APRIL 2021 - Cape St. Claire Improvement Association

June 2015 Page

President’s Message

Cape St. Claire Improvement Association, Inc. Community Newsletter

June 2015 Dear fellow Capers,

I hope everyone had a wonderful Memorial Day Weekend! We as a community are fortunate to live in a place where we can enjoy beautiful beaches, parks and piers on the Chesapeake Bay. The sacrifice of so many service men and women over the years should not be forgotten, but their memories should be celebrated with your family, friends and community that those who gave the ultimate sacrifice to provide us with the freedom and independence. I hope you had the opportunity to do so over the holiday weekend!

May was a busy month, with many events and projects. The calendar continues to fill up for our prime busy season where our beaches, parks and piers get the most use. I will draw your attention to handful of projects and events that are coming up along with some housekeeping items for residents.

There lots of projects going on around the community, the biggest being Phase II of the Main Beach Improvements. The pervious paver walkway at the entrance to the park was started in May 2014 (Phase I) and extended out towards the beach as part of Phase II. The path splits in two direction towards the overlook and the playground. This will give access via a safe and dry path for all our residents. I believe you will find the walkway both convenient and aesthetically pleasing while enhancing one of our premier community properties. We will work on Phase III for next year, where we are planning to address the access to the beach, the old cinder block wall and broken concrete paths to create a more convenient, safer and improved entry for residents of all ages.

With June comes summer and with that we all know that the first Saturday in June is the Strawberry Festival, a 50 plus year tradition in Cape St. Claire. This year will be no different, the Strawberry Festival Committee has a fun filled day planned at the Main Beach and Clubhouse. For more information check out the new Strawberry Festival website at www.cscstrawberryfestival.com . We could still use volunteers for set-up, during the festival and for clean-up, please email [email protected] to help.

July 4th we will be having another parade, games and competitions at the Main Beach and Clubhouse. The Events Committee is busy planning for this day too! Please consider joining in the fun to celebrate our Independence Day. You can get more information in this month’s Caper or by emailing [email protected] .

Be on the lookout for service projects and clean up days throughout the summer. With good weather comes high activity at our commu-nity properties. We need the help of volunteers to help throughout the summer. Contact [email protected] or [email protected] for details regarding different needs for both short term and long term projects.

A few housekeeping items:

Review the Updated Beaches and Parks Policies for 2015. We have new signs posted at the parks, so please read them. They can also be found at https://cscia.org/cscia-services/beaches/.

In this issue:

President’s Message Board in Brief Cape’Ness Nutrition & Fitness July 4th Celebration St. Margaret's Church Goshen Farm Cape Conservation Corps Christ Our Anchor Presbyterian Cape Conservation Corps St. Andrew’s By the Bay Epiphany Community CSC United Methodist Church Garden Club Broadneck Baptist Church Mosquito Operating Procedures

Cape St. Claire Improvement Association, Inc. Community Newsletter

QUARTERLY MEMBERSHIP MEETING TUESDAY, APRIL 27th7:30 PM

Dear Capers,

Happy Spring!

It has been a busy month here in Cape. We had the much anticipated start to our site 1 beach project in which some stone structures have been placed to end the erosion of our beach. Next phase will include a lot of plantings and should be completed in the near future. We received the sad news that part of our funding for site 2, Lake Claire, was scratched by Governor Hogan. We continue to work many different angles to try to find a way to get this funding either reinstated or pledged in another way. I want to thank the board for all their hard work, especially Beau and Dawn who have spent many hours working with our legislature on this funding issue. I would also like to thank our elected officials who made this funding possible in the first place and still continue to try to find a way to hold their promises to help with this project. I was overwhelmed by the support of many of you. The amount of emails sent on our behalf to every government agency that had anything to do with this project, asking for support to fund this project, was amazing. It really helps as a volunteer to see how much this project means to all of you. We will continue to fight to make Cape a better place to live.

Lastly, please be patient in your cars around our neighborhood here in Spring as all of us get outside

to clean up our properties and move around on the streets trying to get some exercise or just enjoy the outdoors as it warms up. I hope all of us can enjoy the spring season in whatever way we choose.

Until next month, be kind Capers.

Jeffrey RochePresident CSCIA

APRIL 2021

President’s Perspective APRIL 2021

IN THIS ISSUE:• Board in Brief

• Town Manager Message

• Garden Club

• Community Swap

• Vitural Plant Sale

• Goshen Farm News

• Cape Conservation Corps

• Cape Youth Saling Camp

• Health Notes

• Church Service Info.

