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Federal Hill Neighborhood AssociationBoard of Directors

Officers

President: Ryan Hada 443.326.9200Vice President: Eric Costello 410.528.1514Treasurer: Gayle McClure 410.230.9419 Secretary: Bob Merbler 443.629.0162

Board Members at LargeBoard Member: Bob O’Donoghue 410.783.0174Board Member: Ginny Gerhart 443.271.3218Board Member: Jody Martin 410.332.0539Board Member Jennifer Nelson 410.727.038Board Member Mellisa Colimore 443.743.9290

Recycling and Trash Schedule:Set out by 6 a.m.

Trash on Wednesday (in cans with tight-fitting lids)Recycling on Friday

REMINDER!! Please put your recyclable materials in paper bags, cardboard boxes, City recycle bins or any container clearly marked “recycle”; at the same location as your regular trash. DO NOT USE PLASTIC BAGS. With single stream recycling, we send our materials to a processing facility which uses an automated system to sort and bale recyclables.

Debris, Bulk Trash, Recycling &eCycling Drop-off Location:

Western Sanitation Yard 701 Reedbird Avenue, 410-396-3367,

Mon. – Sat., 9 am – 5 pm (Labor Day/Memorial Day) & 9 am – 7 pm (Memorial Day/Labor Day)

For additional locations go to: baltimorecity.gov/Government/AgenciesDepartments/PublicWorks/BureauofSolidWaste

INFORMATION PAGEFHNA Committees

Consider Getting Involved

Please contact any of the Board members listed nearbyand express your interest. You will be welcomed.

Beautification/Green: Walt SaxonBlock Captains: Kelly SheehanBusiness Affairs: Jody MartinCommunity Outreach: Jane WehrleFinance: Claire BogdanskiHillsider: Jeannie Malkiewicz Gayle McClure Bob O’Donoghue Nicole QuinnLegislative Affairs: Ryan HadaLiquor r Eric CostelloMembership: Eric Costello Bob Merbler Kelly SheehanParking: OpenPreservation: OpenPublic Safety: OpenSchools Liaison: Jessica DamenSocial: OpenTechnology: Jennifer Nelson Claire Mullins

Bulk Item Pick UpYou may place up to three items out for collection. One day per month is set aside for this collection. All citizens have to do is call311 and give the following information:

Your addressYour telephone #

What 3 itemsCall 3 or more working days before your scheduled date. If you do not know your day, please call 311. You may also schedule a collection at 311 Online.

To Request City ServicesCall 311 6am to 10pmor Online 24 hours at

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If you haven’t noticed recently, our Board of Directorsexpanded from 7 to 9 members - join me in welcoming Jen Nelson and Mellisa Colimore. In line with thecommitment we made to you on December 20th, thisneighborhood association is now more inclusive and representative than ever. The expansion of our Board is not without purpose however. Six months ago, FHNA developed a 55-day plan to address critical board functions and activities pressing to the organization.Today, we continue the progress as we formulate a new 6-month execution plan, with even bigger and better ideas…

With regard to the Grand Prix (a.k.a. RaceOnBaltimore)this year, there are a few things you should know. First,no changes will be made to the course. Pedestrian signage will be more prevalent and a Bud Light Zone will not be located in the old McCormick site. Inaddition to more scheduled crossing gate openings, a new and better grandstand company will build the stands this year. Course prep will begin in early August and FHNA will receive a Community Mitigation Fund disbursement as it did last year. For more information on street closures and access points, please visit www.raceonbaltimore.com. As we get closer tothe race, we will keep you informed by electronic communications.

Please join us at our next General Membership meeting on August 21, 2012. Our meeting will be held at 701 S. Charles St. (Christ Lutheran Church) at 7PM.Everyone is welcome!

Ryan Hada,President, FHNA

FHNA General MembershipMeeting

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Aug 31- Sept 2: Grand Prix of Baltimore. The Grand Prix of Baltimore is a major motorsports event in thestreets of the Baltimore, running from the historic Inner Harbor to Camden Yard, Labor Day weekend, August 31 - September 2, 2012. The event will feature the IZOD IndyCar Series and the American Le Mans Series presented byTequila Patron. A new race car design for 2012 and turbocharged engines from Chevrolet, Honda and Lotus. The starting lineup will include Will Power, the 2011 winner at Baltimore, four-time champion Dario Franchitti and young stars such asMarco Andretti. Tickets on Sale Now!

