he would take us away The opportunistic and tenacious Than family, community and from a better place he thought we bastards of unwanted seeds church, even while on vacation were heading. While Moore and I Perpetual herbicide against formi- would probably disagree on many Electronic leashes seek to slowly dable foes called weeds political subjects, his Trump poem destroy us made me feel a little compassion

Extra copies of the Times are available in Walkersville at Salon Allure, and the library. 12 | WOODSBORO WALKERSVILLE TIMES | APRIL 2020 COMMUNITY

A message from Shepherd’s Staff

With the rising concern about We do have a supply of Person- Clients who need to reduce or coronavirus and cases now found al Protective Equipment (gloves, suspend services temporarily may in Frederick County, I wanted to face masks, hand sanitizer, and do so. We are working on adding let you know what we are doing disinfectant wipes) and are en- new services, such as telephone to protect our clients and help suring that our staff is properly check-in, and we will assist cli- contain the infection. The health equipped. ents who need essential supplies of our clients and caregivers is of We are working on protocols or medications picked up and paramount importance to us at to ensure clients with the highest dropped off. Our staff will stay Shepherd’s Staff In-home Care, need continue to receive care. As in close communication with and we are taking this threat very the situation evolves, we will con- our clients and their loved ones seriously. tinue reviewing protocols and re- throughout this crisis. The nature of our business vising them as needed. We are committed to your wel- means that we are going into the We will continue providing fare, and I am confident we will homes of those who are most vul- quality care to our clients. If a cli- get through this challenge to- nerable to this disease. At the ent or someone in the immediate gether. Please let us know how we same time, home is the safest household becomes ill with respi- can help you. We appreciate your place for the elderly at this point, ratory symptoms, please this re- trust in our organization to pro- and our intention is to provide port to us immediately, so we can vide exceptional home care. assistance to those who need it in take additional precautions to a responsible way. protect our care staff. Sincerely, Angela Martin, Owner Florists make their case “The floriculture industry can give families and friends separated by distance a joyful and safe way In a letter to the nation’s gov- bution—floriculture—and its im- to connect and reduce feelings of ernors, the Society of American pact on public health.” anxiety and stress—all through Florists urged state governments Additionally, SAF said the in- the convenience and safety of elec- to keep floral and related busi- dustry’s deep expertise in safe de- tronic ordering and touch-free de- nesses open during the ongoing livery of product to consumers, livery,” Penn says. “Our industry COVD-19 crisis, citing the im- as well as the role flowers play in has been offering delivery for well portance of flowers to the public’s people’s lives, should qualify floral over 100 years, so just like restau- health and mental well being dur- businesses as essential. rants, couriers and other delivery ing stressful times. The floriculture industry can services, florists are well equipped “Agriculture is one of the 16 “play a critical role in improving to get our product to consumers critical infrastructure sectors the population’s mental health as while adhering to the Centers for identified by the Department of we navigate COVID-19,” the let- Disease Control guidelines. Homeland Security’s Cyberse- ter states. In a time of social iso- SAF is encouraging all segments curity & Infrastructure Security lation and heighted loneliness, of the floriculture industry to per- Agency (CISA) as vital to the eco- the letter highlights research from sonalize the letter and send it to nomic security, public health and Rutgers, the University of North state and local officials. The deci- safety of the United States,” says Florida and Harvard University sion on which businesses can stay Kate Penn, CEO of The Society of that shows flowers decrease stress open during the COVID-19 crisis American Florists. “We are writing and anxiety as well as lesson de- is made at the local level, so it’s im- to highlight an essential aspect of pression among seniors. portant legislators hear from their agricultural production and distri- constituents.

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A recent crime scene photo. It is a balloon covered with the writing of someone “letting go” of troubles. APRIL 2020 | WOODSBORO WALKERSVILLE TIMES | 13 COMMUNITY

Each year the Lion Clubs in the United States sponsor a patriotic essay contest. This year students from Walkersville Middle School participated. The theme this year was “Why I’m proud to be an American”. The top 3 winners were honored with their parents at recent dinner meeting. Essay Winners Left to Right: Jim Corley, GVLC President, Wyatt New 3rd Place Winner, Stella Franklin 2nd Place Winner, Nikole Morfessis 1St Place Winner, and Laura Beall, GVLC Vice President.

Recently the Glade Valley Lions Club made a $1,000 donation to the Glade Valley Community Inc. to be used for the Food Bank. Brenda Haines gave a presentation to the club on how many families are served. Needless to say the need for food is greater than ever with so many of our community out of work. Pictured is Jim Corey presenting donation to Brenda Haines Director Glade Valley Food Bank 14 | WOODSBORO WALKERSVILLE TIMES | APRIL 2020 COMMUNITY

Don’t let fears drive your investment choices

First, the coronavirus rocked in decades, housing activity was and risk tolerance. Those inves- the financial markets. Then, oil improving and interest rates re- tors with properly balanced port- prices dropped more than 20 per- mained low. And even the recent folios are not seeing the same level cent after a breakdown in OPEC events may have a bright side: The of decline as those whose holdings production discussions. Not sur- drop in oil prices will likely reduce are almost entirely in stocks. And prisingly, the markets took an- prices at the gas pumps, leading while diversification can’t guaran- other nosedive. Yet, despite these to more money in the pockets of tee profits or protect against all events, this recent market volatil- consumers, which, in turn, can losses, it can help reduce the im- ity may well be attributed more boost spending, a key driver of our pact of volatility. to fear than the forces that usu- economy. And the large decline in Here’s another suggestion: Look ally drive the markets. Ultimate- interest rates will make home pur- for good buying opportunities, ly, in the investment arena, as in chases and mortgage refinancing because they are certainly out all walks of life, facts matter. And even more attractive – again, posi- there. A well-managed compa- right now, if you look beyond the tive moves for the economy. ny with a solid business plan that headlines, the facts that matter to We’ve been here before. From produces quality products and ser- investors may be far less gloomy the time the markets bottomed vices is going to be that same com- than you might have imagined. out in early 2009 until just a few pany after the coronavirus and oil So, here are some things to weeks ago, stock prices climbed price panics subside – and right keep in mind over the next sever- about 300 percent. Yet, during now, that company’s stock shares al weeks: that time, we also saw three sepa- may literally be “on sale.” This isn’t 2008. If you were an rate market drops of more than 15 While it’s not easy for you to investor in 2008, you well remem- percent, similar to what we’re see- look at your investment state- ber the market crash that resulted ing now. These market corrections ments today, remember that from the bursting of the housing always feel unsettling, but it’s im- you’re investing for goals that may bubble, which had severe rip- portant to recognize that they are be decades away. By keeping your ple effects throughout the econ- actually a normal part of the log- eyes on this distant horizon, so to omy. The situation is different term investing process. speak, you’ll be less likely to over- now. While it’s quite likely that So, given these factors, how react to the news of the day – and the U.S. economy will take a hit should you respond to the current more likely to follow a long-term in the short term, the overall eco- situation? Instead of simply sell- strategy that can work for you. nomic fundamentals were strong ing your stocks in an attempt to before the coronavirus came cut your losses, review your port- This article was written by Edward Advertise with us! along and may indeed prove resil- folio to see if it is properly bal- Jones for use by your Laura Beall, lo- ient enough to withstand the re- anced between stocks, bonds and cal Edward Jones Financial Advisor. For more information, contact cent shocks. Specifically, the labor other investments in a way that [email protected] market conditions were the best reflects your goals, time horizon

