THE INDEX

FEBRUARY 2012 VOL 02-12 ISSUE #105

A Publication of News and Events Celebrating YEARS of

continuous monthly publication. Current & Back Issues Available in Color at www.trappemd.net

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 6 Trappe Volunteer Fire Co. Chief’s Corner Page 6 School News Page 4 Church News Page 3 Community News Page 3 Calendar of Events Page 4

The Index is published monthly by the Town of Trappe, Inc.

Photography & Editor: Ann Dorbin Design & Layout:

Jennifer Shull Publishing & Distribution: Town Hall Staff

Submissions are welcome & may be

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Trappe MD 21673 Inclusion in the newsletter is

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of Trappe. The Council of Trappe reserves

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410-476-3170 · fax 410-476-3192

NEWS FROM TOWN HALL

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

Planning Commission Meetings are held at least quarterly on the 3rd Tuesday

of each month at 7:30 pm

Public Hearings, Public Workshops, Special Appeals Hearings, etc. are

scheduled as needed. Check the website for updates www.trappemd.net

Do, or do not. There is no ‘try.’ - Yoda, The Empire Strikes Back

Trappe’s Great

Little Barbershop

Ok, so you didn’t know that there is a great little barber shop right here in Trappe. That’s not surprising as it’s probably one of the best kept secrets in town. Don’t look for a barber pole or a barbershop sign in the window, but the “shop” is there all right, and you probably have driven by many times and never noticed. A few days ago, I chanced to meet Kim Hardesty, proprietor of Salon Inspire as I was entering The Talbot Bank, and she politely asked if wanted to get my hair trimmed. I’m sure she noticed that I was “long overdue,” but, like many guys with more years behind than are left ahead, a “beauty sa-lon” is not the first place that comes to mind when it’s time for a trim. But I really did need a hair-cut, and I was already there, and she said I didn’t need an appointment so . . . why not? Well the “lady barber” doesn’t sport a mustache or strop a straight-razor, but she gives a first class haircut, and the price is very reasonable. Now, I wasn’t quite ready to have my nails done, but I’m sure they can do that and a lot more. There is convenient parking and a rear entrance behind the building so you gents who might be a bit self-conscious about being seen entering an upscale beauty salon can slip right in without being noticed. So the next time you guys need a good haircut, check out Salon Inspire in the Moore Building and tell Kim I sent you. Bob Croswell

100 Years of Service In 2013 the Trappe Volunteer Fire Company will be cele-brating 100 years of service to the community. Anyone having old pictures of the fire company is asked to bring them to the town hall. Pictures will be returned. Next meeting will be Monday, February 20th at 7 pm at the fire house. Any questions please contact Shirley Quidas at 410-476-3622.

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

The office will be closed on: Monday, February 20-President’s Day

Water bills are to be paid by the due date either in person, by mail or via on line banking. Late fees will not be waived for payments received after the due date. Watch the date as it changes each month !

Council meeting on Feb 1st at 7:30 pm will be discussing stormwater issue on

Marvel and Seymour Drives. Public comment is encouraged.

SNOW ALERT: During winter storms please remove all vehicles from the street when possible to en-

able the snow plows to efficiently clear the snow. The town snow contractor, Bridges Land Management,

will be notified by Commissioner Croswell when to begin plowing. Please clear SNOW and ICE from all

sidewalks promptly to prevent falls and possible injuries. Reminder- Residents with serious medical issues

requiring daily travel for treatment even during snow storms should alert the police dept NOW so that

Chief Ball can alert plows to special situations. Residents should always have a backup plan with several

days worth of medication or supplies on hand for emergencies.

Wastewater Treatment Plant 410-476-5297

Plant email is trappewwtp@verizon.net

BE A SWEETHEART—CLEAN SNOW & ICE OFF SIDEWALKS

Need Color Copies? For your convenience the Trappe Town Office can now copy documents in

color. Stop in during regular business hours. If you have a large volume

of copies needed or have special needs please call ahead. Fax service

also available.

HAVE A QUESTION ABOUT

YOUR WATER BILL?

To better serve our customers with

questions about water & sewer

charges, past due balances, turn-off

notices, and payment plans; please

call Jeanie at the Trappe Town office before 12:00

noon Monday, Tuesday or Friday, or before 4:00

p.m. on Wednesday or Thursday, 410-476-3170.

Payments may be dropped off anytime or placed in

the slot in the Town Office door .

