Volume 65, Issue 4 Page 1 July/August 2018

BWI Noise Update By: Nancy Figgins

There have been several recent events relative

to the effort to reduce BWI plane noise. However, no actions from the FAA have occurred to reduce the noise and frequency of planes over our area. The most significant actions have been:

On March 6, 2018, The DC Metroplex BWI Community Roundtable members submitted their first Annual Report. The Report concluded that while the FAA’s proposed changes to departures from BWI’s Runway 28 and Runway 10 are ex-pected to be an improvement over the current paths, no progress has been made on arrivals to BWIs Runway 33 to raise the altitudes or restore dispersion. Directly over us, we see and hear about 80% of BWI arrivals via Runway 33.

In my opinion, there are two main reasons why the FAA has agreed to make changes to depar-tures over Howard County and not to make changes to arrivals over Anne Arundel County. The first is Howard County announced that they are considering taking legal action against the FAA due to increased noise around BWI. Anne Arundel County has not. The number of Noise Complaints submitted to the Maryland Aviation Authority are significantly higher from Columbia, Elkridge, Ellicott City, Dayton, and Hanover compared to Severna Park, Glen Burnie, Severn, Millersville and Crownsville. The first quarter of 2018 statistics showed more than 5,610 com-plaints were from the Howard County communi-ties compared to 755 from the Anne Arundel communities. This has also been the pattern throughout 2016 and 2017. The old adage “the squeaky wheel gets the grease” comes to mind. Howard County seems to be more effective at addressing BWI Noise issues, as is Montgomery

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There’s a Speed Limit in Arden? Seriously? There’s a speed limit in Arden? Is

that a thing? I thought we were all just supposed to do whatever we wanted to as long as a cop was-n’t looking. No? It sure seems that way based on the driving incidents here in the community.

This month we feature speeding, road rage (ACTUALLY WITHIN ARDEN), swearing out the window at walkers, failure to stop at intersec-tions, honking horns… the list goes on. This is one month! What’s your deal people? This is sup-posed to be a community… isn’t it?

Why is it that our roads seem to be getting more dangerous on a daily basis? “Sorry, I was texting a selfie,” isn’t going to cut it anymore. Is that lunch date you didn’t leave enough time to get to so important that putting others at risk is just status quo? Seriously… does a kid have to get killed back here for people to wake up?

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ARDEN ON THE SEVERN NEWSBUOY Circulation 970 Households