An impossible photo today of a recent gathering at Frederick Christian Fellowship APRIL 2020 | WOODSBORO WALKERSVILLE TIMES | 15 HISTORY

The Law mon force — for the same reason Under such an administration, But, unfortunately, law by no — cannot lawfully be used to de- everyone would understand that means confines itself to its prop- Frederic Bastiat (1801-1850) stroy the person, liberty, or prop- he possessed all the privileges as er functions. And when it has ex- erty of individuals or groups. well as all the responsibilities of ceeded its proper functions, it The law perverted! And the police Life, liberty, and property do not Such a perversion of force would his existence. No one would have has not done so merely in some powers of the state perverted along exist because men have made laws. be, in both cases, contrary to our any argument with government, inconsequential and debatable with it! The law, I say, not only On the contrary, it was the fact premise. Force has been given to provided that his person was re- matters. The law has gone further turned from its proper purpose but that life, liberty, and property ex- us to defend our own individual spected, his labor was free, and the than this; it has acted in direct made to follow an entirely contrary isted beforehand that caused men rights. Who will dare to say that fruits of his labor were protected opposition to its own purpose. purpose! The law become the weap- to make laws in the first place. force has been given to us to de- against all unjust attack. When The law has been used to destroy on of every kind of greed! Instead of stroy the equal rights of our broth- successful, we would not have to its own objective: It has been ap- checking crime, the law itself guilty What Is Law? ers? Since no individual acting thank the state for our success. plied to annihilating the justice of the evils it is supposed to punish! What, then, is law? It is the col- separately can lawfully use force to And, conversely, when unsuc- that it was supposed to maintain; If this is true, it is a serious fact, lective organization of the individ- destroy the rights of others, does it cessful, we would no more think to limiting and destroying rights and moral duty requires me to call ual right to lawful defense. not logically follow that the same of blaming the state for our mis- which its real purpose was to re- the attention of my fellow-citizens Each of us has a natural right — principle also applies to the com- fortune than would the farmers spect. The law has placed the col- to it. from God — to defend his per- mon force that is nothing more blame the state because of hail or lective force at the disposal of the son, his liberty, and his property. than the organized combination frost. The state would be felt on- unscrupulous who wish, without Life Is a Gift from God These are the three basic require- of the individual forces? ly by the invaluable blessings of risk, to exploit the person, liber- We hold from God the gift ments of life, and the preservation If this is true, then nothing can safety provided by this concept of ty, and property of others. It has which includes all others. This gift of any one of them is completely be more evident than this: The government. converted plunder into a right, in is life — physical, intellectual, and dependent upon the preservation law is the organization of the nat- It can be further stated that, order to protect plunder. And it moral life. of the other two. For what are our ural right of lawful defense. It is thanks to the non-intervention has converted lawful defense into But life cannot maintain itself faculties but the extension of our the substitution of a common of the state in private affairs, a crime, in order to punish law- alone. The Creator of life has en- individuality? And what is proper- force for individual forces. And our wants and their satisfactions ful defense. trusted us with the responsibility but an extension of our facul- this common force is to do only would develop themselves in a How has this perversion of ty of preserving, developing, and ties? If every person has the right what the individual forces have logical manner. We would not see the law been accomplished? And perfecting it. In order that we may to defend even by force — his a natural and lawful right to do: poor families seeking literary in- what have been the results? accomplish this, He has provided person, his liberty, and his prop- to protect persons, liberties, and struction before they have bread. The law has been perverted by us with a collection of marvelous erty, then it follows that a group properties; to maintain the right We would not see cities populat- the influence of two entirely dif- faculties. And He has put us in of men have the right to orga- of each, and to cause justice to ed at the expense of rural districts, ferent causes: stupid greed and the midst of a variety of natural re- nize and support a common force reign over us all. nor rural districts at the expense of false philanthropy. Let us speak sources. By the application of our to protect these rights constantly. cities. We would not see the great of the first. faculties to these natural resourc- Thus the principle of collective A Just and Enduring Govern- displacements of capital, labor, es we convert them into products, right — its reason for existing, its ment and population that are caused by Editor’s Note: This is installment and use them. This process is nec- lawfulness — is based on individ- If a nation were founded on legislative decisions. one of Bastiat’s essay. Bastiat.org essary in order that life may run its ual right. And the common force this basis, it seems to me that or- The sources of our existence are states, “Frederic Bastiat (1801- appointed course. that protects this collective right der would prevail among the peo- made uncertain and precarious 1850) was a French economist, Life, faculties, production — in cannot logically have any other ple, in thought as well as in deed. by these state-created displace- statesman, and author. He did other words, individuality, liber- purpose or any other mission than It seems to me that such a nation ments. And, furthermore, these most of his writing during the years ty, property — this is man. And that for which it acts as a substi- would have the most simple, easy acts burden the government with just before — and immediately fol- in spite of the cunning of artful tute. Thus, since an individual to accept, economical, limited, increased responsibilities. lowing — the Revolution of Feb- political leaders, these three gifts cannot lawfully use force against nonoppressive, just, and enduring ruary 1848. This was the period from God precede all human leg- the person, liberty, or property of government imaginable — what- The Complete Perversion of when France was rapidly turning islation, and are superior to it. another individual, then the com- ever its political form might be. the Law to complete socialism.”

