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By Ryan Helfenbein Funeral services and viewings are interesting events aren t they While we are the future such as death certificates burial permits transit permits cremation there to console the immediate family share some memories and maybe even authorizations veterans forms and more It is the important information about view the deceased one last time we can t help but begin to think of our own each person that family members often have a difficult time remembering on demise As a matter of fact when I started to research avenues to take for this the day of our passing By walking through this simple step the undertaker topic COVID 19 had just become a part of our daily lives Do you know that records the necessary information in a way that any funeral home of the future the third topic down on Google was titled Odds of Dying It seems obvious can easily understand This provides the peace of mind knowing that no matter that people would think about their own mortality during a pandemic just as where life s adventures might take us family members will have the necessary they might while attending a visitation or funeral The difference is that the news information readily available to complete legal forms to carry out the detailed of the pandemic is in front of us nearly every minute of the day unlike a final plan made in advance farewell which may occasionally be attended in a lifetime Step 3 Finalizing the plan Understanding that many of us are now more than ever thinking of the In every planning process from estate planning to vacation planning the topic curtain closing on our time here on earth it comes with a bigger question of payment comes into play This is no different in the process of pre planning How can I see that my final farewell is planned in advance and eliminate with an undertaker Step three details the expense of items necessary to the stress from those I love In the world of an undertaker we call this Pre accomplish the wants and needs at today s price Once this has been determined Planning which should be arranged with a certified planning counselor within the topic of how to pay comes into play Individuals can use one of 10 ways to the death care industry When experienced undertakers provide this assistance pay for a funeral or cremation They range from a prepaid funeral insurance we find that there are just three simple steps that can be carried out over the plan through a licensed funeral establishment to a homemade treasure map of phone in person or even over this new fangled platform Zoom the family farm leading to a Folgers can with cash in it Everyone has their own thoughts when it comes to paying for a funeral and cremation But by far the STEP 1 Determining the NEEDS that must be carried out in order to accomplish the WANTS Many funeral directors out there will attempt to push certain products and services but a certified planning undertaker will identify an individual s wishes most secure way to see that there is protection from inflation Medicaid family squabbles lapsed insurance and frozen accounts is to pay in advance through a funeral insurance trust offered exclusively with certified and licensed individuals within the funeral industry To learn more visit www 10WaysToPay com and fill in the gaps with what is needed in order to carry out those wants For example if someone wants to have a private viewing for immediate family only AP G CHESAPE KE APPROVED 20 19 perhaps embalming is not a necessary expense they should incur Another own ending some might feel a tad uncomfortable when it comes to acting on it example is if an individual would like to have cremated remains scattered in Over my entire career in assisting members of the community plan in advance the water the magnificent clock urn that is positioned directly behind that I have never had one person say how uncomfortable the preplanning process dark suited funeral director is probably not a needed option Certified planning was with me As a matter of fact most of the time at the conclusion of our visit undertakers are trained in walking through this first step in a way that is easy to individuals leave with a smile on their face and maybe a few jokes asking me to understand and in turn becomes very educational Once the wants are clearly put the measuring tape down are tossed out simply because they now know identified a simple step by step process is used to determine what is necessary all is complete and that this topic never needs to be a concern again Making For those who may be undecided as to exactly what they want the trained it easier for those we ll leave behind is the true definition of love During this undertaker can navigate through alternatives to help determine the best option odd time in history that has everyone contemplating their own ending take advantage of the opportunity to settle this matter and eliminate any confusion A Re a d er Even though nearly all of us have thought about what we might want for our Step 2 Recording Vital Information in the future By doing this now the next time you attend a visitation a funeral This is the question and answer portion of the planning process when the or even tune into the most recent COVID update you will have the comfort undertaker records all background information to complete necessary forms in knowing all plans are carved in stone no pun intended WINNER S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M J U LY A U G U S T 2 0 2 0 1

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SHORE LINES SHORE MAGAZINE JULY AUGUST 2020 DEPARTMENTS Tybridge Farm In Warwick Page 44 Oldfield Farms 5 6 18 50 SHOP TALK LONG AGO TOY STORIES STILL STANDING Three local retailers bring the fun and games Horse barns designed by the Homsey s husband and wife architects By Maire McArdle PHOTO COURTESY RAY REMESCH EDITORS NOTE MASTHEAD 56 Honeybee Farms In Cordova Page 60 where the stories are Tilghman Island Country Store 8 Page 12 PICTURE THIS In Sudlersville Page 28 In Galena Page 44 SHORE LINES Godfrey s Farm Passion Porsches In Easton Page 34 10 SHORE TIME Car Games Tilghman Island Market Covid 19 Silver Linings By Jennifer Martella TASTE BUDS HOW RUDE Rise Up Coffee owner offers Easton new choices for burgers and bbq By Manning Lee 56 TUNE IN MUSIC MAN Meet teacher videographer and community connector Ray Remesch By Amelia Blades Steward 24 SHORE PROFILE STEAM MAKER 4 60 ASK THE EXPERT ON THE COVER Two year old Penny Genova munches on just picked strawberries at Godfrey s Farm Eric Harvey on the future of steam shows FULL BLOOM By Manning Lee Fresh cut flowers at Honeybee Farms COVER PHOTO By Debra R Messick Stephen Walker S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M J U LY A U G U S T 2 0 2 0 MAP ILLUSTRATION BY LAURA GOODE 22 WHERE THE STORIES ARE S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M J U LY A U G U S T 2 0 2 0 5

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NOTE Hopeful As we enter this new time of reopening and settle into a new summer routine we are hopeful for a brighter future that doesn t include the coronavirus We are also hopeful that as businesses open we can again enjoy the things that make the Shore such a special place to live good local food fun outdoor activities and diverse art and culture While the last several months have been difficult we have rallied around the challenges of COVID 19 and this issue of Shore Magazine celebrates our resilience and some of the exciting and meaningful things that the people of the Mid Shore are doing You may notice a change in the size and format of this issue of the magazine APG remains committed to providing an excellent product which continues to reflect our mission to tell the stories of the inspirational and iconic people who we each encounter every day in our jobs our volunteer work and through our free time This issue takes a look at the fun hobbies and interests of Shore residents whether it is collecting farm equipment or restoring an antique Porsche finding a hobby is an important pastime that enriches our lives This month s cover story explores a popular family owned U Pick produce market in Sudlersville which has served Shore residents for generations Our feature on a new nonprofit Mid Shore Scholars delves into how local high school students are navigating their journeys in becoming successful first generation college students We also pay tribute to local businesses that are providing fun outlets for children of all ages visiting Portal Games and Comics Crackerjacks and Hobbytown 6 COURTESY PHOTO EDITORS in Easton Our interview with visionary businessman Tim Cureton provides a glimpse into his new endeavors Rude Burger and Rude BBQ creating a stir in Easton s restaurant scene In our local people profiles we showcase how two people are sharing their joy with others music man Ray Remesch and flower farmer Carrie Jennings of Honeybee Flower Farm in Cordova Both are young entrepreneurs who are following their passions and we are lucky to be the recipients of their artistry We also share reflections by Lynne Faulstick on her love affair with her husband who owned a 65 foot wood schooner named Adventurer A unique photo essay depicting Eastern Shore horse barns designed by husband and wife architects Victorine DuPont Homsey and Samuel Homsey tells how the pair influenced barn design on the Shore Finally we share some tips for summer fun with popular car games and how to plan a visit to the Tilghman Island Country Store on your next leisurely drive In the September October issue we explore how our communities are stronger together by looking at unique local partnerships as well as some of the Shore s longstanding businesses We hope you enjoy the summer and can get out and visit some of the places featured in this issue and that you find peace and joy during what has felt like tumultuous times S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M J U LY A U G U S T 2 0 2 0 Remaining hopeful Amelia Blades Steward Manning Lee Co Editors President Jim Normandin Editors Amelia Blades Steward Manning Lee Design Consultant Maire McArdle Copy Editor B Rae Perryman Chief Revenue Officer Paul Hagood Marketing Director Betsy Griffin Creative Director Greg Mueller Contributing Photographers Pamela L Cowart Rickman Arden Haley Maire McArdle Caroline J Phillips Stephen Walker Contributing Writers Tracey F Johns Jennifer Martella Debra R Messick Advertising Contact Brandon Silverstein Advertising Manager 410 200 6469 Editorial Contact 410 463 9883 Submissions submissions shoremonthly com Subscriptions 410 770 4005 Receive Shore Magazine 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 Magazine for FREE 29088 Airpark Drive Easton MD 21601 www shoremonthly com Shore Magazine 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 S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M J U LY A U G U S T 2 0 2 0 7

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Enjoy a beautiful smile this summer SHORE TIME Steve Bleinberger Katie Cassidy Bernie Dellario Diane Dubois Mullaly Maggii Sarfaty REGISTER NOW FOR AUGUST CLASSES Registration Information at academyartmuseum org 41 0 82 2 2787 For trips across the Bay Bridge here are some family travel fun downloadable activity pages www baybridge maryland gov PHOTO COURTESY GETTY IMAGES 106 South Street Easton Maryland CAR GAMES ENTERTAIN LIKE A PRO Now that summer s finally here we can t wait to get away You know what that means ROAD TRIP ALPHABET Take turns going through the alphabet Each player must find the next letter either on something in the car like the stereo screen or license plates or road signs RULE Everyone in the car gets to make one nonsense rule like every time we go under a bridge everyone needs to bark like a dog or whenever I put my hat on everyone has to touch the roof of the car Every time a rule is enforced everyone but the last person to catch on gains a point Whoever has the least points when you get to your destination loses SCAVENGER HUNT Before you leave prepare a list of common things you d see along the road cows a mileage sign a motorcycle a barn a police car an RV etc You can personalize it if you know the route well Each person tries to check off as many of the scavenger hunt items as they spot PUNCH BUGGY Every time you see a Volkswagon Beetle the first person to see it gets to punch someone else in the arm Note this game can be modified to hunt for fire hydrants different color cars etc and it s sometimes better to leave out the punching Open Monday Friday 10AM 4PM 902 S Talbot Street St Michaels MD 21663 410 745 5192 higginsandspencer com higginsandspencer COMPOSED BY MANNING LEE 10 S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M J U LY A U G U S T 2 0 2 0 S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M J U LY A U G U S T 2 0 2 0 11