Sept 15: The first annual Charm CityMusic Festival featuring headliner, Weezer! Also playing are Irish favorites Flogging Molly, Reggae royalty StephenMarley, Rockabilly pioneers SouthernCulture on the Skid, alternative rockers, EVE 6 and more! Charm City staples like steamed crabs and assorted seafood will be plentiful, as well as quality localvending, artists, crafters and more live music by hometown favorites, All MightySenators, Jah Works, Ballyhoo, LovingThe Lie, etc. Another festival attraction will be the Electronic Dance Tent which will feature many of the area’s hottest DJ’s. httptt ://// www.charmcitymusicfestival.com

Sept 30: Salem Lutheran Church is inviting you and your most beloved animals to a Francis of Assisi PetBlessing in Riverside Park on Sunday,kSeptember 30th at 3 pm. Please bring your dog or cat to the park to this event to make them feel special. Spend time with

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Upcoming Events - compiled by Nicole QuinnThe RAVENS are back!!! Pre Season Home Games:Fri, Aug 17: vs Lions 8pmThu, Aug 23: vs Jaguars 7:30pm

Regular Season OpenerMon, Sep 10: vs Bengals 7pm

Flicks From The Hill: AVAM’s Outdoor Movie Series. Grab a blanket, picnicunder the stars, and watch a great filmselection inspired by AVAM’s current exhibition 9:00pm - 11:00pmAug 2: HIGH ANXIETY (1977)Aug 9: TRIPLETS OF BELLEVILLE(2003)Aug 16: BLUE HAWAII (1962) Aug 23: CITIZEN KANE (1941)

July 27- Aug 5: Baltimore Summer Restaurant Week

Aug 10: Summer Socials at West ShorePark. Live music by Sons of Pirates, food trucks,a beer & wine garden, family play area, and more! Bring the entire family down for the first Summer Social at West Shore Park Friday, August 10th from 5pm to 8pm. FREE.

Aug 16: Third Thursdays. 6-8 pm. Galleries, shops and boutiques are openwith specials, refreshments and fun! Cheese Galore & More and Big Jim’sDeli will be hosting a beer and cheesetasting from 5 - 7 pm in the market.

Aug 16: New exhibition of works by Crystal Moll and Tim Kelly opened at Crystal Moll Gallery on July 25th!The opening reception will be held on Third Thursday, August 16 from 6-8 in the evening with live jazz performed by Paul Snyder.

August 18 – 19: The 4th AnnualInner Harbor Art Festival returns to downtown Baltimore with an explosionof color, an eclectic array of top quality art and a troupe of the nation’s leading artists. This two-day juried show, a truecelebration of the arts, enhances thevibrant and dynamic community that defines Baltimore. Admission is free and open to the public. 10am- 7pm.

Next COPS WalkThursday, August 23rd, 7 p.m. -

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Scarborough Fair Bed & Breakfast’s Lemon Poppy Seed Waffles

Our guests love these waffles, especially when topped with tons of fresh berries from the farmers’ market and our limoncello sauce (recipe available on our website at www.scarbrooughfairbandb.com) They are like the best lemon poppy seed muffin you ever ate, only made into a waffle.

Ingredients:1 1/2 cups all purpose flour6 tablespoons raw sugar2 1/2 tablespoons poppy seeds1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt3 large eggs, separated1 1/4 cups buttermilk1/4 cup salted butter, melted 2 tablespoons fresh lemon zestJuice of one lemon

Preheat waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s directions.• Whisk dry ingredients together in a large bowl.• In a small bowl mix egg yolks, buttermilk, butter, lemon zest and lemon juice.• Combine dry ingredients with buttermilk mixture and stir until well combined.• In a medium bowl beat egg whites until fluffy and soft peaks form.• Gently fold ingredients into the egg whites.• Preheat waffle iron according to manufacturer’s directions.• Spray top and bottom surfaces of waffle iron with cooking spray.• Ladle batter into waffle iron and cook until golden, about 6-7 minutes. (Cooking time will vary according to waffle iron.)• Repeat with remaining batter, keeping finished waffles on an oven proof plate in a 200°F oven.