Editor: Andrew W. Huppert (410) 923-1534

Advertising: Scott Stose (410) 262-3741

ARDEN COMMUNIITY ASSOCIATION PO Box 241, Crownsville, MD 21032

President: Alby Bacon (410) 923-0047

Vice President: N/A N/A

Treasurer: Sonja Snelgrove (410) 697-3173

Secretary: Jasmine Wilding (410) 269-3670

Section 1 Rep: N/A N/A

Section 2 Rep: Susan Fenton (410) 697-3164

Section 3 Rep: Scott Stose (410) 262-3741

Section 4 Rep: Edna Marsteller (410) 987-5393

Section 5 Rep: N/A N/A

Security Vince Roussey (410) 533-1954

ARDEN GROUPS

SRA ACA Rep: Duane Wilding (410) 923-3074

Arden Gardeners: Madonna Gambrell (443) 280-3026

Arden Volunteers: Barbara Peterson (301) 332-9517

GHCCA: Jasmine Wilding (410) 269-3670

Kids Club: Carmen Graves (410) 279-5331

Seniors Club: Alby Bacon (410) 923-0047

Town Hall Manager: Art Bardelang (410) 923-2917

ARDEN BEACHES, INCORPORATED PO Box 365, Crownsville, MD 21032

Chairman: Scott Stose (410) 262-3741

V. Chairman: Don Snelgrove (410) 697-3173

Secretary: Joan Shank (410) 697-3251

Treasurer: Sonya Snelgrove (410) 697-3173

Sec. 1 Rep: Steve Hudgins (410) 697-3453

Sec. 2 Rep: Ken Krantz (410) 923-0643

Sec. 3 Rep: Pete Mule (410) 923-2496

Sec. 4 Rep: Jim Mullins (410) 923-0115

Sec. 5 Rep: Isaac Wilding (410) 294-9739

Member at Large: Ray Frederick (443) 223-6343

Website Manager: Andrew W. Huppert (410) 923-1534

Reservations: Scott Stose (410) 262-3741

ACA Rep: Alby Bacon (acting) (410) 923-0047

Registrar: ABIMail2018@gmail.com

ABI Security Joe Clark (410) 923-8836

ARDEN ON THE SEVERN Official Website

http://www.ardenonthesevern.com

NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH SECTION REPRESENTATIVES

Sec. 1 Rep: Jim Rainwater (410) 987-9855

Sec. 2 Rep: Don Yeskey (410) 923-6215

Sec. 3 Rep: N/A N/A

Sec. 4 Rep: Carolyn Wallace (410) 923-0630

Sec. 5 Rep: Kendall Crisp (410) 923-1169

Program Manager Kim Franklin (410) 923-1007

Assistant Manager Joe Clark (410) 923-8836

Program Coordinator Sally Franklin (410) 923-3058

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Inside the NewsBuoy ABC Kids 9 ABI Officers and Contacts 2 ABI Operations Update 4 ACA Contribution Form 3 ACA Officers and Contacts 2 ACA Operations Update 3 Arden Kids Club Pictures 21 Arden Seniors Group Invite 12 Around the Beach 18 BWI Noise Update 1 Community Calendar 25 Fitness Corner 6 Free Black Walnut Trees 9 Kids Club Yard Sale Signup 14 Mosquito, Flea & Tick Warning 22 Neighborhood Watch Contacts 2 Neighbors Helping Seniors 24 News Buoy Staff/Advertising 2

Real Estate Corner 11

Recipe of the Month 11 Saving Grace Thank You! 8 Speed Limit in Arden? 1 Sudoku Puzzle 27 Welcome to the Neighborhood 9 View From the Passenger Seat 16

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ACA Operations Update By: Ria Jacob

ACA Meeting

The Annual Bull Roast was held on Saturday, June 30th from 11:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Beach 4. It was an impressive turnout with lots of families enjoying the beach. There was a large bounce house for the kids, but they seemed to be enjoying the water more. Many people brought out -of -town friends to this community event. As always, boats, kayaks, and jet skis were on show and provided an alternate way to get to the party. The beef was delicious and went quickly and the beer was cold and wet on such a hot day. Thanks to all of the volunteers who helped cook, serve, sell tickets and clean up at the end of the day.

The ACA is taking a break from meetings for the summer, but will resume again in September. The date will be posted on the Arden Website.

Senior Club The Senior Luncheon will continue to meet at

Beach 4 on the 2nd Friday of every month at 11:30 a.m. throughout July, August and Septem-ber if the weather cooperates. Plan on going to Town Hall in the event of rain.

2018 Arden Community Association Contribution

Mail to ACA, P.O. Box 241, Crownsville, Maryland 21032

❑ Annual Contribution (per household) $ 10.00

❑ Patron Level $ 20.00

❑ Benefactor Level $ 50.00

❑ Arden Security Patrol Fund $

TOTAL Enclosed: $

Name:

Address:

City: State: Zip:

Phone: E-mail:

Garden Club The Garden Club members are working on

nurturing their plants and vegetables in prepara-tion for entry into the Anne Arundel County Fair competition in the Fall. Their next meeting is scheduled for September 24 at 7:00 at the Town Hall.

Arden Security There continues to be complaints about speed-

ing throughout the community. Please be mindful that kids are off from school and are riding bikes and walking on the roads. Please slow down for residents walking their dogs in the mornings and early evenings. Also, deer are very active, espe-cially along Evergreen Road, so please keep your eye out to avoid them.

Light colored clothing, flashlights and reflex-ive tape on clothing and shoes goes a long way in making yourself seen by drivers when walking dogs in the evening. Just because you can see the headlights, it does not mean that the cars can see you. Have a good summer and be safe out there.

The Kids’ Club The Annual Kids’ Parade was held at the Ar-

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ABI Operation Update By: Scott Stose

Hello Arden residents! Well, we got through

the Annual ABI Bull Roast with great suc-cess. Despite the heat, a good time was had by all. We estimated about 210 paying revelers! Our expenses were $2,300.00 and our receipts were $3,550.00 for a net profit of $1,250.00. That is the most profit we have realized in 8 years that I have volunteered for this event. The money will go into the general fund and be spent frugally. I would like to thank all of the volunteers that helped with this event. There are too many to list, but this, of course, would not be possible without their help. It was a long hot day for all! Please thank our board members and the other volunteers from this event when you see them. Our Registrar col-lected some past dues at the event as well!

We still have close to 200 Arden residents that are past due on their ANNUAL Registrations. We are here to help, so PLEASE ask questions or get in touch with us if there is some confusion about what you owe or how to pay. We were a little

slow this year, but everyone has been processed unless you just mailed in your registrations in the last 2 weeks. If you just mailed it in, you were 4 months late, so please understand that it is a first come, first served system. Please get those regis-trations in to us when you receive your statement. We always send them out months before they are due! The funds pay for our contractors, beach checkers (Arden youth), security, insurance, Spot a Pots, trash service and maintenance. We cannot maintain the beaches without you!

At this point, there is a zero-tolerance policy for anyone caught at the beaches without a card or sticker. Security will strictly enforce trespassing on our properties and car-towing has be-gun! Don’t be part of the problem, be part of the solution! Past due collections have begun and, of course, this contributes to our over-all expens-es. Do your part and minimize the impact on our community’s resources.

We saw a lot of Arden folks out at Beach 4 and 5 for the annual fireworks events that are sponsored by Arden residents. I personally had relatives in town and they wanted to see Annapo-

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lis, but we did catch the tail end of Arden as well as Epping, Downs and several other small events. It sure seemed like they followed us up the river from Annapolis. The folks that sponsor our fireworks in Arden pay for them out of pocket. It ads up to several thousand dollars. Please donate generously if you want to see these traditions con-tinue.

