Free Weekly Summer Paper Exclusively for Chincoteague Island July 20, 2018 Free Eastern Shore HING HITC THE SHORE’S ONLY LOCALLY OWNED NEWSPAPER Pony Penning In Its 93rd Year: ‘It’s Something That’s In Our Blood’ By Connie Morrison when determining the foals that will As the Chincoteague Volunteer Fire be released back onto the island. “We Company’s Saltwater Cowboys round do not do DNA testing but genetics up the Chincoteague ponies this week- does play a part,” in selecting the po- end in preparation for Wednesday’s nies that will continue the wild pony 93rd pony swim and Thursday’s auc- bloodlines, said Bowden. “The Pony tion, more than 30,000 people are ex- Committee keeps meticulous notes pected to flock to the island to witness from year to year and all of that plays the annual event. a factor as to which ones are picked.” It’s a ritual with deep roots. “I really After Wednesday’s swim, the po- don’t have all the words to explain it. nies are given a day to rest — and It’s something that’s in our blood, this it’s a day for potential bidders to look whole pony thing,” said fire company them over. The auction commences spokesperson Denise Bowden. “There Thursday at 8 a.m. sharp. is just nothing to compare it to for us.” The ponies are owned by the fire Bowden offers this advice for company and live year-round on As- first-time auction-goers: sateague Island under a permit from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, • Get there early. Auction partici- which allows up to 150 ponies to graze pants take the event very serious- on the land. The auction serves the ly, and the hardiest stake out their dual purpose of thinning the herd and turf well in advance. “People set up raising funds to help purchase vehi- chairs very early, not early that day, cles and equipment for the volunteer but like, a week early.” fire company. • Be careful with gestures. “You Some of the auctioned foals will be do not need to register to bid, so returned to the island to live perma- be careful when you wave to your nently and keep the herd strong. The friend across the crowd. You may winning bidders earn the right to name just be bidding on a pony and not these foals, known as “buybacks.” In realize it.” 2015, the buyback, Surfer’s Blue Moon, • Bring extra cash. “Besides ponies sponsored by the Chincoteague Pony there are also some unique items Legacy Group, brought the highest bid donated that are auctioned as well, ever for a Chincoteague pony, fetching such as prints, wall hangings, etc.” $25,000. “I think Surfer’s Blue Moon foal will cause some chatter among the bidders,” Bowden said. The best part of the auction is when The company knows the herd well a young person has the highest bid. and considers previous years’ foals and Photo by Angie H. Crutchley which stallions are with which herds Saltwater Cowboys herd the ponies down the street after last year’s swim. (Continued on Page 2) 2 • EASTERN SHORE HITCHING POST • JULY 20, 2018 Weekly Summer Paper Exclusively for Chincoteague Island

~ 93rd Pony Penning ~ (Continued From Front Page) “Knowing that what you have worked so hard on has just made a child’s • The public is unable to view this dream come true and they are so grate- event, when the Saltwater Cowboys ful to have their own pony. It’s just a herd the larger of the two pony popu- feeling like no other,” said Bowden. lations into the northern corral. The auction is frequently not the last the company sees of the ponies. Monday, July 23 - Sunrise Beach Walk “You would be surprised how many messages and emails we get from • The Saltwater Cowboys escort the people over the years sending us pic- ponies along the beach to join the other tures,” Bowden said. “It always fills ponies at the south corral. The ponies our hearts with joy to see this.” leave the north corral at 6 a.m. The auction is the culmination of a • The carnival is open 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. full week of Pony Penning activities out- lined below. Tuesday, July 24 - Carnival Continues

Full Schedule for Pony Penning Week • Ponies can be viewed in south corrals. • The carnival is open 7 - 11 p.m. Saturday, July 21 - South Herd Roundup (around 4 p.m.) Wednesday, July 25 - Pony Swim

• The Saltwater Cowboys herd ponies • The ponies will swim the As- (adults and foals) from the south part sateague Channel between 8 and 10 of the island into the southern corral. a.m when the Saltwater Cowboys de- The public watch as the ponies ar- termine slack tide, a time when there rive at the corral and and take pho- is no current, to ease the ponies’ tos of the ponies at the corral July 21 swim. The ponies swim to a point just through July 24. south of Memorial Park, but the on- • The carnival is open 7 - 11 p.m. ly parking at Memorial Park is for buses. All others are encouraged to Sunday, July 22 - North Herd catch the free shuttle. (See pages 14- Roundup - Public is NOT permit- ted (around 7 a.m.) (Continued on Page 5)

