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Features: About the Cover Photographer: Donna Tolbert-Anderson . . . . . . 7 Oh, Those British Actors: Helen Chappell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 A Plan for Rising Sea Level: Dick Cooper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Sweetie and Pop’s Amazing Adventure: Mike McHale . . . . . . . . . . . 39 A Musical Marriage: Amy Steward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 The Whirling Wings of Deliverance: Cliff Rhys James . . . . . . . . 65 Tidewater Gardening: K. Marc Teffeau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Hayruss IV - Part 2: Gary D. Crawford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 Tidewater Kitchen: Pamela Meredith-Doyle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169 Talbot County Goes to the Movies: James Dawson . . . . . . . . . . . . 177

Departments: June Tide Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Dorchester Points of Interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Easton Points of Interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 St. Michaels Points of Interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Oxford Points of Interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Tilghman - Bay Hundred . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 Queen Anne’s County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195 June Calendar of Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195 David C. Pulzone, Publisher · Anne B. Farwell, Editor P. O. Box 1141, Easton, Maryland 21601 102 Myrtle Ave., Oxford, MD 21654 410-226-0422 FAX : 410-226-0411 www.tidewatertimes.com info@tidewatertimes.com

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About the Cover Photographer Donna Tolbert-Anderson Donna Tolbert-Anderson grew up in a rural setting, where outdoor pursuits, especially birdwatching, became a passion that continues to this day. Combining this passion with photography created the perfect medium to share this love of the natural world with others. The Chesapeake Bay region offers many rich, diverse habitats for a nature photographer, and a majority of her images capture the wildlife of the Delmarva Peninsula. Her trips to Florida, Texas, Arizona, and other areas have enabled her to expand her body of work. Donna is a member of the Tidewater Camera Club, Academy Art Museum, Talbot County Bird Club,

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Oh, Those British Actors! by Helen Chappell

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Just in case I decide to go the alternative route, I ordered my over-the-air antenna, and as soon as my handy guy Tab comes over, we’re going to check it out and see if it works. And, if it does, it’s byebye, satellite. And, it’s your fault, Verizon. If you’d given us à la carte choices, you and I would probably not be going into counseling. As a Luddite, I am suspicious of anything too complicated, electronic or computer-y. Usually such things end up with me sitting on the f loor in tears because it’s not working the way the instructions said it would. I have concluded that engineers and IT 9

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The Eastern Shore Needs to Plan for Rising Sea Level by Dick Cooper

Quiet ly and quite unnot iced, the high tide comes within inches of topping the docks of the Miles R iver Yacht Club’s mar ina on a recent morning. Inside the club’s ballroom, Brian Ambrette is setting up his PowerPoint presentation to illustrate his talk to the St. Michaels Men’s Breakfast Group about the impact of sea-level rise on the area. No unusual atmosphere conditions are looming as the water

laps at the supports of the club’s dock bar, named “Isabel’s” for the 2003 storm that destroyed its predecessor. It is just one more high tide in what is rapidly becoming the new normal for the world in general and the Chesapeake Bay in specific. Ambrette, the coastal resilience specialist for the Eastern Shore Land Conservancy, is a modern-day Noah of sorts. He is at the yacht club to share information about the

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could happen if a major storm surge from a hurricane or tropical storm comes up the Bay. The purple coloring on the map illustrates areas where t r ibuta r ies of t he Mi les, Tred Avon and Choptank r ivers could meld together. The winding narrow peninsula between Newcomb and Wittman is shown as an archipelago of jagged islands. It is a map that gets the attention of the audience, many of whom own waterfront homes that lie in the purple zones. “This is the map that keeps me awake at night,” he tells the group. “And this map is 10 years old.” Quoting a 2013 study of sea-level rise in Maryland, Ambrette says

coming of coastal changes in the hopes that better communication skills will help him do a better job than Noah of convincing locals to plan for the incoming sea. “The Eastern Shore is the third most v ulnerable area, behind South Florida and Louisiana, to the effects of sea-level rise in the c ount r y bec ause we a re so low ly ing and because the region is sinking,” he warned. “We need to make sure the region is prepared to face the challenges.” Midway through his PowerPoint, A mbrette pulls up a map of the St. Michaels area that shows what

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Rising Sea Level the Chesapeake could rise from 1.7 to 2.1 feet in the next 35 years, and from 3.7 to 5.7 feet by 2100. “Historically, Marylanders have long had to contend w ith rising water levels along its Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean and coastal bay shor e s,” t he rep or t s t ate s. “Shorelines eroded and low-relief lands and islands, some previously inhabited, were inundated. Prior to the 20th century, this was largely due to the slow sinking of the land since Earth’s crust is still adjusting to the melting of large masses of ice following the last glacial period. “Over the 20th centur y, however, the rate of rise of the average

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and water treatment plants need to be built on high ground, and if they canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t, they need to raised and fortified. Roads and government equipment are also subject to the change in weather and water levels. Roads that now go under water at high tide could soon be completely impassable. The frames of school buses and emergency equipment that routinely run through salt water will rust faster. Even road construction materials need to be adjusted. Chipand-tar roads will melt in the high, sustained heat of a summer day and could buckle under the weight of rescue equipment. Ambrette says that in one coastal community in Connecticut, an entire neighborhood of 12 homes is being relocated to higher ground because the one road in is no longer tenable. He

water seven feet over high tide in 2003. Homes that were f looded by Isabel have been abandoned. In the future, f looding will occur more quickly because the water is already above where it was 10 years ago. So whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to be done? Ambrette says property owners need to know the elevation of their homes and buildings so they can understand and plan for the coming changes. If buildings are low, they can be raised. New construction needs to take future water levels into consideration. Homes have to be built well above the projected levels because the current standards could be underwater near the end of a 30-year mortgage, resulting in a lost investment. Critical buildings such as schools, hospitals

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400 years, and nobody is calling for wholesale retreat. If we make the choice to act today and make sound planning decisions, we have good options open to us. We can do things that will make our communities livable, vibrant and resilient to the effects of sea-level rise that we are going to see in the next 50, 100, 150 and 200 years.” A survey conducted by the Eastern Shore Land Conservancy shows that a vast majority of area residents want their governments to address and plan for the consequences of climate change as a unified region. But Ambrette warns that if there are delays, the choices become more limited, more costly and less effective. “If we choose to do nothing— and that is a choice, to do nothing, it is not just keeping the status quo— the costs of inaction will be greater than our communities, particularly our rural communities, will be able to afford.”

Brian Ambrette in his office at the Eastern Shore Land Conservancy. also counsels, “If you don’t have it, buy f lood insurance.” He tells the audience that even if their property is not in a current f lood plain, they could still be affected by storms. Ambrette tries to give a positive spin on his message by telling the audience that there is time to prepare, but the changes will still unfold like the plot of a Hollywood disaster movie. It’s coming, it’s bad and it won’t go away. That doesn’t mean communities should immediately pack up and move to the hills. “The good news is this is a slowmoving process. We don’t have to act tomorrow, or even next year, but we do have to actively plan for the changes. Our tow ns and villages have been here for almost

Dick Cooper is a Pulitzer Prizew innin g jour n a li s t. An e B o ok antholo g y of hi s w r i t in gs for the T idewater T imes and other publications, East of the Chesapeake: Skipjacks, Flyboys and Sailors, True Tales of the Eastern Shore, is now available at www.amazon.com. Dick and his wife, Pat, live and sail in St. Michaels, Maryland. He can be reached at dickcooper@ coopermediaassociates.com. 36

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Sweetie and Pop’s Amazing Adventure by Mike McHale

Jean, my wife of 47 years, soul mate and best friend, passed away on November 14, 2015, at home, surrounded by her boys. We can’t say she lost a battle because it wasn’t a fair fight; the outcome was pre-ordained once she was diagnosed with ALS, Lou Gehrig’s Disease, on April 29, 2014. The only question was how we would deal with this devastating, and inevitably fatal, disease during whatever time we had left. Jean won the battle because, in spite of losing her ability to swallow, speak, walk, and ultimately breathe, we had an amazing year and a half. She worked nearly fulltime in her interior design business, enjoyed her kids and grandchildren, entertained friends and family, loved concerts and parties and lived life to the fullest. She had a smile for everyone. We enjoyed three cruises, including a 17-day trip across the Atlantic, visited 21 foreign cities, 9 U.S. cities that we had never experienced before, and drove thousands of miles to visit friends and family. Jean and her electric scooter were a sight to behold as we traveled the world; the hills of Rome and the cobblestones of Barcelona were no match for this

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evicted. Our first date, a two-hour lunch at my home chaperoned by my friend, was an unqualified success. Sweetie and I decided that we needed each other and committed for the long haul ~ whatever that is. A second resolution was that I needed to get away for at least a month. Friends and family had been amazingly generous with their love, time and thoughtfulness during a time I really needed their support. I knew that the intensity of their support would taper off; they needed to get back to their real lives, and I needed to figure out my new one. Sweetie and I rented “Picket Fence Cottage” in Folly Beach, South Carolina, for the month of January. Based on a fair amount of research, our expectations were that Folly is a laid back, 1950s beach town. And, it’s only ½ hour south of Charleston’s shopping, dining, museums and overall sophistication. Join Sweetie and me as we reality check Folly Beach... Wow! We made it! After weeks of anticipation, days of cleaning up loose ends at the

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Sweetie and I have settled into a routine that seems to be working pretty well. Sweetie’s morning “pee and poop” walk gets both of us moving at sunrise. Sometimes we wander the neighborhoods, speculating about houses, who lives there, and, true to form for me, how much is it worth? Usually we hit the beach for 30 minutes or so of running free. She lets me off the leash, runs like a puppy but is really uncertain about water and waves. She is slowly getting accustomed to strangers ~ people and dogs. Her initial approach is aggressive, but once close, her tail starts wagging and she is the friendliest dog you have ever seen. As surprising as it is for me, I am following a simple exercise routine in the morning, knee bends, pushups, crunches and leg lifts (don’t ask about rep’s) followed by a simple breakfast at the cottage and a few hours of work. The guys and girls at Jean McHale Design have done an amazing job of clearing out the building and getting it ready for the new owner, but there are bills to

Mike McHale store, a day of packing, 12 hours driving and New Year’s football with son Tom and his family, Picket Fence Cottage is everything I had hoped for ~ a 1940s beach cottage that has been totally renovated without losing its charm. It’s spotless, cozy and equipped with all of the essentials. After a solid week, Folly is living up to our initial impressions ~ a really laid back, 50s-type beach town. It is exactly the mix of natural beauty, solitude, welcoming people and good restaurants that I need at this point. My granddaughter, Savannah, questioned whether I will ever go back to Easton; she may have a point. 45

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is paramount ~ preferably fried. Shrimp, oysters, flounder and crab are abundant, universally excellent and reasonably priced. That said, I have found excellent comfort food: meat loaf, corned beef hash, and, surprisingly, some of the nicest curry I have had in years. And, as a welcome bonus, the owners, managers and staff of the places I have tried are easy-going and friendly, unlike many resort towns I have visited in the past. Maybe it’s because they are not terribly busy ~ I prefer to think it’s Folly. Sunday afternoon was a great example of what I love about this place. “Save the Light” hosted an Oyster Roast at Bowens benefiting the Morris Island Lighthouse. Free

pay, accounts to close, and details that I am handling from Folly. Lunch at the cottage is usually followed by a fairly long walk in town or on the beach; just enough to justify a couple of hours of reading in the late afternoon and somehow, a nap usually manages to intrude. A late afternoon walk to get the juices flowing sets the stage for dinner at one of any of a number of interesting places. Most Folly restaurants are open year-round in spite of sparse winter crowds. So far, I have experienced several different restaurants and have been impressed with the variety and quality. Obviously, seafood

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ing property; I always think about it, talk about it, but never pull the trigger. I wonder what it would be like living full-time in Folly or even just most of the time. I love the town, the people I have met so far, and the laid-back atmosphere. But, if I did that, who would take care of Jean in Oxford? Maybe I will rent in Folly for the month of April or even lease a place for six months or a year and bounce back and forth to Easton to see how it works out. If I did something stupid like buying a house in Folly, I think it would be a home on the Marsh ~ birds, trees and the most beautiful sunrises and sunsets imaginable. While sitting alone at the bar at Jack of Cups Thursday night, sip-

We must have emptied Charleston and James Island for the day. These Folly Beach folks really know how to throw a party. Sweetie was amazing. Early in the day, she was skittish, lunging at the leash, barking at every strange dog (which they all were) and trying to kiss every kid in sight. As the morning unfolded, she relaxed, had a good time and really seemed to enjoy herself. Sweetie is getting civilized; it makes me wonder how much socialization she experienced in her prior life. No mas ~ she is doing great now. As usual, when travelling to a new place, I get excited about buy-

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be involved. She knew better than we just how difficult it would really be. Looking back at the time I spent with Scott, Greg, Tom and their families over the holidays, there is no way we could have experienced what we did if Jean was still with us. The absolute focus would have been on Jean instead of the kids. She understood that and wanted no part of it. As usual, she was several steps ahead of the rest of us. The curry was welcomingly slow in coming, the beer was cold, and my thoughts turned to love. I can’t believe I’m talking about love. I have never read a book on the topic, much less written one, but after nearly 47 years of firsthand experience, I am far better qualified than most to address the topic. The early stages of love ~ physical attraction, passion, and heat ~ were an experience not to be missed. I will never forget the rush of getting ready for work in the morning interrupted by a glance or a touch that resulted in us being an

ping a couple of drafts and waiting for my curry, I realized that tonight is the two-month anniversary of Jean’s death. We were married for 46 years, 10 months and 2 weeks, which is 46 years longer than lots of people thought we would last. It seems like forever since she died, yet the time has passed quickly. I will never forget holding Jean’s hand that last Friday night with our boys, Lora, Lesa, Cavan, Lulu and Annee. Once I learned to deal with the fact that she was really, really dying, it was beautiful and peaceful. I hope I leave this world the same way. I have thought a lot about Jean’s decision not to go the tracheotomy and vent route. She and I had decided months ago that we could handle the trach and respirator but then she changed her mind while in the Hopkins ICU. After much thought, I am convinced that she decided not to put the boys and me through the emotional, physical and financial trauma that would

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hour, well maybe only 10 minutes, late for work. Over the years, that matured into pride in what we had created together ~ kids, a welcoming home, life-long friends and a position of respect in the community. The passion was still there, maybe not as intense, but deeper. Finally, near the end, we found together the real meaning of love, a relationship based on truly understanding each other’s needs and what we could do to help each other. The passion had evolved into “thank you for washing my hair; Would you mind cutting my dinner?; Can you help me get dressed?” My reward was a smile, a glance or scribbled iPad note that told me how much Jean loved me and appreciated my help. Folly Beach is an amazing, notto-be-missed, one-of-a-kind place. Although the locals bemoan the fact that “it ain’t what it used to be” (sound familiar?), it is relatively undeveloped, the people are friendly, the food is great and it is reasonably priced. The beaches are beautiful and, at least in the winter, almost deserted. I can’t vouch for the summer experience but will later this year after I spend a couple of weeks in July or August. Don’t just drop in for a weekend; spend a laid-back week (or more) and really get to know Folly and its

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ing movies, live beach music and quirky people are reminiscent of a misspent youth. And, remember, Folly is Folly! Don’t expect the sophistication of Charleston, Vero or Naples. An ample wardrobe consists of sandals, shorts, a couple of T-shirts, and maybe a sweater for those evenings the temperature plummets into the 40s. A phone conversation with Duval, a woman who grew up in “Chaaaaaleston,” sums up Folly pretty well. “Maayychael, Folly is filled with drugs, alcohol and Boheeeemians.” I responded “Duvaaaal, I didn’t see any drugs, but the other two are among my favorite food groups. I love Folly.”

