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Our River,
Our St. Mary’s
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CONTENTS
ON THE COVER 26
The St. Mary’s River Watershed Association’s RiverFest takes place this Saturday at Historic St. Mary’s
City.
LOCAL NEWS 3
COPS & COURTS 15
COMMUNITY16
FALL FESTIVALS 17 LOCAL 7
Residents and county officials celebrate the closing in of the new Leonardtown Library/Garvey Senior Center
ON THE COVER 26
EDUCATION34
PAX RIVER 37
SPORTS 38
ENTERTAINMENT39 COMMUNITY 16 EDUCATION 34
Visitors got to see a skirmish courtesy of the St. CSM pens transfer agreements
Mary’s Militia Sept. 21.
OBITUARIES 41
COMMUNITY CALENDAR 44 “BUT THE ST. MARY’S
SENIOR CALENDAR 45
RIVER IS OUR HOME,
IT’S OUR RIVER.”
LIBRARY CALENDAR 45 SMRWA DIRECTOR BOB LEWIS ON THE IMPORTANCE OF THE RIVER
BUSINESS DIRECTORY 46 W E E K LY FO R E C AST
CLASSIFIEDS46
FUN & GAMES 47
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Thursday, September 26, 2019 The County Times Local News 3
Opioid Fatalities Down, Health Officials Cautious
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
The number of fatal opioid overdoses in St. Mary’s
and across the state for the first half of the year are
down compared to the same time in 2018, the latest
figures show, but the county’s top physician says users
continue to die, usually from using fentanyl alone or in
combination with other narcotics.
For the first six months of 2019 the state reports that
11 county residents died from opioid use, but the latest
figures gathered by local law enforcement and shown
publicly on a sign at the Leonardtown Maryland State
Police barracks, show at least 15 have died as of Aug.
31.
Dr. Meena Brewster, the county’s chief health offi-
cer, said those figures are probably accurate.
“We’re trying to put out the best information we
can,” Brewster told The County Times. “But it can take
time for the Medical Examiner to make a ruling as to
cause of death.
“Those numbers [just released by the state] could in-
crease; we’re probably closer to 20 [overdose fatalities]
at this point.” According to local figures from the state police there body, explained Brewster.
There were 31 total deaths from opiods in 2018. have been 84 overdoses so far this year. “It might make the problem worse,” she said.
Brewster said several factors have contributed to Another trend health officials have seen is the com- Clinically tested fentanyl is extremely potent, she
the modest decline in deadly overdoses, including bination of fentanyl with cocaine. said, illicitly produced fentanyl, with impurities can be
increased access to treatment, increased law enforce- Some users may be combining the two, Brewster even more dangerous.
ment interdiction and the liberal use of Narcan in re- said, thinking that cocaine might counteract the effects “Even a minute amount of fentanyl can kill, it de-
versing overdoses. of the synthetic opiate. pends on the user,” Brewster said. “It’s highly toxic,
“Narcan is huge,” Brewster said. “The role it’s played But the slowing effects the opioid has on the body's highly fatal.”
has been tremendous.” respiratory system is only exacerbated by the inclusion
of cocaine, which increases the need for oxygen by the guyleonard@countytimes.net
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Questions Remain Over Furniture Store’s Future
By Guy Leonard Calls to Regency Furniture were
Staff Writer not returned as of press time.
Sheriff Timothy K. Cameron con-
At the annual State of the County firmed Morgan’s concerns mentioned
luncheon in Lexington Park Tues- at the State of the County event.
day commissioners were asked what “We’ve heard a lot of concerns ex-
could be done about the skeleton of pressed about the people who are fre-
the building on Great Mills Road that quenting and loitering on that proper-
once housed the Raley’s Home Fur- ty,” Cameron said. “They’re trespass-
nishings business. ing as I’m sure they don’t have per-
For months the building has stood mission from the owners to be there.”
vacant and gutted with several of its Cameron said the building, though
outer walls torn down. missing some walls providing some
Commissioner Todd Morgan said measure of protection from the ele-
the county has attempted to contact ments and as such became attractive
regional furniture retailer Regency to homeless people seeking shelter
Furniture about what they plan to there.
do with the building – the company Cameron said the property as it now
bought out Raley’s Home Furnishings stands brings more blight and decay
several years ago to build a new store to the area, which has struggled with
there – but to no avail. revitalization efforts.