Automated Annual Arden Beach Registra-tions are getting closer to implementation. We have a contractor developing the software and evaluating our needs. Several smaller communi-ties along the Severn River have already imple-mented online billing and registration processes similar to our goals. There will be an initial cost to develop the system and then one additional year of support, but then it is our responsibility to maintain the system. The idea is that you will have your own username and password, so you can log in and edit your account (like registering a new vehicle or boat or adding a roommate), check your balance and pay online! Yes, credit cards

(ABI—Continued from page 4) will be accepted (with a 3% user fee). Our intent is to streamline the operations and make it more cost effective with a user-friendly experience. As with any new system, we will BETA test it with board members then hope to release it to everyone by December 1st, 2018 in plenty of time to be-come familiar with it for the 2019 season. If you do not wish to use the automated system, we will still support snail mail and paper. We are asking for your support and hope to have 100% compli-

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By: Terri Arnold ACE Certified Personal Trainer

A recent day trip to the ocean to relax and en-

joy the sights, sounds, and smells of the beach brought me to a strong feeling of gratitude for all that has occurred to bring me there and especially to those who played their part. Families playing together in the sand and surf reminded me of beach vacations spent with my parents and sister long ago. My Mom, raised in Baltimore City, was timid around the ocean’s power yet mustered the bravery to participate in her daughters’ fun. My Dad, raised on Middle River in Baltimore County, played and swam in the ocean like a fish and

passed on the pleasure of movement to his daugh-ters as well. We never truly understand and ap-preciate our parents until we become parents our-selves and, as time and people pass, our gratitude for what they’ve given us grows.

Where and how do lifelong habits originate and, more importantly, what health habits do we pass on to our children? A child’s immediate fam-ily is their primary social circle for most, if not more, of the very impressionable first decade of life. I have my parents to thank for introducing me to numerous forms of exercise that I have reg-ularly participated in throughout my life and some continue to do – swimming, biking, hiking, tennis, basketball, baseball, bowling, and skiing.

My day on the beach reminded me of the infor-mation I’ve read on the current number of people that are obese, especially children. Statistics from CDC (2015-2016) state “39.8% of adults and 1 in 5 children ages 6 - 19 years in the U.S. are obese.” While these are concerning to read/hear they be-came very real as I shared the crowded beach with others. Kudos goes to everyone there for getting outdoors away from their tv’s, tablets, and elec-tronic games. They got off their couches and chairs to walk the long, sandy beach to reach the ocean waves and play in the water. That’s terrific! Positive memories made. However, clearly a habit of regular physical activity was lacking for some of the adults and, more to my point, their children.

A study done by Whitaker et al., in 1997 states “obesity in childhood, especially among older children and those with the highest BMI’s, is like-ly to persist into adulthood where type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and a myriad of other health issues await.” Childhood obesity goes be-yond the scale and tests measured in a doctor’s office. Obesity can cause “feelings of social mar-ginalization” and relegation to the fringes of socie-ty. This study is not new information and no par-ent desires any of this for their child yet it contin-ues to get passed along.

What can we do as parents, the most influential people in our child’s early life? First and fore-most, recognize and understand the fact that par-ents are their child’s role model where health be-

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haviors (diet and exercise) are concerned. Chil-dren mirror their parents and when they are regu-larly exposed to a positive role model who partici-pates and includes them in these activities it will result in children who become adults that repeat those behaviors.

Children are not only given the long-term gift of physical health when parents regularly exercise but also create the opportunity to experience feel-ings of well-being, pep, energy and alertness, pleasure, joy, being relaxed, and self-confidence - reasons people give why exercise is part of their lifestyle. I can’t think of a better gift a parent could give to their child and, again, thank you very much Mom and Dad.

If you would like to discuss the above topic or would like to learn more about incorporating regu-lar activity into your lifestyle I’m just a phone call, email, or Facebook message away. Contact me at (410) 353-4082 or email me at terriar-nold@comcast.net.

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(FITNESS—Continued from page 6) Saving Grace Thank You By: Etta Bardelang

We just wanted to send out a FOND THANK

YOU to the community! Ardenites stepped up again this year with the shoe collection that bene-fits Saving Grace Animal rescue. We were able to collect 93 pair of shoes and boots! One interest-ing note, Saving Grace told me that someone in Arden saw the article that was posted about Sav-ing Grace and the shoe collection. That same per-son contacted the rescue and adopted a dog from them! Way to go Arden, and now there is a happy new dog in our community! Good job all around!

https://www.savinggraceanimalrescuemd.com/

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ABC Kids Free Summer Movies By: Regal Cinemas

This heat has really taken a toll on me… and I

suppose you too? Usually Regal and Bow-Tie Cinemas run free summer movies each year that start in June. However, I can’t seem to get a defi-nite answer from Bow-Tie at the Harbor Center, so I’m publishing the REGAL CINEMA schedule for Waugh Chapel. These movies show two days a week, on Tuesday and Wednesday, at 10:00am and cost $1.00 per person! Enjoy it!

