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Report Chides College President;

No Calls for Punishment
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
An investigation into allegations that St. Mary’s Col-
lege of Maryland President Tuajuanda Jordan abused
and harassed college employees and misused state
funds found there were some violations but reaffirmed
her position as leader of the college.
The chair of the college’s Board of Trustees, Sven
Erik Holmes, issued a letter dated Sept. 21 stating that
the investigation had concluded.
In August The County Times was the first to report
publicly the allegations made by two former college
employees who claimed Jordan had created a toxic
working environment by belittling and berating staff,
while at the same time using college personnel and
funds to complete personal errands.
“Central to the allegations were automobile rides and
food that Dr. Jordan provided to her sister,” Holmes
wrote. “The investigator took no issues with car rides
provided in Dr. Jordan’s personal car because the driv-
er in those instances – a college employee – was off
duty and Dr. Jordan paid personally for each ride.”
Nor did the report find fault with Jordan’s sister eat-
ing food prepared by a caterer employed by the college
for special events at Jordan’s home since the caterer
“routinely” over prepared food to ensure against not
having enough.
The investigators did chide Jordan for one violation,
though.
“In only one matter did the investigator conclude an
inappropriate use of state resources,” Holmes wrote.
“This occurred on ‘at least one and more likely on two
or three occasions” when Dr. Jordan offered her sister
a ride to the metro station when the president was in
route to a location in the same direction of travel.
“The investigator also noted isolated instances in
which one of the complainants appeared to volunteer to
drive her sister in Dr. Jordan’s car during work hours.”
The investigation also showed, according to
Holmes’ letter, that Jordan violated school policy on
one occasion.
“The one instance in which the investigator found
a violation of school policy occurred when Dr. Jordan Dr. Tuajuanda Jordan, St. Mary’s College President
failed to fully document that the employee who drove
“The board understands that high expectations and
Dr. Jordan’s sister in Dr. Jordan’s personal car was do- demands for excellence may, in certain circumstances,
ing so voluntarily and appropriately,” Holmes’ letter
create an unduly difficult workplace experience for
stated. some employees – and that such an experience, wheth-
The investigation also found Jordan did not violate
er real or perceived, should be recognized by college
college policies in her treatment of the two complain- leadership and avoided.”
ants, either while they were employed or after their al-
legations came to light.
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overly stressful work environment.

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Navy Restricts More Land Around Webster Field

By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer

The U.S. Navy has increased the size of accident potential zones (APZ) around
its testing field in St. Inigoes at Webster Field after the proliferation of its mission to
test unmanned aircraft (UAS) there.
The installation of a new APZ stemming from the four take-off points of the two
runways at Webster Field could mean greater military testing activity at the expense
of county development and growth.
Developments such as new homes or commercial ventures can be curtailed or dis-
allowed entirely in an APZ for fear civilians might be hurt from an aircraft mishap.
In a letter to the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County, Capt. Jason Hammond,
commanding officer at Patuxent River Naval Air Station, asked them to incorporate
the latest addition to the air installation compatible use zone (AICUZ) into their
plans.
“This AICUZ study addendum was prepared to aid in preserving the military’s
operational capabilities at …Webster [Field] and protect the health, safety and wel-
fare of the public by establishing Accident Potential Zone II in the vicinity of the
airfield,” Hammond wrote. “This is another step in our continued joint efforts to
make St. Mary’s County the premier and safe place to live.”
The new APZ significantly increases the area of operations at Webster Field in
the areas of Priest Point and Rosecroft as well as Fort Point in the St. Mary’s River.
The new zone also extends out into Smith Creek farther south and out further into
St. Inigoes to the east.
The Navy’s addendum to the current AICUZ for Webster Field, initiated in 2016,
show there are a few homes in the new APZ which are incompatible with the mis-

Commissioners: State
sion at the air field, but most of the land is compatible as it is of a rural nature.
However, the Navy also noted that the county’s zoning still allows for some resi-
dential development in the new APZ.

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Low Premiums. Superior Coverage.
of County Strong
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
Citing strong financial reserves, a
forward-looking plan to diversify the
county’s economy and an efficiently
run government that has worked to keep
taxes low and avoid raising them, the
county commissioners said St. Mary’s
is in an enviable position among other
jurisdictions.
They made their proclamation Tues-
day at the St. Mary’s County Chamber
of Commerce’s State of the County
event in Lexington Park.
Commissioner President James “Ran-
dy” Guy touted the commissioner’s de-
cisions on two occasions to “hold the
line” on taxes.
“We reduced taxes in 2016 and 2018,”
Guy said, adding he was excited about
taxes, all while increasing the county’s
fund balance to 21 percent of the overall
operating budget.
These surpluses, Hewitt said, im-
pressed bond ratings agencies such as
Fitch and Moody’s, resulting in higher
bond ratings and lower interest rates on
borrowed money due to the county’s
continued fiscal responsibility.
The county’s current undesignated
fund balance, Hewitt said, now stood at
$34.7 million.
“The key to our success has been to
listen to our experts,” Hewitt said, add-
ing that the county’s fiscal position and
outlook meant it “will not require rais-
ing our taxes.”
Commissioner John O’Connor said
relations with the state elected officials
could often be contentious but they con-
tinued to work together to solve issues.

M AT T I N G LY
continued expansion of work and hangar “If we’re not disagreeing were not get-
space at the county airport in California. ting down to things,” O’Connor said.
He said it would help bring and retain He said commissioners continued to

INSURANCE
higher-wage jobs to the county by build-
ing on what the military and defense
industry had done for St. Mary’s since
We help you $ave on auto insurance the 1940s.
“We’re an aviation town,” Guy said.
so you can ride around worry free. “Why not capitalize on it?”
He noted, though, that almost every
capital construction project the county
was engaged in continued to stall due to
bad weather and heavy rains.
“It’s been very frustrating, the delay
after delay on projects,” said Guy.
28290 Three Notch Road Commissioner Mike Hewitt said the
Mechanicsville, MD 20659 current commissioner board had saved
county taxpayers over $1 million by
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receive criticism over the county’s fund
balance, which now stands in the tens of
millions, that too much was being taken
from residents.
Some say the commissioners should
return some of the fund balance,
O’Connor said, but that was not a wise
policy move especially since the state’s
new, stringent school security require-
ments had a steep cost with almost no
assistance to counties.
“That fund balance means we’re able
to react nimbly… without causing harm
to the citizens,” O’Connor said.
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Thursday, September 27, 2018
Heavy Rains Stall Key Projects
The construction site for the new Leonardtown Library and Senior Center is too wet to
continue work.
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
Little work has been done at the con-
struction site of one of the county’s most
anticipated projects – the new Leonar-
dtown Library/Garvey Senior Center –
with county officials blaming continued
precipitation for the delays.
“The library site is pretty soggy,” said
John Deatrick, public works and trans-
portation chief about the conditions
there in the Leonard’s Grant neighbor-
hood on Hollywood Road.
Deatrick told the Commissioners of
St. Mary’s County that his department
was currently in meetings to find a way
to install some kind of temporary drain-
age at the site.
“That’s so they can actually get work-
ing again,” Deatrick said, lamenting that
many other projects around the county
were suffering a similar situation.
“All the timelines… are very much
affected by the weather we’ve been hav-
ing,” said Deatrick.
Commissioner President James “Ran-
dy” Guy hoped for either a change in the
weather or in drainage techniques at the
library/senior center site.
Cardin, Van Hollen Announce $1.7 Million
Grant for St. Mary’s Regional Airport
U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris
Van Hollen (both D-Md.) have an-
nounced a $1,772,227 Department of
Transportation (DOT) grant for St.
Mary’s County Regional Airport in
Leonardtown, Md. These funds will be
used to extend existing runways and
remove obstructions that will allow for
greater passenger and cargo capacity.
“St. Mary’s Regional Airport is an
important hub for connecting communi-
ties and businesses throughout Southern
Maryland,” said Senator Cardin, senior
member of the Environment and Public
Works Committee. “This federal invest-
ment will ensure the airport’s runways
and facilities can keep up with demand
and continue to contribute to our state’s
economic growth. I’ll keep fighting to
ensure all of Maryland’s airports, bridg-
es and ports get the resources they need
to keep pace.”
“Regional and general aviation air-
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“We need some big pumps out there,”
Guy quipped.
Deatrick recently informed commis-
sioners that projects like the long-await-
ed FDR Boulevard connection from
Chancellors Run Road to Route 4 was
also experiencing rain delays.
Last week Deatrick said the connec-
tion between Old Rolling Road and First
Colony Boulevard should be complet-
ed sometime this year but the weather
made it difficult to predict an exact date.
Deatrick told the commissioners on
Tuesday that his department now had
project summaries available on-line on
Facebook that allowed county residents
to track the progress of construction en-
deavors in almost real-time fashion.
“It’s pretty exciting, getting this infor-
mation out there, showing people what
we’re up to,” Deatrick said.
The original estimates for the facil-
ity predicted it would take between 18
months to two years to build at a cost of
about $21.5 million.
The facility will encompass 45,000
square feet of library and senior activity
space, according to county plans.
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ports like St. Mary’s County Regional
Airport serve as an important resource
to communities in our state and are vital
to maintaining a strong economy,” said
Senator Van Hollen, a member of the
Budget and Appropriations Commit-
tees. “I will continue working to make
sure Maryland has the funding it needs
to keep all of our airports – both large
and small – safe and accessible to our
residents.”
The DOT grant will be awarded
through the Federal Aviation Adminis-
tration’s Airport Improvement Program.
The program funds various types of air-
port infrastructure projects across the
country, including repairs and upgrades
to runways, taxiways, airport signage,
lighting and markings – all while creat-
ing thousands of well-paying, local jobs.
Senators Cardin and
Van Hollen Joint Press Release
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Showing hogs during the open class livestock show.

The Canine Weight Pull was a new event on Saturday

Enjoying the carnival

Queen of Tolerance Emily Jane Imhoff of Leonardtown H.S. stands next to two former queens,
Bonnie Davis and her mother Elva Wood as the rest of her court looks on: 1st Runner-up Abri
Foianini of Leonardtown H.S., 2nd Runner up Marianne Nicole Beaulieu of Great Mills H.S.
and 3rd Runner-up Alyssa Margaret Bolton of Chopticon H.S.

Leonardtown High School’s Potomac Voices performed before the parade on Saturday.

Geese got into the act during the pug races at the fair.