2 THE CAPER April 2021

Board In Brief CSCIA Board Of Governors Monthly Meeting MARCH 8, 2021

In attendance were: Governors Jeff Roche, Bill Szczytko, Dawn Myers, Beau Breeden, Mary Lamb, Cheri Fairchild, Lisa Schmidt, Jerome Zadera and Neil Macindoe, Michele Shipley, Town Manager Ryan Anderson, and guests Becky Benner, Joshua Jansky, and Stacey Wildberger.

President Roche called the meeting to order in an online session at 7:31 pm. He thanked Governors Breeden and Myers for their extra work dealing with the State of Maryland grant awarded that was held back by Governor Hogan. He said he was proud to be a Caper when he saw the quick and overwhelming support of the residents as they responded with emails to legislators to reinstate the funds.

Minutes of the February 8, 2021 BOG meeting were reviewed. A motion was made to approve and unanimously approved.

The P&L statement of January 2021 was reviewed. A motion to approve was made, a comment was made that the clubhouse revenues are down 90% from budget due to lack of rentals because of the pandemic. The motion passed unanimously.

COMMITTEE REPORTSBeaches and Parks: Governor Breeden reported the hiring process for beach attendants has begun and portable toilets will be installed in March. There will be spring cleanup by the grounds crew to prepare for summer.

Broadneck Council of Communities: Governor Breeden announced the BCC is focusing on final state advisement regarding a third span of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge proposed to be built on the Broadneck Peninsula. The Maryland Department of Transportation has chosen the current bay bridge location to add a third span. The BCC hopes to continue to work with elected officials and the Bay Bridge Advisory Group, and point out the potential issues of the study, which focuses only on traffic at the current location and not more strategically about moving traffic across the Bay for daily travel, economic growth and long-term safety concerns that decisions will be made before a full corridor analysis can be completed. The county General Development Plan is ready for comments and the BCC feels it lacks planning for transportation both in this area and the broader county and focuses mostly on rezoning.

Budget: Governor Myers reported that with less income than expected, the budget may need to be adjusted and that committees should contact the Budget Committee with any concerns or changes.

Caper: Governor Lamb reported the Caper running smoothly with articles submitted timely.

Clubhouse: Governor Lamb reiterated the lack of income from the clubhouse but that there have been occasional rentals.

Events: Governor Schmidt announced potential dates for a Cape Swap. Governor Lamb reported a visit from the Easter Bunny as a parade on April 3. The Easter Egg Hunt will be held differently with about 16 eggs hidden and clues to their locations given online. When someone finds an egg, they send a picture of themselves with the egg to receive a prize. She is hopeful for the Strawberry Festival to occur, most likely in August.

Legislative: Governor Myers reported that the bill proposed by County Councilwoman Fiedler passed and is to be signed soon. The county will now be required to inform covenant holders of any permit

applications made for pier and/or bulkhead construction within the community, regardless of riparian rights ownership or proximity of community property to the applicant property. Legislative bond bills were submitted regarding the withdrawal of the $250,000 grant money awarded for beach restoration. The money was budgeted specifically for waterway improvement in Cape St Claire and cannot be used for another purpose unless it is reallocated by the General Assembly.

Piers: Governor Breeden reported that about half of the pier slip contracts due March 19 are still outstanding. Available slips will be offered to those on the waitlist after that due date. Water is scheduled to be turned on March 15 and any winter damage to the pipes addressed. The piers should be fully ready for the start of fishing season. President Roche thanked Governor Breeden and Town Manager Anderson for their assistance with an incident in which a car, trailer and boat went into the water at the Deep Creek boat ramp.

Security: Governor Breeden announced a mostly quiet month but that thefts from a few cars in the Latrobe Dr/ Summit Dr area occurred on Mar 7. He reminds residents to contact the police non-emergency number to ensure documentation of any thefts. He was contacted regarding an individual causing issues at several businesses while intoxicated.

Technology: President Szczytko reported that he has uploaded the Caper to the website and Facebook and has posted an update on the beach restoration project. He is looking into solutions for the rapidly filling Google cloud storage for the office.