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Photo Contest SHORE TIME Submit your wedding photoS now auguSt 1St Submit your wedding photoS for a chance win a Specialty cake by ruby S cake Shoppe and paStrieS and to be featured in the auguSt 2020 edition of cheSapeake bay wedding PHOTO BY MAIRE MCARDLE ruby S cake Shoppe and paStrieS 415 b eaSt doVer road eaSton md 443 205 3979 ISLAND LANDMARK Established in the 1800s as a general store current owners Patricia Bourbon McGlannan and John McGlannan have made the Tilghman Island Country Store a full service island market Offerings include a wide selection of groceries beer wine and liquor fresh baked goods a full menu of carry out items including daily lunch and dinner specials and homemade deli salads Don t miss their specialty items such as hand carved decoys locally made crafts greeting cards fresh maple syrup and local seasonal seafood BEST KNOWN FOR Smashburger 5 oz old fashioned cheeseburger seared on the grill Homemade Tilghman Island Apple Walnut Muffins Fridays Five Wine Tastings Virtual if necessary Best selection of bourbons for miles around Crab Imperial Egg Rolls Private label of hot sauces and spices Tee Shirts that read I got smashed at the Tilghman Island Country Store Slogan If we don t have it you don t need it HOURS Monday Thursday 5 a m 7 p m Friday 5 a m 8 p m Sunday 8 a m 4 p m 5949 Tilghman Island Rd Tilghman Maryland 21671 410 886 2777 Follow Tilghman Island Country Store on Facebook View photo reQuirementS conteSt ruleS on cheSapeakebaywedding com to Submit your photoS go to cheSapeakebaywedding com for more information contact betSy griffin bgriffin cheSpub com COMPOSED BY AMELIA BLADES STEWARD 12 S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M J U LY A U G U S T 2 0 2 0 S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M J U LY A U G U S T 2 0 2 0 13

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Kent SHORE TIME VISIT County MD By Daniel Divilio SILVER LININGS OF COVID 19 TEXT AND PHOTOS BY AMELIA BLADES STEWARD During the COVID 19 global pandemic the family meal disappeared as hundreds of restaurant workers locally lost their jobs Restaurants closed their doors to seated patrons furloughed their workers and rolled out new carryout meals When local chef Jordan Lloyd began thinking about his colleagues in the businesses who were being affected by the shutdowns he and his team at the Wylder Hotel Tilghman Island decided to resurrect the family meal in a take out capacity to help feed hospitality workers in Talbot County whose jobs were lost due to the pandemic Pictured left to right are Chef Jordan Lloyd and Brandy Miller of Nice Farms Creamery who provided the milk for each family meal the first week Naomi Thomas of Scott s United Methodist Church has been coordinating Mobile Food Pantries for 14 years at the church Over 128 households were served with 6 103 pounds of food at one of the drive through pantries at the church during COVID 19 continued on page 17 Thousands of masks were donated by quilters across the Mid Shore a wonderful example of how local residents reached out to meet the needs in our community related to this virus Pictured below is Talbot County Council President Corey Pack wearing a handmade camouflage surgical mask made by a member of Bayside Quilters of the Eastern Shore s Modern Quilt Bee A large donation of frozen chicken by Mountaire Farms rallied local businesses in Talbot County to help transport and store food for the needs during COVID 19 including Chesapeake Landing Restaurant and Paris Foods More than 1 120 families in Talbot County were reached through this amazing spirit of teamwork and generosity 14 S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M J U LY A U G U S T 2 0 2 0 It may be the smallest county in Maryland but for those who love unique shopping and dining experiences or adventures on the water and in the woods Kent has so much to offer Nestled on the upper Eastern Shore Kent County boasts easy access to the Chesapeake Bay and the Chester and Sassafras rivers With that comes lots of opportunities fun And in between the Sassafras marking the northern county line and the Chesterserving as the southern border there is lots of scenic farmland historic towns and nature preserves to take in Chestertown is the county seat located on the Chester River Rock Hall and Betterton offer easy access to the Bay Galena and Millington have lots of small town charm The towns feature a variety of eateries ranging from classic fare to barbecue from Therapists Carly Burton and Abby Tyner in a virtual teletherapy platform Everything seemed to go virtual during COVID 19 even mental health services For All Seasons provides therapy advocacy psychiatry and education to all five counties on the Mid Shore The number of patients using teletherapy and telepsychiatry at For All Seasons has grown from 4 percent from the fall of 2019 to 55 percent today with the majority of staff now utilizing this platform to deliver care PAID ADVERTISEMENT S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M J U LY A U G U S T 2 0 2 0 15

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227 1 2 High Street Chestertown MD 21620 410 810 0010 info dougashleyrealtors com www dougashleyrealtors com Beautiful Home Updated kitchen with stainless steel master bath hardwood floors in most of the living area private backyard with a fire pit large deck Open family room with a wood burning fireplace kitchen Second floor master suite 3 additional bedrooms and 2 5 baths Shows great No HOA 309 900 MDKE116560 535 High St Chestertown MD Unique and charming home in Historic Chestertown close to downtown and Chester River Lovingly restored in 2013 hardwood floors throughout fresh paint spacious screened porch private back yard which includes an incredible two story garden house Come see this wonderful home 329 000 MDKE116594 7824 Country Club Lane Located in Country Club Estates 4 5 bedrooms media room double sided wood burning fireplace large country kitchen screened porch and first floor master Detached 2 car garage and 2 car attached garage Professionally landscaped Great curb appeal 476 000 MDKE115886 107 S Queen St Heart of Historic Downtown Chestertown One block from the Chester River shops restaurants and close toWilmer Park Well appointed home with a potential first floor master 3 additional bedrooms and full bath on 2nd floor Freshly painted inside and out newer roof and updated kitchen Front Porch sitting 349 000 MDKE116518 Location Golf Course This home has large rooms with beautiful wood flooring throughout solid condition open floor plan kitchen dining room living room and a beautiful sunroom with views of the golf course Four bedrooms 2 baths patio garage Close to Historic Downtown Chestertown and the Marina 424 900 MDKE116218 Water View Not Water Front Three Bedrooms with wonderful water views of the Chester River New roof and other upgrades as well House is turnkey move in condition with furniture conveying with house Must see located in Queen Anne s County with lots of Charm Perfect size and in immaculate condition Quiet rural street 246 500 MDQA139446 Chesapeake Bay Front Condo A beautifully appointed unit in Rock hall offers upgrades that include hardwood floors in the living and dining areas and granite counters in the kitchen Three level living private boat slip observation deck with view of the bay pool decks master suite is amazing You will love the amenities Come see 399 900 MDKE100003 Southern Living Designed Kinnaird Point home with water privileges So many upgrades quality construction The Kitchen w vaulted ceiling has been renovated complete with new appliances Rear covered deck with awning overlooking the waterfall pond and private backyard Just come and see this fine property Beautiful 689 000 MDKE116456 200 Court St Conveniently Located downtown Historic Chestertown Great opportunity for someone wanting professional office space or would like to convert into a residence Beautiful brick high ceilings off street parking for 4 spaces and little to no outside maintenance Be creative 329 900 MDKE116074 This Home Renovated Lovingly renovated in 2019 by a true professional Original details have been retained throughout including wonderful wood floors beams original windows bookcases all the modern amenities Three spacious bedrooms master with ensuite New family room with deck overlooking private backyard 310 000 MDKE116036 Just Listed Better Look At Me NOW Featuring three bedrooms 3 baths this beautiful home has a bonus 2 car garage and beautiful landscaping An Absolutely move in ready tastefully renovated open floor plan with modern farmhouse inspired touches It s located just outside of Chestertown in a wonderful setting 335 000 MDKE116618 AGENTS 11 Howell Point Rd Located in Betterton with farm views and just a quick jaunt to sandy beaches public water access and beautiful sunsets Wood floors 1 5 baths 2 bedrooms upstairs first floor W D nice big country kitchen deck porch storage shed and nice low maintenance landscaping 192 000 MDKE116642 Retha Arrabal 410 708 2172 Bud Felty 410 708 5879 Michele Palmer 410 920 9435 Vinny Assante Di Cupillo 443 480 8668 William Brockschmidt 240 505 4278 Rick King 410 708 1006 Vince Raimond 410 708 9673 Doug Ashley Broker 410 708 0480 Grace Crockett 410 708 5615 Helen McAdory 443 820 5621 Frances Miller 410 708 7804 S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M J U LY A U G U S T 2 0 2 0 DOCK DINE DISCOVER ROCK HALL Come Restore Refresh on Maryland s Beautiful Eastern Shore Compassionate care meets modern medicine in the countryside of the Shore Chestertown Animal Hospital is a well established Practice serving the Eastern Shore for the past 54 years We are the Key to Your Home Buying and Selling Success 16 steamed seafood to sushi You won t go home hungry And unique finds await at the locally owned stores and boutiques from antiques to the latest fashions For outdoor lovers take a trip to Eastern Neck National Wildlife Refuge an island south of Rock Hall or the Sassafras Natural Resources Management Area located on Turner s Creek just outside the village of Kennedyville Both feature lots of trails for explorers and nature lovers Or go for bike ride on Kent County s long and winding roads Enjoy the rolling hills through a bucolic landscape of farm fields There is plenty of fun to be had on the water whether finding a spot to lay out a towel at Betterton Beach taking a boat out on the Bay for sailing or fishing or going for a paddle on one of the many creeks and rivers For history lovers for nature lovers for boating and biking enthusiasts or for anyone who enjoys a little bit of a slower pace of life Kent County offers the perfect setting for a peaceful break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life 10530 Augustine Herman Hwy Chestertown MD 21620 410 778 2455 chestertownanimalhospital com We offer state of the art VetScalpel CO2 laser surgery for pets The laser can be utilized in most surgical procedures with many benefits for our patients including reduced bleeding less pain decreased risk of infection and a quicker recovery when compared to traditional surgical methods Our brand new ultrasound and dental radiography unit allows us to provide our patients with the most advanced diagnostic care in the area We also have a mobile unit for home visits and end of life services Our outstanding team includes 3 full time veterinarians and limited on call services available to help the community with their beloved family members Our Veterinarians From left to right Rebecca Christine VMD Madeline J Scofield DVM cVA Kathleen Stevens VMD PAID ADVERTISEMENT S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M J U LY A U G U S T 2 0 2 0 17

