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A behind-the-scenes look at what’s happening in some of the hottest kitchens in Chesapeake Country PAGE 10 BAY BULLETIN

Public Hearings for Rockfish Plan, Historic Shells Discovered, Get Free Orioles Tickets, Walk Roll AA Co, Civil Rights Trail, Bill to Stop Declawing Cats page 4

PLAYGOER: A touching precursor to Peter Pan page 25

GARDENING: Dreaming of Springtime page 26

Eating Well in Chesapeake Country Goes Beyond Crabs

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grew up eating shrimp and crawfish, not crabs. But the communal spirit around a table full of hot seasoned seafood is the same. Eating together is something special. And eating outstanding food in the company of people you enjoy being with just tastes better.

The longer I live and work in Maryland, the more I realize that this state has more to offer than seafood restaurants and waterfront dining. And naturally, we have lots of those options.

The annual Dining Guide is one of our staff ’s favorite issues. While crabcakes are delicious (and sometimes contentious), have you ever had the Dexter Burger from Galway Bay or the gnocchi at Luna Blu? Here in Chesapeake Country, we are blessed with a great diversity of restaurants and caterers.

This year, we asked our local restaurants and chefs to do something a little different for Dining Guide. Instead of just highlighting what they serve we asked for tips from their kitchens along with a few recipes. I, for one, cannot wait to build my own bulgogi sub, as suggested by Executive Chef Danny Choung from Blackwall Hitch.

The idea of mixing cultural dishes isn’t new to this region. Just take a look at some of the menus from our featured restaurants. Monica Alvarado’s Bread and Butter Kitchen in Eastport is just a five-minute walk from our new digs at the Annapolis City Marina. Her Banh Mi Burger is one of those great twists on a classic Vietnamese dish.

If your stomach isn’t growling by the time you finish reading, we need to talk.

Head to any of the Irish Restaurant Company properties and find not just Irish classics, but seafood and burgers and inventive desserts.

We didn’t stop at the traditional sitdown restaurants this year, either. We also take a peek behind The Bell House Catering curtain and introduce you

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to an at-home baker creating delectable baked goods and savory dishes. If your stomach isn’t growling by the time you finish reading, we need to talk.

As I mentioned, we are back in the office this week. After two years of putting the paper together remotely, the majority of the CBM Bay Weekly staff is in a physical office together and it has been lovely. While I do miss being able to work in my pajamas, seeing the faces of my colleagues makes it worth getting fully dressed each day. From our Eastport offices I can see the Naval Academy Chapel, Ego Alley, and the Annapolis Waterfront Hotel out one side, and Boatyard Bar and Grill and Lewnes Steakhouse out the other. We celebrated our first in-office lunch with food from an Eastport favorite, Leeward Market. We eat well here. I hope this year’s Dining Guide will inspire you to sample and taste your way through Chesapeake Country this year. p

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Annapolis, conducted by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources.

Hearings for other Atlantic states from Delaware to Maine will also occur in March.

The draft amendment is available via the Commission’s website. In addition to the hearings, the public may submit comments until 11:59 p.m. (EST) on April 15 to Emilie Franke, FMP Coordinator, at 1050 N. Highland St., Suite 200 A-N, Arlington, Virginia 22201; 703.842.0741 (fax) or at comments@ asmfc.org (Subject line: Draft Amendment 7).

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PUBLIC HEARINGS PLANNED FOR COASTWIDE STRIPED BASS CHANGES

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his month the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) published the schedule for public hearings Draft Amendment 7 to the Management Plan for Atlantic Striped Bass.

This amendment will form the basis for coastwide management of our beloved rockfish for the next ten years or more.

Some hearings will take place in person (like one in Annapolis and several further up the East Coast), others via webinar (like Virginia’s).

This new amendment comes at a worrisome time for stripers/rockfish, as ASMFC’s most recent assessment in 2018 found they are overfished— the stock is perilously low and we are killing too many of them, through both legitimate harvest and unintentional dead discards. In addition, successful spawning has been low for several years.

Despite rumors often repeated, there is no harvest moratorium on the table.

The fish are not in as much trouble as they were in the early 1980s. The science and the management system are much stronger than they were when fishing closed down in the late ‘80s to prevent stock collapse. The Atlantic states have put these programs into place over the past 30 years specifically to prevent needing another moratorium.

Now the fish are telling us clearly, though, that it’s time to pay close attention to scientific warning signs, to take vigorous action to rebuild the stock.

The Draft Amendment’s proposed options consider changes to the management triggers, which determine when to make management adjustments. And it would consider changes to the use of conservation equivalency, which gives the states limited flexibility to tailor

their own management measures. It is required by law to rebuild the stock by 2029. A new stock assessment will be coming later this year, so managers must consider the impact of low spawning numbers, both past and possibly future.

The commercial harvest is tightly controlled by catch quotas and, in recent years, tight enforcement. Coastwide, the recreational fishery, both for harvest and for catch-and-release, is a larger source of fishing mortality that

must be managed by bag limits and seasonal closures, rather than direct quotas. Since recreational release mortality has proven surprisingly large, the draft amendment considers options to increase rockfish survival after release.

The hearing for the Potomac River Fisheries Commission and the District of Columbia Dept. of Energy and Environment will be in person on Tuesday, March 8, 4–6 p.m. at PRFC headquarters in Colonial Beach, Va. Virginia’s hearing will be a webinar on Wednesday, March 9, 6–8 p.m., conducted by the Virginia Marine Resources Commission. Maryland’s hearing will be in-person on Monday, March 28, 6-8 p.m. at Calvary United Methodist Church in

s many who care about the Bay know, oyster shell is invaluable as substrate for new oysters to grow on.

And that’s why there are large-scale efforts on the Chesapeake Bay to recycle old, discarded shells from restaurants, oyster roasts, and—now—an archaeological dig site. Apparently colonial oysters are just as good as modern ones for planting oyster spat.

Enter a first-of-its-kind collaboration between the Oyster Recovery Partnership (ORP) and Historic St. Mary’s City, where the oyster shells are literally as old as dirt.

“It’s a little bit chalkier because it’s been underground and it’s a couple hundred years old, but you can tell it’s a native oyster for sure,” says Tommy Price.

Price, ORP’s Shell Recycling Manager, shows us shells and fragments excavated from the site of a building dating back to the 1680s.

ORP was asked to come to Maryland’s first capital city to pick up thousands See OYSTERS on next page

Nearly 1 million oyster shell fragments were excavated from one 1680s building site. Photo: Historic St. Mary’s City.

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of shells to be recycled. And like so many things dug up in St. Mary’s City, they’re old.

“These are wild, natural Chesapeake Bay oysters. They’re thick-shelled.

Some of them are pretty big, as you can imagine being a couple hundred years old,” says Price. But they’re not the oldest shells ORP has ever repurposed.

“We’ve worked with the State Highway Administration, they have an archaeological department for new roads and whatnot, and they’ve come across oyster middens from Native America sites, and also from colonial and pre-colonial.”

What sets this recycling effort apart is that it is the first pile of shells that was directly from a pre-Revolutionary War site. “Not just scattered throughout centuries,” Price explains. “This was one distinct period from one particular building.”

Ruth Mitchell, manager of archaeological services at Historic St. Mary’s City, calls the oyster shells “treasures” for archaeologists. “The building that we discovered dates to probably around 1680 and it underwent a lot of architectural changes and was probably abandoned by about 1720 or so.

And in doing the abandoning of the building (which was a wooden structure), they had to fill in a brick-lined cellar and that’s where those oyster shells came from that we excavated.”

Other trash like broken bits of pottery and wine bottles were also found.

The site was used as a planting field for various crops for a few hundred years before a 1950s classroom was built and then torn down decades later.

Historic St. Mary’s City gave ORP some 900,000 shell pieces but held onto about 5,000 to analyze. “We can look at salinity and the time that the oyster was harvested, growth rates, how old was this oyster shell … And so we squeeze as much data out of this shell as we can to try to understand past human activity,” says Mitchell.

But for ORP’s shell recycling purposes, the old fits right in with the new. “They’ll go to the hatchery to be seeded with larvae and create little oysters,” Price says.

They won’t be treated any differently than the rest of the recycled shell, despite their historical status.

“These are the same species that we have coming from restaurants nearby, so they go to the shell pile. They don’t need to age, but they’ll age with the rest of our shell to make sure all the tissue breaks down, no diseases,” Price explains.

Just as useful as their modern-day counterparts? Not bad for being centuries old. “It’s really cool ‘cause it shows oysters were a staple of a diet down there and that oyster shells were kind of just a waste product. It was fill material,” he says.

Now they’ll be used to fill in the gaps to understand more about our beloved Bay oysters and to help the life cycle continue.

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Visit Piney Point Lighthouse or two other St. Mary’s County museums before the end of Black History Month to earn free Orioles tickets.

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ST. MARY’S HISTORY LOVERS EARN FREE ORIOLES TICKETS

BY MEG WALBURN VIVIANO

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e rarely talk about Major League Baseball teams and Southern Maryland lighthouses in the same breath, but that changes this month. The Baltimore Orioles and St. Mary’s County museums are teaming up for the remainder of Black History Month to encourage exposure to Maryland history.

Visitors to the Old Jail Museum in Leonardtown, St. Clement’s Island Museum in Colton’s Point or Piney Point Lighthouse Museum in Piney Point will receive a voucher for two free Orioles tickets with their museum admission for the rest of this month.

While the Orioles have a rich history in Maryland, St. Mary’s County goes all the way back to the beginning of the state, as home to its first capital. Its museums also capture this history and the contributions of local African Americans.

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The Old Jail Museum is on the National Park Service’s Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Trail, and “documents the plight of recaptured Freedom Seekers held at the jail before the American Civil War.” Visitors can also learn the grim history of Benjamin Hance, a young Black man in St. Mary’s County who was taken from the jail in 1887 and lynched outside of Leonardtown by a mob of residents.

St. Clement’s Island Museum, which stands on Maryland’s first landing site

for settlers, talks about the origins of Maryland and Matthias de Sousa, an indentured servant of African descent.

He was the first and only Black person to serve in the colonial Maryland legislature after arriving on the first voyage.

