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THE
OCTOBER 2014
INDEX
VOL 10-14 ISSUE #136
A Publication of News and Events Celebrating
YEARS in print.
Current & Back Issues Available in Color at www.trappemd.net
Opportunity dances with those who are already on the dance floor. D. Jackson Brown, Jr.
What’s inside:
Town Council and Planning
Commission Meeting Updates
and Information Page 1 & 2
Information from the
Town Clerk
Page 2
Police Chief’s Corner Page 7
Trappe Volunteer Fire Co.
Chief’s Corner
Page 7
School News
Page 6
Church News
Page 3
Community News
Page 3
Calendar of Events
Page 4
Business Listing
Page 8
Town Meetings and Planning Commission Meetings are open to the public. Citizens are encouraged to attend to be informed and give input. 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 pm
rd
Planning Commission Meetings are held at least quarterly on the 3
Wednesday of each month at 7 pm
Public Hearings, Public Workshops, Special Appeals Hearings, etc. are scheduled as needed. Check the
website for updates www.trappemd.net
Keep up with news, weather emergencies, announcements, and community events at the
Town of Trappe website: www.trappemd.net. or on FACEBOOK.
The schedule for the “month” of Trappe‑tober 2014 is as follows . . .
Saturday (October 4) . . . Trappe-toberFEST
Saturday (October 11) . . . Nathaniel “Nace” Hopkins Day
Saturday (October 25) . . . CAR SHOW to Benefit Nace Hopkins Scholarship Fund
Friday, October 31 . . . Halloween Trick or Treating and Fire House Party 6-8 p.m.
The Index is published monthly by
the Town of Trappe, Inc.
Photography & Editor:
Ann Frock
Design & Layout:
Jennifer Shull
Publishing & Distribution:
Town Hall Staff
Submissions are welcome & may be
dropped off at the Town Hall or
sent to: Ann Frock PO Box 10,
Trappe MD 21673
Inclusion in the newsletter is
determined by space available and
relevance to the citizens.
Events reported in The Index do not necessarily reflect the endorsement of the Council
of Trappe. The Council of Trappe reserves
the right to edit or reject any item submitted.
Articles and photographs published in The
Index are protected under U.S. Copyright
Law and cannot be reproduced without
express written permission.
Trappe-toberFEST Sat. October 4th
11 a.m. ~ 5 p.m.
Veterans Memorial Park-3928 Main Street
Awesome fall festival right in your own backyard! Free parking and
no admission charge!! Live music featuring Flatland Drive Bluegrass band
performing from 2:30 pm until 5 pm. Katelynn Cherry will open the festivities with a selection of patriotic tunes, and the Scotts United Methodist
Youth Choir will perform at noon. Come support the choirs effort to get to
Orlando, Florida by visiting their booths.
Kids of all ages enjoy visiting the Fishmobile from the Philips Wharf
Environmental Center, and seeing a presentation by Reptile World. Two
shows this year at 1:30 and 3:00 pm. Visit the exhibit on mid-Atlantic Native American culture with Chief Daniel Firehawk Abbott from 11 am to
2:30 pm. K-9 demonstrations thru out the day and FREE pony rides. Craft
and food vendors too!! Visit www.trappemd.net for more information.
Town of Trappe, Inc. · 4011 Powell Ave · PO Box 162 · Trappe, MD 21673-0162
410-476-3170 · fax 410-476-3192
FROM THE TOWN CLERK
The town office hours are:
Mon, Tue, Wed and Thur 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Fri 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Closed in the afternoon
Ph 410-476-3170 Fax 410-476-3192 www.trappemd.net
Wastewater Treatment Plant
410-476-5297
Plant email is [email protected]
Emergency on call #410-476-7462
Water bills are to be paid by the due date either in person, by mail or via on line banking. Watch the due
date-it varies each month. Town staff do not accept payments anywhere but the town office. Council and
Planning Commissions are open to the public and residents are encouraged to attend.
Faxing and copying services are available at the town office during regular office hours for a small fee.
Trappe Business Economic Development Meeting Monday, Octo-
Water bills received this week are due in ber 27th @ 11:00 a.m. Talbot Bank Conf Rm. Open to ALL. Need
the Town Office by Monday, October 20th. business assistance or have questions—call 410-770-6811.