“Regency Furniture hasn’t called He said deputies assigned to the
back,” Morgan told the attendees at community continued to patrol and
the St. Mary’s County Chamber of watch the property to forestall against
Commerce-sponsored event. “We’ve the situation growing worse.
given them all the permits they need.” “We’re trying to do what we can d
Morgan said he has grown con- o before it can become an absolute
cerned about the building in its nuisance,” Cameron told The County
present condition as it has attracted Times.
drug users, prostitutes and homeless
squatters. guyleonard@countytimes.net
Concerns about blight are growing over the vacant building on Great Mills Road now owned by
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Thursday, September 26, 2019 The County Times Local News 5
St. Mary’s Indoor Shooting Range First of Its Kind
By Guy Leonard of their finally being open for business.
Staff Writer “All the reviews on- line…everything’s
been five stars.
After nearly four years of planning, “Everybody’s been blown away.”
financing, permitting and building, Flat Steve said the new range has yearly
Broke Shooters indoor shooting range in memberships available but is open to
Lexington Park is now fully operational; anyone who comes in and wants to shoot
it’s the only indoor shooting range open – a brief video safety course is manda-
to the public in St. Mary’s. tory for all visitors their first time at the
Cindi and Steve Thomas, shooting in- range, after which a safety card is issued
structors who have competed in numer- that is good for one year.
ous courses of fire internationally and Customers can rent time on the range
at home, have built the new facility on as well as several firearms the Thomas’s
their own property on St. James Church make available for visitors to try; volun-
Road at a cost of more than $2.5 million. teer range officers watch over shooters
The new building, opened Aug. 10, and offer advice on how to safely im-
resembles a large red barn but inside prove their shooting skills.
encompasses a state-of- the-art indoor One of the firearms available for rent
shooting range with lighted firing lanes Amy Cunning of Hollywood loads up at Flat Broke Shooters new indoor range
is an F4 Defense “Recce” AR-15 rifle lo-
and a ventilation system that is comput- cally manufactured in Lexington Park. Shooting Confederation (IPSC), United Those principles include proper
er controlled and keeps the interior at a “We’re not a private club,” Steve States Practical Shooting Association stance, grip, trigger control and sight
comfortable 70 degrees year-round. said. “When we get them on the range, (USPSA) and the International Defen- picture, Steve said.
The Thomas’ two dogs, cattle dog that’s when they’re [customers] really sive Pistol Association (IDPA) they’ve “We operate on the K.I.S.S. princi-
Bandit and Rottweiler Bailey, come up impressed.” learned from some of the top shooters ple,” Steve said.
to each customer as they enter to greet Training classes available at Flat around the world such as Rob Leatham, The atmosphere the Thomas’ are
them and accompany their owners while Broke Shooters include instruction for Todd Jarrett and Robert “Bob” Vogel. working towards at Flat Broke Shoot-
they staff the range. the Maryland state handgun qualifica- “We’ve learned so much from shoot- ers is one of safety, relaxation and fun,
The showroom is spacious and well- tion license (HQL), a “Ladies and Lead” ing with some of the greatest shooters,” Cindi said.
lighted with shooting accessories for class geared towards female shooters, Cindi said. “We really have a passion for “We wanted it to be a comfortable
sale; though the facility is not a gun training to qualify for a state-approved teaching these principles. place for everyone to hang out,” Cindi
shop, the Thomas’ can conduct firearms concealed carry license and home “It’s easy to teach them [customers said.
sales as they are a federal firearms li- defense. and new shooters] these principals from
censed (FFL) dealer. Having competed in such organi- day No. 1.” guyleonard@countytimes.net
“It’s exciting, no doubt,” Steve said zations as the International Practical
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Library/Senior Center Reaches Milestone
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
After breaking ground in May of last year, and
months of delays due to rainy weather, the combined,
new Leonardtown Library and Garvey Senior Center
facility’s exterior is officially closed in.
There is still a significant amount of work to be done
on the structure’s interior and county officials say it
should be open for operations by March of next year.
“This has been a long time coming,” said County
Commissioner President James “Randy” Guy, who
said state planning projections showed that in St.
Mary’s County the senior population is expected to in-
crease drastically by 245 percent.
“We have to get ready for things like that,” Guy told
the crowd assembled on the construction site.
Mary Lee Russell, the branch manager at the current
Leonardtown Library said she and her staff were wait-
ing anxiously to move into their new home.