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 8 Cops & Courts
Fatal Accident Investigated
On September 23, 2018, at approxi-
mately 1:45 a.m. deputies from the St.
Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office re-
sponded to the 28000 block of Point
Lookout Road in the area of Loveville
Road, in Loveville, for the reported mo-
tor vehicle collision. Upon arrival depu-
ties located a single motorcycle involved
in the collision with the operator de-
ceased. The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s
Office Collision Reconstruction Unit re-
sponded to the scene and continued the
investigation.
Preliminary investigation determined
a 2006 Suzuki GSX-R600 motorcycle,
operated by David Michael Stallard age
28 of Hughesville, was traveling north-
bound on Point Lookout Road when he
failed to negotiate a curve. The motor-
cycle left the roadway and struck a street
sign, and Stallard was ejected from the
motorcycle. Stallard was pronounced
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deceased on scene by emergency medi-
cal personnel. At this time alcohol and
speed are considered to be contributing
factors in the collision.
Anyone who may have witnessed
this collision that has not yet provided
a statement, is asked to contact Corpo-
ral Vincent Pontorno at (301) 475-4200
extension *2337 or by email at Vincent.
Pontorno@stmarysmd.com. Citizens
may remain anonymous and contact
Crime Solvers at (301) 475-3333, or
text a tip to “TIP239” plus their mes-
sage to “CRIMES” (274637). Through
the Crime Solvers Program tipsters are
eligible for an award of up to $1,000
for information about a crime in St.
Mary’s County that leads to an arrest or
indictment.
St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office PIO
Thursday, September 27, 2018
St. Mary’s County
Sheriff’s Blotter
Robbery Investigation age Accident and other traffic charges
On September 20, 2018, at approxi- and the suspect was transported to the
mately 2:20 a.m. deputies from the St. St. Mary’s County Detention and Re-
Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office re- habilitation Center in Leonardtown.
sponded to the 21000 block of Mayfaire CASE# 50900-18
Lane in Lexington Park, for the report
of a robbery. The victim advised while Aaron Jamaal Hudson, age 23 of Lex-
transporting the unknown suspect, the ington Park, was arrested on an out-
suspect assaulted the victim and stole standing warrant for FTA/Assault 2nd
the victim’s property; the suspect then Degree by Dep. Payne# 320. CASE#
fled the area on foot. The suspect is de- 49534-18
scribed as a black male, possibly in his
late teens to early twenties. The suspect
did not display a weapon during the rob-
bery, and the victim did not require any
medical treatment for injuries.
Anyone with information on this inci-
dent is asked to contact Corporal Scott
Ruest at (301) 475-4200 extension *2297
or by email at Scott.Ruest@stmarysmd.
com. Citizens may remain anonymous
and contact Crime Solvers at (301) 475-
3333, or text a tip to “TIP239” plus
their message to “CRIMES” (274637).
Through the Crime Solvers Program
tipsters are eligible for an award of up to
$1,000 for information about a crime in
St. Mary’s County that leads to an arrest
or indictment.
Hudson
Sheriff’s Office Crime Report
Hit and Run, Drunk Driving: On Identity Needed for Mattress Theft
Sept. 24, 2018, the St. Mary’s County Suspect
Emergency Communications Center The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Of-
received numerous calls of a white se- fice is seeking the identity of the person
dan traveling south on Route 235 oper- pictured. On Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018 at
ating in a reckless manner. The vehicle 3:21 p.m., the suspect pulled a handcart
was reported striking a pickup truck loaded with two mattresses out of the
at Route 235 and Hollywood Road and California Walmart store without pay-
striking another truck at Route 235 and ing for them. Anyone with information
Old Rolling Road. Witnesses followed about the identity of the suspect or this
the vehicle to the Lexington Village incident is asked to call Deputy Mat-
parking lot. St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s thew Beyer at 301-475-4200, ext. *8005
Office Deputies made contact with the or email Matthew.Beyer@stmarysmd.
driver, Daniel Armando Vega-Hernan- com. CASE# 49633-18
dez, 21, of Lexington Park who smelled
strongly of alcohol and was largely un-
able to stand under his own power. DFC
Rozier Steinbach charged Vega-Hernan-
dez with DUI, DUI Per Se, Negligent
Driving, Reckless Driving, Failure to
Remain at the Scene of a Property Dam-
Vega-Hernandez Mattress Theft Suspect
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Community Partners
Provide Medical Rides
Tri -County Council Leads Effort
By Dick Myers
Editor
There has been a persistent gap for peo-
ple in Southern Maryland seeking health
care services. That gap – transportation.
Many people live in rural areas without
any form of transportation other than what
they can provide themselves. When they
can’t drive or can’t afford the wheels they
are often out of luck.
That gap was discussed at a regional
meeting several years ago at the College
of Southern Maryland Prince Frederick
Campus. Out of that meeting came the
Tri-County Council for Southern Mary-
land (TCCSMD) involvement and the
securing of grants to get a project off
the ground. According to TCCSMD Ex-
ecutive Director, John Hartline, a $25,000
grant was awarded to then from the Rural
Maryland Council, followed by an addi-
tional $35,000, to develop a plot project to
provide transportation services.
According to information provided by
Hartline: “Transportation availability is
a vital social determinant of health out-
comes in rural communities. The avail-
ability of reliable transportation impacts a
person’s ability to access appropriate and
well-coordinated healthcare, purchase nu-
tritious food, and otherwise care for him
or herself.”
The pilot project started to come togeth-
er when The Arc of Southern Maryland
in Prince Fredrick received an $80,000
grant from the Maryland Department
of Transportation (MDOT). The Arc is
using the grant funds from MDOT and
their own funds as a local match to sup-
ply “two vehicles and drivers, dispatchers
and transportation experience developed
through their own operations,” according
to TCCSMD.
The program is called Wheels2Well-
ness. The TCCSMD’s program manager
Patricia Hadden said her program and
The Arc are sharing the vehicles. When
The Arc doesn’t need them for their own
clients, then they are available forWheels-
2Wellness. The Arc of Southern Mary-
land did not return calls from the County
Times for more information about their
involvement in the program.
Hadden said the council is working with
the planning departments in Calvert and
St. Mary’s to help them identify areas in
their counties most in need of transporta-
tion services. That will especially assist
Calvert County which is now updating its
comprehensive plan which has a transpor-
tation component.
Hartline said TCCSMD is applying to
the Rural Maryland Council for a grant
to supply iPads, two software systems
from Roundup and WellRyde, wireless
data transmission capabilities from Veri-
zon Wireless and funds to pay a per mile
transportation reimbursement for each
client.
Other partners in the pilot project in-
clude CalvertHealth and MedStar St.
Mary’s. They are providing case manag-
ers and a cohort of patients for the proj-
ect. Hadden said the targeted customers
are the handicapped and senior citizens,
although she said it is hoped the pro-
gram can expand to all citizens in need of
transportation.
During June and July, using the grant
monies, equipment and services were pur-
chased, patients were identified and “co-
operation and trust was built among group
members,” Hartline said. The program got
under way in August.
During the initial month, 25 trips were
planned, but in the end 48 were provided,
showing the demand. Most of the trips so
far have been in St. Mary’s, and an out-
reach effort is underway to expand the
services in Calvert County. The discon-
tinuance of the Partners in Care transpor-
tation service in Calvert County last year
has left an especially large gap in service
in Calvert.
Hartline said that the program has funds
in place to continue through June of 2019
and they are hopeful of securing addition-
al funds to extend it beyond that date.
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Kirwan Commission nces $18.6 Mil. for

Education Initiatives Recommendations,
The County Times
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best methods for

1958 and controls preservation projects,
the
licensing of commercial that cost the commission $400,000.
Career and Technical
Programs, Teacher Educational Grants,
and recreational fishers This took a heavy
Scholarships, and Before and After
School Safety FundingSchool
toll
and anglers alike. sions operating funds on the commis-
The appreciate, according they did not fully Governor Larry
commission to the audit.
is based in Colonial According to the
report the commis- Hogan today an- academic program offered before
and
Beach, Va. sion diverted revenues
from all oyster nounced $18.6 mil- after the school day, or in summer
lion in new educa- a school with a high concentratio for

advertising my
The audit found licenses, surcharges
that inspection taxes n of
the commission increas- identification tags to these projects. and tion funding to go students in kindergarten through
The audit chided living in poverty eighth
ingly cannot operate the commission for toward a series and at risk of falling
of
without spending
out
expending so much
on one portion initiatives, includ- behind academic requirements,
along
its reserve accounts of fisheries preservation at the expense of ing recommenda with $500,000 for
the recruitment, train-
and -
it does little to regulate all else. of Photo courtesy of tions from Mary- ing, and ongoing development of
new
its own spending. “While the preservation
of the oyster
Office of Governor land’s Commission teachers.

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“During fiscal 2017, population is important, concentrating Hogan’s website.
on Innovation and An additional $4.9
million will be
the commission all funding efforts Excellence in Edu- used by the Interagency
used in this area without Commission
$80,000 in cash restrict- gard for other areas of responsibility re- cation, known as
the Kirwan Commis- School Construction (IAC) to conductOn
ed for future projects the need for funds for ongoing and sion. While the Commission statewide facilities a
Potomac River Fisheries
trative operations adminis- its final findings will present assessment.
Commission to cover operating and The governor also
ex- ability to remain could result in the in- at the end of 2018, recommendations ditional $1.8 million authorized an ad-
penses when there
By Guy Leonard was the audit stated. a viable going concern,” preliminary recommenda
this funding reflects
cal year in the current fis-
Staff Writer no operating tions made through for need-based scholarships

best source for me

in tenuous financial cash avail- Concurrently, the audit earlier this year.
condition, a report able,” the report stated. the Maryland
from state’s Office
of Legislative Audits “As mission had problems found the com- “Every child in Maryland Commission (MHEC). Higher Education
The Potomac River states. the commission had of June 30, 2017, counting for all recording and ac- deserves ac-
sion, which is chargedFisheries Commis- The commission coordinates not
reserve for these funds. reimbursed the tion; it did not
of its financial transac- cess to a world-class
education, regard- In addition to the
funding for the
with the preserva- have accounting personnel less of what neighborhoo Kirwan
tion and oversight
of the fishery shared regulations between the Maryland fisheries “At the end with adequate to grow up in,” said d they happen released recommendations, Hogan also
by both Maryland
and Virginia, is still partment of Natural Resources De- commission’ of fiscal year 2017, the ing standards knowledge of account- Governor Hogan. $40 million in school
and the totaled s deficit for restricted to do so, according “That’s why our administrati funding that had safety
Virginia Marine Resources approximately $145,000, funds report. to the on has pro- legislature been restricted
vided record funding in the budget. This by the

to catch up on all Just Listed!

Commission
crease of $55,000 an in-
over the fiscal year The commission does for four years in a row for K-12 education includes: $23.5 funding
2016 deficit.” secure location where not even have a mitted to innovative and has been com- capital improvemen for safety-related
million
it stores the back- and outside-the-box ts;
LE The report stated
the commission op- ups to its servers, according to the education strategies, grants to local school $10.6 million in
$95 SS THAN
erated at a loss of $84,000 which makes them audit, and our ACCESS such as P-TECH systems to en-
for fiscal 2017, “subject to damage, Initiative. These new hance school safety; $3 million
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demonstrating an
“inability to operate destruction or loss.” investments are yet
another way we are Maryland Center for School Safety’s
for the
with a positive cash The commission responded giving our students
MO! even more opportu- operations, including 13 new positions;
47729 Devin Circle, balance.” to the au-
The commission’s
Lexington Park, MD revenues decreased dit saying it had heeded the advice given

the local news and

nities to learn, grow, $2.5 million to help
20653 from $815,685 in fiscal and was searching The new funding
and thrive.”
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 The County Times
201813
Thursday, September 27, 2018

Fall
FESTIVALS
A SPECIAL
PULL-OUT GUIDE
14
Celebrate the River Celebrate the The County Times Thursday, September 27, 2018

Calvert Marine Museum

at the
River at PRAD
FUNll
Free Family Fun for All Ages!
for a ers
memtbhe
of !
family

Patuxent River Appreciation mons Island Road will begin

Days (PRAD), one of Southern
Maryland’s longest running fes-
tivals, celebrates its 41st year on
October 6 and 7 at the Calvert
Marine Museum. All members
Patuxent River Appreciation Days of the family can enjoy the fun
from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Museum
October 6 & 7 admission is Free.  PRAD is made possible
The arts and crafts show with
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. over 25 artists will be located
PRAD Parade is Sunday at 2 p.m. in the museum’s parking lot
along with local food vendors.
www.calvertmarinemuseum.com The two music stages will host
live performances including
Chesapeake Swing Band, Cal-
ifornia Ramblers, GrooveSpan,
Smoke Creek Rounders, and
many more. Children can build
their own toy boats while the
whole family enjoys free cruises
aboard the Wm. B. Tennison
and Dee of St. Mary’s. Visitors
FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED can row in canoes and ride the
pedal boat in the boat basin
Sunday at 2 p.m. Non-profit
organizations are welcome to
join the parade with cash prizes
offered for best float entries. 
To enter your float or organi-
zation, contact Randy Geck at
rgeck@xecu.net.
through the generous support
of the Board of County Com-
missioners and in part by the
Calvert Marine Museum, Calvert
Artists’ Guild, Calvert Water-
man’s Association, Pa-Po-Peake
Shrine Club, and the American
Legion-Arick L. Lore Post. For
more information about PRAD,
including a complete sched-
ule of events, visit www.bit.ly//
PRAD2018, or call 410-326-
2042, ext. 41.
PRAD MUSIC PERFORMANCE
SCHEDULE

SERVING SOUTHERN MARYLAND throughout the weekend. Chil-

dren will also enjoy a petting
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6 – PNC
WATERSIDE PAVILION STAGE
FOR MORE THAN 20 YEARS zoo and pony rides (additional 11:45 P.M. - Groove Span
fee applies for pony rides).
“We beat any of the big chains prices! See dozens of non-profit
1 P.M. - Pond Scum

That’s our guarantee or it’s FREE!”
*see store for details
RT. 4 AT RT. 231 INTERSECTION • PRINCE FREDERICK
301-855-9302 410-535-4667
MONDAY - FRIDAY 10AM - 8PM
SATURDAY 10AM - 6PM • SUNDAY NOON - 5PM
groups that celebrate the river
in a wide variety of ways. There
will be exhibits, demonstra-
tions, displays, and educational
activities about green products,
recycling, oyster farming, native
plants, wildlife, live animals, and
more.
Back by popular demand on
Saturday in the Corbin Pavilion,
local wineries will offer wine
tasting. A wonderful array of
fall produce, potted mums,
honey and homemade jellies/
jams and lavender products will
also be available for sale.
Get a head start on holiday
shopping in the Museum Store
with new items arriving daily,
including books, home décor,
themed clothing, children’s
puppets, and jewelry.
The annual PRAD Parade with
a one-mile route along Solo-
2:15 P.M. - California Ramblers
3:30 P.M. - Chesapeake Swing
Band
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6 –
CORBIN PAVILION STAGE
10:30 A.M. - Bob Pfeiffer and
Eric Skow    
11:45 A.M. - Not So Modern
Jazz Quartet
1 P.M. - Folk Salad
2:15 P.M. - Justus 2
3:30 P.M. - Smoke Creek
Rounders
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7 – PNC
WATERSIDE PAVILION STAGE
12 P.M. - Some Assembly
1 P.M. - Sax Quartet
3 P.M. - Chesapeake Dance
Band
Press Release from CMM
Riverside Winefest at Sotterley
Thursday, September 27, 2018 The County Times 15

Well-Aged for 16 Years

By Dick Myers
Editor
A glass of wine, a gorgeous view of the
Patuxent River in front of you, and the
spectacular 18th Century Sotterley Planta-
tion behind you. What better way to spend
a fall day. You can do it all at the 16h Annual
Riverside Winefest at Sotterley, Oct. 6 and 7
in Hollywood, St. Mary’s County. It begins at
noon both days.
The support of Sotterley Plantation’s
events by the public made it possible for
them to host over 7,000 children, parents,
and educators over the past year, which is
significant in furthering our vision and mis-
sion as a vibrant educational and cultural
resource.
Sotterley’s largest fundraising event, the
16th Annual Riverside Winefest at Sotterley,
celebrates the very best Maryland wineries
in our breathtaking setting! This event, a.k.a.
the Party of the Fall, is all good things rolled
into one weekend ~ the wine flows freely,
music is jamming, artists are selling their
exquisite creations, food is scrumptious, and
the 1703 Manor House Mini Tours and the
Colonial Revival Garden Tours are free. This
year’s live music line-up: Saturday: West terley Members. Please call the office to pay year there will be more winery tents with
Coast Cowboys & Sunday: GrooveSpan. and reserve your tickets for pick up at Will more space to access your favorite winery!
Tickets may be purchased in advance for Call. Become a member ahead of time by This is a rain or shine event with no re-
a discounted price of $25 through October calling the office at 301-373-2280 or online funds. No pets or coolers please, but you
1st - buy Online Only at www.sotterley.org. at www.sotterley.org. are welcome to bring chairs and blankets.
$20 for Designated Drivers $10 for ages 6 New this year is a “Beer Cave.” You can
- 20 Free for children 5 & under. Tickets are For more information, visit www.sotterley.
purchase beer from a great selection of org or call 301-373-2280 or 800-681-0850.
$30 at the gate for a Tasting Ticket on the craft brews in this unique setting!
days of the event and $20 for existing Sot- dickmyers@countytime.net
There is no parking fee for the event! This

OCTOBER 6 & 7 beginning at noon Terror on the Home Front!