Serve immediately, preferably with our Limoncello Sauce and many assorted farm fresh berries.

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A few weeks back FHNA, in cooperation with theFederal Hill Business Association (FHBA) and Federal Hill Main Street (FHMS), conducted a peninsula-wide survey on resident’s shopping habitsand desires for new businesses in the neighborhood.We had a great turnout, with a whopping 542 unique responses to the survey.

Of the total responses, 43% were from Federal Hill, 16% from Federal Hill South, 13% from Riverside, 12% from South Baltimore, and the remainder fromthroughout the peninsula. We asked some basicquestions such as: how often do you shop in theneighborhood, what types of businesses would youlike to see in the neighborhood, and what shopping doyou leave the neighborhood for.

Of the respondents, 18% shop in the neighborhood daily, 52% shop between 2 -3 times per week,22% shop once per week, and the remainder shop approximately 1 – 2 times per month.

Here is a list of the top new businesses that our neighbors would like to see in our neighborhood and the number of respondents per category:

1- Bakery – 3172- Clothing Adult – 2443- Grocery Store – 2094- Restaurant – 1915- Gifts / Stationary – 1436- Toy Store – 1377- Big Box Retail (i.e. Target, Wal Mart, etc.) – 1178- Clothing Children – 1079- Sporting Goods – 10110- TIE – Florist – 9810- TIE – Shoe Store – 9812- Beer / Wine Store – 6313- Bar / Lounge – 3714- Salon Barber Shop – 2015- Night Club – 1716- Laundromat - 15

We received approximately 150 write-in responses to this question and approximately 460 uniqueresponses to the question of: “What do you leavethe neighborhood to shop for”. For the data obsessed such as myself, the full results of the survey willbe available for your viewing pleasure at www.FederalHillBaltimore.org.

Business Survey ResultsBy Eric Costello


JP is from Traverse City, Michigan. He and his wife, Kelly,moved from Michigan to Gaithersburg, MD in 2000 and then to their current home on E. Wheeling St. in 2004. JP is a paralegal for a large insurance company in Timonium. His wife Kelly is studying to become a nurse at Johns HopkinsUniversity. They have a 3 1/2 year old daughter, Madeline, and love living in Federal Hill. Officially crowned block captain in January 2012, JP has been a tremendous asset toWheeling St. since he moved here and is a perfect fit for therole of block captain.

“I love our street, we have the best location. I can walk to both stadiums, go to the movies, eat at great restaurants, go toevents like the 4th of July parade. We have the best neighbors,any night can be an impromptu Stoop night. Although I have a great patio and deck, I spend more time in the front of our house where all the action is, we have a really good group of people who live here.” Several years ago, JP, Kelly and other neighbors started knocking on doors to get people tocome out for Stoop nights. “We just wanted people to comeout, have fun and get to know one another.” In addition to Stoop nights, they have clean ups, parties on Harden Ct.,yard sales, go out to eat, enjoy neighborhood festivities, and attend sporting events together. Several of the neighbors used to play basketball and now get together for tennis. JP is a passionate sports fan; Michigan Wolverines, Ravensand a split with the Orioles and Tigers. He loves to take hisdaughter to the Orioles games. Other activities he enjoys aresailing, golfing and spending time with his family.

When the weather is nice, children, parents, dogs and neighbors gather on Harden Ct. in the evenings after work to get in some playtime before dinner. Living in the city provides a built in social life.

What do you envision for Wheeling St./Harden Ct.? I want a clean street and more participation from renters and owners alike with the day to day stuff. I want people to takemore ownership and pride in their properties, the outsideis an extension of your home. Kids play in the street and I want them to have a nice clean street to play on. Whenthe street looks nice, it is a benefit for everyone. One project JP would like to work on is getting historic street lights for Wheeling and Harden, in hopes of providing more light, makeit aesthetically pleasing, and be a crime deterrent.

What do you like about being block captain? I like to organize things, and be a resource for people. Especially if someone new moves in, I like being helpful to them. Myfavorite part is bringing people together, getting peopleinvolved.

