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Turning of the Seasons

Girl Scouts at Camp Wawbansee in 1985.

Photo: Martha Knotts Rosalies.

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ere we are again, at the cusp of a seasonal change as winter temperatures linger but spring-like weather taunts us at least once a week.

Hopefully, you took full advantage of the sunshine and 70-degree days to get outside and soak up the sun. (Don’t forget to change your clocks this Sunday for Daylight Saving Time!) Days like that have us dreaming of all the potential that awaits us in spring and summer.

If you’re a parent, it may also have you panicking a little at what you will do to keep your children engaged, entertained and busy this summer. We know the feeling all too well and that’s why we continue to bring our Camp Guide to you every year. We used to call it the “Early Bird” Camp Guide, but we have witnessed firsthand that we are actually late to

the camp party. Camps begin filling up almost as soon as their registrations open. But don’t worry—you still have options if you haven’t secured your spot.

In this week’s paper, you will find camps from Solomons to Millersville and points in between. Day camps and residential camps, art camps and music camps and then just good old-fashioned camps with swimming and arts and crafts.

Summer camp for me was usually either a church camp or with the Girl Scouts at Camp Wawbansee in the piney woods of North Louisiana. I remember learning to paddle a canoe at summer camp, swimming in the little lake and lots of skit nights and talent shows.

Although my family often went camping together, summer camp with a bunch of girls my own age was a dif-

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ferent affair. Sometimes it was a little scary, being away from home for a whole week (truth is, my little brain didn’t realize camp was less than an hour away from home). But I remember making friends at those camps that made the heat and insects bearable.

The girls of Troop 110 and I still keep in touch on social media. We share tales of creepy bathrooms, thunderstorms at night while huddled in our cabins with flashlights, popsicle stick crafts, wildlife sightings and songs we sang every day, every summer, for years.

Today’s camps look a little different, I’ve learned. Campers can learn how to code, play a musical instrument, ride a horse, play lacrosse, learn to fence and even drive a boat. While the formats and themes may change, the appeal of summer camp remains. A time of exploration and discovery that can last a lifetime.

We’d love to hear some of your favorite camp memories, too. Send an email to editor@bayweekly.com or find us on social media. Here’s to happy campers! p Kathy Knotts is managing editor of CBM Bay Weekly. Reach her at editor@bayweekly.com.

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They aim to remove some 2,000 of these “ghost pots” that are littering the Bay and trapping aquatic life.

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Baltimore County hopes to rid the Bay of 1,500 to 2,500 abandoned crab traps. Photo: Cheryl Costello.

BAY WATERMEN CLEAN UP ‘GHOST’ CRAB POTS

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t’s the wrong time of year for a bushel of Chesapeake blue crabs, but watermen are out pulling crab pots for another important reason. In a joint project, Baltimore County, the Oyster Recovery Partnership, and local watermen are using side-scan sonar to locate and retrieve lost and damaged crab pots and fishing gear from the bottom of the Bay. They aim to remove some 2,000 of these “ghost pots” that are littering the Bay and trapping aquatic life.

Captain Bob Wiley brought Bay Bulletin out to the mouth of the Patapsco River to show us the winter work underway: recovering the ghost crab pots

that are lost during storms or accidentally cut loose by boat propellers.

“When we set new gear out each year, if it hooks into that older crab pot sometimes you’ll lose your newer gear,” explains Wiley. He speaks from experience, with 45 years on the water.

Baltimore County partnered with Oyster Recovery Partnership (ORP) since the oyster organization is familiar with using side-scan sonar for restoration efforts.

The sonar imagery indicates there are approximately 3,000 crab traps in just one area of the Bay bottom. It is a sizeable project—they have about 2,000 acres to cover. More than a dozen boats were out the day we joined in.

The pots can be heavy and tough to grab, so project leaders are hoping to get at least 50 percent of the existing pots out of the water.

“They hook onto the wire or mesh of the pot or gear that’s out there. Once they hook onto it, they’ll kind of feel tension on the line and then they’ll be able to pull that pot in,” says ORP Coastal Resource Scientist Jen Walters.

A grant from the county allowed ORP to hire the watermen during their slow season.

“We’re using Chesapeake Bay Critical Area Fee in-lieu money paid by developers for their projects … a little bit of county money, but most of it is fee inlieu money from the developers,” says

Baltimore County’s environmental department director David Lykens.

What’s so bad about ghost pots? Brian Schneider, president of the Marine Trades Association of Baltimore County, says the old pots hurt fisheries in a local area. “The fish will swim in, can’t get out, now the crabs go in to eat the fish and all these creatures can’t get out.

So we lose a lot of our crabs and fish in these thousands of crab traps that are out there.”

As they’re collected, the crab pots go into dumpsters. Some will be recycled if they can be, or returned to their owners if markings on the pot indicate who it belongs to.

“It’s in our collective social, but also economic, interest to make sure we’re putting forward resources to preserve and protect the Bay and its tributaries,” says County Executive Johnny Olszewski.

It’s a win-win way to clean up the Bay and give watermen more work ahead of the approaching crab season.

“I’ve been working for the county for 35 years and this is my favorite project that I ever worked on,” says Lykens.

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SHUTTERED PHILLIPS WHARF ENV. CENTER MOVES TO EASTON, FISHMOBILE RETURNS

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hillips Wharf Environmental Center, a former mainstay of the Tilghman Island waterfront, announced one year ago it would close and sell its multi-acre campus. The pandemic, damage from Tropical Storm Isaias, and the death of founder Kelley Phillips Cox dealt the nonprofit a triple blow.

But now, the nonprofit is resurfacing in a different Eastern Shore location with a new executive director, determined to rebuild. Phillips wharf will open a facility at the future Easton Point Park in Easton, Talbot County. The 11-acre park is part of a mixed-use waterfront development plan that will also include a promenade, boatel, seafood market, restaurants, and housing. Phillips Wharf calls the new location a “nexus of outdoor activities and education” that will visitors and students easier access to its programs.

The new executive director, Dr. Kristen Lycett joined Phillips Wharf just before the pandemic to head up the Fishmobile program, a traveling aquarium equipped with 13 tanks and two

touch tanks, which feature live animals that live in and around the Chesapeake Bay. The Fishmobile will be the first part of Phillips Wharf to get back up and running, says Lycett, returning in April for the first time since 2019. It will also include new displays, like one about fossil hunting in Maryland.

“My plan for Phillips Wharf is to rebuild slowly in a way that is manageable and sustainable. We will start with the Fish-

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mobile and slowly add in additional programs,” says Lycett. She aims to expand with educational programs for adults on ecology and sustainable living as well as programs for school-aged children.

Phillips Wharf would like to update its Tilghman Islanders Grow Oysters program, which was able to run during the pandemic in some fashion. Locals raise baby oysters in cages off their docks to be transplanted to restoration

Left: The Fishmobile, a traveling aquarium of native marine life, will be the first program to return.

Above: Dr. Kristen Lycett.

Photo: Phillips Wharf Environmental reefs. Over 780,000 juvenile oysters have been planted this way.

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CRAB-SPICE SPIRIT: Old Bay Vodka Takes Local to a New Level

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s turmoil overseas prompts people to turn to locally made products (especially vodka, a chief Russian export), a Maryland distillery has launched what just might be the most local vodka ever.

George’s Beverage Company (of Bloody Mary mix fame) is producing a new Old Bay Vodka at a Frederick distillery. In the next couple of weeks, Chesapeake Bay enthusiasts will be able to mix up an Old Bay Vodka seltzer or serve crab rigatoni à la Old Bay Vodka sauce. Bay Bulletin went inside the distillery to find out how the quintessential crab spice becomes a 70-proof spirit.