Tue. Jul 17 to Wed. Jul 18 The LEGO Ninjago Movie Ferdinand Tue. Jul 24 to Wed. Jul 25 The Secret Life of Pets Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel Tue. Jul 31 to Wed. Aug 1 The Lego Batman Movie Trolls Tue. Aug 7 to Wed. Aug 8 Minions The Boss Baby Tue. Aug 14 to Wed. Aug 15 Paddington 2 Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie Tue. Aug 21 to Wed. Aug 22 Despicable Me 3 Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked

Section 1: 960 Waterview Drive

Peter Fant 1038 Miller Circle

Josiah Wolf 925 Waterview Drive

Irene Mule Section 4:

1021 Plum Creek Drive Pratik Ram

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - This information is from the MD Dept. of Assessment & Taxation. We

apologize for any errors. Notify us and we will reprint any corrections!

FREE TREES AMERICAN BLACK WALNUT

We have three year old trees that are growing

in our front yard at 977 Waterview Drive along the driveway and next to the road. Please let our tenants Brian & Julie know when you come to dig them up. Pleas e-mail me at petera1robin-son@gmail.com so that I can let our tenants know that you are coming to take them! Thanks! Pete Robinson

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Recipe of the Month Broccoli-Cauliflower Salad

By: Etta Bardalang

broccoli cauliflower bacon onion shredded cheddar cheese sugar (small amount—to taste) mayonnaise vinegar (small amount—to taste)

1. Cook bacon, blot grease, and then cut it into very small pieces.

2. Chop broccoli, cauliflower & onion very small. 3. Prepare the dressing by mixing a bit of sugar

(small amount), some mayonnaise, and vinegar to taste.

4. Mix the dressing with the broccoli and cauli-flower up to a day before serving, but sprinkle on the onions, bacon and cheese just several hours before.

Broccoli-Raisin Salad

By: Etta Bardalang

fresh broccoli, chopped raisins bacon, crumbled onions, chopped little mayo and lemon juice

1. Mix all of the ingredients in a bowl and serve!

Real Estate Corner Housing Statistics By: Robert Fraser

Now that we are half way through the year it is

a good time to look at the housing statistics. These numbers are used to determine the strength of the Real Estate market for 2018. They also will indi-cate if it is a buyers or sellers market.

The trend for Anne Arundel County and Mary-land is a low inventory and higher sales prices. These two numbers have been the case for some months. Lower inventory can create higher prices as buyers do not find a large selection and in some cases are competing to purchase the same house. That is evidenced by the decrease in the amount of time, measured in months, it takes to sell the cur-rent inventory. Currently that sits at 2.8 months compared to 3.7 months in January.

Inventory, compared to 2017, for Maryland was down by one to five percent each month this year with the exception of April which had an increase of 2.2%. The number of homes for sale in the county has increased from 443 in January to 806 in April which is the normal. Compared to last year, inventory for Anne Arundel County has been unsteady. There was a 10% drop in January and a 13.1% drop in March but up by 14.8% in February with a slight rise in April.

Average prices in the county have outpaced the state in general. January and February saw a statewide increase in sales price of 1.5%. Anne Arundel County meanwhile had increases of 2.1% in January and 10.1% in February. March was strong with a 9.3% average price increase in the county while Maryland had a 5.9% increase.

Sellers will remain in a strong position as long as there is low inventory. Our community is expe-riencing a strong market with many homes going under contract in the first week. The majority are under contract in the first 30 days on the market.

Not everything sells as there are homes which have been on the market for over 90 days. Sellers must have a well prepared home for sale with val-ue. The house must be staged to appeal to pro-spective buyers. It is important to choose a listing agent who will help the seller stage the house with

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County for DCA Noise issues. We must get more involved! This is where we need everyone’s help. Please file noise complaints frequently. It is a quick and easy process via: http://www.maacommunityrelations.com/content/anznoiseupdate/noiseform.php - Please contact our Federal, State and County legislators. For a list of contacts go to: http://www.gspcouncil.org/bwi-noise-committee/

The second key action just occurred last week. Based on Governor Hogan’s request, Attorney General Brian Frosh filed a petition in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit challenging changes to flight paths at Na-tional Airport. The petition asks the court to re-view the changes. In a second action, Frosh filed an administrative petition with the FAA, seeking additional environmental review of changes made to flight paths at BWI as well as revisions to routes and flight procedures being used by jets flying in and out of the airport.

I am in the process of planning some canvass-ing of Arden and other communities in Crowns-ville to bring awareness and ask for resident’s help with the 2 actions above. Additionally, I am

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Arden Seniors Group By: Ria Jacob

The Arden Seniors are looking to expand their membership. If you are a Senior or a member of the Community and are available on the 2nd Fri-day of the month, please join them. They meet for lunch at Town Hall, the Campbell’s Home in Sec-tion 2 and at the Beaches when weather allows. If you like making new friends and meeting a con-genial group of Arden residents, this is the group for you. Call Alby Bacon (410) 923.0047 to be included.