Town Manager: Town Manager Anderson reported a great turnout at the first piers meeting and that future meetings will be held on first Tuesdays of each month of the boating season. Per slip contracts, boats are to be in slips by June 1. The gate codes will be changed after the contractors for the beach restoration are finished. He continues to track progress of the county dredging program planned for October at Deep Creek. Replacement of pilings at Deep Creek is to occur in late March or early April. A resident on Harborview Terrace constructed a staircase to the bulkhead without a permit and on CSCIA property. A Stop Work Order was issued by the county inspector who did report that CSCIA owns the riparian rights there. The Pier/Bulkhead/Stair agreements will be added to the building log for consolidate report files for easier tracking. All 4 security positions are filled and 28/31 dates in March are covered. The Cape St Claire Swim Club plans to open for the summer on time and confirmed that no permits were required for electrical and past septic tank maintenance. Inquiries raised by the riparian rights letters are being addressed. The Workers Compensation audit was completed. Maintenance fees were due March 1 and a $10 late fee applies to any received after that date, no exceptions unless postmarked before March 1. Parking stickers are to be mailed April 1 and required on vehicles parked at CSCIA properties starting May 1. The second SCBD payment was received and the last is expected in June. Two unemployment claims received are believed to be fraudulent and are being appealed. A budget meeting will be held in April. A 3rd payment was made on the beach project and the last will be due upon completion. There is one outstanding vegetation management plan. The watershed steward candidates still plan projects at Deep Creek and Lake Claire. The Broadneck High School Environmental Club may help with beach plantings. Some beach attendants will return for 2021 and job openings will be advertised in April. The first

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A Message from The Town Manager

Capers,

With the Spring months upon us and summer around the corner, I would like to remind my fellow neighbors to be cautious while driving through the streets of Cape. Children will be out and about in full-force and you are more likely than ever to see a distracted child chasing after a run-away ball or riding their bicycles through our neighborhood. Slow down when driving through our neighborhood and be extra aware of what’s going on around you. Please remind your children that they have a responsibility to be aware of oncoming cars as well, and to be extra careful when they are in the street. Remind children that walking in the street or through intersections while texting on electronics is just as distracting and dangerous as texting and driving.

Maintenance fee renewals were due by March 1st. If you have not turned yours in, please do so as soon as possible and be aware a late fee will be incurred. Double check you have submitted your vehicle information as well. Stickers and Guest Passses will not be mailed out without vehicle information being provided first. You can mail a check in or use the drop box, which is located next to the office door. We accept cash and checks payable to CSCIA.

We are currently taking applications for Beach Attendants at this time. Last year we lowered the minimum age to 15. The primary duties will involve screening visitors for access eligibility and logging visitor statistics as well as enforcing Beaches and Parks policies. Shifts are mainly on weekends and afternoons and will start in mid May and run until Labor Day weekend. Weekend availability is key and employees must be able to work on Memorial Day Weekend,

Strawberry Festival 6/5 or 8/28, and the evening Independence Day 7/4. If you are interested please email me at [email protected] for an application.

Portable restrooms are now available at our Beaches and Parks with more to come in May. Water is turned back on at Deep Creek piers and Lake Claire piers as well. Marina slip holders are required to have their boats in by 6/1.

With the housing market as hot as ever I notice more and more residents using portable storage units as they prepare to sell and when they first arrive. Anne Arundel County code only allows for

portable storage units for 60 days.

18-17-104. Portable storage containers in residential districts. Shipping or cargo containers, trailers, truck compartments, and similar portable storage containers are prohibited in residential districts for a period of more than 60 days unless used in connection with construction authorized by an active building permit issued by the Department of Inspections and Permits.

Our next Quarterly Membership Meeting is scheduled Tuesday, April 27th at 7:30 pm.

Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions, suggestions, or if you are in need of assistance.

Cheers,Ryan Anderson

Cape St Claire Town Manager [email protected]

443.510.3116


set of portable toilets arrive March 19. Paperwork was submitted for the county Mosquito Control program and water quality testing sites at Main Beach and Lake Claire. There was a complaint about the Youth Sailing rack at Lake Claire and Mr. Anderson explained the history of the rack and presented permits for its construction. CSCIA is coordinating with Youth Sailing leadership regarding signage. Registration began March 1 for the sailing program to run 6 weeks beginning July 1. Aerobics continues at the clubhouse on Thursdays. The clubhouse is operating with the conditions of 50% capacity, masks, and the modified cleaning contract. Two weddings are scheduled at the Main Beach overlook in April. Issues with the dumpster company have been resolved.

OLD BUSINESSGovernor Breeden reported that after years of planning, the beach restoration construction started Monday, March 1 as planned at Site 1, the Main Beach. Permits were passed to the contractors who were then able to mobilize Tuesday and begin placing stones Wednesday. The large jetty is expected to be completed on March 9, and the small jetty begun that day as well. Planting of vegetation will begin in April. The next payment due in about 2 weeks will take us to 75% paid and the final payment will be due in May. CSCIA was awarded the $100,000 grant from US Fish and Wildlife. Because of the $250,000 grant from Maryland for Waterway Improvement being held back and possibly rescinded, funds to complete Site #2 are not secure so that site will be delayed. An event to celebrate the project is being planned. Governor Breeden expressed that he is excited and encouraged to see all the work and planning coming to fruition. Thanks were expressed to Alliance of the Chesapeake and the residents who helped with the second U.S. Fish and Wildlife grant.