“It’s not salty, it’s not overwhelming. It’s balanced. It’s subtle,” proclaims Braeden Bumpers, co-founder of McClintock Distilling in Frederick, where Old Bay Vodka is being produced. We walked through the facility to see the distiller at work. It looks like a laundry machine.

“We’re applying heat to evaporate alcohol vapors coming up through this helmet, entering into the bottom of the column. And then it works its way up the column and then as it moves up here it’s going to basically refract into a finer and finer spirit,” Bumpers shows us.

It’s distilled six times to make it smooth.

“After the distillation process, we then proof it down.

Just like any spirit, you’re never going to drink it at the percentage it is when it comes off the still,” says distiller Seth Joy. Both the distillers at McClintock and the leaders of George’s Beverage Company, which developed the Old Bay Vodka concept, take a perfectionist approach to the spirit. “We probably went through at least 20 or 30 different iterations until we got to the finished one,” says Bumpers.

Greg David, co-owner of George’s, is a former Annapolis bartender. He put George’s on the map with its award-winning Bloody Mary mix. He worked for three years with Old Bay (a McCormick

brand) and McClintock Distilling—all three Maryland companies—to develop the vision for the vodka.

“I did not want any particulates,” says David. “I did not want a Goldschlager where there’s floating things in there.

And we did not want a red-colored vodka.”

So how does the Old Bay actually get into the vodka? Bumpers explains the science. “Flavor scientists at McCormick utilize the all-natural ingredients that go into Old Bay, and then they treat them. They distill concentrates, they extract oil. They do it to make a clear flavoring solution comprised with all natural ingredients that we just blend with the vodka.”

If crab-spice vodka sounds a little aggressive, David assures us that the flavor is subtle. “It will enhance the flavor of your Bloody Mary and will make it better, without making it more spicy … it’s not a smack-you-inthe-mouth heat.”

The team has come up with several food and drink recipes to take our imagination well beyond a Blood Mary.

“My favorite recipe is the Bay Crush,” David says. “You’ve heard of the orange crush, hugely popular at Maryland, Delaware, East Coast beaches. This is the Bay Crush. It’s a take on the orange crush, only with lemon [and Old Bay].”

There’s also a Reel Bay Breeze made with Old Bay Vodka, pineapple and cranberry juices. On the food side, there’s Eastern Shore drunken shrimp and pasta dishes to choose from. David says they waited to launch the vodka until they had the recipes just right.

The team is trying to keep each bottle under $20. McClintock actually built a new facility just for producing Old Bay Vodka, which is expected to open soon in Frederick. The distiller was chosen in part for its sustainable practices, like the wastewater cooling system they run in-house. “It recycles all of our cooling water, so that has reduced our wastewater by about half a million gallons every single year,” Bumpers says.

You can look for Old Bay Vodka on Maryland store shelves and in restaurants sometime in the next week. And David is thinking even bigger.

“We look to be in all 50 states probably within 10 years.”

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nnapolis Oyster Fest has returned again to Downtown Annapolis. From March 6 through 19, the Downtown Annapolis Partnership and the Maryland Department of Agriculture have encouraged area restaurants to highlight special menus and dishes that celebrate the Chesapeake’s favorite bivalve.

The campaign, which began last year as a way to help boost sales for local restaurants and Maryland’s watermen, also supports the Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s restoration projects including shell recycling and oyster restoration efforts.

“This event supports our local restaurants, suppliers, watermen, and the environment,” says Erik Evans, executive director of the Downtown Annapolis Partnership.

The restaurants in the downtown Annapolis area will feature a wide variety of oyster dishes including oysters Rockefeller, oyster po’boys, oyster shooters, and raw and grilled oysters on the half shell.

Some of the participating restaurants have already announced some of their oyster menu items including: Blackwall Hitch: fried local oysters on the half shell, roasted corn salsa, cherry pepper remoulade, and pickled Fresno chili; Buddy’s Crabs and Ribs: local oys-

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Water Park, “as long as it was taken at Quiet Waters.” Situated between South River and Harness Creek in Annapolis, the park offers a variety of photographic subject matter, including scenic water views, wildlife, gardens, and buildings.

“Photos can be of people simply enjoying the park,” adds Olmstead.

The park is open daily from 7 a.m. to dusk year round, and contest participants are encouraged to submit photos taken during any season. However, eligible photos should be no more than three years old.

“This event supports our local restaurants, suppliers, watermen, and the environment.”

—ERIK EVANS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE DOWNTOWN ANNAPOLIS PARTNERSHIP ters on the half shell, oysters Rockefeller, and oysters Chesapeake; Harry Browne’s Restaurant: baked oysters with chorizo and melted mozzarella and oysters on the half shell; Luna Blu Ristorante Italiano: baked local oysters with leeks, Parmesan and bacon with a dash of cayenne; Latitude 38 Waterfront: local oysters raw, smoked, and Rockefeller style; McGarvey’s Saloon and Oyster Bar: local raw oysters specials, oysters Rockefeller, grilled oysters, fried oysters, and oyster po’boy; Middleton Tavern and Stan and Joe’s Saloon will have Happy Hour oyster specials.

Sponsors will be giving away 100 dozen oysters during the event. Enter for a chance to win a dozen oysters by posting a photo of yourself and oysters on Facebook or Instagram with the tag #AnnapolisOysterFest.

Find more restaurants oyster specials at AnnapolisOysterFest.com.

Color and black and white photos may be submitted as jpegs or tiff files, and each participant can enter as many as three photos. “Last year, we had 14 participants and 37 photos,” says Olmstead, “This year, we would like to have even more.”

All entries will be judged by member of the FQWP Board and Fine Arts Committee. Winners will be notified by October 31. The top 13 photos will be featured in the 2023 FQWP calendar.

To see last year’s winning photographs, visit fqwp.org. To enter this year’s contest, send photos to fqwpphotocontest@ gmail.com.

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Dates: June 27-August 19 Location: Schools, aquatic centers and county parks around Anne Arundel County Register: aacounty.org/recparks Contact: 410-222-7313

Annapolis School of Seamanship Junior Captains Course

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ids get the chance to get out on the water and have fun this summer while learning essential boating skills from licensed professionals. The Annapolis School of Seamanship — known as “America’s Boat School” — is again offering its popular powerboating courses for kids.

“Students will learn to operate a small powerboat safely and confidently,” says Mark Talbott, operations manager at the Annapolis School of Seamanship. “They will learn about docking, maneuvering, running on plane, navigational markers, safe operation, water sports safety, man overboard recovery and weather.”

Founded in 2002 by professional mariner and U.S. Coast Guard-licensed captain John Martino, the school is considered a leader in the education of professional and recreational boaters.

Just like the adult classes, kids programs—known as Junior Captains courses—are taught by U.S. Coast Guard-licensed instructors. The Junior Captains Course is an on-the-water program that puts kids at the helm of a small powerboat. By the end of the program, students will gain confidence operating small, single outboard powerboats.

To make sure each student gets plenty of time at the helm, course attendance is limited. The ratio of students to instructors is an impressive four to one.

Each Junior Captains course is open to kids ages 11 to 15.

Kids leave class with more than a great summertime experience. Upon successful completion of the course and additional homework assignments, students will receive their Maryland Safe Boating certificate, which meets all mandatory boating education requirements in 49 U.S. states.

