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SERVING THE CHESAPEAKE SINCE 1993

FALL FIX-UP

MAKE THE MOST OF FALL OUTDOORS AT HOME PAGE 9

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Survey Says Rockfish Declining, Creating Compost in Annapolis, Sail Beyond Cancer, Mason Lodge Honored, Bowie Baker Wins Award, Grant to Aid William Brown House page 4

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t’s almost Halloween, and Thanksgiving’s soon to follow, so it’s time to think about outdoor home projects.

Wait a minute, that’s not right. Don’t we plant gardens and spruce up our yards and patios in the springtime? You know, just in time to enjoy them for the warm summer months?

Yes, that used to be true. But a lot has changed since we entered a global pandemic. For one thing, outdoor gatherings have become a year-round occurrence.

If you’d like to bring together a larger group of family or friends, entertaining outside suits even COVID-careful guests.

We have a slew of these outdoor social events over the next few weeks on our family calendar: A neighborhood pizza party—on the lawn of the clubhouse

instead of inside. A Halloween block party where everybody brings a camp chair and a Crockpot dish to share.

Children’s birthday parties in the backyard in mid-November.

What if it’s cold, you may wonder?

Then we will bundle up, layering the Halloween costumes or wearing winter coats to the birthday party, knowing we’ll need to be comfortable outside for a couple of hours. A fire pit is handy, as are some ambient string lights for the early sunsets that come with autumn.

The desire to entertain guests well into the fall and enjoy our downtime out in the yard has made outdoor home improvements enticing, even this time of year. Right now, one set of our neighbors is beginning a project to extend

their deck into a stone patio (with fire pit, of course).

A friend in Millersville is in the middle of a large swimming pool installation, anticipating the fun next summer will bring. With supply chain challenges affecting construction materials and contractors backlogged, it’s good to plan ahead for home improvement projects, like my friend is doing, well before pool season.

As for us, we’ve been working to get those bald and patchy lawn spots resolved— before the ground is leaf-covered and then too frozen to get any grass to grow.

Apparently, my friends and neighbors are far from the only ones taking the fun outside. In planning for this week’s issue of CBM Bay Weekly—our

annual Fall Fix-up edition—our editorial team discovered there is a trendy term for all this: backyarding. And yes, there’s a social media hashtag for it, too.

In these pages we hope to spark ideas for your own outdoor space (page 9), whether it’s a cozy fall hangout you’re looking for or an investment that will pay off for next year’s warm-weather living.

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sity and artistic excellence in a cordial and inviting atmosphere, inspiring and entertaining people of many backgrounds and interests.

To carry out our mission, we assembled an advisory board including Artistic Director Mark Wade and board members Ruby Singleton Blakeney, Omrao Brown, Michael Buckley, Richard Rausch, Teri Leggio Wade, and myself as executive director.

Jazz Beyond Borders was pleased to partner with Kosmas “Tommie” Koukoulis of Café Mezzanotte and Jonathan Katz of Severna Park Voice who added

visual art to the event. They helped us turn the courtyard into a feast for the eyes, ears, and appetite! We thank WNAV, What’s Up Annapolis, Bay Weekly and Chesapeake Bay Media for spreading the word.

Production Coordinator Theresa Sise and Intern Kristoffer Beljica were amazing. We thank volunteers Coniece Washington, Ruby Singleton Blakeney, Della Sztuk and Jackie Pruner. Our audience included music fans who have supported the past two years of “Jazz at the Mezz” concerts which inspired the festival.

Helping behind the scenes were Henry

Wong of An die Musik Live, Sean Johnson, Hazel Mitchell-Bell, Seth Kibel, Philip Kaplan, Michael Joseph Harris, Tony Spencer and our dear friends at Baltimore Jazz Alliance. With everyone’s help, we were able to balance the budget and make a small contribution to The Food Project this year.

We are truly grateful for our growing audience of world music and jazz fans and look forward to next year’s festival.

With gratitude,

Art in the Park On September 19, a new jazz festival launched in Anne Arundel County: Art in the Park presented by Jazz Beyond Borders. This community event brought top shelf jazz groups, fine arts and international cuisine to the courtyard and interior of Cafe Mezzanotte in Severna Park.

Our goal was to create a community event promoting music and art. In this and all of our activities our vision is to foster appreciation for cultural diver-

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PAULINA PHILLIPS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, ART IN THE PARK, JAZZ BEYOND BORDERS

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The young-of-year survey tracks reproductive success in the striped bass population. Photo: Stephen Badger/Maryland DNR.

MD. STRIPED BASS SURVEY BELOW AVERAGE FOR 3RD YEAR

BY MEG WALBURN VIVIANO

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aryland’s juvenile striped bass survey finds rockfish reproduction is below average for the third year in a row, continuing a worrisome trend.

Virginia’s survey, meanwhile, shows a nine-year streak of average or above-average reproduction.

Both states conduct surveys of youngof-year striped bass to track reproductive success of the Bay’s treasured fish.

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reports an index of 3.2 in the 2021 survey, which remains well below the long-term average of 11.4.

DNR is optimistic, saying in a press release, “The coastal striped bass population has decreased in size, but is still capable of strong reproduction with the right environmental conditions. Variable spawning success is a well-known characteristic of the species.”

They do acknowledge that the below-average numbers “are a concern”.

In 2019, the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) determined the striped bass species was being overfished, and set new limits for

East Coast states to follow. Still, some environmental groups and even anglers feel that states like Maryland should be doing more.

Chesapeake Bay Foundation Maryland Senior Fisheries Scientist Allison Colden says in a statement: “With the third year in a row of below

average striped bass recruitment, we cannot continue to ignore this troubling trend. Progress must be made to reduce mortality, protect spawning striped bass, and safeguard the above average 2015 cohort of fish that will soon enter the fishery. We also must double down on our efforts to prevent pollutants from

Crew members PJ LeBel III (L) and Ashleigh Thomas (R) seine for juvenile striped bass on the James River. Photo: J. Buchanan/VIMS.

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reaching the Chesapeake Bay, which exacerbate dead zones that contribute to greater striped bass mortality.”

In both Maryland and Virginia, biologists use beach seine nets in striped bass spawning areas on the Bay. In Maryland, it’s the Choptank, Nanticoke, and Potomac rivers along with the upper Chesapeake Bay. In Virginia, it’s the Rappahannock, James, and York riversheds. The young-of-year index is the average number of juvenile fish counted per seine haul.

In Virginia, the index was 6.3, similar to the historic average of 7.77. The Virginia Institute of Marine Science, which conducts the survey, says this indictes the abundance of juvenile rockfish has been relatively stable.

The 2021 young-of-year represents the fish that hatched this spring and will grow to fishable size in three to four years.

Striped bass represent the Bay’s most popular and lucrative recreational fishery, and also play an important role as a top predator in the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem. Professor Mary Fabrizio, who runs the VIMS survey, points out that the economic and ecological value of striped bass lends significant interest to the yearto-year status of their population.

The surveys were released just days before ASMFC holds its fall meeting, and on Wednesday the Atlantic Striped Bass Management Board will consider possible fishery management changes.

Bay Bulletin will bring you any significant updates.

This DNR graph shows the highs and lows of the annual young-ofyear survey.

Residents’ table scraps go directly to a farm outside town, helping to shore up the Rhode River. Photos: Cheryl Costello.