Is your garden OUT OF CONTROL?

Call: THE HAPPY PLACE PRUNER

Madonna Gambrell 443-280-3026

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Contact: Carmen Graves (410) 279-5331

Clean out your attic, basement, garage or shed and make some cash! For only $10, you get advertis-ing in local newspapers, the Pennysaver, Craigslist, and local signs posted. Maps are provided to all shop-pers. Simply set up in your yard, driveway or garage and buyers will come to you. What could be easier?

Last year more than 70 Arden residents participated. Proceed enabled the Kids Club to host events like the annual Easter Egg Hunt and Halloween Party. If you or your neighbors have participated in past years, you know how successful you can be when there are hundreds of buyers in our community.

The fastest way to sign up is by going to http://www.ardenonthesevern.com and use the form found on the front page of the community website. If you want to use the form found below, please send it by mail right away! Come on and join in the Community spirit!

Entry Form—Community Yard Sale Saturday, September 15, 8:00am - 2:00pm

(Rain Date: September 16)

If necessary, will you participate on the Sept. 16 rain date? (Circle one) Yes No Enclose a check for $10.00, made payable to: ACA, PO Box 241 Crownsville, MD 21032

DEADLINE TO PARTICIPATE: September 14 All proceeds benefit Arden Kids Club

Mail to ACA, P.O. Box 241, Crownsville, Maryland 21032

Name:

Address: Section #:

Phone: E-mail:

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by Arden resident, Tony Decker.

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We believe the customer comes first and strive for 100% customer satisfaction.

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We’re Here When You Need Us!

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A View From the Passenger’s Seat By Marge McGugan

During my most recent vacation, I got a new

look at an old “friend” – Wrigley Field. Now let’s just clarify a few things first. I am a

rabid Orioles fan, despite this season. I am a big Phillies fan – or Phan, as they like to say. I “phollow the Phills” simply because, if I didn’t, I’d be excommunicated from my extended “phamily”. But there is something about baseball and baseball history that leads anyone to Chicago and the Cubs. Here is a team that, until 2 years ago, had a lovable loser mentality. Here’s a team with the second oldest ball park in the country. Here’s a team with a ball park that is only now entering the 21st century.

My first encounter with Wrigley Field was in 2014 when I took a Jay Buckley Baseball Tour that started and ended in Chicago. We saw a Sun-day afternoon game during the park’s 100th Birth-day. I got to spend quality time with a bus load of baseball fanatics. Jake Arietta pitched that game right after Baltimore traded him to the Cubs. Those Cubs fans present asked me to take him back to Baltimore with me. Little did they know!

Back then, Wrigley looked pretty much like it did in 1914. The scoreboard was still 100% manu-ally operated by three men in cramped quarters. Your access to the upper deck included walking up narrow ramps that had lots of open railings and a great open view of the ground (not for the acro-phobic). The main concourse was narrow, with many food stands putting their condiment sections on the other side of a cash register. You couldn’t stand in line for food and still keep tabs on the game. I hear the clubhouses were also small, espe-cially the visiting team’s clubhouse. Visiting play-ers had to cross an open catwalk to get from their dugout entrance to their clubhouse. Cubs fans all knew where the catwalk was. It was nothing to have something spilled or thrown on a visiting player when he was going in or out of the club-house.

I returned on my own in 2016. That was the year that I drove to Chicago just to do the tourist stuff. I planned the trip so that I would stay down-town and take the El to Wrigley and the Cell

(White Sox stadium name at the time). Go native, so to speak. During that visit, I noticed two large jumbotron scoreboards, one in right field and one in left field. The old fashioned one was still there and was still being manned by the three score guys. Plenty of bars and stores covered the area near the stadium still. The amount of rooftop seat-ing, though, diminished. Rumor had it that the home clubhouse was improved. I also heard that the Cubs organization was trying to buy up the land surrounding the park to make a “fan experi-ence” zone.

Now we get to this year’s visit. It’s 2018, and the more things in Chicago change, the more they stay the same. When the tour group arrived at the ball park (NEVER call Wrigley a stadium), the first thing I noticed is the difference in the local eateries. In 2016, places outside the gate were local and a bit home spun in their ambiance. They looked very Chicago. This year, a section along Clark St. was razed to build Gallagher’s Way. This area is open and provides entry to the park through a playground setting. The playground area itself is fenced in, with games and an area for kids and parents to play catch. Outside the fence, you will find Starbucks and other well-know chain eateries, as well as a Josten’s Jewelry store, which houses high-end Cubs-themed jewelry – AND the World Series trophy from 2016. What a thrill get-ting my picture by the trophy filled with Cubs logos. Lovable losers, no more! All the changes added a new feel to the Wrigleyville experience.

