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our M O N T H LY pets why they make our lives better March 2020 4 99 PLUS BAAM Derick Daly Tilghman goes vintage 20 years at Talbot Humane Patty Crankshaw Quimby director of Talbot Humane

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The greatest breakthrough in senior care Mom s cozy cottage We help aging parents stay at home whether they re dealing with Alzheimer s arthritis or anything in between PERSONAL CARE 24 HOUR CARE MEMORY CARE HOSPICE SUPPORT MEALS AND NUTRITION J D Power President s Award Recipient for Excellence in Customer Satisfaction The J D Power President s Award is a discretionary recognition given to companies that demonstrate dedication commitment and sustained improvement in serving customers Your experiences may vary For more information visit jdpower com 410 822 1230 HomeInstead com 561 Each Home Instead Senior Care franchise is independently owned and operated 2018 Home Instead Inc

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The greatest breakthrough in senior care Mom s cozy cottage We help aging parents stay at home whether they re dealing with Alzheimer s arthritis or anything in between PERSONAL CARE 24 HOUR CARE MEMORY CARE HOSPICE SUPPORT MEALS AND NUTRITION J D Power President s Award Recipient for Excellence in Customer Satisfaction The J D Power President s Award is a discretionary recognition given to companies that demonstrate dedication commitment and sustained improvement in serving customers Your experiences may vary For more information visit jdpower com 410 822 1230 HomeInstead com 561 Each Home Instead Senior Care franchise is independently owned and operated 2018 Home Instead Inc

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Proudly Serving the Eastern Shore 1120 Cheston Lane Queenstown MD 3 595 000 Brand new custom contemporary coastal estate designed to take full advantage of its Wye River Waterfront setting and built on 9 8 private acres Located directly across from Wye Island that will never be developed Construction recently finished by Nuttle Builders and designed by a team of architects This 4 bedroom 5 full bath and 2 half bath home is designed for comfortable living and entertaining all on the main level Glenn Sutton m 1 410 507 4370 320 Pond Creek Lane Earleville MD 799 000 Whether it be your home away from home or your full time residence this waterfront property on 14 84 acres is inspirational For sale now and looking for a new owner to inspire Erica Baker m 1 410 919 7019 4316 Holly Harbor Road Oxford MD 2 750 000 Beautifully renovated home with water views from every room Complete privacy on a 3 7 acre peninsula with protected pier and sailboat depth water 8 ft A large storage barn with guest quarters above waterside gunite pool mature landscaping quaint vineyard and hunting blind complete this exceptional offering Laura Carney m 1 410 310 3307 Trey Rider P R O U D LY S E RV I N G T H E E AST E R N S H O R E Top Row Left 6798 Broad Neck Road Chestertown MD 6 500 000 306 Acres Center 22 S Harrison Street Eastron MD 1 400 000 Mason s Restaurant Trey Rider Realtor m 1 443 786 0235 trider ttrsir com Middle Row Left 7940 Maiden Point Court Easton MD 1 750 000 Easton Village Center Lot 15 Travelers Rest Court Easton MD 999 000 3 62 Acres TTR Sotheby s International Realty Brokerage 209 Main Street Annapolis MD 21401 o 1 410 280 5600 Bottom Row Left Lot 22 High Banks Terrace Easton MD 275 000 3 48 Acres Center 203 High Street Cambridge MD 500 000 209 Main Street Annapolis MD 21401 o 1 410 280 5600 Right 4480 Bachelors Point Road Oxford MD 1 500 000 3 03 Acres 2020 Sotheby s International Realty Affiliates LLC All Rights Reserved Sotheby s International Realty is a licensed trademark to Sotheby s International Realty Affiliates LLC Each Office Is Independently Owned And Operated SIR1 2020 Sotheby s International Realty Affiliates LLC All Rights Reserved Sotheby s International Realty is a licensed trademark to Sotheby s International Realty Affiliates LLC Each Office Is Independently Owned And Operated SIR1

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Proudly Serving the Eastern Shore 1120 Cheston Lane Queenstown MD 3 595 000 Brand new custom contemporary coastal estate designed to take full advantage of its Wye River Waterfront setting and built on 9 8 private acres Located directly across from Wye Island that will never be developed Construction recently finished by Nuttle Builders and designed by a team of architects This 4 bedroom 5 full bath and 2 half bath home is designed for comfortable living and entertaining all on the main level Glenn Sutton m 1 410 507 4370 320 Pond Creek Lane Earleville MD 799 000 Whether it be your home away from home or your full time residence this waterfront property on 14 84 acres is inspirational For sale now and looking for a new owner to inspire Erica Baker m 1 410 919 7019 4316 Holly Harbor Road Oxford MD 2 750 000 Beautifully renovated home with water views from every room Complete privacy on a 3 7 acre peninsula with protected pier and sailboat depth water 8 ft A large storage barn with guest quarters above waterside gunite pool mature landscaping quaint vineyard and hunting blind complete this exceptional offering Laura Carney m 1 410 310 3307 Trey Rider P R O U D LY S E RV I N G T H E E AST E R N S H O R E Top Row Left 6798 Broad Neck Road Chestertown MD 6 500 000 306 Acres Center 22 S Harrison Street Eastron MD 1 400 000 Mason s Restaurant Trey Rider Realtor m 1 443 786 0235 trider ttrsir com Middle Row Left 7940 Maiden Point Court Easton MD 1 750 000 Easton Village Center Lot 15 Travelers Rest Court Easton MD 999 000 3 62 Acres TTR Sotheby s International Realty Brokerage 209 Main Street Annapolis MD 21401 o 1 410 280 5600 Bottom Row Left Lot 22 High Banks Terrace Easton MD 275 000 3 48 Acres Center 203 High Street Cambridge MD 500 000 209 Main Street Annapolis MD 21401 o 1 410 280 5600 Right 4480 Bachelors Point Road Oxford MD 1 500 000 3 03 Acres 2020 Sotheby s International Realty Affiliates LLC All Rights Reserved Sotheby s International Realty is a licensed trademark to Sotheby s International Realty Affiliates LLC Each Office Is Independently Owned And Operated SIR1 2020 Sotheby s International Realty Affiliates LLC All Rights Reserved Sotheby s International Realty is a licensed trademark to Sotheby s International Realty Affiliates LLC Each Office Is Independently Owned And Operated SIR1

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march 2020 FEATURES 30 30 36 42 47 John Perkinson gives a slice of orange to his parrot Lola YOU VE GOT A FRIEND Five local animal lovers share their special bonds with their unusual pets THE HUMANE TOUCH Patty CrankshawQuimby champions her pets at home and on the job DERICK DALY Stepping up and stepping out to help his community KATE THE GREAT Awardwinning Corgi encourages cancer patients PHOTO BY Stephen Walker By Manning Lee By Amelia Blades Steward By Amelia Blades Steward By Manning Lee S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M M A R C H 2 0 2 0 5

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march 2020 FEATURES 30 30 36 42 47 John Perkinson gives a slice of orange to his parrot Lola YOU VE GOT A FRIEND Five local animal lovers share their special bonds with their unusual pets THE HUMANE TOUCH Patty CrankshawQuimby champions her pets at home and on the job DERICK DALY Stepping up and stepping out to help his community KATE THE GREAT Awardwinning Corgi encourages cancer patients PHOTO BY Stephen Walker By Manning Lee By Amelia Blades Steward By Amelia Blades Steward By Manning Lee S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M M A R C H 2 0 2 0 5

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march 2020 DEPAR TMENTS 52 8 EDITORS NOTE MASTHEAD 10 SHORE LINES MAP 12 PICTURE THIS 14 SHORE TIME Smith Island Cakes The Mainstay in Rock Hall St Patrick s Day in Easton Tackling heart disease on the Eastern Shore ON THE COVER 20 26 56 62 ART BEAT TASTE BUDS PROFILE WINDOW PANE HER FRAME OF VIEW OLD SOUL NEW FOOD TO HIS OWN BEAT FIRST WINGS OF SPRING Photographer Melissa Grimes Guy Minty s Place offers comfort food with Southern charm Drummer Jordon Stanley discusses living through rhythm Spotting ospreys along the Bay By Amelia Blades Steward By Tracey Johns 24 SHOP TALK ISLAND CHICS Two women with a unique boutique on Tilghman Island By Maire McArdle 52 By Kristina Gaddy BE WELL 60 PETS AT WORK WILD TALES St Michaels shop owner details benefits of bringing her dog to work By Manning Lee QUEEN AMELIA POND Meet Easton s resident goose royalty By Tracey Johns 6 S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M M A R C H 2 0 2 0 Patty CrankshawQuimby of the Talbot County Humane Society and her two bulldogs Tank and Breezee at her home in Easton PHOTO BY Stephen Walker Center at UM Shore Regional Health he works in the very place where his mother was a nurse and he is fighting the very disease that took his father s life You better believe this is personal He s out to catch heart disease in this community Because ultimately it s all about saving the lives of his neighbors on the Eastern Shore By Mary Helen Gillen 64 THROUGH THE LENS PET PHOTO CONTEST WINNER A German Shorthaired Pointer named Mack Photo by Bill Whaley A Talbot County native Dr Jeffrey Etherton knows the creeks and tributaries of the Chesapeake Bay like he knows the arteries and vessels of the heart As a cardiologist with the Heart and Vascular Above Mary Jane Nagel and her sidekick Buster Brown at St Michaels Pet Supplies To find a physician or service close to home visit umshoreregional org PHOTO BY Caroline J Phillips CAROLINE DORCHESTER KENT QUEEN ANNE S TALBOT

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march 2020 DEPAR TMENTS 52 8 EDITORS NOTE MASTHEAD 10 SHORE LINES MAP 12 PICTURE THIS 14 SHORE TIME Smith Island Cakes The Mainstay in Rock Hall St Patrick s Day in Easton Tackling heart disease on the Eastern Shore ON THE COVER 20 26 56 62 ART BEAT TASTE BUDS PROFILE WINDOW PANE HER FRAME OF VIEW OLD SOUL NEW FOOD TO HIS OWN BEAT FIRST WINGS OF SPRING Photographer Melissa Grimes Guy Minty s Place offers comfort food with Southern charm Drummer Jordon Stanley discusses living through rhythm Spotting ospreys along the Bay By Amelia Blades Steward By Tracey Johns 24 SHOP TALK ISLAND CHICS Two women with a unique boutique on Tilghman Island By Maire McArdle 52 By Kristina Gaddy BE WELL 60 PETS AT WORK WILD TALES St Michaels shop owner details benefits of bringing her dog to work By Manning Lee QUEEN AMELIA POND Meet Easton s resident goose royalty By Tracey Johns 6 S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M M A R C H 2 0 2 0 Patty CrankshawQuimby of the Talbot County Humane Society and her two bulldogs Tank and Breezee at her home in Easton PHOTO BY Stephen Walker Center at UM Shore Regional Health he works in the very place where his mother was a nurse and he is fighting the very disease that took his father s life You better believe this is personal He s out to catch heart disease in this community Because ultimately it s all about saving the lives of his neighbors on the Eastern Shore By Mary Helen Gillen 64 THROUGH THE LENS PET PHOTO CONTEST WINNER A German Shorthaired Pointer named Mack Photo by Bill Whaley A Talbot County native Dr Jeffrey Etherton knows the creeks and tributaries of the Chesapeake Bay like he knows the arteries and vessels of the heart As a cardiologist with the Heart and Vascular Above Mary Jane Nagel and her sidekick Buster Brown at St Michaels Pet Supplies To find a physician or service close to home visit umshoreregional org PHOTO BY Caroline J Phillips CAROLINE DORCHESTER KENT QUEEN ANNE S TALBOT

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M O N T H LY editors President Jim Normandin NOTE We all love our pets They are almost as much a part of the Shore s magic as the people are With this issue of Shore Monthly we pay homage to some of the unique pets that reside with us improving our quality life with every wag of their tale nuzzle of their snout or squawk of their beak Whether they are working through a noble cause like Pets on Wheels or just behind the counter of a local business greeting customers our pets are making a difference in peoples lives across the region The winner of our first Pet Photo Contest takes a starring role on the last page of the magazine Thank you for all your submissions choosing the best pet photo proved to be more than a challenge for all of us Check out our website to see who made the top 10 pet photos By featuring a menagerie of pets in this month s stories we hope that we made you smile In The Humane Touch the cover story we share the efforts over the past 20 years of Patty CrankshawQuimby with rescuing and caring for some of our most vulnerable animals Her commitment to our community goes beyond the doors of her nonprofit as she lives out her passion at home and advocating around the state We re excited to feature a thoughtful reflective approach to photography which has helped one woman cope with the burden of grief as well as the story of The Dreamer and the Millionaire how 8 Editors Amelia Blades Steward Manning Lee Design Consultant Maire McArdle Copy Editor B Rae Perryman Chief Revenue Officer Paul Hagood Manning Lee and Amy Steward co editors and Maire McArdle design consultant met at Coffee Trappe for a planning session Derick Daly is stepping up and out with Building African American Minds BAAM to now make a difference in the whole community On a lighter note there is a new eclectic boutique 2 Vintage Chics on Tilghman Island with unusual fashion and gift items that you can t find anywhere else And for lovers of down home Southern cooking you won t want to miss Minty s Place in Cambridge the hottest new eatery that is imbued with the spirit of Dorchester County s own Araminta Minty Ross or as we best know her Harriet Tubman Finally we look forward to following up on your interesting story leads You can email any story idea to info shoremonthly com as we continue to introduce you to the people who make this region special Spring is just around the corner Our April issue will celebrate Earth Day and the natural environment just one more thing that makes the Shore so special S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M M A R C H 2 0 2 0 Manning Lee and Amelia Blades Steward Co editors Marketing Director Betsy Griffin Creative Director Greg Mueller Contributing Photographers Caroline J Phillips Ron Ketter Stephen Walker Contributing Writers Kristina Gaddy Tracey F Johns Mary Helen Gillen Advertising Contact Brandon Silverstein Advertising Manager 410 200 6469 Editorial Contact 410 463 9883 Submissions submissions shoremonthly com Subscriptions 410 770 4005 Receive Shore Monthly in the comfort of your own home for only 24 a year or subscribe to The Star Democrat for 138 a year and receive Shore Monthly for FREE 29088 Airpark Drive Easton MD 21601 www shoremonthly com Shore Monthly is published by The Star Democrat No portion may be reproduced in whole or in part by any means including electronic retrieval systems without written permission from the publisher By Ryan Helfenbein Knock Knock Who s there That might be the one concernmany of us have regarding generations to come Will they remember me Or better yet howwill they remember me My 10 year old shared this joke with me the other day and it immediately triggered the creation of an article on a question that is commonly asked How do I write an obituary First let s change the word obituary to what I d refer to as a Life History Leaving a legacy is important for us all but leaving an explanation of that legacy is much more beneficial to those left behind and generations to come We often find the write ups in the newspaper answering a series of questions Born on Died on went to school at married on And the list just keeps going But do these questions really explain the life of someone Better yet does the personality come through in simply answering questions or should we look at this differently Perhaps we need to eliminate the idea of listing facts of an individual and instead look at writing about the highlights of a life lived with the personality of that individual shining through The best Life History is autobiographical written by the person that lived the life being remembered and well in advance Second and most commonly is a collected effort from close family and friends collaborating over the ways they were touched through the life journey of the individual being remembered There should be no limit on how long or short what should or should not be included who is mentioned or not and most importantly not limited to the answering of a few questions The recording of a life has no limitations and should shine with personality of that individual vs a list of facts that simply is no different from someone else other than a few dates Technology today allows modern undertakers to showcase the individual s full life history for all to find with no limitations on words or lines like a newspaper would In addition photos and background images are able to be attached to what a modern undertaker can provide to enhance the personality of the life history created A great example of what I mean was recently published in March of 2019 See if you can pick out the personality of this individual in simply the first two lines alone Tim Schrandt Lynyrd made his last inappropriate comment on March 29 2019 If you are wondering if you may have ever met him you didn t because youWOULD remember With just those first two lines and there was much more to follow future generations will know that their grandfather was quite a character and full of personality Now if a typical mortician would have written that opening line it would most likely have been written like so Schrandt Tim Spillville passed away onMarch 29 of cancer He was 63 Major difference between the two right In just one sentence alone it explained the personality behind the individual and focused on a life lived vs the reality of his passing Everyone that read that Life History of Mr Schrandt knew his personality what he must have been like and that he truly lived life to the fullest The entire write up read just like that too How he will be remembered for always wearing his shirts unbuttoned three quarters down and my personal favorite that he did not lose his battle to cancer that cancer departed when he did so technically it was a tie What truly hits home is the fact that out of this Life History alone his family will receive the strongest therapy available an opening for friends family and acquaintances to freely share memories of his glowing personality What if the personality is a bit softer Not a problem That in itself is the message to portray in the Life History At the age of 63 Sally left this world peacefully at her home overlooking her garden surrounded by family to be with her savior This tells us that we are talking about a peaceful person with strong faith and a love for gardening and family You can almost picture the person before you Take the time now to simply list the highs and lows in life stories that show personality and share memories that were impactful to all around Each of us has a story to tell and all of us have impacted someone else at some point in our lifetime weather we knew it or not Life Histories are created to allow an avenue of therapy for all to be a part of and most importantly provide a record of personality so that one is never forgotten