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A Musical Marriage by Amy Blades Steward

Violist Maria Lambros and her husband Michael Kannen, a cellist, have shared their love of chamber music with the Eastern Shore for the last 22 years while one or both have performed at the annual Chesapeake Chamber Music Festival. The couple met when Michael joined Maria’s string quartet, the Meliora Quartet, in the mid-1980’s, when there were not many string

quartets and the Meliora was at the top of its game. Maria comments, “It’s wonderful to admire your spouse, and that’s what happened when I heard Michael play the cello. I am still blown away when he plays.” Michael quips, “When the Meliora Quartet broke up, Maria and I got together. She became and still is my favorite viola player.”

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Musical Marriage The couple made a conscious decision to move to Baltimore from New York 14 years ago when Michael was offered the opportunity to join the Peabody faculty as Director of Chamber Music, which at the time was the only chamber music position of its kind in the country. Michael comments, “I was really suited for the job because I had an interest in the administrative part of the job, but also loved to teach.” He adds, “Over the years, we have had tempting opportunities to teach elsewhere, but we both are committed to Baltimore and to Peabody. Baltimore has also been such a great place for us to raise our son.” Maria, who then joined the Peabody faculty herself, comments, “I love the variety of my days. I love being a teacher and a player.” Maria and her husband have now been married 26 years and call Baltimore home. Maria states, “Baltimore has a spirit of activism. I am excited about starting a Peabody Sinfonia in the fall with Peabody students. We will reach out and play for the citizens of Baltimore in prisons, cancer hospitals, addiction and recovery centers, and homeless shelters. I am amazed at the comfort and healing that music can bring to people and what a difference it can make.”

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Maria was introduced to the Chesapeake Chamber Music Festival by fellow musician Marcy Rosen, the Festival’s artistic director along with J. Lawrie Bloom. In 2001, after the World Trade Center attacks, Maria, Marcy and three other musicians who play each year at the Chesapeake Chamber Music Festival – pianist Diane Walsh, violinist Catherine Cho and oboist Peggy Pearson – formed the quintet “La Fenice.” The name signifies rising from the ashes. Maria recalls how after 9-11 many people decided to do the things that they wanted to do and to make their lives more real. The five friends wanted to play together more permanently, so they formed the quintet. According to Maria and Michael, one of the unique aspects of the Chesapeake Chamber Music Festival is the collaborative nature of the artistic directors, Rosen and Bloom. These two artists consult with the musicians who come to the Festival each year to find musical pieces that the performers want to play. Maria comments, “Marcy and Lawrie have created a musical family. They are very loyal to the musicians and like having us come back year after year. It fits like a glove and is very comfortable.” Michael adds, “Another interesting aspect of the Festival is the number of couples who perform each year. It is highly unusual to have both members of these mu-

Lambros and Kennan at a recent Orioles game. Once the couple had their son Daniel, Maria slowed down her travel. One commitment she didn’t give up, however, was the Chesapeake Chamber Music Festival, to which she has been coming for at least the last 22 years. Michael has only been to the Festival a few times because of the couple’s commitment to having at least one parent home to raise their son, especially during his younger years. Michael reflects, “Traveling is the hardest part of being a musician and the nicest part, too. It is heartwarming to play close to home with people you know. The Chesapeake Chamber Music Festival feels like a little getaway for us.” 60

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sical couples be so highly accomplished in their own right.” While the Festival includes many familiar faces, Maria enjoys the integration of new musicians each year. Michael comments, “We also like when the Festival premieres new music for us to play. The new venues that have been added over the years have also been fun and exciting.” Michael, an Orioles fan, comments, “This is a home game, and we have very warm feelings toward Easton. The key to the Festival’s success is the way the community has embraced it. So many people care about this festival – the volunteers, the staff, the musicians, and the attendees – the community really owns it. When I think of a community music festival, I always think of the Chesapeake Chamber Music Festival.” Maria comments, “The community is so supportive of us – it is a deep community that loves the music. There is incredible enthusiasm for the musicians, the music, and the concerts. It is a main event with a lot of vitality and is supported in that way.” She also comments, “Since our son went to college two years ago, Michael and I are enjoying having more time to play together again in our new quartet, the Cooperstown Quartet.” 62

The Cooperstown Quartet includes another Chesapeake Chamber Music Festival musician, Ara Gregorian, and his wife, Hye-Jin Kim. The two couples are diehard baseball fans and hope to play the national anthem at an upcoming Orioles game.

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disappearing in the gold shot sparkle of time itself passing before our eyes, each flicker an evanescent moment in the fleeting here and now ~ each passing second lost forever to history ~ one glimpse, then another ~ now you see it, now you don’t. Movies will sometimes cut to a close-up insert of a clock to ratchet up the dramatic tension, for not only is our protagonist fighting the antagonist, he or she is also fighting another foe, this one invisible but relentless: time and its inexorable march as symbolized by that clock. Each incoming split second bursts from the future, passes through the present and then trails off into the past at the rate of 3,600 per hour. While this might describe some fictional scenario in a dramatic movie, it also describes the real lives of the men and women in the Maryland State

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paramedic; Kyle Watkins ~ mechanic; Lester Armstrong ~ Second in Command (and on temporary loan from Trooper 1); Jim Perez ~ Second in Command on second shift; and Trooper Tyler Brice ~ Rescue Tech/ paramedic. What was my takeaway? Be careful, the sworn officers among them are all “armed and dangerous” ~ if you’re a “bad guy.” Beyond that they all struck me as honest, reliable, good and decent people able to shift quickly between moments of levity and solemnity, tautly focused yet calm all at once. Not one was given to pretentious self-absorption. They’re largely absorbed by the welfare of others. Not one needed to impress anybody. What they do is impressive enough and forever appreciated by those who matter ~ the people who might otherwise have been lost to this world had it not been for their skill and determination. They do not appear to be thrashing about in search of meaning. They seem to have found it, and with that discovery they operate free from many of the trifling concerns and shallow conceits that often burden others. Too many people, myself included, spend too much time majoring in minors. Not the crews of Trooper 6. They’ve stared into eyes clouded by shock, then into the frantic tear-filled eyes of nearby loved ones; they’ve witnessed firsthand the fearsome power of nature’s kinetic energy unleashed on the human body; the fragility of life and the role of chance. They’ve seen the light

Trooper Tyler Brice and lives are at stake, time for some has a way of slowing down. For the seriously injured, light can bend and refract ~ sound muffles ~ panic, fear and shock set in as frames of reference burn free of reality. But time slowed down is an illusion. Time waits for no one, and so the cruel seconds burn on, coming and going at the constant rate of 3,600 per hour. It creates a fire and heat all its own. It takes a special kind of person to walk through that fire daily and not get burned. And those not burned but somehow cleansed by this fire are more special still. I spent time with some of them ~ these “fire walkers” of Trooper 6: people like Sergeant Brian Francis ~ supervisor; Trooper Allison Oyler ~ Rescue Tech/paramedic; Master Trooper Jeremy Krebs ~ Crew Chief/ 70

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she completed a rigorous six months at the Police Academy, followed by another eight weeks in the field under the direction of a training officer. As a “road trooper,” Allison received two awards for her on-the-scene lifesaving training. One involved a stabbing, the other emergency CPR. Because of her skill, both patients survived. Jeremy, on the other hand, never had occasion to put his EMT training to direct use as a road trooper, but he more than made up for it once in the air. Jeremy? Oh, yes, let me introduce Master Trooper Jeremy Krebs ~ Crew Chief/Paramedic, who strolls over to where I’m talking to Allison and Kyle ~ next to big bird that has now been refueled and pulled inside for postflight checks. Average height, short hair, stalky, a bemused gleam in his eyes, he wears the look of a man who has seen much and is surprised by little. He, too, seems quite comfortable in his skin ~ especially when it’s smudged and sweaty after a mission. A paramedic for 25 years, he is a 16-year veteran of the Maryland State Police. “I came here from Pennsylvania to be an EMT officer on this helicopter,” he says when I ask about his background. Both Allison and Jeremy are paramedics certified in the state of Maryland. “But,” Allison says, “as far as the command goes, he is a crew chief and I am a rescue tech, which is the entry level for a paramedic in the MSP Aviation Unit. But,” she quickly adds, “I’m actually going through

Master Trooper Krebs of the human spirit burn bright like the sun, or go cold like a dying ember. I suppose that maintaining perspective comes a little easier when you’re leaning hard on the end of a week filled with medevac missions and rescue attempts. They’re certainly not angels from heaven, these fire walkers, but surely they’re salt of the earth. “Allison Oyler, Trooper Allison Oyler,” the young paramedic says when I ask her name. Her response comes back quickly and directly, yet friendly. A trained and certified paramedic for eight years, she’s been with the MSP for three years, including the first two as a road trooper, and now one as a Trooper 6 Rescue Tech/Paramedic. She exudes an air of earnest enthusiasm and while not a large person, she comes across as quietly confident and capable. Like all armed sworn officers, 72

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(PIC) and Seconds in Command (SIC) are full-time civilians with at least 2,000 hours of flight time typically accrued in military service. Conversely, the Crew Chief and Rescue Tech, in addition to being certified paramedics, are armed, sworn police officers with full law enforcement authority. Upon setting down at the mission LZ (landing zone), which is usually, but not always, the accident scene, the PIC and SIC remain at the controls with engines running. The crew chief typically enters the ground ambulance at the head of the patient for any critical intervention. The rescue tech enters at the feet of the patient to ensure that the monitor is hooked up and other support is provided. All of this, of course, presupposes that the first responders on the ground are already on site and that the patient is being treated, which is usually but not always the case. In this way, their time on the ground at the accident scene is usually limited to 10 minutes or less. Tick~Tick~Tick. Unremitting time. Two pilots, two paramedics, two engines ~ system redundancy saves lives. “We’re notified of a mission three different ways,” Second in Command Lester Armstrong explains. “We have the SYSCOM computer information, followed by personal phone calls and text messages.” He’s temporarily on loan today from Trooper 1, and while he has thousands of hours in the Army’s fearsome AH-64 Apache Attack Helicopter, he continues working toward his Pilot in Command

the crew chief upgrade process right now, which means I’m supervised by Jeremy while acting in the capacity of crew chief.” Trooper 6, like all helicopter units in the Aviation command, strives to be airborne from the base within 8 to 10 minutes of a SYSCOM alert. Tick~Tick~Tick. Dogged time. “We were in the air even quicker than that today,” says Allison. “We had already pushed the helicopter outside to clean the hangar floor, and then Kyle helped unhook the aircraft from the ground cart while Jeremy and I checked out our supplies. Having an assigned mechanic like Kyle really helps us deploy and recover quickly, and so, as important as maintenance is, he contributes in other ways as well.” Most of the Pilots in Command

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jestic but implacable Mother Nature, before whom we all stand vulnerable, is relentlessly consistent and brutally efficient when it comes to enforcing her immutable laws of physics. Here’s one for you that gets to the heart of auto collisions that generate most of the medevacs, that in turn comprise 80% of all missions for the intrepid folks of Trooper 6: Ek = M V^2/2 Or ~ Kinetic Energy is equal to Mass times Velocity squared, divided by two. Notice that the Kinetic Energy (Ek) is directly proportional to the square of its speed (V). This means that if we increase the speed three fold, the energy goes up nine times. Believe me, there is a point to this shift from the lyrics of Annie Lennox to the laws of thermodynamics, so hang with me. I’ll be brief ~ I promise. If I push in on my thigh with my index finger and then release the pressure, my thigh will “bounce back” to its previous normal shape. This is technically a collision, and what occurred was an example of elastic de-

Rating. “The diverse mission set keeps things interesting, and a lot of people from all over the world come to the MSP Aviation Command to learn and train.” Today’s medevac mission is to Centreville in Queen Anne’s County. “The local EMS had performed a tourniquet application lifesaving measure on the young male patient who had suffered a serious lawn mower-related foot injury,” Allison tells me with her characteristic accuracy and thoroughness. When I ask how bad the injury was, she and Jeremy reply with restrained professionalism: “When we turned him over to Johns Hopkins, his vital signs were appropriate for his age,” she says. I glance over at Jeremy. “We had him there in about 15 minutes,” he adds. Then, after a pause, “He’ll survive his injuries, but it’s too early to tell if they’ll able to reattach his foot.” Why must they do what they do ~ the folks in Trooper 6? Because ma-

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flection because the change in shape and/or size was temporary. But for practical purposes, most real-world collisions between larger objects are inelastic collisions in which some of the kinetic energy is transferred into heat and works as it changes the shape and size of the objects involved. This is especially noticeable when the closing speeds between two colliding objects are high and the differences in their hardness and density are great. Under these conditions, we move well beyond elastic deflection into the oftentimes dark realm of plastic deformation. It’s an innocent sounding term, isn’t it ~ plastic deformation? But this is where things get smashed, bent, twisted, fractured, mutilated, burned and/or broken ~ permanently. They will not “bounce back” to their previous shape and/or size of their own accord ~ not in this world. Strike the hood of a car (as long as it’s your car and not mine) as hard as you can with a heavy metal crow bar and voilà. See what I mean? Plastic deformation ~ damn! Happens every time. Some of the kinetic energy of the plunging crow bar went into the

heat and work of rearranging the metal in your hood. Will the hood return to its former shape? Only after many dollars and weeks in a body shop. A s we’ve all learned from experience, dense objects like steel, concrete and telephone poles tend to impart considerable damage to softer, less dense objects like human bodies. As long as the closing velocities are low, the damage tends to be minimal. If you, a 175-pound person, walk into a telephone pole at 4 MPH, you will likely bruise and hurt yourself, but odds are very good that you will survive the collision and fully recover. (You also might want to get your glasses adjusted and/or pay attention to where you’re going). If, on the other hand, you drive your 3,500-pound Honda Accord into that same telephone pole at 80 MPH, the odds of your survival decrease dramatically because the kinetic energy is 8,000 times greater, which means you, the car you’re in, and the telephone pole will be smashed, bent, fractured, mutilated, burned and/or broken as all undergo sudden and dramatic plastic

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serious life-threatening injury, time, which waits for no one, is the enemy. Tick~Tick~Tick. Unstoppable time. But here, at last, I have some very good news: The state of Maryland is unrivaled when it comes to defeating that enemy by stabilizing patients and moving them to the world’s preeminent Shock Trauma center within the so-called Golden Hour ~ those first precious 3,600 seconds after an accident when the determined efforts of highly trained and dedicated people from accident scene to operating room confer a 97% survival rate to all patients. Yeah! Take that, Mother Nature. How can that be? Because you and I happen to call home the one state that is uniquely blessed with the happy combination of (A) the world famous Universit y of Mar yland Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore, (B) the world famous Johns Hopkins Pediatric Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore, and (C) the Maryland State Police Aviation Command’s helicopter bases located in seven strategic locations across the state. And wait, it gets even better. Easton is home base for one of them, Trooper 6 ~ a unit of 21 truly dedicated, highly trained “hands-on” specialists who answer the call in a fully equipped time machine geared up to handle emergency medevac and search and rescue, not to mention a handful of other critical mission sets. (Like critical infrastructure inspection for Homeland Security.

deformation. (Seat belts and air bags mitigate this, but you get the picture, and it’s a graphic one.) These mathematically-derived facts of physics become the hard facts of life, explaining why Trooper 6 so often deals with the worst kinds of accidents imaginable. Nobody wakes up in the morning thinking this is the day they’ll be seriously injured. And while it’s true we’re all equal before Mother Nature and her immutable laws, and just as true that cause precedes effect, it’s not true that we all have the same chance of surviving one of these unscheduled tragedies. In the immediate aftermath of a

