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irtual” is a word I didn’t spend much time thinking about until last month. In the past, I associated virtual technology with interactive video games and theme park attractions. Then, real estate and travel industries adopted virtual tours and some businesses and organizations offered virtual webinars to reach wider audiences. Still, those offerings seemed boring to me, and I largely ignored them. I’d rather get out and do rather than stay home and see, I thought.

That changed, of course, in March 2020, a month that will be written about in history books. In just a couple weeks’ time, kids were sent home from school, most employees ordered to work from home, events cancelled, and all but the “essential” establishments closed to the public. Despite early warnings about the looming COVID-19 pandemic’s impact, the rapid restrictions implemented for public safety left most of us reeling—bewildered and unsure how to carry on.

Now, over a month into the pandemic, we are, in fact, carrying on. And we’re doing it virtually.

As Marylanders follow orders to self-isolate, work remotely, and homeschool our children,

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all the tools we have are “virtual.” Businesses, organizations, schools, museums, faith communities and even governments have adapted to virtual meetings, tours, lessons, and ceremonies.

With a statewide stay-at-home order in effect, all this virtual content allows us to connect to the groups that are important to us and to be exposed to new opportunities as well.

To paraphrase Madonna’s “Material Girl,” we are living in a virtual world. Sure, we can go out for exercise, greet our neighbors from a distance, and spend time in nature. When we crave outside stimulus, however, the safest bets are Facebook Live talks, Zoom group video chats, and virtual learning.

That’s why Bay Weekly is getting on the virtual train, launching a Virtual Events Calendar new for this week. In case you feel overloaded by so many online options (as I do), our calendar guru Kathy Knotts has curated a weekly list of locally driven virtual content you may be interested in. We’re also spotlighting inventive ways Bay country is using technology to keep doing business (Virtual music lessons? Brilliant!).

Yes, we’re embracing all things virtual, and

in our boldest move yet, we’re even taking this newspaper virtual. We want you to stay home as much as possible, so we’re giving you a way to “flip through” Bay Weekly page by page, story by story. Now’s the time to sign up with your email address for our new weekly online edition. It’s free, as Bay Weekly always has been. Just go to bayweekly.com and enter your email when prompted by our pop-up box.

Yes, we’re still printing Bay Weekly and working hard to get copies into your hands. For now, you’ll find us at essential businesses only—rest assured that when your favorite pickup spots have reopened, our newsprint edition of Bay Weekly will be right back in those spots.

In the meantime, stay home when you can and please join us in the virtual world. It’s our best chance of staying connected to our communities until we get to return to plain old (non-virtual) reality. p — MEG WALBURN VIVIANO, CBM NEWS DIRECTOR

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I was reading the Dennis Doyle piece this week (Sporting Life, Danger Lurks in Tall Grass) and wasn’t surprised. I live in Upper Marlboro and found this specimen in my yard last fall. I was having some work done to my deck at the time so hopefully it crawled out of the lumber the workers were using and the spiders aren’t breeding in my yard.

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MD. UPDATES BOATING RESTRICTIONS, VA. BOATING REMAINS LEGAL

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KENNEDY TOWNSEND DAUGHTER, GRANDSON’S BODIES FOUND IN BAY he bodies of former Maryland Lieutenant Governor Kathleen Kennedy Townsend's daughter Maeve, 40 and grandson Gideon, 8 have been found in the Chesapeake Bay, six days after they were lost in a canoeing accident.

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40-year-old Maeve Kennedy Townsend McKean’s body was found in 25 feet of water, about two and a half miles south of Kathleen Kennedy Townsend’s Shady Side home, Monday evening. Eight-year-old Gideon McKean’s remains were recovered Wednesday afternoon about 2,000 feet from where his mother's were, according to Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP).

NRP says the mother and son launched a canoe on Thursday afternoon, possibly to retrieve a ball from the former Lieutenant Governor’s home where they were staying. The canoe was overtaken by strong seas and high wind. At the time, there was about a 12-knot steady breeze, with gusts closer to 20 knots. The water temperature was around 50 degrees.

A good Samaritan on shore reported seeing two people drifting out into the Bay. An extensive search by the Coast Guard, NRP, Maryland State Police and several local fire and police departments covered at least 3,600 square miles over 26 hours. The canoe and paddle were recovered around 7

p.m. Thursday off Rockhold Creek near Deale.

After search crews couldn’t find the victims on Friday, searching in more windy conditions, the rescue mission was suspended at 8 p.m. that night and a recovery operation began Saturday morning.

NRP, the Anne Arundel County Fire Department, and the Charles County dive team were conducting “surface search and side scan sonar operations” in the area of the Chesapeake between where the McKeans were last seen and where their canoe was found.

Anne Arundel County Police and Maryland State Police helicopters have also been searching.

Over the weekend Kathleen Kennedy Townsend released a statement saying in part: “Our hearts are crushed yet we will try to summon the grace of God and what strength we have to honor the hope, energy and passion that Maeve and Gideon set forth into the world.

My family thanks all for the outpouring of love and prayers as we grieve and try to bear this devastating loss.”

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n the Chesapeake Bay, two governors’ executive orders have created two very different guidelines for boating during the COVID-19 pandemic.

In Maryland, pleasure boaters must stay off the water except for essential purposes, which the state continues to clarify. In Virginia, boaters may go out freely as long as they follow social distancing rules (more on that below).

In light of the flood of questions from Maryland boaters since Governor Larry Hogan’s stay-at-home order, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has updated its guidelines about what is and isn’t allowed, with a couple of notable changes.

Recreational boating is still forbidden in Maryland, with a few exceptions.

According to DNR’s “Frequently Asked Questions about Governor Hogan’s Stay at Home Order” web page, those exceptions now include moving a boat from a marina to your home. Here’s the language DNR uses to address the issue: “Can I move my boat or have my boat moved from a marina to my home or my boat slip?

Yes, you can have your boat moved or delivered to your residence or boat slip. While it is not necessary for drivers in Maryland to have documentation about the purpose of travel, having such documentation may help. General recreational boating is not allowed.“ The agency’s current guide also addresses traveling through Maryland by boat: “While there are no orders limiting travel through Maryland by boat or car at this time, travelers are advised to make trips only for essential purposes.”

But DNR urges anyone traveling by boat or otherwise to avoid close contact with others in Maryland and to follow CDC guidance on domestic travel.

DNR maintains that fishing to feed yourself or your family, from shore or from a boat, is allowed as long as you follow social distancing rules and all existing fishing regulations: “All current fishing, crabbing, and hunting rules and regulations still apply, including the requirement to have the appropriate licenses, permits and stamps.”

On its Frequently Asked Questions page, DNR says its current guidance is “subject to change throughout the duration of the public health emergency,” but the intent of Governor Hogan’s executive order is simple: “stay home unless you absolutely must leave.”

Bay Bulletin has reported on the differences between Maryland and Virginia’s current boating regulations.

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Maeve Kennedy Townsend McKean with her husband and children in 2018.

The bodies of Maeve and son Gideon, bottom center, were both found in the Chesapeake Bay. Photo: Maeve McKean/Facebook Kathleen Kennedy Townsend was Lieutenant Governor under Maryand Governor Parris Glendening, serving from 1995 to 2003. Her daughter Maeve was the granddaughter of Robert F. Kennedy and great-niece of former president John F. Kennedy.

