Vol. 26, No. 4 July - August, 2018

Visitor & Heritage Center Municipal Cleark Month Celebrates 1 Year Anniversary

The Wharves of Choptank home. Karen Monteith, Cleark-Treasurer for the Town of Denton accepts a Visitor and Heritage Center in During this time 2 years ago, proclamation on behalf of the Town of Denton clerks and administrative Denton, celebrated its 1st Govern Hogan was present for the staff, from Mayor Abigail McNinch at the May 3, 2018 Town Council anniversary on June 28, 2018. ground breaking of the visitor center. Meeting. One year ago Governor Hogan One year later we were opening up and special guests cut the ribbon the doors to visitors. Caroline Summerfest 2018 that marked the opening of Caroline If you have a chance, stop the County’s first visitor center. visitor center. Its open Tuesday - Celebrates 30 Years of Magic! The center has welcomed over Saturday 1p.m.-5p.m. 207 people since opening and looks The center is also a great place August forward to welcoming many more to have a meeting or event. 17 & 18 to come. For more information visit Staff direct visitors to sites and www.DentonMaryland.com/ Downtown towns around Caroline County so Wharves-of-Choptank-Visitor- visitors can visit and learn more Heritage-Center/ or call 410-479- Denton about the county we love and call 0825.

UTILITY BILL ALERT! Index Town Calendar...... 2 Utility bills will be mailed around July 1, 2018. To avoid having your water turned Calendar of Events...... 3 off payment must be received by July 25, 2018. Payments can be made in person Police Department...... 7 Monday - Friday 8:30a.m. to 4:00p.m., by mail, or by placing it in the night drop Planning & Codes...... 8 box located to the left of the front door. Acceptable payment methods include Public Works...... 9 cash, check, money order or cashier check. You can also pay by credit card in the Main Street...... 12 office. The next utility bill will be mailed around October 1, 2018 and will be due Update on Ordinances and Resolutions...... 19 in full by October 25, 2018. Page 2

Town Calendar

Town Council Meeting 7 p.m. at Town Office July 5 August 2

Council Working Sessions 6p.m. at Town Office July 23

Planning Commission Meeting 6 p.m. at Town Office July 31 August 28

Historic Review Meeting 6 p.m. at Town Office July 18 August 15

Utility Commission Meeting Wastewater Treatment Plant Legion Road As needed, check the website for dates www.dentonpublicworks. Town of Denton com 2018 Utility Billing Schedcule 410-479-2050 Town Holidays The Town Office will be closed Months of Service Billing Date Due Date 1% Interest Added Shut Off Date. on the following days: July - September 09/30/2018 10/25/2018 10/26/2018 11/09/2018 July 4 August 20 October - December 12/30/2018 01/25/2019 01/26/2019 02/09/2019 January - Marhc 04/01/2019 04/25/2019 04/26/2019 05/06/2019

Trash Pickup April - June 06/28/2019 07/25/2019 07/26/2019 08/05/2019 Collection day will be on every Tuesday, unless otherwise noted in the Times Record. Trash must be outside for High Water Bills? pickup by 6a.m. Sept - Oct ISSUE Check your Web Page Address: faucets and toilets www.dentonmaryland.com DEADLINE for leaks!

410-479-2050 August 10, 2018 Denton Public Works 410-479-2050 Page 3 Calendar of Events July 2018 4 - Independance Day - Town office closed 19 - Third Thursday 5-7p.m. Dine or Shop 5 - Town Council Meeting in downtown Denton. - Adkins Arboretum 7p.m.4 N. Second St. 2nd floor meeting room. Businesses will have #410-634-2847 extended hours and www.adkinsarboretum.org 11, 18, 25 - Wednesday Farmers Market specials during this event. at Culinary School. 3:30p.m.-6:30p.m. 512 Corn Hole Tournaments - Caroline Co. Arts Council Franklin St., Denton. shop local produce, flowers, on the 200 block of #410-479-1009 fruit, and more by local farmers and producers. Market St. Paint night www.carolinearts.org at the Foundry. Not to be missed. visit www. 13 - Car Show downtowndenton.com for details. - Caroline Co. Public Library 6p.m.-9ish,200 # 410-479-1343 block of Market St. 19 - Open Air Market www.carolib.org Downtown Denton. (monthly on the third Thursday of the month Cars, music, food, May-Oct.) 5p.m.-7p.m. corner of 3rd and Market - Caroline Co. Recreation and Parks trophies, and more. St. Shop local produce, flowers, plants, crafts, #410-479- 8120 Call Dean at 410-829- art, and more. Visit www.downtowndenton.com www.carolinerecreation.org 6493 to participate. to register.

14 - Second Saturday at the ArtsWay - Fiber Arts Center of the Eastern Shore 4th and Market St. Denton, 2-4p.m. Offering an art (FACES) activity or demonstartion. this is free and open to #410-479-1009 all ages. Call 410-479-1009 or visit carolinearts. www.fiberartscenter.com org for details.