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duty followed by eight years in the reserves. After that, he f lew as a civilian contractor for EMS, as well as served the needs of the offshore rigs in the Gulf of Mexico. He came to the MSP two years ago when the command acquired the current model helicopters and a need for more pilots. He takes his job, but not himself, seriously. I like that. Armed with a quick, droll wit and a rascally look in his eye, “That’s the Bat Phone,” he says when a phone line rings. A moment later the mission has been cancelled. At least for the moment, there will be no Bat Signal flashing in the dark skies over Easton. But the night is young, and spring has sprung. Marylanders, like people everywhere, will do what people do; they will live their lives in ways that test the limits and push the envelope. They will verify again and again that we all stand vulnerable before Mother Nature’s laws of physics. But as for Father Time and fate ~ they will have to deal with the intrepid folks of Trooper 6, their rotary-winged time machine and the never ending battle of the Golden Hour. Tick~Tick~Tick.

survivors, their families and friends. Returning later in the day to visit with the next 12-hour shift, I encounter Trooper 6 Supervisor Sergeant Brian Francis, who in 2013 as a Corporal was named the aviation command’s Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year. With the MSP since 2005 and a Navy Vet prior to that, he too greets me in a warm and friendly way. “We’re on standby at the moment,” he says, “but we should know shortly if it’s a go or no go for a situation down in Dorchester County.” Then he adds, “Trooper 6 typically covers everything from Vienna to the Bay Bridge.” From Memorandums of Understanding with the U.S. Coast Guard to EMT protocols, he is a font of knowledge both general and specific. “How do you like these new AW 139 flying machines?” I ask. His ready answer is, “Not only is it a well equipped platform with great performance capabilities, it offers more useful space where two paramedics can work in tandem on a patient more efficiently. Think about it; if a trauma patient can be properly treated and stabilized in the air, then time needed on the ground can be reduced.” The shift’s Rescue Tech, Tyler Brice, nods in the affirmative nearby. Tick~Tick~Tick. Unrelenting time. Originally from Texas, Second in Command Jim Perez went through Army flight school in 1998 to fly UH -60 Blackhawks for six years active

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few inches to remain. This pruning will slow the growth rate of the plant and make the foliage thicker. Unless you are growing a formal hedge, don’t shear the plants into balls, triangles or squares. Not only does this result in weird, unnatural-looking plants in the landscape, it causes the tips of the needles on evergreens to turn brown and give the plant a sick appearance. Every time I see sheared, oddly shaped evergreens in a home landscape, I think that a bunch of elves or little gnomes live in the house. You can avoid this problem by proper landscape design, remembering how big the plant will be at its maturity. Most of your annual f lowers are now planted, but you might have a dry, hot location in your yard where the annuals you plant seem to suffer every year. A number of annuals will thrive in these conditions. Consider planting lantanas, zinnias, portulaca and Mexican sunf lowers in these places.

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sunf lowers have daisy-shaped blooms and are bright orange or red with yellow centers. Don’t forget about the spring f lowering bulbs in the landscape. Now that they are faded memories, it’s time to provide them with a little care to ensure a good f lower display next spring. Leave the foliage on the bulbs until it starts to brown. Top-dress the bulbs with bone meal, some 5-10-5, or an organic bulb fertilizer to help the bulbs store up food reserves for next year. If your planting seems to have been declining in flower production, maybe you need to thin and replant

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I always have a problem with squash vine borer in the zucchini, even though I spray with an organic repellent. To compensate for some damage, I make additional squash plantings about 3 weeks apart. This process works well if you have cole crops like broccoli in the garden. When you finish cutting the broccoli and the plants start to bolt, pull them out and replant with zucchini or yellow necked squash, or do a seeding of green beans. Don’t forget that you

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Dorchester Points of Interest bridge in Maryland after the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. A life-long resident of Dorchester County, Senator Malkus served in the Maryland State Senate from 1951 through 1994. Next to the Malkus Bridge is the 1933 Emerson C. Harrington Bridge. This bridge was replaced by the Malkus Bridge in 1987. Remains of the 1933 bridge are used as fishing piers on both the north and south bank of the river. HERITAGE MUSEUMS and GARDENS of DORCHESTER - Home of the Dorchester County Historical Society, Heritage Museum offers a range of local history and gardens on its grounds. The Meredith House, a 1760’s Georgian home, features artifacts and exhibits on the seven Maryland governors associated with the county; a child’s room containing antique dolls and toys; and other period displays. The Neild Museum houses a broad collection of agricultural, maritime, industrial, and Native American artifacts, including a McCormick reaper (invented by Cyrus McCormick in 1831). The Ron Rue exhibit pays tribute to a talented local decoy carver with a re-creation of his workshop. The Goldsborough Stable, circa 1790, includes a sulky, pony cart, horse-driven sleighs, and tools of the woodworker, wheelwright, and blacksmith. For more info. tel: 410-228-7953 or visit dorchesterhistory.org.

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Dorchester Points of Interest Cambridge’s High Street one of the most beautiful streets in America. He modeled his fictional city Patamoke after Cambridge. Many of the gracious homes on High Street date from the 1700s and 1800s. Today you can join a historic walking tour of High Street each Saturday at 11 a.m., April through October (weather permitting). For more info. tel: 410-901-1000. High Street is also known as one of the most haunted streets in Maryland. join a Chesapeake Ghost Walk to hear the stories. Find out more at www. chesapeakeghostwalks.com. SKIPJACK NATHAN OF DORCHESTER - Sail aboard the authentic skipjack Nathan of Dorchester, offering heritage cruises on the Choptank River. The Nathan is docked at Long Wharf in Cambridge. Dredge for oysters and hear the stories of the working waterman’s way of life. For more info. and schedules tel: 410-228-7141 or visit www.skipjack-nathan.org. CHOPTANK RIVER LIGHTHOUSE REPLICA - The replica of a six-sided screwpile lighthouse includes a small museum with exhibits about the original lighthouse’s history and the area’s maritime heritage. The lighthouse, located on Pier A at Long Wharf Park in Cambridge, is open daily, May through October, and by appointment, November through April; call 410-463-2653. For more info. visit www.choptankriverlighthouse.org. DORCHESTER CENTER FOR THE ARTS - Located at 321 High Street in Cambridge, the Center offers monthly gallery exhibits and shows, extensive art classes, and special events, as well as an artisans’ gift shop with an array of items created by local and regional artists. For more info. tel: 410-228-7782 or visit www.dorchesterarts.org. RICHARDSON MARITIME MUSEUM - Located at 401 High St., Cambridge, the Museum makes history come alive for visitors in the form of exquisite models of traditional Bay boats. The Museum also offers a collection of boatbuilders’ tools and watermen’s artifacts that convey an understanding of how the boats were constructed and the history of their use. The Museum’s Ruark Boatworks facility, located on Maryland Ave., is passing on the knowledge and skills of area boatwrights to volunteers and visitors alike. Watch boatbuilding and restoration in action. For more info. tel: 410-221-1871 or visit www.richardsonmuseum.org. HARRIET TUBMAN MUSEUM & EDUCATIONAL CENTER - The Museum and Educational Center is developing programs to preserve the history and memory of Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad. The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday. Local tours by appointment are available. The Museum and Educational Center, located at 424 98

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American schoolhouse, dating back to 1865, is one of the oldest Maryland schools to be organized and maintained by a black community. Between 1867 and 1962, the youth in the African-American community of Christ Rock attended this school, which is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Tours available by appointment. The Stanley Institute is located at the intersection of Route 16 West & Bayly Rd., Cambridge. For more info. tel: 410-228-6657. OLD TRINITY CHURCH in Church Creek was built in the 17th century and perfectly restored in the 1950s. This tiny architectural gem continues to house an active congregation of the Episcopal Church. The old graveyard around the church contains the graves of the veterans of the American Revolution, the War of 1812, and the American Civil War. This part of the cemetery also includes the grave of Marylandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Governor Carroll and his daughter Anna Ella Carroll who was an advisor to Abraham Lincoln. The date of the oldest burial is not known because the wooden markers common in the 17th century have disappeared. For more info. tel: 410-228-2940 or visit www.oldtrinity.net. BUCKTOWN VILLAGE STORE - Visit the site where Harriet Tubman received a blow to her head that fractured her skull. From this injury Harriet believed God gave her the vision and directions that inspired her to guide

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Dorchester Points of Interest so many to freedom. Artifacts include the actual newspaper ad offering a reward for Harriet’s capture. Historical tours, bicycle, canoe and kayak rentals are available. Open upon request. The Bucktown Village Store is located at 4303 Bucktown Rd., Cambridge. For more info. tel: 410-901-9255. HARRIET TUBMAN BIRTHPLACE - “The Moses of her People,” Harriet Tubman was believed to have been born on the Brodess Plantation in Bucktown. There are no Tubman-era buildings remaining at the site, which today is a farm. Recent archeological work at this site has been inconclusive, and the investigation is continuing, although there is some evidence that points to Madison as a possible birthplace. BLACKWATER NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE - Located 12 miles south of Cambridge at 2145 Key Wallace Dr. With more than 25,000 acres of tidal marshland, it is an important stop along the Atlantic Flyway. Blackwater is currently home to the largest remaining natural population of endangered Delmarva fox squirrels and the largest breeding population of American bald eagles on the East Coast, north of Florida. There is a full service Visitor Center and a four-mile Wildlife Drive, walking trails and water trails. For more info. tel: 410-228-2677 or visit www.fws.gov/blackwater. EAST NEW MARKET - Originally settled in 1660, the entire town is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Follow a self-guided walking tour to see the district that contains almost all the residences of the original founders and offers excellent examples of colonial architecture. For more info. visit http://eastnewmarket.us. HURLOCK TRAIN STATION - Incorporated in 1892, Hurlock ranks as the second largest town in Dorchester County. It began from a Dorchester/Delaware Railroad station built in 1867. The Old Train Station has been restored and is host to occasional train excursions. For more info. tel: 410-943-4181. VIENNA HERITAGE MUSEUM - The museum displays the last surviving mother-of-pearl button manufacturing operation in the country, as well as artifacts of local history. The museum is located at 303 Race, St., Vienna. For more info. tel: 410-943-1212 or visit www.viennamd.org. LAYTON’S CHANCE VINEYARD & WINERY - This small farm winery, minutes from historic Vienna at 4225 New Bridge Rd., offers daily tours of the winemaking operation. The family-oriented Layton’s also hosts a range of events, from a harvest festival to karaoke happy hour to concerts. For more info. tel. 410-228-1205 or visit www.laytonschance.com. 102

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Easton Points of Interest 6. WATERFOWL BUILDING - 40 S. Harrison St. The old armory is now the headquarters of the Waterfowl Festival, Easton’s annual celebration of migratory birds and the hunting season, the second weekend in November. For more info. tel: 410-822-4567 or visit www. waterfowlfestival.org. 7. ACADEMY ART MUSEUM - 106 South St. Accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, the Academy Art Museum is a fine art museum founded in 1958. Providing national and regional exhibitions, performances, educational programs, and visual and performing arts classes for adults and children, the Museum also offers a vibrant concert and lecture series and an annual craft festival, CR AFT SHOW (the Eastern Shore’s largest juried fine craft show), featuring local and national artists and artisans demonstrating, exhibiting and selling their crafts. The Museum’s permanent collection consists of works on paper and contemporary works by American and European masters. Mon. through Thurs. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Saturday, Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. First Friday of each month open until 7 p.m. For more info. tel: (410) 822-ARTS (2787) or visit www.academyartmuseum.org.

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all came to town and shared rooms in hotels such as this. Frederick Douglass stayed in the Brick Hotel when he came back after the Civil War and gave a speech in the courthouse. It is now an office building. 14. THOMAS PERRIN SMITH HOUSE - 119 N. Washington St. Built in 1803, it was the early home of the newspaper from which the Star-Democrat grew. In 1911, the building was acquired by the Chesapeake Bay Yacht Club, which occupies it today. 15. ART DECO STORES - 13-25 Goldsborough Street. Although much of Easton looks Colonial or Victorian, the 20th century had its inf luences as well. This row of stores has distinctive 1920s-era white trim at the roofline. It is rumored that there was a speakeasy here during Prohibition. 16. FIRST MASONIC GR AND LODGE - 23 N. Harrison Street. The records of Coats Lodge of Masons in Easton show that five Masonic Lodges met in Talbot Court House (as Easton was then called) on July 31, 1783 to form the first Grand Lodge of Masons in Maryland. Although the building where they first met is gone, a plaque marks the spot today. This completes your walking tour. 17. FOXLEY HALL - 24 N. Aurora St., Built about 1795, Foxley Hall is one of the best-known of Eastonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Federal dwellings. Former home of

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St. Michaels Points of Interest hosts temporary exhibitions, special events, festivals, and education programs. Docking and pump-out facilities available. Exhibitions and Museum Store open year-round. Up-to-date information and hours can be found on the Museum’s website at www.cbmm.org or by calling 410-745-2916. 8. THE CRAB CLAW - Restaurant adjoining the Maritime Museum and overlooking St. Michaels harbor. Open March-November. 410-7452900 or www.thecrabclaw.com. 9. PATRIOT - During the season (April-November) the 65’ cruise boat can carry 150 persons, runs daily historic narrated cruises along the Miles River. For daily cruise times, visit www.patriotcruises.com or call 410-745-3100. 10. THE FOOTBRIDGE - Built on the site of many earlier bridges, today’s bridge joins Navy Point to Cherry Street. It has been variously known as “Honeymoon Bridge” and “Sweetheart Bridge.” It is the only remaining bridge of three that at one time connected the town with outlying areas around the harbor. 11. VICTORIANA INN - The Victoriana Inn is located in the Historic District of St. Michaels. The home was built in 1873 by Dr. Clay Dodson,

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a druggist, and occupied as his private residence and office. In 1910 the property, then known as “Willow Cottage,” underwent alterations when acquired by the Shannahan family who continued it as a private residence for over 75 years. As a bed and breakfast, circa 1988, major renovations took place, preserving the historic character of the gracious Victorian era. For more info. visit www.victorianainn.com. 12. HAMBLETON INN - On the harbor. Historic waterfront home built in 1860 and restored as a bed and breakfast in 1985 with a turn-ofthe-century atmosphere. For more info. visit www.hambletoninn.com. 13. SNUGGERY B&B - Oldest residence in St. Michaels, c. 1665. The structure incorporates the remains of a log home that was originally built on the beach and later moved to its present location. www.snuggery1665.com. 14. LOCUST STREET - A stroll down Locust Street is a look into the past of St. Michaels. The Haddaway House at 103 Locust St. was built by Thomas L. Haddaway in the late 1700s. Haddaway owned and operated the shipyard at the foot of the street. Wickersham, at 203 Locust Street, was built in 1750 and was moved to its present location in 2004. It is known for its glazed brickwork. Hell’s Crossing is the intersection of Locust and Carpenter streets and is so-named because in the late 1700’s, the town was described as a rowdy one, in keeping with a port town where sailors

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St. Michaels Points of Interest would come for a little excitement. They found it in town, where there were saloons and working-class townsfolk ready to do business with them. Fights were common especially in an area of town called Hells Crossing. At the end of Locust Street is Muskrat Park. It provides a grassy spot on the harbor for free summer concerts and is home to the two cannons that are replicas of the ones given to the town by Jacob Gibson in 1813 and confiscated by Federal troops at the beginning of the Civil War. 15. FREEDOMS FRIEND LODGE - Chartered in 1867 and constructed in 1883, the Freedoms Friend Lodge is the oldest lodge existing in Maryland and is a prominent historic site for our Black community. It is now the site of Blue Crab Coffee Company. 16. TALBOT COUNTY FREE LIBRARY - St. Michaels Branch is located at 106 S. Fremont Street. For more info. tel: 410-745-5877 or visit www.tcfl.org. 17. CARPENTER STREET SALOON - Life in the Colonial community revolved around the tavern. The traveler could, of course, obtain food, drink, lodging or even a fresh horse to speed his journey. This tavern was built in 1874 and has served the community as a bank, a newspaper