TABLE TO FARM Annapolis pilot program offers free composting for local agriculture

BY CHERYL COSTELLO

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t’s one of those “win-win” ideas that makes you wonder why no one thought of it sooner.

Under a pilot program in Annapolis, some residents can get free compost bins and pickup service for their table scraps, and that compost will go directly to local farms. It’s waste reduction and support for agriculture wrapped up into one.

Bay Bulletin visited one of the farms benefiting from the program, Wild Kid Acres in Edgewater. Owner Gerardo Martinez is working to improve the land for his goats, horses, llamas, and turkeys.

“When we got here it was littered in garbage as well as pretty bad soil,” Martinez explains. “This is the original soil,” he shows us. “It’s all sand.”

In the two years since he bought the property, he has been working to rejuvenate the soil for his animals and garden. Compost from food scraps has been one of the key ingredients.

“Over there is our first experimental pasture grass,” he says, gesturing.

“That’s rye that we decided to plant on top of the compost and it’s doing really, really well.”

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plant growth will stabilize the soil and the slope from Wild Kid Acres to the Rhode River. Annapolis Compost is responsible for sending over the large compost piles that are soon to become Martinez’s new soil. Co-owner of Annapolis Compost Karl Schrass shows us how the compost pile actually heats up to create organic soil.

“The food waste and wood chips, they interact they start to decompose and turn back into soil. And during that process they generate this heat and it’s important to keep your compost piles hot so everything breaks down,” Schrass says.

Martinez brings in pigs to help, too.

“They have these little shovel noses that can till the land,” he says.

With the success of local compost for farmers like Martinez, the City of Annapolis is launching a six-month pilot program. People in the Hunt Meadow neighborhood can sign up to get a free compost bin and free curbside collection of their scraps. The compost can include produce like whole sweet potatoes or onions and they will break down into usable soil after about three months. In addition to the curbside pickups, there is also a drop-off site at Truxton Park made possible by a partnership with Annapolis Green and their grant funds. President and co-founder Elvia Thompson says this program makes use of even more food waste than regular at-home composting.

“What’s accepted here is more than what you can put in your backyard composting, simply because this is going to an area where the piles are 30 feet high and they get very hot, very fast,” Thompson explains to us. “And that’s why we can accept bones and shellfish and meat and compostable plates.”

The idea for the six-month program was inspired by last year’s Annapolis Green project, collecting pumpkins for composting. People showed up en masse with their pumpkins, and the nonprofit filled more than 20 bins. That equates to 10,000 pounds of pumpkins kept out of landfills.

Jackie Guild, Deputy City Manager of Resilience and Sustainability for Annapolis, points out that 30 to 40 percent of food typically goes into our trash as waste.

The city is also considering building its own composting facility, Guild says.

Kayla Carrillo is an Annapolis Compost customer who’s excited about the pilot program. “Instead of throwing away your food scraps, you just put them in a cute little bin that sits on your kitchen counter and it holds up all of the odors.

So it’s quick and easy.” Carrillo will walk her food scraps to the bins at Truxton Park, rejuvenating the land for farm animals not too many miles from home.

NONPROFIT LAUNCHING IN ANNAPOLIS TO TAKE CANCER PATIENTS & CAREGIVERS SAILING

BY MEG WALBURN VIVIANO

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his year’s Annapolis Boat Shows hosted hundreds of interesting booths that drew visitors into tents along the waterfront. But one booth in particular actually moved some showgoers to tears.

Sail Beyond Cancer, a New England-based organization founded by a breast cancer survivor, is bringing a a chapter to Annapolis. The

Above: Sail Beyond Cancer is a respite for patients and the caregivers that sacrifice so much. Photo: Whit Wales, Endeavor Films.

Left: Suzanne Johnson, Executive Director of Sail Beyond Cancer. Photo: Whit Wales, Endeavor Films.

nonprofit offers free three-hour sails to patients fighting cancer and their caregivers, family members, or friends of choice. Therapy dogs even come along sometimes. The patient can be in any phase of cancer treatment, from chemotherapy or radiation to end-of-life hospice care.

Sail Beyond Cancer also offers sails to grieving caregivers or family members who have recently lost a loved one to cancer.

Suzanne Snyder Johnson, of Burlington, Vt., was a single mother of three kids when she was diagnosed with cancer, and found herself searching for a refuge. Having grown up on the water and earned her captain’s license, Johnson found her refuge from cancer in sailing. It allowed her “to get away in a boat … for a sense of feeling normal and relaxed, especially with a sailboat, being able to turn off the engine.”

Inspired by her own experience, Johnson founded a nonprofit to take patients sailing in 2014. It was such a success that people in other parts of the country wanted a similar experience. She launched Sail Beyond Cancer in 2020 as a national organization that will be able to expand with chapters around the country. Currently there are chap-

ters in Vermont and Massachusetts, and Johnson is now focused on bringing a chapter to Annapolis.

She’s actively seeking all manner of local volunteers, from sailors willing to captain the sailing excursions to general nonprofit roles. She likens the program to a theater production—the lion’s share of the work is done long before anyone gets onto the water, scheduling and coordinating with the patient and more. You don’t need a captain’s license to volunteer for sails, and all volunteers will be specially trained.

And she’s looking for boat owners to donate their vessel (40-60 with a large cockpit, preferably). It sounds like a big ask, but Johnson points out that it’s a full tax write-off, and if the owner had planned to sell their boat, Sail Beyond Cancer will pay commission on the broker side.

Sail Beyond Cancer operates in a hybrid capacity, with some boat owners captaining the sails themselves, and other sails taking place on boats that have been donated to the organization.

This approach allows Sail Beyond Cancer to accommodate a large number of sailing groups, sometimes three sails a day, seven days a week. They took 326 people aboard this year.

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Johnson says the sails can be an incredibly moving experience, with some patients’ families crying before they even leave the dock. Often, she says, caregivers think they are doing something special for the patient, but it becomes a way for patients to thank their caregivers, too. Sail Beyond Cancer even takes professional-level photos of their guests aboard the boat as a remembrance.

Johnson believes Annapolis and the Chesapeake Bay are a perfect fit for Sail Beyond Cancer. “People understand the value of sailing here, and there are lots of great sailors,” she tells Bay Bulletin as people stream by at the United States Sailboat Show. She points to a thick stack of papers filled out by prospective volunteers at the boat show, saying the response has been positive.

“A lot of people here ‘get it’ philanthropically,” Johnson explains.

In addition to its sailing scene, Annapolis makes sense due to its proximity to a number of hospitals and cancer centers. And then, of course, our waterways themselves are ideal for calm sailing, with protected tributaries and a scenic trip out to the Bay. Johnson plans to temporarily relocate to Annapolis to get the chapter up and running. If you’d like to volunteer, donate, or learn more about Sail Beyond Cancer, visit sailbeyondcancer.org.

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Annapolis Mayor Gavin Buckley (center) gives a proclamation to Emmanuel Stanley, Grand Master of the Prince Hall Masons lodge. The historic Universal Lodge 14 on Clay Street will undergo renovations this winter. Photos by Matthew Liptak.

AbolitionistFounded Annapolis Mason Lodge Saved $200,000 exterior renovation to begin in November

BY MATTHEW LIPTAK

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few dozen dignitaries and Masons gathered in front of Universal Lodge 14 at 64 Clay Street in Annapolis last week to recognize lodge members’ contributions to the city and the upcoming renovation of the historic building.