August 2018 Town Council Meeting (monthly on the third Thursday of the month 7p.m. 4 N. Second St. 2nd floor meeting room. May-Oct.) 5p.m.-7p.m. corner of 3rd and Market St. Shop local produce, flowers, plants, crafts, 10 - Car Show art, and more. Visit www.downtowndenton.com 6p.m.-9ish,200 to register. block of Market St. Downtown Denton. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 - Wednesday Farmers Market Cars, music, food, at Culinary School 3:30p.m.-6:30p.m. 512 trophies, and more. Franklin St., Call Dean at 410-829- Denton. shop local 6493 to participate. produce, flowers, fruit, and more by 11 - Second Saturday at the ArtsWay local farmers and 4th and Market St. Denton, 2-4p.m. Offering an art producers. activity or demonstartion. this is free and open to all ages. Call 410-479-1009 or visit carolinearts. 17 & 18 - Caroline Summerfest “30 Years of org for details. Magic” Market Street, downtown Denton by the courthouse. Friday 5p.m.-10p.m. Saturday. 16 - Third Thursday 2p.m.-10p.m. (fireworks Sat. at 9p.m.) This is 5-7p.m. Dine or Shop in downtown Denton. a free two-day family arts and entertainment Businesses will have extended hours and specials festival that will transform Denton. Three stages during this event. Corn Hole Tournaments on the of entertainment, interactive arts activities for kids 200 block of Market St. Paint night at the Foundry. and adults, fireworks, a “Rivah Run” paddling Not to be missed. visit www.downtowndenton. event, antique and customized car show, artisan com for details. vendors, and food & gaming concessions by county civic groups. Call 410-479-8120 for 16 - Open Air Market details or visit www.carolinesummerfest.com. Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Denton Police Department . . . It’s Boat Ramp Permit Season 4th Unity Tour Stopped in Denton May 11 Boating season is here. Just a displayed on the driver’s side of the reminder, effective April 1, 2009, boat trailer tongue, within 12 inches a permit is required to launch any of the hitch. Daily permits must be vessel, via boat trailer, at all Caroline hung on the inside mirror facing the County boat ramps and public windshield. Fines for a first offense landings. are $50, and a second Permits may be offense is $100. purchased for one Permits are day use or annual use available at the Denton and vary in price. Town Office, Caroline A one day pass for Maryland County Recreation and Parks residents is $5 and $10 for out of Office, Caroline Co. Planning state residents. Annual pass fees and Codes Office, Bullocks Deli, are $20 for Maryland residents Denton Pharmacy, Caroline Co. Tax On May 11, 2018 hundreds of law enforcement officers from the and $50 for out of state residents. Office. Chaperter 2 Police Unity Tour group rode through Denton in the annual Annual permits are valid only when Police Unity Tour. For the fouth year, the tour stopped in Denton for lunch and then continued their journey through downtown Denton, to Annapolis, Special Event Request Form Info. and DC. Frequently civic organizations dentonpublicworks.com. Cyclists stopped at the Denton Volunteer Fire Department for plan special events or celebrations Applicants are requested to lunch which was served by the Chesapeake Culinary School. They fed such as parades and block parties submit their applications at least 60 aproximatley 800 riders and support staff this year. in Denton. Groups planning an days prior to their proposed event. The Police Unity Tour raises awareness of law enforcement officers event are required to complete This allows the Police and Public who have died in the line of duty. They also raise funds for the National a Special Events Request Form Works Departments to schedule Law Enforcement Officer’s Memorial and Museum. For more information, available from the Town Office, or employees to provide any assistance visit www.policeunitytour.com Police Department. Forms are also needed. available for download at www. Permit Reminder A reminder from the Housing Department: Before you make improvements to your home, call the Denton Town Office Planning & Codes Department at 410- 479-3625 or stop by 4 N. Second Street for permit information. Thank you. HHotot CCarsars KKillill KKidsids & PPetsets Please...Don’t Leave Them In Your Car Unattended. TThehe RResultsesults CCanan BBee DDeadlyeadly

Denton Police Department 410-479-1414 * [email protected] * www.dentonmdpolice.com Page 8 Planning and Codes . . .