WineTastings, Live Music, Artisans, Local Food Vendors
& Beer Cave, FreeTours of the 1703 Manor House
& Colonial Revival Garden, and more!
PURCHASE BY OCTOBER 1st & SAVE!
$25 Advance Tasting Ticket (purchase online by 10/1); $30
at the gate; $20 for Designated Drivers; $10 for ages 6 - 20;
Free for children 5 & under; $20 for Sotterley Members: call
301.373.2280 by 10/1 to reserve tickets. Become a member!
NO Parking Fee! MORE winery tents with more space to access your
favorite wineries!
Ghosts of Sotterley
October 19, 20, 25, 26 & 27
Tours begin at 7:00 p.m. & run every 10 minutes
Visit Sotterley if you dare, the casualties of wars past, too
young to die and too far from home. They won’t stay buried!
Join us as a recruit and travel through the trails and woods at
Historic Sotterley after dark. Let’s see if you can pass muster!
Bwahahaha!
ADVANCE ONLINE RESERVATIONS REQUIRED.
No Walk-ins. www.sotterley.org.
$15.00 per person (children under 2 free).

44300 Sotterley Lane

Hollywood, MD 20636 301-373-2280
sotterley.org 800-681-0850
Southern Maryland:
16 The County Times
The Fall Place to Be
By Dick Myers
Editor
Many people believe that Southern Maryland is at its best in the
fall. Evidence can be found in the milder weather, often with a little
nip in the air, and the abundance of activities, including fairs and
festival, to interest just about everybody.
Fall is a particularly nice time to get out and enjoy the beautiful
surroundings that are ours for the picking all year but are espe-
cially special in the fall. A hike around a park is all the more enjoy-
able without the fear of dehydration, although everyone should
be aware that in spells it can get hot in the fall. That’s what Indian
Summer is all about.
Calvert Couny parks just begging for a hike are: Kings Landing
Park, Calvert Cliffs Stare Park, American Chestnut Land Trust, Battle
Creek Cyprus Swamp Sanctuary, Biscoe Gray Heritage Farm and
Chesapeake Beach Railway Trail. Or a stroll around North Beach
including along the boardwalk is a likewise pleasant diversion.
Parks in St. Mary’s County include Point Lookout State Park, Elms
Beach Park, Greenwell State Park, Leonardtown Wharf Park, Myr-
tle Point Park, Newtowne Neck State Park, Port of Leonardtown
Pak, Historic St. Mary’s City, St. Clements Island State Park, and St.
Mary’s River State Park.
If history is your thing, some of the aforementioned parks also
come with a twist of history, such as St. Mary’s City for colonial his-
tory and Point Lookout State Park for Civil War history. Of course,
history is on display inside Calvert Marine museum, Bayside History
Museum in North Beach and Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum
Vested in You
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in Calvert and Patuxent River Naval Air Museum and the Old Jail
Museum in St. Mary’s County.
A day trying to fund your way out of a corn maze is a perfect way
to commune with autumn (see a complete listing if local corn maz-
es elsewhere in this special section)
Local farmer’s markets have the requisite pumpkins and mums, in
addition to a surprising variety of fall fruits and vegetables. And of
course, crabs and oysters are at their peak, available directly from
the watermen or at your favorite local restaurant. And speaking of
food, don’t forget the Harvest Taste of Solomons on Oct. 13.
The many fairs and festivals in the fall can leave residens with the
need for a daytimer or phone calendar in front of them for sched-
uling. The first full weekend in October is really full, with Patux-
ent River Appreciation Days, Blessing of the Fleet and Sotterley’s
Riverside Winefest all that weekend (see separate stories on each
festival in this section).
Southern Maryland is looking outward towards the Bay and the
rivers, and its maritime history and watermen’s culture are both
treasured. That heritage is on display at Patuxent River Apprecia-
tion Days Oct. 6-7, the Blessing of the Fleet Oct 6 this year, and the
St. Mary’s County Oyster Festival Oct. 20-21 at the St. Mary’s Coun-
ty Fairgrounds.
Halloween looms as October winds down. The three towns in
Calvert and St. Mary’s are an exciting and safe place for kids of all
ages to celebrate Halloween. Here are their events:
• North Beach Boo Bash on October 27, 2018,  3-5 p.m. The North
Beach Business Loop and the Town of North Beach present the
Upcoming Events in the Square
Trick or Treat
on the Square
OCTOBER • 20
Veteran’s Day
Parade
NOVEMBER • 11
Christmas
on the Square
NOVEMBER • 23
FOR INFORMATION CONTACT 301-475-9791
Thursday, September 27, 2018 The County Times 17

8th Annual Halloween Boo Bash! Register for the children’s cos-
tume contest from 2:15 to 3 p.m. on the pavilion. The parade and
judging will follow. After the costume parade and judging, feel
free to trick-or-treat at local business.
• Halloween on the Square in Leonardtown, on Saturday, Oct.
20, 3-5 p.m. The Town of Leonardtown, Leonardtown Business
Association, Wine & Design, Art Buzz Kids and St. Mary’s Animal
Welfare League (SMAWL) host the event. Businesses around
town will be participating by handing out candy and/or toys
for children. During the event, kids are also invited to have their
face painted courtesy of the professional artists. Bring costumed
pets to participate in the SMAWL pet costume contest; SMAWL
volunteers will take your pet’s picture and post it to Facebook
for voting.
• Town of Chesapeake Beach and Calvert County Parks ad Recre-
ation Northern District are sponsoring the Halloween Family Fun
Night on Sunday, Oct 21, 4-7 p.m. at the Northeast Community
Center. They’ll have popcorn, face painting, balloon animals, a
DJ, inflatables and will finish the event with a trick or treat spon-
sored by local businesses.
Also, Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum in St. Leonard is
having a Halloween Festival on Fri, Oct.er 26, -6-9 p.m. in the pavil-
ion. The festival includes face painting, arts and crafts, free candy,
games and activities, haunted wagon ride, costume contest, haunt-
ed barn and more! It’s but donations are welcome
For a scarier way to spend Halloween, attend the: Ghosts of Sot-
terley, October 19, 20, 25-27. Terror on the Home Front! It won’t be
long before ghosts descend on Sotterley! Advance tickets required.
For more information go to https://www.sotterley.org/
For more ideas of what to do this fall go to the Visit St. Mary’s
website at https://www.visitstmarysmd.com/ or the Visit Calvert
website at http://www.choosecalvert.com/
dickmyers@countytimes.net

22880 Budds Creek Road – Clements – Maryland – 20624

At the intersection of Rt. 234 and Pincushion Road in Clements
Date Event Details
The entire weekend to celebrate all Scouts (girls & boys).
September
Come with your troop or in your uniform and receive $1.00 off
29th & 30th Scouts Weekend general admission. Call to book your troops reservations (for
(Sat & Sun)
groups of 15 or more).
5-Weekends
2018 Season Dates
Open - Saturday, September 29th October 6th Classic Car Show Southern Knights Rod & Custom Car Group will have a display
Close – Sunday, October 28th (Sat) 11:00 to 3:00 of classic cars.

Schedule/Times October 6th & 7th

Show your Washington Capitals team sprit by “Rocking The
Tues-Fri: By Appointment Only (Sat & Sun) “Rock The Red” Day Red” on this weekend and we will give you $1.00 off general
admission.
(for Schools, Daycares and Large Groups - D9:30 to 1:30 only)
Sat & Sun: 10:00am to 6:00pm Bring your kids out for FREE Fire Truck Rides (12:00pm to
October 7th Fire & Rescue
3:00pm). Fire & Rescue Members will receive $2.00 off
(Sun) Appreciation Day general admission (ID Required).
Admission Rate
Admission: $10.00
3 and Under FREE
October 13th Antique Tractor Pull Weight Class 2,500-10,500 pounds
(Sat) (one day pull)
Group Rates Available for 15 or More

2018 Theme Cornfield Cadillac’s

October 14th Walk though the rows of tricked out Big Rigs.
“Rocking The Red” (Sun) Truck Show (Rain Date: October 28th)
10:00 to 4:00
Avenue Disc Dogs are located right here in Avenue, MD and is
October 20th Avenue Disc Dogs operated by Adam and Jeri Cropper. Adam competes with
(Sat) 12:00/1:00/2:00 three of his dogs, and they will be doing their freestyle routine
for us. Don’t miss it.

October
Pull Weights -Sat - Weight Class 6,000 to 10,500 pounds
20th & 21st Antique Tractor Pull Pull Weights - Sun - Weight Class 2,500 to 5,500 pounds
(Sat & Sun)

Additional Fee
Celebrate Halloween, Kids show up in your Halloween Costume and get $1.00 off
October 28th
Chesapeake Country general admission. Watch some fantastic Country Line
(Sun)
- Food & Refreshments On-Site - Air-Conditioned/Heated Restrooms Last Day Cruizers and Dancers under the pavilion at 1:00pm. Sit back and enjoy the
sounds of Bluegrass Music on the farm 3:00pm to 6:00pm.
- Large Covered Picnic Area - Special Weekend Events: Bluegrass Music
- Cupcake Shop <Car Show, Fire Truck Rides,
Tractor Pulls, Truck Show, Bluegrass>

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22880 Budds Creek Road – Clements – Maryland – 20624
Bowles Farms – Corn Maze Office: 301-475-2139 Email: bowlesfarms@rcn.com At the intersection of Rt. 234 and Pincushion Road in Clements
18 The County Times Thursday, September 27, 2018

