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NEWS which is providing Emmitsburg Considers Dog Park It’s carnival season! monies for the equip- Park will give dog owners without a ment to ensure that yard a place to play outside in safety with their canine best friends. Page 2 arnival season has official- nival grounds to the town for use in the volunteer firefight- Cly started as Mother Seton creating businesses to employ the vast ers can respond safe- Borough Building Bid Accepted School kicked off the carnival sea- number of local veterans returning ly and adequately to Desire expressed by residents to son May 23rd. Amanda Calis, Moth- from WWII and unable to find em- emergency situations. have a building that meets needs, er Seton School Staff member stat- ployment. “As a result,” said Powell, Many of our local Page 3 not just wants. ed that “The Carnival is awesome. It “the VHC is the only local company fire companies can at- without a carnival ground, but that’s test to the sense of to- Thurmont Unveils 2017 Budget brings together the community, and getherness that is seen Commissioners balance income not just for the fun. The people that a decision we never regretted.” expenses without tax increases come out to volunteer and help us Events like firemen’s carnivals pro- among volunteers and Page 4 make it so successful, many of whom vide an important portion of the community members are alumni or parents of alumni that sponsoring fire department’s annual while organizing these Taneytown Art Scene Grows graduated years ago, really represent budget. The proceeds from the carni- events. Each year, the The Red Door Boutique is the latest the spirit of Mother Seton School.” vals ultimately go right back into the volunteers look for- addition to Taneytown’s growing community through the services giv- ward to the challeng- arts and crafts scene. Page 17 The carnival is not only a fundrais- er for schools such as Mother Seton, en by the companies. Len Bowers of es of putting on a car- the Harney Fire Company said their nival and are willing Few rides are more symbolic of a firemen’s but also serves as a fundraiser for oth- carnival than the Ferris Wheel; this one COMMENTARY er organizations that will use the pro- carnival is the largest fundraiser of the to donate their talents featured at the Taneytown Volunteer Fire Words From Winterbilt ceeds to continue their work in the year, the proceeds of which are used and efforts to make Company’s annual carnival, held June 13-18. The downside of solving social community. Volunteer fire compa- to buy needed equipment. it a successful event. problems with laws is that the nies around the country are heavily According to Vaughn Zimmer- But to rural localities, firemen’s car- is just the beginning of carnival sea- solutions often create even dependent on fund-raising as a means man of the Walkersville Volunteer nivals do more than just raise funds; son. The Taneytown Fire Compa- greater problems. Page 12 to supplement the often surprising- Fire Company, the profits from their they serve as a social gathering place ny will be hosting their carnival June 13th to the 18th; Harney Volunteer The American Mind ly low return on donation solicitation Carnival also are used to purchase ap- for community members of all ages. What happens when the will of the campaigns. The most heavily attend- paratus and equipment. “It now takes According to Jerry Free of the Rocky Fire Company’s carnival will begin minority always takes precedence ed and generally most successful fire about six carnivals to buy a new fire Ridge Fire Company, firemen’s carni- on June 27th and run until July 2nd; over the will of the majority?Page 13 company-sponsored events are the engine pumper. This saves Frederick vals: “brings people from all over to- Walkersville will be putting their car- “firemen’s carnivals.” County from purchasing apparatus gether for a time of fellowship, in an nival on during the week of July 4; old fashioned way.” It is an opportuni- Thurmont’s carnival festivities run in ARTICLES Wayne Powell of Emmitsburg’s for us, saving the taxpayers money.” The Book of Days Vigilant Hose Company, the sole lo- said Zimmerman. ty to remind people why rural life is so July; and lastly, Rocky Ridge Carni- An insight into the origin of the cal fire company that does not host a Local fire companies also bene- much better then city life. val rounds out the carnival season names of plants whose names in- carnival, said the reason was that in fit from the sense of community seen If you missed the Mother Se- with their dates set for August 15th volve reference to animals. Page 11 1946, the VHC donated their car- while working toward the same goal, ton School Carnival, don’t fret; this through the 20th.

The Retired Ecologist Everything in nature turns out to be connected when you begin to study it in detail. Page 14 Emergency responders in short supply he urgent need for volunteers spoke about the need for surround- In The Country was the hot topic at the Fairfield ing municipality Fire Companies to The annual arrival of the Barn T Swallow marks the official start of Fire & EMS quarterly meeting. The come up with a solution. Ginn not- summer – their return trip is truly Department is asking area municipal- ed that the Fountaindale and Fairfield remarkable. Page 15 ities for assistance and suggestions on fire companies already draw from the how to solicit volunteers to support same pool of emergency responders. Real Science emergency response services. “Sometime in the future,” said Fracking brings the promise of Hamiltonban Township Solici- Ginn, “neighboring fire companies endless oil – but it comes with a tor, Matthew Battersby and Bruce may have to consider collaborative ef- terrible price. Page 16 Carr, Carroll Valley Borough Council forts, including consolidation, in an Pets member, brought up the topic of lack effort to form fewer, larger depart- Bart – A tribute to a beloved of volunteers at their respective coun- ments thereby better utilizing both horse. Page 18 cil meetings. Battersby stated that the human and financial resources.” He Fire Chief from the Fairfield Depart- ended by stating that the need for vol- World War I ment, Bill Jacobs, and his son, Adam unteerism is dire. June 1916 – Jutland – the clash Jacobs will be absent for a period of Bill Jacobs, Fairfield Fire Depart- of imperial navies. Page 26 Neighboring fire companies may have to consider consolidation eight months. Battersby noted that ment Chief, noted the decline in num- in an effort to better utilize both finances and human resources. Cooking these two members respond to one ber of volunteers since he began his A look at favorite summertime des- third of emergency calls in Hamil- time with the department in 1996. pect that departments will have to in- Company and EMS Days drew in serts made with strawberries and tonban, Highland and Liberty Town- “Within the past 20 years, the num- crease the number of paid staff, which hundreds in spite of the rainy weath- rhubarb. Page 31 ships, as well as Carroll Valley and the ber of volunteers has dropped by half. would result in an increase in the local er. The open house featured activities Borough of Fairfield. Twenty years ago, the Fire Department fire tax, which is minimal at the pres- for the kids including fire truck and Four Years At The Mount Battersby also stated that south- was averaging 15-18 people per fire ent time. ambulance rides as well as programs This month our writers were to write west Adams County has the high- hall. The ambulance crew consisted of But the companies are not throw- for adults. Adams Regional EMS was about some of their favorite memo- on hand to provide information for ries, summer plans, and thoughts on est percentage of people over the age about 14 volunteers, and now there are ing in the towel yet on recruiting lo- potential volunteers. the months to come! Page 34 of 55 years as well as the highest per- only 7. There are also currently only cal volunteers. This year’s Fairfield Fire centage of the population traveling 2 about 8 volunteers per emergency call.” The Arts hours outside the area for their jobs. Jacobs also mentioned that during ev- PRE-SORTED A fond farewell to the Thurmont The pool of volunteers to draw from ery volunteer shift there are people who STANDARD Thespians. Page 39 in this area of Adams County is there- are dedicated to come in and volunteer. U.S. Postage fore limited. Unfortunately though, this number is Postal Customer Complementary Corner PAID “Do you believe that you must be At the Hamiltonban Board of Su- dwindling. Gettysburg, PA perfect?” If you answered “No,” I pervisor’s meeting, Fountaindale If volunteer numbers do not in- Permit No. 53 don’t fully believe you. Page 42 emergency responder, Sam Ginn, crease both Ginn and Jacobs sus- 2 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | JUNE 2016 EMMITSBURG NEWS

seen among citizens of Emmits- Dog park in the works burg for a dog park located some- potential dog park is in the The dog park would be 150 feet where within town. Many people Aearly stages of discussion by 100 feet and would be divid- don’t have a large back yard for Emmitsburg within the town. Drawings show- ed into two sections, one section their dog (s) to run around and ing the potential location and ap- for small dogs and one section for blow off steam, and the idea of a news-journal pearance of the dog park were large dogs. The proposed fencing dog park is seen as a good idea to P.O. Box 543 done by Jerry Muir, Emmitsburg’s was only four feet high, but af- some. Other Commissioners agree Emmitsburg, Maryland 21727 that there may be a need for a dog zoning technician, and were pre- ter voiced concern from the pub- 301-471-3306 sented to the Council during the lic and the Commissioners, it was park, but the location needs to be May 2nd Town Council meet- agreed that six feet would be a bet- discussed further. Vice President www.emmitsburg.com and www.emmitsburg.net ing. Some members of the public ter height. Further research will Sweeney also brought up the idea voiced their concern for the pro- be conducted to verify proper di- that having a dog park located in posed location, which was pre- mensions. town could potentially be a “tour- News, events, history; and culture for the Historic Toms Creek Hundred geograph- sented to be placed behind South- As stated by President O’Don- ist attraction” as many people trav- ical area; Emmitsburg, Zora, Carroll Valley, Fairfield, Greenmont, Harney, Rocky Ridge, Detour, St. Anthony’s, Zentz Mill, and Thurmont. The Emmitsburg News el to different towns visiting dog gate. The location causes some nell, “there is nothing set in stone Journal is published the first day of every month by Toms Creek Hundred LLC. concern for families with children yet, the Council has not voted on parks with their dogs. as well as the potential for high anything.” The proposal of the Commissioner Mellor want- Senior Advisors: noise levels of the dogs disrupt- dog park is in the early stages and ed members involved with the Eric Glass, Taney Corporation ing people in their homes. Anoth- other potential locations are being project to present some addition- Dan Reaver, Emmitsburg Glass er concern with the location was discussed. The only physical lim- al options of other locations and Bo and Jean Cadle, Former Publishers of the Emmitsburg Dispatch the actual terrain, which is very itation hindering potential loca- would like to see further research Kathryn Franke, MSM Class of 2013, MBA Class of 2015 wet most of the year as it sits at a tions is the plan for a second water done for ways to best use the avail- lower ground level, in a “basin.” plant in the future. Council mem- able space. The idea of a dog park Executive Editor: Michael Hillman, [email protected] Costs to build the dog park in this bers discussed possibly placing the is viewed positively, as long as it Managing Editor: Angela Smith, MSM Class of 2015, MBA Class of 2017 location would be higher due to dog park behind the baseball field can be done in such a way as not Assistant Editor: Lydia Olsen, MSM Class of 2016 the necessity of an upgrade to the or further away from the homes. to bring discontent to the citi- English Editor: Julianna Mastromatteo, MSM Class of 2016 terrain to allow for proper drain- O’Donnell also mentioned zens and residents of neighboring News Reporter: Danielle Ryan, PSU Class of 2015 age of the area. that there definitely is an interest homes. Advertising: Sharon Graham, [email protected] Graphic Design and layout: Brian Barth, timebombstudios.com Photographer: John Zuke

2017 budget in the works Letters to the Editor, notice of upcoming events, news stories, and interesting and he Emmitsburg Board of Cole Tabler, the Town’s Finan- crease seen, which is due to the creative articles are welcome and may be submitted via regular U.S. Mail to P.O. box TCommissioners received cial Officer was present to review one-time grant from the state 543, Emmitsburg, MD 21727, or by email to [email protected]. the proposed 2017 budget at the budget with the Council. highway fund for the state high- their May 16 special budget The general fund has increased way use tax. This increase is the meeting, and will be compos- approximately 4 percent in rev- only significant change seen in cludes a shift in salaries and ben- ment, both in comparison to last ing a list of questions regarding enues from last year, roughly the 2017 revenue total. The total efits between different depart- year’s budget. The increases seen the submission to be addressed $60,000. This increase is due to revenues seen for this year are ap- ments. This can be explained by in the Sewer Department have by town staff before the June 6 the Town’s amount of state reve- proximately $1.7 million, which the Town’s prediction of alloca- been attributed to the deprecia- meeting. nue for highway use that was re- is an increase from last year. tion of time spent on different tion of the new wastewater treat- In presenting proposed 2017 ceived, which was presented at Tabler was pleased to announce projects within the departments, ment plant, and an increase in budget to the board of commis- this meeting. that the town’s workman’s com- and the need to distribute the pay the electric required to operate sioners, Mayor Briggs said the The real estate tax revenue is pensation rate and unemploy- roll appropriately. the new system. proposal represents a balanced approximately the same as last ment insurance taxes are both In regards to the Water/Sew- The board took no formal ac- budget with no tax increases. year, 0.36 cents per $100 as- down, meaning town staff inju- er budget, decreases in expens- tion at the meeting on the budget The proposal includes an addi- sessed, so no tax increase is seen, ries and turnover have decreased es are seen in the Water Depart- proposal. The final budget will tional $20,000 to be allocated to- as stated by Mayor Briggs. How- significantly. ment, and increases in expenses be approved in June upon com- ward the Town square project. ever, there is a state revenue in- The proposed budget also in- are seen in the Sewer Depart- pletion of pubic hearings.

