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we are all responsible and to get to know your neighbors. The one thing that is constant at pretty much every CICA event or Chesapeake Isle work day is food -- sandwiches along with mooring work, bananas and pretzels after the 5k, pizza at the community clean up. We have some of the best cooks here in the Isle, and the array of appetizers and desserts and casseroles that are brought to our events is mouth- watering and second to none. You can be assured that if you volunteer for or attend an event you won’t go home hungry. One of the major projects that is scheduled for this spring is the repair and replacement of our damaged fishing pier. You probably recall that two winters ago, there was severe ice damage to the pier and its 50-year old pilings; we re- paired those pilings and replaced the damaged decking. During the following Annual Meeting, the community approved a plan to replace the antiquated structure, following the existing footprint. We decided on a three-to-four-year window to collect enough funds to complete the project, and have so far collected $20,000 (two years) with a plan to include another $10,000 in the upcoming budget for FY2016- 2017. Like always, however, Mother Nature had her own plans. The pier was severely damaged again this past winter, this time by a gale-force windstorm. All the damage was to the “old” section of the fishing pier; the recent repairs were unharmed. At this time, the pier is unsafe and unusable. After receiving an estimate from Kingfisher Marine (who did the previous work), the Board decided to accelerate this project (continued on page 12) Winter took a long time to get here this year, and seems to be having a hard time letting go, but finally, spring has arrived in Chesapeake Isle. Everywhere I look, I see the daffodils blooming, the tulips poking their heads up, and the trees starting to bud. It’s a time to start fresh. As I write this, the Isle has already begun its flurry of spring activities. During the month of March and beginning of April we had our usual spring events, both social and work. Moorings have been picked up and inspected and are awaiting placement in our harbor, ready for a season of fun in the local rivers and bay. We had our Progressive Dinner, which is always a time for our friends and neighbors to recon- nect after winter or to welcome the new fami- lies that have joined our group. The kids were a-hoppin’ at the Easter Egg Hunt -- it’s such a fun event for all the kids of the Isle and their families; then just a week later we had our 4th Annual CICA Anchors Aweigh 5k, along with its requisite bad weather (which has become a tradition in its own right). Details about and photos of these events can be found elsewhere in this newsletter so be sure to read through it, especially if you were unable to attend. We look forward to the pavilion library re-opening on Saturday mornings so the books can regu- larly “come in and go out.” These events and activities are fun and popular, but we must be reminded of the many hours of work and plan- ning are involved in order to ensure their suc- cess. Next up are Mooring Placement on April 16, and Spring Clean-Up on April 23; unlike the egg hunt or 5k, these are work days that can also turn out to be a great opportunity to have fun, be productive in the community for which Current Board Member Listing 2013-2016 Term Michael Beiter (K-03) [email protected] Raymond Farnesi, VP (F-13) [email protected] Sonny Hayes (L-100) [email protected] John Reber, TR (P-08) [email protected] 2014-2017 Term Jim Carter, Sec. (K-02) [email protected] Tom Grieco (E-12) [email protected] David Haines (E-09) [email protected] Cindy Mistysyn (P-31) [email protected] 2015-2018 Term William Wood (P-25) [email protected] John Murray (I-06) [email protected] Christopher Shelton, P (C-41) [email protected] Justin Thomas (Thomas Prop) [email protected] Chesapeake Isle Civic Association The Isle News Special points of interest: This Newsletter is published quar- terly (Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall). All submissions must be received by the first day of each of these months: January, April, July, and October. Please send all articles, classified ads and information for consideration to Marianne Wood— [email protected]. *Invoices were mailed in November and all fees were due by February 15. Second notices went out in March. Please pay promptly to avoid receiv- ing a third notice. Also, please note that overdue fees accrue interest at a rate of 6%, starting April 1. President’s Message By Christopher D. Shelton, MBA CICA President 2013-16

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Page 1: Chesapeake Isle Civic Association The Isle News · Summer Social – May 27, 2016 at the Chesapeake Isle Pavilion COMMUNITY CLEAN-UP DAY — Spring 2016 Saturday, April 23, 2016 our

we are all responsible and to get to know your

neighbors. The one thing that is constant at

pretty much every CICA event or Chesapeake

Isle work day is food -- sandwiches along with

mooring work, bananas and pretzels after the

5k, pizza at the community clean up. We have

some of the best cooks here in the Isle, and the

array of appetizers and desserts and casseroles

that are brought to our events is mouth-

watering and second to none. You can be

assured that if you volunteer for or attend an

event you won’t go home hungry.