DaVita Dialysis, 842 South Fifth Street, Demolition & Single Family New Trash Service Starts in July Avenue, Renovations Dwelling As we start with a new bundled cardboard boxes. Gormley, 1112 Whistling Pine Tuckahoe Habitat, 538 North Sixth Waste Contractor, Eastern Shore - Approved bulk items can be Road, Roof Street, Demolition Environmental, LLC, the Town collected with the purchase of a Town of Denton, 4 North Second Tuckahoe Habitat, 701 Lincoln is trying to eliminate the chronic pick-up ticket. You MUST call the Street, Roof Street, Demolition problems with the household trash Town Office @ 410.479.2050 to Blown Away Hair Studio, 402 North Kelly, 1512 Cattail Commons Way, collections. arrange for pickup of any free or Sixth Street, Signs Deck Code Officers will be increasing approved bulk items ($5 fee) Denton Wesleyan Camp, 409 Bowen, 708 Market Street, enforcement at first with notices, - Trash should be placed at the Aldersgate Drive, Renovations Accessory then issuing fines as necessary to curb by 6am on collection day but Green, 1010 Gay Street, Accessory Wheeler, 110 Gateway Lane, Fence address the problem. should not be placed prior to 5pm Beck, 1014 Gay Street, Solar Mulanax, 1111 Daylily Lane, As a reminder, per Town on the day before collection. Panels Accessory Code: NO CONSTRUCTION Goss, 403 Market Street, Signs Clemens, 213 South Fifth Avenue, - Refuse containers must DEBRIS, LOOSE BAGS McKinney, 1106 Cattail Commons Porch Steps be water tight, made of metal or OR LOOSE TRASH WILL BE Way, Fence Handschuh, 207 Sharp Road, plastic, with handles and tight- PICKED UP. Town of Denton, 1000 Old Camp Renovations fitting covers. No fifty-gallon drums Eastern Shore Environmental, Road, Generator Snyder, 1116 Whistling Pine Road, will be permitted. (waste wheelers LLC will be offering bi-weekly Walgreens, 21 Denton Plaza, Signs Solar Panels preferred) recycling collection, including Saunders, 511 South Second Street, Sonny’s of New York, 30 Denton - Max. (4) cans per residence, container, to Town residents for a Roof Plaza, Sign with a total of up to 128 gal. separate fee of $8.00 per month. Thomas, 1200 Foster Holly Court, Redmon, 1305 Fairfield Court, capacity. They can also offer waste wheelers Pool Pool - Special free collection is at a discounted price. Please contact Hurwitz, 1217 Trice Meadows Scissor Sexy Hair Salon, 406 available for newspapers, bundled them directly at 410.829.1717 Circle, Fence Market Street, Signs or bagged, & broken down, flattened American Legion, 601 Legion Cornett, 1310 Blue Heron Drive, Road, Banner Windows McCrea, 406 Market Street, Medley, 1308 Trice Meadows Permits Renovations Circle, Mechanical The following is a list of permits Solar Panels Taco Bell, 615 Legion Road, Mid-Atlantic Real Estate issued by the Town of Denton Booth, 1100 Trice Meadows Circle, Banner Investments, 54 Denton Plaza, between February 2018 and June Accessory Zinner, 1213 Painted Fern Road, Interior Demolition 2018: 404 Tap House, 42 Denton Plaza, Fence SHC Parkview, LLC, 308 Sydney Moberly, 315 Sydney Lane, Fence Banner Allison, 303 Sydney Lane, Lane, Single Family Dwelling Nich’s, 5 North Third Street, Sign Town of Denton, 9 North Fourth Accessory Holmes, 522 High Street, Sidewalk Superior Rental, 10551 Greensboro Street, Renovations Tolden Enterprises, LLC, 213 South Repair Road, Renovations Bures, 306 Kerr Avenue, Accessory Second Street, Renovations Baynard, 537 North Sixth Street, Fearins, 14 North Second Street, Benson & Mangold, LLC, 110 Merriken, 207 Seventh Street, Roof Ramp Porch Repair Market Street, Sign Channel Marker, 507 Kerr Avenue, Young, 109 Gateway Lane, Fence SHC Parkview LLC, 316 Sydney Walmart, 610 Legion Road, Roof Sonny’s Pizza, 30 Denton Plaza, Lane, Single Family Dwelling Renovations Castro, 107 South Sixth Street, Renovations Neal, 701 Lincoln Street, Roof Preston Gym, 1101 Industrial Deck Verizon, 14 Denton Plaza, Signs SHC Parkview, LLC, 316 Sydney Parkway, Renovations Tuckahoe Habitat, 508 Lincoln Lane, Single Family Dwelling Iliff, 408 South Second Street, SHC Parkview, LLC, 310 Sydney Fence Lane, Single Family Dwelling Taco Bell, 615 Legion Road, Signs GRASS CUTTING SEASON REMINDER SHC Parkview, LLC, 307 Sydney Germosen, 125 Briarwood Circle, Lane, Single Family Dwelling Solar Panels Please remember to keep your lawn Reb, 318 Carter Avenue, Swann, 143 Sunset Drive, trimmed to 6 inches or shorter. Renovations Mechanical Wroe, 108 North Sixth Street, Flanagan, 117 Edenton Lane, ADA This reduces rodent and insect Renovations Ramp infestations. Porter, 300 Fountain Avenue, Hernandez, 120 Caroline Drive, Renovations Fence To avoid storm drain clogs, keep the grass Brown, 111 Randolph Street, Fence Bullock’s, 422 North Sixth Street, clippings out of the street. Thank you. Hanson, 1217 Painted Fern Road, Renovations Page 9 Denton Public Works . . . See Something Say Something Outdoor Water Conservation Hydrant Water Theft is Against The Law Wise use of water on your lawn Drip irrigation or soaker