Before tourists and traffic, and long before clam shacks and ice cream parlors, 19th century essayist, naturalist and thinker Henry David Thoreau walked Cape Cod’s outer shoreline — marveling at the shipwrecks dunes and the salt-weathered locals who made a life there Nate D. Sanders Auctions completed the sale on April 24 to an anonymous Massachusetts buyer is included with a 10-volume set of the 1906 manuscript edition of "The Writings of Henry David Thoreau," published by Houghton Mifflin each featuring a two-page original manuscript bound into the first volume The recently auctioned set with Thoreau's observations about Eastham is number 326 "The manuscript offers a rare window into Thoreau’s creative process and additions — hallmarks of his precise and contemplative writing method," the auction house notes in an April 28 press release the manuscript includes observations that later appeared in Thoreau’s "Cape Cod," published in 1865 — two years after his death The auction took place just days shy of the 163rd anniversary of Thoreau’s death on May 6 In the manuscript — 10.25'' x 8.5'' unfolded — Thoreau describes the Eastham landscape noting it was starkly different from the familiar terrain of his inland home in Concord "All sands are here called 'beaches,' whether they are waves of water or of air since they commonly have their origin on the shore," the manuscript reads "The sand in some places,' says the historian of Eastham has been raised into hills fifty feet high where twenty-five years ago no hills existed.. look as if they were recently dug from a quarry.'" Thoreau: 'Great crops of corn' in EasthamThoreau also expressed surprise "to hear of the great crops of corn which are still raised in Eastham notwithstanding the real and apparent barrenness..."    In 2020: Friends walk 27 miles in Thoreau's Cape Cod footsteps ... by accident Thoreau is best known for his books "Walden" and “Civil Disobedience." Through his writings a blend of self-reflection and insightful observations of nature and society he encouraged people to connect with the natural world he walked along much of the outermost Cape "Cape Cod," contains reflections from his treks and the unique challenges of life on the Cape Heather McCarron writes about climate change, environment, energy, science and the natural world, in addition to news and features in Barnstable and Brewster. Reach her at hmccarron@capecodonline.com Thanks to our subscribers, who help make this coverage possible. If you are not a subscriber, please consider supporting quality local journalism with a Cape Cod Times subscription. Here are our subscription plans. Wild Care staff in Eastham reported to USDA Wildlife Services the discovery of a dead raccoon on Smith Road in Eastham Healthy raccoons do not typically approach porcupines so immediately upon discovery the raccoon was suspected to be rabid It is important to note that porcupines are not common on Cape Cod Wildlife experts suspect any porcupine sightings within the last 15 or so years are due to accidental translocation a juvenile porcupine was thought to come over on a shipment of Christmas trees in 2009 it is likely that this raccoon was transported to Eastham from another location where it had contact with the porcupine While it is illegal to translocate wild animals, officials encourage anyone with information about this raccoon and its area of origin to contact Brian Bjorklund, Cape Cod and Southeast Massachusetts Rabies Program Coordinator, at (413) 537-9394 or send an email to CARE@capecod.gov It is essential to rabies control efforts on Cape Cod that officials understand the raccoon’s origins and story and how it died are critical to remediation and prevention efforts  Any individual who may have touched or interacted with the animal should consult a physician regarding post-exposure prophylaxis as soon as possible Rabies is a serious viral disease that affects the brain and spinal cord of mammals The virus is transmitted via direct contact with saliva (most commonly through a bite or scratch but can also enter broken skin or mucous membranes in the eyes or mouth) or brain/nervous system tissue from an infected animal the disease can be prevented by getting appropriately treated after exposure; otherwise The animals that most commonly carry rabies in Massachusetts are raccoons Additional guidance is available at Rabies educational materials and additional resources | Mass.gov. Updates will be provided as further information becomes available. Questions from concerned citizens should be directed to CARE@capecod.gov ABOUT BARNSTABLE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT: Established under a Special Act of the Legislature in 1926 the Barnstable County Department of Health & Environment (BCDHE) provides regional public health and environmental health services throughout the 15 towns comprising Barnstable County The Department manages several environmental and homeland security grants funded through state and federal resources The Department’s primary mission is to protect public health and the environment and promote the physical and mental health and well-being of Barnstable County residents CAPE COD AND SOUTHEAST MASSACHUSETTS RABIES TASK FORCE: The Barnstable County Department of Health and Environment works in partnership with the Cape Cod and Southeast Massachusetts Rabies Task Force (CCSMRTF) to implement strategies to contain rabies and prevent its spread These efforts include coordinating annual rabies clinics and raising public awareness through speaking engagements and health fairs Erika.woods@capecod.gov Voters could hand Eastham land for stormwater mitigation, a wastewater pumping station and the repair and/or redevelopment of condominiums for housing with just one article, 4D, at the annual town meeting Eastham currently owns two of four condominium units in two adjacent buildings on State Highway 6 The Selectboard wants to acquire the other two units (2845 and 2825) and the property they sit on purchase or eminent domain,” according to the warrant Costs incidental to the acquisition are pegged at $850,000 The land has been identified as a site for housing stormwater remediation and a future wastewater pumping station Here's a look at what else is on the