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Artist: Kevin McBride Wildlife Paintings & Prints www.ospreynestartgallery.com [email protected] 4 • EASTERN SHORE HITCHING POST • JULY 20, 2018 Weekly Summer Paper Exclusively for Chincoteague Island Allen Family and Chincoteague Pony Drill Team Submitted Article and Photo 7:45 a.m. The public is welcome to events, as well as local parades. ken Acres), was born. The mother of For 18 summers, Chincoteague po- come and meet the members and po- On May 6, the newest addition of the smoky black and white filly is nies of the Allen family, including de- nies of the drill team at these plac- Misty’s family to be born in Virgin- Misty’s Icicle. The gorgeous spunky scendents of Misty, spent their sum- es and times. Future events include ia, and the first foal to be born on filly frolics with her mother in their mers at the Chincoteague Pony Cen- performing at international horse the Bloxom Farm (known as Kerka- own paddock, while Icicle, the first tre, doing pony rides, riding lessons ever cremello-colored member of and introducing people to the world Misty’s family, takes maternity leave of Chincoteague ponies through their from the drill team The foal is named nightly shows in the indoor ring. Misty’s Audra Rain, after a special But in the fall of 2017, that all friend of the family who suddenly changed. Today, the ponies still graze passed away this spring. on the Eastern Shore, but they now Kerkaken Acres, a family farm have a 37-acre farm a little farther run by the Allen family (Kendy Al- south of Chincoteague to call home. len and her three grown children, Near Bloxom, the Allen family po- Kerra, Katye, and Kenneth) is a new nies are enjoying their summer off in enterprise of its own, dedicated not their new pastures. only to quality Chincoteagues, but The Chincoteague Pony Drill wonderful horses and ponies of all Team is going strong, already having breeds. The farm has been a two- made appearances this year in pa- year undertaking, transforming it rades, and they are looking forward from a former chicken farm to an to seeing people during Pony Pen- equine facility that will board, train, ning week on the island. They will teach riding skills, and showcase the be making “meet the Pony” visits Chincoteague Pony Drill Team. The Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, farm will feature Kerra Allen John- and the drill team will be perform- son and her equine training facility, ing Thursday morning at the Pony Johnson Equestrian. Penning Auction at approximately The family farm will continue its work with Chincoteague ponies, training foals to fully grown ponies and horses, and helping people in their pursuit of equestrian skills, Misty’s Icicle and her two-month-old foal, Misty’s Audra Rain, enjoy while keeping the legacy of Misty time together in a paddock at the Allen family farm. alive through her descendents. Buckaroo Bingo at the Chincoteague Center Submitted Article treats from Mister Whippy, Don’s Sea- Wet your whistle and get some chow Head ‘em up, move ’em out! Mosey food Restaurant, Ropewalk, and Bill’s from the watering hole and chuck wag- on down to the Chincoteague Center Prime Seafood & Steaks. There are al- on. A variety of snacks and drinks will at 6155 Community Dr., Chincote- so items from Captain Dan’s Around be offered for sale, including ice cream ague, on Tuesday, July 24, from 2 to the Island Tours, Daisey’s Island Cruis- from Island Creamery. 4:30 p.m. for Buckaroo Bingo. The es, Captain Barry’s Backbay Cruises, Advance tickets are available for Museum of Chincoteague Island and Teaguer’s Tump Tours, and Hampton purchase in person at The Museum of Chincoteague Center are co-hosting Suites. Capt. Zack’s Seafood is donating Chincoteague Island, the Chincoteague this fun event. some vintage Pony Swim memorabilia Center, or you can purchase your bingo Some great prizes are up for grabs to the event. boards at the door the day of the event. with the help of local businesses, res- Tickets are $20 and include 20 Add this shindig to your Pony Pen- taurants, artists, and shops. Chincote- rounds of classic bingo at this western- ning Week itinerary. Grab your Stetson ague artists Cindy Faith, John Beam, themed, family-friendly event. Partic- hat and your spurs, and head on over to and Nancy West have all donated ipants will have nine boards for each the Chincoteague Center to play bingo. works of art to the event. There are al- round–that’s 180 chances to win the To learn more about the prize spon- so fun prizes from Pony Tails, Ms. Kiss 20 pony-themed prize packages. Lil’ sors, visit the Chincoteague Center & Company, Girls Day Out, Atlan- Buckaroo board game packets are al- Facebook page. Additional event infor- tic Shoals, Sundial Books, Blue Crab so available for purchase, with three mation is available at www.thechin- Treasures, and Beebe Ranch. chances to win each round for $5 with coteaguecenter.com, or by calling Chin- Some prize baskets include tasty the purchase of a full-price ticket. coteague Center at 757-336-0614. JULY 20, 2018 • EASTERN SHORE HITCHING POST • 5

~ 93rd Pony Penning ~ (Continued From Page 2) 15 for shuttle details.) After a short ment will not accept checks! rest, the ponies begin their parade • Your transportation home for your through town, escorted by the cow- new foal must be approved by the po- boys, to the carnival grounds. ny committee (a horse trailer). Ponies • The first foal to make it across is named must be picked up by 5 pm Friday. King or Queen Neptune and is raffled off • Buybacks are returned to As- at the carnival later Wednesday. sateague to replenish and upgrade • The carnival is open 7 - 11 p.m. the herd. Buyers are photographed with the turnbacks and although buy- Thursday, July 26 - Pony Auction ers will receive official registration papers, any offspring of turnbacks • The auction begins at 8 a.m. at the will belong to the fire company. carnival grounds. From 7 a.m. until 1 p.m., the Pony Express will run a Friday, July 27 - Swim Back special Pony Auction schedule. • Be there early to beat the crowd • The northern herd will have gone and get a good space close to the back to Assateague by trailer Thurs- front if you wish to bid on a pony. day night or Friday morning. The Wear a sun hat and sunscreen and southern herd ponies that are going bring plenty to drink. Optional items back will make the reverse parade to bring include a pencil and paper, a through town, followed by a swim camera, and a folding chair, because back across the Assateague Channel. the bleachers fill up quickly. You do Time is yet to be announced. not have to register for the auction. • The carnival is open 7 - 11 p.m. If you raise your hand during the auctioneer’s chant, you are making The Chincoteague Chamber of Com- a bid. Be prepared to pay with Visa, merce and Official Visitor Center pro- Photo by Angie H. Crutchley Mastercard, or cash. The fire depart- vided information for this article. Silhouette of spectators and a Saltwater Cowboy during the 2017 pony swim.