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St. Michaels Points of Interest office, post office and telephone company. For more info. visit www. carpenterstreetsaloon.com. 18. TWO SWAN INN - The Two Swan Inn on the harbor served as the former site of the Miles River Yacht Club, was built in the 1800s and was renovated in 1984. It is located at the foot of Carpenter Street. For more info. visit www.twoswaninn.com. 19. TARR HOUSE - Built by Edward Elliott as his plantation home about 1661. It was Elliott and an indentured servant, Darby Coghorn, who built the first church in St. Michaels. This was about 1677, on the site of the present Episcopal Church (6 Willow Street, near Locust). 20. CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH - 301 S. Talbot St. Built of Port Deposit stone, the present church was erected in 1878. The first is believed to have been built in 1677 by Edward Elliott. For more info. tel: 410-745-9076. 21. THE OLD BRICK INN - Built in 1817 by Wrightson Jones, who opened and operated the shipyard at Beverly on Broad Creek. (Talbot St. at Mulberry). For more info. visit www.oldbrickinn.com. 22. THE CANNONBALL HOUSE - When St. Michaels was shelled by the British in a night attack in 1813, the town was “blacked out” and

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St. Michaels Points of Interest lanterns were hung in the trees to lead the attackers to believe the town was on a high bluff. The houses were overshot. The story is that a cannonball hit the chimney of “Cannonball House” and rolled down the stairway. This “blackout” was believed to be the first such “blackout” in the history of warfare. 23. AMELIA WELBY HOUSE - Amelia Coppuck, who became Amelia Welby, was born in this house and wrote poems that won her fame and the praise of Edgar Allan Poe. 24. TOWN DOCK RESTAURANT - During 1813, at the time of the Battle of St. Michaels, it was known as “Dawson’s Wharf” and had 2 cannons on carriages donated by Jacob Gibson, which fired 10 of the 15 rounds directed at the British. For a period up to the early 1950s it was called “The Longfellow Inn.” It was rebuilt in 1977 after burning to the ground. For more info. visit www.towndockrestaurant.com. 25. ST. MICHAELS MUSEUM at ST. MARY’S SQUARE - Located in the heart of the historic district, offers a unique view of 19th century life in St. Michaels. The exhibits are housed in three period buildings and contain local furniture and artifacts donated by residents. The museum is

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St. Michaels Points of Interest supported entirely through community efforts. For more info. tel: 410745-9561 or www.stmichaelsmuseum.org. 26. KEMP HOUSE - Now a country inn. A Georgian style house, constructed in 1805 by Colonel Joseph Kemp, a revolutionary soldier and hero of the War of 1812. For more info. visit www.kemphouseinn.com. 27. THE OLD MILL COMPLEX - The Old Mill was a functioning flour mill from the late 1800s until the 1970s, producing f lour used primarily for Maryland beaten biscuits. Today it is home to a brewery, distillery, artists, furniture makers, and other unique shops and businesses. 28. ST. MICHAELS HARBOUR INN, MARINA & SPA - Constructed in 1986 and recently renovated. For more info. visit www.harbourinn.com. 29. ST. MICHAELS NATURE TRAIL - The St. Michaels Nature Trail is a 1.3 mile paved walkway that winds around the western side of St. Michaels starting at a dedicated parking lot on S. Talbot St. across from the Bay Hundred swimming pool. The path cuts through the woods, San Domingo Park, over a covered bridge and past a historic cemetery before ending in Bradley Park. The trail is open all year from dawn to dusk.

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Oxford Points of Interest cemetery may be seen Plimhimmon, home of Tench Tilghman’s widow, Anna Marie Tilghman. 2. THE OXFORD COMMUNITY CENTER - This former, pillared brick schoolhouse was saved from the wrecking ball by the town residents. Now it is a gathering place for meetings, classes, lectures, and performances by the Tred Avon Players and has been recently renovated. Rentals available to groups and individuals. 410-226-5904 or www.oxfordcc.org. 3. THE COOPERATIVE OXFORD LABORATORY - U.S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and Maryland Department of Natural Resources located here. 410-226-5193 or www.dnr.state.md.us/fisheries/oxford. 3A. U.S. COAST GUARD STATION - 410-226-0580. 4. CHURCH OF THE HOLY TRINITY - Founded in 1851. Designed by esteemed British architect Richard Upton, co-founder of the American Institute of Architects. It features beautiful stained glass windows by the acclaimed Willet Studios of Philadelphia. www.holytrinityoxfordmd.org. 5. OXFORD TOWN PARK - Former site of the Oxford High School.

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Oxford Points of Interest Recent restoration of the beach as part of a “living shoreline project” created 2 terraced sitting walls, a protective groin and a sandy beach with native grasses which will stop further erosion and provide valuable aquatic habitat. A similar project has been completed adjacent to the ferry dock. A kayak launch site has also been located near the ferry dock. 6. OXFORD MUSEUM - Morris & Market Sts. Devoted to the preservation of artifacts and memories of Oxford, MD. Admission is free; donations gratefully accepted. For more info. and hours tel: 410-226-0191 or visit www.oxfordmuseum.org. 7. OXFORD LIBRARY - 101 Market St. Founded in 1939 and on its present site since 1950. Hours are Mon.-Sat., 10-4. 8. BRATT MANSION (ACADEMY HOUSE) - 205 N. Morris St. Served as quarters for officers of the Maryland Military Academy. Built about 1848. (Private residence) 9. BARNABY HOUSE - 212 N. Morris St. Built in 1770 by sea captain Richard Barnaby, this charming house contains original pine woodwork, corner fireplaces and an unusually lovely handmade staircase. Listed on Tidewater Residential Designs since 1989

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Oxford Points of Interest the National Register of Historic Places. (Private residence) 10. THE GRAPEVINE HOUSE - 309 N. Morris St. The grapevine over the entrance arbor was brought from the Isle of Jersey in 1810 by Captain William Willis, who commanded the brig “Sarah and Louisa.” (Private residence) 11. THE ROBERT MORRIS INN - N. Morris St. & The Strand. Robert Morris was the father of Robert Morris, Jr., the “financier of the Revolution.” Built about 1710, part of the original house with a beautiful staircase is contained in the beautifully restored Inn, now open 7 days a week. Robert Morris, Jr. was one of only 2 Founding Fathers to sign the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, and the United States Constitution. 410-226-5111 or www.robertmorrisinn.com. 12. THE OXFORD CUSTOM HOUSE - N. Morris St. & The Strand. Built in 1976 as Oxford’s official Bicentennial project. It is a replica of the first Federal Custom House built by Jeremiah Banning, who was the first Federal Collector of Customs appointed by George Washington. 13. TRED AVON YACHT CLUB - N. Morris St. & The Strand. Founded in 1931. The present building, completed in 1991, replaced the original structure.

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Oxford Points of Interest 14. OXFORD-BELLEVUE FERRY - N. Morris St. & The Strand. Started in 1683, this is believed to be the oldest privately operated ferry in the United States. Its first keeper was Richard Royston, whom the Talbot County Court â&#x20AC;&#x153;pitcht uponâ&#x20AC;? to run a ferry at an unusual subsidy of 2,500 pounds of tobacco. Service has been continuous since 1836, with power supplied by sail, sculling, rowing, steam, and modern diesel engine. Many now take the ride between Oxford and Bellevue for the scenic beauty. 15. BYEBERRY - On the grounds of Cutts & Case Boatyard. It faces Town Creek and is one of the oldest houses in the area. The date of construction is unknown, but it was standing in 1695. Originally, it was in the main business section but was moved to the present location about 1930. (Private residence) 16. CUTTS & CASE - 306 Tilghman St. World-renowned boatyard for classic yacht design, wooden boat construction and restoration using composite structures. Some have described Cutts & Case Shipyard as an American Nautical Treasure because it produces to the highest standards quality work equal to and in many ways surpassing the beautiful artisanship of former times.

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Tilghman’s Island “Great Choptank Island” was granted to Seth Foster in 1659. Thereafter it was known as Foster’s Island, and remained so through a succession of owners until Matthew Tilghman of Claiborne inherited it in 1741. He and his heirs owned the island for over a century and it has been Tilghman’s Island ever since, though the northern village and the island’s postal designation are simply “Tilghman.” For its first 175 years, the island was a family farm, supplying grains, vegetables, fruit, cattle, pigs and timber. Although the owners rarely were in residence, many slaves were: an 1817 inventory listed 104. The last Tilghman owner, General Tench Tilghman (not Washington’s aide-de-camp), removed the slaves in the 1830s and began selling off lots. In 1849, he sold his remaining interests to James Seth, who continued the development. The island’s central location in the middle Bay is ideally suited for watermen harvesting the Bay in all seasons. The years before the Civil War saw the influx of the first families we know today. A second wave arrived after the War, attracted by the advent of oyster dredging in the 1870s. Hundreds of dredgers and tongers operated out of Tilghman’s Island, their catches sent to the cities by schooners. Boat building, too, was an important industry. The boom continued into the 1890s, spurred by the arrival of steamboat service, which opened vast new markets for Bay seafood. Islanders quickly capitalized on the opportunity as several seafood buyers set up shucking and canning operations on pilings at the edge of the shoal of Dogwood Cove. The discarded oyster shells eventually became an island with seafood packing houses, hundreds of workers, a store, and even a post office. The steamboats also brought visitors who came to hunt, fish, relax and escape the summer heat of the cities. Some families stayed all summer in one of the guest houses that sprang up in the villages of Tilghman, Avalon, Fairbank and Bar Neck. Although known for their independence, Tilghman’s Islanders enjoy showing visitors how to pick a crab, shuck an oyster or find a good fishing spot. In the twentieth century, Islanders pursued these vocations in farming, on the water, and in the thriving seafood processing industry. The “Tilghman Brand” was known throughout the eastern United States, but as the Bay’s bounty diminished, so did the number of water-related jobs. Still, three of the few remaining Bay skipjacks (sailing dredgeboats) can be seen here, as well as two working harbors with scores of power workboats. 143

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Hayruss IV: Part 2 by Gary D. Crawford

L ast mont h in Par t I, we described how Capt. Garland Phillips and his crew, all members of the same family, were lost to the Bay on Friday, February 9, 1979. His 50-foot workboat, Hayruss IV, went down three miles west of Tilghman’s Island in the late afternoon, after a long day of winter fishing. We pick up the action later that night. Sgt. Joe Jones pilots the Cecil II, a metal 40-foot DNR Marine Police boat, through the frigid darkness, watching intently for signs of the five members of the Hayruss IV crew. With him are Officer Danny Lynch and two local watermen, Nick Watson and Bobby Marshall, who have volunteered to help. Jones is glad to have them aboard, for extra eyes are needed. A lso, Bobby is captain of FinnTann, the last boat to speak with Capt. Garland when he came alongside the Hayruss IV around 4 p.m. the afternoon before. Knowing where Hayruss IV was working, he helps guide Sgt. Joe through the wind and f loating ice to that location. Another boat is also searching the waters west of Tilghman’s Island, the 60-foot Coast Guard cutter, Tackle, Chief Officer James Rother-

mel. When the distress call was received in Annapolis around 7 p.m., Rothermel gathered his crew and set out across the Bay. A Maryland State Police helicopter arrives and, with its searchlight, passes back and forth, scanning the area for the boat and survivors. Saturday, February 10. The record Februar y “Cold Snap” of 1979 enters its second day. The temperature drops into the single digits, and there is a stiff northwest wind. Floating ice is everywhere. At 1:20 a.m., the Coast Guard recovers a boat canopy near Marker 29B. Capt. Bobby Marshall identifies it as that of the Hayruss IV. Some floating debris is found, but nothing

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Hayruss IV besides the canopy can be linked definitively to the missing vessel. At first light, Sgt. Jones brings the Cecil II back to Knapps Narrows. He drives home for a change of clothes and breakfast, then returns to Severn Marine. He and Officer Lynch go back out into the Bay. The ice on the Bay has become heavier, but they search all day; Jones will go 33 hours before finally getting some sleep. In the afternoon, Tilghman resident David McQuay drives down to Black Walnut Point to see what can be seen from that vantage point. He recalls, “The Bay was locked in ice as far as I could see.” At 6 p.m., the search is suspended; despite the frustration, it is time to go in. Someone needs to report to the families, and the president of the Tilghman Island Volunteer Fire Company, Bozy Blades, steps forward. He takes it upon himself, personally, to tell each of the families every detail of the recovery operations. And he does so every day. One Tilghman resident, Mrs. Ada Ridgeway Harrison, has been keeping notes on her calendars since the 1930s. Her notations during this period help us understand what the community knows as the daily drama unfolds. On this day, February 10, Miss Ada writes: Very, very cold. 8 degrees. Not much wind at 7 a.m. Hayruss IV

lost. Search all day, no report. Two fish net boxes and part of canopy found. Sunday, February 11. All day, a s t he temp er at u r e plu m me t s, searchers again push through the thickening ice. The 72-ton Department of Natural Resources icebreaking tugboat Big Lou, Capt. Dick Langrell, arrives. Capt. Bobby Marshall is aboard to help guide them to the area where Hayruss IV was last seen. As they near the spot nor thwest of Marker 28B, some buoys are spotted, initially mistaken for swans. Although each is oddly marked “OIL,” Capt. Bobby knows they are to be read the other way around; Garland’s fishing license number is “710.” He recognizes that these buoys have unwound from gill

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nets that were aboard the Hayruss IV ~ perhaps are still aboard her. If so, she lies below very nearby. As many as 14 vessels and a State Police helicopter become engaged in the search. Late in the afternoon, a University of Maryland research vessel arrives, the 65-foot Aquarius, Capt. Martin Oberry. She and her sonar gear are a welcome addition, for just as dusk is falling, Capt. Oberry locates a wreck of about the right size. She is nine fathoms down. Despite the extensive two-day sea rch, no one ha s been found amid the f loating ice. The word has spread rapidly through the island community and beyond. There is shock and disbelief, for the Hayruss IV was considered unsinkable. Everyone wants the five lost men to be recovered quickly. Now they know, however, that the search will have to go below the surface of the Bay. Miss Ada notes: Clear and cold. They think they have found the boat in about 50 feet of water. Underwater divers going down tomorrow. The Diving Week Monday, Febr uar y 12. The overnight temperature drops to 2 degrees, and a massive snow fall blankets the area. At Sherwood, a snowdrift covers the road, preventing an ambulance from taking a woman nearing childbirth to Easton Hospital. With help from Charles Miller of Langdon Farm, a Tilghman fire truck finally manages to push its way through. The patient

is Cindy Janda, wife of Jerry Janda, captain of Miss Cindy, the third of the three boats that went winter fishing last Friday. At mid-day, a team of six Maryland State Police divers arrives, under the direction of Major Har-

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Hayruss IV vey Cook. They launch two Boston Whalers and, with Big Lou leading the way, head out of Knapps Narrows for the wreck site three miles out in t he ice. Volunteers f rom the Tilghman Fire Department go along to help. Two police divers courageously enter the frigid water, their wetsuits providing only slim protection against the cold. Dropping 55 feet down to the wreck, they perform a quick survey and return safely. They confirm that the wreck is the Hayruss IV. She is sitting solidly on the bottom with her bow tilted upward at a 30 degree angle. They also say ~ as several watermen have

warned ~ that she is surrounded by a web of fish netting that makes it almost impossible to explore inside the boat. The water temperature below is 28 degrees. Heavy ice is beginning to drift over the dive site, and snow is falling steadily. The engines of the smaller police vessels are overheating from trying to push through the heavy ice. Maj. Cook decides more diving today is too risky and brings the team back to the island. Miss Ada: Snowing, no wind. Search was called off at 4 o’clock. Positive of boat identification. Boat wrapped in so much net the divers couldn’t do any work with fear of getting tangled up. Snow all night and day.