“Many mistakenly believe the history of Annapolis is rooted in the buildings of the colonial era in a half dozen blocks surrounding City Dock,” Annapolis Mayor Gavin Buckley told those assembled. “But Annapolis history extends beyond and must include the stories of what happened in buildings like this very structure. That is why it is worth saving.”

The hall is a part of Prince Hall Freemasonry, which is a branch of masonry that was founded by African American abolitionist Prince Hall. The lodge in Annapolis was founded in 1865, right after the Civil War ended, by African American employees of the United States Naval Academy and as well as service members.

The building was constructed as a private dwelling in 1880, but was not purchased by the lodge until 1940. It expanded in 1956 and some of the city’s most notable personalities have been members, including educator Walter S. Mills, activist and educator Wiley H. Bates, former mayor John Chambers, and current police chief Edward Jackson. The structure is also on the National Register of Historic Places.

“This street has produced some magnificent men and women,” said Nicholas Mayr, a member of the Maryland Department of Housing and Human Development. “We’ve had some magnificent, prominent African American men who’ve

done many great things in this city.”

Although the lodge takes an active role in community service, members say they have traditionally taken pains not to draw attention to themselves.

“I can say, each one of our men is a superhero in his own right,” said Emanuel Stanley, Grand Master of the Prince Hall Grand Lodge. “We take great pride as Prince Hall Masons in not sharing what we do with the public. Charity should just be done. We do what we do quietly.”

He said whether it’s getting a late night call from a resident with a broken pipe or helping a mom who has run out of formula for her baby, they are there to help. “We stand in the gap between government and church to serve the community,” he said.

Lodge member Jason Tyler has deep ties to the lodge and the community.

His grandfather, William S. Pratt, 92, is one of the oldest active members of the lodge. “Clay Street was a traditionally Black neighborhood,” Tyler said. “A lot is changing, but when he was here, he was very active in the neighborhood. He was always trying to be a blessing to not only the neighborhood (but) to any of the surrounding neighborhoods and areas.”

The lodge has devoted itself to numerous formal charitable causes over the years, too. That includes toy drives at Christmas, food for the hungry at Thanksgiving, scholarships for education, and they also helped sponsor this year’s Juneteenth celebration. “The primary goal, what this lodge has done since its inception, is to be here to help the underserved in our community,” Stanley said.

The mayor says he is committed not only to helping the Masons, but to expanding renovations to more of Annapolis’s Fourth Ward.

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Michael Platt of Bowie created Michael’s Desserts to use his love of baking to help others. For every sweet treat he sells, he donates one to someone in need. Photo courtesy Cathy Callegari PR, Inc.

Teen Bakes His Way to Award

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ood equity and baking have been joint passions for Bowie teen Michael Platt since he was in elementary school. Now, at age 16, Platt has won a $10,000 service-award to take his efforts to new heights.

The annual award, the Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes, recognizes 25 youth that have an exceptional impact

on their community or the environment.

“We were just overwhelmed with excitement,” says his mother Danita Platt, “especially for the initiatives that Michael would now be able to do with the prize money.”

He first started baking in his grandparents’ kitchen as a young child. He would help his grandmother make simple sweets like s’mores and ice cream, and enjoyed the careful process of measuring and mixing ingredients.

“It was like science,” said Michael, “it was really cool to learn the fundamentals about why things work.”

Eventually, he was handed the reins for baking a chocolate cake with his grandmother. The newfound responsibility made his love of baking flourish and he took his skills home to his hesitant parents.

“I was not super thrilled about [Michael’s baking] at first, because I was thinking there was gonna be flour and sugar all over the kitchen,” said his mom. But after apprenticing in his grandparents’ kitchen, Michael proved to be a proficient baker, and Danita passed on her knowledge, too.

At age 9, Michael’s baking was picking up steam when he was diagnosed with epilepsy. The diagnosis sidelined him from sports and other activities as he began medication to control his

seizures. Baking, however, was still an option, and Michael threw himself into the craft more than ever before.

Around this time, too, Michael added a new purpose to his baking: food security. “I was working a lot around homelessness [at the time] and giving food to help people experiencing homelessness,” Michael said. “So the first thing that I did was pretty simple, and that was just giving cupcakes out to people in parks.”

His work towards food security at such a young age caught a lot of people by surprise, and Danita recognized it.

“I think one of my favorite things, is when people ask him, ‘Why? Why are you passionate about people getting enough food?’ And Michael says, ‘Because food is a right. Not a privilege.’”

Danita still remembers how Michael would phrase the problem. “‘There’s no reason that people shouldn’t be eating,’ Michael would say, ‘food is laying around everywhere.’”

By age 11, Michael knew that he wanted to start a bakery business to broaden his food equity work. A pair of TOMS shoes as a Christmas gift inspired him to emulate the company’s mission of donating a pair for every purchase. He founded Michael’s Desserts and began working with local charities to distribute his decadent donations in

a similar one-for-one strategy. Some of his first collaborations included Shepherd’s Cove, a domestic violence shelter in Capitol Heights, and No Kid Hungry, a national nonprofit dedicated to ending child hunger.

Michael formed P.L.L.A.T.E. (Power, Love, Learning, and Access To Everyone) to help tackle food insecurity outside of the realm of baking. His delivery of non-perishable snacks to underserved youth carried on his mantra to “make sure that everybody has equal access to healthy food” and the knowledge to acquire and cook it.

When the pandemic struck, Michael felt compelled to take that mission a step further. “I wanted to teach people how to bake because we were all stuck inside,” he said, so he went to Instagram Live, filming himself as he baked desserts like chocolate mousse and carrot halwa.

For a young baker as multifaceted as Michael, the $10,000 Barron Prize will go a long way towards any one of his diverse initiatives, including a recent plan for a pay-what-you-can grocery store that builds off of the work of P.L.L.A.T.E. “The Barron prize will allow me to do many more things that I’ve been wanting to do with my nonprofit,” Michael said, “as well as fund donations to other people that I work with, like No Kid Hungry.”

London Town Receives Nearly $50K Grant Colonial tavern’s story will be brought to life

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major grant awarded to Historic London Town in Edgewater will help the organization tell the stories behind its William Brown House. This National Historic Landmark began its life in 1760 as a tavern on the bluffs of the South River before becoming Anne Arundel County’s Almshouse from the 1820s all the way through 1965.

The London Town Foundation recently announced it was selected as one of just six cultural organizations in Maryland and 292 in the country to receive a Sustaining the Humanities grant through the American Rescue Plan from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH).

London Town will use its $49,500 grant to reinterpret the William Brown House, specifically, the cellar level of the house, which will become a commemoration to the enslaved people of London Town, with signage and artifacts focusing on the stories, humanity, and perseverance of those whose forced labor made it possible for the colonial port town to flourish. The main level, meanwhile, will be reinterpreted to highlight different classes of colonial society. The tavern room will be filled with items like colonial games, eating and drinking implements, and historical newspapers. In addition, one room will tell the long-untold story of the building’s time as an

William Brown House. Photo: Jeff Jackson Photography. almshouse that commissioners called “an abode of misery” due to the deplorable conditions it provided to the poor, mentally ill, and disabled.

“As we approach the country’s 250th anniversary, we believe it is critical to explore a more holistic and honest local history without shying away from its uglier parts,” says Deputy Director Lauren Silberman. “In reinterpreting the entire building, our goal is to showcase the lives and stories of all the people who lived and worked here. People like Mehitable Pierpont, a female tavern owner; Michael Connoway, a boy sent here as a convict servant from Ireland; and Sal, an African American enslaved

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girl who worked for years without pay and whose life was forfeited by her enslaver when he went bankrupt. They are not only deeply worthy of remembrance, as they did a great deal of the work in making Anne Arundel County a successful place, but will also allow our visitors to connect more deeply with local history by showing them people like themselves reflected more fully in the American narrative.”

