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Vol. 69, No. 5
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October 2020
Features: About the Cover Photographer: Bonna L. Nelson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Lightning Bugs: Helen Chappell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 I Wish I Were a Golden Retriever: Bonna Nelson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Tearing a Hole in the Universe: Tracey F. Johns. . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 October Tide Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Getting Outside Close to Home: Mike Valliant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Tidewater Kitchen: Pamela Meredith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Caroline County ~ A Perspective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Dorchester Map and History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Tidewater Gardening: K. Marc Teffeau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 This Time of Year: A.M. Foley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 St. Michaels Map and History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Oxford Map and History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Easton Map and History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Changes ~ All American (Part XIII): Roger Vaughan . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Photos for the Food Bank Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 October in the Galleries at the Dorchester Center for the Arts . . . . . . 137 Queen Anne’s County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 Kent County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 Tilghman ~ Bay Hundred . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 Shapers Anniversary Celebration and Coping with COVID . . . . . . . . . . . 147 Anne B. Farwell & John D. Farwell, Co-Publishers Proofing: Jodie Littleton & Kippy Requardt Deliveries: Nancy Smith, April Jewel & Brandon Coleman Social Media Liaison: Mary Farwell P. O. Box 1141, Easton, Maryland 21601 3947 Harrison Circle, Trappe, Maryland 21673 410-714-9389 FAX : 410-476-6286 www.tidewatertimes.com info@tidewatertimes.com
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About the Cover Photographer Bonna L. Nelson sion for writing and takes her notebook and camera wherever they go, always looking for the perfect story or beach! Being a columnist, writer, artist and photographer, Bonna has contributed hundreds of articles, essays, stories and photographs to periodicals and newspapers around the area. Between traveling and writing, much of Bonna’s time is now spent as a member of the “sandwich generation,” lovingly coordinating care for her mother and spending quality time with her granddaughter. More of Bonna’s articles can be read at https://tidewatertimes.com/ our-writers/bonna-nelson/.
Bonna Nelson is a former Social Security Administration director. She has enjoyed teaching memoir and creative writing programs at the Genesis Pines Healthcare Center and at Harford Community and Chesapeake colleges. She has served on the board of Pickering Creek Audubon Center and on the Bay to Ocean Writers Conference Steering Committee. After moving to the Shore in 2005, she worked for several years as an outreach volunteer for the Talbot County Free Library. Bonna and her husband, John, love to travel and enjoy boating from their “base camp” on the Tred Avon River in Easton. She has a pas-
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Lightning Bugs, Honeysuckle and Other Twilight Wonders by Helen Chappell
There was a time when you knew you had to go home because the streetlights came on. That still may be true in many places. That golden summer hour between the end of dinner and the beginning of bedtime, when you ran out of the house for those last hours of play, still exists. It’s the time when the lightning
bugs start to f lash on and off in the darkening greenery like so many fairy lights. When we were kids, we thought they were magical. We would capture them, holding them in the hollow of our hands, watching them f lash on and off. You could get an old mayonnaise jar and catch enough lightning bugs from a bush or the grass
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Lightning Bugs or the porch to stash. Then you could watch them blink on and off against the glass until it was time to go in. Of course, you could punch holes in the tin lid of the jar and keep the bugs overnight, or you could do the decent thing and set them free again. Lightning bugs live in fungus and rotting vegetation and need moisture and dampness to survive. If your kids must keep them in a jar, put a slice of apple and a leafy branch in there to help them stay alive. Holes in the jar lid will only dry out the moist environment they need to survive. Adult lightning bugs only live two or three days ~ long enough to hatch from larvae, breed, lay eggs and pass on to firef ly heaven. Lighting bugs, (or firef lies as they’re called in other parts of the country) use illumination as a mating signal, I read. There are several species of lightning bugs, but the larvae of the ones we’re most familiar with live on pollen, snails and worms. When they reach the bug stage, they may eat pollen or nothing at all. Their charm, for us, is their bioluminescence, that eerie ability to cast off a glow. They use this light in their lower quarters to attract mates. They also use their pheromones. When they’re blinking on and
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have caused their numbers to diminish considerably. Like lightning bugs, we kids used to love honeysuckle. There’s a trick to sucking the nectar out of it. You pull the bloom off the vine, gently pull the stamen out and suck the nectar from the stamen. You might also get a drop
off, they’re sending a double signal that they’re all dressed up and looking for love. It’s a complicated courtship, but it works for them. We see them at night because during the day they’re sheltering in tall grass and other low-lying shrubs. They are beetles, which you can tell by their hard shells. They belong to the Lampyridae family of insects in the beetle order Coleoptera, and yes, they are a diminishing population. You rarely see a whole bush or tree canopy blinking through the night anymore because of a loss of habitat. Overdevelopment, loss of vegetation, pesticides and other factors
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one time after I’d refused to eat my tomatoes (what was I thinking?), there would be no melting, gelatinous Mr. Softee for me that evening. I sulked, but I also knew she was right. I’d violated the code, and the Mr. Softee truck, playing Turkey in the Straw, took off down the street without me. My brother made a huge point of how much he was enjoying his ice cream, of course. That’s what big brothers do. Of course, he also ate his tomatoes AND his string beans. Older brothers and their evil friends also tell you horrible stories about The Hook, The Rattlesnake in the Roller Coaster and other Terrible Tales You Actually Believed, but that’s another story. Eventually, the streetlights would blink on, and some parents would come to the kitchen door with a whistle, signaling their kids to come in. So we’d release the lightning bugs, hide the popsicle sticks and wrappers in the shrubbery and head inside to see what was on TV.
from the blossom if you’re lucky. You can do this for hours if you find a nice patch of honeysuckle, or you can lose interest when you hear the tinny music of the ice cream truck coming through your neighborhood. The music-box call of the ice cream truck coordinated nicely with the carillon bells of whatever church pealed out the hymns on the hour in your neighborhood. Those two summer sounds are inextricably linked in my memories of childhood. Didn’t matter if it was your church or someone else’s pealing out the Doxology or whatever. It was a sound of gathering evening. But the ice cream truck was uniquely summer. You’d hear it blocks away, and if you didn’t have a stash of change handy, you’d run in the house and beg the nearest adult for a nickel or a dime or whatever it cost to have that chocolate-coated popsicle handed out the window and into your grubby little hand. Usually, we were lucky and our parents or an aunt or uncle would take pity on our wretched pleas and hand us some coins just to keep us quiet and out of their hair. But if you hadn’t finished all your vegetables or done a good job of drying the dishes, no Mr. Softee for you! No matter how much I begged and pleaded with my aunt
Helen Chappell is the creator of the Sam and Hollis mystery series and the Oysterback stories, as well as The Chesapeake Book of the Dead. Under her pen names, Rebecca Baldwin and Caroline Brooks, she has published a number of historical novels.