One of the major projects that is scheduled for

this spring is the repair and replacement of our

damaged fishing pier. You probably recall that

two winters ago, there was severe ice damage

to the pier and its 50-year old pilings; we re-

paired those pilings and replaced the damaged

decking. During the following Annual Meeting,

the community approved a plan to replace the

antiquated structure, following the existing

footprint. We decided on a three-to-four-year

window to collect enough funds to complete

the project, and have so far collected $20,000

(two years) with a plan to include another

$10,000 in the upcoming budget for FY2016-

2017.

Like always, however, Mother Nature had her

own plans. The pier was severely damaged

again this past winter, this time by a gale-force

windstorm. All the damage was to the “old”

section of the fishing pier; the recent repairs

were unharmed. At this time, the pier is unsafe

and unusable. After receiving an estimate from

Kingfisher Marine (who did the previous work),

the Board decided to accelerate this project

(continued on page 12)

Winter took a long time to get here this year,

and seems to be having a hard time letting go,

but finally, spring has arrived in Chesapeake

Isle. Everywhere I look, I see the daffodils

blooming, the tulips poking their heads up, and

the trees starting to bud. It’s a time to start

fresh.

As I write this, the Isle has already begun its

flurry of spring activities. During the month of

March and beginning of April we had our usual

spring events, both social and work. Moorings

have been picked up and inspected and are

awaiting placement in our harbor, ready for a

season of fun in the local rivers and bay. We

had our Progressive Dinner, which is always a

time for our friends and neighbors to recon-

nect after winter or to welcome the new fami-

lies that have joined our group. The kids were

a-hoppin’ at the Easter Egg Hunt -- it’s such a

fun event for all the kids of the Isle and their

families; then just a week later we had our 4th

Annual CICA Anchors Aweigh 5k, along with

its requisite bad weather (which has become a

tradition in its own right). Details about and

photos of these events can be found elsewhere

in this newsletter so be sure to read through

it, especially if you were unable to attend. We

look forward to the pavilion library re-opening

on Saturday mornings so the books can regu-

larly “come in and go out.” These events and

activities are fun and popular, but we must be

reminded of the many hours of work and plan-

ning are involved in order to ensure their suc-

cess.

Next up are Mooring Placement on April 16,

and Spring Clean-Up on April 23; unlike the

egg hunt or 5k, these are work days that can

also turn out to be a great opportunity to have

fun, be productive in the community for which

Current Board Member Listing

2013-2016 Term

Michael Beiter (K-03)

[email protected]

Raymond Farnesi, VP (F-13) [email protected]

Sonny Hayes (L-100)

[email protected]

John Reber, TR (P-08) [email protected]

2014-2017 Term

Jim Carter, Sec. (K-02)

[email protected]

Tom Grieco (E-12) [email protected]

David Haines (E-09)

[email protected]

Cindy Mistysyn (P-31) [email protected]

2015-2018 Term

William Wood (P-25) [email protected]

John Murray (I-06)

[email protected]

Christopher Shelton, P (C-41) [email protected]

Justin Thomas (Thomas Prop) [email protected]

Chesapeake Isle Civic Association

The Isle News

Special points of interest:

This Newsletter is published quar-terly (Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall). All submissions must be received by the first day of each of these months: January, April, July, and October. Please send all articles, classified ads and information for consideration to Marianne Wood—[email protected].

*Invoices were mailed in November

and all fees were due by February 15.

Second notices went out in March.

Please pay promptly to avoid receiv-

ing a third notice. Also, please note

that overdue fees accrue interest at a

rate of 6%, starting April 1.

President’s Message

By Christopher D. Shelton, MBA CICA President 2013-16

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The date for the 5th Annual event has been set for April 1, 2017. Mark your calendars. It’s no joke!