One of the perks of visiting ball parks with a tour group is the ball park tour. We got a chance to tour the inner workings of Wrigley Field on this trip. We sat in the stands and bleachers. We saw the bullpens, which are now under cover in the outfield. The hallowed ivy along the outfield wall is the same ivy planted in 1914; it just gets trimmed back each year. Forty-five people fit comfortably – just comfortably- in the updated visitor’s clubhouse. We sat in the press box right next to where Harry Karey lead the fans in “Take Me Out to the Ball Game”. And the feeling was great sitting in the home dugout and standing in the on-deck circle. Some had to resist the tempta-tion to pick up the dugout phone and make the call to the bullpen.

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Nor’easter Adventures Here are some pictures from the Nor’easter

that brought the incredible winds we experienced on March 2, 2018:

ance of electronic (paperless) registrations within a year. We will save so much time, labor, postage, and frustration with this system. We will still have a registrar to verify registrations and we will still mail all stickers and beach cards. We spend close to $1,500.00 per year just on postage. Let’s put that towards our beaches instead!

Beach 1: You may have noticed 2 dump truck loads of sand delivered and 3 loads of gravel. The erosion of sand is a never-ending struggle with nature and we will never be finished. The gravel was placed to help slow erosion. We have a lot of rain water flowing off the parking lot that carries a lot of sand onto the ramp. Our hope is to minimize this erosion. We have new volleyball posts and net. We have a couple of new picnic tables and have repaired some old ones.

(ABI OPERATIONS UPDATE—Continued from page 5) Beach 2: Received a load of sand, a new table, and some grooming. We also cleared some fallen trees, brush, and poison ivy.

Beach 4: Received 2 loads of sand, a load of gravel at the entrance, and is due for one more load probably about the time the NewsBuoy ar-rives at your mailbox. We also provided a new grill and are working on some erosion control issues. One of our neighbors provided a bobcat service to remove some of the old rotted railroad ties that had to be 30 years old and he lined the parking lot on the beach side with some pier pil-ings that were free from a marine contractor.

Ramp 4: Was vandalized again. Someone has broken the lock on purpose. I have to assume it is the same person each time as the manner of prying it seems consistent. If we catch this person, we will press charges. If you see a vehicle at the ramp

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By: Ria Jacob It was a busy Thursday on June 28 and I had a lot of errands on my “To Do” list that I had put off too long. Dentist, shin-gles vaccine, gift returns vita-

mins, etc. I was doing great and making good time around the Annapolis area. Back in the car, traffic was heavy coming up West Street and then al-ways, always, we were being nudged over by the sirens and wails of emergency vehicles and fire engines. It never fails that there’s an accident near Riva Road or Generals Highway or Route 97 in the late afternoon. I only had one more stop – An-napolis Mall, and if I could maneuver out of the way of the emergency trucks, I’d be almost there.

I made it into the western Mall entrance near the Bank of America and followed the ring road around to Pottery Barn, my destination. There was an ambulance parked in front of the now closed Lord & Taylor, and I figured that someone had an accident or health problem inside the Mall. That would have accounted for all of the emergency vehicles that passed me.

As I got out of the car, I noticed two groups of young people across from me talking. Then they left in a hurry. As I began to focus, there was a line of police cars next to the Nordstrom’s garage, lining the road back to the strip mall with Trader Joes. Three men were standing at the loading dock door outside the Pottery Barn, and when I ap-proached them and asked if they knew what was going on, one said “ACTIVE SHOOTER! ”.

Within seconds, the parking lot filled with police cars, sirens wailing. As I retreated to my car and focused across Bestgate Road, it was then that I realized that along the entire stretch of Best-gate were 50 or 60 police cars, a few fire engines and emergency vehicles. By now, there was a large black helicopter circling over Norstrom’s and the strip center and office building across the

street. It did not take long to realize that I was not in a

place I should be, and I better figure out how to get home before real trouble started. This was about 3:20 PM in the afternoon.

Getting back to General’s Highway was a real challenge and after calling my husband, he sug-gested, that if need be, an alternate route might be Defense Highway. By this time it seemed every police car in every surrounding county was de-scending on the area. As I made my way up Gen-erals Highway, Bestgate Road was completely closed off, officers were redirecting traffic, and it was a state of real confusion. There were no cars coming south on General’s Highway, except a constant stream of police, and I eventually discov-ered that all southbound traffic had been stopped at the Epping Forest intersection. Continuing up the road, traffic was backed up to the Ram’s Head Tavern and it looked like things were going to get a lot worse. Drivers were trying to wave to us to slow down to tell them if we had any information, but, at that point, there was nothing that we knew.

It took about an hour to get back home, and it was not until then that watching WBAL I found out the news of the terrible shooting at the Capital Gazette Building at 888. Slowly, over the course of the evening details were reported and the scale and horror of five innocent people killed was stun-ning and sobering. And I thought, once again, this is how we find ourselves every week, every month dealing with violence.

My neighbor, Georgette Shalhoup, took flow-ers to the building on Thursday evening where tributes were beginning to accumulate. She didn’t forget the first responders, and took water to them as they did their jobs. On the evening news, I heard that police were being sent to newspapers and television stations in New York as a precau-tion in the event that this attack on the Capital Gazette was part of a larger plot to damage nation-al news.