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I Wish I Were a Golden Retriever by Bonna L. Nelson
To me, there is no puppy or dog in this world that compares to a Golden Retriever. Born into this world as soft, chubby, fluffy, puffy little golden balls of fur and energy, they are a gift of love from above. Affectionate and loyal, Goldens are made to give humans unconditional companionship, loyalty and love for life. During our many years of marriage ,we have owned 11 dogs, one cat (we found out quickly that my husband, John, was an allergic, teary,
sneezing mess with those precious little things), a mynah bird, goldfish, hamsters, a baby raccoon, frogs and hermit crabs. The dogs, mostly field hunting dogs for John’s upland game bird and waterfowl hunting passion, won out. Some became house dogs, some not. A few years ago, I asked John if we had enough time and energy left in us to get another Golden Retriever to grow old with, to see us through our challenges as we age, to provide
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out that I am not the only Golden lover. Golden Retrievers are one of the most popular breeds of dogs in A merica. They have held the number-three spot out of 196 breeds, behind Labrador Retrievers and German Shepherds, on the American Kennel Club (AKC)’s annual rankings for years. The AKC describes the Golden Retriever’s temperament as friendly, intelligent and devoted. The AKC characterizes the Golden as an “exuberant Scottish gundog of great beauty…serious workers at hunting and field work, as guides for the blind, and in search-and-rescue, enjoy obedience and other competitive events, and have an endearing love of life when not at work.” Physically, the mature male Golden averages 64-75 pounds and 23-24 inches in height on a sturdy, muscu-
consolation, companionship and affection, a distraction to help us forget about ourselves and the world around us. We had previously owned two precious Goldens, Jake and Josh, always wonderful house dogs that brought us joy and peace. In between (or along with) the Goldens had been a series of fun, lovable, but rambunctious, mostly outside dogs, including a mixed breed, an English Pointer, Springer Spaniels, English Setters and a Chocolate Labrador Retriever. Only our first dog, an Irish Setter, compared favorably to the Goldens for calmness and lovability. Dur ing my resea rch, I found
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Tweedmouth of Inverness-Scotland with the development of the Golden Retriever breed during the mid1800s, other sources trace the breed back to Russia. According to Anna Katherine Nicholas, author of The Book of the Golden Retriever, Sir Tweedmouth bought his original eight Russian Retrievers from a Russian dog trainer. The dogs were performing with a circus troupe in the seaside resort of Brighton in Great Britain, where the Lord was vacationing. He was fascinated with their intelligence and skill. The Russian Retrievers or Russian
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that Golden Retrievers were originally created in Scotland by Lord Tweedmouth and his friends, the true origin of Tweedmouth’s Golden Retriever breed stock, whether from the Russian Trackers or another retriever breed, remains a mystery. As for me, I don’t really care if Goldens are from Russia or Scotland. Both are lovely countries, and they have produced lovely dogs. I do thank Lord Tweedmouth and his friends, as well as all the breeders in the United States who have bred and developed the Golden Retriever that we know and love today. I especially thank WagnTail Goldens of North Carolina, whose breeding program produced our precious third Golden, Cooper. Cooper was born on May 7, 2019. He came to his new home with us at the age of 8 weeks, on July 3, 2019. The little golden fur ball was cute, cuddly, energetic and well behaved from day one. He didn’t even cry for his mom and ten other littermates on his first night in a strange place. Cooper was not easy to come by. It took John a few years to find him. He learned during his search for our third Golden that they are harder to locate now. He contacted the breeder of our previous two Goldens (parents were all national show champions) in Harford County, Maryland, but did not receive a response. He called various chapters of Golden Retriever clubs and found that his favorite breeders were no longer in business.
Trackers were known to be especially hardy and of tremendous endurance, according to Nicholas. They were used principally as herders and could be left alone for months to tend flocks alone in the Caucasus Mountains. They had beautiful heads, dark eyes, dense, wavy coats and superior intelligence. Lord Tweedmouth used the dogs for hunting deer and for his own breeding program. Nichols also writes that there were skeptics and doubters about the Goldens’ Russian origins that Tweedmouth never clarified. Though it has been thoroughly established
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with a deposit dropped out. We had never had to go through such an intense process before with any other dog purchase. All of his hard work paid off when a contact with the Potomac Valley Golden Retriever Club called to ask if John was still looking and gave him the name of WagnTail Goldens. They spoke highly of the breeder and the line. John called and found that a large litter of WagnTail pups would soon be born. Deposits had already been made on some, but the breeder agreed to work with John. He had the first of many interviews by phone, submitted an application that included family and work life details, and we waited. Multiple interviews were conducted to evaluate each potential owner and match them to the perfect puppy.
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and we shared the videos with family during those early weeks. The breeder was so thorough that in addition to the usual veterinary exams and shots, she had the pups evaluated as a litter and as individuals by a dog psychologist to determine personality characteristics such as aggression, passivity, boldness, shyness, etc., for the matchmaking process. When the puppies were first born, the breeder put tiny collars, each a unique color, around their necks. We watched them interact with each other on seesaws, slides, in the grass with toys and at feeding time. We could start to see personality differences ourselves. When they were seven weeks old, a week before John was to drive to North Carolina to pick up our boy, we were told that our pup would be either the purple- or green-collared one. We were happy with both. They were equally cute and were similar in personality, size, coloring and behavior. John drove to North Carolina on July 2, stopped by the kennel and was introduced to Cooper and his littermates. He also received some puppy training with literature to bring home. He spent two hours with the breeder, playing with the pups and meeting Cooper’s mom. He was happy and pleased with the kennel, the breeder, the puppies and our puppy. Rising early the next morning, he picked up Cooper and put him into a small crate, seat-belted
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onto the passenger seat, for the long drive home. John said that he was a champ, a perfect little companion all the way. With it being a holiday weekend, July 4th, our family was visiting and gave little Cooper a warm welcome. He entertained everyone the way only puppies can: running, jumping, cuddling, snuggling. We were all in love. The long wait was over. More than a year later, our big boy still entertains and cuddles. He arrived a 10-pound puppy, and he celebrated his first birthday at 50 pounds. I wish he could stay small a bit longer, but his size doesn’t change anything about his lovable personality and ability to cuddle and charm. He just doesn’t seem to real-
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and in our woods. He engages with his rope toys, balls and squeaky stuffed animals.
unconditional love and affection. He makes us feel special, loved, missed, important. He greets us with enthusiasm, nuzzling, paw and tail wagging first thing in the morning, last thing at night and anytime upon arrival. He waits by a closed door for one of us to return. If one is in one room and the other in another room, he lies down somewhere in between us and waits patiently for someone to move. He shares this same kind of love and attention with the entire family. He knows us by scent and knows when someone has arrived or departed, family or guest, by the missing scent. Walking Cooper is like walking with a celebrity. Whether it is a neighborhood stroll or at the Farmers’ Market or a local festival, he is sure to attract a crowd. Young and old approach Cooper with big smiles and wide eyes and ask, “Can I pet him, how old is he, what is his name?” We stand aside and answer questions while Cooper stands still and accepts the adulation. He has funny little routines, such as running into the kitchen when I use the refrigerator ice maker to receive some ice chips to crunch on. Or waiting patiently until after dinner and the beginning of television time to nestle by my chair for his evening ear stroke and back rub. And then walking over to John for his evening lap time. He loves to run on our lawn
When I asked Bella, our ten-yearold granddaughter, what she likes best about Cooper she said that he is so soft, sweet and loving. She added, “I think of him as my dog. I love to play and snuggle with him and watch him sniffing the scents of the world around us. I love when he comes into the bedroom to wake me up in the morning, putting his paws on the edge of the bed. I know that when he sniffs me he is remembering my scent and that he will miss me when I return home.” Our daughter Holly calls Cooper, “my sweet boy, the cutest little fluffalump, gentle and cuddly no matter his age.” Like us, she loves Goldens for their sweet disposition, for how they relate to humans as if they are human, and for their loyal companionship. Holly was the first in our family to point out how Cooper gives us the “side eye.” By that, she means that he waits patiently for attention, 36
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teeth cleaned, my fingernails and toenails trimmed, my hair brushed, my eyes and ears cleaned, and to receive a loving massage and be tucked in for the night. The second reason is to receive the attention that Cooper receives in and out of our home. He is petted, stroked, cuddled, rubbed, talked to, played with, smiled at, laughed at and fed without doing much more than being his lovable self. And finally, I wish I was a Golden Retriever so that I could learn to love everyone openly, purely and unconditionally and always be joyful, excited, eager, alert, even-tempered, patient, comforting, pleasant, athletic and confident. A c c or d i ng to “D a nc i ng w it h Wolves,” an ar ticle by Cour tney Mifsud in a special Life magazine issue titled Dogs, the dog was humans’ fi rst pet, domesticated from the wolf between 20,000 and 40,000 years ago. According to a 2019 national study, 75 percent of households in the United States own at least one dog. I am so glad that humans and dogs began to trust and rely on each other so long ago and that the bond has been a lasting and rewarding one. I am also thankful that John persevered in his search to find our perfect, precious companion, Cooper.
rolling his eyes to the side or even upward as he watches everyone’s every move and waits for his cue to join in. Holly recalls Josh, our fi rst Golden, whom she took to her senior year of college to help and comfort her during fi nals week. According to the WEBMD website, dogs offer us a bounty of rewards beyond love, comfort and affection. Their companionship can keep our immune systems strong, lower our blood pressure, even reduce depression. They keep us joyful and young. We share mutual affection for each other. Dogs make us better people. I agree with all of the above. Why do I wish that I were a Golden Retriever, especially in our home? One big reason is the meticulous grooming that John performs on Cooper and all of our dogs. I would love to lie on our bed and have my
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Tearing a Hole in the Universe by Tracey F. Johns
“How did you tear a hole in the universe?” asked a fellow YMCA member during a workout and conversation with Lonnelle Green, owner of Fade 2 Black Express Barber Shop, Cardinal Construction General Contracting and LAG Commercial Realty, all based in Easton, Maryland. “I’ve set my intentions to receive greatness with grace,” responded Green in his usual upbeat and approachable persona. “And the rest is history.” Lonnelle Green grew up in Easton’s public housing before becoming one of his family’s first to purchase a home at the age of 36. The accomplishment is one of many Green has embraced on his journey to becoming a father and entrepreneur ~ and, more importantly, in his role as a valued community helper and change agent. Green is a licensed master barber by trade and is the father of two daughters, Kennedy, age 13, and Brooklyn, age 11 ~ both of whom he intends to raise as strong black women. He opened Fade 2 Black’s first location in Federalsburg in 2009 and expanded with an Easton location in 2014.
