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Capt. Duke, World War II Ace Still MIA

Captain Walter Francis Duke
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
Five years ago the U.S. Army came to the family of
Capt. Walter Francis Duke, a World War II missing in ac-
tion combat pilot shot down over Burma in 1944, to take
DNA samples for what the family believed might be a
possible match.
But the Army says that they never had found the re-
mains of Duke, a Leonardtown native, who died when he
was just 22 years old, nor do they even know the location
of his plane, The County Times has learned.
The Army has never found his aircraft and we have no 1944, the same day the
remains we believe are his, said Greg Gardner, chief of Allies began the libera-
the Past Conicts and Repatriation Branch at Fort Knox tion of Europe with the
in Kentucky.
Gardner said the Army has about 34,000 cases of miss-
ing in action soldiers from World War II that they are still
working on resolving they are roughly split in half be- to have a chance to see
tween ground warfare losses and Army Air Corp losses.
The Army Air Corp was the precursor to the modern
U.S. Air Force.
Gardner explained that the collection ofDNA that
could lead to the future identication of Duke, and others tered the war he became a pilot with the U.S. Army Air
missing in action like him, was a sort of precaution. Corps; he went on to win the Silver Star, Distinguished
Were trying to get DNA for all the World War II cases Flying Cross with two oak leaf clusters, Air Medal with
that we can because family members are dying, he said. two oak leaf clusters, the Purple Heart, American Defense
If we wait to collect DNA well be dealing with nieces Medal, American Service Medal and several others.
and nephews and other descendents whose connection Ofcials said they had been in contact with members of
genetically is not as close as siblings or children. Dukes extended family to inform them as late as June of
The 2012 decision to collect DNA may have come from last year that they had no remains, nor had they remnants
a government agency that is now part of the Defense of his crashed plane.
POW/MIA Accounting Agency, Gardner said. However, several relatives told The County Times that
That agency may have requested the past conicts in the ve years since the initial taking of the DNA sam-
branch to collect the DNA, ples that they had received no
he said, because they had en- We have no idea yet where his crash site word from the Army about
gaged in historical research is. We are at the mercy of the country we Dukes status, nor had their
on Duke or one of their search requests for information
teams may have gained ac- want to enter. been answered.
cess to Myanmar, once called They wont even tell us
Burma, to try and nd re- - Greg Gardner anything, said Frank Fearns,
mains of any number of lost son of Eleanor Fearns who is
servicemen. Dukes sister. Were just try-
The past conicts branch tries to resolve as many as ing to forget about it.
1,500 cases a year, Gardner said. To not know anything... thats wrong. But it doesnt
We have no idea yet where his crash site is, he said. surprise me. Its the government.
We are at the mercy of the country we want to enter. Sandra Battle, Eleanor Fearns daughter, said she did
The County Times reported in 2012 that family mem- not believe the family would ever get closure on the
bers had said the Army was, at that time, performing the mystery.
DNA tests to ascertain whether it was in fact the downed My mother was just beyond exited when the Army
war hero. came to take DNA samples, Battle said. She thought she
Duke was a P-38 pilot, an aircraft distinguished by its would nally get some closure.
twin tales, long-range capability and heavy repower. Its incredibly disheartening.
He served with the 459th Fighter Squadron based in
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FALL CONSIGNMENT
4TH ANNUAL
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Thomas F. McKay,
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Stephen J. Bisciotti, Owner
Baltimore Ravens
Dear Mr. Bisciotti,
Thank you for your response to the ac-
tions of your team, the Baltimore Ravens,
during the playing of the United States
national anthem this past Sunday while
your team was visiting London to play
a football game against the Jacksonville
Jaguars. You must be so proud of the or-
ganization you own. A bunch of stupid
25 year old kids who havent had the op-
portunity in life to see and understand the
value of America, your team. I do compli-
ment your organization on its early child-
hood development skills, you are able to
get them all to dress alike. Must make you
very proud.
I suspect however, you would be so
humble as to give some credit for such a
great childhood development organiza-
tion to the prior owner, after all he was the
one who first was able to get Ray Lewis
to dress properly when that really stupid
young kid was in a nightclub in Atlanta
unable to understand the value of life.
How do you get these children to all wear
purple on the same day and white on the
same day?
And what joy it must be for you to see
those children rise to their feet to honor
the Queen. But once again, you probably
are so humble that you take little credit for
their show of national respect, truthfully
you would most likely admit it had more
to do with those kids believing in fairy
tales and the benevolence of the fairy tale
queen, certainly your great organization
cant be expected to teach history to those
stupid kids. Its quite enough to get them
all in the same jersey, right?
Your statement of support for the ac-
tions of the kids you so deplorably employ
was important because it demonstrates
clearly where the adults in your organi-
zation stand. Yet, as an outsider looking
in, and a former season ticket holder who
dug deep to buy four seat licenses, and
yes, also contributed along with my fel-
low Marylanders hundreds of millions of
our tax dollars to build that stadium you
treat as yours, I probably am missing a lot
of detail here. The adults are probably so
busy trying to get those children dressed
and keep them out of bars where folks are
dying, and elevators with their wives, that
the adults in your organization just dont
have the time to consider any other value
system except for the one that serves you.
I do want to tell you, I actually missed
that great salute to the Queen from your
kids, Sunday was the birthday of my two
year old grandson. I live in Maryland and
for now he lives in Washington State where
his father, a United States Army Ranger is
assigned. Unfortunately the boys father
was not able to be with his son on his sec-
ond birthday as he is deployed on a mis-
sion on behalf of your football team and
the rest of the United States of America.
Gosh, as a fellow proud American, doesnt
that just send shivers down your spine, the
words: United States of America? Way
to show those London lads how fairy tale
queens can inspire us in the United States
of America.
Sorry, didnt mean to digress, yes his fa-
ther was not able to be there for his second
birthday, and his grandparents are on the
other side of the country, so we took a few
minutes to skype and sing happy birthday,
sorry I missed your kids big day! Guess as
the adult I should have done a better job of
scheduling things that day because miss-
ing Marylands team (sorry, your team)
displaying great pride on foreign soil sure
is something I should not have missed.
But I will be certain to send a clip of your
kids to my son-in-law (the Army Ranger
kid), in case he ever has to take a knee on
foreign soil while doing his job, he will
be glad to know that fairy tales and the
Queen can make things great again.
Oh, one last thing Mr. Biscotti, I know
you must be so busy, but just want to make
sure you know, my beloved Baltimore
football team has now given me yet a sec-
ond memory that will be burned in my
mind for the rest of my life. I can still see
like it was yesterday when those Mayflow-
er moving trucks were leaving Baltimore.
The snowflakes against the street lights in
the dark of night makes the memory so
pure. And now I can join the memory of
that day when I lost my beloved football
team with the vivid memory of Ray Lewis
and his band of brothers, knee bent with
our nations blood on their hands, the day I
lost my beloved football team, again.
Thanks for the memory,
Thomas F. McKay
Tax investor, former season ticket holder,
former fan, non-racist proud American
Thursday, September 28, 2017
Health Department
Investigating Scabies
Infestation
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
St. Marys County health officials
say that scabies skin burrowing
mites have been found in local
health facilities.
Dr. Meena Brewster, the countys
chief medical officer said the mites
were found at the Chesapeake Shores
care facility, St. Marys Nursing
Center and one case found at Med-
Star St. Marys Hospital.
Brewster said the mites had infect-
ed [fewer] than 10 people but still
cautioned residents to be aware of
the symptoms of mite infections and
seek treatment.
We wanted the public to check for
symptoms, Brewster told The Coun-
ty Times. It is contagious.
We want people to get treatedearly.
Calvert Mans Wildlife Rehab
Shutdown Final
Ronald Gene Wexler
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
Ronald Gene Wexler, whose wildlife
rehabilitation practice in Lusby was shut-
down last year by the Maryland Depart-
ment of Natural Resources (DNR) be-
cause he was practicing veterinary medi-
cine without a license, was dealt another
blow last week when an administrative
law judge rejected his appeal.
Wexler, 68, of Lusby, had also been
found guilty of possessing numerous con-
trolled dangerous substances in Calvert
County District Court.
The County Times Local News 5
According to the health depart-
ment statement on the infection, the
most common symptoms of scabies
include itching and a pimple-like
skin rash, though these symptoms
are not always present. Crusting of
the skin may also occur when infec-
tions are severe. Scabies, also known
as the human itch mite, is spread by
direct contact with a person who
has scabies, or by exposure to sur-
faces, such as bedding and furniture,
that were recently used by a person
with scabies, according to the health
department.
Brewster said that because of this
ease of transmission, treatment often
had to extend beyond the first infect-
ed person.
Household contacts need to be
treated, too, Brewster said.
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He was fined $500 for practicing vet-
erinary medicine without a license and
areceived a suspended six-month jail sen-
tence, according to DNR, last October for
the drug possession charges.
The investigation into Wexlers op-
erations at the Orphaned Wildlife Rescue
Center Inc. began in 2015 when wildlife
officials from the state and federal govern-
ment searched his facility based on a tip,
DNR officials said.
They found wild animals roaming
freely and defecating in the living quar-
ters, animals that should have been eutha-
nized due to the extent of their injuries,
animals on which Wexler had performed
surgery and an osprey held in a cage much
too small, which led to muscle atrophy,
DNR reported.
The search also revealed drugs to in-
clude oxycodone, Demerol, pentobarbital,
and fentanyl for which Wexler had no pre-
scription or licenses, DNR reported.
Wexler goes by the name Doc and
referred to himself as a veterinarian on his
web site, however he does not have a vet-
erinary license, according to DNR.
Wexler had appealed the DNR shut-
down in November but the evidence and
his prior convictions led to the permanent
revocation of his rehabilitation permit by
Judge Tameika Lunn-Exinor, DNR stated.
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Tiki Bar Owner Passes Away
Terry Clarke
By Dick Myers and Guy Leonard
One of the owners of the iconic Tiki Bar
in Solomons has passed away. According
to an obituary from Mattingley-Gardner
Funeral Home in Leonardtown, Terry
Anthony Clarke, 54, of Lothian, MD for-
I HAVE SOLD merly of California, MD passed away on
MANY HOMES IN
YOUR AREA
September 19, 2017 at his home. Born
on June 11, 1963 in Leonardtown, MD,
RECENTLY AND IN he was the son of Robin Marie Mcleod
THE LAST20 Clarke and Claude Mitchel Clarke of Cali-
fornia, MD.
YEARS! [BC)
REALTQR- o..ouu,,., According to the obituary, His entre-
preneurial spirit resulted in the creation of
Marine Technologies, Inc. in Baltimore,
MD, the ownership of Tiki Bar in Solo-
mons, MD and multiple other businesses.
The Tiki Bar is known world-wide for
its spring opening that draws thousands
to Solomons Island. Clarke was also
owner of the short-lived Southern Mary-
Opiate Deaths Outstripping All
Other Drug Fatalities
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
The total number of opiate-related deaths
alone in St. Marys County for the rst half
of 2017 have outpaced all other drug relat-
ed fatalities in 2016 combined, Dr. Meena
Brewster, county health ofcer, conrmed
Wednesday.
For the rst six months of the year there
have been 20 opiate-related deaths, Brews-
ter told The County Times.
That doesnt even cover the last three
months, she said. And from what were
seeing its a continuing trend.
Brewster released the latest gures last
week at a conference at the Southern Mary-
land Higher Education Center focused on
purposes. the growing crisis.
She said in a phone interview that she be-
lieved the addition of fentanyl and carfen-
tanyl, two highly potent opioids many times
stronger than heroin, were likely respon-
sible for the death spike.
Thursday, September 28, 2017
land Today newspaper, an attempt to cov-
er all three Southern Maryland counties
in one edition.
Clarke also had a troubled history with
local law enforcement. He was a convicted
felon stemming from a 1986 drug convic-
tion. He was found in possession of an
AR-15 rie and many other rearms when
he was accused of ring on a group of
young duck hunters in December of 2007
near his home in California.
After the hunters had shot several wa-
terfowl, charging documents stated, they
waded into the water to retrieve them.
It was then that Clarke appeared on the
shoreline and began ring at them.
Victims alleged in the charging docu-
ments that Clarke red at them 25 to 30
times and that the rounds impacted some
30 to 40 yards away from where they were.
Charging documents went on to state
that when deputies contacted Clarke about
the incident, Clarke said he was in posses-
sion of the AR-15 and had red several
rounds into the ground trying to scare
the ducks.
Avoiding the full brunt of a 41-count
indictment against him, Clarke pleaded
guilty to several counts of second-degree
assault and possession of illegal rearms.
According to the obituary: Terry was
the loving husband of Lisa Kay Clarke and
is survived by his children Crystal Ahmed
(Ray) of Bucks County, PA and Nichole
Lombardo (Michael) of Pasadena, MD;
Siblings Gary Clarke of Florida, and Sara
Clarke of California, MD. He graduated
from Great Mills High School in 1981.
Terry moved to Lothian, MD in 2014 to be
closer to his business, but considered St.
Marys County, MD his home.
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and guyleonard@countytimes.net
This is most likely from the emergence
of fentanyl in our county, which we didnt
see as much of in the previous year, Brew-
ster said.
Fentanyl, though more powerful than
heroin, is eclipsed in potency by carfentan-
yl, which is used as a tranquilizer for large
animals.
The latest news is particularly disturbing,
she said, in light of all the efforts both the
county and the state have engaged in to try
to ameliorate the crisis.
Gov. Larry Hogan declared a state of
emergency over the crisis earlier this year
and pledged $50 million in funding for
anti-opiate efforts. States Attorney Richard
Fritz has pressed indictments for six people
accused of dealing opiates that allegedly led
to overdose deaths.
Also, every St. Marys County sheriffs
deputy has been trained in the anti-overdose
drug Narcan. Brewster said, Weve got a
bad situation that keeps accelerating.
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suspect pictured below.
The Chick-fil-A restaurant located
at 45150 First Colony Way, Califor-
nia, Maryland was collecting dona-
tions in a large water jug to help the
employees of a Texas Chick-fil-A
damaged by Hurricane Harvey.
On Wednesday, September 6, 2017
between 5:36PM and 5:54PM, the
pictured subjectswere interacting
togetherinside of the Chick-Fil-A
located in California,.As 4 of the
5 subjects exited the business,the
SUSPECT wearing, what appears to
be a stripped hooded sweatshirt and
glasses, grabbed the donation jar and
fledthe business. The subjectswere
last seen leaving the parking lot; one
of the vehicles being a light colored
SUV possibly a Toyota Rav 4.
Anyone with information about
the identity of the suspect,any of the
other subjects, or about this crime in
general is asked tocall DFC S. Tir-
pak at 301.475.4200ext. *8051 or by
email at Sheena.Tirpak@stmarysmd.
com CASE #47348-17.
Callers may also call CRIME
SOLVERS at 301.475.3333 or TEXT
a TIP to TIP239 plus your message
toCRIMES (274637). Calls to
CRIMESOLVERS are not recorded
and callers can remain anonymous.
St. Marys County CRIME SOLV-
ERS offers rewards of up to $1,000
for information about a crime that
leads to an arrest or indictment.