“I feel like doing a dance,” Russell said. “This build-
ing is more than we could hope for.
“I tell my staff we only have a few more months to
go.”
The full-service commercial kitchen has been in-
stalled at the new senior center portion of the facility
as well as four new pickleball courts. Gail Murdock, chair of the Commission on Aging speaks at the closing in ceremony for the new Leonartown Library and
The relatively new sport has become very popular Garvey Senior Center.
with senior citizens, public works officials have said.
The new senior center will offer a vast increase in planned there. project to provide more resources for seniors.
program space over the current Garvey Senior Cen- The entire project has a budget of about $17 million “Let’s get ‘er done,” Murdock said. “Let’s get this
ter at the county’s governmental center, with exercise and is just under 16,000 square-feet in size. thing built.”
rooms and an art studio among the new amenities Gail Murdock, chairman of the county’s Commis-
sion on Aging, called for a quick completion to the guyleonard@countytimes.net
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Thursday, September 26, 2019 The County Times Local News 11
Hoyer, Van Hollen
Bowles Farm and
s Cardin Support
Trump Impeachment Inquiry
Both U.S. Rep Steny Hoyer and U.S. Senator Chris most of our abilities. As the White House continues to
Van Hollen threw their support behind the House of prevent the House of Representatives from exercising
Representatives push to proceed with impeachment in- their Constitutionally-mandated oversight role, it has
quiries against President Donald Trump. become clear that the tools provided by an impeach-
“I fully support Congress moving forward with an ment inquiry must be employed. I have not come to
official impeachment inquiry. I have grave concerns this decision lightly — and I regret that the President’s
about the President’s troubling admission that he actions require these measures. But the American peo-
sought Ukrainian interference in the 2020 election, ple deserve the truth and confidence in their govern-
undermining America’s national security,” said Hoyer
in a prepared statement. “As the relevant committees
Bowles Farms
continue their investigations under the umbrella of the
impeachment inquiry, we will continue to pursue the
ment, and I support an impeachment inquiry in order
to expose the facts and protect our democracy.”
Sen. Ben Cardin said: “In the last few days, Presi-
dent Trump has admitted to urging the leader of
facts and follow them wherever they lead - including to Ukraine to investigate a political rival. Our country
articles of impeachment.
Sept 28th to Oct 27th
“The House will carry out its responsibilities on be-
half of the American people with integrity and with
is still reeling from foreign interference in our 2016
national elections and yet the President of the United
States sought the direct assistance of a foreign govern-
care, ensuring that no individual ever stands above the ment that would benefit his own political campaign.
law.” President Trump has shown disdain for the rule of law
Hoyer, who represents the 5th Congressional District in so many instances, including attempting to obstruct
lives in St. Mary’s County, which voted heavily in fa- justice, refusing to abide by the Constitutional anti-
vor of Trump in the 2016 Presidential Election. corruption clauses, and flouting the most basic ethics
“President Trump’s actions are a threat to our de- and conflict-of-interest laws and regulations.
mocracy,” Van Hollen’s statement reads. “Every lawmaker must set politics aside and under- U.S. Rep. Steny Hoyer
His continued disregard for our Constitution and the stand that the integrity of our nation and the rule of law
democratic norms that guide our nation have caused is at stake. No one, not even the President of the United inquiry. Without prejudging the outcome, I agree that
irreparable harm to our country, our standing in the
world, and to the Office of the Presidency.
Sept 28th to Oct 27th
States, is above the law. For the sake of our country, the
House of Representatives followed the only Constitu-
the American people need a full and complete under-
standing of whether President Trump has violated his
“These issues must be fully investigated to the ut- tional course available by formalizing an impeachment responsibilities under the Constitution.”
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St. Mary’s Residents Indicted in VA Theft Scheme
A federal grand jury returned an indictment charg- cident in which she was raped by another serviceman. United States Navy from January 29, 1974, to Janu-
ing Angela Marie Farr, a/k/a Angela Pace, Angela Farr admitted to local law enforcement to fabricating ary 31, 1997, and is Farr’s father. Individual 1 received
Mullins, and Angela Biggs, age 33, of Leonardtown, the incident. Farr also claimed to the VA that she suf- a 100% service-connected disability rating by the VA
Maryland; Michael Vincent Pace, age 39, of Leonar- fered a traumatic brain injury from an on-duty car ac- based on fraudulent documentation Farr and Biggs
dtown, Maryland, and Mary Francis Biggs, age 62, of cident, which was also determined to be a fabrication. submitted on his behalf.