Dates: June 6-Sept. 26

Annapolis School of Seamanship

Location: Annapolis City Marina, 410 Severn Ave., Annapolis Register: jrcaptains.com or call 410263-8848 Cost: $545 per student Students need to provide: Life jacket, water bottle and sun protection.

Brendan Sailing Program Build confidence and personal growth

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ince 2005, Brendan Sailing has been helping children with learning differences realize success.

The Annapolis beach-based day camp program is led by U.S. Sailing certified instructors who work with individual students to discover their individual learning style. The curriculum covers an introduction to the sport including parts of the boat, maneuvers, navigation, and the Rules of the Road that follows the National On-Water Standards.

Instructors use a hands-on approach to teach sailing and seamanship, with em-

phasis on building confidence and developing basic sailing skills. On the final day of both sessions, parents can see the skills campers have acquired by joining their child for a sail on the last day. The overall curriculum is same for both sessions. Campers returning for Session 2, 3 and/or 4 will be given more challenging activities to help build on the skills learned from Session 1. Campers are also given time for games and leisure.

No prior sailing experience is required.

Come to the Open House March 31 (56:30pm, Annapolis Sailing School, 7001 Bembe Beach Rd.) to learn more about these camps, meet executive director, staff, former campers and parents; ask questions and enjoy refreshments. RSVP

by March 29: info@brendansailing.org.

The St. Mary’s camp program introduces safe instruction for not only sailing but also incorporates the concepts of paddle sports and powerboating. Led by U.S. Sailing and U.S. Powerboating certified instructors, the curriculum covers an introduction to the sport including parts of the boat, maneuvers, navigation, and the Rules of the Road that follows the National On-Water Standards.

Participants are given hands-on experience in all domains of recreational boating, including power and human propelled craft. When not on the water, campers have the option of a variety of recreational and team building opportunities to promote self-confidence and self-esteem. These activities include swimming, bowling, games and more.

Overnight session campers stay onsite in St. Mary›s College student housing, take meals in the dining hall, and build confidence through the independence they experience while staying on campus. No sailing or boating experience is necessary for either the Day or Overnight Sessions. To participate in the Overnight Sessions, students should CONTINUED O

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be at least 14 years old and have completed 8th grade. Day Campers experience the same curriculum, 9am-4pm (including the weekend).

New this year: Several new small boats have been added to the Annapolis program, which will allow campers a more varied experience. After a two-year hiatus, Residential Camp is being offered again at St. Mary’s College of Maryland.

Dates: June 20-July 15 (Annapolis); July 20-20 (St. Mary’s) Location: Bembe Beach, Annapolis & St. Mary’s College Register: brendansailing.org/programs, info@brendansailing.org, 443-995-6375; early bird registration ends April 1 (save up to $100)

tainers … these camps will ignite your child’s passion for nature. All camps are 9am-4pm and grouped by ages. Before and after care available.

New this year: one-day field trip camps and new themes. EcoAdventures prides itself for being one of the most COVID-safe camps around, with a friendly, experienced and knowledgeable staff.

In addition, to the regular fun camp games, water fun, and activities, where else can kids get up close and personal

with some cool native and exotic animal species?

Dates: June 20-Sept. 7 Location: 216 Najoles Rd, Millersville Register: ecoadventures.org/ summercamps. Purchase a “membership” (summer registration fee) and sign up for camps of your choice.

For more information: Camp Director/Programs Coordinator Lydia Shreeve, shreevelydia@gmail.com or 410-987-1300

EcoAdventures

Jefferson Patterson Park

Jefferson Patterson Park Great for history and nature lovers

EcoAdventures

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ive into the history, archaeology and natural world of Southern Maryland with summer camps at Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum’s scenic park along the Patuxent River. Each week’s camp has a unique theme and is filled with hands-on activities that will fascinate, delight, and inspire campers.

NEW Survival Camp – July 5-8; For rising 6th-8th graders

Let kids go wild

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ach EcoAdventure specialty camp is themed and designed to get kids excited about the natural world. Whether it’s through a hands-on encounter or activity with a live animal ambassador in the rainforest, in an outdoor classroom, or via crafts, games, fossil digs, or a demo by visiting guests and enter-

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MARCH 31, 5 TO 6:30 PM @ ANNAPOLIS SAILING SCHOOL RSVP BY 3/25 Meet and Greet Q&A panel with campers, parents, and staff.

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• MD Safe Boater Certification • 1 week class (Monday - Friday) • Ages 11 - 15 • Morning, Mid-Day, or Afternoon Sessions

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Independence on Two Wheels

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or many adults, bicycles and happy childhood memories go hand in hand. Having our own set of wheels gave us confidence and independence—and fun, especially in the summer. We roamed the neighborhood with friends, raced along trails, and even ran an occasional errand for Mom and Dad. According to Rachel Varn, however, knowing how to ride a bike is no longer a given. Many children grow into adults who have never learned the basics of bicycling.

After assisting friends in teaching their children to ride, she founded PedalPower Kids in 2018. She is now on a mission to spread the joy of safe bicycling.

The Severna Park-based business offers individual and group classes as well as summer camps and clubs. They utilize public trails, parks and parking lots throughout the Annapolis area.

“Not every parent is the ideal bike instructor,” says Varn. “Depending on the parent-child dynamic, learning to ride a bike can be frustrating and time consuming.”

Once everyone in the family is comfortable on a bike, it’s not uncommon to see bicycling become a hobby for the entire family. Varn finds this aspect of her work especially satisfying.

“Parents want their kids to ride,” says Varn. “But often, families are over-scheduled.” Hiring outside help offers the bonus of making learning to ride a bike a priority and no longer a point of procrastination. While some children will learn to ride in just one or two sessions, four or more are recommended to give them additional confidence and to teach safe bicycling practices.

Varn sees many benefits to bicycling. The exercise and time outdoors promote both mental and physical health, and of course, using bikes as transportation is good for the environment. “There are social benefits, too,” she adds.

“Our clubs give kids the opportunity to be ‘on a team’ without the competition and the opportunity to socialize with other kids in a safe environment.”

As for adults who never learned to ride as children or just feel a little rusty because they haven’t been on a banana seat in years, PedalPower Kids offers private lessons. For more information, visit pedalpowerkids.com.

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Are you an outdoors enthusiast? Do you watch survival shows and get excited to play outside? If so, the survival camp is the camp for you. Campers will learn about botany, building fires and shelters, first aid, outdoor cooking and much more!

Archaeology Camp – July 11-15; For rising 6th-8th graders Have you ever wanted to be an archaeologist? Spend a week with archaeologists excavating for artifacts in the field and working with curators and conservators to clean, study, and preserve artifacts at the Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory.

Native Skills Camp – July 18-22; For rising 6th-8th graders Learn the skills the Eastern Woodland Indians used to survive 500 years ago.

Campers make shelters, build fires, and learn about different native tools such as rabbit sticks, bows, fire drills, and pottery.

Imagine If Camp – July 25-29; For rising kindergarten-1st graders Have you ever wondered what it is like to be someone or even something else? Imagine if you could try out being someone new each day? Open up your mind and bring your imagination to life!

It all begins with the words, “Imagine if….” at JPPM. River Life Camp – August 1-5; For rising 3rd-4th graders Discover what makes the Patuxent River so special. Explore the river from its water to the forests and meadows that surround it. Learn how the environment has shaped the lives of the people who made this land their home.

Hands on History Camp – August

Spring Sports Camp

This class is designed to improve athleticism through speed and agility. Focus will be on sprinting mechanics, change of direction techniques, and agility training.

SPACE IS LIMITED!