Sheriffs Office Arrests

Assault On
9 -13 -17 D e p u t y
Holdsworth re-
sponded to the St.
Marys County De-
tention Center in
Leonardtown for
a reported assault.
Casey Inmate Kara Kris-
tine Casey, age 33,
of Waldorf, assaulted another in-
mate by grabbing the inmate by the
head. The victim sustained a lacera-
tion to the head. Casey was charged
with two (2) counts Second Degree
Assault DOC employee. CASE
#48467-17
Burglary On 9-13-17 deputies
responded to the Rite Aid Pharmacy
located in the 21000 block of North
Shangri-La Drive in Lexington Park
for multiple motion
alarms. Upon ar-
rival, Corporal T.
Snyder located sus-
pect Melvin Scott
Rawlings, age 31, of
no fixed address at-
tempting to exit two
Rawlings sets of front doors.
Once Rawlings was
apprehended, Corporal Snyder deter-
mined he had tried to break into the
pharmacy main door where medica-
tions are stored. Rawlings was placed
under arrest and transported to the
St. Marys County Detention Center.
He was charged with Second Degree
Burglary, Fourth Degree Burglary
Storehouse, Fourth Degree Burglary
Theft, and Property Destruction.
CASE #48564-17
Thursday, September 28, 2017 The County Times Cops & Courts 9

Sheriffs Hospital Centralizing

Laboratory Services
Office As of Monday, Oct. 2, MedStar St. Marys Hospital will relocate its Outpatient

Crime
Laboratory Center to the main hospital. Services are no longer provided in the
Outpatient Pavilion.

Report
Not all insurances are accepted at the hospital laboratory center. Patients are
encouraged to visit the satellite centers at the Belmont Building in Leonardtown
and the Chesapeake Charter School in Lexington Park, which accept all insurances.

9-25-17 Burglary For more information, visit MedStarStMarys.org/Laboratory

Unknown suspect(s) forced entry
into the Camp Merryelande Store
located in the 15000 block of Piney
Point Road in Piney Point and stole
property. Deputy P. Robinson is in-
vestigating. CASE #50855-17
9-26-17 Burglary
Laboratory Center at the Chesapeake Laboratory Center at the Belmont Building
Charter School 23000 Moakley Street, Suite 103
20945 Great Mills Road, Suite 202 Leonardtown, MD 20650
Lexington Park, MD 20653 301-475-2494 PHONE 301-475-8388
Miss Bessie Dr. FAX
301-866-1464 PHONE 301-862-9575 FAX 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday Miss
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into a residence located in the 45000
block of Jay Dee Court in Great Poin
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been stolen. Deputy John Davis is
investigating. CASE #51079-17

9-26-17 Burglary
Unknown suspect(s) forced en-
try into a barn located in the 38000
block of Chaptico Road in Helen.
Suspect(s) also forced entry into a
vehicle and stole property. Corpo-
ral G. Knott is investigating. CASE
#51119-17

9-26-17 Motor Vehicle Crash/

Fly-Out
Paul Edwin Richardson, age 47, of
Charlotte Hall, was travelling turn-
ing north from North Shangri-La
Drive onto Three Notch Road when
the at fault vehicle failed to trop for
a steady red signal. Richardson was
flown to an area hospital for non-life
threatening injuries by Trooper 7. Laboratory Center at MedStar St. Marys Hospital
CASE #51178-17 25500 Point Lookout Road
Leonardtown, MD 20650
301-475-6133 PHONE 301-475-6165 FAX
7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Friday
7 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday
10 Education The County Times
CSMs New President Shares
Her First-Year Experiences
The first week of fall semester is the be-
ginning of a first-year experience for thou-
sands of freshmen arriving on College of
Southern Marylands campuses, and this
week those new students are sharing the
experience with CSMs new president, Dr.
Maureen Murphy, who began as the fifth
president of the college this summer.
First-week activities have been wel-
coming opportunities for both students
and Murphy as the new president has
spent time at each campus meeting and
greeting students.
The La Plata, Leonardtown and Prince
Frederick campuses filled with students
attending classes, getting identification
badges, buying books and greeting friends
the week of Sept. 5-9, with Murphy in
their midst and sharing in the excitement.
It never gets old, Murphy said, in
between giving out ice cream to students
at the Prince Frederick Campus. The be-
ginning of school is always exciting. You
get a fresh start every year. This is my first
week of a new semester at CSM and I get
to see students experiencing CSM for the
first time, too. Loads of fun.
Murphy said she was so excited about
the start of the fall semester that she was
one of the first people on the La Plata
Campus, Sept. 5, the first day of classes. I
had to unlock everything in my building,
she said.
On the first day of class at the La Plata
Campus, Murphy stopped by the Student
Life welcome table, where they were giv-
ing out free doughnuts and coffee as well
as CSM T-shirts, one of which was pre-
sented to Murphy. At the College Store,
she chatted with students who were wait-
ing in line to buy supplies and textbooks,
asking them about their classes and the
course of study they were pursuing.
In the library she talked to students
waiting to have their photo ID taken. One
of those students was David Sebulime
recently of Uganda, who only arrived in
the United States two weeks prior, and is
planning to study for his pharmacy tech-
nician certificate as well as another unde-
cided course of study.
I wish you luck, Murphy said to Sebu-
lime after learning about his plans.
Whittney Wilson of Waldorf was an-
CSM President Dr. Maureen Murphy, left, chats with two freshmen, Shaneaya Lawrence and Alecsis Coo-
per, both of La Plata, in front of the La Plata Campus library on the first day of classes for the fall semester.
Thursday, September 28, 2017
other student who met Murphy in the li-
brary. The mother of two is a returning
student planning to study communication
to prepare for work as an advocate for chil-
dren with disabilities. I never would have
thought she was the [college] president
without her name tag, Wilson said after.
Shes a really involved person to be inter-
ested in regular people like me.
Murphy visited with students at the
Prince Frederick Campus the follow-
ing day, helping the Student Association
hand out free ice cream to students and
staff. She met Alondra Lopez-Perez of
Lexington Park who is finishing her last
semester at CSM, completing two associ-
ate degrees, as she works to transfer and
pursue her goal of becoming an orthope-
dic surgeon.
Murphy marked the beginning of the
fall semester at the Leonardtown Campus
the following day, speaking before mem-
bers of Marylands Appropriations Com-
mittee, which had chartered a bus from
Annapolis to make several stops in St.
Marys County including a briefing from
CSMs new leader. Afterward, she met
with students and staff at the Wellness and
Aquatics Center.
Murphy said her transition to CSM
and Southern Maryland has been an easy
one. I feel like Ive been here forever,
she said.
Murphy comes to CSM after serving as
president of Brookdale Community Col-
lege, a multi-campus community college
in New Jersey. Before her appointment at
Brookdale in 2012, she served as president
of San Jacinto College South in Houston,
Texas, and as vice president at both Rap-
pahannock Community College and Wy-
theville Community College in Virginia.
Murphy began her career teaching
English at St. Louis Community College-
Meramec, where she later served as a
dean. Murphy has been an active member
of the American Association for Women
in Community Colleges (AAWCC) since
1995, and has served on the national board
(two years as president) since 2007.
For information on Murphy and CSM
leadership, visit http://www.csmd.edu/
about/leadership/.
From CSM
Thursday, September 28, 2017 The County Times Education 11

Now iS the time to reNovate,

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Aims to Impact Students
our local, state and federal elected ofcials
making their impact at CSM by support-
ing such initiatives as the Velocity Center
both nancially and through their advo-
cacy of enhanced economic impact efforts
in our region, Murphy said.
We are thrilled for our students and
our community that we have not only met,
but surpassed our $10 million goal, said
let weNtworth do it For You!
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stead. Our Southern Maryland commu- Top Dress & Soil Renovation Full Lawn Care Maintenance
nity really stepped up to support the col-
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serves. Although we have raised $3.7 mil-
lion toward scholarships to date, we still
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est supporters, more than $7 million had
been received when the campaign pub-
licly launched as part of last years online
day of generosity, Giving Tuesday. Early
contributions had reected a milestone
$1-million gift from philanthropist and
developer Marianne Harms as well as
cash, legacy gifts and multi-year pledges,
bequests, planned gifts and grants.
Some of the innovation and impact that
we are already seeing from the campaign
is the ability to launch a Velocity Center
outside the gates of NSWCIHEOD to sup-
port scientists from the base working with
our students on technology transfer and
innovative ideas and projects. Not only
will this be a place of learning and innova-
tion, but it will also spur workforce devel-
opment and economic growth in Southern
Maryland. The CSM Foundation and its
campaign brought in a $1-million endow-
ment to support the Entrepreneur and In-
novation Institute and its new Velocity
Center, said CSM President Dr. Maureen
Murphy.
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such as the Ward Virts Concert Series and
Benny C. Morgan recital series. Fall Decorating
As we approach the next online Giv-
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ing Tuesday on November 28, we hope to
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colors with Fall flowering Pansies & Mums.
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surpass our giving last year during this - Add Corn Stalks, Indian Corn Swags, & Pumpkins to
special event which included 271 partici- transform your landscape for Fall.
pants and over $70,000, said Goodwin.
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It is exciting to see private industry and Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8am-7pm, Sat. 8am-6pm, Sun. 9am-6pm Hours: Mon.-Fri. 7:30-6, Sat. 7:30-3, Closed Sundays