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M O N T H LY editors President Jim Normandin NOTE We all love our pets They are almost as much a part of the Shore s magic as the people are With this issue of Shore Monthly we pay homage to some of the unique pets that reside with us improving our quality life with every wag of their tale nuzzle of their snout or squawk of their beak Whether they are working through a noble cause like Pets on Wheels or just behind the counter of a local business greeting customers our pets are making a difference in peoples lives across the region The winner of our first Pet Photo Contest takes a starring role on the last page of the magazine Thank you for all your submissions choosing the best pet photo proved to be more than a challenge for all of us Check out our website to see who made the top 10 pet photos By featuring a menagerie of pets in this month s stories we hope that we made you smile In The Humane Touch the cover story we share the efforts over the past 20 years of Patty CrankshawQuimby with rescuing and caring for some of our most vulnerable animals Her commitment to our community goes beyond the doors of her nonprofit as she lives out her passion at home and advocating around the state We re excited to feature a thoughtful reflective approach to photography which has helped one woman cope with the burden of grief as well as the story of The Dreamer and the Millionaire how 8 Editors Amelia Blades Steward Manning Lee Design Consultant Maire McArdle Copy Editor B Rae Perryman Chief Revenue Officer Paul Hagood Manning Lee and Amy Steward co editors and Maire McArdle design consultant met at Coffee Trappe for a planning session Derick Daly is stepping up and out with Building African American Minds BAAM to now make a difference in the whole community On a lighter note there is a new eclectic boutique 2 Vintage Chics on Tilghman Island with unusual fashion and gift items that you can t find anywhere else And for lovers of down home Southern cooking you won t want to miss Minty s Place in Cambridge the hottest new eatery that is imbued with the spirit of Dorchester County s own Araminta Minty Ross or as we best know her Harriet Tubman Finally we look forward to following up on your interesting story leads You can email any story idea to info shoremonthly com as we continue to introduce you to the people who make this region special Spring is just around the corner Our April issue will celebrate Earth Day and the natural environment just one more thing that makes the Shore so special S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M M A R C H 2 0 2 0 Manning Lee and Amelia Blades Steward Co editors Marketing Director Betsy Griffin Creative Director Greg Mueller Contributing Photographers Caroline J Phillips Ron Ketter Stephen Walker Contributing Writers Kristina Gaddy Tracey F Johns Mary Helen Gillen Advertising Contact Brandon Silverstein Advertising Manager 410 200 6469 Editorial Contact 410 463 9883 Submissions submissions shoremonthly com Subscriptions 410 770 4005 Receive Shore Monthly in the comfort of your own home for only 24 a year or subscribe to The Star Democrat for 138 a year and receive Shore Monthly for FREE 29088 Airpark Drive Easton MD 21601 www shoremonthly com Shore Monthly is published by The Star Democrat No portion may be reproduced in whole or in part by any means including electronic retrieval systems without written permission from the publisher By Ryan Helfenbein Knock Knock Who s there That might be the one concernmany of us have regarding generations to come Will they remember me Or better yet howwill they remember me My 10 year old shared this joke with me the other day and it immediately triggered the creation of an article on a question that is commonly asked How do I write an obituary First let s change the word obituary to what I d refer to as a Life History Leaving a legacy is important for us all but leaving an explanation of that legacy is much more beneficial to those left behind and generations to come We often find the write ups in the newspaper answering a series of questions Born on Died on went to school at married on And the list just keeps going But do these questions really explain the life of someone Better yet does the personality come through in simply answering questions or should we look at this differently Perhaps we need to eliminate the idea of listing facts of an individual and instead look at writing about the highlights of a life lived with the personality of that individual shining through The best Life History is autobiographical written by the person that lived the life being remembered and well in advance Second and most commonly is a collected effort from close family and friends collaborating over the ways they were touched through the life journey of the individual being remembered There should be no limit on how long or short what should or should not be included who is mentioned or not and most importantly not limited to the answering of a few questions The recording of a life has no limitations and should shine with personality of that individual vs a list of facts that simply is no different from someone else other than a few dates Technology today allows modern undertakers to showcase the individual s full life history for all to find with no limitations on words or lines like a newspaper would In addition photos and background images are able to be attached to what a modern undertaker can provide to enhance the personality of the life history created A great example of what I mean was recently published in March of 2019 See if you can pick out the personality of this individual in simply the first two lines alone Tim Schrandt Lynyrd made his last inappropriate comment on March 29 2019 If you are wondering if you may have ever met him you didn t because youWOULD remember With just those first two lines and there was much more to follow future generations will know that their grandfather was quite a character and full of personality Now if a typical mortician would have written that opening line it would most likely have been written like so Schrandt Tim Spillville passed away onMarch 29 of cancer He was 63 Major difference between the two right In just one sentence alone it explained the personality behind the individual and focused on a life lived vs the reality of his passing Everyone that read that Life History of Mr Schrandt knew his personality what he must have been like and that he truly lived life to the fullest The entire write up read just like that too How he will be remembered for always wearing his shirts unbuttoned three quarters down and my personal favorite that he did not lose his battle to cancer that cancer departed when he did so technically it was a tie What truly hits home is the fact that out of this Life History alone his family will receive the strongest therapy available an opening for friends family and acquaintances to freely share memories of his glowing personality What if the personality is a bit softer Not a problem That in itself is the message to portray in the Life History At the age of 63 Sally left this world peacefully at her home overlooking her garden surrounded by family to be with her savior This tells us that we are talking about a peaceful person with strong faith and a love for gardening and family You can almost picture the person before you Take the time now to simply list the highs and lows in life stories that show personality and share memories that were impactful to all around Each of us has a story to tell and all of us have impacted someone else at some point in our lifetime weather we knew it or not Life Histories are created to allow an avenue of therapy for all to be a part of and most importantly provide a record of personality so that one is never forgotten

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SHORE LINES The Mainstay St Michaels Pet Supplies in Rock Hall Page 16 2 Vintage Chics in Tilghman Page 24 in St Michaels Page 52 BAAM headquarters in Easton Page 42 Talbot Humane in Easton Page 36 Minty s Place in Cambridge Page 26 Smith Island Cakes in Crisfield Page 14 MAP ILLUSTRATION BY LAURA GOODE WHERE THE STORIES ARE 10 S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M M A R C H 2 0 2 0 S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M M A R C H 2 0 2 0 11

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SHORE LINES The Mainstay St Michaels Pet Supplies in Rock Hall Page 16 2 Vintage Chics in Tilghman Page 24 in St Michaels Page 52 BAAM headquarters in Easton Page 42 Talbot Humane in Easton Page 36 Minty s Place in Cambridge Page 26 Smith Island Cakes in Crisfield Page 14 MAP ILLUSTRATION BY LAURA GOODE WHERE THE STORIES ARE 10 S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M M A R C H 2 0 2 0 S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M M A R C H 2 0 2 0 11

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PIC TURE THIS 12 S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M M A R C H 2 0 2 0 Rob Quimby and his 90 pound Sulcata tortoise Gamera hang out in their side yard Gamera was rescued last year in Chapel Farms after he was found after crossing Route 50 His owners failed to identify him at Talbot Humane so Patty Crankshaw Quimby Executive Director of Talbot Humane and her husband Rob adopted him S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M M A R C H 2 0 2 0 13

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PIC TURE THIS 12 S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M M A R C H 2 0 2 0 Rob Quimby and his 90 pound Sulcata tortoise Gamera hang out in their side yard Gamera was rescued last year in Chapel Farms after he was found after crossing Route 50 His owners failed to identify him at Talbot Humane so Patty Crankshaw Quimby Executive Director of Talbot Humane and her husband Rob adopted him S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M M A R C H 2 0 2 0 13

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ACTIVE AGING SHORE TIME EXPO Left The latest popular flavor of the Smith Island Cake undeniably Maryland is Old Bay Buttercream from SmithIslandCake com Above A favorite the traditional classic chocolate Smith Island Cake 2020 WYE MILLS THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS OLD BAY SMITH ISLAND CAKE THE ORIGIN THE HISTORY THE NINE LAYERS THE HONOR WHERE TO BUY The Smith Island Cake can be traced to Welsh and English settlers who arrived on Smith Island in the late 1600s Originally the cake came in four layers but the women of Smith Island stacked it higher as a form of competition and it eventually grew to as many as a dozen layers In the 1800 s when Smith Island men went on the autumn oyster harvest wives sent along what are now known as Smith Island Cakes Thin layer cakes are frosted with fudge icing rather than butter cream because that helps the cakes stay fresh longer than thicker layered cakes Nearly 12 years ago Governor Martin O Malley signed a bill for the Smith Island Cake to become the State Dessert of Maryland Smith Island Baking Company in Crisfield www smithislandcake com Home of the Old Bay Buttercream Smith Island Cake PHOTOS COURTESY SMITHISLANDCAKE COM 14 S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M M A R C H 2 0 2 0 Sugar Buns in Easton www sugarbuns com 410 820 4220 29137 Newnam Rd Easton Airport Easton MD Open 7 days a week 7 00am 3 00pm Smith Island Cake kits www Amazon com Smith Island Cakes OF THE CHESAPEAKE ADMISSION IS FREE MARCH 18 2020 CHESAPEAKE COLLEGE 10 AM 2 PM CAROLINE COUNTY QUEEN ANNE S COUNTY FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT STARDEM COM ACTIVE AGING

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ACTIVE AGING SHORE TIME EXPO Left The latest popular flavor of the Smith Island Cake undeniably Maryland is Old Bay Buttercream from SmithIslandCake com Above A favorite the traditional classic chocolate Smith Island Cake 2020 WYE MILLS THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS OLD BAY SMITH ISLAND CAKE THE ORIGIN THE HISTORY THE NINE LAYERS THE HONOR WHERE TO BUY The Smith Island Cake can be traced to Welsh and English settlers who arrived on Smith Island in the late 1600s Originally the cake came in four layers but the women of Smith Island stacked it higher as a form of competition and it eventually grew to as many as a dozen layers In the 1800 s when Smith Island men went on the autumn oyster harvest wives sent along what are now known as Smith Island Cakes Thin layer cakes are frosted with fudge icing rather than butter cream because that helps the cakes stay fresh longer than thicker layered cakes Nearly 12 years ago Governor Martin O Malley signed a bill for the Smith Island Cake to become the State Dessert of Maryland Smith Island Baking Company in Crisfield www smithislandcake com Home of the Old Bay Buttercream Smith Island Cake PHOTOS COURTESY SMITHISLANDCAKE COM 14 S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M M A R C H 2 0 2 0 Sugar Buns in Easton www sugarbuns com 410 820 4220 29137 Newnam Rd Easton Airport Easton MD Open 7 days a week 7 00am 3 00pm Smith Island Cake kits www Amazon com Smith Island Cakes OF THE CHESAPEAKE ADMISSION IS FREE MARCH 18 2020 CHESAPEAKE COLLEGE 10 AM 2 PM CAROLINE COUNTY QUEEN ANNE S COUNTY FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT STARDEM COM ACTIVE AGING

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SHORE TIME CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF MUSICAL MAGIC THE MAINSTAY IN ROCK HALL KUDOS KICK START ATMOSPHERE GENRES WORTH THE RIDE Chesapeake Bay Magazine readers vote The Mainstay Best Intimate Music Venue Jazz guitarist Charlie Byrd put The Mainstay on the jazz map in 1998 This 120seat intimate venue has nearly perfect acoustics Presents blues bluegrass folk R B roots rock country international music rock n roll and classical music Draws patrons from Philadelphia Annapolis Baltimore and Washington DC MARCH HIGHLIGHTS Hedgelawn Classical Series presents L Abri Trio Sunday March 8 4 00 p m Cost 15 Hedgelawn Bluegrass Series Kickoff with The High and Wides Saturday March 14 8 00 p m Cost 20 Saint Patrick s Day Fundraiser and Celtic Celebration Friday March 20 6 30 p m Irish dance exhibition and Irish themed hors d oeuvres 8 p m Concert with Irish musicians Sean McComiskey button accordion Jimmy Eagan fiddle and David McKindley Ward guitar and vocals Cost 50 Oysters will be served at the break For further information or to purchase tickets visit The Mainstay s website www mainstayrockhall org or call 410 639 9133 PHOTO COURTESY THE MAINSTAY 16 S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M M A R C H 2 0 2 0 P R I N T D I G I TA L SOCIAL Curated for the health conscious and healthcare professional this is the complete guide for all things health nutrition and fitness from Baltimore to Washington D C and across the Chesapeake Region THE STAR DEMOCRAT THE BAY TIMES TIMES RECORD THE KENT COUNTY NEWS RECORD OBSERVER THE CECIL WHIG THE DUNDALK EAGLE MARYLAND INDEPENDENT THE CALVERT RECORDER THE ENTERPRISE If your health related business or organization would like to be included please contact Brandon Silverstein at 410 200 6469 or by e mail at bsilverstein chespub com 2020 Health Impact Section on stands JUN 26 2020

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SHORE TIME CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF MUSICAL MAGIC THE MAINSTAY IN ROCK HALL KUDOS KICK START ATMOSPHERE GENRES WORTH THE RIDE Chesapeake Bay Magazine readers vote The Mainstay Best Intimate Music Venue Jazz guitarist Charlie Byrd put The Mainstay on the jazz map in 1998 This 120seat intimate venue has nearly perfect acoustics Presents blues bluegrass folk R B roots rock country international music rock n roll and classical music Draws patrons from Philadelphia Annapolis Baltimore and Washington DC MARCH HIGHLIGHTS Hedgelawn Classical Series presents L Abri Trio Sunday March 8 4 00 p m Cost 15 Hedgelawn Bluegrass Series Kickoff with The High and Wides Saturday March 14 8 00 p m Cost 20 Saint Patrick s Day Fundraiser and Celtic Celebration Friday March 20 6 30 p m Irish dance exhibition and Irish themed hors d oeuvres 8 p m Concert with Irish musicians Sean McComiskey button accordion Jimmy Eagan fiddle and David McKindley Ward guitar and vocals Cost 50 Oysters will be served at the break For further information or to purchase tickets visit The Mainstay s website www mainstayrockhall org or call 410 639 9133 PHOTO COURTESY THE MAINSTAY 16 S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M M A R C H 2 0 2 0 P R I N T D I G I TA L SOCIAL Curated for the health conscious and healthcare professional this is the complete guide for all things health nutrition and fitness from Baltimore to Washington D C and across the Chesapeake Region THE STAR DEMOCRAT THE BAY TIMES TIMES RECORD THE KENT COUNTY NEWS RECORD OBSERVER THE CECIL WHIG THE DUNDALK EAGLE MARYLAND INDEPENDENT THE CALVERT RECORDER THE ENTERPRISE If your health related business or organization would like to be included please contact Brandon Silverstein at 410 200 6469 or by e mail at bsilverstein chespub com 2020 Health Impact Section on stands JUN 26 2020

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SHORE TIME Your January 2020 issue of Chesapeake Bay Wedding is Now Available wedding O N L O C AT IO N SPRING 2020 s A look at some of the area finest wedding venues C O C K TA I L S Mobile bars bring the fun to your big day FLORALS ms Transforming single bloo into an elegant bouquet COUPLES Inspiring weddings from around the region Chesapeake Bay 2020 SPRING EDITION ING CHESAPEAKE BAY WEDD ST PATRICK S DAY IN EASTON THE PARADE THE POTATO RACES The parade starts at 5 30 p m in downtown Easton It features over 40 floats bands classic cars and local businesses Be on the lookout for festively decorated golf carts at the parade provided by Hog Neck Golf Course The races take place on Washington St immediately following the parade Watch as teams of four relay between Dover and Goldsborough Streets balancing potatoes on wooden spoons The fun and spirited event is sponsored by Talbot County Young Professionals If your business would like to be included in the Fall 2020 Edition please contact Betsy Griffin at 443 239 0307 or by e mail at bgriffin chespub com SOURCES DISCOVER EASTON PHOTOS BY JEFF LANKFORD 18 S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M M A R C H 2 0 2 0 ChesapeakeBayWedding com

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SHORE TIME Your January 2020 issue of Chesapeake Bay Wedding is Now Available wedding O N L O C AT IO N SPRING 2020 s A look at some of the area finest wedding venues C O C K TA I L S Mobile bars bring the fun to your big day FLORALS ms Transforming single bloo into an elegant bouquet COUPLES Inspiring weddings from around the region Chesapeake Bay 2020 SPRING EDITION ING CHESAPEAKE BAY WEDD ST PATRICK S DAY IN EASTON THE PARADE THE POTATO RACES The parade starts at 5 30 p m in downtown Easton It features over 40 floats bands classic cars and local businesses Be on the lookout for festively decorated golf carts at the parade provided by Hog Neck Golf Course The races take place on Washington St immediately following the parade Watch as teams of four relay between Dover and Goldsborough Streets balancing potatoes on wooden spoons The fun and spirited event is sponsored by Talbot County Young Professionals If your business would like to be included in the Fall 2020 Edition please contact Betsy Griffin at 443 239 0307 or by e mail at bgriffin chespub com SOURCES DISCOVER EASTON PHOTOS BY JEFF LANKFORD 18 S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M M A R C H 2 0 2 0 ChesapeakeBayWedding com