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Navy diver at the wreck site. Tuesday, Februar y 13. The temperature goes down and stays down. In St. Michaels, they record the lowest temperature for this date in history ~ for the fourth daily record in a row. The record Cold Snap thickens the ice that now covers the wreck site. Maj. Cook checks the area by helicopter and then calls off diving for the day. The Coast Guard contacts the U.S. Navy for assistance, and nine Navy divers are dispatched from the Patuxent Naval Base. The Tilghman community rises up to pr ote c t a nd c om for t t he families. The outpouring of concern is extraordinar y. Dishes of food are brought to the homes and quietly handed over; at the Cum-

mings home, a small bedroom fills up with these offerings. Mrs. Georgiana Lednum, whose husband lost a brother to the Bay, moves in at the Cummings home to help cook and clean; she stays for many days, doing what needs to be done. Miss Mary McCarty, a local shopkeeper who is rarely seen other than in her store or at church, stops by and hands over a platter of food without a word. Garland Phillips’ home is surrounded by vehicles to discourage reporters and the curious from dropping in; one close friend who is a Maryland state trooper parks his vehicle in their driveway to reinforce the message. Wednesday, February 14. Reinforcements arrive, both men and equipment. The Nav y divers are equipped with special dive suits that circulate 95-degree water; one describes it as “just like sitting in a bathtub.” The Tackle leads the way out of Knapps Narrows and through the ice, followed by Aquarius and Big Lou, each towing a Marine Police boat. These open motorboats prov ide impor tant sur face-level support to the divers, but afford their crews no protection from the frigid air. The f leet reaches the wreck by 11 a.m., though trouble with the warm-water suits delays diving until 1 p.m. Bill Fenner and Robert Beatty are the first Navy divers to go down. After 20 minutes on the bottom, they return to the surface, one holding up

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about their discovery until the man is recovered and identified. For the sixth day in a row, the lowest daily temperature in history is recorded at St. Michaels. It will reach 3 degrees below zero overnight. Miss Ada: Very cold, 7 degree temp. Divers left for boat. Started snowing about 4:30. Divers did not discover anyone ~ the boat was so full of net and equipment they could not get the cabin open. Thursday, February 15. Today the team intends to retrieve the man they found in the cockpit yesterday. For the first time reporters are not permitted to go out, as the community wants no “gory pictures.” Five more divers arrive from Annapolis, bringing the number Aquarius is supporting to fourteen. Beside the dive site, Tackle and Big Lou circle constantly to break up the ice before it can freeze solid over the dive site; they switch from one side to the other as the tide changes. Divers manage to cut through the

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Big Lou makes circles in the ice. netting in the cockpit and bring the man to the surface at 2 p.m. He is identified as Muir Cummings by his cousin, Gerald Cummings, a Maryland state trooper now assigned to Tackle. Despite this recovery, there is disappointment that no other members

of the Hayruss IV crew could be located. The ice and the cold hamper their best efforts. Throughout this week of diving, meals are served at the Fire Hall to the Marine Police, the Navy divers, and the crews of Big Lou, Aquarius, and Tackle. Said Bozy Blades, “No one person thought up the idea. No one person thinks up anything around here. The ladies were glad to do something. It’s better than sitting and waiting, and feeling useless and helpless.” Miss Ada: Cold. 6 degree temp. Divers went out. Found one body ~ Muir Wayne Cummings. Friday, February 16. The Navy divers go down again, but poor visibility and the cloud of fish netting make an efficient search almost impossible. Aquarius winches up

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hundreds of yards of net, but it continues to plague the dive team. The intense cold freezes moisture in their air regulators, causing them to clog up. Some dives have to be aborted quickly. Normally, a rapid ascent from fifty feet is not dangerous, but the sudden loss of air is both alarming and disorienting. Several divers become trapped in the nylon netting and have to be cut free by their partners. “The nets are anchored at one end by sandbags and have cork f loats on the other end,” explained Police Major Cook. “The net just keeps stringing up, like ribbons. It’s just like a wall, 25 feet tall, out on each side.” The divers report that although they could not enter the cabin, they were able to look inside it. They conclude that no one remains aboard the Hayruss IV. The recovery team manages to get a line on the Hayruss IV and, to make the wreck easier to lift, Tackle drags her away from the shipping channel into shallower water. The f leet returns to base, and the Navy divers depart. M i s s A d a : C o l d , c l o u d y, 1 4 de gre e s. Not muc h ne ws f rom Hayruss. Working on bringing it in shallow water. Too much net to do any diving. S a t u r d a y, F e b r u a r y 1 7. Hayruss IV now lies 35 feet down and a mile closer to shore. Miss Ada: Blowing gales, 5 de156

grees. My thermometer reads 0 degrees. No report of Hay r uss. Don’t think men went out. Still very cold. Sunny and warmer this PM. Su nd ay, Febr ua r y 18. The weather, of course, does not cooperate, for today is the beginning of the Great Snowfall of February 1979. Miss Ada: Very cold—0 degrees. 4:30 started snowing, temp was 6 degrees. Calm and still very cold. What wind there is, is NE or SE, all around the globe. Very Stormy. The Search ~ Week Two Monday, Februar y 19. It is now clear that the quick recovery everyone had hoped for is not going to happen. It is Day 10, and only one member of the crew has been found. Further diving seems pointless and,

under these conditions, foolhardy. Moreover, w ith the w ind r ising and the temperature dropping and heavy snow falling, it is simply too dangerous to attempt much of anything on the Bay. Despite the wish to persist, it is necessary to pause. No one wants another tragedy. Miss Ada: Heavy winds, temp 15 degrees. Snowing terrible, banking all over the cars and all around the houses. No traffic. Can’t see across the road. Stopped about 12 o’clock. Regular blizzard. Drifts up to 15 feet. Tuesday, Februar y 20. Everyone now realizes that the best chance of finding the missing men is by dragging the Bay floor. The other task is to bring up the Hayruss IV

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Hayruss IV to learn what happened. It seems inconceivable that, of all captains and all boats, this boat and this captain should go down under winter conditions they have encountered many times before. Many theories are put forward, but no one knows. A r rangements are made w ith Smith Brothers, a marine equipment rental company in Galesville near the West River. Capt. Kenneth Smith agrees to prepare their 110-foot barge J. Edward with the lifting equipment needed to raise the wreck. They schedule the barge to come over next Monday, February 26. Miss Ada: Clear and warmer, 20

degrees. No wind. Not much to see but snow. Roads were scraped at ten oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;clock PM. We d ne s d ay, Fe br u a r y 21 through Sunday, February 25. With div ing suspended, the recovery f leet launches a systematic dragging effort. Watermen from the island and elsewhere assist in the search whenever the weather permits. Using a drag 50 feet wide, the big boats search 30 miles every day for the rest of the week, crisscrossing the wreck site north and south, east and west. Capt. Oberry a nd t he Aquar iu s crew ~ Mi ke Reusing, Dick Younger, and Mike Pratt ~ receive high praise for going beyond the call of duty. Says Police Sgt. Jones, â&#x20AC;&#x153;They really stuck it out

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tom and the tides in that location, he plays a hunch. Capt. Jimmy says the tide “runs around a corner” out there, f lowing one direction with the ebb and a different way with the f lood. “It’s a wicked place to crab. The tide flies,” he says. His hunch is that the missing men lie farther out from the wreck site, in deeper water. Twice he has tried to get through the ice to the spot, but only succeeded in damaging his boat, Bay Rambler. Today, Faulkner and his two sons try again. This time, Bay Rambler goes out accompanied by Skipper, Capt. Aldon Lednum, Faulkner’s stepson. Each has his own drag, but they also rig a drag between their boats. Slowly they move along, about 150 feet apart. At 11 a.m., they

recover T.R. Cummings, and just after 2 p.m., they find Rusty. The brothers were in 62 feet of water and within 100 feet of each other. It is Day 17. Miss Ada: Foggy and misting most of day. No wind. Found two more men from Hayruss. T. R. and Rusty Cummings, brothers. Tuesday, February 27. Yesterday’s discovery gives searchers new hope. Eights boats drag where Rusty and TR were found. Capt.Willy Roe works from his boat Big Will but recovers only a small piece of netting. “They really dragged that area hard today,” he says. “I don’t believe any more are in that area…but you never can tell.” Wednesday, February 28. The

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Hayruss IV state ice-breaker Widener is unable to clear the mouth of the West River, where ice has been piled eight feet thick by strong northeast winds. The J. Edward’s voyage across the Bay is postponed a second time. They will try again next Monday, March 5. The pastor of the Tilghman United Methodist Church, the Reverend Alex Boda, is quoted as saying, “I came from West Virginia. We had mine tragedies. But you always knew where the suffering victims were. This is new to me.” He has never seen a village come together like Tilghman did when the Hayruss IV went down.“It was the most spontaneous response I’ve ever seen. This was all out. Everything was secondary to this.” The Search ~ Week Four Monday, March 5. The J. Edward finally manages to break out of the West River by midday. She crosses the Bay and anchors over the Hayruss IV. Capt. Smith has a crane aboard capable of lifting 50 tons, fitted with two hoist engines to allow the bow and stern to be lifted independently. Also aboard is Robert Croot, a free-lance commercial diver. A former Navy diver with salvage experience all over the world, Croot now guides the salvage operation. He puts on a specially designed hard-hat rig and descends to the bottom; he is connected to

the barge with an air hose and a telephone line. He takes with him a machete three feet long to deal with the netting. Croot fishes a line under the stern of Hayruss IV, then calls for the J. Edward to lift her slightly so he can place a second line. He then runs 60-foot slings beneath both bow and stern. There is a hair-raising moment when something creates a wave that rocks the barge, causing Hayruss IV to shift and slip out of one of her slings. Croot is unharmed ~ but very much startled ~ by the unexpected movement. The team assumes it was a ship’s wake. (As no vessel was on the radar, some wonder if it was a passing submarine.) Croot has been on the bottom for 90 minutes. He re-rigs the sling and calls for the gradual lift to begin. First her stern comes free of the bottom, then the bow, and then she is leveled off for the hoist. At 4 p.m., Hayruss IV reappears on the surface. Miss Brenda, Capt. Robby Wilson, comes alongside and, using the powerful pumps of his clam rig, assists in clearing the water out of Hayruss IV. There are two surprises. First, she is watertight; Hayruss IV floats with no signs of damage other than the missing canopy and a broken cabin window. The second surprise is that George Cummings is found inside the cabin. B y 5 p.m., w it h Hay r u s s I V stowed safely aboard, the J. Edward leaves the area for the trip back to

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Tuesday, March 6. Only Garland Phillips now remains to be found. The dragging goes on all week. Meanwhile, in Galesv ille, the Hayruss IV undergoes a thorough inspection. Personal effects are removed for return to the families. All mechanical systems are checked. As to what caused the sinking, speculation abounds. As the record-breaking month of February passes, the temperature begins to come up. By Thursday, Miss Ada reports: Warm, temp 38. Continue search for Garland. Friday, March 9. On Friday, officials of the Department of Natural

Resources hold a press conference to discuss what they have found and what they believe may have happened to the Hayruss IV and her crew. The piston rods in the engines are found to be bent, indicating that they were running when she sank. Marine surveyor John Elfrey explains that when an engine is running and becomes submerged, it takes a gulp of water into the cylinders. “Water’s not compressible,” he notes. “The engine stops with a bang and bends the rods.” They focus on the fact that the switches of the bilge pumps were found in the off position, suggesting the lines may have frozen and the pumps shut down to prevent the motors from burning out. If so, then any water accumulating in the bilge would contribute to the boat’s weight and push her lower in the water, increasing the chances of her being swamped by waves over the stern. Maybe so, but most watermen don’t buy this “slow-sinking” scenario. They insist that Garland has handled his boat successfully in all kinds of weather and waves, even loaded with fish and net and ice, many times before. If he felt his boat settling, Capt. Phillips would have brought her bow into the wind and surged forward. Capt. Bobby Marshall says, “Garland would have felt it before it became dangerous; the boat would become sluggish quickly.” A nother Tilghman waterman,

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Capt. Buck Garvin, agrees. He believes she was backing as the crew pulled in the net, that something happened quickly. Net and ice may have clogged the scuppers, some water had come aboard, the bilge pumps were off. Then a wave could have hit her and she backed into the Bay. The net, the crew, the ice, and two heavy diesel engines, all in the stern, pulled her down. Says Garvin, “It could have gone down in 60 seconds.” One other fact supports the “quick sink” theory. Only George Cummings was found with a life jacket on ~ just partially. Miss Ada: Warm, up to 60 degrees. Continued search. The Search Weeks Five through Nine The searchers persist in their efforts to find Garland Phillips. Dragging produces not a trace ~ not at the wreck site, not where the brothers were found, not anywhere. Ever y idea is explored, w ith no result. In Miss Ada’s journal, this entry is repeated: Searching for Garland still continues. For f ive more mind-numbing weeks, there is no news. The Search ~ Week Ten Saturday, April 21. On Day 6, Muir Cummings was recovered; Ru st y a nd T R C u m m i ng s were recovered on Day 17. George was found on Day 24. It is now Day 71. Passing boaters report the body of a man f loating in the Bay two miles west of Tay165

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Garland Phillips’ body was recovered 8 miles from the wreck site. lor’s Island and four miles north of Cove Point on the western shore. The Coast Guard brings him in to the Calvert Marina. There, from papers in his pocket, a state medical examiner confirms that the man is Garland Phillips. When found, he was about eight miles from the wreck site. And the long search is finally over. Miss Ada: Garland Phillips was found at Cove Point.

My deepest appreciation goes to everyone who shared their difficult memories with me. They include Jane and Willy Roe, David McQuay, Russell Dize, Doug Fluharty, Jerry Janda, Joe Jones, Robbie Wilson, Carolyn Cummings Swann (George’s daughter and Muir’s sister); Debbie Cummings Sherwood (Rusty and TR’s sister), Donna Jo Fairbank (Rusty’s wife), Adrienne “Pete” Fluharty (Garland’s wife), and Kelley Phillips Cox (Garland’s daughter), who inherited her father’s dedication to the Chesapeake Bay. Special thanks go to Capt. Bobby Marshall, a participant in many of the events related here. I appreciate the many hours he devoted to our project, especially his patience with my ignorance. Thanks also to his sister Bonnie Messick for allowing me to quote from their grandmother’s journal. The next time you’re down this way, Gentle Reader, pause for a moment at the little park. Take a look at the Watermen’s Plaque for yourself. You will notice there is room on the monument for a sixth plaque. I’ve heard rumors that the church is thinking of making up another one ~ to remember the watermen who’ve been lost on the Bay since 1979. Gary Crawford and his wife, Susan, own and operate Crawfords Nautical Books, a unique bookstore on Tilghman’s Island.

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8 thick-cut slices smoked bacon, cooked until very crisp Place the first four ingredients in a chilled bowl. Whisk the oil, mustard, lemon juice and vinegar together in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper and toss the dressing into the pasta and vegetables. Crumble the bacon on top, toss and serve.

