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Coyotes on the Lighthouse, who's running for the board of education, hot sports debate...
Naptown Scoop
January 04, 2024
TOGETHER WITH
Good morning, Annapolis. For all you New Year’s resolutioners out there, you can tell potato chips are healthy and natural when the bag is matte instead of glossy. Follow me on TikTok for more health tips.
In today’s Naptown Scoop:
There’s a coyote on the lighthouse
Who’s running for the Board of Education?
Hot Navy sports debate
Let’s get to it.
— Ryan Sneddon, Rebecca Kraybill, & Lauren Burke Meyer
P.S. Happy birthday to Holly Brook! 🍰
Got old photos of Annapolis?
Local drone photographer Jeff Voigt wants to see them. He’s going to revisit old scenes as they look today – just like the ones above with 62 years between them. The older the photo and the more recognizable the landmark the better. Message photos directly to Jeff on Facebook.
A MESSAGE FROM 84 LUMBER
New year, new kitchen & bath! 84 Lumber Annapolis’ Kitchen & Bath Design Studio is your single source for a full spectrum of kitchen and bath design services. Our experienced in-house designers will work with you to tour the showroom and browse our extensive collections of hardware, fixtures and finishes, using the inspiration to design and build your dream kitchen or bath.
84 Lumber works with industry-leading vendors to provide a wide selection of quality products from cabinets and countertops to windows and doors at various price points, allowing us to work within any budget. Let us help you bring your vision to life!
Stop into our showroom at 1690 Balt -Annapolis Boulevard or visit www.84lumber.com and www.84designstudios.com for more information.
THE DIGEST
I hope no birds are reading this
Every county in Maryland has coyotes. But how many have coyotes that live on lighthouses? As far as we know, just ours. There’s just one thing you should know. It’s fake.
Birds and their droppings (AKA guano) have long targeted the beloved Thomas Point Lighthouse. You may have heard the decoy speakers trying to scare the birds away but that’s not working so well anymore. But photographer David Sites had an idea to put a decoy coyote on the lighthouse’s dock and that’s working great so far. Lighthouse manager John Potvin also ordered a new squawker system for the top of the lighthouse to keep the birds guessing.
The only question I have is, what should we name the coyote?
Photo: David Sites
AACPS becomes more accessible
AACPS has launched Facebook pages in Chinese, Korean, Urdu, and Vietnamese to serve more families. The pages offer district updates, weather alerts, and more. Additionally, AACPS has broadened its Family Information Line (410-222-5001) to offer English, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, and Urdu speakers.
Annapolis to Newport race set for June 2025
A flight to Newport, RI will cost you a few hundred bucks. But sailing all 475 miles? Those memories are priceless. Every other year, the Annapolis Yacht Club hosts its historic Annapolis to Newport race. It’s a classic ocean race linking two iconic seaports. 2024 is an “off” year but preparations are underway for the 40th biennial race in June 2025. Organizers will open online entry on June 6, 2024. New for 2025 is a Performance Cruiser Division to help make the race more accessible.
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SPONSORED BY ANNE ARUNDEL UROLOGY
No more incontinence in 2024 💃
Nearly 50% of all adult women experience urinary incontinence. It’s nothing to be ashamed of. But it is something that can be fixed. Don’t let leakage get in the way of your New Year’s resolutions.
Anne Arundel Urology offers several different treatments, each matching a different cause. Whether it’s caused by stress or urge incontinence, AA Urology has the right treatment for you. Behavioral modification, in-office procedures, and physical therapy — the experts at AA Urology can do it all!
WHAT’S HAPPENIN’
Weekend Preview
Saturday
Annual Twelfth Night concert at Hammond Hardwood House. This year’s evening of music and poetry focuses on 17th century Italy. 2 PM, tickets.
Pitaya Mexican restaurant grand opening. Welcome the new eatery with a ribbon cutting at 4:30 PM followed by a Mariachi band and open house. 497 Ritchie Highway, Suite 2 in Severna Park. Register.
Maryland Yule Ball. Grab your historically inspired holiday attire and enjoy music, a cash cocktail bar, and a buffet dinner. 7–11 PM at Doubletree by Hilton. Tickets.
Maryland Hall Local. Folk ensemble Shenandoah Run kicks off this new series from Maryland Hall featuring local artists at 7 PM. Tickets.
Nothing in this section is sponsored. They're just the things you need to know. I'll always let you know when something's sponsored.