Maeve was a human rights activist, PTA president, and a marathon runner, according to Kathleen Kennedy Townsend’s statement. She says eightyear-old Gideon was a star athlete and protective big brother to the two younger siblings he leaves behind, Gabriella and Toby.

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DNR maintains that fishing to feed yourself or your family, from shore or from a boat, is allowed as long as you follow social distancing rules and all existing fishing regulations: executive order “permits continued engagement in outdoor activities that can be beneficial to us all.” The Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (DGIF) and Virginia Marine Resources Commission (VMRC) says recreational boating is allowed as long as boaters maintain at least six feet from other people who aren’t family, household members, or caretakers.

Virginia bans gatherings of 10 or more people, including: “- When present at access points for fishing or boating, whether state or locally-owned; – The beaching of vessels on sandbars, islands or banks while out on the water; – The “rafting” of vessels together; and the numbers of individuals present on any vessel.

– When present at outdoor recreation lands, including Wildlife Management Areas.“ Virginia says its Conservation and Marine Police officers will be monitoring water access points and activity on the water, even as recreational boating remains allowed.

“DGIF and VMRC want the outdoors to be a place of safe escape for you during this difficult time, and our ability to continue to promote this depends upon your assistance.”

Charter fishing, meanwhile, is considered a nonessential business in Virginia, say the Virginia Marine Resources Commission, and charter boats may not operate. In Maryland, on the other hand, charter fishing is considered essential as part of the food supply chain, and is allowed.

–MEG WALBURN VIVIANO

STUDY: OYSTER FARM INDUSTRY THRIVING (UNTIL COVID-19) new Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) economic report finds oyster aquaculture in Maryland has grown steadily every one of the last eight years–but business closures due to coronavirus may bring the growth trend to a halt.

The strong numbers show the state’s oyster farming industry has grown by about 24 percent per year since 2012.

And oyster aquaculture operations contribute about $9 million per year to Maryland’s economy.

Oyster aquaculture accelerated in Maryland after legislation passed in the 2010 General Assembly making it easier to farm the bivalves in Maryland waters.

“While the oyster aquaculture industry is still in its early stages, the industry has demonstrated it’s an important part of Maryland’s economy,” said Allison Colden, CBF Maryland Fisheries Scientist.

The economic impact report was commissioned by CBF and conducted by researchers at Virginia Tech and Engle-Stone Aquatic$. In 2012, aquaculture accounted for less than one percent of the bushels harvested in the public fishery. In 2018, the number was 42 percent. CBF says if growth continues at that rate, oyster farmers will actually produce more bushels of oysters than the public fishery sometime in the next 10 years.

The problem is that since the COVID-19 virus arrived, many restaurants have closed. According to CBF, nearly 70 percent of seafood in the

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U.S. is served in restaurants, so the previous demand just isn’t there for oysters.

Maryland farmers like Scott Budden of Orchard Point Oyster Co. in Stevensville report that restaurant sales “basically went to zero in a matter of mere days.”

Operations like Orchard Point and the nonprofit Fisherman’s Daughter Oysters (at Phillips Wharf Environmental Center in Tilghman) are turning to local pick-up and shipping oysters directly to consumers. CBF has compiled a list of some oyster farms you can have delivered at home at https://www.cbf.org/blogs/save-thebay/2020/03/enjoying-the-bays-bounty-from-home.html It’s too soon to see the full impact of coronavirus on oyster farms, but Budden believes it’s “This situation could be a major impediment to scaling, perhaps just as severe as 2018’s historic rains were on the industry.”

-MEG WALBURN VIVIANO

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Recently, the construction was forecast to be finished by the summer travel season, but now it’s finished a couple of months earlier than that. MDTA says for the final push, work crews took advantage of lower traffic volumes due to the COVID-19 social distancing effort.

“Maryland is facing significant challenges these days, and of course our primary focus is on the health and safety of our citizens amid the ongoing COVID-19 threat,” said Governor Hogan. “But it’s important to celebrate the reopening of the westbound right lane of the Bay Bridge, because for me it represents the spirit, dedication and work ethic that will see our state through any crisis.”

Some minimal work will take place in the center and left lanes of the westbound span during overnight and offpeak hours, with little traffic impact expected.

Of course, with Maryland under a stay at home order, it may be awhile before most folks are able to enjoy travel to places beyond their side of the bridge.

But when we are able to resume outings, MDTA says the bridge will be ready.

“This will be one less thing for Marylanders to be concerned about as we rise out of our health crisis,” points out Maryland Transportation Secretary and MDTA Chairman Gregory Slater.

MDTA reports the plan to begin allelectronic tolling at the Bay Bridge by this summer is still on schedule, with installation about 70% complete.

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he Bay Bridge redecking project that was originally scheduled to close lanes for up to two years is now finished more than a year ahead of time.

All lanes have reopened on the westbound bridge span from Queen Anne’s to Anne Arundel counties after crews rehabilitated the deck of the right lane, which had crumbled to “the end of its service life, presenting a safety risk,” according to the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDTA).

On Wednesday MDTA released a video montage of the progress beginning in September 2019 to thank drivers and the community for their patience during the project: When construction began last fall, the traffic impact went beyond expectations, causing backups up to 11 miles long at times and prompting Maryland Governor Larry Hogan to order the project

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SERC marine biologist Brianna Tracy holds a plate with marine life pulled from a dock in San Francisco. (Photo: Kristen Minogue/SERC)

Keep Research Rolling Become a citizen scientist without leaving home

BY KATHY KNOTTS

nder Governor Larry Hogan’s stayat-home orders, Marylanders may find themselves with some extra time on their hands. That time can be beneficial to the scientific community, say researchers with the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) in Edgewater.

Using a program called Invader ID, the first all-online citizen science project at SERC, we can all explore some

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of the more unusual lifeforms that live underwater. Researchers are asking for help in identifying marine invertebrates by examining online photos of sampling tiles. The identifications will help scientists track changes in coastal environments.

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underwater tiles all around the continent and want our help identifying what creatures have grown on them.

Specifically, researchers are looking at fouling communities—groups of organisms that live under docks and ship hulls and are made up of invertebrate animals, algae and microbes.

Because these communities live in shallow, coastal areas, they are strongly influenced by local environmental conditions, like changes in temperature and salinity.

“Invader ID began two years ago, as a way to have citizen scientists help us analyze thousands of underwater panels that our biologists were stretched too thin to analyze on their own,” says Kristen Minogue, science writer for SERC. “The biologists in our Marine Invasions Lab have been doing surveys for years of marine organisms, but over time we accumulated more tiles than our scientists could analyze, so Katy Newcomer and fellow technician Brianna Tracy thought it would be a great idea to recruit citizen scientists to help with the analysis.”

The citizen science online effort seems tailor-made for this social distancing. SERC hopes to collect 18,000 new identifications from tiles set in Alaska and Panama.

“These panels are a part of research projects aimed at monitoring for invasive species,” says Katy Newcomer, a SERC biological technician. “The Alaska panels are from Sitka and Ketchikan. The Panama panels are from Panama City and are a part of a collaborative project we help run called PanAmEx, or the Pan-American Experiment. Labs from South and North America help us deploy and photograph panels in each locale, creating a latitudinal study of the fouling community.”