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, 8 • EASTERN SHORE HITCHING POST • JULY 20, 2018 Weekly Summer Paper Exclusively for Chincoteague Island Feather Fund Makes Pony Dreams Come Submitted Article and Photos together to form the Feather Fund. care and needs while planning my for a foal in 2017. She came close, Fourteen-year-old John Price, of By then, this small group had real- Eagle Scout project. My project is a but did not win. Still, Tia thought Danville, Pa., and 11-year-old Tia Tan- ized that raising a foal helps chil- horse shelter for a local SPCA.” she had saved enough on her own. ner of Bartlesville, Okla., have quite dren understand the importance of Now, John has a new dream of be- Then, that same year, her father’s a lot in common. They may be differ- hard work, love, care, and sometimes coming a horse trainer one day. He horse died. That’s when Tia self- ent ages and live states away from giving things you want for the pony wants to bring a Chincoteague Pony lessly gave the money she had each other but both have been chosen you love. friend home to Sam, one that they saved to her father, so he could re- by the Feather Fund for a 2018 pony John said when he started middle can love together, and one that Sam place the horse he’d owned since award. Each of them will choose and school three years ago, he felt like can train from the ground up. his own childhood. bid on the foal of their dreams at the an outcast. To take his mind else- Like John, Tia has an immense love Over the past year, Tia has contin- 93rd Annual Pony Penning Auction, where, he started riding lessons, for horses. She has been riding for al- ued to dream of owning a Chincote- becoming the 40th and 41st foal the and there he found a place where most as long as she could walk. Three ague Pony, one she can use to start an Feather Fund has awarded. he fit in. He worked hard to ad- years ago, when she rode a friend’s ongoing literacy program, one meant The Feather Fund, a nonprof- vance his riding skills and during event horse, Tia fell in love with speed to excite kids about reading the way it, was created in 2004 to honor those long evenings, a new desire and has been competing in rodeos and the Misty books excited her. the memory of Carollynn Suplee, a blossomed. John wanted to ride the barrel racing ever since. “I have purchased a classroom cancer survivor who came to Chin- most stubborn and wildest horse on “I won my first saddle after run- set of Misty of Chincoteague that I coteague annually to help children the farm – a horse named Sam. He ning the fastest time at the Josey will allow others to checkout,” Tia purchase ponies. During the eight had no idea that – under his tute- Barrel Clinic, when I was 9 years said. “Also, I have purchased a trail- years she survived cancer, Suplee lage – Sam would become a great old,” she wrote in her essay, noting er to transport my pony to and from and her husband, Ed, purchased po- riding horse and his best friend, or that she has been saving her bar- schools and events in our area to en- nies for four children plus two buy- that he would take Sam home to rel racing earnings toward the pur- courage literacy. Now all I need is back ponies. live with him forever. chase of a foal. “I’ve also done odd my very own pony from Chincote- Suplee always said it was her way “Sam and I have been working to- jobs like hauling rocks and selling ague Island.” of “giving back” for another year of gether to increase our skills,” John eggs from our farm,” she added. Tia and John will see their dreams life. When she died in 2003, family, wrote in his essay to the Feather Tia, who currently serves as come true when they raise feathers pony recipients, and friends joined Fund. “I learned a lot about horse secretary of her local 4H Horse Club, applied to the Feather Fund (Continued on Page 9 ) 757-336-5348 LOCATED NEXT TO SUBWAY Scooters, Trikes, Bikes, Street LSV Island Buggies & Gas Powered Reepers Family Owned / Operated 6450 Maddox Blvd. FRESH LOCAL www.FunOnWheelsCl.com SEAFOOD • FRESH CAUGHT FISH OFFERED DAILY PitPIT Beef BEEF •€ PITPit TURKEY Turkey • FRESH BURGERS AND PIT HAM €• BEEF BRISKET PitPULLED Ham PORK Beef € BURGERS Brisket SALADS PulledFRIES Pork AND MORE!• Burgers Indoor & Outdoor NEXTFries TO CAPTAIN and More! STEVE’S Seating For Delivery:757-336-642‡ˆ‡‰ŠŠ‹‰‹ŒŽˆ 5 6560 Maddox Blvd. ‹ˆŽ‡6527 MADDOX Maddox BLVD., Blvd., CHINCOTEAGUE Chincoteague ISLANDIsland 757-336-1880 Tia Tanner, of Bartlesville, Okla., is a recipient of the 2018 Feather Fund. JULY 20, 2018 • EASTERN SHORE HITCHING POST • 9

~ Feather Fund ~ (Continued From Page 8) high in the air to bid on a dream- to bid at Thursday’s Pony Pen- come-true foal at the Chincoteague ning auction you’ll know that Fire Company’s Annual Pony Auc- feather is a sign that a child’s life- tion on July 26. long dream is about to come true. Feather Fund winners must be On Tuesday evening of Po- between the ages of 10 and 18. They ny Penning week, the Feath- must have some horse experience er Fund will hold its annual and they must have some money Feather Fund Auction Fund- saved through means of their own. raiser beginning at 6 p.m. in At Pony Penning, they donate the the Robert Reed Waterfront money they’ve saved to the Feather Park (on Main Street behind Fund to help the next child get a po- the Misty statue). Each year, ny, a lesson in paying if forward. If volunteers paint model hors- they sell their pony within five years es to look like favorite island it must come back to the Feather ponies, and they are sold at Fund, so it can be passed to another the auction along with photo- deserving child. graphs, original art, pony jew- Across the United States, Feather elry, and other donated items. Fund ponies are competing in sta- To read Suplee’s story, to learn dium jumping, cross country, west- more about the Feather Fund or ern pleasure, reining and dressage. to download an application for a Some are cart trained. Others are 2019 foal visit www.featherfund. competing in 4-H and U.S. Pony org or www.featherfund.net Club, while some are the family po- Follow the fund on Facebook ny, for all to enjoy. to see what Feather Fund recipi- When you see a feather raised high ents are doing with their ponies. John Price, of Danville, Pa., was selected for this year’s Feather Fund.

