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Tidewater Times
Since 1952, Eastern Shore of Maryland Vol. 68, No. 5
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October 2019
Features: About the Cover Artist: Evie Baskin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Isn't it Romantic?: Helen Chappell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Western Wanderings: Bonna L. Nelson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Giving Trappe a New Look: Michael Valliant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Tidewater Kitchen: Pamela Meredith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Academy Art Museum Craft Show: Amy Steward. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Options for Safe & Healthy Aging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Tidewater Gardening: K. Marc Teffeau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Pee-Weck: Gary D. Crawford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 Changes ~ All American: Roger Vaughan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Departments: October Tide Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Caroline County ~ A Perspective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Kent County and Chestertown at a Glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Dorchester Points of Interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Easton Points of Interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 St. Michaels Points of Interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Oxford Points of Interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 Tilghman ~ Bay Hundred . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 Queen Anne’s County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171 October Calendar of Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173 Anne B. Farwell, Publisher
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About the Cover Artist Evie Baskin this show were inspired by the dunes of Cape Henlopen, sites along the Delaware Bay, Blackwater Wildlife Refuge and the sunlit fields and waterways of Kent and Queen Anne’s counties. The piece on the cover is titled Prime Hook Fall. Evie is a juried member of the Working Artists’ Forum of Easton, a member of RiverArts of Chestertown and an accredited member of the Maryland Society of Portrait Painters. Her studio lies just over the Chester River Bridge in Kingstown. For more information about Evie and her work, please see theartistsgalleryctown. com and eviebaskin.com.
Evie Baskin is a partner with The Artists’ Gallery and has resided in Chestertown since 2008. She is a native Floridian with a B.A. in Visual Arts from Florida State University in Tallahassee. Years of workshops, classes and continued study have helped her evolve from drawing in graphite and pen and ink to painting in full color with oil and pastel. Evie’s subject matter ranges from portraiture (both human and animal) to the landscapes of the Eastern Shore and Ireland. Her most recent show, “Textures on the Shore,” incorporated the use of texture by applying pastel over a layer of pumice gel and modeling paste. The images in Brody pastel over acrylic
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Isn’t it Romantic? by Helen Chappell
Well, the cat is out of the bag, and it has been since Amazon started peddling books. Yes, for many years, I wrote Regency romance novels under a couple of pen names. It’s true. Rebecca Baldwin and Caroline Brooks paid my rent through many lean times when writing literary fiction and newspaper work just didn’t cut it. I’m not the first writer to spin potboilers under a nom de plume. They’re called potboilers because in the old days, they kept the pot of stew boiling on the hearth, with some food to put into it. And we wrote them under pen names because if we weren’t exactly ashamed of them, at least we didn’t want them confused with our more serious work. Louisa May Alcott wrote romances, and so did a lot of other people whose names I won’t print here because they’re still alive and still writing. I don’t write them anymore, but when I did, they were a hot market. At the time I was writing them, all eighteen of them, I was writing some reasonably serious stuff under my own byline. And you just didn’t want your brand associated with genre fiction. My Regencies were such a secret,
I once won a contest for revealing my secret identity. That $500 check from a liquor company came in really handy. As romances go, mine were pretty chaste. None of them had some long-haired, shirtless people on the cover, which was how bodice rippers were advertised to their readers. They were called bodice rip-
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march out again, their monthly reading assured. There was a time when I auditioned to write for Harlequin. A former Dell editor of mine had moved to their company in Don Mills, Ontario, and invited me to write a proposal. Even after I read several samples, I never quite got the Harlequin style down. And they do have a very strict style. I guess my insincerity shone through, because I never passed the Harlequin audition. Frankly, both bodice rippers and Harlequin contemporary romantic dramas left me cold. I’ve never been much for submissive women. Back in high school, I’d read all of Jane Austen, of course. And then I discovered Georgette Heyer. Heyer is still selling very well, all these years later. Her books are a great combination of characters, clever plotting and an attention to authentic Regency-era detail that was right up my alley. For many of us, tough times led us to go back and re-read a Heyer; she was a genius at creating another world, a safe place to retreat when the modern era is just too much. Her research into the Regency era is meticulous, as I discovered when I started doing my own research into the world between 1800 and 1825, roughly the era in which England was governed by George IV, then Prince Regent, who ruled instead of his father, George III. George III is
pers because the hero, often posed by the legendary Fabio, would, at some point in the breathless story, rip open the heroine’s corset. Pretty steamy stuff for escapist fiction, and women bought them by the dozen. The other genre they f locked to were the Harlequin Romances, put out by a Canadian company. When I worked at the late and muchlamented News Center, Harlequin put out twelve titles a month. We’d no sooner stock them on the shelves than women would march in, snatch up all twelve of them and 12
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with high-waisted gowns, endless war with Napoleon and, at least in Heyer World, a cast of upper-class and often titled characters, balls, parties, romantic intrigue and, often, adventure. The plot is pretty standard, as it is in all romance novels. Girl meets boy, girl and boy are attracted, but some huge misunderstanding comes between them. Girl and boy are miserable, but Something Happens and they are united in a kiss. There is never any graphic sex in these Regencies, which spared me from having to write erotic prose, something I probably couldn’t do with a straight face. What there is, is a lot of dresses for all occasions, which are described in almost pornographic detail, from the lace f lounces at the hem to the adorable bonnets topping their pretty heads. The hero is most decidedly masculine, usually titled, nearly always filthy rich. And his clothing, while tailored and much more restrained than hers, also comes in for a lot of description, from his snowy white
known to most of us as the king who lost the American colonies and went mad. He suffered from a disease called porphyria, we know now. Tragically for him, it led to bouts of crippling madness. And it also launched the Regency era,
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Cinderella element, where our heroine doesn’t have a great deal of money, but the hero is always comfortably well off. Since this was an era when marriage was the only acceptable career for a woman who didn’t want to end up as a bleak, miserable governess, it was important to get this couple through the ins and outs of whatever silly misunderstanding I’d thrown at them. The only expression of physical love came in the last paragraph of the book, and it was a steamy kiss only. Chaste enough for the most prudish reader, but in the Regency genre, the porn was all the glamor and wealth of an era notorious for excess. Of course, there was appalling poverty and social revolution in the Regency era, but it never seemed to touch these gilded characters ~ or, if it did, only brief ly. I’ve done my research on that era, and I know just how bad it could be for everyone not rich and entitled, but in Regency World, you read to escape this stuff, not wallow in it. I was pretty good at imitating Heyer, if I do say so myself. I couldn’t write any other kind of romantic genre because I am too cynical, but writing Regencies came easily to me, maybe because they discovered me at a time in my adolescence when I needed to escape and a part of me still believed in magic. For me, it was almost like writing a comic book. I could take the same situation, twist it into a
cravat to his gleaming boots. And, of course, he drives some sort of elegant carriage, and both of them ride like professionals, because rich people in these books always have a stable full of horses or access to them. And there will be parties and balls galore, sometimes as a backdrop for our couple to move through the figures of some dance while having the fight of their lives behind forced smiles. Add a sprinkling of comic characters, both above and below stairs, set it in London or Bath or at some country estate, and you’ve got your basic Regency plot. Now, sometimes, there will be a
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new background and turn out something completely different eighteen times. It was almost too easy. And, of course, I liked the checks. But the fad for Regencies, like all literary fads, passed. I had moved into the respectable world of journalism, writing a column for the Baltimore Sun and stringing for the Washington Post and doing some tongue-in-cheek mysteries and more literary fiction. It was in my own best interests not to advertise the efforts of Rebecca Baldwin and Caroline Brooks, because I wanted my own byline to be taken seriously. I’d even chosen my noms de plume from my ancestresses because they sounded more historical. So, there for about fifteen years, I led a double life. And I had a ball doing it. And ever since Amazon outed me by putting the Regencies up on my author page, I’ve come out of the genre closet. Jane Austen and Georgette Heyer will never eat their hearts out from heaven, but I’m kind of sneakily proud of myself.
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Wyoming, Montana and Yellowstone by Bonna L. Nelson
Anchoring Wyoming’s northeast corner is the country’s first national monument, the ethereal Devils Tower. This astonishing geological phenomenon dominates the landscape, rising in a straight formation to 867 feet high. Imagine driving through endless f lat prairies and seeing a singular mountainous monolith in the middle of absolutely nothing but grasslands. That’s what we experienced on a dazzling summer day.
Startling, unsettling, puzzling, yes, but there it was. Where did it come from? we wondered. The butte, 1,000 feet in diameter at its base with a 1.5-acre teardropshaped f lat top, is believed by scientists to have been created about 50 million years ago when molten lava forced its way into sedimentary rocks above it (a process known as igneous int r usion) a nd t hen cooled into a protruding column.
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and laughter from visitors echoed throughout the space. We learned there that “Wyoming” comes f rom a Nat ive A mer ic an name meaning “large prairie place” or “land of vast plains.” The scenic state is the ninth largest in size but has the smallest population (less than 600,000), probably due to its landscape. Its western two-thirds are mostly covered by mountain ranges, including the rugged Rocky Mountains, and by broad basins and lush valleys. The eastern third of the state is a high-elevation prairie and grassland called the High Plains and is bordered by the low-relief Black Hills. Wyoming is known as the “Cowboy State” for its enduring legacy of frontier traditions and cattle ranches that range in size from small to thousands of acres. It is just as proud to be called the “Equality State” because it was the first state in the country to grant women the right to vote. A number of other well-known firsts include the first national park (Yellowstone), the first national monument (Devils
The structure is sacred to the Native Americans who still worship there and is a dream challenge for climbers who come from around the world to scale its massive hexagonal columns. Hiking trails with interpretive signage circle the mammoth pillar structure, and there is a visitor center nearby.
We had a rollicking time at the Wyoming Visitor Center. Its two indoor photo ops include “bull riding” and whitewater rafting opportunities, both representative of Wyoming’s western and outdoors activities. I got into the spirit of both settings. Whooping, hollering
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horn antelope, said to be larger in population than people in Wyoming. We also spotted bison. I was stunned to read that almost half of Wyoming is owned by the U.S. Government and that federal agencies regulate much of the state’s grazing, logging and mining. Over a million c at t le and more t han 340,000 sheep graze on Wyoming g r a s sl a nd s. M i ner a l r e s ou r c e s comprise the state’s major economic driver, however, and include crude oil, coal reserves, iron ore, silver and copper. Our guide told us that Sheridan, nestled under the majestic snowcapped Bighorn Mountains, is rich in Old West traditions such as rodeos and a mix of Native American and cowboy pageantry and festivals. Our lunch destination was the historic Sheridan Inn, brimming with western history and Wild West spirit.
Tower), the f irst national forest (Shoshone) and the first female governor (Nellie Tayloe Ross, 1923–24).
As we drove past endless grasslands, prairie and sagebrush on our way to the famous western town of Sheridan, we passed grazing prong-
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tains, mostly in the western half, and mostly high plains prairies, part of the northern Great Plains, in the eastern portion. Montana (meaning “Mountainous” in Spanish) is named for the state’s majestic Rocky Mountains to the west. It is also nicknamed the “Treasure State” for its large gold and silver mines. Montana boasts thousands of rivers and creeks in lush valleys that attract tourists seeking recreational activities. Also of note, just one million people call Montana home, including representatives of seven Native American nations. Like Wyoming, Montana is one of the least populated states. The Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument, within the Crow Indian Reservation, was our next destination in the plains landscape
Established in 1893, the National Histor ic Landmark is the home of the famous Buffalo Bill Saloon, where we ate tour-catered tuna salad sandwiches (not very cowboy-like) and drank lemonade. Buffalo Bill thundered through the iconic 22room, 59-gabled Inn between 1894 and 1902 and held auditions for his “Wild West Show” on the front lawn. We could well imagine Wild Bill sauntering up to the beautiful, highly polished walnut-wood bar and ordering a whiskey or two. Alas, we could not, as the bar was closed. Heading north, we entered the “Big Sky Country” of Montana. According to our guide, the topography of the fourth-largest state includes more than 93 million acres of moun-
The Little Bighorn Battlefield site commemorates the June 25, 1876 battle between the U.S. Army's seventh cavalry, guided by Crow and Arikara scouts, and several bands of Lakota Sioux, Cheyenne, and Arapaho. The park includes battlefields, a cemetery, and trails to hike along with history. 30
Indians to preserve their ancestral way of life. Nearly all of the soldiers and 60 to 100 Sioux, Lakota and Cheyenne (Native American numbers are uncertain because their families removed their dead from the field) died at Little Bighorn. The ranger told the stor y in a ver y mov ing and persona l way, using phrases such as “...when my people returned….” Though the Native Americans won the battle, they eventually lost the war, as the U.S. succeeded in its efforts to end their independent, nomadic way of life and take over their land rich with gold and other resources. On Last Stand Hill, Natives tie ribbons to a large shrub, their way of remembering and honoring their ancestors.
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tion from Pittsburgh, PA, to Oregon. Our guide informed us that the city is nestled in the fertile valley of the Yellowstone River and surrounded on three sides by mountains, including the Bighorn and Beartooth mountains. Hoping for an uplifting experience on our journey to Yellowstone National Park, we started out early the next day and drove along the Yellowstone River. Native Americans named the river for the yellow rocks and yellow sandstone bluffs found along its 692-mile ramble, mostly in Montana but also crossing into Wyoming. We passed cattle ranches, farms, prairie, hills and then snow-covered mountains on the way to our lunch stop in the
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Roosevelt Arch The Yellowstone River was flowing wildly fast and high on our drive to the Roosevelt Arch at the northern entrance, one of five into Yellowstone National Park. Yellowstone, the world’s first national park, was dedicated in 1872, and there’s nothing else like it. Grazing elk and bison greeted us as we made our first stop at the Mammoth Hot Springs. Located mostly in Wyoming but spilling into Montana and Idaho, Yellowstone is home to the world’s largest concentrations of geysers and thermal features. According to our guide, nearly 300 geysers and more than 10,000 hot springs, fumaroles and mudpots can be found in the 2.2 million-acre park situated
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pervolcano on the North American continent. No matter where you stand in the park, you are standing on that volcano, estimated at just three to eight miles below your feet. The volcano fuels the park’s wealth of gushing geysers, boiling pools and bubbling mudpots, a result of the active mammoth magma chamber that lies beneath.
on an active volcano. Mountains tower above the hills, canyons, water falls, lakes, rivers, plains, forests and thermal features in the park’s otherworldly, yet stunningly beautiful scenery. The day was definitely uplifting and inspiring, being immersed in the wonders of nature and transcending all reality. More than three million people from all over the world visit the dazzling attraction annually to see the wild geological wonders that show off the earth’s inner workings. Visitors also go to Yellowstone, a UNESCO World Heritage site, to see the more than 300 species of wildlife that roam the park. We frequently spotted bison, pronghorn antelope, coyote, elk, moose and, occasionally bear, wolves, eagles and foxes. We learned that Yellowstone is the only place in America where bison have lived since prehistoric times. There were once millions, but now only 5,000, Scientists contend that Yellowstone rests on top of the largest su-
Our daughter, Holly, asked what it felt like to stand on an active volcano. I have to admit that it felt emotionally exhilarating. Physically, we didn’t even feel a vibration. But the volcano was evident with every geyser plume, every hot spring bubble, every mudpot cauldron of sulfur fumes and every hissing fu-
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in the underground rock that cause eruptions of tall columns of steam into the air. The eruptions vary in both their timing and their plume height. Geysers are like giant pressure cookers. Fumaroles (I just love the word!) are steam vents in the earth’s crust. Small amounts of groundwater contact hot rocks underground and are turned to steam, which then rushes out of the vent. Sometimes the fumarole, the hottest surface feature in the park, emits a loud hiss or roar. Bubbling, plopping mudpots are not like mud puddles. They are acidic features with a limited water supply. Microorganisms help convert hydrogen sulfide rising from deep within the earth into sulfuric acid. The acid dissolves rock into clay and mixes with rising steam and groundwater to form mud of varying colors. Our first exposure to a Yellowstone thermal feature was at traver t i ne -ter r ac e d Ma m mot h Hot Springs. The beautiful structure
marole. The Yellowstone Caldera, a large, bowl-shaped volcanic crater, emits water, steam and other gases, including some with strong sulfur fumes. The active volcano’s thermal emissions show that the planet’s interior is still very active. A thermal features discussion is in order to better understand the phenomena at Yellowstone. According to Yellowstone literature, a hot spring (the most common feature in the park) is a spring of hot water that rises without constriction from the earth’s crust. Heated by the subterranean volcano, Yellowstone’s hot springs vary from frothing mochalike boiling water to clear, calm pools of tremendous depth. The many beautiful rainbow colors in hot springs are caused by light refraction, suspended mineral particles and heat-loving, microscopic creatures. A geyser is an eruption of steaming hot water. It’s like a hot spring, only with constrictions in tunnels
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Thousands of gallons of steaming water majestically thunder into the sky with each eruption. We watched the eruptions at various times of the day and night and thought it most beautif ul in the early morning, with the sun streaming through the steam. It was equally as amazing as the Mammoth Hot Springs. We had ascended to an elevation of 7,300 feet but felt comfortable at the Old Faithful Inn. Built in 1904 with native lodgepole pine, it is one of the largest log-style structures in the world and is a National Historic Landmark. We had to tilt our heads back to v iew the soaring sevens tor y lo g- a nd-l i mb lobby w it h wooden crossbeams and balconies. An enormous fireplace made of 500 tons of volcanic stones decorates t he lobby. The r u st ic lo ok w a s lovely in the lobby, but the guest rooms needed some updating. We enjoyed our dining and shopping experiences there, especially the bison burgers and ice cream. The next day, we continued our ex plorat ion of t he mag n i f ic ent geologic wonderland that is Yellowstone National Park. The park is a rough rectangle measuring 54 miles west to east by 63 miles north to south and crossing the Continental Divide. We traveled through on the 142-mile Grand Loop drive. Our park guide, Pete, took us to another majestic wonder, John’s favorite, the dramatic Grand Canyon of t he Yel lowstone, c a r ved
But how would it compare to our next stop, Old Faithful Geyser, situated just outside our lodging at the historic Old Faithful Inn? Every 90 minutes, the iconic cone geyser shoots a plume of steam 90 to 184 feet high for a minute and a half to five minutes, to the applause of all who gather around its base or on a porch of the Inn. I wish it erupted for a longer period. We waited and waited for the eruption, and as soon as we had our cameras ready and aimed, the eruption ended.