March 7th-31st

Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays.

Ages 6-12 @ 6pm Ages 13-17 @ 7pm $30/week or $120 for full camp Sign up @ marylandstrength.com Email bryan@marylandstrength.com for more information.

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CBM BAY WEEKLY CAMP GUIDE 2022 8-12; For rising 4th-5th graders Discover how art, science, and history help us interpret the past. Each day will be a different adventure investigating the history and archaeology of Southern Maryland. Learn about the people who lived here centuries before us.

Location: 10515 Mackall Road, St. Leonard Register: Call the Education Department at 410-586-8504 or email debra. rantanen@maryland.gov or visit jefpat. maryland.gov.

Maryland Hall Creative summer arts camps

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aryland Hall welcomes kids of all ages to enjoy fun creative summer arts camps. From arts and crafts to dance and music, there is plenty to choose from at the Hall this summer.

New this year: Teen Pottery, Teen Woodworking, and Jazz instruction and performance opportunities for all

ages with Naptown Jazz Kids. Maryland Hall welcomes back the incredibly popular Paul Reed Smith Music Camp.

And don’t miss the robust Anne Arundel County Public School’s “Exploring Communities” summer camps.

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Golfing for a Good Cause

The 2022 Blue Heron Classic comes to Renditions Golf Course in Davidsonville May 9. Play 18 holes to support the Saint Andrew’s Day School Parent Faculty Association, which supports school growth and development via social events and fundraisers. Renditions course features replicas from hole from major championship venues such as August National, Winged Foot, Inverness, Royal Lytham & St. Annes. The fundraiser will help the school continue outfitting classrooms with Epson 1485FI Interactive Projectors compatible with upgraded white boards in order to offer Smart Touch capability. Registration begins at 7:30am, play begins at 9am. RSVP by April 29: https://2022-blue-heron-classic.perfectgolfevent.com. To sponsor a hole: pfaevents@standrewsum.org.

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Maryland Strength and Fitness

Kids Jazz Program Comes to Maryland Hall

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ich in self-expression and characterized by improvisation, jazz has influenced every other popular American music genre since its beginnings in 19th century conception in the African American communities of New Orleans. Musicians who love it can’t get enough of it.

It’s no wonder musician and educator Steve Fidyk sees it as an art form worth preserving and sharing. “Kids deserve this. The greater Annapolis area deserves this,” says the founder and creative director of Naptown Jazz Kids, a local nonprofit organization dedicated to the expansion and appreciation of jazz through education, performances, and community outreach.

In 2019, Fidyk, a drummer, and Chris Kaplan, a trumpeter, teamed up with other local musicians to create a summer camp program at Anne Arundel Community College. It was a success, but then the pandemic hit. At that point, Fidyk and Kaplan turned their attention to virtual programs instead.

Now with mask mandates lifted and the positivity rate dropping, Naptown Jazz Kids has found a new in-person venue in Maryland Hall, an arts center known for its variety of classes ranging from pottery to dance. “We are excited about this partnership,” says Claudette McDonald, education program coordinator at Maryland Hall. “Naptown Jazz Kids is really expanding the music programs and classes being offered here.”

While Fidyk and his colleagues plan to host a day camp for middle school and high school musicians in June, Naptown Jazz Kids is already opening up classes and workshops for mid-March. “Ideally, our students are 13 and up, but we really take it on a case-by-case basis,” says Fidyk. “A 9- or 10-year-old who has the interest and is active in a school music program or studying with a private instructor could really benefit from our programs.”

Don’t let the name fool you. Naptown Jazz Kids is for adults, too. Some programs, such as the 17-Piece Jazz Legacy Big Band Ensemble, are aimed at musicians looking to expand their repertoire and jam with other instrumentalists. Other classes are aimed at musicians and non-musicians alike. “We are offering a music appreciation course called Discover Jazz. It’s for anyone who wants to broaden their knowledge,” Fidyk adds. A music technology course will teach students about recording equipment, modifiers, software and hardware used in the industry.

Whether you are a seasoned musician or just someone who wants to know more about jazz, Fidyk welcomes involvement. “We have something for everyone.” Learn more at naptownjazzkids.org.

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for creativity, what’s not to love? Also available on campus is the Café on the first floor offering snacks and drinks.

Dates: June 20 to August 26 Location: 801 Chase St., Annapolis Register: registration opens midMarch at marylandhall.org Cost: Half-day and full-day camps begin at $145 for the week Contact: education@marylandhall. org or call 410-263-5544

Maryland Strength and Fitness

Naptown Sings and Plays!

Summer FUNFit Camp

A summer full of musical exploration

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eared towards elementary and middle school aged kids (ages 6-13), this camp is designed to introduce the FUNdamental elements of FITness while focusing on speed, agility, balance, coordination, and strength. It will include basic drills and exercises as well as educational sessions covering topics such as nutrition, teamwork, and decision-making for a healthy lifestyle. Of course, fun-filled games are included to keep campers active. Camp is Monday through Friday, 8:30am-noon. Early drop off available.

New this year: Campers will take

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a hiking field trip as well and a paddle-boarding excursion. Parents love seeing and hearing about how much fun their child is having at camp and how much their child is learning about fitness.

Dates: July 11-15; August 1-5 Location: 10735 Town Center Blvd, Suite 3, Dunkirk Register: registration opens March 11 at marylandstrength.com Contact: bryan@marylandstrength. com or 301-327-5246

ull-day Summer Music Camps are jam-packed with music, more music, and fun! Students, ages 3-11, of all levels and abilities (no experience necessary), will have the opportunity to learn to sing in pop glee clubs, drum their hearts out in world drumming class, play various instruments, and participate in fun musical activities. Older kids (ages 6-11) will learn an instrument: piano or ukulele. Younger students (ages 3-5) will be immersed in a world of music exploration, from instrument playing, to rhythm and melody, and of course, fun! Naptown Sings camps have highly qualified instructors on staff to ensure a well-rounded educational experience and an exciting week. In addition to group instruction in voice and instruments, students will make friends, play games, and have an all-around musical good time.

Campers will be grouped into groups based on age and instrument selection.

Considering multiple weeks? Each week there is new music, new genres, and new themes for a full immersive experience.

Before and after care available.

Dates: June 20-August 26 Location: Naptown Sings and Plays!, 141 Gibralter Ave., Annapolis Register: naptownsings.com/summer-camps-and-classes Cost: $300 Contact: info@naptownsings.com p

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THURSDAY MARCH 10

Virtual Lunch & Learn Dr. Henry Miller, an historical archaeologist at Historic St. Mary’s City and the museum’s Maryland Heritage Scholar, talks about early Maryland and its lost city. 1pm, RSVP for link: calendar.prattlibrary.org.

Using clues, hunt for sculptured stones, mystery objects, plants and animals while learning about the history and features of the refuge; drop-in program. 9:30am-1pm, North Tract, Patuxent Research Refuge, Laurel: 301-497-5887.

Music by Ciaran Quinn

Calvert Bookmobile

6:30-9:30pm, Brian Boru, Severna Park: brianborupub.com.

Music by Kurt Gibbons

Visit the library on wheels. 10-11am, Bayside Forest; noon-1pm, Long Beach Community Center; 2-3pm, Mill Creek Community: calvertlibrary.info.

6-9pm, Killarney House, Davidsonville: killarneyhousepub.com.

Garden Smarter Learn the benefits and advantages of composting, plus how to build a compost pile. 10-11am, Community Resource Building, Prince Frederick, RSVP: calvertlibrary.info.