Newcomer reports that they recently finished their original San Francisco panels and are working on analyzing the data from that site. “We originally planned to upload more sites when the analysis was complete, but once we noticed that volunteers and students wanted activities during this time, we decided to upload some sites early,” says Newcomer. “We’re thrilled at the quick response: over 2000 identifications since we relaunched. We hope any new volunteers will get a chance to learn more about diversity in the ocean and invasive species.”

SERC says anyone from middle schoolers to adults can try their hand at looking for striped anemones and branching bryozoans in the photos.

The site contains up to 50 photos of each panel. Every photo contains a black circle at a different spot, letting the citizen scientists know which organism on the panel they’re supposed to identify.

No experience is necessary—the Invader ID program even has tutorials to guide you. Staying at home doesn’t mean that scientific research has to stop – not with plenty of citizen scientists ready to take up the cause. Learn more: zooniverse.org/project/serc/ invader-id

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Chapter Regent Mollie King on the left, and Chapter Chaplain Linda Roof on the right at the DAR parking lot event

To Stay Connected, It’s Time to Get Creative

BY KRISTA PFUNDER

ocial distancing is forcing everyone to think outside the box when it come to staying in contact with their community. Local organizations are getting creative—from government to history and the arts. Here are three local approaches to carrying on.

A local music studio is taking what is traditionally a hands-on business and switching to remote teaching.

“Virtual lessons will never replace individual in-person lessons, but they provide an alternative that allows students to progress and not cement in poor technique, wrong notes or incorrect rhythm,” says Mary M. Hoffman, owner of the Mary M. Hoffman Music Studio in Edgewater.

Students view Hoffman—and often her Labrador, Molly— in her studio via FaceTime or the video feature on Facebook Messenger.

“The tech challenges—all on my end— were resolved by my homebound college student,” Hoffman says.

She assigns new music and analyzes current assignments.

“Students get off to a good start with new works and work through problem areas in ongoing pieces,” Hoffman says.

The response has been positive.

“My students have been very receptive, and we have managed to accomplish almost as much material as we would have in person,” Hoffman says. “It’s a way to keep students playing, interested and engaged. Molly is fascinated by the virtual lessons but—like me—misses seeing my students in person.”

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Taking Care of Town Business Tune in to the town of North Beach Facebook page and you may spot a video of Mayor Mike Benton sharing his latest message to residents.

The town’s staff, working from home like so many of us, holds virtual meetings instead of live sessions.

“We’re blessed to have a dedicated

North Beach Mayor Mike Benton Addresses Residents During a Video Posted to the Town's FB Page staff that is willing to step up and adjust where needed,” Benton says.

“Though we’re not moving physically at town hall our services haven’t stopped. If a resident calls town hall they will get a live person...I like to think we haven’t skipped a beat.”

The town is using Zoom and the Microsoft Team application to stay in touch.

“These tools have been amazing,” Benton says. “They won’t take the place of a face-to-face meeting but are working well in these crazy times.”

Virtual DAR Election time for the John Hanson Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution happened to roll around just as social distancing was recommended.

“The majority of members are over 60, so we canceled our March meeting even though it was going to be a small gathering,” says Mollie King, chapter regent. “Yet we still needed to do chapter elections and we had collections to take up in support of Project Patriot— our active duty military project—and to support DAR Schools.”

The chapter set up a two-hour window for members to stop by a parking lot and

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“We set out boxes, so members could park and drop their stuff into the boxes, then leave,” King says. “We got a chance to socialize briefly at a distance, with no more than two or three members at a time all standing at least six feet apart.”

Now that they’re dealing with the parameters of a stay-at-home order, the chapter is planning a social gathering online.

“I see this as a watershed moment for our country, with so many major institutions, government, businesses, schools, forced to throw out rules that restricted telework and distance learning and develop whole new workflows overnight,” King says. “There’s a lot bad about the current situation, but our nation is nothing if not resilient, and one good thing that may come out of it is developing and accepting better digital ways to keep us all together, no matter how far apart we need to be.”

Mayor Mike Benton also sees the silver lining.

“The biggest challenge is that we’re a small town with a strong sense of community and not being able to meet up around town is tough,” Benton says.

“I like to say that we all meet as strangers but we leave as friends. These challenges have brought us closer as a community. Neighbor looking out for neighbor has been our battle cry.”

Countywide Blood Drives Will Directly Benefit Patients in Anne Arundel

BY KATHY KNOTTS

hambers of Commerce across Anne Arundel County are combining forces to boost dwindling blood supplies at Anne Arundel Medical Center.

Beginning next week, three area chambers are hosting blood drives in their communities to directly benefit the AAMC Blood Donor Center. Northern AA, Southern AA and the Greater Crofton chamber are asking residents to get out and donate if possible. Specific addresses can be found on their sign-up pages.

“We all wanted to do something for the community, to give back,” says Julia Howes, executive director of the Southern AACo. Chamber. “Our chambers already do a lot of joint initiatives for our members. Senator Ed Reilly actually gave us the idea to host blood drives. We all know the need in the community and have heard other organizations were having to cancel theirs.”

Over 3000 patients receive life-saving blood transfusions every year at AAMC. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, regular donations have plummeted, leaving the nation in dire need of donors.

One pint of blood can save three lives. Each donation site will adhere to COVID-19 policies including social distancing. Appointments are preferred, however there will be additional staff on site to help with walk-ins. ‫ﵭ‬

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Life in a Vernal Pond

Shallow seasonal wetlands are a chance to see spring’s changes in action STORY AND PHOTOS BY MARK HENDRICKS he delicate changes that signal spring are ephemeral and joyous—a welcome contrast from this time of overarching stress and anxiety. The daffodils in bloom are a precursor to all wildflowers to come. The emergence of tree buds along with the arrival of bird song illustrate the sense of renewal that comes with the season. The most exciting changes are found in the underwater realm of vernal pools.

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Vernal pools are seasonal shallow wetlands that are filled by rain and/or snow melt. Some will look like loose ponds while others have clear boundaries. Often overlooked, but simply incredible, these ponds house an abundance of life: frogs, toads, mole salamanders, newts, and even fresh-

water fairy shrimp. Best of all you do not have to travel to find them and there are more of them than you may realize.

Early spring rains trigger amphibian breeding events and they will travel to the pools to breed and deposit gelatinous egg masses below the surface of the

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water. I find these eggs to be otherworldly, with their planetary forms. The eggs of some species, like spotted salamanders, may appear cloudy or clear depending on the chemical makeup. Other species, like wood frogs, will deposit a large mass of eggs where you can easily see the embryos growing inside. Visiting the same vernal pool repeatedly is an excellent way to view metamorphosis in action. To see frog eggs go from larvae to tadpole to froglet (young frog) is remarkable, and it must be completed before the vernal pool dries up.

So how do you find a vernal pool? Familiarize yourself with the calls of local frogs. Probably the most familiar is the spring peeper. The chorus of hundreds of singing males is often heard at night.

Take a walk in the forest to find a small pond or large puddle-like depression and take a closer look. You may see an eastern newt swimming or an egg mass.

Just like the petals of a spring wildflower are delicate, so are vernal pools.