NEW BUSINESS No new business.

COMMENTSBecky Benner announced that the Garden Club will celebrate its 46th anniversary with a dinner catered by Broadneck Grill at the Main Beach on March 20. She added that they will adhere to social distancing requirements but that it will be nice to see members in person again. The plant sale will be held virtually, with orders starting in mid-April with May 13, 14 and 15 pickup.

Mrs. Benner also spoke on behalf of Goshen Farm, the Java & Jazz, Tea & Tunes event has been cancelled to not risk exposure. The annual Open House is planned for April 24, but she expects that to be cancelled as well.

Stacey Wildberger reported the Cape Conservation Corps (CCC) is working with the high school environmental club. The Weed Warrior kickoff to welcome back former volunteers and encourage new ones will be held March 26 from 5:30-7 pm at the Todd house across the street from the Serene Ravine. Wednesday weeding will start April 1 and continue each Wednesday from 5-7 pm. Only two slots of 25 remain for the plant swap, in which the CCC will supply 3 native shrubs to plant in place of 1 non-native shrub removed. Pickup of plants is planned for early May. Plants have been ordered for the Serene Ravine.

ADJOURNMENT A motion was made to adjourn and move to a closed session and approved unanimously. The meeting was adjourned to a closed session at 8:15 pm. The March 8, 2021 meeting was adjourned at 9:00 pm.

Board In Brief continued from page 2


History Continued…Dr. Morris Radoff and his wife May purchased Goshen in April of 1942. The farm at this time contained 34.42 acres. Radoff referred to the place as “poverty hill”.

Morris Leon Radoff was born in 1905 in Houston, Texas to Harry and Goldie Radoff. Both of his parents were immigrants from Russia and Belarus respectively.

Dr. Radoff received his PHD in Romance Languages and Literature at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD. He was appointed the state archivist of Maryland in 1939. He was married in the same year to May Conkling of Baltimore.

The couple rented a home in the St. Margarets area until buying Goshen Farm in 1942. Goshen had no electricity at the time, and due to WWII and an uncooperative neighbor, wouldn’t get any until the war ended.

This was probably quite a lifestyle change for May. May was a descendent of some of the most prominent and wealthy families in Baltimore, the Pattersons and the Kirks. Mays grandfather, George Frederick Patterson came from England and was owner of one of the largest and most successful shipping companies in America. His father William has been called the father of steam navigation on the Atlantic, and Patterson’s business encompassed both sides of the ocean.

The Kirks were renowned silversmiths, the company dating back to 1815. Kirk silverware could be found in the homes of many of Maryland’s prominent families and politicians, including the White House, where the daughter of President James Monroe chose their silverware for her wedding pattern.

to be continued….

Volunteer Spotlight – Terry BrandonMy wife Susan and I moved to CSC in 1982. Although our children attended the local schools, I never knew that Goshen Farm was back there until they both had graduate degrees. I was looking for a place to garden because we had so much shade at our house, so I looked up CSC on Google Earth and was surprised to see a big area with woods and fields and an old house. I went to Elementary school and walked across the ball fields to the hedge on the other side and discovered a path leading on to the property.

When I came through the hedge and saw the old farmhouse up the hill, I felt like I had stepped into another century. I was on an old farm in the middle of nowhere. From my vantage point at that time, when I looked around, I could not see any other houses, roads, or cars. Just an old farm!

Wandering around, I found a little garden in the weeds

behind the house. I figured out that this place was called Goshen Farm and it had an email address. So, I sent an email suggesting that I would like to have a garden and it would be a great place for a community garden. I got a note back that this was already in the works. I visited the farm several times and on one of my visits I met a guy up there digging post holes. When I got up close, he turned around and said, “Hello, my name is Roy Benner.”

That was the beginning. At that time, I was travelling back and forth to Zambia and to Nicaragua on mission trips working with poor children--many of them orphans. Most of them were in rural areas growing crops. I began to think about ways that they could survive in those 3rd world environments. The Goshen Farm Sharing Garden and the Hoop House were a wonderful beginning to learning about how to grow more food. I am still involved with these issues with close friends in Kenya. The food that we grow goes to local low-income families, and the volunteers as well as local students experiment with growing food hydroponically.