Music by Jason Bishop 6-10pm, Pirates Cove Restaurant, Galesville: piratescovemd.com.

FRIDAY MARCH 11

Pass, Pick & Play Last day to donate sports equipment and items for distribution in Annapolis March 26. Collection bins located at Pip Moyer Rec Center, The Key School, Calvary UMC, and Discoveries: the Library at the Mall. Questions: lmsimmons@annapolis.gov.

Family Fun: Habitats and Adaptations Learn about the different habitats at Patuxent and around the world, and how animals have adapted to survive in even the harshest environments (ages 3+) in this self-paced drop-in program (also March 12). 10am-1pm, South Tract, Patuxent Research, Refuge, Laurel: 301-497-5887.

34th MLK Jr. Awards Watch as 14 local human and civil rights leaders are honored for their work in the region, guest speakers and

Free State Fly Fishers Mar. 13: Grace Oh in Concert.

music by the Londontowne Symphony Orchestra and gospel artist Brianna Bowen, plus a special Dream Keepers award to Ukrainian President Zelensky. 6pm, BWI Westin Hotel, Linthicum, $100, RSVP: mlkjrmd.org.

Music by Ciaran Quinn

Music by Bryan & Meg

Course covers legal requirements, navigation rules, preparation and trailers, accidents, weather and water conditions, water sports, sailing and personal watercraft safety; over five Saturdays, eight-hour course and test satisfies Maryland law for local people to operate any motorized boat in Maryland waters (ages 12+). Bring your own lunch and drinks. Ages 12-15 must be joined by paying adult. 8am-5pm, Pip Moyer Rec Center, Annapolis, $25, RSVP: https://bit.ly/3vTMp3Q.

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

Music by Ray Weaver 7-11pm, Killarney House, Davidsonville: killarneyhousepub.com.

Music by Kurt Gibbons 7-11pm, Pirates Cove Restaurant, Galesville: piratescovemd.com.

7-11pm, Galway Bay, Annapolis: galwaybaymd.com.

SATURDAY MARCH 12

Maryland Safe Boating Course

Joe DeMeo, founding club member, teaches how to tie black ant, golden retriever and Everett’s fly patterns; bring your own vice and tying tools.

10am-noon, Davidsonville Family Rec Center: http://fs-ff.com.

KIDS Leprechaun Hunt A tricky leprechaun has visited the fields and covered them with shoes just like in the book The Story of the Leprechaun. Go a scavenger hunt to search for shoes with clues to win a prize. 10am-3pm, American Chestnut Land Trust, Prince Frederick, $5/family, RSVP: acltweb.org.

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• Shepherds Pie: Ground Beef & Mixed Veggies in Guiness Gravy w/ Mashed Potatoes $24 • Corned Beef & Cabbage w/ Potatoes and Carrots $26

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BAY PLANNER Margaret Dunkle and Emily Martin, VP for Education & Workplace Justice at the National Women’s Law Center, both experts on Title IX. Ten leading women of Calvert County will be honored at the event. 11am-1:30pm, RSVP for link: calvertlibrary.info.

St. Patrick’s Day at the Irish Restaurants BRIAN BORU RESTAURANT & PUB, SEVERNA PARK Finbar’s Flight 10:30-2:30pm (pub) Jim Matteo Noon-3pm (tent) McGrath Morgan Academy of Irish Dance 5pm Michael K 3:30-6:30pm (tent) Sean Suttell 3-6pm & 7-10pm (pub). brianborupub.com

Meet the Patuxent Take a 2-mile hike along the river and learn about its history. 1-2:30pm, Jefferson Patterson Park, St. Leonard, RSVP: jefpat.maryland.gov.

GALWAY BAY RESTAURANT & PUB, ANNAPOLIS Richard Hayward Noon-4pm Bobby Seay 5-9pm. Galwaybaymd.com

KILLARNEY HOUSE, DAVIDSONVILLE

The Drinker & The Scholar

Ray Weaver noon-4pm (tent) & 5-9pm (indoors) Sean Pelan noon-4pm (indoors) Jim Matteo 5-9pm (tent). killarneyhousepub.com

6-10pm, Galway Bay, Annapolis: galwaybaymd.com.

PIRATES COVE RESTAURANT, GALESVILLE

Park at Dark See the park in a whole new light—on a lantern-lit hike to the Woodland Indian Village and riverside. 6:30-7:30pm, Jefferson Patterson Park, St. Leonard, $10, RSVP: jefpat.maryland.gov.

Evening Hike Explore the park in the evening with an ornithologist who will discuss woodcocks. 6:30-8pm, South River Farm Park, Edgewater, RSVP: 410-222-1978.

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

Music by Ciaran Quinn 7-11pm, Killarney House, Davidsonville: killarneyhousepub.com.

Music by Ray Weaver 7-11pm, Pirates Cove Restaurant, Galesville: piratescovemd.com.

SUNDAY MARCH 13

Daylight Saving Time Begins (Spring forward one hour!)

Archaeology Hike Join Christa Conant for a tour of archaeological sites in the park.

11am-1:30pm, Jefferson Patterson Park, St. Leonard, RSVP: jefpat.maryland.gov.

Kitchen Guild Open House Join the Kitchen Guild as they join the Harriet Tubman bicentennial celebrations and cook, prepare, and compare and contrast 19th century recipes popular on Maryland’s Eastern Shore with those of Prince George’s County. Chat with guild members to learn about volunteer opportunities in the open hearth kitchen. Noon3:30pm, Riversdale House Museum, free, RSVP: tinyurl.com/KGOpenHouse031322.

Bluegrass Comeback Series Sideline Bluegrass Band performs; food and drinks sold. Doors open noon, concert 2pm, Calvert Elks #2620, Prince Frederick, $20 w/discounts: bluegrasscomeback.webador.com

Hunt School Dancers 2-4pm, Killarney House, Davidsonville: killarneyhousepub.com.

Richard Hayward 6-10pm. piratescovemd.com

Meet the Author Erika Robuck talks about the protagonists from her novel The Invisible Woman featuring American women in the resistance during WWII; book signing follows lunch plus an optional tour of the Museum of Historic Annapolis.

10:30am, O’Briens Oyster Bar, Annapolis, $10 lecture only, $20 lunch, $14 books, $5 museum tour, RSVP: Annapolis.org.

Calvert Bookmobile Visit the library on wheels. 4-6pm, Breezy Point: calvertlibrary.info.

Music by Poehemia 6:30-10pm, Brian Boru, Severna Park: brianborupub.com.

Music by Jason Bishop Music by Peter James

Guinness Ripple Art

6-9pm, Killarney House, Davidsonville: killarneyhousepub.com.

3-7pm, Killarney House, Davidsonville: killarneyhousepub.com.

4-6pm, Brian Boru, Severna Park: brianborupub.com.

Music by Loose Change

Music by Jim Matteo

Knights of Columbus Bingo

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

4-7pm, Brian Boru, Severna Park: brianborupub.com.

Music by Eddie Rogers

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

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

Music by Ray Weaver & Friends

Music by Ray Weaver

6-9pm, Brian Boru, Severna Park: brianborupub.com.

4-8pm, Galway galwaybaymd.com.

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Organ Concert Grace Oh performs special music for the Lenten Contemplation and Prayer Service. 5pm, First Presbyterian Church, Annapolis: Annapolis-presbyterian.com.

MONDAY MARCH 14

Irish VIP Night Want to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day but not ready for the crowds on March 17? Stop by Brian Boru for giveaways, music by Ciaran Quinn and an appearance by the Teelin Irish Dancers.