the Scott Road Farm Barn. main beam needs to be replaced. Emmitsburg Area News Briefs. . . Muir visited the location and The electric service needs to be spoke about the lack of safety moved outside the barn in order Nuisance Ordinance Ordinance seems unconstitutional sioner Joe Ritz brought the dis- seen within the structure, stat- to tear the barn down. Addi- The Citizen’s Advisory Committee to some. Some Committee mem- cussed points back to the Council. ing that it is a liability. A re- tional water access, in addition met the third Tuesday of April and bers voiced their concern with the The topic of the Ordinance will be quest for proposal to demolish to the well already present, will discussed the Nuisance Ordinance. wording of the document, stating brought up again during the June the Barn and re-build a slop- also be installed for use by boy During the meeting, the Commit- that there is too much vagueness Town Council meeting in August, ing, standing seam roof over the scouts and cub scouts. Muir be- tee brought up some questions re- of some of the wording. It was also after the next Citizen’s Advisory cattle shed underneath the barn lieves that this stabilization and garding the value of the ordinance. mentioned that within the docu- Committee meeting in July. was presented. Three contrac- replacement of the core of the Firstly, why is there a need for the ment, there is too much penalty tors were present on the site and structure is a main contributing Nuisance Ordinance? If there is a for landlords. A majority of mem- Scott Road Farm two of them presented a bid. factor to the high cost estimate. problem with a neighbor, the indi- bers was not seen at the meeting Barn Demolition The lowest bid of $36,255 was This project will be accounted vidual can bring the issue up with and therefore a quorum was not Zoning technician Jerry Muir presented to the Council. Some for in the new budget. The con- said neighbor or contact law en- met, hindering the ability to vote attended the May 2nd Town stabilization of the walls of the tract was accepted by the Coun- forcement. The idea of a Nuisance on the matter officially. Commis- Council meeting and discussed building needs to be done, and a cil with a 4 to 1 vote. JUNE 2016 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 3 FAIRFIELD/CARROLL VALLEY NEWS

nent), LED stair railing lighting. The Tempers flare over proposed Borough building Council accepted the alternate to re- place all fluorescent light fixtures with esidents arrived in droves at the the Council’s decision on the building. considering too many unnecessary wanted to know if there was a con- LED lighting, which will be done at RMay 10th Carroll Valley Borough Some residents mentioned their amenities for the new building includ- tingency plan set aside. Once again, no additional cost by Lobar Associates Council meeting, likely prompted by concern with neglect to the current ing the meeting room, holding cell for Hazlett answered by stating that the as included in their bid. The remain- the receipt of an anonymous red mail- borough building, stating that if the the police station and even the reloca- Borough has budgeted for a possible ing alternate concerning the stone in er, which Borough officials state they necessary maintenance had been tion of the Fairfield branch library. 15% cost overrun. the lobby has been postponed, as the believe was mailed to all Carroll Val- done to the building, there would Residents also expressed con- Once all questions were answered Council may return to this option at a ley residents. The mailer depicted the be no need for a brand new build- cerned that due to the non-guaran- to the satisfaction of the residents, the later date as the project unfolds. project as government overreach and ing. Council Member Ken Lund- tee of the receipt of a grant for this public comment section ended and a The Borough building was put out fiscal irresponsibility. The mailer gave berg stated that: “the building is in project, the possibility of a tax hike to brief break was taken. A majority of the to bid in late March for a period of five the impression that the project would poor shape; there is inadequate venti- cover the cost of the building is very attendees left, satisfied with the answers and a half weeks, and six bids were re- “raise taxes and was unnecessary.” lation, black mold is in the walls, and high. David Hazlett, the Borough given during the meeting. Several resi- ceived on April 28. Benedict Dubbs, Prompted by this mailer, residents because poor initial construction (es- Manager, however noted that the dents even spoke out about the mailer the architect from Murray Associates hoping to voice their concerns regard- pecially to the foundation) renova- current Borough budget anticipated being misleading, and extended their who is designing the building, was ing this notice and the proposed new tion was just not an option. Demoli- this project in order to afford it with- thanks to Borough staff members for present and spoke in regards to the bids Borough building arrived at the meet- tion was the only real answer.” out increasing the taxes. The need for answering their questions. received for the project. Out of the six ing, which was set to begin at 7 pm, Residents Tom Wolf and Richard a tax increase according to Hazlett is There were several alternates with- bids received, Lobar Associates Inc. but began late due to the massive turn- Matthews both spoke out about the not foreseen in the future as the Bor- in the project that were brought up by presented the lowest bid in the amount out of citizens. With every seat in the “need for a new building, not a Taj Ma- ough has been saving money to fund citizens and were discussed by the Bor- of $3.599 million. council hearing room filled, residents hal” and their belief that we “need to this project for the past ten years. ough Manager, David Hazlett, and the The Council voted 5 – 2 to accept lined up along the perimeter of the build a building that meets our needs, Questions concerning the consid- Council members. The Council chose the bid by Lobar Associates while se- room, sat on the floor and even stood not our wants.” Some residents ex- eration of cost overrun of the proj- to reject the projected $65,000 mon- lectively accepting and rejecting afore- outside both doors, all hoping to hear pressed concern that the Council is ect were also brought up. Residents ument sign (with electronic compo- mentioned alternates. Liberty Township house numbering ordinance John C. Bostek are more beneficial than clearly identi- are even better. Numbers should con- vate lanes, and may not be visible ly available signs which combine reflec- Liberty Township Supervisor fying each house or business with its trast with surrounding color, be paint- from the main roads. While Ordi- tive finish and durable, weather resis- address number. ed, or made of metal or other dura- nance 1-91 describes a system of tant materials, even though Ordinance ne of the duties of a township su- In November 1991 the Liberty ble material, and be placed in full view identification for the majority of ad- 1-91 does not specify that type. Opervisor is to provide the means Township board of Supervisors passed from the opposite side of the street. dresses in our township, it requires The type of sign I am referring to is to secure health, safety and well-being Ordinance number 1-91 which basi- When there are multiple mailboxes, some personal ingenuity on the part available at many stores. If you would for the township citizens. These duties cally required all residents to number both mailbox and building should be of some residents to cover the special prefer supporting your local Fire De- include Police and Fire Department their house or place of business. The numbered accordingly. Do not let your circumstances. partment and getting help deciding protection, utility planning, building Ordinance required the house or busi- number get covered by vegetation or If you live on the type of lot described where to locate your reflective sign at code enforcement, highway construc- ness number to be placed in a “con- holiday decorations! in this paragraph you may need to look the same time, contact the Fairfield tion/maintenance/snow removal, and spicuous place,” preferably above or Much has changed since 1991. at your individual home identification or Fountaindale Fire Departments. In trash collection contracts. The enforce- on either side of the main entrance or In years past most homes were built from the perspective of a emergency re- a recent mailing they are advertising ment of these duties places a certain on a sign post mounted in front of the along or very near to the main roads. sponder not familiar with the area and the signs for $15 each with installation amount of responsibility with each cit- structure or on both sides Today there are more homes in our attempting a first response during peri- available! izen as well. When providing Police or The numbers are to be three inches township and many are located on ods of bad weather and poor visibility. Remember, house numbers shorten Fire Department protection few things in height, although four inch numbers panhandle lots, cul-de-sacs and pri- I recommend the use of commercial- response time when lives are at stake!

the same. The Board of Supervisors Hamiltonban Township News Briefs. . . believes this has worked out well for On-lot Sewage ects. The total, which included oil Reamer spoke about this decision. (Orrtanna) Treatment Plant and all concerned. Disposal Facilities and chip treatment, bituminous seal, The plant in Hamiltonban Town- the Franklin Township Treatment In further news, Chairman Gor- At the May 3rd Board of Supervisors scratch and leveling course and wear- ship was over 40 years old and the Plant with the plan to build a line don mentioned that the Old Get- meeting, Ordinance 2016-02: Gov- ing course as well as the equipment DEP regulations have increased over to Franklin from Orrtanna to ser- ty Station located next to the Mini erning Municipal Management of and labor involved, was $179,381. those 40 years. The plant was not de- vice Hamiltonban customers’ needs. Market on Fairfield Road is in the On-lot Sewage Disposal Facilities was The Board accepted this bid while re- signed to handle the treatment to to- Hamiltonban residents have experi- early stages of being converted to a passed unanimously. This ordinance serving the right to limit the scope of day’s standards and was placed under enced no problems with the transi- car wash. No further information is applies to all who own any proper- work. COA (Consent Order of Agreement) tion and their rates have remained known at this time. ty that is serviced by an on-lot sew- New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co. to bring the treatment method of age disposal system and to all of those was the single bid received for aggre- wastewater up to date. This COA who are installing or rehabilitating on- gate and Superpave. The total cost for meant that substantial changes would lot sewage disposal systems. the project was 1.2 million. This in- have to be made to the existing plant The purpose of Ordinance 2016- cludes the cost of Superpave and all or an entirely new plant would have 02 is to “provide for the regulation, associated materials involved as well to be constructed. Neither option inspection, maintenance and rehabil- as delivery of said materials to the site. was cost effective, especially given the itation of on-lot sewage disposal sys- The Board accepted this bid unani- small number of residents/business- tems; to further permit intervention mously. es connected to that line. Billing rates in situations which may constitute a would most likely have doubled, so public nuisance or hazard to the pub- Hamiltonban out the Township decided to seek a pri- lic health; and to establish penalties of waste water business vate provider that would purchase the and appeal procedures necessary for Roadmaster John Harbaugh an- system and incorporate the residents the proper administration of a sewage nounced at the May 3rd Board of Su- affected into their customer base. management program.” pervisor’s meeting that Hamiltonban Pennsylvania American Water Adoption of this ordinance was Township is no longer in the waste- Corporation was interested in pur- mandated by the Department of water business. Supervisor Coleen chasing both the Hamiltonban Energy, and notices will be sent to all residents regarding this adoption on July 1st.