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ART BEAT HER FRAME OF VIEW Photographer Melissa Grimes Guy captures the world one frame at a time BY AMELIA BLADES STEWARD PHOTOS BY MELISSA GRIMES GUY People often call eyes the windows to the soul But when you talk to local photographer Melissa Grimes Guy you see that the camera s eye may be the window to what our souls need Grimes Guy has worked in virtually all areas of photography as a commercial photographer an AP stringer photojournalist and since 2007 as a portrait pet and wedding photographer on the Mid Shore through her business Melissa GrimesGuy Photography But it was not until the recent loss of her husband at a young age to early onset dementia that some of her most haunting and personal images have come to life She calls the Instagram feed of her photos The Passion Project which she created quite accidentally while coping with her grief She recalls I decided to take my dog Miles on walks each day He was my motivation to get out and move 20 S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M M A R C H 2 0 2 0 This close up photo of Charlie a Golden Doodle captures the purity of his spirit S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M M A R C H 2 0 2 0 21

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ART BEAT HER FRAME OF VIEW Photographer Melissa Grimes Guy captures the world one frame at a time BY AMELIA BLADES STEWARD PHOTOS BY MELISSA GRIMES GUY People often call eyes the windows to the soul But when you talk to local photographer Melissa Grimes Guy you see that the camera s eye may be the window to what our souls need Grimes Guy has worked in virtually all areas of photography as a commercial photographer an AP stringer photojournalist and since 2007 as a portrait pet and wedding photographer on the Mid Shore through her business Melissa GrimesGuy Photography But it was not until the recent loss of her husband at a young age to early onset dementia that some of her most haunting and personal images have come to life She calls the Instagram feed of her photos The Passion Project which she created quite accidentally while coping with her grief She recalls I decided to take my dog Miles on walks each day He was my motivation to get out and move 20 S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M M A R C H 2 0 2 0 This close up photo of Charlie a Golden Doodle captures the purity of his spirit S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M M A R C H 2 0 2 0 21

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ART BEAT Clockwise from bottom left Melissa Grimes Guy photographed her cousin s family the Ashtons and their beloved Golden Doodle Charlie The photo reflects the family s character An Instagram photo taken of Grimes Guy s six yearold Double Doodle Miles on a snowy walk with her son Alex Copy reads Today Slow Down The first of Melissa Grimes Guy s Instagram photos taken of a fence and a field Copy reads And the fog shall clear and light rule the day A favorite pet portrait of a colleague s dog Oliver 22 S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M M A R C H 2 0 2 0 in nature I took my phone along on the walks and one day began taking photos of things I was seeing I knew after the first image I took that I wanted to do something more with these photos The purity of it that was the surprise I didn t set out with an intention It didn t come from that place It started with trees and a fence in the fog she adds She explains that she can go within a mile of her home and find gems in nature to photograph She states When I do that I then think about what the photo says to me how it ties into the grief process It has made me appreciate the support nature provides without us being aware of it The natural world around me has helped me process the loss a cathartic experience The positive feedback from the community to her reflective Instagram images has motivated her to think about putting together a book of the images and offering prints for sale in the future While she calls the Instagram feed her muse Grimes Guy spends most of her days managing a diverse group of businesses which have grown out of her photography including MyEasternShoreWedding com a wedding resource website showcasing the Eastern Shore s best wedding vendors Photomatic Photo Booth Chesapeake Pawtography Rockfish Media Group and most recently Whirligig Films She reflects I have always loved photographing people I have felt we co create the picture in some intangible way There is a zone you can get into when photographing someone where the end result becomes greater than its parts there is a dance between the subject and photographer It s a cool thing Chesapeake Pawtography grew out of her love of animals There is a difference when photographing a pet she says I think animals bring a purity of spirit When doing a photoshoot with a pet there is something so pure about an animal They are so in the moment With lifestyle photography I can capture that special something in that animal Reflecting on her continued passion for photography she speaks as if looking through a lens There is an excitement I continue to have about seeing the world in small frames she says When that happens it is a marvelous feeling to focus attention in some aspect or in some manner that would go unrecognized otherwise seeing things in a new way What continues to surprise me about photography is the combination of composition and the indescribable S We help you keep together what you ve worked so hard to put together Asset Protection 401 k Rollovers Retirement Estate Planning Charitable Giving Employee Benefits Long Term Care Insurance Business Continuation Planning Financial Wellness Helping businesses achieve their financial goals since 1999 Offices conveniently located in Easton Salisbury Annapolis and Timonium Before rolling over the proceeds of your retirement plan to an Individual Retirement Account IRA or annuity consider whether you would benefi t from other possible options such as leaving the funds in your existing plan or transferring them into a new employer s plan You should consider the specifi c terms and rules that relate to each option including the available investment options applicable fees and expenses the services offered the withdrawal options the potential fl exibility around taking IRS required minimum distributions from the option tax consequences of withdrawals and of removing shares of employer stock from your plan possible protection from creditors and legal judgments and your unique situation Neither New York Life Insurance Company nor its agents provide tax or legal advice Consult your own tax and or legal advisors regarding your particular situation Brett M Sause Registered Representative offering securities through NYLIFE Securities LLC Member FINRA SIPC a Licensed Insurance Agency 1954 Greenspring Drive Suite 700 Timonium MD 21093 410 321 6161 Brett M Sause is an agent licensed to sell insurance through New York Life Insurance Company and may be licensed to sell insurance through various other independent unaffi liated insurance companies Brett M Sause Member Agent The Nautilus Group is a service of New York Life Insurance Com pany The Nautilus Group as well as its employees and Member Agents do not provide tax or legal advice Atlantic Financial Group LLC is independently owned and operated from NYLIFE Securities LLC and its affi liates SMRU 1761050 01 17 2020 S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M M A R C H 2 0 2 0 23

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ART BEAT Clockwise from bottom left Melissa Grimes Guy photographed her cousin s family the Ashtons and their beloved Golden Doodle Charlie The photo reflects the family s character An Instagram photo taken of Grimes Guy s six yearold Double Doodle Miles on a snowy walk with her son Alex Copy reads Today Slow Down The first of Melissa Grimes Guy s Instagram photos taken of a fence and a field Copy reads And the fog shall clear and light rule the day A favorite pet portrait of a colleague s dog Oliver 22 S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M M A R C H 2 0 2 0 in nature I took my phone along on the walks and one day began taking photos of things I was seeing I knew after the first image I took that I wanted to do something more with these photos The purity of it that was the surprise I didn t set out with an intention It didn t come from that place It started with trees and a fence in the fog she adds She explains that she can go within a mile of her home and find gems in nature to photograph She states When I do that I then think about what the photo says to me how it ties into the grief process It has made me appreciate the support nature provides without us being aware of it The natural world around me has helped me process the loss a cathartic experience The positive feedback from the community to her reflective Instagram images has motivated her to think about putting together a book of the images and offering prints for sale in the future While she calls the Instagram feed her muse Grimes Guy spends most of her days managing a diverse group of businesses which have grown out of her photography including MyEasternShoreWedding com a wedding resource website showcasing the Eastern Shore s best wedding vendors Photomatic Photo Booth Chesapeake Pawtography Rockfish Media Group and most recently Whirligig Films She reflects I have always loved photographing people I have felt we co create the picture in some intangible way There is a zone you can get into when photographing someone where the end result becomes greater than its parts there is a dance between the subject and photographer It s a cool thing Chesapeake Pawtography grew out of her love of animals There is a difference when photographing a pet she says I think animals bring a purity of spirit When doing a photoshoot with a pet there is something so pure about an animal They are so in the moment With lifestyle photography I can capture that special something in that animal Reflecting on her continued passion for photography she speaks as if looking through a lens There is an excitement I continue to have about seeing the world in small frames she says When that happens it is a marvelous feeling to focus attention in some aspect or in some manner that would go unrecognized otherwise seeing things in a new way What continues to surprise me about photography is the combination of composition and the indescribable S We help you keep together what you ve worked so hard to put together Asset Protection 401 k Rollovers Retirement Estate Planning Charitable Giving Employee Benefits Long Term Care Insurance Business Continuation Planning Financial Wellness Helping businesses achieve their financial goals since 1999 Offices conveniently located in Easton Salisbury Annapolis and Timonium Before rolling over the proceeds of your retirement plan to an Individual Retirement Account IRA or annuity consider whether you would benefi t from other possible options such as leaving the funds in your existing plan or transferring them into a new employer s plan You should consider the specifi c terms and rules that relate to each option including the available investment options applicable fees and expenses the services offered the withdrawal options the potential fl exibility around taking IRS required minimum distributions from the option tax consequences of withdrawals and of removing shares of employer stock from your plan possible protection from creditors and legal judgments and your unique situation Neither New York Life Insurance Company nor its agents provide tax or legal advice Consult your own tax and or legal advisors regarding your particular situation Brett M Sause Registered Representative offering securities through NYLIFE Securities LLC Member FINRA SIPC a Licensed Insurance Agency 1954 Greenspring Drive Suite 700 Timonium MD 21093 410 321 6161 Brett M Sause is an agent licensed to sell insurance through New York Life Insurance Company and may be licensed to sell insurance through various other independent unaffi liated insurance companies Brett M Sause Member Agent The Nautilus Group is a service of New York Life Insurance Com pany The Nautilus Group as well as its employees and Member Agents do not provide tax or legal advice Atlantic Financial Group LLC is independently owned and operated from NYLIFE Securities LLC and its affi liates SMRU 1761050 01 17 2020 S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M M A R C H 2 0 2 0 23

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SHOP TALK Opposite The welcoming exterior of 2 Vintage Chics boutique in Tilghman Island Left Penny Adams and Malissa Kirszenbaum admire the detailing on a new spring blouse Upcycled furniture and vintage home decor and accessories fill the perimeter of the shop ISLAND CHICS Two women with a unique boutique invite shoppers to Tilghman Island STORY AND PHOTOS BY MAIRE MCARDLE 24 S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M M A R C H 2 0 2 0 On a clear cold Saturday morning the scenic drive from Easton to Tilghman Island in our VW Beetle was occupied by quiet conversation and oldies radio tunes Looking forward to treating ourselves to a cozy breakfast we were surprised when we pulled up to see a new shop directly next door to our favorite island restaurant Two If By Sea The tiny rundown adjacent building had been transformed with bright yellow paint and a rustic planked porch artfully displaying an assortment of wroughtiron chairs plant stands and baskets brimming with islandy trinkets In the window modern clothing was stylishly arranged alongside antiques upcycled tables and eclectic homewares I shot an unmistakable arched eyebrow at my husband He did not have to guess where I was going after my eggs Benedict Malissa Kirszenbaum and Penny Adams each greeted me with huge smiles as I stepped into 2 Vintage Chics their delightfully merchandised shop We instantly chatted exchanging business cards and stories about where we had all lived before While my eyes darted to take in the upscale mix of antique beaded bags and brooches new hip sweaters and tops in a wide array of sizes scarves and boho headbands locally crafted sea glass jewelry and fun gift items I found out all the details about how these women s destinies converged to open their funky new boutique Malissa moved to Tilghman in 2014 with her husband Leon a pharmacist He had been offered a position with CVS Easton and it seemed like a natural time for the empty nester couple to make a big move from rural Howard County Malissa had been a paralegal for almost 32 years and had been an owner partner of a small boutique The Pink Cabbage in Ellicott City She intended to continue with her paralegal business from Tilghman but shortly after she arrived on the island she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis After going through a period of beneficial treatments she was able to achieve some physical relief She relinquished her partnership with The Pink Cabbage yet her savvy background would be the fuel to pursue an unrealized dream to have a shop right there on Tilghman Penny who had a 35 year career in national retail in York PA retired with her husband to Tilghman in 2015 After the first few quiet months a conversation about possible employment with Patricia McGlannan owner of the Tilghman Island Country Store resulted in Penny accepting a perfect part time job at the store She had built in opportunities to meet island neighbors and business owners A short time after Penny began working at the Country Store Malissa walked in Their mutual penchant for estate sales auctions and garage sales created an instant bond Curious about the small empty stand alone structure which had formerly been the island barbershop Malissa tracked down the owner Henry Miller also head chef owner of Two If By Sea next door to ask about leasing the building When he agreed and endorsed her shop idea a real business plan kicked off Knowing in her heart how strong a teammate Penny would be Malissa approached her to join in this new chapter honestly revealing the unpredictability of her disease and charting the challenges this endeavor could present It was exactly what Penny was looking for The new partners dedicated their creative passions and retail acumen to opening their one of a kind boutique on Labor Day weekend last year A strong commitment to the island s residents is carried out through their give back to our community efforts with four benefit events planned throughout the year Because of their affordable pricing and variety the owners have found that island visitors will return despite needing to travel the extra miles from Easton or St Michaels Looking toward their second season the shop opens on March 1 with a fresh look new carefully curated fashions and a host of surprises ranging from local art to fanciful mermaids and nautical themed gifts all on display with heart warming smiles from two women who love what they do 2 VINTAGE CHICS Open through March 31st on Saturdays 10 a m 5 p m Sundays 10 a m 3 p m Beginning April 1st store hours are Fridays noon 5 p m Saturdays 8 a m 5 p m Sundays 8 a m 5 p m Mondays 8 a m noon Follow them on Facebook Phone Malissa 443 838 4776 Penny 717 309 5564 Email 2VintageChics2019 gmail com 5776 Tilghman Island Road Tilghman Island S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M M A R C H 2 0 2 0 S 25

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SHOP TALK Opposite The welcoming exterior of 2 Vintage Chics boutique in Tilghman Island Left Penny Adams and Malissa Kirszenbaum admire the detailing on a new spring blouse Upcycled furniture and vintage home decor and accessories fill the perimeter of the shop ISLAND CHICS Two women with a unique boutique invite shoppers to Tilghman Island STORY AND PHOTOS BY MAIRE MCARDLE 24 S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M M A R C H 2 0 2 0 On a clear cold Saturday morning the scenic drive from Easton to Tilghman Island in our VW Beetle was occupied by quiet conversation and oldies radio tunes Looking forward to treating ourselves to a cozy breakfast we were surprised when we pulled up to see a new shop directly next door to our favorite island restaurant Two If By Sea The tiny rundown adjacent building had been transformed with bright yellow paint and a rustic planked porch artfully displaying an assortment of wroughtiron chairs plant stands and baskets brimming with islandy trinkets In the window modern clothing was stylishly arranged alongside antiques upcycled tables and eclectic homewares I shot an unmistakable arched eyebrow at my husband He did not have to guess where I was going after my eggs Benedict Malissa Kirszenbaum and Penny Adams each greeted me with huge smiles as I stepped into 2 Vintage Chics their delightfully merchandised shop We instantly chatted exchanging business cards and stories about where we had all lived before While my eyes darted to take in the upscale mix of antique beaded bags and brooches new hip sweaters and tops in a wide array of sizes scarves and boho headbands locally crafted sea glass jewelry and fun gift items I found out all the details about how these women s destinies converged to open their funky new boutique Malissa moved to Tilghman in 2014 with her husband Leon a pharmacist He had been offered a position with CVS Easton and it seemed like a natural time for the empty nester couple to make a big move from rural Howard County Malissa had been a paralegal for almost 32 years and had been an owner partner of a small boutique The Pink Cabbage in Ellicott City She intended to continue with her paralegal business from Tilghman but shortly after she arrived on the island she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis After going through a period of beneficial treatments she was able to achieve some physical relief She relinquished her partnership with The Pink Cabbage yet her savvy background would be the fuel to pursue an unrealized dream to have a shop right there on Tilghman Penny who had a 35 year career in national retail in York PA retired with her husband to Tilghman in 2015 After the first few quiet months a conversation about possible employment with Patricia McGlannan owner of the Tilghman Island Country Store resulted in Penny accepting a perfect part time job at the store She had built in opportunities to meet island neighbors and business owners A short time after Penny began working at the Country Store Malissa walked in Their mutual penchant for estate sales auctions and garage sales created an instant bond Curious about the small empty stand alone structure which had formerly been the island barbershop Malissa tracked down the owner Henry Miller also head chef owner of Two If By Sea next door to ask about leasing the building When he agreed and endorsed her shop idea a real business plan kicked off Knowing in her heart how strong a teammate Penny would be Malissa approached her to join in this new chapter honestly revealing the unpredictability of her disease and charting the challenges this endeavor could present It was exactly what Penny was looking for The new partners dedicated their creative passions and retail acumen to opening their one of a kind boutique on Labor Day weekend last year A strong commitment to the island s residents is carried out through their give back to our community efforts with four benefit events planned throughout the year Because of their affordable pricing and variety the owners have found that island visitors will return despite needing to travel the extra miles from Easton or St Michaels Looking toward their second season the shop opens on March 1 with a fresh look new carefully curated fashions and a host of surprises ranging from local art to fanciful mermaids and nautical themed gifts all on display with heart warming smiles from two women who love what they do 2 VINTAGE CHICS Open through March 31st on Saturdays 10 a m 5 p m Sundays 10 a m 3 p m Beginning April 1st store hours are Fridays noon 5 p m Saturdays 8 a m 5 p m Sundays 8 a m 5 p m Mondays 8 a m noon Follow them on Facebook Phone Malissa 443 838 4776 Penny 717 309 5564 Email 2VintageChics2019 gmail com 5776 Tilghman Island Road Tilghman Island S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M M A R C H 2 0 2 0 S 25