Office closed on Columbus Day, October 13th
The Trappe-toberFEST Planning committee thanks:
R. L. Ewing, Cowdrey Thompson, Atlantic
Broadband, Parks Septic-Mr. Rooter, Bay
Country Security, Harmons Septic, P.E. Moore
& Sons, Pop’s Market, David Altvater, Sam’s
Party Services, Brenda Handleman and the Town of Trappe for their generous contributions to make the festival happen. The festival is a huge commitment of
money and time by the town, and we appreciate lots of help. Additionally, the following businesses contributed to the prizes for the Town of Trappe Building Decorating Contest chaired by Elizabeth Ferguson, thank you Elizabeth, and Salisbury
Gift and Garden; Monterary Farms; Hidden Gem Restaurant; Salon Inspire; Martha’s Closet, Miss Yvonne’s Smith Island Cakes; Chesapeake Treasure Retrievers;
Seasonal Flowers; Unicorn Books; That Hair Place and Danny’s Produce. Wowthank you EVERYONE for your individual and business support!
Talbot Bank employees displayed their commitment to the betterment of the community as they
supported Easton’s annual crime and drug prevention event, Easton CSAFE National Night Out,
on August 5th at Moton Park. Pictured L to R:
Ryan Snow, Credit Analyst and Shelby Willey,
Compliance Specialist.
National Night Out is a crime and drug prevention
event that involves citizens, law enforcement
agencies, civic groups and neighborhood organizations and local officials from the community.
The purpose of the event is to raise awareness of
crime and drug prevention and strengthen the
neighborhood spirit and police community partnerships.
National Night Out is a great opportunity for everyone to learn how to help make the community a
safe place to work and live. The Talbot Bank is
dedicated to just such a purpose as well as build-
CHURCH AND COMMUNITY
St Paul’s Episcopal Church
3936 Main Street
Rev. Jack Mason, Rector
http://www.stpauls-trappe.org
Sunday service at 9 a.m.
Laying of the hands and anointing follow
communion. Everyone is welcome!
Trappe United Methodist Church
29421 Maple Avenue
Trappe
Faith Chapel~Bruceville
www.tfcumc.org.
Rev. Mary Catherine Miller, Pastor
Sunday School each week at 9:45 a.m.
Youth Group meets the 2nd Saturday at 6:30 p.m.
Scott’s United Methodist Church
3748 Main Street
Lucille Nichols, Pastor
http://www.pen-del.org/churches/detail/415
Support the Youth Choir trip to Orlando , Florida
visit our two booths at Trappe-toberFEST.
Saturday, October 11 - Nace’s Day Celebration
10am - Worship Service-at church
1pm - Parade & Celebration - Main Street & Park
Saturday, October 25 – Cruise-In Exhibition
11am-4pm (rain date Saturday, November 1)
(to benefit Nace Hopkins Scholarship Fund)
All Cars/Trucks/Motorcycles
Plaques with picture of vehicle to the first 60 entering gate.
Food, Music, Door Prizes, Free Will Offering. For information
and registration, call 410.476.3980. Main Street Old Ball Field.
Emmanuel Wesleyan Church
4015 Ocean Gateway at Piney Hill Rd
Robert (Bob) Hawkins, Pastor
Sunday services at 10:30 a.m.
St. Paul’s Preschool, a state approved local
preschool open to three and four year olds. We will
hold an OPEN HOUSE on October 15th, 10am-12pm.
Please call Lori Heming at 410-476-4465 for info.
Trappe LIONS –hometown
folks leading the way to a
better tomorrow by helping
to support our community
today. If you would like
to know more about our
local LIONS please contact
President Eddie Moore at
410/829-0347 or Membership Chair, Paul
Moore at 410/829-4628.
Planning Commission Schedule
In October the Planning Commission
will meet twice. There will be a meeting on Wednesday, October 8th and
Wednesday, October 15th. Both meetings begin at 7:00 p.m. and are held in
the Trappe Town Hall. Everyone is
welcome. Agendas are posted at the
office and on line at trappemd.net
GRANDPARENTS CLUB
Grandparents Club meeting is Tuesday, October 14th at 1:30 p.m. at White Marsh Elementary School. All grandparents are welcome!