Summer Road Project bids accepted The Board of Supervisors opened the bids that were received for the sum- mer road projects and for aggregate and Superpave. One summer road project bid was received by Ham- maker East for the four summer proj- 4 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | JUNE 2016 THURMONT NEWS Thurmont unveils 2017 budget Thurmont Business Showcase he Thurmont Board of Com- cided that there would be a 50/50 split. fore Capital Expenditures is $546,602. he Thurmont Business Tmissioners received a proposed 50% would be used for the fund bal- Both the values of expenditures and TShowcase has been re- budget for the 2017 fiscal year at the ance and 50% would be brought for- revenues will change as the Fund Bal- scheduled for Saturday, Octo- May 3rd Town meeting. Randy Ey- ward. By the end, majority voted that ance is moved to the Capital Fund. ber 15 from 11am-3pm. The ler, Wastewater Department Superin- the Fund Balance would be placed into The capital investments for the Showcase will be held at the tendent, and Linda Joyce, the Chief Fi- the Capital Funds Budget. Wastewater Department totals Thurmont American Legion nancial Officer, were both present at Last year, the Sewer Service fees/ $306,725. Capital improvements pre- Post 168 located at 8 Park the meeting and presented the Coun- Sewer tax was budgeted at $1,590,000. sented included a new machine to help Lane. If you are interested in cil with the Sewer Enterprise Fund This year, the amount received to- with the wear and tear seen on sludge participating in the Showcase and the remaining part of the Gener- tals $1,185,809. Based on the actu- pumps, thereby providing a longer life- you may pick up an applica- tab, and then go to events, al Fund for the 2017 budget. al year to date total of $1,575,136, the time for the pumps, a new garage bay tion at the town office, or you or contact Vickie Grinder There was a discussion regarding amount comparison from last year was for the trucks, a new snow blower, a may download an application at vgrinder@thurmontstaff. the Fund Balance among the Com- lowered by $25,000 from last year’s complete change to Ethernet including at thurmontmainstreet.com com. missioners. Commissioner Burns stat- budgeted total. touch ups to the whole program, repairs under the Visit Thurmont ed that adding the Fund Balance to the The total expenditures equaled to trucks and sewer line rehabilitation. operating budget is an unrealistic, un- $1,181,578. This included the cost of During the second part of the meet- ing $1,492,227. This year, the person- fund balance ($4,025,799). sustainable way to use the fund. Both salaries, which have not changed, sup- ing, the general fund budget was dis- al property tax was budgeted separate- The expenses included an addition- Burns and Commissioner Hamrick plies and operating materials, electric, cussed. Real estate taxes, presented ly, as it is seen as a separate entity from al $15,000 for a potential part time po- believed that the money should be al- vehicle repair, sledge hauling, training/ as a constant yield this year is 0.2931 real estate taxes. The total is $105,000. sition office accountant who would be located toward a Capital Budget or it education and general operating funds. cents per $100 assessed value. Assess- The income tax is totaled at $640,000, responsible for updating the system. should be saved/set aside for a “rainy Total Revenue is $1,728,180, and ments were presented to have increased and the total revenue is budgeted at This potential position could reduce day fund.” Last fiscal year, it was de- the Revenue over Expenditures be- a small amount from last year, total- $67,300 with use of 50 percent of the the auditor fees significantly.

baked goods. Come out and support The current amount funded through your local growers! the Escrow account is $99,000, which Thurmont Area News-Briefs. . . means that only an additional $3,319 Roddy Bridge damaged again! low the truck to be extracted. ter Street behind the old PNC Bank. Town replaces trucks is needed to purchase the truck. Com- The covered bridge on Roddy Road No word was available as to what The farmers market occurs every Commissioners voted to purchase missioner Burns motioned to take the was closed for a few days, while re- part of “a 10-foot truck can’t make it Saturday, rain or shine, and will run a 2017 Ford dump truck from $3,319 out of the General Fund. The pairs were made after an oversize through an 8-foot 6-inch clearance” through September 24. Hagerstown Ford in the amount vote was carried unanimously. box truck attempted to cross the the stupid driver didn’t understand. This year the farmer’s market will fea- of $102,319. The truck and will The Town council also approved bridge on May 18th. The top of ture the Thurmont Green Team, a team have a ten-foot snow plow attach- the replacement of the town’s 1997 era the truck, which was traveling south Thurmont Main Street of dedicated volunteers that has been ment, stainless steel bed and safety pole truck. A bid from National Joint on Roddy Road, plowed into the Farmers’ Market returns working hard on obtaining the Sustain- warning lights. The town commis- Powers Alliance for a 2016 freight- top of the bridge. The truck became The Thurmont Main Street Farm- able Maryland Community certifica- sioners were told that the replace- liner chassis, priced at $208,749, was stuck under two of the roof’s sup- ers Market will open Saturday June tion. The Green Team will be promot- ment was necessary because the cur- brought to the Board. The new truck port beams. Portions of the top of 4, from 9 - noon at Thurmont Mu- ing a plant swap this year by offering rent truck, purchased in 2000, has will have a service bucket so it could the bridge had to be cut away to al- nicipal Parking Lot on South Cen- residents an option of 3 varieties of tree a large amount of corrosion on the be used as a third bucket truck if need- samplings native to the Thurmont Ca- chassis and the body. ed. Delivery was promised within 90 toctin area: red bud, locust and tulip. The funding for this purchase has days of purchase. The vendors this year offer a wide been escrowed in the budget cycles Funding for the truck is available range of locally grown produce and over the past few years in anticipa- through the Electric Department fruit as well as an assortment of fresh tion of the need to replace the truck. Loan. There is approximately $1.2 mil- lion of the $2 million loan left, some of which was used to purchase the truck. The new truck will accommodate the replacement of poles through- out the town, having the capability to set 55 foot poles. The current truck is a smaller version of the new Derrick truck and is unable to safely set poles any larger than 40 feet, which is be- coming an issue as there are numerous 50 foot poles currently located in town.

Town to seek sustainable certification The town council has agreed to seek a Sustainable Maryland Certifica- tion. In order to obtain this certifi- cation, the Town must come up with a green purchasing policy. Chief Ad- ministrative Officer Jim Humerick researched different policies current- ly in place within other municipali- ties and reviewed the template pro- vided by the University of Maryland. The purpose of this policy is to “ensure that the Town recognizes its responsibility to minimize the neg- ative impacts on human health and the environment while supporting a diverse and vibrant community and economy.” This policy also en- sures that the materials and prod- ucts purchased by the Town adhere to a certain level of sustainability in regards to environmental and eco- nomic standards. Humerick settled on a Sustainability Procurement pol- icy based off of the one used in the Town of Boonsboro, which has been successful thus far for their Town. JUNE 2016 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 5 100 YEARS AGO THIS MONTH

People’s Garage Nearly Completed June 1916 Work on the home of the People’s Ga- rage Company on Frederick Street is June 2 Frederick County held a rally on the nearly completed and the company ex- Square calling for sale of liquor to be pects to move into their new headquar- Col. John Mosby Dead banned in Frederick County. At the ters the latter part of this week. The Col. John Mosby, the noted Confed- conclusion of the rally, members sang structure is thoroughly modern in ev- erate Gen. and Commander of Mos- Prohibitionist songs off-key while ery way and is built of brick with met- by’s Rangers in the Civil War, who af- tossing pennies into the fountain in al window frames and wire glass, mak- ter that conflict became a warm personal the forlorn hope of making their wish ing it entirely fireproof. A large, plain, and political friend of President Grant come true. and very effective sign has been erect- and served under Grant as the Ameri- ed in the center of the building over the can Council at Hong Kong, died Tues- Fountain Saves Boozer past few days which adds much to the day morning after a month’s illness. He Mead Mort, a member of the For- dignity and appearance of the whole was 81 years old. He was a graduate of mer-Former Boozers Association nar- structure. the University of Virginia and in addition rowly escaped being burned Thursday to being an author, he was also known as night while trying to retrieve the pen- Frederick-Emmitsburg Road a Greek scholar. The many friends of Col. nies thrown into the Fountain by the Word has been received that work will Mosby will remember his frequent visits Prohibitionist earlier that day. A thor- soon begin on rebuilding and resurfac- to Emmitsburg. His daughters graduat- oughly inebriate Mort grew frustrat- ing the state road between Thurmont ed from St. Joseph’s College, of this place. ed when the matches he was using and Emmitsburg. The results of which to spot the pennies went out when will make the state road from Freder- Automobile Accidents he placed then under the water to ick through Thurmont and Emmits- On Tuesday, Decoration Day, there were get a better view of the bottom of the burg to the Pennsylvania state line, one several automobile accidents near Em- fountain. In frustration, Mort made a of the best in the county. This section mitsburg. Bernard Henshaw, a motorcy- torch out of straw, but the fire quick- has been the one broken link in the clist, was hurled over the radiator, break- ly grew out of control and Mort was state road system for Frederick Coun- ing the windshield of a Ford automobile, only saved when he fell into the foun- ty. The news of the State Road Com- belonging to Morris Gillelan, in a head- tain, extinguishing the flame – but mission plans to begin work will be wel- on collision and badly cut and bruised not before the light revealed 5 pennies comed by the vast number of auto car his face and head. The accident hap- – sufficient for a round in the Hotel users who use this highway. pened on the state road almost in front Slagel’s bar. of St. Joseph’s College. Henshaw was go- ing towards Emmitsburg on his way to Blacksmith Commits Suicide June 23 knew his horse was skittish, and went to cast, throw, or discharge any firecrack- Gettysburg and Mr. Gillelan was head- Desponded because of poor health, the head of the animal and held her un- er, canning cracker, or other explosive ed towards Thurmont. It is said that Mr. James Boyer, a well-known blacksmith Horse Deaths til the girls climbed in. It was then that in or upon any street, alley or public Gillelan was driving along the right side near Bridgeport, swallowed the con- Saturday evening a horse belonging it started its mad dash. Martz said later place in town. It is suggested that those of the road, but as he approached the tents of a bottle of carbonic acid at his to Mr. Oliver Koontz, of near Em- that had he been driving his trusty geld- who desire to set off fireworks gain motorcyclist he turned to the left and home Monday afternoon and died half mitsburg, became sick on Main Street ing, as apposed to a stupid mare, the ac- permission from the Vigilant Hose then back to the right side. Henshaw was an hour afterwards. Justice of the Peace and was taken to the stable of Mr. Fri- cident would never have happened. Company to use their grounds for that also approaching on the right-hand side Cashhour, acting as coroner, found that zell. Dr. Brokow was summoned and purpose. and said he started to cross the road when Mr. Boyer’s death was due to poison- administered his patented colic elix- the automobile driver also changed his ing, self-inflicted, and deemed an in- ir. When the horse failed to respond, June 30 Barn Burns After course and the machines met in the mid- quest unnecessary. he shot it. Lightning strike dle of the road. Henshaw’s machine was Motorcycle Falls On Boy Fire by lightning during the severe almost wrecked. One of the fenders and Three Hurt In Runaway Thursday evening around six o’clock Jo- storm on Tuesday evening destroyed the front of the automobile was slightly June 16 Several automobile parties made nar- seph Hopp was painfully injured when the barn on the farm of John Harman, damaged. row escapes from being run down Sun- a heavy motorcycle fell on him. The known as the Old Hockensmith Farm, Tuesday night, a horse attached to Recluse Accidentally Shot day afternoon, when the mare of Lew- machine, one of a number parked on situated about 3 1/2 miles from Em- a buggy driven by John Eyler, of near John Jones, age 49 years, died Mon- is Martz of Lewistown, attached to a the Square, belonged to a party of tour- mitsburg, tenanted by Charles Ohler. Emmitsburg, became frightened by day from the effects of a gunshot buggy, became frightened and made a ists passing through Emmitsburg. The Through the efforts of neighbors who the light of an approaching automobile wound to his right leg. He lived alone mad dash up the state road with Martz lad stepped on the pedal or touched the assisted him, Mr. Ohler was able to and ran into a team driven by Mr. Har- on the mountain, and fearing some- hanging onto the reins and two girls sit- handle bar in such a manner that the save all the outbuildings. 10 loads of baugh on the Waynesboro Pike about one would rob him, loaded a single ting in the buggy. The flight of the ani- machine fell on him. The boy’s cries at- hay were burned with the barn togeth- 2 miles from Emmitsburg. The Har- barreled shotgun, set the hammer, mal was checked for a few seconds when tracted a number of persons. First aid er with one wagon, a quantity of har- baugh team was in front and as the oth- and put it at the head of the steps of the buggy, which swung from one side was given at the Progressive Pharmacy nesses and a number of farming im- er team passed, the wheels locked. For- the second floor. Monday morning of the road to the other, crashed into and Dr. Stone was summoned, who re- plements. All the cattle that were in the tunately, none of the occupants nor he got up to go downstairs and up- an automobile, throwing the two girls moved the boy to his home. The inju- building were rescued. The loss is esti- their horses were hurt. set the gun, which went off, the load from the buggy. Martz was dragged for ries are not thought to be serious. mated at about $2,000. shattering his kneecap. He lay on the at least 200 yards and was badly cut and floor for five hours until his cries were bruised. The two girls were going to a No Fireworks To read past editions of 100 Year Ago this June 9 heard by a farmer who summoned church service when they stopped Martz Notice is hereby given that ordinance Month, visit the History section of Em- medical aid. The doctors placed Jones and asked him to drive them there. He #137 makes it unlawful for anyone to mitsburg.net. Prohibitionist Rally in an automobile to take him to Bal- On Thursday afternoon, local mem- timore, but he died on the way from bers of the United Dry Forces of loss of blood. 6 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | JUNE 2016 FROM THE DESK OF . . .