The COVID pandemic brought a lot of idle time for Green to rethink ways to execute his plans for the future. He used self-study courses to secure his MHIC license in June and passed the exam for his Maryland real estate license this past August. “I’ve set a goal to be the first African-American commercial real estate agent on the Eastern Shore, and getting these two licenses over
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Green the opportunity to serve on Maryland’s Personal Services Task Force, where he joined 20 individuals from across the state to advise and establish safe reopening practices. The task force represents personal services businesses, including hair care services, salons, massage therapy and more. Green is easily recognizable from his community service and daily workouts at Easton’s YMCA. He is passionate about his YMCA membership and says taking care of his health and body was part of his life’s transformation, with motivation coming from avoiding the diabetes and heart problems that run in his family. The Y has also brought diverse relationships
two months is setting me on my path,” said Green, whose barbershop was closed at the pandemic’s beginnings. “It’s all part of my goal to build wealth.” That idle time was also filled with community service. Green personally loaded and delivered more than 6,000 pounds of donated frozen chicken to people in need through the Neighborhood Service Center. The Neighborhood Service Center received a $10,000 donation soon thereafter, made in honor of Green’s service by ShoreGate Partners co-founder Justin Nonemaker. The COVID pandemic also gave
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to Green. Nicholas J. is a friend with special needs that Green met at the Y about four years ago. Now, they regularly get together for friendship and socialization ~ snapping photos full of smiles and joy that are later posted on social media. Green says it’s all part of the three most important things he holds in his life: fatherhood, health and community service. Green joined the Rotary Club of Easton, Md., in 2019 and received the Club’s “Rookie of the Year” award in 2020. He is serving on the Neighborhood Service Center Board and Personnel Committee and is a member of the Chesapeake College Multicultural
Advisory Committee. Green has been invited to join Talbot County Public Schools’ Strategic Planning Committee and is also becoming a Meals on Wheels volunteer. “I believe in authenticity,” says Green. “I want to create a legacy and build a solid foundation for my children and for the kids that are coming up in this world like I did.” Coming up in the world for Green meant being mostly raised by Patricia Woolford, his maternal grandmother, or “Mom-Mom,” in Easton’s Doverbrook Apartments. It’s a place that remains near and dear to his heart, as Green was planning a summer 2020 cookout and reunion for Doverbrook residents pre-pandemic. Relatives in
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pass-throughs. “Life is a series of choices every day, hands down,” says Green. “I encourage anyone to become more self-aware, and unlearn generational passthroughs that are not doing your life, or anyone else’s, any good.” “Mom-Mom” remains a constant light in Green’s life, and you can see that light ref lected back from his grandmother when you see them together. Green says his grandmother sacrificed a lot to raise him and his brother and that he appreciates her most for offering consistency in his life. “Energy is everything in a person,” said Green. “And we make choices every day to either be ignorant or to be a better person, and I’m focused on being a better person.” Maybe that is how the universe took a tear ~ to make way for Lonnelle Green as a role model, grandson, father, helper and friend.
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Getting Outside Close to Home by Michael Valliant
2020 has been a year of staying home. A year of canceled plans and vacations. It’s been good for home improvements and movie streaming and for Zoom meetings. But it’s not too late to get outside ~ all you have to do is set your sights locally. And with the leaves turning colors and cooler temperatures, fall on the Eastern Shore is one of the best times to hit state parks, environmental centers, wildlife refuges and natural resource management
islands, each with social distancing built in. “The woods would be very silent if no birds sang except those who sang the best,” according to John James Audubon, who knew a thing or two about birds and nature. A similar case can be made for getting outside. If we only look to appreciate nature and being outside when we go away, we can find ourselves doubly stuck when we can’t travel. When we make time to get outside
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and explore our own collective backyard, we create opportunities for fun and connection every day. There are so many great places to explore that are within driving or biking distance and can give you a slice of what this special place has to offer. Here are just four to get you started. For a number of years, I considered Sunday-morning sunrise trail runs at Tuckahoe State Park my church. For hiking, trail running or mountain biking, Tuckahoe is the crown jewel of the Eastern Shore. It’s the place I have logged more miles, made more memories and experienced in more conditions than anywhere else. There will probably always be Tuckahoe mud
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which forever changed trail running for me (creek crossings are cold in the winter). John Muir, the godfather of our national parks, said, “Most people who travel look only at what they are directed to look at. Great is the power of the guidebook maker, however ignorant.” There is something to opening our eyes all the way and seeing everything that is in front of us, not just where the signs are. If Tuckahoe’s roots run deepest for me, the Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center in Grasonville is my most recent walk in the woods ~ not because it’s new, but because I just hadn’t gotten there. And there are so many reasons to go: it’s a 510-acre wildlife preserve with four miles of walking trails, marshes, meadows, woodlands and blinds along the way for birdwatching. Being near Kent Narrows and the Chesapeake Bay, CBEC is full of herons, egrets, hawks, osprey, songbirds ~ and I can’t wait to see what they get in terms of migratory birds this month. It’s also possible to see bald eagles, great blue herons, snow geese and more, from inside or just outside your car. Blackwater Wildlife Refuge in Cambridge is one of the easiest ways to see birds and wildlife. Their five-mile Wildlife Auto Drive and Bike Path is full of eagles, ducks, geese and songbirds and winds right along the shoreline. But it’s more than just the driv-
somewhere in my car, house and soul (and soles). Then add the recycled tire playground, which is a favorite for almost any child who has played there, the lake for fishing, kayaking or canoeing, two looped roads for camping, frisbee golf course ~ if you enjoyed the woods, water, birding or just being outside, Tuckahoe State Park in Queen Anne has something to offer. Some of my favorite Tuckahoe moments have been unscripted and off map. That is one thing being close to home can lend us: familiarity. It was after repeated runs and hikes and talking to other people who hiked and walked dogs there that I realized that if I crossed a creek I could connect two trails,
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to year. Tundra swans from northwest Canada usually arrive in early November. Several hundred remain throughout the winter. White-tailed and sika deer breed from October to December. Bald eagle numbers increase with the arrival of migrants from the north. Golden eagles are occasionally seen.” It’s a great time to see eagles. For the recreational park user, Wye Island Natural Resources Management Area in Queenstown is maybe a little bit of all the other parks thrown into one place. At 2,800 acres and with 30 miles of shoreline, there is a lot to explore. A dirt road frequently driven or biked connects several wooded trails and fields.
ing loop. Blackwater contains three natural habitats: forest, marsh and shallow water, including one-third of Maryland’s tidal wetlands. It was established in 1933 as a refuge for migratory birds, and its more than 30,000 acres are home to one of the highest concentration of nesting bald eagles on the Atlantic coast. For those looking for birds and wildlife from October through December, Blackwater notes: “Autumn colors peak. Blackbirds, the last of the songbirds to migrate, peak in October and November. Abundance of ducks and geese gradually increases. Peak times for waterfowl can vary from year
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People come from all over the world to experience the Chesapeake Bay. If you have the privilege of living or frequently spending time on the Eastern Shore, you are already there. It’s just a matter of making time to go. October is one of the best times of the year to enjoy parks, wildlife sanctuaries, wooded trails and migratory birds without the humidity or so many tourists being out and about. After a year of being at home and inside, there is still time to get outside, safely and social distanced all at the same time. John Muir was on to something when he wrote: “Thousands of tired, nerveshaken, over-civilized people are beginning to find out that going to the mountains is going home; that wildness is a necessity; and that mountain parks and reservations are useful not only as fountains of timber and irrigating rivers, but as fountains of life.” The Eastern Shore might not have mountains. But it’s got parks and rivers, and I think John Muir would approve.