hoses can and in your garden helps protect the reduce evaporation losses 20-50 Taking water from a fire hydrant see someone connecting to a fire environment and saves you money percent and are excellent ways to unauthorized hydrant (other than a fire truck) too. Residential irrigation can apply water where it is needed, by is considered please contact Denton Police account for 40% of domestic water avoiding watering the sidewalk, theft. Please Department at 410-479-1414 or consumption in a municipality. This streets, or causing runoff. help us protect Denton Public Works at 410-479- can become a problem especially Don’t over water. Puddles of your water 5446. Please feel free to take cell during the summer months when water and runoff definitely indicate system. If you phone pictures if need be. the majority of outdoor water use too much water and/or that your occurs. soil is not able to absorb enough Simple ways of reducing the water and needs conditioning. To Disposing of Medication Properly amount of water used for irrigation do any good, the water must be able include growing plants that are to penetrate the soil. Thatch and What Is the Best Method to to low levels of exposure and adapted to dry aerate the soil. Dispose of Medications? are particularly vulnerable when conditions, You can put off Medications include exposed before birth and during the mulching, watering another prescription drugs such as hormones, juvenile growth stages. adding water day if there is antidepressants, and antibiotics; The level of risk to humans is retaining organic heavy dew on the over–the-counter medications still being studied. New medications matter to the soil, grass. such as aspirin, ibuprofen, cold/ being manufactured constantly lead watering early In the flu remedies, and antiseptics; and to an increased usage, especially by in the morning, summer each of veterinary medicines shold be the elderly. At this point, the long- and installing us uses about disposed of properly. term effect of pharmaceuticals in the windbreaks and 250 gallons of Studies have found trace environment is unknown, but there fences to slow water a day— amounts of medications in streams, is a potential for harm. To avoid winds and reduce that is more than rivers, and lakes across the country. possible environmental damage, evaporation. twice what we Medications enter these water methods to reduce or improve drug Most lawns use in the winter. bodies from various disposal are necessary. need only one Use only what is sources that include The inch of water needed, try not to animal feedlots, land Environmental per week, either waste it. application of organic Protection Agency from sprinklers or rainfall. Watering Water conservation is not just materials, and wastewater is studying whether deeply encourages the development for emergencies. Water conservation treatment plants that treat to develop formal of a healthy root system and reduces today saves you money on your residential, commercial, recommendations weed infestation. One inch of water next water bill, reduces the cost and industrial for disposing of on a 1,000 square foot yard equals for developing new supplies, and wastewater. old medications. about 625 gallons. leaves more water in the rivers for It can be a In the mean time Watering early in the morning fish and recreation. challenge to get rid of it is suggested that minimizes water loss to evaporation. unused, unwanted, or capsules and pills be expired medications. crushed and put back Increasingly scientists are warning into their original containers. Add Town Trash and Special Pick Ups us not to flush unwanted medications water to the solid drug and replace If you have large trash items, fee for this service. Town Office down the toilet. This becomes the child-resistant cap. Add kitty pickups for such items as furniture number is 410-479-2050. a problem because wastewater litter, sawdust, or flour to liquid or appliances need to be scheduled IF FOR SOME REASON treatment plants were not designed drugs to discourage any unintended with The Denton Town YOUR HOUSEHOLD to remove drugs and personal care use. Double enclose the containers Office. Please visit the TRASH WAS MISSED products. in sealable plastic bags and place office to purchase a ticket ON A SCHEDULED The major concerns regarding in plain packaging that does not for $5.00 per item. They PICKUP DAY, the presence of medications in indicate the contents. will give you the pickup CONTACT THE TOWN surface water bodies have been an To learn more about medications date at that time. OFFICE AS SOON AS increased bacterial resistance to in the environment, go to these You must also contact POSSIBLE IN ORDER antibiotics and interference with the websites:nodrugsdownthedrain. the office to schedule a FOR SOMEONE growth and reproduction in frogs org/medications.html or www.fda. pickup date and time for TO COLLECT IT and fish. gov/consumer. yard and brush waste. There is no PROMPTLY. Aquatic organisms are sensitive Page 10