I’m sure that all of us here in Arden feel the sorrow of such a tragedy so close to home. We at the NewsBuoy are touched and saddened by the loss of the five journalists this summer.

God Bless our Journalists and God bless our free press.

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Watch out for mosquitoes, ticks, and fleas, warn the CDC

By: Maria Cohut Earlier this summer, the Centers for Disease

Control and Prevention (CDC) made available their first Vital Signs report; it contains the latest information about the spread of contagious diseas-es carried by insects and other organisms in the United States.

The report's findings aren't particularly encour-aging. According to CDC authorities, the inci-dence of diseases caused by mosquito, tick, and flea bites have tripled in the U.S. from 2004 to 2016, the period assessed in the report.

"Zika, West Nile, Lyme, and chikungunya — a growing list of diseases caused by the bite of an infected mosquito, tick, or flea — have confronted the U.S. in recent years, making a lot of people sick," notes Dr. Robert Redfield, the current CDC director.

Steps must be taken to enhance prevention and treatment strategies in nation-wide health depart-ments, he advises. But there are also simple measures that individuals can take to protect themselves and their loved ones from infection, which the report also lists.

CDC researchers analyzed data provided via the National Notifiable Diseases Surveillance Sys-tem, focusing on 16 prominent diseases carried by insects and other organisms. The data covered a period of 12 years, between 2004 and 2016.

They found that 642,602 cases of illnesses caused by tick, flea, or mosquito bites were re-ported throughout this time. Moreover, they also noted the presence of nine types of germs previ-ously not found in the U.S.

Of these, seven are borne by ticks. And the rate of reported diseases transmitted through these tiny parasites more than doubled over the 2004–2016 period, accounting for over 60 percent of all mos-quito, flea, and tick bite-associated illnesses.

The CDC also report that in 2016 — the most recent year for which data are available — the most common tick-transmitted diseases in the U.S. were the notorious Lyme disease, as well as the lesser-known bacterial infections ehrlichiosis and anaplasmosis.

As for mosquitoes, they introduced previously unknown or uncommon viruses to the U.S., such as the West Nile virus, dengue, chikungunya, and the infamous Zika virus. Zika and chikungunya outbreaks were observed here for the first time between 2004 and 2016.

Finally, although very few instances of it have been reported, plague was the most common flea-borne disease noted throughout this period.

To prevent the further spread of these vector-borne diseases, CDC officials note that local and state health authorities should become better equipped to track, diagnose, and report such in-stances as they occur.

Also, they encourage both public and private institutions to start developing better tools for diagnosing such diseases, and for keeping poten-tially harmful insect and other vector populations under control.

CDC officials suggest that, to enhance preven-tion and protection, institutions in the public sec-tor should:

• develop targeted public health programs

• train staff on the competencies needed to en-gage in prevention and control activities

• educate citizens about pathogen carriers, the risk of disease, and prevention measures

On that count, the steps that any individual can

take to reduce the risk of infection from mosquito, tick, or flea bites are fairly easy and straightfor-ward.

They include: using Environmental Protection Agency-approved insect repellents; wearing long-sleeved shirts and long pants in areas with large vector populations; making sure that pets remain flea- and tick-free; and taking the appropriate measures to eliminate mosquitoes, ticks, and fleas from the home.

As for the CDC, they pledge to dedicate more funds to U.S. states and territories to respond to the spread of mosquito, tick, and flea populations. They also promise to develop improved laboratory tests and treatments for vector-borne diseases and to educate the public about risks and prevention strategies.

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7/13 ACA Senior’s Lunch 11:30am Alby Bacon Beach 4 (410) 923-0047

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7/24 Arden Gardeners Meeting 7:00pm Madonna Gambrell Town Hall (443) 280-3026

8/10 ACA Senior’s Lunch 11:30am Alby Bacon Beach 4 (410) 923-0047

8/13 ABI Meeting 7:00pm Scott Stose Town Hall (410) 262-3741

8/24 Kids Club Beach Movie 6:00pm Carmen Graves Beach 4 (410) 279-5331

8/28 Arden Gardeners Meeting 7:00pm Madonna Gambrell Town Hall (443) 280-3026

9/10 ABI Meeting 7:00pm Scott Stose Town Hall (410) 262-3741

9/14 ACA Senior’s Lunch 11:30am Alby Bacon Beach 4 (410) 923-0047

9/15 Kids Club Yard Sale 8am-2pm Carmen Graves Arden (410) 279-5331

9/16 Yard Sale RAIN DATE 8am-2pm Carmen Graves Arden (410) 279-5331

9/19 ACA Meeting 7:00om Alby Bacon Town Hall (410) 923-0047

9/25 Arden Gardeners Meeting 7:00pm Madonna Gambrell Town Hall (443) 280-3026

9/29 Wine, Swine & Brie 4-8pm Scott Stose Beach 4 (410) 262-3741

10/26 ACA Dumpster Days All Day Alby Bacon Ballfields (410) 923-0047

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den Ball Fields on July 4th and was very fun in spite of the very hot weather.