individuals in the community as well as

12 In Our Community The County Times Thursday, September 28, 2017

Scenes from the

margaret brent high school
ALUMNI DINNER & DANCE
OCT. 14, 2017 5-11PM
Admission by Ticket Only - $35 per person
2017 St. Marys
SOCIAL TIME: 5-5:30PM
DINNER: 5:30PM County Fair
5 0/5 0 MENU INCLUDES:
RAFFLE baked chicken,
fried chicken, ham
& all the fixins
To purchase tickets please contact
Clarence Bowles MUSIC BY:
301-769-2630 | 240-587-4180
or Delores Cusic B&B EXPRESS
301-884-4812 | 240-538-4297 7-11PM
Make Checks payable to cash bar
Tables can be MBHS Alumni & mail to:
reserved with Clarence Bowles Location: Mechanicsville
purchase of a P.O. Box 143 Moose Lodge
group of 8 tickets Clements, MD 20624 27636 Mechanicsville Rd.
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Thursday, September 28, 2017
Cat of the Week Pet of the Week
RORY
You can meet Rory at the Petco
in California on Saturdays and
Sundays between 11 and 3.
He is incredibly affectionate
and loves attention. Fostering
to adopt means that once you fill
out an application and are ap-
proved, you can take him home
for a month and make sure he is
a good fit for your other pets, you
and your family. If he is not, then
Bowles Farms
Corn Maze & Pumpkin Farm
Admission: $10
3 & under FREE
Group Rates Available
for 15 and More
Have a Birthday Party With us!
Private Party Barn, No Space Rental
www.bowlesfarms.com | 301.475.2139 | bowlesfarms@rcn.com
bowlesfarms-cornmaze
THIS WEEKND
The County Times In Our Community 13
MEET CHEDDA
simply bring him back to us and
we will return your money. He
is two years old and fully vetted. Hi there, my name is Chedda. Ive
His adoption fee is $125. been hanging out at the shelter for
He is even microchipped. You over 100 DAYS! Im just a fun
can also go online at www.feral- loving boy that LOVES ATTEN-
TION. Im always reaching out
catrescuemd.org and fill out an of my cage to make a connection.
application and email it to diane@ I ADORE being petted and will
feralcatrescuemd.org Rory cant SNUGGLE UP with you. Come
wait to be in your arms! adopt me today!
PLEASE CHOOSE ME!!
And remember, if there is room in
the heart, there is room in the house!
Please come meet me and the won-
derful gang at Tri-County Animal
Shelter (6707 Animal Shelter Road,
Hughesville) or call 301-932-1713 for
more information. To see more of my
amazing friends available for adoption,
like us on Facebook @ Tri-County
Animal Shelter Southern MD.
Acres of Adventure!
Pick Your own pumpkin
Giant Slides
Childrens Barrel Rides
Jumping Pit
Corn Maze Express
Open Saturday, September 30th BARNYARD ANIMALS
thru Sunday October 29th cupcake shop
Monday thru Friday: Schools, Large Groups
By Appointment Only (9:30 am- 1:30 pm)
Saturday & Sunday
10 am to 6 pm
Food & Refreshments On-Site | Large Covered Picnic Area
Air-Conditioned/ Heated Restrooms | Special Weekend Events
THIS WEEKEND SCOUTS WEEKEND We are setting aside an entire weekend to celebrate all Scouts (Girls & Boys!)
AT THE FARM Come with your troop or in uniform and recieve $1.00 o general admission.
Call to book your troops reservations (for groups of 15 or more).
SEPT. 30 - Oct 1
Classic Car Show OCT 1: 11am - 3pm
Southern Knights Rod & Custom Car Group will have display of classic cars.
22880 Budds Creek Road, Clements, MD 20624 (At the intersection of Rt. 234 and Pincushion Rd. in Clements)
14 In Our Community The County Times Thursday, September 28, 2017
FUEL DELIVERY . JUMPSTART
LOCKOUT . TIRE CHANGE
WINCHOUT . LOAD SHIFTS . STORAGE Flower Show Winners at St.
MOTORCYLE & ACCIDENT TOWING
LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE Marys County Fair
This theme of this years Flower Show
for the St. Marys County Garden Club
301-737-2636 at the St. Marys County Fair was Sun
and Moon Play with each design class
pjstowing247@gmail.com entitled with a phase of the Moon such
as New Moon, Full Moon and Har-
For All Your Towing And Roadside Needs! vest Moon September. All of the
arrangements and horticulture enteries
were outstanding again this year, and
we had over 5,500 visitors of all ages
to the Flower Show building to see the
displays.
Attention High School and College Students... Ingrid Swann won a First Prize/Blue
Ribbon and the Flower Show Award
Looking for something to do this summer? for her dramatic design in Section L,
Class 707, entitled Solar Flares (Photo
The
County Times
1). Barbara Stellway won a Blue Ribbon
for her arrangement of a semi-formal
table for four in Section K, Class 704,
designated as Harvest Moon Septem-
Interns!
ber (Photo 2). Susan Tyner, President
to the St. Marys County Garden Club,
team is looking for entered a stunning arrangement with
red carnations to win First Prize for
Apply NOW
the Section M, Novice Class, Flower
Send resume to aldailey@countytimes.net Moon May (Photo 3). The Peoples both Garden Club members and the gen-
and lets discuss the possibilities. Choice, which is chosen by the public as
for Immediate Consideration 301.247.7611 | www.countytimes.net their favorite arrangement in the ower
show, was won by Becky Beck also in
M ETA B O L I C T R A I N I N G T O I N C R E A S E M ETA B O L I S M & B U R N FAT M O R E E F F I C I E N T LY !
Southern Maryland Meats
Marketing Program Announces
Junior Members
JOIN THE FREE
CHALLENGE
The Steering Committee of South-
CHALLENGE ern Maryland Meats (SMM), a program
STARTS
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of the Southern Maryland Agricultural
Development Commission (SMADC),
4 Week Challege Includes: SEPT 25
6:30
th
PM
is pleased to announce the 2017 SMM
Junior Members. The SMM Junior Pro-
gram, launched this past January, was de-
veloped to engage young people in rais-
ing livestock for quality meat production
and to raise awareness for the Southern
Maryland Meats program and SMM pro-
ducer farms.
Fifteen youth representing Anne Arun-
del, Calvert, and St. Marys counties are
participating in the Junior Membership
program. Participants include Savannah
Bell-Bussler, Jacob Bowen, Katie Bur-
roughs, Kaitlyn Cosgrove, Alex Drone-
berger, Tyler Droneberger, Colby Ireland,
TJ Ireland, Becky Jones, Carrie Jones,
Cody Tice, Justin Tice, Josiah Tice, Han-
nah Wathen, and Anaka Wright.
The SMM Junior Membership Pro-
gram is designed to give youth a mar-
keting and educational perspective for
raising livestock in line with growing
ERIC AT 301-769-1177 consumer demand for locally produced
meat products. Junior Members pledge
to adhere to SMM raising and quality
standards for feed and humane care and
MORE INFO ON FB @24FITCHALLENGESOMD have an important role as ambassadors
the Novice Class with her arrangement
that included Hairy Balls (Asclepsias
Physocarpa-Gomphecorpus) that every-
one loved. (Photo 4).The runner-up was
Susan Tyner who also won a Blue Rib-
bon for the Novice Class.
There were also two Special Educa-
tion Exhibits designed to inform and
instruct the public about the objectives
and goals of the National Garden Clubs,
Inc. One called Saving Our Frogs and
Toads was about supporting, protecting
and preserving our frog and amphibian
habitats. The other exhibit Magical
Moon Gardens reected on how beau-
tifully the owers and herbs glimmer
and shine at night in the moonlight in
the gardens throughout Maryland and so
many other places.
Congratulations go to all who entered
both arrangements and horticulture.
We had an outstanding show again this
year lled with many beautiful arrange-
ments in each design category, as well as
lots of lovely horticulture entries from
eral public.
From Trish Parkinson,
St. Marys County Garden Club
for the SMM program, helping to educate
the public on the wholesomeness of their
meat products. A completion award ($100
per participant) will be presented to each
participant who successfully completes
the SMM Junior Program requirements
and nal essay component.
Throughout September, many SMM
Junior Members have been exhibiting
their livestock at the Southern Maryland
county fairs and will sell their animals at
4-H livestock auctions and other venues.
SMM Junior Members can be identi-
ed by SMM promotional materials and
banners which they are encouraged to
display at their animal stalls at fairs, live-
stock shows and at their farms.
The Southern Maryland Meats mar-
keting program was developed to pro-
mote, market and support the regions
livestock producers. An eleven-member
Steering Committee of representatives
from the ve Southern Maryland coun-
ties advises the program. For questions
about the SMM Junior Membership Pro-
gram, contact SMADC at: info@smadc.
com. For more information about South-
ern Maryland Meats visit www.south-
ernmarylandmeats.com.
From Southern Maryland Agricultural
Development Commission
Thursday, September 28, 2017
Beer is Their Business
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
Since the 1930s the Guy family was involved in
all kinds of entrepreneurial ventures but for most
of those years their name has become almost syn-
onymous with one product: beer.
We started with Arrow Beer out of Baltimore,
said George Guy, 93, which was a more local
brand that people then in St. Marys County could
afford to buy.
That was in 1935. But within one year, in an at-
tempt to expand their market and their distributing
business, they started delivering Anheuser-Busch
products.
Despite it being what they are known for now,
the switch to Budweiser was not an immediately
profitable one.
We werent really successful early on, George
said. The people living in St. Marys County re-
ally didnt have the money to buy premium beers.
At that time, said Glenn Guy, Georges son, a
12-ounce can of local beer was about five cents
less expensive than Budweiser, which made it
tough to sell the new product.
But in 1956, George met with the head of An-
heuser-Busch, August Busch, Jr., who made him a
deal to help his business.
He said, We can give you a 10-ounce can, cades ago, there were only four packages, or types
George said. I said, Ill take it. of beer in differing sizes, available, Mark said.
Because it was two-ounces less than the lo-
cal competitor it could be sold at the same price,
George said.
It was introduced that year, he said, at the St.
Marys County Fair, where the world-famous
Anheuser-Busch Clydesdale draft horses made an
appearance.
My sales took off, George said. I didnt care
about my profit being a little less, we were selling
some beers.
Glenn said the county has been good to their
family business despite the recent explosion in the
craft beer industry.
Their business here is so good, they have never
had the need to distribute outside the county.
Not many wholesalers are in just one county,
Glenn, 69, told The County Times.
Guy Distributing, Co., located in Leonardtown,
George Guy
The County Times Feature 15
has diversified into other brands, some of them
craft beers, but 90 percent of their business re-
mains squarely with Anheuser-Busch products.
And their 10-ounce products, such as Bud-
weiser, Bud Light and Michelob Ultra, are their
most popular.
It all started just over 50 years ago with the
product switch.
The local people theyve stuck with me ever
since, George said.
Mark Guy, 50, who now runs the day-to-day op-
erations at Guy Distributing Co., spends much of
his time on the road making deliveries just as his
grandfather did all those years ago.
We have about 160 accounts now, Mark said.
Weve grown our business by staying true to our
original supplier.
But the beer business has changed dramatically
in the last 15 years.
Mark said Guy Distributing Co. had dealt ex-
clusively in Anheuser-Busch products until just
six years ago, when they saw the need to diversify
their business into other brands.
The craft beer market has just exploded, Mark
said. There are a lot of hyper-local brands.
We talked about it then and said Its really now
or never. George Guy, Glenn Guy, and Mark Guy
When George started making his deliveries de-
The service we provide is one of our advan-
tages, George said. And I think our product has
Now there are 500 different packages, be- a lot to do with it.
tween different brands, packaging and portion Its the No. 1 selling beer in the world.
sizes, Mark said. The Guy family has also made it part of their
Added to that are all the rules that make the sale mission to give back to the community.
of beer heavily regulated in Maryland. They help support numerous charities and are
Selling beer is a lot more complicated than it one of the key sponsors of the 7th District Opti-
used to be, Glen said. mists Clubs Blessing of the Fleet celebration in
George said that when he was just 11 years old Coltons Point each year.
his family put him to work at a bar that was part of That charity money comes from their recycling
their family-owned general store. program, which has operated for nearly 40 years
The family eventually closed the bar portion now; their records show they have paid out $1.7
when it came under the scrutiny of alcohol inspec- million in charitable contributions through the pro-
tors, he said. gram and recycled 5.2 million pounds of beer cans.
Its a different world now, George said.
Their product and their reputation are what have guyleonard@countytimes.net
helped Guy Distributing Co. to remain successful
all these years, George said.
Photos by Frank Marquart
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In Remembrance
The County Times runs complimentary obituaries as submitted by funeral homes
and readers. We run them in the order we receive them. Any submissions that come to
guyleonard@countytimes.net after noon on Mondays may run in the following weeks edition.

Joan Marie Cituk
Joan Marie
Cituk of Hol-
lywood, MD
passed away
September 21,
2017 at MedStar
St. Marys Hos-
pital in Leonar-
dtown, MD.
She was born
March 14, 1950
in Pittston, PA to the late Vincent
and Dorothy Kolmansberger.
Joan loved going to country music
concerts, spending time in her pool,
and had a love for playing Jenga with
her family during the holidays. She
was known as one of the best sand-
wich makers ever by her childrens
friends and often referred to as Ms.
Brady. After school you could ex-
pect to see a sandwich and doritos
waiting on the table. She loved look-
ing at Christmas lights and talking
on the phone to family and friends.
She loved having sleepy-time with
their dog Co-Co.
On September 11, 1971, Joan mar-
ried her beloved husband, Robert
Bobby Cituk, Sr. at St. Johns
Church in Pittston, PA. Together they
celebrated their 46th year of mar-
riage this year. She was employed at
Patuxent River Naval Air Station as
the Deli Manager at the Commissary
for many years until her retirement.
In addition to her beloved husband,
Joan is also survived by her loving
children, Robert Cituk, Jr. (Tina)
of Maryville, TN and Amy Smith
(Chris) of Leonardtown, MD; her sib-
lings: Jimmy Kolmansberger (Carol)
of Fishing Creek, PA, Dorothy Reil-
ly (John) of Camp Hill, PA, Peggy
Lemoncelli (John) of Archbald, PA,
and Janie Desoye (Billy) of Pittston,
PA; her granddaughters, Jasmine
Femia, Jade Cituk and Angel Cituk;
her great-grandchildren, Brayden
and Lillian Femia and Wyatt Davis;
her sister-in-laws, Heather Kolman-
sberger and Barbara Kolmansberg-
er; and many extended family and
friends. In addition to her parents,
she is preceded in death by her sib-
lings, Bobby Kolmansberger, Jackie
Kolmansberger and Janet McHale.
All services will be private.
Condolences to the family may be
made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.
Arrangements by the Brinsfield
Funeral Home, P.A.
Anna Edwina Branan
Anna Edwina
Branan, 93, of
Mechanics-
ville, Maryland
passed away on
September 24,
2017 in Calla-
way, Maryland.
Edwina was
born on August
13, 1924 in Cle-
ments, Maryland to the late Edwin P.
Johnson and the late Agnes F. Raley
Johnson. Edwina was a homemaker
who enjoyed spending time with her
family. Edwina is predeceased by her
parents, her husband, John S. Bran-
an, her sister, Rita Wible, and her
brother, Edwin P. Johnson, Jr.
She is survived by her sons, Ron-
ald J. Branan, Paul E. Branan, her
daughters, Joyce A. Peters, Judy L.
Steer and her sisters, Charlotte Beck
and Nora Wible. Also surviving are
8 grandchildren, 15 great grandchil-
dren and 3 great great grandchildren.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be
on Thursday, September 28, 2017 at
St. Peters Catholic Church, 3320 St.
Peters Drive, Waldorf, MD 20601.
Interment will immediately follow
in the church cemetery. Memorial
donations in Edwinas name may be
made to Hospice of St. Marys, P.O.
Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650.
Arrangements by Brinsfield-Echols
Funeral Home.
Robert Brian Dillow
Robert Bri-
an Dillow, 54,
of Lexing-
ton Park, MD
passed away on
September 20,
2017 at Med-
Star St. Marys
Hospital, Leon-
ardtown, MD.
He was born
March 26, 1963 in Leonardtown,
MD to Mary Ruth Bradburn Dillow
and the late Charles D. Dillow. He is
survived by his mother, Mary Dil-
low, of Lexington Park, MD, and his
brothers, Joseph C. Dillow (Chrissy),
of Harker Heights, TX, and Richard
K. Dillow (Cheryl), of Ocean Isle
Beach, NC.
Robert was a lifelong resident of
St. Marys County and a 1981gradu-
ate of Great Mills High School. He
earned a degree from Towson Uni-
versity College in which he gradu-
ated from in 1986. He was employed
for over 30 dedicated years as an in-
spector for the Federal Government.
Robert enjoyed playing golf and
played ball with the Strugglers and
the Hobos softball teams.
Memorial contributions may be
made to Little Flower Catholic
School, 20410 Point Lookout Road,
Great Mills, MD 20634 or the Lex-
ington Park Rescue Squad, P.O. Box
339, Lexington Park, MD 20653. Ar-
rangements by the Brinsfield Funeral
Home, P.A.