Local actions during the Spanish flu precaution. So schools were closed was over, perhaps the most devas- for a full month. tating month in the history of the John Ashbury But the very next day, Dr. T. Agricultural Society cancelled the The day after the ban on pub- county. C. Routson, county health offi- Great Frederick Fair in an effort to lic meeting was halted, Dr. Rout- On October 24, 1918, Thur- When The Frederick News- cer, received a telegram from the halt the spread of the disease. son reported that more that 1,940 mont ministers canceled all Sun- Post began reporting daily on the state board ordering all schools, Although the newspapers fre- people had had the flu, and 134 day services in an effort to halt the outbreak of “Spanish influenza” churches, theaters, and any oth- quently said the epidemic was on had died. But when he issued a spread of the “Spanish influenza,” on September 27, 1918, the dis- er place where the public might the wane, it became necessary on second report, this one on the which devastated numerous com- ease already had a strong hold on gather, to close immediately. October 19 for the fourth floor number of people who had died munities across the country. At- county residents. School children were happy to of Montevue Hospital to be tak- in October, he revised his figures tendance at funerals was restricted Before it was all over in mid- stay home, but most of them had en over as the Red Cross Hospital and said that 197 had died from to family members only. November, nearly 200 people, of extra chores at home because at for the sole treatment of victims the disease. New cases were still the more that 2,000 who came least one family member had the of the flu. An entire family from being reported, but the epidemic down with the flu, had died. Ma- flu. For some reason children were Burkittsville was admitted within ny other Frederick Countians better able to fight off the disease. hours of the opening. Dr. Thomas died in other places from the dis- Most of the deaths which oc- Freeman Dixon, chairman of the ease, particularly at Fort Meade, curred locally were of people older Home Service Section of the Red where local soldiers were training than 20. Churches were allowed Cross, was put in charge. for duty in Europe during World to conduct 30-minute services, On October 23, Hood College War I. but were ordered to ventilate their closed for 12 days. Although the Buckeystown was hit early with buildings after each service. Some Maryland School for The Deaf almost every family affected. choose to forgo services as too was a closed environment, more As the epidemic spread, people many members of their congrega- than half of the students came became wary of public meetings. tions were infected. down with the flu. However, class- At one point the local Red Cross On October 11, Dr. Routson es were only suspended on an in- chapter spent days making surgi- asked the state board to send a dividual basis. The full schedule cal masks for those nursing family doctor to Jefferson because both resumed November 4. members who were infected. physicians in that communi- As the number of new cases Flu cases became so numer- ty were ill with the flu. Ox Fibre subsided in late October, county ous that on October 7, the coun- Brush Company and Frederick officials wrestled with just when ty commissioners met as a Board Iron and Steel were particularly to allow public gatherings to be- of Health and decided to fol- hard hit among Frederick employ- gin again. On October 31, Dr. low State Health Department ers, being very near closing down Routson announced that the ban Wash guidelines and not close schools, for the duration of the epidemic. would be lifted on November 3, churches, theaters and pool halls. At Thurmont and Emmitsburg, but G. Lloyd Palmer, superinten- Their reasoning was that the epi- knitting mills were operating at dent of education for the coun- ☞your hands! ☞ demic was on the wane. about 30 percent capacity. On ty, decided to keep schools closed October 12, the Frederick County for an extra week as an additional 16 | WOODSBORO WALKERSVILLE TIMES | APRIL 2020 PETS

A message from Frederick County Animal Control Director Linda Shea

Regardless of what is going on are 8am-4:30pm Monday thru Be assured that the standards in the world, the Frederick Coun- Friday and 9am-1pm on Saturday. of care for our shelter animals are ty Division of Animal Control As this situation is unprecedented, not compromised in any manner. and Pet Adoption Center lives in we ask residents to call first before Having a well-developed, realis- a state of perpetual preparedness. traveling to the shelter. tic Continuity of Operations Plan As the only animal shelter in the Our animal adoption floors are (COOP) allows our Division to County, we remain ready to tackle closed to the public; animal adop- continue with normal operations illness and populations of almost tions are temporarily suspended. despite the constraints imposed by any scale. The recent COVID-19 However, we have very creative coronavirus. Kennel staff and vet- outbreak gave us another opportu- and talented tech-savvy staff and erinary staff are here daily, work- nity to put our best foot forward we are hoping to develop a virtual ing full shifts, to continue to pro- in our contribution to the com- shelter visit/potential adoption ex- vide food, water, enrichment, munity. We improvise as needed, perience. clean housing, walks, toys, and and get creative to be able to say Public safety continues to be a medication. Moreover, because of “we got this.” priority for our Division and Ani- the reduction in visitors, staff can First, to acknowledge the need mal Control Officers (ACOs) will now spend more time socializing to reduce interaction among hu- continue to work their shifts, how- and working on manners train- mans (social distancing), we im- ever, beginning Friday, March 27, ing with shelter animals—a luxury plemented an appointment-only 2020 Animal Control Officers will during normal operations. policy for essential services only. only provide a physical response to We thank our community for Essential services include the fol- priority calls between 7:00 am and its understanding and patience as lowing: pet owners missing pets, 9:00 pm daily. All other non-pri- we all work through this in the citizens relinquishing stray ani- ority calls for service will receive a safest manner possible, our animals, our pet food bank, and own- response by phone or email. From mals and the people who care for er-requested euthanasia for pets 9:00 pm to 7:00 am, an Animal them. Please call 301-600-1546 that are suffering. For the imme- Control Officer will be available with questions about shelter op- diate future, essential services are to assist with animal related emer- erations. Call 301-600-1603 with provided by appointment only. gencies only. Rabies testing of ani- animal-related emergencies. Currently, administrative hours mals will continue as usual.

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When will we be able to see views like this again? Many public beaches are closed and all of Hatteras Island is isolated by armed roadblocks. APRIL 2020 | WOODSBORO WALKERSVILLE TIMES | 17 IN THE COUNTRY

Bunnies, Bunnies, Everywhere!

I sat peacefully in the car’s pas- It was just a few days later that a little tighter and watched the gave a triumphant cry. Both my My father heaved a relieved senger seat, sunlight and shade I was enjoying a walk with my spring world a little more warily. father and I immediately crowded sigh, thankful that he had only rippling over me in dappled pat- golden retriever. She was delight- And then, a few weeks later, I around her, looking to where she disturbed the top layer of the nest terns as we drove smoothly un- ed to be outdoors, and the weath- heard a yell from the front yard. was pointing. cushioning and hadn’t killed an der the trees, following the gentle er was gorgeous. She wagged her I had been inside the house, It was a hole in the lawn—a unfortunate bunny in the process curves of the road. With a happy tail gently to and fro as we walked, curled up with a book and enjoy- bunnies’ nest. The dirt had been of trimming the lawn. My moth- sigh, I gazed out the window, rel- her silky fur fluttering in the slight ing the weekend break. Natural- carefully dug out, and the hollow er and I carefully gathered the ishing the sight of the grass, green breeze. I held her leash loosely in ly, I looked up as the lawnmower’s lined with fur. Nestled at the bot- fluff together and placed it back once more, and the sky a rich blue. one hand, looking around me and throbbing hum suddenly cut off. tom, still partially covered with on top of the bunnies, along with Screech! drinking in the vibrant birth of But the startled yell from my fa- the downy fluff that now littered the grass that the mother had ar- My head snapped forward as the new season. ther caused both my mother and the grass, were four blind, squirm- ranged skillfully over the opening. the car slammed to a stop, accom- My arm was near- me to leap up and run out the ing baby bunnies. A breathless The innocent, blind little babies panied by a yelp from the driv- ly jerked out of its socket as my front door. “aww” gushed almost simultane- were hidden away once more. er’s seat. I whirled to look out the dog lunged forward excitedly. A My father was bent over, one ously from all of us. The new ba- We kept a watch over the nest window and was just in time to see brown, white-tailed streak shot hand on the lawnmower’s handle, bies were coated in dark, silky fur, that night, and as evening fell, we the fluffy white tail of a small bun- across the road with surprising the other touching something on with tiny ears pressed back against were rewarded. An adult bunny ny vanishing into the shrubbery. speed. Managing to recover my- the ground. We covered the dis- their large heads. They flopped hopped slowly towards the nest, My mother slowly relaxed her self, I pulled the leash, and the dog tance across the yard quickly, curi- limply about, pawing at each other pushed aside the grass and fur, and grip on the steering wheel, shook quickly returned to my side with osity speeding our steps. I gasped with their little bitty feet. Velvety, crawled down into the nest. We her head, and pressed the gas ped- a guilty look. I patted her head as I saw what my father was whiskered noses twitched at the air smiled as each evening the bun- al. Slightly shaken, I leaned back and turned to follow the bounc- mournfully fingering—the soft, and nudged at their siblings’ sides. ny mother returned to nurse her in the seat as the car rolled on. ing, hurtling flight of the bunny. pale under-belly fur of a bunny. Their white-edged tails were so babies—glad that we lived where Those bunnies seemed to have an Already the creature was nearly He lowered his head ashamedly. small they could barely be seen. A nature was allowed to flourish so awful habit of getting where they gone, just a blur of movement in I went to his side; my mother milky, diamond-shaped spot—a plentifully. shouldn’t—especially in spring- the undergrowth. We continued got down in the grass, her fingers sign of their youth—marked each time, when there were veritably on our walk, as I gripped the leash exploring the fresh new blades baby’s head. Editor’s Note: This timeless piece was thousands of them. down to their roots. Suddenly she originally published April 2014.