Last month, visitors to Martinak were getting their exercise by cycling need help with new recipes. Meet at the Martinak Nature Center at 9:00 AM on our new cruiser bikes that are available free at the Martinak Nature Center. on Tuesday July, 10, 17, 24, and 31 to learn about portion control, the new If you have not had a chance to try them, come to our Easy Breezy Rides, food pyramid, and more. Cruiser Time, or stop by the Nature Center on the weekend and feel like a kid Caterpillar Counts: Participate in a citizen science project for measuring again! This month there are plenty of day camps for kids, Park Pals, and Jr. variation and abundance of foliage. Meet at Cherry Rangers. In addition, be sure to check out our full moon party on July 27! We Lake Pavilion on July 6, at 6:30 PM. have all kinds of after dark activities for everyone in the family! For more information, call the park office at 410-820-1668. Nature Center Activities: Join others on Saturdays at the Martinak WALK and HIKE Nature Center between 9:30 AM –5:00 PM for games, stories, and other Walk 15: Join a group exercise class for everyone of all fitness levels. nature activities. Walk 2 miles to music in 30 minutes. This is a great aerobic workout for busy Roving Rangers: Rangers will be walking the camp loops at Tuckahoe people at the Martinak State Park Amphitheater on Mondays, July 9, 16, and and Martinak State Park on Fridays from 6:00-8:00 PM. See what creature 30 at 4:30 PM. is featured! Go the Extra Mile: Join a relaxing guided walk at the end of the day at Adventure Camp: 5-day camps will run Monday through Friday 9:00 the Martinak State Park Amphitheater on Mondays, July 9, 16, and 30 at 5:00 AM to 4:00 PM for youth ages 8-14. Participants will explore Tuckahoe by PM. canoe, mountain bike and on foot. In addition, learn about raptors and reptiles. Senior Stroll: Meet up with others to walk the paved fitness trail on Other activities will include archery, fishing, nature art, and ropes course. Tuesdays and Call 410-820-1668 to register. Thursdays, July 5, 10, 12, 17, 26, and 30 at 10:30 AM, at the Martinak Jr. Rangers: Provides youth (ages 7-12) with conservation information, State Park Office. environmental education and fun recreational experiences Wednesdays at Get Out & Hike: Meet for a summer evening 3+ mile hike at the Tuckahoe Martinak State Park from 7:00 - 8:30 PM, from June 24 to July 29. Call 410- Park Office on July 6 at 4:30 PM. Bring bug spray and water. 820-1668 for more information and for registration. First Saturdays: Discover native habitats at Adkins Arboretum. The cost Park Pals: This program is for children 4-6 years old and features games, is $5.00 for non-members, Free for members and Park RX holders on July 7, snacks, stories, and other nature related activities. It is held on Wednesday at 10:00 AM. evenings from 6:00 -7:00 PM at the Martinak State Park Nature Center Dog Walk: Meet with fellow dog lovers to walk at the Adkins Arboretum from June 24 to July 29. Call 410-820-1668 for more information and Visitor Center at 9:00 AM, on July 5. The cost is $5.00 for non-members, free registration. for members and Park RX holders. Stay’N Play: This is a wrap around program for campers. Enjoy the Nich’s Rise-Up Walk: Meet at Nich’s Coffee Shop, 5N 3rd St. in Denton free activities offered on the weekend and then on the weekdays, the kids on Wednesdays and Saturday July 18, at 8:00 AM for a 3-mile walk. Join the will spend the day canoeing, learning about wildlife, practicing archery and group for coffee after the walk! There is a .50 discount per cup for walkers! completing the Challenge Course! Call 410-820-1668 to register. Evening Walk: A good way to end the day is with a 2-mile walk through BIKING, PADDLING AND VOLLEYBALL the park on Wednesday July 18, at 7:00 PM. Meet at the Martinak Nature Caroline Cycles: Cycle 25+ miles through country roads. Bike helmet Center. required. Water, lights and bright clothing suggested. 13mph ride. Call 410- YOGA 924-7402 for more information. Meet on Saturday, July 28, at 9:00 AM Yoga Practice: Improve your flexibility, core development, and balance. behind the Caroline County Courthouse. Tuesdays and Thursdays July 5, 10, 12, 17, 26, and 30 at 8:00 AM, at the Easy Breezy Ride: Borrow a beach bike and join the group for a ride at Martinak State Park Amphitheater. Bring a mat or towel. Martinak State Park on Mondays, July 9, 16, and 30 at 6:00 PM and Thursdays, Evening Yoga: Yoga is perfect for winding down after a busy day. Stretch July 5, 12, and 26 at 9:00 AM. Meet at the Martinak Nature Center. major muscle groups, become flexible, and feel calm at the Martinak State Peddle Power: Meet at the Martinak Park Office on Tuesdays July 10 Park Amphitheater on Mondays, July 9, 16, and 30 at 7:00 PM. and 24, at 5:00 PM and meet at Tuckahoe State Park Lake on July 17 and 31 to Sun Rise Yoga: Come out for Vinyasa Flow Yoga, at 7:15 AM at the ride a 10+ miles on local roads. 10mph ride. Beginning road riders welcome. Martinak State Park Amphitheater and connect with nature. This class provides Helmets are required. Water, lights and bright clothing suggested. Call 410- mind and body fitness at your own pace. Call Caroline County Recreation 924-7402 for more information. and Parks to register at 410-479-8120. Cruiser Time: Borrow bikes from the Martinak State Park Nature Center SPECIAL EVENTS, CAMPS, AND MORE to ride through the park. 6:00 to 8:00 PM on Wednesday July 11. Full Moon Party: Come to Martinak State Park on Friday July 27 at 8:30 Volleyball Meet Up: For students ages 14 to 18 meet Hannah at the PM for the first full moon celebration! Participate in a full moon paddle, Tuckahoe State Park beach volleyball court at the lake on Wednesdays starting night hike, drumming circle, dancing and glow in the dark games! Call 410- on July 11 at 3:00 PM to practice your skills. 820-1668 to register for the paddle. Kayak Meet Up: Bring your kayak and gear to paddle Watts Creek on Fishing Derby: Spend July 4 at Martinak and Tuckahoe State Parks July 12 at 5:00 PM. Meet at the Martinak State Park boat ramp. Life jacket fishing from 10:00 - 12:00 PM. Free loaner poles for the first 15 children. required. Call 410-820-1668 for more information. Check our website for more park activities by clicking on the calendar of Aviary Tour: Learn about our various birds and feeding habits on July 4, events at http://dnr.maryland.gov/Publiclands/Pages/outdooreduc.aspx at 4:00 PM at Tuckahoe State Park Aviary located beside the park office. or like us on Facebook at Friends of Tuckahoe and Martinak State Parks Eating for Life: Healthy eating is important, and every now and then, we Page 11 Page 12 Denton Main Street . . . Upcoming Events In Downtown Denton CCCA Featured Artist Dawn Malosh Denton Main Street is excited to will there selling their delicious Foundry Artist, Dawn Malosh, announce that they will be providing shaved ice. also has Aesthetic Alternatives Art Free Live Music, Artisan Vendors DDMS is also inviting local Studio in Preston. Along with her and Plein Air Artist exhibits during artists to participating in the Plein partner, DeeDee Wood, they produce the Monthly Third Thursday Event Air Painting during the Third unique, handmade ceramics, hand- held in Downtown Denton. Funding Thursday event. So visitors can painted furniture and other items. for the musical entertainment is enjoy the live music, shop our local Their studio is the home base of made possible by a mini-grant from stores and artisan vendors, grab the world famous Gargoyle Bells the Caroline County Council of Arts. a bite to eat and stroll the streets and Malosh Mugs. Gargoyle Musical Acts include Jayme Rocks watching our local artists “Paint the Bells are one-of-a-kind ceramic on 6/21/18 and 7/19/18 as well as Town.” ringing protective amulets crafted HarMello on 9/20/18 with several Summertime is here and school by ceramicist Dawn Malosh and more musical acts in the works. is out, so why not come out and finished by painter DeeDee Wood. During the Third Thursday enjoy our Third Thursday Events. These unique creations are often Event Market Street is closed Bring the whole family and enjoy hung in spaces to bring protection, from the 200 to 300 block with a all that Downtown Denton has to happiness and healing to their Corn Hole Tournament and artisan offer. To find out more visit www. owners. Visit www.gargoylebells. vendors selling their handmade downtowndenton.com or like us on com to learn more about Dawn items. Several of our downtown Facebook. Malosh and her artwork. businesses will be open to customers Upcoming Dates for as well. Market Street Pub will Third Thursdays. 200 block of Market St. Downtown Denton host their Tap House Takeover and 7/19/18 Harry’s Restaurant will host Happy 9/20/18 Hour from 4-6. You will want to 10/18/18 save room for Dessert as SnoAngels 11/15/18