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by volcanic events, glaciers and the turbulent waters of the Yellowstone River. The canyon’s torrential waterfalls, the Yellowstone L ower Fa l l s, plu nge a nd c r a sh 308 feet to the Yellowstone River below over rock walls of pink, yellow and orange. We climbed over a rocky path to the overlook and then paused w ith admiration at the sight of another of God’s multifaceted works of art. The lovely, tranquil Yellowstone Lake, with its f loors of hydrotherma l vent s, i s t he la r ge st h ig helevation lake in North America.
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Giving Trappe a New Look by Michael Valliant
The town of Trappe is coming up in the world. If you haven’t driven through downtown in a while, you’ll do a double-take. With one new restaurant open ~ The Coffee Trappe ~ and another opening its doors during the month of September ~ Momma Maria’s ~ Habitat for Humanity Choptank anchoring its headquarters there ~ and Salon Inspire expanding, activity continues to pick up.
For Tom Mitchell, it’s been a 20-year process of learning, watching and assessing. Mitchell owns a number of buildings in the downtown area, including The Coffee Trappe and Momma Maria’s. “My interest in Trappe started 20 years ago when we bought a farm on Chancellor Point Road,” Mitchell said. “I have been watching the town ever since and have seen restaurants and businesses
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the Eastern Shore, where they currently raise their two children here in Trappe. You can even spot the couple picking up their daughter Olivia from the school bus right out front of Momma Maria’s.
start and fail, and I thought there is an opportunity here. The goal is to preserve the identity of the town and to keep the downtown area a vibrant, dynamic place. So, this is not a 20-year plan, but it’s a kind of culmination of watching and learning and wanting to do something for the town.” To bring his vision for his restaurant to life, Tom wanted to keep it local and in the family. He immediately recruited Chef Mike Quatrucci and lucked out, as his wife and better half, Allison Quatrucci, were up for the challenge as well. Allison and Mike are the wizards behind the curtain at The Coffee Trappe and Momma Maria’s Bistro. After traveling the world for years, they returned to
The Coffee Trappe opened in August and serves breakfast and lunch six days a week, Monday through Saturday. At present, it is closed on Sunday. They are considering a Sunday brunch. They open at 6:30 a.m., and the early start is designed for local contractors, teachers and folks looking for a good breakfast and cup of coffee before work. The breakfast menu has everything from breakfast sandwiches and pancakes to a Greek omelet, Caribbean avocado, smoked salmon and “The Eastern Shore” omelet, 50
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breakfast sandwiches,” Mitchell said. “And the old bank building is such a great building; it’s inspiring to walk into the space.” The story behind Momma Ma-
which has jumbo lump crabmeat, asparagus, red bell peppers, cheddar cheese and Old Bay. For lunch, you can get all kinds of salads and sandwiches, including crab cakes, oyster po' boys, burgers and a crab and avocado wrap. Sandwiches are all served with “Trappester’s Fries,” a signature side that customers are raving about. And they serve wine, beer, Bloody Marys, crushes and mimosas for those looking to make a meal a celebration. “With The Coffee Trappe, there was a void. There wasn’t anywhere to get a breakfast sandwich between Easton and Cambridge ~ and I like
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As he and his wife, Maria, started a family, Mitchell sold his insulation company and bought a car dealership in Delaware. Their kids (Dorian and Teresa) are now in their 20s and Maria has Alzheimer’s disease. They are opening Momma Maria’s in her honor. She is Greek, so the menu and foods will be Mediterranean, a part of her heritage and who she is. They'll also make great pizzas in the gas- and wood-burning oven. Momma Maria’s had a target opening date of September 17. Inside the restaurant are two murals painted by local artist Alison Ford, as well as blackand-white photographs that show Trappe’s history.
ria’s is more personal for Mitchell. He was born in a Lithuanian neighborhood in Baltimore before growing up in Washington, DC. He went into the Coast Guard out of high school and then began his first of five careers working for a local utility while attending night school.
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three shoe shops, one blacksmith, two tailors, two wheelwright and cabinet shops, one steam saw mill, one barber shop, one butcher, one auctioneer, and one canning house in prospect.” Eastern Shore towns have seen change. Trappe is a town that’s seen stops and starts and that seems poised to get people's attention, particularly that of locals, for some time to come. The work of improving a number of buildings and creating opportunities for new offices and businesses to move in has been the work of Wes Schuman, Ray Bergman and Tom Mitchell. Local real estate developer Wes Schuman has played an integral part in rehabbing the large office building in downtown Trappe, once known as The Moore Building. The
Though the revitalization of the downtown area is getting attention, Trappe’s civic and commercial history is far-reaching. The town’s history is well documented and available at Jim Dawson’s Unicorn Bookshop. “The first known history and description of Trappe was originally printed in the April 1874 issue of The Index, Trappe’s first newspaper, of which no copy is known to have survived,” Dawson wrote. “It likely was written by Robert Mullikin, the editor, and only exists because it was reprinted nine years later in the April 11, 1883 issue of the Trappe Enterprise, Trappe’s second newspaper, of which only one copy has survived. History hangs by a thread sometimes.” In that article, the author wrote about the town businesses: “The business of the town is carried on by eight dry goods and grocery stores, one hardware store, one drug store, three physicians, 56
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I did a lot of the remodeling, put the floor in; we worked many late nights and we did it ourselves. All of my clients followed me. We have four stations now, and all of them are full." I have an amazing team ~ Ginny Whitt, Christina Edwards (apprentice), and Deanna Critchlow.” Salon Inspire is expanding to include room for massage and nails, as well as creating a private space for a service they already provide, styling and aesthetics to help diminish the side effects of cancer treatments. That is a cause near to Hardesty’s heart and a way she sees to give back. “We are very blessed. I like to say that our business came to be
entire 14,000-square-foot building, now named the West Maple Building, has been completely renovated and updated. He also has plans for a 24-lot subdivision of townhomes directly behind the West Maple Building. “I live here, too, so I want it to have clean, classic lines, look good and be affordable ~ I’m invested,” says Schuman. “Trappe needs to grow and wants to grow.” Adding new restaurants and offices to businesses like Salon Inspire, as well as Route 50 landmarks Pop’s Market and Unicorn Bookshop, creates multiple reasons and occasions to stop through town. Kim Hardesty owns Salon Inspire, which opened its doors on the town’s Maple Avenue in 2011. She’s been a stylist for 30 years and never thought she’d open her own shop. Then a friend talked to her about starting a salon in Trappe, where Hardesty already lived, had a son in school and was active in the White Marsh Elementary PTO. “The salon is two years ahead of where we hoped we’d be in our tenyear business plan,” Hardesty said. “It’s been amazing. My husband and
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ally coming into its own,” she said. “We’re already getting more clients because of new restaurants opening up. It brings people into town. And I’m a big networking person. We welcome people to take menus with them. Businesses need to work together ~ we are part of a community. This is where I live and work.” And that’s the same sense that Mitchell has about the town. As he sees it, Trappe’s time is here. “The thing about right now, I really believe that Trappe is an opportunity zone,” he said. “It is a great town with great people, and we want to bring it some positive activity. We want to do something that has value for people, especially the locals.”
Painting of The Coffee Trappe by Alison Ford’s aunt and local artist, Mary Ford. on a wing and a prayer; the word ‘inspire’ in our name came to me as a kind of divine intervention from above,” Hardesty said. “It has a double meaning ~ we are here to inspire each other through life. We get as much out of our clients as they get out of us.” Hardesty has seen businesses and restaurants in the town come and go and feels like Trappe is about to take a big step. “We’re one of the businesses that has been here through some ups and downs, and it feels like Trappe is re-
Michael Valliant is the Assistant for Adult Education and Newcomers Ministry at Christ Church Easton. He has worked for nonprofit organizations throughout Talbot County, including the Oxford Community Center, Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum and Academy Art Museum.
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Seafood Celebration October is National Fish and Seafood Month. While fish has always been popular in the South, it has become an even more important part of the diet as people turn to more healthful eating. Fish is an excellent source of protein, and most fish is relatively low in fat. It is recommended that you eat 2
ounces of fish per week to cut your risk of heart disease. Fish oils help thin the blood, preventing the clotting that causes strokes and heart attacks. Omega 3 fatty acids are the most valuable oils of all. They are found in fish that thrive in cold, deep waters, such as salmon, whitefish, herring and
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mackerel. If you know the characteristics of good quality fish, you can judge it for freshness. The eyes should be very clear and bright with no signs of redness. The f lesh needs to be firm and pliable with no signs of drying out. Probably the best sign of freshness is the odor. The odor should always be mild, with no offensive smell. Use some of the same characteristics to judge freshness in fish that is dressed and cut. The f lesh should be firm and elastic, and there should be no sign of browning or drying of the edges. Check for a sweet, never fishy smell ~ the scent of the sea. Fish and some shellfish benefit from being stored on ice in the refrigerator. Put fillets in a plastic bag so the ice won’t dilute the f lavor. Mussels, clams, crabs and oysters fare well when stored in the crisper covered with 62
wet paper towels or newspapers. Only cook live shellfish. If bivalves are open, tap on the shell to see if they close. If you aren’t sure, leave shellfish at room temperature for about 15 minutes, and then tap the shell again. Crabs often appear dead when they are cool. To check, gently pull on a claw with a pair of tongs; if it pulls back slightly, the crab is still alive.
Some folks think that selecting and preparing fish takes special skills and lots of time. Nothing could be further from the truth. The fact is, naturally tender fish cooks in minutes and requires few additional ingredients. Dense, sturdy fish, such as salmon or tuna, can be prepared using any cooking method. Softer textured fish, such as orange roughy, tilapia or snapper, should be baked or sautÊed because it may fall apart when grilled or steamed. Be sure to use fresh or thawed frozen fish within a day or two. Shrimp is probably the most frequently eaten shellfish. It’s a treat simply boiled and served with cocktail sauce as an appetizer,
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Combine first four ingredients, sprinkle over catfish. Cook catfish in a hot, lightly greased 10-inch cast-iron skillet over medium high heat for 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until fish f lakes with a fork. Serves 2.
or served with other ingredients to make an elaborate entrĂŠe. The smaller shrimp are good for salad and casserole recipes. The larger ones work well stuffed, grilled or in entrees suitable for more formal entertaining. Shrimp should also have a mild odor when purchasing it. Remember that 1 pound of shrimp in the shell will yield only one-half pound after peeling. Allow one-fourth to one-third pound of peeled shrimp per serving.
BAKED FISH with SOUR CREAM SAUCE Serves 4 Tilapia, f lounder or any other white fish works in place of orange roughy. 1-1/2 pounds orange roughy fillets 1 (8-ounce) container of sour cream 1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese 1/2 t. paprika 1/2 t. sea salt 1/4 t. freshly ground pepper 2 T. seasoned bread crumbs
SPICY CATFISH Serves 2 1/4 t. sea salt 1/4 t. garlic powder 1/4 t. freshly ground pepper 1/2 t. cayenne pepper 2 (8-ounce) catfish fillets
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2 T. melted butter Place fillets in a single layer in a lightly greased 9- x 13-inch pan. Stir together sour cream and next four ingredients; spread mixture evenly over fillets. Sprinkle with bread crumbs and drizzle with butter. Bake at 350° for 20 to 25 minutes or until fish f lakes with a fork. GRILLED SALMON with GLAZE Serves 6 1/2 cup mustard 1/2 cup molasses 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 6 (4-ounce) salmon fillets 1/8 t. sea salt
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firm and cooked through, about 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in lemon juice. Serve immediately, garnished with parsley.
1/8 t. freshly ground pepper Whisk together first three ingredients in a medium bowl. Sprinkle fillets with salt and pepper. Brush with half of mustard mixture. Grill over high heat (450°), covered with grill lid, for 4 to 5 minutes on each side or until fish f lakes with a fork. Baste with remaining mustard mixture.
SHRIMP RIGATONI with GARLIC AND WINE This is a family favorite that my sister often made while living in California.
GARLIC ROASTED SHRIMP This is a wonderful appetizer. If you want to serve it as an entrée, increase the number of shrimp.
4 T. butter 6 medium garlic cloves, minced 2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined 1/3 cup white wine 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/4 cup fresh basil, minced Dash of red pepper f lakes Parmesan, garnish on each plate 1 box rigatoni, cooked
1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined 2 T. extra virgin olive oil 4 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 t. dried oregano 1/2 t. dried basil 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan Sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste Juice of 1 lemon 2 T. chopped parsley leaves for garnish
Heat butter and garlic in a 10inch skillet over medium heat until garlic begins to sizzle. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add shrimp, increase heat to medium heat and cook until shrimp start to turn pink, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove the shrimp from the pan, add the wine, cream and red
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pepper f lakes and simmer. Add the shrimp and basil and pour over the cooked rigatoni noodles. Serve with a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese on each plate.
Sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste In a greased 2-quart casserole, place alternate layers of oysters (2 layers) and crackers, dotting each layer with butter and sprinkling with salt and pepper. End with a layer of cracker crumbs. Add milk until liquid ALMOST reaches top of casserole. Dot with remaining butter. Bake at 350° until browned, 45 to 60 minutes.
SCALLOPED OYSTERS Serves 6 Whenever I make this recipe, I think of our dear family friend Ed Cannon, known as the Boxwood King of the Eastern Shore. He would request it often in the fall and winter. Did you know that an adult oyster can filter 50 gallons of water each day and can live as long as 20 years?
OYSTERS a la STR AND The recipe was given to me by Doris Fortenbaugh. Her husband, Johnny, was a very popular and active Oxford realtor for many years. Their love of Oxford was evident to all.
1 quart shucked standard oysters with liquor (that means liquid from oysters) 2-3 cups fresh saltine cracker crumbs, coarsely crushed (1/4 box of saltines) 1 stick butter 1-2 cups milk
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Tidewater Kitchen 1 package Pepperidge Farm bread crumbs 1 pint to 1 quart of oysters 4 to 8 T. butter, melted (depending on amount of oysters) Line a greased casserole with oysters and their own liquor. Sprinkle with bread crumbs, then pour over the butter. Sprinkle with a few bacon bits and bake at 400° for 15 minutes or until bubbly all over. Do not leave in oven too long, as overcooked oysters are tough.
mayonnaise may be placed on top of each baking shell or spaced over the casserole with strips of pimiento. CR AB MEAT SAUTÉED with ALMONDS This is great over rice!
OXFORD CR AB IMPERIAL Another Doris Fortenbaugh recipe, along with the Crab Meat Sautéed with Almonds. Doris loved to entertain!
7 T. butter 1 pound crab meat 2/3 cup almonds, blanched and split in half Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 1/2 cup heavy cream 3 T. chopped parsley Hot cooked rice
1 pound fresh crab meat 1/2 cup green pepper, minced 1/2 cup onion, minced 1 egg, beaten 1 cup mayonnaise 1 t. lemon juice Pimiento strips for garnish
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duce heat and simmer 2 minutes. Serve over cooked rice. PAN-SEARED SEA SCALLOP with GINGER BEURRE BLANC Serves 1 While traveling in July 2001 to visit my dear friend Laura Hawkins, who lived at the time in Telluride, CO, I got to have this amazing meal from Excelsior Cafe Chef Chris Fox.
Sear scallops in extra virgin olive oil. Remove from pan and set aside. Add a little extra virgin olive oil to pan, add shallots, ginger root and garlic. Sauté for a second then deglaze with rice wine vinegar. Add cold butter, add pinch of sugar and juice of 1/4 lemon. Finish with cold cream, check seasoning with salt and pepper.