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Sam at [email protected] 10 • EASTERN SHORE HITCHING POST • JULY 20, 2018 Weekly Summer Paper Exclusively for Chincoteague Island Chincoteague Police Department to Participate in Viral Lip Sync Challenge By Linda Cicoira away, hundreds of posts of anticipation ploy Eastern Shore natives,” said Lew- Douglas County Sheriff’s Department The Chincoteague Police Depart- were made to the police department’s is. “We plan to challenge one or two of in Colorado and the Manassas City Po- ment decided to take on the popular Facebook page. They included ones those and one or two local agencies.” lice Department in Manassas, Va., and lip sync challenge and will release from islanders and those who live else- The examples he gave were the the Accomack County Sheriff’s Office. its video next week during Pony Pen- where but love Chincoteague. ning, Assistant Chief Bryan Lewis “Yes, you need to do it!” wrote Jamie said Tuesday. Bunting. “Norfolk did it. I want to see “After many requests from the public, our boys do it!” we decided to take a 24-hour poll from “Can’t wait!” said Wanda Walker our Facebook followers,” the officer con- Martincic. “You’re the best! You all need tinued. The result was more than 1,700 to get the ponies involved somehow.” votes of approval or about 97 percent. “This will be epic,” wrote Rhonda “We have chosen not to reveal our Green. “I love our town!” She included song choice,” Lewis said. “We will shoot smiley faces giving thumbs-up. scenes on Assateague and Chincote- “Woo hoo!” remarked Debbie Taylor. ague islands,” he said, “the top of the “Dying to see it! You all will be awe- lighthouse to name one location.” some! Bring down the house!” Besides being the trendy thing to do, There were also song suggestions taking the challenge will build and de- including “Sitting on the Dock of the velop rapport as “music is a common Bay,” “Under the Boardwalk,” “Island ground for everyone,” the officer said. Song,” and “I’m Sexy and I Know It,” Photo by Roger Adams “It allows the public to see law enforce- featuring one of the officers in “a Spee- The Chincoteague Police Department will take part in the popular lip sync ment’s human side (while) also build- do, wig, and big sunglasses.” challenge that is sweeping the internet. Pictured from L-R: Chief Randy ing morale within. We have had a lot of “After you all are done, challenge Mills, PA Alice Reed, Dispatchers Amy Lewis, Erika Snyder, and Rachel laughs and positive input with the pub- the Accomack County Sheriff’s Office,” Northam, Sgt.Tyler Greenley, Cpl.Thomas Adams, Cpl. Cody Butler, Asst. lic as well as each other,” said Lewis. Ellen Powell wrote. Chief Bryan Lewis, Dispatcher Benjy Holloway, Ptl. Jeffery Stevens, and When the announcement was made “There are several law enforcement Pfc. McPherson. Not pictured: Pfc. David Gladding, Pfc. John Carmody, Pfc. that production would be started right agencies throughout the U.S. that em- Andy Miller, Pfc. Sean Lenhoff, and Dispatcher Melissa Hart. C. LEE HAULING JAVA HOUSE NOW OPEN! Top Soil, Fill, Sand, Specialty Coffees Bakery & Creamery Chesapeake Bay Farms Ice Cream Gravel, Lot Clearing ¤ Hand Dipped or Pints and Demolition. ¤ Homemade Cream Puffs – 11 Flavors ¤ 757-710-3032 Full Service Bakery – Cupcakes made to order Greenbush, VA Hours: Wednesday-Sunday, 6 a.m. - 7 p.m. 6141 Maddox Blvd., 757-336-7077