took her one-day after the Ethics County Councilman Kirby Delauter Commission issued a favorable opinion on my local business, think our County Executive trash, and hauled to the Freder- Shade Trees and Evergreens was Now you can say, Delauter, for County Executive Gardner I Jan Gardner has forgotten who ick County landfill. Recently they forced to close because of an is- you know damn well Shade Trees to overturn that opinion by Ex- pays the bills in Frederick Coun- were told by the county that they sue with permitting and zoning. knew they were operating illegal- ecutive Order. My point is, the ty. Recently there has been all out could no longer haul this material They transitioned into a wedding ly and it’s their fault! I could say County Executive Gardner will assault on business in this Coun- to the landfill transfer station be- venue on their farm ten years ago that but I know all too well being use Executive Orders to hurt ty. My emails overflow with pleas cause it is “out of county trash”. when a downturn in the economy in business in Frederick County business and target those she from local businesses that are Now, before I go into the insan- took a hold in Frederick County for 30 years how many times the doesn’t agree with, and she will questioning themselves everyday ity of this decision, here is the and made doing business here as a county has showed up on our jobs not use Executive Orders to hurt as to why they continue to em- County Code on trash disposal: landscape company nearly impos- and stated the rules have changed business and target those she dis- ploy people in, and do business “…only refuse which is collected sible. In the transition for surviv- without notice. That’s right, they agrees with. I’ve just given you in, Frederick County? Let me within the confines of Frederick al, Shade Trees started a wedding change county code, no notifica- two of many examples as to why run through just a few examples County shall be eligible for dis- venue on their farm, hosting wed- tion to business owners affected, Jan Gardner is bad for business of the insanity and then you can posal in county...” dings for those wanting to tie the just do as we say, and get over it. in Frederick County. While she ask yourself, if you were going to The County staff argument is knot. Over the last ten years, they Oh, and pay a fee of course. is on track to spend $70M - take on the risk of owning a busi- that this material is brought from built this business and became So I can see where over the $100 Million more of your tax ness, would you do so in Freder- out of county, to this business’ lo- one of the best venues in Mary- years a business could have gone money in her four year term ick County knowing the attitude cation in Frederick, so they con- land, booking hundreds of wed- under the radar and with the as Executive, she is also killing toward you would be negative. sider that, “out of county” re- dings annually, employing people myriad of regulations these days the businesses that produce the Example number one: J&J fuse. J&J is in a bind, they have and paying taxes on the land. overlook something. In this case, revenues she spends like water trash service. A local trash haul- a contract to remove the refuse Recently it was found out by I think the County Executive through a fire hose. er that has had a large segment of from this business that is located the county that Shade Trees was should have issued an Executive This is not a good combina- their trash business banned from within the county, but being de- not within the proper zoning, and Order to let the business finish tion and simple math will tell you hauling into the County land- nied access to the landfill in Fred- did not have the proper permits to out this year, and in the mean- this is why I am seriously consid- fill. J&J has a large contract with erick County. At $1,000 a load, operate this venue. Yes, ten years time have county staff work with ering a run for County Executive a firm in Frederick that receives the county is foregoing hundreds after the fact the long arm of reg- them to bring them into compli- in 2018. We need business peo- used government surplus furni- of thousands of dollars over some- ulation caught up to them. The ance. This would have not caused ple involved in politics at all lev- ture, dismantles it, reuses what thing they are clearly incorrect ac- County shut the business down them harm while allowing them els. You’re seeing it on the Nation- they can, recycles what they can cording to their own code. costing hundreds of couples un- to get their affairs in order. al level and you will be seeing it and scraps the remainder. The Example Number two: Shade needed stress, and also hundreds An Executive Order you say, on the local level simply because scraps are placed in a dumpster Trees and Evergreens. Recently of jobs, not to mention the law- Delauter, that’s going a bit too we are running out of other peo- on their site, picked up by J&J a top Maryland wedding venue suits that will follow. far isn’t it? Not really, it only ple’s money.

A recipe for redistricting Cumberland. When the lines were very clear, very quickly that drawn the last time around, the the residents of Maryland sup- Justin M. Kiska long ago, that the county lines had In Maryland, with the majority Democrats wanted to make sure ported the idea. The leaders in a lot to do with the district bound- of both the State Senate and House this area was no longer represented Annapolis, specifically Speaker ave you ever looked at the aries. Population, naturally, plays of Delegates firmly under the con- by a Republican in Congress. That’s Busch and Senate President HMaryland congressional a part as well, and districts CAN- trol of the Democrats, it’s no sur- exactly what happened. Miller, started out as hesitant districts, or those of the Gen- NOT be draw along racial or ethnic prise that the districts would tent to Again, that’s not to say that Re- of the idea before completely eral Assembly? I don’t mean lines. But there is nothing that says favor Democratic candidates. I’m publican controlled legislatures opposing it. They don’t want looking on your voter registra- they cannot be drawn along politi- not saying if the Republicans were around the country haven’t done to give up valuable Democrat- tion card or typing in your ad- cal ones. In fact, that’s pretty much in power they would do any differ- the same thing to Democrats. ic congressional seats. Some- dress on the Board of Election’s how every state determines elec- ent. But during the last redistrict- Let me ask the question: Is this one suggested that Maryland website to see which district tion districts. Whichever party is in ing, under former Governor Mar- right? should reform the redistricting you are in. I literally mean, control of the state capital wins the tin O’Malley, the Democrats didn’t I hope the majority of people system if a Republican lean- have you ever looked at a map prize. They get to draw the election even try and hide the fact they were would say it’s not. This is just one of ing state did the same, thereby of the election districts? Did map in a way to try and help them gerrymandering the election dis- the many, many, many reasons our basically cancelling each oth- you ever wonder why they look remain in power for as long as pos- tricts. Everyone knows it’s done, country is being torn apart by poli- er out. like strange ameba-like crea- sible. but you shouldn’t look like that’s tics. It’s become a game of one-up- This is how our elected tures devouring the state? It’s been going on for as long as what you’re doing. It seems though, manship. How is this good for any- leaders are thinking. There was a time, not all that anyone can remember. that the governor and Democrat- one? There was also the idea of ic powers that be in Annapolis just The answer . . . it isn’t. a regional plan for redistrict- didn’t care. Earlier this year, Governor Ho- ing so Maryland wouldn’t be That is why today Frederick gan, our state’s extremely popular alone in doing so. Why can’t County has been divided up in chief executive, proposed the idea Maryland take the lead on the most ridiculous fashion, allow- of allowing a non-partisan commis- this? Why do the Democrats ing the same congressperson who sion to draw the election districts. just want to go along if oth- represents Silver Spring and Tako- Talk about a novel idea. The fact ers do? ma Park to represent Walkersville is, out of the fifty states, only six use The cry we’re hearing more and Emmitsburg, while allowing a non-partisan group to create their and more from both sides is the same congressperson who rep- election maps. The rest do it the old that the people want to have resents Gaithersburg and German- fashioned way, gerrymandering. their say. So why not let them. town to represent Hagerstown and When the governor proposed the Allow a non-partisan com- idea of a non-partisan board, it was mittee to draw the lines, not starting out by giving the ad- vantage to a Democrat or a Re- publican, and let the best per- son win. Shouldn’t we want to have elected officials that can bring people from all sides together? Doesn’t that make them the best for the job? I applaud Governor Hogan for trying to take the lead on this and I hope he continues to fight for redistricting reform. It may not sound like the “sex- iest” issue to talk about, but it is one that is more important than most people realize. JUNE 2016 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 7 GOVERNMENT—SOUTH OF THE MASON-DIXON LINE

al assistance or who are concerned get answers for our citizens. And County Executive Jan Gardner about a specific topic. the new process is working! So far With the change to charter gov- this year, 42 percent of requests have here is a lot of good news to $2.5 million each year in profits, the Constituent Services ernment and the responsibility for been resolved within one business Tshare in Frederick County! The county may terminate the manage- County government provides management of the county rest- day. That’s efficient, effective gov- County budget was passed by the ment agreement. This agreement important services to Frederick ing with the County Executive, ernment. County Council providing support demonstrates that this operating County residents. People depend it was important that we devel- As the first County Executive, for our schools, our Sheriff’s depu- model can be financially sustainable our on our roads and bridges to op a system to handle constituent I am pleased that Charter govern- ties and firefighters and many other as we continue to take care of our get to work, school, and daily ac- services so people would get the ment is working; that superb ser- important services – all while main- seniors in need. tivities; enjoy our libraries and our help and answers they need. Of- vices are being provided to our res- taining the same tax rates and living The county’s settlement will parks; feel safe due to the excellent ten citizens contact the County idents; that our financials are being within our means. The economy cost taxpayers half as much as it service of our public safety pro- Executive and the County Coun- managed conservatively and re- is booming with almost 3,200 new would have cost to continue down fessionals; and take advantage of cil with issues. To make sure we sponsibly; and that business un- jobs added in 2015 across a wide va- the path to sell the Citizens-Mon- many other services ranging from had a streamlined process, Coun- der my administration is thriving riety of industry sectors. tevue facilities to Aurora. All mon- the health services, to aging, to an- ty Council staff and the Admin- and growing jobs. Most import- ies needed for settlement are al- imal control, and transit. istration’s staff met to develop a ant is making sure the county gov- Citizens – Montevue Settlement ready in the county budget so no An important part of providing collaborative process for address- ernment is open and transparent so I am very pleased to share that dollars are needed. The coun- effective and efficient services is to ing citizen concerns. The Coun- people can participate. Frederick County has signed agree- ty would have had to pay an addi- make sure we provide good constit- ty Council agreed to this process If you have a concern about a ments with Aurora Holdings VII, tional $15.4 million to close on the uent service when people need help with the objective to get answers county government service, please LLC, to retain the Citizens Care sale had the sale proceeded because or have a problem that needs to be and information to our citizens. let me know. You can call 301-600- and Rehabilitation Center and the last Board of County Commis- solved. Serving people is what Fred- We track constituent service re- 1100, or click the “Let Us Know” Montevue Assisted Living facili- sioners agreed to sell these facilities erick County Government does quests and in many cases, answers link on our website, www.Frederick- ties. The county will continue its at a financial loss and the proceeds best. Every day, employees help our are provided the same day with CountyMD.gov. Our county em- longstanding mission to take care from the sale would not cover the citizens and businesses. With over most issues resolved within a week. ployees are here to help you. They of its own, honor the 1828 deed on cost of the mortgage. 245,000 residents and 6,300-plus Issues are resolved faster because de- do an exceptional job of providing the property and keep the promise These agreements ensure a conti- businesses, it is not unusual to hear cisions no longer have to be made nationally recognized services to the to seniors. nuity of care for the residents as well from people who need addition- by committee. Our objective is to citizens of Frederick County. Citizens and Montevue have al- as a stable working environment ways represented something good for the facilities’ many employees. I and special in our community. I also appointed an advisory board to am proud that we will continue work with county staff to evaluate this tradition. These agreements re- and recommend long-term operat- place a bad financial deal with one ing options and best practices. At that saves taxpayers money, retains the end of the day, it is all about tak- an important asset and is a good fi- ing care of people – our seniors who nancial settlement for the county. need assisted living or nursing home On top of that, no new money is re- care and the employees who provide quired, as the funding is already in- that care. cluded in the budget. The settlement ends all of the Livable Frederick outstanding lawsuits and other Help shape our future! I recently pending legal issues between Au- kicked off a new, exciting, and dy- rora Holdings, the citizen plaintiffs namic long-term planning initiative known as Save Citizens and Mon- called Livable Frederick. The objec- tevue and the county. Many of these tive is to create a vision for what we lawsuits were inherited from the want Frederick County to look like prior administration. Residents in in 20 years and beyond. The public the assisted living facility will con- outreach process includes a survey tinue to receive care for as long as tool to encourage residents to share they need it. their vision and ideas for how they Aurora has guaranteed annual want to live and work in the future. profits of at least $2.5 million to the We want you to inspire and inform county while it continues to manage what Frederick County can become the facility for the next 18 months. in the future. Aurora will be paid a below-market It only takes a few minutes to management fee of 4.5 percent of complete our survey at www.livable- gross revenues under the manage- frederick.org. Please participate and ment agreement. Should Aurora fail help to shape the future of Freder- to provide the county with at least ick County. 8 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | JUNE 2016 FROM THE DESK OF...