We will be discussing ways to make money to
support the school and teachers. Call Lou D.
if you have questions at 410-924-1764 Look
for our booth at Trappe-toberFEST
OCTOBER 2014
Sun
5
Mon
6
Tue
Oh how we love pumpkin season. You did know this gourd-ish
squash has its own season, right? Winter, Spring, Summer,
Pumpkin. We anxiously anticipate it every year.
~Trader Joe’s Fearless Flyer, October 2010
Wed
7
Thu
Fri
1
Town Council mtg
7 pm
2
3 Town Office
Art class at St
Paul’s
closes at 12:30
8
9
Planning
Commission 7 pm
9
Art class at St
Paul’s
10
Sat
4
Siren Test
Trappe-toberFEST
11
Trappe UMC
7:30-10:30 am
Church Breakfast
Nace’s Day Parade
12
13
COLUMBUS
DAY
14
15
Planning Commission 7 pm
16
Art class at St
Paul’s
17
21 Last day to
pay $ sign up for
bulk trash pickup
22
Job Fair 1-6 pm
Talbot Comm Ctr
23
Art class at St
Paul’s
24
28
29
Office closed
19
26
INDEX
articles due
20
27 Trappe Bus &
Eco Dev Mtg 11am
at Talbot Bank
30
Art class at St
Paul’s
School
closed
Bulk Trash
pickup $$
31
Trick or Treat 68 pm Fire house
Children’s Party
18
25 Scotts Cruise In
11 am—4 pm
Trappe UMC
7:30-10:30 am
Church Breakfast
Submit news item along with your water bill or send them to the Town Office or to Index editor, Ann Frock 410.476.3910, [email protected]. Priority is given to events within the Town of Trappe. The Town reserves the right to edit or refuse submissions for publication. It is preferred that items be typed or emailed please.
SCHOOL NEWS
October 3 ~ Homecoming Game
October 4 ~ Homecoming Dance
October 16 ~ ½ DAY FOR STUDENTS (Teacher In-service)
October 17 ~ School closed
(MSEA)
October 29, 6pm ~ Eastern Shore Regional College
Night
www.talbotschools.org
SKIPJACK SAIL SCHEDUE Long Wharf, Cambridge.
Reservations online at www.skipjack-nathan.org.
For info, 410-228-7141.
Saturday, October 4, 1-3pm
Saturday, October 18, 1-3pm
Sunday, October 19, 1-2pm
Saturday, October 25, 1-3pm
Sunday, October 26, 1-2pm
The Talbot County Office of
Economic Development sponsors monthly business forums
on the last Monday of each
month. Meetings are open to
the public and local businesses are encouraged to attend. The next Trappe Business and Economic
Development meeting will be Monday, October
27, 11:00 a.m. in the Talbot Bank conference
room. Need business assistance or have questions? Call the Talbot County Office of Economic Development, 410-770-8058.
Thursday nights through October 30, 6-8:15pm.
St. Pauls’ Primary Colors
A donation of $35.00 offers a painting outlet which includes brushes, paint, canvas, and instruction by our very
own local artist, Mary Getsinger. No art experience necessary, please bring your own snacks and beverage. Scholarships available. For more information, contact Florence Adams at 410-463-1319 or Bonnie Chambers at 410-2744305, or visit our website for updates. See you there!
(http://www.stpauls-trappe.org)
St Paul’s Episcopal Church
3936 Main Street-Trappe
Trappe-toberFEST Vendors
FOOD
The Squirrel Pit
Snowballs
Easton Church of God
Fried Clams & Cotton Candy
Sam’s Party Services
Pulled pork, hotdogs, hamburgers, fries
Sherelle’s Catering
Pit beef, fried potatoes, candy
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
Fried Oysters
SabCil’s Tasty Treats
Ice cream, snowballs, candy
Scott’s Youth Choir
Crabcakes, chicken wings, lemonade
Most vendors also selling soda/water
Trappe-toberFEST Vendors
GENERAL
(listed in no particular order)
Thomas Reynolds, LLC; Talbot Co. Free Library
KMC Creations; Willy’s Produce
Avon-Lynn Clark; Country Sunshine Antiques
University of Maryland Extension 4-H
Talbot Humane; Midshore Chapter of IWLA
Shore Regional Breast Cancer; Pampered Chef
Wm E. Shull Memorial Scholarship
Danielle Hollis; Rural Life Museum
Maryland Relay; AdvoCare Distribution
Chesapeake Multicultural Resource Center
Trappe Volunteer Fire Co.; The Talbot Bank
White Marsh Grandparents; Army Mom
Democratic Womens Club; Celebrating Home
Chesapeake Bay Foundation; Talbot GOP
Trappe United Methodist Women; Salon Inspire
Midshore Pancreatic Cancer Foundation
My Little Pretties; Jenny’s Independent Scentsy
Scott’s United Methodist Church Youth Choir
Brenda Kemp; White Marsh PTO
TOWN OF TRAPPE, INC.