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Celebrating the Makers by Amy Steward
The 22nd Academy Art Museum Craft Show, Celebrating the Makers, will be held October 11 through 13, 2019 at the Academy Art Museum and the Waterfowl Building in Easton. The indoor juried craft show features 70 artists from across the United States whose work encompasses
all craft media: basketry, ceramics, glass, fiber, jewelry, metal, mixed media, sculpture and wood. This year’s Visionary Artist is Aaron Taylor Kuffner of Brooklyn, NY. Kuffner crafts sonic kinetic sculptures and stages site-specific installations around the world. His Gamelatrons create sanctuaries both in public
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children’s and adult education and world-class exhibitions.” All proceeds from the Craft Show and from the online auction support the Academy Art Museum’s community-based programs for all ages. Hours will be Friday and Saturday, October 11 and 12 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, October 13 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be a Preview Event on Thursday, October 10 beginning at 5:30 p.m. An Artist Talk by Aaron Taylor Kuffner on Sunday, October 6 at 2 p.m. at the Museum will kick off the event. Craft Show admission is $10 for Museum members and $12 for non-members. Sunday will be Family Day, with free admission for all attendees. Tickets will be available online. For more information about this event, visit academycraftshow. com or call 410-822-2787.
and private spaces. One will be installed in the Museum’s front yard. Exciting features of this year’s Craft Show include an online auction, opening at the beginning of October and running through October 15. Participating artists will present a selection of their works in an online format that will be shared nationally. New at this year’s Craft Show will also be several emerging artists, some with local ties, representing jewelry, ceramics, paper and wood. There will also be artist demonstrations, Maker Podcasts, Artists in Conversation, projects for Little Crafters throughout the weekend and Free Sunday. Ben Simons, director of the Academy Art Museum, says, “This year’s Craft Show showcases the nationally recognized makers behind the crafts that we showcase this year. Shoppers will appreciate getting to know these artists in person while enjoying demonstrations of their work. The event provides critical support of our year-round offerings in
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Maryland Community for LifeSM - Talbot Offers Options for Safe and Healthy Aging cost-effective and supportive manner. Specifically, for a monthly fee, members receive basic home repair and maintenance by a community “Handyman,” a list of vetted contractors and contract review, transportation trips and regular contact with a “Service Navigator” to help coordinate access to services and to assist with any needs that may arise.
Many children who care for aging parents can find the task daunting. This is particularly the case if they are still working or recently retired and maintaining active schedules themselves. Helping with transportation needs and home repairs can be overwhelming at times for the caregiver. Maryland Community for Life℠ – Talbot offers options to aging adults and their family caregivers that can be lifesaving and provide the needed conveniences necessary in today’s busy society. In particular, the transportation services can help aging adults stay active ~ offering trips to regular appointments like the hairdresser or barber, doctor’s offices, the grocery store and the post office, as well as to important social engagements. One local caregiver whose mother has taken advantage of Maryland Community for Life℠ – Talbot remarks, “My mother would call and say, ‘I hate to bother you, but . . .” I wanted to support her healthy engagement, but I couldn’t get my schedule and her schedule to mesh for her needs.” Maryland Community for Life℠ – Talbot delivers key services in a
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For members, the benefits are liberating. One member comments, “MD Community for Life – Talbot℠ has allowed us to remain independent and able to do things without having to bother our children who are busy with work and their own families.” A family member adds about the benefits, “This program has given peace of mind to our family. Our mom never wants to bother anyone and rarely asks for help. This program has given the help needed for repairs, transportation and more.” Maryland Community for Life℠ – Talbot is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization operating as a component fund of the Mid-Shore Community Foundation. MD Community for Life℠ — Talbot is located at 10 S. Hanson Street, Suite 18, in Easton, Maryland. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. To become a member or volunteer, email communityforlifetalbot@gmail.com or call 410-4430760. For further information, visit mdcommunityforlifetalbot.org.
Another caregiver adds, “Now my parents call me last, instead of first, when something comes up, and most of the time they can handle the arrangements by themselves by calling the Service Navigator.” Stacey Woodworth, Maryland Community for Life℠ – Talbot’s service navigator, helps members with transportation, home maintenance and referrals to community services. Membership is open to individuals or households of up to two people aged 65 and older who live in Talbot County. Core services are personalized to individual needs. Membership levels start as low as $48 a month, depending on the volume and frequency of services used. Members can switch to the next level of membership as the need arises. Volunteers are a key component of the organization’s success and help with home maintenance, transportation and friendly visits. The organization’s volunteers are vetted by Maryland Community for Life℠ – Talbot.
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Caroline County – A Perspective Caroline County is the very definition of a rural community. For more than 300 years, the county’s economy has been based on “market” agriculture. Caroline County was created in 1773 from Dorchester and Queen Anne’s counties. The county was named for Lady Caroline Eden, the wife of Maryland’s last colonial governor, Robert Eden (1741-1784). Denton, the county seat, was situated on a point between two ferry boat landings. Much of the business district in Denton was wiped out by the fire of 1863. Following the Civil War, Denton’s location about fifty miles up the Choptank River from the Chesapeake Bay enabled it to become an important shipping point for agricultural products. Denton became a regular port-ofcall for Baltimore-based steamer lines in the latter half of the 19th century. Preston was the site of three Underground Railroad stations during the 1840s and 1850s. One of those stations was operated by Harriet Tubman’s parents, Benjamin and Harriet Ross. When Tubman’s parents were exposed by a traitor, she smuggled them to safety in Wilmington, Delaware. Linchester Mill, just east of Preston, can be traced back to 1681, and possibly as early as 1670. The mill is the last of 26 water-powered mills to operate in Caroline County and is currently being restored. The long-term goals include rebuilding the millpond, rehabilitating the mill equipment, restoring the miller’s dwelling, and opening the historic mill on a scheduled basis. Federalsburg is located on Marshyhope Creek in the southern-most part of Caroline County. Agriculture is still a major portion of the industry in the area; however, Federalsburg is rapidly being discovered and there is a noticeable influx of people, expansion and development. Ridgely has found a niche as the “Strawberry Capital of the World.” The present streetscape, lined with stately Victorian homes, reflects the transient prosperity during the countywide canning boom (1895-1919). Hanover Foods, formerly an enterprise of Saulsbury Bros. Inc., for more than 100 years, is the last of more than 250 food processors that once operated in the Caroline County region. Points of interest in Caroline County include the Museum of Rural Life in Denton, Adkins Arboretum near Ridgely, and the Mason-Dixon Crown Stone in Marydel. To contact the Caroline County Office of Tourism, call 410-479-0655 or visit their website at www.tourcaroline.com. 79
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Kent County and Chestertown at a Glance Kent County is a treasury of early American history. Its principal towns and back roads abound with beautiful old homes and historic landmarks. The area was first explored by Captain John Smith in 1608. Kent County was founded in 1642 and named for the shire in England that was the home of many of Kent’s earliest colonists. When the first legislature assembled in 1649, Kent County was one of two counties in the colony, thus making it the oldest on the Eastern Shore. It extended from Kent Island to the present boundary. The first settlement, New Yarmouth, thrived for a time and, until the founding of Chestertown, was the area’s economic, social and religious center. Chestertown, the county seat, was founded in 1706 and served as a port of entry during colonial times. A town rich in history, its attractions include a blend of past and present. Its brick sidewalks and attractive antiques stores, restaurants and inns beckon all to wander through the historic district and enjoy homes and places with architecture ranging from the Georgian mansions of wealthy colonial merchants to the elaborate style of the Victorian era. Second largest district of restored 18th-century homes in Maryland, Chestertown is also home to Washington College, the nation’s tenth oldest liberal arts college, founded in 1782. Washington College was also the only college that was given permission by George Washington for the use of his name, as well as given a personal donation of money. The beauty of the Eastern Shore and its waterways, the opportunity for boating and recreation, the tranquility of a rural setting and the ambiance of living history offer both visitors and residents a variety of pleasing experiences. A wealth of events and local entertainment make a visit to Chestertown special at any time of the year. For more information about events and attractions in Kent County, contact the Kent County Visitor Center at 410-778-0416, visit www. kentcounty.com or e-mail tourism@kentcounty.com. For information about the Historical Society of Kent County, call 410-778-3499 or visit www.kentcountyhistory.org/geddes.php. For information specific to Chestertown visit www.chestertown.com. 81
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Eye-catching Fall Colors October is an active gardening month. The fall color on deciduous trees and shrubs can be complemented by adding mums and pansies to the landscape. Both are still available at garden centers. Besides mums and pansies, f lowering cabbage and kale offer the consumer a plant that is both
colorful and long-lasting in the landscape. While many f lowering plants, including garden mums, lose their f lowers and color after several touches of frost, f lowering cabbage and kale will intensify in color. If we have a fairly mild winter, these f lowers will last until next spring. The central leaves of
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kale group. The most common types are the “fringed-leaved cultivars,” which have finely ruff led leaf margins. A smaller number of cultivars, which are called “feather-leaved cultivars,” have leaves that are finely serrated and deeply notched. Cultivar selection will depend on growth habit and coloration. These plants are very showy and come in a variety of colors that range from white to pink, purple or red. The ornamental cabbages and kales look much the same as their edible cousins, but the ruff led foliage is much fancier and more colorful. Ornamental cabbages and kales do not tolerate summer heat but are extremely cold tolerant. Light and moderate frosts will intensify their brilliant coloring. When purchasing ornamental cabbage or kale, look for a plant with a short rosette-type stem. If you plant root-bound plants, they will not get much larger after they are planted. It may pay to buy the biggest plants you can find, even though they may cost more.
these plants comprise the “f lower.” These leaves will lose chlorophyll after several days of night temperatures below 50º to reveal the coloration. It will take two to four weeks to develop intense coloration from the start of cool night temperatures. Flowering cabbage and kale are divided into groups based on the shape of the leaf. Cultivars with smooth leaf margins constitute the f lowering cabbage group, while those with divided or “fringed” leaf margins are considered f lowering kale. There are two types within the
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snapdragons. While these plants are not edible, their leaves make fetching decorative garnishes for holiday feasts. Gentle readers, as I remind you each year, fall is an excellent time to plant trees and shrubs in the landscape. As a result of horticultural research, the accepted planting and care guidelines have changed in recent years from what we traditionally thought was the “right� way to do things. For example, in choosing plant material, it is better to use small to mediumsized plants. When balled and burlapped (B & B) or bare root trees are dug in the nursery, approximately 10 percent of the original root system is maintained. Trees with larger trunks have a harder time recovering from this shock and can take five or more years to resume normal growth. Smallerdiameter trees bounce back from this setback more quickly and become established in the new site.
Watch out for cabbage loopers, which chew unsightly holes throughout the plant leaves. The first or second hard frost will control the loopers.
Plant ornamental cabbage and kale in a sunny location in a moderately moist, well-drained, rich soil. Prepare the soil by incorporating 3 to 4 inches of organic matter and 2 pounds of a slow-release, 12-66 fertilizer per 100 square feet of bed space. Set the transplants to a depth just slightly below the bottom set of leaves. The plants will reach 6 to 12 inches in height, and you will want to space them 12 to 18 inches apart. The fall season has been super for planting, and now would be a good time to add to your beds. Be sure and add a good layer of mulch after planting to help stabilize soil temperatures and conserve moisture. Flowering kale and cabbage excel with beds of brightly colored pansies, violas, panolas and 86
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the root balls stock to break the circling root system. An older recommendation was to prune back top growth to compensate for the loss of roots at transplanting. Again, horticultural research has shown that this is not a good practice. Pruning at this time may stimulate even more luxuriant top growth at the time when the root system is already inadequate. The top growth that does exist is needed to produce sugars to promote quick root recovery. If needed, stake trees loosely so they can move at least one inch in all directions. This freedom to move stimulates the tree to develop a stronger root system and trunk. Water the newly planted trees and
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hole is waterlogged and oxygendepleted. This is of critical concern in heavy silt clay soils where water moves slowly into the surrounding soil and down below the plant’s root zone. Fertilization of newly transplanted shrubs and trees is not recommended in fall. Overfertilization will stimulate top growth that a reduced root system can’t support. Mulch the plants to a depth of approximately 2 inches. Rake the mulch periodically to avoid the development of an impenetrable crust. Overmulching suffocates roots. When roots grow into the mulch layer in search of oxygen, they are liable to die back during a dry spell
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Dorchester County is known as the Heart of the Chesapeake. It is rich in Chesapeake Bay history, folklore and tradition. With 1,700 miles of shoreline (more than any other Maryland county), marshlands, working boats, quaint waterfront towns and villages among fertile farm fields – much still exists of what is the authentic Eastern Shore landscape and traditional way of life along the Chesapeake. FREDERICK C. MALKUS MEMORIAL BRIDGE is the gateway to Dorchester County over the Choptank River. It is the second longest span 95
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 COUNTY VISITOR CENTER - The Visitors Center in Cambridge is a major entry point to the lower Eastern Shore, positioned just off U.S. Route 50 along the shore of the Choptank River. With its 100foot sail canopy, it’s also a landmark. In addition to travel information and exhibits on the heritage of the area, there’s also a large playground, garden, boardwalk, restrooms, vending machines, and more. The Visitors Center is open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information about Dorchester County call 410-228-1000 or visit www.visitdorchester.org or www.tourchesapeakecountry.com. SAILWINDS PARK - Located at 202 Byrn St., Cambridge, Sailwinds Park has been the site for popular events such as the Seafood Feast-I-Val in August and the Grand National Waterfowl Hunt’s Grandtastic Jamboree in November. For more info. tel: 410-228-SAIL(7245) or visit www. sailwindscambridge.com. CAMBRIDGE CREEK - A tributary of the Choptank River, runs through the heart of Cambridge. Located along the creek are restaurants where you can watch watermen dock their boats after a day’s work on the waterways of Dorchester. HISTORIC HIGH STREET IN CAMBRIDGE - When James Michener was doing research for his novel Chesapeake, he reportedly called 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 97
Dorchester Points of Interest 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 Race St., Cambridge, is one of the stops on the “Finding a Way to Freedom” self-guided driving tour. For more info. tel: 410-228-0401 or visit www. harriettubmanorganization.org. SPOCOTT WINDMILL - Since 1972, Dorchester County has had a fully operating English style post windmill that was expertly crafted by the late master shipbuilder, James B. Richardson. There has been a succession of windmills at this location dating back to the late 1700’s. The complex also includes an 1800 tenant house, one-room school, blacksmith shop, and country store museum. The windmill is located at 1625 Hudson Rd., Cambridge. For more info. visit www.spocottwindmill.org. HORN POINT LABORATORY - The Horn Point Laboratory offers public tours of this world-class scientific research laboratory, which is affiliated with the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science. The 90-minute walking tour shows how scientists are conducting research to restore the Chesapeake Bay. Horn Point Laboratory is located at 2020 Horns Point Rd., Cambridge, on the banks of the Choptank River. For more info. and tour schedule tel: 410-228-8200 or visit www.umces.edu/hpl. THE STANLEY INSTITUTE - This 19th century one-room African American schoolhouse, dating back to 1865, is one of the oldest Maryland schools to be organized and maintained by a black community. Between 98
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 Maryland’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 so many to freedom. Artifacts include the actual newspaper ad offering a reward for Harriet’s capture. Historical tours, bicycle, canoe and kayak
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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: 410943-4181. VIENNA HERITAGE MUSEUM - The museum displays the last surviving mother-of-pearl button manufacturing operation in the country,
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Easton Points of Interest Historic Downtown Easton is the county seat of Talbot County. Established around early religious settlements and a court of law, today the historic district of Easton is a centerpiece of fine specialty shops, business and cultural activities, unique restaurants and architectural fascination. Tree-lined streets are graced with various period structures and remarkable homes, carefully preserved or restored. Because of its historical significance, Easton has earned distinction as the “Colonial Capital of the Eastern Shore” and was honored as #8 in the book, “The 100 Best Small Towns in America.” Walking Tour of Downtown Easton Start near the corner of Harrison Street and Mill Place. 1. HISTORIC TIDEWATER INN - 101 E. Dover St. A completely modern hotel built in 1949, it was enlarged in 1953 and has recently undergone extensive renovations. It is the “Pride of the Eastern Shore.” 2. THE BULLITT HOUSE - 108 E. Dover St. One of Easton’s oldest and most beautiful homes, it was built in 1801. It is now occupied by the Mid-Shore Community Foundation. 3. AVALON THEATRE - 42 E. Dover St. Constructed in 1921 during the heyday of silent films and vaudeville entertainment. Over the course of its history, it has been the scene of three world premiers, including “The First Kiss,” starring Fay Wray and Gary Cooper, in 1928. The theater has gone through two major restorations: the first in 1936, when it was refinished in an art deco theme by the Schine Theater chain, and again 52 years later, when it was converted to a performing arts and community center. For more info. tel: 410-822-0345 or visit avalontheatre.com. 4. TALBOT COUNTY VISITORS CENTER - 11 S. Harrison St. The Office of Tourism provides visitors with county information for historic Easton and the waterfront villages of Oxford, St. Michaels and Tilghman Island. For more info. tel: 410-770-8000 or visit tourtalbot.org. 5. BARTLETT PEAR INN - 28 S. Harrison St. Significant for its architecture, it was built by Benjamin Stevens in 1790 and is one of Easton’s earliest three-bay brick buildings. The home was “modernized” with Victorian bay windows on the right side in the 1890s. 6. WATERFOWL BUILDING - 40 S. Harrison St. The old armory is 105