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SHOP TALK TOY STORIES Meet three local retailers who can supply all the fun and games your family will love this summer BY MAIRE MCARDLE STOREFRONT PHOTO BY MAIRE MCARDLE TOY STORE INTERIORS COURTESY LINDA LARAMY Grandparents Beware 18 S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M J U LY A U G U S T 2 0 2 0 When you push open the antique backwards door into Easton s beloved nostalgic toy store Crackerjacks you are instantly transported to another time Owner Linda Laramy reminisces with a laugh when asked about how she named her shop It was a fluke I randomly thought of how I loved to dig inside the box of caramel coated popcorn for the toy and thought that s a good name Let s go with it Forty one years later the Washington Street landmark remains a favorite shopping destination Laramy had lived in Aspen Colorado where she owned a retail store called the Aspen Tea and Spice Company I did have a little background in retail she said After arriving in Easton in 1979 we looked around and noticed there wasn t a toy store so we thought it might be a good idea to open one The rest is history In the early 80s Laramy s two toddlers often would come to the store with her When they weren t crying or demanding my attention their presence was often a great sales tool While they played on the floor with a colorful ball or baby doll I d often hear a customer remark I ll take one of those Grandparents are her best customers They shop for birthdays and holidays throughout the year but in the summer their grandkids come in with them Recalling a recent happening Laramy shared how a youngster convinced her grandmother that the store s life size white unicorn in the window was the best possible thing in the universe and that she couldn t live without it Happily for us the grandmother agreed and bought the unicorn Her granddaughter was beside herself with happiness We all enjoyed watching her Laramy reflects how much she enjoys her interaction with customers especially young parents Sometimes she ll hear a mom say to her child I used to come here when I was your age Aptly labeled a good old fashioned toy store Laramy s merchandising does not follow the trend to offer more high tech toys Recognizing that there is a clear shift to electronic gadgets with added bells and whistles even on toys for the youngest of children she does attend the annual specialty toy convention of the American Specialty Toy Retailing Association and is also a member of The Good Toy Group This introduces her to lots of new traditional and tech toys she never would have known about Laramy observes that today s kids have clever minds and is encouraged to see that they find new creative ways to enjoy traditional toys But she jests Robotics and coding toys for older kids has left me in the dust I have a wonderful staff who I feel love their jobs and are so enthusiastic about our store Ultimately my wish would be for a younger person to come along and buy Crackerjacks and take it into the 21st century Crackerjacks owner Linda Laramy stands with the store s iconic Playmobile pirate whose head fell off and rolled down the street once she exclaims The backwards front door opens into the charming toy store where shoppers will find games kits puzzles crafts collectibles and oversized unicorns Website crackerjackstoys com Hours Mon Thurs 9 30 a m 5 30 p m Fri 9 30 a m 6 00 p m Sat 9 30 a m 5 00 p m Sundays in Nov and Dec 11 00 a m 3 00 p m Email crackerjacks goeaston net Phone 410 822 7716 S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M J U LY A U G U S T 2 0 2 0 19

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Remoted Controlled Wade Miller center is a shop owner who loves to interact with his customers and help suggest the best remote controlled purchase 20 S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M J U LY A U G U S T 2 0 2 0 Playing board games assembling plastic model kits and constructing train sets with intricate villages can be lifelong hobbies passed down as cherished traditions Wade Miller the franchise owner of Hobbytown in Easton wants to keep those options available for all generations I knew there was a need to continue to offer the kinds of specialty items we carry he pledged Miller opened the store at its current location in October 2012 as his first foray in a retail business Having been a frequent shopper at this same franchise back in the 1980s Miller felt strongly that it was a great opportunity to keep a store like this in the Shore area His favorite part of owning this business is being able to put smiles on kids faces and seeing the enjoyment that his customers have when they discover the carefully curated products in his store I would say the biggest trend is the one that most small businesses fight everyday the internet how to get customers to buy FROM LEFT TO RIGHT Matt LaCurts Dante Santos and Wade Zulauf at Portals Games and Comics in Easton local and not just purchase online What our store offers is the personal interaction at the counter By being in the store I can advise suggest test repair and tinker I take care of our customers Miller said While it may appear that Hobbytown leans toward male geared toys and kits Miller finds that the STEM products he carries are interesting to many girls and he also stocks a wide assortment of puzzles crafts and many traditional toys Website hobbytown com must select this store Hours Monday Friday 11 a m to 7 p m Saturday 10 a m to 6 p m Sunday noon to 4 p m Email htusaeastonmd verizon net Phone 410 822 7800 The Game Guys How do game playing friends make the world a better place They open a games and comics store Just over a year ago Wade Zulauf and Matt LaCurts combined their own capital got business loans along with sweat equity contributed by extended family to open Portals Games and Comics providing customers with a part store part rec center Starting off like most youngsters playing family board games Zulauf reminisces about time spent with family and friends into the wee hours of the night Back in their middle school days both were obsessed with the 1990s game Magic the Gathering one of the first collectible and digital strategic card games Zulauf offers Being part of a community is the most favorite thing about owning the store Since we opened We ve been told by many customers that they had trouble finding people to meet and hang out with and now they have a huge wonderful community that they are a part of We are a family in a way We look out for each other and to be part of that is an honor LaCurts adds I d like to echo Zulauf s sentiment about community It was actually part of our original idea for the store to be a community center for people to have a safe comfortable place to play games the retail half is there to support the game play area We have numerous families or parent kid PORTALS GAMES AND COMICS PHOTO BY MAIRE MCARDLE HOBBYTOWN PHOTOS COURTESY WADE MILLER SHOP TALK teams that have joined our Dungeons Dragons nights regularly since we opened Giving a shout out to his store employee Dante Santos for his personal rapport with new customers Zulauf acknowledges his contribution to creating a nurturing game learning environment With the trend tilting away from the screen time Portals is attracting parents and children local educators homeschooled kids and even Girl Scout troops There s an enrichment value in playing games together Students with learning challenges have assimilated into game groups at the store finding new friends with common interests People want to dive into a character or keep up with a storyline because they loved a movie that just launched Our Dungeons Dragons crowd has absolutely taken this scene by storm It has the highest turnout and the highest number of new players joining We have a constantly growing tabletop war gaming scene think War Hammer that we even absorb players from Delaware who come through to join the fun Zulauf states For shoppers who are not game and comic enthusiasts the miniatures and painting offerings have become the most popular portion of their store spanning across many genres Zulauf continues We host events daily and we have Learn to Play dates weekly We keep our event calendar updated on our website s homepage S Website www PortalsShop com Facebook facebook com portalsshop Instagram instagram com portalsshop Hours Mon Thurs 11 a m 9 p m Fri 11 a m 11 p m Sat 11 a m 9 p m Sun 11 a m 6 p m Email contact portalsshop com Phone 410 800 8787 S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M J U LY A U G U S T 2 0 2 0 21

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TASTE BUDS HOW RUDE The owners of Rise Up Coffee serve up delicious choices in Easton with juicy burgers or smoky BBQ BY MANNING LEE PHOTO BY STPEHEN WALKER As anticipated it s sizzling hot FROM LEFT TO RIGHT Executive Chef Brett Cureton and General Manager G C DiVanna are ready to savor a sliced brisket sandwich and a loaded burger at a rustic picnic table in the Rude Burger outdoor dining area 22 S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M J U LY A U G U S T 2 0 2 0 outside again this summer yet while this season is a little different than most years on the Shore one thing hasn t changed We re still obsessed with summer and everything that goes with it One of our favorite activities despite a world pandemic is eating out Our love for doing lunch and going out to dinner runs deeply through our veins That s what makes the much anticipated openings of Rude Burger and Rude BBQ all the more exciting Tim Cureton the genius behind Easton s iconic coffee roaster Rise Up Coffee and his crew have been roasting and brewing coffee in Talbot County since 2005 Today they distribute 7000 pounds of coffee a week regionally We try to bring out the essence of the coffee and deliver it as fresh as we possibly can At the same time you know it s that spirit of friendship and connectivity between our employees and customers that has been amazingly impactful Cureton explained It is with this spirit of community and connectivity that he and his brother Brett Cureton a graduate from Baltimore Culinary Institute and a chef in Annapolis have always wanted to create a restaurant a place of consequence together that would really move the needle for an already robust group of customers in the Easton area A rudimentary concept of burgers and beers really appealed to both Tim and Brett I ve watched what s happened with Shake Shack Their fast fine and casual dining concept works everyone s welcome and come as you are is very approachable Cureton explained We were already in the process of developing our Rude Burger concept when out of nowhere Andrew Evans owner of the BBQ Joint rang me up It took me a few minutes to realize he wanted to see if I would purchase the BBQ Joint It dawned on me how great these two restaurants could actually work together both of them under one banner he said Burgers and barbeque are the simplest foods that even grandparents enjoy Thus they coined the names Rude Burger and Rude BBQ because of the foods rudimentary simplicity Both restaurants are under the direction of Executive Chef Brett Cureton who designed the menu at Rude Burger which offers so many burger choices that the sky s the limit The Rude build your own offers smoked bacon caramelized onion grilled pineapple fried egg avocado and pickled jalapenos The Brah taken from a Hawaiian term meaning brother os a teriyaki burger topped with grilled pineapple bacon melted cheese and a Hawaiian sauce and the MD Crab is a burger served with crab meat Each burger comes with a choice of a beef patty or two different vegan choices an impossible burger patty as well as a black bean burger The menu at Rude BBQ has a line up of Brisket ribs BBQ chicken pulled pork or turkey all typical offerings at a BBQ place but its the sauces really turn up the volume with flavors like smoked ketchup hot honey butter ranch chipotle mayo horseradish honey mustard and pickled jalapeno Still hungry for more Both menus are packed with delicious sandwiches salads appetizers and side dishes and both serve freshly cut potato and sweet potato fries This summer Rude Burger and Rude BBQ will be serving up the most Rude Food in town Be sure to add them to your list of restaurants to try Whether you are spending your time safer at home or are venturing out it could be a choose yourown adventure burger or BBQ kind of summer great things are on the menu S www rudefoodco com Rude Burger 4 S Aurora Street Rude BBQ 216 E Dover Road Easton MD 21601 833 HOW RUDE Open daily Monday Sunday 11 a m 10 p m S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M J U LY A U G U S T 2 0 2 0 23