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TASTE BUDS MINT Y S PLACE OLD SOUL NEW FOOD Dorchester County restaurant offers delicious comfort food with Southern charm I go to prepare a place for you Harriet Tubman s last words resonate for Teresa Lamar visionary and owner of Minty s Place a new restaurant bringing Southern comfort food hospitality and charm to Locust Street in Cambridge Most importantly this place Minty s Place pays homage to Dorchester County s Araminta Minty Ross Minty was born into slavery and became known around the world by her free name Harriet Tubman for her brave leadership on the Underground Railroad Teresa says the location the longvacant 1930s building where Hyser s Confectionery once operated blurs the line between traditionally black and white neighborhoods and is now a place prepared to welcome all Since opening on October 25 of last year she says the restaurant serves as a gathering place to find great food and a place to receive love and kindness Our guests like the spirit this place was built on said Teresa who has 26 S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M M A R C H 2 0 2 0 invested more than four years in making her dream of owning a restaurant come true Divinely I believe this is what I m supposed to be doing She says the restaurant s name evolved over several ideations At first it was going to be Sweet Teas with the first glass on me Then it was Minty s Cabin Minty s House and then I thought wait a minute this is Minty s Place I only discovered later how Harriet s legacy included that sense of place in her last words As soon as you walk in the door Teresa or staff graciously welcome you The open kitchen greets you with the delicious aromas of barbecue fried chicken and the day s specials The d cor is light and fresh adding to the feelings of comfort and home Numerous dining areas offer plenty of spaces for large groups and individual diners with seating for up to 88 guests Outside includes a large lighted seating area and barbecue pit open in the warmer months with year round inside dining areas continued on page 29 PHOTOS COURTESY MINTY S PLACE AND TRACEY F JOHNS BY TRACEY F JOHNS Top left Mrs Harriet s spicy pasta with Cajun shrimp top right Minty s skillet cheesecake brownie middle Minty s bean burger lettuce wrap left and underground crab cake sandwich served with Minty s skillet macaroni and cheese bottom left Dorchester salad topped with fried tilapia bottom right Moses buttermilk fried chicken and waffles Opposite page Quaint farmhouse table decor S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M M A R C H 2 0 2 0 27

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TASTE BUDS MINT Y S PLACE OLD SOUL NEW FOOD Dorchester County restaurant offers delicious comfort food with Southern charm I go to prepare a place for you Harriet Tubman s last words resonate for Teresa Lamar visionary and owner of Minty s Place a new restaurant bringing Southern comfort food hospitality and charm to Locust Street in Cambridge Most importantly this place Minty s Place pays homage to Dorchester County s Araminta Minty Ross Minty was born into slavery and became known around the world by her free name Harriet Tubman for her brave leadership on the Underground Railroad Teresa says the location the longvacant 1930s building where Hyser s Confectionery once operated blurs the line between traditionally black and white neighborhoods and is now a place prepared to welcome all Since opening on October 25 of last year she says the restaurant serves as a gathering place to find great food and a place to receive love and kindness Our guests like the spirit this place was built on said Teresa who has 26 S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M M A R C H 2 0 2 0 invested more than four years in making her dream of owning a restaurant come true Divinely I believe this is what I m supposed to be doing She says the restaurant s name evolved over several ideations At first it was going to be Sweet Teas with the first glass on me Then it was Minty s Cabin Minty s House and then I thought wait a minute this is Minty s Place I only discovered later how Harriet s legacy included that sense of place in her last words As soon as you walk in the door Teresa or staff graciously welcome you The open kitchen greets you with the delicious aromas of barbecue fried chicken and the day s specials The d cor is light and fresh adding to the feelings of comfort and home Numerous dining areas offer plenty of spaces for large groups and individual diners with seating for up to 88 guests Outside includes a large lighted seating area and barbecue pit open in the warmer months with year round inside dining areas continued on page 29 PHOTOS COURTESY MINTY S PLACE AND TRACEY F JOHNS BY TRACEY F JOHNS Top left Mrs Harriet s spicy pasta with Cajun shrimp top right Minty s skillet cheesecake brownie middle Minty s bean burger lettuce wrap left and underground crab cake sandwich served with Minty s skillet macaroni and cheese bottom left Dorchester salad topped with fried tilapia bottom right Moses buttermilk fried chicken and waffles Opposite page Quaint farmhouse table decor S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M M A R C H 2 0 2 0 27

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TASTE BUDS Above Teresa unpacks fresh locally grown greens Iced Tea is served in mason jars Top right Teresa poses with Harriett Tubman s direct descendants Rose Banks Peggy Ross direct descendant of Harriet Tubman Demetrius Jones and Chenel Jones Right homey dining room interior with folk art decor Below right The mayor of Cambridge Victoria Jackson Stanley with Teresa Lamar MINTY S PLACE A family friendly restaurant in historic Cambridge Minty s Place is located where Hyser s used to be The building was purchased renovated and renamed in honor of Araminta Minty Ross later known as Harriet Tubman who was born in Dorchester County Araminta did not take the name Harriet until she married John Tubman If you wish to learn more about Minty s history visit HarrietTubman com Address 824 Locust Street Cambridge Web site mintysplace com Phone 240 531 1362 Hours Open Thurs Fri Sat from 11 30 a m 8 30 p m Sun 11 30 a m 3 p m Closed Mon Tues Wed and the 2nd and 4th Sundays each month 28 S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M M A R C H 2 0 2 0 including booths tables and a bar with perfect views to watch the Executive Chef prepare his culinary specialties We tried a delicious Creole pasta special pasta in a delicate Cajun cream sauce with fried shrimp fresh saut ed greens smoked Gouda and jalapeno for a lovely touch of heat Teresa says growing up as one of 10 children with deep roots on Virginia s Eastern Shore she has always loved to cook and serve meals since a little girl Now those treasured traditions and recipes bring items on Minty s menu to the mouths of many including a delicious version of baked beans made with a variety of beans including black beans and hints of cinnamon and honey Using ingredients sourced from local Amish and farmer s markets means the menu carries farm freshness right to your plate Underground Railroad Fish Grits for example includes trout as the catch this time of year delivered directly to Minty s fresh never frozen and served lightly fried or grilled with Minty s cheesy grits Other signature dishes include Moses Chicken and Waffles and the Emancipation Burger served with dry slaw cheddar cheese a mini turkey burger slider and a grilled pickle Vegan options include flavorful smoky collard greens and warmer months expand the menu with more barbecue options Not to miss are the sweet tea and lemon whipping cream pound cake as part of this place and the Southern comfort dining experience Teresa Lamar has prepared for us You can also try the house made barbecue sauces including a spicy gingery Bam Bam sauce and another made with molasses and cinnamon called Sweet Sweet Moses Bottled beer and wine by the glass are available with the full menu and hours posted at mintysplace com S The furniture industry s best manufacturers from the Shore s best furniture store 902 South Talbot Street St Michaels MD 21663 410 745 5192 410 822 8256 Monday Friday 8am 5pm Saturday 10am 4pm WWW HIGGINSANDSPENCER COM S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M M A R C H 2 0 2 0 29

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TASTE BUDS Above Teresa unpacks fresh locally grown greens Iced Tea is served in mason jars Top right Teresa poses with Harriett Tubman s direct descendants Rose Banks Peggy Ross direct descendant of Harriet Tubman Demetrius Jones and Chenel Jones Right homey dining room interior with folk art decor Below right The mayor of Cambridge Victoria Jackson Stanley with Teresa Lamar MINTY S PLACE A family friendly restaurant in historic Cambridge Minty s Place is located where Hyser s used to be The building was purchased renovated and renamed in honor of Araminta Minty Ross later known as Harriet Tubman who was born in Dorchester County Araminta did not take the name Harriet until she married John Tubman If you wish to learn more about Minty s history visit HarrietTubman com Address 824 Locust Street Cambridge Web site mintysplace com Phone 240 531 1362 Hours Open Thurs Fri Sat from 11 30 a m 8 30 p m Sun 11 30 a m 3 p m Closed Mon Tues Wed and the 2nd and 4th Sundays each month 28 S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M M A R C H 2 0 2 0 including booths tables and a bar with perfect views to watch the Executive Chef prepare his culinary specialties We tried a delicious Creole pasta special pasta in a delicate Cajun cream sauce with fried shrimp fresh saut ed greens smoked Gouda and jalapeno for a lovely touch of heat Teresa says growing up as one of 10 children with deep roots on Virginia s Eastern Shore she has always loved to cook and serve meals since a little girl Now those treasured traditions and recipes bring items on Minty s menu to the mouths of many including a delicious version of baked beans made with a variety of beans including black beans and hints of cinnamon and honey Using ingredients sourced from local Amish and farmer s markets means the menu carries farm freshness right to your plate Underground Railroad Fish Grits for example includes trout as the catch this time of year delivered directly to Minty s fresh never frozen and served lightly fried or grilled with Minty s cheesy grits Other signature dishes include Moses Chicken and Waffles and the Emancipation Burger served with dry slaw cheddar cheese a mini turkey burger slider and a grilled pickle Vegan options include flavorful smoky collard greens and warmer months expand the menu with more barbecue options Not to miss are the sweet tea and lemon whipping cream pound cake as part of this place and the Southern comfort dining experience Teresa Lamar has prepared for us You can also try the house made barbecue sauces including a spicy gingery Bam Bam sauce and another made with molasses and cinnamon called Sweet Sweet Moses Bottled beer and wine by the glass are available with the full menu and hours posted at mintysplace com S The furniture industry s best manufacturers from the Shore s best furniture store 902 South Talbot Street St Michaels MD 21663 410 745 5192 410 822 8256 Monday Friday 8am 5pm Saturday 10am 4pm WWW HIGGINSANDSPENCER COM S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M M A R C H 2 0 2 0 29

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YOU VE GOT A FRIEND Local animal lovers share their special bonds with these five unusual pets BY MANNING LEE EDWARDO HERNANDEZ AND CHANGO PHOTOS BY STEPHEN WALKER I had a lizard growing up but my parents made me get rid of it I just wanted another lizard so I did my research and settled on Chango Bearded Dragons are native to the deserts in Australia and live about 10 to 12 years When they are full grown they can reach up to 18 inches from head to toe He was only three or four inches when I got him Chango loves mealworms crickets and blueberries Chango sleeps a lot but I take him out of the cage and put him on the floor where most of the time he finds quiet places to sleep I have three dogs and a cat which have learned to leave him alone Sometimes when Chango feels threatened by them he puffs his beard out and it turns black He doesn t want to be near the other pets In the warmer months we take Chango outside He finds a rock in the sun and just lies there sunning himself 30 S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M M A R C H 2 0 2 0 S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M M A R C H 2 0 2 0 31

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YOU VE GOT A FRIEND Local animal lovers share their special bonds with these five unusual pets BY MANNING LEE EDWARDO HERNANDEZ AND CHANGO PHOTOS BY STEPHEN WALKER I had a lizard growing up but my parents made me get rid of it I just wanted another lizard so I did my research and settled on Chango Bearded Dragons are native to the deserts in Australia and live about 10 to 12 years When they are full grown they can reach up to 18 inches from head to toe He was only three or four inches when I got him Chango loves mealworms crickets and blueberries Chango sleeps a lot but I take him out of the cage and put him on the floor where most of the time he finds quiet places to sleep I have three dogs and a cat which have learned to leave him alone Sometimes when Chango feels threatened by them he puffs his beard out and it turns black He doesn t want to be near the other pets In the warmer months we take Chango outside He finds a rock in the sun and just lies there sunning himself 30 S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M M A R C H 2 0 2 0 S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M M A R C H 2 0 2 0 31

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JOHN PERKINSON AND LOLA Lola is a four pound Scarlet Macaw from Central and South America She s 10 years old but her breed can live 50 to 60 years Macaws mate for life and as pets they can become quite attached to one person and very protective over that person She loves fruits and nuts She eats oranges bananas and grapes and her beak cuts right through walnuts Whenever I take her to Scottish Highland Creamery she loves vanilla ice cream Once I took her to the Waterfowl Festival One of the vendors makes crab soup I think Lola must have Eastern Shore blood in her somewhere because she absolutely loved the crab soup She s a little bit of a showgirl in town People love her The folks at Capsize love when I take Lola there in the summer We sit at the bar but I have to keep an eye on her as she walks around on the bar because she s been known to steal French fries from people s plates 32 S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M M A R C H 2 0 2 0 TRISH BEVERIDGE AND OLIVER WENDELL We ve had Oliver for 10 years and he is very sweet but I will never get another pig He is a very big responsibility and I ve spoiled him He doesn t like to go outside in the inclement weather because he doesn t like his feet to get wet You can t make a pig do what a pig doesn t want to do Oliver has a little spot in the TV room with a really cushy carpet where he sleeps on about 50 micro blankets Once I made the mistake of laundering them all together That night he wouldn t sleep and he walked around the TV room He cried and cried and wandered and cried and refused to lie down without his blankets Oliver trained my husband every night to scratch his back with his back scratcher And I have to give him his nightly apple If I don t have an apple I go to the store and get one It s that serious of a routine I ve thought about sending him to a pig sanctuary but he d have to live outside and he doesn t like being outside That wouldn t be fair because he likes the life that we ve given him S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M M A R C H 2 0 2 0 33

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JOHN PERKINSON AND LOLA Lola is a four pound Scarlet Macaw from Central and South America She s 10 years old but her breed can live 50 to 60 years Macaws mate for life and as pets they can become quite attached to one person and very protective over that person She loves fruits and nuts She eats oranges bananas and grapes and her beak cuts right through walnuts Whenever I take her to Scottish Highland Creamery she loves vanilla ice cream Once I took her to the Waterfowl Festival One of the vendors makes crab soup I think Lola must have Eastern Shore blood in her somewhere because she absolutely loved the crab soup She s a little bit of a showgirl in town People love her The folks at Capsize love when I take Lola there in the summer We sit at the bar but I have to keep an eye on her as she walks around on the bar because she s been known to steal French fries from people s plates 32 S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M M A R C H 2 0 2 0 TRISH BEVERIDGE AND OLIVER WENDELL We ve had Oliver for 10 years and he is very sweet but I will never get another pig He is a very big responsibility and I ve spoiled him He doesn t like to go outside in the inclement weather because he doesn t like his feet to get wet You can t make a pig do what a pig doesn t want to do Oliver has a little spot in the TV room with a really cushy carpet where he sleeps on about 50 micro blankets Once I made the mistake of laundering them all together That night he wouldn t sleep and he walked around the TV room He cried and cried and wandered and cried and refused to lie down without his blankets Oliver trained my husband every night to scratch his back with his back scratcher And I have to give him his nightly apple If I don t have an apple I go to the store and get one It s that serious of a routine I ve thought about sending him to a pig sanctuary but he d have to live outside and he doesn t like being outside That wouldn t be fair because he likes the life that we ve given him S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M M A R C H 2 0 2 0 33

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DEBBY GEIST LYONS AND THE SALTWATER GANG NICK MIELKE AND HENRY THE CAMEL Ten years ago I bought Henry from a guy in New York Henry was two and had gotten too big for the man I figured I already had a water buffalo so I needed a camel too Henry loves people and is very gentle with them We take him to community events like nursing homes and county fairs where he gravitates to the children One of his events is Easton Church of God s live Nativity Scene at Christmas Henry has a diet mostly of fruit and llama food but his favorite thing to do is steal my Diet Cokes He prefers to drink them from the can He picks up the can gets as much out as he is able then spits the can out onto the ground A few years ago someone from the Department of Defense called and said We heard you had a camel It turns out they had a new imaging software product to test out They paid me to walk Henry up and down our street The software was miles away in the sky I never saw them because they were testing how far away they could be and still see Henry 34 S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M M A R C H 2 0 2 0 My tank is a 90 gallon saltwater aquarium I started with a Damsel since they are inexpensive and docile but now he s been with me for nine years He s huge and often the bully of the tank His name is Big Frank When I introduce new fish he throws temper tantrums and kicks up sand in the back of the tank I have two clownfish named Ozzie and Harriet The black and white one is Ozzie and the orange and white one is Harriet Ozzie pokes my hand if I get too close to Harriet Sam is my Goby His job is to clean the sand All day long he picks up sand and spits it out I reward his hard work with fresh brine shrimp which he loves I have a pretty little Pajama Cardinal we call Penelope and an eel with no name I use a special light for the tank that simulates the sunrise and sunset and even creates mini thunderstorms for the tank Sometimes when I ve had a stressful day I ll sit with the lights out in front of the tank and watch fish dance in the thunderstorms S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M M A R C H 2 0 2 0 35