Straight Talk on Straight Teeth

BY: JEFF TOMCSIK
Orthodontic braces and clear align-
ers such as Invisalign® are not just
for straightening teeth and mak-
ing your smile look better. In fact,
a highly trained and skilled dentist
will use orthodontic treatment to
improve the function of the teeth
which will result in a healthier, lon-
ger-lasting smile. While good look-
ing teeth are attractive, the purpose
of your teeth is to chew food. When
teeth are misaligned, they can slow-
ly damage opposing teeth during the
chewing process. When they are in
proper alignment, teeth break down
the food they are chewing without
damaging each other.
To help illustrate the point, think
of a well working pair of scissors.
When in good alignment the two
blades come together and meet at a
very precise point that makes them
excellent at cutting paper. On the
other hand, imagine one of the
scissor blades had a slight bend or
a ding in the metal. This imperfec-
tion would surely affect the scissor’s
ability to cut as well as when it was in
perfect alignment. If the one blade
is bent away from the other, there
will be a gap between the points of
contact that cause the cutting action.
The result would likely be a failure
to cut effectively or efficiently. If the
bend in the one blade is toward the
other, it would cause the blades to
scrape each other, making cutting
difficult. More importantly to note,
the blades scraping each other slow-
ly destroy the cutting surface of both
blades.
These same principles can be ap-
plied to your teeth. In any area of
the mouth where your opposing
teeth do not meet when you per-
form a chewing motion (meaning
there is a space between the top
and opposing-bottom tooth in any
area of your mouth when your jaw
is closed), like the scissor in the first
scenario, it is rendered ineffective in
the chewing process. On the other
hand, if there are any teeth that are
colliding with their opposing teeth,
they are likely causing trauma to
each other and slowly wearing down
the enamel surface and eventually
the tooth structure. This will like-
ly lead to greater risk of decay and
eventually risk the tooth’s overall vi-
tality.
Many people who have ongoing
problems with decay or pain de-
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clean, might be suffering from mal-
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better functioning, healthier smile,
consider a clear aligner option such
as Invisalign®. Invisalign® is a
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The fact that aligners are remove-
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Blessing of the Fleet’s 51st Year
Thursday, September 27, 2018 The County Times
A lot of folks not familiar with Maryland’s history or the impor-
tance of the seafood industry in Maryland may wonder what the
Blessing of the Fleet is. It is a religious celebration of Maryland’s
Birthplace, the landmark of St. Clement’s Island, and a blessing of
the boats, or fleet, as October 1 generally begins the oyster harvest-
ing season in Maryland.
In the early years of the 7th District Optimist Club, Father John J.
Madigan, Pastor of Holy Angels Church in Avenue, MD, suggested
to Club President James Banagan that there should be an annual
event to bless the oyster boats as they began the harvest season,
and to celebrate the history of Maryland’s Birthplace.
They decided to name this event the Blessing of the Fleet, and
celebrated that year at the end of September.  The first event saw
Oyster Festival Celebrating 52nd Year
The idea of the oyster festival was first hatched back in 1967
when the newly formed Rotary Club of Lexington Park was look-
ing for a project, which would benefit both the membership and
the local community. More than half-a-century later, the festival
has grown beyond the initial 1,000 visitors, now seeing more than
15,000 visitors a year and hosting more than 75 artists, displays,
vendors, and more. Children’s activities, multiple food vendors of all
sorts, and live musical acts round out the weekend.
The 52nd annual St. Mary’s County Oyster Festival is set to open
Oct. 20 and run through Oct. 21 with activities designed for the en-
tire community to enjoy, all centered around the native oyster.
Celebrate the opening of oyster season on the Chesapeake Bay
and take part in one of the oldest and most popular oyster festivals
in the United States, the annual U.S. Oyster Festival featuring the
U.S. National Oyster Shucking Championships and National Oyster
Cook-Off.
Known for its exquisite range of seafood and exhibition of cul-
tural activities surrounding oysters & the waterman’s way of life in
St. Mary’s County, this annual festival also includes live music, local
foods, arts, crafts, craft beer tasting, and general family fun.
The National Shucking Championship includes competitors from
all over the United States competing for the title of U.S. Oyster
Shucking Champion. The U.S. winner then goes on to compete in
Galway, Ireland for the World Shucking Championship. Admission
at the door.
ALL DAY ACTIVITIES (BOTH DAYS):
• Oysters and seafood galore
• Musical acts on three stages
• Oyster Cooking demos
• The Tasting Room: Get a Flight of local Oysters and sample the
region’s best shellfish paired with local craft beer and wine
• Craft and domestic beer & local wines
• Special 50th celebration merchandise & cookbook
• Evening Concert 
• Arts & Craft and other vendors
• Children’s entertainment
700 people attend, but the following year, through help and sup-
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port from the local community as well as the Maryland Watermen’s
Association and Harry Lundenberg School of Seamanship, over
5,000 people attended.
This year’s Blessing of the Fleet on October 6 marks 51 years of
celebrating local heritage.
Even though the event is no longer held on the island, but on the
grounds of the St. Clement’s Island Museum, tours of the island are
offered each day with a pleasant boat ride from the museum boat
dock. And, a Catholic mass will be celebrated on the island on Sat-
urday Oct. 6 in front of the reconstructed Blackistone Lighthouse.
Saturday features an opening ceremony at 11 a.m. with lots of
entertainment for attendees as well as food and drink.
Usually a two-day event, the 7th District Optimist Club will be
putting all of the activities into just one day with Sunday as the rain
date this year.
The Blessing of the Fleet features many children’s activities, mu-
sic, arts and crafts vendors and plenty to eat and drink.
The festival is at the end of Route 242 in Colton’s Point. Parking is
available at several spots along Route 242 with free bus transporta-
tion to the festival’s museum venue.
Blessing of the Fleet commemorates the founding of Maryland
on St. Clement’s Island and the time-honored tradition of blessing
the Southern Maryland watermen’s fleet of boats. This celebratory
event includes tours of St. Clements Island, Blackistone Lighthouse
& St. Clement’s Island Museum, live entertainment, free boat ex-
cursions, Southern Maryland food, local wine tastings, children’s
activities, fireworks and more. Admission.
For more information, including the complete schedule, go to:
http://www.7thdistrictoptimist.org/Blessing.html
WATCH THE COMPETITIONS
Oyster shuckers come from all over the country to compete for
the title of US Shucking Champion. It’s not all about speed, though.
The judges look at the presentation of the oysters and how cleanly
they have been shucked, giving penalties for things like chipped
shells, dirt left in the oyster, or cut oysters. The winner in 2015 was
Duke Landry, who shucked his 24 oysters in 2 min and 16.76 sec-
onds!
TRY OYSTERS LIKE YOU’VE NEVER TASTED
Cook-Off competitors also come from around the country and
compete in three categories: hors d’oeuvres, soups/stews, and main
dishes. Professional chefs serve as the judges, although the public
gets a chance to vote on their favorite dish as well! Winning entries
are collected into a cookbook which is available at the Festival.
Information Provided by St. Mary’s County Division of Tourism
Civil War Fire Power On D
20

By Guy Leonard
The County Times Thursday, September 27, 2018

actors with the Friends of Point Lookout, a group of over the country, Ferraro sai
Staff Writer volunteers dedicated to preserving the history of an “There was a Company C in
Bringing history to life is what reenactors do and this important but lesser-known part of the nation’s Civil “That means we can take pa
weekend they’ll be doing it with a bang when they fire War history.
“We can portray whoever w
an early 19th century cannon in a display of Civil War- Dressed in period-accurate federal army uniforms,
era firepower at Point Lookout. they will fire the cannon twice on the hour, using age- The volunteers come from
old techniques of cleaning and loading the ancient preserve the history at Point
“This is tangible history right here,” said Bob Crick- camp by the Union Army to
enberger, a reenactor who was painting and inspect- weapon.
tured in battle.
ing the cannon to be fired over Sept. 29 and Sept.30. Crickenberger, along with fellow volunteers such as
“There’s something about guns going off, it really Dave Ferraro, of Gaithersburg, have been spending the It was a place defined by is
attracts people. preceding weeks prepping the cannon for its show to tion and death.
“It’s like moths to a flame.” the public. Crickenberger said that in
It’s a great deal of work keeping a two-century old about 52,000 prisoners wou
The flames the 740-pound cannon will spew will
be blank loads only, Crickenberger, president of the weapon in good working order. According to accounts from
Friends of Point Lookout said. The cannon was primitive compared to its Civil War as many as 4,000 died there
The cannon was fashioned somewhere between 1819 counterparts, having only a smooth bore that would Rations of food were spars
and 1820 out of cast iron; they were known to explode if make it less accurate than the more state-of-the-art rampant through the camp i
fired one too many times, he said, even 200 years ago. rifled cannons. were enclosed behind prison
The gun, designed to fire a six pound ball, has had a But it could still be lethal and had a range of between Some imprisoned at the ca
restricting sleeve placed down the barrel to prevent real 1,200 to 1,500 yards, Crickenberger said. others were black slaves who
shot from being loaded into it. They’ll be dressed as a generic federal unit, Company owners when they were capt
“If there were no sleeve in it, we wouldn’t fire it,” C of the federal army, without the state designation that The firing demonstration w
Crickenberger said. “It would surely explode. was the common way of distinguishing units in the Civil ing redoubt at the old camp,
War. be used as a last-ditch effort
“They were known to do that.” outbreak, Crickenberger said
This allows the group to take part in reenactments all
Crickenberger will be joined by 10 to 15 other reen-

The artillery demonstration at Point Lookout will take place on the hour Sept. 29 and Sept. 30. Bob Crickenb
Display at Point Lookout
id.
Thursday, September 27, 2018
n every unit,” Ferraro said.
art in any battle anywhere.
we want.”
all over Maryland to help
t Lookout, used as a prison
hold Confederates cap-
solation, disease, depreda-
two years’ time at the camp
uld pass through its gates.
m the federal government,
e.
se and disease often ran
in which thousands of men
n camp walls.
amp were civilians, while
o refused to leave their
tured by Union soldiers.
will take place at the remain-
p, one of three that were to
t to contain a mass prison
d.
berger, foreground, and Dave Ferraro perform maintenance on a cannon they will fire at Point Lookout State Park Sept. 29-30.
The County Times
The redoubt, known as Fort No. 3, was still undergo-
ing construction when the war came to a close and the
camp was no longer needed.
As many as 300 prisoners at a time worked on build-
ing the redoubts; two of them had cannons to put down
any uprising.
“It’s the only earthen fort left in Maryland from the
Civil War,” Crickenberger said, noting it is in excellent
condition.
Volunteer work has served to keep it so, Ferraro add-
ed.
Crickenberger hoped that the cannon demonstration
would encourage interest in Civil War history in general
and in Point Lookout specifically.
“We’re looking for any kind of interaction with the
public,” Crickenberger said. “We’ll answer any question.”
The reenactors, prizing authenticity in their character,
dress, equipment and weapons, will be on hand to show
the public what Civil War military life was like, Cricken-
berger said.
He said his interest in Civil War history has a strong
personal element.
“I’ve been doing this for 40 years, ever since I visited
the place back in 1977,” Crickenberger told The County
Times. “I had an ancestor in there [Point Lookout], Dan-
iel Crickenberger of Virginia.
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“I’ve been there volunteering ever since.”
Crickenberger said the history of Point Lookout was
as important as any of the other more well known Civil
War battlefields, even though no combat took place
there.
“We’ve all heard of Gettysburg, Vicksburg, Antietam
and Manassas,” Crickenberger said. “But this is history
that needs to be passed on.”
The Civil War, with all of its bloody battles and
600,000 some odd casualties, was a national tragedy,
Crickenberger said, but it did not break the country.
It persevered instead.
“The war was a test of democracy,” Crickenberger.
“The world was watching us expecting we wouldn’t last
long.”
The men who were held, and died, at Point Lookout
were a direct result of those battles of brother between
brother.
“We can’t forget these guys,” Crickenberger said of
the Point Lookout prisoners. “We need to remember
this.”
guyleonard@countytimes.net
Fall Into Little Explorers!
22 The County Times Thursday, September 27, 2018

Program Focuses on Young Visitors

Fall is coming, leaves are turning yellow
and orange, and the world is becoming
more colorful! Join the Little Explorers
program on Wednesday, October 3 to learn
about all things fall! The program will meet
at 10:00 a.m. at the Godiah Spray Tobacco
Plantation.
Little Explorers discover the world at
Historic St. Mary’s City through storytelling,
songs, and outdoor exploration.  Preschool-
ers, ages 3-5, and an accompanying parent
are invited to gather at Historic St. Mary’s
City for an hour of adventure, fun, and learn-
ing twice monthly on Wednesdays in the
spring and fall.  Each Little Explorers gather-
ing features a different theme. 
The program runs from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. 
Admission is $4 per child for non-members
($3 for Friends) and accompanying adults
visit free.  The fee includes full-day admis-
sion to the museum.  Bring a picnic and
spend the day!  For more information, con-
tact 240-895-4990 or email Info@HSMC-
digsHistory.org.  
Historic St.  Mary’s City is a museum of
living history and archaeology on the site
of Maryland’s first capital in beautiful, tide-
water Southern Maryland.  For more infor-
mation about this program or the museum,
contact the Visitor Center at 240-895-4990,
800-SMC-1634, or info@HSMCdigshistory.
org.  