6:30pm, Brian Boru, Severna Park: brianborupub.com. At Killarney House, VIP Night is a thank you to customers who support them all year. Get a Guinness Glass engraved plus more activities to kick off the week of St. Patrick’s. 6pm, Killarney House, Davidsonville: killarneyhousepub.com.

TUESDAY MARCH 15

KIDS Mr. Paca’s Garden Wear something green for a storytime featuring the book How to Trap a Leprechaun and build a trap for Liam the Leprechaun (ages 3-7). 10am, William Paca House, Annapolis, $10 w/ discounts, RSVP: annapolis.org.

Calvert Bookmobile Visit the library on wheels. 11am-noon, Southern Pines II Apartments; 12:301:30pm, Southern Pines Senior Center; 4:30-5:30pm, Solomons Town Center Park: calvertlibrary.info.

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Bay Friendly Gardening Join the South River Association for a virtual presentation by Elizabeth Elliott, owner of Himmel’s Landscape and Garden Center, on combining local landscaping and Bay friendly gardening techniques. 6:30pm, RSVP: info@severnriver.org (put “Garden” in message line).

Profs & Pints Annapolis History professor Richard Bell presents America’s Revolution and the Irish, a look at the roles the Irish played in our nation’s fight for independence.

5:30-8pm, Graduate Hotel, Annapolis, $15 w/discounts, RSVP: profsandpints. com/Annapolis.

WEDNESDAY MARCH 16

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

Garden Mapping Join the horticulture team to map out the woodland garden at King’s Reach Cottage, learn mapping techniques and meet some of the team’s favorite native woodland plants. 9:30am-12:30pm, Jefferson Patterson Park, St. Leonard, RSVP: jefpat.maryland.gov.

KIDS Preschool Explorers Preschoolers explore nature; dress for weather (ages 3-5yrs). 10-11:30am, Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary, Lothian, $6, RSVP: jugbay.org.

Sotterley Presents The People and Perspectives virtual series continues with Chris Haley, director of the Study of the Legacy of Slavery in Maryland at the Maryland State Archives, and the nephew of author Alex Haley. 7pm, RSVP: Sotterley.org.

THURSDAY MARCH 17

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! South AACo Rotary 7:30-8:30am, Renditions Golf Club, Davidsonville: jody.blair@verizon.net.

Calvert Bookmobile Visit the library on wheels. 10-11am, Calvert Towne Townhouses, Prince Frederick; 1-2pm, Chapline House: calvertlibrary.info.

KIDS Little Minnows Preschoolers (ages 3-5yrs) join in story time and a carryout craft on the theme of food chains. 10:15am & 11:15am, Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons, free w/admission: calvertmarinemuseum.com.

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Turning Red

A teen girl finds out puberty is literally a beast in this sweet movie BEGINS STREAMING MARCH 11 ON DISNEY+

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eilin Lee (Rosalie Chiang in her feature debut) is practically a woman.

At 13, the Transportation Department of Toronto declares her an adult and that’s good enough for her. She’s an academic whiz, a proud feminist, and still finds time to hang out with friends and run a temple with her mom.

But Mei’s mom doesn’t see her little girl as an independent entity yet. In fact, Ming (Sandra Oh: Invincible) isn’t a fan of Mei’s friends, refuses to listen to Mei’s music, and goes ballistic when she finds out that Meilin has a crush on a boy. Assuming that the boy corrupted her child, Ming makes a horrifying scene in front of Mei’s classmates.

The incident is pretty traumatizing, because the next morning Meilin wakes up as an 8-foot red panda.

It turns out that all the women in Meilin’s family have a curse—when they reach their teens, they turn into giant unruly red pandas. But Meilin isn’t sure it’s a curse. As both mom and teen wait for a red moon so they can banish the red panda, Mei learns that her new ability might just be something she wants to hang on to.

Once again Pixar makes a metaphor about growing up both hilarious and painfully real. Just as every teen thinks their parents are like so embarrassing, there isn’t a parent in existence that wouldn’t admit that parenting an adolescent isn’t sometimes reminiscent of corralling a feral animal. The brilliance of Pixar is finding a way to validate both views—in Turning Red neither

Rosalie Chiang in Turning Red. Mei nor Ming is wholly wrong, but both have a lot to learn.

Director and co-writer Domee Shi is no stranger to delicate family dynamics. Her debut short Bao won an Oscar for exploring empty nest syndrome via adorable anthropomorphic dumplings.

Here, Shi shines by fully fleshing out just how weird and awkward it is to grow up, especially if you’re close to your parents. Shi infuses the movie with little quirks and details that make Mei’s journey through puberty more than a smelly red panda joke.

And while one might not think a movie about turning into a panda is infused with realism, Turning Red is filled with little moments that brought up memories for your over-the-hill reviewer and her movie companion.

Shi has a knack for making both Mei and Ming do horrible, cringe-worthy things without ever making them cruel or stupid. They’re both trying their best and failing spectacularly as they do. The best part is Mei is only half aware of the changes. One day she thinks boys are gross, then a boy smirks in a way that sparks obsession. It’s not enough to coo over him with friends, Mei has to draw him—as a merman! By letting her leads be weird, Shi brings out the wonderful and the truth in adolescence.

The story is also wisely set in 2002, which eliminates the specter of smart-

phones and social media—as well as the myriad ways those things can change how kids grow and develop.

This is not a story about social pressure. It’s a story about growing up and realizing you may not agree with all of your parents’ opinions anymore.

As Mei begins to spend more time with friends, she realizes there’s a distance growing between herself and her mother. The problem isn’t the distance, but finding ways to bridge it without regressing. That’s easier said than done for both parties.

In the grand tradition of all Pixar films, the serious story is somewhat balanced by a heaping help of silliness.

There’s plenty in Turning Red to keep younger audiences entertained while older ones learn lessons about maturity and communication. But while this movie tells a worthy story filled with fascinating specific cultural details and universal truths, it doesn’t hit at the heart of the subject as ruthlessly as Luca or Toy Story. You won’t need to bring the tissues—which may be a relief to some Pixar fans—but lacking a tear-jerker moment is just a tiny ding on an otherwise impressive film.

This weekend gather your family— and make room for any red pandas— and enjoy Turning Red, a film about embracing family and giving each other some space at the same time.

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STORY AND PHOTO BY WAYNE BIERBAUM

Be On the Lookout for Jumping Worms

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aryland’s Biodiversity Project lists 39 species of earthworms living around the state. The two species that most people think of as being common and beneficial are the red earthworm (Lumbricus rebellus) and the common earthworm (Lumbricus terrestris).

They push through the earth eating decaying plant matter, softening the soil, and improving the water flow and aeration for plants.

However, unfortunately, not all earthworms are helpful. There are now three non-native earthworms that are actually harmful to the soil. These earthworms arrived in the United States with plants from Asia many years ago.

The first invader was found in 1939 in Baltimore. They are now widespread and out-compete the native worms.

These invasive earthworms are collectively called jumping worms and are in the genus Amythas. They grow very fast and very large, up to 6 inches.

Because they are surface feeders, they damage the soil instead of aerating it. The deeper soil dries and hardens, which increases erosion.

There are three ways to identify these

invasive jumping worms. The most obvious is the way they violently flop around when they are exposed. They literally will throw themselves into the air to escape a predator. The second identifier is that the part of the worm that forms an egg case, the clitellum, is very pale compared to the darker body.

The clitellum is close to its mouth end, about 1/8th back. The third way to tell if it’s a jumping worm is the way they litter the ground surface with granular castings of digested soil that resembles coffee grounds.