The work this grant makes possible will not only enhance visitors’ experience once it’s complete (hopefully by the spring of 2023), it will also allow London Town to achieve the primary goal of NEH: retaining staff and recovering from

the economic impact of the pandemic.

“As nonprofits, we rely on a variety of revenue sources, most of which were slashed during the pandemic,” said Silberman. “And while we have received federal support before, it has been around 15 years since our last federal grant, so this is a big deal for us. It’s also incredibly important because while most grants do not fund staff this one will be incredibly helpful in sustaining our public programs department, which was reduced from 11 staff members to just three due to the pandemic. Our hope is that this grant will get us over the hump of 2022 until programming can return to pre-pandemic levels by 2023.” p

MAKE THE MOST OF FALL OUTDOORS AT HOME

FALL FIX-UP

BY KATHY KNOTTS

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elcome to the annual CBM Bay Weekly Fall Fix-Up issue. This year we have decided to turn our sights on our great outdoor spaces and how you can make the most of them. We have all been spending more time outside—and at home. Now’s the time to plan for using that same space in the cooler months. For some, that means exploring how to use your home’s outdoor spaces in new and creative ways—perhaps adding an outdoor kitchen or a new deck. For others, it’s time to discover what your new home has to offer you in year-round function and leisure. It’s been a busy time for real estate—some of you may be ready to sell your home, and a fall fix-up could be the difference-maker in gaining an edge with potential buyers.

Maryland’s September 2021 housing market witnessed a slight dip in units sold, down 4.4 percent from last year.

Despite the dip, the average price rose 6.1 percent to $428,342, compared to

$403,528 last year, while the media sales price rose 8.2 percent.

“While months of inventory is not where it was last year—1.2 today versus 1.8 last year—it’s still an improvement

compared to last month, August 2021, when it stood at 1.1,” said Craig Wolf, 2022 president of Maryland Realtors.

“Prices remain healthy, and inventory is slowly creeping back into the pipeline.”

One concern facing the housing market is the threat of inflation. Although the majority of experts believe inflation will level off, according to Bankrate more than a third of the nation’s economists expect inflation to be more significant than previously thought.

“Housing prices tend to rise with inflation if demand increases as investors turn to real estate as a safe investment,” said Wolf. “The concern we always have as an association of more than 30,000 Realtors is how this might affect first-time home buyers as they shop for their first home. Housing affordability remains an issue in this market. On the other hand, if inflation sticks around, it could cool the

market as rising rates price some buyers out of the market.”

Planning on hopping on the hot market before it cools down? Local real estate professionals have some suggestions on impressing potential buyers with specific improvements.

Mike Dunn of Schwartz Realty says screened porches and verandas are worthwhile additions. “Outdoor patios and decks are always in demand,” says Dunn. “And outdoor custom grills and fire pits are also very popular items.”

In our annual Fall Fix-Up issue, CBM Bay Weekly presents you with ideas to spark your imagination and resources to make your outdoor spaces the envy of your neighbors. Whether you are looking to buy, sell or simply enjoy your home through the cooler season now is the time to put your plan in action.

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“By working on this project, we learned how important it is to take a holistic look at what clients are trying to accomplish with their renovations,” said Thomas Boyce, president of Boyce Design & Contracting. “Often with outdoor living projects, designers and contractors look at the exterior of the home in isolation. We learned to look at how the interior and exterior of the home connect to each other to make sure the features and floor plan flow and work well together. By taking

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“The aesthetic of the outdoor areas was designed not only for function but also to reflect the interiors and keep the inside-outside living feeling continuous,” said Tim Johnson, owner and founder of Livit Site + Structure. “For example, the shiplap used on the fire table is the same shiplap featured inside the home.

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of this project included a safe way to move from the upper level to the backyard without coming through the house, a structure for shade and protection from mosquitoes and a pool with features that reflected the home.

Adding a covered screen room with individually controlled wall panels, see-through fireplace, fountain, pool with sheer descent waterfalls, recycled rock walls and staircase from the upper elevation while enclosing it all within a stone wall met those expectations.

“A sound piece of advice for anyone building anything in the backyard: get a plan,” said Ken DePratt, owner of KD Poolscapes, Ltd. “Have it match your expectations list. Then, and only then, will you know if it matches your budget. We would recommend doing your research when taking on a pool project of any size. It’s hard to push that hole around once it’s dug.”

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FALL FIX-UP

CALLING ALL BACKYARDERS: FALL IS YOUR TIME

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ACKYARDING, the trend to move many indoor activities, outdoors, is now a permanent way of life. During the pandemic, learning to work, entertain, vacation, exercise and relax in one’s own backyard, became a necessity—and people are learning it’s often a better way to live.

According to the TurfMutt Foundation, identifying your backyarding personality type is an important first step in creating a backyard that supports your family’s needs and desires.

“Fall, in particular, is a critical season for your backyard,” says Kris Kiser, president of the TurfMutt Foundation. “The work you put into your yard now will reap benefits all year long. Work your

landscape and your landscape will work for you,” Kiser quips.

Two backyarding personality types in particular—the Expert Landscaper and the Work from Home Pro—can really shine this fall. Here’s why.

Expert Landscaper: This personality type knows that yard work done in the fall provides a double benefit because what you do in autumn to maintain

your yard sets the stage for its health and vibrancy come spring. Fall yard chores—removing leaves, pruning trees, and cleaning out flower beds and garden plots—are par for the course.

Work From Home Pro: As a work from home professional, you have been living for fall when the temperatures are perfect for taking your office outside.

All you need is a strong Wi-Fi connection, your nicest leisure wear, a jacket for chilly morning meetings, and you’re ready for work in your backyard. Nature is your video call backdrop, and you have set up your outdoor office for success by

using shrubs and patio planters to distinguish your outdoor office space from other backyard activity zones.

No matter your backyarding personality type, you can have a fabulous family yard this fall and beyond with these simple steps: Remove leaves: Mulching leaves rather than raking and bagging them is good for your lawn and the environment.

As shredded leaves decompose they feed your lawn, naturally.

Mow at the right height: Cut grass until the first hard frost. Find the justright length for your species (typically between 2-3 inches) to keep your grass healthy when it turns cold. Overseed grass, and don’t forget to aerate the lawn in fall to prevent soil from becoming compacted and covered with thatch – a thick layer of roots, stems and debris that blocks water, oxygen, and nutrients from reaching the soil.

Water wisely: If you’re not getting at least an inch of water each week, keep watering throughout the fall.

Install watering solutions, such as smart controllers on irrigation systems, to conserve water.

Plant bulbs and flowering shrubs that will give blooms in spring and summer to feed our pollinators, like birds, bees and butterflies, as well as provide beauty for those natural, video conference backdrops.

Plant a tree for shade or cover.

It may take a few years to grow to shade-producing height, but it’s an investment in your outdoor space.

Identify the ideal time to prune specific tree and shrub species, and do so accordingly. Depending on what is in your yard, fall may be the perfect time.

Consider putting in decking or a hardscape to create an area to set up a desk or table. Make sure adequate electricity is available to power those laptops and other devices.