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Harvest Taste ofThe County Times
Thursday, September 27, 2018
Solomons Coming
Restaurants Offer Tastes of
Fine Food and Beverages
New tastes abound in the
historic Solomons Town Cen-
ter as restaurants showcase
selected food and beverag-
es during the one-day food
festival, The Harvest Taste of
Solomons 2018 from 11am to
4pm, Saturday, October 13th.
The event is one of the year-
ly signature events designed
and sponsored by the Solo-
mons Business Association,
with proceeds to benefit the
association’s annual July 4th
fireworks display.
The Harvest Taste of Solo-
mons provides the community
a way to sample and enjoy a
waterfront town during the fall
season, according to Harvest
Taste of Solomons Co Chair
Christopher Donaldson.
Tickets are $5 each and may
be purchased at any of the
participating businesses. Each
ticket can be exchanged for
a sample of selected food or
beverages.
Past Participating businesses
have been: The Island Hide-
away, The Ruddy Duck, Boo-
merangs Original Ribs, Cap-
tain Smith’s Seafood Market,
Angler’s Seafood Bar and Grill,
The Dry Dock at Zahniser’s,
Island Sushi, The CD Café,
Kingfishers Seafood Bar and
Grill, carmen’s Gallery, The
Lighthouse Restaurant and
Dock Bar, The Lotus Kitch-
en and Kim’s Key Lime Pies,
The Charles Street Brasserie,
Solomons Island Winery, The
Pier, and the Calvert Marine
Museum.
Tickets will also be available
at the Berkshire Hathaway
HomeServices McNelis Group
Properties office starting
Wednesday, October 10th and
during the event on October
13th.
Below are the menus and
participants for the HTOS
2018:
Hilton Garden Inn (Ribs,
Crab Soup, Pumpkin Spice
Martini)
Ruddy Duck (Sauerbraten
Sliders, Potato & Caramelized
Onion Cakes, Pretzels and
Beer Cheese, Ruddy Duck Pint
of Beer)
Boomerangs Original Ribs
and Seafood (Hand Pulled
Pork BBQ Slider, Cream of
Crab Soup, Apple Cranberry
Sangria)
Mark’s
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Angler’s (Blackened Shrimp This Year at the
Taco, Shrimp Nachos, Crabby
Melt, Captain Crush)
Calvert County Fair:
September 29th
The Dry Dock Restaurant
and Bar (Black Bean Tender- Super Bowl Champions
loin Chili, Octoberfest Plate, Mike Nelms, The
Dry Dock Hot Chocolate, Old Dancing Bear Ron
Bay Rimmed Oyster Shooter) McDole, &
Kingfisher’s (Old Bay Wings, Pat Fischer
Crab Mac N Cheese, Truffle 3-5pm
Tots, Orange Crush)
Monte Coleman
The Grill Sergeant (will be & Mark Moseley
located across from Kingfish- 5-7pm
er’s in a food trailer) (Ribs,
Pulled Pork Sliders, Pit Beef
Sliders, Funnel Cake Fries) MANY CASES SAME OR NEXT DAY SERVICE
Island Hideaway (Key Lime
Pie, Pumpkin Ravioli, Crab Dip 301-863-8466
with pretzel balls, Mini Hide- www.marksrepairs.com
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Solomons Island Winery (5
oz. glass of Solomons Island
Winery Wine)
The Pier (Pork BBQ, Salted
Caramel Appletini, Chili, Des-
sert)
Lotus Kitchen (Key Lime Pie,
Lotus Blossom Rum Punch,
Coq au Vin, Pierogi Casserole
with topping bar)
No Thyme to Cook (Corn
Chowder, Roasted Oysters on
a Half Shell, Salted Caramel
Apple Bar)
Island Sushi (Mini Tuna Salad
Poke with Rice)
Charles Street Brasse-
rie (Crab and Scallion Cigars,
Lamp Chop with Cherry Demi
Glace, Filet Mignon Bruschet-
ta, “The Smashing Pumpkin”-
Bourbon Pumpkin Cocktail)
For more information on the
Harvest Taste of Solomons, call
443.722.5966 or 240.577.1002.
For a map of participating
restaurants and their offerings,
or for information on activities,
shopping, dining, and lodging
in Solomons, visit www.solo-
monsmaryland.com
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Local Farms Provide
24 The County Times
Fun Times This Fall
BOWLES FARMS with Capitals regalia gets $1 off
general admission.
The corn maze has two routes
for visitors: one is shorter than
the other one. There is also a
kiddy trail designed for kids.
All visitors will be handed a
map and a flag at the gate. If
someone gets lost, that person
could hold the flag up, and a
staff member at the lookout
tower would communicate the
exact location to a corn cop
through radio. The corn cop can
help the visitor find the way out
or just provide enough direc-
tion so that he or she can keep
going.
Bowles Farms’ annual corn
maze will be open Sept. 29 and Activities at the Bowles Farm
remain open each weekend until maze include:
Oct. 28. • Kids Play Area
The corn maze them this • Ride the Corn Maze Express
year honors the victory of
• Kids Barrel Ride
the Washington Capitals with
• Kids Corn Boxes
their first-ever Stanley Cup ice
hockey championship. Anyone • Barn Yard
showing up for the Rock the
Red Weekend Oct. 6 to Oct. 7 • Straw Jumping Pits
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Thursday, September 27, 2018
• Kids Slides Daycare’s Groups ONLY. By
• Kids Straw Maze Appointment Only (9:30 AM to
1:30 PM). To book your group
• Take Your Picture By Our Big call 301-475-2139 or email:
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• Pick Your Perfect Pumpkin allow 24hrs for us to return your
*Additional Charge call/email.
• Face Painting *Additional Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 AM
Charge to 6:00 PM. The last ticket is
sold at 5:00 PM.
• Visit The Farmer’s Daughter
Cupcake Shop The farm’s address is 22880
Budd’s Creek Road (Route 234),
Admission Rates Clements.
Farm Admission (Children 3 For more information, call
& Under - Free) - $10.00 per 301-475-2139 or email bowles-
person farms@rcn.com.
Groups of 15 or more can get a
discount rate of $8.00 per per- FORREST HALL FARM
son. One member of the group
must collect money in advance
CORN MAZE
and present it to the cashier. The 2018 Forrest Hall farm
corn maze is ready for anoth-
Please Note: Pumpkins are not
er wonderful season. This year
provided with admission.
we celebrate agriculture and
(ATM On-Site, Cash or Checks
aquaculture. The maze will be
Only) open weekends 9-5 and Monday
through Friday by appointment
Operating Schedule through the end of October.
Tuesday-Friday: Schools/
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Thursday, September 27, 2018
Check out our website for our
schedule of events to include
our sampling Sundays, music,
wine and face painting.
Plenty of apples in stock
including honey crisp. The store
is open 7 days a week 9-5.
Forrest Hall Farm is located
at 39136 Avie Lane, Mechanics-
ville, MD 20659 . (301) 884-
3086
MOORE OR LESS
FARM
The Moore or Less Farm is a
65-acre farm run by Jim (Moe)
and Elissa Moore and is lo-
cated in Bushwood, Maryland
on the road to the Historic St.
Clement’s Island State Park
and Museum. There is a road-
side market, Po Moe’s Coun-
try Emporium, that is open
to the public in front of our
farm alongside the barn that is
approximately 75 years old, a
former tobacco barn, that faces
MD Rt. 242. Available for pur-
chase are fruits and vegetables,
a variety of seasonal flowers
and local products along with
odds and ends to include
alpaca products made from
alpacas raised on the farm.
They offer a guided educa-
tional tour that provides an
introduction to exotic farm life
raising alpacas, followed by
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hands-on (if desired), up close
with the
alpacas.
in St. Mary’s County, MD
Please call or email to sched-
ule a tour, by appointment only.
The farm is located on 22467
Colton Point Road Bushwood
MD 20618. Phone: 301-769-
2210. Email: info@mooreorless-
farm.com.
October 20th & 21st
SPIDER HALL FARM National Oyster Shucking Competition
National Oyster Cook-Off
Food | Arts & Crafts | Music
Children’s Entertainment
Spider Hall Farm is a 362-acre
$10 Admission
working tobacco, corn, and
grain farm located in Prince Children 12 & Under are FREE
Frederick,. Spider Hall Farm
Stand is open April through
October selling local meats,
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organic milk, cheese, ice cream,
eggs, gifts and many more sea-
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sonal foods. Spider Farm offer
agritourism every Fall with a
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memorable and educational
corn maze, hayrides and pump-
kin patch.
Fall attractions are open Sat-
urdays and Sundays in October
only. 10 AM-6 PM (last ticket
sold at 5 PM). $11 (ages 4-13).
$5 (ages 14+). Kids 3 and under
are free.
General Admission Includes:
corn maze, hayride, petting
zoo, educational exhibits, giant
farm slide, sorghum maze and
more!
Pumpkins sold separately
by the pound in the pumpkin
patch or at the Farm Stand.
Must take hayride to the patch.
Visa, Mastercard and Discover
accepted.
Spider Hall Farm is located
at 3915 Hallowing Point Rd.,
Prince Frederick, MD. Phone:
410-610-0094.
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October 19-21
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
19th Annual Petruccelli 5K – Liberal Arts in Action
Eat Local Challenge – Varsity Games – Kids’ Corner
Arboretum Guided Tree Walk – St. Mary’s River Cruises
Great Bamboo Boat Race – Crab Feast
Don’t miss your chance to experience Hawktoberfest, one of
the year’s most anticipated events at St. Mary’s College.
Come out and join us as we welcome more than 1,000
visitors to our beautiful waterfront campus for a weekend
full of festive fall activities.
Register by Sunday, October 7 at
www.smcm.edu/events/hawktoberfest
Leonardtown
Thursday, September 27, 2018
Hosts Trick
or Treat on
the Square
It’s that time of the year again! Break out your favorite
costumes and don’t miss Trick or Treat on the Square in
Leonardtown on Saturday, October 20th, from 3:00 – 5:00
p.m.!
The Town of Leonardtown, Leonardtown Business Asso-
ciation, Wine & Design Art Buzz Kids and St. Mary’s Animal
Welfare League (SMAWL) will be hosting Trick-or-Treat on
the Square on October 20th from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Local
businesses around Town will be participating by handing
out candy and/or toys for children, so bring your own Trick-
or-Treat bag, or stop by The Good Earth Natural Foods
Store for a free eco-friendly bag (while supplies last).
Participating businesses will have a “Trick or Treat Here”
poster in their front window or attached to their table in
the Square. Please make sure children are accompanied by
an adult as the roads will not be closed for this event. It’s
the perfect time to walk around to local businesses and see
what they have coming up for the Fall season.
During the event, kids are also invited to have their face
painted courtesy of the professional artists of St. Mary’s
County Wine & Design Art Buzz Kids! Bring costumed pets
to participate in the SMAWL pet costume contest; SMAWL
volunteers will take your pet’s picture and post it to Face-
book for voting.
So, get ready for an afternoon full of tricks and treats! We
can’t wait to see everyone on the Square on October 20th
from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. For more information, please con-
tact the Town Hall Office at (301) 475-9791 or visit the Town
Website at http://www.leonardtown.somd.com/.
Press Release from Leonardtown
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Celebrate Halloween in the Garden
Thursday, September 27, 2018

It’s a Daytime Trick-or-Treating Festival

Looking for something SPOOKtackular to do for Halloween?
Annmarie Garden on Dowell Road in Solombns will host the 19th
Annual Halloween in the Garden on Saturday, October 27, 2018,
from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. More than 70 community organizations
and businesses will decorate booths, don costumes, and hand out
candy and treats to all the children. Some free activities will be pro-
vided and devilishly delicious food vendors will be present.
Admission of $2 per person will benefit local charities including
the Holiday Food Basket Program and the Annmarie Scholarship
Fund. Parking is free and will be located in the field adjacent to the
garden—follow signs. You can purchase a $5/person Fast Pass in
advance
Dress the whole family and enjoy a day of trick-or-treating, art ac-
tivities, lunch and more. Don’t forget to bring your camera--- there
are always unique photo opportunities with the boo-tiful decora-
tions!
Halloween in the Park is a smoke-free event. No smoking at any-
time, anywhere in the garden for the duration of the event - thank
you!
For more information on Annemarie Garden, go to their website:
https://www.annmariegarden.org/

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6TH ANNUAL

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Thursday, September 27, 2018 The County Times Sports 29

The Tackle Box Fishing Report

By Ken and Linda Lamb
Contributing Writers
We had a few dry days last week to
celebrate the rainiest year on record.
The rain is back, but the forecast for
the weekend looks good with sunshine,
seasonably cool temperatures, and calm
winds.
So, how did things go in our brief time
away from wind, gloom, and rain?
There are breaking stripers on the Ce-
dar Point Rip every morning. Clouds of
gulls give away the location of the fish,
most of which are not quite the 19 inches
required. The cool, rainy weather can
change that around quickly and will find
these fish available all day on a change
of tide and bigger fish will increase. You
can wear out your trolling gear catching
these fish with small bucktails fished
oyster bars and in the shallows ready
to take fresh cut bait, and even trolled
lures. Let’s go with the flow and catch
these hard-fighting, tasty fish, then take
them home and eat them.
Several hardy bass fishermen were
out at St. Mary’s Lake last Friday and
found the largemouth eager to take most
any lure. One kayaker landed 9 bass;
the biggest was 17 inches.

SMAC Scoreboard
in tandem using a 12 to 16 oz in line Bob Klimek with Cobia from last week.
Captain Bernie Shea out of Solomons weight.
went bottom fishing on his charter boat There should be
“Shea-D_Lady” (301-672-3282) last some good-sized
Saturday and caught plenty of white stripers on struc-

2 0 1 8 - 2 0 1 9 VA R S I T Y F O O T B A L L
perch and spot in the medium to large ture at Little Cove
size. The mouth of the Patuxent from Point and in Ce-
Hawk’s Nest to Sandy Point, South East dar Point Hollow.
Marker, and Drum Point all were hold- There are plenty of
ing eager bottom dwellers ready to take spot to be caught Chopticon vs.
pieces of bloodworm on a double bot- and live-lined to North Point 9/21/18 L 19-42
tom rig where two at the time were quite tempt the fish.
common. The overwhelm- Great Mills vs.
Bob Klimek trolled up a 40-inch, 25 ing flood of fresh
Northern 9/21/18 L 22-21
pound Cobia near the Target Ship last water from the
Friday. The big fish took a green surgi- rain run-off has
cal hose lure behind a #2 planer. brought catfish to Huntingtown
There were several reports of rockfish Keith Bradfield
areas usually out of caught this Blue Cat vs. Leonardtown 9/21/18 W 44-0
approaching 30 inches caught on cast their usual habitat that was 54 inches
lures, either top water poppers or swim- because of salinity. long and pegged out
ming plugs, coming in from the rocks Patuxent vs.
The blue and chan- his 50 pound scale 9/21/18 L 8-14
off the O Club, Hog Point, and Goose nel cats seem to be in the Potomac just St. Charles
Creek in and around Cedar Point. everywhere on the above Md. Point.