by the bacterium Borrelia burgdor- feri. It is carried to people from a bite Community Yard Sale Carroll Valley Mayor Ron Harris from a black-legged or deer tick. The t the May 10th Carroll Valley with the Adams County Library Sys- come an official holiday until 1972 disease affects different body systems, Carroll Valley’s spring ABorough Council meeting, ap- tem, and the review and approval by when President Nixon issued a such as the nervous system, joints, yard sale will be held in proximately 65 people were in atten- the Solicitor of an agreement for the proclamation declaring the third skin, and heart. Early symptoms may the Ski Liberty Parking dance which overflowed the confer- extension of a water distribution line Sunday in June as Father’s Day. It is include headache, fever, fatigue and a Lot on Sanders Rd on ence room. The topic of interest was with York Water. It is my hope our a day set aside to spend some qual- characteristic circular skin rash. It is Saturday, June 4th from the new building and the action to residents will continue to come to fu- ity time with dad, grandfather, and treatable. Some of things you should 8am – 2pm. Vendors/ be taken on construction bids re- ture council meetings and ask ques- great-grandfather or father figure. consider when you are out and about Sellers contact Charles @ ceived on April 28th. What further tions, voice their opinions and pro- On June 4th Saturday from 8 a.m. are: stay out of tall grass and un- added to the interest was the mailing vide advice. We all can benefit from to 2 p.m. the Carroll Valley Com- cleared areas of the forest floor; don’t 717-642-5844 to reserve of a flyer by a resident to the general such a positive exchange. munity Yard Sale will be held at the roll in a pile of leaves, check daily for your spot! population that stated in bold script, This month, we celebrate our Ski Liberty parking lot. Call Charles ticks; and if you plan to use insect re- “If you don’t want an increase in your chocolate ice cream, national Dalton at 717-420-0744 for infor- pellent, be sure to review the safety and are not allow to burn, what your taxes, come to the meeting and voice flag, and fathers. June 7th is Na- mation. Mark your calendar for the information on the label. There are safety and supervisory responsibili- your opposition.” tional Chocolate Ice Cream Day. Fairfield Fire & EMS and Fountain- many websites that provide informa- ties are. Go to the Borough’s website After a two-hour exchange of ques- Couldn’t pass this one up. You cel- dale Fire Companies Annual Golf tion on Lyme disease. One site you www.carrollvalley.org, click Admin- tions and answers that addressed in- ebrate by having a scoop of choc- Tournament that will be held on Fri- may want to visit www.lymemd.org. istration > Ordinances. Scroll down dividuals’ concerns especially with re- olate ice cream and it is OK to be day, June 17th. Call Dave Martin at Last month, we discussed regional to the bottom of the screen and click gard to taxes, bankruptcy, building an American. National Flag Day 717-642-8842 for further details. fire level warning definitions placed Open Burning. If you have any ques- alternatives, building size, commer- is June 14th. Be proud! Fly the At 6:34 a.m. EDT on June 20th on the Smokey Bear sign. This tions, call the borough office at 717- cial construction costs, the state pre- flag that day. Remember the flag is summer begins. It’s a time to relax month let’s focus on open burning. 642-8269. vailing wage law and the grant award flown from sunrise to sunset. The and enjoy our natural environment. Open burning is the outdoor burn- Borough meetings to be held are: process, council voted 5 to 2 to au- flag should not be flown at night We are surrounded by the aesthetics ing of any materials wherein prod- Planning Commission (June 6th); thorize issuing a notice of intent to without a light on it. Father’s Day and natural beauty of Carroll Valley’s ucts of combustion are emitted di- Public Safety (June 13th); Borough award to Lobar Associates for the base will be celebrated on June 19th. Fa- country scenery and wildlife. But rectly into the ambient air without Council (June 14th) and Parks & bid of $3,599,000 plus alternate #4 ther’s Day originated in 1909 when we need to be aware that the sum- passing through a stack or chimney Recreation (June 22nd). Please be (no cost alternate), with a notice to a woman named Sonora Dodd mer months represent a time period from an enclosed chamber. Before sure to mark your calendar for our proceed conditioned upon the Archi- came up with the idea to celebrate when the cases of Lyme disease in- you start a fire, you should read the July 4th Celebration. Please slow tect and Solicitor’s review of the con- her father who was born in June. crease. Why? We spend more time Carroll Valley Borough Ordinance down when driving. Questions call tract document submission by Lobar, She encouraged others to honor outdoors enjoying where we live. 6-2008. The ordinance contains me at 301-606-2021 or email me at the execution of a Lease Agreement their fathers in June. It didn’t be- Lyme disease is an infection caused such information as what you are [email protected].

tabase of health and human ser- hospital. Facilities would also be vice assistance available through required to notify the designated State Representative Dan Moul government programs, as well caregiver when the patient is to as assistance provided local- be discharged to another facility, egislation that I supported to families cope with disability-re- tion 529 of the Internal Rev- ly through faith-based organi- such as a rehab center or home. Lhelp children suffering from lated expenses. Act 17 of 2016 enue Code, which recognizes zations and private nonprofits. In addition, a live explanation or seizure disorders, veterans with would provide for tax-exempt state-established savings pro- The number may also be used in video instruction on the medical Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder savings accounts that will enable grams to meet future college ex- times of disaster, leaving 9-1-1 to tasks necessary to care for the pa- (PTSD) and cancer patients un- families to better afford expenses penses. The Pennsylvania Trea- be used primarily when first re- tient will be given by the facility. dergoing chemotherapy among associated with caring for a loved sury has been administering the sponders are needed. The goal of the new law is to en- others is now law. one with a qualifying disability. Pennsylvania 529 program since Currently, six regional 2-1-1 sure a smoother transition back Act 16 of 2016, which passed The new law creates the Penn- 1993 and will administer the programs provide services to ap- home and maximize recovery. the House and Senate by over- sylvania Achieving a Better Life ABLE Program. For more infor- proximately 85 percent of the For anyone in need of human whelming margins, permits phy- Experience Act (PA ABLE), mation, visit http://pa529.com/ state’s population. At a recent services in the Commonwealth, sicians to recommend medical which provides for a wide range able.html. public hearing, service provid- the United Way has a free tele- marijuana to patients with cer- of disability-related expenses in- A bill that would give caregivers ers advocated for $1.5 million in phone service that is providing tain qualifying illnesses. The me- cluding health care, housing and additional resources to care for a state funding in Fiscal Year 2016- much-needed assistance in con- dicinal strain will be available transportation, without jeopar- loved one who has been recently 17 in order to make 2-1-1 ser- necting Pennsylvania residents from centers licensed by a new dizing eligibility for important hospitalized has been signed into vice available statewide, and to with help in their communities. state board. So far, 23 states have programs on which individuals law. Act 20 of 2016 will require expand the database, implement By dialing 2-1-1, residents authorized some form of legal- with disabilities depend. health care facilities to record new technology, such as text-to- can be connected to trained case- ized use of medical marijuana. The tax-exempt savings ac- the name of the family caregiver chat, and improve the consis- workers who have access to a da- Another new law will help counts are modeled on Sec- when a patient is admitted to a tency of services throughout the state. To learn more, visit http:// www.uwp.org/what-2-1-1. Finally, as a way to recruit more first responders, the House has endorsed a proposal autho- rizing local governments to en- act earned income and property tax liability tax credits for ac- tive volunteers of a fire compa- ny or emergency medical services (EMS) company. House Bill 1683 would give municipalities, county govern- ments and school districts the au- thority to offer active volunteers a tax credit of up to 20 percent of their tax liability. The mea- sure also would require the state fire commissioner to establish the annual requirements of the tax credit program for active volun- teers, such as the number of calls responded to, the training under- taken, or qualifying participation in the functions of the organiza- tion. The bill is now under con- sideration in the Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Prepared- ness Committee. JUNE 2016 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 9 GOVERNMENT—NORTH OF THE MASON-DIXON LINE

tails will be announced in the com- County Commissioner Jim Martin ing weeks. Any businesses or insti- ecently I came across an article ic drivers; agriculture and tourism. months. The following examples positions to Adams County. Addi- tutions looking for shelving, office Rfrom a “Rural Pennsylvania” These two industries in appropri- give cause for my optimism: the tionally, the space for this service will furniture, and or well-constructed magazine with a unique subject. ate areas are blending together into new lodge at Liberty Mountain, be rented at the market rate, provid- cubicles, you will not want to miss It featured the net worth of each a new industry, agritourism, which newly completed Rutter’s Service ing revenue to the county. This cre- this auction. Pennsylvania County, that is, the is evolving and growing. This is Center, the new Tractor Supply ates a Triple Crown winner; needed What else is new to report? Since net value of all assets within a par- good news for Adams County be- and Appalachian Brewing Com- services for our residents, new posi- my last article I had three unique ticular county’s boundaries. When cause it offers the opportunity to pany which are both near comple- tions in the county, and revenues to visits around the county. The one the net worth of each county was increase the county’s net worth. tion, a new Advanced Auto and a the county through rent. I antici- visit was my first opportunity to vis- shown on a map of PA counties, Why is net worth important and new Day Care Center under con- pate that there will be more positive it Shinning Stars Therapeutic Horse various geographic trends were no- what would its increase do for Ad- struction, large expansion of CA outcomes to report from the coun- Riding program. It is a well-run ticeable. Relative to Adams Coun- ams County? Net worth represent fruit storage, renovations to Sheetz ty’s acquisition of the Herff Jones program supported by a dedicated ty, as one moves across southern a major source of investment dollars and ACNB, two new Dollar Stores building. group of volunteers. I was amazed PA from east to west, net worth per that can provide the potential to help nearing construction, and the on- Just as an update, we have com- to see how physically and emotion- county declines. The decline stops incubate economic activity in Adams going construction of a rental apart- pleted the final architectural floor ally challenged children, youth, and when reaching Franklin County, County. When expansion comes in ment complex. plans for the renovation of the Herff adults are helped in meeting their which has approximately $9 bil- the form of commercial infrastruc- Other positive projects include Jones building, presently being developmental needs. The program lion more in net worth than Adams ture, it can exponentially increase the back filling of significant -va named the Adams County Human operates in an excellent facility and County. Additionally, what can be our property tax base and help to cant structures. Four, in particular, Services Building. These plans are a well-organized program. seen is that all PA counties board- keep property tax increase in check. come to mind; the former Schindler now being sent to our engineers for My other two visits were to open ing Adams County have a signifi- This would be in addition to greater building back filled by a logistics the preparation of specifications; houses that showcased the McSher- cantly higher net worth than Ad- revenues and employment that come firm, the former Gettysburg Pret- materials, electrical, plumbing, fix- rystown and Littlestown senior cen- ams County. from economic expansion. zel Factory backfilled by expand- tures, and equipment. When these ters. Both are well run centers and What does the above situation Another reason that a coun- ing the Fastenal Supply Compa- engineering drawings are complet- are supported by proud seniors sev- reveal and what is the impact? It ty’s net worth is important, is that ny, the Bendersville Dal Tile Plant ed they will be made available for ering one another. Senior centers is my opinion and the opinion of it serves as a financial resource for renovated for use by Justice Excava- contractor bidding with the goal of such as these throughout the coun- others, that Adams County does philanthropic opportunities. The tion, and county’s renovation of the starting renovation by mid-sum- ty and the Therapeutic Riding Pro- not have a strong economy nor a greater the resources, the greater is Herff Jones building. mer 2016. What many people do gram are excellent examples of the strong presence of commercial in- the potential for increased giving to- The acquisition and renovation not know is that many items and county’s community spirit that frastructure. Thankfully our econ- ward community projects and pres- of the Herff Jones building brings fixtures remained with the build- makes Adams County a special omy is steady and we can boast that ervation that can improve the coun- something new to the county; ing following the purchase. The place. To all the many volunteers Adams County presently has the ty’s quality of life. that will be the addition of Mental items and fixtures that the county throughout Adams County, we the lowest unemployment of any coun- My optimism for econom- Health-IDD Services that are lack- is unable to use will likely be auc- Adams County Commissioners tru- ty in PA. This is largely due to the ic improvement in Adams Coun- ing in Adams County. This service tioned on site. Such an auction is ly appreciate the special touch that nature of our two largest econom- ty has been increasing over the past will bring approximately nine new still in the planning stage and de- you give to Adams County.