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What an Eggs-traordinary Egg Hunt! - by Angie Thomas & Jessica Klinger

The sunny skies and mild temperature brought about 40 children and their families to the pavilion on a beau-

tiful March 26th day to not only enjoy the weather, but find some of over 1,000 candy-filled eggs and one of

the special “golden eggs” hidden throughout the beach area. After the hunt, children enjoyed Easter crafts

and goodies.

Many thanks go out to the community members who helped to make this an egg-cellent success!

Thanks to Tammy Martin and Kathi Lichtenstein for assisting with egg stuffing duties.

Thanks to Diana Hawley for her Egg Hunt expertise and pictures.

Thanks to Chris Shelton for pictures and securing an Easter Bunny appearance.

Thanks to Jim Carter for getting the bathrooms ready for action.

Thanks to Vicky Garvey and Karen Latimer for assisting with set up.

Thanks to the group of older kids that took the time to hide a whole lot of eggs: Eric Garvey, Dylan

High, Cailyn Hawley, Annelise Giobbe, and Emilee and Hope Latimer.

Thanks to all of the family and friends who contributed delicious goodies for the party.

Getting ready (Angie even cleans bathrooms!)

Easter Fun!

Some of our Golden Egg winners

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Summer Social – May 27, 2016 at the Chesapeake Isle Pavilion

COMMUNITY CLEAN-UP DAY — Spring 2016 Saturday, April 23, 2016

By the 23rd of April, it should be time to put away your winter gloves and dig out your work gloves. Put them to good use at our annual Spring

Clean-Up day. We will start around 8:30 am at the pavilion with coffee and snacks, or at the harbor area if that is where you prefer to work.

There are jobs for all ages and abilities, so don’t be afraid to show up with your family and put them to work! The beach and playground area

will get groomed and ready for the swim and sand season; the pavilion, kitchen, and library will get cleaned and organized; the bathhouses are de-

winterized and made ready for use. Work time is from 8:30 until around noon. If you can’t come for the whole time, any time you can give is

welcome. We will follow the work with food, of course! Pizza! Feel free to bring a salad or dessert, if you would like. Along with your work

gloves, bring rakes, shovels, other hand tools you think may be useful. Please mark them with your name or lot number so they don’t get lost.

All Chesapeake Isle property owners are welcome; we hope to see you there.

CICA Library Opens for the Season on May 7th — less than 4 weeks until “the books come in, the books go out!”

Library hours are Saturday mornings from 10-11:30 am, all are welcome to browse and borrow.

Volunteer “librarians” are needed to assist our library guests with finding books, no experience necessary! If you can spare a single Saturday

morning during the summer, please contact Joan Ferrick at 410-287-8595

As the weather turns warm, there's nothing better than sipping sangria in the sun with the

bay breeze gently blowing.

We are putting together a lineup of competitors who will come together at our first

Summer Social of the season on May 27, 2016. They will bring their sangria A-game;

whether an existing recipe from their family or a new twist on an old classic, attendees will

be the final judge of who will be dubbed the “Sultan of Sangria.”

Think you’ve got what it takes? Contact the event hosts, Angie Thomas ([email protected]) or Andrea Gilde

([email protected]) to register for the contest. On the night of the social, bring a pitcher of your

best concoction to be sampled and judged by your friends and neighbors. Those attending should bring

an appetizer or dessert to share, and a bottle of your favorite wine. The event is for CICA Adults only.

SAVE THE DATE! Community Annual Fourth of July Celebration: Monday, July 4, 2016

Celebrating the Fourth in the Isle has been a long-standing tradition, with hundreds of people from the whole CI community

coming together for one giant, good, old-fashioned “Mayberry-like” party! You won’t want to miss it; plan to bring yourself,

your family, and your friends.

It will be the same big event it always is—and this year may even be bigger! We will bring you the classic events and maybe even

a few new twists, so plan to check it out! More event details will follow; stay tuned for a flyer with all of the details in June!

And, if you want to volunteer to help, please contact Diana Hawley ([email protected]).

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CICA’s Annual Progressive Dinner on March 11th was a wonderful way to kick off

the spring season!