Eastham town meeting warrant for May 5 Article 5A calls for accepting a “Seasonal Community Designation,” which would give Eastham tools to address its housing crisis according to Town Manager Jacqueline Beebe The town would be able to develop housing with preference for municipal workers and allow an increase in the residential tax exemption limits “We’re looking for more year-round housing period,” Beebe said at an April 22 Selectboard meeting dedicated to the 2025 town meeting warrant Voters could grant the Selectboard approval to ask for special legislation that would allow up to 3% real estate transfer fees on purchases over $1 million with Article 6A The money would be a funding source for housing programs Similar language was in the Affordable Homes Act before being withdrawn Passage of the article would add Eastham to a list of 19 other municipalities requesting this legislative action Operating budgetThe proposed operating budget of $45,698,949 is an increase of 2.74% ($1,218,894) over the FY25 budget It’s expected to increase real estate taxes $116 (2.1%) for the median valued home ($750,458.) The annual tax burden on that home would be approximately $5,733 Real estate taxes would increase by about $116 (2.1%) for the median valued home ($750,458) is $550,000 for town-wide HVAC replacement Finance Director and Assistant Town Manager Rich Bienvenue said years of deferred maintenance and significant need in both the police and fire stations are reasons for the ask Bienvenue hopes to supplement the cost with a Green Communities Grant which the town will apply for in the fall Articles 7A and 7B: Zoning changesTwo amendments (Articles 7A and 7B) to Eastham’s zoning bylaws will ensure that zoning reflects the vision for town properties One article calls for amending the Eastham Corridor Special District; the other for making ADU guidelines consistent with the state’s guidelines Town meeting will be at Nauset Regional High School on May 5 at 5:30 p.m. For more information on the warrant, go to https://www.eastham-ma.gov/709/Town-Meeting   Denise Coffey writes about business, tourism and issues impacting the Cape’s residents and visitors. Contact her at dcoffey@capecodonline.com Thanks to our subscribers, who help make this coverage possible. If you are not a subscriber, please consider supporting quality local journalism with a Cape Cod Times subscription. Here are our subscription plans.  The Eastham Planning Board will recommend that Town Meeting adopt zoning changes in the Eastham Corridor Special District that officials say would align with the town's strategic plan for creating a walkable The board voted 4-1 on Wednesday to make the recommendation to adopt form-based code "Broadly the vision for the North Eastham Business District is live If you follow the recipe the regulatory process should be quicker Form-based codes specify what is acceptable for building footprint site access and curb cuts are laid out in charts and tables Lagg likened the codes to a cookbook for property owners The Eastham Corridor Special District includes Route 6 from Old Orchard Road to the Wellfleet line, including Brackett Road from Massasoit to the Cape Cod Rail Trail Lagg presented a diagram of the Special District with different neighborhoods in colored patches Potential streets were shown running from the end of Holmes Road to Route 6 near the Four Points Sheraton Hotel Another potential road was shown going from Brackett Road to the T-Time parcel with offshoots on to Route 6 Attorney Ben Zehnder cautioned the board that allowing higher density multi-family housing in the trade park neighborhood of Holmes Road would create problems between residents and business owners “You'll create a fundamental incompatibility in the district,” he said will be living next to some noisy businesses that use power and air tools  Zehnder said tradesmen were already being squeezed for business space in the Outer Cape HVAC and auto mechanics had bays in the Holmes Road area and that if the area were opened up to possible multi-family housing development they would be forced to find space closer to mid-Cape five small businesses and they won’t have a place to operate." A need for housing in EasthamLagg said he is keenly aware of the need for trade space but that the town is trying to balance it with the enormous housing need He said there is a lot of untapped potential and land on Holmes Road “If you shut this door to multi-family housing you’ll run out of places to put it,” Chairman Daniel Coppelman said Brian Earley was the lone 'no' vote on the recommendation The board was unanimous in its recommendation that ADU bylaw amendments be approved at town meeting Lagg said the town is waiting on the state for clarity on some issues and language He said the Attorney General’s office would examine the bylaws before town meeting and Eastham’s bylaw would be subject to any changes made by that office An Eastham woman was indicted in federal court in western Pennsylvania in connection with a $4.5 million international lottery scam targeting older people, according to the office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Western Pennsylvania Nicole Lamont was indicted on March 27 on one count of conspiracy to commit money laundering Three other people related to the scam were indicted The most recent charges are related to those announced in December 2023 naming seven other co-conspirators three of whom were extradited from Jamaica Those seven were indicted on charges of conspiracy to commit mail fraud Lamont and others are alleged to be members of a fraud scheme that stole more than $4.5 million from older people in western Pennsylvania and other parts of the U.S. telling them they won million- or multi-million dollar sweepstakes and would have to pay a tax or fee to claim their prize The money was moved to multiple banks before being withdrawn by members of the conspiracy living in Jamaica Forged documents used by members of the scheme sometimes included seals of government agencies The maximum sentence for Lamont and other member of the scheme is up to 20 years in prison or a fine up to twice the amount lost by any victim Desiree Nikfardjam is a reporter covering breaking and trending news She graduated from Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism You can reach her at DNikfardjam@gannett.com Thanks to our subscribers, who help make this coverage possible. If you are not a subscriber, please consider supporting quality local journalism with a Cape Cod Times subscription. Here are our subscription plans.       