While it may be tempting, I would not suggest handling any amphibian with your bare hands, as it could be detri-

Spotted salamander Wood frog egg mass

Take a walk in the forest to find a small pond or large puddlelike depression and take a closer look. mental to the animal. Certain species like lungless salamanders breathe through their skin. The oils in our hands can clog the pores of their skin.

The good news is that most amphibians are actually pretty docile as long as you give them some space. If you want to learn more and observe proper handling, I suggest getting involved with a local herpetology group.

Disinfect your boots or shoes with a bleach mix if you travel from vernal pool to vernal pool. The last thing you want to do is unknowingly spread an

amphibian-killing disease, a major source of mortality for certain species.

Perhaps the best thing about vernal pools is that they are fun. Fun to locate, observe and study for children and adults alike. What superficially appears to be simple often showcases the web of life’s complexity in miniature form.

These living laboratories are out there waiting to be discovered by you.

But do not wait too long because, like spring blooms, they will only be here for a brief period.

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NEW: Your Weekly Virtual Calendar

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he Bay Weekly calendar we know would have a week’s worth of local events to entertain you, but this world is anything but normal. We are up to the challenge of keeping you engaged, so let us introduce you to our new, stay-at-homefriendly local calendar.

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In the time of COVID-19, it has become the norm for us to seek our entertainment online. Movies, books, television, and music primarily exist in the virtual realm for us. Even beyond entertainment, a world of education and information also awaits.

It would be near impossible for us to share with you all the amazing things that are now taking place in cyberspace. Instead, we will give you a taste of what we—the CBM Bay Weekly staff—are finding exciting, enticing and just downright fun online.

peek in on peregrine falcons in Baltimore, osprey on Kent Island and great blue herons on the Eastern Shore. www.chesapeakeconservancy.org

If birds aren’t your thing, the giant pandas at the Smithsonian National Zoo are relaxing to watch in the evenings, as they sit in their habitats slowly munching on bamboo. nationalzoo.si.edu/webcams/panda-cam

Higher Learning Animal Cams Longtime readers of Bay Weekly know that we love our animal webcams, and there’s no shortage of them.

We are particularly fond of those by the Chesapeake Conservancy that

Did you know you can now take an Ivy League-level college course online for free? Some have a set start date but several are self-paced. Choose from hundreds of courses like Classical Music, Algorithms, Accounting,

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If you don’t know about the lifecycle of freshwater mussels, you’re not alone. These remarkable species are perhaps the most underrated and least studied of all the critters that call the Chesapeake Bay home. But the services they provide to the ecosystem, such as creating habitat and cleaning streams, are remarkable.

Join the Chesapeake Bay Foundation on April 16, for a one-hour webinar during which Dr. Joe Wood, CBF’s Virginia Senior Scientist, will share the amazing lifecycle, survival strate-

Join Annmarie Gardens for a socially-awkward, at-home version of their popular Bad Art Night! Grab your favorite drink and snack, connect to the Zoom room, and get ready for the Junk Drawer Challenge! No need to gather art/craft supplies before the meeting.

The frantic gathering will be part of the challenge! Find it on Facebook Thursday, April 9, 6:30-8:30pm. ‫ﵭ‬ Share your favorite online events and discoveries: calendar@bayweekly.com

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back, tail and wings with burnt orange on the chest.

All orioles build hanging woven nests. I have watched an orchard oriole female slowly pull multiple two-foot strips of grapevine bark and weave it into the nest.

If you learn their lyrical songs, they become even easier to find. Their usual song is like they are asking a question with the end of the song going up in

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If you learn their lyrical songs, they become even easier to find. ter. The birds coming from winter homes are starting to develop colorful plumage, courtship colors. One such colorful bird that nests in our area is the oriole. The most famous, of course, is the Baltimore oriole. But the more common one is the orchard oriole.

The orchard oriole is the smallest of the oriole family. The females have a yellowish tint, sporting darker wings with short white stripes. Their bills are fairly pointed and a dark tan color. The males have the same bill shape but are mostly black with the bottom bill a steel blue at the base. The males are the flashy ones with a black head,

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They eat mostly insects but are also fond of fruit and are usually found at the edge of forests or in new growth forests. I look for them around cherry trees, mulberry trees and blackberry brambles.

Orioles can be enticed to a feeder with orange slices, grape jam, shelled peanuts and dried mealworms. They will eat some suet. Having a fruit tree nearby really helps.

I have found orchard orioles at Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary, Kinder Farm Park, Terrapin Park and Patuxent Wildlife Sanctuary. ‫ﵭ‬

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SPORTING LIFE

BY DENNIS DOYLE

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hat’s big, blue, hungry and all over the Bay? There are more and more big, whiskered, blue catfish out there cruising the depths. Not only are they sizable, but they are also great eating.

While Maryland remains under an executive order that only allows fishing for one’s dinner (not for sport), blue cats are prime candidates.

Acquiring their name from the pronounced hue of their flanks, the blue catfish is increasingly in residence throughout the Bay and in many of the estuaries.

Shoreline fishing as well as boat fishing are very productive methods for these submarine-sized rascals but you’ll need some stout gear: catching a 50-pounder is not out of the question.

The James River in Virginia’s portion of the Bay has yielded many blues in the 60- and 70-pound class while the freshwater record is over 140 pounds.

Blue cats from 24 to 36 inches are the most common find in the mid-Bay and a medium-heavy to heavy action rod with 20- to 50-pound test line will serve well, monofilament being the preferred line in the lower tests and braid for the heavier weights. A sliding, fish finder rig including a 24-inch leader of 30- to 50-pound fluoro, a twoounce sinker and a 6/0 to 9/0 circle

FISHFINDER: As Maryland’s official policy continues to be stay-at-home for all citizens, we would be remiss in suggesting areas to visit. Suffice to say that limitation should be lifted in the near future and we can again begin identifying the where and when to bend a rod. Rockfish season is still scheduled to open May 1, and there have been no postponements thus far for that momentous occasion. Remember to keep a safe distance from contemporaries and stay inside as much as possible until the pandemic passes its peak. Better safe than sorry.

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Heavy duty spin reels with a bait runner feature and stout, round casting reels with a line out alarm will also be helpful. Preferred baits are the freshest available and include gizzard shad, menhaden, white perch, nightcrawlers, crab and even chicken breast. They can be found in waters as shallow as 10 feet and as deep as 50 this time of year. Bottom fishing is the

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Gaffs are legal for landing these interlopers and are very handy.

They’re considered an invasive species, native originally to the Mississippi drainage. If you’re intending to net them, you’ll need a net with a big, sturdy frame. The opportunity for double-digit harvests, once you’ve located them, are likely.

Blue cats are active during both day and nighttime with the bigger fish cruising the shallower waters and becoming more active during the dark.

There is no minimum size nor possession limit. The Chester River has long been famous for its catfish holes in the mid to upper reaches but blue cats are in residence over most of its length.

They’ve also recently been reported to be cruising the mouths of other tributaries, particularly the West, South and Severn Rivers and found in 25 to 40 feet depths.

Channel cats have become increasingly common as well, spilled from the Conowingo Dam on the Susquehanna,

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although usually smaller sized (18 to 24 inches) and a tawny brown color with various small spots the length of their flanks.