Easton Points of Interest 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 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 seasonal events. 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 academyartmuseum.org. 8. CHRIST CHURCH - St. Peter’s Parish, 111 South Harrison St. Founded in 1692, the Parish’s church building is one of the many historic landmarks of downtown Easton. The current building was erected in the early 1840’s of Port Deposit granite and an addition on the south end was completed in 1874. Since that time there have been many improve-
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Douglass stayed in the Brick Hotel when he came back after the Civil War and gave a speech in the courthouse. It is now The Prager 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 Easton’s Federal dwellings. Former home of Oswald Tilghman, great-grandson of Lt. Col. Tench Tilghman. (Private)
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Easton Points of Interest 18. TRINITY EPISCOPAL CATHEDR AL - On “Cathedral Green,” Goldsborough St., a traditional Gothic design in granite. The interior is well worth a visit. All windows are stained glass, picturing New Testament scenes, and the altar cross of Greek type is unique. For more info. tel: 410-822-1931 or visit trinitycathedraleaston.com. 19. 202 DOVER - Built in 1874, this Victorian-era mansion ref lects many architectural styles. For years the building was known as the Wrightson House, thanks to its early 20th century owner, Charles T. Wrightson, one of the founders of the S. & W. canned food empire. Locally it is still referred to as Captain’s Watch due to its prominent balustraded widow’s walk. The Inn’s renovation in 2006 was acknowledged by the Maryland Historic Trust and the U.S. Dept. of the Interior. 20. TALBOT COUNTY FREE LIBRARY - Housed in an attractively remodeled building on West Street, the hours of operation are Mon. and Thurs., 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Tues. and Wed. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Fri. and Sat., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-822-1626 or visit tcf l.org. 21. U. of M. SHORE MEDICAL CENTER AT EASTON - Established in the early 1900s as the Memorial Hospital, now a member of
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On the broad Miles River, with its picturesque tree-lined streets and beautiful harbor, St. Michaels has been a haven for boats plying the Chesapeake and its inlets since the earliest days. Here, some of the handsomest models of the Bay craft, such as canoes, bugeyes, pungys and some famous Baltimore Clippers, were designed and built. The Church, named “St. Michael’s,” was the first building erected (about 1677) and around it clustered the town that took its name. 1. WADES POINT INN - Located on a point of land overlooking majestic Chesapeake Bay, this historic inn has been welcoming guests for over 100 years. Thomas Kemp, builder of the original “Pride of Baltimore,” built the main house in 1819. For more info. visit www.wadespoint.com. 117
St. Michaels Points of Interest 2. LINKS AT PERRY CABIN - Located on the scenic Miles River with an 18 hole golf course - Links at Perry Cabin. For more info. visit www. innatperrycabin.com. 3. MILES RIVER YACHT CLUB - Organized in 1920, the Miles River Yacht Club continues its dedication to boating on our waters and the protection of the heritage of log canoes, the oldest class of boat still sailing U. S. waters. The MRYC has been instrumental in preserving the log canoe and its rich history on the Chesapeake Bay. For more info. visit www.milesriveryc.org. 4. INN AT PERRY CABIN - The original building was constructed in the early 19th century by Samuel Hambleton, a purser in the United States Navy during the War of 1812. It was named for his friend, Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry. Perry Cabin has served as a riding academy and was restored in 1980 as an inn and restaurant. For more info. visit www.innatperrycabin.com. 5. THE PARSONAGE INN - A bed and breakfast inn at 210 N. Talbot St., was built by Henry Clay Dodson, a prominent St. Michaels businessman and state legislator around 1883 as his private residence. In 1877, Dodson,
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St. Michaels Points of Interest along with Joseph White, established the St. Michaels Brick Company, which later provided the brick for the house. For more info. visit www. parsonage-inn.com. 6. FREDERICK DOUGLASS HISTORIC MARKER - Born at Tuckahoe Creek, Talbot County, Douglass lived as a slave in the St. Michaels area from 1833 to 1836. He taught himself to read and taught in clandestine schools for blacks here. He escaped to the north and became a noted abolitionist, orator and editor. He returned in 1877 as a U.S. Marshal for the District of Columbia and also served as the D.C. Recorder of Deeds and the U.S. Minister to Haiti. 7. CHESAPEAKE BAY MARITIME MUSEUM - Founded in 1965, the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum is dedicated to preserving the rich heritage of the hemisphere’s largest and most productive estuary - the Chesapeake Bay. Located on 18 waterfront acres, its nine exhibit buildings and floating fleet bring to life the story of the Bay and its inhabitants, from the fully restored 1879 Hooper Strait lighthouse and working boatyard to the impressive collection of working decoys and a recreated waterman’s shanty. Home to the world’s largest collection of Bay boats, the Museum regularly
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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, 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 122
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 office, post office and telephone company. For more info. visit www. carpenterstreetsaloon.com.
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St. Michaels Points of Interest 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 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 can-
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St. Michaels Points of Interest nonball 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. 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 supported entirely through community efforts. For more info. tel: 410745-9561 or www.stmichaelsmuseum.org. 25. GR ANITE LODGE #177 - Located on St. Mary’s Square, Granite Lodge was built in 1839. The building stands on the site of the first Methodist Church in St. Michaels on land donated to the Methodists by James Braddock in 1781. Between then and now, the building has served variously as a church, schoolhouse and as a storehouse for muskrat skins. 26. KEMP HOUSE - Now a country inn. A Georgian style house,
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Oxford Points of Interest Oxford is one of the oldest towns in Maryland. Although already settled for perhaps 20 years, Oxford marks the year 1683 as its official founding, for in that year Oxford was first named by the Maryland General Assembly as a seaport and was laid out as a town. In 1694, Oxford and a new town called Anne Arundel (now Annapolis) were selected the only ports of entry for the entire Maryland province. Until the American Revolution, Oxford enjoyed prominence as an international shipping center surrounded by wealthy tobacco plantations. Today, Oxford is a charming tree-lined and waterbound village with a population of just over 700 and is still important in boat building and yachting. It has a protected harbor for watermen who harvest oysters, crabs, clams and fish, and for sailors from all over the Bay. 1. JOHN WESLEY METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH - Built on a tiny patch of land outside Oxford, this unassuming one-room building without a steeple and without indoor plumbing, once served as an im-
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Oxford Points of Interest portant place of worship and gathering for generations of Talbot County African-Americans. It was an abolitionist and integrated church community in a county which was slave-holding since 1770. Talbot County was at the center of both legal manumission (the freeing of a slave) and Fugitive Slave Act enforcement. The African American community was 50% free and 50% enslaved. It was also the center of Union recruitment of slaves for the U.S. Colored Troops. For more info. visit johnwesleychurch.org. 2. OXFORD CONSERVATION PARK - The park’s 86 acres stretch out on the southern side of state Route 333, near Boone Creek Road, and features walking trails, wetland viewing areas, native bird species, and open landscapes. 3. TENCH TILGHMAN MONUMENT - In the Oxford Cemetery the Revolutionary War hero’s body lies along with that of his widow. Lt. Col. Tench Tilghman, who was Gen. George Washington’s aide-de-camp, carried the message of Cornwallis’ surrender from Yorktown, VA, to the Continental Congress in Philadelphia. Across the cove from the cemetery may be seen Plimhimmon, home of Tench Tilghman’s widow, Anna Maria Tilghman.
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Oxford Points of Interest 4. 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 visit oxfordcc.org. 5. 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 visit dnr.state.md.us/fisheries/oxford. 6. U.S. COAST GUARD STATION - 410-226-0580. 7. 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. 410-226-5134 or visit holytrinityoxfordmd.org 8. OXFORD TOWN PARK - Former site of the Oxford High School. 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
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Oxford Points of Interest 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. 9. 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 oxfordmuseum.org. 10. OXFORD LIBRARY - 101 Market St. Founded in 1939 and on its present site since 1950. Hours are Mon.-Sat., 10-4. 11. BRATT MANSION (ACADEMY HOUSE) - 205 N. Morris St. Served as quarters for officers of the Maryland Military Academy. Built about 1848. (Private residence) 12. 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 the National Register of Historic Places. (Private residence) 13. THE GRAPEVINE HOUSE - 309 N. Morris St. The grapevine over the entrance arbor was brought from the Isle of Jersey in 1810 by Tidewater Residential Designs since 1989
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Oxford Points of Interest Captain William Willis, who commanded the brig “Sarah and Louisa.” (Private residence) 14. 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 visit robertmorrisinn.com. 15. 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. 16. TRED AVON YACHT CLUB - N. Morris St. & The Strand. Founded in 1931. The present building, completed in 1991, replaced the original structure. 17. OXFORD-BELLEVUE FERRY - N. Morris St. & The Strand. Started in 1683, this is believed to be the oldest privately operated ferry in
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Oxford Points of Interest the United States. Its first keeper was Richard Royston, whom the Talbot County Court “pitcht upon” 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. 18. 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) 19. 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. 139
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by Gary D. Crawford “PEE-WECK?” Well, that’s how you say “PWEC,” the nickname of the Phillips Wharf Environmental Center. You’ll find it on Tilghman’s Island, just over the Knapp’s Narrows bridge, immediately to the left as you arrive on the island. The facility may look modest, but it really is quite a place, with an interesting story behind it. And, as it turns out, today ~ August 24, 2019 ~ is a good day for me to be writing about PWEC, as you’ll come to learn. This won’t be a definitive history, you understand, just
an overview and a few highlights selected entirely from my point of view. In a sense, the PWEC story began some 40 years ago, when Mrs. Lois Adr ienne Phillips said goodbye to her husband, Garland Phillips, early one winter morning. Their younger daughter, Kelley, was 16 at the time, and she went off to high school in St. Michaels as usual. (Ly nn, t he older daug hter, was already married.) Garland was going into the Bay that day to collect six anchor-nets
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Pee-Weck he had put out previously. Anchornetting is like drift-netting except, the nets are pinned to the bottom with weights, a technique no longer permitted. Hauling in the nets, fish and weights was going to be hard work, so four members of his family went along to help Garland that day. It was the 9th of February, 1979. Late that February afternoon, a terrible accident occurred just as Garland and his crew were taking in their last anchor-net. The boat was piled with fish, five other nets and their anchors, the wind was rising and ever y thing was icing up. A combination of intense cold, f loating ice and choppy seas caused the heav ily laden workboat, the Hayruss IV, to swamp and sink with the loss of all hands. The tragedy is still fresh in the minds of all those who were here at the time. Garland Phillips was a master waterman, admired for his boathandling skills, fishing abilities and especially his commitment to
hard work. He was known throughout t he Bay for h i s de d ic at ion to pr e s e r v i ng t he t r ad it ion of Chesapeake watermen. In a sense, Garland Phillips not only followed the water, he led. Here’s a nice snapshot of Garland and Adrienne on his boat on a summer day. Her roommates at school dubbed her “Pete for some reason, and the nickname stuck. When Kelley lost her father, she honored him by making a similar commitment to the Bay. She studied hard and went on to Salisbury State University, earning a Bachelor of Science in Biology. Thereaf ter, she was employed by t he Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR). While working on an oyster survey at Deale Island, she met Jerr y Cox, a waterman from Prince Frederick. They fell in love and in 1987 were married. In the course of her ten-year career at DNR, Kelley met many others who shared her dedication to protecting the Chesapeake Bay, relationships that would become especially important early in the new millennium. Here’s how that happened. The Knapp’s Narrows waterway used to be lined with marine-related facilities. There were dockyards for storing and maintaining watercraft, seafood restaurants, visitor accommodations, public and private boat slips and many docks and wharves devoted to the buying and
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selling of seafood. Crabbing shanties were dotted along the banks of the waterway, where peelers were tended and crabs were bought and sold. One such shanty was on the wharf owned by Garland’s family, k now n as Phillips Whar f. A f ter Garland’s passing, Russell Dize operated the RDS Seafood company there for over 20 years. One by one, the old crabbing shanties fell into disuse and were pulled down. By the fall of 2003, the only shanty left on the Narrows was the one at Phillips Wharf. And then a storm named Isabel came roaring through. The hurricane dealt the Eastern seaboard a massive blow, causing very high water levels throughout
the Chesapeake region and inundating much of the Eastern Shore.
Here is the view looking east from the Tilghman bridge on the morning af ter. The shoreline is some 200 yards farther inland at this moment, w ith ever y thing under water except the boats. On the right is Harrison’s oyster house ~ which sur vived the storm and went on to play an important part in the PWEC story.
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The following year, Kelley and Jerry were able to make repairs to the wharf. But when it came to rebuilding the shanty, they hesitated. Kelley, always looking for an upside to any adversity, wondered if it was time to act on an idea she had been toying with for some time. She was concerned that as the number of active watermen declined, many children would have virtually no knowledge of the Bay ~ even those growing up near it. And if the next generation didn’t understand or care about the Bay, what chance would it have? Kelley was convinced that one of the keys was to bring the children into contact with the living things in and around the Bay. And then, just maybe, enough of them wou ld g row up w it h a commitment to electing the right people and bringing pressure to bear on 144
the decision-makers. Some, like herself, might decide to become directly involved. She also knew that if she could just bring the pieces together ~ the kids with the plants and animals ~ they would “click” and a long-term interest might develop. She and Jerry thought they might be able to organize such connections, if they had a place to do it. And they decided to give it a try. Kelley left DNR, and they launched a tour boat business to help with the expenses. They redesigned the little crabbing shanty so it could serve as a children’s Bay science work shop, a facilit y where k ids could get up-close and personal with the myriad things living in the Bay ~ a sort of maritime petting zoo. It was a modest building, w ith aquariums and interesting displays, and it stood right over the water. It was fun to look down between the f loorboards and see the waves.
Kelley and Jerry collected specimens and asked local watermen to drop off any animals they thought wer e i nter e s t i ng a nd m ig ht b e worth exhibiting. They reached out to local folks and DNR colleagues for assistance on a voluntary basis. Aquariums, display cases and other equipment began to arrive. Piece by piece, item by item, the Center began to come together. THE OPENING On April 23, 2005 (Earth Day) Kelley and Jerry invited everyone to their grand opening, the first of many such community gatherings to come. As Kelley put it at the time, “This is the legacy of our family ~ to work and live on the Chesapeake Bay. Through my formative years a nd my educ at ion, I have been taught to love and take care of the Bay. Through the Environmental Center, we can teach others about the care and stewardship of the Chesapeake Bay.” And so, the Phillips Wharf Environmental Center, conceived in a hurricane, was born. THE BOARD That winter, Kelley tackled the task of apply ing to t he IR S for s t at u s a s a 501(c)3 non - pr of it organization, to allow donors to w r ite of f their contr ibutions to PWEC. Incorporation meant having a Board of Directors and Kelley soon gathered a group around her.
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By 2007, she had even rounded me up. Here’s that 2007 board. Board meetings were work sessions, of course, but the discussions were free-ranging and enjoyable. T he y w e r e he ld at M i s s Pe te’s home across the Narrows, w ith Boa rd member s sit t i ng a rou nd a circular table. Miss Pete made sure refreshments were supplied during the meetings, and a tasty meal followed, prepared by Kelley and her mother.
fearsome-looking (but harmless) horseshoe crabs always fascinate visitors, of all ages. W it h t he Bay ju st a few fe et away, PWEC never felt like a zoo. The specimens seemed to be just visiting, which, as you will see in a moment, they really were. In order to reach out beyond the Center, PWEC collaborated with
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the local Tilghman After-School Kids (TASK) program, led by Ginny Cornwell. To drive home the point that ever y foreign substance we a llow to d rain into t he Bay d iminishes its water quality, which endangers all the living things that depend upon it, PWEC handed out small bottles of pollutants.
Her e we s e e t he s c ho ol-k id s
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Pee-Weck an island. Tilghman’s Island lies at the mouth of the longest river on the Eastern Shore, with the Bay on its west side and Harris Creek on the east. The entire shoreline is an ecosystem in itself and there is a sizable bay at the southern end. The Board resolved to take f ull advantage of these assets. One of Kelley’s strongest beliefs is that the key to reaching kids is to “get them muddy.” By which she means they need hands-on experience with the Bay and its plants and animals. Her former colleague at DNR (and PWEC Board member) Carol McCullough phrased it so neatly and succinctly that it instantly became the mot to for the organization: Inform, Inspire, Involve. Those three simple words, when you think about it, really capture the central concepts. Yes, of course, PWEC needs to pass along information about the Bay and how to care for it. But that isn’t enough. The learning process needs to “grab” you and foster a sense of caring, of commitment. Furthermore, the Bay needs more than just informed and dedicated spectators. The effort will require people to participate, actively, each in their way. This is the deeper meaning of Kelley’s “they need to get muddy.” Inform, Inspire, Involve. Miss Pete proudly wears her PWEC Motto sweatshirt.