Lexington Park, Maryland with conspiracy and theft Ultimately, the VA increased Farr’s service-connected On July 5, 2017, the VA determined, based on fraud-
of government property. Farr was also charged with disability rating to 100% based on additional fraudu- ulent documentation, that Individual 1 was not capable
aggravated identity theft and social security fraud. lent documentation she submitted. As a result, Farr re- of managing his finances because of his purported dis-
The indictment was announced by United States ceived approximately $390,000 from the VA to which abilities, and appointed Biggs as Individual 1’s fiducia-
Attorney for the District of Maryland Robert K. Hur; she was not entitled. ry. As such, Biggs was responsible for the receipt and
Special Agent in Charge of the Mid-Atlantic Field Of- Farr is also charged with stealing the identity of expenditure of Individual 1’s fraudulently obtained VA
fice Kim R. Lampkins for the U.S. Department of Vet- a physician identified in the indictment as “Doctor benefits funds. As a result, Biggs and Individual 1 re-
erans Affairs Office of Inspector General; and Special 1” when she submitted forged documents to the VA ceived approximately $156,000 in disability compen-
Agent in Charge Michael McGill of the Social Security purportedly authored by that physician. Farr is also sation and SMC to which they were not entitled. Biggs
Administration - Office of Inspector General. charged with social security fraud for fraudulently conspired with Farr to hide from the VA the fact that
The five-count indictment alleges that Farr served as receiving $35,000 in Social Security Disability Insur- Individual 1 was capable of working, and was in fact
the organizer of a conspiracy in which she submitted ance benefits for her claimed disabilities. actively employed.
false and fraudulent documents to the Department of Michael Vincent Pace was a member of the United Farr, Pace, and Individual 1 purported to be wheel-
Veterans Affairs (“VA”) claiming that Farr, her then- States Army from August 30, 2001, to February 2, chair-bound and to require in-home nursing to accom-
husband, Michael Pace, and her father, Individual 1, 2002, and from January 4, 2005, to June 2, 2006, as plish everyday tasks due to their claimed service-con-
were homebound and required full-time assistance and well as the United States Army National Guard from nected injures. However, during the period they were
disability compensation. Farr’s mother, Mary Biggs, May 22, 2007, to October 28, 2007. Pace and Farr were purportedly disabled, Farr operated a social media
conspired with Farr to file fraudulent documents on married from 2008 until they divorced on December marketing company based in Leonardtown, Maryland,
behalf of Individual 1, and, when Farr so exaggerated 5, 2017. Pace was deemed to be 100% disabled by the Pace raised his three children and regularly exercised
Individual 1’s disabilities that the VA determined that VA, based on fraudulent medical documentation sub- at a local CrossFit gym, and Individual 1 was employed
Individual 1 could not handle his own finances, ap- mitted to the VA. Despite claiming to be profoundly as a division head at the Naval Air Warfare Center Air-
pointed Biggs as Individual 1’s fiduciary. disabled, Pace also received a Caregiver Assistance craft Division in Patuxent River, Maryland.
Angela Marie Farr was a member of the United stipend from the VA exceeding $2,500 per month for If convicted, Farr faces a mandatory minimum of 2
States Navy from August 2, 2005 to April 19, 2007. purportedly caring for Farr. As a result, Pace received years in federal prison and a maximum sentence of 10
On October 6, 2009, Farr received a service-connected approximately $274,000 from the VA to which he was years in prison; Biggs and Pace face a maximum sen-
disability rating of 70% based on fraudulent documen- not entitled. tence of 10 years in prison.
tation she submitted, which purported that she suf- Mary Francis Biggs was Farr’s mother, and the wife
fered from post-traumatic stress disorder from an in- of Individual 1. Individual 1 was a member of the U.S. Attorney’s Office Press Release
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Straight Talk on Straight Teeth
BY: JEFF TOMCSIK to cut effectively or efficiently. If the news is that orthodontics may be a of the time to other safe orthodontic
Orthodontic braces and clear align- bend in the one blade is toward the solution to these problems, and a options.