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The biggest achieve Virginia Salt Water Master Angler Status. weighed 68 pounds and was He has been named Virginia Saltwater Angler of Fishing from caught aboard the Aquaholic Fishing from with Captain Frank Borow- the Year and Virginia Saltwater Release Angler of icz and crew. the Year. Bill is an I.G.F.A. International Commit- thethe Shore Shore Mike, at Captain Bob’s tee Representative and a longtime member of the Marina, reported that fish- Virginia Saltwater Fishing Tournament Commit- ing has been “slow and spot- By Bill Hall ty” for croakers. Flounder tee. He is the Virginia Recreation Fishing repre- By Bill Hall catches were coming from sentative on the ASMFC Striped Bass Manage- Assateague Channel and ment Panel and is a past recipient of the CCA-VA inside Chincoteague Chan- Virginia Outdoor Writer Conservation Leader- Offshore action has rebounded after the passage of last nel. Sharks were being caught near the inlet. The in- weekend’s tropical system, especially with dolphin (mahi) shore wrecks have been producing flounder, black ship Award. and billfish. Tuna catches have been inconsistent though. sea bass triggerfish, and some small Inshore structure fishing has been a highlight of the tautog, while the offshore wrecks early summer as gray triggerfish, sea bass, and keeper- held larger black sea bass. Offshore sized flounder continue to provide steady action during anglers were finding yellowfin tuna periods of slow current and calm seas. and mahi in the canyons. Cobia and red drum continue to hit in the lower bay, Upper Shore – Captain Matt but action in the upper Chesapeake Bay has been disap- Abell, at the Sea Hawk Sports Cen- pointingly slow. ter, reported that the offshore dol- Lower Shore – Mark Snook, at Chris’ Bait & Tack- phin (mahi) action has been the le, reported that cobia action remains good, with anglers highlight of the weekend. Abell said finding success while bait fishing on Latimer Shoal, the that some of his customers reported Inner Middle Grounds, and on Nine Foot Shoal, while catches of as high as 35-40 mahi per sightcasting has been steady at the Hot Dog and buoy boat. There was some tuna action in 36A area. Croaker, mostly on the small side, have been the Washington Canyon and north, reported out of Oyster and marker 262 in Magothy. Lat- with one boat landing five yellowfin. imer Shoals was also producing sea mullet. Spadefish- Choppy water conditions prevented ing has slowed around the bridge islands and pilings, most anglers from fishing the rail- and the recent fish that have been caught have been cars out of Chincoteague. Abell said smaller in size. that cobia fishing was still good in Photo by Drew Harmon Donnie, at Bailey’s Bait & Tackle, reported that cobia the lower bay. Greg Harman with a nice gray triggerfish caught off Fisherman action is still good “up and down” the bay. He comment- Island aboard the “Gone Girl.” ed that spadefish remain available at the lighthouse. Flounder action was described as slow, and bottom fish- ing in general also remains slow, with the exception of a few croakers being caught out of Oyster. Wachapreague – Captain Lindsay Paul, of Trident Tackle, reported that several billfish were released over the weekend and that “right many” dolphin (mahi) and a few tuna have been caught. The Miss Molly released two white marlin and the Bite Me had a white marlin release. Dale Dirks released a blue marlin and boat- ed blueline tilefish, dolphin, and tuna over the week- end. Closer to shore, flounder fishing on the wrecks had slowed due to strong currents, Anglers were having to resort to 7-ounce weights to keep the baits in the strike zone. One boat returned with only one keeper for their efforts on Sunday. Fishing was described as “bad” inside the inlet! Chincoteague – Peter Vasilou, at Captain Steve’s Bait & Tackle, reported that kingfish (whiting) and spot as well as “toothy” sharks were providing action in the Assateague surf. Croaker were hitting Fish Bite baits from the back bay to the inlet. Keeper-sized flounder were described as “scattered” with some landed in Chin- Photo Courtesy of Captain Steve’s Bait & Tackle coteague Channel, inside the canal, off the southern Captain Frank Borowicz and crew (Robb Borowicz, Martin Koerner, and Vince Lusby) with a tip of the island and a few in Queen Sound. Offshore, 68-pound wahoo caught aboard the “Aquaholic.” 12 • EASTERN SHORE HITCHING POST • JULY 20, 2018 Weekly Summer Paper Exclusively for Chincoteague Island T I D E

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He participated in 57 Pony Pennings, an event now in its 93rd year. “The Loss of Wesley Bloxom will be felt wholeheartedly by all this year, not just the fire company and pony committee, but by all the people who had come to know him over the years,” said Denise Bowden, public relations officer for the Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company. “Wesley was a dedicated member of the fire company and was also the po- ny committee chairman in years past,” MLS #47876 MLS #48090 MLS #48137 Bowden continued. “It will be strange East Side Drive 3104 Captain’s Corridor 2179 Spinnaker Street to look over and not see him on the Gorgeous Views of the Beautiful Captain’s Cove Home Gorgeous 3 Bedroom/2 Bath dock and in the auction ring. The leg- Assateague Channel & with soaring ceilings & Custom Home in ever-popular Captain’s Lighthouse from this Waterfront Stone Fireplace - ON the Golf Cove Golf & Yacht Club! 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Shuttles start at 5 a.m. from unteer for assistance. area after the swim. Several is counted for loading. The the municipal center at 6150 of the roads from the swim line moves quickly as buses Community Dr. This service is 7. Immediately after the site to the carnival will be become available. free. swim, two lines will form in closed until after the ponies the front of Memorial Park arrive. Parking will be lim- 15. After the swim area is 2. Volunteer guides are avail- (where you were dropped off ited to the carnival parking cleared, there will be no fur- able on the buses to assist you. for the swim). One line is for lots. Traffic will clear after ther stops at Memorial Park. Other Pony Shuttle volunteers transportation to the carni- the shuttle ends operation. Buses will only be available will be available at various lo- val (where the ponies are go- behind the carnival grounds cations to assist you. ing), and one line is for trans- 11. Please be patient after on Willow Street. portation to the municipal the swim! In several hours 3. Please be prepared for hot center on Community Drive before the swim, thousands 16. The last bus leaving from and humid conditions at the and other locations. of people are transported. behind the carnival grounds swim site. Bring plenty of wa- Thousands cannot all be ac- on Willow Street will be ap- ter, sunscreen, and insect re- 8. Several buses will go commodated at one time im- proximately one hour af- pellant. No seating is provid- directly to the carnival mediately after the swim. ter the ponies arrive at the ed. The swim area at Pony grounds after the swim. Carnival. Swim Lane is marshland so Most buses will load at the 12. Walking from the swim site wear proper shoes. Flip flops front of Memorial Park and to the carnival after the swim 17. Buses will run on Wednes- are not recommended. go to the municipal center, is recommended. The distance day only. then to other stops. Bus- is approximately 1/2 mile. 4. Vehicles displaying disabled es will return to Memori- 18. Please do not carry large parking license plates will be al Park to reload until the 13. If you walk from Memo- coolers or large umbrel- allowed access into two front swim area is cleared. rial Park to the pony land- las on the buses. Bring only parking lots at the municipal ing site, you must be back to what will fit in your lap. center. Very limited parking is 9. No buses will load behind the front of Memorial Park available. No disabled parking the carnival grounds un- within 30 minutes of the po- 19. At 11 a.m., the “Pony Ex- will be available at Veteran’s til the swim site is emptied. nies coming ashore. press,” the island’s trolley sys- Memorial Park (this is differ- Buses will begin to load after tem, will begin service across ent from past practice). the ponies arrive. Service 14. A single-file line will form from the main entrance of from the carnival will con- behind the carnival immedi- the carnival grounds on 5. Day visitors should go to the tinue until approximately ately after the ponies arrive. Main Street. The fare is 25¢ municipal center for parking one hour after the ponies ar- The end of the line is to the per person. and shuttles. There is no park- ing at other pick-up points. 6. There will be one bus equipped for disabled guests. The Hitching Post