the disease is transmitted only after county health department. many hours of feeding. All ticks are I encourage all sportsmen and wom- State Senator Richard Alloway not deer ticks and not all deer ticks en to know the facts about Lyme dis- ven though I no longer serve as Environmental Protection and the wards on the body for several hours be- are infected with the Lyme disease ease! The severe long-term consequenc- Echair of the Senate Game and Pennsylvania Task Force on Lyme dis- fore settling on a feeding site. Be sure bacteria. Recognizing the presence es of this disease make it imperative Fisheries Committee, sportsmen and ease and Related Tick-Borne Diseases to check hidden areas like the hairline, of deer ticks is an important task, to ensure sportsmen understand the women remain very important to to better protect Pennsylvanians from navel, groin and underarms. but sometimes a difficult one since risks and symptoms so they can seek me.I have always viewed the role of the the devastating effects of this condition. One of the first lines of defense is the adult is about the size of a pin- prompt treatment if exposed. committee to protect the health, safety Sportsmen are at a much greater risk recognizing symptoms. Signs include a head and the nymph is not much and welfare of the sportspeople in our for Lyme disease due to the amount of rash that resembles a bull’s eye near the larger than a pinpoint - and some- For more information, check out the Commonwealth. time they spend outdoors. bite mark, impaired motor functions, times, bites are not likely to be felt. American Lyme disease Foundation web- That’s why I remain a member of In recent years, Pennsylvania, New loss of vision, joint and muscle pain, Remove a biting tick with tweezers site: www.aldf.com. I have brochures the panel, and that’s why I’ll continue Jersey and Massachusetts have reported vomiting and flu like symptoms. Fail- by grasping firmly where the head available at my district offices in Gettys- to advocate for our state legislature to the greatest number of cases. The dis- ure to adequately treat the disease may is attached to the skin and pulling burg and Chambersburg. take a lead on Lyme disease education. ease can also cause arthritic, cardiac and lead to long-term damage to the heart out slowly and steadily. If you save I am planning other Lyme disease I recently held a Lyme disease forum neurological problems. It is successful- and central nervous system. the tick, place in a sealed container awareness events in the future. Please in Chambersburg, featuring PA Sec- ly treated in early stages, - and often in If a tick is discovered, time is on in rubbing alcohol, and obtain iden- check out my website at www.senatoral- retary of Health Dr. Karen Murphy, later stages, with antibiotics. your side because experts believe tification information from your loway.com for regular updates. as one of our guest speakers. Local There are steps you can take to physicians Tim Stonesifer and Robert be proactive in identifying, prevent- Mauss attended as well. Both special- ing and treating Lyme disease. One ize in the treatment of Lyme disease, a of the best ways to prevent tick bites tick-borne illness is to wear long clothing that cov- The educational event drew more ers the skin while walking outdoors than 100 people to the Chambersburg and using insect repellent. Avoid go- Area Middle School. ing outside barefoot. Clothes should Lyme disease is one of the fastest be light-colored so ticks can be read- growing vector-borne diseases in the ily spotted. Brush off clothing before country. The ailment is transmitted by entering your house. several species of deer ticks and once in- Pets are also subject to Lyme dis- fected, it is 100 percent incurable. ease, and should be checked and Secretary Murphy stated that it is brushed before coming indoors. Body the department’s priority to work with checks are an important daily preven- partners such as the Department of tative measure. Ticks usually crawl up- 10 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | JUNE 2016 THE PASTOR’S DESK Times of refreshing Pastor John Talcott of Jesus Christ of Nazareth walk” John said it this way, “If we confess Christ Community Church (Acts 3:6). He then took the man by our sins, he is faithful and just and the hand and helped him to his feet. will forgive us our sins and purify us o master something is not to do The man was instantaneously healed from all unrighteousness” (1 John Tsomething that others can’t do, and “went with them into the tem- 1:9). Therefore, when we examine but to do something almost anyone ple courts, walking, jumping, and ourselves and confess our sins we can do; better, faster, or with more praising God” (Acts 3:8). This mir- can know that God’s forgiveness is power or accuracy. The thing about acle drew quite a crowd since he was complete and Jesus Christ brings us mastering anything is that wheth- well known as having been crippled back into a right relationship with er it’s a service of some sort, the arts, from birth. each other and most significantly craftsmanship, or sports, the preci- Peter seizing the opportunity, with God (1 John 5:13-15). sion of their mastery is with such ex- shared the good news that this same The third phrase is, “That times cellence that they perform in a league Jesus that they saw murdered just of refreshing may come from the of their own. And it’s the same way weeks before had risen from the dead Lord” and I love that phrase, be- in the Christian experience; those and it was in his name and through cause that’s what God wants for his who are more masterful in their his power that this man had been people; that they live their lives be- Christian walk excel not because healed. He then extends an invita- ing refreshed. It’s the presence of they can do spiritual things that no tion to all the people to embrace this God that refreshes us, renews us, one else can do, but because they live new way of life; not one based on the and rejuvenates us. It’s for that very Community Church’s own worship freshing is an essential part of mas- their lives doing things anyone can old way of doing things, but centered reason that we’re seeking God to- team will lead us in praise with Ja- tering life. do, and they do it with such consis- on the life, death, and resurrection of gether in the Emmitsburg Com- son Jablonski as the guest speaker tency and passion that they’re able to the Lord Jesus Christ. In one verse, munity Park, June 5 at 6 p.m., be- Sunday evening at the Communi- To learn more about Christ Communi- experience God’s presence in a way he tells them how to begin this new cause being in the presence of the ty Park. Jason will also be with us at ty Church visit them at www.cccemmits- that most people don’t. life, one that’s truly a lifestyle that’s living God charges your batter- Christ’s Community Church for a burg.org or better yet, join them for sunday The Lord Jesus Christ kept it pursued every day of our lives, “Re- ies, quenches your thirst, and fills special Saturday night celebration as service 303 West Lincoln Ave., Emmits- simple saying that to master the pent then and turn to God, so that you to overflowing. If you’re feel- well as that Sunday morning. I en- burg and at the Emmitsburg Community Christian life, “Love each other as I your sins may be wiped out, that ing like you’re on empty, you’ve lost courage you to come out and seek Park June 5 at 6 p.m. as together we learn have loved you. Greater love has no times of refreshing may come from hope, and you’ve got nothing left to the refreshing presence of the Lord, to master the Christian life; daily repent- one than this that he lay down his the Lord” (Acts 3:19). Here within give, allow yourself to be refreshed because just like repentance and for- ing, embracing God’s forgiveness, and ex- life for his friends” (John 15:12-13). this one verse we find three phrases, with the presence of God. Christ’s giveness, experiencing times of re- periencing times of refreshing. And so, when it comes to mastering three personal disciplines, that when the Christian life, it’s really about mastered and consistently imple- mastering the basics, because we mented represent fundamental con- all come to God one way, through cepts of victorious Christian living. St. Joseph’s Ministries appoints new CEO faith in the Cross of Jesus Christ The first phrase is “Repent (Ephesians 2:8). The Apostle Paul then…” and this is a daily com- n a ceremony held in the position of Campus Coordinator Charity in Emmitsburg. Mr. expresses the necessity of believers mitment to change the direction of Basilica of the Shrine of of the Daughter’s of Charity Em- Brenton received tokens rep- mastering the basics saying, “The your life by dealing with your neg- I St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Car- mitsburg Campus where he will resenting the core values of the only thing that counts is faith ex- ative thoughts, actions, and atti- la Brown was installed as the work closely with Mrs. Brown and Daughters of Charity Ministries: pressing itself through love” Gala- tudes. The first step to mastering CEO/ Administrator of St. Jo- other administrators ministries Reverence, Integrity, Generosi- tians 5:6). And so, just as we’re saved the Christian life is to admit that seph’s Ministries skilled nurs- housed on the Emmitsburg Cam- ty, and Unity. He was also giv- by grace it’s God’s purpose that we God is right and ask the Holy Spir- ing facility. Also commis- pus, including the Seton Cen- en items that symbolize two per- “in all things grow up into him”, be- it to reveal to you those things about sioned was George Brenton as ter Outreach Program and Seton sonal attributes that define his coming spiritual giants and masters you that need to change and then the Campus Coordinator for Family Store. style of leadership: Transparency of the faith (Ephesians 4:15). We do repent; to turn away from those the Daughters of Charity Min- The Rite of Commissioning for and Availability. that by learning to excel in the basic things every day. This is practical istries. Carla Brown was centered on the The Commissioning Ceremo- fundamental truths of Christianity. and purposeful, because it’s a deci- Mrs. Brown came to St. Jo- call of the Heritage, Mission, and ny reflected the high standards In the New Testament, there is sion to correct your thoughts, ac- seph’s with a strong back- Vision of Ascension Senior Living. and expectations of both St. Jo- one specific verse that describes what tions, and attitudes that are less than ground in healthcare. Her Symbolic tokens were presented to seph’s Ministries and the Daugh- we need to know in order to mas- loving, and taking the responsibility abilities as a competent and Mrs. Brown representing the core ters of Charity Ministries stress- ter the Christian life. Acts chapter 3 to do something about it. consistent leader will be a values of Ascension Senior Living: ing a commitment to not just tells us that Peter and John were on The second phrase is, “turn to welcome asset to St. Joseph’s Service of the Poor, Reverence, In- doing the job well but doing it in their way into the temple when they God, so that your sins may be Ministries, which is striving tegrity, Wisdom, Creativity, and a manner consistent with faith- encountered a crippled man who wiped out…” The Greek word here to broaden and enhance the Dedication. George Brenton was based, Christian values portray- would sit daily outside the gate and literally means erased, that God healthcare services it provides called by the Rite of Commission- ing an organization committed beg. Peter approached him and said, forgives your sins, he washes them to the local community. In ad- ing to support the Mission, life, to serving the poor, sick and el- “Silver or gold I do not have, but away, your record is clean, and you dition George Brenton to the and works of the Daughters of derly in our community. what I have I give you. In the name can start a new life. The apostle JUNE 2016 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 11 BOOK OF DAYS