Backyard Gardener

Ken Kellar matoes from my 2018 garden. I ing. It can also be super frustrating be used to make zucchini chips eating. Of course, leaf lettuce can’t recently finished off a jar of pick- and disappointing. I recall start- in my oven. Lay out the slices on handle the summer heat so it’s ba- I didn’t plant a garden last year. led jalapeños from my 2017 gar- ing great crops of mold a couple cookie sheets with parchment pa- sically a spring-only crop for my I was cheap with my straw lay- den. It feels good eating your times. per, add salt and maybe some spice garden. ering the prior year. I didn’t buy own crops, especially during scary I’ll look around for some other like garlic or cayenne, a slathering I expect by the time I eat any- new straw (for weed control) and times like we’ve been experienc- source of starter plants. I’ll try to of olive oil and in a couple hours thing from my 2020 garden, the just tried to fluff up the old rot- ing. keep it simple. Zucchini is at the at 250 degrees you get some great virus chaos will be in the past and ted straw. All I did was cultivate Bowman’s Supplies just north top of my list since I’ve been dab- crunchy chips. the toilet paper farms will have a bumper crop of weeds. Discour- of New Midway was my source bling in keto diets (low carb). Another crop I’d like to try is once again come into balance with aged, I took a year off. of starter vegetables. They are no With a KitchenAid spiralizer I leaf lettuce. I’m reluctant to buy the demand. But just in case I’ll The Corona virus scare has in- more. I’m not ready to start from can make zoodles, zucchini noo- vegetables at the grocer that I can’t try to plant a thing or two. vigorated my survival, victory-gar- seeds. Planting seeds in starter dles that are a low carb substitute cook (sterilize). Home-grown leaf den spirit. I still have canned to- pots can be super fun and reward- for pasta. The spiralizer can also lettuce should provide worry free 18 | WOODSBORO WALKERSVILLE TIMES | APRIL 2020 IN THE COUNTRY

Maundy Thursday `Twas time for a new beginning, A new commandment to be made, For soon was all time spinning Toward new creeds down to be laid. Events were fast approaching To change all that came before, For this mandate was broaching The things that lay in store. The charge was one of gentlest call, To love each other evermore, Just as He had loved them all And would for them His lifeblood pour. To seal the covenant for sure, With blood and body the price that’s owed, The bread is broken, the wine is poured, And by this meal is grace bestowed. For all partakers of this meal, Who trust in its sure saving grace, Will from sin’s ever grinding heel Find a safe, secure place.

(Maundy Thursday is the Thursday before Eas- Poet Henry Ditman lives in the Westminster area. ter when Jesus instituted the sacrament of Holy You can meet him most Saturdays in the summer at Communion.) the Carroll County Farmers Market (706 Agricul- Editor’s notes: From the book The Sun Also Rises, tural Center Dr., Westminster, MD) selling his col- and the Sun Goes Down by Henry Meurer Ditman. lections of poetry (about 20 books) and his homemade Mr. Ditman’s works are copyright protected; permis- preserves. He can be contacted via the editor. sion to reproduce here was granted by the author. APRIL 2020 | WOODSBORO WALKERSVILLE TIMES | 19 RELIGION The Ten Commandments (Exodus 20:1-17) (Part Five)

For the past few months, we tuality). God had to show us that required for smiting a parent (Ex- Third, we see that children who children? Do you allow them to have been studying the Ten Com- our greatest ministry was not in odus 21:15; Proverbs 19:26). To rob their parents are considered hit you? Do you allow them to ar- mandments. This month, we the church house but lying in the smite means to give a single, non- to be very dishonorable (Prov gue with and/or ignore you? Do come to one that has been long cradle next to our bed. We had to fatal blow. Personally, few things 28:24). To rob means to despoil you allow them to steal from/ neglected in America: learn that it was our job to raise infuriate me more than watching by fraud or injustice. You may say, mooch off of you? God forbid. our child for the Lord, and that, if a child hit an adult. Parents, such “Well, no child would rob their Let me be the first to say that I V. Honor Your Parents we failed to, then we failed at our things ought not to be! If you al- parents.” I disagree. I have seen am thankful for my children. I am The fifth commandment is giv- job. Sobering, isn’t it? low your child to hit you, then you children rob their parents because thankful that they profess Christ en as follows (v.12): “Honor thy Sadly, many Christian parents are setting yourself up for a world they were greedy for their mon- as their Savior and are learning to father and thy mother: that thy have chosen to go the way of the of emotional pain and suffering in ey, and so they made up a scheme follow Him. I am glad that they days may be long upon the land world, and, as a result of such de- the future! Your child should be to get it. Other children decide largely obey and honor me and which the Lord thy God giveth cision-making, have chosen the made to respect you, not allowed to become professional moochers my wife. But, all of this took, and thee.” world’s way of raising children to hit you! God took this sort of and take advantage of their par- is taking hard work. Parents, are To honor means to revere and (which results in not raising them thing very seriously! ents’ love and hospitality by living you willing to put the effort into respect. God commands children at all, but allowing the world to do Second, we see the law of death with them for ridiculous periods your children? Do you care about to honor their parents while also through the public schools, me- being required for cursing a par- of time and never offering to help their souls? Do you teach them the so commanding parents to teach dia, etc.). The Bible is clear that ent (Exodus 21:17; Deut 27:16; around the house. Their parents Bible? Do you purposefully train their children to do so. God expects Christian parents to Prov 20:20). To curse means to es- will never kick them out, and they them to honor you? A godly, obe- raise Christians. It is the believer’s teem lightly or make contemptible. know this. These things ought not dient child does not come about A. The Command to Honor job to train their children from a No matter who our parents are, to be! by magic. You have to be willing Our Parents (v.12) young age to follow Christ, and God commands us to hold them Children, if you are reading to put in the effort. If I can assist My wife and I are blessed with the child’s job to, from a young in high regard and teach our chil- this, God commands you to honor in this effort in any way, please let three children. They were not age, honor and obey their parents. dren to do the same. Too many your parents. He commands you me know. born perfect. Instead, they were When each unit of the home un- children are allowed to ignore, ar- to respect them and hold them in born sinners (just like you and derstands and executes their God- gue with, and overall scorn their high regard. Do you? How do you James Bussard is the pastor of me). Shortly after our oldest child given responsibility, the home parents in our troubled day. This do this? Parents, God commands Pinecrest Baptist Church in Signal was born, my wife and I were a functions well. should not be! God says that the you to teach your children to re- Mountain, TN. For any questions bit depressed because we were not Let’s consider a few things from child that is allowed to act this spect you. This takes many years or comments, please email him at able to serve in our local church the Law that reveal how serious way is worthy of death! He takes of faithful training and discipline [email protected] as we were used to (and, in that God takes this commandment. His Law seriously! and is very unpopular in our day, church, service equated to spiri- First, we see the law of death being but is biblical. Do you train your