If you would also like volunteer at Goshen Farm please contact us at [email protected].

Annual Goshen Farm Kayak RaffleTickets are on sale online. Tickets are $5 each for a chance to win 2 Daylite Lifetime 8ft Kayaks and paddles. The Drawing will be in July or when we sell out (whichever comes first). Tickets can be purchased at www.goshenfarm.org

For Current Event Information please Like our Facebook page Changes to our Events are happening rapidly. We had to cancel our Java & Jazz Tea & Tunes for the first time since 2011. We may be replacing that with another event in April and we are unsure if our April Open House be held.

Have you renewed your Membership?If you have been a Member in the past, you should have received your Membership Renewal letter. Memberships are Annual and follow a calendar year. A Household Membership is $35, and Individual is $20. Members receive a Quarterly Online newsletter with all the things happening at Goshen Farm.

Garden Plots are a separate fee. Contact [email protected] for questions regarding membership.

Donations can be made online, at our website or by check. Please write on your Check “Matching Grant” and/or use the Matching Grant button on our website if paying with Paypal.

Please mail payments to: 1223 River Bay Rd Annapolis MD 21409

NEWS FROM

HISTORIC GOSHEN FARM AND EDUCATIONAL CENTER


Hello, Capers! I hope you are as tickled as I am that spring has finally arrived! Even if you only dabble in gardening or don’t garden at all, you will have noticed the change in the air, the increased bird activity, the buds forming on trees and bushes, and, of course, cheerful daffodils, delicate hellebores, and … and a feeling of hope. Because that is what spring is all about, and there are so many reasons to feel hopeful this spring. We are coming out of a long, cold winter (perhaps more figuratively, than literally), and experiencing this seasonal renewal brings gratitude and joy. Last spring was tough, but on the positive side, more people than ever were out and about in our community and in nature generally, enjoying the beauty of living things. More people became tuned in to their gardens and may have found a new, lifelong hobby. Even as the world slowly returns to a kind of normal, we hope that people continue to enjoy the uplifting, therapeutic experience of touching and cultivating the soil.

The Garden Club continued our outdoor, socially-distanced activities, including our recent visit to Brookside Gardens and our 46th anniversary celebration picnic in late March. Members had such fun seeing the witch hazels and snow drops in bloom, including the one witch hazel cultivar ‘Amethyst’ so purple it was mistaken for a redbud! And dining al fresco together and making new friends is such a boon in this challenging time.

Now that it’s April, our Yard of the Month teams will begin their judging, so get out there and spruce up your gardens! All Cape residences are automatically entered each and every month April – September, and our judging teams choose five winning gardens each month. If you’re curious, you can see photos of prior years’ winners’ gardens at capegardenclub.wordpress.com, along with month-by-month gardening tips for Cape gardens under the LEARN tab. Also in April, we will host our annual Dividing Perennials Workshop outdoors and socially-distanced on Saturday, April 10th at 1pm (rain date Sunday April 11th), and host potting parties throughout April at various gardens in the Cape. If you’d like to learn how to dig, divide, and replant perennials, and enjoy the company of friendly folk, please join the fun by emailing us at [email protected] for details – all are welcome! All this potting activity will culminate in our annual PLANT SALE – we are going VIRTUAL again in 2021! As we did last year, online orders will open May 1st with curbside pickups May 13-16 right here in Cape. Details are at capegardenclub.wordpress.com – you don’t want to miss it!

• Colorful annuals & flowering baskets • Tomatoes, herbs, & veggie starts • Sturdy Cape-grown perennials from Member gardens

• Exciting native and novel perennials • Camellias, Figs, & Peonies • Bargain prices!

Your generous support of our sale each year goes to support all our Club’s activities over the year, including an educational speaker series, beautification of several neighborhood beds, service to our wider community, and scholarships for our Members who choose to pursue further study. Capers, you can beautify your garden, add plant and wildlife diversity to the Chesapeake watershed, and support a community non-profit all in one COVID-safe and fun event! We hope you will join us!! -- Submitted by Jeanne Klingler

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Paperbush, flowering apricot Crocus Lenten rose, Lungwort

April Garden Tasks • Fertilize bulbs with Bulb

Tone; leave foliage to feed the bulb until foliage yellows (do not cut or bind)

• Fertilize root area under azaleas & rhododendrons with Holly Tone for acid-loving shrubs

• Put out peony cages • Divide & replant perennials • Feed the soil with a

compost top dressing in flower beds, top with mulch

• Prune forsythia after bloom


COMMUNITY SWAP COMMUNITY SWAP

Sunday, Apr 11 10am-2pm Cape Clubhouse field at Cape St. Claire Rd. & Broadview Dr.