use from remote times, even in his day; the fume of the burning weed being inhaled through a reed. Plants named after animals Lastly, the well-known gooseberry is nut. The horse-mint also is pungent but simply ditchweed. It is that minute, notable for two things of very opposite and disagreeable to the taste and to round, leaf-like plant which so dense- character: its fruit and its thorns. The the smell, as compared with the cul- ly covers old moats and ponds with a latter, hardly less dreaded than the for- tivated kinds of mint. green mantle. Its Latin name, Lemna, mer, is coveted, and within the name Bear’s garlic or the common wild confirms this, derived as it is from the given to this tree may be found a com- garlic (Allium ursinum), may be Greek Limne, a stagnant pool. The cor- bined reference to these two features— traced in the Latin specific name,ur - ruption in this case may have originated its terrors and its attractions. The old sinum, and this, although it would, at in a misconstruction of the Saxon word English name carberry probably has the pre-scut time, be interpreted as Dig, which signifies both a ditch and a the same meaning; and the north ‘pertaining to a bear,’ may have had duck. This is still used, in both senses, in country name and the Latin grossular- what is termed a barbarous origin, districts within our own country where ia, scarcely conceal in their slightly in- viz., curs-inon or urs-inon, the hot or a Saxon dialect prevails. verted form the original gorse, which strong onion. The bear gets his own Colts’-foot (Tussilago fasfara) seems means prickly. In short, we regard the name, Ursa, from the same original, as to be either from cough-wood or name gooseberry as simply a modified describing his savage ferocity. cold-wood, in accordance with the form of gorseberry. There was a time The sow-thistle, which is not indeed Latin name, which is derived from when goose was both written and pro- a true thistle, has the latter part of its Tussis, a cough. We are disposed to re- nounced gos, as is shown by the still name from the thistle-like appearance gard it as a corruption, and to con- current word gosling, a young goose, of its leaves. When these leaves are han- clude that it refers to the medicinal use and gorse (the furze or whin) is famil- dled, however, they are found to be per- of the plant, because, in our English iarly pronounced exactly in the same fectly inoffensive—they are formidable species at least, we see no resemblance way; therefore the transition of gorse to to the eye only, being too soft to inflict to the foot of a horse, whereas its vir- goose will not be wondered at. the slightest puncture; hence sote or tue in the cure of colds, coughs, and sooth-thistle, that is soft thistle. hoarseness, has, whether justly or not, To read other selections for Robert Cham- The duck-weed, or ducks-meat, is been believed in from time immemo- bers’ Book of Days visit www.thebookof- by no means choice food for ducks, rial. Pliny tells us that it had been in days.com.

Cat’s Whiskers (Ocimum grandiflorum), is a flowering shrub that is one of the major honey plants in eastern Africa. The blooms produce abundant pollen and nectar. It is also used for flavoring and in traditional medicine. be more correctly spelled ‘Airbell.’ June 12 Fox-glove, embodying the entire sense of the Latin Digitalis purpurea, is A great number of plants are recog- simply the red-glove, or red-gauntlet, nized, popularly at least, by names in- for fox or foxy, as the Latin fuscus, signi- volving reference to some animal, or fies tawny or red, and hence is derived what appears as such. Sometimes this from the name of the fox himself. animal element in the name is mani- The toad-flax Cymbalaria( italica) is festly appropriate to something in the so named from the appearance it pres- character of the plant; but often it is ents of a multitudinous mass of threads so utterly irrelative to anything in the (flax), matted together in a cluster or plant itself, its locality, and uses, that branch, for which our old language we are forced to look for other reasons had the significant term tod, which for its application. According to an in- may be met with in several of our older genious correspondent, it will gener- dictionaries, from tot, or total, a mass ally be found that in these latter cas- or assemblage of things. es the animal name is a corruption of So the toad-pipe (Equisetum ar- some early term having a totally dif- vense), which consists of a cluster ferent signification. of jointed hair-like tubes, and the Our correspondent readily admits bastard-toadflax, a plant with many that cats love cat-mint, that the bee-or- clustering stems, both have the chis and the fly-orchis resemble respec- term toad or tod applied to them tively the bee and the fly, and that the for the same reason. flower of the single columbine is like Louse-wort (Pedicularis palustris) ap- an assemblage of doves [Lat. columba, pears to be only a corruption of loose- a dove,]; hence the animal names are wort, the plant being otherwise called here presumably real. He allows that the the red-rattle, from its near resem- crane’s-bill, the stork’s-bill, fox-tail grass, blance to the yellow-rattle (Rhinan- hare’s-tail grass, adder’s-tongue fern, thus), the seeds of which, being loose- hare’s-ear, lark’s-spur, mare’s-tail, mouse- ly held in a spacious inflated capsule, tail, and snake’s-head, are all appropriate may be distinctly heard to rattle when on the plain meaning of the terms. He the ripe, dry seed-vessel is shaken. goes on, however, to cite a more con- Buck-bean (Menyanthes trifoliata) is siderable number, regarding which he more correctly bog-bean, its habitat be- holds it certain that the appellative is a ing in very wet bog land. metamorphose of some word, general- Swallow-wort, otherwise celandine ly in another language, with no mean- (Chaelidonium majus), is properly sal- ing such as the term would suggest to low-wort, having received this name ordinary ears. from the dark yellow juice which ex- We let him state his ideas in his udes freely from its stems and roots own way: when they are broken. The name hare-bell is at present as- Horse-radish takes its name from signed to the wild hyacinth (Scala nu- its excessive pungency, horse, as thus tans), but properly belonging to the used, being derived from the old En- blue-bell (Campanula rotundifolia). glish curs, or Welsh gwres, signifying Harebell may be traced to the Welsh hot or fierce; and the horse-chestnut, awyr-bel, a balloon; that is, an in- not from any relation to a chestnut flated ball or distended globe or bell, horse, but for a like reason, namely, to which description this flower cor- that it is hot or bitter, and therein dif- responds; the name therefore would fers from the sweet or edible chest- 12 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | JUNE 2016 COMMENTARY