A crowd gathered Saturday along Route 6 outside the entrance to the Cape Cod National Seashore’s Salt Pond Visitor Center in Eastham to protest layoffs at the National Park Service last month, including some at the Seashore It was part of a nationwide protest against federal cuts by President Donald Trump that amounted to about 1,000 National Park Service employees The Seashore brings millions of visitors — and their wallets — to its beaches, bike trails and interpretative programs each summer. According to a 2023 report by the National Park Service 3.8 million visitors spent $533 million in communities near the park The park typically hires seasonal workers to handle the surge of visitors. The jobs can include rangers, lifeguards, fee collectors, shorebird researchers, maintenance and tram drivers The Seashore typically likes to hire 42 to 50 lifeguards including shutting down the United States Agency for International Development and taking steps to do the same to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Trump has also discussed trying to eliminate the Department of Education After a buyout offer was accepted by fewer federal employees than expected tens of thousands of federal workers on probation have already been laid off These probationary workers include employees in their first year or two on the job people who have recently moved between federal agencies and people who were recently promoted The firings have affected all 50 states and include employees at agencies that Americans frequently interact with National Institutes of Health and many others Cape Cod National Seashore includes over 43,000 acres in Chatham, Orleans, Eastham, Wellfleet, Truro and Provincetown across nearly 40 miles of coastline along the Atlantic-facing eastern shore of Cape Cod, according to the Friends of the Cape Cod National Seashore website Reporting from Dennis Coffey and USA Today was used to write this report Zane Razzaq writes about housing and real estate. Reach her at zrazzaq@capecodonline.com. Follow her on X @zanerazz A 35-year-old Rochester man faces charges following a police chase that ended in a 30-minute standoff in Eastham Massachusetts State Police answered a call around 10 p.m. on Sunday from the Rochester Police Department for a man driving a Toyota Tundra in possession of multiple firearms State police tracked the man in his vehicle to Route 28 in Dennis and attempted to pull him over. Police chased the truck briefly, but officers ended it when the truck entered a congested area, according to a statement from the state police. The truck continued on Route 28 toward Harwich, and police deployed a helicopter to provide additional information from the sky about the man's specific movements Orleans police punctured a tire of the Rochester man's vehicle with a "tire deflation device." After continuing to drive "at a low rate of speed for a short time" the man attempted to flee by foot near Eves Way and Great Pond Road in Eastham Police chased the man for approximately 100 yards before a 30-minute standoff which ended with the man being taken into custody Police said they recovered a pistol and two shotguns A statement on the Eastham police Facebook page said the man got out of his car "brandishing a firearm." "Despite the danger posed by the man pointing a firearm at himself and police troopers and officers de-escalated the situation by engaging him in conversation," according to the press release The man was experiencing "a known mental health crisis," according to the Eastham police Facebook post The man is facing charges of three counts of assault with a dangerous weapon There were no injuries or damages to property however the man was taken to a local hospital Thanks to our subscribers, who help make this coverage possible. If you are not a subscriber, please consider supporting quality local journalism with a Cape Cod Times subscription. Here are our subscription plans. Eastham Capital a private equity real estate firm dedicated to providing superior risk-adjusted returns to investors through the transformation of undervalued multifamily real estate has launched its seventh multifamily investment fund Building upon the success of Eastham Capital’s six prior Funds this fund will also target income-producing value-add (C+ to A-) properties in A&B locations throughout the United States LP is targeting to raise $500-750 million in equity commitments Eastham Capital believes that the climate for multifamily investment hasn’t been this good since 2010 As the Federal Reserve raised the target rate a record 525 basis points from 0.00% to 5.25% significant rate pressure began negatively affecting multifamily investors Over $500 billion of multifamily loans are set to mature between 2025 to 2027 over $100 billion are variable rate and will not be able to be refinanced without a significant cash infusion distressed owners are beginning to initiate property sales at reduced prices to mitigate the risk of foreclosure This seller-based distress has created an ideal environment to purchase properties at discounted pricing and will continue to do so for the next couple of years We are seeing a notable increase in distressed acquisition opportunities and Eastham Capital Fund VII is being launched in order to take advantage of this situation Founded in 2007 by Matthew Rosenthal and Eric Silverman Eastham Capital is a private equity real estate firm based in Boca Raton dedicated to providing superior risk-adjusted returns to investors through investment in value-add or distressed multifamily real estate Eastham Capital partners with local real estate owners and managers with operational expertise and an exceptional track record in the management repositioning and disposition of distressed real estate assets the firm has transacted on more than $5 billion in multifamily properties in collaboration with its local operating partners whose regions span the Continental US Eastham Capital has