A friend/training partner and I once ran almost 27 miles all around Wye Island while training for an upcoming ultramarathon, covering roads, trails, fields and more. Somewhere over those miles, there is likely still a key to the Ford truck I owned at the time, lost on our run. The Ferry Point Trail at the end of the dirt road is one of the favorites on the island, and in the fall the trail is full of fallen neon-green brains, more frequently known as Osage oranges or ~ less frequently, but more scientifically ~ Maclura pomifera. The Holly Tree Trail boasts what is left of a more than 275-year-old holly tree. Many of the trails will take you to the water’s edge and peace of mind that I have never found on a television, smartphone or computer screen.
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Seasonal Fruits and Vegetables There is nothing like the taste of an apple straight from the from the orchard tree, greens pulled from the garden or sweet potatoes fresh from the farm. Produce is usually better when in season, so knowing what is at its peak during the month of October will guide your shopping list for planning meals. Fortunately, this month brings forth a variety of fruits and vegetables to savor. Whether you are biting into a crisp, juicy apple as a snack, chopping it for a salad or gently cooking it with cinnamon and sugar for a pie, apples that have recently been harvested are going to taste the best. The varieties that I think have the most f lavor include Crispin, Braeburn, Granny Smith and Fuji. Once you decide on your favorite, add it to a salad with blue cheese and walnuts. It tastes so good and is so good for you!
Smith apples 2 heaping cups of blackberries 2 t. fresh lemon juice 2 t. vanilla 5 T. sugar 5 T. brown sugar 3 T. f lour 2 T. arrowroot (see note) 1/2 t. salt 1/2 t. ground cinnamon 1/4 t. freshly grated nutmeg Pastry for a two-crust pie 1 egg, separated 1 T. milk Preheat the oven to 350°. Toss the apples, blackberries, lemon juice and vanilla together in a large bowl. In another bowl, stir and toss the sugars, flour, arrowroot, salt, cin-
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the vents and the crust is browned, 45 to 50 minutes. Place the pie on a wire rack and allow it to cool for at least 30 minutes. Note: Arrowroot is a great help in thickening fruit pies. It is twice as effective as f lour and is tasteless, becoming clear when cooked. Unlike spices that need to be replaced periodically, arrowroot keeps its effectiveness indefinitely.
namon and nutmeg. Sprinkle the mixture over the fruit, toss to coat evenly and set aside. Lay the bottom crust in a 9-inch deep-dish glass pie plate and crimp the edges. Lightly beat the egg white and brush it over the bottom crust. Spoon in the fruit mixture and any juices, cover with the top crust and crimp the edges to seal. Whisk the egg yolk with the milk, and brush this wash over all exposed surfaces of the crust. Then, using the tines of the fork, prick the crust in several places to create vent holes. Bake in the middle of the oven until the juice is bubbling through
Luckily for beets, cooks have realized this very nutritious root vegetable can be prepared in many ways, such as roasting, which caramelizes the beet’s natural sugars and makes them taste wonderful. It’s amazing to think that ten years ago only a handful of people were
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You can easily slice, dice or grate your oven-baked beets. They’re perfect for a roasted beet salad with goat cheese and walnuts, or seasoned with a dash of salt and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar. Even though blackberries are harvested August to mid-October, this dark purple fruit becomes sweeter and less tart the longer it stays on the bush. These berries are high in Vitamin C and are very versatile. Not only are blackberries wonderful in a pie with apples ~ they make a delicious salad or sauce for beef, pork or chicken when combined with wine and cooked down until thickened.
roasting vegetables! This recipe is quick and easy, with no peeling required. ROASTED BEETS Preheat oven to 375°. Scrub the beets to remove dirt. Trim off the tops and bottoms. If your beets are large, cut them in half and toss with olive oil, salt and pepper. Lay out a large piece of aluminum foil and top with a piece of parchment paper. Wrap and seal beets. Roast the foil package for 1 hour or until beets are tender when poked with a fork. Using rubber gloves or paper towels, rub the beets and the skins will just slide right off. Serve warm with butter or chilled in salads.
MESCLUN and CHEVRE in a BLACKBERRY CIDER VINAIGRETTE Not too long ago, f lavorful mixed salad greens were a rarity. Legend has it that mesclun originally was simply a mélange of wild spring shoots eagerly clipped from French gardens after a long winter. To make the greens even more inter-
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1 pint fresh blackberries 1/4 cup apple cider 1 T. cider vinegar 1/2 t. Dijon mustard 1/4 cup expeller-pressed canola oil 1/4 t. sugar 8 oz. mesclun (mixed baby salad greens), rinsed and dried 1/2 cup walnut pieces, toasted and coarsely chopped 4 oz. aged chèvre
esting, you can always toss in a handful of whole fresh basil leaves, cilantro, parsley, chives or mint for an additional spark of f lavor.
Place half the blackberries in a food processor or blender. Add the apple cider, vinegar and mustard, and blend to form a thin, smooth puree. With the machine running, add the oil in a thin, even stream and blend to form a creamy, slightly thickened dressing. Add sugar.
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Once you have roasted broccoli, you may never boil or steam it again. Tinged with ginger and lemon, it may become a family favorite. If there is a vegetable that has seen a rebirth, it is Brussels sprouts. They are seen on menus in the most high-end restaurants. Roasted with bacon, caramelized
In a large bowl, toss the greens with a generous amount of the dressing to coat evenly. Taste, and add more dressing as needed. Divide the greens among serving plates, sprinkle with the toasted nuts and crumble a small portion of the chèvre over each. Garnish each plate with the remaining blackberries and serve immediately. Since we see broccoli year-round in the grocery stores, we don’t think about when its peak season might be. Since it is a cold-weather crop, it tastes best when harvested in the fall. The heads will be large and plentiful, compared to the smaller bunches during the warm months.
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Olive oil to prevent sticking Preheat oven to 425°. Lightly oil your baking sheet. Trim the bottom of each Brussels sprout and peel away the first layer of leaves. Slice each sprout in half and add to your baking sheet in a single layer. Slice any large broccoli f lorets in half. Leave smaller ones whole. Add to baking sheet. Drizzle balsamic vinegar and lemon juice over veggies and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes.
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Another cruciferous vegetable seen year-round is cabbage, but it is also best in October. Look for heavy heads that are compact with no wilting leaves. It is not just for
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sible. In three batches, break up the f lorets into a food processor and pulse until the mixture resembles couscous. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook until golden brown. Add the caulif lower and stir to combine. Add 1 teaspoon salt and continue to cook, stirring frequently until the caulif lower
Along with Brussels sprouts, caulif lower is a vegetable that has enjoyed a resurgence. It is also served in elegant restaurants and has become a vegetable of choice when trying to add nutrition to some empty-calorie favorites like pizza and rice dishes Replace the white f lour with a caulif lower crust in your family’s favorite pizza recipe, or swap out caulif lower rice for regular the next time you plan a healthy gluten-free side dish. CAULIFLOWER RICE Serves 4 1 large head caulif lower, separated into 1-inch f lorets 3 T. olive oil 1 medium onion, finely diced Sea salt 2 T. fresh parsley, finely chopped Juice of half a lemon Trim the caulif lower f lorets, cutting away as much stem as pos-
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berries are actually at their best in October. Cranberries at their peak should be firm and bright red. The f lavor is a combination of sweet and tart, perfect for fresh cranberry brandy sauce or served as a condiment for a platter of sliced smoked meats and cheeses. It is also great for Thanksgiving!
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FRESH CRANBERRY BRANDY SAUCE The sauce balances the tartness of the berries with just enough sugar, cinnamon and brandy for a not-too-sweet f lavor.