If you live on E. Wheeling or Harden Ct. and haven’t met JP yet, please feel free to contact him at [email protected]. If you live elsewhere in Federal Hill and don’t know your block captain, go to www.federalhillbaltimore.org, click committees tab, then click block captains and there you willsee a complete contact list.

Meet Jon Paul “JP” Mathieu, Block Captain of E. Wheeling Street andHarden Court

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Federal Hill-area residents in the middle of the night sometime, especially in thesummer when all the windows are open.Suddenly, out of nowhere, a freight train whistle screams in long bursts or staccatoblasts as it approaches a street crossingor enters the long tunnel that lets out acouple miles north in Mount Royal.

Broken sleep, frayed nerves and barking dogs notwithstanding, such occurrenceshave been part and parcel of this part of town for almost two centuries. After all, it was in the 1830s that the Baltimoreand Ohio Railroad was one of the first to usher in the whole railroad industry – which was as revolutionary back then asthe Internet is now.

For whatever comfort it may bring, it’s kind of interesting to reflect on someof the unique sounds that we take for granted but which a newcomer would marvel at.

Here are just some examples I happened to come up with:

* The crash of freight cars at all hours, when their engines either start up or stop at the yards in Locust Point, where, for generations, manufactured goods have been loaded on to trains bound for the country’s interior and grain and other commodities have been brought by trainsto be loaded onto ships heading around the world.

* The constant roar of I-95 traffic – but only since the 1980s.

* The noon and 4 p.m. pop of the cannon on the harbor’s 1700s-era Constellation.

* Harbor ships moving out – One longblast signifying under weigh, and three short blasts meaning engines backing,required by the maritime rules of the road for generations of steamships.

* Erratic whistle pipes from tugs guiding ships into and out of the Inner Harbor,

responding to orders from ship pilots.

* The clang of a brass bell, followed by the No. 2 fire engine’s siren, from the1920s-era station at Montgomery and Light.

* Occasional loudspeakers from RashField for races, professional volleyball matches, etc., harkening back to theearly 1980s’ festivals that brought life to the Inner Harbor.

* Afternoon and evening crowd rumblings from the Ravens and Oriolesstadiums.

* The distinctive hum of the occasionalblimp circling the stadiums. In 1993, three blimps circled Oriole Park at Camden Yards at the same time duringthat year’s All Star game.

* Sudden tire rumblings as cars go onto the 100 block of Montgomery Street, hitting the 1800s-era cobblestones, which were uncovered by residents in the early 1980s.

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* Shouts of “Wrong way!” from stoop-sitting residents to errant drivers on one-way streets.

* The clip clop of horses from Baltimore City Police mounted officers.

* The clip clop of ponies and the rattle of A-rab wagons, with accompanying shouts of fruits and vegetables for sale—regrettably becoming more and more rare.

* Firework explosions, not onlyon July 4th and New Year’s Eve, but on at least three or four other times during the year for reasons not generally announced ahead of time but appreciated nonetheless, includingDefenders Day.

And once in a while – maybe after the freight train whistle wakes you up and you’re lying still in your bed, and the mists and the cold and the stillnessof the wind are exactly perfect – the very, very faint sounds of fog horns coming all the way in from miles out in the channel heading toward the Chesapeake Bay.

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Don’t miss the ninth annual“Hoodstock” -- featuring live acoustic music in the spirit of the Woodstock era -- at the B&O Railroad Museum on Saturday,September 8!

What began as a few friends having a live music party at the Otterbein home of Russ and Jen Causeywith neighbors Larry and Gracie Musher has now become an annualfundraiser to benefit United Cerebral Palsy of Central Maryland (UCP)

and the services it provides to individualswith disabilities. The 2011 event raised morethan $40,000 with an estimated attendance of over 300.

The very talented 4andO headlines this year’s musical extravaganza with former UCP Board Members Causey, Nick Richardson and JohnLee rocking out with Federal Hill resident Owen Johnson, and Michael Teitelbaum,Michael D and Myra Norton.

Acoustic rock fans attend Hoodstock in their best hippie garb, enjoy a great festival of

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music, food, wine, and beer and make donations in support of UCP and allthey do to advance the independenceof children and adults with cerebral palsy and other disabilities. Tickets are$35 in advance and available online at ucp-cm.givezooks.com. For excellent sponsorship opportunities please contact Lauren Magee at [email protected] at the door are $40.