Piney Point Lighthouse Museum includes not just a lighthouse on display but also Potomac maritime history including the many Black watermen who plied the waters around St. Mary’s County for oysters, crabs, and more.

To take advantage of the free Orioles tickets offer, you must specifically ask for a voucher when you visit one of the three St. Mary’s County Museum Division museums before the end of February.

Among the conditions of the offer, only one voucher good for two tickets will be available per party/group and visitors who already claimed a voucher may not claim a voucher again at one of the other museums, so they are available for as many guests as possible. Available while supplies last; only 30 vouchers are available per museum.

The Old Jail Museum is free; admission fees apply at the other museums.

All three are open daily 12-4 p.m. this month. There are other Maryland museums participating in this promotion, too: the B&O Railroad Museum, Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture, National Great Blacks in Wax Museum (all located in Baltimore) and the Banneker-Douglass Museum in Annapolis.

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AA County Seeks Input on Walk & Roll

BY KERI LUISE

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etting from where we live to where we want to go is not always the easiest task when driving isn’t an option, especially when active transportation options are limited or unsafe.Anne Arundel County is looking to solve problems like this with a pedestrian and bicycle master plan called Walk & Roll Anne Arundel.

The Anne Arundel Office of Transportation is developing a vision for a more connected community through accessible paths for walking, bicycling and rolling—using a wheelchair, roller skates, a scooter, or any other active transportation device.

According to Office of Transportation Director, Samuel Snead, “Implementation of the plan will result in a connected network of streets and trails where it’s safer, easier, and more comfortable to get around outside of a vehicle.”

Right now, community members have a chance to provide their input on where critical improvements are necessary to create a safe and comfortable bicycle and pedestrian network. Walk & Roll Anne Arundel includes an in-

Anne Arundel Office of Transportation. teractive online map where the public can take a short survey and drop a pin or draw a line and make comments directly into the map, as well as see what others are saying.

The survey asks participants about their habits of getting around the county including reasons for walking and biking, how they feel about traveling by bicycle, and what would encourage them to walk or bike more. The interactive map then allows the participant to simply draw on the county map and make comments on what is missing or what can be improved in that specific spot, such as crosswalks, ADA accessibility, bicycle lanes, etc.

For example, one participant, Luis Lucchini, dropped a pin at a shopping

and restaurant area along the Baltimore Annapolis Blvd in Glen Burnie with a barrier to walking or biking.

“Protect this crossing better, people from the neighborhoods on the east will be better connected to the town center,” Lucchini says in his comment.

Another resident dropped a pin at the intersection of Locust Avenue and Cedar Park Road in Annapolis where they comment that they have also experienced a barrier to walking or biking.

“People headed north on Locust come T-bone at Cedar Park Road. This is a somewhat blind intersection,” the resident comments. “A curb cut for stroller and bike traffic on the north side of Cedar Park Road would help with the ‘dart across method’ that most people

utilize here to get to the [Naval Academy] stadium. Sidewalks on the south side of Cedar Park Road would also fix the problem. Adding a sidewalk would make the road narrower and calm the traffic. Double win.”

According to Snead, the initiative has a strong emphasis on equity. “We recognize that there are many residents that rely on bicycles as their means of transportation,” Snead says. “We look forward to the public’s input as we formulate the plan.”

This initial opportunity to provide input on Walk & Roll Anne Arundel! will be available to the public through March 1.

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“After this initial round of public input through the interactive map, there will be nine other public meetings throughout the county,” Snead says. “The plan is scheduled for completion for Fall 2022.”

The initiative is the first step to creating alternative options from vehicular travel. “We hope to provide more and better facilities to allow all Anne Arundel County citizens the opportunity to hop on a bicycle or go for a brisk walk for a trip to the store, work, transit, or recreation,” Snead says.

It will include improvements to existing planned trails as well as developing new trails to traverse the county. This will include the B & A Trail, the BWI Trail, the South Shore Trail, the Broadneck Trail, as well as surrounding points of interest such as Kinder Farm Park, Downs Park, and Anne Arundel Community College.

According to Snead, there is a high potential for walkability in the county’s town centers and the goal is to make them more bicycle and pedestrian friendly, both within the town center, but also to get to the town center. “The town centers will get specifically identified in the plan because they comprise some of the planned density in the county, as well as containing transit options, such as the Odenton Marc Station,” Snead says.

The Walk & Roll Anne Arundel! Plan will also identify a network for areas like BWI, Arundel Mills, Annapolis Mall, Anne Arundel Medical Center, Baltimore Washington Medical Center, schools, major employment centers, recreation centers, and more.

“Since the last update in 2013, there have been several industry wide changes to the way planning for active transportation occurs,” Snead says. “This plan will embrace new innovations and identify a connected network and a means of project prioritization to building out the network in the short, mid-, and long-term.”

Tour Highlights Civil Rights Era

BY SUSAN NOLAN

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amed for a 17th century princess and known for its Georgian mansions, Anne Arundel County is easily identified as a historic place. Tour guides in colonial costumes routinely lead tourists through the streets of Annapolis and proudly proclaim the Maryland State House to be the oldest in the nation.

But what about more recent history—and history geared towards residents? Anne Arundel County is addressing those issues in its newly launched online Civil Rights Oral History Virtual Tour (aacounty.org/Civil-Rights-Era).

Featuring an interactive map and 51 videotaped oral histories, the project focuses on the 20th century African American experience before and during the civil rights era of the 1960s.

The virtual tour is the brainchild and passion project of local genealogist and historian Lyndra Marshall (neé Pratt). Marshall secured funding and coordinated the project by recruiting residents to share their stories. She conducted the interviews, and shares her own extensive knowledge of local history in some of the videos.

A South County native, Marshall says she has always been fascinated by the past and believes future generations will benefit from a better understanding of history. “It’s so important for young people, especially African American children, to understand where they come from, what their parents and grandparents and great-grandparents went through,” she says. “These oral histories connect people to the not-so-distant past and to the places they see every day.”

Wiley H. Bates High School is the focal point of several videos. Prior to desegregation in 1966, it was the only public secondary school for Black students in Anne Arundel County. Annapolis native Mary Snowden Thompson, a 1943 graduate, talks about growing up in Ward 4 in the 1930s and how her education pre-

pared her for life (video 19). Civil rights advocate and community leader Carl Snowden shares the story of how his experiences as a student at Bates during the tumultuous period of integration led him to a life of activism (video 25).

Themes of leisure, work and social justice are also explored in the virtual tour.

Discover what world famous entertainers performed at Club Bengazi, an African American-owned nightclub at Carr’s Beach. Learn about the beach resort established by Charles R. Douglass, son of famed abolitionist Frederick Douglass.

Hear how the work and words of Martin Luther King Jr. inspired Anne Arundel residents and how the Congress of Racial Equality prepared young people for the abuse they might face as protestors fighting for equality in downtown Annapolis.

Katara West, specialist in the Office of Equity & Accelerated Student Achievement and the Social Studies Office at Anne Arundel County Public Schools, sees the virtual tour as a valuable resource for educators and students at all learning levels. “The Civil Rights Oral History Virtual Tour gives us the opportunity to sit at the feet of our elders and connect with both the trials and the joys of the past,” she says.

West says the school system is com-

mitted to developing history curriculum around groups who have been marginalized and to teaching an inclusive local history. AACPS currently offers African American History classes in several high schools, and next year will launch an elective specific to African American history in Anne Arundel County.

“As an educational product, the Civil Rights Oral History Virtual Tour helps us question our assumptions about the past and fills in gaps giving us a more complete narrative,” explains West, “For example, I’m not an Anne Arundel County native. I had no idea African Americans owned so much land until I became involved in this project.”

The Maryland State Archives has established a dedicated Special Collection where the fulllength oral history footage and transcriptions are to be housed in perpetuity and can be accessed.

Marshall and West are both optimistic about the expansion of the virtual tour. Marshall believes it could be used as the basis for an African American driving tour that could be used during events, such as family reunions. She is especially interested in collecting more information on Rosenwald Schools.

West encourages county residents with stories about the civil rights era to contact her at localhistory@aacps.org.

Lawmakers Littered with Comments on Bill To Outlaw Declawing Cats

BY LOGAN HILL, CAPITAL NEWS SERVICE

C

at owners can be a particular breed.

Take Ginny Boveington of Crofton, owner of two tortoise-shell cats adopted from a rescue center in Columbia.

When one of her cats needed surgery for crystals building up in her bladder, Boveington said, she was able to pay for the operation with CareCredit, a company that finances out-of–pocket medi-

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If she couldn’t have used that service to pay for the cat?

“I would’ve sold my kidney to help her,” said Boveington, who heads Maryland Tortie Cat Club, a 200-member Facebook group.

If Sen. J.B. Jennings, R-Baltimore and Harford, didn’t already know how passionate cat lovers are, he has gotten a wake-up call from the emails and calls into his office about legislation before the General Assembly that has lawmakers particularly animated and cat owners arguing both sides of the issue.

“This bill has brought in a lot of emails,” Jennings said. “I’ve gotten both sides.”

Jennings and other legislators are considering a bill to outlaw the declawing of cats, with some exceptions. Similar legislation was introduced in 2020 but, due to the coronavirus pandemic, was put on the backburner.

The current bill (SB67/HB22) would outlaw declawing of cats starting as early as October, unless for health purposes. The law would require the state’s Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners to refuse, suspend or revoke the licenses of any veterinarian who declaws a cat for non-medical reasons. If they do, they could be fined up to $5,000 for the first offense and $10,000 for the second.

Anyone other than a veterinarian who declaws a cat would face a civil offense of a fine of up to $1,000.

Maryland is not the only state wrangling with cats.

Fourteen other states are also considering a declawing ban, according to Alley Cat Allies, a Bethesda-based nonprofit that advocates against declawing. New York banned the practice in 2019. Meanwhile, a number of U.S. jurisdictions, including Denver, St. Louis, St. Louis County, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Pittsburgh and Austin, Texas, have made the process illegal.

Cats have been in lawmakers’ crosshairs for more than 70 years.