earned above market returns in six funds since its inception in 2007 ***UPDATE: The racoon tested positive for rabies today KNOWING THE INITIAL LOCATION OF THIS RACCOON IS EXTREMELY CRITICAL*** Officials from the Cape Cod and Southeast Massachusetts Rabies Task Force (CCSMRTF) are asking the public for assistance in gathering information regarding a deceased raccoon that was discovered in Eastham on Sunday The raccoon was found on the side of Smith Lane in Eastham near the entrance of the Wild Care wildlife rehabilitation center with porcupine quills in its muzzle and arm Porcupines have not been documented on Cape Cod within the last 15 years It’s important to note that raccoon variant rabies has not been detected on Cape Cod since 2021 when a case was discovered in Hyannis the last case of raccoon variant rabies on Cape Cod was detected in 2013 Anyone with information regarding the deceased raccoon should contact Brian Bjorklund, Cape Cod Rabies Program Coordinator, at (413) 537-9394 or send an email CARE@capecod.gov Although it is illegal to translocate wildlife Cape Cod raccoon mystery: Porcupine quills spark rabies fear – NBC Boston Enjoy coastal living with this cozy cottage in Eastham that is perfect for anyone looking to live the full Cape lifestyle For $499,000, 716 State Highway is “authentic Cape Cod living,” says Alfred Schofield, listing agent of Guthrie Schofield Group at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices and Robert Paul Properties this cottage is “perfect for downsizing or second home rental property.” Regardless of how you decide to use it you'll love the bright rooms splashed with sunshine thanks to the large window and sliding glass door in the living room area and sunroom around the corner An updated kitchen awaits for your best dishes and the two bedrooms offer plenty of privacy Step outside and take a break on the large deck bordered in the back by beautiful beach grass nestled in a corner with enough space and privacy for those long and pleasant summer evenings This property is located on the waterfront of Town Cove offering direct water access and also providing access to Nauset Beach by boat Boat slips and fishing opportunities are also available making this the “perfect landing pad for recreational enjoyment,” says Schofield Schofield says don't let the location fool you: It is "not so isolated that you can't grocery shop" or enjoy the nearby Eastham hot spots Contact: Guthrie Schofield Group 774-487-8554 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Robert Paul Properties Where did the dead raccoon come from? That somewhat peculiar question is a matter of high concern for public health officials, after the deceased animal, found on the side of Smith Lane in Eastham on Nov. 17, tested positive for rabies The curious circumstances around the discovery of the animal have led officials to believe the raccoon may have been transported to Eastham Anyone who came into contact with the raccoon may have been exposed to rabies, a viral disease that is "almost 100% fatal" without appropriate treatment, according to a release from the Barnstable County Department of Health and Environment "any individual who may have touched or interacted with the animal should consult a physician regarding post-exposure prophylaxis as soon as possible." Officials also want to understand more about the raccoon's origin and how it died are critical to remediation and prevention efforts." They are seeking information from anyone who knows more about the incident The animal was discovered near the entrance to Wild Care of Cape Cod a wildlife rehabilitation center in Eastham the raccoon had porcupine quills in its muzzle and arms and "a blue cloth had been draped over its backside." The porcupine quills are a clue that the raccoon may have come from off-Cape "Porcupines are not common on Cape Cod," the release stated "Wildlife experts suspect any porcupine sightings within the last 15 or so years are due to accidental translocation a juvenile porcupine was thought to come over on a shipment of Christmas trees in 2009." This makes an encounter between the raccoon and a porcupine less likely on Cape Cod, said Brian Bjorklund, coordinator of the Cape Cod and Southeast Massachusetts Rabies Program "I suspect it ended up in someone's car," said Bjorklund Bjorklund also added that the quills were an early indicator that the raccoon had contracted rabies because healthy raccoons steer clear of porcupines According to the release, raccoon variant rabies "has not been detected on Cape Cod since 2021 when a rabies positive raccoon was discovered in Hyannis. That animal was found to have originated in Plymouth the last case of raccoon variant rabies on Cape Cod was in 2013." A DNA sample was taken from the dead raccoon which may allow officials to pinpoint where it came from Those results may be available before Thanksgiving Officials are encouraging anyone with information about the raccoon and where it came from to contact Bjorklund at 413-537-9394 or send an email to CARE@capecod.gov Eric Williams writes about Cape Cod, the weather, wildlife and other subjects. Contact him at ewilliams@capecodonline.com Mr. and Mrs. Turnip, whom you may know from past years at Eastham Turnip Festival have been visiting more than two dozen restaurants ― each of which is cooking up a special turnip dish for this year’s celebration on Saturday Each of the Eastham or Orleans eateries will prepare a special on that day that uses Eastham turnip This year’s list of special dishes is not yet posted but you can work up an appetite looking at last year’s specialties which included everything from Basco Grill’s “Turnip Fritters with Roasted Garlic & Fig Dipping Sauce” to The Local Scoop’s pints of “Eastham Cranberry Swirl.” (Their maple-turnip ice cream has been a hit at other Turnip Fests.)  