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DEBBY GEIST LYONS AND THE SALTWATER GANG NICK MIELKE AND HENRY THE CAMEL Ten years ago I bought Henry from a guy in New York Henry was two and had gotten too big for the man I figured I already had a water buffalo so I needed a camel too Henry loves people and is very gentle with them We take him to community events like nursing homes and county fairs where he gravitates to the children One of his events is Easton Church of God s live Nativity Scene at Christmas Henry has a diet mostly of fruit and llama food but his favorite thing to do is steal my Diet Cokes He prefers to drink them from the can He picks up the can gets as much out as he is able then spits the can out onto the ground A few years ago someone from the Department of Defense called and said We heard you had a camel It turns out they had a new imaging software product to test out They paid me to walk Henry up and down our street The software was miles away in the sky I never saw them because they were testing how far away they could be and still see Henry 34 S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M M A R C H 2 0 2 0 My tank is a 90 gallon saltwater aquarium I started with a Damsel since they are inexpensive and docile but now he s been with me for nine years He s huge and often the bully of the tank His name is Big Frank When I introduce new fish he throws temper tantrums and kicks up sand in the back of the tank I have two clownfish named Ozzie and Harriet The black and white one is Ozzie and the orange and white one is Harriet Ozzie pokes my hand if I get too close to Harriet Sam is my Goby His job is to clean the sand All day long he picks up sand and spits it out I reward his hard work with fresh brine shrimp which he loves I have a pretty little Pajama Cardinal we call Penelope and an eel with no name I use a special light for the tank that simulates the sunrise and sunset and even creates mini thunderstorms for the tank Sometimes when I ve had a stressful day I ll sit with the lights out in front of the tank and watch fish dance in the thunderstorms S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M M A R C H 2 0 2 0 35

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THE HUMANE TOUCH In her menagerie at home Patty Crankshaw Quimby has three dogs two cats three tortoises and one gecko Work is another story BY AMELIA BLADES STEWARD PHOTOS BY CAROLINE J PHILLIPS Jenna Green operations coordinator makes her rounds through the dog kennels Opposite An adoptable cat peers out from the stacks of cages in the hallway at Talbot Humane 36 S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M M A R C H 2 0 2 0 S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M M A R C H 2 0 2 0 37

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THE HUMANE TOUCH In her menagerie at home Patty Crankshaw Quimby has three dogs two cats three tortoises and one gecko Work is another story BY AMELIA BLADES STEWARD PHOTOS BY CAROLINE J PHILLIPS Jenna Green operations coordinator makes her rounds through the dog kennels Opposite An adoptable cat peers out from the stacks of cages in the hallway at Talbot Humane 36 S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M M A R C H 2 0 2 0 S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M M A R C H 2 0 2 0 37

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Executive Director of Talbot Humane Patty Crankshaw Quimby has been in the animal rescue business for most of her life In 2019 she marked her 20th anniversary with the local nonprofit and it continues to be a surprise every time the door opens and a new animal arrives The day of Quimby s Shore Monthly interview her office was like a scene 38 from Doctor Doolittle Quimby s Yellow Nape Amazon parrot Jo Jo mocked her every time she laughed with an accurate imitation It made me laugh every time too There are no monotonous or ever repeating days for Quimby and it s what she loves most about her job She remarks You never know what is going to happen day to day and what s S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M M A R C H 2 0 2 0 going to come through the door She enjoys recalling her favorite exotic animal stories two in particular that happened in the last year at Talbot Humane A 90 pound Sulcata tortoise got loose in Mulberry Station in Easton and managed to travel across Route 50 to Chapel Farms before being captured and brought to the shelter It was believed the tortoise was abandoned after it grew quickly to its large size This breed of tortoise can live 80 to 100 years The tortoise named Gamera thought to be 15 to 20 years old is now part of Quimby s household I have always loved reptiles she says I think it was just meant to be that we found him The second incident involved a Capuchin monkey who was brought in after its owner was arrested Talbot Humane kept the monkey until her owner was free to claim her She adds You have to learn how to care for these exotic animals as they are brought in Quimby s love of animals stems from her childhood where she doesn t remember a time without animals in her home All of our family pets were rescued animals except for two reptiles which we bought at a pet store she says My parents and grandparents were all animal lovers Her journey to Talbot Humane however was not a planned one though certainly one she doesn t regret She states After graduating from Salisbury University with a degree in microbiology I had worked five years as a server and caterer at Mason s Restaurant In 1999 Talbot Humane was hiring an Animal Care Tech and I applied for the job and got it I started at the front door of the operation when it was on a shoestring budget and I quickly fell in love with helping the animals After serving as an Animal Control Officer for three years Quimby then served as the Shelter Coordinator from 2004 to 2011 before becoming Executive Director of the agency in March 2011 She credits Suzette Stitely one of the Shelter s previous executive directors with mentoring her in the job Quimby reflects on the experience at Talbot Humane particularly the sheer volume of animals the agency was dealing with when she arrived in 1999 She comments We saw two times the number of animals a year then I soon got the idea that I could help make a difference in that number With every opportunity I had to learn something I still have more to learn today Top Manuel Martinez animal care technician Bottom Dayniese Hurly animal care supervisor Opposite Patty Crankshaw Quimby and parrot Jo Jo in her office S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M M A R C H 2 0 2 0 39

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Executive Director of Talbot Humane Patty Crankshaw Quimby has been in the animal rescue business for most of her life In 2019 she marked her 20th anniversary with the local nonprofit and it continues to be a surprise every time the door opens and a new animal arrives The day of Quimby s Shore Monthly interview her office was like a scene 38 from Doctor Doolittle Quimby s Yellow Nape Amazon parrot Jo Jo mocked her every time she laughed with an accurate imitation It made me laugh every time too There are no monotonous or ever repeating days for Quimby and it s what she loves most about her job She remarks You never know what is going to happen day to day and what s S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M M A R C H 2 0 2 0 going to come through the door She enjoys recalling her favorite exotic animal stories two in particular that happened in the last year at Talbot Humane A 90 pound Sulcata tortoise got loose in Mulberry Station in Easton and managed to travel across Route 50 to Chapel Farms before being captured and brought to the shelter It was believed the tortoise was abandoned after it grew quickly to its large size This breed of tortoise can live 80 to 100 years The tortoise named Gamera thought to be 15 to 20 years old is now part of Quimby s household I have always loved reptiles she says I think it was just meant to be that we found him The second incident involved a Capuchin monkey who was brought in after its owner was arrested Talbot Humane kept the monkey until her owner was free to claim her She adds You have to learn how to care for these exotic animals as they are brought in Quimby s love of animals stems from her childhood where she doesn t remember a time without animals in her home All of our family pets were rescued animals except for two reptiles which we bought at a pet store she says My parents and grandparents were all animal lovers Her journey to Talbot Humane however was not a planned one though certainly one she doesn t regret She states After graduating from Salisbury University with a degree in microbiology I had worked five years as a server and caterer at Mason s Restaurant In 1999 Talbot Humane was hiring an Animal Care Tech and I applied for the job and got it I started at the front door of the operation when it was on a shoestring budget and I quickly fell in love with helping the animals After serving as an Animal Control Officer for three years Quimby then served as the Shelter Coordinator from 2004 to 2011 before becoming Executive Director of the agency in March 2011 She credits Suzette Stitely one of the Shelter s previous executive directors with mentoring her in the job Quimby reflects on the experience at Talbot Humane particularly the sheer volume of animals the agency was dealing with when she arrived in 1999 She comments We saw two times the number of animals a year then I soon got the idea that I could help make a difference in that number With every opportunity I had to learn something I still have more to learn today Top Manuel Martinez animal care technician Bottom Dayniese Hurly animal care supervisor Opposite Patty Crankshaw Quimby and parrot Jo Jo in her office S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M M A R C H 2 0 2 0 39

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Jenna Greene comforts a new dog arriving into the system Opposite top Bettye Make comes twice a week to pet and play with the adoptable cats Opposite bottom Morgan Jenkins is a volunteer who takes dogs outside and helps to socialize them Talbot Humane started in 1932 as Friends of the Animals and then opened a facility at its current location in 1948 calling the nonprofit Talbot County Humane Society and changing its name later to Talbot Humane She recalls We were called The Pound back then Things have really changed in how people look at their pets and how society looks at animals today What has changed the most is how people expect us to react to situations It used to be punitive Now we try and help people to be good pet 40 owners In most instances it is a lack of resources and a lack of knowledge that creates the situations we encounter she adds Quimby also credits the Internet television and the media with educating people about the human animal bond people s knowledge and perceptions about animals and animal adoptions She states We can now acknowledge that it is ok to care for animals at the level we are seeing people do it Talbot Humane s Spay Neuter Program has also had a positive impact S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M M A R C H 2 0 2 0 on the number of puppies and kittens that come into the shelter today Quimby shares that two thirds of the animals in the shelter are cats and 20 to 25 percent of the dogs are pure breeds As an open admission shelter Talbot Humane must take in every animal that is brought to its doors Quimby states Every animal gets a chance unless they are untreatable or the animal s behavior is a danger to the community In 1999 Quimby said there were eight staff members and 10 volunteers caring for 2 000 animals a year Today Talbot Humane has 18 staff and 150 volunteers caring for approximately 1 000 animals a year The organization is also supported by Head to Tails a local thrift shop A new program featured on Talbot Humane s website helps with rehousing pets when people become sick are aging or moving This allows the agency to help people find adoptive homes before animals are abandoned For the past four years there has also been a Pet Loss Group with Talbot Hospice to help pet owners who are grieving the loss of a pet Although there are days that I cry and may say a curse word or two it s knowing that we did the best we could for the animals here that matters to me most and is part of why I have stayed for 20 years Quimby also credits her Talbot Humane team a supportive community and board of directors with the success of the agency and her personal satisfaction with the job Her growing role in animal advocacy has surprised her during the tenure of her work She is currently president of the Professional Animal Workers of Maryland and on the board of Maryland Veterinary Examiners She explains Advocacy was not something in my wheelhouse I have forced myself into this role If it s something I believe in or I am passionate about I can do it It is part of being willing to learn to do new things Last year Quimby was instrumental in getting a new law passed in Talbot County which prohibits the tethering of animals in the county as well as provides inspections and licensing of boarding kennels breeders and training facilities On the horizon Quimby hopes to see a new shelter built in Talbot County which would serve the Mid Shore I want to be a part of making Maryland humane and to see our Shore shelters flourish S S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M M A R C H 2 0 2 0 41

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Jenna Greene comforts a new dog arriving into the system Opposite top Bettye Make comes twice a week to pet and play with the adoptable cats Opposite bottom Morgan Jenkins is a volunteer who takes dogs outside and helps to socialize them Talbot Humane started in 1932 as Friends of the Animals and then opened a facility at its current location in 1948 calling the nonprofit Talbot County Humane Society and changing its name later to Talbot Humane She recalls We were called The Pound back then Things have really changed in how people look at their pets and how society looks at animals today What has changed the most is how people expect us to react to situations It used to be punitive Now we try and help people to be good pet 40 owners In most instances it is a lack of resources and a lack of knowledge that creates the situations we encounter she adds Quimby also credits the Internet television and the media with educating people about the human animal bond people s knowledge and perceptions about animals and animal adoptions She states We can now acknowledge that it is ok to care for animals at the level we are seeing people do it Talbot Humane s Spay Neuter Program has also had a positive impact S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M M A R C H 2 0 2 0 on the number of puppies and kittens that come into the shelter today Quimby shares that two thirds of the animals in the shelter are cats and 20 to 25 percent of the dogs are pure breeds As an open admission shelter Talbot Humane must take in every animal that is brought to its doors Quimby states Every animal gets a chance unless they are untreatable or the animal s behavior is a danger to the community In 1999 Quimby said there were eight staff members and 10 volunteers caring for 2 000 animals a year Today Talbot Humane has 18 staff and 150 volunteers caring for approximately 1 000 animals a year The organization is also supported by Head to Tails a local thrift shop A new program featured on Talbot Humane s website helps with rehousing pets when people become sick are aging or moving This allows the agency to help people find adoptive homes before animals are abandoned For the past four years there has also been a Pet Loss Group with Talbot Hospice to help pet owners who are grieving the loss of a pet Although there are days that I cry and may say a curse word or two it s knowing that we did the best we could for the animals here that matters to me most and is part of why I have stayed for 20 years Quimby also credits her Talbot Humane team a supportive community and board of directors with the success of the agency and her personal satisfaction with the job Her growing role in animal advocacy has surprised her during the tenure of her work She is currently president of the Professional Animal Workers of Maryland and on the board of Maryland Veterinary Examiners She explains Advocacy was not something in my wheelhouse I have forced myself into this role If it s something I believe in or I am passionate about I can do it It is part of being willing to learn to do new things Last year Quimby was instrumental in getting a new law passed in Talbot County which prohibits the tethering of animals in the county as well as provides inspections and licensing of boarding kennels breeders and training facilities On the horizon Quimby hopes to see a new shelter built in Talbot County which would serve the Mid Shore I want to be a part of making Maryland humane and to see our Shore shelters flourish S S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M M A R C H 2 0 2 0 41

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DERICK DALY Stepping up and stepping out for his community BY AMELIA BLADES STEWARD PHOTOS BY STEPHEN WALKER When Derick Daly Executive Director of Building African American Minds BAAM talks about his passion and the mission of his nonprofit organization he likes to share the story of The Dreamer and the Millionaire While getting my undergraduate degree in accounting at Suffolk University in Boston all I wanted to do was to graduate and make a million dollars because I thought money brings happiness he reflects But money wasn t the answer It was creating a framework for opportunity Daly grew up in a moderate income family in Boston His mother a homemaker cared for four children and pursued a master s degree in social work as an empty nester His father worked for the 42 S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M M A R C H 2 0 2 0 Gillette Company and became a pastor after the couple retired to the Caribbean My father was smart with money and investments said Daly He bought a three story home and rented two of the stories so he could live rent free in the middle Although he was not formally educated he was the smartest person I have ever known I got my work ethic from him During Daly s last year at Suffolk University he married his wife Dina and commuted back and forth between Boston and the Eastern Shore where she had gotten a job as a social worker After graduation he got an accounting job with Orion Safety Products in Easton and worked there for 25 years During this time Daly got involved in the community first as a member of Rotaract a junior Rotary Derick Daly playfully displays the BAAM logo on his sweatshirt while posing in front of the new multi purpose building on Jowite Street in Easton The logo and colors are boldly integrated in the modern architectural fa ade S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M M A R C H 2 0 2 0 43

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DERICK DALY Stepping up and stepping out for his community BY AMELIA BLADES STEWARD PHOTOS BY STEPHEN WALKER When Derick Daly Executive Director of Building African American Minds BAAM talks about his passion and the mission of his nonprofit organization he likes to share the story of The Dreamer and the Millionaire While getting my undergraduate degree in accounting at Suffolk University in Boston all I wanted to do was to graduate and make a million dollars because I thought money brings happiness he reflects But money wasn t the answer It was creating a framework for opportunity Daly grew up in a moderate income family in Boston His mother a homemaker cared for four children and pursued a master s degree in social work as an empty nester His father worked for the 42 S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M M A R C H 2 0 2 0 Gillette Company and became a pastor after the couple retired to the Caribbean My father was smart with money and investments said Daly He bought a three story home and rented two of the stories so he could live rent free in the middle Although he was not formally educated he was the smartest person I have ever known I got my work ethic from him During Daly s last year at Suffolk University he married his wife Dina and commuted back and forth between Boston and the Eastern Shore where she had gotten a job as a social worker After graduation he got an accounting job with Orion Safety Products in Easton and worked there for 25 years During this time Daly got involved in the community first as a member of Rotaract a junior Rotary Derick Daly playfully displays the BAAM logo on his sweatshirt while posing in front of the new multi purpose building on Jowite Street in Easton The logo and colors are boldly integrated in the modern architectural fa ade S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M M A R C H 2 0 2 0 43