CIVIL NEWS
Board of Education race 🍎
Who’s running? Here’s what we know so far. Incumbents are italicized.
District 1: No candidates yet
District 2: Robert A. Silkworth
District 3: Jamie Hurman-Cougnet, Erica McFarland, and Chuck Yocum
District 4: No candidates yet
District 5: LaToya Nkongolo and Dana Schallheim
District 6: Joanna Bache Tobin
District 7: Jeremy York
Primary elections occur on May 14 from 7 AM–8 PM. Early voting is May 2 until May 9 from 7 AM–8 PM. General elections are November 5 from 7 AM–8 PM with early voting October 24 through October 31 from 7 AM–8 PM.
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WEATHER
Thursday
45 🌡️ 28 | 🌥️ | 4% | 💨 NW 15 mph (13 knots)
Friday
41 🌡️ 32 | 🌤️ | 1% | 💨 W 6 mph (5 knots)
💧🌡️ Water temperature = 44ºF
Temperature readings taken from the mouth of the Severn River the night before publication
LIVE MUSIC LOWDOWN
Thursday
49 West | Lee/Kuhl/Ballou & Reed Jazz Quartet | 7:30–10 PM
Brian Boru | Ted Garber | 6:30–9:30 PM
Killarney House | Doug Segree | 6–9 PM
O’Loughlin’s | Nate Finn | 6–9 PM
Pirates Cove | Jason Bishop | 6–10 PM
The Point | Dan Haas | 5–8 PM
Rams Head Tavern | Mike Heuer | 4:30 PM
Romilo’s Restaurant and Bar | Tyler Zachary | 7 PM
Trophy Room | Sparks & McCoy | 7–10 PM
Vibe | Open Mic Night | 7–11 PM
Friday
49 West | Tom Mitchell | 8–10:30 PM
Blackwall Hitch | Dana B | 4–7 PM
Blackwall Hitch | Michael McHenry Tribe | 9 PM
Brian Boru | Loose Cannons | 7–10 PM
The Choptank | Timothy Bracken | 8 PM
Great Frogs | b.en | 5–8 PM
Jalapeños | Tom Lagana | 7:30–10:30 PM
Killarney House | Ciaran Quinn | 8–11 PM
Middleton Tavern | Noelle & Jeff Band | 10 PM
Mother's Peninsula Grille | The Beatless | 8 PM
Pirates Cove | August West | 8–11 PM
Rams Head On Stage | Left of The Dial & All You Need | 8 PM | Tickets
Rams Head Roadhouse | Mike Miller | 8 PM
Rams Head Tavern | Chris Sacks | 5 PM
Rams Head Tavern | Shawn Owens | 10 PM
Reynolds Tavern | Mike Heuer | 7 PM
Romilo’s Restaurant and Bar | The Shatners | 7 PM
Severna Park Taphouse | Kevin Pollock Doghouse Blue | 8 PM
Stan & Joe’s Saloon | Tommy McGee | 9:45 PM
Last night, Navy men’s basketball began Patriot League play against Boston University. Following that thrilling 62–60 win, the Midshipmen are now 5-7. Navy will host two-time defending conference champion Colgate this Saturday (1/6) at 1 PM and Holy Cross on Wednesday (1/10) at 7 PM. So far, all of Navy’s wins have come at home. Here’s hoping they continue that streak.
LISTEN: Anchors Aweigh Podcast tackles a hot debate
Bill Wagner recently wrote a column about Navy football captain Jacob Busic’s decision to enter the college football transfer portal. Jacob entered the portal because he has 2 more years of eligibility and USNA doesn’t allow fifth-year seniors to play football. Bill’s column sparked some serious debate so who better to discuss it than Bill himself and fellow Navy athletics insider Pete Medhurst. Catch their insightful discourse on the latest episode of the Anchors Aweigh Podcast.
Bill and Pete also interviewed basketball head coach Ed DeChellis in advance of the team’s first Patriot League games. Listen wherever you get your podcasts and please subscribe if you like it!
Past results
Women’s Basketball (4-8)
1/3 @ Boston University | L 62–51
Men's Basketball (5-7)
1/3 vs. Boston University | W 62–60
Upcoming games & matches
Men's Squash (8-3)
1/5 @ Middlebury College | 5 PM
Wrestling (6-0)
1/5 @ Franklin and Marshall Open | 9 AM
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