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THE INDEX

VOL 02-07 ISSUE #45 February 2007

A Publication of News and Events CELEBRATING THREE YEARS OF CONTINUOUS MONTHLY PUBLICATION Current & Back Issues Available in Color at www.trappemd.net

If you can attend a church meeting without fear of harassment, arrest, tor-ture, or death, you are more blessed than three billion people in the world.

Patience is a key element of success. Bill Gates

NEWS FROM TOWN HALL

Town Meetings and Planning Commission Meetings are open to the public. Citizens are encouraged to attend to be informed and give in-put. Meeting agendas are posted outside Town Hall every Friday, and items are added as requested (which can be as late as Wednesday morning) and re-posted with each change. An early agenda is posted on the Town website, but may not always include the latest changes. Stop by the Town Hall on Wednesday evenings and learn first-hand about the many happenings in our town. For more information, call the Town Clerk at 410.476.3170.

Town Meetings are held the first Wednesday of every month at 7:30 pm

Planning Commission Meetings are held on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7:30 pm

Public Hearings, Public Workshops, Special Appeals Hearings, etc. are scheduled as needed, and are often held prior to the regular meetings shown above

Proposal: Leash Free Dog Park Dr. Tony Calabro has presented a proposal to the Town Council and the Planning Commission for the establishment of a Leash Free Dog Park. These parks are contained public areas where dogs and their owners gather to socialize and run free in a safe environment. Dr. Calabro reported that there are more than 1,000 leash free parks in the United States. His research reflects a high incidence of positive results for communities. It was suggested that leash free parks help create stronger, safer communities and could potentially attract travelers into town as a rest stop for their pets and a way to draw customers to local busi-nesses. Dr. Calabro presented letters of support from the Talbot County Humane Society and local veterinarian and Trappe District resident, Steven Harris. This would be the first such park on the Eastern Shore. A group of Town Commissioners planned to visit Quite Waters Park in Annapolis, the next closest leash free park.

A Public Meeting will be held February 21, 2007 at 7:00 in the Town Hall.

Mid-Year Budget Reviews Cheryl Lewis presented a brief mid-year review of the FY 2006-2007 General and Enterprise Fund budgets. The Enterprise Fund, which covers the waste water treatment plant and water/sewer billings, is estimated to reflect a $12,000 shortfall by the end of the fiscal year. This issue should be addressed within the next 60 days.

A Budget Workshop will be held February 7, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. in the Town Hall.

Mitchum’s Street/Curb Amendment The Town Council reviewed and approved a request for a curb extension at the public right of way in front of Mitchum’s Steakhouse (now under construction) at the corner of Main Street and Maple Avenue. This amendment should help to improve safety at this intersection.

Mitchum’s Enterprises Amendment/Special Exception The Planning Commission reviewed a request for a Special Exception for a change of use on the second floor of Mitchum’s Steakhouse from three apartments to one office plus second-floor dining. The commis-sion rendered a favorable recommendation to the Board of Appeals. Mitchum’s would be required to provide adequate parking to com-ply with the change of use.

Trappe Fire Company Lot Line Revision The Planning Commission reviewed and approved a request for a lot line revision, result-ing in combining the Fire Company’s existing three lots into one parcel.

Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other thing. Abraham Lincoln, Nov 5, 1855

Police Department Update Chief George N. Ball, Jr. reported that the new Police Department would be officially open on January 19th. He thanked the Town Council, Town staff, and citizens for their support during the continuing stages of setting up the Police Department. He reported that he had been busy attending various meetings and workshop on topics such as child protection, school bus safety, animal control, and the Maryland Chief’s Talbot County Narcotics Advisory Board (TCNAB). Chief Ball recommended that the Town of Trappe make a contri-butions from the Police/Law Enforcement Budget to TCNAB and the Talbot County Emergency Management Agency, which dispatches emer-gency calls. He outlined a program called Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS) that will be implemented. Robert Parker has volunteered to coor-dinate the program in conjunction with Chief Ball. Chief Ball passed on information about grant monies available from Talbot Partnership to increase awareness about tobacco use and cessa-tion (see information below about Community Outreach Worker). He also reported that Trappe now qualifies for State grants (which have been discussed at previous meetings) available to existing police departments. These funds may be applied to any cost associated with a police de-partment, including administration, a portion of rental expenses and operating costs. The program includes paying $1,800 per officer and $2.50 per resident. The Town may submit an estimate of costs to June 30th, then follow up with final figures.