Then there are the flathead cats, almost as large as the blues and also reaching 100 plus pounds and also considered an invasive species. They are identifiable by their (you guessed it) large, relatively flat foreheads. The table quality of both of these rascals, is almost as high as the blue and all three are currently being harvested commercially.

I’ve eaten catfish prepared many ways but my favorite for all varieties has always been finger sized pieces, dipped in a sticky mix of beer and flour, then rolled in Panko, bread crumbs or cornmeal and fried in 400 degree peanut oil till they’re golden brown. Adult beverages are anyone’s choice but the Southern tradition is ice cold beer in cans and lots of them.

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uring stressful times, the best medicine for me is to work in the garden.

Not knowing how long we will be selfquarantined, try to focus on growing your own vegetables. Even if you don’t have a lot of room, you can grow smaller forms of vegetables in containers on decks, patios and small yards. A lot of smaller-sized vegetable plants have been bred just for smaller living areas.

If schools stay closed for the rest of the year, growing vegetables with your family can be fun as well as educational.

Patio Snacker cucumber only grows 10 to 12 inches tall and 2 to 3 feet wide.

This small plant produces plenty of 6inch-long, slender fruits—ideal for pots.

Like other cucumbers, it bears separate male and female flowers, but unlike other cultivars, Patio Snacker doesn’t need a lot of pollinators around to produce fruit.

The flowers are parthenocarpic, meaning they have the ability to self-pollinate and rely on insect pollinators.

Thumbelina Baby Ball carrots are small two-inch wide ball-shaped carrots.

They’re great for containers and are ready in two months. These carrots are coveted by top chefs as well as children who eat them like sweet orange bonbons.

They are even sweeter when caramelized through oven roasting or braising.

A favorite pepper of mine is Lunchbox peppers, in orange, red and yellow. They grow to about 2-3 inches long and I grow one plant in a 2- or 3gallon pot. They are the sweetest and most flavorful peppers I’ve ever tasted. Delicious in salads, sautéed or just plucked off the plant as a snack, they are especially good stuffed with an herbed cream cheese.

Super Bush tomato grows 2 to 3 feet tall and one to two feet wide. These tomatoes fit in the palm of your hand and are ready in about 70 days after transplanting. This tomato plant variety is high yielding and very attractive.

Sow the seeds 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost (end of April to early May) and plant in a 5- to 8-gallon container with a tomato cage to keep it from falling over.

Enjoy growing a mini vegetable garden for fun and just great “yummies”. ‫ﵭ‬

Have a gardening question?

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A Simple Favor

Morgan Saylor and Sophie Lowe in Blow the Man Down

Solve Your Streaming Dilemma Take the mystery out of what to watch with these whodunits ou probably solve a dozen little mysteries a day. Who ate the last Oreo cookie? Who forgot to switch the laundry into the dryer? When was the last time I showered?

Just because you’re living in isolation and practicing social distancing doesn’t mean you should let your mental abilities dull. Instead, test your deductive reasoning with these mysteries, all available on streaming.

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Everybody Knows After years away in Buenos Aires, Laura (Penélope Cruz) returns to her small Spanish village with her two children for a family wedding. Seen as a rich and successful lady now, Laura has trouble reconnecting with her aging parents and sisters. She does manage to rekindle her friendship with former lover, Paco (Javier Bardem), who is attempting to raise money for a business venture.

When Laura’s daughter is kidnapped at the wedding, the whole town seems to close up around her.

A mystery from acclaimed Iranian director Asghar Farhadi, this film focuses on the interpersonal drama between characters. This is a movie about how perception and rumor can twist a character’s fate. Laura is welcomed home by all when she first arrives, but as she demands answers about her daughter, she’s immediately seen as an outsider again. Featuring brilliant performances from real-life married couple Cruz and Bardem, Everybody Knows is a thrilling mystery that’ll give you plenty to discuss.

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A funny, thrilling small town mystery set in the frigid, salt-swept shores of Maine, Blow the Man Down has a delightful adult fairytale sensibility. The movie literally begins with a chorus— local fishermen sing to you to open the story—and even has fairy godmothers in the form of a female mafia that runs the town. Co-writer/directors Bridget Savage Cole and Danielle Krudy offer a fascinating look at the lives of small-town women, backed by an amazing group of character actresses. This is a must-see for anyone who appreciates brilliant writing and acting—the final reveal should have you talking for hours.

Great Mystery * R * 91 mins.

Mommy vlogger Stephanie (Anna Kendrick) is obsessed with portraying perfection. Her crafts are always intricate, her son is always perfectly dressed, and she’s prepared for every possible contingency. Unfortunately, her commitment to overachieving has made her a pariah among the other parents. Until she meets Emily.

Emily (Blake Lively) is everything Stephanie secretly wishes she could be.

Emily curses like a sailor, dresses in the latest styles, has a hot husband, and does whatever she wants without ever apologizing. Stephanie is immediately enamored with everything Emily represents, and eagerly does her best to become Emily’s friend. So when Emily asks a simple favor—to pick up her son from school—Stephanie thinks nothing of it.

But when Emily never returns to pick up her son, Stephanie is left with a mystery on her hands.

A stylish, witty take on a whodunit, A Simple Favor is an intricately crafted film with a lot to say about the roles women play. Anchored by brilliant performances from Lively and Kendrick, this fresh, funny spin on French 1960s’ noirs is an undiscovered cinematic gem. Directed by Paul Feig, there’s plenty of laughs and even some bananas physical comedy, but none of that will take away from the clever mystery and surprisingly tense twists.

Great Mystery * R * 117 mins.

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Six guests are invited to a dinner party. All are given aliases and told not to discuss their identities. All are being blackmailed by the evil Mr. Boddy.

When dinner starts, bodies begin to drop. Now the guests must figure out who the killer is, before they find themselves on the wrong end of a wrench.

Based on the killer board game, Clue is an absolutely zany whodunit comedy.

Lead by Tim Curry in a brilliant performance as butler Wadsworth, the cast is filled with some of the best character actors of all time. It’s a perfect “grown up” mystery for families, with enough silly slapstick to keep kids entertained and enough sly adult jokes to keep older generations in stitches as well.

The movie is utterly hilarious, extremely quotable, and filled with some genuine suspense. It also has three endings, so make sure you get your guesses as to who the killer is early!

The Great Mouse Detective Basil (Barrie Ingham) is the best mouse detective on Baker Street, solving cases for all the rodents in London.

When a toymaker goes missing, Basil is tasked by his daughter to discover just what happened.

Teaming up with Dr. Dawson (Val Bettin), Basil sets out to uncover the location of the missing toymaker, even if it runs him afoul of the evil Professor Ratigan (Vincent Price).

Think of this movie as baby’s first Sherlock Holmes. All the classic elements of the Doyle stories and movies are here—including Basil’s name (a reference to Basil Rathbone who played Holmes in the 1930s) and the violin he plays. This movie is a fun and kid-friendly way to introduce mysteries to the family. And the film features an excellent performance by Price as the nefarious rodent at the center of the plot.

Great Comedic Mystery * PG * 94 mins.

Good Animation * G * 74 mins.

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Blow the Man Down After burying their mother, sisters Mary Beth and Priscilla (Morgan Saylor and Sophie Lowe) have vastly different plans for their future. Mary Beth dreams of escaping their small Maine town and seeing the world.