ers such as Invisalign® are not just other, it would cause the blades to straighter, more beautiful smile is a Finally, with Invisalign® technolo-
for straightening teeth and mak- scrape each other, making cutting bonus to the treatment, not the rea- gy, your dentist can take a scan of
ing your smile look better. In fact, difficult. More importantly to note, son for the treatment. your mouth and show you virtually
a highly trained and skilled dentist the blades scraping each other slow- If you’re like most adults, the what your results will look like, from
will use orthodontic treatment to ly destroy the cutting surface of both thought of braces is unnerving. the improved esthetics of your smile
improve the function of the teeth blades. Years in metal brackets and sharp profile to the benefits of improving
which will result in a healthier, lon- These same principles can be ap- wires is no-one’s idea of a good time. any occlusion issues that may be
ger-lasting smile. While good look- plied to your teeth. In any area of If these thoughts are keeping you causing damage to your teeth.
ing teeth are attractive, the purpose the mouth where your opposing away from approaching your dentist The next time you go to your den-
of your teeth is to chew food. When teeth do not meet when you per- about a straighter, more beautiful, tist, ask them if they are Invisalign®
teeth are misaligned, they can slow- form a chewing motion (meaning better functioning, healthier smile, certified. Ask them if they can pro-
ly damage opposing teeth during the there is a space between the top consider a clear aligner option such vide a virtual, digital smile make-
chewing process. When they are in and opposing-bottom tooth in any as Invisalign®. Invisalign® is a over with the use of an iTero® scan-
proper alignment, teeth break down area of your mouth when your jaw clear, removeable retainer that may ner so that you can see your likely
the food they are chewing without is closed), like the scissor in the first achieve the same results as tradition- outcome. Also ask them if you have
damaging each other. scenario, it is rendered ineffective in al braces in less time. any occlusion issues during chewing
To help illustrate the point, think the chewing process. On the other The fact that aligners are remove- and if orthodontics is right for you.
of a well working pair of scissors. hand, if there are any teeth that are able means you can take them out
colliding with their opposing teeth, One of the biggest barriers to get-
When in good alignment the two whenever you eat. This makes eat- ting orthodontic treatment dentists
blades come together and meet at a they are likely causing trauma to ing more comfortable and cleaner
each other and slowly wearing down hear the most is that it costs too
very precise point that makes them as you will not have to worry about much. Before you allow money to
excellent at cutting paper. On the the enamel surface and eventually food particles being stuck in your
the tooth structure. This will like- get between you and a healthy, beau-
other hand, imagine one of the braces. They also allow you to eas- tiful smile, think about the amount
scissor blades had a slight bend or ly lead to greater risk of decay and ily clean your teeth, where braces
eventually risk the tooth’s overall vi- of money you spent on your last car.
a ding in the metal. This imperfec- with wires make flossing and thor- That car will likely not be in your
tion would surely affect the scissor’s tality. ough brushing more difficult. The life ten years from now. The cost of
ability to cut as well as when it was in Many people who have ongoing material used by Invisalign® is by braces or Invisalign® is a fraction of
perfect alignment. If the one blade problems with decay or pain de- far superior to all other aligners on the cost of that car, and the results
is bent away from the other, there spite their efforts to keep their teeth the market. Not only is it the most will last you a lifetime!
will be a gap between the points of clean, might be suffering from mal- invisible, it is also the fastest work-
contact that cause the cutting action. occlusion issues that are causing the ing material, meaning you will reach
The result would likely be a failure ongoing dental problems. The good your desired outcome in a fraction
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s LEGALS
Office Crime Report
Three Arrested in Narcotics Raid
In September of 2019, the St. Mary’s
Resisting Arrest/Hindering-
September 1, Dep. Graves attempted
On Legal Notice
County Sheriff’s Office Vice Narcot- to conduct a vehicle stop in the 25500
INVITATION TO BID
ics Division began an investigation into block of Point Lookout Road in Leonar-
the distribution of controlled dangerous dtown, for the reported assault that had REPLACEMENT OF HVAC SYSTEM
substances by Dedron Manuel Neal, 27 just occurred. Steven Dean Sloan Jr., Sealed bids for the removal and replacement of the existing HVAC System at the Hol-
47 of Leonardtown, refused to stop, and lywood Volunteer Fire Department to be completed by April 1, 2020 must be mailed or
ultimate- hand delivered to the address listed below by 6 p.m. on October 30, 2019. Bids will be
ly fled opened and read aloud at a Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department Board meeting after
from his the October 30, 2019 deadline but before November 15, 2019. Any bid not physically
received by the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department by 6 p.m. October 30, 2019 will be
vehicle
returned, unopened to the firm. All proposals should be addressed to:
on foot.