Learn more about backyarding and creating the yard of your dreams at TurfMutt.com.

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ILLUMINATING IDEAS FOR HANGING STRING LIGHTS IN YOUR BACKYARD

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O, YOU’VE CREATED the backyard of your dreams and love everything about it— except that seeing your surroundings can sometimes be a challenge once the sun’s gone down.

As the days grow shorter and we head into fall, it’s one of the best times of year to enhance your backyard life at night.

While hiring someone to install outdoor lighting can be really expensive and involved, patio string lights are a simple, cost-effective solution. Best of all, you can create a look that reflects your style using any number of patterns.

In a recent episode of the “Done-InA-Weekend Projects” online video series, called “Light Up Your Life,” expert landscape designer Doug Scott demonstrated how to hang string lights, as well as discussed what to consider before, and while, doing so. Here are his steps for adding fun, personality and light to your outdoor living and dining spaces:

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First determine how long your string lights need to be and how many strands you’ll need. The only other materials you’ll need for this project are appropriate, outdoor-grade hardware (such as cup hooks or a similar fastener) and possibly an extension cord.

Patio string lights are a simple, costeffective solution.

Best of all, you can create a look that reflects your style using any number of patterns.

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Next you’ll want to sketch your design to make sure you capture what you’re going for and second, to ensure you’re purchasing the correct number and lengths of lights and hooks. For a more relaxed look, you may want a crisscross or free-form pattern. For a more uniform look, you can simply hang lights across the center or around the perimeter of the space.

“Regardless, just make sure your design represents you and how you want to live outside,” says Scott.

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When measuring your lights, be sure to add a few feet on each pass to allow for slack. One other thing you’ll want to

consider is whether you’ll be able to make light connections in discreet places, ideally where they connect to the wall, post or tree.

“Having a connection in the middle of a swag won’t be the end of the world, but you’ll want to minimize this as much as possible,” says Scott.

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Install your hooks according to your plan. Then, hang your lights with the

bulbs removed to decrease your chances of breaking them. You’ll also want to make sure that your first strand reaches an outlet, or you have an extension cord that will. Once you’re satisfied with your general look, install one bulb in each strand to test that everything is working properly. If all is good, install the rest of the bulbs, light them up, then kick back and enjoy.

Need some inspiration to get started?

A free downloadable guide from Exmark, which provides helpful illustrations and brief descriptions of five commonly used string light patterns, can be found by visiting Exmark’s Backyard Life at Exmark.com/backyard. There you can also access other original video series, including “Prime Cuts” and “Dream Yards,” to help you make the most of your backyard.

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

Oct. 21: David Hayes Outdoor Museum.

THURSDAY OCTOBER 21

Trunk or Treat Come in costume to visit over 25 trunks for treats, take a hayride, play in the moon bounce, visit the giant slide and more; proceeds benefit 4-H and FFA programs. 4-7pm, Knightongale Farm, Harwood, $1 admission: southcounty.org.

David Hayes Outdoor Museum Celebrate the 16 David Hayes steel sculptures brought to the city by the Annapolis Arts District and the Inner West Street Association with Art Farm, food, drinks, live music and more. 6-8pm, MC3, Park Place, Annapolis, RSVP: annapolisartsdistrict.org/david-hayes.

BLAZERS.BOURBON.CIGARS Join Historic Annapolis at the William Paca House and Garden for the 8th annual networking event with bourbon, whiskey, and other fine liquor tastings, cigars, and food from the area’s top chefs (ages 21+). 6-9pm, William Paca House, Annapolis, $100, RSVP: annapolis.org.

Sharks Lecture Series

spooky side streets, and lesser-known haunted sites of the old and creaky town of Annapolis. Hear of real diary entries and newspaper articles of what frightened early 18th century folks and how they utilized the moon and candles. Listen to tales of spirits that linger in the mist, and explore one of Annapolis’ best-known cemeteries.

8pm, Market House Park, Annapolis, $25 w/discounts, RSVP: Annapolis.org.

FRIDAY OCTOBER 22

Campfire Chat Learn how to be better prepared for your next camping or hiking adventure with tips from the Anne Arundel Co. Wilderness Search & Recue Team.

Experts discuss the essentials of what to pack and share survival techniques for when the going get rough. Bring a camp chair and share s’mores by the fire (ages 5+). Halloween Drive-Thru See spooky and fun Halloween displays and stop for goodies and treats.

6-9pm, Hallowing Point Park, Prince Frederick, RSVP: calvertcountymd.org (use activity #150700).

The third in a four-part lecture series For the Love of the Library paired with the museum’s newest Join the Anne Arundel Co. Library exhibit, Megalodon: Apex Predator by Dr. Stephen Godfrey, Curator of Paleontology. 7-8pm, Calvert Marine Muse- Oct. 23: Halloween in the Garden. um, free: calvertmarinemuseum.com.

Vodou in Haitian History Hear anthropologist Patrick Wilkinson discuss how Vodou is intrinsic to both Haitian history and identity. 7-8pm, in the pavilion at Jefferson Patterson Park, St. Leonard, free: jefpat.maryland.gov.

OCTOBER 21 THRU 23

Historic Hauntings Tour Let Historic Annapolis and Watermark guide you on a ghost tour of Maryland’s capital city. Follow the spirited guide through the dark alleys, 14 • BAY WEEKLY • October 21 - October 28, 2021

Foundation for a virtual gala with option of adding hors d’oeuvres samplers, charcuterie and dessert boxes from Ken’s Creative Kitchen to support the library; plus wine pull and silent auction. 6:30pm, $25, RSVP: aacpl.net/foundation.

Friday Night Concert The Mind on Fire chamber ensemble performs works by James Young and Jonathan Badger. 8pm, McDowell Hall, St. John’s College, Annapolis, free: sjc.edu.

OCTOBER 22 THRU 24

Ballet Theatre of Maryland See the celebrated romantic ballet Giselle; streaming option available. F 7:30pm, Sa 7pm, Su 2pm, Maryland Hall, Annapolis, $47 w/discounts, RSVP: balletmaryland.org.

OCTOBER 22 THRU 31

Romeo and Juliet Experience Shakespeare’s most famous tale of “star-crossed lovers” who defy the feud that divides their families and are driven toward tragedy. FSa 8pm, SaSu 2pm, The Classic Theatre of Maryland, Annapolis, $68 w/discounts, RSVP: classictheatremaryland.org

SATURDAY OCTOBER 23

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

Women of the Woods Enjoy a leisurely two-mile hike through the woods looking for signs of plants, animals, and the change of seasons. A catered, gourmet lunch will be shared at the historic Riggleman House, located on the Emory Waters Nature Preserve; program will finish with a two-mile hike back to the visitor center. 9:30am-3:30pm, Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary, Lothian, $40, RSVP: jugbay.org.

Fossil Road Show Bring sharks teeth, vertebrae, arrowheads, sea glass and other fossil finds for identification by Robert C. Campbell. 10-11am, Bayside History Museum, North Beach, free: 410-610-5970.

Homestead’s Harvest Weekends Raptor’s Eye stops by with magnificent birds of prey. Come see up-close owls, hawks, falcons and more. 10am-noon, Homestead Gardens, Severna Park: homesteadgardens.com.

Oct. 22-31: Romeo and Juliet.

Oct. 22-24: Ballet Theatre of Maryland.

Rabies Clinic

B.A.R.K. Ranger Training

Proof of prior vaccination req’d for three-year shot; pets must be leashed and in carriers; licenses available ($7 for spayed/neutered, $20 without).