The B&O Railroad Museum will be openfor tours throughout the event. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. with music startingat 5:30. 4andO will perform at 8 p.m. Dress is casual or your best hippie outfit meaning tie-dye, bell bottoms and your favorite peace necklace.


FHNA Board Member Profiles

Ryan Hada, President, is a FacultyMember and Consultant who has lived in Federal Hill since 2007. He had abrother who had purchased a home in Canton and who spoke so glowinglyof Federal Hill that he was instantlysold, almost sight unseen.

When asked what he likes most about living here he says, “Federal Hill isa family-oriented walking neighbor-hood. Close proximity to retail and dining is very important to me. Fed-eral Hill is also unique. Each neigh-borhood has it renowned qualities, but noting can measure up to our charm and beauty within a five-minute walk to the Inner Harbor.”

His dislikes are, “Lack of adequateparking, high property taxes, and ir-responsible nightlife within a residen-tial community. Everyone likes to go out now and then, but noise pollution,public intoxication, theft, and vandal-ism is a growing concern.”

His thoughts on FHNA going forward: “The organization will continue to evolve and develop. The right people are in the right places and progress will continue. Volunteers will continue toplay a significant role in the progress we make cooperatively, through in-creased communication and account-ability to all.”

Eric Costello, Vice President, is a Se-nior Analyst with the Federal Govern-ment.

He has lived 5 years in the area, thefirst half in Otterbein and most recent-ly in Federal Hill, presently on Harden Court.

When asked what he likes most about the neighborhood, he cites the diversi-ty of the neighborhood and Baltimore, saying it reminds him of many neigh-borhoods in NYC. He also is impressed by the friendliness of his neighbors.

His main dislike is parking.

His thoughts on FHNA going forward? “Federal Hill is full of intelligent and skilled folks, and if we continue tomake FHNA as inclusive as possible,we can utilize their talents to helpmake the neighborhood a better place for each of us.”

Gayle McClure, Treasurer is a grand-mother and Program Manager for a Federal Government Contractor.

She lives on East Henrietta street and has been in the neighborhood for 6 years and previously resided here for 4 years in the '80s. When Gayle and her husband became empty nestersand came back to the Baltimore area they wanted to live in the city. Federal Hill was really the only neighborhood they considered. They both work pri-marily in the DC area so Federal Hill is convenient to the highways and tothe train.

What Gayle likes most about livinghere are her great neighbors!!!!

What she likes least: The trash.

Gayle’s thoughts on FHNA going for-ward: “I think we have a great, diverse board this year. The interim board did a great job getting us back on track. I look forward to working on projects and events that will bring back that feeling of community that has been missing and I am really looking for-ward to seeing all the great things thewinners of the Community Impact Funds are going to be doing over the summer.”

Bob Merbler, Secretary, is a longtime neighborhood resident. His pro-file will appear next month.

Mellisa Colimore, Board Member at Large, is the newest member of theBoard. Her profile will appear next month.

FHNA General Membership MeetingTuesday, August 21st, 7 pm, Christ Lutheran Church


Bob O’Donoghue, Board Member At Large, is retired from the banking business and has lived in Federal Hillfor over 25 years.

After growing up in D.C. and later relocating to San Francisco, a job offer brought him back east to Balti-more. The Inner Harbor seemed like the closest thing to San Francisco hecould find as well as being withinwalking distance to his new job.

He likes the convenience of livinghere, the ability to walk to everything and the quality of his neighbors.

He doesn’t like searching for a park-ing space, the high taxes and insur-ance rates.

Jody Martin, Board Member at Large, is the Executive Director of theCharm City Youth Lacrosse League. Helives on West Churchill St. and has lived in Federal Hill since January, 2000.

Jody located here due to his interest inexperiencing downtown urban living.

He particularly likes the proximity to Federal Hill businesses and restaurants,and to downtown, the harbor, the sta-diums, and other neighborhoods likeLocust Point, Harbor East, Fells Point and Canton.

His main dislike is the trash.

Jody’s thoughts on FHNA going for-ward? “With the collaborative support of every Federal Hill resident, restau-rant and business, FHNA is uniquelypositioned to enhance the Federal Hillexperience for everyone who works and lives in our neighborhood.”