To test your garden or yard for the worms try this mustard test from the University of Maryland Extension. Mix ⅓ cup of ground hot yellow mustard seed (look for Chinese or Asian hot mustard) into 1 gallon of water and pour half of the liquid slowly over 1 square foot of soil. Wait a few minutes and then pour the rest. This will make any earthworms come to the surface.

Identify, collect, and discard the jumping worms, if present. The mustard solution will not harm plants or kill the worms.

Like all earthworms, jumping worms

A Lumbricus species dug from my yard on March 2, 2022.

are hermaphroditic and do not need a second worm to reproduce. They can use both sexual and non-sexual reproduction. The worms typically will have two reproductive cycles a year with the second occurring in the fall when the worm dies leaving an egg case to over-winter. (Whereas, many native species survive the winter by digging deeply into the soil.)

Unfortunately, jumping worms are very difficult to remove. They grow quickly and produce lots of eggs. It may be better to just try to control their spread. When purchasing nat-

ural mulch or soil, cover the product with black fabric or plastic and leave it in the sun for five days to heat any worms and eggs above their 104-degree toleration.

We are approaching fishing season in Maryland. Using earthworms for fishing has led to the introduction of these non-native worms to the northern forests of the U.S. and has caused severe damage to some large tracts of hardwood forests. Catching invasive jumping worms to use for bait is all right, but they should not survive the trip. Do not release unused worms. p

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love this time of year because it is almost the end of winter and I know spring is around the corner, even though most days are not yet that comfortable outdoors. In anticipation of the coming of spring, sowing seeds indoors helps bring the excitement of “true” spring closer.

If you’re a frugal gardener and want to save money, starting your vegetables, herbs, and flowering plants from seed can save a lot of money and give you more variety than can be found in local nurseries.

I always marvel at the variety of seeds and how the tiniest almost invisible seeds germinate into plants that feed us, give us medicine, and beauty.

There are certain things to remember when starting seeds. Always use clean containers, pots, or cell packs. If you choose to recycle old ones, you must wash them and soak them in a 10 percent bleach solution for at least 10 minutes to prevent damping off, the spread of any fungal diseases that may be lurking in old containers. Be sure to rinse off the bleach solution very well.

You can use recycled plastic food containers, but make sure you have punched drainage holes in the bottom. Use a propagation mix available from nurseries that is clean and soilless. Label your pots with waterproof plant markers. Store your seeds in

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airtight containers in the refrigerator. Some seeds, like tomatoes, will keep for many years. That is if they are properly stored after sowing.

After sowing your seeds, cover your trays or pots with clear plastic domes, or put the whole tray into a clear plastic bag. Once the seeds germinate, uncover the seed flat then put it in a sunny area or under grow lights. Keep your soil moist but not wet. Allow them to dry out between watering.

Most seeds germinate at 60 to 70 degrees but some seeds need extra warmth, like 75 to 85 degrees. You can use a heat mat for extra warmth. Seeds of tomatoes and peppers like a lot of warmth; around 75 to 85 degrees to germinate.

Some seeds require the horticultural practice of stratification. Seeds are placed between layers of moist sand or soil in flats or in the ground, and exposed to chilling temperatures, either outdoors or in a refrigerator. Many milkweed seeds need stratification for about a month before germinating.

Some seeds, like parsley or sweet peas, need to soak in water for 24 hours to remove germination inhibitors or to

soften a hard seed coat.

Spinach and thyme seeds like to germinate in cool temperatures, like 50 degrees. Higher than that and they won’t germinate. Most seeds need darkness and should be covered with soil twice the width of the seed. Others, like chamomile, need light to germinate and should not be covered.

Despite the conflicting needs, most seeds are rather easy to start. Simply follow the directions on the back of the seed packet, which are generally a good place to begin. This spring start some seeds and enjoy the magic! p

SPORTING LIFE

STORY AND PHOTO BY DENNIS DOYLE

Practice Makes Perfect: Prepping a Bird Dog

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obbes, my rowdy 3-year-old black Lab, tensed as my son hurled the green ball high in the air toward a growth of waist-high weeds about 50 yards away. As the object fell out of sight into the wild growth, Hobbes let out a small yelp and looked at Harrison for the release command. Harry waited until the pup calmed then said, “Fetch it up.”

My dog has two speeds in the field, explosive and flat out. I worry that he will injure himself charging into and through anything that gets in his way; but so far, he has always emerged unscathed.

I swear his feet only occasionally touched the ground as he flew toward the mark, checked himself as he passed the weed patch downwind, then whirled and plunged on the ball.

Tearing through the thick growth he emerged triumphant with the green object held firmly in his teeth as he galloped back to us, as proud as a peacock. Depositing the ball at my son’s feet he then pranced about, demanding another challenge to his unerring searches.

This past year has proven a difficult time for bird hunters and their

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working bird dogs. Air travel has been severely hampered in the Midwestern states, and in our now-traditional shooting grounds, gamebird populations have deteriorated precipitously.

Fallow, wild growth farmlands have been reclaimed the last few years in the thousands of acres and planted in corn following the government’s intent to use grain alcohol to augment the country’s supply of gasoline.

Bereft of winter cover and food supply the ringneck pheasant populations suffered sorely as the traditionally brutal Midwestern winters took their toll and the springtime nesting seasons, unfortunately, also proved poor to disastrous. Since Maryland’s acidic soil lacks the limestone base necessary for pheasant reproduction, there are no native populations. Our modern agricultural practices using herbicides have all but eliminated the once numerous resident bobwhite quail numbers and individual farms that foster released birds have become the only source of local wing-shooting sports.

A bird dog has to be kept in touch with their nature or they tend to get moody, even desolate, but some

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encounters with a few game birds always elevate their spirits and keep them eager to please for months on end.

Diehard dog man Carl B. and I plan to treat our hunting dogs, Hobbes and Spirit, Carl’s springer spaniel, to a day on the Caroline County farm of Donny Swann at the Eastern Shore Shooting Preserve. And that’s why my son and I were refreshing Hobbes’ scent tracking ability and instinct to retrieve.

The tennis balls were rubbed with a pheasant scent product created by a company in Michigan for just such a purpose. Quite similar to human underarm deodorants, it gives the tennis balls the unmistakable odor of a

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gamebird. The fuzzy surface of the tennis ball is an ideal surface to retain the smell and on days with a gentle breeze, a good bird dog can detect such an object well over 100 feet away.

Hobbes quite likes the game and as my son fired off a scented ball, sometimes over 50 to 60 yards into the overgrown field, I followed along behind tossing other scented balls, some 12 in total, into any cover thick enough to conceal a gamebird. When we reached the far end of the field we paused to allow the balls to trail their scent out, then, walking back into the field, Hobbes was told to “Find ‘em!”

And he did—every one of them. He was ready to hunt. p

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Robin Folsom, 43, the former director of external affairs for the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency, was indicted on Feb. 10 for faking multiple pregnancies in order to get paid leave from her position, The Washington Post reported. Folsom reported her latest pregnancy to human resources in October 2020 and allegedly gave birth in May 2021. The “father” of the newborn, Bran Otmembebwe, emailed her bosses and said her doctor had called for seven weeks of leave following the birth, which she ordinarily would not have received. Pictures that Folsom shared with co-workers were found to be “inconsistent and depicted children with varying skin tones,” the inspector general’s report said. Co-workers also noticed that her baby bump seemed to be detached from her body. In addition, “a review of medical and insurance records found no indication that Folsom had ever delivered a child.” Folsom resigned after an October 2021 interview with investigators and is due back in court in April.