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Jumping Pit
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10 am to 6 pm

t he R ed
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30 The County Times Thursday, September 27, 2018

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I n Downtown 5 P M - 8 PM
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WINES 22660 Washington St.
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FROM LOCAL Join us for our monthly Art Share Artist Nicole Stewart’s one-woman
VINES Series from 6-7 PM featuring
local musicians Jay Armsworthy
show, Portrait of St. Mary’s, opens
at North End Gallery starting
and Woody Norris! “Cousins In October 2nd. It celebrates the
Harmony” will present the style of people and places of St. Mary’s
music that was known by the many County. Stewart known for her
‘brother’ duets from the early days exacting oil paintings, explores water and farm life, as well
of Bluegrass & Old Time music during the 40’s, 50’s, and as St. Mary’s County history. She showcases places you
Live music every weekend! 60’s.  know, like Bert’s 50’s Diner, and Point Lookout; and places
301-690-2192 • www.polwinery.com you may not, like historic Trent Hall.
Although not brothers, Jay and his cousin Woody have a
Open 7 days a week Noon - 6 pm • 23790 Newtowne Neck Road
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be playing some of those tunes and demonstrating the Leonardtown wine tasting, as a fund raiser for the Tudor
way harmony singing goes hand in hand as well as hosting Hall building fund.
an open discussion about the heritage of family singing in The show runs through October 28th. North End Gallery is
Southern Maryland. (Please note that this is a different time located at 41652 Fenwick Street in Leonardtown, Maryland.
than the usual 5:30 PM start for our Art Share sessions.) Hours are Tuesday through Saturday, from 10 to 5, and
Sundays from 12 noon to 4 pm.
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32 Contributing Writers
Contri bu t i n g Wr i t e r s
Deposition of Dr. Joseph L.
McWilliams, August 15, 1848
(Continued)
Dr. Joseph L. McWilliams
continued his deposition on his
thoughts on the mental status of
his uncle, James McWilliams at
the time his will was made.
I dined with Mr. McWilliams
on one occasion and after din-
ner went by his mill to pick up
my meal to take home but it had
not been ground. The miller
used insulting language to me
and I went up into the mill and
whipped him. The next morning
Mr. McWilliams sent me a letter
and said that he would not permit
me or anyone else to correct his
Negroes. I do not know that that
caused any breach between us.
I have never seen him cry. If
he had the appearance of cry-
ing it was peculiar to his natu-
ral temperament. I heard him
say that he had killed one of his
old horses which he said was 17
years old because it was an ex-
pense to him to feed. He said that
he had blind folded the horse and
killed him with a hatchet to give
him a speedy death. He said he
preferred killing the horse rather
than selling him to someone who
might treat him badly.
I always believed him very
much attached to Mrs. Gough as
much so as the rest of his chil-
dren. He was not as attached to
Mrs. Gough the last year owing to
her not visiting him as much as he
wished her to.
I knew nothing about the mak-
ing of the present will until a
The County Times Thursday, September 27, 2018
“Apple, Peaches,
Pumpkin Pie?”
I think I will make two apple pies
today. One will be a regular apple
pie and the other will have bourbon-
soaked apples. The latter pie will
be for my husband to savor. As for
me, I will eat the regular pie for
breakfast – not much better than pie
for breakfast. I used to add apricot
brandy quite often to apple pies, it
really gives it a rich flavor. Once the
pies are baking, that will put me in
the mood to pull out the rest of the
fall decorations.
How does everyone feel about the
pumpkin spice craze that has af-
fected/infected every aspect of our
culture from food, drinks, to clean-
ing products. I know that there are
week before or after his death but
Maryland Lottery tickets out there
that I copied for him about 3 or 4
that smell like Old Bay seasoning,
years ago. Under the provisions
so it is only a matter of time for and cakes made from scratch were
of the will I copied he left his en-
pumpkin spice scratch off tickets. I healthy breakfast alternatives. I
tire property to his wife with the
guess I am not a pumpkin spice fan still swear that is true. I don’t know
exception of one Negro woman
and am already over the fad. Just about the bourbon-apple pie be-
named Charlotte whom he left to
thinking of pumpkin spice coffee ing that healthy for breakfast. I just
Mrs. Gough. He said that Mr. Key
makes me a bit ill, but lots of my have to remember not to use my
owned the husband of the woman
friends and probably a lot of you en- husband’s good bourbon to soak the
and it would be convenient to the
joy it. Though if a pumpkin pie gets apples in. He was not happy when I
husband with Mrs. Gough. He
put in front of me, I will devour that. made homemade raisin bread/bread
also directed a plain flat lid coffin
So, maybe I will add in a pumpkin pudding and used the Woodford Re-
for himself. I think, but I am not
pie today too. Nope, too early. Ap- serve to make the bourbon glaze you
certain, that he devised $30 for
ple pie’s appeal can spread out from pour over the top. Woops. I am un-
masses to be said for him. He re-
now until the end of November and der strict orders to use the “rail” ver-
ceived considerable property by
be perfectly acceptable. I could go sions from our selection for glazes
his first wife, the mother of Mrs.
for a peach or apricot pie too…and I and cooking in the future. I didn’t
Gough, but not more than he had
do have apricot brandy. know, I only drink whiskey or bour-
himself. He told me that he had
I entered a pie and some cheese bon when it is mixed in a frou-frou
already given Mrs. Gough what
biscuits in the county fair many drink…like my favorite bourbon
he considered her proportion of
years ago and received 2nd place on sweet and sours.
her mother’s estate. The will I
my apple pie. My mother was still I have to stop thinking of food,
copied was in his handwriting but
alive then. I remember being so ex- I’m just like a bear storing up for
he asked me to copy it because he
cited calling her to tell her that I en- the winter. Fall food is the best food
was nervous when he wrote it.
tered. She said, “How did you take it anyway. Earlier this week, I picked
Mr. McWilliams stated in a con-
there?” I answered that I covered it up one of those warm, comforting
versation to me previous to the
up and drove immediately to the fair rotisserie turkey breasts at McKay’s
making of this will (when I told
with it. My mother said, “Oh no, you in Charlotte Hall, so the fall food
him that Mrs. Morgan* had been
ruined it. Never cover a hot apple pie adventure has really begun. Okay
buried in a coffin that cost $60)
it will get soggy.” I was so proud of time for me to get those apple slic-
that he would provide in his will
that pie too and was surprised when es drunk and bake – sounds a little
not to have such an extravagance
I got any ribbon at all. My moth- scary doesn’t it, like a Hansel and
in making his coffin and that the
er’s comment of course was to say, Gretel story. Hmmm, let me know
money could be better used for
“What, were there only two pies en- if you want to come over and help
charitable purposes.
tered?” She was sarcastic for sure, me……………
*I believe this was Ann Hebb
but how I wouldn’t love to banter
(1758-1841) who, at the time
and argue with her again once more. To each new day’s adventure,
of her death, was the widow of
Hard to believe it has been 18 years Shelby
James Morgan (1755-1814).
since her passing. Please send your comments or ideas
My mother did put the notion in to: shelbys.wanderings@yahoo.com
my head that homemade apple pies or find me on Facebook
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State Agriculture Secretary Visits White Marsh for Farm to School Day

Christine Allred, with the local 4-H Club talks to White Marsh Elementary School students on
the importance of farm animals with Secretary of Agriculture Joseph Bartenfelder watching in White Marsh students visit some goats at their Farm to School Day event.

Community Fundraiser
the background.

Benefited Great Mills

High School
A collaborative community Fundraiser
was held at the Reluctant Navigator Res-
taurant at Tall Timbers Marina to benefit
the Recovery Programs at Great Mills
High School on August 22.
This Happy Hour event featured a fun
night of socializing, hobnobbing with
neighbors and friends, and delicious
heavy hors d’oeuvres by Chef Keith.
Four movies from the Southern Mary-
land Film Festival held this past July in
Leonardtown were also on the evening’s
“menu”; they were:
miere at the Walter Reade Theatre at Lin-
coln Center in New York City in May of
2017. In Passing was filmed on location Prompt, Personalized, Professional
at Tall Timbers Marina in December of
2016. $10 WALK IN NAIL TRIMS
The Fundraiser was well-attended;
GMHS Principal Jake Heibel was pre-
sented with a check for $770 after the
event. This donation will go towards pro- 301-769-2363
viding for extra counseling for GMHS 25741 Three Notch Rd. • Hollywood MD
students and staff, for Clubs to attend
during school lunch hours to address
emotional issues such as peer pressure