Our evening began at the home of Mike and Janice Beiter who hosted our 51 attendees. We then pro-

gressed to 7 different dinner homes and culminated the evening with desserts at Ed and Dawn Campbell’s

home.

Special thanks and appreciation to the following for offering their homes and

culinary talents as host homes this year: Mike and Janice Beiter (appetizer

home,) and all of our dinner hosts: Don and Babs Manges, Bill and Pat Day,

Bill and Karen Dryden, Len Ardieta and Toni Mangione, Bree Cassidy and

Dustin Keele, Sue Seeley, and Paul and Debbie Strickland. Additional thanks

go to the rest of the participants for providing scrumptious appetizers and

decadent desserts.

This event is always the perfect opportunity to visit with friends and neigh-

bors and to acquaint new people to the incredible benefits this community

has to offer. Thanks to all for the evening’s success!

Ladies’ Brunch

Saturday, June 4th

10am—12

Pavilion

This is a wonderful event for all of

the ladies to get together and wel-

come the new ladies to the commu-

nity. Please mark your calendars

and bring a brunch item to share.

CHESAPEAKE ISLE’S

COMMUNITY YARD SALE

Start cleaning out your attic and garage for the Community

Yard Sale, scheduled for Saturday, April 30, 2016. Reserve

your spot at the pavilion or have a yard sale at your home;

we will distribute a map of the community to identify which

homes are participating. We will be advertising the Commu-

nity Yard Sale in some social media groups and local newspa-

pers. Please contact Beth Beckert (410)287-5115 or

[email protected] if you are planning to participate.

No rain date.

SAVE THE DATE!

FAMILY CAMP

OUT NIGHT

Saturday,

August 6, 2016

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PLEASE CHECK YOUR MAILBOX!

Proper installation of mailboxes was and still is the homeowner’s responsibility.

Individual pull offs for mailboxes were not in the scope of this project and are not the

responsibility of CICA.

Do you have an extra hour or two?

Are you willing to share?

If you have an extra hour or two every season, we would love to have your help folding, labeling and dis-

tributing the quarterly newslet-

ter paper copies. About 100 pa-

per copies are distributed for

each publication. Many hands

can make light work of our

newsletter. Please contact Karen

Dryden, 210 Rolling Ave, 410-

287-9598, [email protected]

Do we have your email?

Do you follow us on Facebook?

We would love for everyone to be updated with events and reminders through

email. If you aren't getting CICA emails, please let us know. If you currently receive a paper copy of the

newsletter and would like to make the switch to the digital copy, please let us know. This is not only the

most efficient way to keep informed, it is environmentally responsible! Please email

[email protected] or visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Chesapeake-Isle-

148336241858382/

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Dog Walkers

Submitted by William Chase

Another unintended consequence of paving the

roads is the lack of the same level of noise vehi-

cles made on gravel roads. Please, as approach-

ing a dog walker from behind, give a single toot

on your horn as a

warning to the dog

walker that you are

about to over take

him/her.

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Membership by the Numbers

As of April 4, we have received:

288 paid Maintenance Fees for 2016 (which represents 89.16% of lot owners)

190 families have joined the CICA

* Please note: When a lot owner’s maintenance fees are past due, the Association at its discretion will

begin the necessary legal action through our attorney. The attorney’s fees will be added to the past due

amount as well as accrued interest.

Directory Updates:

[Information in this

section is not included

in this Web version of

the newsletter.]

Harbor Happenings by Marc Beckert

We are looking forward to a busy and active season in the Chesa-

peake Isle harbor. Moorings are scheduled to go in on or about April

9th.** Rescheduled due to weather. New date: APRIL 16.

As noted in the President’s Message, the fishing pier sustained major

damage during a winter windstorm and storm surge. As a result of

that damage, the planned replacement of the fishing pier has been

pushed ahead. A quote has been obtained from Kingfisher Marine,

and work is scheduled to begin later this month.

We also sustained some damage to the dingy and kayak racks during

the same storm. Repairs will be done during clean-up activities, or

soon thereafter as time, weather, and resources allow.

Thanks to everyone who provided assistance during mooring pick-up

and mooring placement activities, as well as any other time. Your

harbormaster appreciates all you do!