10am-noon, Huntingtown High School, free: 410-535-5400.

Does your dog enjoy walking the trails at Patuxent? Bring your dog to ranger training and upon completion your dog can monitor the trails as a certified B.A.R.K. Ranger. 2-3pm, Patuxent Research Refuge, Laurel, RSVP: 301-497-5887.

Our Gardens and Landscapes

KIDS Mr. Paca’s Garden

See works in the Annapolis Arts Alliance’s 10th annual juried exhibit celebrating Maryland’s beauty through art. 1:30-3:30pm, Quiet Waters Park, Annapolis: Annapolis-arts-alliance.com.

Skipjack Sail

9th Annual Critter Crawl

Sail along the Patuxent River aboard the historic skipjack Dee of St. Mary’s; ages 5+. 2:30-4:30pm, Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons, $25 w/discounts, RSVP: calvertmarinemuseum.com.

Dress your pet in their favorite costume for a costume contest just for them; benefits the SPCA of Anne Arundel County; sponsored by VCA Arundel Veterinary Hospital. 2pm, Homestead Gardens, Davidsonville, RSVP: 240-447-2378.

Meet Pumpkin Jack and learn about the lives of Jack-O-Lanterns while exploring how pumpkins grow throughout the year, then search for pumpkins in the Boxwood Parterre and visit Farmer Ben to find out what is inside a pumpkin and take home pumpkin seeds. 10-11:30am, William Paca House, Annapolis, $10 w/discounts, RSVP: Annapolis.org.

Archaeology of the Patuxent River Join archaeologist Stephanie Sperling in a kayaking expedition to learn about the archaeological and cultural history along the Patuxent River; bring plenty of water, sunscreen, sun hat, sunglasses, and wear closed toe shoes that can get wet & muddy (ages 13+).

10am-2pm, Emory Waters Nature Preserve, Lothian, $25, RSVP: jugbay.org.

Halloween in the Garden Come in costume for the 22nd year of this event, which includes fall-themed activities, bubble magic, photo opps, face painting, a DJ dance party, food vendors and lots of room to spread out for free-range trick-or-treat at over 50 community booths; benefits local charities, the SMILE Food Pantry and the museum’s scholarship fund. 10am-4pm Annmarie Garden, Solomons, $5 w/ discounts, RSVP: annmariegarden.org.

Can’t Help Singing Raissa Katona Bennett and Jon Weber present a romantic celebration of Jerome Kern’s greatest hits. 7:30pm, Live Arts Studio, Westfield Annapolis Mall, $25, RSVP: liveartsmd.org.

SUNDAY OCTOBER 24

Winterize your Chicken Coop Learn how to winterize a chicken coop, proper ventilation, bedding and diet to your chickens happy and healthy through the winter months. 12:30pm, Homestead Gardens, Davidsonville, RSVP: homesteadgardens.com.

Bluegrass Comeback

1936 Beer Garden Event

Watch local bluegrass bands perform online and help raise funds and food for St. Mary’s Helping Hands Food Pantry; food donations collected at BJ’s in California day of event. 1-8pm: Facebook.com/JayArmsworthy.

Hear live music by Levi Stevens, taste beer and cocktail samples, plus Oktoberfest food and dessert, corn hole, selfie wall, growlers sold. 1-4pm, 1936 Bar & Grill, Rod ‘N’ Reel Resort, Chesapeake Beach, $62.95 w/discounts for designated drivers,

RSVP: cbresortspa.ticketleap.com.

Collector’s Choice Dress in your brightest colors and join the Maryland Federation of Art for their signature event where everyone wins a piece of art in a lottery. Online option available. 6pm, Volvo Cars Annapolis, $185, RSVP: Mdfedart.com MONDAY OCTOBER 25

Digital Photo Club Join this diverse group of beginners, hobbyists and pros who love to take and share photos and learn how to improve.

Virtual meeting features Wayne Wolfersberger on photographing Yellowstone in the summer. 7-9pm, RSVP for Zoom link: president@digitalphotoclub.net.

TUESDAY OCTOBER 26

WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 27

Fall Festival Fundraiser Enjoy live music, food and ice cream trucks, kids activities with Frolic the Fox and Friends, games, arts and crafts, the Woodland Beach fire truck, raffles, photo opps and more; supports victims of the September tornado. 4:30-7:30pm, Historic London Town, Edgewater, free: historiclondontown.org.

Batman Murder Mystery The Wayne Foundation is hosting a charity event to die for—come hunt down clues, talk to strange suspects, and help the caped crusader determine who is responsible for the murder of one of the gala guests before the killer strikes again. 6-8pm, Busch Annapolis Library, RSVP: aacpl.net.

The Marshall Tucker Band 7:30pm, Maryland Hall, Annapolis, $65-$85, RSVP: marylandhall.org.

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Oct. 26: Mr. Paca’s Garden.

The Color of My Country

Pumpkin Walk Reimagined

Historic Sotterley hosts a twopart virtual Common Ground event featuring Sotterley descendant Trudy Taliaferro as she shares her rich tri-racial heritage in Maryland, Virginia, and DC, using her family’s history, stories, and photographs and how her racial diversity has informed the truth of her family’s strength and living in America today. Taliaferro has produced performing arts concerts, visual arts events, television news, and community affairs programs for top market NBC and ABC affiliates. She is also a writer, director, and amateur genealogist; event support by Maryland Humanities and the Maryland Heritage Area Authority. 7pm, free, RSVP: Sotterley.org.

October 28 & 29: Families begin with a superstitions tour of the mansion learning about curious customs of the 18th century, then join a costume parade and engage with activity stations in the garden including witch storytelling, pumpkin toss, and take-home craft. 3:30-5pm, Hammond-Harwood House Museum, Annapolis, $10 w/discounts, RSVP: hammondharwoodhouse.org.

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THURSDAY OCTOBER 28

Animal Tracks Hike Join a ranger to learn how to identify animal tracks in the park, and learn about habits and behaviors of animals.

10am-2pm, Kinder Farm Park, Millersville, RSVP: 410-222-6115.

KIDS Little Minnows Children (ages 3-5yrs) join in story time and a carryout craft on the theme

I Dig Dinosaurs. 10:15am, 11:15am, Calvert Marine Museum, free w/admission: calvertmarinemuseum.com.

Undocumented Cemeteries Anne Arundel Co. Preservation Stewardship Program’s Stacy Poulos and Drew Webster share how to document historic cemeteries and preserve them.

1-3pm, Ebenezer AME Church, Galesville, RSVP: pzwebs00@aacounty.org.

Café Scientifique Dr. L.Y. Aaron Yung, with the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, talks about the James Webb space telescope in this virtual lecture. 6:15-7:30pm, RSVP for link: annapoliscafesci@gmail.com.

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seem to use green onions and garlic in almost everything I cook. Having a perennial source of green onions in the garden is wonderful for anybody that likes to cook.

Egyptian walking onions are perfect to plant in the garden in October. They are rather difficult to find so you might find them at a mail order nursery or here at Beaver Creek Cottage Garden.

Plant them in your garden now so that you can enjoy picking green onions from your garden this winter and year-round.

Egyptian walking onions are grown from bulbils, small bulbs that are produced at the end of the stems in early summer. These perennial onions are used in permaculture designs. The stems become large and produce a ring of about a dozen bulbils. They fall to the ground and root into a new plant.