Ginny Gerhart, Board Member at Large is a freelance writer and editor.She lives on: Grindall St. and has beena Federal Hill resident for 24 years. Originally, she came to the neighbor-hood to join her future spouse.

Ginny particularly likes being able to walk to good restaurants and coffee shops, to bars, the market, the pharma-cy, and bookstores. She likes having apark and the harbor close by as well as the close proximity to downtown,Fells Point, and Harbor East. Ginny also cites living in an urban neighbor-hood that’s safe and the friendliness of her neighbors.

She lists her dislikes: “That somestreets are dirty and litter-filled. That some sidewalks and home exteriors arepoorly maintained. The loss of harbor views to the east and the proliferation of bad architecture. The proliferationof bars catering to kids whose mainobjective is getting drunk. The decline of Cross St. Market and the lack of agood bakery.”

Ginny’s thoughts on FHNA going for-ward: “Years ago I lived in a beautiful historic neighborhood in Columbus,Ohio, called German Village. Through neighborhood fundraising, the German Village Society has raised hundredsof thousands of dollars to landscapeand/or maintain its park, city streetsand sidewalks, and street lamps. Resi-dents have a high level of neighbor-hood pride: flowers grow everywhere in window boxes and pots, streets and sidewalks are weed- and trash-free, and houses and trims are kept repaired and painted. I’d like to see FHNA help make Federal Hill shine with the samecivic pride. The result would be an in-crease in our quality of life and in our property values.”

Jennifer (Jen) Nelson, board Mem-ber at Large is the Senior Director, Interactive Services at PressBox. Shehas lived on E. Montgomery Street since November 2005, after she vis-ited a friend and fell in love with the neighborhood.

Jen particularly likes the historiccharm, neighborhood feel and walk-ability of Federal hill.

When asked what she likes least, shesays, “Can you repeat the question?”

Her thoughts on FHNA going for-ward: “As a new board member, I'm looking forward to getting to know more of my neighbors and to helping increase FHNA's reach.”

His thoughts on FHNA going forward: “The new board has brought tremen-dous enthusiasm and a number of freshideas into the organization which I think will continue. I also love working on the Hillsider each month.”

We enter August with neighbors’ talesof adventure. The intrepid Lamberto dCamacho has just returned from a trip to Africa, and by the time you’re reading this he’ll be heading there again. His latest jaunt to this exciting continent took him toSouth Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zambia,and Zimbabwe. He is involved in excitingventures related to renewable energy, a passion he says naturally led him to thesetravels and continual expansion of hisexpertise and involvement in that field. Iwas curious to know what places in Africahave particularly impressed him and alsowhat misconceptions many Americans

have about Africa. He especially enjoysSwakopmund in Namibia, a beach townmade somewhat famous by Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. It and the nearby national park provide an opportunity to celebrity-watch and nature-watch in the same locale,with sharks, baby seals, and sand dunescompeting with movie stars for attention. As for facts that might surprise, he saysthat friends always caution for him to “be careful” when he takes his Africa trips. He is careful, of course, but wants all to knowthat remarkable things are happening there. In many regions there is more economic growth and activity than in many parts of The United States, and the large cities that he visits look more prosperous and modernthan many in our nation. Bullet trains, high-tech airports, modern buildings and complex office centers abound. In ten years, “Africawill have a larger active workforce than any


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area in the world.” And because of the timing of their development, many regions are “skipping certain infrastructure milestones entirely.” For example, everyone has a cell phone, but the land-line stage never happened. A similar situation existswith regard to energy. Huge regions are “skipping the traditional grid and going straight to solar and other renewable forms of power.” He has promised to update us as his travelscontinue.

A little closer to home, someother explorers had camping adventures. Kim, Jack, and Danny Manchester spent the first part of July at Cherrystone Campground

in Cape Charles,Virginia. Theyspent mornings paddle boating and kayaking and afternoons playing miniature golf and lazing around one of three pools on the grounds. Of course, there was a lot of “nature” to take in, and Kim says they saw awolf and an owl, but that “the guysdidn’t seem too impressed.” What was their favorite part of camping? Why the big day trip to BuschGardens, of course! That morning they went to the huge Water Country water park. The word used to describe it was “awesome.” That afternoon and evening they rode the five “ginormous roller coasters.” Apparently, The Griffon by far wasthe scariest - a 205ft drop. Kim: “What the heck were we thinking ? Oh yeh. The boys just kept gettingright back in line to go on over & over again !” She also says she was

thrilled to get home to a real shower and bathtub.