There were more than a dozen savory dishes from Fairway Restaurant & Pizzeria’s “Turnip and Sweet Potato Croquettes” to Mac’s Market & Kitchen’s “Jamaican Coconut Curry Turnip.” And baked goods Cheddar and Eastham Turnip Croissant,” Cottage Street Bakery’s turnip scones and Brine’s “Turnip Rosemary and Peppercorn Focaccia” were on hand to entice visitors with their delicate aromas Who knew a root vegetable ― even a famous root vegetable like the Eastham turnip ― could be the root of so many wonderful dishes What is the history of Eastham Turnip Festival?The annual festival began in 2003 when then-Eastham assistant librarian Patricia Ford and her colleagues came up with the idea for a celebration of Eastham’s produce The choice came down to asparagus or turnip “I am personally grateful that they decided to focus on the turnip because you can turn a quip (with) the name turnip It’s hard to find a word that rhymes with asparagus,” the festival’s chairman Marianne Sinopoli told the Cape Cod Times last year as Eastham Turnip Festival celebrated its 20th year The annual Eastham Turnip Festival is a not-for-profit group run by the Eastham Public Library Friends of the Eastham Public Library and volunteers The festival began at Nauset Regional High School but moved because of a construction project and concerns over crowds during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic Where is the 2024 Eastham Turnip Festival?The fun unfolds at a few locations with most activities kicking off at 10 a.m Cathy Hatch and the Cape Cod Ukulele Club will play; GBH transportation reporter and Cape resident Bob Seay will deliver the Blessing of the Turnips there is a full slate of activities including face painting shopping for turnip cookbooks and t-shirts and more New this year will be harvest-themed offerings and entertainment spotlighting the Mashpee Wampanoag: Wampanoag Nation singers and dancers will have a live interactive performance at 2:30 p.m.; from noon to 3 p.m. there will be Wampanoag make-and-take crafts including wampum pendants and corn husk dolls There will also be a StoryWalk on the grounds of the library featuring “Keepunumuk: Weeâchumun’s Thanksgiving Story” by Danielle Greendeer Jungle Jim’s Balloon & Magic Show is at 10:30 a.m. and children can read to Hearts and Paws Comfort Dogs from 11:30 a.m Turnip fest organizers have teamed up with the Eastham Historical Society at 2375 State Highway (the Swift-Daley House) “Mark Herman will fire up the historic forge and give demonstrations Farming implements from bygone years will be exhibited and folks can bring in their old tools for identification and appraisals,” according to an announcement from Turnip Fest organizers believed to be the oldest and last working gristmill on Cape Cod Chat with a miller about the windmill’s role in Eastham’s agricultural history What is the history of the Eastham turnip?The Eastham turnip with a lighter color than many of its three dozen yellow-fleshed cousins is an heirloom variety that has seen its seeds passed down for more than a century meaning seeds formed by fertilized flowers produce the same plant the following year Many in town credit Arthur Nickerson with guarding the health and quality of Eastham turnips sweet white turnips with purple tops he grew on and off from boyhood to his death continue to be a part of his rich legacy in town sandy soil for turning out champion turnips you can find Eastham turnips at a half-dozen places mostly on the Lower Cape A list on the Eastham Turnip Festival website includes: Orleans Farmers Market Chatham Bars Inn Farm in Brewster and Longnook Meadows Farm in Truro A quick survey of local markets showed Eastham turnips priced at $4.99 to $5.99 per pound Receive emails when new obituariesare published to our website a century since Ora founded that first funeral home the Snyder family strives to honor their long-standing heritage with each family they serve the Snyder family’s goal has remained the same:  We take care of more details than the average funeral provider so you can spend more time grieving & healing with your family Watch the 100 Year Documentary Learn what your friends and neighbors have to say about our services Make funeral arrangements from anywhere in 15 minutes or less Snyder Funeral Homes, Bellville Butler Chapel81 Mill Rd, Bellville, Ohio 44813(419) 886-2491 Snyder Funeral Homes, Stombaugh Batton Chapel225 West Findlay St, Carey, Ohio 43316(419) 396-7520 Snyder Rodman Funeral Center101 Valleyside Dr, Delaware, Ohio 43015(740) 362-1611 Snyder Funeral Homes, Fredericktown Chapel33 East College St, Fredericktown, Ohio 43019(740) 694-4006 Snyder Funeral Homes, Richardson Davis Chapel218 South Market St, Galion, Ohio 44833(419) 468-1424 Snyder Funeral Homes, Lindsey Chapel123 North Market St, Loudonville, Ohio 44842(419) 994-3030 Snyder Funeral Homes, Lexington Ave Chapel2553 Lexington Ave, Mansfield, Ohio 44904(419) 884-1711 Snyder Funeral Homes, Finefrock Chapel350 Marion Ave, Mansfield, Ohio 44903(419) 525-4411 Snyder Funeral Homes, Denzer Chapel360 East Center St, Marion, Ohio 43302(740) 387-9136 Snyder Funeral Homes, Gunder Hall Chapel347 West Center St, Marion, Ohio 43302(740) 382-3612 Snyder Funeral Homes, Ingram Chapel975 North Maple St, Marysville, Ohio 43040(937) 642-4861 Snyder Funeral Homes, Craven Chapel67 North Main St, Mount Gilead, Ohio 43338(419) 946-3040 Snyder Funeral Homes, Dowds Chapel201 Newark Rd, Mount Vernon, Ohio 43050(740) 393-1076 Snyder Funeral Homes, Flowers Chapel619 East High St, Mount Vernon, Ohio 43050(740) 392-6956 Snyder Funeral Homes, Lasater Chapel11337 Upper Gilchrist Rd, Mount Vernon, Ohio 43050(740) 392-0005 Snyder Funeral Homes, DeVore Chapel637 State Route 61, Sunbury, Ohio 43074(740) 965-3936 Your browser may not work with certain site. Upgrade now. takes a sip of his tea and starts a journey in his head He is in a Cape Town bar in 2019 thinking about the High Court in London in 1963 alongside Christine Keeler as the Profumo scandal raged They were shaking the Establishment and George Eastham was in the dock “I honestly couldn’t tell you if the galleries were packed or not Those last four words do not really do justice to the scale of the subject matter or its consequences George Eastham had just changed the world of football forever by successfully challenging the retain-and-transfer system in place since the turn of the 20th century George Eastham was Jean-Marc Bosman — 32 years before Bosman Not that this 83-year-old in South Africa considers himself in these terms at the minute and recovery has been occupying his thoughts But there is a book placed in front of him called Determined To Win and that is what Eastham