SPECIAL BULK TRASH PICKUP REQUEST
Pick up date: Friday October 24, 2014
Name: _______________________________
Street Address: ________________________
Please mail pickup request and payment to: Town
of Trappe, Inc., PO Box 162, Trappe, MD 216730162, or drop off at the Trappe Town Office. Request must be received by 3 days before the
scheduled pickup.
Contact phone No.:_____________________
1
Basic pickup fee (under 3 cu. yards – about a pickup truck load)
$
5.00
____
Tires up to 15 in. without the rim
$3.00 each
$_________
____
Tires up to 15 in. on the rim
$6.00 each
$_________
____
Tires over 15 in. without the rim
$4.25 each
$_________
____
Tires over 15 in. on the rim
$8.50 each
$_________
(Light truck and passenger car tires only – 4 tire limit)
TOTAL
$_________
PAYMENT & FORM DUE BY TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21st
TOWN OF TRAPPE BULK TRASH REGULATIONS
Large load (over 3 yd3), over-size or over-weight item – Call the Town Office at least one (1) week before the scheduled pickup for cost based on loading,
hauling and disposal costs.
All materials to be collected must be generated by the resident at that property. Bulk trash will not be collected from businesses or other non-residential
properties.
Cardboard boxes must be broken down and bundled (max 10 boxes per bundle)
Broken glass should be wrapped in paper and marked as broken glass.
Sharp objects must be placed in metal or hard plastic containers with lids
Leaves must be in tied bags or covered containers (not over eight bags per household). Wet leaves will not be collected.
Sticks must be tied in bundles not more than (3) feet long and not more than sixty (60) pounds.
Tree limbs must not be more than (3) feet long and not more than sixty (60) pounds.
Christmas trees only will be picked up in January. (A free service provided by The Rural Life Museum of Trappe Maryland, Inc.)
Boards, posts, etc. shall not be longer than 3 feet or more than 60 pounds.
Loader piles of vegetative bulk will NOT be picked up.
Rugs must be dry and rolled up and tied, or folded and tied.
No more than one (1) each, hot water heater, refrigerator, freezer, stove, or sofa per residence.
Refrigerators, freezers, and air conditioners must have Freon gas removed.
Water-soaked debris will NOT be picked up.
Gas engine driven equipment must have all oil and gas removed before disposal.
Metal items must be separated from other debris and yard waste.
Other Prohibited items include antifreeze, asbestos, concrete, brick or masonry rubble, contractor’s waste, dead animals, demolition debris, explosives
and ammunition, hazardous materials, Items belonging to someone else, Items prohibited at the landfill, motor oil, paint cans with anything in them, propane
tanks, soil and dirt, and tree stumps.
(Other restrictions may apply, check with the town office.)
Items placed for bulk pickup shall be placed near the street not more than four (4) days before a scheduled pickup date. Items shall not be placed on the
sidewalk, in the gutter, or on the traveled portion of the street. Items that cannot be legally disposed of in the landfill will not be picked up. The trash hauling
contractor may refuse any item(s) when in his judgment the item cannot be safely loaded, transported, and legally disposed of.
TRAPPE VOLUNTEER
FIRE COMPANY
www.trappevfc.com
Ben Diefenderfer, President
P.O. Box 86 Trappe, MD 21673
410-476-3535 (firehouse)
CHILDRENS’S HALLOWEEN PARTY Oct
31st during Trick or Treat hours 6-8 pm
Like” us on FACEBOOK or visit our website
www.trappevfc.com for information.
POLICE CHIEF’S
CORNER
Trick or Treat hours are 6-8 pm on
Friday, October 31st. Please turn on your porch
light if you are participating. Parents go with
your children, take a flashlight, inspect treats before eating, and choose a costume that is easy for
the child to walk in, and see out of. Consider face
paint instead of a mask! Visit the Trappe Fire Dept
for safe fun for your child that evening.