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Studio B Art Gallery presents Master Jove Wang’s Opening Exhibit Saturday, October 10 Studio B Art Gallery is pleased to announce that Master Jove Wang will be teaching a Plein Air Workshop in Tilghman Island, Maryland, October 9 through October 15, 2020. To celebrate his trip to the Eastern Shore, Studio B Art Gallery invites the public to Master Jove Wang’s Opening Exhibit on Satur-
day, October 10, from 5 to 8 p.m. Master Jove Wang is a highly sought after World-renowned artist, award-winning plein air painter, professor, and author. His career spans more than three decades. During his impressive career, he has received exceptional recognition and won numerous awards.
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it is a figure, landscape or still life. His spirit of freehand expression of realism made his artistic achievements on the level of mastery sought by many. This is a rare opportunity to meet and learn from a master artist. “October is the best month to be painting plein air on the Eastern Shores,” Huang said. “The 2020 Plein Air Easton Competition in July was a huge success and we can’t wait to get outside again and paint with the master artist.” Master Jove Wang’s work is available for purchase at Studio B Gallery. The gallery is located at 7 B Goldsborough Street. Visit www. studioBartgallery.com for more information.
Master Wang’s demonstration at the 15th Plein Air Easton Competition in 2019 was a highlight. “Jove fell in love with Tilghman Island last year when he was the featured artist demonstrating at the Avalon Theatre during Plein Air Easton 2019,” Studio B Art Gallery Owner Betty Huang said. “We are so lucky to have Jove come back to the Eastern Shore this October.” Master Jove Wang’s theory in creating is that “A work of art Must Have Soul." His paintings are a visual accumulation of experience and artistic integration that create a powerful visual effect reflecting the soul of what he paints - whether
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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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October Glory Fall is one of my favorite seasons. The landscape explodes in a dazzling display of reds, yellows, purples, oranges and tans as the deciduous trees, shrubs and perennial f lowers give their last hurrah. The arrival of cooler temperatures makes this a great time to work in the garden and landscape, but it’s also somewhat sad, as October is a
gentle reminder that winter is on the way. On the Eastern Shore, we hear the geese honking overhead as they begin to head south. Tom Rush, one of my favorite 1960s folk singers, sang Joni Mitchell’s “Urge to Going,” which includes the lines Now the warriors of winter they gave a cold triumphant shout
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sity of Maryland Home and Garden Center has a very helpful YouTube video at https://extension.umd. edu/hgic/topics/backyard-composting to get you started on constructing one. There’s still time to add fall color to our yards. October is an excellent month to plant annual fall beds. It is cooler for the transplants, which gives their roots time to become established before winter cold hits. Dwarf snapdragons, violas, pansies and panolas will provide nice color to beds where you have removed annuals. If you’re looking for some background foliage and color, leafy vegetables like kale, parsley and Swiss chard will add a
And all that stays is dying and all that lives is getting out See the geese in chevron flight flapping and racing on before the snow. I think of that verse every time I see geese in “chevron f light.” Another October rite of fall is leaf raking! Oh, yes, such a joyous task. But please, please, don’t burn the fallen leaves. The smoke pollutes the air, and valuable organic nutrients for your garden and landscape literally go up in smoke. Compost them instead. If you don’t have a compost pile, the Univer-
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dum (stonecrop) should be available. Conef lowers (echinacea) are also suitable perennials to plant in the fall. Gardeners usually think of echinacea as being purple, but there are many really neat nonpurple cultivars. If you can find one of these, I recommend adding Echinacea Orange Passion, an excellent orange-colored cultivar, and Echinacea Hot Coral, a coral-colored cultivar, to your perennial bed. By the end of October, the mums you purchased and planted for fall color will have finished their f lowering period. After the second or third hard frost has killed off the foliage and f lowers, cut the plants down to about three inches.
ly lovely as houseplants, as their colorful foliage brightens winter days. They do well as long as you don’t overwater them. If you have geraniums in the f lower bed or as container plants, they can also be overwintered. Bring the entire container plant inside and place it in a sunny window, and it will f lower sporadically during the winter. You can also take cuttings of geraniums and root them. Don’t forget that you can still transplant perennials in early October. Fall-f lowering perennials such as aster novi-belgii (Michaelmas daisy), mums, chelone (Turtlehead), helenium (sneezeweed), helianthus (perennial sunf lower), heliopsis (false sunf lower) and se-
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for their f lowering and cold tolerance characteristics and are not to be eaten! 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 kale group, the most common being the “fringed leaved cultivars,” which have finely ruff led leaf margins. A smaller number, called “feather leaved cultivars,” have leaves that are finely serrated and deeply notched. The cultivar you select to plant will depend on the growth habit and coloration you want. When you buy ornamental cabbage and kale transplants, it’s crucial to look for a plant with a short rosette-type stem. Do not buy transplants that have been become bound in their pots. Pot-bound plants will not get much larger after they are planted. Buy the biggest plants you can find, even though they may cost more. Ornamental cabbage and kale have the same soil and sun requirements as annual f lowers and can be planted right in the f lower beds after you have removed the spent annuals. Since f lowering annuals will have used up most of the available soil nutrients in the f lower beds, you’ll need to do some soil prepa-
Flowering cabbages and kales are other fall transplants that can add color and variety to your landscape. These cool-season crops are pretty tolerant of hard frosts and will provide color until the coldest of winter temperatures. In fact, they will intensify in color when exposed to colder temperatures. The “f lowers” on these plants are not true f lowers but rather consist of the plants’ central leaves. When exposed to several nights of temperatures below 50º F, the leaves will lose their chlorophyll and, as a result, reveal the coloration, which ranges from white to pink to red. Usually, full and intense coloration will occur within two to four weeks of the start of cool night temperatures. If winter 2020 is relatively mild, the plants may even last until next spring. Just remember that these cabbages and kales are bred 86
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Tidewater Gardening ration before planting. Incorporate 3 to 4 inches of organic matter or compost and two pounds of a slowrelease fertilizer with a 2-1-1 ratio per 100 square feet of bed space. Set the transplant to a depth just slightly below the bottom set of leaves. Flowering cabbage and kale will grow 6 to 12 inches in height, so space the plants 12 to 18 inches apart in the bed. Add a 2-inch layer of mulch after planting to help stabilize soil temperatures and conserve moisture. October is the time to plant spring-f lowering bulbs such as daffodils and alliums. Plant them in a sunny spot in well-drained
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soil. Wait until mid-October through November to plant tulips to prevent the bulbs from sprouting prematurely. October is a good time to work on the roses in your landscape. For climbing roses, it’s important to tie the vines up firmly to protect them from harsh winter winds. Ensure that they are securely fastened to the trellis with padded foam tape or cotton rag strips. This will keep the vine bark from whipping against the trellis and will prevent bruising. October is not the time to prune any type of rose. If we have a mild fall, late pruning may result in new leaf growth that will be killed by frost. You can, however, prune out
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Tidewater Gardening Rake and remove fallen leaves and dispose of them in the trash. This practice will go a long way toward preventing black spot and other leaf diseases next year. A good general practice to follow when cleaning up any type of plant debris is to avoid composting diseased and insect-infested plants. This debris goes into the trash can instead. After the second or third hard frost, add mulch to rose plantings if needed. When I was the county agricultural agent in Talbot County, I used to get calls in October from homeowners concerned about the inner needles on their white pine trees
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turning yellow and then dropping. This is a natural occurrence ~ pines shed their two-year-old needles in fall. We also see this process on needled evergreen shrubs and broadleaved plants like rhododendrons. Nothing to worry about. October is the time to plant shrubs and trees. If you are planting trees, make sure you allow enough space between the tree and the driveway, patio or sidewalk. Trees should be planted at least six feet away from any concrete or asphalt surfaces so that the roots will not crack the concrete as the tree grows. Maples and certain
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This Time of Year by A.M. Foley
Here we are in Hurricane Season. Hyperactive forecasters and wind-blasted television reporters may tempt viewers to yearn for days when severe weather arrived with little warning. One meteorologist, newly hired at a local channel, nearly lost his job with his debut. With the veteran forecaster away, the new hire found himself on air as a major hurricane approached. Afterward, the station manager said, if you want a job, don’t exhibit naked glee on camera when potential devastation nears. Alas, our ancestors sometimes paid dearly for freedom from overhyped forecasts. At sea, old salts
read signs and watched barometers. On Chesapeake Bay, if wind, tide and a sturdy vessel permitted, they could reach a relatively sheltered harbor until the worst passed. By the late 1800s, telegraph networks enabled the government to gather weather data nationwide. The Army Signal Corps recorded local observations, but actual forecasting was in its infancy. *** On the afternoon of Tuesday, October 22, 1878, passengers arriving early at Baltimore’s Light Street wharf for the steamboat Express might have boarded and watched stevedores loading freight. Sea-
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This Time of Year soned travelers might have preferred to relax in the comfort of the double-decker’s newly refurbished saloon, where servers included Captain James Barker’s sixteenyear-old son Willie. The 200-foot side-wheeler’s route would carry her overnight down Chesapeake Bay and into the Potomac River. This was the longest route among the steamboats lining the wharf. More than twenty public and private landings marked Maryland and Virginia shores as the river wound northwest to Washington, D.C. Before the steamboat era, wind-dependent sail packets made this a journey of uncertain duration. Express visited Potomac wharves as needed on a predictable schedule. Passengers that October afternoon had no reason for concern. The day’s newspaper said nothing of any approaching storm. Their veteran captain, James Barker, had an inkling they might encounter a bit of a blow, but he had no way of knowing a fast-moving hurricane was to swirl off Hatteras and strike inland at Cape Lookout, North Carolina, with 100-mph winds. Captain Barker left the wharf at four o’clock Tuesday afternoon in fine weather and headed Express down the Patapsco to the Bay. Chesapeake Bay steamers were famed for their cuisine, and Wil96
decks from stem to stern, dousing the boiler fi re and leaving Express wallowing helplessly. Captain Barker ordered the anchor thrown out, but the chain immediately parted. He ordered the women passengers to gather in the saloon. Life preservers were distributed and the ladies told to shelter there, assured assistance would be on hand if required. Meanwhile, male passengers worked below with officers and crew, throwing cargo overboard to lighten the steamer. When the fire went out, they knew this was worse than useless. While the captain returned to the pilothouse, the ladies helped each other into life preservers with no
liam Gantt, an able cook, manned the Express galley. Following a satisfying meal, many passengers and crew retired, including Willie Barker. The vessel steadily proceeded southward against an increasing wind. After midnight, the wind turned ever more violent. Within a couple hours, hurricane-strength winds tossed the Express in a heavy sea. Rain lashed the pilothouse as Captain Barker made headway past the Patuxent River. He was located off the islands of Dorchester County, hoping to attain the mouth of the Potomac, when the wind veered. Wind-whipped waves, said to reach upwards of twenty feet, washed
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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. For a walking tour and more history of the St. Michaels area visit https://tidewatertimes.com/travel-tourism/st-michaels-maryland/. 99
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This Time of Year outward panic. Only the sound of muttered prayers and suppressed moans were audible. Around five o’clock, fearful sounds like the crack of rifles penetrated the storm’s fury as joiner-work securing the superstructure gave way. The next wave broke the superstructure from stanchions, and the hull began to go over. People helped each other up the steep deck as the hull rose momentarily, then another wave sent it over, crushing the saloon structure. The sudden disaster killed many of those sheltering almost immediately. As survivors struggled among the wreckage, winds lifted sections
of wooden debris from wave crests and hurled them, killing or injuring more people. Lifeboats were broken up. A battered Captain Barker lashed Willie atop a section of saloon floor before trying to aid Second Officer Joseph Haney, 25, who fell through a skylight while crawling along the deck. Unable to help Haney, he turned in time to see Willie drift away. Second Officer Edward Pryor, 35, was seen amid flying debris, trying to help Mrs. J. P. Tarleton and her infant, the only young child aboard. All three perished. When Pryor was identified and returned to his family in Baltimore, he was found to have had his arm broken. Mrs. Tarleton was last seen minutes after
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This Time of Year the Express capsized, cradling her infant in her right arm while clinging to a partially submerged raft. Their bodies later came ashore fifteen miles apart. Henry Ullman, 42, was a cattle dealer out of Baltimore. He must have left home on a buying trip, because he was carrying a pistol and large sum. Much of his eight hundred dollars was in silver. At the last moment, he threw his money, pistol and coat overboard. At week’s end, friends traveled as far as Crisfield searching for news without success, but his body was later recovered and returned to his wife and children in Baltimore.
None of the six women and infant passengers survived, nor did three of the five male passengers. Most survivors were officers and crewmen who hadn’t taken shelter, but were struggling to save the Express. The luckiest survivor was deckhand Hiram Lewis, who had earlier been among those jettisoning cargo. He’d been rolling a hogshead of bacon overboard when the boat lurched and momentum carried him along into a wave’s trough. The next wave brought him back against the boat, where he was able to crawl in a stateroom window. After the Express went over, he made it onto a raft of wreckage with three other men. They f loated for miles from the disaster scene,
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as did debris. Watching items pass, Lewis saw the hatbox from his own cabin come within reach. Shortly afterwards, a lifeboat sent from the Steamer Shirley picked up Lewis in his best dress hat. Providentially, the Shirley was driven ashore on Barren Island around the time Express capsized. After the storm passed, barrels, packages and other debris f loated ashore. Captain Travers swept the waters with his glasses from the beached Shirley’s pilothouse, dispatching a lifeboat to investigate. They returned with the Lewis raft’s survivors. Travers then sent both his boats searching, ultimately saving ten Express crew and passengers from over a two-mile area.
Perhaps most injured among those Shirley rescued was fortyfive-year-old Purser F.J. Stone, who had actually slept during the storm. He went over the side in his night clothes, the sole person noted as having no life preserver. Subsequently, as one newspaper reported, he was “badly used by being knocked about by wreck stuff.” With help, he made it onto a raft with “three colored men,” one of whom was the charmed Hiram Lewis. As there are no atheists in foxholes, there are no segregationists adrift on rafts. To leave Barren Island, Stone had to be lifted in a “slung chair” aboard the Steamer Louise for Baltimore. Around two o’clock Wednesday
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This Time of Year afternoon, Captain Jesse J. Parks of the pungy Samuel T. Waite of Holland Island rescued Captain Barker, together with passenger James H. Lee and wheelman James Douglas. He took them to Crisfield for transport to Baltimore. The same Captain Parks also later found and buried two of the lost on Holland Island. Back in Baltimore, a battered Captain Barker reported to the Express’ owners, Potomac Transportation, and submitted to interviews by inspectors and with newspapers, all the while grieving for his son and all aboard, and for his steamer. Next morning, the Lou-
ise arrived with those rescued by the Shirley, Willie Barker among them. The captain embraced his son in a tearful reunion on Light Street. A witness described Willie as “lively as a cricket.” *** Any bereaved who had heard of “shipwreckers” abusing and robbing those lost in similar disasters must have had nightmares while awaiting news, but those lost from the Express came ashore mostly on the lower Bay islands among respectful Methodist communities. On Hollands and Pone islands, victims were clad as necessary and temporarily buried, in hopes they could be identified. Islanders placed newspaper advertisements
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This Time of Year describing the appearance and jewelry of those interred. Merchandise and personal effects recovered were also advertised in Baltimore. *** An inquiry determined the Express was a sound vessel, suitable for normal conditions on Chesapeake Bay. They felt, in hindsight, that Captain Barker should have anticipated a need to seek calmer waters and made for the Patuxent River to wait out the storm. There was little record of such a storm. The nameless event left a trail of victims and destroyed sail- and steam-powered vessels from North Carolina to New Jersey, on to Lake
Erie and Lake Ontario. A huge storm surge inundated barrier islands, reaching higher on the Bay than any since at least 1821, and at Philadelphia since 1797. After co-writing pictorial histories for Arcadia Publishing with Gloria Johnson (Cambridge and Dorchester County), Ann Foley wrote Having My Say: Conversations with Chesapeake Bay Waterman Wylie “Gator” Abbott; A Dorchester County Scrapbook: “That Reminds Me of a Story” (with Terry White); and, most recently, Holland Island: Lost Atlantis of the Chesapeake (with P. Smith Rue).
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All American Part XIII of a novel in many parts
by Roger Vaughan Previously: The year is 1988. Andy Thomas made an ill-advised tactical call during a race in 50-foot sailboats that nearly caused a dangerous collision. His father, Mitchell (at the helm), was livid. Later, at the awards dinner, a drunken Andy delivered a public declaration that made it virtually impossible for Mitchell Thomas, a well-known amateur sailor, not to mount a Round the World Race challenge. Mitchell is CEO of Moss Optical, a company inherited by his wife, Deedee Moss. He was thoroughly outraged by his son’s gaffe. At a board meeting held in Moss’s planetarium-board room, a proposal for the company to sponsor the first American boat in the race was presented, and accepted, much to Deedee’s delight. Colorful twotime America’s Cup winner Jan Sargent held one of his high-intensity press conferences to announce he had been asked by Mitchell Thomas to skipper the Moss boat, All American. In his office at Moss, Andy is distraught, having learned
his father has made him part of All American’s crew. He agonizes over this to his friend Jeff Linn, a Moss opticist. Linn jokingly suggests Andy shoot himself in the foot. Gloria, Andy’s secretary, buzzes to tell him his father wants to see him. After an unpleasant meeting with his father, who is adamant about Andy going on the race, he drives to see his mother, Deedee, on the family’s Long Island estate, hoping she will intervene. Andy has a very pleasant sail with his mother ~ her favorite thing to do ~ but is distraught to find her conviction about him going on the race is set in concrete. When pressed, Ossie, the old Norwegian who has run the family’s waterfront for 40 years, says only that Andy’s mother has very good reason for insisting he go on the race. Andy spends two weeks with the crew doing an Outward Bound course for training and bonding. As the boss’s son, he is subjected to hazing from this fraternity of professional sailors, and he hits back. He also proves he can sail.
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had sounded below. The conditions caused Andy to contemplate the fragility of this vessel that would be his home for the next nine months. He understood Ossie’s disparagement of the boat. The fact that the Round the World boats were designed and built for speed at the expense of good old sea-keeping ability was bad enough. But one of their worst characteristics was the lack of any protection for the cockpit, where the helmsman worked magic and where the rest of the watch hung out between jobs. Sailboats meant for going offshore have a dodger built over the hatch that deflects the bulk of the spray coming off the bow. A dodger can be elaborate, a virtual “house” open on its stern side, a solid part of the boat structure that encloses the front end of the cockpit. Minimally, it can be canvas stretched over a collapsible framework. That vital design element was completely missing from the race boats, making them like vintage sports cars with their windshields lowered. Why? Because a dodger would slow the boat down! It would create drag, theoretically, costing some minor fraction of a knot of boat speed. It was one of those things that confounded Andy, never more than when, like now, he stepped on deck just in time to get hammered by a large volume of water that had been tossed up by the bow ~ water that
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There were lots of things like that about this race that bothered Andy. had been blown onto the deck by His only conclusion was that some the wind and had raced unimpeded twisted macho posturing was at down the length of the boat until it work. The organizers were proud of the smacked into the unprotected sailors in the cockpit. fact that the course selected for the Why? Andy thought with a curse race followed the tracks of the early as he got staggered by the hit, and explorers. More or less. Because the as several ounces course also dependof cold water found A dodger, a vital design ed upon which cities had anted up, paid some space between element, was missing the big fee for having his foul weather from the race boats. hood and his cheek the Round the World show finish a leg in and trickled down his chest. If it was the fraction of their harbors, bring in crowds to eat a knot that concerned teams, why in their restaurants, drink in their not make it a rule that every boat bars and stay in their hotels. But, must have a dodger of a certain okay, the explorer bit sounded good, dimension? It would be so simple. added a nice historical substance to
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spill wind out of the mainsail, even with a full reef taken in the main. the race. And the smaller, #3 jib was at work. Bless those brave guys in their Andy liked the combination. The heavy, leaky old scows that were so boat felt manageable, barely, but slow waves broke over their sterns, that was the idea. Keep it on edge for “pooped” them, often sweeping 30,000 miles, like race cars travelhelmsmen into the seas. But, hello, ing a fraction of a mile an hour bethis is the 20th century. If we can low sliding into the walls on the corhave electronic weather updates ners. With the large seas running, every day and the latest in foul momentum was the key. “Higher weather gear, then why not a freak- and faster” was the upwind conuning dodger? As Larry Kolegeri was drum. Sail too high and you gained fond of growling after a large chunk distance but slowed down. Sail too of water had pounded the sailors low and you went faster but lost and filled the cockpit, “Aye, Lad- distance. Finding the groove, the dies, them that died were the lucky maximum speed made good (VMG ones.” If Robert Louis Stevenson’s in computer projection terms) was Long John Silver wasn’t a macho the answer ~ that magical, elusive freak, then who was? path between high “Big fun, Andy.” It The helm transfer was and fast where the complete, smooth as a boat performed at its was Richard Crouse, ready to give him the most efficient. shark's belly wheel. Andy made The instruments his way aft, clipped his safety har- were a help if a helmsman could ness to a ring in the deck and stood scan sailing angle and boat speed at beside Crouse for a moment, hang- the same time, but the groove was ing on to the strong stainless tube really about feel. Maintaining it that protected the wheel, measuring was hard enough in flat water. Add the seas, getting into the rhythm of big, cranky seas and gusts to 35-40 it like a relay sprinter preparing to and it was tough to find time for the take the baton. instruments. Sail too low in a blow “Okay.” Both men spoke at once, and the strain on the boat was imthen chuckled. Andy took the wheel mense. Too high and the conditions as Crouse let go, transfer complete, would take over. But get it right and smooth as a shark’s belly. it was immensely satisfying. They were hard on the wind, The groove was one of those reAndy’s favorite time to drive, usu- ally great places to be. On a night ally. But this night was very tricky. like this, staying in it as much as The traveler was down halfway to possible was akin to survival. Andy 118
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Unlike racing around the buoys, tacking during an ocean race is an worked it, bow down (lower) in event. It doesn’t happen that often, small increments when he could for first of all, and it involves everyone, the speed needed to come back up including those asleep, who must and take on the next wave. It was move to bunks on the new high side. subtle stuff. The driver couldn’t see The tack is called by the tactician ~ the waves very well at night. He had skipper Jan Sargent in this case ~ to sense them, hear them. It was a and the navigator, Peter Dimaris, crazy game that also involved those and executed by the watch on deck. instruments (apparent wind angle, They can call up others if extra boat speed), sail trim, the condition hands are needed, but this night it of the boat and gear, and the wind, seemed manageable. with everything in a constant state Below, Peter woke the off watch of flux. and got them ready. On deck, RogAndy remembered having read er Davis would release the active a bit of wisdom from his all-time jib sheet Andy would trim the new sailing guru, Buddy Melges, about sheet, and Caskie Kolegeri would steering. “The best helmsmen,” crank the winch. Joe Dugan would Melges had said, “are be stationed near the tacking during an the ones who can mast in case the jib ocean race is keep the most chantried to get hung up nels open.” as it violently luffed an event It was exhausting around to the other on the wheel, but the hour passed side. Everyone was clipped on in quickly. Andy’s concentration had position. been remarkable, judging by only “Ready below?” It was Stuart at one or two whacks from out-of-se- the wheel, yelling over wind and quence waves. The limited amount water noise. of cursing from the guys in the “Yo.” cockpit who ~ along with him ~ “Ready on deck?” were punished by his mistakes was “Ready.” a good sign. Then, Stu Samuels was “Tacking.” at his elbow, telling him well done, Stuart hesitated, waiting for that measuring the seas, getting into the little space to open up between rhythm before taking over. “Peter waves, found it, turned hard into it, wants us to tack whenever we’re trying his best to sustain as much ready,” Stu said before he took the momentum as possible. The boat wheel and zoned out into full focus responded well. on his task. Davis eased the old sheet and 120
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boat came to speed, fine-tuning the mainsail. It felt good, doing something. It beat sitting in the cockpit waiting for the next drenching. “Got a rip!” It was Joe Dugan with the bad news. “Where?” Roger Davis. “Halfway up the leech.” “How bad?” “Just started. Maybe four inches. Leech line’s holding it together.” Davis stuck his head below. “Get 3A ready.” Sargent: “Take your time. Get #3 down, go bareheaded. We’ll get 3A ready.” Dugan moved toward the mast, got ready to lower the jib halyard. Andy worked his way to the foredeck with Davis behind him. It was
spun it off the winch drum, then scurried aft to ease the traveler. Andy started with two turns pulling slack out of the new sheet with all his strength. He quickly took a third and a fourth wrap and pulled hard as Caskie cranked the jib home. As expected, a wave smacked All American on the new weather bow before it had game on, giving the boat a 25-degree knock for a long moment. Everyone hung on. But light as she was, acceleration was quick, and very soon Stuart had her coming up to speed on the new tack. Andy had Caskie crank another inch, then another on the jib. Davis brought up the traveler as the
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away. “Where you goin’?” Caskie asked. tough going. The drill was to hang Caskie spotted the clip of Andy’s on when the boat plunged, then safety harness lying on his chest. move after the water receded. He picked it up. Caskie stood by to ease the jib “You weren’t clipped on?” sheet. On the leeward side, forward Andy was stunned. He had of the mast, Andy and Davis were clipped on. He quickly got off the often in water up to their knees, deck, went back to collecting the heavy water, lots of it, moving fast, sail that was half overboard by now. hitting them like 50-pound bags of On the way by, he checked to see poultry feed. They stayed low, hung that Davis was okay. He’d given him on. a good bump. Davis nodded. Andy Davis yelled at Dugan to start the clipped on and got back to work. halyard. Caskie Kolegeri eased the It took the three men a full ten sheet, then joined Andy and Davis minutes to get the #3 back on because now the flailing jib was board and disconnected. Constantly coming down and all it wanted to do pelted by green water, they wreswas tear itself away and disappear tled the wet mess aft, leaving it in into the night. Andy the cockpit under had made his way the bow scooped up green foot until the new water that lifted Andy sail got fed up from forward to get the jib off the deck luff started down its below. Wrestling captive foil. Wet and the turtle out of the flailing, the jib resisted, but it was hatch and dragging it forward was coming down a foot at a time. Be- brutal work. It was quickly soaking hind Andy, Davis was gathering the wet, heavy as lead. sail and trying to keep it corralled, It was another ten minutes on the passing the soaked, stiff fabric back foredeck getting the #3A out of the to Kolegeri. turtle and into the feeder clip that The boat dove into a particularly led it into the foil, halyard clipped steep wave. The bow went under, on, sheets tied on. Progress was inscooping up green water that lifted terrupted by the boat pitching and Andy off the deck. He smacked into slamming. The extra weight on the Davis and was halfway overboard foredeck didn’t help. And sailing when he got to Caskie, who grabbed without the jib slowed them down, him around the neck like he’d tackle gave the seas more control. a runner in the secondary, dragged Finally, Duncan started the him over the life lines to the deck halyard that was led to the vacant and hung on until the water drained weather jib winch where Caskie 124
cranked. His brother Larry had come on deck when the 3A was passed up, and handled the jib winch while Andy came back aft and trimmed. “Great job, guys,” Stuart yelled over the racket. “We’ve got speed. Always loved that 3A. I often sleep with it.” “Your kind of girl, Stu,” came from Larry’s direction. The new tack put the boat on a friendlier angle through the seas that Andy estimated were in the 10foot range. It seemed the wind had dropped a couple knots, and the instruments agreed. Spray still stung the face, but it wasn’t quite as heavy. Big hits were less frequent. Andy did his second hour at the
wheel, then Davis, the watch captain, sent him and Dugan below. “Stu, Caskie and I have got this,” Davis said. “Get some rest.” Andy didn’t argue. Neither did Joe Dugan. Crouse was still in the bunk they shared, so Andy crashed on a turtle, very glad to be out of the elements. He kept his gear on. He was wet inside, but somehow not soaked. The wetness was contained by the latest synthetic fabrics he was wearing, meaning it was on the warm side. He closed his eyes and quickly went into alpha sleep, a nice trick he had learned at an astronomy conference. Astronomers are night owls who know how to sustain themselves during those long, dark peri-
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clips sewn in. Good goods. As you moved, before you unclipped one, ods tracking various objects. Andy you clipped on the other. On the had learned that 20 minutes in al- foredeck, a clip-on line running pha was worth several hours of deep fore and aft had been rigged to alsleep, and it didn’t knock you out. It’s low for more freedom of movement. how fighter pilots got through the That had been Andy’s last clip-on. He ran the mental video, saw war. Ten minutes to takeoff? Alpha, here I come. It was more medita- the high-visibility, half-inch yeltion than sleep, and low polypropylene He quickly went into line, pictured it lying it cleared the mind. Alpha sleep, a trick on the deck, felt its Awareness of the situation remained. astronomy taught him slightly prickly surThoughts, memories face, could hear the snap of the clip as he had engaged and fantasies came and went. Memories, like clipping on as he it. No question, he had clipped on. went forward to douse the jib. His Or had he missed the line as the safety harness was a Lirakis, made boat lurched? Or had the clip failed? by a guy he’d met. It had a 12-foot Still in alpha, eyes closed, one hand scope of webbing with two strong moved to his belt, felt the clip. It
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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. 141
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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 more info. visit www.chestertown.com. 143
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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. 145
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Shapers Celebrates an Anniversary and Renovations During COVID-19 This year marks Shapers Salon and Spa’s thirtieth year in business and their twentieth year at the Needwood Avenue location in Easton. Owner, Rebecca Warrington, understands that we are all experiencing a truly unprecedented situation. The coronavirus COVID-19
global pandemic is affecting every aspect of our lives, from how we work to how we conduct our daily lives. Shapers is putting customers first, in learning and adapting so that they can help stylists and customers adjust to this new way of life. To that end, the Salon has un-
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Shapers dergone its second major renovation in twenty years. In 2000, the Warringtons purchased the old Abbotts Dairy building, that had been vacant for many years. It proved to be the perfect location for a hair salon. With the help of her husband, contractor Dan Warrington of Warrington Builders, and his crew, the building was entirely renovated in 30 days. This year, because of the pandemic, Shaper’s entire business plan had to be revamped. During the forced closure, the interior was totally redesigned to allow for six foot separations between work
stations, and a new HVAC system was installed to help purify the air. A sanitizing station was also installed, with hand sanitizers and face masks. Three years ago, Warrington purchased and renovated the old Gay’s Seafood building on West Street to be used as a bridal salon, where bridal parties could go to have their hair and make-up done in a private setting. When the pandemic hit, most people postponed their weddings, making it necessary to repurpose the small building. Due to CDC occupancy regulations of 50 percent for all salons, they have extended their stylists and services to the West Street location. The goal is to be totally
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compliant with CDC regulations. They will continue to modify as needed to keep their clients and stylists safe and comfortable.
Warrington would like to thank her customers over the years and their continued support through these difficult times.
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SIMPLY EXQUISITE! Former model home at the Residences at Rivermarsh adjacent to the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay resort. Beautifully designed open floor plan with architectural elements to integrate light and space. Featuring 4 bedrooms 3.5 baths, tray ceilings, hardwood floors, curved walls, 2 story foyer w/ overlook, elegant moldings & trim. Gourmet kitchen w/granite, SS appliances & breakfast room overlooking the deck. Family/living room with gas fireplace. Formal dining room, separate sitting room w/crown molding. Balcony, back porch and 2 car attached garage. Stand alone single family home. $495,000 www.2718MarshElder.com
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“Boston Cliff”- patented 1665. 20 acres sitting high above the Choptank River. Phase one built ca. 1676; phase 2 in 1729; and phase 3 in 1954. Historically and architecturally one of the most important houses in the Chesapeake region. Original Georgian raised paneling, built-in cupboards, staircase with carved tulip step-ends, and 5 fireplaces. Guest house and outbuildings designed by Dr. H. Chandlee Forman, A.I.A. Pool. Paddock, horse stalls, tack room. English garden. Fenced dog yard. Bailey pier with 10 ft. MLW. 1000 ft. of shoreline. Minutes from all the amenities of Easton and Oxford. Visit our website to view aerial and interior tours. $2,995,000
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