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h, beach season! We know it all too well: each weekend in the summer, vacationers from Pennsylvania, Baltimore, D.C., and everywhere in between load their vehicles to the gills with coolers, bikes, suitcases, beach umbrellas and chairs, fishing gear and swimsuits. They crawl through five-mile backups with the rest of the merry throng down the Eastern Shore, all clamoring to reach Maryland’s coastal beaches.

I sometimes wonder what it was like for Marylanders to go on vacation 75 or 100 years ago. What did summer trips look like when there were no SUVs with roof racks on which to strap extensive beach gear? How did one get to the beach before there was a Bay Bridge?

In many cases, folks settled for closer, Chesapeake Bay beaches that were easier to reach than Ocean City’s Atlantic shore. Passenger steamboats made trips up, down and across the Bay taking vacationers to the Eastern Shore, and some railroad lines led directly to the western shore beaches that lined Chesapeake Country from Anne Arundel to Calvert counties.

Instead of salty ocean waves crashing against the sand, vacationers enjoyed the brackish Chesapeake Bay lapping against the shore. But a beach is a beach,

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and these western shore beaches were wildly popular.

Entire towns were built up around these beach destinations where the railway stopped. Trains full of families from Baltimore and Washington arrived weekend after weekend. Business owners seized the opportunities presented by the steady stream of tourists, building even more attractions to meet demand.

Calvert County’s “twin beaches”— Chesapeake Beach and North Beach— were established just in that way. Vacation cottages were inhabited by city folks looking to enjoy the water and sand (and do a bit of gambling). Amusement park rides, music and dancing provided thrills and the town boardwalks were just right for a stroll.

That golden age of the Bayfront beach destinations was fleeting, as widespread car travel replaced railroads and a new Bay Bridge replaced steamboats. The Chesapeake Beach resort’s heyday only lasted from 1900 to 1935, when the train stopped running there.

But as you’ll read in this week’s issue of CBM Bay Weekly, more recent efforts have brought the twin beaches back to being prime getaway spots. Today they’re family-friendly, charming, walkable small towns.

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Shark Bite in OC, Teen Drowns, COVID Money for Seafood Industry, Lighthouse Featured on New Stamp, Alex Haley Day, Principal Retires, Floating Island for Birds Gets Grant ................................3 FEATURE

Weekends on the Waters ........... 9 Gerald Donovan ..................... 13 BAY PLANNER ....................... 14 CREATURE FEATURE............... 16 GARDENING FOR LIFE............. 16 MOON AND TIDES.................. 17 SPORTING LIFE...................... 17 MOVIEGOER.......................... 18 NEWS OF THE WEIRD.............. 19 CLASSIFIED........................... 20 PUZZLES............................... 21 SERVICE DIRECTORY............... 23 ON THE COVER: PHOTO BY MARYLAND OFFICE OF TOURISM

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The sandbar shark is the most common in the Chesapeake region.

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SANDBAR SHARK BITE IN OC IS 1ST OF ITS KIND IN STATE

17-YEAR-OLD FROM ANNAPOLIS DIES IN OCEAN CITY RIP CURRENT

BY MEG WALBURN VIVIANO

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hen a 12-year-old girl came out of the water at Ocean City with gory wounds consistent with a shark bite, it got the attention of the region’s marine experts. No confirmed shark bite had ever happened to a swimmer close to shore at the popular Maryland beach.

The girl, who was playing in the surf with family near 119th Street on Monday, Aug. 2, had severe lacerations to her leg, according to Ocean City Beach Patrol (OCBP). Surf Rescue Technicians helped treat the girl and transported her off the beach, where she was rushed to the hospital.

OCBP waited to publicly draw any conclusions, saying in a statement, ” At this time, the Ocean City Beach Patrol is working with the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to determine what caused the injury. Sea life has not been ruled out.”

Then on Friday, DNR confirmed to Bay Bulletin that it was, indeed, a shark bite. “DNR’s experts reviewed photos of the injuries shared by the Ocean City Beach Patrol, and the injuries are consistent with a bite from a sandbar shark. This would be Maryland’s first confirmed, near-shore ocean bite that wasn’t a fishing-related accident,” says spokesman Gregg Bortz.

Bortz recalls that an angler was bitten by a shark in 2014 at Assateague Island while releasing the shark from his line.

And a man clamming in Chincoteague Bay was bitten around the same time.

But since then, no reports have been officially confirmed.

In this case, there were no known sightings of a shark in the surf.

Ocean City Beach Patrol Captain Butch Albin points out, “With no eyewitnesses seeing the shark we will never know with certainty.” But Albin says one of the experts consulted in this case is Captain Mark Sampson, an author specializing in sharks of the mid-Atlantic and member of NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service Advisory Panel. After seeing pictures, Sampson believes the bite was from a sandbar shark.

Says Albin, “Based on the wound pattern it is important to note that this was a ‘bite’ and not an ‘attack’. It appears that the shark mistakenly bit the 12-year-old and immediately released her, which is indicated by the nature of the wounds she received.”

The sandbar shark is the most common species in the Chesapeake Bay and one of the most abundant species of large sharks in the Atlantic. According

to the National Aquarium in Baltimore, sandbar sharks can reach 8 feet long.

The Chesapeake and Delaware bays are two of the most important nursery grounds for sandbar sharks in this part of the Atlantic.

The sandbar shark is sought after in international fish markets for its large fins. It is listed as vulnerable on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species.

Jay Bradley, Curator of Blue Wonders at the aquarium, notes that sandbar sharks are often near shore feeding on small fish, but are rarely involved in interactions with humans. Shark bites in general are rare, and Bradley calls this an isolated incident. For perspective, Bradley says, there were only 33 recorded shark bites in the U.S. in 2020.

But there are things you can do to minimize the already small risk of interactions with sharks. Bradley says, “It’s important to remember we are entering another habitat where there are many living animals. While these suggestions are not a guarantee, it’s best to avoid swimming alone and at dawn or dusk. In addition, remove reflective objects such as watches or jewelry.” p

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teenage boy swimming in the ocean at the Ocean City beach was reported missing Wednesday afternoon, prompting a large-scale search by several emergency agencies. Tragically, his body was recovered several miles south the next day.

Ocean City Beach Patrol (OCBP) says just before 4 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 4, lifeguards near the 112th street beach noticed a group who appeared to be struggling to swim.

As three of the distressed swimmers left the water, OCBP says beach patrol tried to rescue one swimmer being swept away in a rip current. A 911 call came into Ocean City around the same time, reporting the 17-year-old swimmer swept away from shore.

Ocean City Beach Patrol deployed a team of 50 Surf Rescue Technicians to conduct an in-the-water search. In addition, Ocean City Fire Department rescue swimmers, Maryland Natural Resources Police, and a boat crew and helicopter crew from the Coast Guard searched for the swimmer into Wednesday evening. Just before 1 p.m. Thursday, OCBP found his body in the surf in See ANNAPOLIS TEEN on next page

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BAY BULLETIN A missing 17-year-old beachgoer prompted a large search response.

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the area of the 13th Street beach.

The teen is from Annapolis, but their name has still not been released. His body has been taken to the medical examiner’s office in Baltimore to determine the cause of death.

Ocean City Beach Patrol Captain Butch Arbin tells Bay Bulletin that rip currents can happen anytime. According to NOAA, of the 76 surf zone fatalities that have happened already in 2021, 57 of them were caused by rip currents.

Albin says people should always be aware of their own swimming ability and check in with their nearby life guard about the day’s conditions. And never enter the ocean when Beach Patrol is off duty.

His simple reminder: “If caught in a rip current, R.I.P = Relax and do not panic, signal that I need help, swim Parallel to the beach (the rip current is not that wide and will allow you to then swim in).” p

nancial support following the COVID-19 pandemic.

Governor Larry Hogan and the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced $3.4 million in economic relief for “commercial, for hire, aquaculture, and seafood processing operations whose 2020 or 2021 revenue has suffered a loss of greater than 35 percent in 2020 or 2021 due to COVID-19.”

The funds come from the federal Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021.

The funding will support activities previously authorized under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. It targets workers who haven’t yet received aid from the $4.1 million Maryland distributed in 2020.

Seafood industry workers in Md. have a chance at another $3.4 million in financial relief.

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MD SEAFOOD INDUSTRY TO GET $3.4 MILLION MORE IN COVID RELIEF

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DNR says more than 1,000 applicants received portions of $3 million in direct assistance. An additionlal $1 million was designated for programs to market Maryland’s commercial fishing, charter, and aquaculture industries.

“We are proud to continue helping Maryland’s seafood industry access much-needed assistance during these difficult times,” said Governor Hogan.

“Our goal is to ensure that these relief funds provide direct aid for today, but also make Maryland’s economy more resilient by strengthening markets for the future.”

Seafood industry members eligible for the new round of funding can apply online beginning Aug. 9, 2021 on the Maryland OneStop website. Applications will be accepted through Aug. 27. Companies and individuals that applied for funds in the first round of CARES should not reapply. “Successful first-round applicants will receive an additional payment in fall 2021. The amount of this installment will depend on the number of successful second-round applicants,” DNR explains.

Seafood businesses from oyster farms to watermen suffered due to lack of restaurant demand during the early months of the pandemic. More recently,

he state of Maryland is offering seafood businesses another round of fi-

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Thomas Pt. Light Stamp Unveiled on National Lighthouse Day Annapolis landmark chosen in competitive USPS stamp approval process

BY CHERYL COSTELLO

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ven on a rainy day, Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse gets a stamp of approval. Last Saturday a limited-edition U.S. Postal Service Forever stamp featuring the Annapolis landmark was officially unveiled at City Dock.