Letter to the Editor (edited)
A few months ago the flags above our sign at The Hidden Gem
Restaurant disappeared. I did not really expect the flags
would remain on the sign but hoped for the best.
After their disappearance, I gathered the local youngsters and
asked them to please work their magic and make the flags
come back. We discussed that they were respected when they
come to the restaurant, how much we appreciated their improved behavior, and that the disappearance of the flags was
just a small step back. We also discussed the importance
of our flag and how much the flag means to me personally. I added that no questions would be asked since everyone
makes mistakes.
John, my cook, mentioned there seemed to be a flag under the
mailbox where a newspaper would be put. I asked him to retrieve it. He came back with 2 flags the same two flags missing so many months ago! Who knows how long they have been
there. Thank you kids, and keep on making good decisions.
Be a good neighbor-if you see something that
seems suspicious or just seems off to you call 9-1
-1 and report it immediately. Waiting till the next
day, or after the weekend wastes valuable time,
and could put your neighbor’s property or life at
risk. SEE SOMETHING SAY SOMETHING!! Do
not wait. As always lock your vehicles, home and
shed to prevent unwanted intrusion and theft.
For Police services, except an emergency, please
call the 24 hour dispatch number at 410-4765005. In an EMERGENCY, ALWAYS CALL 9-11 For confidential info, call me direct at 410-8290613.
George Ball
Chief of Police
Debbie-The Hidden Gem Restaurant
Dogs Try For Guinness World Record at Bark in the Park
Dog owners may sign up their pets to be part of Talbot Humane’s upcoming attempt to set a Guinness World Record (338 dogs) for the largest number of dogs
in a costume parade. The parade will take place during Talbot Humane’s 5th annual Bark in the Park on Saturday, October 18, at Idlewild Park in Easton.
Online registration is available at Talbot Humane’s website, www.talbothumane.org. All dogs
must be healthy and must be in a costume of at least two pieces. Only one dog is allowed per handler. Pre-registration is $25 and is strongly encouraged.
This year’s Bark in the Park features even more activities, food and
music for people and pets, building on the success of previous years. The
free festival takes place rain or shine, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and the whole
family, including canine members, are welcome. For more information, to
make a contribution, or to volunteer, call Talbot Humane at 410-822-0107
or visit www.talbothumane.org.
Talbot Humane invites everyone to dress up their dogs in October for Bark in the
Park’s Guinness World Record attempt for the largest number of dogs in a costume parade.
COMMUNITY INFORMATION
MUST Bus Public Transportation
Maryland Upper Shore Transit
A Fixed Route Transportation Service
Proudly Serving
Caroline, Dorchester, Kent,
Queen Anne’s and Talbot Counties
http://www.mustbus.org
866-330-6878
With stops in Trappe
at the Post office,
Lovers Lane, and
Shore Stop.
The advertising printed in the
Index does not constitute an endorsement or support by The
Town of Trappe for the products
or services being advertised.
To have your business card
added to The Index please contact the town office 410-4763170. There is a fee of $5 per
month with a three month minimum. Other restrictions apply.
Talbot County Free Library
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BULK TRASH PICKUP
Friday, October 24th 7 am
Residential items only-no
commercial waste. Pay $5
per small pickup load &
register at town office by
10/21. Info www.trappemd.net
Programs for All
Free & open to the public. Some require pre-registration. Please pre-register for all children’s
programs. Activities include storytimes, book discussions, family Fall crafts, Halloween crafts,
We Are Artists program, “Discover Your World” series (Oct. 15-Nov. 19), book talks, memoir
writing, Stitch & Chat, and more. Call 410.822.1626 or visit www.tcfl.org for more info.
Featured programs . . .
Saturday, October 11, 2pm - Christmas in St. Michaels: Making a Gingerbread House
Learn how to make the perfect gingerbread house!
Thursday, October 23, 6:30pm - Presidents and the CIA: From Truman to Obama
Dr. Melvin Goodman describes the CIA’s successes and failures in guiding and informing presidential policy.
Goodman served as a division chief and senior analyst for the CIA’s Office of Soviet Affairs from 1974 to 1986.
Thursday, October 30, 6pm - Pulitzer-Nominated Poet to Read from Latest Book
Local poet Sue Ellen Thompson will read from her new book of poetry, They.