Adlai Stevenson, who as governor of Illinois was known for far-reaching reforms to state police, mental hospitals, schools and the civil service, is also remembered by many for his humorous letter vetoing a “Cat Bill.”

The legislation, which backers said would protect birds from dangerous, clawed cats, proposed fining cat owners for allowing their felines to roam off their property. It also gave citizens licenses to trap them and even call police on the owners.

After pointing out in his 1949 letter to the legislature that “It is in the nature of cats to do a certain amount of unescorted roaming,” Stevenson wrote, “Many live with their owners in apartments or other restricted premises, and I doubt if we want to make their every brief foray an opportunity for a small game hunt by zealous citizens—with traps or otherwise.”

When weighing in on the Maryland bill, some cat owners want the option to declaw their animals. They say felines damage expensive furnishings by

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Ginny Boveington, outside her house in Crofton with cat “Cleo,” is the administrator for the 200-member Facebook group Maryland Tortie Cat Club, and a strong proponent of the bill to outlaw declawing cats. (Joe Ryan/ Capital News Service). using them as scratching posts. Veterinarians also said people want their cats declawed to avoid being scratched.

To them, Boveington said. “If you’re so worried about your house, don’t get a cat.”

Sen. Cheryl C. Kagan, D-Montgomery, said she has gotten broad support for her bill, despite numerous cat owners and some veterinarians who disapprove of the law.

“The people who love cats have been very outspoken, tweeting, posting on Facebook,” Kagan said. “People who love their cats want to make sure they’re protected in law.”

She said the legislation is not attacking veterinarians, who perform most of the procedures.

“It isn’t intended to be punitive,” said Kagan, who told fellow senators during Wednesday’s debate that 20 to 25 percent of cats are declawed.

Declawing a cat, veterinarians testified, is equivalent to removing a human’s finger at the first knuckle. Some veterinarians said using a laser to perform the operation makes it more humane.

But Kagan countered, “If you are decapitating someone, does it matter if you’re using an ax, machete or a laser?

You still have no head.”

The consensus in interviews with more than a dozen veterinarians is that the practice of declawing is fading, because most veterinarians will not perform the operation.

There are still some who do.

Dr. Michael Herko of Falls Road Animal Hospital in Baltimore said he continues to declaw cats, but it is not as simple as just bringing in an animal. It is on a case-by-case basis, he said.

“They are getting screened, they are getting tested,” Herko said. “We discuss other options with the owners. It is not something that is recommended at this stage.”

Maurice McCray, an upholsterer who has been repairing furniture for more than 40 years at Maurice’s House of Art in Baltimore, doesn’t know a thing about the bill lawmakers are considering. He hasn’t been watching it and doesn’t know what it’s about.

But he does know one thing.

“Cats,” McCray said, “an upholsterers’ best friend. I should give them away for Christmas.” p

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DINING GUIDE

BY K R I S TA P F U N D E R & KAT H Y K N OT T S

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E ASKED local restaurateurs, bakers and chefs to offer up some tips and recipes in this year’s Dining Guide. While we can’t guarantee it will be the same experience as dining in their establishments, it’s a great behind-the-scenes look at what’s happening in some of the hottest kitchens in Chesapeake Country.

Blackwall Barn & Lodge Chesapeake Flatbread

Blackwall Barn & Lodge Farm-to-table American restaurant with the freshest local ingredients Our Red Brick Chicken is a menu staple and a customer favorite.

Ingredients half a chicken, semi de-boned 1 sprig thyme 1 sprig rosemary 2 cloves garlic 2 cups chicken stock 1 Salt & Pepper to taste 1 t spoon tomato paste 1 oz sherry wine 1 oz butter

Recipe: Leave the chicken breast uncovered in the refrigerator on a sheet pan under paper towels or a screen rack for one day. Dust chicken with Old Bay seasoning. Add oil to your pan on high heat.

Place the chicken skin side down on the pan and sear for 2 to 3 minutes until the skin forms a nice golden brown crust.

Flip your chicken and sear for another 2

minutes. Remove chicken from the pan.

Place on baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes at 350 degrees. Drain oil from the pan and add sherry wine, smashed garlic and herbs to the pan. Scrape the pan to release all the crust sticking to the pan and add chicken stock and tomato paste. Simmer until sauce becomes thick and smooth. Add salt and pepper to the sauce in small amounts until desired level of flavor is met. Remember: you can always add more; so don’t add too much at once. Plate your chicken with your favorite starch and vegetables. Whisk butter into your sauce and spoon over your chicken.

Take note: Drink specials and half

price flatbreads Monday-Friday 4-7pm.

The Blackwall Barn & Lodge is the destination of choice for guests looking to host a memorable special occasion where their guests are pampered and appreciated. Whether hosting a small, intimate event for close friends or catering a large wedding for up to 200 guests, The Barn & Lodge will ensure that every detail surpasses your expectations.

Blackwall Barn & Lodge 329 Gambrills Road, Gambrills, MD 21054 410-317-2276, barnandlodge.com

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A DINING EXPERIENCE BLENDING THE AREA’S FINEST IN TASTES & TALENTS Brunch |

Lunch | Dinner

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Brian Boru Irish Pub & Restaurant

Brian Boru Irish Pub & Restaurant Fish and Chips

Cuisine: Classic Irish cuisine and spirits.

A tip from the chef: Have you ever prepared a soup or sauce that’s just a little too salty? Try this quick and easy solution: Peel a potato and poke holes into it using a fork.

Drop the potato into your soup or sauce and simmer for a minimum of 15 minutes (but not more than 30). The potato can help by absorbing some of that extra salt. Remove potato before serving. Note: this trick only works for light over-salting.

Brian Boru Irish Pub 489 Ritchie Hwy., #103, Severna Park 410-975-2678, brianborupub.com Facebook/Insta/Twitter @brianborupub

Smashing Grapes Annapolis Cuisine: A fusion of Mediterranean and California coastal cuisines paired with world- class wines.

A tip from the chef: One of my favorite things to make is fresh potato gnocchi. There are a lot of recipes, but I like to use an Idaho russet potato. Bake the potato till it’s soft and cut long ways immediately. You have to do this while they are still hot or the flesh gets waxy.

Run the potato through a ricer or food mill and allow to cool and dry. The drier the better. Then add egg yolk, flour, salt, and whatever else you like. Hand-knead into a dough, allow to rest, and roll out the gnocchi. Blanch in salted water and enjoy immediately or hold them for later.

—Chef Matthew Newland

Jazz Nights: Live jazz music Friday and Saturday nights from 9pm-midnight. Half off wines by the glass, avocado toast and flatbreads.

Private events & catering: We can accommodate a variety of events in our beautifully appointed dining rooms.

From rehearsal dinners to family gatherings to wine tastings, and off-site corporate lunches our special events team is here to guide you through every step.

Smashing Grapes Annapolis 177 Jennifer Road, Annapolis, MD 21401 410-266-7474 smashinggrapes.com/Annapolis

Pirates Cove Seafood Restaurant & Dock Bar Cuisine: Classic waterfront dining featuring seafood and Maryland favorites.

Take note: It’s almost time to dust off your flip-flops! Warm weather in lateApril will bring the annual opening of the Dock Bar at Pirates Cove featuring live music on the river. Dock your boat, sit back with a Maryland crab cake (made with authentic Chesapeake Bay blue crab), local oysters, a Pirates Cove signature cocktail or beer, and listen to local tunes. Can’t wait that long? Join us indoors all year round for peaceful waterfront views, a seasonally updated seafood menu—including the return of the popular Gabby Crabby— and live music. Visit us online for our newest menus, or subscribe to our e-blasts for the latest details on charity dinners, upcoming events, holidays and specials.

Carryout and contactless pickup also available.

Smashing Grapes Annapolis Mediterranean Flatbread

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Pirates Cove Seafood Restaurant & Dock Bar 4817 Riverside Dr., Galesville 410-867-2300 piratescovemd.com Facebook/Insta @piratescovemd

A fusion of Mediterranean and California Coastal cuisines, paired with world class wines and craft cocktails.

Brunch |

Lunch | Dinner

177 Jennifer Road, Annapolis, MD 21401 | (410) 266-7474 | SmashingGrapes.com

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Hook and Vine

A tip from the chef: Food should be fun and delicious.

& Vine Burger, Crab Dip with pretzel bread, Jambalaya, Shrimp & Grits, and Peach Bread Pudding. The most popular coctkails are the North Beach Peach (Woodford Reserve, Peach, OJ, Sour); Tropical Storm (Rumhaven Coconut, blackberry, lime); Southern Cosmo (Tito’s, Grand Marnier, Peach, cranberry). We have local beers on tap from Calvert Brewing, Greenspring Brewing, and Mully’s.

Events are currently being planned for dinners and tastings featuring wine, beer, tequila, bourbon. Our new spring menu will be released very soon, too.

News: Come in for brunch on Sundays 10am-2pm. Some of our most popular menu items are the Bourbon Pork Chops, Maple Glazed Brussels Sprouts, the Hook

Hook and Vine, 4114 7th St. North Beach, MD 20714 443-964-5488, hookandvine.com Facebook/Insta @HookandVineMD

Cuisine: Southern Coastal cuisine with a focus on fresh ingredients, seafood. Able to accommodate dietary requests: Vegan, Gluten Free Unique cocktails, fun wine list, local beer, zero proof cocktails

The Bell House Catering Cusine: A full-scale catering company curating menus to best fit your food desires, sensitivities and lifestyles.

A tip from the chef: The first step to creating an enjoyable dish is sharp knives. Take good care of your knife set and you will find chopping and dicing will become less of a chore.

—Kelly Bell

News: The Bell House loves creating dishes and planning events from scratch to finish. We are a customer-centric catering company and will develop a menu with your needs and desires in mind.

Our breads, sauces, marinades, dressings, and desserts are made in-house.

We have a lot of favorites and you can try some of our recipes in the comfort of your own home from recipes posted on our blog. Subscribe to our mailing list and receive updates on prepared meals and events you can attend.

The Bell House Catering 1825 George Ave, Suite 1, Annapolis 443-995-2694 , thebellhousecatering.com Facebook/Instagram @bellhousecatering

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Blackwall Hitch Annapolis Cuisine: Coastally inspired American cuisine.