D e p . Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department
Graves Re: (Vendor Name)
pu r s ue d Proposal for the Hollywood VFD “HVAC Replacement”
Attention: Steve Facini
Sloan, Hollywood VFD
who re- P O Box 7
f u se d Hollywood, MD 20636
to obey
Proposal packets are available online at http://www.hvfd7.com or contacting Steve Facini,
verbal Treasurer, Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department at sfacini@hvfd7.com .
of Lexington Park. On September 21, commands. Sloan was ultimately taken
2019, with the assistance of the Sher- into custody and charged with Obstruct- A pre-bid conference will be held on September 30, 2019 at 6PM with pre-site visits
iff’s Office Emergency Services Team ing and Hindering, Resist/Interfere with scheduled on September 17, 2019 and/or September 25, 2019 at 6 p.m. at the Hollywood
Volunteer Fire Department 24801 Three Notch Road Hollywood, MD 20636. All bidders
and Sheriff’s Office K-9, members of Arrest, and Fail to Stop-Fleeing and must attend one pre-bid conference and one site visit.
the Vice Narcotics Division executed Eluding.
a search and seizure warrant at Neal’s The Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department reserves the right to reject any and all bids
residence in Lexington Park. Neal was Trespassing- On September 17 Dep. and proposals, and to accept any proposal deemed to be in the best interest of the depart-
ment.
located in the apartment and found Bowling responded to the 37700 block of
to be in possession of suspected co- Mt. Wolf Road in Charlotte Hall for the By Authority:
caine. Also located in the residence was reported trespassing. George Wheeler William Mattingly, Jr. President
Heather Nicole Hugel, 29 of Aquasco, Jacks, 51 of no fixed address, was lo- Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department
cated on
the prop-
erty after
previous-
ly being
served
a notice
not to
trespass.
Ja c k s
was ar-
rested
a n d
charged with Trespass: Private Property.
and Curtis William Richardson, 25 of
California. Reckless Endangerment/Assault-
On September 21 Dep. Burgess respond-
ed to the 21600 block of Great Mills
Road in Lexington Park for the reported
disturbance. Investigation determined
John Sherman Greenwell Jr., 40 of
no fixed
address,
was told
to leave
the busi-
ness by
an em-
ployee.
Green-
Neal, Hugel, and Richardson were well be-
arrested and charged with CDS: Pos- c a m e
session- Not Marijuana and CDS: Pos- agit ated
session Paraphernalia, and incarcerated a n d
at the St. Mary’s County Detention and threw a large rock through the glass
Rehabilitation Center in Leonardtown, door of the business, nearly striking the
Maryland. employee. Greenwell was arrested and
Additional charges are pending re- charged with Reckless Endangerment,
view with the Office of the State’s At- Assault 2nd Degree, and Malicious De-
torney for St. Mary’s County. struction of Property.16 In Our Community The County Times Thursday, September 26, 2019
Militia Muster Riding Club Makes Library Donation
It’s all about the horses. Several St. Mary’s Riding Club members participate in the annual
library donation. Pictured from left to right: Betsy Fritz riding Tempest, Lois Coryell from the
Leonardtown Library, Donna DeFrancis on her horse Scout, club president Diane Danaher,
and Kathy Glockner on Mr. Fitz.
The St. Mary’s Riding Club recently The entire St. Mary’s Riding Club
made its annual donation to the library donation is housed in the Leonardtown
The St. Mary's City Militia drives rebel forces off the field with pikes at Militia Muster Sept. 21. system, adding new books and DVD’s branch, but may be checked out through
on horsemanship to the collection. other locations using the library loan
This year, the club donated the follow- program on the library’s website. Titles
ing books: Nature and Nurture Horses, covering horse care, equitation, jump-
The Rider’s Pain-Free Back Book, Core ing, dressage, western riding and more
Conditioning for Horses, The Rider’s are included in the collection.