Everyone in Federal Hill loves Larksong.Even if you don’t instantly recognize the

name, you know the wonder and merriment that they add to our winter holiday seasonas carolers at Federal Hill Main Street’s very popular Moonlight Madness event held the second Friday night in December every year. The group wanders throughout the business district singing wonderfulcarols and other seasonal tunes, and theydelight the crowds and shoppers with their gorgeous authentic costumes. The groupmembers are frequent visitors in our area throughout the year and are honorary Federal Hill-ites, and alto Martha Connolly is often spotted at the Kalman Brunner residence on Light Street being Nana to granddaughter Nora. Well,Larksong has had some unusual recent adventures too and have some comingup soon. They sing in the summertimetoo, you see, and this summer has been adoozie. The challenge: how to sing outsideas they do each year at The ChesapeakeShakespeare performances, be entertaining and professionally musical, and survive inover 100 degree heat in those costumes.Well, they did it. And the report is that on one evening in particular, they began their gig when the thermometer reading at 7:30 PM was 102 degrees. By the end of their songs, it had dropped to a mild 98.Coming up, they are thrilled to report that they will be performing at The New York Renaissance Festival in August. Our hatsare off to you, intrepid singers!

Lots of people enjoyed themselves at the July 12th gathering at The Stalking Horse on E Cross Street for the debut


party for AARF, Animal Allies RescueFoundation. We are blessed to have somany kindhearted people in our areawho rescue and care for animals. While you may know many of these people intheir rescue capacities, a lot of them are involved in other adventurous activities too. One such person is friend

of animals and of the neighborhood Kelley Locklear Jacobs. Another of her persona is that of talented musician.While you might think of her primarily in a rock genre sense, her artistry stands atop both Native American and Hawaiian influences, and she activelyseeks out further connections with thesesoulful parts of her inheritance and their beautiful places in her gift. You’ll have a chance to hear her perform soon at The Brass Monkey Saloon on EasternAvenue on August 11th.

Another outstanding local volunteer has been spending some time out to our west. Walt Saxon...aka: Uncle Walt...has been visiting his Western Maryland getaway near Emmitsburg in Frederick County as much as possible. He bought afour bedroom A-frame home there threeyears ago, and visits it at least two timeseach week during the season. FederalHill, of course, owes him great thanksfor his work with beautification efforts. But his outside activities at his retreat also include mingling with the wildlife.He says he has no lawn to cut, and hewas anxious to relate the wonders of the wild turkeys that inhabit the area.They have apparently developed a great passion for raspberries and will venture very close to him as they pick thesucculent fruit right off the bushes as he looks on for extended periods of time.

It seems they have developed a mutualrapport and have no fear of him at all.

Yet another notable in our neighborhood has a western Maryland connection.Little did I know until this month that Digital Harbor High School’s Assistant Principal Dr.Andrea Bowden maintainsher family home place in Lonaconing, about 9 miles southwest of Frostburgand visits there regularly. Dr. Bowden has been at DHHS since its opening in2002 and proudly boasts 43 years in thefield of education. Her favorite part of her multi-faceted job is “working with students to meet our mission of preparingthem for computer tech careers , college, and to become productive citizens.” Sheexplained to me that most have come along way-many overcoming family and financial difficulties, and most are thefirst in their families to attend college.Many are “the first to pass through thetough industry level technology exams.”She works with all students on meetingtheir “service learning” requirements and loves seeing the proud parents and students when they get certificates,trophies, and other recognition. Her favorite one is Determination: “What touching stories!” She feels she is ableto see some of the best of both the urbanand rural worlds because she visits her “Coney” home place twice a month. Her story is fascinating.”It has a rich heritage. My Irish and Scottish ancestors came tothe George’s Creek Valley for the mines. Interestingly, my Irish maternal grandmother was the daughter of the labor organizer. She married the mine boss’s son!Grandmother’s six brothers and dad were blacklisted and never worked in the minesagain after major strikes. MyScottish paternalgrandfather died of black lung . My

mother was a teacher and my father was an accountant. My dad died when I was16 and my mother lived to be 85. I got a scholarship to the College of NotreDame of Maryland and fell in love with Baltimore! I began teaching biology in 1969.” I’d say that is an adventure, wouldn’t you? And it still continues and touches so many. Hats off to you, Dr.Andrea Bowden.