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Top Derick Daly is surrounded by a group of middle school boys who gather to do homework and then get rewarded with the opportunity to play basketball in the stateof the art gymnasium Right BAAM Board President Bill Ryan and Executive Director Derick Daly share a proud moment as they witness their program and building become a reality 44 Club He then became a member of Rotary served on the board of the United Fund on the Finance Committee of the Academy Art Museum and on the Scholarship Committee for Mid Shore Community Foundation MSCF In 2003 only one applicant applied to a scholarship at MSCF that he and his wife created for African American male students attending college That s when Daly realized his life s purpose That sparked the beginning of BAAM he said My wife Dina and I realized that if there was only one African American applicant for the scholarship that we had a problem in our community Daly met local businessmen A James Clark and William T Hunter at a MSCF gathering They heard his dream to address the issue that young African American men were at high risk for academic failure and wanted to create a long term solution to the problem Can you do anything they asked Yes he answered S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M M A R C H 2 0 2 0 That s when they asked him what he needed In 2005 Daly and his wife Dina created BAAM a program that identifies at risk first grade boys recognizes and addresses socioeconomic barriers that inhibit their ability to learn effectively and provides academic enrichment in a safe caring and structured environment The organization believes that by saving one child it could be saving generations of children BAAM started as a pilot program for 10 students at Easton Elementary School three days a week for one and a half hours each day after school Today the program is offered four days a week for two hours each day and has grown to include over 70 boys in grades first through fifth grades In 2013 Daly met Bill Ryan who is now president of the BAAM board At the time Ryan was looking to donate to a local organization and identified BAAM from the United Fund agency list Although from different backgrounds the two shared a common business both worked in safety products Ryan s family owned MSA The Safety Company bills itself as the worldwide leader in worker protection and safety product innovation His family s company had developed the Edison Flameless Electric Miners Cap Lamp with Thomas Edison Our friendship grew from his initial 500 donation said Daly Today he is a major donor and we are like family We brought our skills together and developed our dream for the community He is a big piece of this In 2015 Daly got a spiritual message that woke him up at 3 a m It lit a fire under him to build an Athletic Center to serve the boys and their families Daly recalls saying that night to God But I am a numbers man and I don t like dealing with the public Daly then remembered his father He was the great communicator He was able to get things done by talking with people Watching that became the root of me it was implanted He modeled the community role that I needed to get this project done During this same time Daly had reached the financial goal he set for himself in college But his reaction was different than he thought it would be Even though I reached my financial goal the material things weren t making me happy he said I also realized that if I was going to take BAAM to another level I needed to be spiritually involved God asked me to step up and step out I was baptized and re committed my life to Him Three years after purchasing a property on December 14 2019 BAAM opened the doors of its new facility at 31 Jowite Street to the community The organization had raised the 3 5 million needed for its new building and when the building opened it was fully paid for by private donations The new BAAM Athletic Center has two purposes to attract middle and high school students to stay engaged in the program and to engage their families BAAM started with boys in first grade and we had a plan to follow them all the way through to their first jobs Daly said Now we are caring for the boys as well as their families Since its opening in December 2019 BAAM s Athletic Center has gained 300 community members who are utilizing all types of services We are using this building to help people find jobs and to further their education he said We hope to have Chesapeake College classes offered here in the not too distant future and we will be allowing the Census to operate here But Daly s dream was not over In 2019 he and his family and some friends started Polaris Village Ministries a village of support for people who want to find their purpose in life and optimize their potential through biblical principles He smiles This building exudes light and safety and new people are coming through the door every day S Derick and his wife Dina hug after not seeing each other for a day The couple is committed to BAAM the 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Top Derick Daly is surrounded by a group of middle school boys who gather to do homework and then get rewarded with the opportunity to play basketball in the stateof the art gymnasium Right BAAM Board President Bill Ryan and Executive Director Derick Daly share a proud moment as they witness their program and building become a reality 44 Club He then became a member of Rotary served on the board of the United Fund on the Finance Committee of the Academy Art Museum and on the Scholarship Committee for Mid Shore Community Foundation MSCF In 2003 only one applicant applied to a scholarship at MSCF that he and his wife created for African American male students attending college That s when Daly realized his life s purpose That sparked the beginning of BAAM he said My wife Dina and I realized that if there was only one African American applicant for the scholarship that we had a problem in our community Daly met local businessmen A James Clark and William T Hunter at a MSCF gathering They heard his dream to address the issue that young African American men were at high risk for academic failure and wanted to create a long term solution to the problem Can you do anything they asked Yes he answered S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M M A R C H 2 0 2 0 That s when they asked him what he needed In 2005 Daly and his wife Dina created BAAM a program that identifies at risk first grade boys recognizes and addresses socioeconomic barriers that inhibit their ability to learn effectively and provides academic enrichment in a safe caring and structured environment The organization believes that by saving one child it could be saving generations of children BAAM started as a pilot program for 10 students at Easton Elementary School three days a week for one and a half hours each day after school Today the program is offered four days a week for two hours each day and has grown to include over 70 boys in grades first through fifth grades In 2013 Daly met Bill Ryan who is now president of the BAAM board At the time Ryan was looking to donate to a local organization and identified BAAM from the United Fund agency list Although from different backgrounds the two shared a common business both worked in safety products Ryan s family owned MSA The Safety Company bills itself as the worldwide leader in worker protection and safety product innovation His family s company had developed the Edison Flameless Electric Miners Cap Lamp with Thomas Edison Our friendship grew from his initial 500 donation said Daly Today he is a major donor and we are like family We brought our skills together and developed our dream for the community He is a big piece of this In 2015 Daly got a spiritual message that woke him up at 3 a m It lit a fire under him to build an Athletic Center to serve the boys and their families Daly recalls saying that night to God But I am a numbers man and I don t like dealing with the public Daly then remembered his father He was the great communicator He was able to get things done by talking with people Watching that became the root of me it was implanted He modeled the community role that I needed to get this project done During this same time Daly had reached the financial goal he set for himself in college But his reaction was different than he thought it would be Even though I reached my financial goal the material things weren t making me happy he said I also realized that if I was going to take BAAM to another level I needed to be spiritually involved God asked me to step up and step out I was baptized and re committed my life to Him Three years after purchasing a property on December 14 2019 BAAM opened the doors of its new facility at 31 Jowite Street to the community The organization had raised the 3 5 million needed for its new building and when the building opened it was fully paid for by private donations The new BAAM Athletic Center has two purposes to attract middle and high school students to stay engaged in the program and to engage their families BAAM started with boys in first grade and we had a plan to follow them all the way through to their first jobs Daly said Now we are caring for the boys as well as their families Since its opening in December 2019 BAAM s Athletic Center has gained 300 community members who are utilizing all types of services We are using this building to help people find jobs and to further their education he said We hope to have Chesapeake College classes offered here in the not too distant future and we will be allowing the Census to operate here But Daly s dream was not over In 2019 he and his family and some friends started Polaris Village Ministries a village of support for people who want to find their purpose in life and optimize their potential through biblical principles He smiles This building exudes light and safety and new people are coming through the door every day S Derick and his wife Dina hug after not seeing each other for a day The couple is committed to BAAM the 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KATE THE GREAT Award winning Corgi with Pets on Wheels encourages cancer patients BY MANNING LEE PHOTOS BY CAROLINE J PHILLIPS Nancy Matthews and her Corgi Kate walk down the hallway at the Cancer Center at University of Maryland Shore Regional Health to visit patients receiving chemotherapy Opposite Kate snuggles on a gentleman s lap who is receiving his chemotherapy treatment 46 S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M M A R C H 2 0 2 0 S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M M A R C H 2 0 2 0 47

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Leigh Mingos a registered nurse at the Cancer Center gives therapy dog Kate a muchanticipated jellybean during her visit We enter into the Infusion Center at the Cancer Center at University of Maryland Shore Regional Health together one afternoon It s Kate her handler Nancy Matthews a fellow Pets on Wheels volunteer Ruth Renkenberger and I Affectionately called Kate the Great a four yearold Pembroke Welsh Corgi Grand Champion Bronze leads the way All that s missing are the paparazzi and camera flashes as she enters Kate is clearly a star 48 S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M M A R C H 2 0 2 0 The staff recognizes her and stops what they re doing to greet her Kate recognizes them too She is calm engaged and focused She knows she s got work to do A staff member reaches into the cabinet and pulls out a pack of Jelly Bellies Kate waits for a piece of jellybean with her ears at attention sitting tall It s definitely part of her routine Next Kate greets a woman in a chair with tubes attached to her arm receiving a chemotherapy infusion Before I know it and at the woman s request Nancy hoists Kate into the woman s lap and rewards the compliant Corgi with a second piece of jellybean Satisfied Kate gets comfortable in her charge s lap The woman warmly strokes Kate s back and tells Nancy stories about her last three dogs During that time no one mentions chemotherapy or cancer With a quick Corgi waddle down the hallway we reach the radiation therapy waiting room Kate finds a friend who Nancy recognizes and sits down beside They ve met here before The woman is waiting for her husband who is being treated nearby She leans over now face to face with Kate the Great She speaks in her dog voice and scratches her behind the ears Kate her eyes fixed upon the woman smiles with her Corgi grin We are waiting until he gets well the waiting room woman says of her husband Then we re getting a dog We re definitely dog people She s still petting Kate Dogs are so great because they speak human she says Without talking they re talking I can always tell what they re saying Finished with his treatment the man enters the room It s noticeable the toll cancer has taken on him It s also taken one on her This daily visit is simple As a visitor from Pets on Wheels Kate s Corgi charms cannot heal but they can bring hope and a meaningful distraction from the harsh realities of cancer The pup also provides an easy icebreaker making conversation automatic Kate allows Nancy chance to share a nugget of hope and encouragement Nancy is a breeder from Cordova who s bred Corgis for 25 years She s an AKC Breeder of Merit with champions in the show ring among her breeding accomplishments Health and temperament are important to Kate sits at attention waiting for her cue to visit a patient her as is adhering to her impeccably high written standards As a member of the PWCCA she signs a Code of Ethics every year She s had a number of Corgis before Kate but two very special dogs in her life were Rosy and Cora Cora was very accomplished in the show ring just as Kate is she said She won at all breed and specialty shows and had obedience and rally titles and nose work trials She was a Grand Champion Bronze who also showed at Madison Square Garden Rosy besides being a therapy dog participated in rally obedience and nose work says Nancy They were well rounded setting therapeutic and behavioral standards for Kate Officially Kate the Great s registered name is GChB Coventry Reach For The Stars CGC THDA I want my dogs to have titles in the front of their names as well as in the back of their names I want them to be good citizens because the breed has so much to give That s why I want Kate to be a therapy dog with Pets on Wheels says Nancy Nancy lost her husband in 2000 Less than a year later she herself was diagnosed with cancer I was not a good breast cancer patient I was angry I regretted it and wanted a do over Now I count it a privilege to help cancer patients says Nancy Kate s my dog and when I see other people react to her in a positive way it makes me feel good S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M M A R C H 2 0 2 0 49

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Leigh Mingos a registered nurse at the Cancer Center gives therapy dog Kate a muchanticipated jellybean during her visit We enter into the Infusion Center at the Cancer Center at University of Maryland Shore Regional Health together one afternoon It s Kate her handler Nancy Matthews a fellow Pets on Wheels volunteer Ruth Renkenberger and I Affectionately called Kate the Great a four yearold Pembroke Welsh Corgi Grand Champion Bronze leads the way All that s missing are the paparazzi and camera flashes as she enters Kate is clearly a star 48 S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M M A R C H 2 0 2 0 The staff recognizes her and stops what they re doing to greet her Kate recognizes them too She is calm engaged and focused She knows she s got work to do A staff member reaches into the cabinet and pulls out a pack of Jelly Bellies Kate waits for a piece of jellybean with her ears at attention sitting tall It s definitely part of her routine Next Kate greets a woman in a chair with tubes attached to her arm receiving a chemotherapy infusion Before I know it and at the woman s request Nancy hoists Kate into the woman s lap and rewards the compliant Corgi with a second piece of jellybean Satisfied Kate gets comfortable in her charge s lap The woman warmly strokes Kate s back and tells Nancy stories about her last three dogs During that time no one mentions chemotherapy or cancer With a quick Corgi waddle down the hallway we reach the radiation therapy waiting room Kate finds a friend who Nancy recognizes and sits down beside They ve met here before The woman is waiting for her husband who is being treated nearby She leans over now face to face with Kate the Great She speaks in her dog voice and scratches her behind the ears Kate her eyes fixed upon the woman smiles with her Corgi grin We are waiting until he gets well the waiting room woman says of her husband Then we re getting a dog We re definitely dog people She s still petting Kate Dogs are so great because they speak human she says Without talking they re talking I can always tell what they re saying Finished with his treatment the man enters the room It s noticeable the toll cancer has taken on him It s also taken one on her This daily visit is simple As a visitor from Pets on Wheels Kate s Corgi charms cannot heal but they can bring hope and a meaningful distraction from the harsh realities of cancer The pup also provides an easy icebreaker making conversation automatic Kate allows Nancy chance to share a nugget of hope and encouragement Nancy is a breeder from Cordova who s bred Corgis for 25 years She s an AKC Breeder of Merit with champions in the show ring among her breeding accomplishments Health and temperament are important to Kate sits at attention waiting for her cue to visit a patient her as is adhering to her impeccably high written standards As a member of the PWCCA she signs a Code of Ethics every year She s had a number of Corgis before Kate but two very special dogs in her life were Rosy and Cora Cora was very accomplished in the show ring just as Kate is she said She won at all breed and specialty shows and had obedience and rally titles and nose work trials She was a Grand Champion Bronze who also showed at Madison Square Garden Rosy besides being a therapy dog participated in rally obedience and nose work says Nancy They were well rounded setting therapeutic and behavioral standards for Kate Officially Kate the Great s registered name is GChB Coventry Reach For The Stars CGC THDA I want my dogs to have titles in the front of their names as well as in the back of their names I want them to be good citizens because the breed has so much to give That s why I want Kate to be a therapy dog with Pets on Wheels says Nancy Nancy lost her husband in 2000 Less than a year later she herself was diagnosed with cancer I was not a good breast cancer patient I was angry I regretted it and wanted a do over Now I count it a privilege to help cancer patients says Nancy Kate s my dog and when I see other people react to her in a positive way it makes me feel good S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M M A R C H 2 0 2 0 49

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Kate and Nancy patiently waiting to visit patients at the Cancer Center M O N T H LY WHAT S COMING IN THE APRIL ISSUE THE ORIGINS OF EARTH DAY HOW ONE LOCAL SCHOOL IS EDUCATING STUDENTS ABOUT THE BAY WHY THE NATIVE MILKWEED PLANT PLAYS A ROLE IN PROTECTING THE MONARCH BUTTERFLY SUBSCRIBE TODAY I love my customers trees as much as they do Maybe more Jose Rivas champions the trees landscapes and property investments of the customers in his care And he s one of the many reasons we ve become the premier scienti c tree and shrub care company in the world Call us at 410 745 5100 bartlett com St Michaels MD EVERY TREE NEEDS A CHAMPION AT SHOREMONTHLY COM Both Nancy and Ruth volunteer for the auxiliary also at the Cancer Center They spend their time helping patients get from one place to the next within its many halls and rooms Sometimes patients open up but sometimes it s their caregivers who need a little encouragement Radiation patients schedules are grueling with treatment daily for weeks on end They are in the fight of their lives and appreciate encouragement from people with or without their pets Ruth recalls what it was like losing both her husband and daughter to cancer Wherever I went for their treatments everyone was so kind That s another reason why I give back I remember how it felt Pets on Wheels of Delmarva Inc is a group of volunteer teams pets and handlers Started in 1993 they visit nursing and assisted living homes homes for the disabled and schools Talbot County now has 17 50 S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M M A R C H 2 0 2 0 active dogs and has a total of 170 volunteers in all of Delmarva We get requests to visit new places Currently we don t have enough teams to fill visitation needs We re looking to recruit new volunteer teams Not all pets are well suited friends but we have a thorough screening process says Ruth In addition to the Cancer Center Talbot County Pets on Wheels also visits elementary schools Candle Light Cove and The Pines in Easton When we go into the schools our teams visit first and second graders who are learning to read says Ruth Each class gets its own dog and the children take turns reading They really feel they can relate and talk to it It s nice to see the children so engrossed in their dogs It s been proven that reading to the dogs really helps the children learn to read because the dogs are non judgmental and never correct mistakes We also have dogs that visit special education classes We see a big difference with the kids in the special education classes that you don t get from the other kids That s exciting for the handlers to witness While Kate the Great is thought of as a friendly visitor what happens each time she enters the room at the Cancer Center provides so much more The valuable interaction she encourages with patients begs the question Does Kate need us or do we need Kate Perhaps it s a little bit of both Whether they re at the Cancer Center or any number of places throughout the Delmarva region the Pets on Wheels dogs walk right in and lighten the mood Dogs have an innate ability to take people off their guards They encourage our vulnerability with one another and help us temporarily forget our troubles For more information about Pets on Wheels please visit www petson wheelsofdelmarvainc org S JOSE RIVAS Arborist and Bartlett Champion LTE063 Top of The Bay et Lodge Groomin The Ultimate in Pet Care OBEDIENCE TRAINING CAMP Try our 2 week training camp for basic obedience 50 off the Training Camp Expires June 30th 2020 Also providing Boarding Day Care Pet Sitting WHAT IS MY CHESAPERKS SUBSCRIBE TODAY 410 770 4005 REWARDS DESIGNED FOR YOU Become an EZ Pay subscriber to gain access to My Chesaperks rewards We re giving you Reward Dollars every month you re an EZ Pay subscriber USE YOUR 25 REWARD Access your reward at www MyChesaPerks com RESTAURANT REWARDS Redeem your reward for great savings at over 85 000 popular restaurants like Chili s Subway TGI Friday s Dunkin Donuts and more Great savings you can enjoy over the course of the year ONLINE SHOPPING REWARDS REWARDS Redeem your Reward Dollars Use your reward to save on however you d like Save at popular shopping brands like great stores like GAP BJ s Nike Lacoste Kate Spade and Office Depot Payless and more You ll also get access to many more We ll add adover 330 000 local deals on ditional Reward Dollars into everyday things like dry cleanyour account every month ing movie tickets car washes you re a customer golfing bowling and more Call Greg 410 822 2187 gregstrong topofthebaypetlodge com S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M M A R C H 2 0 2 0 51