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SHORE PROFILE STEAM MAKER Erick Harvey navigates the future while reflecting on the past BY MANNING LEE PHOTOS BY MAIRE MCARDLE AND STEPHEN WALKER Now more than ever it is evident Eric Harvey takes a break to tell about his role at Tuckahoe Steam and Gas 24 S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M J U LY A U G U S T 2 0 2 0 as Americans we love the work of our hands and the blessings it brings Work makes us feel alive useful and connected to one another We all work hard but in our culture we play hard too Sometimes playing takes on the same intensity as our work Passion for our playing is a serious business as it keeps our grueling work pace at bay One way we play is through our hobbies and we take them very seriously too On the Shore we treasure our rich agricultural heritage One popular hobby that celebrates our heritage centers around collecting restoring and showing steamengine tractors and the farm equipment of the agricultural steam age We don t use steam engine tractors today but they once played a major role in farming They still live on in farm lore and in the hearts of people who make their living off the land Of course this hobby centers around collecting giant toys but more importantly it encourages us to study and reflect upon the strengths of the American agricultural lifestyle It s about discovering the true grit our grandfathers needed to tame our lands and feed their people It s about claiming for ourselves our ancestral work ethic as an inheritance and using it in whatever our chosen profession Perhaps no one embodies a greater understanding of these principals today than local hobbyist Eric Harvey of ER Harvey Metal Working Company in Easton Eric was nine the year his father bought him his tractor a 1935 McCormick Deering His father already owned a few farm pieces and Eric worked on his tractor S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M J U LY A U G U S T 2 0 2 0 25

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SHORE PROFILE APG CHESAPEAKE KONSYL PHARMACEUTICALS INC TALBOT COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE EASTON UTILITIES CHOPTANK TRANSPORT ROTARY CLUB OF EASTON R U O Y E R A H S NCES HERE EXPERIE groups facebook com togethertalbot ot TogetherTalb A peek into a shed at the Tuckahoe Steam and Gas shed right alongside of his father They began showing them together Together they took their toys to the parades around Talbot County and to regional shows One thing led to another and all the sudden they had five or six antique tractors Sadly Eric s father died of cancer when Eric was fifteen His family sold most of their collection except for Eric s tractor Eric stayed involved in the hobby by helping others care for their collections Most of the men in the hobby were already in their 70s and 80s They needed a younger person to help them with the more physically intensive projects As he worked beside them they mentored him and taught him the love of the hobby Because of Eric s passion for the agricultural steam engines and what he had learned from his mentors he further involved himself in the Tuckahoe Steam and Gas Association and also their Annual Show There were a couple of guys my age that we kind of did it as a group on weekend nights and weekends he said Eric joined the board of directors of Tuckahoe Steam and Gas when he was 18 years old Of course being on the board of directors leads to collecting more things 26 S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M J U LY A U G U S T 2 0 2 0 In these uncertain times we can t all get out and make a difference but we can lift each other up and share our experiences through Together Talbot an online extension of our community that is free to Join and Share to Show your support and join for free today at www togethertalbot com All members will receive Together Talbot stickers and the first 1000 to join receive a free together Talbot T shirt ot REGIONAL STEAM AND GAS SHOWS Some of the event information may not be correct due to COVID 19 Confirm details with event organizers Tuckahoe Steam and Gas Association Talbot County MD Annual Show July 9 12 www Tuckahoesteam org 410 822 9868 Eastern Shore Threshermen Federalsburg MD 60th Annual Old Time Wheat Threshing and Gas Engine Show Friday August 7 Saturday 8 Sunday 9th Call 410 754 8422 or 410 673 2414 Arcadia Steam Show Maryland Steam Historical Society Inc Arcadia MD 65th Annual Show September 17th 20th 2020 16020 Carnival Ave Upperco MD 21155 Rough and Tumble Engineers Historical Association Lancaster PA 72nd Annual Thresherman s Reunion August 12 15th 717 442 4249 www roughandtumble org Early American Steam Society Windsor PA 63rd Annual Steam O Rama October 1 2 3 and 4 1673 Manor Road Windsor PA www steamoramapa com that are related to the world agricultural hobby he said As a purist collector Eric described his collection of toys I collect a little bit of everything from corn shellers to thrashing machines he said At one time he even worked for a steam powered railroad As a married man he and his wife continued Eric s passion in the hobby They found a Frick Steam Tractor built in 1899 and restored it to its operating condition We have a sawmill that makes roof shingles for houses that was built around 1900 We also bought togethertalb www togethertalbot com a horse powered treadmill To make it work you put a horse in it As the horse walks it powers a transmission that runs a power take off shaft and you hook that to a pulley that runs a thresher machine a sawmill or whatever you need That was built before 1900 he described These machines and the interworking parts keep Eric busy at his shop He spends most Saturdays with his friends repairing and making parts either for his antique tractor or making parts for someone else s antique tractor or steam engine part That is how his hobby got him started in his trade which is welding and blacksmithing All of these machines have something broken on them You ve got to fix them he said That s where this hobby is more like a team sport Eric contributes his talents and resources as the welder and blacksmith of the team they have machinists wood workers they even have a friend in Pennsylvania who has a foundry that makes cast iron parts for them Through this network of friends they keep the hobby going Their teamwork and comradery are essential to the hobby Each summer Eric and his family and team of hobbyists prepare for the regional shows where they show off the work they ve been doing all year This isn t something you can do by yourself It takes several people to load and unload our equipment into tractor trailers We help each other get to and from each of the shows he said A key life lesson but also important to the success to this hobby is the principle of recycling We collect everything If something breaks we take the nuts and bolts apart and put the bolts away saving them for next time You might restore a tractor or engine and there might be extra parts that you save for something else That s what we need to learn as a people we can t be a society that uses things one time and then throws them away Here in the shop we recycle everything Nothing goes in the trash The parts and pieces for some of these tractors are near and dear and are worth a fortune That translates into life today We repurpose things and try to make everything count That s something that I take away from my work in this hobby Eric explained When all is said and done after the machines are fixed and in working condition the summer steam shows are finished for the season what do the people of this agricultural hobby hope to accomplish When it gets down to it we want to show each new generation how hard life was on the farms We want them to know what tools their ancestors had to work with and what an advancement having these machines made in agriculture Eric said S S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M J U LY A U G U S T 2 0 2 0 27

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Summer AT GODFREY S FARM This Mid Shore patch of heaven is the perfect place to pick your own fruits and vegetables BY AMELIA BLADES STEWARD PHOTOS BY STEPHEN WALKER farmers Tom and Lisa Godfrey took over their family farm in 1999 they credited Tom s parents as great role models as they began the adventure of caring for a 600 acre farm in Sudlersville Tom s grandparents Robert and Hazel Godfrey first had a farm in Mt Laurel New Jersey Their son George and his wife Mary moved to the Eastern Shore in 1952 mainly focused on growing asparagus Their son Tom and his siblings grew cantaloupes on the side When I was younger Dad would drop us kids off in the middle of a huge field of tomatoes or peppers and expect us to pick It was always dewy and cold or hot and sweltering The rows stretched nearly to the horizon I was overtaken with dread 28 S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M J U LY A U G U S T 2 0 2 0 and hopelessness I wanted to be anywhere else Tom recalls When Tom was in high school he did not want to farm He started college at the University of Maryland without knowing what degree he wanted to pursue He reflects I wanted something different but didn t know what That idea never came to me and time ran out eventually you have to choose something to get through college so I settled on an agronomy soils degree It was Tom s mother s idea for him to do something adventurous his senior year He went to Colorado State to take his last semester and transferred credits back to the University of Maryland to complete his degree It was at Colorado State that he met Lisa THIS PAGE The inviting exterior of Godrey s Farm Market VINTAGE PHOTO INSET COURTESY GODFREY FAMILY When third generation OPPOSITE Twins Emily and Jane Godfrey sample strawberries the day before the season opens INSET Lisa Godfrey with twins Jane and Emily with George Pa Godfrey and his combine in 2004 S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M J U LY A U G U S T 2 0 2 0 29