3rd Thursday of the Month 6p.m.-8p.m. Produce, Plants, Crafts, & More

Visit www.downtowndenton.com or email [email protected] for booth space. Page 13 Second Saturday at the Artsway July 14 Plein Air Painting: Third Thursdays Join us at the Fiber Arts Center in Downtown Denton of the Eastern Shore (FACES) for a free art activity this month. On Saturday, July 14th, come to Intro to Knitting with Rob’s Hope instructor Krista Carter-Smith. Learn to knit while making a cotton dish/washcloth. The Artsway is located in downtown Denton. Demonstrations and activities from a variety of artists are typically held at The Foundry community arts gallery (401 Market St.), FACES (7 N. Fourth St.) and/or at the Community Demonstration Garden (behind FACES). We hope to see you there! Every third Thursday through Plein air paint kits for youth October , historic downtown Denton and adults are available for purchase hosts an open-air market, music, at The Foundry. Adult kits are $15, Upcoming Classes and Events at CCCA corn hole, extended hours and and youth kits are $10. They include specials by shops and restaurants. an 8x10 board canvas, acrylic paint Tues. July 10th at 6 pm, Write On!: Write On! is an adult writers group During these warm summer months, set, a palette and paintbrushes. that meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesday at The Foundry. Come write, share CCCA invites artists of all abilities Single canvases are also available your writing, or just listen! Topic: Rainbow. FREE! to capture the spirit of Denton. No for purchase for $2 each. Wed. July 11th at 5:30 pm, Photography 102: Join Foundry Artist Sara need to register, artists can just set For more information and to Grantham as she teaches portrait and nature photography with one-on-one up their easels and create en plein air register for classes: go online to assistance for each student. $10/CCCA Members, $15/Non-Members in the art medium of their choice. At carolinearts.org, call 410-479-1009, Wed. July 18th from 6-8:30 pm, Mosaic for All Levels: Monthly the end of the season, paintings can or email [email protected]. workshop with Foundry Artist Joanne Gelles. For all experience levels be submitted for consideration for a Be sure to sign up for the CCCA – make a mosaic box or your own mosaic project. $25/CCCA Members, special exhibit with prizes that will e-newsletter on our website or $30/Non-Members be held at the Foundry in October ‘like’ us on Facebook for the most Tues. July 24th at 6 pm, Write On!: Write On! is an adult writers group 2018. up-to-date information and news. that meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesday at The Foundry. Come write, share your writing, or just listen! Topic: Shotgun. FREE! Wed. July 25th at 5 pm, Photography 101: Join Foundry Artist Sara Grantham as she teaches you how to use your camera effectively and about CCCA Mini-Grant Program nature photography. $10/CCCA Members, $15/Non-Members CCCA has launched a mini-grant program that provides financial assistance to Caroline County non-profit organizations and local government agencies that offer special arts activities and small cultural programs in Caroline County. Grant funds awarded will not exceed $500. Free Cardboard Applicant must match CCCA granted funds at least one-for-one. Visit carolinearts.org for grant guidelines, application and more information.

Recycling Grants awarded in the first round of applications: 1. fl atten and bundle by curb Caroline County Recreation and Parks – Young Musician Summer 2. call 410-479-2050 by 12p.m. Tuesday Academy: June 26-28 $500 3. picked-up on Wednesdays Downtown Denton Main Street – Third Thursday Open Air Music: June – Sept $500