Christ Lutheran Church has a group that has been involved in another type of adventure in July. On the 25th , twenty-six participants representing their youth group left for New Orleans to be a part of a gathering of 35,000 other youth and adults from Evangelical Lutheran Church in America congregations throughout the United States. A group from this church has traveled to work in New Orleanspreviously. According to leader Pastor Roberts, they see some of their primary goals as “practicing peacemaking and justice” alongside these thousands of others during their busy working trip and returning to Baltimore with a renewed spirit and a sense of having grown “bothas individuals and as a youth group.”We wish them a safe journey and muchsuccess in their work.

Enjoy this last month of summer, Federal Hill! Keep wonderful stories like these coming in to me at [email protected].

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The prospect of the installation of a rotary intersection at the juncture of Light Street and Key Highway, the virtual gateway toour community, is being greeted with curiosity by many of us, as well it should be. Traffic experts are convinced that a rotary at that location will facilitate a safer flow of traffic at higher volumes while eliminating the need for a light in the city-wide grid; for a traffic engineer, this is a vehicular management trifecta. A winner!

Perhaps it is wise to anticipate Life inthe Rotary by considering a few Rotary Rules? I’m making them up as I go - much as you will discover the need for instantaneous improvisation while in therotary - so let’s have at it, OK?

Rule #1: Don’t hesitate. Come on, get your nose in there! Do it! The guy behind you is going ballistic and like my footballcoach used to say, “The difference between Champ and Chump is “U”!Situational awareness is key here, of course; as you approach the rotary, look upstream a bit…sense the flow…find a

seam…think “Ray Rice behind Vonta Leach”…go Zen…breathe….exhale…breathe…just betthe rotary. Be Ray.

Rule #2: Don’t rush. Whoa! Hey, you’re in!Savor the moment; you’ve earned it! Ready for a relevant life lesson? When driving in Paris some time ago, it would often take me three or four full circuits of the rotary to get properlypositioned for my exit. Once I recognized that these alignment laps were inevitable and unavoidable, it changed everything: I calmed down, I could laugh at the lunatic in the Renault,and I could take as many laps as I needed toallow Lady Luck to open a line to my exit, as shealways did. So why not take a lap or two on your own home ground before bailing out? Check out the Harbor, admire the Science Center, absorb the expansive view up Light Street…oh, look at the little puppy!

Rule #3: Round ‘em up! Pedestrians, I mean.No one has explained how hapless pedestrianswill flee past our rotary for the simple reasonthat the pedestrians and rotaries are, well…the word “incompatible” comes to mind. Pedestrianscross at lights or stop signs where vehicles havehalted, yet the whole idea of a rotary is to keep

it goin’, sustain the flow, follow Vontaw ! So let’s agree right now, just among us, that onthat inevitable occasion when one of us getsa pedestrian hung up in the center, get on the phone, put out the call, ring 21230, circle the wagons, and let’s see how long we can keepthat lil’ doggie in the pen! Oh, what fun we have ahead if we all work together.

Rule #4: No Drifting (…from 7AM to 7PM. After that, c’mon, hammer it!) Crimminey,let’s get real here: the city is delivering a skid pad right to our neighborhood’s doorstep! A rotary by day, a skid pad by night…if you’ve been to the Skip Barber Racing School or an equivalent, you know what I’m saying. Driving while looking straight ahead out the passenger window of your vehicle may sound counter-intuitive, but with practice and pluck and enough revs and grip, you’ll soon get the hang of it. Then when those lightweights inOtterbein get their own rotary someday, we can call ‘em out and swap paint on Saturday nights. Think “West Side Story becomesSouthside Baltimore,” OK?

(Note: Al is leaving Federal Hill - we appreciate his many contributions and wish him well).

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