• In Passing (written and directed by
Bittnarie Shin),
• Historic St. Mary’s County Life (a
Saturday Night Live parody high-
lighting the best parts of St.
• Mary’s County Life by Alex David),
• Memories of Leonardtown (a rec-
ollection of memories illustrated
through drawings of Leonardtown
from decades past by artist Kennedy
Abell), and
• Great Mills Strong (a documentary
featuring the efforts to heal and sup-
port a community as it returned to
learning by Ed Winson Delmoro).
Both In Passing and Great Mills Strong
were nominated for the prestigious Jury
Award at the SMFF.
Local actresses Ellynne Brice Davis
and Lois Stephenson facilitated in orga-
nizing the Fundraiser along with Rick
Meatyard and Amanda Meatyard of
Tall Timbers Marina and Mary Hickey
and Kim Williams of GMHS. Ellynne
and Joyce along with local actor Rick
Thompson (members of the Newtowne
Players at the Three Notch Theatre in
Lexington Park) had featured speaking
roles in In Passing which enjoyed its pre-
and the impacts of social media, for em-
ploying new security measures, and for
visits from comfort dogs and more.
Guests from the current St. Mary’s
County Board of Education were Rita
Weaver and Jim Davis. Also in atten-
dance was Dr. Sal Raspa, former Chair of
the SMC Board of Education. Steve and
Chris Ross were in the audience as well;
their house was used for some of the in-
terior scenes of In Passing and Steve was
the captain of the boat used in the film.
Filmmaker Alexander Davis served as
the evening tech person and was respon-
sible for setting up the equipment. He is
an English teacher at Leonardtown High
School.
Life-long St. Mary’s County resident
and artist/filmmaker Kennedy Abell is a
member of the Leonardtown Lions Club
whose movie is a video made from ap-
proximately 16 of his original drawings.
Ed Delmoro’s movie was a moving
tribute to the recovery efforts of the com-
munity after the tragic shooting at Great
Mills High School last March.
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Mary Delores Bush
Mary Delores Bush , 80, of Chaptico,
MD departed this earthly life on Sep-
tember 21, 2018, after a short stay at the
Hospice House, in Callaway, MD, sur-
rounded by her loving family and close
friends. Delores was born in Mechanic-
sville, MD to the late Mary M. Holt and
Ernest A. Holly on January 06, 1938.
She received her education in St. Mary’s
county public schools. She later married
the love of her life, Theodore R. Bush
on November 15,1958 and gave birth to
eight beautiful children.
Delores was a fun, loving, and nurtur-
ing mother. She loved her family, church
family, and most of all serving and
praising The Lord. She attended Living
Hope for the past 30 plus years where
she was faithful in attending and giving
unconditionally. Every first Saturday of
the month she did nursing home minis-
tries at our local nursing home. She also
loved to cook her famous fried chicken,
potato salad and her home-made cherry
cheesecake that everyone loved.
She loved attending her children and
grandchildren’s sports activities. Delo-
res would often watch football and bas-
ketball with her family. She didn’t have
a favorite team but she cheered for any
team playing against the Dallas Cow-
boys and against Lebron James.
Delores was preceded in death by her
husband, Theodore Bush; parents, Mary
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Holt and Ernest A. Holley, Sr; son, Jo-
seph Frederick Bush and sister, Joyce
Fletcher.
Delores leaves to cherish her memories
her children, Agnes, Mary(Calvin), The-
odore, Christopher, Deborah(Joseph),
Kelvin-Scott, Francene(Israel) and Tier;
her siblings, Doris Harris, Ernest A.
Holley, Jr.(Sunny), Royal Holley(Judith),
Agnes Brogans, Carol Ellis, Shirley Ann
Kelly(Frank), Jessie Stats and Catherine
Lothrop; sisters-in law, Odessa Curtis,
Lorraine Gray(Joseph “Sandy” Gray)
and a host of grandchildren and great
grandchildren and long time friends,
Maxzine Taylor and John Briscoe, Jr.
She also leaves to mourn a host of niec-
es, nephews, many cousins and great
friends that she met over the years!
Family and friends will unite on Sat-
urday, September 29, 2018 for visita-
tion at 9:00 am until time of service at
11:00 am at Living Hope Pentecostal
Church, 21650 Chancellors Run Road,
Great Mills, MD, 20634. Interment will
follow at Charles Memorial Gardens,
Leonardtown, MD.
Annie Lucille Wright
Annie Lucille “Mom Mom” Wright,
96, of Ridge, Maryland, died Septem-
ber 22, 2018, at Hospice House of St.
Mary’s.
She was born on April 17, 1922 in
Ridge, MD to the late Ruth and Clar-
ence Wise.
Lucille was passionate about the Bal-
timore Orioles, leaving her grandchil-
dren with fond memories of hearing the
announcers on the radio or TV from the
little bedroom on summer nights. She
loved playing bingo and could be found
Tuesdays nights at the Legion and Thurs-
day nights at St. James Hall. She spent
summers in her “skiff” crabbing the
shore lines on her beloved St. Jerome’s
Creek; very often with her grandchil-
dren as her “crew”. She was a wonder-
ful cook and baker, and everyone knew
that if you wanted a good home cooked
supper, you best be at the house before 4
pm. Many Friday evenings were spent
sitting on the back porch with family
enjoying a pile of freshly steamed crabs,
and of course the ball game playing in
the background.
She is
survived by three children:
Mary Catherine Fenhagen (Ray) of
Ridge, MD, Joseph T. Wright (Connie,
deceased) of Mechanicsville, MD, and
Robert I. Wright (Cathy) of St. Mary’s
City, MD; daughter-in-law, Ellen Wright
(Butch deceased); two sisters, Francis
Dean of Ridge, MD and Agnes Roberta
“Berta” Pratt of Scotland, MD; seven
grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren,
six great-great grandchildren; and many
nieces, nephews and cousins. In addi-
tion to her parents, she is also preceded
in death by her husband of 73 years,
Harry “Snooty” Wright Sr.; her son,
Harry “Butch” Wright; brothers: Clif-
ford Wise, George Wise, and Thomas
Wise; and sisters, Marguerite Smith,
Marion Tennyson, and Mary Theresa
Adler.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be
celebrated by Reverend Peter Giova-
noni on Thursday, September 27, 2018
at 11:00 a.m. at St. Michael’s Church.
Interment will follow in St. Michael’s
Church Cemetery.
Serving as pallbearers will be Joseph
Fenhagen, Lucas Anderson, Lee Tip-
pett, Joseph Hammonds, Jimmy Tippett
and Ryan Nickerson.
Memorial contributions may be made
to the Ridge Volunteer Rescue Squad,
P. O. Box 456, Ridge, MD 20680 or to
Hospice of St. Mary’s, P. O. Box 625,
Leonardtown, MD 20650.
Condolences to the family may be
made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.
Arrangements by the Brinsfield Fu-
neral Home of Leonardtown, MD.
James Richard “Jimmy”
Hunt III
James Richard “Jimmy” Hunt III, 50,
of Lexington Park, MD passed away on
Thursday September 13, 2018 at Med-
Star Washington Hospital Center sur-
rounded by his loving family.
He was born on August 3, 1968 in
Cheverly, MD to Joy Faye Tilton of Sol-
omons, MD.
Jimmy is a 1986 graduate of North-
ern High School. He attended the Com-
munity College of Southern Maryland
and earned his Journeyman’s Degree in
1990. He met his wife to be when he
was just 18 years old. On July 8, 1996,
he married the love of his life, Jodie
Lynn Reeder in Hollywood MD. To-
gether they celebrated over 22 wonder-
ful years of marriage. He owned and
operated J. Hunt Construction for over
20 years. He enjoyed taking vacations
with his wife to the Eastern Shore, espe-
cially St Michaels and Ocean City. He
liked to spend time on the boat crabbing
and fishing with his father. He was a
grill master and served many delicious
steaks and racks of ribs. He had a witty
sense of humor and was the life of the
party. He was an avid Dallas Cowboy
fan. He loved being with people and was
always very kind and giving. He put
others needs before his own. He loved
spending time with his family, especial-
ly all his nieces and nephews.
In addition to his loving wife, Jodie,
Jimmy is also survived by his parents,
Joy Faye and Warren Tilton; sister, Mary
Lee Hunt-McCloskey (Matthew) of Lus-
by, MD; mother-in-law, Mary Reeder of
California, MD; sister-in-law, Stacie E.
Park (Joon) of California, MD; brother-
in-law, Corey Reeder (Bianca) of Cali-
fornia, MD; nieces and nephews: Alexis
Johnson, Chloe Park, Justin Park, Grey-
son Park, Chelsea McCloskey, Shan-
non McCloskey, Samantha McCloskey,
Shelby McCloskey, Matthew McClos-
key, Patrick McCloskey, Kaitlin McClo-
skey, and Adam McCloskey; and many
extended family and friends.
Memorial contributions may be made
to the Lexington Park Volunteer Rescue
Squad, P.O. Box 339, Lexington Park,
MD and SMAWL (St. Mary’s Animal
Welfare League), P.O. Box 1232, Leon-
ardtown, MD 20650.
Condolences to the family may be
made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.
Arrangements by the Brinsfield Fu-
neral Home, P.A.
Evelyn Alice Chaney
Evelyn Alice Chaney, 88, of Lexing-
ton Park, MD passed away at MedStar
St. Mary’s Hospital, in Leonardtown,
MD on Monday, September 17, 2018.
Evelyn was born on March 23, 1930
to the late Edward Russell and Gertrude
(Windsor) Russell, in Washington, DC.
Evelyn was a supervisor at Arbitron.
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In addition to her parents, Evelyn was
predeceased by her husband, Edward
James Chaney. She is survived by her
son, Gary Martin Chaney of Lexing-
ton Park, MD; her daughters, Yvonne
O’Brien Cusimano of San Jose, CA;
Vicki Lynn O’Brien Collier of Bonita
Springs, FL; Tanya Darlene O’Brien
Bond of Easton, MD; and Renee Chaney
Sink of Clermont, FL; eight grandchil-
dren; and ten great-grandchildren.
All services will be private. Con-
dolences to the family may be made at
www.brinsfieldfuneral.com
Arrangements by Brinsfield Funeral
Home, P.A., Charlotte Hall, MD.
William “Billy” Arthur
Goddard, Sr.
William “Billy” Arthur Goddard, Sr.
65, of Callaway, MD formerly from An-
napolis, MD passed away on September
17, 2018 in Leonardtown, MD. Born on
September 13, 1953 in Annapolis, MD,
he was the son of the late Hilda Mae Bull
Goddard, and James Lee Goddard both
of Annapolis, MD. Billy is survived by
his children; William A. Goddard, Jr.
(Monica I) of Tall Timbers, MD, Crystal
G. Thomas (Roger) of Lexington Park,
MD and Cindi M. Curtis of Bushwood,
MD. As well as 19 grandchildren: Ter-
ence Thomas, Lexi Thomas, Ashlyn
Thomas, Karleigh Thomas, Gracie God-
dard, Jack Goddard, William A. God-
dard, III “Billy”, Aaron Curtis, Maeci
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Curtis, Malachi Curtis, Mason Curtis,
Abbriel Curtis, Aiden Curtis, Aleila
Curtis, Alonna Curtis, Krista Cone,
Jessica Cone, Lauren Cone, Dalton
Burgess, and 1 great grandson Cayden
Edward Thomas. Siblings; Debbie L.
Rankin (James), and sister in law Em-
ily Goddard. He was preceded in death
by his siblings; James Edward Goddard,
and Betty Mae Goddard.
He graduated from Annapolis Senior
High School in 1971. Billy served in the
United States Army from June 23, 1971
to June 14, 1974, while serving in the
Army he earned the National Defense
Service Medal, Marksman M16, and
Second Class Hand Grenade. Billy was
the Lead Dispatcher and Captain of the
Fire Department at Naval Air Station
Patuxent River Station Patuxent River,
MD, retiring after 34 years on Septem-
ber 3, 2011. After retiring from the fire
department, Billy worked for Bay Coun-
try Contractors driving a dump truck,
which was a big part of his life, it gave
him purpose. He loved his job and the
people he worked with so much. Billy
worked until early 2018 when he retired
due to illness.
He was also a waterman. Billy en-
joyed water fowl, hunting, fishing, and
two stepping. Along with being a Red-
skins, O’s and Nats fan.
In lieu of flowers please send contri-
butions to St. Jude’s Research Hospi-
tal 501 St. Jude’s Place Memphis, TN
38105, Second Dist. Vol. Fire Dept. and
Rescue Squad P.O. Box 1 Valley Lee,
MD 20692.
Arrangements provided by the Mat-
tingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A.
Leonardtown, MD.
Salley Anne Pellegrino
Salley Anne Pellegrino, 81 of Wal-
dorf, MD passed away on Saturday, Sep-
tember 15, 2018 at UM Charles Regional
Medical Center in LaPlata, MD. Salley
was born to the late Peter and Sally Vi-
trano on April 29, 1937 in Buffalo, NY.
She enjoyed spending time with family,
movies, cats, and church.
In addition to her parents, Salley was
predeceased by her husband, Paul Pel-
legrino and her sister, Ada M. Rode-
rique. She is survived by her sons, Paul
Pellegrino (Elsie) of Allentown, PA,
Richard Pellegrino (Lenora) of Waldorf,
MD; daughter, Cindy Pollock (Chris)
of Leonardtown, MD; three grandchil-
dren, Carly Pollock, Paige Pellegrino
and Chance Pollock.
Condolences to the family may be
made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com
Arrangements by the Brinsfield Fu-
neral Home, P.A.
Margaret Richardson
Wernecke
Margaret Richardson Wernecke,
85, of Leonardtown, MD passed away
peacefully with her family beside her
on September 21, 2018. She is survived
by her son Ray and his wife, Helen; son
David and his wife, Amy; grandchil-
dren Kate, John, Sam, and Jake; and
great grandson, Ace. Family was num-
ber one for Marge. Her grandchildren
will all miss her talks, her watchful eye,
her ‘way to go!’ fists in the air, millions
of questions about life, nights of Jeop-
ardy, Sunday mornings at the end of the
church pew, and her unconditional love.
Born on June 8, 1933 in Baltimore,
MD to John Richardson and Margaret
Richardson (Borgerding), the youngest
of four sisters. She was baptized into the
In loving memory of
Rose Johnson-Emory
who passed October 1, 1992
The years may wipe out many things,
But this they wipe out never,
The Memory of those happy days,
When we were all together
Love, Dad, Susan, and Tracy
Obituaries 35
faith on July 2, 1933. Marge graduated
in 1951 from Dundalk High School and
from the University of Maryland Nurs-
ing School in 1954. She then served as
a nurse in the United States Air Force.
She married Richard “Dick” Wer-
necke on September 19, 1959, who pre-
ceded her in death in 1991. Marge and
Dick focused their love and attention on
raising their two boys. In 1975, Marge
courageously returned to school and
earned a bachelor’s degree in anthropol-
ogy from St. Mary’s College of Mary-
land. She would later earn a master’s
degree in education from George Wash-
ington University and was especially
proud of her 4.0 GPA attained in all sec-
ondary coursework (a trait not passed
down to her sons). From 1975 until her
retirement in 1986, Marge led the nurs-
ing program at the St. Mary’s Technical
Center. Her mentorship of the next gen-
eration of compassionate, professional
caregivers has carried on well after her
retirement.
Capturing the breadth of Marge’s
spirit is difficult, though three themes
emerge: Caregiver, Competitor and
Christian. Marge was an ever-present
friend to those in her extended sphere.
She always “showed up.” She was proud
of breaking 100 in golf, earning Life
Master Level in Bridge, and drubbing
all comers in every imaginable card
or word game. Marge’s faith journey,
driven by curiosity and a firm love of
Jesus, is an enduring model for all and
leaves her friends and family in the full
knowledge that Marge is with the Saints
in Heaven.
The family will receive friends on
Friday, September 28, at 9 a.m. and the
life celebration service will follow at 11
a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 46707
S. Shangri-La Dr., Lexington Park, MD
20653. Memorial contributions in her
name are asked to Hospice of St. Mary’s,
P.O. Box 625 Leonardtown, MD 20650.
Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral
Home, P.A.
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UPCOMING ence on an exciting musical journey - from

2nd Annual Bacon, Bubbles and
Barre
The Front Porch in Leonardtown
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
SPICE Studio and The Front Porch of
Leonardtown are partnering for a sig-
nature event, Bacon, Bubbles and Barre
for the Boobies. Support local business’
in a one of a kind event to benefit a local
Breast Cancer Support Group. Bacon,
Bubbles and Barre provides both an out-
door fitness experience, a little bubbly and
a delicious bacon inspired brunch to all
attendees. This 55-minute outdoor class
combines ballet conditioning, Pilates,
yoga and meditation to strengthen your
core, lengthen your muscles, center your
mind and lift your spirits! After class, the
brunch party will enjoy a brunch buf-
fet and sip on a complimentary mimosa
or bacon bloody mary all while enjoying
brunch with a group of fun, locals who are
always DTB just like you!
Thursday, September 27
Homeschool Day at HSMC
Historic St. Mary’s City, 18751 Hoga-
boom Lane
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
A day filled with activities specifically
designed for homeschoolers and their
families. $5 per child, age 5 and older.
Register or info, call 240-895-4980 or
email Programs@DigsHistory.org.
Creative Conversations
Town Hall, 22670 Washington St.,
Leonardtown
4:00 – 7:00 PM
For Artists and Arts Advocates. The
Maryland State Arts Council is sponsor-
ing regional institutes for artists, arts orga-
nizations, arts leaders, and arts supporters
to gather for collaborative discussion and
professional development. Please RSVP
to: Michele Hayes,  michele.hayes@mary-
land.gov.
Info: 240-309-4061. info@smcart.org.
www.stmarysartcouncil.com
Care and Maintenance of Lycoming
Engines
Patuxent Naval Air Museum, Lexington
Park
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Special presentation hosted by Chap-
ter 478 of the Experimental Aircraft As-
sociation:  Lycoming’s Jeff Schans will
present the care and maintenance of Ly-
coming engines.  Pizza and drinks will
be served.  Free event — all are welcome.
301-872-4129
From Mozart to Monk
Auerbach Auditorium. St. Mary’s Hall,
St. Mary’s College Campus
7:00 PM
Piano concert featuring Geo Cooper,
Reginald Robinson, and Theodis Rodgers,
Jr. Three musical segments take the audi-
classical, to ragtime, to jazz.  Free and
open to the public. Reservations required:
www.smcm.edu/mozart-to-monk.
240-895-2045
Friday, September 28
Fire Prevention Program for Home
Schoolers
Mechanicsville Vol. Fire Department
Station 2
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Demonstrations and audience participa-
tions. Tour the Fire Department and try on
gear. Refreshments. Free event for Home
Schoolers and their parents. RSVP or
questions to seniorpalmtree@aol.com or
call the Fire Department at 301-884-4709
for more info.
Park Place Toastmasters
Church of the Ascension Lexington
Park, 21641 Great Mills Road
12:00 - 1:00 PM
Find out how we can help develop your
speaking, listening, and leadership skills
in a non-threatening environment!
Designer Bag Bingo
St. John’s School/Church, Hollywood
5:30 - 10:00 PM
Perfect Ladies Night Out! Doors open at
5:30 bingo starts at 7:00. Silent and brown
bag auctions, pull tabs, raffles and lots of
designer bags. Food and Beer/Wine avail-
able. $30 at the door. $25 online: www.
auctria.com/auction/sjsbagbingo
All You Can Eat Spaghetti Dinner
Mt. Zion United Methodist Church,
Mechanicsville
6:00 – 8:00 PM
Spaghetti and meatballs, salad,
bread, lemonade, tea and coffee. Adults
$10. Children 7 and under free. Dessert for
purchase and bake sale. Proceeds benefit
Mt. Zion United Methodist Church. 301-
884-4132. www.mtzionmech.org
  