The Trappe Police Department is finally providing full Police services. Everything was official as of the afternoon of January 10th, ahead of the planned date of January 22nd. The new phone numbers, which should be operational by February 1st are:

Main Number: 410-476-5005 (answered 24 hours per day by the Talbot County 911 Center)

Chief’s Direct Office Number: 410-476-5117

Fax Number: 410-476-5440

In an EMERGENCY, ALWAYS CALL 9-1-1.

The Trappe Postmaster is concerned about persons parking in the handicapped reserved area without handicap tags. Please avoid receiving a citation and fine – unless you have the proper tags, do not park in the reserved space.

As always, if anyone has any questions, concerns or suggestions, please give me a call.

George Ball - Chief of Police

THE INDEX is published monthly by the Town of Trappe, Inc. Researched, Written and Compiled by: Ann Dorbin

Photography: Ann Dorbin Editing & Design: Cheryl Lewis Publishing & Distribution: Town Hall Staff & Community Volunteers

Submissions are welcome & may be dropped off at the Town Hall or sent to: Ann Dorbin, PO Box 10, Trappe MD 21673

FROM THE TOWN CLERK:

The Town Office will be CLOSED Monday, February 19th for President’s Day. Winter weather is on its way. Please remember to clear your sidewalk with 24 hours of snowfall and keep water meters clear.

SEEKING COMMUNITY OUTREACH WORKER Tobacco Prevention & Cessation Mission: To educate local population about smoking cessation and the dangers of second-hand smoke and to discourage youth from using tobacco products. Outreach worker will: •Attend local events to distribute Talbot County Health Dept. tobacco cessation program material and information about the Maryland 1-800-QUIT NOW quit line. •Visit, on a regular basis, local fire-halls, police departments, churches, and other community or-ganizations to provide tobacco cessation & prevention program information.

•Attend local sporting events (Little League, etc.) whenever possible to share tobacco prevention information and promote tobacco cessation program. •Promote tobacco prevention with youth whenever possible. •Contact Health Department with information about events in your community where we might have a table with tobacco program information. This could be anything from BINGO night to a July 4th celebration Share cessation program information with individuals who you think might be in need of our services There is significant flexibility in how these tasks are accomplished. For more information, please contact Jane McConnell, Talbot County Health Dept. Tobacco Outreach Coordinator. 8 Goldsborough St., Suite 203, Easton, 410.819.8067 or jmcconnell@talbotpartnership.org.

POLICE CHIEF’S CORNER By Chief George N. Ball Jr.

Immanuel Wesleyan Church Now Serving Breakfast On the last Sunday of each month, the gentlemen cook for the ladies! Breakfast is served from 8:30-10:00.

Church service at 10:30. All are welcome!

Trappe United Methodist Church Country Church Breakfast has gone to "winter hours" of 8-11 a.m. 2nd and 4th Sat-urdays with Martha’s closet open the same hours through March. There are plans to do a Tuesday night Lenten drama series, alter-nating Trappe UMC and Scotts UMC begin-ning February 27, continuing through March 27. More info to come...

It's time to be HAPPY and HEALTHY! Get the F.A.C.T.S. About the Flu You can help stop the flu from spread-ing by following these rules • Go to the doctor if you feel sick • Wash your hands with soap and warm water for 20

seconds to get rid of germs • Blow your nose with a tissue, and then throw it out. (And wash or Germ X) • Cover your nose or mouth with a tissue or your arm when you cough or sneeze.

(Not your hands!) • Keep scrapes and cuts clean • Try not to rub your eyes or your nose

If you are sick, stay home to get well. For more information visit flufacts.com

4014 Main Street, Trappe, MD 21673 410-476-9776 Nutritionmatters2u@yahoo.com

In A Pinch! Dinners Assemble five healthy meals for your freezer, and have fun doing it! February's menu: Beef Enchilada Casserole, White (Turkey) Chili with cheese bread, Island Pork Chops, Chicken Curry and Tilapia with Herb Marinade. 5 meals that serve 2-4:$58 plus tax. 5 meals that serve 4-6 $98 plus tax. Arrange a party of five and you come for half price! Feb 20 and Feb 22 or by special arrangement.

Cooking Class: Chef Brian Schmidt from Garden & Garnish will demo soup and stock making; $50 includes instruction, recipes, dinner and drink! Tuesday, February 27. Class size limited to 10. Reservations required.

Coming Soon! Healthy & Fit Kids A structured nutrition and fitness class for pre teens and adolescents. And SU-PERMARKET TOURS!! Learn to navigate the grocery store the healthy way! Call for more information.