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Kate and Nancy patiently waiting to visit patients at the Cancer Center M O N T H LY WHAT S COMING IN THE APRIL ISSUE THE ORIGINS OF EARTH DAY HOW ONE LOCAL SCHOOL IS EDUCATING STUDENTS ABOUT THE BAY WHY THE NATIVE MILKWEED PLANT PLAYS A ROLE IN PROTECTING THE MONARCH BUTTERFLY SUBSCRIBE TODAY I love my customers trees as much as they do Maybe more Jose Rivas champions the trees landscapes and property investments of the customers in his care And he s one of the many reasons we ve become the premier scienti c tree and shrub care company in the world Call us at 410 745 5100 bartlett com St Michaels MD EVERY TREE NEEDS A CHAMPION AT SHOREMONTHLY COM Both Nancy and Ruth volunteer for the auxiliary also at the Cancer Center They spend their time helping patients get from one place to the next within its many halls and rooms Sometimes patients open up but sometimes it s their caregivers who need a little encouragement Radiation patients schedules are grueling with treatment daily for weeks on end They are in the fight of their lives and appreciate encouragement from people with or without their pets Ruth recalls what it was like losing both her husband and daughter to cancer Wherever I went for their treatments everyone was so kind That s another reason why I give back I remember how it felt Pets on Wheels of Delmarva Inc is a group of volunteer teams pets and handlers Started in 1993 they visit nursing and assisted living homes homes for the disabled and schools Talbot County now has 17 50 S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M M A R C H 2 0 2 0 active dogs and has a total of 170 volunteers in all of Delmarva We get requests to visit new places Currently we don t have enough teams to fill visitation needs We re looking to recruit new volunteer teams Not all pets are well suited friends but we have a thorough screening process says Ruth In addition to the Cancer Center Talbot County Pets on Wheels also visits elementary schools Candle Light Cove and The Pines in Easton When we go into the schools our teams visit first and second graders who are learning to read says Ruth Each class gets its own dog and the children take turns reading They really feel they can relate and talk to it It s nice to see the children so engrossed in their dogs It s been proven that reading to the dogs really helps the children learn to read because the dogs are non judgmental and never correct mistakes We also have dogs that visit special education classes We see a big difference with the kids in the special education classes that you don t get from the other kids That s exciting for the handlers to witness While Kate the Great is thought of as a friendly visitor what happens each time she enters the room at the Cancer Center provides so much more The valuable interaction she encourages with patients begs the question Does Kate need us or do we need Kate Perhaps it s a little bit of both Whether they re at the Cancer Center or any number of places throughout the Delmarva region the Pets on Wheels dogs walk right in and lighten the mood Dogs have an innate ability to take people off their guards They encourage our vulnerability with one another and help us temporarily forget our troubles For more information about Pets on Wheels please visit www petson wheelsofdelmarvainc org S JOSE RIVAS Arborist and Bartlett Champion LTE063 Top of The Bay et Lodge Groomin The Ultimate in Pet Care OBEDIENCE TRAINING CAMP Try our 2 week training camp for basic obedience 50 off the Training Camp Expires June 30th 2020 Also providing Boarding Day Care Pet Sitting WHAT IS MY CHESAPERKS SUBSCRIBE TODAY 410 770 4005 REWARDS DESIGNED FOR YOU Become an EZ Pay subscriber to gain access to My Chesaperks rewards We re giving you Reward Dollars every month you re an EZ Pay subscriber USE YOUR 25 REWARD Access your reward at www MyChesaPerks com RESTAURANT REWARDS Redeem your reward for great savings at over 85 000 popular restaurants like Chili s Subway TGI Friday s Dunkin Donuts and more Great savings you can enjoy over the course of the year ONLINE SHOPPING REWARDS REWARDS Redeem your Reward Dollars Use your reward to save on however you d like Save at popular shopping brands like great stores like GAP BJ s Nike Lacoste Kate Spade and Office Depot Payless and more You ll also get access to many more We ll add adover 330 000 local deals on ditional Reward Dollars into everyday things like dry cleanyour account every month ing movie tickets car washes you re a customer golfing bowling and more Call Greg 410 822 2187 gregstrong topofthebaypetlodge com S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M M A R C H 2 0 2 0 51

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BE WELL PETS AT WORK St Michaels shop owner gives a local perspective of the benefits in bringing pets to work BY MANNING LEE PHOTOS BY CAROLINE J PHILLIPS Something Mary Jane Nagel Left Buster Brown greets a customer at the St Michaels Pet Supplies shop pictured above 52 S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M M A R C H 2 0 2 0 owner of St Michaels Pet Supplies has known for years is that bringing pets to work may actually be a terrific idea Nagel brings her poodle mix rescue dog Buster Brown to work every day People love him and sometimes come in only to visit with Buster she said When the school bus comes in the afternoon a couple of the kids come right over to see him and say hello I have some customers who come in only a couple of times a year from Pennsylvania and from a few other places too As soon as they walk in the door they want to know if Buster s here He s on our Facebook page and on our website We post pictures People know him and come in just to talk to him Sometimes the pup acts as a model When customers wonder if clothes will fit a dog or not and they are close to Buster s size he models for us We also use him to demonstrate how to use equipment like muzzles or leashes So it s like he s the star of the store said Nagel Buster Brown s presence communicates the friendly demeanor of the shop Buster Brown helps turn shoppers into repeat customers Whether in a small town store or corporations in large cities workplace stress contributes to production problems lowered morale and even burnout Companies interested in encouraging their employees well being look for low cost effective solutions to improve stress levels and productivity Dog lovers already know that pets at work make us happy but do they help reduce work stressors too Now there s science to catch up with the craze In 2012 a Virginia Commonwealth University study under the guidance of business school professor Randolph T Baker took a deeper look inside a company called Replacements Limited in Greensboro North Carolina The S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M M A R C H 2 0 2 0 53

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BE WELL PETS AT WORK St Michaels shop owner gives a local perspective of the benefits in bringing pets to work BY MANNING LEE PHOTOS BY CAROLINE J PHILLIPS Something Mary Jane Nagel Left Buster Brown greets a customer at the St Michaels Pet Supplies shop pictured above 52 S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M M A R C H 2 0 2 0 owner of St Michaels Pet Supplies has known for years is that bringing pets to work may actually be a terrific idea Nagel brings her poodle mix rescue dog Buster Brown to work every day People love him and sometimes come in only to visit with Buster she said When the school bus comes in the afternoon a couple of the kids come right over to see him and say hello I have some customers who come in only a couple of times a year from Pennsylvania and from a few other places too As soon as they walk in the door they want to know if Buster s here He s on our Facebook page and on our website We post pictures People know him and come in just to talk to him Sometimes the pup acts as a model When customers wonder if clothes will fit a dog or not and they are close to Buster s size he models for us We also use him to demonstrate how to use equipment like muzzles or leashes So it s like he s the star of the store said Nagel Buster Brown s presence communicates the friendly demeanor of the shop Buster Brown helps turn shoppers into repeat customers Whether in a small town store or corporations in large cities workplace stress contributes to production problems lowered morale and even burnout Companies interested in encouraging their employees well being look for low cost effective solutions to improve stress levels and productivity Dog lovers already know that pets at work make us happy but do they help reduce work stressors too Now there s science to catch up with the craze In 2012 a Virginia Commonwealth University study under the guidance of business school professor Randolph T Baker took a deeper look inside a company called Replacements Limited in Greensboro North Carolina The S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M M A R C H 2 0 2 0 53

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BE WELL Above left Buster Brown accompanies shop owner Mary Jane Nagel to work each day and sits in his bed behind the counter until a customer arrives Left Buster Brown kindly welcomes customers into the shop 54 S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M M A R C H 2 0 2 0 operation employed 450 people and typically allowed between 20 to 30 dogs in their office During the week of the study participants either worked with or without dogs and completed surveys and gave saliva samples measuring the stress hormone cortisol at certain times of the day Although researchers found no difference in cortisol levels among the participants employees who worked with dogs reported that their stress levels declined in afternoon During the same time stress reportedly increased for participants in the study who had no pets at work The researchers also discovered that the dog related interactions contributed to reduced stress and happiness Participants without dogs requested to take dogs on breaks that included exercise Buster Brown and I usually go on a walk of about a mile and a half in the mornings Nagel said Once he gets back from his walk we play fetch for a while only he doesn t really ever bring the toy back then he settles in his bed That kind of exercise makes the day go faster and everyone feels better A December 2018 article in Business Insider reports that office pets not only help lower stress levels but may also boost productivity levels Marie Jose Enders of Open University in London who studies how animals and humans interact said Not only does your cortisol level drop when you pet a dog you also produce more of the hormone oxytocin which makes you feel more relaxed and happy Although the study merely scratches the surface perhaps employers are coming around to what pet and shop owners like Mary Jane Nagel have known all along Having our pets at work just makes being at work better S ITPS WE SERVE WE SUPPORT WE STRENGTHEN Life Made better TM We are committed to our community 201 N WASHINGTON STREET EASTON MARYLAND 21601 410 822 6110 EASTONUTILITIES COM Set off fff on an adventure in Caroline OPEN FOR County Cycle along TRAILBLAZERS our country roads or explore the woodland trails of Martinak and Tuckahoe State Parks We re open for you as long as you re VisitCaroline org The study was supported by the VCU Center on Human Animal Interaction A copy of this study is available by contacting the journal at communications emeraldinsight com S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M M A R C H 2 0 2 0 55

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BE WELL Above left Buster Brown accompanies shop owner Mary Jane Nagel to work each day and sits in his bed behind the counter until a customer arrives Left Buster Brown kindly welcomes customers into the shop 54 S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M M A R C H 2 0 2 0 operation employed 450 people and typically allowed between 20 to 30 dogs in their office During the week of the study participants either worked with or without dogs and completed surveys and gave saliva samples measuring the stress hormone cortisol at certain times of the day Although researchers found no difference in cortisol levels among the participants employees who worked with dogs reported that their stress levels declined in afternoon During the same time stress reportedly increased for participants in the study who had no pets at work The researchers also discovered that the dog related interactions contributed to reduced stress and happiness Participants without dogs requested to take dogs on breaks that included exercise Buster Brown and I usually go on a walk of about a mile and a half in the mornings Nagel said Once he gets back from his walk we play fetch for a while only he doesn t really ever bring the toy back then he settles in his bed That kind of exercise makes the day go faster and everyone feels better A December 2018 article in Business Insider reports that office pets not only help lower stress levels but may also boost productivity levels Marie Jose Enders of Open University in London who studies how animals and humans interact said Not only does your cortisol level drop when you pet a dog you also produce more of the hormone oxytocin which makes you feel more relaxed and happy Although the study merely scratches the surface perhaps employers are coming around to what pet and shop owners like Mary Jane Nagel have known all along Having our pets at work just makes being at work better S ITPS WE SERVE WE SUPPORT WE STRENGTHEN Life Made better TM We are committed to our community 201 N WASHINGTON STREET EASTON MARYLAND 21601 410 822 6110 EASTONUTILITIES COM Set off fff on an adventure in Caroline OPEN FOR County Cycle along TRAILBLAZERS our country roads or explore the woodland trails of Martinak and Tuckahoe State Parks We re open for you as long as you re VisitCaroline org The study was supported by the VCU Center on Human Animal Interaction A copy of this study is available by contacting the journal at communications emeraldinsight com S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M M A R C H 2 0 2 0 55

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PROFILE TO HIS OWN BEAT Jordon Stanley s artistic expression lives in rhythm and that s what ties his music and writing together to make his life s work BY KRISTINA GADDY PHOTOS BY CAROLINE J PHILLIPS As an in demand drummer Jordon Stanley an in demand drummer for musicians and groups as varied as gospel pop jazz and indie rock 56 across the Eastern Shore he s played with musicians and bands as varied as gospel singer Princess Lee singersongwriter Kentavious Jones dream pop band Del Florida indie rock band Heartside and the Front Porch Orchestra s Bluegrass Nutcracker always providing the steady backing the bands need And although currently separate from his musical life his written work is S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M M A R C H 2 0 2 0 grounded in meter and pulse whether it is poetry or prose Stanley s love of music and words started when he was growing up in Preston Around nine years old he had the opportunity to start an instrument at school Inspired by his father s love of jazz he first wanted to play the saxophone He quickly learned that he lacked the embouchure for getting the sound out of the saxophone s reed so Stanley settled on the flute After a year of playing the flute when he was about ten everything changed for Stanley His mother took him to see the movie Drumline The film follows Devon Miles played by actor Nick Cannon as he morphs from a drummer in Harlem to the member of a highly respected marching band at a college in the south On the big screen the precise rhythms and high energy of the drumline drew Stanley in He couldn t hide his enthusiasm After the movie was over he remembers his mother turning to him to say You probably want to play the drums now right He did and his parents supported the idea Stanley immediately switched to the percussion section of band where he started with just a snare drum As a drum teacher today the percussionists know that parents can have a hard time encouraging young drummers Kids enjoy beating out rhythms on almost anything they can find which is different from committing to learning an instrument After a few weeks Stanley remembers his father asking him If I buy you a drum set will you stick with it S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M M A R C H 2 0 2 0 57

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PROFILE TO HIS OWN BEAT Jordon Stanley s artistic expression lives in rhythm and that s what ties his music and writing together to make his life s work BY KRISTINA GADDY PHOTOS BY CAROLINE J PHILLIPS As an in demand drummer Jordon Stanley an in demand drummer for musicians and groups as varied as gospel pop jazz and indie rock 56 across the Eastern Shore he s played with musicians and bands as varied as gospel singer Princess Lee singersongwriter Kentavious Jones dream pop band Del Florida indie rock band Heartside and the Front Porch Orchestra s Bluegrass Nutcracker always providing the steady backing the bands need And although currently separate from his musical life his written work is S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M M A R C H 2 0 2 0 grounded in meter and pulse whether it is poetry or prose Stanley s love of music and words started when he was growing up in Preston Around nine years old he had the opportunity to start an instrument at school Inspired by his father s love of jazz he first wanted to play the saxophone He quickly learned that he lacked the embouchure for getting the sound out of the saxophone s reed so Stanley settled on the flute After a year of playing the flute when he was about ten everything changed for Stanley His mother took him to see the movie Drumline The film follows Devon Miles played by actor Nick Cannon as he morphs from a drummer in Harlem to the member of a highly respected marching band at a college in the south On the big screen the precise rhythms and high energy of the drumline drew Stanley in He couldn t hide his enthusiasm After the movie was over he remembers his mother turning to him to say You probably want to play the drums now right He did and his parents supported the idea Stanley immediately switched to the percussion section of band where he started with just a snare drum As a drum teacher today the percussionists know that parents can have a hard time encouraging young drummers Kids enjoy beating out rhythms on almost anything they can find which is different from committing to learning an instrument After a few weeks Stanley remembers his father asking him If I buy you a drum set will you stick with it S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M M A R C H 2 0 2 0 57

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PROFILE Above The rhythm of words has captivated Stanley since his middle school days In 2019 he published his debut collection of poetry 58 He said he would and he did As an adult he appreciates that his dad wanted him to be serious about the instrument Stanley started playing with the band at his Methodist church during worship services because they didn t have a percussionist They also didn t have a drum set which meant that every Sunday he and his father would haul the drums back and forth from church The church became a special place for Stanley to share his talent That s really where I got my start he said Intent on keeping his promise the percussionist kept at it through middle and high school and then entered the University of Maryland Eastern Shore as a music major At UMES his second rhythmic love re entered his life In middle school Stanley had become interested in the percussion of words I had a group of friends that really liked hip hop and rap he says We d write rhymes instead of doing classwork then read them to each other at lunch It was the first time he realized that he liked what words could do They could make people think and make people say hmm and ah But growing up in Preston Stanley felt hip hop and rap were from a different place and he didn t feel like he could adequately identify with it He stopped writing rhymes In college he saw a video of people doing spoken word poetry and Stanley says he fell in love with words again He saw that hip hop and rap and his love of words could be expressed in myriad ways from writing his own poems to simply reciting poetry from memory He started writing poems and performing them at church events open mics and weddings For Stanley poetry pairs with his career as a drummer and reflects who he is and his background In his debut collection Poems from a Poem published in 2019 by Salt Water Media his faith is unmistakable He writes in his forward S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M M A R C H 2 0 2 0 Who I am as a person the depth of what I have to offer as a human being the very essence of who I am is meant to be appreciated and effective for good He also uses his own interpretation of Ephesians 2 10 For we are God s own poem recreated in Christ Jesus that we may do those good works which God predestined for us that we should walk in them He says that his poems are about things that have happened to him grounded in his experience growing up and living on the Eastern Shore and he hopes his experiences can be helpful to someone else His poetry also reflects his goals for his own musical career His poem Butterfly begins I ve heard butterflies speak I ve seen butterflies live They taught me that cocoons are as temporary as they want to be Just give it time stay a while But contain the consistency of the sun when you come out Wherever you re welcomed fly As a drummer Stanley has welcomed a variety of opportunities that come his way In the last half decade he s played with bands that range from jazz to indie rock to bluegrass to pop and he s played on gospel and singer songwriter albums The genre doesn t really matter to him It s more about having fun and doing something challenging he says In the coming year he s planning to break out of the cocoon of backing up other people and bands I ve played on a lot of records and helped people release their music he says And I feel like I want to do that now put something into the world Stanley lights up when he talks about potentially pairing his music and poetry together in an album of spoken word poetry or writing more song lyrics In addition to the support he s received from his family throughout his life he s happy that he has friends and musicians in and around Easton who want to see his creative pursuits succeed S S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M M A R C H 2 0 2 0 59