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Fiorino DOnofrio
Fiorino Tony
DOnofrio, 86,
got called to his
heavenly home
on Saturday,
September 23,
2017. He suc-
cumbed to Al-
zheimers/ De-
mentia in his
home in Me-
chanicsville, MD surrounded by his
loving family. Fiorino was preceded in
death by his parents, Camillo and Bar-
bara (Rullo); brother Donato and sister
Rosaria (Fresco); and his nephew Carl
DOnofrio.
Survivors include his devoted wife
of 59 years, Maria; his 2 daughters:
Lucia Curtis (Paul); and Ida Horn
(Robert); 2 grandchildren and 4
great-grandchildren: Angela Newton
(Chris), Cameron (5) and Max (3);
and Christopher (Paige), Guiliana (6)
and CJ (3). Fiorino was the uncle to
9 nephews and 8 nieces, of which 11
reside in Maryland and 6.located in
Italy.
Fiorino was born in Lanciano, Ita-
ly on November 15, 1930. He lived a
long, active and full life despite hav-
ing developed polio at the age of 2.
Fiorino was a jack of all trades and
master of all! He worked for D.C.
General Hospital as a prosthetist
where he made artificial limbs for
crippled children. In 1957, Fiorino
met and married Maria, the wom-
an of his dreams, in Italy. Initially,
he and Maria lived in Washington
D.C. with other
family nearby.
In 1960, they
moved to Dis-
trict Heights,
Maryland, and
relocated to
Mechanicsville,
Maryland in
2003.
Fiorino was a
man of faith who was a hard-worker,
passionate and focused on God, his
family and having fun. He displayed
his passion and creative talents in so
many ways through traveling, mu-
sic and handmade crafts. He had a
natural ability to make people laugh
and was fun to be around. His smile
was contagious and he laughed like
nobody was watching. Fiorino was
not a huge man in stature but he had
a big heart and a huge presence. He
will be missed by all. Arrangements
by Brinsfield Echols Funeral Home.
Charles Vincent Long Sr.
Charles Vincent Long Sr., 85, of
Lexington Park, departed this life
and met his first Angels on Septem-
ber 22, 2017 surrounded by love ones
at MedStar St. Marys Hospital. Born
in Leonardtown, MD on August 28,
1932 he was the seventh of nine chil-
dren born to the late Willard Biscoe
Long, Sr. and Bertie Barefoot Long.
He is survived by his beloved wife
of 63 years Thelma Tag Long, his
three children; Charles (Chuck) V.
Long, (Sharon), Oklahoma City, OK,
Steven K. Long (Charlene)Bremer-
ton, WA, and Cheryl (Sheri)D. Dart,
Lexington Park, MD. He leaves be-
hind eight grandchildren; Charles V.
Long, III (Jenelle), Kristen L. Smith
(Dennis), Joshua D. Long (Coralia),
Kate A. Goad (Taylor), Sherry A.
Mroz (Thomas), Kimberly M. Palm-
er (Steven), Kellie L. Dart, and Terry
A. Dart (Erin). He is also survived by
16 great-grandchildren, was known
as Pop Pop too many and loved 1963 in Leonardtown, MD, he was
by all who knew him.
Charles graduated from Great
Mills High School in 1951 and joined
the United States Air Force that
year. During his time in the service
he was promoted MSGT, flew on B-
52s, spent five years flying on the
KC-135s, four years flying on the
C-130As and completed a three year
tour in Vietnam. Charles married the
love of his life, Tag Griffith, on Au-
gust 8, 1954. They went on to cele-
brate 63 wonderful years of marriage
that stands as an inspiration to all.
He was a husband, father, a faith-
ful Christian, a dedicated patriot and
good friend to all who knew him.
He supported numerous charities
and military veteran organizations.
Charles never met a stranger. He had
an easy laugh and loved to visit with
friends and family over his favorite
beverage: a cup
of black cof-
fee. He loved
his family, his
country and,
above all, he
loved the Lord.
In lieu of
flowers memo-
rial contribu-
tions may be
made in the Memory of Charles V.
Long, Sr. to DAV, C/O Wilma My-
ers, 18580 Three Notch Rd., Lexing-
ton Park, MD 20653, Lexington Park
Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box
339, Lexington Park, MD 20653 and/
or Bay District Volunteer Fire De-
partment, P.O. Box 901, Lexington
Park, MD 20653. Arrangements by
Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home.
Terry Anthony Clarke
Terry Anthony Clarke, 54, of Lo-
thian, MD formerly of California,
MD passed away on September 19,
2017 at his home. Born on June 11,
the son of Robin Marie Mcleod
Clarke and Claude Mitchel Clarke of
California, MD. Terry was the lov-
ing husband of Lisa Kay Clarke and
is survived by his children Crystal
Ahmed (Ray) of Bucks County, PA
and Nichole Lombardo (Michael) of
Pasadena, MD; Siblings Gary Clarke
of Florida, and Sara Clarke of Cali-
fornia, MD. He graduated from Great
Mills High School in 1981. Terry
moved to Lothian, MD in 2014 to be
closer to his business, but considered
St. Marys County, MD his home.
His entrepreneurial spirit resulted in
the creation of Marine Technologies,
Inc. in Baltimore, MD, the owner-
ship of Tiki Bar in Solomons, MD
and multiple other businesses.
Terry enjoyed fishing, political
observation and piloting his private
plane. He was a motorcycle enthu-
siast, community philanthropist and
dog lover. He was a member of the
Association of Diving Contractors
International (ADCI), Aircraft Own-
ers and Pilots Association (AOPA),
and Solomons Business Association
(SBA).
A Visitation will be held on Friday,
September 29, 2017 from 5:00 PM
8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner
Funeral Home Chapel Leonardtown,
MD. Interment will be private.
Contributions may be made to the
DAR&E fund (Doberman Assistance
Rescue and Education), P.O. Box 5531
Arlington, VA 22205, or you may vis-
it the website at www.dobe.net.

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301-373-4125
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salliekeys@countytimes.net Death leaves a heartache no
one can heal, but love leaves
a memory no one can steal.

Love, Dad, Susan and Tracy

 20 Sports
Offensive Explosion Helps Seahawk
Women Prevail in Soccer
By Justin Gordon
St. Marys College of Maryland
First-year Emmey German (Luther-
ville, Md./Towson) celebrated her birth-
day in style with two goals to propel the
St. Marys College of Maryland womens
soccer team to their rst win of the season.
The Seahawks opened up Capital Athletic
Conference play Saturday afternoon with
a 4-0 victory over visiting Penn State
Harrisburg.
St. Marys 4, Penn State Harrisburg 0
How It Happened
St. Marys dominated possession
throughout the day and cruised to the
4-0 win.
German and senior defender
Lane Brooks (Middletown, Del./Bo-
hemia Manor) both tallied two goals
on the day while junior Emily Huey
(Pocomoke City, Md./Snow Hill)
and rst-year defender Olivia Bescak
(Ocean Pines, Md./Worcester Prep)
each added an assist.
The Seahawks owned a 1-0 half-
time lead behind Germans unassist-
ed fast-break goal in the 28th minute.
St. Marys then notched three
goals in the nal 17 minutes of regu-
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corner kick with two seconds remain-
ing in the game.
For the Seahawks (1-5-2, 1-0-0 CAC)
Scorers: German (2 goals);
Brooks (2 goals); Huey (1 assist); Bes-
cak (1 assist)
Goalkeeper: Sydney Larkin (4
saves, 0 goals allowed, 90:00)
St. Marys nished the game
with 26 shots (11 on goal) and also
managed six corners.
For Penn State Harrisburg (6-3-0,
0-1-0 CAC)
Scorers: None
Goalkeeper: Danielle Marro-
quin (7 saves, 4 goals allowed, 90:00)
The Lions had seven shots (four
on goal) but did not earn any corners.
Notes
St. Marys four goals and 10
points were the most they have put up
this season to date. In addition, these
are the most goals the Seahawks have
scored since a 4-1 win over Mary-
mount (Va.) University on October 7,
2016.
Todays victory also snapped a
ve-match skid for St. Marys.
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Thursday, September 28, 2017
St. Marys Men Win CAC
Soccer Opener
By Justin Gordon
St. Marys College of Maryland
Senior captain Zach Haussler (Wood-
bine, Md./Glenelg) registered his 16th
career solo shutout Saturday afternoon in
leading the St. Marys College of Mary-
land mens soccer team to a 1-0 victory
over Penn State Harrisburg in the Capital
Athletic Conference opener for both sides.
Hausslers 16th shutout puts him equal
with Rick Besore 08 as the programs all-
time leaders in career shutouts.
St. Marys 1, Penn State Harrisburg 0
How It Happened
The Seahawks outshot Harrisburg,
5-1, and picked up three corner kicks
in the rst half but Hunter Cooper
made a pair of saves to keep it a score-
less draw at halftime.
Penn State Harrisburg came out
more aggressive in the second half,
doubling up the Seahawks in shots,
8-4, and earning four corner kicks.
Haussler was up to the challenge with
four tough saves.
Junior captain Juwan Kearson (Balti-
more, Md./St. Pauls School) notched
the eventual game-winning goal in
the 65th minute as Kearson grabbed
a slot pass from senior captain Sunny
Chhatani (Lima, Peru/Indian Creek
The County Times Sports 21
Blue Crabs Playoff Run Ends
Against York
[Md.]) and slipped it inside the near
post for his third game-winner of the
The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs ters later, Mitchell headed to second on
season.
(1-3) dropped game four of the best of a stolen base attempt, sliding in safely
For the Seahawks (5-4-0, 1-0-0 CAC)
ve playoff series against the York Rev- before advancing to third on an errant
Scorers: Kearson (1 goal); Chhatani
olution (3-1) 5-1, as the Revolution n- throw from the catcher. Telvin Nash
(1 assist)
ished off the series win. swung and missed for strike three, but
Goalkeeper: Haussler (4 saves, 0
The Blue Crabs jumped on the board the wild pitch got by the catcher and
goals allowed, 90:00)
early, putting up a run in the bottom allowed Mitchell to score and Nash to
St. Marys ended the contest with
of the rst. Jose Lozada led off with a advance to rst safely. Michael Burgess
nine shots (ve on goal) and three
single, but was forced out on a elders followed with a two-run homerun, giv-
corner kicks.
choice from Nate Samson. Michael Sny- ing the Revolution a 4-1 lead.
For Penn State Harrisburg (6-3-0, 0-1-0
der was hit by a pitch from Logan Wil- The pitching for York took over from
CAC)
liamson (1-0) with two outs to extend the there, as Williamson nished ve in-
Scorers: None
inning for Devon Rodriguez. Rodriguez nings allowing just two hits. Both bull-
Goalkeeper: Oliver Steinglass (4
fell behind in the count, before shoot- pens traded three straight scoreless
saves, 3 goals allowed, 90:00)
ing a single to left eld, scoring Samson innings, heading to the ninth still in a
In their third straight loss, the Lions
from second to take a 1-0 lead. three-run game. The Revolution added
put nine shots (four on goal) and four
The Revolution responded immedi- another run to their lead in the ninth,
corner kicks.
ately with a run of their own coming in when a double from Burgess scored
Notes
the top of the second. Luis Cruz doubled Rubi Silva.
The Seahawks improve to 5-1 all-
to start the inning, moving up to third Chase Hutchingson took the mound
time against Penn State Harrisburg.
base on a groundout Travis Wither- for York in the bottom of the ninth, three
Up next for the Seahawks
spoon. Chase Simpson came through outs away from punching a spot in the
Sept. 30 at Frostburg State University
with a two-out single, easily scoring championship. The lefty allowed a lead-
(2-5-2, 1-0-0 CAC) Frostburg, Md.
Cruz to tie the game. off single to Devon Rodriguez, before
CAC 5:00 p.m.
After trading back-to-back scoreless a 6-4-3 double play quickly emptied
Frostburg State holds a 13-4-1 record
innings, the Revolution offense came the bases. Edwin Garcia then battled
over the Seahawks since the series began
alive in the fth, putting up three runs the count full, before grounding out to
in 1982.
in the inning. Drew Hayes (0-1) allowed shortstop to nish off the 5-1 York vic-
the rst batter in the inning to reach, tory, cutting the Blue Crabs playoff run
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on a Jared Mitchell single. Two bat- short.
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Community Calendar Check sotterley.org for details.

To submit your event listing to go in our Community Calendar, please email timescalendar@countytimes.net

8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
with the listing details by 12 p.m. on the Monday prior to our Thursday publication.

age are available for purchase. Cash games

Thursday, September 28
Steak & Cheese Sandwich AmLeg Post
293
2310 Old Washington Rd (Rt 925), Wal-
dorf, MD
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Steak & Cheese Sandwichs 6:00-8:30
P.M. Al-a-cart MenuWings/Fried
Shrimp/Chicken Tenders/Poppers/French
Fries. AL Riders Queen of Hearts 7:00
P.M. VFW 8810/AMVET 13/AL 293 at
2310 Old Washington Rd (Rt 925) Wal-
dorf. 301-645-6331
LGBTQ Suicide Prevention Panel
Daugherty-Palmer Commons at St.
Marys College of Maryland
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
The Behavioral Health Action Team
(BHAT) of the Healthy St. Marys Part-
nership will host a panel discussion on
suicide risk and prevention among youth
and young adults that identify as LGBTQ
(lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and/or
questioning) on Thursday, September 28,
2017 from 6:008:00 p.m. at the Daugh-
erty-Palmer Commons at St. Marys Col-
lege of Maryland.
Friday, September 29
Young Frankenstein
Three Notch Theatre, 21744 South Coral
Drive, Lexington Park, MD 20653
8:00 PM - 10:30 PM
In the Mel Brooks hit musical, Dr. Fran-
kenstein aims to fulll his grandfathers
legacy by bringing a corpse back to life.
With help and hindrance from servant
Igor, buxom assistant Inga and needy an-
ce Elizabeth, his experiment yields suc-
cess and unexpected consequences. Please
note: This is an adult comedy with crude
humor intended for mature audiences. To
purchase tickets online, visit www.new-
towneplayers.org/tickets.html
Saturday, September 30
Seasonal Farmers Market
Historic Sotterley, 44300 Sotterley Lane,
Hollywood, MD 20636
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Brooks & Barbour Softball Tournament
Back Road Inn
9:00 AM
Men under 55 swing opposite handed!!
The St. Marys County Womens Soft-
ball League is having a Co-ed Softball
Tournament Fundraiser on Sept 30th/Oct
1st. Entry fee is only $100 per team (and
1 non-perishable food item per player to
be donated) There are competitive and
recreational brackets. Winning teams win
custom championship shirts from Chesa-
peake Custom Embroidery. This tour-
nament had a great turn out last year, so
come join in on the fun. Text or call Niki at
240-434-6193 for more information.
Bingo Every Saturday Mother Cath-
erine Academy
33883 Chaptico Road Mechanicsville Md
20659
6:30 PM - 10:00 PM
SATURDAY NIGHT BINGO! Doors
open at 5 pm. Early Birds start at 6:30
pm. Regular Games start at 7:00 pm. $10
admission (includes one regular book).
Progressive Money Ball! Door prizes.
Concessions. Call 301-884-3165 for more
information. Visit our website www.
mothercatherine.org for Jackpot and Mon-
eyball update
Young Frankenstein
Three Notch Theatre, 21744 South Coral
Drive, Lexington Park, MD 20653
8:00 PM - 10:30 PM
In the Mel Brooks hit musical, Dr. Fran-
kenstein aims to fulll his grandfathers
legacy by bringing a corpse back to life.
With help and hindrance from servant
Igor, buxom assistant Inga and needy an-
ce Elizabeth, his experiment yields suc-
cess and unexpected consequences. Please
note: This is an adult comedy with crude
humor intended for mature audiences. To
purchase tickets online, visit www.new-
towneplayers.org/tickets.html
Sunday, October 1
Harrington Casino Bus Trip
Harrington Casino
The 7th District VFD Auxiliary will be
sponsoring a Harrington Casino Bus Trip
Sunday October 1st. Bus will be leaving
the 7th District Firehouse, 21660 Colton
Pt. Road Avenue MD at 8:00 AM and
make a stop in Charlotte Hall at 8:30 AM
for pick up. Cost is $45.00 a person and in-
cludes water, snacks, $20 in Free slot play
and $10 Buffet credit. Limited seating.
Everyone with players card will be enter
into a special drawing at casino. Please
call 301-769-4042 or 301-769-2016 and
leave a message and we will return your
call ASAP.
Quarter Auction
21685 FDR Blvd. Lexington Park, MD
20653
12 Noon - 3:00 PM
LPVRS Associates are having a Quarter
Auction Fundraiser at 21685 FDR Blvd.,
Lexington Park, MD. Doors open at noon
/ Auction begins at 1:00 PM. For info or
reservations, call 410-474-2958
Young Frankenstein
Three Notch Theatre, 21744 South Coral
Drive, Lexington Park, MD 20653
3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
In the Mel Brooks hit musical, Dr. Fran-
kenstein aims to fulll his grandfathers
legacy by bringing a corpse back to life.
With help and hindrance from servant
Igor, buxom assistant Inga and needy an-
ce Elizabeth, his experiment yields suc-
cess and unexpected consequences. Please
note: This is an adult comedy with crude
humor intended for mature audiences. To
purchase tickets online, visit www.new-
towneplayers.org/tickets.html
Elks Holdem Bounty Tournament
St. Marys County Elks Lodge
7:00 PM
No Limit Holdem Poker Tournament. $25
Buy in = 4,000 chips. $5 add-on = 1,000
chips and rafe drawing. Earn a BOUN-
TY chip worth $5 dollars for every per-
son that you bust out of the tournament.
This tournament is part of our leaderboard
challenge. Earn 1 point for every person
knocked out before you. Food and Bever-
will start as soon as there are enough play-
ers that are interested. Questions: James
Dean 240-577-0828. Email: jdeanjunior@
yahoo.com
Monday, October 2
Elks Holdem Bounty Tournament
St. Marys County Elks Lodge
45779 Fire Department Lane, Lexington
Park, MD 20653
7:00 PM
No Limit Holdem Poker Tournament. $25
Buy in = 4,000 chips. $5 add-on = 1,000
chips and rafe drawing. Earn a BOUN-
TY chip worth $5 dollars for every per-
son that you bust out of the tournament.
This tournament is part of our leaderboard
challenge. Earn 1 point for every person
knocked out before you. Food and Bever-
age are available for purchase. Cash games
will start as soon as there are enough play-
ers that are interested. Holdem : $1- $2 no
limit. Omaha Hi/Lo : $.50$1 no limit
(starts at 4pm). Please enter through the
side of the building. Questions: James
Dean 240-577-0828. Email: jdeanjunior@
yahoo.com
Wednesday, October 4
Little Explorers: Printer
Historic St. Marys City, meet at The Shop
at Farthings Ordinary, 47414 Old State
House Road, St. Marys City, MD 20686
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Designed for pre-school age children 3-5
years old and an accompanying adult. $4
per child ($3 Friends members); one ac-
companying adult free. Full-day admis-
sion included. (240) 895-4990 or info@
HSMCdigshistory.org. www.HSMCdig-
shistory.org.
Tupperware Auction Party
Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Hosted by the Auxiliary of the LVFD.
An exclusive piece of Tupperware not
yet available will be Rafed, bid on free
Tupperware using Tupperbucks.