Priscilla wants only to stay in their family home and the fish shop her mother built.

Both dreams are put into jeopardy when the girls end up with a dead

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FREE WILL ASTROLOGY

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): Moses did 40 years’ worth of hard work in behalf of his people, delivering them out of slavery in Egypt. Yet God didn’t allow him to enter into the Promised Land. Why? At the end of his travails, he made a minor mistake that angered God beyond reason. Petty?

Harsh? Very much so. I’m happy to say that your fate will be very different from Moses’. Some months from now, when your labors bring you to the brink of your own personal version of the Promised Land, not even a small error will prevent you from entering and enjoying it. And what you do in the coming weeks will help ensure that later success.

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TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Built in the third century B.C., the Colossus of Rhodes was a monumental statue of the Greek sun god. It stood in the harbor of the island of Rhodes, and was called one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Alas: An earthquake struck the area 54 years after it was finished, knocking it over and smashing it into fragments. Three centuries later, many of the chunks still lay scattered around the harbor. I offer this as a teaching story, Taurus.

If there are any old psychological ruins lying around in your psyche, I encourage you to conduct an imaginary ritual in which you visualize throwing those ruins into a big bonfire. Clear the slate for the new beginnings that will be available once the COVID-19 crisis has settled down.

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GEMINI (May 21-June 20): “Argue with anything else,” writes author Philip Pullman, “but don’t argue with your own nature.” Amen!

That’s always good advice for you Geminis, and it will be especially crucial in the coming weeks. A certain amount of disputation and challenging dialogue with other people will be healthy for you, even an effective way to get clarity and advance your aims. (Don’t overdo it, of course.) But you must promise never to quarrel with or criticize your own nature. You should aim at being a radiant bastion of inner harmony and a powerhouse of self-love. Do whatever’s necessary to coax all your different aspects to work together in sweet unity.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Like many Cancerians, painter Marc Chagall cultivated an intimate relationship with his dreams and fantasies.

His fellow artist Pablo Picasso remarked, “When Chagall paints, you do not know if he is asleep or awake. Somewhere or other inside his head there must be an angel.” Being a Crab myself, I know how essential it is for us to be in close connection with reverie and the imagination.

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to be rigorously harnessed in behalf of pragmatism. Now is one of those times.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Is there an influence you’re ready to outgrow, Leo? Are there teachers who have given you all they have to offer, and now you need to go in search of new founts of inspiration and education? Have you squeezed all possible value out of certain bright ideas and clever theories that no longer serve you? Are you finished with old sources of excitement that have lost their excitement? These are the kinds of questions I encourage you to ask yourself in the coming weeks. It’ll be a favorable time to celebrate the joyful art of liberation—to graduate from what might have been true once upon a time, and prepare for the wide-open future after the COVID-19 crisis has mellowed.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Your words of power in the coming days are simple: deep, low, down, below, dig, dive, and descend. I invite you to meditate on all the ways you can make them work for you as metaphors and use them to activate interesting, nourishing feelings. There’ll be very little worth exploring on the surface of life in the coming weeks, Virgo. All the hottest action and most valuable lessons will be blooming in the fertile darkness.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Before the COVID-19 crisis arrived, were you ensconced in roles that were good fits for your specific temperament and set of talents? Did you occupy niches that brought out the best in you and enabled you to offer your best gifts? Were there places that you experienced as power spots—where you felt at home in the world and at peace with your destiny?

Once you’ve meditated on those questions for a while, Libra, I’ll ask you to shift gears: Meditate on how you’d like to answer similar questions about your life in the future. Once this crazy time has passed, what roles will be good fits for you? What niches will bring out the best in you? What will be your power spots?

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): “Fen” is a word that’s not used much these days. It means a marsh or a boggy lowland. Decades ago, Scorpio poet Marianne Moore used it in a short poem.

She wrote, “If you will tell me why the fen appears impassable, I will tell you why I think that I can cross it if I try.” In my opinion, that’s an apt battle cry for you right now. You shouldn’t be upset if people tell you that certain things are impossible for you to do. You should be grateful!

Their discouragement will rile up your deep intelligence and inspire you to figure out how you can indeed do those things.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): “Goodness alone is never enough,”

wrote author Robert A. Heinlein. “A hard, cold wisdom is required for goodness to accomplish good. Goodness without wisdom always accomplishes evil.” I think that’s an interesting thought for you to consider during the coming weeks, Sagittarius.

If you want your care and compassion to be effective, you’ll have to synergize them with tough intelligence. You may even need to be a bit ferocious as you strive to ensure that your worthy intentions succeed and the people you love get what they need.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Are there any ways in which you have been wishy-washy in standing up for what you believe in? Have you shied away from declaring your true thoughts and feelings about important issues that affect you and the people you care about?

Have you compromised your commitment to authenticity and integrity for the sake of your ambition or financial gain?

In asking you these questions, I am not implying that the answers are yes. But if in fact you have engaged in even a small amount of any of those behaviors, now is an excellent time to make corrections. As much as possible, Capricorn, focus on being trustworthy and transparent.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Physicist Edward Teller believed there is no such thing as “exact science.”

And in his view, that’s a good thing. “Science has always been full of mistakes,” he said. But he added that they’re mostly “good mistakes,” motivating scientists to push closer toward the truth. Each new mistake is a better mistake than the last, and explains the available evidence with more accuracy. I suspect that you’ve been going through a similar process in your personal life, Aquarius. And I predict that the good mistakes you’ve recently made will prove to be useful in the long run.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Few astrologers would say that you Pisceans are masters of the obvious or connoisseurs of simplicity. You’re not typically renowned for efficiency or celebrated for directness. Your strength is more likely to be rooted in your emotional riches, your ability to create and appreciate beauty, your power to generate big dreams, and your lyrical perspective on life. So my oracle for you this time may be a bit surprising. I predict that in the coming weeks, your classic attributes will be very useful when applied to well-grounded, down-to-earth activities. Your deep feelings and robust imagination can be indispensable assets in your hard work

on the nuts and bolts.

Homework: Rilke said, “If the Angel comes, it will be because you have convinced her, not by tears, but by your humble resolve to always be a beginner.” Any comments?

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COMPILED BY ANDREWS McMEEL SYNDICATION Annals of Isolation • In Melbourne, Australia, “a bit of boredom in isolation” led 27-year-old astrophysicist Daniel Reardon to experiment on March 26 with an idea to stop people from touching their faces—a necklace and accompanying bracelet of magnets that would sound an alarm whenever someone reached up, The Guardian reported. When that didn’t work, Reardon started playing with the powerful neodymium magnets, clipping them to his earlobes and nostrils, and that’s where things went wrong. Two magnets inside his nostrils became stuck together, and he couldn’t separate them. Reardon tried using pliers, but they became magnetized: “Every time I brought the pliers close to my nose, my entire nose would shift toward the pliers and then the pliers would stick to the magnet,” he said.

Finally, his partner “took me to the hospital that she works in because she wanted all her colleagues to laugh at me,” and doctors applied an anesthetic spray, then manually removed the magnets. “Needless to say, I am not going to play with the magnets anymore,” Reardon said.

• Donuts Delite in Rochester, New York, has found a special way to pay tribute to immunologist Dr. Anthony Fauci.

Since March 23, the shop has been printing Dr. Fauci’s image on thin, edible paper, then applying it to the buttercream frosting on its doughnuts. Nick Semeraro, franchisee of the shop, told the Democrat & Chronicle: “He’s on TV giving us the facts; you’ve got to respect that. ... People are buying them like crazy. We’re making more right now.” The doc doughnuts go for $20 per dozen, curbside pickup and delivery available.

• A survey commissioned by Mentimeter, an interactive presentation company, found that 12% of people working from home turn their computer’s camera off during a video meeting because they’re wearing few or no clothes, United Press International reported on March 26.

Along with that, Walmart Executive Vice President Dan Bartlett told The Washington Post, “we’re seeing increased sales in tops, but not bottoms,” a phenomenon presumably driven by video conferencing workers who do leave their cameras on.

• App developers Daniel Ahmadizadeh and Christopher Smeder have good news for those in the dating pool during this time of social distancing and staying at home. Quarantine Together is a textbased app they launched on March 15 that asks users once a day whether they’ve washed their hands, and if they

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say yes, they’re introduced to another user. Nivi Jayasekar of San Francisco told CNN she was eager to give it a shot: “It was a hilarious idea. I feel like it’s an opportunity to form a deeper connection with someone before meeting them,” she said. Ahmadizadeh reports that sign-ups have been growing by 50% every day.

Doggone It! Alberto Tito Alejandro, 51, was arrested following a high-speed chase after Washington state troopers received multiple calls on March 29 about a car hitting two other vehicles south of Seattle and then racing away at speeds up to 100 mph, AFP reported. Trooper Heather Axtman said when officers got close to the 1996 Buick, they were shocked to see a dog sitting in the driver’s seat. Alejandro was steering and pushing the gas pedal from the passenger seat. “When we took him into custody,” Axtman said, “he admitted to our troopers that he was teaching his dog to drive. ... I’ve heard a lot of excuses ... but I’ve never had an excuse that the dog was driving.” Alejandro was charged on multiple counts, including driving under the influence of drugs.

All In MedFet UK, a small company that supplies people who indulge in medical fetishes, donated its entire inventory (“just a few sets”) of disposable medical scrubs to Britain’s National Health Service on March 27 after being contacted by desperate procurement officers, Metro News reported. “When we, a tiny company set up to serve a small section of the kink community, find ourselves being sought out as a last-resort supplier to our National Health Service in a time of crisis, something is seriously wrong,” the company posted on Twitter. It also took the opportunity to provide a PSA: “Whether getting ready for some kinky fun or guarding against a virus outbreak, the single most effective method of infection control is scrupulous hand hygiene.”

Discovery Friends Callum Gow, Josh Grossman and Carson Schiefner in British Columbia, Canada, all in their early 20s, decided a hike away from more heavily traveled trails near Alouette Lake would be a good way to maintain social distance on March 20. There have long been rumors of a stash of gold hidden in the area, but the treasure they discovered was completely different: a secret camp, including supplies, that hadn’t been touched for almost

30 years. “It was almost like one of those time capsules that you run into,” Schiefner told the CBC. The hikers found sealed boxes, a radio, a Coleman stove, first aid supplies, a knife, tobacco and, apropos to current day, a big roll of toilet paper. A log book revealed the camp had been used from 1986 until 1991, and through social media, the hikers managed to find some of the original campers, including Rick Senft. He explained that a group of friends calling themselves the B.C. Weirdness Federation set up the camp, but “life gets in the way” and they gathered there less and less. “They’re probably some of the best years I had,” he reminisced.

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Government in Action Business Insider reported the U.S. Navy installed new toilet and sewage systems on two of its aircraft carriers—the Nimitzclass USS George H.W. Bush and the newer USS Gerald R. Ford—but found they “reportedly cannot withstand demand without having problems.” Frequent clogs require the Navy to “acid flush” the sewage systems “on a regular basis,” each flush costing $400,000, a Government Accountability Office review indicated. The carriers house a crew of more than 4,000 people.

Can’t Win A tractor-trailer crash and subsequent fire near Dallas on April 1 lay waste to an entire load of a hot commodity in these bizarre times: toilet paper. The Associated Press reported the driver was unharmed, but the TP “burned extensively” and spilled over the interstate, which had to be closed to traffic. The truck was hauling the large rolls typically used in business restrooms. ‫ﵭ‬

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Flexible schedules. ComForCare Home Care: 443906-6283.

Now Hiring! Canvas shop seeks experienced and reliable workers for top pay. For a confidential interview text 240-2169774 or email rl@bayhrbr.com.

1996 Harley Davidson Custom Sportster 1200 EXCELLENT EX EXCELLENT CELLENT CONDITION! $4,999 Call Ron: 301-247-1214

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Call 410-571-2744 to set up interview.

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MARKETPLACE Trampoline. Good condition. Will help move. $50 OBO. 443-926-2560.

Armoire, Louis XV, excellent condition. $3,000 obo.

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For pictures see website: www.bayweekly. com/node/49955 Collection of Barbies from ‘80s and ‘90s. Collectors Christmas and Bob Mackie editions in original boxes. $4,000 obo for lot.

Call 410-268-4647.

Chevy 454 complete engine, 30k miles. $2,200.

410-798-4747.

French country oak dining table. Parquet top, pullout leaves, 2 armchairs. $975 obo. 410-414-3910.

2006 Chevrolet Malibu (beige): Low mileage 90,000 and engine runs extremely quiet, and has four new tires. Needs flywheel. $1,500 with new flywheel installed or $950 as is with no flywheel replacement. Call 301423-4424 or email = actire@actireco.com. Ask for Lou 9am to 4pm.

Honda generator model 5000X with wheel kit. Low hours, always garaged. $2,149 new, asking $750.

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Two cemetery vaults, Cedar Hill in Brooklyn Park, Maryland. Asking $6000, includes fees. Call William Shenton 410-530-6117. $10 a Week — Affordable advertising to clean out your clutter. Call Bay Weekly: 410-626-9888.

Loveseat & queen sofa plus four extra cushions, coffee & end table. No smoking or pets ever. $995 obo, 410-757-4133.

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Queen-size, dark bedroom set. Triple dresser.

Moving. $850. 410-5074672.

2008 Nissan Altima 2.5SL. 4-door, 150K miles. New transmission & tires. Excellent condition, clean, smokefree. Loaded options. Gray. $6,250. 732-266-1251.

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MARINE MARKET Commercial fishing guide license for sale. $2,500. Call Bob: 301-8557279 or cell 240-210-4484.

Kayak, 18' x 26" approximately 45 lbs. Luan natural hull, Okume top. Single hole, one-person. $1,800, 410-536-0436.

Rybovich Outriggers. 36’ triple spreaders. Center rigger. Very good condition. Call 301-752-5523. $900 obo.

Universal Atomic 4 – Fresh overhaul, new carburetor, etc. $2,500, trades accepted or will rebuild yours. 410-586-8255.

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Powerboats 2005 185 Bayliner with trailer. 135hp, 4-cylinder Mercury engine. Good on gas, new tires on trailer, bimini. Excellent condition, low mileage. $10,500. 301-351-7747.

Grady White 1990 Seafarer 228G with 200hp Yamaha. Low hours, on lift.

Sunbrella 2016 full canvas top, curtains, windows. Plus full canvas cover. Always maintained. 202-365-5497 or 202-342-0001.

2008 19' Trophy walkaround. Great condition, just extensively serviced. $15,000; 301-659-6676.

’87 Regal, 21' – 8-cylinder Mercury inboard rebuilt, cuddy-cabin, new tandem trailer, all boat covers, two bimini tops and all accessories. $5,000 obo.

22' 2000 Tiara Pursuit cuddy cabin

1984 31' fishing or pleasure boat. 12’ beam, two 454s. All records, ready to sail. Slip available. $11,000 obo. 973-494-6958.

1975 42' Grand Banks classic trawler (all fiberglas), two John Deere diesel, 8kw Westerbeake diesel generator, 200 hours, VHF depth-recorder & stereo. $65,000. 443-534-9249.

1985 Mainship 40' – twin 454s rebuilt, 250 hours, great live-aboard. $9,000 obo. Boat is on land. 443-309-6667.

1986 Regal 25' – 260 IO, 300 hours, V-berth, half-cabin, head, $1,950. Other marine equipment. 410-437-1483.

2003 Stingray 20' cuddy cabin with trailer. Excellent condition. Good family boat. Ready to go in the water. $6,000; 443-5104170.

1996 33' Sea Ray Model 330 Sundancer

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1988 Carver 28 Voyager

$15,900 Upper and Lower Station Twin 350 Crusaders New Bimini Top & Upholstery inside & out. New Carpet.

AC with Reverse Heat, Depth Gage, VHF, GPS Sam 703-609-5487 samhess993@gmail.com

1980 Bertram 31 Classic SF This is a classic sportfish that cruises nicely and has a deep V that cuts through chop for a smooth ride.

Bimini, tonneau and side curtains.

4.2 Merc Bravo III outdrive with 135 hours. Stored under cover.

$15,500

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Plenty of room on the aft deck for fishing or entertaining. Inside the cabin there is a dinette, small galley with sink, and refrigerator. There is a forward V-Birth as well as a bathroom with an MSD. Powered by twin V8 195 horsepower diesel Cummin’s.

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1999 Wellcraft 22WA

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1977 40' Jersey Sportfish with twin re-powered 375 turbo cats.

With Generator 400 hours, new enclosure & more.

59,900 OBO: 410-610-0077

1956 Whirlwind Boat 14' fully restored with trailer.

Solid Mahogany. Originally $4,300, reduced to $2,300 obo. Can send pics. Call 301-758-0278.

2007 Protatch aluminum pontoon, 5x10 marine plywood deck, trailer, two Minnkota marine trolling motors, livewell, bench seat plus two regular seats, canopy. Capacity 900 lbs. $6,900 cash. 301-503-0577.

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1985 26' Wellcraft cabin cruiser. V-berth and aft cabin, galley and bath. Great little weekend boat. Asking $9,000. 202-262-4737.

Sailboats 1982 Catalina 25 poptop, fin keel. Well-kept.

Upgrades, sails, furler, tiller pilot, Tohatsu 9hp outboard, $3,999 obo.

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1980 Hunter 27', Tohatsu 9.5 outboard. Sails well but needs some work. Sleeps five. $2,000 firm. 443-618-2594.

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'67 Kaiser Evening Star – Draft 3'8", 25'4" LOA 5000#, 10' cockpit, fiberglass hull, mahogany cabin, bronze fittings, 9.9 Evinrude, transom lazarette, main & jib, 4 berths, extras, boat needs TLC. Rare. $2,000 obo.

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Coronado 25' Sloop – Excellent sail-away condition. 9.9 Johnson. New batteries, VHF, stereo, depth, all new cushions. $4,500 obo. 703-922-7076; 703-623-4294.

1973 Bristol 32' shoal-draft sloop – Gas Atomic 4, well equipped, dinghy. Needs TLC. Great retirement project. $5,000 obo. 410-394-6658.

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45' BRUCE ROBERTS KETCH w/Pilothouse. TOTAL REFIT completed 20142016. NEW Sails, Electronics, Solar added 2017. $95,000 OBO Southern Maryland 440-478-4020.

Sabre 28' 1976 sloop: Excellent sail-away condition; diesel, new battery, VHF, stereo, depth-finder, new cushions. $7,500. Call 240-388-8006.

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On the Farm The ten anagrams below are all things found on a farm.

Can you unscramble them and come up with the correct answers? Good luck!

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How many two or more letter words can you make in 2 minutes from the letters in: Tragedy Strangely, the word Tragedy comes from Latin tradgodea, and means ‘goat song.’ It is two words in Greek trdgos ‘goat’ and oide ‘song.’ Oide is where we get ode, parody and rhapsody.

The thought is that in Greek dramas, which were quite often tragedies, the chorus dressed as satyrs, which were believed to be goat-like woodland deities. Today, ‘old-goat songs’ are hits from the 50’s, 60’s and 70's Scoring: 31 - 40 = Aloft; 26 - 30 = Ahead; 21 - 25 = Aweigh; 16 - 20 = Amidships; 11 - 15 = Aboard; 05 - 10 = Adrift; 01 - 05 = Aground

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1 Floor, 2-3 BR, open area kit/dining/lv.

Rm, 2 baths + laundry. Sun room. Large garage. Pub. sewer, pvt well. Low taxes.

Built 2001. Orig. owner. Non smoker. 4 marinas within 5 min. A quiet place of peace and natural beauty with sunsets to behold!

$257,000

Lisa Connell, REALTOR® 410.474.2789 (direct)

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410.610.7955 (cell) 410.257.7320 (office)

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$899,000 Mid-Calvert

Jeanne Craun

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Huge Bay Front Contemporary!

Office Space Prime Annapolis office condo for sale or lease – Great location. 1,315 sf with handicap access, private courtyard. 4 offices, 2 restrooms, conference room, reception area, kitchenette.

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Escape the cold $229,000. Second home.

Florida 55+ community in Royal Palm Beach. Spacious villa 3BR, 2BA, onecar garage. Diana Byrne Realtor: 561-707-8561, Douglas Elliman, www.delray beachrealestatepros.com

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Lot for single-family home. Riva MD. 155' waterfront. 30 miles from DC, easy commute. $480,000.

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Eastern Shore Getaway.

Updated, waterview Victorian has 3-4 bedrooms, 2 baths. Walk to beach, boat launch, crabbing & fishing.

Minutes to St. Michaels & Oxford ferry! $265,900.

Susan Lambert, Exit First Realty, 301-919-0452 or 301-352-8100: TA10176904

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Commercial Parking Available for Rent. Gated and secure. 4424 Beech Rd., Marlow Heights, MD 20748. $300 per month for 1-3 vehicles. $500 per month for 4-6 vehicles. $750 per month for 7-10 vehicles. Or 1-Bus = $300, 2-3 Buses = $600. Call Lou 301-423-4424 or email ACTIRE@ACTIRECO.COM.

Blue Knob Resort, PA. Studio condo, sleeps 4.

Kitchen, bath, fireplace & balcony. Completely furnished. $22,600. Owner finance. No closing costs.

Not a time-share! Ski, swim, golf, tennis.

410-267-7000.

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Great hunting! $39,000 obo.

410-437-0620, 410-266-3119.

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$389,900

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