THE TIGO PROGR AM It w a s a l so C a rol who u r ge d PWEC to become directly involved i n M a r y l a nd’s oy s ter r e c o ve r y program. Oysters are so central to the Bay’s health because they constantly filter the water. Three hundred years ago, it is estimated that the vast oyster beds filtered the Bay every few days. Now, with only a fraction of the oysters remaining, filtering can take many months. The best way to keep the significance of oysters firmly in the minds of area residents would be to involve them directly in the growing of oysters. And so PWEC launched “TIGO” ~ the Tilghman Islanders Grow Oysters program. They recruited owners of waterfront properties to become “oyster parents,” to nurture a few cages of baby oysters through their first year. In September, a MD state hatchery provides PWEC with bags of oyster spat set on shells.
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The home ow ner s w atch over them for nine months, sloshing the cages occasionally to clear them of sediment. Then, in June, PWEC volunteers recover the yearlings and bring them back to the Center. There they are put aboard boats and placed in the waters of the Harris Creek sanctuary. It continues to be a very popular program, with hundreds of people participating each year. COMMUNITY EVENTS AT THE CENTER The Board recognized the importance of drawing the community to the Center, both to learn and to build support for its work. An annual OPEN HOUSE was held in late spring to commemorate the new season and show off new exhibits. PWEC volunteer Laura Fabian,
a marine biologist and creator of the best Bay-Critter costume ever, explaining horseshoe crabs to a visitor, John Sloan. It seemed to work, for John and his wife, Lea, soon be c a me ac t ive volu nte er s themselves and organized several of PWEC’s ambitious annual celebrations. One community event was a favorite called CRITTER RELEASE DAY. Each fall, as the Center was about to close for the season, it became necessary to release the various animals that were on display in the aquariums and shedding tanks. Kelley wanted everyone to know that, however cute and interesting they were, the animals at the Center really belonged in the Chesapeake. But rather than simply drop the a nima ls overboa rd somewhere, PWEC decided it would be fun and instructive for children to return them to the Bay. So, on an October Sunday, everyone was invited to bring their child or grandchild to PWEC to help take
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live animals from the Center to the water’s edge so they could go back home. The volunteers showed how to transport the animals safely to the water, and soon all were gathered on the little beach beside the Phillips Wharf. Then Kelley gave the signal for the release ~ and dozens of shutters clicked. The kids loved it ~ though sometimes it was difficult to tell whether t hey or t hei r pa rent s got more enjoyment out of the experience. Ever yone agreed it was a great photo-op! FISHMOBILE In 2009, Kelley and Jerry got to thinking about how to solve a nagging problem. They wanted to get kids up close to the Bay animals, and the Center provided a great place to do that. But some people (unaccountably) think Tilghman’s Island is a bit “out of the way.” This was especially true of cost-
conscious public school officials, who preferred programs that didn’t require long bus trips. Would it be possible, somehow, to bring the animals to the schools? Having located a retired bookmobile that was for sale someplace i n Nor t h C a r ol i n a , Jer r y went down and picked it up. You will understand that the shelves in a bookmobile need to be tipped back so books don’t spill off in transit, but aqua r iums need to be ver y level, even if the water is carried separately. So Jerry spent several months redesigning and rebuilding the interior. “She’s like a boat,” he said, “no right angles anywhere.” Finally, it was time for some distinctive exterior decoration. Again, PWEC turned to the kids. After the bus got a coat of white paint, the St. Michaels High School art teacher and her class outlined a great design. Then PWEC took their bus to each of the elementary schools in Talbot County, where it got the
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what everyone already was calling it: The Fishmobile. O ver t he ne x t si x ye a r s, she traveled far and wide, to fairs, ball games and especially schools. Here she is being set up at the Baltimore Boat Show.
brilliant colors it needed. Finally, the kids at Tilghman Elementary applied the finishing touches. The result certainly was distinctive! The PWEC Board agonized over t he na me for t h i s veh icle, t h i s ex-bookmobile, now a something else, but never were able to come up with a better name for it than
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Pee-Weck FUNDR AISING AUCTIONS Despite all the volunteer help, PWEC programming was limited by a shortage of funds; the fixed expenses left little discretionary spending, and paid employees were out of the question. An annual fundraiser seemed the best way to go, one centered around an auction. They proved to be fun and quite successful. Merchants and individuals donated goods and services and many people bought tickets hoping to snap up a few bargains ~ and boost the Center, of course. These affairs, held in the Fire Hall, included a sit-down dinner, so they were a lot of work. Miss Pete, of course, was always ready to pitch in and help. Here she peels tomatoes for the 2012 Auction.
The Fire Hall always was packed. The food, the drink and especially the talk f lowed profusely. But once the bidding got started, things got serious.
WINTER WEDNESDAYS In the fall of 2009, af ter the Center was closed for the season, it occurred to the Board that it would be helpful, in a number of ways, to reach out to the adults in the community. So a series of lectures was planned, short presentations by invited speakers on a variety of topics of general interest. Local restaurants agreed to host them free of charge, hoping that some attendees might eat dinner there before the show. The first of these Winter Wednesday programs was held on February 24, 2010, an update on solar and wind power for the home. Two others were presented that winter. The idea seemed to work. The series caught on and was extended to six each winter. Recently, PWEC has sw itched t he ser ies to Saturday evenings to accommodate the weekenders and moved them ea rlier to 5:30 so people cou ld still attend other Saturday night events elsewhere. Wine was added, too, so they are now called “Sip & Socialize.” THE BIG STEP UP The lack of a year-round, allweather classroom severely limited PW EC ’s abilit y to of fer schools a field trip they could count on. Nor could Kelley pursue one of the Center’s long-term goals, promoting oyster aquaculture. There was no room for more than a modest
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Pee-Weck display of Bay plants. There simply was not enough space at Phillips Wharf for additional structures. Then one day, upon returning f rom Flor ida, Kel ley a nd Jer r y discovered that Harrison’s Oyster House was for sale, over three acres of waterfront property in a ver y prominent location. It stood right beside the Tilghman Bridge, where passing visitors could find it easily. At the f irst Board meeting of 2012, Kelley dropped her bombshell. She explained that the Harr ison proper t y was a once-only opportunity, that no other property as suitable was ever likely to come on the market at a reasonable price. A new and larger facility would allow PWEC to make real headway on many of its founding purposes, but which had not been possible in the current location. Others were interested in the property, too, and the Harrisons wanted to sell it as quickly as possible. Kelley proposed that PWEC meet with them to negotiate a price and payment terms that would be acceptable to all parties. All that
was needed was, say, a few hundred thousand dollars! The Board gulped, and lengthy d iscussions bega n. For t unately the owner, Capt. Buddy Harrison, wanted the property to go to PWEC ~ if the penniless non-profit could meet his ter ms. Wit h a cr itica l donation from the Grayce B. Kerr Fund, PWEC (just) managed it, and a deal was signed in 2013. A new chapter had begun. Plans for a new Center were drawn up and the costs estimated. Kelley was insistent that the PWEC plan should be shared with the public in some dramatic and public fashion, to highlight the potential benefits to the community as well as the Bay and to enlist everyone’s support in the project. The Board concurred, and arrangements were made for a community gathering at the Tilghman Fire Hall. THE UNVEILING PW EC ca lled t his event “ The Unveiling.” Intrigued by the mystery, a good crowd showed up on Saturday, March 16, 2013, to hear Kelley outline PWEC’s goals and the need for a new facility. Husband Jerry and sister Lynn sat proudly with Miss Pete in the front row as the slideshow proceeded. At the conclusion of her talk, Kelley pointed to the several posters standing around the room covered with white cloths. She asked her volunteers to un-drape the displays
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Pee-Weck On Monday, the Star-Democrat reported, “Local residents packed the Tilghman Volunteer Fire Company house on Saturday night for a community meeting and the public unveiling of an endeavor started by Phillips Wharf Environmental Center.” OYSTER AQUACULTURE Right from the outset, Kelley was focused on the plight of the oyster industry. She believed the future of the Chesapeake waterman involved not only the harvesting of oysters in the wild, but also the creation of oyster farms. Oyster aquaculture was being tried successfully elsewhere and could be profitable in this area, too. Now, with the acquisition of the oyster house property, PWEC was finally able to begin moving forward on one of its founding goals: “to support today’s watermen and assist those who wish to participate in aquaculture, research and ecotourism.” However, some Chesapeake watermen see oyster farming as a threat to the wild fishery, while some environmentalists would like to see the harvesting of wild oysters stopped entirely. Kelley wanted PWEC to play a constructive role in this difficult debate and sought ways to bring the sides together. As yet, there were no oyster farms in the immediate area, and PWEC
watched for an opportunity. PWEC partnered with Johnny Shockley of Hooper’s Island, a successful oyster farmer. He helped P W E C d e v e lop i t s o w n o y s t e r nurser y, as a demonst rat ion to interested parties as well as a way to generate crops of young oysters. One oyster farmer, Rick Brown, a lready was operat ing in Black Walnut Cove at the south end of the island. When Brown retired, PWEC purchased his lease and in 2017 began farming oysters themselves. Those oysters, t he F isher man’s Daughter brand, are now for sale throughout the year. Want some oysters for your weekend party? Call 410-886-9200 to place an order. All profits support Chesapeake Bay environmental education. A n d t h i s y e a r, 2 019 , P W E C achieved a milestone: they conducted their first oyster-farming class for adults. The future is promising. A FAMILY AFFAIR PWEC has enjoyed the support of hund red s of loc a l resident s, interns, friends, donors and volunteers. And through it all, Kelley’s family has lent their enthusiastic support. As noted at the outset, Kelley’s father, Garland ,was an inspiration. Husband Jerr y Cox has worked tirelessly in the background, tackling all the mechanical, electrical, construction and transportation tasks that needed doing. Kelley’s
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All American A novelette in several parts
by Roger Vaughan The video re-ran several times a year in Andy’s dreams. It was always the same, down to the last detail, and it never failed to leave him with a hollow, perplexed feeling. If the conditions were right it could play in broad daylight, as it did this particular July afternoon, induced by the monotony of riding the rail of his father’s boat. Worthy, a competitive 50-footer, was sailing upwind in a vacillating but strong f low of warm breeze, the hull rising and falling with a slow, roller-coaster rhythm through the big ground swells off Newport, Rhode Island. Such conditions provoked either sea sickness or ennui. Andy and the rest of the crew were facing westward into a late afternoon sun that had dropped out of the high overcast and was turning the water’s surface into a million sparkling, hypnotic diamonds. The soft, white-noise wash of water against the hull as the boat slid down the backsides of the broad swells helped bring on Andy’s reverie. His head drooped against the life lines. His eyes closed.
It was ten years ago. Andy and his friend Robby were 14, goofing on their mountain bikes at the 57th Street entrance to Manhattan’s Central Park, waiting for Mitchell Thomas, Andy’s father. And there came the great man, on cue, promptly at 6:30 p.m., dapper as hell on his spotless, dark green Raleigh three-speed he’d special ordered from England, the one with the enclosed metal chain guard, chromed brake rods, narrow fenders pinstriped in gold and natty wicker basket. His Mark Cross briefcase with his Brooks Brothers suit jacket neatly folded on top was strapped to the rear carrier. His necktie bearing the burgee of the New York Yacht Club had f lipped over his shoulder in the headwind. Every time he saw Mitchell this way, Andy felt as if he were watching one of those TV commercials where a period person was presented in black and white against a contemporary scene in color. Not a hair on Mitchell’s head as much as f luttered in the breeze. Mitchell may as well have been a paid actor
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All American for all the paternal connection he inspired in Andy at these times. Mitchell didn’t stop, didn’t speak, just nodded to the boys with his habitual, all-purpose executive grin and rode into the park. The boys fell in behind him like dogs at heel. Robby peeled off at 72nd Street, heading for his family’s apartment on the East Side. Andy got distracted by irresistible, off-path opportunities, skidding through some soft new landscaping, jumping off a wall, crashing through a hedge and nearly running over a couple entwined behind it until he heard Mitchell’s angry shout. He turned his bike sharply and quickly caught up to his father. Mitchell seemed more upset than usual about Andy fooling around on his daily ride home. Something had to be bugging him. What a jerk, his father. How could this man even be his father? “Keep up,” Mitchell warned in that terse way of his. Keep up. Yeah, right. Hey, Mr. Movie Guy on your stupid threespeed, you keep up! Andy pulled a wheelie and took off, leaving his father shouting after him. There would be hell to pay, but his mother would intervene, as usual. Even at 14, Andy understood that Mitchell didn’t dare mess with his mom. It was her company, her money. Andy would speed around the pedestrian
tunnel up ahead and lie in wait for his father, give him a scare. The predator in the park. Tucked behind a big tree, Andy waited. But Mitchell didn’t come out of the tunnel. Maybe he took a different route? Not Mitchell. Andy thought he heard voices, it sounded like an argument, but it was hard to be sure against the dull jungle roar of the city that invaded the park. Then he did hear someone yell. Twice. It was Mitchell’s voice, for sure, only he couldn’t make out the word. It did sound like one word, repeated. But the gunshot, amplified by the tunnel, was unmistakable. It sent a chill up Andy’s spine, momentarily freezing him to the big oak tree. Two guys emerged from the tunnel on the run, split up and disappeared into the gathering dusk. Andy waited, fear constricting his chest. He jumped when a squirrel scampered away above him. It took all his will to leave the protection of the old oak and not to pedal full speed toward the West Side and home. He coasted cautiously down the slight incline and into the tunnel. Mitchell was on his knees in the semi-darkness, the precious Raleigh down at a bad angle beside him. Mitchell was clutching his right forearm. When he looked up, his face was drawn with pain and shock. When he saw Andy, the pain mixed with rage. Andy was fixed on the blood seeping between Mitch-
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ell’s fingers, slick and dark. Andy’s throat was dry. He felt sick. Mitchell struggled to his feet, sputtering incoherently. Andy’s rising nausea combined with his fear to freeze him in place. His feet felt glued to the damp concrete of the tunnel floor. He watched his father struggle to regain his feet and stagger toward him, maniacal in his disarray, howling with force that spewed saliva. Andy felt it on his face. “You…bastard!” Mitchell screamed at him, the veins in his neck like ropes. The word was expelled with such power that it blew past Mitchell’s vocal chords as part screech. “You BASTARD!” Mitchell half turned away only to snap back, his left hand releasing the fresh
wound just long enough to smack Andy on the side of his head with a savage growl and all the strength he could muster. Still astride his bike, Andy went down, little points of light twinkling behind his eyes. He hadn’t seen the hand that felled him, he had been so intently focused on the bloodsoaked shirt sleeve where the bullet had entered. Luckily for Andy, Mitchell’s wild swing had only partially connected, but it had left blood on his face. His father’s blood. Even as he went down, and before normal vision returned, Andy was reflexively scrabbling away on hands and knees, dragging his bike, somehow getting it upright, running, jumping on one pedal and push-
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All American ing hard, swinging into the saddle, bouncing once off the rough stone wall of the tunnel, pedaling with all he had along the familiar paths, his breath choked by sobs; hearing the crash, but never seeing the taxi that swerved into a parked car to miss him as he sprinted blindly out of the park onto Central Park West. 2. Tacking Mitchell’s voice brought Andy back with a start. The crewmen on either side of him chuckled. “Hey, jus’ grabbin’ a siesta,” one of them cracked as they jack-knifed their legs in as one and scampered across the deck to the new high side as the boat changed tacks. Andy had become a scruffy 24-year-old. He was twenty pounds overweight with an habitually unkempt shock of thick, dark hair. His clothes looked slept-in. He looked like a person with a perpetual hangover. That was often the case. Mitchell’s crew was a spit-and-polish lot. They made the midshipmen aboard the Naval Academy boats look slightly tarnished. Andy would have stood out in any crowd. On this boat, he was a sore thumb. Worthy was on the new tack for twenty minutes. But they were closing the lay line, that imaginary path that would take them to the finish line on the other tack. Close also was Fetching, their main rival in