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VINTAGE PHOTO INSET COURTESY GODFREY FAMILY VINTAGE PHOTO INSET COURTESY GODFREY FAMILY The Godfrey s Farm continued Tom s family legacy of growing asparagus which was his parents specialty while they managed the farm Today 250 acres of the 600 acres are hand harvested crops including 150 acres of sweet corn 60 acres of asparagus and 40 acres of peaches cantaloupes tomatoes peppers strawberries and blueberries The balance of the farm includes 75 acres of green beans contracted for fresh market as well as grain and processing crops which change year to year Tom comments I grew up in a farm family growing grain crops fruit and vegetables We grew some things under contract to processing companies and we also sold things 30 S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M J U LY A U G U S T 2 0 2 0 directly to the public When I was young 150 acres of the home farm was planted in only asparagus hedgerow to hedgerow They grew for the Green Giant Co in Woodside Delaware We also sold to the public and had U Pick strawberries he added Sometime in the late 1970s that plant closed and then we were all direct marketing to the public We cut our acreage way back on asparagus and pursued other crops Over the years he said this included many different delicious vegetables including peppers tomatoes zucchini cabbage string beans and lima beans Lisa states Asparagus is our most popular crop It is a perennial crop that produces shoots every day for about six to seven weeks between May and June The U Pick has changed over the years Families today pick small amounts for the experience of doing it where their grandparents may have picked large amounts to can or freeze U Pick options include strawberries blueberries peaches and blackberries Years ago everyone bought local Tom explains that people got large quantities of produce to can and freeze and eat fresh during the season Then transportation of produce got better and things began to be shipped from all over and year round Many things became available all of the time in the grocery stores and the need to freeze and can vanished as did the concept of seasonal eating Some people today don t even know when the local seasons are Tom laments Lately there has been a shift in thinking toward locally grown food sparked I think by some food safety problems This has caused mistrust of the food chain industry Ideas spread and take hold very quickly now with the reality of social media So we are getting more attention now although we were always here I am paying attention to the concerns I perceive that the public has and we are trying to do what will earn trust in our products The farm practices Integrated Pest Management and is Good Agricultural Practices GAP Certified Over the years Godfrey s has diversified its market offerings to include cut flowers locally produced cheese from Eve s Cheese yogurt milk eggs and chicken from Lancaster County Parkside Deli chicken salad prepared foods and meats from the Meat Locker and pork from Langenfelder Farm Hershey s ice cream homemade salsa slushies pies and baked goods The family also sold fruit and vegetables to stores in Annapolis since the early 1970 s The restaurant sales to the Baltimore DC metropolitan area restaurants started within the last 15 years OPPOSITE Tom Godfrey displays hundreds of tomato plants which will be sold to customers to plant in their home gardens INSET Tom kicked back in his farm office in 1995 THIS PAGE Lisa Godfrey arranges trays of annuals for sale in the front of the market INSET Grandmother Mary Godfrey arranges flower bundles to sell at the market S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M J U LY A U G U S T 2 0 2 0 31

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32 S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M J U LY A U G U S T 2 0 2 0 VINTAGE PHOTOS 2 COURTESY GODFREY FAMILY Lisa reflects It s been a great place to raise a family A lot of our customers know our kids and have watched our two girls grow up This job has also given me the ability to work and spend time with them Their children have been involved in everything at the market including selling their own wares One day we found them selling tomatoes at their own table outside Lisa adds We had to stop them because they were undercutting our prices inside Dealing with the challenges of COVID 19 has challenged the farm to think differently about selling products It has forced us to create online ordering which has actually been a very positive thing Lisa says It has added another dimension to our business by letting people see everything we carry online With COVID 19 Godfrey s will be implementing new safety rules including washing hands before picking not bringing food into the fields and not allowing pets in the fields What better place to get fresh food than six feet apart in a strawberry patch We know a lot of the people who come year after year she quips In summer Godfrey s Farm has another attraction its ice cream Lisa explains In addition to our U Pick fruit which has been a good way to get people to come to the farm we get a lot of ice cream traffic There is a reunion in our rockers when we start offering ice cream again each spring Every year people come back to catch up with their friends and see what s new Tom reflects I ve always taken for granted my place in the agricultural world I ve never known anything else It s like asking a fish what it s like to be wet all the time When I consciously make a point to think about it I feel fortunate for what I have and am glad to have been given this path My parents of course set me on this track they were the true pioneers did all the heavy lifting and took what seems to me now like incredible risks Lisa adds There is nothing better than when the sun is shining and we have enough product and people want it It s great to see their arms full of what we grew S TOP George Godfrey on a tractor in the 70s LEFT The Godfrey family in the 1970s Back row left to right are grandparents Robert and Hazel Godfrey parents George and Mary Godfrey and brother George Godfrey Jr Front row left to right are sisters Sarah and Molly Godfrey with Tom Godfrey and their dog Rufus SUDLERSVILLE FIRE COMPANY PEACH FESTIVAL August 1 12 4 p m Online ordering is available Open daily 8 a m to 5 p m 302 Leager Road Sudlersville MD info godfreysfarm com 410 438 3509 David C Blitzer Partner Co founder Emily C Wise Partner Co founder Wise Blitzer was founded on a simple idea provide aggressive technology driven cost effective and personalized legal services and solutions to clients on the Eastern Shore and throughout Maryland CONTACT US FOR A FREE CONSULTATION www wiseblitzer com 443 249 3562 S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M J U LY A U G U S T 2 0 2 0 33

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ABOVE from left to right Troy Smith uses a foot powered shrinker and stretcher to form a car panel Smith inspects the shape of a handformed panel using a custom pattern Smith hammer forming a piece of metal over a tree stump OPPOSITE top Bill Hommnick uses the technique of block sanding which is the next step after the metal shop OPPOSITE bottom Ryan Gill protected by a hi tech mask block sands a panel after a coat of primer 36 S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M J U LY A U G U S T 2 0 2 0 families get Dad s hand me down Porsche to remember him Every ride in Dad s old car keeps a part of him alive Eventually Porsches need restoration Where do you take Dad s old red turbo 911 from 1977 to restore it to its former glory Would you trust it to just anyone It s important to consider that every dollar spent restores the car s value even if it is expensive If something is worth doing isn t it worth doing right A well kept secret in Easton may very well be an old Porsche s fountain of youth At Classic Porsche Restoration CPR the crew doesn t just revitalize old Porsches they restore them beyond their original beauty Owners Bruce Wakefield and Josh Pritchett have developed a team of artists and craftsmen who make the magic happen at CPR I don t know much about Porsches and I went to CPR to learn There I witnessed miracles Wakefield and Pritchett guided me a neophyte through the process of restoring the beautiful beasts I saw sad dilapidated end of the road Porsches transformed and discovered a team of dedicated craftsmen become magicians when put to the task The cars were in such awful condition It was nothing short of miraculous what each craftsman knew how to do Each impressed me more than the one before with their depth of knowledge and understanding of the brand s history I started in the metal shop Each car takes about 1 600 hours to restore from beginning to end A lot of the time and a lot of the money is absorbed right here in the metal shop depending on how much rust there is on each car said craftsman Troy Smith When I arrived Smith was lying on the ground welding the bottom of a 1961 Porsche Cabriolet with a removable hardtop It was completely stripped down to the very metal of its case He graciously pulled himself out from underneath the car to speak with me When this car got here it was falling apart he said Someone had done a very poor restoration and welded two halves of two different cars together It was literally coming apart We can tell this car has been involved in at least four accidents It s one of the worst we ve seen But when it s finished it ll be perfect It s impossible to order new vintage Porsche parts While regular body shops use computer settings to make panels the CPR team creates the new bodywork of each Porsche by hand Each tool manipulates aluminum sheet metal into perfectly appointed parts for each car In the metal shop each craftsman welds bends and stretches metal into the shapes determined by a hand drawn pattern Wakefield and Pritchett and fellow team member Jason Gallo laid out a piece of aluminum sheet metal for me to manipulate hammer bend and stretch With much help I finally crafted my own little bowl out of a piece of sheet metal with the same tools the guys use to restore the Porsches What energy handcrafted restorations take I next visited the priming and block sanding shop Here Ryan Gill and Bill Hommnick prime and block sand the cars Like the metalwork the priming and block sanding is also done by hand after each of four coats of primer is applied For these tasks immense strength and stamina are required and the artists are passionate about their work It takes this level of Porsche passion to achieve the perfection CPR requires We work hard and usually every week by Tuesday I ve sanded so much I don t have any fingerprints left Gill laughed From start to finish each car takes about 400 hours to complete and that s just the priming and block sanding phase From there each car goes to the painting booths at an offsite building then is reassembled Our restoration work is expensive said Wakefield We encourage our customers to do their homework and know what kind of S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M J U LY A U G U S T 2 0 2 0 37

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THINKING ABOUT SELLING YOUR HOME OR PROPERTY Realty Navigator has the tools to get it done To gain maximum exposure we create a digital marketing and lead generation campaign for each of our listings We saturate local national marketing outlets to make your listing stand out amongst other listings To learn more call or visit our website today ABOVE Bruce Wakefield coowner of CPR who has a hands on approach to shop management often keeps the mood light LEFT An English Wheel used to shape and form body panels BOTTOM Porschespecific fixture table used to check and align Porsche bodies to match factory specifications 38 S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M J U LY A U G U S T 2 0 2 0 restoration they want CPR provides a 1 restoration which is classified as better than perfect Our work starts at around 150 000 per car and can run upwards of 250 000 as high as 300 000 It takes more than a year to complete our restoration process What the customer gets in return is a car that was restored by hand to better than industry standards Repeat customer Ralph Ichter said Classic cars are an old guy s hobby To me it s more than driving around the Eastern Shore in an old Porsche on a nice sunny day It s all about the restoration process and the craft and skills needed to create a thing of beauty What I like about CPR is they let you participate in the process Working with CPR is more than handing over a big check and coming back two years later to take possession of the finished vehicle They let you follow the process step by step and learn from the craftspeople That spirit is evident throughout the CPR shop This team loves its work their customers and their cars It s their level of passion for Porsches and their esprit de corps that ensures the customer s final product achieves the perfection that was promised This truly is a special place on the Shore For more information about Classic Porsche Restoration please visit their website www classicporscheresto com S 116 S Piney Road Ste 204 E Chester MD 21619 I 410 643 3404 S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M J U LY A U G U S T 2 0 2 0 39