Healthy Culinary Connections is also your source for Wright's Mill Farm Red Angus Beef. Local grass fed, grain finished Red Angus available for sale by the retail cut. Know Where Your Beef Comes From! We can also provide you with healthy beef recipes!

Call 410-476-9776 for more information on classes or services.

The Trappe Volunteer Fire Company is in the process of updating the fire company scrapbooks. They are asking the commu-nity for help. If anyone has pictures re-lated to the fire company that could be used in the scrapbooks they would love to have copies of them. It does not matter what year.....they can be pictures of pa-

rades, queen contests, fairs, fund raisers, parties, anything per-taining to the fire company. Pictures can be mailed to TVFD, PO BOX 86, Trappe MD 21673 or given to a member of the fire com-pany to give to Lou. If you would like to make arrangements to have your pictures copied so you can keep your originals, you can drop them off at the Town Hall attention Cheryl, leave a phone number so we can call once they have been copied. Thanks for your help!

Fever Aches Chills Tiredness Sudden Symptoms

The Trappe Planning Commission is holding a workshop to discuss the interest in a Leash-Free Dog Park on Feb 21 at 7 pm. Supporters have posted the following info requesting that interested parties attend.

The Easton High School Band Boosters is conducting a re-cycling fundraiser. Students are collecting 20 oz. plas-tic bottles, which they package and send to a recycling company to raise money for their annual band competition trip. If you would like to support this effort, empty, washed bottles (no caps) may be dropped off at the school or at the Town Hall. For more information, contact Ann Dorbin, Band Boosters Treasurer, at 410.476.3910.

Every Saturday Night

Snacks at Intermission

SCOTTS UMC FOOD PANTRY

Now available for emergency assistance

OPEN Monday Thru Thursday 3 – 6 p.m. (on school days)

Bread available on Wednesday & Saturday

OTHER TIMES CALL Church Office 410.476.3980

(Outreach Chairperson: Diane Thomas)

TIPS TO A HEALTHIER YOU . . . * Eat some cherry pie for dessert tonight. Cherries may help fight inflamma-tion associated with heart disease, cancer & arthritis.

* Listen to a favorite song. It can provide drug-free help for stress and aches & pains.

* Flossing your teeth 4 to 6 times a week can add about 3 yrs to your life.

* For more tips, go to womenshealthmag.com

FUN FOOD FACTS: Source: The United States Cookbook: Fabulous Foods and Fascinating Facts

from All 50 States by Joan D’Amico and Karen Eich Drummond (John Wiley & Sons Inc, 2000).

More than 200 years ago, Maryland cooks invented beaten bis-cuits. Once the biscuit dough was made, it was beaten with a

hammer or axe for 30 minutes. This was supposed to make the biscuits light and airy.

Philadelphia is not only the birthplace of our coun-try, but it is also the birthplace of the ice cream soda. It was invented in Philadelphia in 1874 when Robert M. Green ran out of sweet cream for a drink that also used syrup and carbonated water. He substituted ice cream for the sweet cream, and the first ice cream sodas were a big hit!

Five shiploads of Scotch-Irish families arrived in New Hampshire in 1719 with potatoes that they planted. Most Europeans at that

time considered potatoes food for pigs, not humans. These families harvested their first crop in time to eat during their first winter.

Open House ~ ST. PAUL’S PRESCHOOL Feb. 14, 2007 ~ 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

St. Paul's Preschool will have it's annual open house for the 2007-08 school season on Feb. 14th from 10:30 until 11:30. Our program is State-approved for three and four year olds. We meet on Tues. Weds. and Thurs. mornings from 9am -12pm. For more information about St Paul’s Preschool open house or registration for next year please call Lori at (410) 476-4465

The Trappe Lion's Club will also be at the Preschool to screen children's eyes for some early childhood eye problems. This is a free service to children under the age of five, for more info call Lori at (410)476-4465.

Thank you for all your support, you continue to keep all the good people of Trappe informed. Lori Hemming, St. Paul’s Preschool

Thank you for all you do for our town. Elizabeth Fergusen

Letters to the ditor

HIGH FIVE to Lester

Harmon of Harrison Circle on winning

$50,000.00 in last month's lottery.