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PROFILE Above The rhythm of words has captivated Stanley since his middle school days In 2019 he published his debut collection of poetry 58 He said he would and he did As an adult he appreciates that his dad wanted him to be serious about the instrument Stanley started playing with the band at his Methodist church during worship services because they didn t have a percussionist They also didn t have a drum set which meant that every Sunday he and his father would haul the drums back and forth from church The church became a special place for Stanley to share his talent That s really where I got my start he said Intent on keeping his promise the percussionist kept at it through middle and high school and then entered the University of Maryland Eastern Shore as a music major At UMES his second rhythmic love re entered his life In middle school Stanley had become interested in the percussion of words I had a group of friends that really liked hip hop and rap he says We d write rhymes instead of doing classwork then read them to each other at lunch It was the first time he realized that he liked what words could do They could make people think and make people say hmm and ah But growing up in Preston Stanley felt hip hop and rap were from a different place and he didn t feel like he could adequately identify with it He stopped writing rhymes In college he saw a video of people doing spoken word poetry and Stanley says he fell in love with words again He saw that hip hop and rap and his love of words could be expressed in myriad ways from writing his own poems to simply reciting poetry from memory He started writing poems and performing them at church events open mics and weddings For Stanley poetry pairs with his career as a drummer and reflects who he is and his background In his debut collection Poems from a Poem published in 2019 by Salt Water Media his faith is unmistakable He writes in his forward S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M M A R C H 2 0 2 0 Who I am as a person the depth of what I have to offer as a human being the very essence of who I am is meant to be appreciated and effective for good He also uses his own interpretation of Ephesians 2 10 For we are God s own poem recreated in Christ Jesus that we may do those good works which God predestined for us that we should walk in them He says that his poems are about things that have happened to him grounded in his experience growing up and living on the Eastern Shore and he hopes his experiences can be helpful to someone else His poetry also reflects his goals for his own musical career His poem Butterfly begins I ve heard butterflies speak I ve seen butterflies live They taught me that cocoons are as temporary as they want to be Just give it time stay a while But contain the consistency of the sun when you come out Wherever you re welcomed fly As a drummer Stanley has welcomed a variety of opportunities that come his way In the last half decade he s played with bands that range from jazz to indie rock to bluegrass to pop and he s played on gospel and singer songwriter albums The genre doesn t really matter to him It s more about having fun and doing something challenging he says In the coming year he s planning to break out of the cocoon of backing up other people and bands I ve played on a lot of records and helped people release their music he says And I feel like I want to do that now put something into the world Stanley lights up when he talks about potentially pairing his music and poetry together in an album of spoken word poetry or writing more song lyrics In addition to the support he s received from his family throughout his life he s happy that he has friends and musicians in and around Easton who want to see his creative pursuits succeed S S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M M A R C H 2 0 2 0 59

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WILD TAILS QUEEN AMELIA POND Mail order chick is now Easton s resident goose royalty BY TRACEY F JOHNS PHOTOS BY LAURA OLSON Easton s Amelia Pond arrived to the Eastern Shore as a mail order chick nearly a decade ago and has grown to carry herself as a queen gaining loyal fans and followers along the way She even has her own Facebook page and gained notoriety with a photo of her posted to the People of Walmart website You may have seen Amelia during her days sauntering in Easton s Holiday Parade or today while she s strutting along Rails to Trials or socializing like royalty at Easton s Farmer s Market with her family the Olson s Hues of apricot surround her face like a soft feather boa complementing her sassy sweet and sophisticated style Amelia Pond is an American Buff goose purchased with a penchant for wild things The breed developed in the United States and comes from the wild Greylag goose with hens known for being great egg layers and docile pets They live to be around 20 years of age and are too heavy to fly far Amelia began living inside and now 60 S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M M A R C H 2 0 2 0 This page Amelia Pond takes a stroll on the Rails to Trails Opposite page clockwise from upper left Amelia is unfazed by the two dogs she encountered on a walk She is a willing model for fashionable duck wear and a cozy couch blanket wrap and Chris Giddy watches as his son Cohen follows Amelia on a dock with a toddler s curiosity is the happiest living outside as part of a flock Amelia s family says at times she can be stubborn and sneaky working her queen like ways to have things done on her terms However Amelia is most known for mothering every living creature she meets Including this author whom Amelia wouldn t leave the curb without to cross the street Mother Goose is a goose for a reason says Laura Olson who along with her husband and the help of Amelia has raised and homeschooled four children Their youngest child is now nearing adulthood She ll sit on anyone s eggs including the ducks that she s raised and gets very upset if any of her eggs are taken Amelia really thinks everyone is hers to mother Hunter Hannah Analisa and Evangelyn along with their parents raised Amelia from the time she was a little chick Laura says she arrived by mail from Washington State and came as a way to provide more challenges to the children s lessons during their homeschooling days Big fans of the television show Doctor Who the children named Amelia after the curious and courageous young fictional character in the British science fiction series The challenges paid off Laura and Eric s children all have a deep love of animals nature and humanity Hunter earned a degree in biology and wants to continue his education to become a physician s assistant Hannah is just beginning nursing school and wants to be a NICU nurse or further her medical education Analisa is also interested in the medical field and Evangelyn the youngest is currently interested in nature and mission work Hannah says Amelia s greatest lessons to her have been to value life even in the smallest of things Now a full grown goose Amelia assumes the role of large and in charge living in a pond in the backyard and minding a collection of ducks chickens rabbits and other animals that make up her family Laura says she gets especially upset if any in her flock are what we ll call making out in the pond She s an excellent watchdog continued Laura Amelia s honking has protected the animals from a hawk attack and she helps keep the neighborhood safe from any harm Which is part of why along with her charming personality all the neighbors love Amelia Pond As she would have it of course Amelia once received a special award created just for her in a Talbot Humane Society Bark in the Park dog trick contest spreading her massive wings and strutting her stuff until crowned the queen Befitting for a life lived on her terms S S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M M A R C H 2 0 2 0 61

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WILD TAILS QUEEN AMELIA POND Mail order chick is now Easton s resident goose royalty BY TRACEY F JOHNS PHOTOS BY LAURA OLSON Easton s Amelia Pond arrived to the Eastern Shore as a mail order chick nearly a decade ago and has grown to carry herself as a queen gaining loyal fans and followers along the way She even has her own Facebook page and gained notoriety with a photo of her posted to the People of Walmart website You may have seen Amelia during her days sauntering in Easton s Holiday Parade or today while she s strutting along Rails to Trials or socializing like royalty at Easton s Farmer s Market with her family the Olson s Hues of apricot surround her face like a soft feather boa complementing her sassy sweet and sophisticated style Amelia Pond is an American Buff goose purchased with a penchant for wild things The breed developed in the United States and comes from the wild Greylag goose with hens known for being great egg layers and docile pets They live to be around 20 years of age and are too heavy to fly far Amelia began living inside and now 60 S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M M A R C H 2 0 2 0 This page Amelia Pond takes a stroll on the Rails to Trails Opposite page clockwise from upper left Amelia is unfazed by the two dogs she encountered on a walk She is a willing model for fashionable duck wear and a cozy couch blanket wrap and Chris Giddy watches as his son Cohen follows Amelia on a dock with a toddler s curiosity is the happiest living outside as part of a flock Amelia s family says at times she can be stubborn and sneaky working her queen like ways to have things done on her terms However Amelia is most known for mothering every living creature she meets Including this author whom Amelia wouldn t leave the curb without to cross the street Mother Goose is a goose for a reason says Laura Olson who along with her husband and the help of Amelia has raised and homeschooled four children Their youngest child is now nearing adulthood She ll sit on anyone s eggs including the ducks that she s raised and gets very upset if any of her eggs are taken Amelia really thinks everyone is hers to mother Hunter Hannah Analisa and Evangelyn along with their parents raised Amelia from the time she was a little chick Laura says she arrived by mail from Washington State and came as a way to provide more challenges to the children s lessons during their homeschooling days Big fans of the television show Doctor Who the children named Amelia after the curious and courageous young fictional character in the British science fiction series The challenges paid off Laura and Eric s children all have a deep love of animals nature and humanity Hunter earned a degree in biology and wants to continue his education to become a physician s assistant Hannah is just beginning nursing school and wants to be a NICU nurse or further her medical education Analisa is also interested in the medical field and Evangelyn the youngest is currently interested in nature and mission work Hannah says Amelia s greatest lessons to her have been to value life even in the smallest of things Now a full grown goose Amelia assumes the role of large and in charge living in a pond in the backyard and minding a collection of ducks chickens rabbits and other animals that make up her family Laura says she gets especially upset if any in her flock are what we ll call making out in the pond She s an excellent watchdog continued Laura Amelia s honking has protected the animals from a hawk attack and she helps keep the neighborhood safe from any harm Which is part of why along with her charming personality all the neighbors love Amelia Pond As she would have it of course Amelia once received a special award created just for her in a Talbot Humane Society Bark in the Park dog trick contest spreading her massive wings and strutting her stuff until crowned the queen Befitting for a life lived on her terms S S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M M A R C H 2 0 2 0 61

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WINDOW PANE At Ease A N T I C M I D AT L An osprey family nesting on our shores FIRST WINGS OF SPRING BY MARY HELEN GILLEN PHOTO BY RON KETTER 62 S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M M A R C H 2 0 2 0 Ospreys are one of the quintessential animals of the Chesapeake Bay as intrinsically tied to the region s ecosystem as the blue crab or the Diamondback Terrapin Each March around St Patrick s Day they return to the bay from their winter migratory grounds in Central and South America Listen for their familiar chirps and whistles signifying the coming of spring At local nature preserves such as Easton s Pickering Creek Audubon Center they can be frequently seen hunting for fish in the waterways that border the property Colloquially known as the fish hawk this raptor is unique among North American birds of prey for feeding almost exclusively on fish they routinely average over 50 percent success on dives a success rate that would make any angler jealous In late March through May keep an eye out for individual osprey carrying bundles of sticks to nesting sites which can include man made structures such as telephone poles and nesting platforms These large stick nests are hard to miss Osprey return to the same nesting site year after year after multiple generations the nest can approach six feet in diameter and be up to twelve feet deep Ospreys are a conservation success story as their population has rebounded from a decline during the mid twentieth century following the ban of some heavy pesticides that were poisoning the birds and thinning their eggshells Today Ospreys face new threats including a proposed loss of protections under the United States Migratory Bird Treaty Act MBTA Under the newly proposed rule change the MBTA will no longer hold responsible groups accountable for the accidental but foreseeable killing of birds through industrial activities Many of us on Maryland s Eastern Shore are fortunate enough to mark the changing of the season with the arrival of ospreys over our creeks and rivers If interested visit www audubon org takeaction to champion strong MBTA protections As March and April approach keep an eye out for spectacular dives over the water signaling warmer weather and longer days just around the corner S THE LONG RUN for Tips on how to prepare and long distance running it how to learn to love Y M I L I T A R L I F E ENJOY THE LIFE Q A About life with Comrecruiting Station Weber mander SFC Amanda HOP HAPPY brewery An Upper Marlboro crafting that blends creative taste with an approachable Serving Talbot Kent Queen Anne s Dorchester Counties We are offering a 10 discount on our yearly service contract if signed up by April 15th We do custom pool designs pool installation renovation and maintenance NOW AVAILABLE A military magazine for the active and retired military lifestyle Pick up your copy At Ease is the magazine of the uniquely Mid Atlantic military lifestyle Featuring everything that makes the Mid Atlantic special from travel to cuisine along with health tech and finance FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT John Rives jrives chespub com 301 848 0175 To see more of At Ease on the go follow us on Facebook Instagram and Twitter under ateasemonthly A local family owned and operated company S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M M A R C H 2 0 2 0 63

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WINDOW PANE At Ease A N T I C M I D AT L An osprey family nesting on our shores FIRST WINGS OF SPRING BY MARY HELEN GILLEN PHOTO BY RON KETTER 62 S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M M A R C H 2 0 2 0 Ospreys are one of the quintessential animals of the Chesapeake Bay as intrinsically tied to the region s ecosystem as the blue crab or the Diamondback Terrapin Each March around St Patrick s Day they return to the bay from their winter migratory grounds in Central and South America Listen for their familiar chirps and whistles signifying the coming of spring At local nature preserves such as Easton s Pickering Creek Audubon Center they can be frequently seen hunting for fish in the waterways that border the property Colloquially known as the fish hawk this raptor is unique among North American birds of prey for feeding almost exclusively on fish they routinely average over 50 percent success on dives a success rate that would make any angler jealous In late March through May keep an eye out for individual osprey carrying bundles of sticks to nesting sites which can include man made structures such as telephone poles and nesting platforms These large stick nests are hard to miss Osprey return to the same nesting site year after year after multiple generations the nest can approach six feet in diameter and be up to twelve feet deep Ospreys are a conservation success story as their population has rebounded from a decline during the mid twentieth century following the ban of some heavy pesticides that were poisoning the birds and thinning their eggshells Today Ospreys face new threats including a proposed loss of protections under the United States Migratory Bird Treaty Act MBTA Under the newly proposed rule change the MBTA will no longer hold responsible groups accountable for the accidental but foreseeable killing of birds through industrial activities Many of us on Maryland s Eastern Shore are fortunate enough to mark the changing of the season with the arrival of ospreys over our creeks and rivers If interested visit www audubon org takeaction to champion strong MBTA protections As March and April approach keep an eye out for spectacular dives over the water signaling warmer weather and longer days just around the corner S THE LONG RUN for Tips on how to prepare and long distance running it how to learn to love Y M I L I T A R L I F E ENJOY THE LIFE Q A About life with Comrecruiting Station Weber mander SFC Amanda HOP HAPPY brewery An Upper Marlboro crafting that blends creative taste with an approachable Serving Talbot Kent Queen Anne s Dorchester Counties We are offering a 10 discount on our yearly service contract if signed up by April 15th We do custom pool designs pool installation renovation and maintenance NOW AVAILABLE A military magazine for the active and retired military lifestyle Pick up your copy At Ease is the magazine of the uniquely Mid Atlantic military lifestyle Featuring everything that makes the Mid Atlantic special from travel to cuisine along with health tech and finance FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT John Rives jrives chespub com 301 848 0175 To see more of At Ease on the go follow us on Facebook Instagram and Twitter under ateasemonthly A local family owned and operated company S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M M A R C H 2 0 2 0 63

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THROUGH THE LENS pet photo contest winner Judy Collins Friday March 6 at 8pm Maureen Choi Quartet Saturday March 21 at 8pm High Voltage AC DC Tribute Band Saturday March 7 at 8pm Shawn Mullins Sunday March 22 at 7 pm James McMurtry Friday March 27 at 8 pm The National Theatre LIVE presents Helen Mirren as Queen Elizabeth In The Audience March 28 Bela Fleck and Abigail Washburn Saturday April 26 at 8pm Eric Hutchinson Friday April 25 at 8pm PHOTO BY BILL WHALEY Mack is a three year old male German Shorthaired Pointer who grew up on the Choptank River He has all the energy of every other dog I ve owned combined and enjoys using it swimming in the river He also enjoys kayaking and chasing off every bird that comes close to the yard Bill Whaley The image was taken in Secretary on Greenpoint Road The background is the Choptank River Check out our website www shoremonthly com to see who made the top 10 pet photos 64 S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M M A R C H 2 0 2 0 Tickets 410 822 7299 or avalonfoundation org

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THROUGH THE LENS pet photo contest winner Judy Collins Friday March 6 at 8pm Maureen Choi Quartet Saturday March 21 at 8pm High Voltage AC DC Tribute Band Saturday March 7 at 8pm Shawn Mullins Sunday March 22 at 7 pm James McMurtry Friday March 27 at 8 pm The National Theatre LIVE presents Helen Mirren as Queen Elizabeth In The Audience March 28 Bela Fleck and Abigail Washburn Saturday April 26 at 8pm Eric Hutchinson Friday April 25 at 8pm PHOTO BY BILL WHALEY Mack is a three year old male German Shorthaired Pointer who grew up on the Choptank River He has all the energy of every other dog I ve owned combined and enjoys using it swimming in the river He also enjoys kayaking and chasing off every bird that comes close to the yard Bill Whaley The image was taken in Secretary on Greenpoint Road The background is the Choptank River Check out our website www shoremonthly com to see who made the top 10 pet photos 64 S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M M A R C H 2 0 2 0 Tickets 410 822 7299 or avalonfoundation org

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