stroom. How do we identify them forgiven…” (Luke 6:37-42) How- so they can be arrested? ever, that’s my religion and I guess After giving serious consideration there are many others. Words from Winterbilt to the enforcement side, I have come The United States is a great coun- governments employ inspectors, like to the conclusion that the law(s) may try and it does guarantee our religion Laws, religion and the constitution electrical and plumbing, maybe we be unenforceable. In the criminal freedom with the first amendment Shannon Bohrer quires government attention, which could have gender inspectors for the justice community it is often said to the Constitution. It reads, ”Con- is why a law is created. Also, when BGEU. Although - that does not that a law that is unenforceable, is gress shall make no law respecting an ecently, a few states have passed laws are enacted there are regula- sound right . . . not really a law. So, I thought of ex- establishment of religion, or prohib- Rlaws affecting gay and trans- tions that are also created for the en- If we are going to have a law that amining incidents and or problems iting the free exercise thereof; …“ So gender persons. The laws include forcement of the law and for con- says the gender of a person at birth that were responsible for the creation the government does not have a re- such things as who is entitled to use sequences if the law is violated. If determines what public bathroom(s) of the law(s). Possibly by examining ligion that they endorse (the separa- what bathrooms, often referred to we examine the “bathroom bills” they can use, how do we enforce it? problems that have occurred we can tion of church and state) and you can as the “bathroom bills.” Additional- that require a person to use the Could we require that everyone carry find a solution. The problem was - I practice the religion of your choice. ly, there are laws that allow religious bathroom of the gender that is on their birth certificate and then a gen- could not find any reports of a trans- So everyone is entitled to prac- individuals, in private business, to their birth certificate, what happens der inspector just inspects the birth gender person using a bathroom that tice the religion of their choice. have the legal right to refuse service if they don’t comply? First, there certificate. What happens with those caused a problem. Maybe the “bath- But what happens if the practicing to gay and transgender individuals needs to be a violation, secondly, individuals that won’t carry their room bills” were passed to keep a of a religion infringes on the rights for religious reasons. In response to the violations need to be document- birth certificate? Can we deny them problem from developing. of others. While the first amend- many of these laws there have been ed and thirdly, the violation needs the use of a restroom? What if they Other laws that have recently been ment secures one right to prac- boycotts and threats of refusing to to be enforced. Currently, there is are old and really need the restroom passed allow private business to have tice their religion, the fourteenth do business in some of the states nothing in place that I am aware of - fast. Maybe we could let them use the legal right to not serve gay and amendment has the equal protec- that have enacted the laws. to enforce the “bathroom bills.” the restroom and issue them a tick- transgender individuals, for religious tion clause, which reads: “…No It has been reported that the The question is - how does a gov- et, for not carrying the birth certifi- reasons. Again, we may have a prob- State shall make or enforce any law most common reason for the en- ernment’s enforcement entity know cate. My initial thoughts are that the lem in that many gay and transgen- which shall abridge the privileg- actment of these laws was the Su- when a violation occurs? For legal is- enforcement of the “bathroom laws” der persons are not recognizable by es or immunities of citizens of the preme Court’s decision in regards to sues I don’t believe the business own- may have a few issues. sight. Do we create a customer ques- United States; nor shall any State the California case about gay mar- ers would want to enforce these laws. It seems as we think of more solu- tionnaire? What happens if the busi- deprive any person of life liberty, riages. When concerning issues of Aside from the possibility of being tions, additional problems seem ness refuses service for religious rea- or property, without due process of gay and transgender persons, both sued, there would be the additional to develop. I even thought that a sons, and the person or group who law; nor deny to any person within sides seem resolute and steadfast in cost of having more employees. One simple solution might be to install was refused the service is not gay or its jurisdiction the equal protection their beliefs. Is it wrong for a trans- suggestion of how to document the cameras outside the restrooms, but transgender, can they file a suit? of the laws.” gender person to use the bathroom violations is to assign policemen to I quickly realized that would cre- Let’s go back to the beginning. So we just arrived back at the be- of a gender that is not on their birth commercial and business establish- ate more issues. Even if we placed Passing a law using a religion to jus- ginning, we can practice our reli- certificate? What is the outcome if ments that offer restrooms to clients cameras outside of the restrooms, tify exclusionary behavior – in it- gion, but we can’t discriminate. We a business does not serve a gay per- and customers. This would be sim- how do we determine a violation? I self may have problems. Using re- have a conflict with very strong be- son? What will happen as a result of ilar to the school police, although have observed transgender persons ligion for not serving someone in liefs on both sides. How this will be these laws is unknown. Currently, we they should have a different name. on television and I can’t tell the dif- many ways seems non-religious. I resolved, if it is resolved, is unknown. know that both sides have strong be- Maybe the bathroom gender en- ference. If I did not know Caitlyn am certainly not an expert in Chris- Maybe we should ask the question liefs, but the consequences/effects of forcement unit (BGEU) could be Jenner before s/he changed, I could tianity, but I do remember my Sun- “What would Jesus do?” the laws are mostly unknown. used. Of course this would be very not tell the difference. But let’s say day school lesson; “Do not judge What we do know is that when expensive. Maybe instead of the a person that was not allowed to and you will not be judged. Do not To read past editions of Words from a law is enacted there is generally a BGEU being police officers, it could use a specific bathroom did so, and condemn, and you will not be con- Winterbilt, visit the Authors section of problem within our society that re- be staffed with non-police. Many was caught on film entering the re- demned. Forgive, and you will be Emmitsburg.net. Common Cents the intelligence community and re- Junk Bonds lated governmental institutions. Ralph Murphy fy funding sources. The list goes on The “white hats” or convention- and on and may be based on good al and accepted intelligence gath- olicy conflicts of both a politi- intentions, but is devoid of a coher- ering have been replaced by “black Pcal and economic nature have ent strategy or design. If and when hats” who don’t see vice as a mal- emerged during the ongoing Fed- attacked it could move to the right ady – but rather an opportunity- eral elections. Both government and face mafia influence- or worse. and when asked to lead, could not and corporate interests are involved How Donald Trump, a man wait to get even with the “whites”. and are manipulating what appears with no political background, The “black hats” now appear to in the media at a time when the na- some media and real estate inter- manipulate politics, playing a di- tion’s debt outpaces earnings, syn- ests and with strong, East Coast rect role and the economy is “reel- dicate-mafia links are influencing gambling connections - could be ing” from their unchecked ac- politics and “venture philanthro- the front-runner for the Grand tions. These include endless war pists” are billed as the nation’s top Old Party is a mystery to conven- ventures devoid of credible, op- governing role in various finance elections have been very tough and corporate wage earners. Left to its tional thinking. He’s hard to beat erational objectives; the actions schemes with mergers and income costly and surely they face charges own devices with minimal support on the issues as the party platform of philanthropists such as the Bill losses. Many were simply “written as to their internal processes and role the private sector would be in he preaches is a legacy of the past, Gates Foundation that gave $28 off” and went unchallenged by dealings that are so headstrong and balance. As is, it is not in balance… but his ties to the “dark side” of low billion to “enhance healthcare, ed- the “white hats” who were devoid self-serving. The “white hats” have possibly due to post 2008 financial yield, high profile vice money are ucation, and information technol- of power and direction. Goldman now regrouped, but again the ap- scam manipulation where there problematic. It is surprising that ogy” apparently for tax breaks or Sachs spun European Central parent vote rigging does seem in was a change in key player leader- no link has been established with personal reward. The action and Bank Chief Mario Draghi as well place to carry them through to ship who don’t know when to quit. the “narco nations” where vice does precedent is not a realistic role as Bank of Canada and England November. It would be really sur- This November’s Federal elec- permit a higher earnings ratio. model to the production pattern boss Mark Carney. Both were for- prising if they can maintain a nor- tions are for not only the Presi- If a working and approved stan- required to earn this vast sum. mer senior executives at Goldman mal work routine of government dency, but also the entire House dard exists as with the American Warren Buffett is argu- Sachs. Both are under scrutiny for service and they must be expelled of Representatives and 34 Senate Constitution and disciplined so- ably worse. The “Sage of Oma- unexplained debt issues and seem from the halls of power before their seats. Quite a challenge for Amer- cial structures, it must be defended ha” reportedly promised to give tied to Buffett in the alliance. In own myopic, self injury is allowed ican voters. If the Republicans can against internal as well as external away most or all of his $65 bil- view of the ECB debt link access to spread any further. Keep Con- retain the House and Senate there threats. Governing institutions can lion amassed wealth - much of to power met low-level applica- gress Republican for now and the may be enough “loft” to override play that role as “troubleshooters” it through the Gate’s founda- tion to ability and private sector nation and world must deal with the hapless, Democratic platform to support the private sector. If the tion. Buffett has high stock ex- talent yielded to the “black hat”, a Democratic Executive until the of candidate Hillary Clinton. This system is stable, changes are rarely posure in the Goldman Sachs in- vice-link and the arrival of Trump. system is more stable. platform espouses permissive do- needed and should be obtained by vestment bank which was linked The 2016 elections has to be the mestic policies on such issues as legal means. However, in 2008 it to the 2008 bailout of the U.S. fi- “black hats” last stand as they are To read past editions of Common immigration, debt reduction and appears severe, internal procedur- nancial system and witnessed an so out of touch with reality and Cents, visit the Authors section of health care while failing to identi- al changes were introduced in both apparent direct - though covert- the nation’s social complexity. The Emmitsburg.net. JUNE 2016 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | 13 COMMENTARY The American Mind Tyranny of the minority Universities offer programs in mi- William Hillman expression includes the freedom to be a nority studies. Students can spend jerk. We cannot have one without the $100,000 of their parents’ savings on finished last month’s column with a other. This is the price of a free society. a degree in gay and lesbian studies. Icomment about the bathroom un- None of us like them, but it is the price The goal of these courses is to create pleasantness in North Carolina. I’m we pay. Control and regulation of a pool of labor for an industry. An in- going to pick up right where I left speech are the first gambits of fascism. dustry not interested in equality, but off. To quote myself, “This is just all a Slicing and dicing this country into in guilt. I suggest that the special in- bunch of silliness. It’s government try- smaller defined minority groups has be- terest/minority industry is not inter- ing to legislate stupidity and bad man- come an industry. What used to be ested in actually solving problems. ners out of society. Personally, I think a very noble cause ensuring that ev- The prime directive of any industry it is an effort to distract the chattering ery man, woman, and child was treat- is to protect itself. The purpose of If you spend much time with young blacks, insisting police are racists. But class and once again insert a wedge in ed equally and fairly by the rights guar- Ford is not to make the “last car” but recent college grads like I do, you who is slowly turning the civil po- the American public.” anteed in the constitution, and the laws to make cars forever. Likewise, the mi- know how hyper-sensitive they are lice force into a modern army with ar- As I’ve said before in this column, of the federal government and states, has nority hustling industry is not inter- to issues of race and “diversity.” This mored cars and the latest weapons? I believe, as a whole, Americans are morphed into an industry of division. ested in unity, but continued division. culture of victim, guilt, and micro-ag- Certainly not the community. Who good, honest, people. The hate-filled Lobbyists and fundraisers have Eisenhower warned us about the mili- gression is entrenched in the universi- are the Washington elite protecting racist, xenophobic white male is most- found a new deep well of cash in the tary industrial complex, now we need ties. These young kids are coming out with this army, and from whom? ly an aberration, an extreme outlier on minority hustling business. Even the to be careful of the “minority industri- of school not “color blind”, but brain- The Oligarchs greatest fear is that the bell curve. I would make the ar- grassroots level street protesters now do al complex”. We are starting to see the washed to see everything in terms of one day, before the last Lincoln penny gument that most people who come it for the money. rise of a tyranny of the minority. race, sex, orientation, etc. has been pillaged, the people will come across as racist or gay haters are just “ass- Quote from the Washington Times The constant focus on social di- The civil rights movement called for to understand that the enemy of Free- es” in general. May 19th 2015 titled Hired Black visions and hyper-political correct- unity and equality. The minority in- dom and rights is not the family down So why is the news constantly filled Lives Matter protesters start #CutThe- ness that the race industry has created dustry strives for division and entitle- the street that looks different or the kid with reports and articles about the mis- Check after being stiffed by ACORN is becoming sickening. We now have ment. We have replaced “equal treat- in a dress, but them, the people behind treatment of minorities and pushing the successor group. “Missourians Or- “micro- aggressions”. If you have yet ment under the law” with “special the current, pulling the strings. need for laws giving special rights and ganizing for Reform and Empower- to come across this term, congratula- treatment under the law.” Freedom of The founding fathers, in their wis- privileges for “special classes of citizens”? ment (MORE) has been paying pro- tions. Here are some examples of mi- Speech now has an asterisk with a list dom, resisted making this Country Like most things, it’s the money. testers $5,000 a month to demonstrate cro-aggressions I pulled from the inter- of exceptions. a democracy and rather a republic. There is a ton of money to be made in Ferguson.” net. “Are you Asian?” “What country All of this serves as a very important They saw democracy as nothing more in the race and special class hustling The article goes on further to dis- are you from?” “Do you speak Span- distraction, a sleight of hand, to ben- than Mob rule, a tyranny of the ma- industry. cuss how many of the protesters were ish?” Apparently, these questions reveal efit the ruling class. It keeps the pop- jority. What we have today is a tyran- Before I go any further, I want to becoming disillusioned that millions of a persons hidden racism. ulist (us) fighting among themselves. ny of the minority. Through guilt and clarify what I’m talking about. There dollars will be made off the deaths of The race industry needs haters. Ac- While we are focused on who uses political correctness, a small group can are a great number of people out there black males by white foundations. tually, it needs wealthy haters that it can what bathroom, they are pillaging the force its will upon the majority. The who work hard for equality and are Another quote from the Wash- prey upon. And when there are none, public treasury. Our energy is spent fractures and factions that this system not in it for the money. The civil rights ington Times article reads as follows: it has to create them. Much like the debating and fighting over flags from is creating will be the death of the Re- movement has corrected flaws in this “Questions have been raised as to how churches of old, the industry has a cash a war fought almost 150 years ago public. Our government needs some otherwise great country. I’m excluding the movement is to sustain when white stream based on guilt. First, it convinc- while the Washington and Wall Street sort of unity in direction and course. It them from this rant. They deserve all non-profits are hoarding monies col- es the rich white business owner that Oligarchs conjure up trade deals and cannot function as a collective of self in- the praise they get. lected off of [sic] black bodies? When they are, at heart, racist by their birth. regulations that make them billions terested factions. Let’s be clear. There will always be we will [sic] hold the industry of black Then the race industry sells “indul- while destroying American jobs and jerks in any crowd (I originally used a suffering accountable? The people of gences”. “If you send us a check then the American dream. To read past editions of The American stronger term but my editor made me the community are fed up and the ac- you are a good, clean person. If you Something to think about. The po- Mind, visit the Authors section of Em- tone it down). Freedom of speech and countability begins here and now.” don’t, you are a racist bigoted hater. litical class has turned whites against mitsburg.net.

They forgot history, they ignored en away. They seem to believe him. bit left of centre, (so I’m told) sure- the lessons of the French revolution; Why not? No one else has proffered ly a novelty emerging from the ash- when citizens are treated as dirt they anything like it, Hillary seems in- es of the McCarthy era, and one Down Under come up with guillotines, and that tent on fighting anything within that has been sorely missed for 50 The gypsy’s tent ble ventures, especially when those is exactly Mr. Donald Trump is. range, Bernie might be best at sav- years - if you care about your fellow expert pundits are waving wands, The Washington Post reports that ing the planet, but they need sav- man. Heavens, he may even sup- Lindsay Coker playing into your self esteem. And all sections of the economy are pos- ing now. And he’s irreverent, a well port real action on climate. Would Melbourne, Australia it’s not just leaders, politicians or itive about the future, which shows learned clown where insult is com- Mr. Trump make a good president? proprietors who do it. We all do it just how out of touch they are. In plimentary - and he’s different. Not No, he would not – but then you Among all forms of mistakes, to some extent, because we are con- fact the opposite is true, and when Hollywood or Broadway, but in haven’t had one for quite a while, prophecy is the most gratuitous. — fident in our prejudices, which is all seems lost you turn to the one keeping with right wing essentials, (apart from King Canute, aka Barak George Eliot, 1871 another name for received wisdom. person who offers a modicum of he’s a showman. Obama, valiantly commanding the Of all the gypsies in the world, hope. The German’s did it in 1933 Most of you cannot stand him, I torrent of right waves to subside) xcept at fairgrounds, crys- the ones that inhabit the tents of after Versailles, and on the face of it believe, as you see a wider picture, a and you, like us, have become in- Etal balls are out of fashion. So the white house and the dens of the there are similarities to the present. future that’s longer than ten years, ured to ineptitude, and may no lon- are such things as auguries, divi- press galleries have forgotten the Hitler’s idea was to make Germany and some of you at least have ideas ger be able to tell the difference. nations and fortunetelling. This is basics and ignored the signs. They great again, put it on the pedestal of that may bring far faster results. Is anyone prepared to get out a real pity, because such things are have been watching the flights of manufacturing supremacy, and stop When the machine is broken, as the crystal ball, cross a gypsy’s palm far more accurate than those of the eagles and ignoring the slither- the Aryan race being polluted. Both your government has become, you with silver, and discover the future? pundits who read political entrails. ing of snakes, although it appears are good at oratory, never mind the can either buy another new one – I threw mine away years ago, be- Rulers of old would not move un- that some also use the lunch room facts, neither will ever be forgotten. a very expensive and unsatisfactory cause one thing stays constant: No less the soothsayer had done his menu which is so nonrandom as Mr. Trump, of course, has no plans one - or modify the one you have. matter the polish, politicians are far stuff, and if say a flight of starlings to be out of the loop. Real wizards to invade or destroy other ethnic Self help groups, an American spe- less shiny, less astute than they think went the wrong way the journey like random, but their clients like groups, not even Mexicans. cialty,