Going to Extremes

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Ingredients • 1 tbsp. Gyokuro • 16 oz. 175°F water • 1/2 cup milk (or almond milk) • 1 cup honeydew melon pieces • 2 tbsp. honey • optional: fresh mint leaves • optional: fresh mango pieces

Directions Step 1 Steep 1 tbsp. Gyokuro in 16 oz. 175°F water for 2 minutes. Pour the brewed tea into ice cube trays and freeze solid.

Step 2 Place the frozen green tea ice cubes into a blender together with the yogurt, milk (or almond milk), honeydew, and honey.

Blend until smooth and serve immediately.

Optional: Garnish with mint leaves and/or mango pieces.

VISIT

It was sooooo cold in Beijing during the men’s 50km cross-country skiing event.

How cold was it, you ask? It was so cold (1.4 degrees Fahrenheit) that Finland’s Remi Lindholm, who spent an hour and 16 minutes covering the course, suffered some painful frostbite to an unspeakably delicate body part that was not insulated enough by his thin suit and underlayer, The Guardian reported. Yes, that one. He endured a similar setback in Ruka, Finland, last year. Lindholm said he used a heat pack to thaw out the “appendage” after the Feb. 19 race but “the pain was unbearable. ... It was one of the worst competitions I’ve been in.”

Police Report

Former Chadbourn (North Carolina) Police Chief Anthony Spivey, 36, was taken into custody in Conway, South Carolina, on Feb. 24, ending nearly a year of magnificent flouting of the law, WECT-TV reported. It all started in April 2021, when Spivey was charged with more than 70 offenses, mostly related to repeatedly raiding the department’s evidence room and stealing narcotics, cash and firearms. In June, he allegedly embezzled $8,000 meant for a family whose son was battling leukemia.

North Carolina Wildlife officers contacted the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office on Feb. 21 about a boat and truck that belonged to Spivey that were found along the Lumber River. Family members told officers the scene might indicate a suicide, and investigators searched the waters and wooded areas nearby for three days. But as the investigation continued, “it became even more apparent that the scene on the river was staged,” they said. He was finally located at his aunt’s apartment in Loris, South Carolina. His total bond is set at $1 million.

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People have discovered all sorts of pastimes during COVID-19 lockdowns, and Tom Quirk, 36, is no exception, as Metro

News reported on Feb. 23. Quirk, of the Forest of Dean in the United Kingdom, treated himself to a new Shark vacuum a couple of years ago and quickly realized that he could make great art with it. For example, Quirk made a stunningly realistic portrait of Donald Trump in his living room rug, a frightening likeness of Jack Nicholson from “The Shining” (“Here’s Johnny!”) and a pretty good image of Slash. “You have to hoover the rug all over in just one direction first so it gives you an all over light image,” Quirk said. “Then I remove the hose and add the thin attachment to the end and drag the long fibers the opposite direction to get the shadows of faces. It normally takes about 15 to 20 minutes, which isn’t bad considering it took Leonardo da Vinci four years to do the ‘Mona Lisa.’”

News That Sounds Like a Joke

What you’ve been waiting for: cologne for your dog. Yes indeed, none other than the queen of England has released Happy Hounds Dog Cologne, a unisex scent for pups that smells of “coastal walks” and features a “rich, musky scent with citrus notes of bergamot,” Canoe reported. Dog owners can purchase the pooch perfume at Sandringham House, the monarch’s estate in Norfolk, England, for 9.99 English pounds. Queen Elizabeth II, 95, is a big fan of corgis and has had pet dogs since she was 18 years old.

News You Can Use

Toddler Locklan Samples of Roswell, Georgia, looks “like a little rock star” with his nearly white hair that stands straight out from his head, People reported on Feb. 23. But it was only by chance that his mom, Katelyn, discovered what causes Lock’s unusual locks: uncombable hair syndrome. After hearing about the syndrome, the Samples visited a specialist at Emory Hospital, who said she’s only seen one case in 19 years. But after tests, they confirmed that Lock had the condition, which causes hair to grow with a soft and very breakable texture. Katelyn said she rarely has to wash his hair, because it doesn’t get greasy, and she hardly brushes it because it’s so fragile. “I just try ... not to mess with it unless I have to. It brings a smile to people’s faces,” she said.

Credit Where Credit’s Due

The Henry County (Virginia) Sheriff’s Office has offered kudos to a local resident who helped track down a person they were chasing on Feb. 13, the Martinsville Bulletin reported on Feb. 21. Capt. Scott Barker explained that Deputy David Parnell was trying to arrest a suspect for domestic assault when the suspect fled on foot, and Parnell gave chase. “A goat from the property joined Deputy Parnell,” Barker said, and chased the man into the woods. Another deputy on the other side of the woods and the goat then flushed the suspect out of the woods, and Parnell took him into custody. Barker could not say if any official commendation would be offered to the goat. p Send your weird news items with subject line WEIRD NEWS to WeirdNewsTips@amuniversal.com.

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Do you ever have trouble pronouncing words because you place the em---PHA---sis on the wrong syl---LA--ble? Thankfully, there are rules to reduce the stress of stress placement. Rules include: Nouns and adjectives with two syllables; verbs and prepositions with two syllables; words that are both a noun and a verb; three syllable words ending in ‘er’ and ‘ly’; words ending in ‘ic,’ ‘sion,’ and ‘tion’; words ending in ‘cy,’ ‘ty,’ ‘phy,’ ‘gy,’ and ‘al’; compound nouns; and compound adjectives and verbs. So, as you can see, English language rules are all about removing stress from the lives of English spea-KERs. Damn!

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CROSSWORD 46 No-good 48 Surrounding glow 1 Wholly absorbed 50 Insect stage 5 Physics unit 51 An association for 8 Largemouth fish folks like Graham, Joel 12 Brown family member and Crystal?

13 Domain 56 Boxing venue 14 Recipe direction 57 First Lady of Jazz 15 New Look designer 58 Visored cap 16 Shipping hazard 59 Supermarket acces17 Intense hatred sories 18 One who never plays 60 Lender’s protection “even” at the roulette 61 Hydroxyl compound table?

62 “What a shame” 20 Sultanate citizen 63 Work on a doily 21 Primatologist’s study 64 Armored vehicle 22 College no-no DOWN 24 Farandole, for one 1 Decorate anew 27 One after another?

2 Litmus reddener 29 Dennis the Menace’s 3 Motivate mother 4 Learned folks who 30 Muumuu accessory keep track of steaks 31 Undertaking but not lobster tails?

35 Astronomical effect 5 End of a threat 36 Burn with hot water 6 Long sandwich 38 Bone (Prefix) 7 VIP at Time?

39 In ___ of (replacing) 8 Crooks selling fake 40 Geologic time shuttlecocks?

41 Look of contempt 9 Kind of flu 42 ___-minded 10 Attacked by a wasp 45 Shrimp-like decapod 11 Long hauler crustacean 13 Having the means

ACROSS

The CryptoQuip below is a quote in substitution code, where A could equal R, H could equal P, etc. One way to break the code is to look for repeated letters. E, T, A, O, N and I are the most often used letters.

A single letter is usually A or I; OF, IS and IT are common 2-letter words; and THE and AND are common 3-letter words.

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41 Light on one’s feet 43 Book with legends 44 Card carrier 46 Bucolic 47 La Scala offering 49 ___ Bator, Mongolia 50 Cousin of an agouti 52 Pelvic bones 53 Yakutsk’s river 54 “Once ___ a time...”

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