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St. Marys Department of Aging
Programs and Activities
Brought to you by the Commissioners of St. Marys County: James R. Guy, President; Michael L. Hewitt; Tom Jarboe; Todd B. Morgan; John E. OConnor; and the Department of Aging & Human Services
Walk MD Day-Wednesday,
October 4
Join us for Walk MD Day, as designated
by Governor Larry Hogan. Take part in
walking that day when all of MD will be
doing the same. If you are 50 years of age
or older, check-in to any of the senior ac-
tivity centers in the county to participate.
Track and report your mileage, steps, or
time walked and get a free t-shirt for par-
ticipating. Group walks will occur at the
Lofer, Garvey, and Northern Senior Ac-
tivity Centers at 9 a.m. Or, walk on your
own at the center by rst checking-in,
walk, then report how much you walked
to get your free participatory t-shirt.
Walking must be completed by 4:30 p.m.
on Wednesday, Oct. 4. For more informa-
tion, call Alice Allen at 301-475-4200, ext.
*1063.
Northern Rocks!
Unless youve been living under a rock,
youve probably heard of the social me-
dia phenomenon-- the kindness rock ex-
change. Southern Marylanders are paint-
ing beautiful designs and inspirational
quotes on ordinary rocks and leaving them
all over the place for others to nd. Once
located, they can be shared on social me-
dia and released back in the community
for others to re-discover. Lets join in and
share in the kindness rock exchange with
our new Northern Rocks program starting
this October and continuing on Mondays
at 9:30-11:30 a.m. You bring the rocks and
we supply the paint and brushes. Once
decorated, well include #NSACRocks on
the back along with your initials and you
can start hiding them for others to nd and
share. For more information call 301-475-
4200, ext. *3103.
Kickboxing
Kickboxing will be offered at the Gar-
vey Senior Activity Center on Wednes-
days, Oct. 4-Nov. 15 from 8:30-9:30
a.m. This form of exercise tones muscles
through punching and kicking. During
the class, participants use focus pads, tar-
get pads and mitts. This specialized class
BINGO for Kids!
Lexington Park Library BINGO for
Kids on Monday, October 9. Ages 3 6
will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
and ages 7 10 will be from 3 p.m.
to 3:30 p.m. Try your luck in our kid-
friendly version of Bingo. Match let-
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is geared towards active men and women
ages 50 and above and has great energy
without the high impact exercises that are
done during a mainstream kickboxing
class. The instructor, Geno Rothback, is a
registered nurse, a senior tness instruc-
tor, and is a black belt in Taekwondo and
certied Martial Fusion and Kickboxing
instructor. Cost is $35 payable to Geno
Rothback. Payment is required at time of
reservation. Call 301-475-4200, ext. *1050
to learn more.
Pickleball for Experienced
Players
Leonard Hall Recreation Center
Pickleball will be offered at the Leon-
ard Hall Recreation Center on Mondays,
Oct. 16 Dec. 4 and Wednesdays, Oct. 18
Dec. 6 from 8 10 a.m. Sign up for Mon-
days or Wednesdays, or both days. Cost
for one day is $32 or $64 to play both days.
Payment is due at the time of reservation.
Register at the Garvey Senior Activity
Center. To learn more, call 301-475-4200,
ext. *1050.
YES Cycling on the Trail
On Wednesday, Oct. 4, at 10 a.m. the
Northern Senior Activity Center will
have a cycling event on the Three Notch
Trail brought to you by the YES Cycling
Program. Each ride is customized to the
needs of the group and is led by Dan Do-
nahue, experienced cyclist and volunteer
bicycle trip leader. The Northern Senior
Activity Center has three bicycles and one
trike available to borrow for the trip. The
center does require that all participants
wear a helmet and carry a cellphone on the
ride. To sign up for the ride or to reserve a
cycle, call 301-475-4200, ext. *3103.
Skit Group Forming
If you like to ham it up a little, come to
an interest meeting at the Lofer Senior
Activity Center on Wednesday, Oct. 11
at 1 p.m. This group will be performing
amusing skits before the Thursday Lunch
Connections (fourth Thurdays) at Lofer.
No scripts, no tech work- all that is re-
ters, numbers, and symbols to win fun
prizes! Siblings are welcome from 3
p.m. to 3:30 p.m., registration required
on www.stmalib.org.
Microsoft Ofce:
Introduction to PowerPoint
Lexington Park Library will hold a
Microsoft Ofce: Introduction to Pow-
erPoint class on Monday, October 9
from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Learn the basics
of creating multimedia presentations
using Microsoft PowerPoint 2013. Ex-
plore how to animate presentations us-
ing various effects. Prerequisite: Basic
skills in using the mouse & keyboard.
Thursday, September 28, 2017
Lofer Senior Activity Center 301-475-4200, ext. 1658
Garvey Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4200, ext. 1050
Northern Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4002, ext. 3101
Visit www.stmarysmd.com/aging for the most up-to date information
quired is a bit of humor and attending a
few practices during the month. If you nd
this appealing, or are just curious, well see
you on the Oct. 11. For more information,
or to sign up, call 301-475-4200, ext. *1658
or stop by the Lofer reception desk.
Movie at Lofer
Come to the Lofer Senior Activity
Center on Wednesday Oct. 4 at 10 a.m. to
see the movie Castles in the Sky, a mov-
ing and inspiring factual drama about the
pioneering work on radar by a little know
team of scientists in the days leading up
to the Second World War. On February
26 1935, Robert Watson-Watt demon-
strated for the rst time that aircraft could
be detected by bouncing radio waves off
them. By the time the war began in 1939,
radar stations were dotted along the Brit-
ish coast, tracking aircraft at distances of
100 miles away. There is no cost to watch
this 90-minute movie put out by the BBC.
Call 301-475-4200, ext. *1658 or stop by
the Lofer reception desk to sign up. Lim-
ited seating.
Perennial Garden
Its been three years since a raised bed
perennial garden was planted at the Loff-
ler Senior Activity Center under the su-
pervision of Patricia Armstrong and her
Master Gardeners group. Its time to take
another look at it and have a workshop on
how to keep it healthy and maintained plus
share some ideas for adding to it. This free
workshop will take place on Thursday,
Oct. 5 at the Lofer Senior Activity Center
at 10 a.m. If you are interested in peren-
nial gardens, this class is for you. Call 301-
475-4200, ext. *1658 or stop by the Lofer
reception desk to sign up.
October Art Classes at Lofer
Prepare yourself to take art classes
at the Lofer Senior Activity Center on
Tuesdays from 10 a.m.-noon. Each month
has a theme- for the month of October;
students will learn to do studies in wa-
ter. In art, a study is a drawing, sketch or
painting done in preparation for a nished
piece, or as visual notes. Studies are often
Adult computer classes are limited to
ages 16 and up. Registration required
on www.stmalib.org.
Preschool Science
Explorers: Light and
Shadows!
Charlotte Hall Library will hold Pre-
school Science Explorers: Light and
Shadows! On Monday, October 9 from
2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Shadows are so mys-
terious! Join us to learn all about how
shadows work, why different things
have different shadows, and take home
a cool outline of your own shadow. For
ages 4-8, registration required.
used to understand the problems involved
in rendering subjects and to plan the ele-
ments to be used in nished works, such
as light, color, form, perspective and com-
position. Jamies classes are suitable for
beginners as well as intermediate level
students. Cost of these classes is $85 pay-
able to Jamie on the rst day of class and
includes enough paint and supplies to get
you started. Call 301-475-4200, ext. *1658
to sign up or to learn more.
Whats the Word
Starting in October, join us at the North-
ern Senior Activity Center on the rst and
third Tuesday of the month for Whats the
Word: a non-denominational Christian
Bible study group. Bring your version of
the Good Book for an opportunity to dis-
cuss topics and passages with others in a
relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. Meetings
are at 10-11:30 a.m. For more information,
call 301-475-4200, ext. *3103.
Poker at Northern
Looking to play a friendly game of
poker and meet new people? Starting in
October, the Northern Senior Activity
Center will have a poker group that meets
on the rst and third Tuesday of the month
at 1-4:30 p.m. This group welcomes new
and experienced players and is open to
different styles of the game. All games
are casual and for fun; no money involved
nor prizes. For more information, call 301-
475-4200, ext. *3103.
Wine Cork Art
Have you ever wondered what to do
with all those wine corks you have been
saving? Personalize your own wall hang-
ing letter using different wine corks at this
class held at the Garvey Senior Activity
Center on Wednesday, Oct. 11 at 1:30 p.m.
We will provide the wine corks all you
need to bring is the letter (suggested size:
12). While you are working on your mas-
terpiece we will provide you with some
sparkling cider and cheese! The cost for
this program is $2. Class size is limited so
register early. To make reservations call
301-475-4200, ext. *1050.
Southern Maryland Math
Circle
Lexington Park Library will hold
Southern Maryland Math Circle on
Saturday, October 14 from 10 a.m. to
12 noon. The Southern Maryland Math
Circle provides fun, fascinating math
activities to middle- and high-school
students (and their families!) Run by the
faculty at St. Marys College of Mary-
land, this monthly gathering is sure to
inspire a love of mathematical explora-
tion to everyone who comes. Snacks will
be provided. No registration required.
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Chesapeake Biological Lab

n
Presents Play

Going O careers because of Carsonswritings.

The play has many audiences/touches
on several topics: women, science, the
environment, oceans, the natural world,
clean air, chemical-free food, Cancer sur-

In Entertainment
vival, foster parenting, single parenting,
and being a private person thrust into the
glare of the public spotlight. Lee wrote
the book A Sense of Wonder and has per-
formed as Carson for 25 years throughout
Thursday, Sept 28 Sunday, Oct 1 the world. Lee lives in Virginia and teach-
Robbie Kidwell Sumner Acoustic es at George Mason University when not
Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill, Solomons Duckfest 2017 touring or appearing in TV show like A
7:00 - 9:00 PM The Ruddy Duck Brewery, Solomons Handmaids Tale, or movies like A Civil
www.anglers-seafood.com 7:30 - 11:00 PM Action, or on Broadway.
www.ruddyduckbrewery.com Tickets are $30 for the pre-show recep-
Dave and Kevin Trio tion and the play; $40 for the reception,
The Ruddy Duck Brewery, Solomons Tuesday, Oct 3 play and an After Party with the actress.
7:30 - 11:00 PM For more about the play and to buy tick-
www.ruddyduckbrewery.com Ben Connelly Rachel Carson
Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill, Solomons ets http://www.umces.edu/events/sense-
6:00 - 9:00 PM There is something infinitely healing wonder-life-and-works-rachel-carson )
Ladies Night/Trivia/Karaoke
Anthonys Bar & Grill, Dunkirk www.anglers-seafood.com in the repeated refrains of nature - the as- Proceeds benefit graduate students and
9:00 PM surance that dawn comes after night, and programs at CBL.
www.anthonysdunkirk.com Wednesday, Oct 4 spring after winter, wrote Rachel Carson CBL is part of a network of laboratories
Wild Card Trivia in 1962s Silent Spring. of the University of Maryland Center for
Friday, Sept 29 Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill, Solomons Carson, an American marine biologist Environmental Science. For more than
7:00 - 9:00 PM and author wrote Silent Spring 55 years 90 years it has been a national leader in
Karaoke
www.anglers-seafood.com ago near Silver Springs, Maryland. Her fisheries, estuarine ecology, environmen-
Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill, Solomons
9:00 PM - 1:00 AM love of the natural world and fight to de- tal chemistry and toxicology. In 2017 re-
www.anglers-seafood.com Thursday, Oct 5 fend it are themes of a play coming to search included:
Solomons November 4. Advising agencies on blue crab man-
Robbie Kidwell
DJ RAY Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill, Solomons In support of our mission, we are agement to support the resurgence of blue
Anthonys Bar & Grill, Dunkirk 7:00 - 9:00 PM bringing the play A Sense of Wonder to crab in the Bay
9:00 PM www.anglers-seafood.com Solomons Holiday Inn Conference Cen- A citizen science program to understand
www.anthonysdunkirk.com ter, said Chesapeake Biological Labo- dolphins in the Bay (Chesapeakedolphin-
Sumner Acoustic ratory (CBL) Director and Professor watch.org)
Saturday, Sept 30 The Ruddy Duck Brewery, Solomons Tom Miller. Monitoring water quality in Southern
David Flood 7:30 - 11:00 PM Our flagship is named R/V Rachel Maryland bays, creeks, and rivers.
Morris Point, Abell www.ruddyduckbrewery.com Carson, and many faculty, researchers,
6:00 PM and students were inspired to pursue their From CBL
www.morris-point.com Ladies Night/Trivia/Karaoke/ BRA
Pong Tournament
Andrew Burleson
Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill, Solomons
Anthonys Bar & Grill, Dunkirk
9:00 PM
www.anthonysdunkirk.com
St. Marys County Ducks Unlimited
Annual Banquet : Oct. 21
8:00 PM - 12:00 AM
www.anglers-seafood.com