Balance, The US Pony Club Manuals, The St. Mary’s Riding Club was es-
Dressage Training in Hand, Know Bet- tablished in 1968 and is the county’s
ter to Do Better, and Physical Therapy oldest continually operating equestrian
for Horses. club. The club manages the St. Mary’s
The club donated the following County Fair horse show, and the pro-
DVD’s: Form Follows Function with ceeds from the show are used for the an-
Cynthia Hankins, 2019 Dressage Test nual library donation program. Follow
USDF, Horse Speak, Centered Rid- the club on their Facebook page regard-
ing with Sally Swift, and Horse Mas- ing upcoming events.
sage Light to the Core – The Masterson
Method. Press Release from
Militia Muster at St. Mary's City had the loyalist militia open fire on a band of rebels.
St. Mary’s Riding Club
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Fall
Thursday, September 26, 2019 17
2019
FESTIVALS
A SPECIAL
PULL-OUT GUIDESouthern Maryland:
18 The County Times Thursday, September 26, 2019
The Fall Place to Be
BY DICK MYERS Lookout State Park, Elms Beach Park, oysters are at their peak, available directly
EDITOR Greenwell State Park, Leonardtown Wharf from the watermen or at your favorite local
Many people believe that Southern Park, Myrtle Point Park, Newtowne Neck restaurant. And speaking of food, don’t
Maryland is at its best in the fall. Evidence State Park, Port of Leonardtown Park, forget the Harvest Taste of Solomons on
can be found in the milder weather, Historic St. Mary’s City, St. Clements Island Oct. 12.
often with a little nip in the air, and the State Park, and St. Mary’s River State Park. The many fairs and festivals in the fall
abundance of activities, including fairs and If history is your thing, some of the can leave residents with the need for a
festival, to interest just about everybody. aforementioned parks also come with a Daytimer or phone calendar in front of
Fall is a particularly nice time to get out twist of history, such as St. Mary’s City them for scheduling. The first full weekend
and enjoy the beautiful surroundings that for colonial history and Point Lookout in October (5&6) is really full, with Blessing
are ours for the picking all year but are State Park for Civil War history. Of course, of the Fleet and Sotterley’s Riverside
especially special in the fall. A hike around history is on display inside Calvert Marine Winefest.
a park is all the more enjoyable without museum, Bayside History Museum in North Southern Maryland is looking outward
the fear of dehydration, although everyone Beach and Chesapeake Beach Railway towards the Bay and the rivers, and its
should be aware that in spells it can get Museum in Calvert and Patuxent River maritime history and watermen’s culture
hot in the fall. That’s what Indian Summer Naval Air Museum and the Old Jail Museum are both treasured. That heritage is on
is all about. in St. Mary’s County. display at Patuxent River Appreciation Day
Calvert County parks just begging for A day trying to find your way out of a (Oct. 12), the Blessing of the Fleet (Oct
a hike are: Kings Landing Park, Calvert corn maze is a perfect way to commune 5-6) and the U.S. Oyster Festival (Oct. 19-
Cliffs Stare Park, American Chestnut with autumn (see a complete listing if 20) at the St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds.
Land Trust, Battle Creek Cyprus Swamp local corn mazes elsewhere in this special In the past Patuxent River Appreciation
Sanctuary, Biscoe Gray Heritage Farm and section). Days has been held in a full weekend. This
Chesapeake Beach Railway Trail. Or a stroll Local farmer’s markets have the year the schedule has been compressed
around North Beach including along the requisite pumpkins and mums, in addition into one day, Saturday, Oct. 12 at Calvert
boardwalk is a likewise pleasant diversion. to a surprising variety of fall fruits and Marine Museum (please see a full schedule
Parks in St. Mary’s County include Point vegetables. And of course, crabs and elsewhere in this special section).Thursday, September 26, 2019 The County Times 19
Halloween looms as October winds businesses, pet costume contest, and costume contest, haunted barn and more!
down. The three towns in Calvert and St. face painting. 301-475-9791 It’s free, but donations are welcome
Mary’s are an exciting and safe place for • Town of Chesapeake Beach and Calvert For a scarier way to spend Halloween,
kids of all ages to celebrate Halloween. County Parks and Recreation Northern attend the: Ghosts of Sotterley, October
Here are their events: District are sponsoring the Halloween 18- 19 and 24-26. The Curse of Greenbeard
• North Beach Boo Bash on October Family Fun Night on Sunday, Oct 20, & the Pirates of the Patuxent It won’t be
26, 2019, 3-5 p.m. The North Beach 4-7 p.m. at the Northeast Community long before ghosts descend on Sotterley!