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Antique Car Show

Saturday, May 7

80 Cliffview, Noon—?

All Chesapeake Isle residents are

welcome!

Bring your classic and enjoy the fun!

Contact: Tom Grieco 410-392-2294

Regan’s Lawns

Lawn Mowing and tractor services,

exclusively in Chesapeake Isle. Please call or e-

mail for a brochure and sign-up sheet. Season

pass still $450.00; Single cut is $50.00. Forget the

grass, make time to enjoy the water! Phone: 410-287-7024 (leave

a message) E-mail: [email protected]

For Sale – Electric Trailer Winch – Powerwinch Mod# 712A

Brand new, never used, still in original packaging. Purchased it

when I had a small Bowrider but never installed it and then have

moved up to larger boats. Capacity is 2,000# single line pull or

3,500# double line pull with pulley. Manufacturer states 6,000#

max. Boat weight & 17–23 Ft. length. Purchased for $450.00,

asking $175.00. Wally Bullwinkle 610-883-1544

Meeting Ground (Cecil County’s Homeless

Organization) is having an annual fundraiser on

Friday, May 6, 6-9pm at Elk

Forge B&B Inn.

Tickets for the wine and food

tasting (including restaurants

Port House Grill, UnWined,

Woody’s and others) are $50

each and can be obtained

from Gail Procter at 443-945-2179 or Paul

Pudlinski 443-206-0682. For more information

on Meeting Ground, please visit the website at

meetingground.org.

FOR SALE: 1 Year old HO Pinnacle

67” Waterskis and tow rope, $55

HO Pinnacle Combos are geared for

thos looking to get more perfor-

mance out of their combo skis. The

shape is based on the Freeride se-

ries, HO’s most popular selling skis,

delivering a smooth ride whether

running as a slalom or a combo set.

HO’s Contour binding has a soft

EVA footbed and adjustable tongue

to accommodate most shoe sizes

comfortably.

Please contact Craig at 484-883-

0973, [email protected]

FREE TO A GOOD HOME—CICA certified Mush-

room Anchor Mooring. Used in the CICA harbor

for the last 5 years for a 21ft Bowrider. Anchor

with chains, tackle and float. Good condition! Con-

tact Craig 484-883-0973, [email protected]

For Sale: Commercial Grade Crab

Trap $25

Vinyl coated steel wire crab trap with

float. Never been used.

Contact Craig 484-883-0973

[email protected]

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Fireworks on the water in North East are back this year!!

The Salute to Cecil County Veterans plan to bring this tradi-

tion to the local community on July 3, but they need help!! If

you are interested in donating to this awesome event, please

contact [email protected] for more information.

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President’s Message (continued from page 1)

and have all the old pilings and decking replaced this season, with work scheduled to begin later this month. The pile-driving will be done by

Kingfisher; the decking will be installed by (you guessed it) community volunteers. We have some skilled woodworkers who are willing to

donate their time. You can check out their work anytime you are at the Chesapeake Isle Harbor on the current main dock and the repaired

section of the fishing pier (shoreline viewing only). Plans for workdays will be communicated as they are scheduled; please try to help if you

can. Whether you have carpentry skills that can be put to use, or you want to learn how this kind of work is done, you can be part of the

community’s workforce, enabling us to do projects like this at a reduced cost. Paying professionals for the entire job, and all the other work

functions of the community, would make many of those functions prohibitively expensive.

I know that many of you reading this message are already volunteers, so I want to take this opportunity to thank you for the work that you

do -- past, present, and future. For the rest of you, the next time you use a community resource and think of how it works so well or was

such a great time or looks so good, thank a volunteer. Better yet, become one yourself. We have jobs and opportunities for all ages and abili-

ties -- helpers, leaders, planners… what’s your skill? You can keep abreast of the community activity by attending Board meetings (the 3rd

Tuesday of each month, 7:00 pm at the pavilion, all are welcome) or by reading the board meeting minutes, which are posted on the website

and community bulletin boards soon after the meetings.

As we look forward to the warming weather and summer season, I hope to see you out and about, enjoying the Isle and helping to maintain

its beauty and individuality. Clean up after yourself, drive slowly, lend a hand… I think we can all manage that, don’t you?

All the best,

Chris