is The second paragraph contains these three sentences: “The crucial fact was that the contracts signed by the 2700 members of the Professional Footballers’ Association were illegal “So was the system which tied them to the clubs when their contracts had ended a ‘New Deal’ for footballers was at hand.” It may astonish the modern football society that into the 1960s one-year rolling contracts of a maximum £20 per week and when clubs decided not to re-sign them This wait was often endured on the minimum wage it was up to the parent club to decide whether to retain the player or release him clubs were able to maintain 50-strong squads Professional football was a Football League “We’ll put you out of the game,” was clubs’ attitude towards players they regarded as troublesome the football transfer and retainer system is an anachronism that should be wiped out now,” wrote Welsh international Trevor Ford in 1957 Ford called the system “depraved” and said: “I know the soccer public is as disgusted as the players over this slave trade.” Ford’s words give an indication of the language mood and anger surrounding contracts and club directors’ abuse of their authority and economic position On the recommendation of the latter’s chief scout Bill McCracken Newcastle paid £9,000 for Eastham in May 1956 the man whose performances for Newcastle forced a change in the offside law in 1925 “I was too young to know who he was or what he had been I was earning £1.50 at Ards and someone wanted to give me a tenner “I’d played for the Irish League against the English League and that was a big moment in my career I don’t know how I managed to cope against men — I played against Jackie Milburn in the Irish League But I’ve recently seen some photographs of me when I was 16 and I looked like nothing — nothing He was also elusive and a fine passer of the ball Eastham was clearly an up-and-coming player and Arsenal regretted their previous hesitation and by 1959 again wanted to buy him But Newcastle had treated Eastham — and his father — shabbily and for that James’ Park and at the end of the 1959-60 season As Newcastle United fumed, Eastham moved south to Surrey to sell cork for a businessman friend of his father’s — Ernie Clay, later Fulham chairman Eastham would wait until his situation was resolved It seems barely credible given his profile and that of the two clubs involved he sounds pretty pleased with his up-yours diversion:“I went and got a job in London selling cork for months while all the arguments went on I started playing for the ‘Showbiz XI’ and in local parks Newcastle said: ‘You can’t play in parks or for the Showbiz XI.’ “I said: ‘Watch me.’ I was playing with Sean Connery I think they said: ‘Put an end to this.’ Newcastle said: ‘OK “There was little doubt that I was running the risk of outlawing myself from the game forever,” he says efforts at negotiation had failed but in November 1960 Newcastle accepted Arsenal’s £47,500 offer It was the most expensive transfer between two British clubs and 9,000 Arsenal fans turned up to see Eastham’s first game for the reserves He made his full Highbury debut in December 1960 and remained there until 1966 Along the way, he became Arsenal’s captain and like his father, became an international. They were, in fact, the first father and son to play for England George Jnr’s first cap came in May 1963 at Wembley against Brazil He had made the squad for the 1962 World Cup finals but did not play; against Brazil The date of other significance was looming he was asked by the PFA if he would legally challenge Newcastle over unpaid wages and bonuses and the retain-and-transfer system as a restraint of trade It took three years but as June turned into July in 1963 he was at the Royal Courts of Justice in London fighting his corner The Newcastle United vice-chairman was William McKeag McKeag was rather more at ease in the High Court than Eastham and 56 years on a rotund little man who’d done lots of criminal cases he might have been big in the law but he’d nothing about him “The PFA had come and asked me how I felt about going to court “The system didn’t get discussed that much [among players] because there was no way round it You signed a contract and the contract was ongoing You signed the next one and then the next one “We did feel like it but we didn’t talk about it all the time in those terms We got to a stage where they gave us a pound a thousand over 30,000 so you were happy but not every club did it.” What equally infuriated players was the patronising and proprietorial attitude directors displayed towards them. Clubs also owned the houses players lived in, so when a player was no longer wanted, the house was taken back. This happened to Eastham’s uncle, Harry, who had played for Liverpool and was at Accrington late in his career Ford said the maximum wage and benefit cap led to myriad corrupt practices and pressure from players such as him and Eastham and Jimmy Hill led In the timeline of the development of English football “Some wrote I was doing the wrong thing,” Eastham says A man like Finney carried influence but the union fought on “Cliff Lloyd of the PFA and Gerald Gardiner The case was scheduled to last a week and the judge chosen was Richard Wilberforce He was the great-great grandson of William Wilberforce the anti-slavery activist and abolitionist I think the legal team were very pleased to hear his name As he said in his book: “I was no longer George Eastham an ordinary chap who believed in fair play and a square deal for his family I was a symbol of every professional footballer I was representing everyone from Jimmy Greaves down to some unknown in Barrow’s reserve team The court would judge them all from my demeanour in the witness box.” Judge Wilberforce delivered a 16,000-word conclusion Eastham lost his claim for unpaid wages but the retain-and-transfer system was declared a restraint of trade and illegal the Daily Mirror’s split front page contained Eastham and Keeler The headline in the Newcastle Journal was: “Eastham ‘Frees The Slaves’” The authorities did not react kindly and planned to appeal McKeag’s verdict was typical of the director class: “The judgment will affect soccer wherever it is played It makes chaos of 50 years’ experience of trying