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2 carrots, diagonally sliced 2 red peppers cut into thin strips 40 peeled cooked large shrimp 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1 t. chili sauce 1/4 cup olive oil Freshly ground pepper Spread lettuce on a large plate or in a large shallow bowl. Arrange vegetables and shrimp on top. Mix lemon juice and chili sauce in a small bowl. Whisk in oil and add pepper to taste. Pour over salad just before serving. MANDARIN ORANGE, AVOCADO and PINE NUT SALAD Serves 4 This salad is indescribably delicious and can be prepared in a matter of minutes. Top it off with a rich honey balsamic vinaigrette. You can create your own salad mix with a combination of several leafy-green varieties of lettuce, each with its own unique color, texture and f lavor. In this salad, peppery dark

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green arugula contrasts with sweet, crisp, red-leaf lettuce and dark green baby spinach. I try to stay away from iceberg lettuce as much as possible because, while it had a nice crunch, it has almost no nutritional value. With just a few slices of grilled chicken, you can turn the excellent salad into a very healthy meal. 6 cups salad mix 1/2 cup mandarin oranges, drained 1 red bell pepper, cut into long, thin slices 2 avocados, peeled and sliced (1/2 per person) 1/4 cup dry roasted pine nuts 1 4-oz. package crumbled Gorgonzola cheese In a large bowl, toss all ingredients together except the Gorgonzola, with a honey balsamic vinaigrette (recipe to follow). Top with the Gorgonzola. Note: To roast pine nuts, simply place them in a dry, heavy skillet

HONEY BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE 1/4 cup aged balsamic vinegar 2 t. Dijon mustard 1/2 t. salt Freshly ground black pepper 3/4 cup olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 shallots, chopped fine 1/4 to 1/2 cup honey, more or less depending on taste Whisk together the vinegar, mustard, honey, garlic, salt and pepper until the salt is dissolved and the ingredients are well blended. Gradually whisk in the oil. Toss in some shallots to give it a nice crunch. Cover and store in the refrigerator. If the oil congeals from being chilled, just set your jar in a pot of hot water and let it warm up while you are preparing the rest of the salad. Note: I recommend the balsamic vinegars from Modena, Italy. FETTUCINE, HAM and PEPPER SALAD Serves 4 1/2 lb. fettucine 2 yellow peppers, cut into thin strips 2 slices smoked ham, slivered 1/4 lb. Gruyere cheese, cubed 8 black olives, pitted and quartered Vinaigrette:

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1 T. Dijon mustard 1 T. red wine vinegar 2 garlic cloves, pressed 1/4 cup olive oil Freshly ground black pepper Cook fettucine in boiling salted water according to package directions until al dente. Drain well and rinse with cold water. Drain again and place in a bowl. To make the vinaigrette, place the mustard, vinegar, garlic and pepper in a bowl and whisk to combine. Gradually add oil, whisking until dressing thickens. Place peppers, ham, Gruyere cheese and olives in a salad bowl. Add vinaigrette and pasta and mix lightly to combine. Cover and chill for at least an hour before serving. GREEK PASTA SALAD Serves 6 3 cups rotini pasta 1 cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced 8 radishes, thinly sliced 1 cup Kalamata olives 173

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2 6.2-oz. packages long-grain and wild rice mix 12 oz. marinated artichoke quarters, undrained and chopped 4 cups cooked chicken, chopped 2 celery ribs, thinly sliced 5 green onions, white and light green parts thinly sliced 1 2.25-oz. can sliced ripe olives, drained 1 cup mayonnaise 1/2 t. curry powder (or more for taste) Leaf lettuce

1-1/2 cups feta cheese, crumbled Vinaigrette: 2 T. fresh lemon juice 1/2 cup olive oil 1/2 t. sea salt 1/4 t. freshly ground pepper 1/4 t. dried oregano 2 cloved garlic, pressed Cook rotini in boiling salted water following package directions until al dente. Drain well and set aside. To make the vinaigrette, place lemon juice, oil, salt, pepper, oregano and garlic in a blender and mix until thick and creamy. Combine pasta, vegetables and cheese in a large bowl. Pour dressing over the salad and toss to coat. Cover and chill well before serving. WILD RICE CHICKEN SALAD Serves 8 This is delicious served with a tomato aspic.

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Movies have always been popular here. We don’t know when the first movie was shown in Talbot County, but traveling exhibitors were showing moving pictures on the Eastern Shore at least as early as 1900. Talbot’s first picture house or nickelodeon, as they were also called then, was the Pastime Theatre run by the Cox brothers. It was in business at least as early as 1908, across from Talbot Bank at 15 Dover Street in Easton. Early movie houses were called nickelodeons because admission

was 5¢. Nickelodeons were located in converted storefronts and not the actual movie theaters. The screen might have been a sheet hung on the wall, and the movies were short, one- or two-reel silent films, sometimes accompanied with music by a piano or a live band. The Pastime Theatre featured music by Cox’s Orchestra. Only one photo exists of the interior. In 1909, there were two nickelodeons in town: Cox’s and the slightly higher-end Cannon’s at 316 E. Dover Street. By 1915-16, they

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Talbot Goes to the Movies were showing such silent classics as The Silken Spider, Dad’s Dollars and Dirty Doings, and Lavina Comes Home. Then there were three ~ the next was more of a proper theater. Easton’s Music Hall was built in 1879, and its eccentric gables, spires and architectural gewgaws made an interesting contrast to the staid Federal-style architecture of the 1794 Talbot County Courthouse next door. It already had a stage for live performances on its second f loor and seated about 600 people, so it began showing mov-

ies by 1916. It featured a fotoplayer, a two-roll player piano that also played instruments to accompany the films. When D.W. Griffith’s now infamous Civil War feature The Birth of a Nation had its Easton premiere at the Music Hall on May 10, 1916, it was modestly billed in a full page ad in the Easton Star Democrat as “the most stupendous dramatic spectacle the brain of man has yet envisioned and revealed… Cities built up and then destroyed by fire… The biggest battle of the Civil War re-enacted…”. And all to the live accompaniment of a 30-piece orchestra that traveled with the movie. The “mightiest spectacle in the world” set Eastern Shore records. An unprecedented 1,339 people saw the 12-reel, 165-minute epic in its first three showings, which grossed $1,377.75. Movies had grown up, and as demand increased, larger spaces were needed. Cox’s small Pastime Theatre closed soon after the Music Hall began showing films, and was gone by 1919, when it was replaced by a pool room. By 1920, plans were to build a proper movie theater in Easton on the corner of Dover and Harrison streets. The new theater, appropriately enough, was to be called the New Theatre. The building was designed to be completely fireproof, with poured concrete, brick walls, iron doors and extensive use of tiles. This was

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partially due to the fact that early films were on inf lammable nitrate stock and fires in crowded theaters could be terrible. The theater featured an acoustic tin ceiling with an 18’ dome, a stage for live performances, a pipe organ and electric piano. Seating was for 650. There was a pool room in the basement and offices on the second f loor. Sensing the inevitable, the Music Hall ran a notice in the Jan. 28, 1922 Easton Star Democrat announcing that “realizing the futility of continuing motion pictures in face of approaching opposition of the magnitude of the New Theatre… The Easton Photoplay Co., now operating Music Hall will discontinue pictures on and after

Saturday, Feb. 28.” Its last pictures were Deep Waters and Hurricane Hutch. The New Theatre opened to large crowds on Feb. 2, 1922 with a film adaption of Winston Churchill’s The Inside of the Cup. This was Winston Churchill the American novelist, not Winston Churchill the British statesman. The New Theatre was a big success. On Aug. 20, 1928, it hosted the Maryland premiere of The First Kiss, starring Gary Cooper and Fay Wray, which had been filmed in and around St. Michaels that summer. But The First Kiss was one of the last of the silent movies. A new epoch in theater going was coming to the ‘Shore ~

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color lighting. It also got a new name ~ the Avalon Theatre. At 2 p.m. on April 11, the Avalon, “the Shore’s most beautiful show place,” had its grand opening when it screened Jean Harlow and Spencer Tracy in Riffraff, followed on April 13 by child star Shirley Temple in Captain January. An April 17 ad bragged, “At the Avalon Theatre. Ear Happy! No expense was spared to make our Sound System the Best. Photophone High Fidelity makes you ear happy in our Theatre.”

talking pictures. The old Cannon theater closed that year. On May 15, 1930, the New Theatre announced the installation of a Western Electric sound system in a full-page ad ~ “no other device of this kind on the Eastern Shore of Maryland.” Its first talkie was Gloria Swanson in The Trespasser, shown on May 17. The audience was impressed by the quality of the sound; the dialog was clear and the singing numbers were exquisite. In March 1936, the New Theatre was sold. The new owners installed a new art deco interior, new carpets, new seats, new acoustics, a new sound system and new multi-

Air-conditioning machinery, a novelty in 1936, installed in June, encouraged people to come inside to escape the sultry Eastern Shore summers. This was a big draw, as home air-conditioners were virtually unknown then. That August, the Schine Company, which owned over 150 theaters,

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marily showed first run “A” movies, and the new Music Hall the cheaper grade “B” movies. “More show for less money,” read the ad. The new Music Hall Theatre opened on Sept. 10, 1936 with Jane Withers and Pinky Tomlin in Paddy O’Day. In Oct. 1938, the Schine Company bought the Avalon Theatre. That December, Charles Howard from New York was made city manager for both Schine theaters in Easton. Why would the Schine Company operate two movie theaters in the same small town? Willard Carroll explains that having two theaters gave them more bargaining power with the distributors. Schine was simply expanding their market with

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different films for different audiences, and the two theaters were not in competition with each other. One of the “A” movies shown by the Avalon was the now classic The Wizard of Oz on Aug. 31, 1939. Also, in late 1939, the county bought the old Music Hall building with plans to remodel it into a county office building, so the Schine Company received a notice that their lease would not be renewed. Thousands of people from all over the ’Shore mobbed the Avalon the week of March 25, 1940 for the area premiere of the four-hour Civil War epic Gone With the Wind, starring Clark Gable and Vivien Leigh. These were certainly the largest movie crowds Easton had seen since Birth of a Nation, and

perhaps ever would see. Easton loved its Civil War epics! People were wild for the movie and, if you can believe the ads and articles, the actors were wild for Easton, too. In a March 15 ad in the Easton Star Democrat, Vivien Leigh appeared to be advising her fans to start a savings plan at Easton National Bank so that their securities wouldn’t be Gone With the Wind. Or at least that quote by someone was beneath her photo in the ad. And after the show, Clark was presumably going to buy Vivien a corsage at Bergman’s on Washington Street before they went out for ice cream on Dover Street. And, no, Clark and Vivien never really came to Easton. Later that year, Schine announced plans to build a new theater in Easton at 6 S. Washington Street. A Sept. 27 article stated that “Easton is large enough to accommodate two theaters, and at Music Hall the colored population was admitted and constituted quite substantial support to it, so in the new theatre there will be quarters for the colored people, a separate box office and separate seat in the gallery.” It is interesting that while the Eastern Shore was segregated then and so many businesses were white only, movie theaters here were ahead of their time in admitting black patrons, even though the races were still separated once inside. The practice of the balconies

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Talbot Goes to the Movies being reserved for blacks was confusing to this writer when he was a boy growing up here, as it seemed that in every other part of the country, theater balconies were the preferred seating and cost more. Apparently segregation made for some curious compromises on the ’Shore. This new theater in Easton was appropriately named the Easton Theater and had its opening night gala on July 25, 1941. Mayor Wrightson cut the ribbon, and two smash hits were shown: Hit the Road with the Dead End Kids and Doomed Caravan with William Boyd. The new projection equipment was said to be the best the industry

made, and seating was unexcelled for theater comfort, the patrons “assured of complete relaxation in new, air cushioned seats.” It was also air-conditioned. The Easton Theater, soon renamed the New Easton Theater, featured many movies and live programs for its black audiences. But the 1950s also saw the coming of television, which hit movie theaters hard. With the advent of TV, the movies were no longer the main source of entertainment. Why pay money to see a movie in a theater when you could be entertained in the comfort of your living room while eating TV dinners from TV trays? The New Easton Theatre closed in 1955, but reopened with a new,

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The stage area from the old Music Hall building was found behind a wall by some workmen in 2003. There was no money to restore it, but at least it was preserved for future generations. The history of movies here can be surprisingly confusing, especially for a small town like Easton that only had a handful of theaters. Until recently, I mistakenly thought that the New Theatre on Dover and Harrison was the Easton Theatre on S. Washington Street. Elsewhere in the county, the Marada Theatre, located where the Acme is now in St. Michaels, showed movies from 1920 to about 1960, and the Super 50 Drive-In Theater on Route 50 just north of Trappe was in business from 1952 to 1985. The Super 50 was a sensation when it opened. You could watch movies outside while sitting in your car. The screen measured 50 by 48 feet, and there was parking

for 400 cars. Sound was supplied by individual speakers you clipped to your car window, and mosquitoes were kept at bay by burning little coils of what looked like sawdust impregnated with glue and insecticide. The first movie shown was The Wild North with Stewart Granger and Wendell Cory. Like most other drive-in movies, it was popular at first, then began to fall on hard times after the novelty wore off. At the end, the Super 50 was reduced to showing porno films. Imagine Xrated movies being shown in public in Talbot County ~ on a 50 x 48foot screen ~ outside. But at least it was late at night, and the action wasn’t visible from the highway. But things would change for the better. Remember Charles Howard, who came here to become the manager of the Avalon Theatre in 1938? His son, “Will” Howard, would play a pivotal role in the restoration, revitalization and reopening of the Avalon Theatre in the late 1980s along with Mayor Murphy, the Town of Easton, the Avalon Theatre Foundation and the Mid Shore Center for the Performing Arts, but that’s another story. Thanks to Becky Riti, Librarian of the Maryland Room at the Talbot Co. Free Library, for for letting me use the photographs, and to Willard Carroll and Richard Hill for all their help.

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Academy Art Museum, Easton. His handmade gradients, though slick at first glance, have a touchable surface. For more info. tel: 410-822-ARTS (2787) or visit academyartmuseum.org. Thru June 26 Exhibit: Against the Grain with artists Jeff Haude and Larr y Myers at the Main Street Gallery, Cambridge. Artists’ reception on May 14 from 5 to 8 p.m. For more info. tel: 410330-4659 or visit mainstreetgallery.org. Thru June 30 Exhibition: Ann Farley at The Green Phoenix in Easton. Stop by during Easton’s First Friday Gallery Walk from

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Thru July 10 Exhibition: Paulette Tavormina ~ Seizing Beauty at the Academy Art Museum, Easton. Tavormina’s photographs are in museums, corporate and private collections, and have been exhibited in Paris, London, Moscow, Lugano, New York, Los Angeles, Palm Beach, Boston and San Francisco. Tavormina currently photographs works of art for Sotheby’s and works as a commercial photographer. Curator-led tour on June 15 at noon. For more info. tel: 410-822-ARTS (2787) or visit academyartmuseum.org. Thru July 18 Exhibition: Peter Mi lton ~ Living Old Ma ster at the Academy Art Museum, Easton. Peter Winslow Milton’s

Thru July 31 Juried Art Exhibit at the A.M. Gravely Gallery in St. Michaels featuring artists of the St. Michaels Art League. Reception on June 4 from 5 to 7 p.m. For more info. visit smartleague.org.

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Easton. For more info. tel: 410820-7778. 1,8,15,22,29 Meeting: Wednesday Morning Artists. 8 a.m. at Creek Deli in Cambridge. No cost. All disciplines and skill levels welcome. Guest speakers, roundtable discussions, studio tours, and other art-related activities. For more info. visit Facebook or tel: 410-463-0148. 1,8,15,22,29 The Senior Gathering at the St. Michaels Community Center, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-7456073 or visit stmichaelscc.org.