Just a Few Thoughts … from Nancy

By now, you know how much a strong determination to focus chunk of that good that we are I like meaningful bumper stick- on the good that you and I know showing to each other. May God ers and messages on church signs also exists in our troubled world. bless us in our efforts always. that I can pass on to you. I am al- Our God did not create evil; we Remember, these are just a few ways jotting them down or hop- are not using His gifts in the way thoughts. ing I can remember them should He intended. I be the one driving. This latest I So, press that mute button or Nancy Spittell is the Pastor of St. have seen a couple of times so I change the channel on the TV, John’s Church. If you are looking for decided it would be a good one for and listen to music on your car ra- a church experience which is positive us to think about. dio while driving. Let us be a big and uplifting, please join us. Sun- “Believe there is good in the part of the good we know is in the day worship services begin at 9:00 world.” Sounds easy enough, world; sometimes it doesn’t seem AM. St. John’s Church is located at doesn’t it, but are we really con- important or sensational enough 8 North Second St. in Woodsboro vinced that this is so? We seem to to make the news. We are reach- (up the street from the Olde Town get an overdose every day of every- ing out to others with compas- Restaurant). thing that is immoral, unjust, and sion and love, just as we have been yes, even unbelievable. I am so instructed by a loving and caring For more information, phone (301) tired of bad news, even though it God. Together we are strong and 845-8466 or email us at: stjohn- is certainly out there. It does take hopefully responsible for a big [email protected] 20 | WOODSBORO WALKERSVILLE TIMES | APRIL 2020 EARTH AND SKY