Caroline County Recreation and Parks – Day of Discovery: July 13 $500

Caroline County Recreation and Parks – Day of Discovery: July 20 $500 Page 14 New Exhibit - Redwork Splendor Lewis Carroll Quilt Contest At Fiber Arts Center Denton Join the madness and create Center of the Eastern Shore after a quilt related to Lewis Carroll or the event through November. Quilts his works (Alice in Wonderland, must be picked up at FACES on Through the Looking Glass, etc.) November 30, 2018 1 - 4PM. Two for A Literary Evening with Lewis categories: Youth (17 & under) - Carroll! Size must be no greater than $50 Youth Prizes and Adult (18 & 120” in perimeter. Must have sleeve up) - $100 Adult Prizes and be ready to Not limited hang. Respect to Caroline copyrighted County residents. Come see a lovely gallery of is now used for a certain type of material & Submission drop vintage and modern redwork and embroidery; any color of thread pattern creator. off: October embroidered quilts! Enjoy the talent is used now to trace the outline of Must have 11, 2018 10AM of local quilters from the Heartland line-drawings; some are simple appropriate - 8PM. Visit Quilt Guild and the Bayside Quilt designs, and others more complex. label with name/ fiberartscenter. Guild, who have beautifully Redwork is typically found on quilts info on back. com for entry rendered their quilts using redwork and home furnishings (coverlets, All quilts will form. Questions? embroidery. Redwork is an dish towels, laundry bags, pillow be on display Contact Victoria embroidery design that uses red covers, etc.). You will be amazed at at A Literary McConnell at thread (originally called “turkey- the beautifully wrought designs and Evening with vsmcconnell@ red” in the late 1800’s). Today, perhaps be inspired to create one of Lewis Carroll at the Caroline County gmail.com. with the availability of many your own! Public Library on October 20, 2018 Literary Evening tickets colors of thread, the term redwork 6PM - 9PM. Prizes will be awarded available after August 1, 2018 at during the event. Then submissions carolinearts.org. will be displayed at the Fiber Arts FFACESACES ClassClass ScheduleSchedule

* FACES Meet & Sew; Sunday, July 1st from 1-4 VVolunteersolunteers NNeeded!eeded! pm. $5/Members and $10/Non-Members; for 16 and up. Join us at FACES for this drop-in class to work on your unfinished sewing projects. Complete our Volunteer Sign Up Form at fiberartscenter.com/get-involved. * Signs of Spring Sew-Along; Tuesdays July FACES is seeking volunteers to help 10th, July 24th, and August 7th from 6-9 pm. $50/ Members, $60/Non-Members. Visit fiberartscenter. with the following: com for more information. • Coverage & Inventory - help us organize and utilize our donated fiber * FACES Stitch & Sew; Friday, July 13th from 10 am-2 pm. $5/Members and $10/Non-Members; for arts supplies and materials during our 16 and up. Join us at FACES for this drop-in class opening hours. to work on your unfinished sewing projects. • Class Administration - help us * Intro to Knitting on Second Saturday; Saturday, schedule and administer our classes. July 14th from 2-4 pm. FREE Second Saturday • Marketing Administration - help event. Come to Intro to Knitting with Rob’s Hope instructor Krista Carter-Smith to learn to knit while us update our website, Facebook, and making a cotton dish/washcloth. Instagram posts. VVisitisit wwww.FiberArtsCenter.comww.FiberArtsCenter.com ttoo rregisteregister 410-479-1009 Page 15