Volunteer Opportunities

of all Shapes & Sizes

The University of Maryland Extension, Talbot

County 4-H Youth Development Program in-

vites you to join their team of enthusiastic

volunteers.

Put your experience and knowledge to good use.

Work within your schedule offering behind the

scenes support; or assist youth directly in club

settings. Life-skills projects range from health

careers to the arts to animal sciences & dozens

more. Equal opportunity & access

Contact Pat Murphy

pmurphy3@umd.edu ; 410-822-1244.

Trappe Veterans Memorial Park Update: Requests for proposals for a gazebo, bike rack & water fountain have been requested and it is hoped a selec-tion will be made in early March in hopes of a May completion date. See Commissioner Rose Potter or Planner Shull for more info.

Community and School News

NEWS FROM WHITE MARSH ELEMENTARY PTO http://wmespto.wikispaces.com

FEBRUARY 3 . . . Quarter Auction! Where: WMES Cafeteria Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Auction begins at 6 p.m.

WMES Cafeteria Cost: $3 for the first paddle and $1 for each additional paddle. Proceeds benefit WMES PTO! How To Play: Bids are collected prior to each drawing. Bid on quality vendor items with one to four quarters, depending on the retail value. A number is randomly chosen at the close of bidding for that item. If the person with the number drawn placed a bid, s/he wins that item. Should the person holding that paddle number not be in the bidding, numbers will continue to be drawn until there is a winner. Refreshments, snacks, and pizza will be available for purchase. We will have quarters available on site. Bring your friends! Vendors include Avon, Mary Kay, Celebrating Homes, Longaberger, Pampered Chef, Tastefully Simple, Cherish Studios, Stampin Up, Mia Bella, Discovery Toys, Melaleuca, Thirty-One, Cookie Lee, Tupperware, Scentsy, And More...

Annual Pancake Supper

Tuesday Feb. 21 5:00-7:30pm

St. Paul's Episcopal Church

Main Street, Trappe

Info: Flo Adams, 410-463-1319

Spaghetti Dinner Location Trappe Vol. Fire Hall,

Powell Avenue February 24th

4 to 7 p.m.

Cost is $7 at the door and $6 in advance. Cost is $6 for children at the door and $5 in advance. The cost includes homemade spaghetti (with or without meat sauce), garlic bread, fresh salad, homemade dessert, and beverage. There will be a raffle for a chance to win a Kindle Touch (value $100). Raffle tickets are $1 each or $5 for six. There will be a silent auction as well with such items as a Keurig coffee machine and K cups, golf for four at Harbourtowne Golf Re-sort in St. Michaels, a hunting lanyard and much more. Deadline for advance reservations is Feb.10. To make a reservation, volunteer to help, or submit

a silent auction item, call Jenn 410-476-3939. Proceeds from event benefit White Marsh PTA.

Contact Eunice Roberts 410/476-3980 for info on this show sponsored by Scott’s United Methodist Church.

Notes from the Rural Life Museum of Trappe 29241 Backtown Road ~ Building Our Future by Preserving Our Past

410-476-3339

The Metal Ball that was on top of the old Trappe Water Tower is now in

the yard of the Rural Life Museum of Trappe, MD, Inc at 29241 Back-

town Road. It is approximately eighteen inches in diameter, and its pur-

pose was to provide a sturdy place where a painters ladder could be

mounted. This ladder could be moved all the way around the “peaked”

top of the tank, and be used when the tank was being painted or inspected.

Mostly the tank was painted with aluminum paint, or with a dark color

paint, but for one period of time it was painted white. This first water tank was shipped to Trappe Station in 1927, and

Mr. Harvey Mushaw had the job of using his horses and wagon to move the sections of tank from the station to the cen-

ter of town where it was erected. It served the water customers of Trappe, from 1928 until 1998 when it was replaced by

the new water tower. The Rural Life Museum of Trappe, MD, Inc is please to have this “Metal Ball” as one of our arti-

facts that will help us remember our past, and we wish to thank the Trappe Town Council for making this donation

available to us. To schedule a visit to the museum give us a call at the number above, or contact any director for assis-

tance.

Editors note: The volunteers of the museum picked up a dozen Christmas trees in late January. These trees will be

ground for mulch, and not placed in the landfill. THANK YOU to all the museum volunteers.