to frame football rules this will throw football into the cockpit of the marketplace.” Some major players gradually earned more – their market worth – but there were plenty still treated with financial disdain by clubs Nor was Eastham seen as some freedom fighter by his peers Included in Alf Ramsey’s 1966 World Cup squad though this does not appear to frustrate him as much as ’62 “That England team of ’66 still stay together,” he says a shrewdie; knew how far to let you off the leash We’re looking at each other thinking: ‘10 o’clock “Then you’d go to your room and on your bed was your passport He had played almost 600 top-flight matches then joined Tony Waddington as assistant manager and as Stoke endured economic hardship where his father had coached and where he had played briefly in the off-season It was an all-white league he first encountered but it was soon mixed and Eastham “I played with black and white all my career.” They will have no inkling of his importance As he says: “People didn’t believe it when Newcastle sold me for £47,000 There is a group who fully recognise George Eastham — the lawyers and union who represented Jean-Marc Bosman three decades after Eastham’s breakthrough “but you never know if it’s going to be right or wrong legally Bosman and myself were recognised as instigators by FIFPRO (the international players’ union) “The legal people knew what we did and what had to be done The legal profession did know what it was all about We got a small memento with the lawyers’ names on the man who altered football’s and footballers’ reality feels the cold of late afternoon He readies himself to leave but is drawn back one more time to his father — whose dribbling talent was described as “freakish” — and to his debut for Ards “We played on the same side: him inside forward awaiting Eastham Jnr in the dressing room was his pay First published in The Observer in 1990, Michael Walker has covered World Cups and European Championships for The Guardian, Daily Mail and Irish Times among others. Author of two football books, one on England’s North-east, one on Ireland. Follow Michael on Twitter @mwalker2771 The menu is out for the 21st annual Eastham Turnip Festival’s Taste of Turnip Day on Saturday Local restaurants have done themselves proud by coming up with creative ways to use Eastham’s native produce Before you head out to eat, the Eastham Turnip Festival offers a full day of free activities starting at 10 a.m. at Eastham Public Library and Chapel in the Pines next door; at the Swift Daley House and the Eastham Windmill The fun is centered in downtown Eastham: Look for the colorful new “Fall for Eastham” banners designed by local artist Jennie Faw and commissioned by the Eastham Visitors Tourism and Promotion Services Board Where can you buy purple-topped Eastham turnips on Saturday?At the Orleans Farmers Market on Old Colony Way you’ll find several farmers selling the local’s favorite root veggie Turnip (always up for photo ops) will visit organizers will give out a free reusable purple shopping bag donated by Cape Cod 5 Other places selling Eastham Turnip: CBI Farm Stand in Brewster Back to planning for Taste of Turnip Day: With a little planning you could buy Eastham Turnip dishes for breakfast Start out at Hole in One Bakery locations in Eastham or Orleans for the “Caramelized Onion Cheddar and Eastham Turnip Croissant”: But only have one because your late morning breakfast – elevenses as hobbits call the meal in J.R.R Tolkein’s “Lord of the Rings” – you’ll want to stop by Cottage Street Bakery in Orleans for a “Turnip Feta Bacon Scone.” you won’t be able to eat all of the lunch and dinner offerings Here’s a list so you can make some hard choices: Caramelized Onion and Bacon Jam Flatbread Pizza (The Alley Bowling BBQ garnished with applewood smoked bacon and turnips gaufrette (thin wafers of fried turnip) (Barley Neck Inn  Turnip Fritters with Roasted Garlic & Fig Dipping Sauce (Basco Grill Smoked Turnip Sausage with Turnip Mash  (The Block & Tackle Port Wine Braised Beef Stew with Turnip au Gratin or Eastham Turnip and Wild Mushroom Chowder (C Shore Kitchen & Bar Roasted Turnip Soup and Turnip and Pistachio Purée (Cape Sea Grille Truffle Butter Reggiano Whipped Eastham Turnip (Cibo Turnip and Sweet Potato Croquettes appetizer and Old Fashioned Mustard and Herb Eastham Turnip served with Sautéed Baby Carrots Smoky Coffee Crusted Salmon and Charred Scallion Beurre Blanc (Fairway Restaurant & Pizzeria Turnip Cannelloni with Sage Sherry Cream Sauce ( Friends Marketplace Turnip Hummus served open faced on Toasted Rosemary Sourdough Focaccia Bread (JoMama’s Jamaican Coconut Curry Turnip (Mac’s Market & Kitchen Turnip Hand Pies (The Optimal Kitchen at the Orleans Farmers Market) Eastham Turnip Festival Latkes smothered with house Apple Butter and topped with a dollop of Autumn-Spiced Greek Yogurt Brown Sugar Turnip Mashed Potato (Rock Harbor Grill Roasted Eastham turnip sandwich with smoky bacon lemon miso mayo and creamy  sesame slaw (Sunbird Roasted Turnip and Fennel Burrito (SurfSide Seafood bring a friend and two spoons to share this year’s TurnipFest Ice Cream from the Local Scoop: a combo of Eastham Turnips with Vermont Maple Syrup This special flavor will only be available in hand-packed pints at The Local Scoop in Orleans Friends’ Marketplace in Orleans and Snowy Owl in Brewster George Eastham spent the majority of his career at Stoke City. GettyGeorge Eastham, a member of England's 1966 World Cup-winning squad Son of England international George Senior, midfielder and inside forward Eastham played for Newcastle United, Arsenal and Stoke City in the English top-flight league in a professional career spanning two decades Known for his lethal left foot and creativity, Eastham is a legend at Stoke, famously scoring the winner in the 1972 League Cup final, helping the club win their first major trophy in a 2-1 victory over Chelsea Eastham made 194 league appearances for Stoke over eight seasons and went on to manage the club between 1977-78 The Blackpool-born player is also remembered for his crusade against the old "retain and transfer" system which allowed a club to keep a player's registration as a means to force them to stay When Eastham's contract with Newcastle expired