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2,9,16,23,30 Memoir Writing at the Talbot County Free Library, St. Michaels. Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Record and share your memories of life and family with a group of friendly folk. Participants are invited to bring their lunch. Please pre-register. For more info. tel: 410-745-5877 or visit tcfl.org. 2,9,16,23,30 Cambridge Farmers Market at Long Wharf Park.

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3 Meet the Author Luncheon with Laura Lippman at the Robert Morr is Inn, Ox ford. Noon to 2 p.m. Sponsored by Myster y Loves Company. For more info. tel: 410-226-0010. 3 History Happy Hour at the Bordley History Center, Chestertown. 4 p.m. Learn more about Kent

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3-4 The Tragedy of Macbeth performed by the Shore Shakespeare Company in Wilmer Park, Chestertown. 7 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-690-3165 or visit shoreshakespeare.com. 3-July 31 Juried art exhibit sponsored by the St. Michaels Art League at A.M. Gravely Gallery, St. Michaels. Public reception on June 4 from 5 to 7 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-745-5059 or visit smartleague.org. 3,7,10,14,17,21,24,28 Free Blood P r e s su r e S c r e en i ng f r om 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Dorchester in Cambr idge. Screenings done in the lobby by DGH Auxiliary members. Tues-

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Fire Department on Creamery Lane, Easton. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and games start at 7:30 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-822-4848.

days and Fridays. For more info. tel: 410-228-5511. 3,10,17,24 Meeting: Friday Morning Artists at Dennyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in Easton. 8 a.m. All disciplines welcome. Free. For more info. tel: 443955-2490. 3,10,17,24 Meeting: Vets Helping Vets at the Hurlock American Legion #243. 9 a.m. Informational meeting to help vets find services. For more info. tel: 410943-8205 after 4 p.m.

3,10,17,24 Meeting: Al-Anon at Minette Dick Hall, Hambrooks Blvd., Cambridge. 7 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-228-6958. 4

Rummage Sale at the Oxford Firehouse. 9 a.m. to noon. For more info. tel: 410-226-5110.

Yo u t h F i s h i n g D a y a t H o g R ange Pond, Black water National Wildlife Ref uge, Cambridge. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. A fun d ay of f i sh i ng for yout h s 1 5 and under! Easy pond f ishing for you ng fol k le a r n i ng how to f ish. Free loaner poles and ba it w i l l be ava i lable. F re e lu nc h for t he k id s pr ov ide d by the Friends of Blackwater. Free T-shir t and other goodies for par ticipants. Special pr i z e f or t he f i r s t 10 0 k id s t o r e g i s t e r. Fo r m o r e i n f o . te l: 4 10 - 2 21- 81 5 5 or e -m a i l Thomas _ J_ Miller@f ws.gov.

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of St Michaels ~ the Old Mill behind Eastern Shore Brewing Co., Foxyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and Town Dock, and The Crab Claw Restaurant. Live music and delicious food. Last year was a sellout. For more info. visit stmichaelsbrewfest.com.

children. Rain or shine. For more info. tel: 410-810-5948 or visit KentParksAndRec.org. 4 Workshop: The Impressionist Landscape - Mini Workshop Barns, Cottages, Structures with Diane DuBois Mullaly at the Academy Art Museum, Easton. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. $6 members, $95 non-members. For more info. tel: 410-822-ARTS (2787) or visit academyartmuseum.org. 4 St. Michaels Brew Fest from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. St. Michaels Brewfest 2016 will feature over 70 beers, including one-offs, seasonals, collaborations and casks from local, regional and national breweries. This will all take place at three locations within easy walking distance in the heart

4 27th annual Strawberry Festival at St. Lukeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s United Methodist Church, St. Michaels. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Crafts, lunch, bake sale and more. For more info. tel: 410-745-2534. 4 First Sat urday g uided wa lk. 10 a.m. at Adkins Arboretum, Ridgely. Free for members, $5 admission for non-members. For more info. tel: 410-634-2847, ext. 0 or visit adkinsarboretum.org. 4 Monthly Coffee & Critique with Katie Cassidy and Diane DuBois Mullaly at the Academy Art Mu-

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seum, Easton. 10 a.m. to noon. $10 per person. For more info. tel: 410-822-ARTS (2787) or visit academyartmuseum.org.

4 Saturday Paddling Adventure - Hunting Creek Adventure sponsored by Caroline County Recreation and Parks at Linchester Mill, Preston. 2:15 to 5:15 p.m. Follow the path from a small stream at Linchester Mill all the way to t he Might y Choptank River. This is a point to point paddle with return transportation provided. For more info. tel: 410-479-8120. 4 Concert: Mary Fahl (formerly of the October Project) in the Stoltz Listening Room, Avalon Theatre, Easton. 8 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-822-7299 or visit avalonfoundation.org. 4-5 The Oxford Garden Club hosts 209

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June Calendar public. For more info. e-mail butterfly1016@verizon.net. 4,5,11,12,18,19,25,26 Apprentice for a Day Public Boatbuilding Program at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels. Pre-registration required. 10 a.m. Saturday to 4 p.m. Sunday. For more info. tel: 410-745-2916 and ask to speak with someone in the boatyard. 4,11,18,25 Easton Farmer’s Market every Saturday from mid-April through Christmas, from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. Each week a different local musical artist is featured from 10 a.m. until noon. Town parking lot on North Harrison Street. Over 20 vendors. Easton Farmer’s Market is the work of the Avalon Foundation. For more info. visit avalonfoundation.org. 4,11,18,25 Denton Farmer’s and Flea Market from 9 a.m. to noon. Shop for farm-fresh produce, plants, baked goods, crafts, antiques and more. For more info. visit DowntownDenton.com. 4,11,18,25 St. Michaels Farmers Market from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. on F r emont S t r e e t . R a i n or shine. Farmers offer fresh fruits and vegetables, meats, cut f lowers, potted plants, breads and

pastries, cow’s milk cheeses, orchids, eggs and honey. For more info. visit ffm.org. 4,11,18,25 Cars and Coffee at the Classic Motor Museum in St. Michaels. 9 to 11 a.m. For more info. tel: 410-745-8979 or visit classicmotormuseumstmichaels.org.

4,11,18,25 Historic High Street Wa lk ing Tour in Cambr idge. Experience the beauty and hear the folklore of Cambridge’s High Street. One-hour walking tours are sponsored by the non-profit West End Citizens Association and are accompanied by colonial-garbed docents. 11 a.m. at Long Wharf. For more info. tel: 410-901-1000. 4,11,18,25 Skipjack Sail aboard the Nathan of Dorchester, 1 to 3 p.m., Long Wharf, Cambridge.

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5 4th annual Marty Gangemi Memorial Car Show at Greensboro Elementary School. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Open to all makes and models of cars and trucks. Numerous trophies will be awarded. Registration is $15. For more info. tel: 410-924-0521.

Adults $30, children 6 to 12 $10, under 6 free. For more info. tel: 410-228-7141 or reservations at skipjack-nathan.org.

5 Foraging at Adkins Arboretum, Ridgely. 1 to 2:30 p.m. Learn to identif y, har vest and prepare wild edibles. $15 members, $20 non-members. For more info. tel: 410-634-2847, ext. 0 or visit adkinsarboretum.org.

4,18 Yoga at the Oxford Community Center with Suzie Hurley. Intermediate from 9:30 to 11 a.m. and beginner from 1 to 2:15 p.m. $18 per class or $105 for the whole series. For more info. visit suziehurley.com. 5 44th Annual W. T. Ruark Fishing Tour nament: Registration of fish will be from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Firehouse in Fishing Creek. To qualify for the tournament, a ticket must be purchased by 7 p.m. Saturday, June 4. Food will be served starting at 2 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Hoopers Island Volunteer Fire Company. Cash prizes for longest fish in several categories. For more info. tel: 410-397-3142.

5-18 National Music Festival at Washington College, Chestertown. Multiple times and venues throughout Chestertown, Rock Hall, and Queen Anneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s County. The Nat iona l Music Fe st iva l brings together inspiring mentors and the nex t generation of gifted musicians. For more info. tel: 410-778-2064 or visit nationalmusic.us. 5-19 Chesapeake Chamber Music Festival at venues in and around

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food. Free. For more info. tel: 410-745-6073 or visit stmichaelscc.org. 6,13,20,27 Meeting: Overeaters Anonymous at UM Shore Medical Center in Easton. 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. For more info. visit oa.org.

Easton. For more info. see article in this issue or visit chesapeakechambermusic.org. 6 Lecture: Art Taylor and Tara Laskowski, award-winning husband-and-wife authors, to read excerpts from their books. 6 p.m. at the Talbot County Free Library, Easton. For more info. tel: 410-822-1626 or visit tcfl.org. 6 Meeting: Live Playwrights’ Society at the Garfield Center for the Arts, Chestertown. 7:30 to 9 p.m. For more info. visit liveplaywrightssociety.org. 6,13,20,27 Story Time at the Talbot County Free Library, Easton. 10 a.m. For children 5 and under accompanied by an adult. For more info. tel: 410-822-1626 or visit tcfl.org. 6,13,20,27 Fun and Friendship from 3 to 5 p.m. for ages 7 to 11 at the St. Michaels Community Center. Fun, games, music and

6,13,20,27 Monday Night Trivia at the Market Street Public House, Denton. 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Join host Norm Amorose for a funfilled evening. For more info. tel: 410-479-4720. 6-28 Exhibition: What is Giclée? at Candleberr y Galler y in St. Michaels. A diverse group of local artists will display giclées of painting, photography, mixed media, hand-pulled serigraphs, and hand-cut paper creations. For more info. tel: 410-253-0967. 7 Meeting: Breast Feeding Support Group from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at UM Shore Medical Center in Easton. For more info. tel: 410-822-1000 or visit shorehealth.org. 7 Mov ie Night at Evergreen: A Center for Balanced Living in Easton. 7 to 9 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-819-3395 or visit evergreeneaston.org. 7,14 Class: Organizing, Storing and Sharing Photos with your Smartphone with Scott Kane at the

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June Calendar Academy Art Museum, Easton. 6 to 8 p.m. $50 members, $80 non-members. For more info. tel: 410-822-ARTS (2787) or visit academyartmuseum.org. 7,14,21,28 Story Time at the Talbot County Free Library, Easton. 10 a.m. For children 5 and under accompanied by an adult. For more info. tel: 410-822-1626 or visit tcfl.org.

8 Grief suppor t group meeting ~ Together: Silent No More at Talbot Hospice, Easton. 6 to 7:30 p.m. Support group for those who have lost a loved one to substance abuse or addiction. For more info. tel: 410-822-6681. 8

Me e t i n g: O p t i m i s t C lub at Hunter’s Tavern, Tidewater Inn, Easton. 6:30 to 8 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-310-9347.

7,14,21,28 Open Chess/Checkers at the Oxford Community Center. Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to noon. Free. For more info. tel: 410-2265904 or visit oxfordcc.org. 7,21 Grief Support Group at the Dorchester County Library, Cambr idge. 6 p.m. Sponsored by Coastal Hospice & Palliative Care. For more info. tel: 443-978-0218. 8 Early Morning Members’ Walk at Adkins Arboretum, Ridgely. 8 to 9:30 a.m. Free. For more info. tel: 410-634-2847, ext. 0 or visit adkinsarboretum.org. 8 Meeting: Bayside Quilters from 9 a.m. to noon at the Easton Volunteer Fire Department on Aurora Park Drive, Easton. Guests are welcome, memberships are available. For more info. e-mail mhr2711@gmail.com.

8 Aviation Seminar by Chesapeake Sport Pilot at the Bay Bridge Airport, Stevensville. 7 p.m. Topics for this monthly seminar include Flying 101 ~ Ever Wonder How Those Little Airplanes Get Into the Air?; The Drones Are Coming to an Airport Near You; and The Auto Gyroplane and the Queen Anne’s County Office of the Sheriff, among others. Seminars are free, but geared toward adults. Registration required. For more info. tel: 410-604-1717 or visit airportprograms.com.

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9 Family Unplugged Games at the Ta lbot C ount y Free L ibra r y, St. Michaels. 4 p.m. Bring the whole family for an evening of board games and fun educational childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s games. For all ages (children 5 and under need to be accompanied by an adult). For more info. tel: 410-822-1626 or visit tcfl.org. 9 Chesapeake Bay Herb Society me e t i ng w it h sp e a ker K at ie Smith on Chinese Herbal Medicine. Potluck dinner theme is Herb and Spice Blends of the Napoleonic Empire. 6 p.m. at Immanuel Lut heran Church, Easton. For more info. tel: 410827-5434. 9 The Tragedy of Macbeth performed by the Shore Shakespeare C ompa ny at t he E x plorat ion Center at Kent Narrows. 7 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-690-3165 or visit shoreshakespeare.com. 9,16,23,30 Memoir Writing at

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the Talbot County Free Library, St. Michaels. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Record and share your memories of life and family with a group of friendly folk. Pre-registration requested. For more info. tel: 410-822-1626 or visit tcfl.org. 10 -11 The Tragedy of Macbeth performed by the Shore Shakespeare Company at the Oxford Community Center. 7 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-690-3165 or visit shoreshakespeare.com. 10-12 21st annual Pro-Am Rockfish Tournament at Rock Hall Harbor. Catch the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jewel of the Chesapeakeâ&#x20AC;? and win $20,000. 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th place cash prizes will be awarded for largest fish checked in on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. For more info. tel: 410-216-6610 or visit mar ylandwater men.com for official rules and regulations.

Comprehensive Breast Center. $125 per individual and $500 per team of four. Limited to 300 participants. Registration begins at 8 a.m., with shoot beginning at 9 a.m. For more info. tel: 410822-1000, ext. 5763 or e-mail alowe@umm.edu. 11 Neavitt Flea Market from 8 a.m.

10-26 Play: Fiddler on the Roof at the Church Hill Theatre. Set in the bustling village of Anatevka, the story centers on a poor dairyman named Tevye and his five daughters. For more info. about prices and schedule, tel. 410-556-6003 or visit churchhilltheatre.org. 11 2nd a n nua l Spor t i ng Clay s Classic at The Point at Pintail in Queenstown to support the 217

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readings, answer questions and sell their books. For more info. tel: 410-822-1626 or visit tcf l. org. 11 Second Saturday at the Artsway from 2 to 4 p.m., 401 Market Street, Denton. Interact w ith a r t i s t s a s t he y demon s t r ate their work. For more info. tel: 410-479-1009 or visit carolinearts.org.

to noon in the Neavitt Talbot County Park. 20 vendors and lots of food. Rain date is June 12 at 1 p.m. Sponsored by the Neavitt Communit y A ssociation. For more info. tel: 410-745-8768. 11 Friends of the Library Second Saturday Book Sale at the Dorchester Count y Public Librar y, Cambridge. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-228-7331 or visit dorchesterlibrary.org.

11 Second Saturday and Art Walk in Historic Downtown Cambridge on Race, Poplar, Muir and High streets. Shops will be open late. Galleries will be opening new shows and holding receptions. Restaurants w ill feature live music. 5 to 9 p.m. For more info. visit cambridgemainstreet.com. 11 Pickering Creek’s Tour, Toast and Taste. The evening features a tour of Herb and Patrice Miller’s beautiful home, Myrtle Grove, and an evening of great food, beverages, auction items and

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music. $125 each. 5:30 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-822-4903 or visit pickeringcreek.audubon. org. 11,25 Country Church Breakfast at Faith Chapel & Trappe United Methodist churches in Wesley Ha l l, Trappe. 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. TUMC is also the home of “Martha’s Closet” Yard Sale and C om mu n it y O ut re ach Store, open during the breakfast and every Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to noon.