LIONS NEWS Watch this space for future developments, or call if you have any questions, or would like to help in the effort, call us. Drake Ferguson

Drake21673@aol.com 410/476-4858

SALON INSPIRE 29349 Maple Avenue 410.476.6125 www.saloninspire.com As a token of our appreciation, we offer $2 off all services to active military, police, fire and emergency personnel. Buy a gift certificate for your Sweetheart or Special Someone and receive $2 OFF hair services (through February 14th 2012). Thank you and Happy Valentine’s Day from Salon Inspire.

Hours: Tue & Thur 9am-7pm Wed & Fri 9am-5pm Sat 9am-2pm

Trappe Branch

410.476.3181

www.talbot-bank.com

The Talbot Bank cordially invites you to our Customer

Appreciation Day . . . Friday, February 3, 2012

St Paul’s Preschool Open House

St Paul's Preschool will have it's open house registra-

tion for the fall 2012 session on Thursday, Feb 16th

10:30 a.m. - Noon.

Our program is for three and four year olds and meets

on Tues, Wed, and Thurs mornings from 9 a.m. until

noon. Come join us for our 10th year!

For information call Lori at 41-476-4465

Reddie Eddie’s Bar-B-Q & Deli 4123 Ocean Gateway Trappe

410-476-4742 * NEW *

Offering breakfast, subs, fried chicken, bbq, sandwiches, salad &

hot food. Homemade soups. Daily specials too! Mon: Reuben w/chips

Tues: Grilled chx sandwich

Grill hours Mon-Sat 7-4 Location-Trappe Lowest Price Gas

Johnny Foster-President, TVFC FIRE DEPARTMENT www.trappevfc.com P.O. Box 86 Trappe, MD 410-476-3535

FUNDRAISER Tickets on sale now for May 2012 Gun Lottery Raffle, tickets are

$20 and can be purchased from any member of the fire company.

All You Can Eat Chicken & Dumpling Dinner

Served at the Fire House, prepared by Kay's at the Airport in Cambridge Wednesday, February 29 Starting 4:00 pm . . . until sold out Adults $10, Children age 10 and under $5, Desserts $1.00 call Lou 410-924-1764 for pre-orders and get free dessert!

Fun fact from the editor . . . Smokey Bear’s original name was Hot Foot Freddy.

Special Congratulations to the newly installed Administrative and Line Officers.

FIRECHIEF’S CORNER

POLICE CHIEF’S CORNER

The below information concerning thefts of firearms from vehicles was provided by the Maryland Chiefs

of Police Association. Looks like we all must start checking our vehicles before departing events involving

firearms.

While in a Denver gun store today, a car was tagged on the wheel in the parking lot. The gangs do this on wheels or bumpers at gun stores, shooting ranges, gun shows etc. Later when you are parked at a restaurant, hotel, or other location that’s less well guarded or not under video surveillance, other gang members spot the marker and break into the car for a quick gun grab. This is so RAMPANT in San Antonio, Tx where there was a National shoot this sum-mer, the police chief of that county came out to brief the 400 participants of the competition. Too bad three teams had already been victimized the first day. I don’t know how widespread this is becoming but the info regarding the NSCA Nationals in San Antonio is correct, as those who compete in sporting clays know. Competitors there were having their vehicles marked with a small adhesive dot on the rear license plate or rear bumper, then followed for miles and having their vehicles quickly and efficiently broken in to when parked for lunch, etc. Some crews were working the parking lot at the Nationals itself. 27 high end shotguns were taken there recently. They know when 1400 shooters with high $$ competition guns are in town.

If you should see or suspect illegal drug activity, obtain as much information as possible, without exposing yourself, and report this info to me or the Talbot County Narcotics Task Force at 410-820-8940. If you have any info about plans for underage alcohol/drug parties, or about actual disturbances/parties as they occur, please call me or the Talbot County "Report-A-Party" Tip Line at 410-820-4003. All calls to either the Task Force, Party Tip Line, or myself are confidential. For Police services, except an emergency, please call the 24 hour dispatch number at 410-476-5005. In an EMERGENCY, ALWAYS CALL 9-1-1. As always, if anyone has any questions, concerns or suggestions, call me at 410-476-5117 or 410-829-0613. George Ball - Chief of Police

SOUP DAY . . . PERFECT WINTER SUPPER

Wednesday, February 15, 2012 4pm until sold out. Only $5.00 for soup, biscuit & dessert Preorders available, call 410-476-3535

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1

Town Council

Mtg 7:30

2 3 Office closes

At noon

WMES Quarter

Auction 5:30

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5

6 7

8

LIONS Meeting

9

10

Office closes

At noon

11

12 13

14

15

TVFD Soup Day 4 pm until ?