this regatta. The two boats had been practically match racing all weekend. They’d split tacks as they’d entered the passage marked by Brenton Light. Fetching had chosen the east side, a move that would put it on starboard tack with right of way when they came together before the finish line. Whoever won that cross would take the race and the regatta. As Worthy tacked again, Andy heard the bow man announce that Fetching was also tacking. Andy was the jib trimmer on the new tack. He took a third turn on the big winch drum and hauled hard and fast on the sheet. Given his slack look, his proficiency was surprising. “Trim,” he said quietly to the man on the coffee grinder handles. “Stop.” Andy watched the jib, watched the speedo on the mast climbing quickly toward the optimum. “Three clicks, one more, stop.” “Get it right,” Mitchell said from the wheel. Andy: “It is.” Mitchell: “It better be.” Crewmen on the rail exchanged looks while Andy quietly simmered. Mitchell never stopped ragging Andy. The great Mitchell Thomas, hail fellow, captain of industry, excellent sailor. As the twentieth century drew to a close, Thomas was one of the few amateurs who still steered his own boat and held his own in a fleet full of professionals. Good old Mitch. Good old son of a bitch was Andy’s version. Those who
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All American fawned over him should have to live just one day with him. They crewed for him for only one reason: he frequently won. “Are we going to have them?” Mitchell was addressing Andy, the only one on the lee side, the one with the best view of Fetching. The big genoa effectively blocked the view for the rest. For a moment, Mitchell silently cursed Rummans, his sail maker and deck boss, for having assigned Andy to trim on the burdened port tack. Then he remembered. Jonesy, the regular port trimmer, had taken ill. Couldn’t make it. Better to have Andy there than some untested new guy. That was the theory, anyway. “No problem.” “Get that weight outboard.” Mitchell addressed the crew in terse tones. “Let’s have it quiet.” Intensity permeated the deck like heavy oil. There was no chatter from the rail birds. The mains’l trimmer’s eyes flicked from sail to instruments to sail. He took one click on the traveler, pulling the boom to windward maybe an inch. In the lulls, Andy eased the jib sheet an inch, called for a click or two of trim in the puffs. “How we doing?” Mitchell stood erect, his face locked in concentration. Andy: “No problem.” Sitting farthest forward on the rail, the bow man stretched himself
forward to grab a quick look through the clear plastic window sewn into the genoa. “Close,” he muttered to no one in particular. Andy heard him: “No problem.” “By how much?” Mitchell demanded. “Enough.” Conley, the tactician, interrupted the edgy father-son exchange. “Are we good? If not, we’ll tack early, lee bow them, hope to give them some bad air, maybe pick up a header we can tack on. Better to cross them and then tack, pin them outside until we can lay the finish line.” “We’re good.” Andy sounded confident. Head down, the bow man stared into the bow wave under his feet, shook his head, started to speak, then decided to stay out of it. But he could feel it coming. It wouldn’t be the first time Andy and the old man had gotten it on. “Starboard!” The warning hail came from Fetching. The right-of-way boat always makes a fuss trying to rattle the confidence of the crew hoping to cross. Making a close cross from the burdened position takes a lot of cool, a lot of guts, and a keen eye. It’s like running a stop sign when you know a car is coming. The helmsman has to steer perfectly under pressure, maintaining the optimum combination of boat speed and heading. Large sailboats don’t travel very fast, per se, but they carry great mo-
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All American mentum. For boats the size of Worthy and Fetching, their combined weight is around 80,000 pounds ~ coming together at a closing speed of roughly 20 knots (23 mph). That’s like two lightly loaded 18-wheelers colliding head-on when each is moving faster than ten miles an hour. Boats have no brakes. And the water they are moving through is an unstable platform. Misjudge a close cross, and the havoc of a collision is a good possibility. Damage can be extensive. The mast can come down. There could be serious injuries. The person making the call has to be very good, very confident in himself and in his helmsman. And vice versa. A few moments passed. The only sounds were the slice of the cutwater through the passage and the eddies of water separating from the polished hull with a steady fizz. “Starboard!” The hail was closer. This time there was more than a touch of frenzy in the call. And there were other voices chiming in, a sure sign that anxiety was becoming a factor aboard Fetching. “Better tack!” Worthy’s bowman found his voice. “Starboard! Hey! Starboardgoddamit!...STARBOARD…HEY!!” Andy: “Tack, Mitchell. Tack! Tack NOW!” “Don’t you tell me . . . Christ! . . . Tacking!” Cursing a blue streak,
Mitchell Thomas drove the wheel down hard as he caught sight of Fetching coming into his path like a train, spinning Worthy on a dime to avoid the impending collision. The violent turn drastically reduced the boat’s forward motion. The crew sensed the crisis coming and still used up valuable seconds getting off the rail and scrambling up the deck that was now tilted against them. Andy had quickly let the jib sheet run before the new trimmer was ready. It took precious seconds to overhaul the loose sheet and get the big jib in on the new tack. Worthy had avoided a collision, but it was a racing disaster. Fetching passed by very close at full tilt, the wash of the hull frighteningly loud. Fetching’s skipper, Alistair Koonce, took a certain amount of pleasure cutting it as close as he dared, but he smartly eased his helm toward the wind five degrees to make sure he avoided Worthy, and so his mast would straighten up a bit and avoid slamming into Worthy’s now nearly upright rig. The sailors on both boats avoided each other’s eyes. No one on either boat said a word, except the outraged Mitchell Thomas, who kept up a vicious string of abuse directed at Andy, whose face remained impassive. Koonce, a savvy New Zealand professional at the top of his game, let the hint of a smile cross his lips
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the kid? Why’d the kid go?” Koonce shrugged. The race was history. He was already thinking about a beer and other business. “I know Deedee, Mrs. Thomas ~ Deedee Moss,” Rufus Samuels offered from behind the wheel. “She likes it that Andy sails on the boat. She insists, in fact. And since she is the majority stock holder in the company, well, let’s just say Mitchell has always been a realist.” Samuels paused. He chuckled, happily patted the wheel. “Our good luck. I thought they might have crossed us back there.” Roger Vaughan lives, works and sails in Oxford, Maryland.
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Queen Anne’s County The history of Queen Anne’s County dates back to the earliest Colonial settlements in Maryland. Small hamlets began appearing in the northern portion of the county in the 1600s. Early communities grew up around transportation routes, the rivers and streams, and then roads and eventually railroads. Small towns were centers of economic and social activity and evolved over the years from thriving centers of tobacco trade to communities boosted by the railroad boom. Queenstown was the original county seat when Queen Anne’s County was created in 1706, but that designation was passed on to Centreville in 1782. It’s location was important during the 18th century, because it is near a creek that, during that time, could be navigated by tradesmen. A hub for shipping and receiving, Queenstown was attacked by English troops during the War of 1812. Construction of the Federal-style courthouse in Centreville began in 1791 and is the oldest courthouse in continuous use in the state of Maryland. Today, Centreville is the largest town in Queen Anne’s County. With its relaxed lifestyle and tree-lined streets, it is a classic example of small town America. The Stevensville Historic District, also known as Historic Stevensville, is a national historic district in downtown Stevensville, Queen Anne’s County. It contains roughly 100 historic structures, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is located primarily along East Main Street, a portion of Love Point Road, and a former section of Cockey Lane. The Chesapeake Heritage and Visitor Center in Chester at Kent Narrows provides and overview of the Chesapeake region’s heritage, resources and culture. The Chesapeake Heritage and Visitor Center serves as Queen Anne’s County’s official welcome center. Queen Anne’s County is also home to the Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center (formerly Horsehead Wetland Center), located in Grasonville. The CBEC is a 500-acre preserve just 15 minutes from the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. Over 200 species of birds have been recorded in the area. Embraced by miles of scenic Chesapeake Bay waterways and graced with acres of pastoral rural landscape, Queen Anne’s County offers a relaxing environment for visitors and locals alike. For more information about Queen Anne’s County, visit www.qac.org. 171
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“Calendar of Events” notices: Please contact us at 410-714-9389; fax the information to 410-476-6286; write to us at Tidewater Times, P. O. Box 1141, Easton, MD 21601; or e-mail to info@tidewatertimes.com. The deadline is the 1st of the month preceding publication (i.e., October 1 for the November issue). Daily Wye Grist Mill, Wye Mills, open for tours, Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. Grinding days are the first and third Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Millers demonstrate the traditional stone grinding process. For more info. tel: 410-827-3850 or visit oldwyemill.org. Daily Meeting: Mid-Shore Intergroup Alcoholics Anonymous. For places and times, call 410822-4226 or visit midshoreintergroup.org. Daily Meeting: Al-Anon and Alateen - For a complete list of times
and locations in the Mid-Shore a re a, v i sit ea ste r n shore mdalanon.org/meetings. Every Thurs.-Sat. Amish Country Farmer’s Market in Easton. An indoor market offering fresh produce, meats, dairy products, furniture and more. 101 Marlboro Ave. For more info. tel: 410-822-8989. Thru Nov. 1 Exhibition: Deconstructing Decoys ~ The Culture of Collecting at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels. The exhibition is generously sponsored by Judy and Henr y Stansbur y and by t he world’s leading decoy auction
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October Calendar firm, Guyette & Deeter. Entry is free for CBMM members or with general admission. For more info. tel: 410-745-2916 or visit cbmm.org. Thru Nov. 26 Exhibit: The Gift of Art by the members of The Working Artists Forum at The Gallery at Wo o d s, Wo o d s Memor i a l Presbyterian Church, Baltimore. All paintings in various mediums will be for sale directly through the exhibiting artists. For more info. visit workingartistsforum. com.
Robey, Workforce Specialist, at 410-770-5185 or email mary. robey@maryland.gov. Thru March 1, 2020 Exhibition: On Land and On Sea ~ A Century of Women in the Rosenfeld Collection at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels. The exhibition features the work of Morris and Stanley Rosenfeld, who created the world’s largest and most significant collection of maritime photography. This exhibition is sponsored by the Mar yland State Arts Council. For more info. tel: 410-745-2916 or visit cbmm.org.
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October Calendar Thru April 2020 GAMELTRON@ A AM: Bodyphones in the Museum front yard. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Body phones is an immersive insta llat ion by A aron Taylor Kuffner (1975), an Americanborn conceptual artist. For more info. tel: 410-822-ARTS (2787) or visit academyartmuseum.org. 1 Family Unplugged Games at the Talbot County Free Library, St. Michaels. 3:30 p.m. Bring the whole family for an afternoon of board games and f un. For all ages (children 5 and under accompanied by an adult). For more info. tel: 410-745-5877 or visit tcfl.org. 1
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Meeting: Eastern Shore Amputee Support Group at the Easton Family YMCA. 1st Tuesday at 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome. For more info. tel: 410-820-9695.
1-4 Rummage in the Parking Lot at Christ Church, St. Michaels. Find gently used furniture, rugs, sports equipment, garden supplies and more. Tuesday and Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more info. tel: 410745-9076. 1-31 Exhibit: The Art of Photography. The Candleberry Gallery 176
1,3,8,10,15,17,22,24,29,31 Tai Chi at the Oxford Community Center. Tues. and Thurs. at 9 a.m. with Nathan Spivey. $75 monthly ($10 drop-in fee). For more info. tel: 410-226-5904 or visit oxfordcc.org. 1 , 3 , 8 , 1 0 , 1 5 , 1 7, 2 2 , 2 4 , 2 9 , 3 1 Steady and Strong exercise class at the Oxford Community Center. Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:15 a.m. $60/10 classes or $8 per class. For more info. tel: 410226-5904 or visit oxfordcc.org. 1 , 3 , 8 , 1 0 , 1 5 , 1 7, 2 2 , 2 4 , 2 9 , 3 1 Mixed/Gentle Yoga at Evergreen: A Center for Balanced Living in Easton. Tuesdays and Thursdays
from 1:30 to 2:45 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-819-3395 or visit evergreeneaston.org. 1, 4,8,11,15,18,22,25,29 Free Blood Pressure Screenings from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesdays and Fr idays at Universit y of Maryland Shore Medical Center, Cambridge. 1,8,15,22,29 Free Blood Pressure Screening from 9 a.m. to noon, Tuesdays at University of Maryland Shore Regional Health Diagnostic and Imaging Center, Easton. For more info. tel: 410820-7778. 1,8,15,22,29 Story Time at the
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Medical Center, 5th floor meeting room, Easton. For more info. tel: 410-822-1000, ext. 5700 or visit shorehealth.org. 1,15 Afternoon Chess Academy at the Talbot County Free Library, Easton. 4:30 p.m. Learn and play chess. For ages 6 to 16. Snacks ser ved. Limited space, please pre-register. For more info. tel: 410-822-1626 or visit tcfl.org. 1,15 Cancer Patient Support Group at the Cancer Center at UM Shore Regional Health Center, Idlewild Ave., Easton. 1st and 3rd Tuesdays from 5 to 7 p.m. For more info. tel: 443-254-5940 or visit umshoreregional.org. 1,15 Grief Support Group at the Dorchester County Library, Cambridge. 1st and 3rd Tuesdays at 6 p.m. Sponsored by Coastal Hospice & Palliative Care. For more info. tel: 443-978-0218. 2 We are Builders at the Talbot Count y Free Librar y, St. Michaels. 3:30 p.m. Enjoy STEM and build with Legos and Zoobs. For ages 5 to 12. For more info. tel: 410-745-5877 or visit tcfl.org. 2 Meeting: Nar-Anon at Immanuel United Church of Christ, Cambridge. 7 to 8 p.m. 1st Wednesday. Support group for families and friends of addicts. For more
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October Calendar info. tel: 800-477-6291 or visit nar-anon.org. 2,7,9,14,16,21,23,28,30 Food Distribution at the St. Michaels C om mu n it y C enter on Mondays and Wednesdays from 1 to 2 p.m. Open to a ll Ta lbot County residents. Must provide identification. Each family can participate once per week. For more info. tel: 410-745-6073 or visit stmichaelscc.org. 2,9,16,23,30 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. tel: 410-463-0148. 2,9,16,23,30 Chair Yoga w ith Susan Irwin in the St. Michaels Housing Authority Community Room, Dodson Ave. Wednesdays from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. Free. For more info. tel: 410-745-6073 or visit stmichaelscc.org. 2 ,9,16, 2 3 ,30 Cla s s: Pa stel ~ Creating Strong and Vibrant Compositions in Still Life and Landscape with Katie Cassidy at the Academy Art Museum, Easton. Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. $195 members,
$234 non-members. For more info. tel: 410-822-ARTS (2787) or visit academyartmuseum.org. 2,9,16,23,30 The Senior Gathering at the St. Michaels Community Center, Wednesdays from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for a well-prepared meal from Upper Shore Aging. For more info. tel: 410-745-6073 or visit stmichaelscc.org. 2,9,16,23,30 Acupuncture Clinic at Evergreen: A Center for Balanced Living in Easton. Wednesdays from noon to 1 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-819-3395 or visit evergreeneaston.org. 2,9,16,23,30 Meeting: Choptank Writers Group at the Dorchester Center for the Arts, Cambridge. Wednesdays from 3 to 5 p.m. Everyone interested in writing is invited to join. For more info. tel: 443-521-0039. 2,9,16,23,30 Ukulele Class for Youth at the Talbot County Free Library, Easton. 4 p.m. For ages 8 and older. Pre-registration is required. For more info. tel: 410822-1626 or visit tcfl.org. 2,9,16,23,30 Yoga Nidra Meditation at Evergreen: A Center for Balanced Living in Easton. Wednesdays from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-819-
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3 Arts & Crafts at the Talbot County Free Library, St. Michaels. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free instruction for knitting, beading, needlework and more. Bring your coloring books, Zentangle pens or anything else that fuels your passion to be creative. For more info. tel: 410-745-5877 or visit tcfl.org. 3 Young Gardeners for grades 1 through 4 at the Talbot County Free Library, Easton. 3:45 p.m. Gardening indoors. Pre-registra-
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October Calendar tion is required. For more info. tel: 410-822-1626 or visit tcfl.org. 3 The Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center is announcing the release of its own brand of oysters, “Pearly Girl,” in partnership with Harris Seafood Company. The product launch party and dinner buf fet w ill take place starting at 5:30 p.m. at Harris’s Crab House in Grasonville. Bull and oyster dinner buffet along with wine and beer. Music will be provided by Justin Ryan. Pearly Girl merchandise will be available to purchase that evening as well as raff le tickets to win a pearl necklace pendant. Door prizes will also be given away. Pre -reg istrat ion is required. Tickets are $75/person and can be purchased only at bayresto-
ration.org/product/pearly-girleventregistration/. 3 Pet Loss Support Group on the 1st Thursday from 6 to 7 p.m. at Talbot Hospice, Easton. Monthly support group for those grieving the loss of a beloved pet. Hosted jointly by Talbot Humane and Talbot Hospice. Free and open to the public. For more info. contact Linda Elzey at lwelzey@ gmail.com or Talbot Humane at 410-822-0107. 3 Science After Hours with Horn Point Lab: Oyster Futures ~ A Process for Consensus at the Talbot County Free Library, St. Michaels. 6:30 p.m. Horn Point Lab’s Dr. Elizabeth North will summarize the science and the stakeholders’ ef for ts that led to a sweeping and meaningful package of recommendations for oyster management in the Choptank region. For more info. tel: 410-745-5877 or visit tcfl.org. 3-4 Fall Rummage Sale at Christ Church, St. Michaels. Amazing ba rga ins on gent ly used fa l l and winter clothing for women, men and children, shoes, kitchenware, linens, jewelry, books, art and more. Inside the parish house. Thursday from 1 to 6 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-745-9076.