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Hallie Whealton Smith Drive N

DAY VISITORS Park Here HANDICAP PARKING (two front lots)

Corner of Main Community Drive & Taylor

Deep Hole Road Chamber of St. Rt. 175 Maddox Blvd. Commerce

Corner of Main & Clark

Don’s Seafood Church Street

Chicken City Road

Fairfield Inn

Between Marina Bay & Waterside Inn

Willow Street

Carnival ChincoteagueChamber.com Grounds

Ridge Road PONY SHUTTLE BUS STOPS

Bunting Road SHUTTLE STOPS East Side Road

Main Street Memorial Park BEFORE SWIM ONLY

Pony Swim Lane BEFORE & IMMEDIATELY AFTER ONLY SWIM SITE

AFTER SWIM ONLY Beebe Rd.

Walking Route from Swim to Carnival

Pony Parade Route

PLEASE NOTE: HANDICAP PARKING is only available at Community Drive in the front two parking lots. TOUR BUS PARKING is available at Memorial Park (call Karen at 757-336-6161 for directions & further instructions)

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Blueberries are in season, and while it’s hard to beat eating them fresh, baking them in a cake that can be eaten at breakfast, dessert, or snack (or a midnight Blueberry Lemon Cake meal if we’re being completely honest here) is a close second. Double the recipe and freeze one.

Ingredients: This cake is moist, dense, and delicious.

• 2 large eggs • 1 cup granulated sugar • 1 cup sour cream (8 oz) • 1/2 cup sunflower oil • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract • 1/4 tsp salt • 2 cups all-purpose flour • 2 teaspoons baking powder • zest and juice from one medium lemon, divided • 1/2 tablespoon corn starch • 16 oz fresh blueberries Directions:

Lightly butter the sides of a 9-inch springform pan and line the bottom with baking parchment. Preheat oven to 375˚F.

Rinse blueberries and drain well. In a medium bowl, toss blueberries with 1/2 tablespoon of corn starch and 1 teaspoon of lemon juice, stirring until well combined and no dry white cornstarch remains.

Beat 2 eggs and 1 cup sugar until light in color and thick. Add 1 cup sour cream, 1/2 cup oil, 1 tablespoon vanilla, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and beat on low speed until well combined.

Combine 2 cups flour with 2 teaspoons baking pow- der then add to batter 1/3 at a time, mixing to incor- porate with each addition. Do not overmix. Finally, add 1 tablespoon lemon juice and 1/2 tablespoon zest.

Pour half of batter into prepared springform pan and spread evenly. Evenly dot with half of the blueberries. Spread with remaining batter then dot with the rest of the blueberries, push- ing them gently, about halfway into the batter.

Bake at 375˚F for 45 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Let cake rest in the pan 15 to 20 minutes, then remove springform ring and cool until room temp.

This recipe was found at several online recipe sites, but was adapted from https://natashaskitchen.com/ 18 • EASTERN SHORE HITCHING POST • JULY 20, 2018 Weekly Summer Paper Exclusively for Chincoteague Island All Things Blueberry By Parks Nunnally anticipates 5,000 to 6,000 visitors to The pony roundups mark the open- this year’s festival and notes that this ing of Pony Penning activities on the weekend’s forecast is “awesome with island, but the weekend holds another cooler than seasonable temperatures.” time-honored tradition: the 31st annual Musical guests and a wide variety of Chincoteague Blueberry Festival. Visi- vendors will fill the weekend. The fes- tors can expect to see “all things blue- tival will host six musical acts and 125 berry,” said festival promoter and blue- different artists, crafters, and vendors. berry enthusiast Sam Serio, who has Returning festival attendees will rec- been in charge of the festival for the ognize about half of the vendors from past 13 years. Festivalgoers will enjoy last year. Returning act Hemlock Hol- fresh blueberries, baked goods, and just low and Dawn Williams will play on about every other blueberry-derived Friday, followed by Young & Young and item, recipe, and craft imaginable. Mary Lynn Yost Flenner on Saturday. When the festival began in 1987, Jessica Smith and Thrift Store Gypsies blueberries were chosen as the fea- round out the weekend on Sunday. ture crop because they are grown lo- The Chincoteague Center, 6155 cally on the Eastern Shore and they Community Dr., hosts the festival can withstand the July heat. Blue- again this year. It runs from Friday, berries also have lots of vitamins and July 20, through Sunday, July 22, from antioxidants that combat free radi- 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Adult day pass- cals. Their superfruit status and re- es are $5, two-day passes are $8, and Photo by Angie H. Crutchley cent surge in popularity have bene- three-day passes are $10. Day passes fitted the growth of the festival over for children 12 years old and under are the years as the Blueberry Festival $1. See the ad on Page 9 for a coupon Seein’ Red Red smoke is set off during last year’s annual Pony Penning to sig- is now the largest fine arts and crafts offering $1 off the admission price for nal the start of the swim. festival on the Eastern Shore. Serio one adult ticket.