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Mother mother ocean I have heard you call Wanted to sail upon your waters since I was three feet tall You ve seen it all you ve seen it all Jimmy Buffet A Pirate Looks at Forty Sea Changes Lynn Faulstick shares memories of her husband and their life together on Adventurer LYNN FAULSTICK PHOTO BY STEPHEN WALKER MARK FAULSTICK PHOTO COURTESY BY MANNING LEE 40 S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M J U LY A U G U S T 2 0 2 0 Lynn Faulstick left reflects on her life with her late husband and the sailing yacht they loved RIGHT Mark Faulstick at the helm sailing Adventurer on the Chesapeake Bay 2013 The first time he saw her he was still a young man It was time to make his boyhood dreams come true She already an older woman came with a pedigree and a past She d seen much in the time she d spent with her other men hobnobbing with the rich the famous and the powerful She was long lean and fast and that was partly what the others had seen in her It was no different for Mark and in 1986 he found a way for them to be together She would be content to become his mistress for a while anyway His name was Mark Faulstick and her name was Adventurer Adventurer was a 1925 John Alden Malabar VI design all wood schooner built by Franklin Post in Mystic Connecticut She s 65 feet long and was commissioned for A E Whitney of Glen Clove NY In the 1950s and 1960s a man named Jack Savage of Marion Massachusetts owned her and used her as a charter boat Brothers Jack and Bobby Kennedy chartered Adventurer back before Jack became the President When Mark was five years old his uncle took him out on his sailboat in the Poconos From then on sailing was all he ever wanted to do said his wife Lynn Faulstick of Ridgely Adventurer was a terrific cruiser for the two of us S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M J U LY A U G U S T 2 0 2 0 41

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TOP Adventurer under sail traveling from New England to the Chesapeake Bay 2013 ABOVE Lynn and Mark Faulstick on their wedding day in 2003 at the Norwalk Yacht Club Norwalk Connecticut 42 It was very easy to manage He was the Captain and I was his first mate but also got to be his chief cook and bottle washer too Lynn laughed We went everywhere together to Nova Scotia and Maine We sailed most of Long Island Sound from Stamford Connecticut to Sag Harbor and New York to Buzzards Bay Sometimes we went from Martha s Vineyard through Woods Hole up through the Cape Cod Canal and everywhere else from Maine all the way through the Chesapeake Bay she continued As a racing sailboat Adventurer was long and lean which made her very fast Mark raced almost all of The Great Chesapeake Bay Schooner Races since 1995 winning the race six times and he usually won in his class as well He raced the Great Provincetown Schooner Race and the Gloucester Schooner Race Those two races were always on Labor Day Weekend and they would go from S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M J U LY A U G U S T 2 0 2 0 one race to the other right across the Bay from Boston In 2009 Adventurer was awarded Best in Show and the Best Schooner in Show at the Mystic Seaport Antique and Classic Boat Rendezvous Owning such a yacht required much maintenance Mark and I spent our spring summer and fall varnishing her Mark bragged to his buddies My wife is the best varnisher in the world said Lynn laughing I thought well whoopie He was right though I did get really good at varnishing and we enjoyed our time together doing it Work was very fun with him and I always said you earn your sail ticket that way The guys he sailed with worked hard but everyone always had a good time There was never any high sea drama she explained Mark was a teacher by trade although he worked in business most of his career He possessed a naturally gentle teaching spirit that was not off putting like many captains who come across like modern day Captain Blighs Mark was patient while teaching young crew members how to run his boat Also each year before The morning When I woke up his back was to me and the wheel was tied off His feet were stretched out There he sat watching the sun rise And if you want to see a content and happy man the look on his face was so serene and peaceful That was heaven to him it was just what he loved said Lynn Early in 2019 Mark got sick diagnosed with cancer and passed away quickly in early April 2019 at their home in Ridgely Lynn said It was though Mark had peacefully slipped his lines and set sail for heavenly seas She continued you just don t ever get used to losing the one you love You simply make adjustments I ve made peace knowing that he s in a good spot I know where he is I ll see him again I just know that All his crew used to ask me You know who his mistress is don t you I said I sure do she added I d say I was passionate about my husband and he was passionate about his boat He loved it and stayed on her most of the time and I loved him because of it Since Mark s passing in 2019 Lynn realized the time had come for Adventurer to find her new love Adventurer needs a new captain in order for her adventures to continue She needs someone who like Mr Whitney Mr Savage and Mark Faulstick will love her the way a yacht of her pedigree and experience deserves to be treated To find out more about Adventurer contact George Pilgrim Rockport Marine Brokerage at www rockportma rine com or call 207 236 9651 S Adventurer on the hard its annual haul for any repair work and painting at Campbell s Boatyard Oxford MD 2018 PHOTOS 3 COURTESY LYNN FAULSTICK Great Chesapeake Schooner Races in Baltimore school kids on field trips came down to harbor docks These students probably had never seen an old classic boat or been even on a dock but he would invite them on board He would spend time with them teaching them and relaying his love of sailing and his love of Adventurer Lynn described He always said to me you know Adventurer s organic she has a soul and I think she does This boat wants to live One time up in New London Connecticut she dragged anchor in the mooring field Mark and his friend Tommy were rowing out to the boat in the dingy and Mark yelled Tommy where s the boat Tommy said It s not there Mark I think they used a few expletives though That day it was pouring rain I remember because I was the one who dropped them off at the harbor There were only two other people anchored in the whole harbor and they said Hey Mark We saw your boat we thought you d fallen asleep Tommy and Mark finally found the boat over by the Coast Guard station leaning against the cement bulkhead It was like Adventurer was saying Boom I m here Thankfully all Mark had to do was sand out a couple of scratches the next morning and she was ready to go One night while cruising on the boat we were passing from Stamford Connecticut I asked him if he wanted to stop and he said No let s go all night For an 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Getting prepared LEFT TO RIGHT Vivian Landau Executive Director Samantha Martinez College Prep Advisor Sheily Bartolon Perez freshman at Washington College Fall 2020 on a full ride scholarship and Mike Landau Math and Tech Advisor SCHOLAR SQUAD The Helping college dreams become a reality 44 S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M J U LY A U G U S T 2 0 2 0 for college can be daunting But for a first generation college student it can sometimes present insurmountable challenges Enter Mid Shore Scholars MSS dedicated to helping high school students on the Mid Shore fulfill their life goals Founded by Marshall and Loretta Blume in 2019 the program provides a unique curriculum learning experiences and activities coupled with college preparation to make attending college a reality to highly motivated students like Sheily Bartolon Perez of Easton who will be attending Washington College in the fall Sheily who is graduating a year early from Easton High School is in the National Honor Society participated in dual enrollment at Chesapeake College her senior year and is the first generation in her Guatemalan family to attend college She comments I knew I wanted to go to college but I didn t know how to do it Since I was a young child I have had a passion for being a nurse or a doctor I will be in the pre nursing program at Washington College and will transfer to a nursing program in my last few years Her goal is to be a nurse anesthetist The college application process was very overwhelming she said I had one onone meetings with Samantha Martinez the College Prep Advisor for MSS She helped review my college applications and essays and helped me look for scholarships to apply for She supported me through the whole process BY AMELIA BLADES STEWARD PHOTOS BY STEPHEN WALKER S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M J U LY A U G U S T 2 0 2 0 45