DJ Night
The Brass Rail Sports Bar, Calloway
8:00 PM-Midnight
cocktails - dinner - games - raffle prizes - silent and live auction
Doors open 5 p.m. | Hollywood Firehouse

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Dinner Tickets - $80 each, $150 per couple

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apochromatic lens
5. Time units (abbr.)
8. Cool!
11. NY football family
13. A way to consume
14. Competition
15. Monetary units
16. Plant in the daisy family
17. Ottoman military title
18. Small Polish village
20. Relatively insignicant
lie
21. Argument
22. Comforts
25. Early
30. Went on and on
31. Type of IRA
32. Short musical
composition
33. Images
38. Major component of
wood glue (abbr.)
41. Observing expeditions
43. Used as a lightweight
foam
45. Recall knowledge
48. Afrikaans word for
language
Puzzle Solutions
Last Weeks
& WORD SCR AMBLE
49. Fried chicken guru
Sanders title (abbr.)
50. Caucasian language
55. A Spanish river
56. Used to pierce holes
57. Song of praise
59. In bed
60. Originally called
61. Iron Age Brittonic tribe
62. Young goat
63. Not even
64. Make from wool or yarn
CLUES DOWN
1. Current unit
2. Bleats
3. Soft creamy white
cheese
4. Opposite of west
5. Young female cow
6. Deep, narrow gorges
7. Freestanding sculpture
8. Finger millet
9. Hurts
10. Unable to hear
12. Vast body of water
14. Volcanic island in Fiji
19. Not early
23. Wet dirt
24. Be characteristic of
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Rearrange the letters to spell something pertaining to the Trac
S E W E H L
25. Before
26. Tell on
27. Resembles the ostrich
28. Million barrels per day
(abbr.)
29. War-torn city in Syria
34. Mode of transportation
35. Metals and minerals are
Kid'S Corner
extracted from this
36. Trent Reznors band
37. Midway between south
and southeast
39. Vesuvius is one
40. Permitted
41. A type of corrosion
(abbr.)
42. Tip of Aleutian Islands
Maze Craze
44. Shouted
45. Jewish spiritual leader
46. Punched in the side of
the head
47. Lout
48. Used to make furniture
and ships
51. Spectrum disorder
(abbr.)
52. A way to talk
53. American shoe company
54. Chinese ethnic group
58. Egg of a louse
Word Scramble: TRAVEL
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A few months ago, the ten-person staff
from the Center for Family Advocacy
was fortunate to have the opportunity to
travel to Orlando to a national conference
on domestic and sexual violence. Some-
times conference are just a blur of bor-
ing meetings and classes, but this was the
rst one weve all gone to, at a distance
or locally, and there were lots of different
classessomething for everyone, from
our advocates to our attorneys. If there
was a blur, it was from the sheer volume
of the new and interesting information we
had access to. From classes on new ways
to stop technology from being used to fur-
ther victimize individuals to classes on
vicarious traumathe challenges that are
faced by the helpers who are working with
victimswe all took in a tremendous
amount of new information.
At the end of each long day of learn-
ing, wed return to the hotel. Before we
all headed off to change into our evening
clothes (swimsuits, shorts and t-shirts,
mostly), wed gather in a circle of wicker
sofas and chairs and take turns talking
about what wed found most interesting in
the various classes wed attended that day.
For me, the high point of the week came in
the Start by Believing class.
Start by Believing was a theme through-
out the conference: it refers to an approach
being used by more and more profes-
sionals working with victims of domes-
tic violence and sexual assault, whether
those professionals are prosecutors, po-
lice ofcers, advocates, attorneys or in
other positions.
The idea, simply, is that when an indi-
vidual reports that he or she has been the
victim of sexual assault, the person hear-
ing the story should start by believing it.
not by looking for inconsistencies, not by
questioning whether its true, and not by
expressing skepticism to the person shar-
ing their experience.
Given that the vast majority of research
shows that false reporting of these crimes
is extremely rare (the general consensus
is that false reports make up 2% or fewer
of all reports of sexual assaults), it makes
sense to start by believing. And, accord-
ing to law enforcement experts who have
ofcially adopted this approach and have
been using it in their investigations for sev-
eral years now, it works: victims are more
forthcoming with details because they are
treated with respect and acceptance, and
the trauma they experience from both the
initial assault and the subsequent inves-
Start by Believing
tigation and court case, if there is one, is
signicantly reduced. Interestingly, the
accused yield more information too; they
dont shut down in response to suspicion
and challenges from police since thats not
the response they get. As the prosecutors
and ofcers presenting the material said,
theres plenty of time to challenge stories
that just dont add uplaterbut ini-
tially, everyone benets from an approach
to the reporting of assaults that begins by
accepting the word of both the victim and
the accused.
Over the years, Ive heard many victims
of domestic and sexual violence say that
the hardest part of reporting an assault
was that they felt that they werent be-
lieved. They felt re-victimized when they
summoned up the courage to speak out
against someone who had betrayed and
harmed them, only to feel that they were
betrayed and harmed once again when
their motives and their honesty were ques-
tioned. Ive also heard many victims say
that they cant imagine why anyone would
ever report an assault that didnt happen,
since reporting is, in many ways, almost
as painful as the assault itself.
As we head into Domestic Violence
Awareness Month in October, Im remind-
ed of the Start by Believing campaign, and
it occurs to me that all of uswhether we
work in this eld or notwould do well to
take a lesson from it.
When someone says he or she has been
treated in a way that is hurtful, harmful
or worse, if each of us were to stop and
truly listen, to take what were hearing se-
riously, and to start by believing what we
hearinstead of refusing to believe that
such an unbelievably terrible thing could
be truewe would be halfway home in
ending the battle against domestic and
sexual violence.
Victims have a tough enough time nam-
ing an assault for what it is, and coming
forward to report it is even more difcult.
In so many cases, the response a victim
gets in that moment of fear and vulner-
ability and uncertainty will go a long way
toward determining whether the trauma
will be overcome, or whether shame and
self-blame will be the longest-lasting lega-
cy of the assault.
Pleasestart by believing.
I love hearing from youplease feel
free to email comments or thoughts to
thewordtech@md.metrocast.net.

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Sometimes I feel like we are living out in the
middle of a big farm, and are not in the middle
of a huge suburban development. I hear the cows
mooing from the Amish farms that are on the edge
of this development that is a lovely calm sound
to hear in the mornings and late at night. I hear
the donkeys happily braying a few houses up the
street, and we have lots and lots of cats scaveng-
ing around the neighborhood. Once in a while I
see a deer in the yard or see evidence that they
were frolicking in the yard. And there are also
goats here and there and horses on some of the
larger lots. I cant imagine having all that around
me growing up in Clinton. Its just so wonderful to
have all this around us.
Though occasionally there are animals that I
would rather not run into or see evidence that they
are here. You already know how I feel about all the
snakes that I come across. I just saw a few posts
about all the Copperheads that have been found
lately. It makes me worry about Mindy who loves
to run through the areas which we leave natural
and forest like in our yard.
But the other night, or rather middle of the
night, was not fun. We had come back home from
a lovely prayer service for a sweet, gentle man and
long-time softball player named Brian Dillow. I
A Different Night
think everyone Brian met was his friend. I always
enjoyed chatting with him during the games; al-
ways so pleasant and cheerful. Brian played for
the Strugglers softball team from the Brass Rail
for many years, and also played for the Hobos of
Back Road Inn who my husband plays for now.
Even though Brian had hurt his knee some time
back, he was still a loyal supporter, and really a
member of the team. In speaking to Brians mother
and family, I could see where Brian obtained his
strong but gentle, loyal, and well-mannered nature.
I also saw with awe how loved Brian was by his
Hobos softball family at the prayers Monday night
at Brinsfields funeral parlour in Leonardtown by
a touching and tearful tribute his fellow ball play-
ers gave to him at his casket. They all wore their
team jerseys and stood in a semi-circle in prayer.
Then the team huddled over Brian and called out
their team spirit cheer: One, two, three, HO-
BOS! That brought quiet to the packed room and
hall, and tears to many eyes. So much love in that
room.
Afterwards a sort of wake was held both at the
Brass Rail and Back Road Inn bars by Brians team
members, friends, family and co-workers from the
base. Brian was sent off with toasts, tears, laugh-
ter, and good words everything he would have
loved. I wish I had known him better after hearing
all the neat stories going around. He did enjoy dis-
cussing my column quite often though, and liked
the Mindy stories.
When we got back home, I thought I had Min-
dy out as many times as she needed. But she still
needed the 2 a.m. and then the 4 a.m. trips. The
4 a.m. trip was a little different however. Mindy
took off after a white and black blur like a shot.
Yes, you know where this is going. She came back
in and everything seemed fine until a few min-
utes later when this pungent smell started coming
through the air-conditioners. SKUNK, and pun-
gent too. Mindy had riled up a skunk. I ran around
turning off all the air-conditioners and put lotion
under my nose. I dont know how my husband and
our friend Gary could sleep through it. A little
while later as I laid there with my eyes watering,
I wondered what fun Brian and I would have had
discussing Mindy and her skunk. I hope someday
we will get to. God Speed Brian.
To each new days adventure, Shelby
Please send your comments or ideas to: shelbys.
wanderings@yahoo.com
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A Look Inside...
Oyster Festival
MAKE THE MOST of Oktoberfest
DuckFest
Riverside WineFest
Blessing of the Fleet
VISIT LOCAL FAIRS, SHOPS & STANDS
CELEBRATE THE RIVER AT PRAD
ENJOY AN ECO-FRIENDLY AUTUMN
COrn Mazes OPENING SOON
FUN AND SAFE HALLOWEEN GUIDE
PRESERVE CARVED PUMPKINS
FALL FOLIAGE EXCURSION
ANNUAL TASTE OF SOLOMONS
APPLE AND PUMPKIN PICKING TIPS
FUN FACTS ABOUT AUTUMN
Thursday, September 28, 2017 3
Your
Future
4
Awaits at St. Marys Ryken!
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Admissions Open House on
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Visit www.smrhs.org/AdmissionsEvents to RSVP.
10 College preparatory, Honors, Advanced Placement course options
10 Scholars Program with STEM, Fine Arts, Humanities
and Global & International Studies tracks
11
25 Advanced Placement and 25 Fine Arts courses
12 26 varsity sports programs
14 74% of the Class of 2017 awarded scholarships to college
15 27 students in the Class of 2017 received offers of admission
to honors colleges
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4 Autumn In Southern Maryland

Oyster Festival
Celebrating
51 Year
st
The idea of the oyster festival was first hatched
back in 1967 when the newly formed Rotary Club
of Lexington Park was looking 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. Childrens activities, multiple food vendors
of all sorts, and live musical acts round out the
weekend.
The 51st annual St. Marys County Oyster Festival
is set to open Oct. 21 and run through Oct. 22 with
activities designed for the entire community to
enjoy, all centered around the native oyster.
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 Oystersand
sample the regions best shellfish paired with local craft
beer and wine
Craft anddomestic beer & local wines
Special 50th celebration merchandise & cookbook
Evening Concert
Arts & Craft and other vendors
Childrens entertainment
Watch the Competitions:
Oyster shuckers come from all over the country to
compete for the title of US Shucking Champion. Its not
Photo Frank Marquart
all about speed, though. The judges look at the presen-
tation 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 seconds!
Try Oysters like Youve Never Tasted:
Cook-Off competitors also come from around
the country and compete in three categories: hors
doeuvres, 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.
From St. Marys County Division of Tourism

The 51stAnnual

Continuing the Tradition

OCTOBER 21-22, 2017
St. Marys County Fairgrounds
Saturday 10AM-6PM | Sunday 11AM-6PM
Home of the US National Oyster Shucking Competition
and the US National Oyster Cook-Off
$10 Admission | Kids 12 and under FREE
Food | Music | Childrens Rides & Entertainment | Craft Vendors | and a whole lot more!
Sponsored By:

Duckfest to Benefit
Local Charities
Duckfest Beer & Music Festival is coming!
The Ruddy Duck Brewery & Grill is proud to
announce our second annual DuckFest: Beer
& Music Festival on Sunday, October 1st from
1pm to 6pm.
DuckFest is a Fundraising event based
on the German celebration of Oktoberfest,
complete with live music, craft beer from
various Calvert County breweries, authentic
scratch made German cuisine and a variety
of children and adult games and activities.
DuckFest is a family friendly event with plenty
of fun for young and experienced (youre not
old) alike!!
One-hundred percent of the proceeds
of our second annual DuckFest will benefit
the United Way of Calvert County and Bay
Community Support Services, Inc. (BAY-CSS).
The United Way provides support to 38 agen-
cies in Calvert County and funds programs
in areas of Education, Financial Stability and
Health so that change is possible for strug-
gling families in our community.
Bay-CSS is a full-service agency serving
Southern Maryland that provides support to
people with disabilities to help them attain
their fullest employment productivity and
inclusion in their community.
The Ruddy Duck Brewery & Grill and
Make the Most of
Oktoberfest
Oktoberfest dates back to 1810, when
festivities commenced on October 12 to cele-
brate the marriage of Bavarian Crown Prince
Ludwig to Princess Therese von Sachsen-
Hildburghausen. While the Crown Prince
and his bride have long since passed away,
Oktoberfest celebrations continue, and the
standard-bearing party in Munich is annually
among the worlds most anticipated events.
Those who cant make it to Germany this
October can rest assured that there is likely
an Oktoberfest celebration in close prox-
imity to their homes. Making the most of
these celebrations can help revelers feel as if
theyre in Munich after all.
Get up and dance. Even celebrants
who are unlikely to be mistaken for Fred and
Ginger anytime soon recognize the impor-
tant role music plays in Oktoberfest celebra-
tions. While some may mistake it for polka,
the music played at Oktoberfest celebrations
Thursday, September 28, 2017 5
our sister operations Ruddy Duck Seafood
and Alehouse, Canards Catering and Event
Production and Cone Island Ice Cream have
a long history of supporting the community.
We have long wanted to host a major event
combining our love of entertaining with our
desire to do good for our community. And so
we will with the annual DuckFest!
There is no shortage of exciting activi-
ties at DuckFest! Join us for live music from
2pm to 6pm culminating with a headlining
performance from the Ryan Forrester Band.
Try your hand at one of our many interactive
games, like giant beer pong, giant jenga, or
corn hole.
Channel your inner German during our
yodeling contest, yard drinking contest, and
best dressed couple award. Dont worry;
weve got fun activities for the little ducklings
too! Enjoy a face painting station and a duck
pond with prizes!
Ticket pricing includes admission and
tickets for food or drink. $20 for Admission
Ticket for 21+ with 1 food/drink ticket and
souvenir Duckfest beer stein $15 for ages
12-20 with 1 food/drink ticket $10 for Desig-
nated Drivers with 1 food/drink ticket. Chil-
dren under 12 are free. Get your tickets today
at www.unitedwaycalvert.org/register.
is actually German oompah. Those skittish
about stepping in may want to wait until they
(and their friends and family also in atten-
dance) have finished a stein before taking to
the dance floor.
Get home safe. Arrange transporta-
tion home before attending an Oktoberfest
celebration. Such celebrations tend to be
rowdy, and the lively spirit of the festival can
make it easy for revelers to lose track of how
many steins they have hoisted throughout
the day. To ensure everyone arrives home
safely, revelers can assign a designated driver
from their group or arrange for a taxi or ride-
sharing service to take them to and from
the festival so no one feels the need to get
behind the wheel.
Oktoberfest is annually one of the
worlds biggest parties, but celebrants need
not go all the way to Munich to enjoy a
raucous celebration.
6 Autumn In Southern Maryland
15th Annual
winefest
Riverside
October 7 & 8
At Sotterley
Wine Tastings, Live Music, Artisans,
Local Food & Craft Beer Vendors, Tours
of the 1703 Plantation House &
Colonial Revival Garden, and more!
Discount Tickets Available
online at Sotterley.org
until October 1st
Ghosts of Sotterley
A Walking Tour of
Southern Marylands Dark Past
October 20, 21, 26, 27 & 28
Tickets must be purchased online at
SOTTERLEY.ORG
Sotterley Mansion
Gearing Up for
WineFest
The 15th Annual Riverside WineFest
at Sotterley will celebrate the very best
regional wineries in the breathtaking
setting of this National Historic Landmark!
This event is all good things rolled into
one weekend with wine from Maryland
wineries, food and beer vendors, live music,
educational & entertaining demonstrations,
local artisans, free tours of the 1703 Plan-
tation House and Colonial Revival Garden
Tours and more.
The wineries set to participate this
yearare:
Bordeleau Winery Cove Point Winery
Dragonfly Vineyard Far Eastern Shore
Winery Fridays Creek Winery Gemeny
Winery Il Doce Winery Janemark Winery
Knob Hall Winery Linganore Winery
Port of Leonardtown Winery Romano
Winery Running Hare Winery Slack
Winery Solomons Island Winery St.
Michaels WineryThe Urban Winery
More than just wines will be available,
including multiple musical acts and arts and
crafts. Craft vendors include:
Backyard Kitchen Barclay
Soap Bleecker and Pacific Designs ChNaca house.
Fiberworks Flawless Metals FreeThinkers
Brewing Fuzzy Farmers Market Grace
at Work Gourmet Steve Habitat Wood-
works Heritage Chocolates Kurbaga
Artisans Nutt House Wine and
Wood Paintings by David Zippi Parfec-
tions Plantation Peanuts Port Furni-
ture Rainbows End Revivify Rust2Relics
Food and Craft Beer Vendors
willinclude:
Photo provided by Sotterly Riverside WineFest
Mullys Brewery Ruddy Duck
Brewery Mikes BBQ Sunshines
Catering Myras New Orleans Cusine &
Snowballs Sir Pops-A-Lot Kettle Corn
Sunshine Girls Lemonade Blue Wind
Gourmet Mrs. Moos Ice Cream Rotary
Club Oysters Nicolettis Pizza Earth 2 Table
Catering
Purchasers of Tasting and Designated
Driver or Non-Drinker ticket(s) must be 21
or older. A VALID ID MUST BE PRESENTED
in order to allow entry into the event (we
must card everyone, please be sure to bring
a valid ID).
Tasting tickets include sampling
glass and samples of wine from attending
vendors. Wine will be available by the
attending wineries for sample and sale by
the glass, bottle and case.
Sorry, but all tickets are non-refund-
able. Event will take place rain or shine. No
coolers or picnics. No pets allowed. $2
Parking Fee (cash only) ATMs available on
the field! This historical site is not wheel-
chair friendly. Wheelchairs and strollers
are not allowed on tours of the plantation
Every attempt will be made for the
event to take place. In the case of having
to reschedule or cancel the event, we will
not issue any refunds. In this unlikely occur-
rence, you may use your verification of
payment as a taxable donation receipt to
Historic Sotterley.
- From Historic Sotterley Plantation
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Blessing Of the Fleet Marks 50th A lot of folks not familiar with
Anniversary
Marylands history or the importance
of the seafood industry in Maryland
may wonder what the Blessing of the
Fleet is. It is a religious celebration of
Marylands Birthplace, the landmark
of St. Clements Island, and a blessing
of the boats, or fleet, as October 1
generally begins the oyster harvesting
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
Marylands 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 700
people attend, but the following year,
through help and support from the
local community as well as the Mary-
land Watermens Association and Harry
Lundenberg School of Seamanship,
over 5,000 peopleattended.
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This years Blessing of the Fleet on
October 7 and 8 marks a landmark 50th
Anniversary. Even though the event is
no longer held on the island, but on
the grounds of the St. Clements 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 Sunday at 3 p.m. in front of the
reconstructed Blackistone Lighhouse.
Saturday features an opening
ceremony at 11 a.m. and Sunday the
conferring of Waterman of the Year
honors at 11 a.m. followed by a parade.
Each day features many chil-
drens activities, music, arts and crafts
vendors and plenty to eat and drink.
The festival is at the end of Route
242 in Coltons Point. Parking is avail-
able at several spots along Route 242
with free bus transportation to the
festivals museum venue.
For more information, including
the complete schedule, go to
www.7thdistrictoptimist.org/Blessing.
html
Photo provided by 7th District Optimist Club
Admission $10
Kids 12 & Under Free

Plan a Day to Visit
Local Fairs, Shops
and Stands
Autumn is tailor-made for getting out
of the house to enjoy the great outdoors.
With crisp temperatures perfect for strolls
or sightseeing and breathtaking scenery
awash in bright autumnal hues, autumn
landscapes make for the ideal back-
drop for weekend plans, including shop-
ping excursions.
Fall is a great season to enjoy festi-
vals, farmers markets and craft fairs, as
merchants look to liquidate inventory
before they prepare for the rush of the
upcoming holiday season. Cities, towns,
hamlets, and everything in between will
host their share of open markets and more
with great deals to be had, and fall is an
ideal time to visit local shops and stands.
Fresh produce
Farms big and small are bursting with
produce come the fall. You can find the
last vestiges of summer crops mingling
with the first fruits of autumn. Grab
the last of tomatoes and start thinking
ahead to apples, squashes, lettuces, and
grapes. You can even get an early start on
pumpkin season both for cooking and
carving.
Stock the car with reusable tote
bags and scour the farmers markets
for seasonal finds. Chances are you also
might pick up some extra treats, such as
fresh honey or canned jams.
Food finds
As plants are harvested, many items
are turned into delicious treats. No
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Summerseat Farm
in autumn. These items make welcome
additions to your own pantry, or bring a
freshly made treat to a friend or family
members home when paying a visit.
Also, dont miss the food-related
festivals that pop up on community calen-
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dars in the fall. From garlic to potatoes
to pumpkins to cheeses, many seasonal Open House & Artisan Market
items are on display. You also can sample
these foods in interesting applications
and make a day of gathering recipes and
Sunday, October 1
supplies to enjoy later. - crafts - farm animals - hayrides - tour the house -
Crafts, jewelry and dcor
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Shopping local shops, farms and fairs
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Corn Mazes in Southern Maryland
10 Autumn In Southern Maryland

Bowles Farms Greenstreet Gardens

Bowles Farms annual corn maze will be open in two days time, with the theme The Greenstreet Gardens is hosting its fall festival from Sep. 23 to
being Maryland Pride. The corn maze will stay open till Oct. 29. Oct. 29. The festival is open every weekend from 10:30 a.m. to 5p.m.
The corn maze has two routes for visitors: one is shorter than the other one. There The farm also hosts field trips weekdays in October. Activities for
is also a kiddy trail designed for kids. children include the corn maze and jumping pillow. Children can also
All visitors will be handed a map and a flag at the gate. If someone gets lost, that learn about pollinators, how corn grows, fun facts about pumpkins
person could hold the flag up, and a staff member at the lookout tower would commu- andmore.
nicate the exact location to a corn cop through radio. The corn cop can help the visitor General admission is $13 per person. For seniors (65-year-old or
find the way out or just provide enough direction so that he or she can keep going. older), the rate is $10. Military members with active or retired ID pay
Other than the corn maze, Bowles said there are plenty of activities on the farm for $10. Call for group pricing.
kids and families. The price includes six-acre corn maze, jumping pillow, hayrides,
The petting zoo is one of the kids favorite. The zoo has goat, pigs, bunnies and cow train, hair painting, face painting, tire tower, tractor play set, corn
other animals. box, underground slide,
Other activities on the farm include riding the corn maze express, kids barrel ride, shortie maze, straw
kids corn boxes, straw jumping pits, kids slides, kids straw maze and take picture by the castle, teepee and more,
farms big Sponge Bob. There are additional charges for purchasing a Pumpkin, Face according to its website.
Painting and buying cupcakes from the Farmers Daughter Cupcake Shop. The admission price
Farm admission is $10 per person. Children younger than three are free to attend. does not include food,
For a group of 15 or more, the discounted rate is $8 per person. The farm only accepts drinks, animal feed or
cash and checks, but there will be an ATM on site. pumpkins.
The corn maze is open for six weeks from Sep. 30 to Oct. 29 this year. On weekends, The location is
the farm is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. with the last ticket sold at 5 p.m. From Monday 391 West Bay Front
through Friday, an appointment is needed for schools and daycare groups. The farm Rd., Lothian. Website is
will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on weekdays. w w w.greenstreetgar-
The farms address is 22880 Budds Creek Road (Route 234), Clements. dens.com.
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Forrest Hall Farm
Forrest Hall Farm located on Avie Lane in Mechanicsville is a family-
owned farm growing a variety of seasonal produce and fruit, and is also
home to one of the largest corn mazes in St. Marys during the fall season.
The Farm Store features gifts, collectibles, local produce and fruit, local
meats, flowers, ciders, homemade apple and pumpkin donuts, and
much more. The farm is also a member grape grower of Marylands only
grape-growers co-op for the Port of Leonardtown Winery. Its great for
school trips and childrens parties. Seasonal hours, call or visit website
for details at ForrestHallFarm.com or call 301-884-3086.
Thursday, September 28, 2017 11
Spider Hall Farm
The eight-acre corn maze at the Spider Hall Farm is open to the public in the
month of October from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekends, according to the farms
website.
General Admission $8 per person (Ages 4-15)
$5 per person (Ages 16 & up)
Kids 3 and under are FREE , but must be accompanied by a paid adult. Chil-
dren under 14 must be accompanied by a paid adult.
The farm admission rate includes corn maze, hayrides, petting zoo, giant
slide, moon bounce, corn box and vendor market. Pumpkins are sold for addi-
tional charges. The rate for pre-scheduled groups of 15 or more is $8 per person.
The farm is located at 3915 Hallowing Point Rd., Prince Frederick. For more

Montpelier Farms
information, call 410-610-0094.

The corn mazes are included in the fall festival at Montpelier Farms.
Montpelier Farms fall festival starts from early September and lasts
till Nov. 5. The festival is open from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturdays and
from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sundays. Starting in October, the farm is open
to public from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Fridays.
General admission is $12, and kids who are two-year-old or younger
are free to attend. For a group of more than 20 guests, the rate is $10 per
person. The price includes the seven-acre corn maze, First Responders
corn maze, hayrides, pedal karts, cow belly bounce house, kids corral,
cub corral, roping range, hill slides, straw bale maze, pallet maze and
more.
The address is 1720 Crain Highway, Upper Marlboro. For more infor-
mation, call 410-320-0464 or visit their website at www.montpelier-
farms.com/5301.html.
12 Autumn In Southern Maryland

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October 7 & 8 Patuxent River Appreciation Days (PRAD),
10a.m. - 5p.m. one of Southern Marylands longest running
PRAD Parade is Sunday at 2p.m. festivals, celebrates its 40th year on October 7 and
8 at the Calvert Marine Museum. All members of
www.calvertmarinemuseum.com the family can enjoy the fun from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Museum admission is free.
The arts and craft show with over twenty
five artists will be located in the museums
the small business interest group parking lot along with local food vendors. The
invites you to an two music stages will host live performances
including Chesapeake Swing Band, Some
appreciation Assembly, GrooveSpan, Smoke Creek Rounders,
and many more. Children can build their own toy
dinner boats while the whole family enjoys free cruises
aboard the Wm. B. Tennison and Dee of St. Marys.
Visitors can row in canoes and ride the pedal boat
in honor of
welcome to join the parade with cash prizes
offered for best float entries. To enter your float
or organization, contact Randy Geck at rgeck@
xecu.net.
PRAD is made possible through the
generous support of the Board of County
Commissioners and in part by the Calvert Marine
Museum, Calvert Artists Guild, Calvert Water-
mans Association, Pa-Po-Peake Shrine Club, and
the American Legion-Arick L. Lore Post. For more
information about PRAD, including a complete
schedule of events, visit www.bit.ly//PRAD2017,
or call 410-326-2042, ext. 41.
PRAD Music Performance Schedule:
Saturday, October 7 PNC Waterside
Pavilion Stage
11:45 12:45 p.m., Jay Armsworthy