South County Cafe

South County Cafe Cuisine: American, plus pastries, desserts and coffee bar.

Tip from the chef: Support your local businesses! We appreciate the support from our customers over the last two years and we are ready to tackle any challenge 2022 may bring.

News: We will be releasing a new

Recipe: Danny Choung is the executive chef at Blackwall Hitch Annapolis.

Chef Danny grew up in Las Vega and graduated from the Culinary Institute of America in 2006. Chef Danny’s favorite food is bulgogi, a Korean beef dish, which his mom used to make for him

when he was growing up.

Bulgogi Sub 6 oz thinly sliced ribeye 2 oz sliced yellow onion 2 oz sliced mushrooms of any kind 2 oz Hellmann’s mayonnaise 2 slices of Gruyere cheese 1 oz of mizuna (Japanese mustard greens) or arugula 1 sub roll Marinade for the beef: ½ cup of soy sauce ¼ cup of water 4 Tbs of sugar 1 tsp of minced garlic 1 Tbs of sesame oil

menu mid-March 2022 that includes six new items. Make sure you check out Facebook page or website every Tuesday and Friday for our specials. Did you know we have a coffee bar? Come in and order your favorite latte! We offer a variety of pastries and desserts including muffins, Danishes, cookies, and pies.

Contact us for your next event! We offer a variety of options provided by Whitman’s Catering.

South County Cafe 5960 Deale Churchton Rd., Deale 410-867-6450 southcountycafe.com Facebook @Southcountycafe

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CBM BAY WEEKLY DINING GUIDE 2022 1 Tbs of mirin ½ tsp of black pepper In a mixing bowl, add all the ingredients and mix it well until the sugar is dissolved. Add your thinly sliced meat, mushrooms, and onion into the marinade. Let it rest for one hour. Once the meat is marinated, you can cook it in the sauté pan until your desired temperature. To make the bulgogi sub, toast the sub roll and spread Hellmann’s mayo on both sides. Add your cooked meat, cheese, and bitter greens.

Haneke Bakes & Makes

Take note: Drink specials and half price select appetizers Monday-Friday 4-7pm.

Private Events: Reserve one of our award-winning private rooms for your next special occasion. We can accommodate a variety of events in our beautifully appointed dining rooms. From bridal luncheons to rehearsal dinners to family reunions and graduations, our special events manager will guide you through every step. On-site design and planning services available.

Blackwall Hitch Annapolis 400 Sixth Street, Annapolis, MD 21403 410-263-3454 blackwallhitchannapolis.com

Haneke Bakes & Makes Cuisine: Baked goods such as cakes, cupcakes, cake truffles/ balls, pies, cheesecakes, cookies, breads, cobblers. Canned goods such as jams, sweet relish, sweet pickles. Plus savory sides: mac

& cheese, charcuterie boards, brie bites, and more. Serving Annapolis and surrounding areas A tip from the chef: The secret ingredient is always love!

News: Amanda Haneke is the owner and sole baker of Haneke Bakes & Makes. Her favorite orders are for custom cakes and some of her signature

items are a red velvet cheesecake with cream cheese icing and a chocolate graham cracker crust; peanut butter pie and cakes; white cake with a raspberry filling and a white chocolate buttercream; sweet pickles and relish; and brie bites.

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Maryland Vegan Restaurant Week March 4-27th

Seasonal ingredients from local farmers and makers Creative vegan and vegetarian dishes and catering Live Music

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Galway Bay Irish Pub & Whiskey Bar Cuisine: Classic Irish cuisine and spirits.

63 Maryland Ave., Annapolis 410-263-8333, galwaybaymd.com Facebook/Insta/Twitter @galwaybaymd

Killarney House Irish Pub & Restaurant Cuisine: Classic Irish cuisine and spirits.

584 West Central Ave., Davidsonville 410-798-8700, killarneyhousepub.com Facebook/Insta @killarneyhousemd Twitter @killarneyhouse

Killarney House Irish Pub & Restaurant

News The month of St. Patrick returns! You don’t have to cross an ocean to enjoy warm Irish hospitality, hearty cuisine and craic; you’ll find it at Brian Boru, Killarney House and Galway Bay. We expect to see the hardcore among you on St. Patrick’s Day, but the celebration extends beyond March 17. Traditional Irish music will brighten each of our pubs beginning March 1. Look for

local favorites Ray Weaver, The Drinker and The Scholar, Finbar’s Flight, Ciaran Quinn and many talented performers. Our bars are stocked with Guinness and Jameson (whiskey connoisseurs will appreciate Galway Bay’s growing whiskey bar featuring 80+ Irish whiskeys).

Of course, our chefs will keep spirits high with shepherd’s pie, corned beef and cabbage, fish & chips and many de-

licious alternatives. While St. Patrick’s Day marks a special time of year for us, we celebrate the best of Ireland all year round. Visit us online to see our newest menus, or subscribe to our e-blasts for the latest news on brunches, charity dinners, upcoming events, holidays and specials. Carryout and contactless pickup also available.

INGREDIENTS For the Marinade: 1½ pounds flank steak 2 cups brewed Capital Breakfast tea

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For the Rub: 1 tbsp. Capital Breakfast tea 1 tbsp. fresh thyme 1 lemon, zested 2 tsp. salt

INSTRUCTIONS In a shallow bowl, marinate the flank steak in the brewed black tea, olive oil, lemon juice, and salt. Refrigerate for two hours.

Preheat grill to medium-high. Remove flank steak from the marinade. Grind together the black tea leaves, fresh thyme, lemon zest, and salt. Rub both sides of the steak with the mix.

Place the steak on the grill and cook 4 minutes. Flip and cook for another 4 minutes. Flip and cook again to desired doneness, another 1-3 minutes. Remove from grill, cover with foil, and allow to rest for 7 minutes before slicing thinly.

Optional: In a bowl, stir together 1 minced shallot, 2 tbsp. minced parsley, 2 tsp. thyme, 1 lemon zest, and 1 tsp. lemon juice. Serve over the steak.

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Bread and Butter Kitchen

Bread and Butter Kitchen Cuisine: Creative breakfast and lunch cuisine.

Bread and Butter Kitchen’s menu includes a variety of classics, as well as some signature dishes like Salsa de Huevos and the ever popular BBK breakfast sandwich, which features two fried eggs, bacon, sharp cheddar, red onions, avocado, and roasted garlic aioli on sourdough bread. House made scones and biscuits round out breakfast, while lunch features subs, burgers, and sandwiches like the Chicken Biscuit with Sriracha Honey. Eating lighter?

No worries, there are amazing grain bowls and salads, too. They also offer creative vegan and vegetarian dishes that go beyond the Beyond burger.

News: Located right on Spa Creek in the charming Eastport neighborhood of Annapolis, this inclusive restaurant is often described as a hidden gem by locals in the know. Hyper focused on

creating delicious food from scratch, nearly everything on the menu is made in house using top quality ingredients.

It’s truly no wonder they receive so many 5-star reviews. Serving breakfast and lunch seven days a week, they also cater. Indoor seating is limited to six seats at the window and a few small tables. Outdoor seating is another story!

There are more than 50 seats outside (and they are dog friendly), which is THE place to be on weekends when the sun is shining and live music is playing.

In addition to a variety of grab-and-go items made in house, like soups, dressings, and their chorizo and breakfast sausage, you can find a variety of products available for purchase from local makers and farmers.

Bread and Butter Kitchen celebrates their 5th anniversary this May, so expect some fun surprises and pop-up events to mark the occasion. In the meantime, be sure to stop by for one of their over-the-top hot cocoas and a fabulous meal.

Bread and Butter Kitchen 303 Second St., Suite A, Annapolis 410-202-8680 breadandbutterkitchen.com

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JesseJay’s Latin Inspired Kitchen

Mamma Lucia

JesseJay’s Latin Inspired Kitchen Cuisine: Latin-inspired menu with cuisines primarily from Mexico, Puerto Rico, and Cuba.

A tip from the chef: Always work with a sharp knife.

News: We are looking forward to spring and can’t wait to re-open our outdoor bar dubbed “El Swampo”. The restaurant celebrates three years in April. We’ve been operating under the pandemic longer than not. We hope things continue to improve and hope to have a big third anniversary celebration since we weren’t able to celebrate our first and second anniversaries.

We are so grateful for our loyal staff.

We have some that have been with us since day one and many others than have been with us since before the pandemic. They work hard every day, face challenges and changes with determina-

tion and we could not be more proud of them and our little restaurant. Please make your reservations and place carry out orders online.

JesseJay’s Latin Inspired Kitchen 5471 Muddy Creek Rd., Churchton 240-903-8100, JesseJays.com Facebook/Insta @jessejayskitchen

Mamma Lucia Cuisine: Authentic down-home Italian cooking in Calvert County.

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News: In 1997, Sal and Maria Lubrano brought real Italian cuisine to Calvert County when they opened their

first location in Dunkirk. Maria grew up in her mother’s deli in Naples. She brought the recipes with her so that when you dine at Mamma Lucia, you are enjoying regional, local favorites from southern Italy. The restaurants feature Italian products whenever possible, including tomato sauce and mozzarella. During a recent visit by Bay Weekly staff, a local band entertained diners and customers raved about the Bruschetta Alla Chesapeake — toasted bread topped with fresh tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, crab meat, basil, garlic and olive oil. p Mamma Lucia 10136 Southern Maryland Blvd., Dunkirk 301-812-1240 mammaluciarestaurant.com

Carrol’s Creek Cafe

Cantler’s Riverside Inn

Ann’s Dari-Creme

The Frying Pan

Neptune’s Seafood Pub

Traders

Restaurants That Endure the Test of Time G

BY J U DY C OL B E RT

OOD FOOD, great service, and a place that feels like home are some reasons restaurants hang around decade after decade.

Many continue to serve dishes that were on the menu when the restaurant first opened; some have changed with the times.

Despite a pandemic, retirements, and expiring leases causing some restaurants to close their doors permanently, there are a few that survive—and even thrive. Here are a few of Chesapeake Country’s oldest and dearest.