(Rain date Sunday Apr 18)

× Toys, games, puzzles, books, DVDs × Household goods & tools × Clothing & Shoes: Women, Men, Children, Babies × Small appliances & electronics in working condition × Anything another family might enjoy

$2 entrance per family will be collected for the Chesapeake Bay Foundation.

You are not required to bring goods to participate. All leftovers will be donated to charity.

Questions? Want to volunteer? [email protected]

▪ Tried and true Cape-grown perennials ▪ Herbs, tomatoes, veggie starts ▪ Colorful annuals ▪ Native and pollinator-friendly plants ▪ A variety of stunning camellias ▪ 5 varieties of milkweed

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capegardenclub.wordpress.com


Health Notes: All about the Covid Vaccine

One of the biggest barriers standing in the way of ending the pandemic isn’t medical or logistical. It’s the misinformation about the COVID-19 vaccines.Demand for vaccine is currently exceeding supply, but many people are either unsure whether they should take the vaccine or refusing to get it. This is often because they have heard misinformation about the vaccine or its effects.-Many experts estimate that between 70-90 % of the population must be vaccinated to block the spread of the virus and reach herd immunity. Herd immunity occurs when enough individuals are immune to a disease that it prevents its spread. In order for the American population is to achieve herd immunity, it is imperative to dispel myths so that when there is widespread access to the vaccine, people will not hesitate to receive it.Here are some of the facts behind some of the common myths that have been spread about the COVID-19 mRNA vaccines.Fact: Vaccines have no effect on recipients’ genetic materialDNA is found inside the nucleus of a cell. The messenger RNA, or mRNA, delivered from the vaccines enters the cell but not the nucleus. The mRNA instructions are used to manufacture the spike protein, which the body recognizes as not belonging, and this causes an immune response. After being read, these mRNA vaccine molecules degrade quickly.Fact: COVID-19 vaccination will help keep you from getting COVID-19• All COVID-19 vaccines currently being given in the

United States have been shown to be very effective at preventing COVID-19.

• All COVID-19 vaccines currently in development are being carefully evaluated in clinical trials and will be authorized or approved only if they make it substantially less likely you’ll get COVID-19.

• Based on what is currently about vaccines for other diseases and early data from clinical trials, experts believe that getting a COVID-19 vaccine may also help keep you from getting seriously ill even if you do get COVID-19.

• Getting vaccinated yourself may also protect people around you, particularly people at increased risk for severe illness.

• Experts continue to conduct more studies about the effect of COVID-19 vaccination on severity of illness from COVID-19, as well as its ability to keep people from spreading the virus that causes COVID-19.

Fact: How long it takes for the COVID-19 vaccine to work• Regardless of which vaccine you get, you won’t reach full protection until two weeks after your second or final dose. That’s about how long it takes your immune system to response to the vaccine.

Fact: It is okay to get the covid vaccine if you want to get pregnant in the future• The COVID-19 vaccine, like other vaccines, works by training our bodies to develop antibodies to fight against the virus that causes COVID-19, to prevent future sickness. There is no evidence that antibodies formed from COVID-19 vaccination cause any problems with pregnancy, including the development of the placenta. In addition, there is no evidence suggesting that fertility problems are a side effect of ANY vaccine. People who are trying to become pregnant now or who plan to try in the future may receive the COVID-19 vaccine when it becomes available to them.

Fact: The sooner the majority of the people in the U.S have received the vaccine the sooner we will achieve herd immunity and our lives can get back to normalGet the vaccine, if for no other reason, than to help the nation get back to business as usual and we can continue to lead full lives. Then we can again enjoy leisurely dinners at our favorite restaurants, going out to live theaters, and all other manner of entertainment. We will be able to attend live sports events, stroll through museums, and enjoy cruising or flying to exotic locations. I don’t know about you, but I am doing my part in helping us attain herd immunity by getting the vaccination. This pandemic has killed too many people and stolen a year of everyone’s life. Enough is enough!

Health Notes is a monthly article written by Deborah Campbell, a local nurse practitioner and long-time Cape resident who makes house calls to local residents for a nominal fee. She can be contacted at 443-362-2400 or by email @ [email protected]


Currently our office hours are

Tuedsday, Wednesday, and Thursday from

9:00am to noon.We are monitoring

emails and voicemails. If you need immediate assistance, please contact Pastor Dale at (240) 682-6395 or

[email protected].