16

St Paul Preschool Open House 10:30-12

17Office closes

at noon

INDEX articles due

18

19 20 Presidents Day Office Closed

21 St Paul’s

Shrove Tuesday

Pancake Supper

5:00—7:30

22

23 24 Office closes

At noon

Spaghetti 4 pm

TVFD for WMES

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26

27

28

29 TVFD

Chx/Dumpling

4 pm till?

Siren Test

Trappe UMC

7:30-10:30 am

Church Breakfast

Trappe UMC

7:30-10:30 am

Church Breakfast

Do you have an announcement you would like to share? Submit news

item along with your water bill or send them to the Town Office or to

Index editor, Ann Dorbin: 410.476.3910, trappeindex@verizon.net

Priority is given to events within the Town of Trappe.

FEBRUARY 2012 I like these cold, gray winter days. Days like these let you savor a bad mood. ~ Bill Watterson

WMES Grandparent Club Our next meeting is Tuesday, FEB 14 2012 at 1:30 pm at the school. Anyone interested in our children is welcome to attend! For more information, contact Libby 410.476.4822.

WMES 1:30 p.m.

Grandparents

Club Mtg

CALENDAR:

F Feb 8 Board meeting, EHS Café.7 pm

Feb 20 Schools closed (Presidents Day)

Feb 28 Spring Sports Orientation, EHS

www.talbothumane.org Feb. 4 from 12 noon-3 pm—Talbot Humane’s Dog Adoption Days at PetSmart in Easton Feb. 10 & 11 from 11-2 pm- PetSmart National Adoption Days in Easton

Share your love with a shelter pet at Talbot Humane’s Open Heart/Open House on Saturday, Feb. 11 from 11-4 pm. Come in and check out the dogs and cats, guinea pigs, and bunnies, who are patiently waiting for that love-at-first-sight moment. Staff and volunteers will be on hand to take you on a tour, answer questions, and introduce you to what could be the next love of your life! We’ll have goody bags and face painting for the kids, and refreshments for all. If you’d like more information, or are interested in volunteering at Talbot Humane, please contact Susan Langfitt, Volunteer/Community Events Coordinator at susan@talbothumane.org or call at 410-822-0107. Or, visit our website at www.talbothumane.org. We hope to see you at the Open Heart/Open House!

Feb. 11 from 11-4 pm—Open Heart/Open House at Talbot Humane

Good grief . . . don’t miss this

great musical!

EASTON HIGH SCHOOL

Friday, February 10, 7pm

Saturday, February 11, 6pm

Sunday, February 12, 3pm

Friday, February 17, 7pm

Saturday, February 18, 6pm

Tix-Adults $10 Students $5

TVFD 7 pm mtg for 100 yrs of service

www.shorehealth.org 410.822.1000

Shore Health System offers a wealth of health-related offerings to our community, including screenings, support

groups, classes and events.

Uniform Sale

Tuesday, February 7, 7am to 4pm, Dorchester General Hospital, main lobby, 300 Byrn Street,

Cambridge. Scrubs, shoes and professional accessories at discounted prices. Sponsored by the

Dorchester General Hospital Auxiliary to benefit programs and services of the hospital.

Talbot County Free Library

www.tcfl.org 410-822.1626

Programs for All Ages

Free & open to the public

Some require pre-registration. Please pre-register for all children’s programs.

Activities at the St. Michaels branch include winter crafts, book sales, story times, Valentine Crafts,

“Will You Be Mine?” Puppet Show, free movies, games for kids and Seniors, book groups, stitching

groups, memoir writing, and job search assistance.

NOTE: Pending Easton’s move back to permanent quarters at 100 West Dover Street, program-

ming in February must remain TBA for the time being. Please check our website or call the

Easton branch at 410-822-1626 for the latest information.

FEATURED LIBRARY PROGRAM (ST MICHAELS LOCATION)

Free Movies in February . . . Tuesdays at Noon

Feb. 7: The Help

Feb. 14: Skin

Feb. 21; The Great Debaters

Feb. 28 Unstoppable

Photos of Eagles on White Marsh

Road taken by Matthew R. McKelvy.

More community information that didn’t make the print version of the Index.