There was a very successful game night on June 21st at Town Hall. About 15 kids attended and new games were definitely enjoyed. They are trying to find future dates, one in both July and August to meet again. Please check Shutterfly and Facebook for details.

The May and June movie nights were held on Friday, May 11th and June 29th. Featured were ‘Ferdinand’ and ‘Sherlock Gnomes.’ Both nights were perfect weather and a lot of fun was had by parents and kids. They’re trying to secure dates for July and August. Again please check Face-book and Shutterfly for details.

(ACA UPDATE—Continued from page 3) The Arden Yard Sale is scheduled for Satur-day, September 15th. Rain date is Sunday, the 16th. Please check the NewsBuoy for details in signing up. Of course, we always need help plan-ning the event, securing advertising, getting signs and placing signs the week before and morning of. If you would be so gracious to help, please contact Carmen at 410. 279.5331. Also if anyone knows a contact that can donate signs -similar to the ones used for realtors, we would love to have them donated.

Make a note that the Annual Turkey Trot (Run or Walk) will be held again this year on Thanks-giving morning. It begins at the Ball Fields and makes the Section 2 loop. It’s a fun way to work up an appetite for your turkey dinner.

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I made a walking lap around the ball park. The fire house on Waveland St. is still there, but the company that serves from that building will be moving to a bigger facility soon. The old fire-house, built in 1915, will become a museum. Har-ry Karey’s statue still greets bleacher bums from the bleacher entrance. Houses and a few pubs still grace Sheffield St. along the right field portion of the park. More restaurants and stores now adorn Addison St. from the El station through to the park. And the historic marquee still sits at Clark and Addison at the home plate entrance. Inside, the Cubs managed to make the concourse wider. They also put tv monitors around the concourse, so you can watch the game as you stand in line for your Giordano’s Pizza or a Chicago dog. The bull-pens are no longer down the baselines near the foul polls. Moving them under the bleachers gave the Cubs fans closer seats to the outfield game…and more opportunities for foul balls.

The flags still fly from the top of the park. The Cubs rank in the National League will still be shown in flag form from the old scoreboard. The white W flag or the blue L flag will continue to fly from the scoreboard flag pole too. These flags let the El riders know what happened on the field after the game. Like I said, in Chicago, the more things change, the more they stay the same. And the more I will revisit my favorite ball parks.

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developing a website and could use some help with it. Eric Best has been having discussions with our legislators to gain their support and Jo-Ann Best is making a video to be used for aware-ness and actions. If you have any questions, ide-as, or can help with this effort, please contact me at valentinecreekcottage@gmail.com.

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Note: Statistics for this article are as reported by MRIS and Coastal Association of Realtors

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without stickers, please report it to us immediate-ly. We will impound the vehicle. This is the third lock to be vandalized this season at Ramp 4. It is not only the cost, but a generous resident is providing the welding of the new locks and quite frankly, I am embarrassed by this behavior. Such a simple thing to pay your dues or ask for assis-tance. We have had a description of a late model black pick-up, possibly a Toyota. Help us protect our amenities by calling myself (Scott) at 410 262-3741 or our Security. There have also been re-ports of unregistered vehicles and boat trailers parking up on the county road. While that is not illegal, launching an unregistered vessel is against our rules and will be dealt with severely. Towing starts at $300 per vehicle and your trailer would be another $300. Expensive day! See something? Say something! These are OUR beaches and ramps.

Beach 5: Received 2 loads of sand and some brush clearing at the overflow lot on top of the hill.

We have also implemented a new sign system for all of Arden Clubs to use. We have extra Coroplast (plastic-waterproof cardboard) that we will supply to your group upon request. Call Scott.

One of the next Arden events is Wine, Swine, and Brie to be held Saturday, September 29th 4pm to 8pm with a rain date of Sunday 3pm to 7pm. Look for Facebook posts www.facebook. com/ardenonthesevern and signs, and another notice in the NewsBuoy. This is truly a wonderful event! Get out and meet some neighbors, bring a friend, or make some new ones. Bring a bottle of wine to drink and one to share! ABI supplies cheeses and accoutrements from around the world, along with over 100lbs of smoked pork, light Jazz and Island music. Firepits for S’mores! You cannot go wrong with this event!!!

You may have noticed that we stepped up se-curity this year. Both Joe and Vince are almost doubling their hours. Please help them help us! Report any suspicious activity! Of course, if someone is breaking the law, call the AACPD first! We are very fortunate to have such dedicat-ed and caring individuals working for us!

Safe and happy summer Arden!

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If you are a Senior resident of the Arden community and are in need of some simple repair help with your home, we are interested in offering assistance. Even if you are facing a larger repair problem that is beyond our abilities, we will try to work with you to find help. To assist or volunteer, please call Barbara or Steve Petersen at 301-332-9517.