Congratulations to Roger and Dorothy Huddler of Greenfield Avenue, who celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary on

December 18th.

to Kristen Hill, daughter of Kenny and Katrina Hill. She has been se-lected as a People to People Student Ambassador. She will be traveling to England, Ireland and Wales this summer. If you would like to assist with a contribution to her travel cost, you can send donations to:

People to People Office of Admissions Dwight D. Eisenhower Bldg. 110 Ferrall Street P.O. Box 4000 Spokane, WA 99220 with Kristen Hill #854781 written in the memo section of the check.

THE 3rdnd ANNUAL PHOTO CONTEST Sponsored by THE INDEX

FEBRUARY WINNER: White Marsh Elementary School now has beautiful landscaping around its entrance sign.

Thanks to these people who helped get the job done:

• Jennifer Connoley, Landscape Designer (mother of Bradley & Ryan Howell) • Mace Conley provided labor and mulch (father of Mason & Nick Conley) • Larry Hemming donated $200 toward plants and supplied the rest at cost (father of Robert Hemming)

Do you have a great photograph of a favorite scene, event, or person (past or present) in Trappe? If so, be sure to enter it in our Annual Photo Contest. Each month, we will share the entries with our readers. At the end of the year a winner will be announced. Entries may be emailed to trappeindex@verizon.net or dropped off at the Town Office.

Disclaimer: In submitting a photo entry, you grant The Index the right to use the image in Town publications. Winning photographs will be published in The Index and may be displayed on Town Web site. Entrants are responsible for obtaining photo-release permission from subjects shown in submitted photographs, including the permission of parents for children under age 18.

NOTE: BE SURE TO COME OUT FOR THE TOWN MEETING

WITH DR. SALMON FEB 5TH at 7:00 at WMES

White Marsh Elementary Hosts Annual Jump Rope for Heart February 23, 2007

Jump Rope For Heart promotes the value of physical activity to elementary school children while showing them they can contribute to their community. This is a time when children can establish the foundation for movement skills. These are also the years when positive learning experiences can help establish a positive atti-tude and appreciation for participating in regular, daily physical ac-tivity for life. By jumping rope and securing sponsors, students raise money for the fight against heart disease and stroke while learning about • the seriousness of heart disease and stroke • the lifelong benefits of physical activity • the importance of living a heart-healthy lifestyle

For more information about sponsoring a young “jump-roper, contact the school at 410.476.3144. Or you can sign up and raise money online at

The winter comes; I walk alone, I want no bird to sing; To those who keep their hearts their own The winter is the spring. No flowers to please—no bees to hum— The coming spring's already come. I never want the Christmas rose To come before its time; The seasons, each as God bestows, Are simple and sublime. I love to see the snowstorm hing; 'Tis but the winter garb of spring

"The Winter's Spring" by John Clare

Trappe Baseball & Softball

It's that time of year again! Trappe Little League is preparing for an-other great season. We have had volunteers working hard all winter to make sure this upcoming season is one of the best ever! If you missed registrations in January, there is still time to sign up. Boys and Girls ages 5-15 are encouraged to come out and play. For more infor-mation contact Micah Risher at 410.476.5207 or email trappebase-ball@yahoo.com

Check out our new website http://trappebaseball.blogspot.com

From the Post Office: The Valentine Sweet Kisses Giveaway Drawing will be on February 14th, 2007

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February 2007

Girls Scouts All troops meet WMES 4 pm

EMS Parent

Coffee 7:30 am

Girls Scouts All troops meet

WMES 4 pm

MDE Public Hearing Fire House 7 pm

Lakeside Wetlands

Dinner In A Pinch

WMES Town Meeting

With Dr. Salmon

Rural Life Museum Mtg At Town Hall

7 pm

SOS mtg EHS 7 pm

TCPS & Town Hall Closed for

Mitchum’s Market

Wine Tasting 5 - 7 pm

WMES PTO 6:30 pm

EHS Band Boosters 7pm

Grandparent’s Club WMES 10 am

TVFD Mtg 7:30 pm

St Paul’s Pancake Supper

5:30 - 7 pm

Dinner In A Pinch Call for times

Healthy Culinary Cooking Class

6:30 pm Reservation required

TUMC & SUMC LENTEN DRAMA

SERIES

TVFD CASH

BINGO Starts at 7 pm

TVFD Monthly Siren Test

WMES Basket Bingo

6 to 8 pm

Trappe UMC 8-11am Country

Church Breakfast & Martha’s Closet

TVFD CASH BINGO 7 PM

TUMC 2nd Sat Youth 7pm

TVFD CASH

BINGO 7 PM

Trappe UMC 8-11am Country

Church Breakfast & Martha’s Closet

TVFD CASH BINGO 7 PM

TUMC 4th Sat Youth 7pm

Scott’s UMC Soup Kitchen 5 pm

WMES

Basket Bingo Snow Date 6 pm

Scott’s UMC Soup Kitchen 5 pm

Scott’s UMC Soup Kitchen 5 pm

WMES Jump Rope For Heart

Scott’s UMC Soup

Kitchen 5 pm

Local Church/Bible Study/Programs

2nd Wednesday - 7 pm United Methodist Women

St Paul’s Preschool 8:45 - 11:45 am / M - F

Trappe United Methodist Church Bible Study - call 410-476-3384 for dates/times/topics