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11,25 Music in the Park summer concert series in Fountain Park, Chestertown. 7 to 8:30 p.m. For more info. visit kentcounty.com/ events. 12 Firehouse Breakfast at the Oxford Volunteer Fire Company. 8 to 11 a.m. Proceeds to benefit fire and ambulance services. $10 for adults and $5 for children under 10. For more info. tel: 410-226-5110. 12 The Bay Hundred Ducks Unlimited w ill hold its 13th annual Clayton Katski Memorial Ladies Fishing Tournament at Harrison’s Chesapeake House, Tilghman Island. Ladies only; men can captain or be mates. Trophies for the five top rockfish caught. Door prizes, refreshments and lunch are included. 219

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the Nazarene, Denton. Noon. For more info. tel: 410-482-6039. 13 Book Arts for Teens and Adults at the Talbot County Free Library, St. Michaels. 2 p.m. Fold and Cut Book. For more info. tel: 410-822-1626 or visit tcfl.org. 13

Stitching Time at the Talbot County Free Library, Easton. 3 to 5 p.m. Bring projects in progress (sewing, knitting, cross-stitch). Limited instruction for beginners. For more info. tel: 410-8221626 or visit tcfl.org.

14 Flute Circle at Justamere Trading Post, St. Michaels. 6 p.m. Come and enjoy the native f lute. Learn to play, or just listen. Free. For more info. tel: 410-745-2227. For more info. tel: 410 -886 1072. Limited number of boats and captains available for those needing them! 12 Oxford Historic Walking Tour from 11 a.m. to noon. Leaves from the ferry dock. Free. 12 Concert: Idlewheel (acoustic) in the Stoltz Listening Room, Avalon Theatre, Easton. 8 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-822-7299 or visit avalonfoundation.org. 13 Meeting: Caroline County AARP Chapter #915 at the Church of

14,28 Buddhist Study Group at Evergreen: A Center for Balanced Living, Easton. 6:30 to 8 p.m. Open to the public. For more info. tel: 410-819-3395 or visit evergreeneaston.org. 15 Meeting: Dorchester Caregivers Support Group from 3 to 4 p.m. at Pleasant Day Adult Medical Day Care, Cambridge. For more info. tel: 410-228-0190. 15 Yoga Therapy at Evergreen: A Center for Balanced Living in Easton. 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-819-3395 or

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15-16 GSK Science in the Summer: O c e a nog r aphy at t he Ta lb ot County Free Library, Easton. 10 a.m. to noon for children entering grades 2-3, and 2 to 4 p.m. for children entering grades 4 to 6. In-person registration required. Sponsored by Glaxo Smith Kline and the American Association for the Advancement of Science. For more info. tel: 410-822-1626 or visit tcfl.org. 15-16 Boater Safety Course at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels. Individuals and families with children over age 12 are welcome to participate in our Boaterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Safety certificat ion pr og r a m a nd le a r n t he basics needed to operate a vessel

on Maryland waterways. $25. For more info. tel: 410-745-4941 or e-mail aspeight@cbmm.org. 16 Skunk Cabbage Leaf Casting w ith Sandy Bemis and Chr is Eckert at Adkins A rboretum, Ridgely. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. $45 members, $55 non-members. For more info. tel: 410-634-2847, ext. 0 or visit adkinsarboretum. org. 16 Meeting: Stroke Survivors Sup-

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port Group at Pleasant Day Medical Adult Day Care, Cambridge. 1 to 2 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-228-0190. 16 Puppet Show: The Little Red Hen at the Talbot County Free Librar y, St. Michaels. 3 p.m. For ages 3 and older. For more info. tel: 410-822-1626 or visit tcfl.org. 16 St. Michaels Community Center Summer Concert Series featuring Bay Jazz Project at Muskrat Park. 6:30 to 8 p.m.

16 Concert: Dave Masonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Traffic Jam at the Avalon Theatre, Easton. 8 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-822-7299 or visit avalonfoundation.org. 17 Pro Bono Legal Clinic at the Dorchester County Public Library. 1 to 3 p.m. on the third Friday of each month. For more info. tel: 410-690-8128. 17 Forest Music with Mana Saxophone Quartet at Adkins Arboretum, Ridgely. 4 p.m. Free. For more info. tel: 410-634-2847, ext. 0 or visit adkinsarboretum. org. 17 Third Thursday in downtown Denton from 5 to 7 p.m. Shop for one-of-a-kind floral arrangements, gifts and home decor, dine out on a porch with views of the Choptank River, or enjoy a stroll around town as businesses extend their hours. For more info. tel: 410-479-0655.

16 Brown Box Theatre presents Brilliant Traces at the Oxford Community Center. 8 p.m. $16. For more info. tel: 410-226-5904

17 Class: How to Paint a Shorescape in Watercolor with Steve Bleinberger at Candleberry Gallery, St. Michaels. Pre-registration required. $45. 6 to 8 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-745-2420. 17-18 Hot & Tangy Chicken Barbecue from 10 a.m. at the Link-

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ties. Workshops and seminars, building demonstrations, family ac t iv it ies, and a naut ic a l f lea market w ill be available throughout the weekend, along with a selection of regional and grilled foods, music, and a Pyrat rum bar for libations and other drinks. Friday from 11 a.m. to

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crow n, greet members of the royal family, and enjoy a royal British tea party. 1 p.m. For ages 5 and older. Registration is required. For more info. tel: 410822-1626 or visit tcfl.org.

5 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-745-2916 or visit cbmm.org.

18 Concert: Rebecca Pronsky in the Stoltz Listening Room, Avalon Theatre, Easton. 8 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-822-7299 or visit avalonfoundation.org. 19

S u m mer S ol s t ic e C onc er t: OCEAN Quartet at Gallery 447, 447 Race Street, Cambridge. 5 p.m. $20 for limited table seating, $15 general admission, $10 st udents. For more info. tel: 301-466 - 0183 or v isit oceanorchestra.com.

20 Book discussion on A Thousand Acres by Jane Smiley at the Talbot County Free Library, Easton. 6:30 p.m. For more info. tel: 410822-1626 or visit tcfl.org.

17-Aug. 7 Exhibition: Ernie Satchell ~ A Fe w of My Favor ite Things at the Academy Art Museum, Easton. The exhibition features the ceramics of Eastern Shore native Ernest Satchell. For more info. tel: 410-822-ARTS (2787) or visit academyartmuseum.org.

2 0 -2 4 Wr it i ng a nd I l lu s t r ating Books for ages 3 to 5 with Heather Crow at the Academy Art Museum, Easton. 9 to 10:30 a.m. $105 members, $115 nonmembers. For more info. tel: 410-822-ARTS (2787) or visit academyartmuseum.org.

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tel: 410-634-2847, ext. 0 or visit adkinsarboretum.org. 21,22,24 3-day Workshop: Introduction to Pastels w ith Katie C a s sidy at t he Ac ademy A r t Museum, Easton. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. $125 members, $155 nonmembers. For more info. tel: 410-822-ARTS (2787) or visit academyartmuseum.org.

Par ticipation is limited, preregistration is required. $125 members, $150 non-members. For more info. tel: 410-745-4941 or e-mail aspeight@cbmm.org.

22 Read to Latte, a certified therapy dog, at the Talbot County Free Library, Easton. 11 a.m. to noon. For more info. tel: 410-822-1626 or visit tcfl.org.

2 0 -2 4 Wr it i ng a nd I l lu s t r ating Books for ages 6 to 8 with Heather Crow at the Academy Art Museum, Easton. 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. $130 members, $140 non-members. For more info. tel: 410-822-ARTS (2787) or visit academyartmuseum.org.

23 Red Cross Training: The Pillowcase Project for children entering grades 3 and up. Learn the importance of disaster preparedness. 2 to 3 p.m. at the Talbot County Free Library, Easton. For more info. tel: 410-822-1626 or visit tcfl.org.

20-24 Writing and Illustrating a Book or Graphic Novel for ages 9 and up with Heather Crow at the Academy Art Museum, Easton. 1 to 3 p.m. $140 members, $150 non-members. For more info. tel: 410-822-ARTS (2787) or visit academyartmuseum.org.

23 St. Michaels Community Center Summer Concert Series featuring Hometown Girls at Muskrat Park. 6:30 to 8 p.m.

21 More about the Monarch Butter f ly w ith Adam Mitchell at Adkins Arboretum, Ridgely. 1 to 2:30 p.m. Free. For more info.

24 Adventures in Computer Coding with Matthew McCowan at the Talbot County Free Library, Easton at 11 a.m. and St. Michaels at 2 p.m. Learn the basics with hands-on and virtual activities for ages 6 to 10. Registration is required. For more info. tel:

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Shore Life is Grand!

GREENWOOD FARM - ST. MICHAELS / BOZMAN

Charming waterfront 16 acre farm offering ultimate sunset views on Harris Creek. 1920â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s farmhouse offers a warm and relaxing atmosphere and is accompanied by several outbuildings including garages and carriage house with living quarters above. Enjoy the broad waterviews from the cleared 400+ ft. rip-rapped shoreline including pier with 2 ft. MLW. Property has great elevation, room for expansion and waterside pool. $1,199,000.

Christie Bishop, Realtor 410-829-2781 info@cbishoprealtor.com www.cbishoprealtor.com

Benson & Mangold 410-770-9255

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June Calendar 410-822-1626 or visit tcfl.org. 25 Workshop: Saturdays en Plein Air! with Diane DuBois Mullaly at the Academy Art Museum, Easton. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free to members of the Museum. For more info. tel: 410-822-ARTS (2787) or visit academyartmuseum.org. 25 St. Michaels Branch 35th Anniversary Book Sale at the Talbot Count y Free Librar y, St. Michaels. 10 a.m. The sale will run through July 1. For more info. tel: 410-822-1626 or visit tcfl.org.

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25 5th annual Marshyhope Duck Derby and Festival at Marina Park, Federalsburg. See 5,000 ducks race down the Marshyhope Creek at this Federalsburg Lions Club event that also features a Lip Sync Contest, Poker Run, Little Miss/Mr. Duckling pageant, live music by Mike Hines & The Look, fireworks, vendors, food and more! For more info. tel: 4 43-786 -3943 or e -ma i l federalsburglions@gmail.com. 25 Concert: Rachel B in the Stoltz Listening Room, Avalon Theatre, Easton. 8 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-822-7299 or visit avalonfoundation.org. 25-26 Great American Campout at Adkins Arboretum, Ridgely. Join fellow campers for a naturalistled “walk and wade” along the Blockston Branch, roast hot dogs and marshmallows, catch firef lies, take a f lashlight hike, and

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CO N T E M P ORARY WATE RFRONT, SE R ENE SETTI NG Fully renovated dream home in a private five-acre bucolic setting on Bolingbroke Creek. Open floor plan with vaulted ceilings, beautiful wood floors and luxurious finishes. One-story living with a gourmet kitchen and a private guest suite. Offered at $749,500

www.ChancellorPoint.com

Gene Smith - Fine Homes and Waterfront Properties Benson & Mangold Real Estate 205 S. Talbot St., St. Michaels, MD 21663

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McDermott at the Talbot County Free Library, Easton. 6 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-822-1626 or visit tcfl.org.

share spooky stories around the campfire. The Delmarva Stargazers will be on hand with telescopes to reveal the wonders of the night sky. Children’s crafts, campfire songs, and a morning bike ride are part of the fun. For a full schedule of events, visit adkinsarboretum.org. 26 Summer Wildlife Walk at Adkins Arboretum, Ridgely. 1 to 2:30 p.m. This walk is free for members/free with $5 admission for non-members (payable on the day of the walk). For more info. tel: 410-634-2847, ext. 0 or visit adkinsarboretum.org. 27 Free Mov ies @ Noon at the Talbot County Free Library, St. Michaels. This month’s feature is Annie. Bring your own lunch or snack. 27 “The Library Guy” hosts a discussion of After This by Alice

27-30 Oil Painting Outdoors en Plein Air! for ages 12+ with Diane DuBois Mullaly at the Academy Art Museum, Easton. 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. $130 members, $140 non-members. For more info. tel: 410-822-ARTS (2787) or visit academyartmuseum.org. 27-July 1 CBMM’s Kids Club summer camp for children 6 to 7 years of age. 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Par ticipation is limited, pre -reg ist rat ion is required. $125 members, $150 non-members. For more info. tel: 410745-4941 or e-mail aspeight@ cbmm.org. 27-July 1 Sketch It! A Sketchbook Journey for ages 8 to 13 with Susan Horsey at the Academy Art Museum, Easton. 10 a.m. to noon. $130 members, $140 non-members. For more info. tel: 410-822-ARTS (2787) or visit academyartmuseum.org. 28 Meeting: Breast Cancer Support Group at UM Shore Regional Breast Center, Easton. 6 to 7:30 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-8221000, ext. 5411. 28 Meeting: Women Supporting

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Women, lo c a l bre a s t c a nc er support group, meets at Christ Episcopal Church, Cambridge. 6:30 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-463-0946. 29 Craft Explorers at the Talbot County Free Librar y, Easton. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. See what you can create from a variety of art and craft materials. For more info. tel: 410-822-1626 or visit tcfl.org. 30 Entertainment with ventriloquist Tom Crowl at the Talbot Count y Free Librar y, St. Michaels. 2 p.m. Free tickets are required. For more info. tel: 410-822-1626 or visit tcfl.org.

30 St. Michaels Community Center Summer Concert Series featuring Three Penny Opera at Muskrat Park. 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Celebrating 25 Years Tracy Cohee Hodges Vice President Area Manager Eastern Shore Lending

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Oxford Waterfront with deep water boat slip on Town Creek. Four bedrooms, newly renovated open floor plan with gourmet kitchen and new stainless steel appliances. $899,000.

Charm of a classic Eastern Shore waterfront home on the Strand in Historic Oxford. Enclosed waterside porch, six bedrooms, spacious garage with workshop and storage. $695,000.

Exceptional Talbot County Properties

C.1790, the Stewart House has charm and character. Meticulously renovated in 2008. Mature landscaping, original floors, Viking kitchen, 6 FP, geothermal. $1,195,000.

Enjoy the just completed renovations as the boats sail by on the Tred Avon River! 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, original floors, 3 fireplaces. New deck off 2nd floor master bedroom. $1,250,000.

Jane M. McCarthy ,

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ASSOCIATE BROKER

Benson & Mangold Real Estate

27999 Oxford Rd., Oxford, MD 21654 410-310-6692 (c) 路 410-822-1415 (o)

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BOZMAN 16 acres of privacy. Perfectly maintained 4 bedroom residence, guest house, garage with workshop. Pool. 750 ft. rip-rapped shoreline on Grace Creek. Southern Exposure. 5 ft. MLW at pier. Non-shared drive. $1,795,000

VILLA ROAD Minutes from Easton - classic 4BR, 4 bath home set on 5 acres of parklike grounds. Glassed room on south side overlooking Glebe Creek. Super MBR with huge closet. Deepwater dock with boatlift. $1,595,000

OXFORD Residential compound consisting of two residences (6 or 7 BR total), full sun pool, garage with workshop. Bulkheaded shore, high ground. Unsurpassed views out Town Creek to the Tred Avon River. Pier with 6 ft. MLW. $2,200,000

Newly remodeled 4,600 sq. ft. painted brick res. with super master bedroom suite. Modern kitchen with granite countertops. 5.6 acres offering expansive views of Trippes Creek. Dock with 8 ft. MLW. Just reduced to $1,695,000

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