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Thursdays from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Weekly meeting where men can frankly and openly deal w ith issues in their lives. For more info. tel: 410-819-3395 or visit evergreeneaston.org.
3-10 Chesapeake Film Festival ~ The festival takes place at five venues: Avalon Theatre, Easton; Gallery 447, Cambridge; Oxford C om mu n it y C enter, O x ford; Easton Premier Cinemas, Easton and Cambridge Premier Cinemas, Cambridge. The festival celebrates its 12th year with a full week of films, discussions and social events. This year’s theme is Heroes, with an extraordinary line-up of films honoring heroes in sports, military service, environmental stewardship, health care, civil rights, science, journalism and the arts. For a full listing of films and to purchase tickets, visit chesapeakefilmfestival.com. 3,10,17,24 Minecraf t Drop -in for ages 10 through 16 at the Talbot County Free Library, St. Michaels. 3 to 5 p.m. Mine for diamonds and battle creepers. Light refreshments served. For more info. tel: 410-745-5877 or visit tcfl.org. 3,10,17,24,31 Men’s Group Meeting at Evergreen: A Center for B a l a nc e d L i v i ng i n E a s ton.
3,10,17,24,31 Mahjong at the St. Michaels Community Center. 10 a.m. to noon on Thursdays. Open to all who want to learn this ancient Chinese game of skill. Drop-ins welcome. Free. For more info. tel: 410-745-6073 or visit stmichaelscc.org. 3,10,17,24,31 Caregivers Support Group at Talbot Hospice. Thursdays at 1 p.m. This ongoing weekly support group is for caregivers of a loved one with a life-limiting illness. Free and open to the public. For more info. tel: 410-822-6681 or e-mail bdemattia@talbothospice.org. 3,10,17,24,31 Milk and Cookies and ... Chapter Books! at the Talbot County Free Library, Easton. Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. for ages 6 and up. For more info. tel: 410822-1626 or visit tcfl.org. 3,10,17,24,31 Cambridge Farmer’s Market: Browse and buy fresh (a nd mo s t ly lo c a l) pr o duc e , meats, eggs, f lowers, plants, crafts and more every Thursday from 3 to 6 p.m. at Long Wharf in Cambridge. Free parking. For
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Easton. 12:30 to 2 p.m. on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of every month. For more info. tel: 410819-3395 or visit evergreeneaston.org. 4 First Friday in downtown Easton. Art galleries offer new shows and have many of their artists present throughout the evening. Tour the galleries, sip a drink and explore the fine talents of local artists. 5 to 8 p.m. 4 First Friday reception at Studio B Gallery, Easton. Meet the awardwinning artist: Hiu Lai Chong. A lso, there will be wonderful pa i nt i ng s f r om t he Tu s c a ny Workshop sponsored by Studio
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chaels. Hundreds of amateur and professional boatbuilders and enthusiasts come from all over the region to display their one-of-a-kind kayaks, canoes and other traditional craft. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Scenic river cruises aboard the 1920 buyboat Winnie Estelle will be available. For more info. tel: 410-745-2916 or visit cbmm.org.
B Gallery. 5 to 8 p.m. For more info. v isit st udioBartgallery. com. 4 First Friday in downtown Chestertown. Join us for our monthly progressive open house. Our businesses keep their doors open later so you can enjoy gallery exhibits, unique shopping, special performances, kids’ activities and a variety of dining options. 5 to 8 p.m. 4 Dorchester Sw ingers Square Dancing Club meets 1st Friday at Maple Elementary School on Egypt Rd., Cambridge. $7 for guest members to dance. Club members and observers are free. Refreshments provided. 7:30 to 10 p.m. For more info. tel: 410221-1978, 410-901-9711 or visit wascaclubs.com. 4-5 36th annual Mid-Atlantic Small Craft Festival at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Mi-
4,11,18,25 Meeting: Vets Helping Vets ~ Informational meeting to help vets find services. Fridays at Hurlock American Legion #243, 57 Legion Drive, Hurlock. 9:30 a.m. All veterans are welcome. For more info. tel: 410-943-8205 after 4 p.m. 4,11,18,25 Meeting: Friday Morning Artists at Denny’s in Easton. 8 a.m. All disciplines welcome. Free. For more info. tel: 443955-2490. 4,11,18,25 Gentle Yoga at Evergreen: A Center for Balanced Living in Easton. Fridays from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. For more info. tel: 410-819-3395 or visit evergreeneaston.org. 4,11,18,25 Jeannie’s Community Café soup kitchen at the St. Michaels Community Center. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Menu changes weekly. Pay what you can, if you can. Eat in or take out. All welcome. For
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come. In Sanskrit, anahata means “unhurt, unstruck and unbeaten.” For more info. tel: 410-226-5904 or visit oxfordcc.org. 5 ,12 ,19, 26 The St. Michael s Farmers Market is a communitybased, producer-only farmers market that runs Saturday mornings, rain or shine, from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., April-November, at 204 S. Talbot St. in St. Michaels. For more information contact: stmichaelsmarket@gmail.com. We do accept SNAP. 5,12,19,26 Cars and Coffee at the Classic Motor Museum in St. Michaels. Saturdays from 9 to 11 a.m. For more info. tel: 410-7458979 or visit classicmotormuseumstmichaels.org. 5,12,19,26 Historic High Street Walking Tour ~ experience the beauty and hear the folklore of Cambridge’s High Street. Onehour walking tours on Saturdays, sp on s or e d by t he We s t E nd Citizen’s Association. 11 a.m. at Long Wharf. Reservations not necessary, but appreciated. For more info. tel: 410-901-1000 or visit cambridgemd.org. 6 Kittredge-Wilson Speaker Series: Taylor Kuffner, creator of the Gameltron ~ A Discussion of the Gameltron at the Academy Art Museum, Easton. 2 p.m. For more
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7 Meeting: Bereaved Parents group from 6 to 8 p.m. on the 1st Monday of the month at Compass Regional Hospice, Grief Support Services Wing, Centreville. For more info. visit compassregionalhospice.org. 7 Bluegrass Jam at St. Andrew’s Episcopa l Church, 303 Main St., Hurlock. 1st Monday from 7 to 10 p.m. Bluegrass musicians and fans welcome. Donations accepted for the benefit of St. Andrew’s food bank. 7 Meeting: Tidewater Camera Club at the Talbot Community Center, Easton. 7 p.m. For more info. visit tidewatercameraclub.org. 7 Meeting: Cambridge Coin Club at the Dorchester County Public Library. 1st Monday at 7:30 p.m. Annual dues $5. For more info. tel: 443-521-0679.
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Lunch and Learn with Pete Howell, the Movie Man, at the Talbot County Free Library, St. Michaels. The topic is Handicapped Characters on the Big and Small Screens. Pete is currently the Grand PooBah of the Talbot Cinema Society. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Coffee and dessert are provided. For more info. tel: 410745-5877 or visit tcfl.org.
7 Meeting: Live Playwrights’ Societ y at t he Ga r f ield C enter, Chestertown. 1st Monday from 7:30 to 9 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-810-2060. 7,14,21,28 Meeting: Overeaters Anonymous at UM Shore Medical Center in Easton. Mondays from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. For more info. visit oa.org. 7,14,21,28 Monday Night Trivia at
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8,22 Bay Hundred Chess Class at the Talbot County Free Library, St. Michaels. 2nd and 4th Tuesdays from 1 to 3 p.m. Beginners welcome. For all ages. For more info. tel: 410-745-5877 or visit tcfl.org. 8,22 Meeting: Buddhism Study Group at Evergreen: A Center for Balanced Living, Easton. 2nd and 4th Tuesdays from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Open to the public. For more info. tel: 410-819-3395 or visit evergreeneaston.org. 9 Art to Remember ~ a full day of dementia awareness activities, movies, seminars and panels at the Oxford Community Center. 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. $30. Sponsored by the Oxford Community Center, in partnership with Candlelight Cove, Alzheimer’s Association and the Chesapeake Film Festival. For more info. visit oxfordcc.org. 9 Meeting: Bayside Quilters, 2nd Wednesday 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. 9 STEAM Story Time at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, sponsored by the Talbot County Free Library. 10:30 a.m. Learn about lighthouses! Pre-registra-
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Me e t i ng: B ay w ater C a mer a Club at the Dorchester Center for the A rts, Cambridge. 2nd Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. All are welcome. For more info. tel: 443-939-7744.
9-12 Friends Book Sale at the Talbot County Fee Library, Easton. Preview Party Wednesday from 5 to 7:30. Members and Friends of the Library get first dibs on the Big Book Sale goodies. Thursday through Saturday will be open to all with thousands of books, DVDs and CDs at bargain prices. For more info. tel: 410-822-1626 or visit tcfl.org. 9,23 Bay Hundred Chess Club, 2nd and 4th Wednesdays from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Talbot County Free Library, St. Michaels. Players gather for friendly competition
and instruction. All ages welcome. For more info. tel: 410745-9490. 9,23 Meeting: Choptank Writers Group, 2nd and 4th Wednesdays from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the Dorchester Center for the Arts, C a mbr id ge. Ever yone i nter ested in w riting is inv ited to participate. For more info. tel: 443-521-0039. 9 , 2 3 Da nc e C l a s s e s for NonDancers at Evergreen: A Center for Balanced Living in Easton. 2nd and 4th Wednesdays from 6 to 7:30 p.m. $12 per person, $20 for both classes. For more info. tel: 410-200-7503 or visit continuumdancecompany.org. 10 Mid-Shore Pro Bono Legal Clinic at the Caroline County Senior Center, Denton. 2nd Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon. For more info. and to schedule an appointment tel: 410-690-8128 or visit midshoreprobono.org. 10 Fall Speaker Series: On Land and On Sea ~ A Talk with the Author at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels. 5:30 p.m. University of Delaware Rosenberg Professor Emeritus of Sociology Margaret Andersen Rosenfeld will discuss what inspired her book ~ a panorama of women’s lives over the course
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of the 20th century as viewed through the Rosenfeld Collection. $7.50 per person, with a 20% discount for CBMM members. For more info. visit cbmm. org/speakerseries. 10-13 Academy Art Museum Craft Show: Celebrating the Makers at the Academy Art Museum, Easton. Thursday preview event at 5:30 p.m.; Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The show will be an indoor juried craft show featuring 70 artists from across the United States, with work encompassing all craft media. This year’s Visionary Artist is Taylor Kuffner. For more info.
visit academycraftshow.com. 10, 2 4 Memoi r Wr iter s at t he Talbot County Free Library, St. Michaels. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Record and share your memories of life and family. Participants are invited to bring their lunch. For more info. tel: 410-745-5877 or visit tcfl.org.
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11 O pen Bot a n ic a l A r t St ud io w ith L ee D’ Zmura at Adk ins Arboretum, Ridgely. 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Participants will receive individual instruction and critiques. For more info. tel: 410-634-2847, ext. 0 or visit adkinsarboretum.org. 11 Mid-Shore Pro Bono Legal Clinic at the Dorchester County Public Library, Cambridge. 2nd Friday from 10 a.m. to noon. For more info. and to schedule an appointment tel: 410-690-8128 or visit midshoreprobono.org. 11 Concert: Jayme Dingler at the Oxford Community Center. $10. For more info. visit oxfordcc.org. 11 Concer t: Missy Andersen & Her One Man Band in the Stoltz Listening Room, Avalon Theatre, Easton. 8 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-822-7299 or visit avalonfoundation.org. 11-12 The Chronicles of Adam ~ an
interpretation of a slave named Adam, featuring historical interpreter Dontavius Williams. Williams will perform on Friday at 3 p.m. at the Harriet Tubman Visitors Center, Church Creek, and then again on Saturday at Handsell Historic Site for the Nanticoke River Jamboree, Vienna. Shows on Saturday are at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. The event is co-sponsored by the Nanticoke Historic Preservation Alliance, the Harriet Tubman Visitor Center State Park and the National Park Service. For more info. visit nanticokeriverjamboree.com. 12 Workshop: Learn to Decommission Your Motor this fall with mar ine mechanic Josh R ichardson at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels. 9 a.m. to noon. $40, with a 20% discount for CBMM members a nd reg ist rat ion required to cbmm.org/decommission. 12 Friends of the Librar y Second Saturday Book Sale at the Dorchester County Public Library, Cambridge. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. $10 adults and children ages 3+. For more info. tel: 410-228-7331 or visit dorchesterlibrary.org. 12 Dog Walking at Adkins Arboretum, Ridgely. 2nd Saturday at 10 a.m. For more info. tel: 410 - 634-2847, ext. 0 or v isit
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adkinsarboretum.org. 12 Nanticoke River Jamboree at Handsell Historic Site, Cambridge. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Nanticoke River Jamboree celebrates the natural and historic resources of the Nanticoke River watershed area and three cultures who have occupied this land. Each year, the Jamboree features exhibits and demonstrations by regional environmental and historic groups, a variety of living history performers and demonstrat ions by spinners, sheep-shearers, wood turners,
12 Class: Open Modern Dance Class for individuals with little to no dance exper ience. 10 a.m. at the Perkins Family YMCA in St. Michaels. $12 per person, with payment made upon arrival. Advance registration is encouraged at cont inuumdancecompany. org/upcoming-events/. 12 Fair y fest at Adkins A rboretum, Ridgely. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bring your wings for a day of magic! Follow a trail of fair y houses along enchanted forest paths, meet Cinderella’s fairy godmot her and k ick up your fairy feet in a meadow maypole dance. The event includes live entertainment throughout the day, including performances by Shore Shakespeare, Ampersand and the Sammati Dance Troupe. Unicorn rides provided by Snapdragon Stables, food by BBQ and Beyond and Nice Farms Creamery ice cream will be available for purchase. Fairyfest is generously sponsored in part by Ampersand. $10 per person for adults and children ages 3 and up. 2 and under are free. For more info. tel: 410-634-2847, ext. 0 or visit adkinsarboretum.org.
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after Columbus Day under tents at Simpatico, Italy’s Finest. Noon to 5 p.m. Taste over 70 different Italian wines and Limoncellos, enjoy fabulous Italian food, taste fresh Italian cheeses, balsamics, oils, foods, desserts and more. Live Italian music, games, prizes and more. $35 includes all wine tastings and food served and all activities. $10 designated driver. For more info. visit simpaticostmichaels.com. 12 Family Day at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels. The public is inv ited f r om 1 to 4 p.m. to e x plor e fa mi ly-f r iend ly ex hibit s a nd enjoy hands-on activities along C BM M’s 18 - ac r e w ater f r ont campus. For more info. tel: 410745-2916 or visit cbmm.org. 12 Second Saturday at the Artsway from 1 to 5 p.m., 401 Market Street, Denton. Interact w ith artists as they demonstrate their work. For more info. tel: 410-4791009 or visit carolinearts.org. 12 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.
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for adults and $5 for children under 10. For more info. tel: 410-226-5110. 14 Meeting: Caroline County AARP Chapter #915 meets at noon with a covered dish luncheon at the Church of the Nazarene in Denton. Join us for a fun game of BINGO, with many prizes! New members are welcome. For more info. tel: 410-482-6039. 14 Caregiver Support Group at the Talbot County Senior Center, Easton. 2nd Monday, 1 p.m. For more info. tel: 443-746-3698 or visit snhealth.net.