Ann’s Dari-Creme has been feed-

Carrol’s Creek Cafe, a waterfront

ing as many as 1,000 hungry tummies a day for more than seven decades.

Famed for their deep fried foot-long hot dogs (people order dozens before a long trip or to ship to far-flung locales), burgers, and milkshakes, they’re also known for waitresses who never write down orders. A secret menu means that you can create your favorite milkshake flavor (chocolate-banana, pineapple-orange). Their success is due to the many customers who have been coming for 50 or 60 years, says manager Cindy Lombard, who’s been at Ann’s for 47 years. The popularity may soon be tested as a Royal Farms gas station moves next door. 7918 Ritchie Highway, Glen Burnie. 410-761-1231, Facebook: @annsdaricremeofficial.

dining seafood restaurant, is a relative newcomer to this list, in that it has only been around since 1985. However, their selection of seafood and steak, the view of Spa Creek, and an enthusiastic and efficient staff make it a regular favorite.

The fact that it is free of peanuts and tree nuts helps for those with allergies.

As can be expected, many couples come here to celebrate their first date and other family memories created many years ago and since. Happy hour with half-price apps Sunday thru Friday 5-8pm. 410 Severn Ave., Annapolis, 410263-8102: carrolscreek.com

Cantler’s Riverside Inn is the place for all things crabs, including crab soup and soft shells (straight from the

dock shedding tanks), with indoor and outdoor dining options. There’s free docking for patrons arriving by boat and limited parking for those coming by car.

Offering fresh seafood since Jimmy and Linda Cantler opened the place in 1974, the idyllic setting along Mill Creek is almost reason enough to visit. If you don’t like seafood, they have other options on the menu. Look for the specials board at the end of the bar. Come wintertime, check for the Friday night “buck a shuck” oyster special. 458 Forest Beach Rd., Annapolis, 410-757-1311: cantlers.com.

The Frying Pan has been dishing up home-style Southern Maryland breakfast with such classics as corned beef hash, grits, country ham and eggs, scrapple, and create-your-own omelets since 1969.

Special combo breakfasts are available for those 10 and under and those 65 and over. Schedule the seafood platter (flounder, shrimp, scallops, oysters, clams, and crab cake) for your super hungry dining experience. Or, plan to visit for a Sunday through Thursday dinner special. Note: there’s no microwave oven on the premises. Be prepared to feel like you’re visiting your extended family with cousin Sally at one table, Uncle Frank at another, and other kin cooking and serving. Or, as they say, “come in as a stranger and leave as friends.” 9895 H G Trueman Rd., Lusby, 410-326-1125, Facebook: @TheFryingPan. Neptune’s Seafood Pub in North Beach has been serving original culinary

creations, seafood, burgers, steaks and salads since 1985. Chef Bill Sherman may serve “Bad Ass” wings with Thai peanut sauce and Gouda mashers, but the steamed mussels (Thai with sesame, garlic, and butter) seem to be the food item that draws people regularly to this corner pub on Mussels Mondays. The crab cakes are pretty good, too. Three big screen TV sets show plenty of sports.

Open for lunch and dinner daily (25 percent off all beverages at the bar 3-7pm daily) and Sunday brunch (11am-2pm). I recommend the Benedict Neptune. 8802 Chesapeake Ave., North Beach, 410-2577899: neptunesseafoodpub.com

Traders Seafood Steak Ale used to be called Seabreeze, when Bill O’Mara established it in 1956. Over 50 years later, it changed hands a few times, and then Jim and Gary Luckett bought the restaurant in 2000 and renamed it, keeping the atmosphere and many long-time employees. Repairs after a 2008 tornado brought renovations and an outdoor deck for drinks and dining. While they offer freshly caught local seafood, they also have steaks, chicken, and burgers. The crab imperial is their signature dish. Check for their drink of the month and dessert of the month. There’s also an active electronics game room. 8132 Bayside Rd., Chesapeake Beach, 301-855-0766: traders-eagle.com. p

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THURSDAY FEBRUARY 24

Mitchell Gallery Book Club Members discuss Tokaido Road with author Lucia St. Clair Robson. 1-2:30pm, RSVP: Lucinda.edinberg@sjc.edu.

Urban Slavery Watch an online presentation by executive director Barbara Goyette on two young women enslaved at Hammond-Harwood House. 2pm, free, RSVP for link: hammondharwoodhouse.org.

Artists Reception Celebrate the opening of an exhibition featuring work by Maryland Federation of Arts members Jim EARL and Rae Hamilton. 4-6pm, Paul’s Homewood Café, Annapolis: mdfedart.org.

Café Scientifique Dr. Stephen Godfrey, curator of paleontology at Calvert Marine Museum, discusses megalodon and other fossil finds from Calvert Cliffs. 6:15pm, RSVP for Zoom link: annapoliscafesci@gmail.com.

Feb. 26: Pysanky: Ukrainian Egg Decorating

Scrimshaw Workshop Use bone, ink, sandpaper and scribe to craft scrimshaw. 6:30-8:30pm, Jefferson Patterson Park, St. Leonard, $10, RSVP: jefpat.maryland.gov.

Virtual Winter Lecture Ann Swanson, executive director of the Chesapeake Bay Commission, talks about measuring progress of Bay restoration efforts; hosted by Annapolis Maritime Museum, 7-8:30pm, $10 w/discounts, RSVP for Zoom link: amaritime.org.

FEBRUARY 24 THRU MARCH 6

The Lost Boy This heartwarming, fictionalized story follows author James Barrie and the forces that drove the creation of

his many beloved characters. Haunted by the tragic loss of his older brother, James slowly begins to confront his family’s tragic past through storytelling, an unexpected friendship, and the dream of finding Neverland.

ThFSa 8pm, Su 2pm, Colonial Players, Annapolis, $23 w/discounts, RSVP: thecolonialplayers.org.

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sit and follow instructions for 90 minutes. 5-6:30pm, Jing Ying Institute, Arnold, $5, RSVP: JingYing.org.

Maritime Performance Series Hear Chrysalis, featuring Jody Marshall on hammered dulcimer and piano and Jim Queen on fiddle and guitar.

Doors open 6pm, show 7pm, Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons, $25 w/discounts, RSVP: bit.ly/MaritimeConcerts.

Chinese Calligraphy Class

St. John’s Lecture

Learn basic brushstrokes and create Chinese characters to hang in your house to celebrate the Chinese New Year. Appropriate for anyone who can

Robert Druecker delivers a two-part virtual lecture called Looking in Freshman Lab II; part two is Feb. 26 at 2pm.

8pm: sjc.edu.

FEBRUARY 25 THRU 27

Ballet Theatre of Maryland See the premiere of Momentum, a mixed repertory production featuring an excerpt from Paquita’s Grand Pas Classique, a restaging of Forever You by BTM founding artistic director Edward Stewart, world premieres by Lindsey Bell and Isaac Martinez, and The Little Slippers, Roman Mykyta’s original adaptation of a Ukrainian story. F 7:30pm, Sa 7pm, Su 2pm, Maryland Hall, Annapolis, $28 (livestream available), RSVP: balletmaryland.org.

FEBRUARY 25 THRU MARCH 6

Cabaret, The Musical

Feb. 25 - 27: Ballet Theatre of Maryland

Classic Theatre of Maryland invites you to the infamous Kit Kat Club where you can leave your troubles behind (ages 16+). FSa 8pm, SaSu 2pm, Classic Theatre of Maryland, Annapolis, $68 w/discounts, RSVP: classictheatremaryland.org.

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 26

Residential Paper Shredding 9am-1pm, Huntingtown High School: calvertcountymd.gov/recycle.

Mindfulness Hike Escape the stress and slow down

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Mar. 1: Bridges to the World Film Festival

Feb. 25: Maritime Performance Series

while taking in the beauty of nature.

10-11:30am, South River Farm Park, Edgewater, RSVP: 410-222-1978.

Garden Smarter Learn about creating a successful container garden. 10:30-11:30am, Calvert Library, Prince Frederick, RSVP: calvertlibrary.info.

Rosenwald School Project Learn about a new history project for a documentary about Rosenwald schools in the region; hosted by the Galesville Community Center Organization. 11am, Facebook: @galesvillecommunitycenter.

Pysanky: Ukrainian Egg Decorating

secting an owl pellet, and meet a live screech owl (ages 6-12). 1:30-2:30pm, North Tract, Patuxent Research Refuge, Laurel, RSVP: 301-497-5887.

Seed Starting Gardener Kathy Jentz leads a discussion on planning gardens, frost and freeze dates, how to combine plants and how to have a successful harvest; hosted

by Homestead Gardens. 3-4pm, RSVP for Zoom link: homesteadgardens.com.

Keesecker in Concert Thomas Keesecker performs music from his best-selling piano collections in an hour-long program of piano music, congregational song, and poetry. 3-4pm,

St. Martin’s Lutheran Church, Annapolis: stmartinsannapolis.org.

Lenten Music Concert Music by the ensemble Twilibrocen. 4-6pm, Saint Nicholas Lutheran Church, Huntingtown: saintnicholaslutheran.org.

TUESDAY MARCH 1

Calvert Bookmobile Visit the library on wheels. 12:301:30pm, North Beach Senior Center: calvertlibrary.info.

Grandparents Loss Group

group for children and teens that have lost a grandparent. 5:15-6:45pm, Calvert Library, Prince Frederick, RSVP: calvertlibrary.info.

Knights of Columbus Bingo Doors open 5:30pm, game starts 7pm, The Knights of Columbus Council 2577, 6111 Columbian Way, Bowie: kofc2577.com.

Bridges to the World Film Festival The 14th annual international film festival returns in a virtual format this year. The festival, sponsored by

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This popular class returns to teach you how to decorate eggs in this sacred traditional technique (ages 12+). 1-4pm, Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary, Lothian, $35, RSVP: jugbay.org.

African American Heritage Tour Trace the journey of African Americans on a two-hour walking tour, in partnership with the Kunte Kinte-Alex Haley Foundation. 1-3pm, Market House Park, Annapolis, $20 w/discounts, RSVP: watermarkjourney.com.

Magnificent Marsh Mammals What mammals inhabit the marshes?

Find out, and perhaps see some in person on a 1-3 mile evening hike through the woods and along the edge of the marsh with naturalist Chuck Hatcher.

4-6pm, Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary, Lothian, $5 plus $6 vehicle fee, RSVP: jugbay.org.

Campfire on the Beach Put on some extra layers and warm up around the campfire while enjoying hot chocolate and roasting marshmallows. 5:30-7pm, North Beach: northbeachmd.org.

SUNDAY FEBRUARY 27

Black Wall Street Business Expo Noon-5pm, Pip Moyer Rec Center, Annapolis: Annapolis.gov.

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Free State Fly Fishers Members hear an update on striped bass and invasive species management with Erik Zloconovitz from DNR. 7-9pm, Davidsonville Family Rec Center: rybeer@gmail.com.

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Preschoolers (ages 18mos-3yrs) join in story time and a carryout craft on the theme of who eats what. 10:15am & 11:15am, Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons, free w/admission: calvertmarinemuseum.com.

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Virtual Winter Lecture Greg Kearns, naturalist, discusses the ospreys of the Patuxent River; hosted by Annapolis Maritime Museum, 7-8:30pm, $10 w/discounts, RSVP for Zoom link: amaritime.org.

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Mar. 1: Thalea String Quartet

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World Artists Experiences, features five films from five countries. Tonight: Guerrilla from Bangladesh. 7pm: www.WorldArtists.org.

to know the rangers better. 9-10am, Fort Smallwood Park, Pasadena, $6 entrance fee: aacounty.org.

Thalea String Quartet

Learn about the Stewards of West River from author Dean Hall.

11:30am, $12/lecture or $60 for entire series, discounts offered; RSVP for link: captainaverymuseum.org/ 2022-winter-luncheons.

Hear artists of Nigerian, Venezuelan, Japanese and Canadian heritage perform a diverse repertoire of classical string music; presented by Live On State and the Anne Arundel Community Concert Association. 7:30pm, The Byzantium, Annapolis, $60 (season membership): aacconcerts.weebly.com.

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WEDNESDAY MARCH 2

Calvert Bookmobile Visit the library on wheels. 4:305:30pm, East-John Youth Center, Lusby: calvertlibrary.info.

Coffee with a Ranger

Winter Oyster Webinar

Join a ranger at the youth group campground for a free cup of coffee, tea, or hot cocoa, and ask questions about the park, local flora and fauna, or get

Join the Oyster Recovery Partnership for a three-part series about the Chesapeake’s favorite bivalve. 6:30-7:30pm, RSVP: oysterrecovery.org.

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What is CRT? Join the Closing the Gap Coalition to learn about what Critical Race Theory is, what it isn’t, why it’s in the public eye and more, plus hear from CCPS on the district’s curriculum development process. 7-8:30pm, RSVP for Zoom link: calvertlibrary.info.

PLAN AHEAD

Ballroom Dance Club March 4: Learn to waltz and samba with a dance club. 7-9pm, Davidsonville Dance Club, $80, RSVP: davidsonvilledanceclub.org.

SMCN 5K Resolution Run/Walk March 5: Race to benefit the Southern Maryland Community Network, a nonprofit mental health agency. Choose from in-person or virtual race. In-person race, check-in 8am, race 9am, Hallowing Point Park, Prince Frederick, $30, RSVP: https://bit.ly/32uezWT. p

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BY DIANA BEECHENER

Peter Dinklage stars as Cyrano and Bashir Salahuddin as Le Bret in Joe Wright’s Cyrano.

Cyrano

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yrano de Bergerac (Peter Dinklage: I Care A Lot) is as quick with a word as he is with a blade. He’s made a reputation for himself as a dueling swordsman with panache (a word the original Cyrano play introduced into the English language). He’s had plenty of practice, as his smaller stature makes him the target of callous jibes and ridicule.

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makes him beloved among his fellow soldiers. Still, there is one thing Cyrano seems incapable of doing: Wooing the beautiful Roxanne (Haley Bennett: Hillbilly Elegy). Convinced she’s far too lovely to return his affections, Cyrano remains just her friend.

Then, Christian (Kelvin Harrison Jr.: The Trial of the Chicago 7) shows up.

Handsome Christian immediately wins Roxanne’s heart and she begs Cyrano to look after him. Heartbroken, Cyrano agrees only to find that while Christian is smitten with Roxanne, he can’t express his feelings to save his life.

Thus, a plan is hatched. Cyrano agrees to woo Roxanne in Christian’s name, writing passionate love letters to her. Roxanne is floored, gushing to Cyrano about the brilliance and beauty of her true love. But what will happen when Christian and Roxanne finally meet? Will Christian’s beauty overcome Cyrano’s words? Or is Roxanne in love with the man behind the letters?

The story of Cyrano and the sweeping romance around the original Edmond Rostand play has held audiences captive for centuries. The best

adaptation of the story on film, for this critic’s money, is still the Steve Martin vehicle Roxanne, which you can check out on Hulu. At least this version of the tale starts with invention, even if it falters in execution.

First-time screenwriter Erica Schmidt makes the cunning choice to change Cyrano’s physical difference from having a giant nose to simply being a person of short stature, enabling Dinklage to take over the role, infusing it with sex appeal and charm. Schmidt, who is married to Dinklage, originally adapted the play for her husband in an off-Broadway production. Though the idea is certainly sound—Dinklage is a wonderful, charismatic presence—the film itself is a bit of a flop.

Director Joe Wright (The Woman in the Window) is an odd choice for such a lush subject matter. Wright is the Pottery Barn of filmmakers—he makes serviceable pieces but they’re all very beige. While Wright longs for the spectacle of Baz Luhrmann (Ben Mendelsohn’s song is such a rip-off of the evil Duke’s song in Moulin Rouge there should be an acknowledgement of theft in the credits), he’s not capable of pulling it off. There’s no vim or vigor, certainly no panache in the way this movie is put together. Shot in the beautiful streets of Sicily, the visuals are all there, but the emotions are not.

Scenes feel empty, dancing listless, and the singing…my god, the singing.

The songs are mediocre, conceived from the artists behind the rock band The National. Worse yet, when the songs start, the movie stops. Dinklage, for his incredible talent, can’t sing at all. His vocals are shaky and tense.

Cyrano, whose great recommending feature is his talent and wit, falters every time that obnoxious backing track begins to play. It doesn’t show emotional vulnerability so much as poor mixing and auto-tune. Bennett can sing, in that airy ingénue style that’s more suggestion than substance, but there’s little point when the songs are so forgettable.

The only person who acquits themselves well in song is Glen Hansard, of Once fame. He’s got a cameo singing a verse in a single song. It’s the only emotionally moving musical moment, and it’s from an unnamed soldier, not the leads in one of literature’s most famous tragic romances.

Still, if you can stomach the music, and the singing, there is something grand at the core of Cyrano. Dinklage’s incredibly expressive face and his talent for sword fighting make him an absolute dream of a lead for this project. If only they’d left the karaoke for the film’s afterparty.

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L-R: Rick Estberg as J.M. Barrie and Leslie Miller as Maureen O’Rourke, Megan Henderson as Tinker Bell, Edd Miller as Captain Hook.

The Lost Boy at Colonial Players A touching precursor to Peter Pan

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as any literary figure attracted more artistic attention than Peter Pan? James M. Barrie’s boy who never grew up has spawned books, plays, musicals, movies, and cartoons, many purporting to describe the beginnings of the ageless character. Among them is The Lost Boy by the late Ronald Gabriel Paolillo, now running at Colonial Players through March 7.

Paolillo was an accomplished playwright and actor who became famous as Arnold Horshack in the 1970s TV comedy Welcome Back Kotter. The Lost Boy premiered in 2005 and is a clever fictionalization of how a real-life event—the accidental drowning of Barrie’s older brother Davey in a skating pond as the helpless 6-year-old Jamie looked on—may have led to the creation of Peter Pan. The young and diminutive Barrie grows up in the hostile shadow of his mother’s enmity, made painfully clear when she tells him after the funeral that “the wrong son died.” He leaves for London, becomes a successful playwright and author who rubs elbows with the likes of Oscar Wilde, but remains diminutive in physical stature and self-esteem. On a visit back to his Scotland home he visits his brother’s grave, has a lively conversation with his dead sibling, and hatches the idea to write about a boy who never ages.

And while the idea comes from seeing Davey as the boy who will never grow

up, its execution is sparked by another muse: Maureen O’Rourke, the harried but graceful wife of Sean, the local tavern owner who used to beat up Barrie when they were kids. Upon meeting Barrie at the tavern, the now jovial and friendly Sean invites Barrie home for the night to save him the trouble of traveling and waking his mother so late.

The buffoonish and wandering eyed Irishman is no match for his wife’s quiet intelligence, so the inevitable romantic sparks between Barrie and Maureen light intellectual ones as well.

She asks him about what he’s working on, and his telling of the story of Peter Pan begins to trip the light fantastic.

Rick Estberg’s performance as Barrie is heart wrenching as the 6-year-old who couldn’t save his brother, funny as he parries back and forth with Sean and other characters, and captivating as he roams the stage unfolding the story of Neverland. The understatement of Estberg’s performance allows the characters he is creating seemingly on the spot to grab our attention and our hearts. He and Leslie Miller as Maureen have a palpable chemistry, and we are drawn in not only to his characters and storytelling as Barrie, but to Barrie and Maureen’s underlying story as well.

Shannon Benil plays Barrie’s mother deftly, holding tight to the toxic blame she lays at her son’s feet, but not allowing her character to fall into

a caricature of evil. It’s a fine performance that even allows us to feel a smidge of sympathy for her.

As both Davey and Peter Pan, Chase Nester is appropriately young and foolish and careless yet sincere, full of joy and animated foolishness. He’s a joy to watch bounce across the stage.

And Scott Sanders gives Sean an ebullient likeability that almost makes us forget he’s not a faithful husband.

Others in the cast ably play several roles, including Megan Henderson as Barrie’s self-centered actress wife and an ingratiatingly sarcastic but ultimately warm Tinker Bell; Edd Miller as the Old Crow and Captain Hook; and the trio of Emma Miller, Katia Rini and Abigail Traverson, who play fairies, characters, and even move set pieces around to prevent scene changes from slowing the action. Thanks to dialect coach BettyAnn Leeseberg-Lange, accents were impressive for being consistent, accurate, and understandable.

Director Joe Thompson smartly keeps the staging minimal yet effective, aided by clever set pieces that play almost as many roles as the actors do, from a

gravesite to a bar to a boat to an island.

Some even light up remotely as Peter bounces from one to the other.

I did find the timing of projections on the walls behind the audience at either end of Colonial’s rectangular stage to be a distraction. The audience would be rapt with attention as Estberg and the cast depicted engrossing stories on stage, but our eyes would suddenly be diverted by the flash of an illustration appearing in the middle of the story and disappearing only a few seconds later. Why break the storytelling bond between the audience and the actors?

And that bond is a tight one. The Lost Boy is an engaging tale, at times funny and heartwarming, at times heart wrenching. At Colonial Players, thanks to Thompson’s direction and some fine performances, it is, like its topic, always wondrous.

The Lost Boy runs about 2.5 hours with one intermission; through March 7. Tickets range from $18-$23, no assigned seating. Masks required. p Visit tickets.thecolonialplayers.org or call 410-268-7373 for information.

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CREATURE FEATURE

STORY AND PHOTOS BY WAYNE BIERBAUM

Above: Piebald deer at left. Right: Piebald canvasback duck.

Peculiarities of Piebald Animals

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recently took a walk through the Conquest Preserve in Queenstown. I thought I saw an escaped goat grazing by a waters edge. However, as I walked closer, it was obviously a pale colored deer, also known as a piebald deer.

Webster’s Dictionary states that the word piebald is derived from the Latin pica, which means magpie, a black and white bird, and bald which means white patch. This is also where we get the name bald eagle, meaning white not hairless.

How an animal becomes patched in white has been difficult to trace. The

cells that create pigmentation start to migrate through the skin from a part of the embryo called the neural crest.

Although it was thought that the pigment cells were migrating too slowly, the tagging and flow tests of the cells showed that the pigment cells were migrating very quickly but not undergoing the usual rate of cell division.

The decreased division rate is what leaves white patches in the hair and skin, meaning there is no pigment.

Piebald deer occur in less than one percent of the population in North America but because a white deer is

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very noticeable it makes it seem more common. The piebald deer are frequently found to have other body deformities too like a curved spine (scoliosis), a bent nose, short lower jaw or shortened legs. The offspring of two piebald parents are more likely to be piebald.

Almost any vertebrate animal can be piebald. I have seen many piebald birds, a lizard, a couple of snakes, and a largemouth bass. Because the condition is due to neural crest cell malfunction, the cause has been studied to see if it can lead to treatment of the neural crest diseases in humans.

In some parts of the country, white deer are protected from hunting. Protection can increase the number of

Dreaming of Springtime

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ince our weather has been rather inhospitable, maybe it’s time to dream about spring and plan your garden.

When thinking about your garden, consider what native plants to add if you’d like to increase the number of butterflies, moths, and other pollinators that visit. You’ll need plenty of nectar-rich flowers but also you need the important natives that act as host plants for butterflies and moths.

Butterflies and moths need to lay their eggs on the leaves of certain plants to nourish the new caterpillars. I believe most people have heard about milkweeds then how important they are for our declining monarch butterflies. There are many kinds of native milkweeds that attract butterflies. Monarchs will lay their eggs on the underside of Asclepias tuberosa, also known as butterfly weed, which has beautiful orange flowers. Asclepias incarnata or swamp milkweed has clusters of beautiful pink flowers and Asclepias syriaca has a whitish-pink fragrant cluster of flowers.

The skipper butterfly, which has a 1- to 2-inch wingspan, is recognized by its darting flight pattern. Their host plants are native grasses, legumes and mallows; they also like sidalcea, wisteria and locust.

The Viceroy butterfly, which resembles the monarch, likes willows and poplars.

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white deer such as the 200 or so found at the Army Depot at Seneca, New York (self-guided tours are available), the world’s largest population of white deer. In Maryland, there is no protection for the white deer.

The opposite of piebald is melanistic.

This occurs when the pigment cells divide extra quickly and too much pigment is deposited. Black eastern gray squirrels are an example, and are very common in some locations like Rockville.

I have seen one extra, extra dark deer but very dark deer are more uncommon than piebald. I hope to get a photo of one someday. p

Those beautiful swallowtails with their colorful, 5-inch wingspan that glide into your garden seek nectar from a wide variety of flowers. The black swallowtails like parsley, dill and Queen Anne’s lace. Plant some extra parsley and dill away from your herb garden as they can make a patch of parsley disappear overnight. The eastern tiger swallowtail, which is black and yellow, prefers ash trees, birches, black cherry and tulip trees as their host plant. The giant swallowtail, which is black with a yellow stripe across its body, prefers prickly ash and citrus trees. The pipevine swallowtail, which has glossy blue-black wings, prefers our native Dutchman’s pipevine (Aristolochia). The zebra swallowtails like our native pawpaw trees.

The cabbage whites love the vegetable garden as they lay their eggs on everything in the mustard or Brassica family, which includes kale, cabbage, broccoli and cauliflower. It’s best to cover those plants with insect netting if you see white butterflies flying over them in late spring. Trying planting nasturtiums and spider flowers, which could be used to lure them away from your vegetable patch.

Make your plans now to create a garden that will be full of beautiful butterflies this spring and help keep the pollinator populations thriving. p

SPORTING LIFE

BY DENNIS DOYLE

Planning for the Angler’s New Year

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t’s cold and miserable these days but springtime looms and there are some interesting days ahead for Maryland’s many anglers. The species available these days offer some great sporting opportunities not to mention excellent table fare for the coming year. In order of their appearance and numbers, currently, they are white perch, northern snakeheads, blue catfish, flathead catfish and channel cats.

White perch come soonest on the schedule this spring, the yellow perch run having recently peaked and while their numbers will remain high the next couple of weeks they are destined to drop off as the females return to their lower tributary summertime haunts with the smaller males remaining on the spawning grounds until the girls are all gone.

The white perch, Maryland’s sole resident species that continues to be populous despite the pressure of a dominant commercial fishing presence, growing predation from the invasive snakeheads, catfish and an increased recreational harvest, will be ascending the tributaries as you read this and reproducing in (hopefully) their traditionally fecund manner.

Since they begin to spawn as early as two to three years of age there is

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some indication that their population will continue to provide Tidewater anglers with some of the best sporting panfish and fish fries available anywhere. The most popular method of securing a supply (there is no minimum size and no possession limit) is casting a bobber near shallow, tributary headwaters adorned with a shad dart (¼ to 1/16 ounce) in bright colors with a grass shrimp, minnow or worm impaled on its small hook. Deeper areas are usually probed with light, half to one-ounce sinkers on a hi-lo rig, number 4 hooks and the same bait types.

Both the white and yellow perch will remain in the fresher water of the tributaries until late May when their spawns are finally completed. The whites will then spread back throughout the tributaries and also school well out into the Bay proper in depths up to 20 feet. Yellow perch tend to remain mostly in tributary waters.

The invasive northern snakeheads will next take over the spotlight as they swarm the shallows to spawn in May. A relatively recent arrival from Asia via exotic aquarium releases, the snakeheads have quickly established residence throughout the Bay’s tributaries and proven a popular gamefish.

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Blue catfish art commissioned by the Fish and Wildlife Service in the 1970’s. Duane Raver/ National Digital Library of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service via Wikipedia.

A freshwater fish with some tolerance for brackish waters, it is not often found in the Bay proper.

Easy to fillet boneless with firm sweet white meat, these fish grow quickly, are mature and reproduce at two years, reach 36 inches or more within five to six years and attack surface baits, crankbaits, spinner baits, paddle tails and other soft plastic jigs as well as live-lined minnows, small perch and spot.

Catfish are the last of the new arrivals to the Chesapeake, though they’ve actually been with us for a while via Pennsylvania’s Susquehanna River and Virginia’s James River; their numbers are increasing rapidly as our rockfish population continues to struggle. The blue catfish is the star of this lineup with the state record at 84 pounds (a mark sure to fall given that the current Virginia record is a fish of 140 pounds). Flathead cats are not as numerous as the blues but are almost as large. There is a current Maryland record of 57 pounds but the Kansas record cat of 123 pounds gives

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a better idea of their potential. The flathead is the equal of the blue cat on the table.

The channel catfish is last but currently the most numerous in the Tidewater. Not quite the equal of the blue and flathead table-wise they are still popular when fried in finger-sized pieces. Channel cats can provide plenty of weight to a seafood table and a considerable battle on light tackle.

The state record is almost 28 pounds but there’s a 58-pounder in Louisiana on the books so there will be plenty of room to improve that mark as well.

All of the cats can be taken throughout the Bay and up into the tributaries by traditional methods of bottom fishing in depths mostly to 30 feet. The baits can be many with raw chicken breast, chicken livers, cut perch, spot and menhaden as well as shrimp and nightcrawlers being some of the better offerings to tempt them. Hooks in the 5/0 to 10/0 size and leaders to 50 pounds will battle them to your boat but you better have a sizeable net to get the larger specimens aboard. p

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NEWS OF THE WEIRD

BY THE EDITORS AT ANDREWS MCMEEL SYNDICATION Thanks for Nothing!

Catherine Graham of Marshfield, Massachusetts, recently cashed in on her 15 minutes of fame on “The Price Is Right” with host Drew Carey. She flew to Los Angeles to visit her daughter and attended a taping of the show, which aired on Feb. 1. As luck would have it, Graham ended up on stage with Carey and played for a great trip—to New Hampshire! When Carey gushed, “New Hampshire is beautiful!” Graham replied, “Drew, I live in Boston!

I’ve been to New Hampshire a million times!” But wait, there’s more! In order to collect the prize roundtrip airfare, she’ll have to travel to Los Angeles again to fly to Manchester, New Hampshire. “I just wish it was Tahiti ... or Bora Bora. A cruise around the world maybe,” Graham told WBZ-TV. But, she said, “It was so fun.”

Bright Idea

The Idaho Potato Commission has your last-minute Valentine’s Day gift covered: The group is releasing a limited-edition fragrance, Frites by Idaho, made from distilled potatoes and essential oils, that is designed to smell like a fresh plate of french fries, United Press International reported. “The smell is too good to resist,” said IPC president Jamey Higham. “This perfume is a great gift for anyone who can’t refuse a french fry.” And it’s priced right, too, at $1.89 a bottle!

‘Murica

Still need a Valentine’s Day gift idea?

Here you go: KFC is collaborating with Pillow Pets for the KFC Chicken Sandwich Snuggler, a giant cuddle-yummy you can wrap around your midsection before the carbs make it there. It’s only $99.99, Canoe reported. “Enjoy a snuggle after sinking your teeth into a KFC Chicken Sandwich meal or spice up any room in your home (trust us, it’s impossible to miss),” KFC crowed.

Respect for the Elderly

Richard Taylor, 28, began arguing with his grandmother on Feb. 1 because he wanted to buy a new bed, but apparently didn’t have the funds to do so, KDKA Radio reported. So the Butler County, Pennsylvania, man broke into Margaret Taylor’s bedroom, after she had locked it from inside, and forcibly stole her purse, then disconnected all the phones in the house and fled in a 2006 Ford Taurus—presumably on his way to the mattress store. Grandma headed to the neighbor’s home to call 911, and a warrant was issued for Richard’s arrest for robbery, theft and harassment. How will he sleep at night? Oh yeah, new mattress.

Step Right Up

A “dedicated employee ... (who) enjoyed his job (and) was well-liked by the people he worked with” was charged on Feb. 9 in North Versailles, Pennsylvania, after he allegedly placed a hidden camera in a urinal at the

North Versailles Police Department, WPXI-TV reported. John Logan, 49, a 911 operator, is accused of placing the camera in a single-user bathroom in a hallway that is off-limits to the public.

Once the incident was reported, Logan allegedly went into the bathroom and removed the SD card from the camera; investigators searching Logan’s home found flash drives with videos of officers exposed while using the bathroom. He was charged with invasion of privacy and tampering with physical evidence.

Great Art?

The Associated Press reported on Feb. 10 that a bored security guard at an art gallery in Ekaterinburg, Russia, lent his own artistic hand to an avant-garde painting by Anna Leporskaya, adding “eyes” to two of the three faces in the painting “Three Figures.” The Yeltsin Center revealed that the vandalism occurred on Dec. 7, and the painting was returned to the State Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow, which owns it, for restoration. The guard, who worked for a private company providing security, used a ballpoint pen to make the small circles. The unnamed guard could face up to three months in prison.

Least Competent Criminal

As over-the-road truckers protested COVID-related mandates in Canada’s capital city, a 20-year-old Akron, Ohio, man wanted to get in on the action. So, on Feb. 7, he called in a bomb threat— to the Putnam County Sheriff ’s Office, in Ottawa ... Ohio. The man said he was going to set off a bomb in Ottawa, then called back a second time and said he’d been shot, The Lima News reported.

“When he found out he was talking to Ohio and not Canada, he said he hadn’t been shot but was simply trying to waste (Canadian authorities’) time and resources because he didn’t agree with their mask mandate,” said Sheriff ’s Office Cpt. Brad Brubaker. He also admitted there was no bomb. “You’d think with him being from Ohio, the 419 area code might have rung a bell,” Brubaker added.

Inexplicable

On Feb. 6, a man in Raleigh, North Carolina, was stopped at a red light when the woman in the car next to him exited her car and approached his passenger window. She screamed at him, “Fix my car. Fix the problem,” he reported to ABC11-TV. “Once I locked the car, she got more aggressive.” The man wanted to drive away, but he was boxed in by cars. “Next thing I know, I seen the knife coming out—the big machete knife—she pulled it out from the sleeve” and started beating his passenger-side window with it. Eventually, she broke through the window. “I was just pressed against my driver-side seat ... until I could step on the gas,” he said.

When the light changed, he drove to a police station, where he filed a report.

Raleigh police are investigating.

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New World Order

An unnamed woman from Paterna, Spain, received a $570 fine in January for not picking up her dog’s poop while she visited Benalmadena last August, Oddity Central reported. Aside from the irritation of the financial hit, how did they connect the dots ... er, drops?

The notice included the street where the excrement was found and the date.

Turns out, ADN Canino, a Spanish company that maintains a database of canine DNA, works with authorities all over the country—mostly in the service of finding owners of lost dogs and preventing abuse, but now also tracking down offenders of poop-scooping laws.

The woman in this case was quick to register her pet with ADN in case he was ever lost. Authorities in Benalmadena took samples and matched her dog—and she’s out $570.

The Neighbors

On Feb. 6, according to Kyong Moulton, 66, she returned to her home in Palm Bay, Florida, and found leaves on her lawn, ClickOrlando.com reported. Assuming the neighbors across the street had put them there, she fetched her leaf blower and blew them back over into their lawn. The man across the street and his mother went outside to confront Moulton, and his sister joined them. The arrest report said Moulton slapped the sister and stabbed her in the leg with a steak knife; as the man tried to help his sister, he was allegedly stabbed in the arm. Moulton also pushed the mother to the ground.

Moulton denies stabbing anyone; surveillance video does not show a stabbing, and no knife was recovered. Nevertheless, Moulton was charged with two counts of aggravated battery and one count of battery on a person 65 or older.

People With Issues

• Georgetown University’s William Treanor, dean of the law school, met with a Black student group on Feb. 1 to hear their complaints about an incoming lecturer, Ilya Shapiro, after he made comments about President Joe Biden’s plans to replace Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer. National Review reported that the students wanted to discuss a “reparations” package with Treanor, which included a designated place on campus to cry. “Is there an office they can go to?” one student asked. “I don’t know what it would look like, but if they want to cry, if they need to break down, where can they go? Because we’re at the point where students are coming out of class to go to the bathroom to cry.”

• “All I wanted was some steak,” one customer was heard to say in a video of a brawl that broke out at a Golden Corral in Bensalem, Pennsylvania, on Jan. 28, CBS Philly reported. Reports were unclear about what started the brawl, but employee Gaven Lauletta gave his account of the incident: “There was a shortage of steak and two parties

were involved and one family cut in front of another family, they were taking their time and they ran out of steak and it got into a heated exchange at the tables,” he said. Police said more than 40 people may have been involved in the melee, although no serious injuries were reported.

Unclear on the Concept

As she waited to check out at Walmart in Crockett, Texas, on Jan. 13, an unnamed woman was approached by Rebecca Lanette Taylor, 49, who “began commenting on her son’s blond hair and blue eyes. She asked how much she could purchase him for,” police reported. The mom thought Taylor was making a weird joke, but Taylor said she had $250,000 cash in her car, according to Messenger News. When the mom said no amount of money would be enough, Taylor increased her voice volume and her bid to $500,000 and told her she’d been wanting to buy a baby for a long time. Taylor was arrested on Jan. 18 and charged with sale or purchase of a child, a third-degree felony.

Clowns

When Mark, 38, and his wife left for work one morning in January, their back garden in Belfast, Northern Ireland, looked just like it does any other day. But when the wife returned that afternoon, there was a concrete slab painted with a creepy clown face propped against the wall, the Belfast Telegraph reported. “Someone would have had to come through our gate and down the steps to place it there—and deliberately place it so it was facing the window so we would see it,” Mark said.

The clown was holding a lighted candle, and on the reverse, a Bible verse was inscribed: “Let your light shine.

Matthew 5:16.” Mark contacted friends, neighbors and family members to see if it was a prank, or if others had received a clown, but no one had experienced anything similar. He threw the clown away, but remains creeped out: “It’s so unsettling.”

Fine Points of the Law

In New York, as legislators work out the details of legalizing the sale of recreational marijuana, some businesses have been skirting the issue by making it a “gift with purchase” of other items.

Since March, it’s been legal for adults to have and “transfer” small amounts of marijuana for free. But now, according to Fox40-TV, the Office of Cannabis Management is cracking down.

Jim McKenzie’s Hempsol CBD shop in Rochester will comply, he said on Feb. 9, and stop offering a gift to customers who buy a T-shirt or other garment.

“I’m going to do what the state wants because my goal is to have a state license and do it correctly,” McKenzie said. p Send your weird news items with subject line WEIRD NEWS to WeirdNewsTips@amuniversal.com.

PUZZLES THE INSIDE WORD

KRISS KROSS

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

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1. How many eggs can a pygmy goby lay in the short lifespan of 59 days? (a) 700 (b) 400 (c) 900 2. What fish can live approximately 205 years? (a) Rougheye rockfish (b) Lionfish (c) Clownfish 3. 3. How many species of fish have been found according to FishBase? (a) 24,500 (b) 33,100 (c) 27,600 4. What percentage of fish species live in freshwater? (a) 25 (b) 55 (c) 40 5. What is the fastest shark? (a) Shortfin mako (b) Tiger (c) Bull 6. What is the most poisonous fish in the world? (a) Puffer (b) Stonefish (c) Needle

You may need to take a ‘What Am I? - 101’ course to understand who’s who in the world of college graduates. Males mentioned alone are known as Alumnus; males in a group are called Alumni, but so are all males and females when combined; women alone are known as Alumna, and women in a group are Alumnae. The plural form for everyone is Alums and the preferred college graduate beverage is usually in a plural form of Aluminum.

Scoring: 3 1 - 40 = Aloft; 26 - 30 = Ahead; 21 - 25 = Aweigh; 16 - 20 = Amidships; 11 - 15 = Aboard; 05 - 10 = Adrift; 01 - 05 = Aground

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26 UFO crew 27 Clutch 28 North Carolina yachting destination 30 Scoundrel 31 Golfer Woosnam 32 River feature 34 Autobiography 38 Flower starter 39 Swamp thing 40 Cambodian coin 42 Elton John, e.g.

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10 Letter Words

8 Letter Words Adelaide Ballarat Bathurst Brisbane Canberra Swan Hill Tamworth

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