Wednesday: Martha’s Closet Yard Sale Open 8:30 am - Noon

Thursday: 1st, 2nd, 4th & 5th 5:45 pm Youth Choir & 7 pm Adult Choir practice

United Methodist Women 7 pm

Scotts United Methodist Church Food Pantry 3 - 6 pm on school days

Tuesday 1st & 2nd: Men’s Bible Study 6 pm Wednesdays 11 am Young @ Heart Wednesdays 2 pm Midday Study Wednesdays 7 pm Evening Study

CHURCH SERVICES Emmanuel Wesleyan

Sunday School 9:00 am Service 10:30 am

Fellowship 5:15 pm Eve Service 6 pm

Scott’s UMC Sunday Service 9 am

St Paul’s Holy Eucharist 9 am Sunday School 9 am

Trappe UMC Sunday School 9:45 am

Service 11 am

Faith Chapel Service 8:45 am

TCPS Closed

Trappe Town Council Budget Workshop 7 pm

Meeting: 7:30 pm

St Paul’s

Pre-school Open House 10:30 am

Mitchum’s Art Show & Open House 4 - 7 pm

Lions Club 6:30 pm

Republican Women 7pm

Trappe

Planning Workshop 7pm Leash Free Dog Park

Plan Mtg 7:30 pm

TCPS Brd Mtg 7 pm

Lions Club Mtg 6:30 pm

Do you have an announcement you would like to share? An anniversary, birthday, or celebration? Submit news item along with your water bill or

send them to the Town Office or to Index writer, Ann Dorbin: 410.476.3910,

trappeindex @verizon.net.

Mitchum's Market Hosts February Plein Air Exhibit and Valentine Art Show

The winter air may be frigid, but at Mitchum's Market it's plein air in February. Mitchum's will host a plein air art

exhibit and sale during the month of February. The exhibit opens February 1st and features works from local artists, including plein air paintings by the winners of the Trappe-toberfest Paint Out. On Wednesday, February 14, Mitchum's will host an Open House from 4-7 p.m. Light refreshments will be available, along with cash bar (beer

and wine). Or treat your valentine to a fresh-made sandwich, salad, or dessert from Mitchum's Market.

For more information about the art show, contact Mary Getsinger at 410.476.3035.

MITCHUM'S MARKET NEW WINTER HOURS: MONDAY THRU SATURDAY

7:30am to 7:30pm Closed Sunday

Call for daily specials: 410.476.3330

Scott’s UMC Free Soup Kitchen OPEN Most Fridays from 5-7 p.m.

(free delivery available ) All are Welcome!

For more info Violece Brown 410.820.8890 or leave message at

church 410.476.3980.

DROP IN BASKETBALL

INSTRUCTION & PLAYING TIME WHITE MARSH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MONDAY THRU THURSDAY EVENINGS 6:00 PM UNTIL 9:30 PM

6pm: Youth / 7pm: Teens / 8pm: Adults

$1 DONATION PER PERSON PER EVENING FOR MORE INFORMATION,

PLEASE CALL WMES 410.476.3144

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper ~ St. Paul’s Episcopal Church ~ Tues, Feb 20th ~ 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.

ALL YOU CAN EAT!! Adults $5 Children $3 Takeout Available MENU: Pancakes, Syrup, Sausage, Bacon, Applesauce & More

Come on out and bring your appetite.

One of the earliest known references to a Valentine's Day card was in a 14th century poem to Henry V of England's wife, Catherine.

Emmanuel Wesleyan Sunday

Breakfast 8:30 - 10 am All Welcome!

Trappe Index SUBMISSION

DEADLINE Feb 22, 2007

Trappeindex@verizon.net or 410-476-3910

Bible Study Hosted By

Drake & Elizabeth 1 pm Every Tuesday

All are welcome!!

SUMC FOOD

PANTRY OPEN ALL

SCHOOL DAYS