Attention Settlement Attorneys Service Fees for Utility Calls

Reminder to all settlement attorneys and agencies to please All calls for utility service for properties located in the Town of contact the Denton Town Office for fees due to the Town when Denton are assessed the following service fee. This fee applies handling settlements for properties being sold or transferred within for all water shut off/turn ons, and other miscellaneous calls for the Town limits. There may be water/sewer fees or miscellaneous service. Paying utility bills on time can help the property owner charges that need to be collected at the time of settlement. This will avoid these fees. keep the Town’s records up to date and better serve the residents Special Attention: Any water that is turned off will be assessed of the Town of Denton. This will also eliminate problems after this fee to have the water turned back on. Tenants will need to settlement of any outstanding balances for the new property pay this fee before water service is turned back on. (This may not owner. apply for emergency situations pending the nature of the call.) Please note: Any property that transfers ownership and the utility fees are not collected at settlement and forwarded to the $50.00 fee during normal business hours. town that result in the water being turned off for non-payment, $100.00 fee after normal business hours. the water turn on fee will still be charged. This charged may be passed on to the settlement attorney. Currently the fee to turn water IT IS UNLAWFUL TO TAMPER WITH THE TOWN OF DENTON service back on during regular business hours is $50.00 and after UTILITIES. DOING SO CARRIES UP TO A $1,000 FINE AND 3:30p.m., the fee is $100.00. Forms are available to use when POSSIBLE ARREST. PLEASE CONTACT THE DENTON PUBLIC requesting information. Any questions, please call the Town of WORKS DEPT. AT 410-479-2050 IF YOUEED ASSISTANCE Denton at (410) 479-2050. WITH YOUR SERVICE. Page 16 Celebrate 30 Years of Magic as Annual Caroline County Festival Turns Thirty For 30 years the annual has only missed a few festivals stages throughout the festival, for festival updates at facebook. Summerfest Festival in Denton since it began 29 years ago, will including: Mike Hines & the Look; com/carolinesummerfest. has marked the turn toward fall in be wandering through the streets the Bumper Jacksons “Adjunct” The festival is supported in Caroline County. As vacations wind making balloon magic happen. , Jeff Washington Band, Dell part by a grant from the Caroline down and families prepare to return Slim Harrison, the fiddle-playing Foxx Company, County Council of Arts, the to the regular schedules set by school one-man band will be back making Band, Penny Pistelero, 21 Horses, Maryland State Arts Council and days, Summerfest has symbolized music with kids and families at the American Uke Box; Mike Elzey’s the Maryland Tourism Development one last hurrah of family, friends, Children’s stage , and the event will Riding the Break, River and Rhodes Board. The Town of Denton and and food coupled with great music close on Saturday evening with the and more! Performance schedule it Caroline County Recreation and on three stages. On August 17 and terrific tradition of fireworks set for web release on July 15. Parks produce the event with the 18 Caroline Summerfest honors 30 Other event features Caroline Summerfest is a pet- volunteer support of hundreds Years of Magic and the free, family This year’s event will again free, wheel-free and alcohol-free of citizens. More than 100 area entertainment cornerstone. The rain feature an opening ceremony, event. Park your bicycle, scooters and businesses and nonprofits support date is Sunday, August 19. followed by a street performance skateboards on the bike racks located the festival through donations and It begins on Friday, August showcase by area marching bands at Third and Gay streets. For more in-kind gifts. 17, from 5 to 10 p.m. and on on Friday. After very positive information, call (410) 479-8120 For more information visit us Saturday, August 18, from 2 to 9 responses to its first two years or visit www.carolinesummerfest. online at www.carolinesummerfest. p.m. Free parking and shuttle bus of performances, the Courthouse com. Like the event on Facebook com. transportation are available from Community Band will be “The” the Health and Public Services featured performance on Saturday Building off Sixth Street (across on the Main Stage right before from Fire Hall) on both days. the traditional Fireworks finale Celebrating Both Tradition on Saturday. Both days include and Innovation strolling jugglers, “balloonatics” Although Caroline Summerfest and street corner artists. has been around for three decades, a This year’s Summerfest car new theme each year and a few new show will include an exclusive attractions keeps the event fresh and display of classic and custom cars exciting. But, longtime tradition in partnership with the Ridgely Car also keeps folks coming back year Show. Other features include: after year as well. • Fireworks launch from the It is not Magic without a bottom of Market Street at 9 p.m. master magician. Comedy magician on Saturday. and mind reader, Tim Hall, will • KidzArt!! Enjoy a variety provide two stage shows and street of family-friendly free activities magic on Friday and Saturday. His and crafts at the open lot off Market nationally recognized performance and Third streets on both Friday will leave you speechless. Variety and Saturday until 8 p.m. Kids will entertainer Erin Jeannier returns be able to explore their interest in with hoop magic- juggling, tossing magic with a wide variety of hands- and dancing with up to 10 hoops on activities and crafts. The GIANT to inspire the audience with a children’s sandpit will be located on completely new performance twist Third Street right next to KidzArt. on the traditional hula hoop. Mark • Plus bounces, giant slides Lohr and Company also returns for and games, face painting, sand a second year with his street-based sculpting, the “World’s Longest Vaudeville comedy and tricks. Chalk Board” and other activities New this year is a fourth that will keep kids and adults busy indoor stage venue at Market for hours. Street Pub. It will be the perfect And, of course, you can also place to cool from the August heat enjoy the variety of festival foods and catch the quieterr performances and gaming, all benefiting local of the emerging and veteran nonprofits. musicians at the festival Saturday. Diverse live music on three These new performers don’t stages replace old traditions they just add A variety of music will to the fun. Paul Belanger, who be performed on three outdoor Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Updates on Ordinances and Resolutions Ordinance #690 - An Ordinance of Housing and Community of the Town of Denton amending Development (the “department) of Chapter 128 (Zoning), Appendix the State of Maryland or through VIII (Table of Density and other department or agencies of Dimensional Regulations), of the the State of Maryland. Adopted Code of the Town of Denton for the 05/03/18. purpose of increasing the maximum height of Multifamily Housing in the Resolution# 851 – A resolution Mixed Residential (MR) and Mixed of the Town of Denton approving Industrial (MI) Zoning District to the application and receipt 40 feet and 3 stories. Introduced of financing for a Maryland 04/05/18, passed 05/03/18, effective Community Development Block 05/10/18. Grant (the “project”), to be funded by the Department of Housing Ordinance #691 - An Ordinance and Community Development to Appropriate Funds and Estimate (the “department”) of the State of Income in accordance with the Maryland. Adopted 05/03/18. Budget adopted for fiscal year beginning July 1, 2018 through Complete copies of all Resolutions June 30, 2019. Introduced 04/05/18, and Ordinances may be viewed at passed 05/03/18, effective the office of the Town of 05/10/18. Denton, 4 North Second Street, Denton, Maryland, during normal Resolution #850 – A resolution of working hours 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 the Town of Denton Approving the p.m., Monday through Friday, application and receipt of finance except holidays. To inquire or obtain for a Strategic Demolition & Smart additional information regarding Growth Impact Fund project in these amendments please contact Denton, Maryland to be funded the Clerk-Treasurer at (410) 479- either directly by the Department 2050.

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Denton Town News Special Collection Reminder Volume 26, Number 4 July - August 2018 Household Items: All special collection items to be picked A community newsletter, published bi-monthly by the up on Wednesdays must be called in by 12 noon on Tues. Town of Denton Effective January 1, 2003, there is a $5.00 collection fee for each item to be collected. This fee must be paid prior Mayor: Abigail W. McNinch to pickup date. Yard Waste: All bagged leaf and brush pickup requests Council: Lester L. Branson Dallas Lister must be called in by 12 noon on Tuesday for Wednesday Keith Johnson pickup. Donchella Wilson

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