We are also gathering for worship services on Zoom Sundays at 9:00am. If you would

like to receive a Zoom invite for worship services, please email

Pastor Dale - [email protected]

Cape St. Claire United Methodist Church 855 Chestnut Tree Drive Annapolis, Maryland 21409 Phone: 410-757-4896 Website - capeumc.org Email: [email protected] Pastor - Rev. Lys Cockrell Worship Service - 9:00 AM on Sundays in the Sanctuary Children's Sunday School - 9:00 AM Sundays. Kindergarten through 5th grade. We pray for people of all ages to discover God's presence through the voice of invitation and knowledge, the hands of outreach and service and the love that provides understanding. Please join us as we worship on Sundays to praise God for our many blessings and to fellowship in His name. Join us as we pray and discover God's presence in our lives. Join us as we serve others.

Cape St. Claire United Methodist Church855 Chestnut Tree DriveAnnapolis, Maryland 21409Phone: 410-757-4896Website: capeumc.orgFacebook: facebook.com/cscumcEmail: [email protected]: Dale Thomas

Worship Service - 9:00 AM on Sundays in the Sanctuary and on Zoom

Children's Sunday School - 9:00 AM in person for grades K-5 – taking place in the Fellowship Hall to allow for social distancing

If you are looking for a church home, we would enjoy having you visit our community of faith and share God

within our church family.We invite all to join our Sunday services, in person or on Zoom, as we create worship that is spiritually filled with signs and symbols, and fellowship where you can feel the

Presence of God!Blessings to allPastor Dale

For our in-person for Sunday Worship Services in the Sanctuary, face coverings must be worn, sanitizing stations

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My Pretty Pollinators By: Stacey Wildberger

Pollinators come in all shapes, sizes and species. They range from the iconic Monarch butterfly to little wasps and bees that you don’t even notice. Many are in decline due to a variety of reasons, pesticide use, loss of habitat and disease to name a few. They need our help. But first we need to understand who they are and why they are important. Why are they worth saving? Insects are by far the largest category of pollinators but there are also birds (hummingbirds are best known), mammals (bats, and even rodents), and even lizards (maybe not locally). Let’s meet some of the most common insect pollinators you may encounter in your backyard. Bees. Not honey bees, native bees. We have almost 4,000 native bees and none of them are the honey bee. Most of them are solitary bees (90%); they are ground nesters (70%) and the rest are cavity nesters. They won’t sting you: they have no hive or nest to defend. They just want to go about their business of collecting pollen and snacking on nectar and most importantly they are pollinating your vegetable gardens and flowers. Plant a variety of plants at different bloom times, with different bloom shapes and colors because different bees will visit specific flower species based on those criteria. Examples of native flowers being pollinated by bees are Asclepias spp. (milkweed), Baptisia spp. (Wild indigo), Monarda (bee balms and bergamot), Soldiago spp. (goldenrods), Penstemon (beardtongue) and Helianthus spp. (sunflowers). The insect pollinator that gets the most attention and love is of course the butterfly. Many people are easily convinced to plant for the butterflies! They are typically generalists meaning they more freely nectar on many different flowers as opposed to the bees that tend to be specialist. Their proboscis allows them easy access to a large variety of blooms. Not surprising, the plants pollinated by bees are also by butterflies, so use the list above and add Echinacea (coneflower), Prunus (cherry trees), Ceanothus spp. (New Jersey Tea), Vernonia spp. (ironweeds) and Liatris spp. (blazing star). I don’t think I have to convince many to plant for butterflies. Moths are up next, in the same order (Lepidoptera) as butterflies but often not as well appreciated even though there are many more species of moths around the world. They most likely will be found eating in the evening. They will also nectar on the same flowers as butterflies they can also be found on Oenothera spp. (evening primrose), Phlox spp. (phloxes), and Yucca spp. (yuccas). Color isn’t a primary factor but having a strong evening scent will attract them. One of the oldest and largest group of pollinators are beetles. Over 350,000 species worldwide and 150-200 million years of pollinating to be exact. They also rely on sense of smell to find their boom, color not being much of a factor. Although most plants do not rely solely on beetles for pollination they are helpful. Some flowers you find them on are Lindera spp. (spicebushes), Asimina spp. (paw-paws), and Symphyotrichum spp. (asters). Flies are another important pollinator. Not all flies are good at pollinating but the hover flies and bee flies are the two most standout pollinators. Hover flies are often mistaken bees or wasps due to the close resemblance. They get their