They like growing in organic rich soil.

When the bulbils form, pull them apart and plant one-half inch deep about one foot apart. They’re called walking onions as they would naturally root a distance away from the original plant.

This is also the time to plant garlic— make sure to use seed garlic. Garlic is a heavy feeder and likes a rich organic,

well-drained soil; add compost and a slow-release nitrogen fertilizer like alfalfa meal. In the spring, side dress with a fast release source of nitrogen, such as fish emulsion, when the shoots are 6 inches tall. The goal is to get good root growth but no top growth before winter.

Plant individual cloves approximately 6 inches apart in rows 24 inches apart or 3 to 4 rows per bed with 6-inch spacing, within and between rows. Push the clove root end down about 2 to 3 inches into the soil. Cover with mulch, straw or leaves.

In spring, consistent soil moisture is important, especially during the bulbing period. Reduce irrigation when garlic is nearing maturity in midsummer. Keep them weeded as weed pressure can reduce bulbs size by up to 30 percent. Stiff neck garlic forms flower stalks called scapes, which are long curled stalks. Cut the scapes off when they began to curl. This directs energy toward the bulb. If the scape is not removed, bulb-size will be compromised.

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ne of my favorite little lizards is the eastern fence swift. Their gray-colored keeled (ridged) scales allow them to blend into weathered wood and stone.

Since they are frequently found on split rail fences, the origin of their name is obvious.

Even though they dart away quickly from danger, they are a bit passive and tend to wait for insects to enter their area rather than pursue active hunt-

ing. The adult lizards are a chunky 3 inches long and have a rounded shovel-shaped head. The gray-keeled back gives way to a pale white or tan belly.

Adult males have a beautiful shimmering blue patch outlined in black on each side of the throat that extends down the edge of its belly. During mating displays or fighting with other males, specialized connective tissue and muscles will cause the colored

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patch to stretch foreword making the color more visible. The colorful throat display is called a dewlap. The males will perform some rapid pushup-like motions, tilt their head up and show the dewlap, hoping that a rival male will get lost or the female will get the hint.

After mating, females will carry two eggs until the embryo is partially formed and then they lay them in a slightly moist area, like under a stone or log. After they are born, the young are fully independent. They only live about five years and only have two young a year, which means the fence swift cannot have explosive population growth.

From my observations, their populations do seem fragile. When I first moved to the Annapolis area, some 30 years ago, a collection of large granite stones, near the South River, held several dozen fence swifts. My sightings of those lizards dwindled over ten years, and in the last 20 years, I have not seen a single one.

At a county park with split rail fences, I routinely watched them battle on the top of the fence but I have not seen any in two years. I do not know what

has affected my two observation areas but the rocks by the river were taken over by skinks and the area flooded severely several times. I witnessed newly hatched swifts being eaten by much larger skinks. At the park, black racers were present along the fence on several occasions. The racers are snakes that are fond of eating lizards.

I also saw some boys catching them, which they stopped when I asked them but I would guess the temptation to keep a colorful, calm lizard as a pet is too tempting and they may have returned. Remember that collecting wild reptiles for pets is illegal without a specific permit.

Maryland Department of Natural Resources lists the eastern fence swift as common throughout its range. I do believe that the population is sensitive to stress and that there are areas of local extinction. When insecticides are used, the lizards in our area will perish, either through direct contact or because their food source is gone.

I last saw a fence swift a year ago in Soldiers Delight Natural Environment Area in Owings Mills but hopefully, they will make a come back in parks closer to Annapolis. p

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aul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet: The French Dispatch) has greatness thrust upon him by both parents. He is the son of a powerful Duke (Oscar Isaac: Scenes from a Marriage) and a mother (Rebecca Ferguson: Reminiscence) who is part of the Bene Gesserit, a feared all-female religious order with psychic powers. Though Paul knows both his parents have big plans for him, he has another vision of his destiny.

Paul believes he’s meant to venture to Arrakis, which is convenient since his family has just been placed in charge of the spice harvests on the planet. Spice is a mineral essential to interstellar travel, and therefore the most valuable commodity in the galaxy. To the native people of Arrakis, the Fremen, it’s simply in the air and a holy substance. Colonizers have pushed the Fremen into hiding as they mine for spice, causing uprisings and instability in the region.

Paul and his father have plans to change this. They hope to work with the Fremen, to share the planet and broker a mutually beneficial peace.

But these plans are complicated. The Fremen have no reason to trust colonizers after centuries of oppression.

And the Atreides family are in a politically vulnerable position as other powerful clans hope to exterminate them and take over the lucrative trade.

Sound complicated? That’s the simplified version!

A notoriously dense book series, Dune has suffered through a few subpar adaptations. David Lynch’s effort may be the most famous, with its unique aesthetic but a convoluted narrative and stilted acting. It’s nearly impossible to condense a 400+ page sci-fi novel into a two-hour movie, so director Denis Villeneuve (Blade Runner 2049) doesn’t try.

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This Dune is a bold, beautiful adaptation of about half the first book, which poses a narrative problem— the movie leaves off without any real resolution, and some of the themes aren’t well developed. Poor Zendaya (Space Jam: A New Legacy) is essentially stuck in a perfume commercial—looking pretty and windblown in the desert—because her character only features in the latter half of the book and is relegated to Paul’s visions in this film.

comfortable venturing to a theater, please do.

Most of the flaws found in Dune come from the limitations of the narrative.

The book series, which is ultimately about the dangers of a messiah figure, features some extremely clichéd tropes (granted a few of these clichés were popularized by Dune). Paul is the archetypical Chosen One, complete with a savior storyline. Because this is telegraphed so early in the film, there are very few narrative surprises (certain things need to happen for our hero to have his hero’s journey).

Though Dune isn’t reinventing the wheel narratively, it certainly stacks the deck with acting talent. Chalamet, Isaac, Ferguson, and Stellan

A notoriously dense book series, Dune has suffered through a few subpar adaptations.

David Lynch’s effort may be the most famous, with its unique aesthetic but a convoluted narrative and stilted acting. It’s nearly impossible to condense a 400+ page sci-fi novel into a twohour movie, so director Denis Villeneuve (Blade Runner 2049) doesn’t try.

Still, this meticulous adaptation of the story is engaging in spite of its two-and-a-half hour running time. The movie imparts plenty of information, outlining the political machinations and different worlds involved without ever seeming to drag, a testament to the film’s pacing.

Villeneuve has built his reputation as a filmmaker upon his visual mastery, and he excels in bringing to life Dune’s collection of worlds and giving an immense scope to the battles. Many of the shots in Dune are simply stunning, with CGI that looks natural.

Though it will premiere both in theaters and on HBOMax, it’s a film that shines on the big screen; if you feel

Skarsgård all shine in this epic tale.

Skarsgård in particular makes skin crawl as the politically and morally corrupt Baron Vladimir Harkonnen, a man determined to exterminate the Atreides family. Chalamet also does an admirable job of keeping Paul’s trope-ridden story from seeming like too much of a slog.

If you’re in the market for a new epic sci-fi film series, Dune’s first entry proves extremely promising. With the stunning visuals of Lord of the Rings and the crowd-pleasing themes of Star Wars, Villeneuve’s film should earn a devoted following.