Kerkaken Acres & Chincoteague Pony Drill Team An equine training facility for Johnson Equestrian near Bloxom, Pony Penning Week Va., home of the Allen Family Misty Ponies including: Schedule of Appearances: •Misty’s Morning Glory Tuesday, July 24, 5:30-7pm - Pony Appearance @ Comfort Inn •Irish Mist Wednesday, July 25, 1-3pm - Osprey Nest, Main St., •Icicle •Misty III Meet the Pony! •Ember Thursday, July 26, 7:45am - Drill Team Performance @ Pony •Red Dawn Auction & at Carnival Grounds •Thunderstorm 1-3pm - Osprey Nest, Main St., •Heart of the Storm and more! Meet the Pony! We train Chincoteagues of all ages including foals from this 1-3pm - Chincoteague Public Library year’s auction. Opening officially in August 2018. Watch for Meet the Pony! our grand opening! Chincoteague Ponies for •Boarding SALE - ALL AGES •Training For more information, please •Riding Lessons call Kerra Allen Johnson at Home Base for the Chincoteague Pony Drill Team owned (757) 709-3744 and managed by the Allen Family. JULY 20, 2018 • EASTERN SHORE HITCHING POST • 19

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Additional Information Trolley fare is 25 cents per person per ride, or one token. Exact change is appreciated. Free ride tokens are available at local businesses. Drivers do not carry cash. The Pony Express is seasonal transportation service provided by the Town of Chincoteague. This service is open to the public. Many of the motels, restaurants, shops, parks, recreational areas, ice cream par- lours, and campgrounds are along our routes. Trolleys are equipped with wheelchair lifts. To inquire about Americans with Disabilities Act public transportation option, please contact the Town of Chincoteague during business hours at 757-336-6519, or The Pony Express at 757-854- 8572, after 5 p.m. The operator complies with all ADA rules and regulations. ADA trips will be ar- ranged where logistically possible. JULY 20, 2018 • EASTERN SHORE HITCHING POST • 21

HChincoteague Volunteer Fireman’s Carnival - Chincoteague CARNIVAL f airgrounds, Main St. - http://cvfc3.com/ Hitching Post July 20-26: July 21-22, July 23-27 What to do this week on and FRIDAY H9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 31st Annual Blueberry Festival (July 20-21) - JULY 20 Chincoteague Center - http://blueberry.esva.net/banad/blueberry.cgi around Chincoteague Island H1-3 p.m. - Captain Timothy Hill House - 5122 Main St., Chincoteague - 973-831-5961 - free admission - www.captaintimothyhillhouse.com H2-3 p.m. - NASA Rocketry: Water Bottle Rockets - NASA Wallops Flight Facility Visitors H SATURDAY 9 a.m.-1 p.m. - Farmers and Artisans Market - Chincoteague Ctr. - free admission- 757-824-2298 - www.nasa.gov/centers/wallops/visitorcenter Cultural Alliance, 6309 Church St. - free admission and parking JULY 21 - www.chincoteagueculturalalliance.org TUESDAY H9 a.m.-1 p.m. - Farmers and Artisans Market - Chincoteague Cultural Alliance, H2 p.m. - NASA Tour of the Solar System - NASA/Wallops JULY 24 6309 Church St. - free admission and parking - Flight Facility Visitor Ctr. - free admission- 824-2298 - www.chincoteagueculturalalliance.org www.nasa.gov/centers/wallops/visitorcenter H2-4:30 p.m. - Buckaroo Bingo - Chincoteague Center, 6155 Community Dr. - $20 for 20 rounds - H6:30 p.m. - Island Coeehouse - Community Center for the Arts, 6309 336-0614 - www.thechincoteaguecenter.com Church St. - $5/$3 students, drinks and snacks available H6 p.m. - Feather Fund Auction Fundraiser- Robert Freed Waterfront Park - www.featherfund.org H7 p.m. - Tuesday Nights at the Museum: Chincoteague Ponies & Pony Penning” - Museum of Chincoteague Island, 7125 Maddox Blvd. - $4/adults & children older than 12 years, under 12 & SUNDAY H8 a.m. - Episcopal Church Service - Emmanuel Episcopal active military/free - 757-336-6117 - www.chincoteaguemusuem.com JULY 22 Church, Chapel of Fox Holston Funeral Home, 5049 Chicken City Rd. - 757-894-7078 - www.emmanuelchurchjb.com H9 a.m.-1 p.m. - Farmers and Artisans Market - Chincoteague Cultural Hnoon-4 p.m. - Shop the Dock - Robert Freed Downtown Waterfront Park WEDNESDAY Alliance, 6309 Church St. - free admission and parking - H4-6 p.m. - Kitchen Gallery Opening - Community Center for the Arts, 6309 JULY 25 www.chincoteagueculturalalliance.org Church St. H2 p.m. - NASA STEAM Lab: Paper Rockets - NASA Wallops Flight Facility Visitors Center - 757-824-2298 - free admission - www.nasa.gov/centers/wallops/visitorcenter