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name from their ability to hover. Bee flies, with their hairy, fuzzy-looking bodes which enable them to collect a lot of pollen are important as well. Some flower the flies will pollinate are Apocynum spp. (dogbane), Symplocarpus foetidus (skunk cabbage) and Trillium erectum (red trillium). They are attracted to putrid smells (which is why they like the skunk cabbage!) And finally we come to wasps as pollinators. Don’t judge them harshly as not only are they effective pollinators but they also are excellent predators and parasites of many garden pests. They will lay their eggs inside the bodies of other insects and when the larvae emerge they eat the pest from the inside! Look for these exciting creatures on Pycnanthemum spp (mountain mint), Eryngium spp. (rattlesnake master), and Parthenium integrifolium (wild quinine). Below are 10 tips for a attracting and sustaining a thriving pollinator population (from “The Pollinator Victory Garden” by Kim Eirman). I highly recommend getting this book to learn so much more about pollinators and their importance in your garden.

1. Plant for succession—always having something in bloom 2. Skip fancy double flowering plants—little to no nectar 3. Use native plants 4. Be sure to include woody plants like trees, shrubs and vines 5. Plant a diverse selection of bloom shapes, sizes and color 6. Plant in large patches of one type of flower to make it easier for pollinators to find their favorite 7. Provide nesting sites- sandy soil, hallowed stems, stone wall crevices 8. Eliminate pesticides-even organic can be deadly. Allow the beneficial bugs to take care of pests (see wasps) 9. Reduce or even eliminate your lawns 10. Add a pollinator sign to help raise awareness

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The Caper is published ten months a year and sent bulk rate to all residents of Cape St. Claire, all nonresident lot owners, local government officials and advertisers. Copies are also available in CSCIA Office, Broadneck Library and local stores.

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All submissions for The Caper must be received by the editor on the 12th of the month prior. Text ads should be submitted in Microsoft Word format (PC only), and image ads should be submitted in Jpeg or TIFF format with a resolution of 300 dpi or greater. All articles/ads must be submitted electronically to [email protected]. DO NOT submit as inline text of email. All articles should be clearly labeled with the 1) submitter's name, 2) phone number and 3) article filename (s). Please keep a backup copy of each file. The Caper Staff and the Cape St. Claire Improvement Association reserve the right to refuse any article, letter or advertising that it deems inflammatory, in poor taste or inappropriate.

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The Executive Committee Legislative - The Executive Committee

Membership - Governor Szczytko Mosquito Control - The Executive Committee Personnel - Governors Breeden & Dembowski

Piers - Governors Breeden and Small Roads - The Executive Committee

Security - Governors Breeden & Dembowski

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President - Beau Breeden Vice-President - Scott Dembowski

Secretary - Mary Lamb Treasurer - Dawn Myers

Budget Committee:

Michael Buchet & David Toy

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Founded March 1955 - Circulation 3,030 - In Our 64th YearPublished by:

The Cape St. Claire Improvement Association, Inc.1223 River Bay Road, Annapolis, MD 21409

Hours - Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.(410) 757-1223 CSCIA Office / (410) 757-1697 FAX / [email protected]

Caper Manager:Mary Lamb / 410-757-0593 / [email protected] Caper is published ten months a year and sent bulk rate to all residents of Cape St. Claire, all nonresident lot owners, local government officials and advertisers. Copies are also available in CSCIA Office, Broadneck Library and local stores.

POLICY FOR ARTICLE SUBMISSIONSAll submissions for The Caper must be received by the editor on the 12th of the month prior. Text ads should be submitted in Microsoft Word format (PC only), and image ads should be submitted in Jpeg or TIFF format with a resolution of 300 dpi or greater. All articles/ads must be submitted electronically to [email protected]. DO NOT submit as inline text of email. All articles should be clearly labeled with the 1) submitter’s name, 2) phone number and 3) article filename (s). Please keep a backup copy of each file. The Caper Staff and the Cape St. Claire Improvement Association reserve the right to refuse any article, letter or advertising that it deems inflammatory, in poor taste or inappropriate.

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Vice-President - Governor FairchildSecretary - Governor LambTreasurer - Governor Myers

Budget Committee:Charlie Moore, Michael Buchet, Brad Medley, Beau Breeden & Dawn Myers

Webmaster:Bill Szczytko

Town Manager:Ryan Anderson

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Clubhouse - Governors Lamb & Zadera

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Security - Governors Breeden & Macindoe

Mosquito Control - The Executive Committee

Legislative - Governor Myers

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Beaches and Parks - Governor Breeden & Macindoe

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