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2 COUR TESY PHOTOS 46 S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M J U LY A U G U S T 2 0 2 0 their individual college campuses The final element of the program is financial scholarships Staff work alongside Scholars to identify and apply for scholarships The mission of MSS is to ensure that all Scholars successfully complete a four year college degree with minimal debt leading to life changing opportunities for social mobility in the future This coming fall volunteer Michele Waxman Johnson will also work with seniors on FAFSA applications and college essays for scholarships According to Vivian although the program started with four Scholars just 16 months ago the current program has 21 Scholars two seniors eight juniors four sophomores four freshmen and three upcoming freshmen The make up includes seven students from Saints Peter Paul High School and 14 students from Easton High School There are 15 girls and six boys Students from the Mid Shore are eligible to apply to the program who have and maintain a 3 0 GPA or above and demonstrate drive and determination throughout their academic career with college being their primary objective and future goal Although the program s founder Marshall Blume passed away unexpectedly just days before the first four Scholars began their weekend orientation for the program in 2019 the Blume family has remained committed to funding the program in his honor In February 2020 the program became part of Talbot Mentors who didn t have a program for high school students who wanted to go to college The organization became an immediate feeder program for MSS with a number of Talbot Mentors students joining the program plus the merger has provided sustainability for the organization Students are also able to meet at the Talbot Mentors facility on Maryland Avenue in Easton Before joining Mid Shore Scholars Mike and Vivian Landau were teachers at Chesapeake College where they worked with students who needed extra help and guidance Vivian was on the board of Mid Shore Scholars and had a background in elementary and special education Mike had worked in the videoconferencing remote learning and RIGHT Mid Shore Scholars staff and Scholars left to right Top row Sheily Bartolon Perez Cody Campbell Andrey Perez Danny Reyes Dayana Madrid and Genevieve Loveland Second row Lisayda Mendez Perez Naiset Perez Shanille Rollins Yubi Perez Alex Ortiz Perez and Ashley Granados Martinez Third row Julissa Quiahua Trujillo Maydelyn Hernandez Anderson Gomez Bartolon Franceska Alvarado Jessenia Saurez and Lindsay Velasquez Bottom row Daniela Vasquez Johnny Perez Kaleigh Hammond Vivian Landau Mike Landau and Samantha Martinez PHOTOS COURTESY MID SHORE SCHOLARS WALKER PHOTO BY STEPHEN FROM TOP Sheily Bartolon Perez in her Washington College tee shirt A 2020 senior from Easton High School Sheily proudly stands with her family as a graduate Mid Shore Scholars Executive Director Vivian Landau comments Our ultimate goal is for all our Scholars to get into college stay in college and graduate Many of our Scholars work to help provide family income do Dual Enrollment courses at Chesapeake and still maintain their excellent grades We tell them to set their goals high The curriculum of MSS includes language arts math college prep soft skills after school tutoring on Tuesdays and Thursdays as well as access to college tours Scholars have project based learning throughout the program Each Scholar is given a Chromebook with a MSS Google Account which provides them the same computers products and access and has also proven to be valuable for videoconferencing and staying touch with students during the COVID 19 pandemic The program consists of Saturday workshops that are project based in academics and support the MSS six pillars Communication Collaboration Reliability Time Management Resilience and Decision Making Vivian s husband Mike Landau is a math and tech instructor for MSS These soft skills covered in the Saturday workshops are the primary predictors of success in academics career and life he said We promote consistent study habits time management and academic enrichment Introducing the Scholars to a variety of colleges is also a goal of the program on College Wednesdays when current college students and alumni are invited to share information with MSS Scholars Students also go on college campus visits throughout the year to gain a clear understanding of college life and its requirements Another element of the MSS program is coaching Vivian adds Getting into college is a rigorous process Not only does a student need to qualify through GPA but there are also SAT ACT tests to be scheduled and taken application forms FAFSA forms student interviews and what seems like endless steps in between MSS coaches help our Scholars and parents navigate this process so that our Scholars are prepared confident and ready to be valuable assets to MIDDLE left Mid Shore Scholars gather at a Christmas party at Vivian and Mike Landau 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We are still open and take the safety and health of our clients and employees seriously by following all government COVID 19 recommendations We are accepting new clients for pool maintenance offering weekly and bi weekly services emergency services and yearly contracts Serving Talbot Kent Queen Anne s Dorchester Counties We do custom pool designs pool installation renovation and maintenance intervieWs and photos from YOU ChesapeakeBayWedding ChesapeakeBayWedding wedding ON LO C AT IO N A look at som finest wed e of the area s ding ven ues COCK Mobile bar TA I L S s brin to your big g the fun day Chesape ake Bay SPRIN FLOR ALS Transformin g into an eleg single blooms ant bouque t G EDI TI COUP LES Inspiring wedding s from around the region ON 20 20 KE BAY CHESAPEA WEDDING S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M J U LY A U G U S T 2 0 2 0 Chesapeake Bay Wedding for more fun inCluding live 2020 48 Follow SPRING A local family owned and operated company educational training The jobs at Mid Shore Scholars brought their backgrounds together for contributing to something greater Vivian comments Mike and I wished the kids we had at Chesapeake had been in a program like Mid Shore Scholars before they reached college to identify weaknesses and build on strengths So when the opportunity arose to join the team at Mid Shore Scholars we both identified with the vision Sheily has found the staff very supportive and always by her side throughout her participation in MSS She shares They are nice people who want us to reach for our goals and never quit They are always there to support us no matter what In reflecting on her experience with MSS Bartolon Perez says My family is proud of me I liked Washington College because it is close to home and a smaller environment but it is really expensive I not only got admitted to Washington College but was also accepted to the Washington College Scholars Program with a four year full scholarship I am the first one in my family to do this Having something like this happen is rare and we are very grateful Vivian adds Our program takes a commitment from the parents and the Scholars Their drive and determination are huge When we interview the kids to be in the program the common theme is that they want to go to college because it s a ticket to a better future Students also mention that they want to make their parents proud be good role models to their siblings and give back to their communities Our program doesn t stop when they get into college We want them to graduate from college It is especially important for first generation college students because their drop out rates are high When they hit stumbling blocks we are there for them We hope that after graduation many will return to Talbot County and pay it forward showing other kids that college can be in their future also Donations to Mid Shore Scholars can be made through its website midshoreScholars org For further information contact Vivian Landau Executive Director at vivianlandau midshoreScholars org or visit midshoreschol ars org S CHESAP EAKEW EDDING 19 FA L L 2 0 CO M 1 to see past editions go to ChesapeakeBayWedding Com for more information ContaCt Betsy griffin Bgriffin ChespuB Com S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M J U LY A U G U S T 2 0 2 0 49

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LONG AGO still The year I graduated STANDING A photo essay depicting two Eastern Shore horse barns designed by husband and wife architects Victorine DuPont Homsey and Samuel Homsey BY JENNIFER MARTELLA PHOTOS BY PAMELA L COWART RICKMAN Photograph of Victorine DuPont Homsey s oil portrait by the artist Irwin D Hoffman is used with the gracious permission of her granddaughter Catherine Homsey and the Homsey family Photograph of Victorine Dupont Homsey and Samuel Homsey in their office from the September 1941 issue of Architectural Record magazine Architects Samuel Homsey and Victorine DuPont Homsey 50 S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M J U LY A U G U S T 2 0 2 0 Portrait of Victorine DuPont Homsey from architecture school at UT Knoxville the book Women in American Architecture A Historic and Contemporary Perspective was published Poised to enter my profession it was extremely reassuring to read about the women of my mother s generation who entered the profession of architecture at a time when career paths for women were extremely limited including Victorine DuPont Homsey FAIA 1900 1998 In 2018 I once again became acquainted with this pioneering architect when I attended Jillian Storms AIA s presentation Early Women in Architecture in Maryland 1920 1970 Great granddaughter of the industrialist Alfred V du Pont Victorine could have chosen a more traditional role for her life Instead she took a very different path and graduated from the Cambridge School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture for Women She and her husband Samuel moved to Wilmington Delaware and in 1935 founded one of the first husband and wife architectural practices in the United States Their initial commissions were from family connections and referrals but their design talent quickly established their reputation for regional national and international projects Their work on the Eastern Shore included the original Cambridge Yacht Club which received an award from the Maryland Society of Architects and two horse barns one in the first year they opened their firm and the other in the latter part of their careers Although neither of the Homseys was equestrians they innately understood how important an efficient layout sunlight and natural ventilation were for horse barn design S Oldfield Farms Tybridge Farm S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M J U LY A U G U S T 2 0 2 0 51

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LONG AGO OLDFIELD FARMS The original Oldfield Farms was purchased by the Starkey family in 1950 and they transferred their vegetable farming operation from Yardley Pennsylvania Two generations of the Starkey family reside on the farm and the farming operation continues to be one of the largest spinach growers on the Eastern Seaboard In addition to spinach the farm grows other vegetables and grains The barn designed by the Homseys was originally built to house the well known Percheron line of horses that Oldfield Farms used for farm operations The exterior windows of the barn were set higher than the interior stall gates so the Percheron horses among the tallest in the world could easily see outside and enjoy the sunlight and the cooling breezes which permeate the barn 52 S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M J U LY A U G U S T 2 0 2 0 Wide doorways with sliding barn doors at each end of the barn provide easy access and cross ventilation for the comfort of the horses and the other farm animals who share the barn Dual openings from the loft allow hay to be dropped into the hay rack from above RIGHT A resident goat peeks out from the small door set into the German shiplap light gray siding to access the ramp for his daily lawn care duties S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M J U LY A U G U S T 2 0 2 0 53

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LONG AGO TYBRIDGE FARM The second horse barn design was at Tybridge Farm a 3 000 acre facility in Warwick Today now known as the Winbak Farm which specializes in breeding raising and selling champion Standardbreds was founded in 1991 by Joe and JoAnn Thomson The flagship farm s operations extend into Delaware New York and Canada The farm is the industry s largest single family owned and operated breeding farm in North America The building s H shape floor plan still works so well for both the horses and staff Two rows of stalls line the sidewalls of the H that are connected by a corridor containing the tack room and shower room equidistant from the stalls for convenience One stall wing contains the stairs to the loft and the other wing has a side entrance Since the center corridor is set back the familiar barn shape of gambrel roofed gables stands out Each horse stall s window and triple windows in the tack and shower rooms provide sunlight and ventilation RIGHT The wide corridors are sized for ease of moving the horses and open doorways at both ends of the barn have sliding barn doors 54 S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M J U LY A U G U S T 2 0 2 0 ABOVE The ribbed pattern creates subtle diffused light throughout the day for the stalls and the corridors and at night are luminous nightlights for the horses LEFT The barn was carefully sited to leave room for the surrounding oak trees that are now fully mature in size without crowding the barn The back of the barn s H shape creates a courtyard and the walls of the barn are sheathed in ribbed plexiglass panels The exhibit Early Women in Architecture in Maryland 19201970 is available for tours For more information contact Jillian Storms AIA at 410 7670615 or email to jillian storms maryland gov S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M J U LY A U G U S T 2 0 2 0 55

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TUNE IN MUSIC MAN Ray Remesch is hitting his stride as a teacher a videographer and a community connector BY AMELIA BLADES STEWARD PHOTOS BY STEPHEN WALKER From making his elementary school students smile through his COVID19 videos about Tilghman Island and Christ Church Easton to arranging Pytor Tchaikovsky s Nutcracker Ballet for bluegrass to be performed by his band Front Porch Orchestra Ray Remesch is sharing his joy of music with others Although video may be a new creative medium to share his passion Remesch is not new to the world of musical production He and his high school friend Shea Springer learned to record and play music at the same time during their younger years After completing a degree in Music Education at UMBC he had a job doing audioengineering for hip hop and K pop among other styles of music in 2009 in Washington DC He comments This is how I learned to get the vocals right in my videos That job helped me learn how to meet the audio standards people are used to today Remesch s life today reflects a compilation of his own creative journey He teaches private music lessons at the Academy Art Museum and helps with the Museum s Mini Masters program while also being the concert manager for Chesapeake Music In his free time he is doing audio engineering at several performance venues as well as managing his musical group Front Porch Orchestra Most recently however due to COVID 19 his video work has gotten him the most acclaim from his LEFT Ray Remesch hanging out on a friend s porch taking a breather before his next big project producing a virtual Juneteenth celebration RIGHT Up on the balcony at Christ s Church in Easton Ray uses his new Canon video camera to create content during the pandemic 56 S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M J U LY A U G U S T 2 0 2 0 S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M J U LY A U G U S T 2 0 2 0 57