H11 a.m. - “Misty” Island eatre - Island eartre - free MONDAY H H11 a.m.-1 p.m. - Manna Cafe - Christ United Methodist THURSDAY 10 a.m. - Takes 4 Tots - Chincoteague Library - www.chincoteagueislandlibrary.org JULY 23 H Church Social Hall, 6253 Church St.- free hot lunch every JULY 26 10 a.m. - Young Explorers Prgm. - eatre Annex - Monday - @MannaCafeCI on Facebook www.chincoteagueislandlibrary.org H H1-4 p.m. - Board Games - Island eatre Annex, 4076 Main St., 1-4 p.m. - Swirling Pine Needles - Community Center for the Arts, 6309 Church St. - Chincoteague - free admission - www.ciarts.org preregistration required online at www.chincoteagueculturalalliance.org or at Sundial Books H1-4 p.m. - Art Class: Kudzu, Copper and Batik - Community Center for the Arts, 6309 Church St. - preregistration required online at ONGOING H9 a.m.-5 p.m - Assateague National Seashore, Tom’s Cove Visitor www.chincoteagueculturalalliance.org or at Sundial Books Center - 757-336-6577 - www.nps.gov/asis/index.htm/ H8:30 p.m. - Monday Movies: e Black Stallion - Robert Freed Park - bring a H10 a.m.-4 p.m.- NASA Visitor Center - free admission - 757-824-2298 - chair or blanket - will be at the Chincoteague Cultural Alliance in case of rain www.nasa.gov/centers/wallops/visitorcenter

Day Trips and Side Trips Around the Eastern Shore

FRIDAY H2-7 p.m. - Red Cross Blood Drive - Parish Hall at Saint Charles Catholic Church, Cape Charles JULY 20

SATURDAY H7 p.m. - Bingo - Eastville Volunteer Fire Company Bingo Hall JULY 21 H7:30 p.m. - Movie: What a Glorious Feeling Singin’ in the Rain - Roseland eatre, Onancock - $1 admission

SUNDAY H11 a.m. - Conversation Cafe: Songwriters in the Round - Lemon Tree Gallery, Cape Charles - featuring: Jeremy Lasley, Jim Newsome and elma Peterson JULY 22 All listings are provided for information only; call or check websites for updates and conrmation. The Hitching Post is a publication of the The Eastern Shore Post, Onley, Virginia. Contact us at 757-789-7678. Editor, Connie Morrison; Copy Editor, David Martin and Angie H. Crutchley; Ad Manager, Troy Justis; Advertising Associate, Sam Sellard; Ad Designer, Kimberly Perry. Nameplate Photograph by Solid Rock Photography, Chincoteague. 22 • EASTERN SHORE HITCHING POST • JULY 20, 2018 Weekly Summer Paper Exclusively for Chincoteague Island Kids’ Puzzle Page JULY 20, 2018 • EASTERN SHORE HITCHING POST • 23 P A S T I M E S Last Week’s Answers 24 • EASTERN SHORE HITCHING POST • JULY 20, 2018 Weekly Summer Paper Exclusively for Chincoteague Island

Greenbackville - Traditional Chincoteague - Newer Chincoteague - Charming Captains Cove - Custom Trails End - Low mainte- 3BR/2BA home with water 2BR/2BA home w/ screen 2BR/1BA cottage w/ wood 4BR/2.5BA home w/ screen nance 1BR/1BA bungalow w/ views from roof level deck porch & lots of storage space floors and new roof in 2018! porch, bonus room & garage. sunroom and detached garage MLS# 47873 $98,400 MLS# 47813 $132,900 MLS# 47064 $157,400 MLS# 46279 $234,000 MLS# 48010 $120,000 CHINCOTEAGUE & CAPTAINS COVE

Atlantic - Large and well Chincoteague - Charming Temperanceville - Subdivision Chincoteague - Gorgeous Captains Cove - Recently maintained 4BR/2.5BA home 3BR/2BA home with wood of 3 lots in Chesser Village. 3BR waterfront 2BR/2.5BA home cleared golf course lot in a with deck and fenced yard. floors, enclosed porch, and septic letter on file for each lot. with two master suites & 774 great location waiting for you Minutes from Chincoteague newer roof and septic Low taxed lots with no HOA sq feet of porches. Must see! to build your dream home. MLS# 47690 $245,000 MLS# 48082 $239,000 MLS# 47927 $75,000 MLS# 47878 $715,000 MLS# 48014 $4,950

CHINCOTEAGUE CAPTAINS COVE 6426 Maddox Blvd. 37054 State Line Rd. (next to PNC Bank) (on the right) 757/336-5100 757/824-5195

Chincoteague - Newly renovated and well maintained 3BR/2BA home in a Chincoteague - Two houses for the price of one! The front home is a www.LONGANDFOSTER.com central location. Remodeled down to the studs in 2016. New HVAC, granite 3BR/2.5BA and has been renovated. Features a front & back porch, and counters, appliances, bathrooms, and tons of storage space. Sold turn key! 1 car garage. 2nd home is an updated 2BR/1BA with screened in porch. MLS# 48071 $229,900 MLS# 48104 $360,000 Jenny Barker Meghan Oliver Mimi Murphy John McGoldrick 917/612-8799 757/894-0798 757/894-8760 757/710-3771

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93rd Annual Pony Swim Wednesday, July 25th • 8am-10am abbit Port Tin R hole $1,950/week* Waterfront Sleeps 8 - Sleeps 8 *Mention this ad while booking and we'll add linen/towel - $2,000/week* service at no additional charge!* ChincoteagueResort.com 6426 Maddox Blvd. Chincoteague Island, VA 23336 • 757/336-3100 *