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Forget a “rude” awakening—this one verges closer to “terrifying.” Ruth Hamilton of Golden, British Columbia, told CBC News that she woke up on Oct. 4 to her dog barking. “The next thing was just a huge explosion and debris all over my face,” she said. After realizing something had punched a hole in her ceiling, she called 911. While answering the operator’s questions, she moved a bed pillow and discovered a “melon-sized space rock” that must have landed inches from her head while she slept. Peter Brown, a physics and astronomy professor at Western University in London, Ontario, confirmed the rock was “certainly a meteorite,” but will require further study to determine its exact origins.

Out on a Limb

A police standoff that began on Oct. 6 finally came to an end more than 48 hours later, as a man wanted in connection with an assault case climbed down from the tree he had taken refuge in. When police arrived at the Queens, New York, home of Roody Thomas, 44, in response to a call about a domestic dispute during which Thomas threatened his mother, Thomas climbed out of a second-story window and onto his roof.

He then leapt from the roof into a 30-foot spruce tree, where he spent two uncomfortable nights. According to Fox 5 NY, a negotiator was ultimately able to talk Thomas into leaving his perch. Thomas, who had a warrant out for his arrest for allegedly punching his girlfriend on Sept. 30, surrendered to police and was sent to a hospital for evaluation.

Where’s Wally

An Arctic walrus who found fame this summer after touring the coasts of Spain, France and the U.K. was feared dead after he disappeared from West Cork, Ireland, in late August. But fans of Wally the walrus can breathe easy: The Independent reports that the intrepid wanderer was recently spotted off the coast of Iceland. Wally became famous for launching himself onto the decks of (empty, docked) boats, sinking several, as he stopped in various European harbors to rest during his travels. Wildlife organizations even created special pontoon “couches” for him to nap on. Wally appears to be in good health and is expected to make his way to the Arctic to begin his search for a mate once he’s rested and built up some blubber for the trek.

Pain in the Neck

For the last two years, Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials have been witness to a bizarre wildlife sighting: a bull elk roaming the wilderness with a tire around its neck. CNN reported that CPW officials had been monitoring the elk since it was first spotted in July 2019, and though the tire did not impede the animal from drinking or feeding, they grew concerned that the tire might get tangled in branches, fencing or the antlers of another elk.

CPW officers received a community tip on the elk’s whereabouts on Oct. 9 and were finally able to tranquilize it and remove the tire—which had 10 pounds of debris inside it—after removing the elk’s antlers. “We would have preferred to cut the tire and leave the antlers for his rutting activity, but the situation

was dynamic and we had to just get the tire off in any way possible,” CPW officer Scott Murdoch said. The elk is expected to make a full recovery.

One Person’s Junk ...

• Careful which old plate you’re using to microwave your hot dogs, kids. A dish found in the drawer of a Scottish country house fetched a staggering $1.7 million in an online auction held on Oct. 6, The Scotsman reported.

A ceramics specialist working for auctioneers Lyon & Turnbull discovered the dish, which features a painting of Samson and Delilah by Nicola di Gabriele Sbraghe—aka Nicola da Urbino, a 16th-century master of maiolica pottery. “As the auctioneer, it was a real joy to bring the hammer down at over 1 million pounds on this incredibly rare dish,” said Lyon & Turnbull Managing Director Gavin Strang.

Not Missing the Bus

Bus driver shortages have caused problems across the United States as students have returned to in-person learning, but when Ohio dad Sean Rogers Jr. saw his kids and their friends lacking transportation to school, he decided to take matters into his own hands. He borrowed a limousine from his father’s limo company, and is using the stretch ride to take kids to school in style. “I’m going to continue to do what I can do to help these families get their kids to school,” Rogers Jr. told Fox News. “If it gets to the point where, you know, the limo is not enough, then I would definitely pull a charter bus out and we’ll go from there.”

Meanwhile in Florida

When hopeless romantic Matthew Huber, 43, was questioned by police on Oct. 12 after witnesses reported him breaking into a Nissan truck outside a Walmart in Vero Beach, Florida, he wanted them to know it was a labor of love. According to the police report, Huber claimed that he attempted to get into the vehicle “to see his imaginary girlfriend Emma,” whom he only sees when he is “tripping on meth.” The Smoking Gun reported that Huber was arrested for burglary and carrying a concealed weapon during the commission of a criminal offense. Emma could not be reached for comment.

Mission Impawsable

Some pet owners are willing to go to extremes for their fur babies; some take “extremes” to extremes. Tony Wittman, 45, of Australia, was convicted on Oct. 11 on charges stemming from a Jan. 11 incident in which the former soldier donned full combat gear (complete with fake assault rifle) and stormed the Lost Dogs’ Home in Melbourne. Wittman tied up a female employee and questioned her about the whereabouts of his cat, then left without retrieving the animal and was arrested the next day. Fox News reported that Wittman told the police he has suffered from PTSD since his time in the military and “felt like he needed to get the cat back and acted without thinking about the consequences.” p Send your weird news items with subject line WEIRD NEWS to WeirdNewsTips@amuniversal.com.

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How many 2 or more letter words can you make in 2 minutes from the letters in: Wegotism (40 words) An egotist is defined as someone who constantly refers to themselves by saying I, me, or my. But what about those who too frequently refer to themselves in the first-person plural ‘we.’ Someone coined them wegotists in 1797, and there is an oft-quoted statement that only three types of people should use we instead of I – royalty, editors (pregnant or otherwise), and those with tapeworms. Speaking of tapeworms, a dogmatist is someone who always talks about their dog, but not I, and that’s my final word on the subject from me. What a good boy, we are.

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Fill in the blank squares in the grid, making sure that every row, column and 3-by-3 box includes all digits 1 to 9.

CRYPTOQUIP

3 Letter Words Big Fat Wee

4 Letter Words Huge Puny Tall Tiny

7 Letter Words 9 Letter Words

Great Jumbo Large Micro Plump Short Small

Immense Mammoth Massive Orotund Titanic Trivial

Bombastic Humongous Miniature

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35 What Leary tripped on 4 Bone cavity 36 “High” time 5 Prefix with warrior 38 Kentucky college 6 Golden, in France 40 Scrutinized the books 7 Last name in fairy tails?

42 Like a raft 8 Basilica feature 44 One sought for advice 9 Flight board abbr.

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CROSSWORD

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.

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SUDOKU SOLUTION

WATERFRONT GUEST HOUSE near Deale Md. Perfect for single person or student.

Fully furnished. Light cooking. 1300 per month includes all utilities. Deposit required.

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Call: 410-221-8009 email: bbsportaviation1@gmail.com Blue Knob Resort, PA Studio condo, sleeps 4. Kitchen, bath, fireplace & balcony. Completely furnished. $26,750.

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CRYPTOQUIP SOLUTION

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Unit sleeps 4 comfortably and possibly 6. Fully furnished with stove, microwave, refrigerator, dishes/utensils, garbage disposal, TV/DVD, Internet, and balcony. Closing costs split between seller and buyer.

Reasonable offers will be considered.

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St and the Boardwalk. Unit 307 is on the top floor with partial view of ocean and boardwalk. September 18-25, 2021 (week 38); a DEEDED WEEK, Saturday to Saturday. Annual condo/maintenance fee $557. Repairs to buildings, elevators and units included in maintenance fee as well as all utilities/ housekeeping.

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Wye Island Buildable 5 acre parcel on exclusive Wye Island. 450 of sandy shoreline. Deep water. Gorgeous views of the Wye River. Call Kevin Dey Realty 410-827-6163 kevindeyrealty@ gmail.com Timeshare in Ocean City, Maryland for sale $600.

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