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VIDEO STILLS COURTESY RAY REMESCH FPO PHOTO BY STEPHEN WALKER TUNE IN wanted to find a way to make classical music accessible to Ipeople and bring new people to experience it Ray demonstrates his multi talented musicianship with different instruments TOP RIGHT The Front Porch Orchestra with Ray center as the director 58 two videos for Tilghman Elementary School where he teaches music part time and his weekly videos for Christ Church Easton where he serves as Minister of Contemporary Music Remesch s first video for Tilghman was set to the song California Here I Come personalizing the lyrics to reflect his love of Tilghman Island He states It was a good tune for the younger kids and one they had started learning a week before school let out During the pandemic I wanted to create something that made the kids feel connected to their school and give them something familiar to hold on to Another of his videos Hold Us Together done for S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M J U LY A U G U S T 2 0 2 0 Christ Church Easton features church members who help viewers reflect on the isolation people were feeling when COVID first happened Both videos resonated with people People are emotionally invested in the church community and we wanted to keep people connected and let them know we were thinking of them It gave people a message of hope and the response was great Remesch adds When reflecting on the effects of COVID 19 Remesch states The pandemic has highlighted the role that the arts play in people s lives Music is part of the human experience and how we connect with one another it is emotional support and it s comforting When asked how he juggles all the roles he is playing he says he is motivated to find ways to use the skills he has productively to make a positive impact on people His newest endeavor teaching music part time to elementary school students at both Tilghman Elementary and St Michaels Elementary was challenged by COVID 19 To keep students engaged he decided to bring a different aspect of music into the classroom using GarageBand on the students iPads to supplement his teaching Students made their own remixes of songs which translated nicely into the County s continuity of learning He comments It s important to bring technology into the classroom It s less traditional but the purpose is to help them learn to love music and many of them do One of his creative efforts of which he is most proud is his group Front Porch Orchestra which he founded in 2017 to create a channel for people who play folk instruments to have an orchestra experience on the Mid Shore of Maryland The group has created a big orchestral sound with guitars and banjos while genre bending between bluegrass folk and classical music Their holiday production of Bluegrass Nutcracker has sold out to record audiences in Maryland Delaware and Virginia over the past three years Next the group is exploring performing a bluegrass version of Fantasia which was composed in 1941 and was said to feature the best music and visuals of the time He comments It is challenging to do justice to the composer and the piece while re arranging these classical pieces for bluegrass The complexity of the music requires trained musicians Front Porch orchestra band members have an appreciation for classical music and the precision of it I wanted to find a way to make classical music accessible to people and bring new people to experience it It takes the music of the masters played on the instruments of the people turning the tradition of classical music on its head Remesch credits the Eastern Shore for being a fertile ground for creativity He states It s a relatively low cost of living and a quiet environment to create I was expecting it to be a creative desert when I moved here but it turned out very differently S Studio recordings can be streamed via frontporchorchestra bandcamp com and CDs are available Contact Ray via RayRemesch gmail com Performance information is available on Facebook com frontporchorchestra For All Seasons is your community Behavioral Health Rape Crisis Center providing therapy advocacy psychiatry and education to Maryland s Mid Shore Our agency serves English and Spanish speaking clients regardless of one s ability to pay All insurances and medical assistance are accepted forallseasonsinc org 410 822 1018 OFFICES IN Cambridge Chestertown Denton Easton Stevensville Tilghman 24 HR HOTLINES English 410 820 5600 Espa ol 410 829 6143 Text in English or Espa ol 410 829 6143 OUR SERVICES Individual Family Co ouples Therapy Child Adolescent Ad dult Psychiatry Advocacy Counseling for Survivors of Sexual Assault Rape Trauma Mental Health Education Outreach 24 HR Mental Health Crisis or Sexual Assault Hotlines S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M J U LY A U G U S T 2 0 2 0 59

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ASK THE EXPERT FULL BLOOM At Honeybee Farms fresh cut flowers are truly essential BY DEBRA R MESSICK 60 S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M J U LY A U G U S T 2 0 2 0 working outdoors and doesn t mind getting her hands dirty But her rustic lifestyle has a softer side the sight of a spring blooming larkspur she planted the previous season inspires pure joy Both traits helped her create the cut flower business she s grown from the ground up Honeybee Flower Farm in Cordova The name her sister in law s suggestion is a nod to her now realized desire to keep beehives along with fresh blooms She and cabinetmaker husband Chris purchased their five acre property in 2010 specifically so she could grow and market cut flowers A blank slate the site was covered in nothing but grain corn with just a handful of trees along the property line Jennings recalled The first year she planted 75 peony tubers eventually adding 400 more Today over two full acres feature iconic heirloom cultivars evoking an English cottage garden think Sweet William Columbine and Bells of Ireland Jennings is partial to flora offering touches of whimsy especially those not readily found from wholesalers Above all she chooses varieties lasting at least five days From day one she s worked tirelessly tilling with help from Chris and the vintage tractors he keeps running planting and weeding while holding down a full time Maryland Department of Agriculture job Jennings degree is in Environmental Policy and Planning with an emphasis in Forestry from Virginia Tech After an Eastern Shore Farmers Market vendor spot opened four years ago the positive customer response and steady income stream led Jennings to the big decision in July 2018 to focus solely on Honeybee Flower Farm From April to October besides the Farmer Market she s booked solid with weddings getting many more requests than she has open dates creating bouquets boutonnieres table and venue decorations even providing edible cake flowers and loose petals for ambiance I get the brides who like the freshly cut wildflower look Jennings noted which suits her own informal romantic style as well Her first DIY wedding was her own in 2009 using old fashioned favorites she d grown from seed to landscape her 1 10 acre 1934 Denton bungalow Many brides provide a color palate and preferred blossoms from within her current crop offerings however she ll gladly grow a requested flower given enough advance notice Jennings also offers a budget friendly DIY bucket of flowers option One couple chose to arrange them in growlers Carrie Jennings beams as she gathers opulent peonies in a bucket to make a huge bouquet In addition to the five acres the farm also includes 10 hens for fresh eggs and two bee hives that are nestled among the pesticide free flower fields PHOTO BY MAIRE MCARDLE PHOTO BY ARDEN HALEY Carrie Jennings enjoys S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M J U LY A U G U S T 2 0 2 0 61

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they collected during craft brewery travels adding a memorable touch Both buckets and arrangements are also in demand for birthdays graduations baby showers family reunions and anniversaries I ve had a few funeral deliveries several corporate luncheon events and a mourning the loss of your pet arrangement she noted Since COVID I ve had more orders than ever for flowers not for any special occasion but to bring a bit of cheer Jennings said She s stepped up delivery service but welcomes farm pickup Classified agricultural has helped when applying for grants such as digging a well and being deemed essential during the pandemic emergency It s also a family tradition Jennings grandfather headed USDA Fruit and Tree Nut Crop Research A female operating in a traditionally male sphere she has been pleased at receiving overwhelming acceptance and positive response A member of the Maryland Cut Flowers Association Jennings appreciates its supportive network providing helpful feedback and information Carrie Jennings SHORE FRIENDLY FLOWER PICKS BY DEBRA R MESSICK FOR SUMMER Zinnias Cosmos and Sunflowers are among the better known garden variety of summer flowers favored in this area s 7a growing zone But Carrie Jennings recommends thinking outside your regular garden repertoire and rediscovering blooms that have faded from recent memory VERBENA BONARIENSIS VERBENA BONARIENSIS provides dainty purple flowers atop long wiry stems that can grow three and a half feet tall depending on how much compost you give them Jennings gives them a lot and hers have reached 4 feet tall Not only are they perennial meaning they return year after year but also nonaggressive reseeders which will gradually increase your original numbers without taking over With their height they are a natural for the back of border flower beds According to Jennings last year s crop attracted more swallowtail butterflies than she had ever seen Though usually grown for herbal flavor DILL offers delightfully colorful foliage also which also attracts pollinating swallowtails whose larvae feast on it They will last in a vase for 10 full days Jennings advised Another often forgotten variety is GOMPHRENA or Globe Amaranth Whimsically reminiscent of little teeny gumballs they re a great cut flower It s drought tolerant and a reseeder as well Jennings especially loves the Fireworks variety colored a hot fuchsia pink accented with bright bursts of yellow inside which reaches a remarkable height of 4 feet tall Though hard to find and expensive to grow they have proven well worth the effort adding that Burpee sells a single plant for 8 or a pack of 30 seeds for 7 GOMPHRENA Antique tractor at Honeybee Farm PHOTO BY ARDEN HALEY ASK THE EXPERT experimented placing them outside where fungus attacked Soon after successfully treating the infestation hungry deer devoured all 1000 plants decimating her spring order supply Through it all for this late bloomer Honeybee Flower Farm seems a dream come true a sentiment shared by a devoted and growing clientele www honeybeeflowerfarm com 410 310 3401 and Facebook and Instagram S Though rewarding self employment translates into arduous work daunting day to day challenges and learning from mistakes especially with Mother Nature in charge Jennings noted This year the surprisingly warm February weather coaxed daffodils and tulips into bloom much earlier than expected fortunately her walk in cooler came to the rescue And early this spring instead of planting ranunculus inside their hoop house she 443 KENT NARROWS WAY KENT NARROWS MD HARRISCRABHOUSE COM 410 827 9500 Whatever your choice We ve got you covered Dine In With Us Take Out CELOSIA usually called cocks comb to plumes and are extremely easy to grow They stay in bloom for a long time about 30 days If you let them go to seed next spring you will have about 100 of them Jennings mentioned Her favorites include Spring Green described as mint meets chartreuse and several sunbaked orange shades Among standbys such as ZINNIAS she prefers growing the relatively pest and disease free Oklahoma variety A great cut flower generally in our heat and humidity Zinnias are subject to powdery mildew so find them a windy spot where the air flow can help them dry and stake them to keep them safe from wind damage ZINNIAS 62 S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M J U LY A U G U S T 2 0 2 0 FLOWER PHOTOS COURTESY GETTY IMAGES CELOSIA offers a banquet of colors and varieties from feathery Are you a local Show us your Eastern Shore address and receive a complimentary drink on us Available Monday Thursday S H O R E M O N T H LY CO M J U LY A U G U S T 2 0 2 0 63

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