in 1959 he went on a strike for eight months to force the club to let him join Arsenal Eastham also moved the High Court against the "retain and transfer" system leading to major reforms in the British transfer market and the establishment of a tribunal to deal with disputes He received the award of an "Officer of the Order of the British Empire" (OBE) in 1973 for his services to football Stoke players will wear a black band as a mark of respect for Eastham when they visit Sheffield Wednesday for a Championship game on Saturday "The Stoke City Football Club family is immensely saddened by the passing of club legend George Eastham .. our thoughts are with George's family and friends at this difficult time," the statement added The club will also pay tribute to Eastham at the home game against Leeds United on Boxing Day Armed individual in custody after late night standoff in Eastham. What we know so far.Cape Cod TimesRead the latest update on this story here EASTHAM - An individual was taken into custody Sunday night after a brief standoff with police, according to the Eastham Police Facebook page State police called Eastham around 10:20 p.m. after state officers "located a vehicle operated by a subject experiencing a known mental health crisis," which stopped in town The person got out of the vehicle with a gun "The individual was surrounded and contained by both State and Local Police," the release reads the subject was taken into custody without incident." It's not clear where in Eastham the standoff occurred how long it lasted or whether the person will face charges Massachusetts State Police are investigating Friday morning Harwich Police Department and Eastham Police Department both reported two car crashes due to icy road conditions and black ice Around 5 a.m. near 611 Queen Anne Road, a car hit a pole and rolled over, according to Harwich police. The driver was not injured, according to Lt. Aram Goshgarian, and was driven home by police. Then at about 7 a.m., another car crashed against the guard rail in East Harwich near Wequassett Resort and Golf Club In Eastham, two cars slid off the road, the first around 6:15 a.m. near the Methodist Church on Route 6. "That particular area of Eastham seemed to ice up more than other areas of town," said Chief of Police Adam Bohannon a second car lost control and hit a fence around Massasoit Road and Route 6 Brewster Chief of Police Heath Eldredge said the town didn't have any crashes "But we did have calls from a couple of motorists about black ice on Route 6A." Truro Department of Public Works said they did not receive any calls, but were out early Friday covering the roads. Sandwich received calls about black ice on Chipman Road, Chestnut Lane, Crestview Drive, and Old County Road. The town responded by salting the roads, according to Marco Vieira, the town's highway manager The town of Dennis "treated all the main roads with salt whether they needed it or not," according to Travis Patton On Saturday night, up to 7 inches of snow is expected on Cape Cod Thanks to our subscribers, who help make this coverage possible. If you are not a subscriber, please consider supporting quality local journalism with a Cape Cod Times subscription. Here are our subscription plans.      The property was acquired for the portfolio of Eastham Capital Fund V LP in partnership with Stratford Management in April 2019 Pinnacle Pointe Apartments was the 12th collaboration between Eastham and Stratford the partners have co-invested in 19 properties together “Pinnacle Pointe was a terrific investment for Eastham Capital proving our capability to create value in the Florida Panhandle,” said Matthew Rosenthal founder and managing director of Eastham Capital “The property’s strong performance with 29.9% revenue growth during our ownership period upholds our value-add investment strategy.” “We value our relationship with Eastham Capital and look forward to continuing investing in value-add multifamily real estate together in the future,” said Andrew Gordon founder and President of Stratford Management Eastham Capital acquired 75% ownership in the property in April of 2019 with Stratford and its affiliates owning the remaining 25% Stratford implemented a thorough repositioning strategy that substantially improved the property’s appearance and profitability During the approximately six-year hold period Eastham and Stratford completed substantial exterior and interior unit renovations and increased average monthly rental revenue The property has maintained excellent occupancy levels continuously achieving up to 97% occupancy during their time of ownership Founded in 2007 by Matthew Rosenthal and Eric Silverman Eastham Capital is a private equity real estate firm based in Boca Raton dedicated to providing superior risk-adjusted returns to investors through investment in value-add or distressed multifamily real estate Eastham Capital partners with local real estate owners and managers with operational expertise and an exceptional track record in the management repositioning and disposition of distressed real estate assets the firm has transacted on more than $5 billion in multifamily properties in collaboration with its local operating partners whose regions span the Continental US Eastham Capital has earned above market returns in six funds since its inception in 2007 At least one Cape Cod police department is warning drivers about icy road conditions Friday morning "Good morning, Eastham! We are currently experiencing some black ice conditions on our roadways this morning," a post on the Eastham Police Department page said "Mass DOT and Eastham DPW are working to treat them Please leave a little extra time and use caution if you are going out this morning!" Massachusetts experienced a messy storm Thursday, dumping snow and sleet on the state Cape Cod is expected to see up to 7 inches of snow Saturday night in a storm system that is expected to last all weekend West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable in the afternoon Light and variable wind becoming east 5 to 7 mph after midnight New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible East wind 8 to 11 mph becoming north in the afternoon New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible