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Tidewater Times December 2011

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Tidewater Times

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December 2011

Features:

About the Cover Artist: Donna Tolbert-Anderson . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Waiting: Helen Chappell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Christmas in St. Michaels: Dick Cooper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Christmas on the Creek in Oxford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Delmarva Railroads: Harold W. Hurst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Tidewater Kitchen: Pamela Meredith-Doyle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Tidewater Gardening: K. Marc Teffeau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Ho, Ho, Haw, Haw: Gary D. Crawford . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 Holidays in Historic Dover: Bonna Nelson . . . . . . . . . . 149 Tidewater Traveler: George W. Sellers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165 Tidewater Review: Anne Stinson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173 Poison Ivy: Mary Syrett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179

Departments: December Tide Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Queen Anne’s County Invites You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Dorchester Points of Interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Easton Points of Interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 St. Michaels Points of Interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Oxford Points of Interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Tilghman History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Caroline County - A Perspective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 Kent County and Chestertown at a Glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163 December Calendar of Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189 David C. Pulzone, Publisher · Anne B. Farwell, Editor P. O. Box 1141, Easton, Maryland 21601 102 Myrtle Ave., Oxford, MD 21654 410-226-0422 FAX : 410-226-0411 www.tidewatertimes.com info@tidewatertimes.com

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by Helen Chappell It is said that Talbot County is God’s Waiting Room. A large part of the population here is on the dark side of 60, after all, and what’s next for us? A large population of generally well-to-do seniors with good health insurance attracts a large population of medical professionals with kids to put through college. Okay, so a lot of medical people come here for the sailing, but that’s another story. There is an entire quarter of Easton where you can’t fling a sneaker without hitting a doctor or a nurse practitioner or a tech. It’s like the ghetto of health care. The Doctor District! Because of a recent health scare that turned-out-to-be-nothingbut-you-can-never-be-too-sure, I have had the time and opportunity to spend a lot of time in waiting rooms. I am seriously thinking of creating a guide to the best waiting rooms in Easton. Someone else can do Cambridge, Salisbury, Centreville and Chestertown; I’m only one woman! It’s ironic how, as you have less and less time left, you seem to spend more and more of it in

waiting rooms. Maybe it’s practice for the afterlife. If so, when you die, bring something to read, because you’re going to need it. I always bring my Kindle, the newspaper and, if possible, a magazine or catalogue. That magazines in offices are fresh off the press somewhere around the Jurassic Period goes without saying. And who wants to read Modern Dinosaur anyway? So you bring your own. But first ...

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ity at its most miserable. No one looks good in a doctor’s office, or they wouldn’t be there. They’d be over at Out of the Fire having a nice lunch and chatting with Amy. I find my fellow humans an infinite source of fascination. What are their stories? What’s wrong with them? What’s wrong with me for spinning stories about these people? Why does that man have all those tattoos? Does he think that’s a good look for him? And the aristocratic matron with the sweat suit and the six-inch stilettos ... what’s up with that? And worse, how long do you have to wait to get to see the doctor? Are these people here for some-

After you’ve wrangled with the concierge at the gate and filled out fifteen forms, you settle down to wait. Behind those closed doors all kinds of interesting things seem to be going on. Young women in scrubs dart from nowhere bearing files of paper and whispering mysteriously to the front office. They look like teenagers. You know you’re old when the MSP road troopers, medical techs and elementary school teachers look like 8th graders to you ... but, I digress. You then turn to your fellow waitees. Here you have human-

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told you, they almost all sail. Uh-oh! Your fellow patients are noticing you staring at them, even though you’re wearing your sunglasses. Quick! Open that newspaper, magazine or Kindle. If you’re lucky, you can read the whole paper, including the advice column, and the comics before the teenage tech calls your name. Then you can leave it there for the next patient, rather than add it to your overflowing recycling stack. Some people can sleep in waiting rooms. Especially older men. It’s probably a trick they learned in the service, being able to catnap at will, but not me. If I took a catnap, someone might steal my pocketbook. Yes - that was the

thing else or did they over-book their appointments, leaving you to sit here for hours contemplating the fake plants and a truly hideous carpet the color and pattern of splattered mustard? Who thought that was a good idea? Is there some monster of bad taste who actually decorates waiting rooms? Who would say, “Yes, I want a dozen of these really uncomfortable chairs, send them to Dr. X in Easton”? Obviously someone very disturbed. Since the pictures on the walls often express the personal taste of the practitioner, I find these very interesting. Lots of sailboats. I

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sionals wouldn’t use the Little Patient’s Room if their bladder depended on it. There’s some irony in this, as whatever communicable disease you might have is going to get cooties all over them anyway. Maybe the doctor’s bathroom is where all the magazines published since the fall of the Berlin Wall are stashed. Anyway, you find the bathroom, use it and try to figure out how to use the faucets, paper towel dispenser and door handle, all of which seem to be designed not for handicap access, but aliens from another planet. While you were in the bathroom, your name was called in the waiting room, you weren’t

way I was brought up. Besides, what if someone I know walked in and saw me nodded out drooling, sprawled in a hideously uncomfortable naugahyde chair? What then? Fifteen minutes later, your bladder starts to warn you that you need to find the Little Patient’s Room. This usually requires directions, as the Little Patient’s Room is located down some labyrinth just past the Minotaur and tiny little examining rooms where the miserable sit yet another fifteen minutes waiting for the doctor. I notice most medical profes-

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their disability. They don’t look too disabled to me. Unlike the frail elderly lady with the oxygen tank who can’t get SSI because she gets $75 a month over the SSI limit, or so she tells us all. It occurs to me that hell is a waiting room where you sit for all eternity waiting patiently for a doctor who never sees you, and maybe, just maybe I’m dead and don’t know it. I didn’t see my name in the obits! How can I be dead? And just when you think you can’t take it anymore, someone calls you into the back.

there, and the person after you was called to the Inner Sanctum. This always happens, no matter what you do. Accept it. So it’s back to the hideous mustard carpet, the dusty fake plants and a whole new set of your fellow suffering humans. The waiting room is now either freezing (summer) or frying (winter). You sit and suffer as the sun filters harshly through the window treatments. Offices never have curtains or blinds. They always have window treatments. Time to open the Kindle. You try to read, but you’re distracted by the loud conversation between the tattoo guy and his equally tatted-up girlfriend. A little floor show while you wait. As you pretend to read and don’t make eye contact, the Tattoo People, communicating in sophisticated grunts, discuss how they slipped on a puddle of Diet Coke at WalMart and got

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Christmas in St. Michaels Bringing Joy and Help for 25 Years by Dick Cooper

Year after year, the events that make up Christmas in St. Michaels flow seamlessly through the second weekend in December. The gala Friday night dinner, the Saturday mor ning Brea k fast w it h Sa nta, the parade down Talbot Street and the two-day tour of local homes all draw crowds eager to join in t he a nnua l sma l l-tow n holid ay celebration. What goes unseen are the thou-

sands of hours of preparation that have been put in by the scores of volunteers who have been working for a year to make it all happen and the lasting impact the money raised by the events have on the greater St. Michaels community. This year, Christmas in St. Michaels, the of f icial name of the non-profit organization that plans the weekend, will pass the $1 million mark in the amount of money

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the founder of Christmas in St. Michaels, sitting in the sun on the porch of McAllister’s home near Muskrat Park, share stories about how it all started. Mc A l l i s ter say s t hat i n 1987 “there was a need for a daycare center because young women had no place to put their children if they wanted to work. So I met with some friends and we decided it would be a way to give back to our community by having a walking tour of this wonderful little town. We got together and decided on the houses and then it grew.” The publicity for that first Christmas was very limited. This year, the organization has its own website, christmasinstmichaels.org, and

it has raised and donated to local charities during its 25 years, says Beverly Pratt, the chairwoman of this year’s events. “We are just $75,000 away and we should make more than that this year,” she says. Pratt says that more than 500 volunteers contribute in some way to the festivities. Merchants donate goods and services, corporate sponsors under write events and publications and hundreds of area residents march in the parade. “We have 30 committees and a core of about 150 volunteers who start work on the next year’s events almost as soon as this year’s is over,” she says. Pratt and Mary Lou McAllister,

For several years, Santa held court in his “Wonderland” in the old St. Michaels Firehouse on Green Street behind Christ Church. “We had everything you could think of,” she says. “We had trains and games, it was wonderful.” McAllister says the gala dinner was added “to bring everyone together to have a good time.” The first dinner was held at Longfellow’s Restaurant, now the Town Dock Restaurant, and the current home of Bre a k fa st w it h Sa nt a. The ga la t his yea r w i ll be held at the Harbour tow ne Resor t on December 9. Pratt says that the committee that finds homeowners willing to open their homes for tours is often

corporate sponsor Atlantic Broadband is running commercials touting the events on 30 cable channels. “ We h ave c ome a long w ay,” McAllister says. In 1987 the organizers spent no money and raised $34,000. “The next year, we raised more money and in 1989, we started t he daycare center,” Mc A llister says. “We opened the doors and had 20 children. Now we have 100 children and a waiting list.” The elements that make up the celebration were added and moved around the village over the years, Mc A llister says. The Breakfast with Santa was first held at the Crab Claw restaurant and the children were ferried across the harbor to the town dock aboard the Patriot.

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been drawing repeat visitors for years. “I see people I first saw 20 years ago,” McAllister says. Part of the challenge for the organizers is to find new ways to raise money. The Marketplace for crafts was added a few years ago and has been a success. The Gingerbread House competition and sales have also been ver y popular, as have the unique Christmas ornaments custom designed just for Christmas in St. Michaels each year. The ornaments routinely sell out every year. This year, the ornament depicts a log canoe. It was designed by artist Joanne Buritsch from a photograph by Julie McCahill. New this year, a book, The Santa Diaries: Memories of a Small-Town Christmas by local authors Mala Burt and Laura Ambler, has been published for the event and is on sale. The cost of publishing for the first edition was paid for by the St. Michaels Harbour Inn. The idea c a me f rom Sa nta himself, Tom Campi of St. Michaels. Ever y ye a r, for mor e t h a n a decade, Campi as Santa and his wife, Abigail, as Mrs. Claus have drawn cheers from the crowds as the Christmas Parade passes along Talbot Street. Campi, a retired dentist and a construction manager by day, has been Santa most of his life and has collected 44 years’ worth of letters from children here and from his former home in New Jersey.

working more than a year in advance. While it is not always easy to convince people to open their home to 1,000 guests for a weekend, even if they are wearing booties, the supply of houses never runs out. McAllister says that a few of the homeowners have opened their homes several times over the years. “A lot of homeowners are proud to show off their homes and really get into the decorations.” There is now a rule that a house cannot be back on the tour for four years to keep it fresh. Christmas in St. Michaels has

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tional and civic group in the area has received support from Christmas in St. Michaels. This year, contributions were m ade to help n i ne g r oup s a nd included f unds to assist pay ing tuition at the daycare center run by Cr itchlow Adk ins Children’s Centers, money to help restore the 1895 organ at Union United Methodist Church and to maintain and supply the Fishmobile, the traveling science classroom run by the Phillips Wharf Environmental Center. “A l l t h e m o n e y s t a y s h e r e ,” McAllister says. Pratt says that one of the reasons for the long-term success of Christmas in St. Michaels has been the dedication of its organizers. “We have this extremely active board that brings continuity with the past,” Pratt says. “Mary Lou has been associated since the inception.”

He mentioned his collection at a Christmas in St. Michaels planning meeting, and from there it evolved to a combination of those letters, old photographs a nd memor ies from area residents about growing up in St. Michaels going back 70 years. Campi says his box full of letters ranges from simple requests to the needs of children who are living in poverty or in families with emotional distress. “The whole emphasis of Christmas in St. Michaels is that it is a charitable affair,” he says. “It is just great to use the vehicle of Santa Claus to provide for so many charities.” Each year, the organization asks local non-profits and charities to submit requests for aid. Over the years, almost every church, educa-

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Methodist Church - 11 a.m. · Tour of Homes - noon · Jackson Jubilee Singers, Union United Methodist Church - 1:30 p.m. · Book signing by Santa, St. Michaels School Complex - 3:30 p.m. December 11 · Tour of Homes - noon · Celebration of Choirs, St. Michaels Mission Church - 6 p.m.

For more i n for mat ion, go to www.christmasinstmichaels.org/. Here is a list of this year’s events: December 9 · Gingerbread House Display and Marketplace open at the Women’s Club and Granite Lodge - noon · Holiday Gala, Harbour tow ne Resort - 6:30 p.m. December 10 · Breakfast with Santa, Town Dock Restaurant - 8:45 a.m. · Christmas Parade - 10:30 a.m. · Santa’s Wonderland, St. Michaels School Complex - noon · Old Fashioned Eastern Shore Christmas Dinner, Union United

Dick Cooper is a Pulitzer Prizewinning journalist. He and his wife, Pat, live and sail in St. Mic h ae l s, Mar yl an d. He c an b e reached at dickcooper@coopermediaassociates.com.

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Oxford Celebrates 5th Annual “Christmas on the Creek” December 2 - 4

her book A Temptation Tale from 1 to 3 p.m. Enjoy refreshments while browsing the store’s outstanding selection of regional themes as well as its unique collection of mysteries. Recharge with a leisurely stop at The Ruffled Duck Inn, a charming circa 1876 B&B right in the heart of the town’s Historic District, for a holiday “Special-Tea” from 3 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, complete with traditional tea and sweets. On both Saturday and Sunday, Oxford’s newest gift shop, “The

The picture-postcard village of Oxford shines its brightest at holiday time - from the twinkling white lights of dock trees lining Town Creek to the window candles and blazing hearths of the nineteenth-century homes that line the brick-walked streets. You’re invited to “Christmas on the Creek” a destination weekend December 2-4 during which the entire town stands ready to share warm hospitality with you. Start your weekend with gospel music and good old-fashioned community caroling Friday at 6 p.m., at the beautifully restored St. Paul’s Church, featuring The Friendship Choir of Waters United Methodist Church. Saturday’s countdown begins with the Christmas Bazaar at Church of the Holy Trinity from 9 a.m. to noon, featuring baked goods, fresh holiday greenery and handcrafted items. Proceeds benefit outreach programs. Continue with a visit to the Oxford Library for their open house from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with refreshments and a special sale of hardback books. For an additional literary treat, stop in Mystery Loves Company bookstore, where guest author J.R. MacKenzie will be on hand to sign

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and dessert included! Dine in or carry out. Rise and shine Sunday morning and head out to the Oxford Fire House for breakfast and photos with Santa from 7 to 11 a.m., and do a little shopping in the Ladies Auxiliary Gift Shop, too! Mrs. Claus has some very special goodies waiting: beautiful handcrafted ornaments and gifts along with delicious baked goods and other homemade delicacies. Fortified by breakfast, you’re ready for the Oxford Holiday House Tour, sponsored by the Oxford Community Center. From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., eight unique homes throughout the village will be tinseled and trimmed for your viewing pleasure. This tour features an eclectic mix of beautiful homes

Treasure Chest,” will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for your shopping pleasure, with 15% off all items - plus refreshments and free gift wrapping! Learn about the history of this charming waterfront village at the Oxford Museum, open Saturday from noon to 6 p.m. with festive holiday window displays, exhibits, and unique gift shop. Right across the street in Town Park, Santa will arrive at 5:30 p.m., complete with treats, for the lighting of the official tree. Warm up before or after with the Homemade Soup Supper from 5 to 7 p.m., next door at the Oxford Methodist Church. Three choices of soup

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both old and new, and will begin with check-in at Church of the Holy Trinity. Pick up your tour brochure and map and you’re on your way. A light lunch will be available for onsite dining. Proceeds from the House Tour benefit the Community Center’s public programs. For a memorable weekend experience, book a room at the Historic Combsberry Inn, a circa 1730 English country manor house beautifully sited on 30 waterfront acres. Enjoy special rates for Saturday evening, festive boxwood and magnolia wreath-making on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and other exclusive treats!

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Delmarva Railroads The Early Years by Harold W. Hurst In the 1830s, the Delmarva Peninsula was a backward region with a declining population and a stagnant economy. Isolated geographically from the growing industrial centers of the Middle Atlantic area, its future seemed gloomy indeed. In the following decades the economic picture gradually brightened as a result of agricultural reforms,

the development of steamboat facilities on the Chesapeake Bay and the Delaware River, and the rise of the seafood processing and canning industries. But it was the construction of the railroad lines that really spurred economic growth in the 1850s and, again, after the Civil War. The rails brought economic prosperity and

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in 1836 when the Delaware Railroad was chartered to build a line from a point on the New Castle and Frenchtown to the southern border of the state of Delaware. Adverse economic conditions and funding problems led to the abandonment of the project. In 1852, however, largely because of the efforts of Samuel Maxwell Harrington, the Delaware Railroad was reorganized under a twenty-one-year lease from the Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad. The Delaware Railroad tracks were laid as far as Middletown and on August 31, 1855, a train of eight cars made the trip from New Castle in forty-two minutes at the average speed of twenty-four miles an hour.

new links to the outside world for Delaware and the Eastern Shores of Maryland and Virginia. Early ventures in railroad construction first transpired in populous New Castle County in Delaware, which had enjoyed considerable industrial development. The New Castle and Frenchtown Railroad tracks were laid between New Castle and Frenchtown – a distance of 16.9 miles. A steam locomotive arrived from England in August of 1832, making this line one of the first to operate passenger trains by steam locomotive. More ambitious plans for railroad construction were formulated

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scribed by The Delawarian as “one of the elegant buildings between here and Philadelphia.” A twostory brick structure, it contained a central ticket office flanked by separate waiting rooms for ladies and gentlemen. The cost of the station was $5,000 – a considerable sum of money in this period. Railroad stations in the nineteenth century, and even later, were important landmarks and often objects of civic pride. By December of 1856, the Delaware Railroad had been completed to Seaford, linking New Castle with one of the chief towns of Sussex County. Other stations along the line included Middletown, Smyrna, Dover, Camden, Milford Junc-

One of the passengers was Samuel Harrington. By the end of 1855 the Delaware Railroad had carried 3,500 passengers, 41,972 bushels of wheat, 8,740 bushels of lime, 262 tons of coal and a large amount of miscellaneous freight. These statistics seemed proof that railroads were to be a catalyst for economic growth and development in Delaware. In August of 1856, the Delaware Railroad tracks were completed to Dover, the state capital, linking the town to New Castle County and Wilmington with rail connections to Philadelphia. The Dover railroad station, finished in 1860, was de-

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and 1859, the state chartered the Junction and Breakwater Railroad in 1857 to connect Milford, Lewes and Georgetown with the main branch of the Delaware Railroad at Milford Junction. The completion of the Junction and Breakwater line eventually connected Georgetown and Lewes, ending the isolation of this coastal region from the main transportation network in Delaware. The Delaware Gazette noted in 1859 that Junction and Breakwater “opened up” the region and provided a “new stimulus for local commerce and industry.” Milford’s new station was described as “an ornament to the town.” Originally operated under a lease from the Philadelphia, Wilmington

tion (later renamed Harrington) and several smaller places. Trains leaving Seaford at 6:45 a.m. were scheduled to reach New Castle by 11:05 a.m. In December of 1859, the Delaware Railroad was extended to Delmar on the Delaware-Maryland border, a distance of about ninety miles. Delaware now boasted a completed north-south rail line. The mainline of the Delaware Railroad, while connecting northern Delaware with the DelawareMaryland boundary, bypassed the largest place in Delaware south of Wilmington - Milford. Under the leadership of Peter F. Causey, governor of Delaware between 1855

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summer months. Now, of course, Rehoboth Beach is the liveliest beach resort in Delaware and the scene of many hotels, restaurants and amusement centers. The old railroad is long gone. The isolated Eastern Shore of Maryland was also the scene of many ambitious railroad projects. As early as 1835, the Eastern Shore Railroad was planned to connect Cecil County to the southern part of Somerset County with a divergent line to the Virginia border, a length of 85 miles. Financial problems led to the collapse of this grandiose project. In 1854, however, the Mary-

and Baltimore Railroad, the Junction and Breakwater line became completely independent in 1868 when it possessed 4 locomotives, 9 passenger cars, 2 baggage cars, 43 box cars and 6 stock cars. In the 1870s, the Breakwater and Frankford Railroad was organized to build a line from Lewes to Rehoboth Beach. The latter resort was the site for Methodist camp meetings, which were popular in this area. After 1878, worshipers from Wilmington, Philadelphia and points north could travel to campgrounds and tabernacle during the

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the Eastern Shore. East New Market in Dorchester County was another important town on this line. The late 1860s also saw the railroad network extended to the lower portion of the Eastern Shore. The Wicomico and Pocomoke Railroad and the Worcester Railroad were planned to join Salisbury and other towns in the region with lower Delaware. The Worcester line was to extend from Selbyville in Delaware to Berlin and Snow Hill in Maryland, and Franklin City on the Chincoteague Bay in Virginia, where steamboat connections were planned to Norfolk. This line was completed in 1876. The 1860s also saw the reorganization of the Eastern Shore Railroad, which reached

land and Delaware Railroad was chartered to connect Clayton, near Smyrna in Delaware, to Oxford on the Tred Avon River in Maryland. The Civil War interrupted construction, but in the late 1860s the line was extended to towns in Caroline County and Easton and Cordova in Talbot County. In 1871, the Maryland and Delaware Railroad was completed to Oxford, thus linking some of the chief towns of the central region of the Eastern Shore. During the 1860s, the Dorchester and Delaware Railroad was constructed to join Seaford in Delaware to Cambridge on the Choptank River in Maryland. Cambridge was one of the primary shipping centers on

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Delmarva Railroads Somer Cove on Chesapeake Bay, a village renamed Crisfield in honor of the first president of the railroad. After the Civil War, the Queen Anne’s Railroad was chartered to connect Millington, Sudlersville and Centreville. The Kent Railroad was also organized to join Massey with Chestertown and Rock Hall. When the latter line reached Chestertown in 1872, the wealthy peach and grain farmers of Kent and Queen Anne’s counties finally gained access to rail lines to Wilmington and Philadelphia. The long-lasting isolation of the Eastern Shore was finally ended. The Kent County Railroad was

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built all along the line to accommodate the travelers. Delmarvaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s early railroads would never have been built without the leadership and financial assistance provided by the regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s prominent politicians and businessmen. One of the most important was Samuel Maxwell Harrington (1803-1865), who was instrumental in development of the Delaware Railroad and served as president in the years before his death. A lawyer of great repute, he had earlier served as Chief Justice of the State Supreme Court, and as chancellor of Delaware in later years. The village and station at Milford Junction were renamed Harrington in recognition of his services. John Middleton Clayton, U.S. Senator from Delaware, was another famous political leader associated with the construction and funding of the Delaware Railroad. The town of Clayton bears his name. The small and middle-sized local and regional railroads became a thing of the past in later decades as large and powerful corporations began to dominate transportation as well as banking and manufacturing. The presidents and directors of the great railroad corporations of the twentieth century wielded their power from distant big city offices, far removed from the towns and villages of the Delmarva Peninsula.

reorganized in 1881 as the Baltimore and Delaware Bay Railroad under the auspices of New Jersey railroad interests. This line prospered during the peach-growing season. In one year, 31 cars alone were used to carry peaches. In the 1880s, the New York, Philadelphia and Norfolk Railroad constructed a line from Delaware to Cape Charles in Virginia, where steamboats were to ferry passengers and freight to Norfolk. This line was built through forests of the Eastern Shore of Virginia, far from the villages of Accomack and Northhampton counties on the water. As a result, stations had to be

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preciative that Beth decided that other soldiers would be thrilled to receive that same gift of cookies in Iraq and Afghanistan. To help send thousands of cookies to servicemen, local scout troops and other organizations have gotten involved to help raise money to package and ship the cookies. “Cookies really do bring out the best in everyone,” she says. Christmas is the busiest time of year as customers come back yearly to buy the gingerbread kits Veneto puts together for them to assemble. Being a part of a holiday tradition keeps the creativity and magic alive throughout the year. After the holidays, Veneto deco-

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rates gingerbread Valentines and Easter eggs. In the summer she makes Red Sox gingerbread men and gingerbread girls with curly yellow locks and colorful frosting bikinis. Ginger Betty’s can turn any day into a celebration, with seasonally appropriate cookies. The gingerbread shop, with its bright candyland-colored walls, has become a favorite spot for people who live in the neighborhood. A special party room is set aside so junior decorators can celebrate birthdays by heaping gobs of frosting and gumdrops onto ginger cookies cut into special shapes.

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dough. Make sure that the spices you use are freshly ground. Sugar - Ordinary white sugar will work just fine in your gingerbread recipes. If a recipe calls for brown sugar, you should decide if you want dark or light dough. Then you can choose the appropriate sugar. Molasses - The best molasses is often found in health food stores. As with light or dark brown sugars, you will need to decide between the light or dark varieties of molasses. Flour - The flour that you use in gingerbread should be all-purpose white or whole-wheat flour. The key to precise cuts of gingerbread is that you roll out the

while making gingerbread houses. You will notice that there are many different recipes for gingerbread. Just remember to use the freshest ingredients possible. Eggs - All of the recipes call for large, room temperature eggs. The eggs should be well beaten before you add them to the rest of the ingredients to ensure that the dough will be evenly mixed. Spices - In some recipes, the only spice included in the dough is ginger. Ginger is very light in color and flavor and will create a light-colored dough. Other recipes will have a blend of spices that will create darker, more flavorful

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GINGERBREAD DOUGH This cookie recipe is versatile and can be used for many different things. If you are going to make ornaments, make the shapes at least a week ahead so the gingerbread has time to harden. This is my favorite recipe. 3 cups all-purpose flour, sifted 1/2 t. baking soda 3/4 t. baking powder 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar 2 t. ground ginger 2 t. ground cinnamon 3/4 t. ground cloves 1/2 t. finely ground pepper 3/4 t. sea salt 1 large egg, room temperature, beaten 1/2 cup molasses One recipe royal icing

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In a large bowl, sift the flour, baking soda and baking powder together. With an electric mixer, cream together the butter and sugar until fluffy. Add the spices and salt, then the egg and molasses. Finally, add the flour mixture to the mixer at low speed. Divide the dough and chill for at least 1 hour.

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Combine the sugar and the meringue powder in a clean mixing bowl. Add the water and beat to stiff peaks at medium speed. Keep the icing covered with a damp towel while working with it so it doesn’t dry out.

Heat the oven to 350°. On a floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut into the desired shapes. Brush off any excess flour and transfer the shapes to a baking sheet. Refrigerate them until firm, about 10 minutes. Bake for 8 minutes, or until they are crisp but not dark. Let the cookies cool on a wire rack and then decorate as desired.

BASIC TECHNIQUES Cutting out the pattern pieces - You can use either graph paper or cardboard to make the template for the gingerbread house. Slightly heavier pieces will make it easier for you to cut the pieces out. Rolling out the dough Work with 1/3 of the dough at a time. Keep the rest of the dough covered with a piece of plastic

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Gingerbread wrap or a damp towel to keep it from drying out. Cutting out the house pieces - Before placing the patterned cutouts on the dough, lightly flour the top of the dough. Then, place as many of the cutouts on the top of the dough as will fit. Using a sharp knife, cut the dough around the pattern. Wipe the knife clean after every cut. After you have made your cuts, immediately transfer the pieces to a cookie sheet. Group large cutouts together on cookie sheets and the smaller pieces together on other cookie sheets. Baking the pieces - Bake the pieces until light golden brown, about 15 minutes for the larger pieces and 6 to 8 minutes for the smaller ones. Rotate the larger pieces in the oven so that they brown evenly. Transfer the pieces to a cooling rack and allow them to cool completely before putting them together. Constructing the house Make enough icing to glue the house and create any snow that you may need. Have a pastry bag ready with a large writing tip attached. Start putting the back, sides and front together. Pipe along the edges of the roofline and then lay the first roof piece along the piped edges. Gently press it to hold the roof in place. Repeat 72

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Natural scenes are just as beautiful and everlasting as candied ones. Here are some decorating suggestions: Candy canes, cereal for the roof, chocolate eggs, cinnamon sticks, cookies, crackers, gum drops, jelly beans, M&Ms, truffles, peppermints, powdered sugar for snow, pretzels for a fence, raisins, wafer cookies for the roof.

the process with the second roof piece. You may need to pipe additional icing into the edges. If this is necessary, you can wipe away the excess with your fingertips. Let your house rest for at least one hour before decorating it. Decorating - The most important part of the building of your gingerbread house is the decorating. When selecting sweets, candies, spices and garlands, remember to choose things that complement each other. If there is a theme, make sure to stick with it. A classic Hansel and Gretel house should probably be encrusted in traditional sweets and candies.