April sky

For April 2020, the first quarter moon is on April 1. The Full Moon, the Egg Moon, is on April 7. The last quarter moon passes below Jupiter on April 14, and then Saturn on the 15th, and below Mars on the 16th in the dawn sky. The new moon is April 22. The crescent moon passes below the crescent Venus on the evening of April 26. The first quarter moon returns on April 30, setting length of the synodic (phase based) month as 29.5 days. Mercury is too close to the Sun this month for naked eye observing. Venus dominates the western sky, passing below the beauti- ful Pleiades star cluster from April 1-3. On April 11, Venus passes north of the much larger V of the Hyades cluster, the head of Taurus, with its eye the bright orange star Capricorn all month as the two gi- extensive calendar, and list of best Yellow Capella, a giant star the apparently a refugee from anoth- Aldebaran. Telescopically, Venus’s ants converge. objects for the naked eyes, binoc- same temperature and color as our er galaxy! crescent phases thins from 46% lit While the naked eye, dark ulars, and scopes on the back of much smaller Sun, dominates the Out at the edge of our Galaxy on the April1 to 24% on May1, adapted by several minutes away the map Also available is wonder- northwestern sky. It is part of the are hundreds of globular star clus- while as it retrogrades between us from any bright lights, is a won- ful video exploring the April sky, pentagon on stars making up Au- ters, and one of the finest lies just and the Sun and gets closer to us, derful instrument to stare up in- available from the Hubble Space riga, the Charioteer (think Ben east of Arcturus. It is the third en- its disk grows from 25” to 39” this to deep space, far beyond our own Telescope website at: http://hub- Hur). Several nice binocular Mess- try in Messier’s listing of smudges month. Milky Way, binoculars are better blesite.orrg/explore_astronomy/ ier open clusters are found in the in the sky that did not move and The superior planets all lie in for spotting specific deep sky ob- tonights_sky/. Sky and Telescope winter Milky Way here. East of thus were not his beloved comets. the dawn sky this month. Mars jects. For a detailed map of north- magazine has monthly observing Auriga, the twins, Castor and Pol- M-3 is visible as a compact blur in passes just south of Saturn on ern hemisphere skies, about March highlights at http://www.skyan- lux, highlight the Gemini. South binoculars, and resolves itself into April 1, and continues moving 30, visit the www.skymaps.com dtelescope.com/observing/astron- of Gemini, Orion is the most fa- thousands of stars at about 100X east all month. Jupiter gradually website and download the map omy-podcasts/. miliar winter constellation, dom- in scopes six inches or larger. This draws closer to fainter Saturn in for April 2020; it will have a more inating the southern sky at dusk. fine shot of the ball of stars, about The reddish supergiant Betel- 100 light years across and 34,000 geuse marks his eastern shoulder, light years distant, was taken by while blue-white supergiant Rigel our late, great astrophotographer, stands opposite on his west knee. Bob Gaskin of Destin. It is a good Farmers’ Almanac Just south of the belt, hanging like approximation of what you can “There is no glory in star or blossom till looked upon by a loving eye; a sword downward, is M-42, the see visually with a six inch tele- There is no fragrance in April breezes till breathed with joy as they wander by.” Great Nebula of Orion, an out- scope under dark skies. Speak- William Cullen Bryant (1794-1878) standing binocular and telescop- ing of comets, we have one that ic stellar nursery. The bright dia- may arise to naked eye activity mond of four stars that light it up in late April. It may be up to na- MID-ATLANTIC WEATHER WATCH: Fair and cool (1,2,3)with show- are the trapezium cluster, one of ked eye visibility in the northwest- ers, some snow in the northern part of the region (4,5,6,7,8); fair and the finest sights in a telescope. In ern sky in Perseus by the end of cool again (9,10,11,12,13,14) with more showers (15,16. Fair and mild the east are the hunter’s two faith- this month, and at its best by mid (17,18,19,20,21,22,230 with showers, STORMS (24,25) turning fair and ful companions, Canis Major and May. Stay tuned; such comets are warmer (26,27,28,29,30) Minor. Procyon is the bright star unpredictable; the parent body to TORNADO WATCH: The Hagerstown Town and Country Almanack sees in the little dog and rises minutes this comet put on a grand display no tornado activity in the Mid-Atlantic Region during the month of April. before Sirius, the brightest star in in 1844! FULL MOON: April’s FULL MOON will occur on Tuesday, April 7. It has the sky. At 8 light years distance, Now spike south to Spica, the been called PINK MOON because of the many pretty flowers coming into Sirius is the closest star we can eas- blue-white gem in Virgo rising bloom throughout the month, and because fishing typically improved during ily see with the naked eye from in the SE. Virgo is home to ma- the month due to the warmer weather, it has been also referred to as FISH MOON. West Florida. ny galaxies, as we look away from To the northeast, look for the the obscuring gas and dust in the SECIAL NOTES: In 2020, April Fools’ Day falls on Wednesday, April 1. Keep an eye for practical Big Dipper rising, with the top plane of the Milky Way into deep jokes and pranks that may be coming your way from family, co-workers, and friends! Taxes are due on two stars of the bowl, the point- space. To the southwest of Spica is Wednesday, April 15. If you are going to be late, file a request for an extension immediately using the ers, giving you a line to find Po- the four sided Crow, Corvus. To form found at www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f4868.pdf. And if you cannot pay the full amount of taxes owed laris, the Pole Star. Look for Mi- the ancient Greeks, Spica was asso- on the due date, request an installment plan to help spread the tax liability over several months. Go to zar-Alcor, a nice naked eye double ciated with Persephone, daughter http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f9465.pdf for an installment agreement request form and mail it in with star, in the bend of the big dipper’s of Ceres, goddess of the harvest. your return. Earth Day is observed on Wednesday, April 22. Call the Earth Day Network at (202)518- handle. Take the pointers at the She was abducted by her suitor 0044 or go to www.earthday.net for some interesting, fun, and easy activities that you and your family front of the dipper’s bowl south Pluto, carried down to Hades (go- can do that will help promote a healthier relationship with Mother Earth! instead to the head of Leo, looking ing to Hell for a honeymoon!) and HOLIDAYS: Celebrate Palm Sunday on April 5, Good Friday on the 10, and Easter Sunday on April much like the profile of the famed when Jupiter worked out a com- 12. Honor the resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ by attending the church of your choice. The first day Sphinx. The bright star at the Li- promise between the newlyweds of Ramadan falls on Friday, April 24 and begins the evening before. on’s heart is Regulus, the “regal and the angry mother-in-law, the star.” Now take the curved handle agreement dictated Persephone THE GARDEN: Begin planting indoor seedlings outdoors. Harden them off first with several short of the Big Dipper, and follow the come back to the earth’s surface for days outside. Set out annuals and other perennials now. Cool season vegetables, such as spinach, lettuce, arc SE to bright orange Arcturus, six months of the year, and Mama peas, broccoli, cauliflower, and beets can be planted as soon as the soil can be worked. A good test of “soil the brightest star of the spring sky. Ceres was again placated, and the readiness” is to take a handful of soil and squeeze it. If it remains in a ball, it’s too moist and should be al- Recent studies of its motion link it crops could grow again. As you see lowed to dry further. If it crumbles, start planting! to the Sagittarius Dwarf Galaxy, a Spica rising in the SE, it is time to THE FARM Best days for planting root crops (7,8); weeding and stirring the soil (25,26,27); planting companion of our Milky Way be- “plant your peas”, and six months above-ground crops (1,2); planting root crops (7,8,9) 21,22); harvesting all crops (11,12); planting above ing tidally disrupted and spilling from now, when Spica again dis- the ground crops (28,29); to set hens and incubators (1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15); slaughter and its stars above and below the plane appears in the Sun’s glare in the butcher meat (22,23,24,25,26,27,28,29); transplanting (22,23,242,5,26,27,28,29);); harvesting and stor- of the Milky Way, much like dust SW, you need to “get your corn in ing of grain (14,15,16,17,18,19,20,21); weaning of animals and livestock (11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19). falling away from a decomposing the crib,” so was set our calendar comet nucleus. So this brightest of planting and harvesting in an- JOHN GRUBER’S THOUGHT FOR TODAY’S LIVING star of Bootes the Bear Driver is tiquity. “Arise on a rainy day with as much eagerness as on a sunny day.” APRIL 2020 | WOODSBORO WALKERSVILLE TIMES | 21 CHAMBERS’ BOOK OF DAYS