Open Mic
Christ Church Parish Hall,
37497 Zach Fowler Road, Chaptico
7:00 - 10:00 PM
Great music and friendship at the SMT-
MD open mic. Acoustic musicians of all
skill levels are warmly welcomed to this
friendly venue. Doors open at 7:00; music
starts at 7:30. Admission $7; performers
free. Sign up to perform; contact Lois Ste-
phenson at Loisandron@md.metrocast.
net or 240- 925-9797. Info: www.smtmd.
org.
Friday Night Shabbat Services
Beth Israel Synagogue, 21780 Bunker
Hill Drive, Lexington Park
 7:30 - 9:00 PM
Please join us with Rabbi Ken Cohen.
We are an egalitarian synagogue serving
the needs of the Southern Maryland Jew-
ish Community. bethisraelmd.weebly.com
Sat. & Sun., Sept. 29 & 30
Port of Leonardtown Harvest Festival
Saturday, 12:00 – 8:00 PM
Sunday, 12:00 – 7:00 PM
Fall Bar Crawl
Leonardtown
Saturday 12:00 PM to Sunday 12:00 AM
Saturday, September 29
Church Yard Sale
Callaway Baptist Church 20960 Point
Lookout Road
7:00 AM - Noon
All proceeds go towards our building
fund.
Trash Pick Up
Hatchet Thicket and Abell Roads start-
ing at Colton’s Point Rd (242), Avenue
9:00 - 11:00 AM
Neighborhood trash pick up to keep
roadsides, streams and the Chesapeake
Bay clean and trash free. Trash pickers and
bags provided, bring gloves! More info or
to organize your own trash pick up event,
contact Liz at Friends of St Clements Bay:
curtzeli@gmail.com
Saturday Morning Shabbat Services
Beth Israel Synagogue, 21780 Bunker
Hill Drive, Lexington Park
9:30 – 11:00 AM
Please join us with Rabbi Ken Cohen.
We are an egalitarian synagogue serving
the needs of the Southern Maryland Jew-
ish Community. bethisraelmd.weebly.com
Dee of St. Mary’s Public Sails
Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons   
2:30 – 4:30 PM
Sail aboard this historic skipjack de-
parting and returning from the Calvert
Marine Museum. $15 for ages 8-12, 13
and older are $25. Sorry, no children un-
der five permitted. Reservations required
by noon Friday. Contact Melissa McCor-
mick, 410-326-2042 ext. 41. www.calvert-
marinemuseum.com
Diamond Decade Mania
College of Southern Maryland, LaPlata
Campus
6:00 PM
The College of Southern Maryland
Foundation invites the public to join staff,
faculty, retirees and alumni for CSM’s
60th anniversary scholarship fundraising
event. $60. Visit https://Foundation.csmd.
edu/mania or call 301-934-7647.
Sunday, September 30
All You Can Eat Breakfast
Ridge Volunteer Rescue Squad, Knights
of Columbus Hall
8:30 - 11:00 AM
Monday, October 1
Toastmasters—Talk of the Town
Lexington Park Library, 21677 FDR
Blvd
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Improve your communication and lead-
ership skills, pay us a visit and bring a
friend! Our club website: 
www.club9410.easy-speak.org
Hold’em Bounty Tournament
St. Marys County Elks Lodge, 45779
Fire Department Lane, Lexington Park
7:00 PM
No Limit Holdem Poker Tournament. $25
Buy in. $5 add-on, 1,000 chips and raffle
drawing. Food and Beverage available
purchase. Questions: James Dean, 240-
577-0828. Email: jdeanjunior@yahoo.
com
Tuesday, October 2
Seaweed
Chesapeake Biological Laboratory, 142
Williams St, Solomons
7:00 - 8:00 PM
Can seaweed clean up the mess left by
your cell phone? CBL faculty and gradu-
ate students are developing new approach-
es to solving environmental management
problems. Free. Seating first-come, first-
served. Visit: bit.ly/Science4Citizens
Wednesday, October 3
Little Explorers: Fall Mixed Up
Godiah Spray Tobacco Plantation,
47621 Old Cove Rd., Historic St. Mary’s
City
10:00 – 11:00 AM
Join the Little Explorers program to
learn about all things fall! Preschoolers,
ages 3-5. $4/child and accompanying
adult. Info: 240-895-4990 or email: info@
HSMCdigsHistory.org
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 293
Meeting Off Site, VFW Post 8810
7:00 – 8:00 PM
Contact President of Auxil-
iary. General Membership Meet-
ing. First Wednesday every month.
Thursday, October 4
American Legion Post 221 Meeting
21690 Colton Point Rd., Avenue
8:00 - 9:00 PM
All active duty personnel and veter-
ans join for our monthly meeting. Email
alpost221@aol.com. Call 301-884-4071.
Visit www.alpost221.webs.com.
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St. Mary’s Department of Aging

Loffler Senior Activity Center 301-475-4200, ext. 1658
Garvey Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4200, ext. 1050

Programs and Activities

Northern Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4002, ext. 3101
Visit www.stmarysmd.com/aging for the most up-to date information
Brought to you by the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County: James R. Guy, President; Michael L. Hewitt; Tom Jarboe; Todd B. Morgan; John E. O’Connor; and the Department of Aging & Human Services

required. for those 60+ years of age. Lunch (Tossed

Fresh Conversations
The Garvey Senior Activity Center will
be taking part in a pilot program provided
by the University of MD Extension. The
Iowa Department of Public Health de-
signed this nutrition program to support
healthy aging and independence by giv-
ing older adult community members an
opportunity to gather and discuss current
nutrition and health topics, taste low-cost
healthy recipes, and discover new ways to
stay active and independent. Participating
in this pilot program requires reading a
short newsletter one-week prior to attend-
ing a one-hour in-person discussion of
the newsletter’s content. The session will
be held on Tuesday, Oct. 9, at 12:30-1:30
p.m. Materials will be available for pick
up on Monday, Oct. 1. Sign up is required.
To sign up please call 301-475-4200, ext.
*1050.
Financial Fitness
Come join us at the Garvey Senior Ac-
tivity Center on Monday, Oct. 1, at 2:30
p.m. for a presentation on money manage-
ment. Sign up at the receptionist desk or
by calling
301-475-4200, ext. *1050. There is no
fee to attend; however advance sign up is
YES Cycling Ride BWI Trail
The YES Cycling Group will have a
ride on the BWI trail on Wednesday, Oct.
3. The group will meet at the Northern Se-
nior Activity Center at 8:30 a.m. and will
caravan to Glen Bernie. The trip will be
led by Dan and Diana Donahue, experi-
enced cyclists and volunteer bicycle trip
leaders. Helmets and cell phones are re-
quired to participate on all rides and are
not provided by the center. To sign up for
the ride or for more information about
the ride call Rachel at 301-475-4200, ext.
*3103.
CSM Wellness Clinic
The College of Southern Maryland’s
Nursing Program will provide a free well-
ness clinic at the Northern Senior Activ-
ity Center on Thursday, Oct. 4, at 9-11:30
a.m. Health checks include blood pres-
sure, height and weight, heart rate, and
vision. Presentations include topics such
as Bacteria in the Bay, Benefits of Com-
pression Garments, Best Brain Foods, En-
vironmental Pollution and the Body, and
How to Manage Chronic Pain. Drop-ins
are welcome; prior sign up is not required.
Macular Degeneration
Discussion
Health Watch Volunteer Coordinator
Linda Weintraub will discuss Macular
Degeneration at the Loffler Senior Activ-
ity Center on Thursday, Oct. 11, at 10 a.m.
What causes it and what can you do to
reduce the effects and progression if you
are diagnosed with it? To sign up for this
free presentation, call 301-475-4200, ext.
*1658, or stop by the reception desk.
AARP Safe Driving Class
An AARP Safe-Driving course will be
held at the Loffler Senior Activity Center
on Wednesday, Oct. 17, from 9 a.m. to 2
p.m. (with an hour lunch break at 11:30).
The cost is $15 for AARP Members, $20
for non-members, payable on the day of
class. This program includes emphasis on
roundabouts, pavement markings, stop-
sign compliance, red-light running, and
safety issues such as speeding, seat belt
and turn signal use. Pre-registration is re-
quired, call 301-475-4200, ext. *1658, or
stop by the registration desk at Loffler by
Thursday, Oct. 10, to sign up. If you wish
to order a lunch from the center, the cost
is $6 if you are under 60 and by donation
Salad w/ Chickpeas and Dressing, Spa-
ghetti w/Meat Sauce, Brussels Sprouts,
Dinner Roll and Pears) can be ordered at
the same time you register for the class.
Zumba Gold
Zumba is a fitness program that com-
bines Latin and international music with
dance moves. The routines incorporate in-
terval training — alternating fast and slow
rhythms — and resistance training. It’s
fun and exciting. Zumba Gold is designed
for folks 50+ years of age as it recreates
the original moves but at a lower-inten-
sity. The class focuses on all elements of
fitness: cardiovascular, muscular condi-
tioning, flexibility and balance- best of
all, it’s easier to do than you might think.
Zumba Gold is available at all senior ac-
tivity centers in St. Mary’s County. At the
Loffler Senior Activity Center classes are
on Mondays at noon. Garvey’s Zumba
Gold classes are on Thursdays at 10:45
a.m. while Northern’s Gold is at 10 a.m.
on Tuesdays. If you’ve never tried Zumba
Gold in St. Mary’s County your first class
is free! For more information call 301-
475-4200, ext. *1658 for Loffler; *1050 for
Garvey; *3101 for Northern.

One Maryland One Book: Meet the
Author Tim Junkin
St. Mary’s County Library will host the 2018 One
Maryland One Book author, Tim Junkin at Leonard-
town High School (23995 Point Lookout Road, Leon-
ardtown) on Wednesday, October 3 from 7 – 9 p.m. As
part of Maryland Humanities’ programming for the
state’s largest reading and discussion program, 2018
One Maryland One Book author Tim Junkin will tour
the state to discuss his book ‘Bloodsworth: The True
Story of the First Death Row Inmate Exonerated by
DNA.’ The event is free. Seating is available on a first-
come, first-served basis. Mr. Junkin will speak and
sign books. This is a Choose Civility: Southern Mary-
land event.
Library Holiday Hours
All three locations of the St. Mary’s County Library
will be closed on Monday, October 8 in observance of
Columbus Day. All locations will be open for regular
business hours on Tuesday, October 9.
Introduction to Corporate Giving
Lexington Park Library will hold Introduction to
Corporate Giving on Wednesday, October 10 from 2
– 4 p.m. Corporate grantmakers are different from tra-
ditional foundations in many ways. This one-hour class
provides a basic overview of the different types of cor-
porate giving, what motivates corporations to give, and
how to find potential corporate partners. After class,
take advantage of reserved computer lab time to search
the Foundation Directory Online and network with
other members of the nonprofit community. Registra-
tion required on www.stmalib.org.
Paying for College
Leonardtown Library will hold Paying for College
on Wednesday, October 10 from 6 – 7:30 p.m. Thirza
Morgan, Financial Assistance Advisor from CSM, will
join us to discuss the FAFSA process, the changes to
Year 2018, different types of college financial aid, re-
quirements, and sources, along with how eligibility for
need based financial aid is determined. Registration
recommended on www.stmalib.org.
Healthy Cooking with Chef Gayle
Charlotte Hall Library will hold a Healthy Cooking
demonstration with Chef Gayle Owens on Thursday,
October 11 from 9 – 11 a.m. Learn cooking techniques
and recipes, how to prepare healthy, inexpensive and
easy dishes/meals, and get free samples and giveaways.
Registration required on www.stmalib.org.
Veggie Van Gogh
Leonardtown Library will hold Veggie Van Gogh
on Friday, October 12 from 10 – 11 a.m. Paint beau-
tiful works of art with carved pieces of veggies! This
fun and calming activity is sure to be a blast for your
creative kiddos. All supplies provided by the library.
Designed with 2-5 year olds in mind, but any child
with a creative side is welcome. Registration required
on www.stmalib.org.
Zombie Escape Room
Leonardtown Library will hold two Zombie Escape
Room sessions on Monday, October 1. The first from
4 – 4:45 p.m., and the second from 5:15 – 6 p.m. Solve
clues to find the antidote to a deadly virus! Can you
find it in time to stop the zombie apocalypse? Planned
by the Leonardtown Teen Advisory and Planning Soci-
ety (TAPS). Registration required. Ages 12-18.
Paws to Read
Leonardtown Library will host special canine guests
for Paws to Read on Saturday, October 6 starting at 2
p.m. Join “Pets on Wheels” to practice reading out loud
to a therapy dog for 15 minute sessions. Registration
is required. Register for a time slot – four spaces are
available for each 15-minute time slot, please check al-
ternate times if the one you first see is full. Readers
should bring a book, or arrive at least 20 minutes early
for help to choose a book. Recommended for begin-
ning readers, or any student who needs a confidence
boost.
Lawyer in the Library
Lexington Park Library will host Lawyer in the Li-
brary on Monday, October 1 from 12 – 2 p.m. The
Lawyer in the Library project provides FREE civil
legal services in your community! No appointments
necessary. Attendees will be helped on a first-come,
first-served basis. Please bring all relevant documents
with you.
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COMMISSIONERS OF LEONARDTOWN
REQUEST FOR BIDS
SNOW AND ICE CONTROL PROGRAM
The Commissioners of Leonardtown are currently accepting bids to perform snow and ice
removal services within the corporate limits of Leonardtown. Approximately 11 miles of
municipal streets and parking lots will be included in the contract.
Since bidders will have different equipment, the contract will be awarded on a “best val-
ue” basis. The bid will consist of hourly rates for various pieces of equipment. The bid
will be for one two-year term with two two-year options.
Interested bidders should obtain a copy of the RFP by contacting Tony Wheatley Capital
Construction Coordinator, Town of Leonardtown POB. 1, 22670 Washington Street,
Leonardtown, Maryland 20650. Or call 301-475-9791.
A pre-bid conference will be held on October 10, 2018 at 10 a.m. at the Town office con-
ference room. A bid opening will be held October 31, 2018 at 10:00 a.m., at which time
they will be publicly opened and read.
The Commissioners of Leonardtown reserve the right to reject any and all bids and pro-
posal, and to accept any proposal deemed to be in the best interest of the Town.
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