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Poinsettia Pointers & Alternative Holiday Plants the season. Poinsettias can also have their share of insect and disease problems in the greenhouse. The success and popularity of the poinsettia as a holiday flower wasn’t always the case. The poinsettia isn’t, as some believe, a native of the Holy Land, but rather it grows wild as a shrub in Central America up through Florida. It was introduced into the United States in 1825 by Joel Robert Poinsett, our first ambassador to Mexico. The flower was named in his honor. Poinsett sent plants home to his own conservatory in South Carolina and to his daughter in Philadelphia. December 12th is Poinsettia Day and was declared in honor of the death of Poinsett on December 12, 1851. There is a legend in Mexico that tells how the plant became established. When the Toltec elders were slain defending the temple of

The poinsettia continues to be the most popular Christmas flower in the U.S. Over 70 million plants, worth over $250 million dollars are sold during a six week period between November and December. Since the poinsettia’s introduction into the marketplace back in the 1800s, plant breeders have gone beyond the traditional red and have developed a number of different colors to add to the basic red. White, pinks, white/ pink combinations, salmon and even a yellow poinsettia are being grown and sold. Poinsettias are also a somewhat difficult plant to grow in the greenhouse because the producer has to not only control the growing temperature, both day and night, but also the amount of light to which the plant is exposed. A miscalculation can result in the plants not coloring up until after Christmas, or prematurely before 77

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stems wouldn’t look so bare. Development of this exotic plant has continued, and today’s poinsettias are a great improvement over those of only a few years ago. They are vigorous growers, produce multiple blooms and hold their leaves. Their flowers last long after Christmas. The flower of the poinsettia is an example of the great versatility of nature. The red “petals” are really leaves or bracts. They are green at first, then turn red as the real flowers develop. The true flowers are inside the knoblike bumps in the center. Each of these bumps – called a cyathium – contains a single female flower surrounded by a cluster of male flowers. Each cyathium also has a prominent yellow gland that produces nectar. This combination of nectar and the surrounding brilliant red bracts is an irresistible attractant for insect pollinators in nature. To get the maximum satisfaction from your Christmas poinsettia, make sure that it doesn’t dry

Quetzalcoatl against the invading Aztecs, the Toltec youth donned their discarded brilliantly-feathered headdresses, determined to carry on the battle. Quetzcoatl transformed the feathers into tongues of flames that terrified the Aztecs. They fled the battle and when the Toltec boys placed the headdresses on the ground, poinsettias sprang up around the temple in their honor. The poinsettia was first propagated and sold in this country by Robert Buist, one of Philadelphia’s early nurserymen. By the late 1800s the plants were being grown by florists for Christmas, but they were still somewhat a rarity at the turn of the century. The early poinsettias were “very contrary” plants and difficult to grow. Any change in the environment and they dropped their leaves. In fact, florists used to plant ferns with them so that when the leaves fell off the poinsettias their

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out, but at the same time, don’t keep it sitting in water. Each day, test the soil for proper moisture content. While the poinsettia is in flower it requires a considerable amount of water. Keep the soil moist but not soaking wet. Poinsettias don’t like drafts. Keep them away from an outside door where they will receive a blast of cold air each time to door is open. Also, keep the plant away from hot air vents. Since the poinsettia is a warmweather plant, it is important that the room be kept at 70 to 75 degrees. Keep the plant in bright, indirect sunlight, but don’t place

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the latex in the tubes and forces out any that may have been pulled into the base of the water-conducting cells. When this treatment is not given, the latex apparently plugs the water conducting tissues causing the flowers to wilt soon after cutting. In addition to coagulating the latex, searing permits water to be absorbed through the sides of the stem, increasing efficiency. For some latex-sensitive individuals however, exposure to the stem latex can cause an allergic reaction. Because of this, it is suggested that you not give a poinsettia to a

properly. As soon as half of the small yellow flowers in the center of the colorful bracts have opened, cut the stems to a desired length. After cutting the stem, you will notice white latex oozing from the latex tubes. You will need to quickly cover the ends of the stems. To prevent further loss of the latex and to prolong the vase life of the flower, dip the cut ends of the stems into boiling water, approximately two inches deep. The boiling water coagulates

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of them are available at florist shops, garden centers, supermarkets and greenhouses during the Christmas season. One such plant is the Amaryllis. This flower can be bought in any stage of growth from a single bulb all the way to the semi-opened or “puffy bud” stage. If you purchase one, be sure that one third of the bulb is above the soil line in the pot. Place this bulb in a sunny, warm location and watch the leaves unfold and the flower stem stretch. Keep the growing medium that the bulb is in on the dry side, don’t overwater it. Since the amaryllis is a tropical plant, keep the room temperature above 60 degrees and in high in-

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Kalanchoes are another holiday plant that is tough and can endure in our homes for a couple of months during the winter. If you compare the leaves of the kalanchoe to the common jade plant, you will notice a resemblance. They both have thick, firm, fleshy leaves. However, the kalanchoe’s are more flattened and tightly packed than the jade plant. The kalanchoe likes it hot and dry. If you need a plant that can take being in a hot room (like where the wood stove is located) or drafts from the nearby radiator or heat vent, this plant will do well. You can even forget to water it sometimes, however if you do flowering will be reduced.

tensity light. If the plant does not receive enough light, its leaves and flower stem will stretch or elongate too much and fall over. It takes an average of four weeks from the time the bulb is planted until it flowers. When you see the first flower bud begin to swell and turn color, it will only be another day or two until it completely opens. As a general rule, the larger the circumference of the bulb, the more flowers you will get. Larger bulb sizes (10 inches or more in circumference) will give you at least four flowers. Amaryllis flower colors range from white and pink to orange.

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Dorchester County is known as the Heart of the Chesapeake – and not just because it’s physically shaped like a heart. It’s also 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 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 89

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. LAGRANGE PLANTATION - home of the Dorchester County Historical Society, LaGrange Plantation offers a range of local history and heritage 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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Easton Points of Interest 24. TRINITY EPISCOPAL CATHEDRAL - On “Cathedral Green,” Goldsborough St., is one of 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. 25. HOG NECK GOLF COURSE - Rated FOUR STARS by “Golf Digest Places to Play.” 18 hole Championship course, 9 hole Executive course. Full service pro shop. For more info. tel: 410-822-6079. 26. TALBOT COMMUNITY CENTER - The year-round activities offered at the community center range from ice hockey to figure skating, aerobics and curling. The Center is also host to many events throughout the year such as antique, craft, boating and sportsman shows. 27. EASTON AIRPORT - 29137 Newnam Rd., just off Rt. 50. 28. PICKERING CREEK - 400-acre farm and science education center featuring 100 acres of forest, a mile of shoreline, nature trails, low-ropes challenge course and canoe launch. Trails are open seven days a week from dawn till dusk. Canoes are free for members. For more info. tel: 410-8224903 or visit their web site at www.pickeringcreek.org.

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St. Michaels Points of Interest On the broad Miles River, with its picturesque tree-lined streets and beautiful landlocked 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. Today the shipyards are still active, and the harbor is used by oystermen, fishermen, clammers and pleasure seekers in large numbers. 1. WADES POINT INN - Located on a point of land overlooking ma108

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St. Michaels Points of Interest jestic 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. 2. HARBOURTOWNE GOLF RESORT - Bay View Restaurant and Duckblind Bar on the scenic Miles River with an 18 hole golf course and tennis courts. 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. 4. THE 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 Hazzard Perry. Perry Cabin has served as a riding academy and was restored in 1980 as an inn and restaurant. The Inn is now a member of the Orient Express Hotels. 5. THE PARSONAGE INN - A bed and breakfast inn at 210 N. Talbot

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St. Michaels Points of Interest St., was built by Henry Clay Dodson, a prominent St. Michaels businessman and state legislator around 1883 as his private residence. In 1874, Dodson, along with Joseph White, established the St. Michaels Brick Company, which later provided the brick for “the old Parsonae house.” 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

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St. Michaels Points of Interest shanty. Home to the world’s largest collection of Bay boats, the Museum regularly 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. 410-745-2900 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.

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St. Michaels Points of Interest 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. 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. All the rooms have a view of the harbor. 13. MILL HOUSE - Originally built on the beach about 1660 and later moved to its present location on Harrison Square (Cherry Street near Locust Street). 14. 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. 15. TALBOT COUNTY FREE LIBRARY - Located at 106 S. Fremont

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St. Michaels Points of Interest St. has recently been remodeled. For more info. tel: 410-745-5877. 16. 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. 17. 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 in a central but secluded part of the historic district of town. 18. 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). 19. 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. 20. THE INN - Built in 1817 by Wrightson Jones, who opened and

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operated the shipyard at Beverly on Broad Creek. (Talbot St. at Mulberry). 21. 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 tree tops to lead the attackers to believe the town was on a high bluff. Result: The houses were overshot. The story is that a cannonball hit the chimney of “Cannonball House” and rolled down the attic stairway. This town “blackout” was believed to be the first such “blackout” in the history of warfare. 22. 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. 23. 125 MULBERRY STREET During 1813, at the time of the Battle of St. Michaels, it was known as “Dawson’s Wharf” and had 2 cannons on carriages donated by Jacob Gibson, which fired 10 of the 15 rounds directed at the British. For a period up to the early 1950s it was called “The Longfellow Inn.” It was rebuilt in 1977 after burning to the ground. 24. ST. MICHAELS MUSEUM at ST. MARY’S SQUARE - Located in the heart of the historic

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St. Michaels Points of Interest 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. Open May-October, Mon., 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Fri., 1 to 4 p.m., Sat., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sun., 1 to 4 p.m. Other days on request. Admission is $3 for adults and $1 for children with children under 6 free. 25. KEMP HOUSE - Now a country inn. A Georgian style house, constructed in 1805 by Colonel Joseph Kemp, a revolutionary soldier and hero of the War of 1812. 26. THE OLD MILL COMPLEX - The Old Mill was a functioning flour mill from the late 1800s until the 1970s, producing flour used primarily for Maryland beaten biscuits. Today it is home to the St. Michaels Winery, artists, furniture makers, a baker and other unique shops and businesses. 27. BOB PASCALâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ST. MICHAELS HARBOUR INN, MARINA & SPA - Located at 101 N. Harbour Road, was newly constructed in 1986 and recently renovated. It has overnight accommodations, conference facilities, marina, spa and Pascalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Restaurant & Tavern.

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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. TENCH TILGHMAN MONUMENT - In the Oxford Cemetery the Revolutionary War hero’s body lies along with that of his widow. Lt. Tench Tilghman carried the message of Cornwallis’ surrender from

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Oxford Points of Interest 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 Marie Tilghman. 2. THE OXFORD COMMUNITY CENTER - 200 Oxford Road. The Oxford Community Center, a pillared brick schoolhouse saved from the wrecking ball by the town residents, is a gathering place for meetings, classes, lectures, dinner theater and performances by the Tred Avon Players. The Center is currently under renovation. Rentals available to groups and individuals. 410-226-5904 or www.oxfordcc.org. 3. BACHELOR POINT HARBOR - Located at the mouth of the Tred Avon River, 9’ water depth. 4. THE COOPERATIVE OXFORD LABORATORY - U.S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and Maryland Department of Natural Resources located here. 410226-5193 or www.dnr.state.md.us/fisheries/oxford. 4A. U.S. COAST GUARD STATION - 410-226-0580.

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5. 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 native grasses which will stop further erosion and provide valuable aquatic habitat. A similar project has been completed adjacent to the ferry dock. A kayak launch site has also been located near the ferry dock. 6. O X F O R D M U S E U M - M o r r i s & M a r k e t S t s . D e v o t e d t o t h e memories and tangible mementos of Oxford, MD. Closed November 13, 2011 until Oxford Day, April 28, 2012. For more info. tel: 410-226-0191. 7. OXFORD LIBRARY - 101 Market St. Founded in 1939 and on its present site since 1950. Hours are Mon.-Sat., 10-4. 8. THE BRATT MANSION (ACADEMY HOUSE) - 205 N. Morris St. Served as quarters for the officers of a Maryland Military Academy built about 1848. (Private residence) 9. BARNABY HOUSE - 212 N. Morris St. Built in 1770 by sea captain Richard Barnaby, this charming house contains original pine woodwork, corner fireplaces and an unusually lovely handmade staircase. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. (Private residence) 10. THE GRAPEVINE HOUSE - 3 09 N . M or r i s S t . T h e g r a p e -

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

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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 dredge boats) can be seen here, as well as two working harbors with scores of power workboats. 135

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Ho, Ho, Haw, Haw by Gary D. Crawford

Oh, right. It’s that time of year again. You understand, of course, that it isn’t the festivities, or the visits, the sweets, the shopping, or even the gift-giving that I mind. Actually, except for the shopping, I sort of like that stuff. No, it’s not that. The problem is that this is the season of the year when I can walk into a shop and have someone say, “Oh, hi Santa!” Then they laugh and wait for me to say something of equal devastating wit. Usually I grin, look at the person who made the bon mot, and say in my heartiest voice, “And have you

been a good little boy this year?” If the wisecracker is female, regardless of age, I am strongly tempted to ask if she’d like to sit on Santa’s lap. But I don’t. It’s all very droll. Doubtless many of you have had exactly the same experience and know what I’m talking about. Well, at least some of you – the guys anyway. Well, the guys with beards at least, specifically those of you with full beards. White beards, of course, which means, unless you’re into hair coloring, you also need a few years on you. Well, you’d need to be a white guy and, now that I think about it, you can’t be bald, either. And, okay, yes, I suppose one’s girth may have something to do with it, too. Anyway, enough! You old fat white guys with white beards and snowy heads of hair know exactly what I’m talking about, right? It’s not a lot of fun, is it? A couple of years ago we headed across the Bay Bridge for our daughter’s house in Manassas. Being a bit low on gas, I pulled into a filling station up on Route 50. After all, it was Christmas Eve day. It would be just my luck to run out of gas somewhere in the wilds of Virginia and find no place open. So, I filled up and breezed into the store to pay. A guy

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Ho, Ho, Haw, Haw in his late 20s was just coming out. We glanced at each other and his face lit up immediately. He probably had his mind on the evening ahead with his kids, because it was like he recognized me. “Hey, man!” he said, projecting so all could hear. “Aren’t you supposed to be someplace else?” Then, with a “Haw, haw” trailing behind him, out he went and climbed into his Dodge Ram. Which left me in the Tiger Mart facing a gaggle of giggling people. It was like he was the M.C. who had just introduced me, but I hadn’t been told I was the Guest Speaker. (That’s another one of those fun dreams.)

Anyway, that might have been the moment where I lost a bit of my aplomb, for I blurted out something that now, mercifully, I cannot precisely recall. Being the master of the single entendre, however, it probably went something like, “Oh, I’m on my way to BWI and the North Pole. Don’t worry, there’s plenty of time.” This provoked a few wan smiles. It was clear they thought the kid was funnier. Last August, I went into Fairbank’s Bait & Tackle to buy some bait & tackle. A teeny-tiny girl was standing in the middle of the room, a bit pigeon-toed, licking an ice cream cone that was in danger of getting ahead of her. She had blond curls and was right out of a Norman

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tude – and there always is one in that store, especially when I do or say something dumb – burst into guffaws. Everyone repeated her announcement. “Santa!” they all exclaimed in delighted agreement. I guess they just noticed the resemblance. Her grandmother was clerking at the time and she just fell over. She couldn’t talk because she was laughing too hard. I actually saw tears. And ice cream was running over the kid’s hand. Weeks later, I learned that granddaughter Hanna was still talking about it. Apparently they had to explain that even Santa likes to take a summer vacation someplace nice, so now I have added a Chesapeake link to the Santa saga. There, for a moment, I was afraid she was going to ask me for a signed 8x10 glossy so the kid could use it in school at “Show & Tell.” I guess it could be worse. Imagine if everyone thought you looked just like Jeffrey Dahmer. “Oh, wow! Hey, man, has anyone ever told you that you’re the spitting image of that guy – you know, the one who

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Ho, Ho, Haw, Haw killed a bunch of people and then ate them? Oh, what was his name?” Yeah, finding a comeback to that would be even harder. “Gee, do you really think so?” might leave people wondering…. Every now and then, I run into someone who looks even more like Santa than I do. When that happens we look at each other; we try not to say something about it, but it’s hard. Once I saw a guy in a doctor’s waiting room with a great Santa beard and the long white hair to go with it. He looked like he’d walked off a movie set, or out of Macy’s. He glanced at me, saw me noticing, so I figured I’d say something inventive and original,

like “Nice beard.” He nodded. That was the end of that conversation. But there’s this one guy. He’s a regular customer in our bookstore and I like to consider him a friend. He looks better than Santa ever did. Doesn’t have the rotundity that I have, but the hair is perfect – wavy, brushed straight back, snow white. The beard is just right. Anyhow, he makes me look like a fat hobo. His eyes even twinkle. How he does that, I don’t know. If I told you what he does for a living, you wouldn’t understand; let’s just say it has something to do with light. Anyway, we’ll call him John. A few weekends back, John walked in and we chatted for a few minutes before he went into the back

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I had a beard for years. But as I got older, my beard went grey instead of white. I was really disappointed.” He looked wistfully at us. That was when I realized how it must be to see me and John together. We don’t notice it, of course, but just think – Santas in stereo! I just have to remember that soon it will all be over, because when January rolls around, people seem to stop seeing Santa. Except for the little kids. They see Santa even in the summer on Tilghman’s Island. Gary Crawford and his wife, Susan, operate Crawfords Nautical Books, a unique bookstore on Tilghman’s Island.

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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. 147

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Historic Dover a mix of light mist, heavy rain and occasional gusts of wind. A red wind sock perched on a farmhouse roof on Matthewstown Road outside of Easton showed winds blowing from the east. Hurricane Lee, making landfall in New Orleans, was providing the intermittent showers to the Eastern Shore. We arrived in Dover famished and, after stopping a pedestrian on the street, who looked like she might be a local businesswoman, for a recommendation, we lunched at the award-winning 33 West, located, where else, but at 33 West Loockerman Street. The eatery was packed with patrons in business

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Historic Dover for all things Delaware. The shop offers quilts, candles, T-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, jewelry, purses, pottery, ornaments, etc. and of course postcards for sale. I purchased a few holiday gifts for family and friends. After the Civil War, when Dover began to grow, many mercantile activities that were limited to the historic Green area shifted a few blocks north to Loockerman Street. Buildings on the street housing restaurants, taverns, specialty shops, and galleries still retain turn-ofthe-century façades. Dover is the capital and second largest city in Delaware and the

county seat of Kent County. Named by William Penn in tribute to Dover in Kent, England, Dover is situated on the St. Jones River in the Delaware River coastal plain. According to the Delaware State website and information provided by Main Street Dover, Inc., Dover’s historic area, “The Green,” was laid out in a rectangle shape in 1722 according to the 1683 orders of William Penn. The Green was the center of life for the county and state, with markets and fairs in abundance. Crafts people and artisans proffered their wares from the buildings around The Green, including carpenters, shoemakers, tailors and hatters. They shared the space with government officials and residents as well

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Historic Dover as several inns and taverns. A plaque commemorates “The Golden Fleece Tavern,” site of Delaware’s ratification of the United States Constitution on December 7, 1787. Delaware was the “first state” to do so. The U.S. Constitution sculpture in the historic district commemorates that signing with a 12-foot bronze quill on a 4-foot tilted cube that is inscribed with the U.S. Constitution. Dover has been Delaware’s capital since 1777. You can tour its old and new state houses. Like most of the structures on The Green and Legislative Mall, they are built of brick with cream trim. The Old

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Historic Dover Assembly meets there, and in the center of state government buildings it also features the Compass Rose sculpture and a replica of the Liberty Bell. The area, now also called the First State Heritage Park, Delaware’s first urban “park without boundaries,” offers a Welcome Center and Galleria at the Delaware Public Archives Building on the Legislative Mall with information, tours and free parking. Living history tours led by storytellers in period costumes explore the tales and history of the town. The Public Archives Building, one of the finest historical research facilities in the nation, features

interactive exhibits that make Delaware’s history fun and exciting. The building also houses exhibits, including several important paintings, one of each of the American Civil War generals, Ulysses S. Grant and Robert E. Lee. While strolling the brick sidewalks lined with shade trees and flowers on The Green, you can almost imagine the historic town bustling with political and social events and the spirit of the people who lived and worked on and near The Green for over three centuries. It has the feel of colonial Williamsburg to it. One of my favorite sites on The Green is the Biggs Museum of American Art on Federal Street, which

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Historic Dover offers an outstanding collection of American fine art objects as well as remarkable fine and decorative art reflecting the State of Delaware and the Mid-Atlantic Region. Sixteen galleries are arranged in chronological order to showcase the permanent collection of American art, including paintings, illustrations, sculpture, silver and furniture. The Biggs also provides changing exhibits, tours, family programs and lectures, and it is free! Just a block from The Green on South New Street is the Johnson Victrola Museum, where you can take the kids to see how sound was recorded in the old days. The

museum showcases antique phonographs, memorabilia, paintings, and early popular recording artists, and offers demonstrations and activities. The friendly, helpful staff at the Information Center advised us to stop by to see a newly renovated building on The Green, the John Bell House. They said that the oldest known wooden home in Dover would soon be open for touring. We observed workers putting on the finishing touches between raindrops. When I asked what The Green looks like during the December holidays, the Information Center staff raved about the festive decorations and lights. They mentioned caroling on The Green and special exhibits and festivities.

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In addition to visiting historic sites, they added that there is a variety of events scheduled in December in or near Dover that attract visitors to the area, including the Goruck Challenge in downtown Dover. The event is an extreme team run to benefit the Green Beret Foundation. The routes showcase the best sites in the city. This run is not for the faint-hearted or weak-willed, as it requires the runner to carry 20 pounds of bricks in a Goruck backpack during the run, which takes eight to ten hours! Want to pick up some holiday decorating ideas instead of training like a military elite force for the Goruck? On Thursday, December 8 the Dover Newcomers Club spon-

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Historic Dover Preservation Hall Jazz Band of New Orleans on Saturday, December 17th at the Schwartz Center for the Arts on South State Street, Dover. The event celebrates the Center’s 10th anniversary and features the Preservation Hall Jazz Band’s popular holiday presentation of a “Creole Christmas.” On December 31, revelers will welcome the New Year with a wide range of activities in downtown Dover and at state museums. First Night Dover is alcohol-free and begins at 3 p.m. Through January 1 at the John Dickinson Plantation near Dover, enjoy an 18th-century holiday celebration including a

decorative dessert table display. The area is rich with accommodations and eateries to suit most budgets should you want to make it more than a day trip, and with all that the area has to offer you’ll need several day trips or overnighters to do it justice. For more information, search the Web for any of the sites and events that I mentioned as well as the city and state websites. A good one to start with is www. visitdover.com. Enjoy! Bonna L. Nelson is a Bay-area writer, columnist and photographer. She resides with her husband, John, two dogs, two kayaks and a power boat in Easton, Maryland.

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A Glowing Report on Puerto Rico The advent ure beg ins on a rocky beach, not too many miles from San Juan, where more than a dozen colorful kayaks are lined up awaiting their paddlers. Safety le s son s a re d i sp en se d a nd l i fe jackets are secured. Kayaks are eased into c a lf- deep water and boarded. The procession begins â&#x20AC;&#x201C; follow the leader - across a small open cove, toward a dark opening

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Night Undone by K. S. Brooks. Cambridge Books. 272 pp. Paperback. $18.95. Kat Brooks has done it again. The second adventure in her Cover Me Series of Agent Kathrin Night immerses our heroine in danger, espionage and romance – not in that order, but simultaneously. In brief, the reader is introduced to Kathrin and her bedmate – get ready for this – Aleksey Vladmirovich Khovechkin, a former Russian Federal Security Service Agent. (This may not be the time to inject this coincidence into the story, but later in the action, it is revealed that he’s a hockey star and his fictional name is startlingly like that of the real D.C. Capitals’ Russian-born hockey player Ovechkin). Aleksey is not happy with his role as Kathrin’s babysitter. Her most recent assignment was in Afghanistan, where she saved a Russian diplomat from an assassin. In the rescue her ankle was shattered, and she was accompanied back to America by Aleksey, a bodyguard assigned to

protect her during convalescence by a grateful Russian government. Proximity and a secret hideaway in the mountains led to trust between the pair of spies who have become lovers as the book begins. Which is not to say that their shared profession means they’re like peas in a pod. To put it bluntly,

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Tidewater Review Kathrin’s tunnel vision for anti-terrorism work has kept her untutored in the maze of personal feelings. At age 40, her total focus has been based on observation, caution, practice on the shooting range, the blasting range, hours at her computers tracking terrorist threats all over the globe – fun stuff like that. She’s had men friends, always colleagues, but has never been on an actual date. She’s had little interpersonal exchange – she’s more machine than human. Aleksey is equally handicapped – hockey is still his secret passion. Until he met Kathrin, that is. He tricks her into going to see a

shrink for couple’s counseling. Meanwhile, Aleksey has a phone call from his former boss, Yuri. The message? Come back home, boy. We need you back at the bureau. Kathrin intuits that he doesn’t want to return to Russia except to visit his mother and brother, so she suggests that they combine their skills to write a training manual for Russian agents and then Aleksey can turn down Yuri’s offer for him to come back into the spook fold. Kathrin literally cannot make her lips say “I love you” in response to Aleksey’s avowal as he boards the plane for Moscow. For someone smart enough to have been in charge of United Nations security for 10 years before trotting around the

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Tidewater’s Most Irritating Plant! by Mary Syrett

For instigating itches, blisters, rashes, and general discomfort, few plants in the Tidewater can compete with poison ivy. Although a fortunate few persons are immune to poison ivy’s deleterious effects, between 50 and 70 percent of the population experience physical reactions after coming in contact with the plant. The unpleasant results of a “brush” with poison ivy may last for days, weeks, or even months. Severe cases sometimes require hospitalization.

Poison ivy has been irritating people for a long time. In 1609, English adventurer Captain John Smith gave the plant its apt name. He thought that it resembled English ivy or Boston ivy in appearance but went on to observe that “the plant causes abominable itchynge.” Poison ivy is a member of the Cashew family (Anacardiaccac). Many residents of the Tidewater have probably heard of three “poison” members of this family: poi-

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Poison Ivy son ivy (Toxicodendron radicans), poison oak (Toxicodendron toxocarium), and poison sumac (Toxicodendron vernix). Only poison ivy is common here. Poison ivy is the most widespread of the three plants. Found from the East Coast to the West Coast and from southern Canada to Mexico, it grows throughout the Tidewater and in every type of terrestrial habitat, including swamps, forests and fields. Poison ivy can grow in full sun, as well as in nearly full shade. Preferred habitats include forest edges and recently disturbed open fields, but you might find it in your flower garden or

lawn, or along your driveway. Poison ivy grows in various ways. As a ground cover, it spreads outward and creates a knee-high thicket of foliage. As a freestanding shrub, it can grow as tall as 10 feet, with one stem and a few side branches. As a vine, poison ivy uses thin, brown aerial roots to attach itself to the sides of trees or other objects. In this form, poison ivy reaches its greatest size. It is not uncommon to find vines as thick as your arm growing up trees. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Leaves of three, let them be.â&#x20AC;? This rhyme pertains to the identification of poison ivy and poison oak but does not hold true for poison sumac. However, people are far

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more likely to come into contact with poison ivy in the Tidewater than with poison sumac. Poison ivy has compound leaves; that is, each leaf is made up of distinct parts called leaflets. There is one leaflet at the end of the leaf stalk and two leaflets opposite each other below the first. This is known as a trifoliate pattern. The two lower leaflets have very short stalks and are often shaped like mittens. The shape, color, and texture of poison ivy leaflets vary. Poison ivy’s trademark leaf triads are reddish when they first appear in the spring, but turn green in the summer. Although the color of its berries is sometimes mentioned as a way of identifying the plant, this is not as reliable as leaf identification. Also, the berries appear at the end of the growing season – not at all helpful for identifying poison ivy in the spring. In the eastern United States, another wild vine—Virginia creeper— is sometimes mistaken for poison ivy. However, Virginia creeper more often has five leaves to a branch rather than three, and its leaves are more toothed than those of poison ivy. Virginia creeper is not only harmless but makes for a beautiful fall foliage plant. The second half of that last statement can also be made for poison ivy. The green of the plant’s leaves in summer yields to brilliant

reds, yellows and oranges in the fall. Their autumn brilliance is due to pigments characteristic of the Cashew family. Poison ivy fruits are clusters of tiny, pumpkinlike seeds with an off-white or pale yellow rind. The rind eventually dries out and flakes off. The fruits also contain the chemical irritant urushiol, but that does not stop birds from eating them. Typically, the seeds pass through avian digestive tracts unharmed, making birds agents for the dispersal of poison ivy seeds. Urushiol is far more problematic for humans. Poison ivy rash is allergic contact dermatitis caused by the substance. (The word urushiol is derived from the Japanese word

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Poison Ivy for lacquer.) Urushiol is a colorless or slightly yellow oil that oozes from any cut or crushed part of the plant, including both stem and leaves. Simply brushing against a plant may not cause a reaction. On the other hand, a person may develop dermatitis without ever coming into direct contact with poison ivy. Sticky and virtually invisible, urushiol can be carried on the fur of animals, garden tools, golf balls, or on any object that has come into contact with a broken plant. After exposure to air, urushiol turns

brownish-black, making it easier to spot. Urushiol is highly potent. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s estimated that the amount needed to make 500 people itch would cover the head of a pin. The resin is stable and long lastingâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;it can stay active for as long as five years on a dead plant! Once it touches human skin, urushiol begins to penetrate in a matter of minutes. Individuals who are highly sensitive to the chemical will experience a reaction in the form of a linear rash (sometimes resembling insect bites) within 12 to 48 hours. Blisters and se-

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vere itching will follow redness and swelling. After a few days, the blisters become crusted and begin to scale. The rash can affect any part of the body, but especially areas where the skin is thinner and more sensitive to ivy sap. Soles of the feet and palms of the hands are thicker and therefore less susceptible. The severity of reaction varies from person to person and may also change from year to year for some people. Severe reactions include swelling in the throat, dizziness, a burning sensation, weakness, and breathing problems. If you experience extreme itching or the exposure involves the eyes, throat, lungs, or genitals, or if in-

fection sets in, you should seek medical attention. And remember: you can have an allergic reaction to poison ivy even if you never leave your house. Anything or anybody that has come into contact with poison ivy can spread it. Agents for spreading urushiol include clothing, tools, sporting goods, and pets. (Strangely, pets themselves are not affected by urushiol.) Contrary to popular belief, though, you cannot get a poison ivy rash from someone elseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rash or blisters. The liquid inside your blisters is not urushiol but fluids your body has produced in an attempt to prevent the worst effects of exposure. Still, breaking the blisters is not recommended

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Poison Ivy because it could prevent healing and lead to infection or permanent scarring. The best preventative for poison ivy is to avoid it. Don’t touch the plant or walk through it. Never grab leaves along a trail or fence. If you must walk through poison ivy, step on the plants with the sole of your shoe and always wear long pants. The plant’s almost invisible oily resin sticks to most surfaces, and can even be carried in the wind or in smoke when it is burned. Standard barrier creams offer little protection against poison ivy. If you have had a brush with the

plant, wash all exposed areas of your body with cold, running water as soon as you can reach a stream, lake or garden hose. If you do this within five minutes of exposure, the water will neutralize or deactivate the urushiol in the plant’s sap and keep it from spreading to other parts of the body. Soap is not necessary and may even spread the oil, although lye soap, if available, is good for removing poison ivy oil. Jewelweed, which typically grows near poison ivy, may also offer relief, if applied in time. Three to five feet tall with oval, rounded leaves, jewelweed is most easily identified by its vaguely trumpetshaped flowers, which hang from the plant like necklace pendants.

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The liquid inside the stem, when applied immediately, may prevent a rash or lessen its effects. After returning home, wash all clothing outside with a garden hose before bringing it into the house, where resin can easily be transferred to rugs or furniture. Since urushiol can remain active for months, it is important to wash all camping, hiking, and hunting gear that may be carrying the resin. If you come down with a rash, avoid scratching the blisters. Cool showers will help ease the itching, and over-the-counter preparations, such as calamine lotion, may help relieve mild rashes. Soaking in a tepid bath with an oatmeal or baking soda solution is recom-

mended to dry oozing blisters. A hot bath or shower often produces relief because heat releases histamine, the substance in the skin that causes intense itching. Therefore, a hot shower will more than likely cause intense itching as the histamine is being released. The heat should be gradually increased to the maximum tolerable and continued until the itching subsides. This process will deplete the cells of histamine, providing up to eight hours of relief from itching. In severe cases, corticosteroid drugs can halt the reaction to urushiol if administered promptly. A physician may prescribe a steroid cream containing hydrocortisone

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Poison Ivy to be applied to poison ivy lesions four to six times a day. An alternative is to use steroid pills for short periods of time. The most effective way to kill young poison ivy plants is to pull them up by the root or to dig them up (of course, always wear sturdy gloves). The most effective time to remove poison ivy is from May through July. Dispose of dead plants by chopping into small pieces and burying them. Do not use poison ivy parts in mulch or compost. When removing poison ivy vines, sever the main stalk of the vine between four to six inches above ground.

Poison ivy can be controlled in lawns and pastures with Banvel or Crossbow. These chemicals should not be sprayed near or under sensitive trees, ornamentals, or garden species. Poison ivy can also be controlled with Roundup, but do not allow Roundup to come into contact with desirable plants, as they too will die. There is a possibility we may experience rampant outbreaks of poison ivy more than ever before due to global warming. The greenhouse gas carbon dioxide is a major factor in promoting global warming. Increased carbon dioxide emissions are facilitating the flourishing of invasive nuisance plants around the globe, including

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poison ivy. Climate shifts also affect spread of the plant. Removing poison ivy isn’t always necessary, especially if the plant grows where it won’t bother anyone. Even if poison ivy grows in an area where people could come in contact with it, a prominently displayed warning sign might be the most practical measure. Although poison ivy causes many of us discomfort, the plant does have some merit. For example, many birds, including warblers, woodpeckers, bluebirds, vireos, sapsuckers, thrushes and quail eat poison ivy berries. Rabbits, deer, muskrats, and other animals eat the fruit, stems and leaves with no ill effects. Thick stands of

poison ivy provide cover for small wildlife, and the plant’s ability to thrive in disturbed habitats makes it valuable in protecting soil from erosion. Poison ivy doesn’t have to get under our skin. With a little practice and some preventive measures, we can easily identify and avoid the plant. Knowing its benefits, we can learn to coexist with poison ivy when fishing, hunting or engaging in other outdoor pursuits and even respect it as another fascinating aspect of the Tidewater’s natural beauty. Mary Syrett is a freelance writer and an avid student of nature.

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power of reading as a universal pleasure. For more info. tel: 410-822-2787. Thru April 2012 Exhibit: Neavitt - Chesapeake Charm at the Historical Society of Talbot County, Easton. Opening reception from 5 to 7 p.m. Explore the many views of Neavitt in this exhibit. For more info. tel: 410-822-0773. 1 Denton Holiday Parade at 6 p.m. down Market Street. Get into the holiday spirit at Denton’s annual Holiday Parade featuring marching bands, Santa and the best of

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the season. For more info. tel: 410-479-2050. 1 Festival of Wreaths & Gala at Pleasant Day Medical Adult Day Care Center and Chamber Business After Hours - 5:30 p.m. til? For more info. visit www.pleasantday.com or tel: 410-228-0190. 1 Concert: Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra will usher in the holiday season with Holiday Joy. The concert includes both classical and traditional seasonal favorites. 7:30 p.m. at the Easton Church of God. For

1-3 Caroline Hospice Festival of Trees Exhibit and Bidding at The Foundry, 401 Market Street, Denton. Thurs. and Fri., 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. View and bid on beautifully decorated trees, wreaths and festive trims to benefit Caroline Hospice. For more info. tel: 410-479-1009. 1-31 Denton Holiday Windows: Come see Denton’s downtown business windows transformed into an old-fashioned Christmas. Free. For more info. tel: 410-479-4315.

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December Calendar 1,8,15,22,29 St. Michaels Art League’s weekly “Paint Together” at the home of Alice-Marie Gravely. 1 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-745-8117. 2 Miracle on Market Street: Take a free ride on the Candy Cane Express through downtown Denton, tell Santa your holiday wishlist and view the decorated holiday windows and gingerbread houses. Free. For more info. tel: 410-479-4305. 2 First Friday Gallery Walk in downtown Easton. 5 to 9 p.m. Easton’s art galleries, antiques

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Oxford - See article in this issue. 3 Workshop: Creating a Holiday Wildlife Tree at Adkins Arboretum, Ridgely. Make natural ornaments designed to welcome wildlife. 10 to 11:30 a.m. For more info. tel: 410634-2847, ext. 0. 3 Workshop: Holiday Decorating Workshop at Adkins Arboretum, Ridgely. Create beautiful natural decorations for the holidays. You will make an elegant table centerpiece from fresh greens of cedar, pine,

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niques under the direction of a CBMM shipwright. For more info. tel: 410-745-2916. 4 Breakfast with Santa at the Oxford Volunteer Fire Dept., Oxford. 7 to 11 a.m. Have breakfast, see the Ladies Auxiliary crafts tables and visit with Santa. For more info. tel: 410-226-5110. 4

3 Wrights Chance Open House in Centreville from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. during Heck With the Malls! For more info. tel: 410758-3010. 3 Cambridge Christmas Parade at 5 p.m. in historic downtown Cambridge. For more info visit cambridgemainstreet.com.

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Meeting - St. Michaels Art League Arty Party at the Christ Church Parish Hall, St. Michaels. Join the festivities and see who wins the Martha Hudson Award. Bring an appetizer. 5:30 to 8 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-549-0515.

5,12 Academy for Lifelong Learning: The History of American Art: Part One with Ronald Batistoni, Ed. D. at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels. 10:30 a.m. to noon. For more info. tel: 410745-2916.

5,12,19,26 Meeting: Alcoholics Anonymous - Mid-Shore Intergroup at the St. Michaels Community Center. 7 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-822-4226. 5,12,19,26 Bingo! at the Elks Club at 5464 Elks Club Rd., Rt. 50 in Cambridge. 7 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-221-6044. 5,19 Tot Time at the Talbot County Free Library, St. Michaels. 10:15 a.m. for children ages 5 and under accompanied by an adult. For more info. tel: 410-745-5877. 7 Day trip to Winterthur with the Historical Society of Talbot County. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-822-0773. 7

Pickering Creek at the Talbot County Free Library, St. Michaels. 4 p.m. Make ecofriendly holiday gifts for the family with help from the naturalists of Pickering Creek. For more info. tel: 410-745-5877.

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7,14,21,28 Meeting: Wednesday Morning Artists meet each Wednesday at 8 a.m. at Creek Deli in Cambridge. No cost. wednesdaymorningartists.com or contact Nancy at ncsnyder@ aol.com or 410-463-0148. 7,14,21,28 Pre-School Story Time at the Talbot County Free Library, Easton (28712 Glebe Road). 2 to 2:45 p.m. for 3- to 5-year-olds, no adult required. For more info. tel: 410-8221626 or visit www.tcfl.org. 7,14,21,28 Social Time for Seniors at the St. Michaels Community Center, every Wednesday from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-745-6073. 7,14,21,28 Trivia at NightCat is held each Wednesday at 7 p.m. If you’ve got three friends with triple digit IQs, test yourselves against Talbot’s brightest. Prepare to be humbled! For more info. tel: 410-690-4544.

7,21 Plant Clinic offered by the U n i ve rs i t y o f M a r y l a n d C o operative Extension’s Master Gardeners of Talbot County at the Talbot County Free Library, Easton. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more info. tel: 410822-1244. 8 Workshop: Free-Form Basket at Adkins Arboretum, Ridgely. Bring a lunch, basin or small tub, clippers, awl and jacknife and join the fun. Make a freeform rimmed basket with wild jasmine vine and natural and dyed rattan. For more info. tel: 410- 634-2847, ext. 0. 8 Bus Trip to Longwood Gardens with the St. Michaels Community Center. Enjoy the holiday decorations with a dinner stop at Old Country Buffet. $64 for bus fare, bus tip, garden tour and buffet dinner. For more info. tel: 410-745-6073. 8 Habitat for Humanity Choptank Volunteer Orientation Ses-

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a.m. Menu: eggs, pancakes, French toast, sausage, scrapple, hash browns, grits, sausage gravy and biscuits, juice and coffee. TUMC is also the home of “Martha’s Closet” Yard Sale and Community Outreach Store, which is always open during the breakfast and also every Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to noon. 10

10 Country Church Breakfast at Faith Chapel & Trappe United Methodist Churches in Wesley Hall, Trappe. 7:30 to 10:30

Antique and Classic Boat display as part of Christmas in St. Michaels at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-745-2916 or visit www.visitstmichaels.org.

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10 Meeting: Eastern Shore Writers Association “Open Mic - Holiday Readings” at Scossa restaurant, Easton. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more info. tel: 410490-6357. 10 Christmas Bazaar at Christ Church, St. Michaels Parish. Featuring fresh greens, centerpieces, wreaths and swags, attic treasures, beautiful handicrafts and one-of-a-kind gifts. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-745-9076. 10

The Queen Anne’s County Historical Society will hold a Victorian High Tea beginning at 2 p.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal

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December Calendar 10 2nd Saturday at the Foundry at 401 Market St., Denton. Watch local artists demonstrate their talents. 2 to 4 p.m. Free. For more info. tel: 410-479-1009. 10-11 Walt Bartman, a member of the St. Michaels Art League, will conduct a two-day Figure Drawing Workshop at the Summer Dock Studio, Tilghman. Six hours each day includes working in a variety of mediums, demonstrations and lectures. Tuition is $180. For more info. tel: 301-371-5593.

11 Pancake Breakfast at the Oxford Volunteer Fire Dept. 7 to 11 a.m. Proceeds to benefit the Oxford Volunteer Fire Services. $8. For more info. tel: 410-226-5110. 12

Christmas in the Museum sponsored by the Federalsburg Historical Society at the Federalsburg Area Heritage Museum. This event will feature Santa Claus who will meet children of all ages following the Federalsburg Christmas Parade that starts at 7 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-754-9036.

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at the Tidewater Inn Library. A reception will be held on Thursday, December 15 from 5 to 7 p.m. For more info. visit stmichaelsartleague.org. 13,27 Meeting: Tidewater Stamp Club at the Mayor and Council Bldg., Easton. 7:30 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-822-1371. 13,27 Meeting: Tilghman Chess Club of Talbot County at the St. Michaels Community Center. 1 to 3:30 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-886-2030. 14

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December Calendar Habitat Choptank transforms lives and neighborhoods at a Habi-Tour. A Habi-Tour is a 1-hour opportunity to hear a Habitat homeowner’s personal story and learn more about Habitat’s mission of building homes and hope. Habi-Tours take place the 2nd Wednesday of the month. The December HabiTour will start at 4:45 pm in a Habitat home under construction located at 439 High Street in Cambridge. To reserve, call 410-476-3204 or email info@ habitatchoptank.org. 14 Meeting: Talbot Optimist Club

at the Waterview Grille at the Easton Club, Easton. 6:30 p.m. For more info. tel: 410770-5519. 15

Men’s and HSTC Member Shopping Night at the Historical Society of Talbot County Auditorium. 5 to 8 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-822-0773.

15 Comedy at the Stoltz: Every third Thursday come see some of the hottest national comics in the business in the Stoltz Listening Room, Avalon Theatre, Easton. The doors open at 7 p.m. The show starts at 8 p.m. $20. For more info. tel: 410-822-7299 or visitavalontheatre.com.

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16 Soup Day at the St. Michaels Community Center. Choose from three delicious soups for lunch. $5 meal deal. Choose from Chicken & Dumplings, Cheese & Broccoli or Soup du Jour (either Vegetable Beef or Chili). Each meal comes with a bowl of soup, a roll and a drink. Take out or eat in!! We deliver in St. Michaels. For more info. tel:410-745-6073. 16 Bus Trip to Radio City Music Hall to see the Rockettes Christmas Spectacular. Spnsored by the St. Michaels Community Center. $135 covers the matinee performance (includes drink and popcorn),

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18 Concert: the Christ Church Concert Series presents the Ti dew at er C hamb er S i ng e rs at 4 p.m. The concert will be held in Christ Church in Cambridge. Tickets are $10 for adults. Students and children are welcome and admitted free. There will be a reception following the concert in Barber Hall. Both the church and the adjoining hall are handicapped accessible. For more info. tel: 410-901-9403. 20 Holiday Crafts at the Talbot County Free Library, St. Michaels. 3:30 p.m. All ages. For more info. tel: 410-822-1626. 206

Habitat for Humanity Choptank ReStore Volunteer Orientation Sessions. 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Want to give back to your community? Come learn how you can be a part of the store that builds homes! We are located at 8648 Commerce Drive in Easton. For more information or to register for a session call 410.820.6186 or email restore@habitatchoptank.org.

22 Puppet Show: All I Want for Christmas, at the Talbot County Free Library, St. Michaels. 4p.m. All ages. For more info. tel: 410-822-1626.

Christmas Eve services at Christ Church, St. Michaels Parish at 4, 6 and 11 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-745-9076.

Christmas Day Eucharist at 11 a.m. at Christ Church, St. Michaels Parish. All are welcome. For more info. tel: 410-745-9076.

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