Things by their right names

The sportsmen of the middle ag- kine; a flock of sheep; a tribe of when they were invented, and, as es invented a peculiar kind of lan- goats; a skulk of foxes; a cete of to the use of them, we are as rig- guage, with which it was necessary badgers; a richesse of martins; a fe- orous as ever where we have them to be acquainted when speaking of synes of ferrets; a huske, or down at all. Who would dare to call two things belonging to the chase. Dif- of hares; a nest of rabbits; a clowder horses anything bat a pair when ferent kinds of beasts, when going of cats, and a kindle of young cats; they are harnessed to a carriage, together in companies, were dis- a shrewdness of apes, and a labour though they may be two in any tinguished each by their own par- of moles. Also, of animals when other situation, and although four ticular epithet, which was in some they retired to rest, a hart was said horses are four, let them be where way descriptive of the nature or to be harbored, a buck lodged, a they will. Then, two pheasants are habits of the animal to which it roebuck bedded, a hare formed, a a brace, two fowls are a pair, and was applied; and to have made a rabbit set. Two greyhounds were two ducks are a couple, and so we wrong use of one of these would called a brace, and three a leash, might go on with an endless num- have subjected him who made the but two harriers or spaniels were ber. mistake to undisguised ridicule; called a couple. We have also a MARRIAGE ARRANGE- indeed, such is still the case, and mute of hounds for a number, a MENTS IN OLD TIMES to use the word dog, when sport- kennel of raches, a litter of whelps, Such of our ancestors as pos- ing language would have that ani- and a cowardice of curs. sessed rank and wealth had a very mal called a hound, would be an This kind of descriptive phrase- arbitrary mode of arranging the al- offence which the ears of a sports- ology was not confined to birds liances of their children. So late as man would not tolerate, and of and beasts and other of the brute the reign of James I, the disposal which it would be no palliation creation, but extended to the hu- of a young orphan heiress lay with to argue that, though every dog is man species and their various na- the monarch on the throne, by not a hound, still, every hound is tures, propensities, and callings, as whom it was generally deputed to a dog. shown in the list below, in which some favourite possessed of sons to Of the epithets applied to com- the meaning of the epithets is whom the marriage might be im- panies of beasts in past times sev- more obvious than in many of the portant. The union of the ward to eral are in use at the present day, foregoing. a son of that person, or some oth- though the greater part have passed Here we have: a state of princes; er person chosen by him, was then away from us; or if they have not a skulk of friars; a skulk of thieves; inevitable. No one, hardly even entirely done so, they are not all an observance of hermits; a sub- the young persons themselves, ap- universally employed, though per- tiltie of sergeants; a safeguard of pear even to have entertained a haps every one of them might still porters; a stalk of foresters; a blast doubt that this arrangement was be found in existence if sought in of hunters; a draught of butlers; all in the natural and legitimate the different counties of England. a temperance of cooks; a melo- course of things. The subordina- ried out. Hungerford was to have the said Charles,’ and the remain- Of those which we daily apply we dy of harpers; a poverty of pip- tion of the young in all respects the custody of the body of Charles der at other specified times. are at a loss to account for the or- ers; a drunkenship of cobblers; a to their seniors was, indeed, one Sturton, or, in case of his death, of The covenant included an ar- igin in many cases, though no disguising of tailors; a wandering of the most remarkable peculiari- Andrew Sturton, in order to make rangement for the return of the doubt when first employed the ap- of tinkers; a fighting of beggars; a ties of social life two or three cen- sure of at least one marriage be- money in case the young gentle- plication seemed natural and de- ragful (a netful) of knaves; a blush turies ago. ing effected. On the other hand, man should refuse the marriage, scriptive enough; but as words are of boys; a bevy of ladies; a nonpa- There is preserved the agree- the father of the three girls under- or if by the previous decease of Sir continually undergoing change in tience of wives; a gagle of women ment entered into on the 4th took to pay Sir William eight hun- William the wardship of his sons their spelling, or are subject to be- and a gagle of geese. As applied to April 1528, between Sir Wil- dred pounds, two hundred ‘within should fall to the crown.’ come obsolete or repudiated be- inanimate things, there was a clus- liam Sturton, son and heir appar- twelve days of the deliverance of cause old fashioned, we come, in ter of grapes, a cluster of nuts, a ent of Edward Lord Sturton, on time, no longer to recognise their caste of bread, &c. the one part, and Walter Hun- source. The cluster of grapes and of gerford, squire of the body to the The following list will show nuts we are well acquainted with, king, on the other, for the dispos- what were those invented in the but the caste of bread is quite al of Charles, the eldest son of the middle ages and what we retain. gone, probably because bread former, in marriage to one of the There was said to be a pride of li- is no longer baked in the same three daughters of the latter, Eli- ons; a lepe of leopards; a herde of way as formerly, for by the word nor, Mary, or Anne, whichever Sir harts, of bucks, and of all sorts caste is meant that whole quan- William might choose. It was at of deer; a bevy of roes; a sloth, of tity of bread which was baked in the same time agreed that Andrew, bears; a singular of boars; a sound- a tin with divisions in it, or in a the second son of Sir William er of wild swine; a doyft of tame set of moulds all run together, and Sturton, should marry another of swine; a route of wolves; a harms in that way the word is used as of the young ladies. The terms un- of hoses; a rag of colts; a stud of something cast in a mould, as we der which the covenant was made mares; a pace of asses; a baren of say of metal. No doubt there was give a striking idea of the absolute mules; a team of oxen; a drove of as much reason in all the terms rigour with which it would be car- 22 | WOODSBORO WALKERSVILLE TIMES | APRIL 2020 STORY

Og — Boy of Battle Chapter XVI Cheated by the Cave Leopard

Irving Crump this, some big and some tiny. Og Dodd, Mead & Co. gathered and saved some of the 1925 nuggets because they were heavy and round and smooth and made Though they possessed their capital throwing stones. He and stone hammers and the turtle Ru little realized that one day shell shields the two Hairy Boys men would risk their lives to ob- possessed little else in the way of tain as much of that yellow metal and deadly accuracy but stones weapons, for they had lost practi- as was showing in the face of the were nowhere near as effective as cally everything when they were cliff against which they had built spears. If there were only some hurled from their log canoe by the their camp. way; if he could only think of ocean waves and driven ashore on Somehow both Og and Ru liked some contrivance that would lend the sandy strip of beach where the the foothills and the mountains far power to their spears; that would turtles came to leave their eggs. better than they did the damp, hot, send them further and with great- The loss of their spears did not humid jungle-covered lowlands. er force; something that would let mean so much to them for they The air was colder, clearer, brisk- them kill from a distance. If only quickly fashioned new ones using er in the hills. The vegetation was their spears had wings like a bird sharp splinters of the shells they not so thick. Hunting was better. so that they would fly straight found on the beach for tips. But For one thing there were goats up and far and true. Back in his head the loss of Og’s tiger skin pouch there among the hills, and except that problem had been stirring his which contained his fire stones for the meat of the mild boar and imagination and inventive powers was nothing short of disastrous. of the three-toed horse the Hairy for many days now. Somehow he It meant that they had no way to Men liked goat meat better than felt that there must be a way of do- make fire at night, and without anything else. Indeed, even while ing it. fire they were without their great- Og and Ru were searching for They would have killed the old est protector. And Og and Ru well satisfactory fire stones and while mother goat long ago and would knew that they needed all the pro- they were making their tempo- now be assured of a generous and tection they could possibly have rary camp under the shelter of the savory meal if they only had such in this new and strange land into quartz cliff, they saw little bands a weapon. Lacking it they had to which they had ventured, for they of goats roaming the rocky sides of spend almost half of a day labori- had seen enough as they crouched the hill above them. Especially did ously creeping from one shelter to in the trees on the edge of the they notice one old mother goat another and in the end they were beach the night before to warn with two kids wandering leisure- far from certain of their quarry. It them that some of the fiercest and ly about on the slopes apparently was painful work too. Soon their most ruthless animals of the forest unmindful of their presence. That knees and elbows, unused to con- were close at hand. she could be easily stalked down tact with sharp rocks were skinned To secure new pieces of flint and killed both boys felt certain. and bruised and bleeding. And — new fire stone was imperative. And finally because they could they might have to spend hours Both boys realized this. Also they resist the temptations of a hunt more stalking the wily old goat be- realized that flint was not found no longer and because they were fore they could bring her down. in the jungle lowlands through hungry for cooked goat meat they They had drawn nearer to her on which they were traveling then. took their spears and started out. this attempt than they had at any Flint could only be found in the But the old goat was not as eas- time during the morning, but still highlands; in the foothills of the ily run down as they first thought. they were not certain of their kill. Mountains of White-Haired Old Half the morning they stalked her. A hundred feet separated them, Men as Og had named the ridg- Like shadows they slipped from and the old goat with her two kids es they could faintly make out far rock to rock and from one covert were grazing on a tiny green patch up-country. of shrubs to another. They moved of mountain grass that grew at the It was toward these ridges they noiselessly, carefully, sometimes foot of a ledge. She had been in- made all haste after quitting the freezing motionless to one spot tent on her feeding for many min- beach. Even the foothills were until their muscles grew cramped utes now, and Og and Ru had far distant and both boys realized from their tenseness. Foot by foot been able to slip from one boul- they would have to spend many with painful slowness they drew der to another a little swifter than days in long hard journeys and nearer to her. Sometimes they were before. They grew tense and eager. many nights crouched among the almost within striking distance They gripped their spears a little limbs of trees before they reached when she would suddenly lift her firmer and shifted their heavy tur- them. But they pressed on, some- head, and stamp her sharp pointed tle shell shields across their back so times making their way through hoof impatiently, then with a sniff that they would not be in the way the thick jungle growth and some- of suspicion and a snort of warn- when they made their final dash. times swinging along through the ing to her young ones gallop high- There was a ragged cropping of trees where progress was easier er up the slope. Then Og and Ru stone just ahead of them. It was that way. On and on they pushed, would have to begin their stalking large enough to hide both. and the fourth day after leaving all over again. Og told Ru that once they had the beach they found that they And as they worked their way gained this they would be ready were traveling country that was up the mountainside after her for their final rush and the lunge gradually rising. Hills were more Og’s busy brain kept puzzling with of their shell-tipped spears. Softly, frequent, and ere long they began a problem; playing with a desire. like shadows cast by a cloud cross- to find outcroppings of all forms Hunting as they did with no bet- ing the sun they slipped toward of rocks. ter weapons than their stone ham- the hiding place. They gained it Another day of traveling and mers and their long spears they and crouched there alert, ready. they were well in the rocky foot- had to creep discouragingly close But an instant before they hills. Here they found flint to to their wary quarry before they leaped to action came a sud- satisfy them. They found obsid- were within killing distance or be- den movement on the edge of ian too, that strange hard volca- fore they reached a position where the cliff above the mother goat nic glass that splintered into sharp they could suddenly leap out from and a powerful tawny body came points and made capital knives their hiding place and hurl their hurtling through the air. With a and spear heads. They found veins spears with any hope of having shrill bleat of fear and consterna- of a soft yellow metal too that in- them hit the mark with sufficient tion the mother goat threw up her terested them because of its bril- force to kill. To be sure they could head with its spike-like horns and liance. They found globules of throw stones with stunning force leaped forward. In mid air doom

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Og — Boy of Battle beast? He had killed the great cave The tawny cat kept at its des- continued from page 22 tiger and the hairy mammoth. By ultory meal for some time before using his wits, why shouldn’t he be it finally lost interest entirely and struck her. She was borne to the able to think of some way of mak- getting to its feet it stretched its ground under a crushing weight ing the cave leopard pay the pen- sleek powerful body, yawned, and as the great body of a cave leop- alty of robbing him. He would. licked its lips with long red tongue. ard crashed upon her pinning her If it took him the space between Then with the smooth movements down with terrible claw-armed full moons he would scheme some of its kind it bounded up the side paws that bit deep into her flanks. way or some means to make the of the overhanging cliff and disap- For an instant the great cat leopard pay a penalty. He would peared beyond the shelf above. held her thus as she kicked and kill him. He and Ru would wear Og and Ru crouched in their struggled and bleated in her ter- his skin across their shoulders as a hiding place for some time un- ror. Then with a snarl it buried warning to all other cave leopards til they felt certain that the leop- its long yellow fang-like teeth into that they must respect him and ard had disappeared, and then her neck and with a savage crunch the people of his race, and give still muttering imprecations of and a shake of its head broke the way when they hunted in the for- the great cat they walked over to vertebra, and the goat with a con- est. Those were Og’s thoughts and the spoiled carcass of the moth- vulsive kick went limp. Snarling resolutions as he crouched there er goat and examined it. There still the leopard glared about vi- behind the boulder and watched was something repulsive to both ciously. The two kids, crazed with the great cat snarlingly finish the of them in the thought of eating fear and bleating pitifully were two young goats and begin to tear anything that the cat had left and staggering on uncertain legs up to pieces the carcass of the mother. so they did not take any of the the rocky hillside trying to find a It was with less eagerness that it goat’s flesh for food. Og did break hiding place. With a swift sound- attacked the tougher flesh of the off the two spike-like horns with less dash the leopard caught them mother. The two young goats had his stone hammer for goats horns and killed them both and brought nearly satisfied its hunger and af- always came in handy because them back to where their slain ter it tore a huge chunk from the they could be so easily sharpened mother lay. Then with one of its shaggy creature’s neck it lay there to a keen point. And because he huge paws across the body of the with its paw across the carcass and needed some strips of skin to re- old goat the great tawny cat began licked the blood that dripped from place a broken lashing for his tur- to devour the kids crunching their the wound with its long rough tle-shell shield he turned the car- tender bones with savage gusto tongue. Og and Ru could hear the cass over and he cut several strips as it glared about with its wick- rasp of the tongue as it scrapped of the animal’s tough hide from ed yellow eyes, its sleek snaky tail across the flesh. They could hear places that had not been mutilat- weaving slowly back and forth the the soft rumbling growl that ed by the leopard. And then be- while. sounded in its throat too. And in cause they were very hungry they Og and Ru crouched there be- some strange way all this made started down the mountainside in- hind the rock watched the taw- Og still more resentful; more an- to the forest where they hoped to ny animal, but not with the fear gry. The leopard had killed, not find some likely looking bird’s nest that such a beast generally in- because of hunger or the urge to to rob or some smaller animal too spired in the Hairy People. They carry food to its young. It had that could be brought down by a were angry and resentful instead, killed wantonly, lustfully, merely stone. And luck was with them and it would have taken little to for the sake of killing. It tore an- for scarcely had they entered the cause Og to dash out and hurl his other chunk of flesh from the goat shelter of the forest again when Ru spear at the huge cat. The beast and dropped it without devour- with a motion as swift as a strik- had robbed them of their kill just ing it. Instead it licked the blood ing snake flung his spear into a when they felt that it was with- that trickled from the new wound. clumb of underbrush and with a in their grasp; had robbed them It was not eating. It was spoiling, shout of triumph retrieved it with of their meal and put to naught defiling good food. Like the wea- a kicking, and struggling rabbit- their morning’s efforts. Og was sel it was merely lapping the blood like creature impaled on its point. furious. Oh, for a weapon power- and wasting good meat in doing ful enough to make him equal to it. The leopard would pay for this, such a monster. Why should he, a Og resolved. Hairy Boy be at the mercy of this 24 | WOODSBORO WALKERSVILLE TIMES | APRIL 2020 UPCOMING EVENTS

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