12 Concert: Eastport Oyster Boys in the Stoltz Listening Room, Avalon Theatre, Easton. 8 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-822-7299 or visit avalonfoundation.org. 12,26 Country Church Breakfast at Fa it h Ch ap el a nd Tr app e United Methodist churches in Wesley Hall, Trappe. 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. TUMC is also the home of “Martha’s Closet” Yard Sale and Community Outreach Store, open during the breakfast and every Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to noon. 13 Firehouse Breakfast at the Oxford Volunteer Fire Company. 8 to 11 a.m. Proceeds to benefit fire and ambulance services. $10
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15-Nov. 5 Class: Oil Painting ~ How to See as a Painter with Meg Nottingham Walsh at the Academy Art Museum, Easton. 1 to 3:30 p.m. $160 members, $192 non-members. For more info. tel: 410-822-ARTS (2787) or visit academyartmuseum.org. 15-Dec. 10 Class: Color Theory w it h G eorg ia June G oldberg at the Academy Art Museum,
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Easton. Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. $250 members, $300 nonmembers. For more info. tel: 410-822-ARTS (2787) or visit academyartmuseum.org. 16 Me et i ng: Dorche ster C a re g ivers Suppor t Group. 3rd Wednesday from 1 to 2 p.m. at Pleasant Day Adult Medical Day Care, Cambridge. For more info. tel: 410-228-0190. 16 St. Michaels Library Book Club to discuss Pachinko by Min Jin Lee at the Talbot County Free Library, St. Michaels. 3:30 to 5 p.m. Open to all. For more info. tel: 410-745-5877 or visit tcfl.org. 16 Navy League Dinner at the Talbot Country Club, Easton. Featured speaker: Capt. Payne Kilbourn, U.S.N. During his career, Kilbourn ser ved on f ive nuclear attack submarines, the last tour
16 Child Loss Support Group at Ta lbot Hospic e, Ea ston. 3rd Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. This support group is for anyone grieving the loss of a child of any age. Free and open to the public. For more info. tel: 410-822-6681 or e-mail bdemattia@talbothospice.org. 16 Open Mic at the Academy Art Museum, Easton. Theme: You’re Not the Boss of Me. Share and appreciate the rich tapestry of creativity, skills and knowledge that thrive here. All ages and styles of performance are welcome. The event is open to all ages. 7 to 9 p.m. Admission is free. Snacks provided; nominal charge for beverages. For more info. e-mail RayRemesch@gmail.com. 17 Scenic Railroad Trip to enjoy the fall colors with the St. Michaels Communit y Center. 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. (approximately). Join SMCC’s Trish Payne on an authentic steam engine train from Cumberland to Frostburg. Bus departs from and returns to the
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St. Michaels Community Center. $135 covers bus, tip, train and lunch. For more info. tel: 410745-6073. 17 Cooking with Larry at the Oxford Community Center. 10 a.m. to noon. Around the World Series ~ Spain and Paella. $35. For more info. tel: 410-226-5904. 17 Stroke Survivor’s Support Group at Pleasant Day Medical Adult Day Ca re in Ca mbr idge. 3rd Thursday of the month. 1 to 2 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-2280190 or visit pleasantday.com. 17 Third Thursday in downtown Denton from 5 to 7 p.m. Shop for one-of-a-kind floral arrangements, gifts and home dÊcor, 205
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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. 17 Lecture: Fake News with Steve Goldman at the Oxford Community Center. 5:30 p.m. Goldman is the owner of the largest privately held newspaper collection. Free. For more info. visit oxfordcc.org. 17 Meeting: Grief Support for Overdose Loss group from 6 to 8 p.m. on the 3rd Thursday of the month at Compass Regional Hospice, Grief Support Ser vices Wing, Centreville. For more info. visit compassregionalhospice.org. 17
Concert: Frank Vignola’s Hot Jazz Guitar Trio in the Stoltz Listening Room, Avalon Theatre, Easton. 8 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-822-7299 or visit avalonfoundation.org.
17,20 Easton Choral Arts Society will present its fall concert, “A Singable Feast,” on Thursday, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 4 p.m. at Christ Church in Easton. Featured will be the hilarious PDQ Bach work The Seasonings, written by Peter Schickele. $30 at the door and online in advance
17-Nov. 14 Class: The Next Step ~ Oil Painting for New or Ret urning Painters w ith Diane DuBois Mullaly at the Academy Art Museum, Easton. Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. $185 members, $222 non-members. For more info. tel: 410-822-ARTS (2787) or visit academyartmuseum.org. 18 Benedictine’s Charity Golf Classic, Birdies for Benedictine at the Talbot Country Club in Easton. The annual tournament raises funds in suppor t of Benedictine’s mission to help children and adults with developmental disabilities achieve their greatest potential. The tournament will feature lunch and dinner prepared by Chef David Hayes and his staff at TCC. Tournament entry fee is $175 per person, or $650 for a team of four, which includes: green fees, cart, refreshments, hole-in-one prize, and team prizes. Each golfer will take home a custom gift bag provided by presenting sponsor PNC Bank. Register at benschool.org. 19 Dazzling Fall Color Soup ’n
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Wa l k at A d k i n s A rb or e t u m, Ridgely. 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Listen for migrating birds and woodpeckers while watching for changing color on red and orange sweet gum, sassafras, tupelo, sumac, dogwood, yellow paw paw, hickor y, beech and tulip trees. Following a guided walk with a docent naturalist, enjoy a delicious and nutritious lunch along with a brief lesson about nutrition. Copies of recipes are provided. $25 member, $30 non-member. For more info. tel: 410 - 634-2847, ext. 0 or v isit adkinsarboretum.org. 19 District 1, FGCMD Holiday Standard Flower Show ~ Halloween, hosted by the Oxford Garden Club, at the Oxford Community Center. 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. Free. For more info. visit oxfordcc.org. 19 Film & Discussion: Flash of Genius, at the Talbot County Free Library, Easton. 2 p.m. Based on the true story of Robert Kearns, who, having invented an
intermittent windshield wiper t hat he t hought would ma ke him wealthy, finds himself and his family cheated out of his just reward by the automakers of the 1960s. Special guest: Timothy Kearns of Oxford, son of the inventor. For more info. tel: 410822-1626 or visit tcfl.org.
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20 regular Bingo games w ith designer bags as prizes. Door prizes will be given away after each regular game. In addition, there will be 2 special games with prizes of $25 cash each, a grand prize raff le of a designer ha ndbag a nd a 50/50 d r awing. $30. For more info. e-mail an14817@gmail.com. All funds raised during the event will help residents of Dorchester County obtain hearing aids.
19 Oktoberfest Dinner at Immanuel United Church of Christ, Cambridge. 4:30 to 7 p.m. $18 adults, children $8, under 4 free. Carryouts available. Menu: potato leek soup, sauerbraten, bratwurst, German potato salad, mashed potatoes, sauerkraut, red cabbage with apples and more. For more info. tel: 410-228-4640. 19 Annual Bash to support the Eastern Shore Community Rowers at the Hager House on the Tred Avon River. 5 to 9 p.m. $50 per person includes an open bar, live music and food. For more info. visit ESCRowers.org. 19 Designer Bag Bingo to Better Hearing sponsored by Partners In Giving, Inc., formerly Quota Inter nat iona l of C a mbr idge. The Bingo will be held at the Dorchester Elks Lodge #1272. Doors will open at 5 p.m. and games will begin at 6:30 p.m.
19-Nov. 9 Class: Creating a Photo Project with Maire McArdle and Stephen Walker at the Academy Art Museum, Easton. Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon. $120 members, $145 non-members. For more info. tel: 410-822-ARTS (2787) or visit academyartmuseum.org. 19-Nov. 30 Exhibit: Water/Ways at the Dorchester Center for the Arts, Cambridge. Examine water as an environmental necessity and an important cultural element. This is a traveling exhibit from the Smithsonian Institution’s Museum on Main Street program (MoMS). Sponsored by Cambridge Main Street, the Dorchester Center for the Arts and Dorchester County Tourism, in cooperation with Maryland Humanities. For more info. tel: 410 -229 -1000 or v i sit vi s itdorchester.org.
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21 Caregiver Support Group at the Talbot County Senior Center, Easton. 3rd Monday at 1 p.m. For more info. tel: 443-746-3698 or visit snhealth.net. 21 Read w ith Wa lly, a Pets on W he el s T her apy D o g at t he Talbot County Free Library, St. Michaels. 3:30 p.m. Bring a book or choose a library book and read with Maggie Gowe and her dog, Wally. For more info. tel: 410745-5877 or visit tcfl.org.
20 Concert: Elisabeth Von Trapp at the Church of the Holy Trinity, Oxford. Von Trapp’s family inspired The Sound of Music. 3 p.m. Free, but an offering will be taken. For more info. visit holytrinityoxford.org. 21 Continuum Dance will offer a public master class at the Perkins Family YMCA in St. Michaels. Beginning at 9 a.m., the company’s artistic director, Malley Hester, will lead participants through a warm-up and modern dance class and will teach pieces of company choreography. $12 per person, with payment made upon a r r iva l. Adva nce registration is encouraged at continuumdancecompany.org/ upcoming-events/.
21 Stitching Time at the Talbot County Free Library, Easton. 3 to 5 p.m. Work on your favorite project with a group. Limited instruction for beginners. Newcomers welcome. For more info. tel: 410-822-1626 or visit tcfl.org. 21 Read w it h T iger, a Pet- onWheels therapy dog at the Talbot County Free Librar y, Easton. 4 p.m. Bring a book or choose one from the library’s shelves to read with Janet Dickey and her dog, Tiger. For ages 5 and up. For more info. tel: 410-822-1626 or visit tcfl.org. 22 Family Craf ts at the Talbot Count y Free Librar y, St. Michaels. 3:30 p.m. Treasure boxes. For more info. tel: 410-745-5877 or visit tcfl.org. 22 Monthly Grief Support Group
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22 Meeting: Breast Cancer Support Group at UM Shore Regional Cancer Center, Idlew ild Ave., Easton. 4th Tuesday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-822-1000, ext. 5411 or visit umshoreregional.org. 22 Meeting: Women Supporting Women, lo c a l bre a s t c a nc er support group, meets at Christ Episcopal Church, Cambridge. 4th Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-463-0946.
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23 Meeting: Diabetes Suppor t Group at UM Shore Regional Health at Dorchester, Cambridge. 4th Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. For more info. tel: 410-822-1000, ext. 5196. 23,30 Story Time at the Talbot Count y Free Librar y, St. Michaels. 10:30 a.m. For children ages 5 and under accompanied by an adult. For more info. tel: 410-745-5877 or visit tcfl.org. 211
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S c ie nc e A f te r Hou r s w it h Horn Point Laborator y: Lost and Found ~ Historic Role of Oysters and New Approaches to Leveraging Their Ecosystem Services at the Talbot County F r e e L i br a r y, S t . M i c h a e l s . 6:30 p.m. Dr. Mat t hew Gray will describe how oysters and the services they provide can be leveraged to tackle serious environmental problems in the Chesapeake Bay and beyond. For more info. tel: 410-745-5877 or visit tcf l.org.
24-27, 31-Nov. 3 Tred Avon Players present Prisoner of Second Avenue by Neil Simon at the O x f o r d C o m mu n i t y C e nt e r. Thursday through Saturday 7:30 p.m., Sunday at 2 p.m. Thursday, October 24 is Half Price Preview Thursday. $22/$11 student. For more info. visit tredavonplayers.org. 24-Dec. 5 Class: Drawing the Human Figure with Bradford Ross at the Academy Art Museum, Easton. Thursdays from 10 a.m.
to 1 p.m. $190 members, $228 non-members. For more info. tel: 410 -822-A RTS (2787) or visit academyartmuseum.org. 2 4 - No v. 1 4 C l a s s: C o m p o s it ion and Design for the Arti s t w it h C id C ol l i n s Wa l ker at the Academy Art Museum, Easton. Thursdays from 1:30 to 4 p.m. $150 members, $180 non-members. For more info. tel: 410 -822-A RTS (2787) or visit academyartmuseum.org. 24-Nov. 14 Class: Back to School Watercolor with Heather Crow at the Academy Art Museum, Easton. Thursdays from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. $160 members, $192 non-members. For more info. tel: 410 -822-A RTS (2787) or visit academyartmuseum.org. 25
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26 Indoor Craft and Yard Sale, sponsored by the Caroline County 4-H from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Caroline County 4-H Park, Denton. Food will be available for purchase. Proceeds from sale of table spots will benefit the Caroline County 4-H Programs, includ ing schola r sh ips, club
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needs, leadership and service learning activ ities. For more info. tel: 410-479-0565. 26 Children’s Class: All Aboard! Travel the World to Me x ic o at the Academy Art Museum, Easton. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free. For more info. tel: 410 -822ARTS (2787) or visit academyartmuseum.org. 26 OysterFest at the Chesapeake B a y M a r i t i m e Mu s e u m , S t . M ic h ael s. 10 a .m. to 4 p.m. CBMM’s O ysterFest feat ures oysters served a variety of ways, along with other local fare, craft beer and spirits, live music on two stages, scenic river cruises
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October Calendar aboard Winnie Estalle; an oyster stew competition, children’s activities and more. For more info. tel: 410-745-2916 or visit cbmm.org. 26 Family STEAM Program: Create Paper-Engineered Pop-Up C a r d s at t he Ta l b ot C ou nt y Free Librar y, St. Michaels. 2 p.m. Learn paper engineering techniques to create beautiful pop-up cards. For ages 4 and up (children 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult). For more info. tel: 410-745-5877 or visit tcf l.org.
26-27 Workshop: Still Life Painting in Oil with Bernie Dellario at the Academy Art Museum, Easton. 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. $125 members, $150 non-members. For more info. tel: 410822-ARTS (2787) or visit academyartmuseum.org. 28 Oxford Book Club meets the 4th Monday of every month at the Oxford Community Center. 10:30 a.m. to noon. For more info. tel: 410-226-5904 or visit oxfordcc.org. 28 Meeting: Tidewater Stamp Club at t he SunTr ust Bank ( base ment Maryland Room), Easton. 4th Tuesday at 1 p.m. For more info. tel: 301-704-3811 or visit twstampclub.com. 28 Meeting: Grief Support Group from noon to 1:15 p.m. on the 4th Tuesday of the month at Caroline C ount y P ublic L ibrar y ’s Federalsburg branch. This is a lunch group, so participants are encouraged to bring a lunch. Sponsored by Compass Regional Hospice. For more info. v isit compassregionalhospice.org.
213A South Talbot St. St. Michaels 410-745-8072 “Super Fun Gifts For All!”
29 Movies @ Noon at the Talbot Count y Free Librar y, St. Michael s. T it le T BD. For more info. tel: 410-745-5877 or visit tcf l.org. 214
30 Unf inished Business at the He r it a ge Mu s e u m a nd G a r dens, Cambridge. On the last Wednesday of the month, the Heritage Museum and Gardens will provide the forum for those that have begun projects and haven’t been able to finish them, such as genealogy, scrapbooking, sewing, knitting, weaving and more. Bring your project and supplies and meet other
procrasti-crafters. 10:30 a.m. to noon. Free. For more info. tel: 410-228-7953 or e-mail dchs@ verizon.net. 31 Halloween Party at the Talbot County Free Library, Easton. 4 p.m. Wear your Halloween costume (if you dare) for some scary and funny Halloween pop-up book stories, create some slime, and eat a healthy fall snack. Pre -reg istrat ion is required. For ages 3 to 12 (children 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult). For more info. tel: 410-745-5877 or visit tcf l.org.
Celebrating 25 Years Tracy Cohee Hodges Vice President Area Manager Eastern Shore Lending
111 N. West St., Suite C Easton, MD 21601 410-820-5200 tcohee@ďŹ rsthome.com
www.tracycohee.com
NMLS ID: 148320
This is not a guarantee to extend consumer credit. All loans are subject to credit approval and property appraisal. First Home Mortgage Corporation NMLS ID #71603 (www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org)
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EASTON VILLAGE Former model home featuring 4 bedrooms and 4.5 baths. First floor master bedroom suite, all bedrooms ensuite. Wide plank hardwood floors, crown molding, 2 story family room with gas fireplace, sunroom, gourmet kitchen with island and stainless steel appliances, brick patio, fenced rear yard and 2 car garage. Many extras! $649,000
ISLAND CREEK Extraordinary custom home on Island Creek. 4,000 sf + 4 BR brick home w/open floor plan & great attention to detail. 2-story foyer, gourmet kitchen, 1st fl. master suite with fireplace. Large family room, river room, dining room, loft/study w/waterside balcony & deck. 2-car garage, deep water pier w/2 lifts & 5’MLW. Room for waterside pool! $1,300,000
OXFORD HISTORIC DISTRICT W/F Classic Foursquare House (c 1915). First time offered in 45 years! 4 BRs, 2.5 BAs, HW floors, 2 FPs, open kitchen/family room, formal living and dining rooms and office. Riprapped shoreline, 65+ feet on the Tred Avon with broad water views. Move-in ready! $845,000 www.307NorthMorrisStreet.com
WATERFRONT COLONIAL on TRED AVON RIVER Gorgeous waterfront Colonial in Oxford with 40’+ deeded boat slip (Slip N). Featuring 3 BRs, hardwood floors, 2 masonry fps, lg. dining room, gourmet kitchen, master BR with balcony overlooking the water, 1 car garage. Rear patio, community marina. $549,000
Waterfront Estates, Farms and Hunting Properties also available.
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410-924-4814(C) · 410-822-1415(O ) Benson & Mangold Real Estate 27999 Oxford Road, Oxford, Maryland 21654 kccamb@gmail.com · www.kathychristensen.com
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GOLDSBOROUGH ST., EASTON Recently renovated four/five BR Dutch Colonial close to downtown. Fully replaced wiring. Central A/C. Gorgeous floors and staircase, Awaiting final touches. $349,000
ST. MICHAELS COMPOUND Private 4+ acres with 700 ft. shoreline, dock w/5-6 ft. MLW, fully modernized historic brick home, lovely gardens, 5 BRs, incl. 1st story guest suite, pool, tennis court, etc. $2,450,000
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SHIPSHEAD One of the finest points on the Miles River. Deep water (10 ft. MLW at pier), rip-rapped shoreline, magnificent trees, 15 ac. laid out as 3 parcels. Classic 5 BR residence. Total privacy. $2,300,000
GOLDSBOROUGH ST., EASTON Large bright, comfortable home zoned for res. or comm. use. Fully remodeled and beautifully maintained. High ceilings. Oak floors. Large lot with offstreet parking and garden. $515,000
SHORELINE REALTY 114 Goldsborough St., Easton, MD 21601 410-822-7556 · 410-310-5745 www.shorelinerealty.biz · bob@shorelinerealty.biz
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