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in the boat basin throughout the weekend.
See dozens of non-profit groups that cele- 1 2 p.m. Pond Scum
2:15 3:15 p.m. California Ramblers
brate the river in a wide variety of ways. There will
3:30 4:45 p.m. Chesapeake Swing Band
be exhibits, demonstrations, displays, and educa-
Saturday, October 7 Corbin Stage
lifelong resident & former Commissioner tional activities about green products, recycling,
10:30 a.m. Bone & String
of Calvert County oyster farming, native plants, wildlife, restoration
11:45 12:45 p.m. Bob Pfeiffer and Eric Skow
efforts, live animals, and more.
1 2 p.m. Some Assembly
Learn about the practical use of rain barrels
live music 2:15 3:15 p.m. Patuxent Voices
thursday and sign-up now for a workshop offered at 1 p.m.
3:30 4:30 p.m. Smoke Creek Rounders
oct. 12 cocktail
or 2 p.m. For more information contact Jackie
Takas at 240-393-6508 or online at www.exten-
hour with Sunday, October 8 PNC Waterside Pavilion
sion.umd.edu/watershed.
$50 /person open bar & Stage
Back by popular demand is Bounty of the
heavy hors 1 2 p.m. GrooveSpan
Patuxent in the Corbin Pavilion. On Saturday,
located at
doeuvres 3 4 p.m. Calvert Dance Band
chesapeake beach local wineries will offer wine tasting. A wonderful
resort & spas
@ 6:30pm The museum is open daily from 10 a.m. to
array of fall produce, potted mums, honey and
Rod N Reel 5 p.m. Admission is $9.00 for adults, $7.00 for
restaurant homemade jellies/jams and lavender products
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@ 7:30pm 5 and museum members are always admitted
the Museum Store with new items arriving daily,
free. For more information about the museum,
including books, home dcor, themed clothing,
upcoming events, or membership, visit the
childrens puppets, and jewelry.
website at www.calvertmarinemuseum.com or
tickets available online at cbresortspa.ticketleap.com The annual PRAD Parade with a one mile
call 410-326-2042. Like us on Facebook, follow us
route along Solomons Island Road will begin
on Twitter, Google+, Instagram and Pinterest.
Sunday at 2 p.m. Non-profit organizations are
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Enjoy an Eco-Friendly Autumn
Autumn arrives with cool breezes, awe-inspiring
foliage and the hint of holidays on the horizon. Fall is
a favorite time of year for many people because the
crisp weather motivates people of all ages to enjoy the
greatoutdoors.
Individuals conscious of their carbon footprints
can use fall as a time to take inventory of their behaviors
and make changes where necessary. The following are
some steps to take right now that fit perfectly with the
harvestseason.
Shop at a local farm
stand. Take advantage of
the many roadside stands
that crop up this time
of year where you can
find bushels of apples,
pumpkins, gourds, and
late-summer vegetables.
After a day of sightseeing,
visit a farm stand for warm
cider and freshly baked
doughnuts. Buying local
produce reduces reliance
on foreign-shipped foods
and other products, while
also cutting back on the
fuel consumed to get
foods from the farm to
the table.
Use nature to deco-
rate. Skip plastic, mass-produced decorations and rely on
nature to dress up your home. Fill vases with leaves and
berries. Place small pumpkins on mantles, and enrich
the landscape of your home with vibrantly hued mums
and other cool-weather plants. Corn husks and stalks can
add harvest flair to front porches. Twigs nestled and tied
together can make interesting table centerpieces.
Create a composting pile. Outdoor chores are easier
in cool weather than they are when the mercury rises.
Set aside a place in the yard for composting. A healthy
compost pile should have roughly two-thirds carbon
(brown) materials and one-third nitrogen (green) mate-
rials, says EarthEasy.com. Use those lawn clippings and
raked leaves to make compost for spring plantings.
Visit a corn maze. After corn has been harvested,
farm owners often use their land for supplemental
income. Corn mazes can be simple or complex depending
on visitors ages. Engage in family bonding outside and
turn off electronics in the process.
Bake your own pie. After a fun-filled day picking
apples at a nearby orchard, head home and use those
locally sourced apples to whip up a delicious pie.
Recycle old clothes to dress your scarecrow.
Clothing that is not worthy of donation can be trans-
formed into a festive scarecrow just in time for Halloween
hijinks. Fill out the body of the scarecrow with newspaper
and then add some pieces of straw around the neck,
hands and feet.
Host a football party. Watch the game on television
or have a pickup game in the yard. Serve finger foods to
cut down on the need for plastic or paper plates and flat-
ware. Purchase a keg of beer from a local brewery to elimi-
nate individual beer cans and bottles. Set out a nonalco-
holic punch bowl so the kids can enjoy refreshments, too.
Autumn can be a great time of year to embrace
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According to Safe Kids Worldwide, an
organization dedicated to protecting kids
from unintentional injuries, twice as many
kids are killed while walking on Halloween
compared to other days of the year.
But Halloween isnt just for kids
anymore. Alcohol has become a big part of
many adults Halloween celebrations, and
that means hosts must take steps to safe-
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alcohol. Traffic accident reports compiled
from 2008 to 2012 by the National Highway
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than 50 percent of all fatal car accidents on
Halloween involve a drunk driver.
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Halloween festivities, its important to
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Prepare the space. A raucous party
may lead to accidents around the house.
Move out any extra furniture so guests have
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who have had too much and prevent guests
from becoming intoxicated.
Provide adequate lighting. Darkness
might remind many of Halloween, but an
entertaining space should not be so dark
that guests cannot move around safely. Be
sure to illuminate all walkways and clearly
indicate exits so that guests can get to safety
if necessary. Remove any obstacles on the
floor that are tripping hazards, and be sure
to use nonslip runners and rugs.
Practice food safety. Many Halloween
treats and desserts contain nuts, and this
can pose a hazard to those with nut aller-
gies. Label foods and attempt to make the
party nut-free if there is someone attending
with a nut allergy. Many foods can be left
out at room temperature for anywhere from
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leftovers so that they do not spoil and cause
foodborne illnesses.
Arrange for transportation home.
Guests who imbibe should have a safe
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services for guests.
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sure everyone is safe and sound.
Halloween parties can be safe and
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help of others to ensure that all guests are
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Preserve Carved Pumpkins

in Various Ways place. This will help slow down the rotting process for pumpkins exposed
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Use an artificial light source. Reduce the heat inside of the pumpkin
and encourage hydration by selecting a battery-powered light instead of a
lit candle to illuminate the carving.
Skip the carving. Once pumpkin skin is compromised, microbes can
enter. In lieu of carving, paint or decorate pumpkins in other ways if you
want them to stay fresh for a long time. Glow in the dark paint can help
pumpkins stand out at night.
Carved pumpkins may last a week or two, while uncut pumpkins can
last for a month or more. Keeping pumpkins hydrated and mold-free will
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Plan Your Fall Foliage Excursion
Autumn means different things to many
people. Students may embrace the dawn of a new
school year, while others might embrace the crisp
weather after a season of heat. One of the more
widely enjoyed aspects of autumn is the chance to
take in the brilliant foliage.
Although New England may be renowned
for its bright, orange, red and yellow panoramas,
dazzling displays of foliage can be witnessed
anywhere temperatures descend enough for
deciduous trees to shed their leaves.
The first step to a successful fall foliage
excursion is to find the right spot. The Catskill
and Adirondack Mountains of New York, Amish
Country in Pennsylvania, the Great Lakes from
Michigan to Ohio, and many other areas can be
great places to witness nature at its most colorful.
To make the most of fall foliage road trips, drivers
can keep the following suggestions in mind.
Get off the highway. To see great fall vistas,
take a detour from major thoroughfares and visit
small towns and mountain passes. Invest in some
maps, as cellular networks may be inaccessible in
remote locales.
Avoid tourist-heavy areas. Drivers may prefer
less crowded roadways to accompany the great
scenery. Such drivers should visit areas that are
not tourist meccas. Any area that plays home to
forests and sprawling landscapes will do.
Go on foot. To get the best photos, head out
at sunrise or sunset. Soft, golden light dappled by
leaves will bring out the golden tones in photos.
Going on foot will help you discover the nuances
of the season and slow down for a change.
Dont overlook overcast days. Traveling in
the rain may not be fun, but overcast days might
be ideal. On such days, the sun wont be too warm
and drown out the colors.
Bring along binoculars. Wildlife is often
mobile and abundant in the fall, as animals scurry
to feed and gather supplies before the winter. As a
result, autumn is a great time to spot wildlife thats
normally hiding in thickets and woodland areas.
Plan for stops along the way. Dont forget to
bring some spending money in the form of cash
so that you can enjoy the small farm stands and
shops that often dot rural landscapes. Pick up
farm-fresh produce or choose a plump pumpkin.
Yard sales also are abundant this time of year.
Small shops may not take credit cards, so if you
plan to buy, cash is king.
Trees begin shedding their leaves as early as
the beginning of September in Canada and the
northern United States. As the days press on, the
fall finery will gradually shift southward. For those
who can afford to take a weekday off, do so, as
weekends might be overcome with fellow nature
enthusiasts.

Annual Harvest
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Restaurants Offer Tastes of
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New tastes abound in the historic Solo-
mons Town Center as restaurants showcase
selected food and beverages during the
one-day food festival, The Harvest Taste
of Solomons 2017 from 11am to 4pm,
Saturday, October 28th. The event is one
of the yearly signature events designed and
sponsored by the Solomons Business Asso-
ciation, with proceeds to benefit the asso-
ciations annual July 4th fireworks display.
The Harvest Taste of Solomons 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 $4 each and may be
purchased at any of the participating busi-
nesses. Each ticket can be exchanged for
a sample of selected food or beverages.
Many restaurants are also participating in
a Gift Certificate Prize program, with some
of the tickets at each location designated as
prize winners. The lucky purchaser will be
awarded a gift certificate for future use at
the respective restaurant.
Past Participating businesses have
been: The Island Hideaway, The Ruddy
Duck, Boomerangs Original Ribs, Isaacs
Restaurant and Pub at the Holiday Inn,
China Harbor, Captain Smiths Seafood
Market, Anglers Seafood Bar and Grill, The
Dry Dock at Zahnisers, The CD Caf, King-
fishers Seafood Bar and Grill, The Striped
Rock, Carmens Gallery, The Lighthouse
Restaurant and Dock Bar, The Lotus Kitchen
and Kims Key Lime Pies, Grill Sergeant
Barbecue, The Charles Street Brasserie,
Sail Solomons, Running Hare Vineyard and
Calvert Brewing Company, Annmarie Sculp-
ture Garden and Arts Center, and the Calvert
Marine Museum.
Tickets will also be available at the
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services McNelis
Group Properties office starting Wednesday,
October 25th and during the event on
October 28th.
There will be an updated participating
businesses list released to the community in
a few weeks.
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 infor-
mation on activities, shopping, dining, and
lodging in Solomons, visit www.solomons-
maryland.com
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popular autumn activity, one that families
often enjoy together.
When visiting a pumpkin patch, dress
accordingly. That means wearing shoes
that you dont mind getting dirty, as the
patch may be muddy. Layer clothing in
case it is a chilly day. Breezes are more
pronounced in open fields.
Pumpkins are long-keepers, which
means if they are uncut or not damaged,
they can last for several weeks. This means
you can pick pumpkins at the same time
as apples. When selecting a pumpkin, look
for one that is completely orange. After
picking, a green or yellow pumpkin may
never ripen to orange.
Bring along a small wagon and knife
so that you can cut the vine, if necessary.
Pumpkins are heavy, and a wagon will
come in handy, especially with youngsters
in tow.
Ripe pumpkins should not dent
easily. Examine your pumpkin for holes
or insects, which could indicate internal
rot that greatly reduces the shelf life of
the pumpkin. Remember, carving the
pumpkin reduces its life expectancy, so
be sure to reserve that task until close to
Halloween.
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a baked treat or other dish, you will need
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12 Fun Facts About Autumn

The cool, crisp days of autumn have arrived.
As fall foliage creates a colorful display and kids
frolic in leaf piles on the lawn, you may want
to pay some mind to a few lesser known facts
about this beloved time of year. Autumn may
call to mind Halloween and the return of school,
but there are other factors that make this season
unique.
1. The first day of autumn is known as the
autumnal equinox. On this day, the number of
hours of daylight and darkness are equal. This
is because the sun is aligned with the center of
the Earth between the north and south of the
planet. The other equinox occurs in the spring,
which arrives in the third week of March in the
Northern hemisphere.
2. In Greek mythology, autumn was a time
when Persephone, the daughter of Demeter, was
abducted by Hades, the god-king of the under-
world. During this time, Demeter, the goddess of
the harvest, was distraught and the ground grew
sparse and cold. When Persephone returned in
the springtime, plants and life bloomed anew
because of Demeters happiness.
3. Those who live closest to the equator,
which is the center of the planet, never experi-
ence the season of autumn. Around the equator,
the temperature remains consistently warm.
4. Yellow, orange and variations thereof
always reside in the pigmentation of tree leaves,
but they are just overpowered by the abundance
of green from the chlorophyll in the leaves. Come
autumn, however, when the sun weakens and
days grow shorter, the amount of chlorophyll in
leaves diminishes, allowing the other pigments
in the leaves to show through.
5. Red and purple leaves are actually caused
by the presence of sugars from sap that is
trapped inside of the leaves.
6. Fall is a peak migration time for many
species of birds. During autumn, birds will fly
to other areas as they seek more hospitable
climates. The Arctic tern journeys about 11,000
miles each way for its annual migration. That is
like going all the way across the United States
about three and a half times
7. Contrary to popular belief, squirrels who
have spent the entire autumn collecting acorns
and other foods do not hibernate for the winter.
Rather, they spend the majority of their time
in nests they built to shelter them from harsh
weather. When squirrels do come out in winter,
they are usually tunneling under the snow to
find the food they buried during the fall.
8. Several cultures have ancient traditions
that coincide with autumn. For example, the
Chinese celebrate the Moon Festival to give
thanks for a successful summer harvest.
9. Halloween is a large part of autumn. The
concept of wearing masks and costumes hails
from ancient Celtic tradition. The Celts believed
ghosts roamed on Halloween, and people wore
disguises to hide from the spirits.
10. Youre bound to see pumpkins as part of
autumn decor. The pumpkin was first named by
the Greeks. They called this edible orange item
pepon, which means large melon.
11. Evergreen trees will not lose their leaves
like deciduous trees. Their leaves, also called
needles, are covered with a thick wax. This wax
protects the inner components of the needles,
preventing them from freezing.
12. Autumn also signals another colorful
spectacle apart from the tree leaves. The aurora
borealis, also known as the Northern Lights,
tends to be visible this time of year. This is
because geomagnetic storms are about twice
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