The only screwpile lighthouse left in its original location in the Bay is featured in a book of stamps with four other American lighthouses.

Visitors, lighthouse fans, and locals alike are excited to see Thomas Point Light recognized nationwide. “It allows me to send a picture of what I love to go and see, in a stamp,” says Dianne Sullivan.

Local boater Sue Mikulski adds, “You just know you’re home when you see it. Like when I kayaked there, I got so emotional because it’s where we live.

I sit at our pool and look out at it. We sail by it, we powerboat by it, it’s just part of life in Annapolis. “You just know you’re home when you see it … We sail by it, we powerboat by it, it’s just part of life in Annapolis.”

In a fitting turn, the ceremony, emceed

by Thomas Point historian Dave Gendell, was held on National Lighthouse Day. “This is something people are actually out there scraping, painting, cleaning and re-

BAY BULLETIN searching—and raising funds for,” Gendell says of efforts to keep the lighthouse in good shape.

The postage passion starts with lighthouse manager John Potvin, who has spent countless hours volunteering his time to renovate the lighthouse into a museum that welcomes all. “It is a protection for the people, protection from the elements,” Potvin says. “Whether it’s sunny, whether it’s rainy, whether it’s windy or highly humid, it’s always a protection from the elements. The lighthouse is a beacon for protection.”

Of course, the circa-1875 National Historic Landmark needs protection of its own. Seventeen years ago, the property was transferred from the U.S. Department of the Interior to the City of Annapolis, when Ellen Moyer was mayor.

Moyer was on hand for Saturday’s ceremony. “We’re really blessed to have this added to our city’s properties,” she says.

The U.S. Lighthouse Society anchored its commitment to Thomas Point, creating a public-private partnership with the city.

David Sites, a plumber by trade and hobby photographer, is one of many folks on the Bay who has a love affair

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BAY BULLETIN with the lighthouse. He visits often. “I’ve got pictures of the icicles hanging off the lighthouse. I’ve just got to go out all the time. It’s where I find my peace,” he says.

Despite its obvious appeal to the Chesapeake region, the lighthouse had steep competition to be selected for a stamp.

“Every year we receive approximately 40,000 suggestions from not just stamp collectors, but from customers, period. So it’s a lengthy process of trying to decide which stamp will be selected,” explains USPS Maryland District Manager Le Gretta Goodwin.

Whether you stick it on an envelope or display it in your stamp collection, the Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse stamp is a keeper. It won’t be in print forever, but the lighthouse will continue on—in the still of the night, in dazzling sunshine, or on a dreary, rainy day.

“The beauty of the lighthouse, the structure, it’s just a different view every time I go out there,” says Sites. p

Annapolis Celebrates Alex Haley Day

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f you’ve ever spent time at City Dock in Downtown Annapolis, you’ve probably noticed the statue of Alex Haley, a familiar landmark that sits at Ego Alley.

Haley’s statue sits in the Kunte Kinte-

Alex Haley Memorial appearing to read his famous ancestral story to a group of children.

Haley is the author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning book and Emmy, Golden Globe and Peabody award-winning television mini-series, Roots, the Saga of an American Family, and The Autobiography of Malcolm X plus numerous articles and interviews of prominent Americans such as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Miles Davis, and Muhammed Ali.

“Alex Haley’s two greatest achievements ... became and remain an essential source for understanding systemic racism and race,” said Carl Snowden, convener of the Caucus of African American Leaders. “We are deeply indebted to Mr. Haley who understood the power of the written word.”

The City of Annapolis will commemorate Haley with an Alex Haley Day public ceremony at City Dock at 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 14, in honor of his 100th

birthday Aug. 11.

Mayor Gavin Buckley will present a Key to the City to the Haley family. Chris Haley, director of the Legacy of Slavery in Maryland at the Maryland State Archives, who is Alex Haley’s nephew, will offer remarks. Other speakers include Del. Shaneka Henson, Snowden and spoken-word poet Marcus Hayes. Erica Griswald will host the event.

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BAY BULLETIN reer in the U.S. Coast Guard, he began writing long-form interviews and articles for national magazines. In 1965, he ghost-wrote The Autobiography of Malcolm X, which remains one of the most influential non-fiction books in American literature.

In 1976, after a dozen years of genealogical research, Haley published a novel of his family’s story, Roots: the Saga of an American Family. Haley’s research indicated he was a seventh generation descendent of Kunta Kinte, an enslaved person kidnapped in the Gambia and sold at auction steps from Annapolis’ City Dock. Roots not only won a Pulitzer, it became a TV miniseries that reached 130 million viewers and sparked an interest in African-American genealogy that continues to grow. (The Banneker Douglass Museum hosts a genealogical workshop Sept. 18, part of its Freedom Bound Exhibit events.)

In 1992, a few weeks after Haley’s death, Annapolis Mayor Alfred A. Hopkins and Aldermen Sam Gilmer and Snowden created a committee to design a memorial to Haley at the location where the ship that brought Kunta Kinte to Annapolis had landed.

The statue is not Annapolis’ only memorial to Haley and his literary and genealogical legacy. The annual Kunta Kinte Heritage Festival (this year on Sept. 25) continues at City Dock and includes food, music, and artisan vendors along with heritage and history exhibits of the African Diaspora. The annual commemoration of Kunta Kinte’s arrival in Annapolis will occur at the beginning of that day.

“It is an honor to commemorate Alex Haley’s 100th birthday in Annapolis,” said Mayor Gavin Buckley. “He contributed brilliantly in the areas of literature, culture, and African-American genealogical research. We are proud to proclaim

Alex Haley Day in the City of Annapolis.”

“Uncle Alex considered Annapolis so vital to the story of Roots as he continued to visit this City years after the book and miniseries premiered,” said Haley’s niece Andrea Blackstone.

For more on the Alex Haley Foundation, visit: kintehaley.org. For more on the Kunta Kinte Heritage Festival, visit: kuntakinte.org. For details from Alex Haley’s family, visit: Facebook.com/ alexhaleyfamily. p

Chesapeake Beach Principal to Retire ‘Once a Beach baby, always a Beach baby’

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fter 49 years as a Maryland educator and civic leader, Dr. Michael Shisler, is making his next strategic move: retirement.

His career began in U.S. Peace Corps in Central Africa Republic in 1972, after which he taught in the Baltimore City School system. He later brought his talents to Calvert County and in 1992 he became the principal of Beach Elementary School.

Mornings started with a friendly greeting to students walking in the front door.

“He probably knew the names of 90 percent of the kids, and most of their parents. It was very important to him to make sure the kids, parents, and all the staff know they belong,” said former counselor Becky Lebow.

He introduced many curious kids (and adults) to the tactical game of chess where they played for fun on Pizza and

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BAY BULLETIN Chess nights and formed the Beach Bishops team to compete with students from other schools. Throughout the competitions, Shisler emphasized good sportsmanship while giving helpful tips and tricks.

His leadership is appreciated beyond the walls of the school. “Dr. Shisler played a key role in the renaissance of Chesapeake Beach this past quarter century.

Folks relocated here for the outstanding educational environment at BES. For this we are forever grateful to Dr. Shisler, his former and current staff,” said Patrick J. “Irish” Mahoney, Mayor of Chesapeake Beach.

Shisler, it seemed, was everywhere.

Besides his busy day-to-day schedule managing BES, he attended field trips, Parent Teacher Association meetings and events like “Love a Book” night, and fund raisers, all while teaching the importance of giving back to the community. The Ambassador’s Club did just that with canned food drives for local food shelters.

Among the many challenges faced during his time at BES, the COVID-19 pandemic was especially difficult, but Shisler, his staff, parents, and kids were able to quickly adapt to online-learning and later a hybrid model.

Plans to honor Shisler at the North Beach Fire Dept. have been postponed due to the recent uptick in COVID-19 infections, but organizers say a donation to one of his favorite charities is appreciated: Project ECHO Homeless Shelter,

BES Angel Tree Fund; or by introducing new players to the game of chess.

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MAN-MADE FLOATING ISLAND AIMS TO BRING ENDANGERED WATERBIRDS BACK TO COASTAL BAYS

BY ALAINA PERDON

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hanks to the handiwork of Ocean City, Md. residents, once-scarce waterbirds may be returning to Maryland’s coastal bays. A habitat restoration project launched in July seeks to draw birds back to the area, in the form of floating nesting spots.

Common tern, royal tern, and black skimmer populations have declined by over 90 percent since the 1980s due to loss of suitable nesting areas. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources attributes this habitat loss to shoreline erosion and sea level rise.

To prevent the total loss of these species, the DNR, Audubon Mid-Atlantic, and Maryland Coastal Bays Program have launched a collaborative project to increase available nesting areas in Maryland’s coastal bays. This summer, they deployed a floating wooden island which

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mimics the sand flats on which the birds would lay their eggs. The structure holds features including crushed clamshells as substrate, wooden chick shelters, and even decoy birds to attract nesters.

Creating new nesting sites provides a long-term solution to the population decline, as breeding pairs will remain where suitable habitat is available. Moreover, the birds hatched in this region will continue to breed here as well.

Ocean City woodworkers John Collins and Todd Peterson volunteered their time and skills to design and construct the structures. Features like the shelters and decoys were assembled by local volunteer groups and community members.

The waterbirds have an obvious ecological significance, keeping the ecosystem in balance by feeding on fish and other small aquatic animals. However, the community’s willingness to assist these birds also proves their cultural significance as well. An outpouring of support in the form of volunteers shows an excitement and interest in environmental efforts – a

hopeful sign for the future of conservation.

The charismatic birds and their adorable chicks serve as ambassadors for their environment; when the community rallies to save them, they in turn begin working to protect other elements of the ecosystem.

Investing in an environmental conservation effort such as this has immediate benefits for the human population as well. In an area known for its natural attractions, preserving the landscape ensures future generations can enjoy both the scenery and activities nature may provide.

The DNR and its partner organizations will continue to monitor the waterbird populations in the Bay, specifically in the area in which the nest site was created.

If this project is successful, it may lead to more widespread use of this method and further consideration for additional conservation projects in this area. p

WEEKENDS ON THE WATER

D ES T I NATIO N:

Chesapeake Beach & North Beach

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s you crest the final hill heading east along Chesapeake Beach Road (Route 260) in Calvert County, the Bay rises up to greet you. Glistening behind Veteran’s Park, the sun gleams off the water and you know you’re being welcomed to a special place: Calvert County’s twin beaches.

The two towns of Chesapeake Beach and North Beach, each less than an hour’s drive from Washington, D.C, are considered hidden gems along the Bay with a long history of luring travelers in for waterfront recreation. Railroads brought holiday-goers by the hundreds to these shores long before they started making the trek over the Bay Bridge to the Atlantic Ocean. Though the modes of transportation have changed, there’s still a lot of charm and exploring to be done here.

Once you’ve spotted the Bay unfolding in front of you, you have to make a choice: turn left and head north to North Beach or turn right, heading south to Chesapeake Beach. You can’t go wrong with either decision. And we suggest you make time to visit both.

Once clear of flashing green #1, you can proceed on to flashing red #2 and flashing green #3 farther in at the breakwaters. Clear of the breakwaters, head toward the marinas on the left and right.

The first marina on the left (south) on entry is the Rod ‘N’ Reel Marina and Restaurant, which accepts transient boats and has a gas and diesel dock. Just beyond the fixed bridge, with its 14-foot vertical clearance, is Fishing Creek Landings on the left (south), which offers transient slips, gas, and a lift for haul-out and repairs.

Call 301-855-8450 or channel 16 on VHF to reach the Rod ‘N’ Reel Resort for a short- or long-term transient slip. The marina has 300 slips, and can accommodate boats 50+ feet, that have a draft of no more than 4 feet.

TRAILERING INTO CHESAPEAKE BEACH If you are coming by car, less than a mile after you turn right on Route 261 from Route 260, turn right on Gordon Stinnett Avenue at the Chesapeake Beach Water Park, and you’ll come to Marina West with public boat ramps and launch. This facility has a large parking lot that is open 24 hours a day.

The public boat ramps and marked trailer parking is owned by the Town of Chesapeake and operated by Marina West.

WHAT TO DO IN CHESAPEAKE BEACH Enjoy the sun and sand at Breezy Point Beach and Campground, where you can visit for the day or camp overnight. Be sure to check before you head there as the park often reaches capacity limits on holidays and weekends. Explore the beaches, keeping a sharp eye out for shark teeth; fish from the 200-foot pier; swim or picnic at the county-operated park. Make reservations at webtrac.co.cal.md.us.

Take a self-guided walking tour through town along the Chesapeake Beach Heritage Trail.

Signs along the route share the historical significance of various locations. The trail runs from the Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum (more on that below) to Bayfront Park.

The 1.4-mile Chesapeake Beach Railway Trail runs along the old railroad line that brought visitors to town a century ago. The trail offers views of Fishing Creek and wildlife. Along the trail are exhibits — courtesy of the Chesapeake Beach Oyster Cultivation Society—as well as osprey

ARRIVING BY BOAT TO CHESAPEAKE BEACH Both towns are waterfront, but Chesapeake Beach is the only one you can realistically approach via water and tie up. Don’t worry— neighboring North Beach is a quick hop away and worth the walk.

To navigate into Chesapeake Beach, use NOAA Chart 12263. About three miles south of Holland Point and Herring Bay, off Maryland’s Western Shore, flashing green #1 marks the entrance to Fishing Creek. The Fishing Creek Inlet has reported depths of 3–6 feet deep with a channel width of 40 feet. After a dredge the channel is 6 feet deep—the Town posts dredging notices on its website, including Department of Natural Resources channel surveys. Depending on your draft, you’d do well to check the latest updates.

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Park in the Kellam’s complex parking lot on Gordon Stinnett Boulevard at the trail’s northern endpoint.

The old train station is now the Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum, which shares the story of the railway that brought visitors to the town from 19001935. The museum is currently undergoing some renovations so check before you visit (410-257-3892).

If you’re bringing children with you, a stop at the Chesapeake Beach Water Park is certainly required. This water amusement park features pools, slides, a lazy river and offers cabanas for rent.

Tuesdays and Wednesdays are for local and county residents only.

If fishing is your lure to the beaches, there are plenty of charter boat options.

Boats leave from Abner’s Marina and Rod ‘N’ Reel Resort.

Feeling lucky? Try your hand at the slots. Gaming is available at Rod ‘N’ Reel as well as Trader’s, Abner’s, and the American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206.

WHERE TO STAY IN CHESAPEAKE BEACH Rod ‘N’ Reel Resort, which is celebrating its 75th anniversary, features a full-service hotel, complete with an indoor swimming pool, spa and salon, fitness center and event space.

WHERE TO EAT IN CHESAPEAKE BEACH Rod ‘N’ Reel Resort offers multiple din-

ing choices. The traditional Rod ‘N’ Reel Restaurant features steaks, seafood and waterfront views. The seasonal Boardwalk Cafe puts you on the sand—or on the deck—next to the Bay and features a more casual feel. Throughout the summer, live entertainment can be heard on the stage that sits along the water.

Newly opened 1936 Bar & Grill sits a few stories up at the resort and offers casual fare with a view of Fishing Creek and the Bay. Indoor and outdoor seating is available.

Beyond the resort and still close to the waterfront, Trader’s Seafood Steak & Ale is a casual bar and grill. The restaurant’s back deck and Sunday brunch are popular with the locals.

The locals also stop into Mamma Lucia By the Beach for pizza, further up the shoreline towards Calvert County’s other “twin beach”, North Beach. Now let’s head there for more weekend fun…

WHAT TO DO IN NORTH BEACH To put your toes in the sand in North Beach, you need to purchase a beach pass/ticket. Tickets go quickly, so we suggest you go to northbeachmd.org to buy them prior to your arrival.

The beach sits directly in front of the town’s iconic boardwalk. The boardwalk is an easy stroll along the Bay and, at one end, features shops and restau-

rants—and popular wine shop Bay Wine and Spirits — just across the street. A fishing pier overlooks the Bay. On a clear day, you can see all the way to the Chesapeake Bay Bridge.

Wetlands Overlook Park and Sunrise Park are close to the boardwalk and offer a peaceful place to pause and relax.

Bayside History Museum explores the role the Bay environment played in shaping the cultures of the bayside communities from precolonial times to the present.

On Saturday mornings, you can find the North Beach farmers market set up in front of the senior center. Be sure to try the creations from local stand Baked by the Bay. They offer donuts, mini cakes and cookies, many of which are

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vegan or gluten free. If you can’t get down to the market, Chesapeake’s Bounty also carries local, farm-fresh foods from the Bay region. There’s a yoga studio behind the shop offering classes most days.

We also recommend a visit to ArtWorks @7th to view — or purchase — the works of talented local artists. Note: they are no longer actually on 7th Street, but just around the block on Chesapeake Ave.

WHERE TO STAY IN NORTH BEACH The Guest Quarters at the Inn offers five rooms and suites in a building styled after the look of the 1920s. Hand-crafted trim work evokes the historic charm of days gone by in the coastal town. The inn is owned by the proprietors of Westlawn Inn. While there aren’t many traditional hotels in the area, the town offers this directory of Airbnb options: northbeachmd.org/ business-directory/by-category/Lodging.

WHERE TO EAT IN NORTH BEACH Live music, trivia nights—even an art show—are frequent events at The Wheel House on 7th Street, where you can grab a table and enjoy wine, beer and other beverages while listening to some of the best musical talent in the region. Food delivery is provided from Neptune’s Seafood Pub. Vaughan Cheese is set to open any day now and locals are anxiously awaiting the popular cheese vendor’s new storefront. A regular at the farmer’s market, Vaughan Cheese will offer wine, sandwiches, picnic platters and more when it opens on 7th Street.

The Westlawn Inn on Chesapeake Ave. offers upscale cuisine in a renovated house dating back to 1926. A large wraparound porch is the perfect spot to enjoy Bay breezes and a delicious meal.

Hook & Vine Kitchen and Bar on 7th Street serves Southern coastal cuisine such as Cajun pasta, shrimp and grits and jambalaya—and an impressive whiskey selection.

Locals like to grab a coffee and breakfast at local bakery on the corner of 7th Street and Bay Ave., The Bakist (formerly Sweet Sue’s). Order online and your avocado toast and espresso will be waiting for you when you get there.

Plaza Mexico (7th Street, across from The Bakist) serves up Latin cooking with plenty of outdoor seating.

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VAUGHAN CHEESE

This North Beach farmers market favorite is eagerly anticipating the opening of its storefront on 7th Street.

And anyone who has sampled its wares is, too! Vaughan Cheese Counter & Bar will serve more than 75 American artisan cheeses cut to order as well as sandwiches, salads, charcuterie, wine and beer. The most popular orders are the Bobolink cheddar, Dirty Girl, Chesapeake brie and the Forx Farm gouda. The selection of cheeses changes seasonally because they work with small family farms and dairies.

Vaughan Cheese can also be found on the menu in restaurants in and around Washington, D.C., including Le Diplomate, Cafe Riggs, Iron Gate and The Wing Georgetown. Order online: https://vaughancheese.com.

BAKED BY THE BAY

Find this cottage bakery biz at the North Beach Farmers Market, selling donuts, cookies and cakes—and always something gluten-free.

Tess and Kara, the bakers, realized there was a need in the community for specialized desserts with a focus on dietary restrictions and/or intolerances. Market favorites include their Brookies, Campfire Brownies (thick fudgy brownies no s’mores lover could resist), Yabba Dabba Donuts, keto cookies, chocolate and banana mini-cakes, or pineapple and coconut donuts. But get there early, they have a tendency to sell out by 9am. Follow their Facebook page for updates on what sweet treats they will have: @ BakedBytheBayCB.

WHEEL HOUSE & BEER GARDEN

Music and drinks after a day at the beach? That’s what the Wheel House specializes in. Head to their North Beach location on 7th Street and relax around the outdoor fire pit, or inside with the air conditioning. Live music is on the menu every weekend and the vibe is one of a nonstop neighborhood party. Try their massive Bloody Mary or an orange crush, brunch is served on Sundays (11am-2pm), pizza night is every Wednesday. Follow them on Facebook for weekly lineup: @ TheWheelHouseBeerGarden.

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BY S A N D R A O L I V E T T I M A R T I N BAY WEEKLY EDITOR EMERITA

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siting Chesapeake Beach is viewing the dreams of Gerald Donovan, who died July 31, 2021, at the age of 72. On Saturday, he took a last ride along the streets he recreated past gatherings of mourners and friends.

As a long-time mayor, restaurateur and prolific dealmaker, Donovan reshaped his town in the image of the historic early 20th-century mid-Bay pleasure capital.

“Not his fingerprint, his entire handprints are all around the town,” said George Owings III, secretary of the Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs and a former delegate representing the Beaches and Donovan’s lifelong friend.

Donovan was old enough to witness the slow demise of the town that lured Washingtonians—by steamboat, rail-

way and auto. He was born too late to see the steam train huff and puff into the Chesapeake Bay Station. But its memory took on new life in the Chesapeake Bay Railway Museum (1979) and the Chesapeake Bay Railroad Trail (2016), in collaboration with his successor as mayor, Bruce Wahl.

Born in 1948, Donovan heard the clinking of coins in slot machines. Long after slots were declared illegal, he enabled gaming through technicalities, satisfying players and the law with banks of electronic bingo machines.

Nowadays, you feel like you’re in a casino, albeit a quiet one, in Chesapeake Beach’s Rod ‘N’ Reel.

Into the 1970s, he enjoyed water revels in the brackish, Bay-water swimming and diving pool, closed by age and racial integration. He revived those pleasures for people of all races in the

Chesapeake Beach Water Park (1995) with its full array of 20th-century water delights: falls, slides and spouts, splashyou coconut trees, tubes, multiple pools and the Lazy River.

Donovan wanted everybody to have a good time, all swimming in the little pond that is Chesapeake Beach, where he was the big, generous fish, and the bigger the flash and splash, the better.

His roots ran deep. Donovan, who lived most of his life in Chesapeake Beach, was scion of a family that invested wisely and well in the town and its culture. When he returned from the Marine Corps, he had roots, opportunity and a place to spread his wings.

His father, Fred Donovan, and maternal grandfather Wesley Stinnett owned two town restaurants. Together the two men had run the town as mayor for a full decade, Stinnett from 1954 to 1962 and the elder Donovan from 1962 to 1964.

“The first Stinnett’s and Rod ‘N’ Reel were small,” says Grace Mary Brady, local historian and founder of the Bayside History Museum. “All the places in town—whether Stinnett’s, Rod ‘N’ Reel, Abner’s, Chaney’s (now Mamma Lucia), Ewald’s, Franchi’s, or the Sea Breeze (now Trader’s)—started as small family-run restaurants that built their businesses in multifamily generations over the years, as families increased, improved and expanded what the last had built.”

Gerald was the visionary.

“Every great dream begins with a dreamer,” reads a sign along the entrance to Rod ‘N’ Reel, quoting Harriet Tubman of Underground Railroad fame.

Year by year, Donovan and his team, led by wife Mary and their combined family, realized his dream of making Rod ‘N’ Reel bigger and better. Brother Fred’s fishing business attracted the region’s premier charter fishing fleet. Rod ‘N’ Reel remodeled with upscale dining rooms, panorama windows and Sunday brunches that filled bellies to bursting.

Topping it all, or so it seemed, Rod ‘N’ Reel became Chesapeake Beach Resort and Spa with the opening of a beachfront hotel with swimming pool. A tiki bar took advantage of the beach, and Donovan recreated the old concert band shell so once again, nights were filled with music.

Palm trees mixed with historic murals, clever nautical touches (like fishing rods made into fixtures) and the occasional flashy sign set the style.

Brides and grooms loved to marry there.

Organizations staged galas.

The biggest gathering, for over 30 years, was the pull-out-the-stops Cancer Gala/Celebration of Life, thrown on the first Thursday of August by the Donovan brothers in honor of their father. Donors in summer finery feasted on 600 Maine lobsters, oyster bars, huge shrimp, jumbo lump crabmeat, sushi, and barbecue plus a whole floor dedicated to desserts. The American Cancer Society benefited by more than $5 million.

Donovan was generous to all sorts of causes, and if he liked you or your idea (especially if it had to do with history or service) he was likely to help you out, from Chesapeake Railway Museum to the North Beach Volunteer Fire Department, where he was president for many years, to veterans to small businesses starting out in Chesapeake Beach.

He invested in politicians as well, in their friendship and in their campaigns.

So he sat at the table when plans were advanced for development, infrastructure and gaming.

Donovan liked spectacle as well as size. Plan to see the town’s next Independence Day fireworks. It’s the town show, but the big patriotic illumination was another of Donovan’s babies, so Rod ‘N’ Reel does the honor.

Gerald Donovan was as devoted to building his town as to building his business. He was town mayor for 25 years (1983-2008). Under his watch, Chesapeake Beach bloomed. As Donovan’s holdings grew and diversified, the town also gained: a public beach, Bayside Beach; a boardwalk; Calvert County’s Northeast Community Center; Kellam’s Field; Veterans Memorial Park; the Twin Beaches Library; the waterpark, attractions all can enjoy.

“We got a more beautiful community from landscaping, signage, cleanliness, a water park, a Bay beach, a better environment for everybody to live in,” Donovan told Bay Weekly in 2011.

Among the improvements are a new stretch of Rt. 261, the roadway and bridge leading to the entrance of Chesapeake Beach Resort and Spa. It’s a timely improvement as the resort, aka Rod ‘N’ Reel, is growing bigger and grander as yet another transformation reshapes the complex with a new restaurant, hotel pool and garage. The redesign, still underway, is Gerald Donovan’s brainchild and his legacy.

Come on down. Gerald Donovan has made it worth your while, all over again. p

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By Kathy Knotts • August 12 - August 19 THURSDAY AUGUST 12

Submit your ideas, comments and events! Email us: calendar@bayweekly.com

SoCo Farmers Market

7:45-8:30pm, The Reagan Years 8:459:30pm, Annapolis Town Center, free: annapolistowncenter.com,

3-6pm, Deale Library, Facebook: @ SoCoFarmersMarketatDealesLibrary.

Music by Tommy McGee

Dunkirk Market

7-10pm, Brian Boru, Severna Park: brianborupub.com.

3-7pm, Dunkirk calvertag.com.

District

Park:

Glen Burnie Farmers Market

FRIDAY AUGUST 13

THE BEACH SUMMER CONCERT SERIES Join CBM Bay Weekly and MC3 for a night of Irish rock with local favorite Dublin 5 in our summer concert series. Grab your beach chairs, umbrellas, blankets and kick back while enjoying LIVE outdoor performances at MC3’s outdoor venue StageOne. Food and drinks from multiple on-site vendors will be available. Proceeds benefit The Maryland Cultural & Conference, a non-profit arts organization dedicated to providing equitable access to innovative and dynamic programming to the Greater Annapolis region. Doors open 5:30pm, concert 6-9pm, 3 Park Place, Annapolis, $5, RSVP: www.mc3annapolis.org.

City Dock Tango 7-10pm, Susan Campbell Annapolis: annapolis.gov.

4-7pm, Town Center, 101 Crain Hwy: glenburniefarmersmarket.com.

Park,

AUGUST 13 & 14

Music by Mark O’Dell 6:30-9:30pm, Brian Boru, Severna Park: brianborupub.com.

Jim Breuer

Tides & Tunes Honest Lee Soul performs, bring lawn seating; no coolers. 7-9:30pm, Annapolis Maritime Museum, free ($10 suggested donation): amaritime.org.

Satisfaction in Concert The International Rolling Stones Show.

8pm, Rams Head on Stage, Annapolis, $29.50, RSVP: ramsheadonstage.com.

AUGUST 12 THRU 15

Urinetown The Talent Machine presents Urinetown. ThFSa 7:30pm, SaSu 2pm, Classic Theater of Maryland, Annapolis, $20, RSVP: talentmachine.com FRIDAY AUGUST 13

Tour Jug Bay Join a naturalist for a tour along the marsh boardwalk to discover the unique plants and animals found at the sanctuary and learn the history of the park. 1pm, McCann Wetlands Center, Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary, Lothian, $6 vehicle fee: jugbay.org.

Davidsonville Farmers Market 5-9pm, Riva Trace Baptist Church, Facebook: @davidsonvillefarmersmarket.

Power to the Pollinators Get to know the flowers and grasses that thrive in hot, dry soil with a horticulturalist to answer your plant identification and management questions.

Includes wildflower seeds to plant.

6-8pm, Jefferson Patterson Park, St. Leonard, free: jefpat.maryland.gov.

Music by Three of a Kind 6-10pm, Pirates Cove Restaurant, Galesville: piratescovemd.com.

Annapolis Town Center Concerts

Severna Park Farmers Market

Lusby Market

Jim Breuer on Stage

8am-noon,Park&RidelotatJonesStation Rd. and Ritchie Hwy: www.facebook.com/ SevernaParkFarmersMarket.

9am-2pm, Sneade’s Ace Home Center: calvertag.com.

8pm, Rams Head on Stage, Annapolis, $46.50, RSVP: ramsheadonstage.com.

North Beach VFD Yard Sale

Enjoy a walk around the South Tract and learn about the chipmunks and squirrels. Discover how they live, interact, and contribute to the forest. Bring water and dress for the weather (ages 7+). 9:30-11am, Patuxent Research Refuge, Laurel, RSVP: 301-497-5887.

AUGUST 13 THRU 15

8am-noon, North Beach VFD: 410231-1775.

Jazz on the Narrows

Huntingtown VFD Yard Sale

Muddy Waters’ daughter, Mercy Morganfield, brings jazz and blues artists, both traditional and contemporary to Kent Island and Maryland’s Eastern Shore. The festival includes free event for children (Sa 11am-2pm, RSVP), local vendors, VIP experiences, views, food and libations. FSa 4pm, Su noon, Kent Island Yacht Club, $75/daily or $200/3-day pass, VIP options available, RSVP: jazzonthenarrows.com

Vendors, classic Corvette raffle, and white elephant tables, to support the community firehouse. 8am-1pm, Huntingtown VFD: auxiliary@hvfd6.org.

SATURDAY AUGUST 14

AACo Farmers Market 7am-noon, Riva Rd. & Harry Tr u m a n P k w y, Annapolis: aacofarmersmarket.com.

North Beach Market 8-11am, North Beach Senior Center: northbeachmd.org.

Expedition on the Potomac Take a guided ride on the Potomac River and learn about different explorers who traveled here. Tour ends on St. Clement’s Island, you can return to the mainland or check out Blackistone Lighthouse. 9-10am, St. Clement’s Island Museum, $15 w/discounts, RSVP: 301-769-2222.

Mysteries of the Marsh Discover abundant wildlife and plants along the Patuxent River and some of its smaller branches. 9am-1pm, Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary, Lothian, $20, RSVP: jugbay.org.

THURSDAY AUGUST 12

LUNCH AND LEARN Meet Maryland’s Anne Catharine Green, publisher of the Maryland Gazette following her husband’s death in 1767, as portrayed by Diane Rey in this virtual presentation by the Maryland State Archives, the Enoch Pratt Free Library and the Maryland Four Centuries Project. 1pm, RSVP: https://calendar.prattlibrary.org

Chris Button 7-7:30pm, Timmie Metz

Chipmunks & Squirrels

Archaeology of Jug Bay Join expert Drew Webster, from the Anne Arundel County’s Cultural Resources Division to hike from the Visitor Center to the Emory Waters Nature Preserve and learn about the many archaeological findings and research sites ranging from occupations from 13,000 years ago to the historic period (ages 12+). 9:30am-12:30pm, Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary, Lothian, $10, RSVP: jugbay.org.

KIDS Storytime Outside Join Calvert Library for outdoor stories, songs and some socially distanced fun. Bring seating, dress for weather, wear a mask. 10-10:30am, Fairview Branch, Owings, RSVP: http://CalvertLibrary.info.

Two Great Houses Architecture Tour The Hammond-Harwood House Museum and Chase Home invite guests to a two hour-long tour that explores the two architectural treasures in downtown Annapolis. 10am-noon, Hammond-Harwood House, Annapolis, $20, RSVP: https://hammondharwoodhouse.org

Basket Making With Natural Materials Learn how to make baskets from natural plant material and make your own

To have your event listed in Bay Planner, send your information at least 10 days in advance to calendar@bayweekly.com. Include date, location, time, pricing, short description and contact information. Our online calendar at www.bayweekly.com/events is always open.

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ribbed basket (ages 13+). 10am-2pm, Jefferson Patterson Park, St. Leonard, $20 w/discounts, RSVP: jefpat.maryland.gov.

2pm, Hammond-Harwood House, Annapolis, $12 w/discounts, RSVP: hammondharwoodhouse.org.

Aug 19: Front Porch Summer Concert.

Davidsonville Peach Party

Piney Orchard Farmers Market

Dine on peach shortcake, ice cream and baked goods, plus sandwiches from Tongues of Fire BBQ, hamburgers and hot dogs; live music, crafters, vendors and free kids’ activities included.

11am-2pm, Davidsonville UMC: 410798-5511.

2-6pm, Piney Orchard Community Center, Odenton, Facebook: @PineyOrchardFarmersMarket.

Music by Larry Lay 5:30-8:30pm, Brian Boru, Severna Park: brianborupub.com.

MD Food Truck Festival H2 Markets presents over 25 trucks, live music, beer & crushes and kids area.

Trucks offer Italian, BBQ, seafood, pizza, Mexican, Caribbean, soul food, creole, desserts and more. Live music all day, vendor village, moonbounce obstacle course and water slide. 11am-7pm, Jefferson Patterson Park, St. Leonard, $25 w/discounts: marylandfoodtruckfestival.com.

The Julian Lage Trio W/ Dave King & Jorge Roeder. 1pm, Rams Head on Stage, Annapolis, $23.50: ramsheadonstage.com.

Magic of Monarchs Discover the miraculous journey of a Monarch from a tiny egg to an intricate butterfly that travels 2,500 miles across open water all the way to Mexico. Learn what they eat, what makes them so magical and how to support them in your own backyard through family-friendly activities. 1-2pm, South Tract Patuxent Research Refuge, Laurel, RSVP: 301-497-5887.

Skipjack Sail Take a ride on the Patuxent River aboard the historic skipjack Dee of St. Mary’s. 2:30-4:30pm, Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons, $25 w/discounts, RSVP: calvertmarinemuseum.com.

Sea Turtle Rehab

3-7pm, Pirates Cove Restaurant, Galesville: piratescovemd.com.

Hear from Jenn Dittmar, director of animal rescue at the National Aquarium, on how they rescue endangered sea turtles and the impact of this wildlife conservation that stretches from Massachusetts to Florida; virtual presentation. 7-8pm, RSVP: serc.si.edu.

Music by Big Brother’s Porch 4-7pm, Brian Boru, Severna Park: brianborupub.com.

Music by Ciaran Quinn 4-8pm, Galway Bay, Annapolis: GalwayBaymd.com.

Annapolis Summer Concerts Annapolis Junction Big Band. 7-9pm, Susan Campbell Park, Annapolis: annapolis.gov/summerconcerts.

Ann Wilson in Concert 7:30pm, Maryland Hall, Annapolis, $80-$125, RSVP: marylandhall.org.

Bob Baldwin & Friends

Children hear the story Planting a Rainbow, then talk about flowers and colors. 10-11:30am, William Paca House, Annapolis, $10 w/discounts, RSVP: annapolis.org.

Sweet Leda. 6-8pm, Quiet Waters Park, Annapolis, free: https://fqwp.org.

Music by Eddie Rogers 6-10pm, Pirates Cove Restaurant, Galesville: piratescovemd.com.

Music by Park Live 7-10pm, Brian Boru, Severna Park: brianborupub.com.

Music by Jason Bishop 7-11pm, Killarney House, Davidsonville: killarneyhousepub.com.

SUNDAY AUGUST 15

Bowie Farmers Market 8am-noon, next to Bowie High School, Facebook: @BowieFarmersMarket.

AACo Farmers Market 10am-1pm, 257 Harry S Truman Pkwy: aacofarmersmarket.com.

Sunday Market 11am-2pm, Honey’s Harvest Farm, Lothian: honeysharvest.com.

KIDS Bloom & Buzz in the Bay Join museum educators for a morning of exploration, crafts, stories, and fun related to plants and pollinators; explore the Children’s Garden, plant flower or vegetable seeds for a home garden, go on a nature walk, read stories, and identify things that bloom and buzz around the bay (ages 5-7). 10am-noon, Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons, $10, RSVP: www.calvertmarinemuseum.com.

Luminis Health/HACA Farmers Market 1-4pm, Eastport Terrace Community Center, Annapolis: 443-707-0397.

CalvertHealth Farmers Market 3:30-6:30pm, 130 Hospital Rd., Prince Frederick: calvertag.com.

Music by Ryan Moran 6-9pm, Brian Boru, Severna Park: brianborupub.com.

8pm, Rams Head on Stage, Annapolis, $22.50, RSVP: ramsheadonstage.com.

THURSDAY AUGUST 19

KIDS Little Minnows Children (ages 3-5yrs) join in story time and carryout craft about Amazing Amphibians. 10:15am, 11:15am, Calvert Marine Museum, free w/admission: www.calvertmarinemuseum.com.

Aug 17: Indigenous.

Dunkirk Market

SoCo Farmers Market 3-6pm, Deale Library, Facebook: @ SoCoFarmersMarketatDealesLibrary.

3-7pm, Dunkirk calvertag.com.

District

Park:

Glen Burnie Farmers Market 4-7pm, Town Center, 101 Crain Hwy: glenburniefarmersmarket.com.

Music by Dana B. 6:30-9:30pm, Brian Boru, Severna Park: brianborupub.com.

TUESDAY AUGUST 17

4-7pm, Wild Kid Acres, Edgewater, Facebook: @MayoFarmersMarket.

Tuba Skinny in Concert

Join a virtual lecture on the Declaration of Independence with University of Maryland historian Dr. Richard Bell who tackles the fascinating origins, misunderstood purpose, and extraordinary global legacy of the document. 7;30pm, $15 w/discounts, RSVP: annapolis.org.

MONDAY AUGUST 16 In the Vane of... The Beach Boys 7pm, Rams Head on Stage, Annapolis, $30: ramsheadonstage.com.

KIDS Mr. Paca’s Garden

6-10pm, Pirates Cove Restaurant, Galesville: piratescovemd.com.

America’s Birth Certificate

Feat. Lori Williams. 8pm, Rams Head on Stage, Annapolis, $39.50, RSVP: ramsheadonstage.com.

Mayo Farmers Market

Concerts at Quiet Waters

Music by Steve Crouse

Music by Chris Button

Tides & Tunes Blue Suede Bop performs, bring lawn seating; no coolers. 7-9:30pm, Annapolis Maritime Museum, free ($10 suggested donation): amaritime.org.

Indigenous in Concert W/ Early Times & The High Rollers.

8pm, Rams Head on Stage, Annapolis, $24.50, RSVP: ramsheadonstage.com.

Front Porch Summer Concert

AACo Farmers Market

Country Memories performs on the porch of The Calvert County Historical Society, bring lawn seating; snacks sold; overflow parking at Trinity UMC. 7:30-9pm, Historic Linden, Prince Frederick: calverthistory.org

7am-noon, 257 Harry S Truman Pkwy, Annapolis: aacofarmersmarket.com.

Katie Pruitt in Concert

WEDNESDAY AUGUST 18

KIDS Fossil Adventure Days Meet museum educators at Cove Point Lighthouse for a short lesson on local Miocene fossils and what to look for along the beach. Then explore the beach to search for fossilized shells, bones, and shark teeth. After fossil collecting, work with museum educators to identify the fossils you have found (ages 8-12). 10am-noon, Cove Point Lighthouse, Lusby, $10, RSVP: www.calvertmarinemuseum.com,

Jane Austen Tour Tour the house and compare the customs and social graces of the Loockerman family, who lived in the house in the early 19th century, with those of characters in Jane Austen novels.

W/ Grayson Moon. 8pm, Rams Head on Stage, Annapolis, $20, RSVP: ramsheadonstage.com.

PLAN AHEAD

Kids on the Creek 2021 August 21: Join Spa Creek Conservancy and the Eastport Yacht Club for boat rides and lessons on the environment surrounding the creek as well as what creatures live here. Capital SUP supplies kayaks and paddleboards for kids to try, and there will be a scavenger hunt, fish seining and identification, free food and more. 11am-3pm, Truxtun Park Boat Ramp, Annapolis, RSVP: spacreek.net. p

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CREATURE FEATURE

STORY AND PHOTO BY WAYNE BIERBAUM

Fishing Line Dangerous for Birds

I

recently found an empty nest along the edge of the Patuxent River. It was literally hanging over the water and was made of string, fishing line and vines. It looked pretty well-woven but the fishing line could be a hazard for the young birds. Nearby were the likely nest builders, eastern kingbirds.

They were loudly complaining to each other about something that I couldn’t see.

Later at another site, Audrey Carroll Audubon Sanctuary in Mt. Airy, I witnessed two kingbirds attack a Cooper’s hawk that was circling overhead.

It appeared that the hawk lost a tail feather in that altercation.

Eastern kingbirds are a blue jaysized, dark-backed bird with a white dipped tail and a white chest. They have a large black bill. The birds are frequently found sitting up tall and out in the open and are easy to identify. They have a raspy high-pitched voice that is not pleasant.

The eastern kingbird is part of a

family called tyrant flycatchers with 37 species; there are nine species of kingbirds. As a flycatcher, they spend most of their feeding effort catching flying insects but they also catch insects on the ground.

Families of kingbirds will migrate together in the fall. When they return in the spring, they tend to nest at the edge of water, rivers and ponds. Trash items are frequently incorporated into nests. Fishing line is a danger to the birds as they will weave it into a nest and it can entangle family members.

Please discard your fishing line in a proper manner.

Occasionally, the beautiful and elegant scissor-tailed flycatcher comes to our area. They have a tail that is one and a half times their body and a lovely reddish orange chest. They are usually found in the Midwest. I saw several while on a trip to the Austin, Texas area.

As a follow-up to last week’s story about hognose snakes. They are

sought after as pets but collecting wild animals, including snakes and turtles, is illegal in Maryland. Some certified captive bred animals can be kept as pets.

If you find an injured or abandoned animal, please contact DNR’s Wildlife Services (1-877-463-6497) or contact a licensed wildlife rehabilitator before attempting to handle the animal.

They will give you the best advice on what to do and what not to do if you attempt rescue. NOTE: An unlicensed citizen may NOT attempt to rehabilitate an animal on their own. p

Eastern kingbird

GARDENING FOR HEALTH

BY MARIA PRICE

Make the Switch to Organic Pesticides

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ate summer in the vegetable garden brings many pests to devour what you’ve carefully grown all summer.

Squash bugs can destroy the zucchini bed in a couple of weeks. Harlequin bugs will suck the juices out of every Brassica plant leaving you with dried up stalks.

It may be tempting to fight them off with pesticides, but here’s something many gardeners don’t want to think about: Pesticides can be hazardous to humans and wildlife and most will kill beneficial insects along with problem pests. While it’s best to eliminate pesticide use, organic pesticides pose the least harm to organisms you don’t want to hurt.

The National Organic Program standards serve as a framework for certified-organic food production. The nonprofit Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) evaluates whether or not specific products comply with its standards.

To be sure, look for the approved products that display the OMRI seal on their label or check the OMRI website (www.OMRI.org) to see whether a product is approved.

5 ways to control garden pests safely BT, or Bacillus thuringiensis, is a naturally occurring bacteria that makes pests sick when they eat it. It’s

great for controlling caterpillars such as cabbage worms and tomato hornworms. After the insects eat the bacteria their gut ruptures and they die.

Horticultural oils interfere with respiration, causing the insects to suffocate and die. Superior horticultural oils evaporate quickly and are less likely to injure foliage compared to heavier oils. Horticultural oils kill insects that over-winter in bark crevices such as aphids, mites, mealy bugs and scale.

Insecticidal soap breaks down the protective cuticle of soft body pests so they quickly become dehydrated and die. Insecticidal soap controls aphids, mealy bugs, spider mites, psyllids, thrips and white flies. It may also give some protection against very young earwigs, grasshoppers, Harlequin bugs, leaf hoppers, sawfly larva and squash bugs, provided the larvae become well-soaked with soap solution.

Neem oil from the Asian neem tree contains azadirachtin as well as several steroids. When applied to insects, the oil causes many insects to feed less, grow slowly and lose interest in laying eggs. Neem’s effects are strongest on younger insects such as squash bugs, Colorado potato beetles and Mexican bean beetles.

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SPORTING LIFE

STORY & PHOTO BY DENNIS DOYLE

A Lazy Day Limit Steeling myself for the labors of boat prep, I was delaying attention to my 17-foot center console skiff until the last minute when the phone sounded.

My neighbor and charter boat skipper Frank Tuma was calling with a request for assistance in providing a rockfish dinner for his 18-year-old granddaughter, Alexi, who was leaving for med school in Austin, Texas, the next day. I jumped at the opportunity, especially since we would be taking his boat, the 29-foot C-Hawk, Downtime, instead of my craft.

The following morning, as we motored comfortably near the Bay Bridge, I cut up some soft crabs into bite-sized pieces. Rigged with just a smidgen of lead above our leaders on 5/0 hooks we hoped for a bit of luck

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this morning as the rockfish bite had been inconsistent of late. The incoming tide was ebbing, a perfect condition to allow the virtually weightless baits near a random bridge support to drift down to the marks showing on Frank’s electronic finder in 20 feet.

Remarkably, both our lines came tight almost as soon as the baits went down. Withing minutes our two-fish limit was filled with handsome 22-inch fish. Next, we added to the main course with some thick, black-backed white perch that were intermingled with the rockfish on those same crab baits. Within a half hour, we had sorted through a number of perch throwbacks and Frank’s family menu had been provided for in full.

The perch were the frosting on the cake, of course, but I must admit their presence is also the bane of the angler.

Though rockfish dearly love a soft crab, the baits can also be quickly stolen by marauding white perch, as well as similar sized croaker and Norfolk spot. And since these lesser fish have very small mouths and the hooks used for rockfish are several sizes too large, the smaller fish are rarely hooked.

Add to this scenario the fact that soft crab baits are probably the most expensive of all the baits commonly used, a large presence of the smaller fish can quickly consume an angler’s total supply before they can encounter keeper-sized rockfish. There are, however, some devices to safeguard a soft crab bait, despite the fact that they are so easily torn apart.

One such device is an elastic thread, which when wrapped about the bait T HURS D AY

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The ROCKFISH bite remains good in the Middle Bay, though few fish exceed 23 inches. Chumming is becoming very productive as is drifting soft crab over good marks and working structure in waters from 15 to 25 feet. Jigging soft plastics, particularly paddle tails, around structures is also getting the proper attention. The topwater bite is superior this week with higher tidal phases occurring in the mid-Bay early and late and low moonlight conditions the rest of the night. The panfish bite is also continuing with sizeable PERCH and SPOT available for worm, synthetic worm, clam, shrimp and crab baits. Look for marks in 10 to 15 feet depths along channel edges and over lumps. Good perch fishing is also available up in the tribs along shorelines, casting small spinnerbaits such as Capt. Berts and Super Rooster Tails. SPANISH MACKEREL are fairly abundant right now near the mouth of the Eastern Bay over to Thomas Point taking small to medium, silver and gold spoons at six knots. They can also be tempted to hit Kastmasters, Hopkins and similar metal lures cast to breaking fish and rapidly retrieved. BLUEFISH may also be in the mix so keep some short wire leaders handy.

CRABBING remains inconsistent at best and probably destined to get worse.

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will keep it mostly intact for quite a while; another is a fine, transparent mesh which performs the same duty when wrapped around your bait. Both, available at most sporting stores, allow the alluring soft crab scent to drift freely into the surrounding waters, attracting the attention of nearby rockfish.

Another good idea when purchasing live soft crabs at a seafood market is to request soft crabs that have begun to harden, also called a paper shell crab. The seafood dealer will only be too happy to do this, as once the crab shells begin to harden they are less desirable for consumption. They do, however, last longer as bait on the hook and are just as attractive to saltwater fish.

The last suggestion for anglers using crab baits is to purchase peeler crabs, those hard crabs that are ready to shed their shells but not yet done so.

These crabs will have all the scent and attractiveness of the soft crab but still have much of the hard shell and hold on a hook best of all.

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You can be sure of getting a genuine peeler crab by a simple test. Holding the crab in one hand simply pinch the sharp point of the side of its shell and break it off. A true peeler will break easily off revealing the soft new body of the crab underneath, one that is still in full hard crab phase will not.

The baits are prepared by peeling off the top of the crab and cutting the body into bite sizes pieces. Discard the legs and break up the pincers.

Don’t miss the most fun tournament of the year: Angler’s Sport Center 2021 White Perch Open, Sunday August 15, Podickory Point Yacht Club, 2116 Bay Front Terrace, Annapolis. The tournament includes a fried, white perch lunch—all you can eat plus beverages, tournament t-shirts and a very good time. Top three white perch wins the prizes and the party starts at noon, prizes awarded at 4pm. You don’t have to enter tourney to attend the party. All proceeds benefit Anglers Combos For Kids Program.

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MOVIEGOER

BY DIANA BEECHENER

Free Guy

Ryan Reynolds proves that style over substance can make a fun film

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very day is awesome for Guy (Ryan Reynolds: The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard). He gets up, greets his goldfish, grabs a coffee, and goes to work at the bank with his best friend. Then get robbed 3 to 10 times, and then Guy grabs dinner and goes home.

When he’s got a free moment, Guy watches the superheroes—people who wear sunglasses, drive crazy vehicles, fly, and pull guns seemingly from thin air. Guy’s always admired these superheroes, which is why, when he gets the chance to wear a pair of sunglasses, he immediately puts them on.

That’s when Guy realizes something’s wrong in his perfect little world. There are health packs floating in the street. Brutality bonuses hovering over fights. And he earns money every time he grabs a weapon.

Guy’s not living in a fantasy—he’s living in a video game. As an NPC (Non-Player Character), Guy’s whole existence is to repeat the same loop unless a player decides to maim him.

After meeting his dream girl, Millie (Jodie Comer: Killing Eve), Guy decides that he’s going to make this video game existence work to his benefit.

Can an NPC make himself a main character?

Free Guy is essentially The LEGO Movie set in the world of Grand Theft Auto. Filled with cartoonish violence and wry jokes about video game culture, this is a movie that’s only really funny if you understand the world it’s parodying. Director Shawn Levy (Stranger Things) has no time to explain the world of an online video game to you, you either get it or you don’t. Levy does a great job of peppering in thousands of references, from Marvel to Capcom games, and keeping the story moving at a breakneck pace.

But the film is ultimately a fairly shallow game of “spot the reference” that could be maddening for those whose video game knowledge stopped at Mario Brothers.

The similarities to The LEGO Movie don’t end with the in-game world.

There’s also a B-plot that’s not nearly as interesting happening in the “real world”. In Free Guy’s case, Levy has saddled Taika Waititi (The Suicide Squad) and Comer with trying to make a story about servers and market shares interesting. Amusingly, the “real world” storyline also features a call for originality and creative expression which is clearly not what happened during the making of this film.

Waititi does his best, camping it up as a nightmare game developer with childish impulses and ridiculous style, but ultimately Free Guy is best when it’s in the world of the game.

Mostly, this is due to Reynolds giving an aggressively likeable performance. His Guy is innocent and sweet, though he gets a bit more cutting as he becomes self-aware. The whole role is poorly characterized, but Reynolds’ charisma single-handedly holds it together. It also helps that Reynolds has seemingly called in every favor he’s ever been owed. There’s lots of references to Disney-held properties, and some genuinely hilarious cameos that will not be spoiled in this review.

Still, Free Guy is, at its core, a bag of candy. It’s fun to consume, but not really that good for you. Whether or not you want to consume it is really up to you. You could do worse: the 2015 film Pixels is a video game movie utterly devoid of charm or interest.

If you’re a gaming enthusiast, you’ll probably have a great time pointing out the Easter eggs and laughing at the jokes. But if you’re uninterested in video games or the culture that surrounds them, this will be an incomprehensible slog.

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Olympic equestrians competing in the jumping qualifier on Aug. 3 had to overcome a particularly spooky obstacle, the Associated Press reported. The jumps and barriers are decorated in Japanese themes, and next to No. 10 is a lifesize, crouching sumo wrestler that horses and riders approach from behind. “As you come around, you see a big guy’s (butt),” explained British rider Harry Charles. Several of the horses in the competition pulled up before the jump, including Vancouver de Lanlore, ridden by Penelope Leprevost of France. Balking at an obstacle earns penalty points, affecting a team’s entry into the finals. “You know, horses don’t want to see a guy, like, looking intense next to a jump, looking like he’s ready to fight you,” said Teddy Vlock of Israel. But Scott Brash of Britain was nonchalant: “To be honest, you expect (flashy course designs) in the Olympic Games. If it was just plain old jumps, it’d be just like any other week.”

UPDATE: On Aug. 6, the AP reported that the sumo wrestler was removed from the obstacle course, along with a nearby patch of cherry trees that riders thought might be spooking the horses.

Fixer-Upper

Sara Weaver and her husband found their dream farmhouse in Skippack, Pennsylvania, and bought it in December in a bit of a rush. They decided to forgo an inspection, but they did note that the seller’s disclosure mentioned “bees in wall.” It wasn’t until the weather warmed, however, that the Weavers became aware of the extent of the bees. When Allan Lattanzi, a beekeeper in the area, came to remove them in late July, he eventually ended up with 450,000 bees, comprising three colonies. CNN reported that the Weavers paid $12,000 for the removal, which involved taking slate tiles off the outside wall one by one. Lattanzi estimates the bees had been there for 35 years; he had been called to the residence once before but the owner at that time didn’t want to pay for the removal.

When the Weavers took ownership, the house “was so dirty,” Weaver said, “and now that I’m thinking about it, I originally thought it was dirt on the windows that I cleaned but it was probably honey because there were drip marks.”

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WXIX-TV reported that Charles Mullins, 65, was arrested on Aug. 3 and charged with arson after a fire at his home in Boone County, Kentucky.

According to police, firefighters were called to Mullins’ home around 3:15 that morning. Mullins admitted that he started the fire by turning on the gas stove, pouring gasoline around the house and then lighting a piece of paper. Mullins said God had told him to start the fire and leave Kentucky, which he probably won’t be doing for some time now. He was held on $25,000 bond.

Bad Behavior

-- Frontier Airlines flight attendants and passengers had to resort to duct tape on a flight from Philadelphia to Miami on July 31, ABC6-TV reported.

Maxwell Berry, 22, of Norwalk, Ohio, initially brushed his hand against a

female flight attendant’s backside, then spilled a drink on his shirt. He went to the restroom and emerged without his shirt, the police report said, and an attendant helped him get another shirt from his carry-on bag. Berry then walked around for about 15 minutes before groping the chests of female flight attendants. As a male flight attendant watched over him, Berry punched him in the face, at which point other passengers took matters into their own hands and restrained him in his seat with duct tape. He was taken into custody when the flight landed and charged with three counts of battery.

-- James Lenn Williams, 45, of Port St. Lucie, Florida, faces multiple battery charges after an incident on Aug. 5 at a hotel in Key West, Fox News reported. Williams and three friends were on vacation when things turned ugly, Monroe County sheriff ’s officers said. One of the women in the party passed out, and Williams was transporting her back to the hotel room in a wheelbarrow, pouring beer on her and berating her on the way. The other man in the group became angry and a fight ensued, during which “Williams ... pushed the male victim to the ground and began choking him. The male victim stated that Williams bit part of his ear off while the others were trying to separate them,” the report stated.

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Seems Obvious

Milford, Maine, has been fighting a problem with rats for the past several weeks, but the possible solution only came to light during a select board meeting on Aug. 3, the Bangor Daily News reported. According to fire chief Josh Mailman, the town health officer and assistant fire chief Chris Liepold discovered that one resident had been providing a veritable feast for wildlife in her backyard -- a pile of corn and sunflower seeds 20 feet wide and about a foot deep. A neighbor installed a game camera near the pile and found that along with deer, coyotes and bears, “a lot of rats” were visiting the spread.

Griffin Dill, an integrated pest management professional at the University of Maine, explained: “If there’s one person who’s not keeping up their end of the bargain (in fighting rats community-wide), the problem is going to be an immense challenge.” The generous feeder may be asked to pay for the removal of the pile, but their actions don’t appear to break any laws.

Extreme Measures

In London, Ontario, a persnickety homeowner took matters into his own hands on July 30 when he ran his car into a neighbor who had been urinating on his lawn, BlogTO reported. The 38-year-old driver struck the victim, throwing him several meters and causing a gash on the back of his head. The driver was charged with dangerous operation of a vehicle causing bodily harm, which could get him 10 years in prison.

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How many two or more letter words can you make in 2 minutes from the letters in: Murgatroid (40 words)

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1. When and where was Walt Disney born? (a) 1918 Des Moines (b) 1901 Chicago (c) 1910 Omaha 2. What was his middle name? (a) Elias (b) Esau (c) Elijah 3. What job did he have during World War I? (a) Munitions factory worker (b) U-Boat captain (c) Ambulance driver 4. What was Disney’s first sound movie? (a) Plane Crazy (b) Steamboat Willie (c) Silly Symphonies 5. What year did he receive a special Academy Award for the creation of Mickey Mouse? (a) 1943 (b) 1939 (c) 1932

When it comes to famous cartoon exclamations of surprise, ‘Heaven’s to Murgatroid!’ ranks right up there with ‘Sufferin’ Succotash!’ (Daffy Duck), ‘Oh my stars and garters!’ (Marvel’s Beast), and ‘Jeepers!’ (Daphne of Scooby Doo). No one knows for sure how the Hanna-Barbera writers came up with this expression in 1961, but their pink cougar, Snagglepuss, said it with such panache, it became a catch-phrase for kids across the country. Most TV pundits think Snagglepuss later transmurgatroided into the Pink Panther, after stating one last time, “Exit, stage left!”

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CROSSWORD

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4 Letter Words 6 Letter Words Limoges Lyon Metz Nice Orly

5 Letter Words Brest Dijon Lille Paris Reims Rouen

56 Taxi 58 1937 Ronald Colman Classic 62 Sundae topper, perhaps 64 Align the car’s front wheels 65 It comes to a point 66 One of the Simpsons 67 Spinach beet 68 Sicilian resort 69 Undertaking 70 Plantain lily 71 Clairvoyant DOWN 1 Shrinking Asian sea 2 “___ Butterfly” 3 African animal group 4 Lecherous goat-men 5 1973 Steve McQueen title role 6 Premature 7 Seed covering 8 Ice cream treat 9 Smoked salmon, perhaps 10 “Alley ___!”

11 2002 Tobey Maguire flick 12 Domesticate 13 Joie de vivre 21 New Zealand parrots 22 Doesn’t guzzle 26 Brother of Fidel

Monte Bianco Montpellier

Toulouse

Marseille St Etienne

Avignon Gascony Le Havre

28 Kind of wave 29 It grows on you 30 Emerald City visitor 31 Belgian river 32 Itch cause 33 Harp, in Sardinia 34 1953 Jean Simmons costumer 36 ____ morgana (mirage) 39 O’Neill’s “___ Christie” 41 1997 Jon Voight, Jennifer Lopez reptilian adventure 44 Uma Thurman in “___ Bill” 46 Hollywood Boulevard sight 49 Stain 51 Aristocracies 53 Polo, e.g.

54 Online publication 55 “Death, Be Not Proud” poet 56 Farm newborn 57 Diva’s solo 59 London district 60 Darjeeling and oolong 61 Getting warm 63 Durable wood

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Strasbourg

8 Letter Words Versailles Bordeaux 11 Letter Grenoble Words Lorraine

7 Letter Words 9 Letter Words

Cinema Shenanigans

ACROSS 1 Electrical units 5 Kind of offering 10 Bone (Prefix) 14 ___ avis 15 Tori Spelling’s dad 16 Milky gem 17 Mine entrance 18 Computer command 19 Cotton fabric 20 1955 Alec Guinnes comedy, “The ___” 23 Hibernation site 24 Simply 25 Dublin’s home 27 “Dog Day Afternoon” character 28 1968 Peter Sellers, Claudine Longet comedy 32 Sci-fi writer Bradbury 35 Bulgaria’s capital 37 Japanese heavy weights 38 Moth genus 40 Gymnast Comaneci 42 Like the White Rabbit 43 Gumption 45 Mountain lakes 47 Neither’s partner 48 2001 Anthony Hopkins title role 50 Devoured 52 Effrontery 53 Climbed up

10 Letter Words

Moulins Orleans

Angers Calais Cannes Le Mans Nantes Rennes Toulon Vertou

The CryptoQuip below is a quote in substitution code, where A could equal R, H could equal P, etc. One way to break the code is to look for repeated letters. E, T, A, O, N and I are the most often used letters. A single letter is usually A or I; OF, IS and IT are common 2-letter words; and THE and AND are common 3-letter words. Good luck!

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Southern Anne Arundel County. 3Br., 2Ba. Enjoy the beautiful sunrises with expansive and unobstructed views of the Chesapeake Bay from almost every room.. Home offers hardwood floors, gas fireplace, kitchen with granite opening to bright & sunny living room. Walk to comm. piers, boat ramp, beach & more.

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Southern Anne Arundel County, 2Br., 1ba. orig- Churchton: 5Br., 4ba., with seasonal views of inal Chesapeake Bay cottage with expansive bay. Home located on culde-sac, 3br’s 3Ba. on unobstructed bay views. Home needs updating, main lvl. with spacious owners suite, lower lvl but great location. 5 minutes to award winning offers 2 bedrooms, full bath, living rm & game marina’s, waterfront dining and more. 45 min- rm, separate ent. which is perfect for inlaw suite. utes to D.C., 30 minutes to Annapolis MDAA2003300

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Lothian: Move in condition. 5Br., 3.5Ba located 410-279-2817 on 2 acres. Kitchen with granite, ss appliances, Lothian; 3br., 3ba., Solid brick rambler on 2 hardwood flrs., large deck, renovated owners plus acre lot. 2 Sheds , rear deck, full basement bath, fully equipped inlaw suite with kitchen, with family rm., Wood stove, and full bath rm. bath, living room & bedroom. Will not last long.

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Shady Side: Move in condition. 3Br., 2.5Ba. Upper Marlboro: Beautiful level piece of Calvert county, 4br, 2ba, Beautiful175 acres Crownsville: Three separate homes on 4.93 Owings: 4Br., 3 full baths, new kitchen cabinets, countertops, floors, carpet, dishwasher, sink, with all seasoned addition perfect for office/ land with barn. Perfect for your horses and with a charming 1900s farmhouse on a paved acres. Primary home is 3Br. 2Ba., home #2 is microwave, roof, freshly painted and more. sitting room. Large upgraded kitchen with building your dream home. Lot perced in 2004. private lane, plus four separate, approved,ad3Br. 1Ba, home #3 is 1Br. 1Ba..

Finished lower level with br., office and full bath, quartz countertops, ss appliances, new MDPG2002852 ditional building lots. Each of the five lots has All homes are in good condition. deck overlooking large yard backing to woods. cabinets, rear fenced yard with shed. Walk to 20-29 acres of adjoining open space. Ready County will not allow to subdivide. will not last long. comm. beach, pier, boat ramp & playground. for houses or a family compound.

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Southern Anne Arundel Co.: 2Br., 1Ba. Calvert Co.: 1 Br. 1Ba. located on two acres.

Shady side, 3br.,3ba. Open floor plan charming cottage privately located on West Perc on file for new home. Live in existing with custom tile/wood staircase. This home River with pier & lift. Move in ready with new home while building your dream home. Great is beautifully done thru out and move in floors, update bath, cathedral investment property. Tenant would like to stay. ready. Waterfront community w/parks, play ceilings, screen porch.

MDCA182234 area, beach, fishing & boat ramp within MDAA464196 walking distance. Schwartzrealty.Com/ mdaa2004070

Lothian: 3Br., 2Ba. all brick rambler with partially finished lower level, 2 car garage, 2 brick fireplaces, hardwood flrs., 2 tier deck, shed.

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Deale: 2Br., 1Ba. located 1/2 block from the Chesapeake Bay and community pier. Nice rear yard. home needs tlc., 45 minutes to D.C., 25 minutes to Annapolis.

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Lothian: Move in condition, 4br., 2ba. located on Annapolis: 4Br., 2.5ba located in culde-sac, new Edgewater, 4br. 3ba. With brand new hard1 acre, hardwood flrs., lg. kitchen, finished lower carpet, freshly painted, private fenced rear wood floors throughout top level.This house has level, no covenants or restrictions. Will not last yard, main lvl. br., broadneck school district. a 2 car attached garage, in addition there is long. MDAA2004502 MDAA2003452. a separate 32’x48’ detached garage. Will fit most rvs! Also includes a hydraulic auto lift and inside parking for up to 10 cars.

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DALE MEDLIN 301-466-5366

Deale; 1br. 1 Ba . Large kitchen and large master bath with separate shower. Good investment property with extra lot (size 7,000 sq. Ft.) Schwartzrealty.com/mdaa461980

$239,900

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