Business Loop and the Town of Center. They’ll have popcorn, face Advance tickets required. For more
North Beach present the 9th Annual painting, balloon animals, a DJ, information go to https://www.sotterley.
Halloween Boo Bash! Register for the inflatables and will finish the event org/
children’s costume contest from 2:15 to with a trick or treat sponsored by local For more ideas of what to do this fall
3 p.m. on the pavilion. The parade and businesses. go to the Visit St. Mary’s website at
judging will follow. After the costume Also, Jefferson Patterson Park and https://www.visitstmarysmd.com/ or
parade and judging, feel free to trick- Museum in St. Leonard is having a the Visit Calvert website at http://www.
or-treat at local business. Halloween Festival on Fri, Oct. 25, 6-9 choosecalvert.com/
• Trick or Treat on the Square in p.m. in the pavilion. The festival includes DICKMYERS@COUNTYTIMES.NET
Leonardtown, on Saturday, Oct. 26, Face painting, arts and crafts, free candy,
3-5 p.m. Trick-or-Treating at local games and activities, haunted wagon ride,
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Come explore the shops & restaurants of
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Participating businesses will be offering special sales
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Rhythm and
53rd
Thursday,Annual U.S.
September 26, 2019 Oyster Festival 21
Coming Third Week in October
The annual U.S. National
Riches 2019
Oyster Festival in St. Mary’s
County celebrates the rich
heritage of the oyster through
the U.S. National Oyster
Shucking Contest and the U.S.
National Oyster Cook-Off.
Both signature events produce
national champions that go on
to world-wide competition. The
Festival also features a wide
variety of music, seafood and
menus featuring items other
than seafood, entertainment for
the kids, big screen TV football
and liquid refreshment.
The lowly oyster is a
delicacy the world over. In
Maryland though, home of the
Chesapeake Bay -- the Oyster
is King! Whether it’s slurped
raw on the half shell, or fried, Top shuckers compete at the annual
baked, braised or roasted, it’s Oyster Festival for a chance to compete
a favorite. The gourmet Oyster in the world championships in Ireland
Tasting Tent highlights the
The Amish Outlaws
rich oyster heritage, but offers
variety of oysters found in the
Bay, which can be paired with
craft beers and wine.
so much more to its guests.
Visit us at our U.S. National Friday, October 18, 2019
The U.S. National The Oyster
Oyster Festival in St. Mary’s
County website to learn more.
Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department
Festival celebrates the region’s Doors open at 5:00 PM • Music starts at 6:00 PM
Blessing of the Fleet Starts Oct. 5
RAFFLE
SPECIAL!
Buy two tickets
of either kind
and receive one
RAFFLE ONLY
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Robbie Boothe
• Live Music
The Blessing of the Fleet SATURDAY, OCT. 5, 2019 • Raffle for Riches - $25,000 in Cash Prizes!
commemorates the time- Only 3,000 tickets will be sold!
honored tradition of blessing • Gates open at 12PM
• Door Prizes
the Southern Maryland • Family activities, exhibits
watermen’s fleet of boats We and boat rides all day
• Games of Chance, 50/50 Raffle, Pull Tabs
celebrate these watermen • Food, Beer*, Wine* (*must be 21), Sodas &
• Food and local craft vendors
and the heritage of St. Mary’s Water available for purchase
County. • Robbie Boothe performs at
5PM
• Food by Smokey Joe’s BBQ & Nicoletti’s
This celebratory family event, • Limited entry into the event! Get your tickets
occurring for over 50 years, • Nathan Osmond at 7PM
today for admission into the event and your
includes tours of St. Clements • Fireworks at 9PM
Island, Blackistone Lighthouse chance to win up to $25,000 in prizes!
& St. Clement’s Island Museum, SUNDAY, OCT. 6, 2019: • Tickets are $60 each for ENTRY to Event and
live entertainment, free boat • Gates open at 12PM Raffle, or $50 each for RAFFLE ONLY
excursions, local Southern
Maryland food, art and craft • Family activities, exhibits Check website for reserved seating/group specials
vendors, blessing ceremony, and boat rides all day
www.rhythmandriches.com/240-587-7111
Sunday parade, evening • Food and local craft vendors
concert, activities on the island • Must be 18 or over to purchase tickets or to attend event
(including lighthouse tours), • Blessing of the Fleet and • Visit us on-line or call for more information and to purchase
children’s activities, fireworks parade at 12PM tickets for the event and the raffle!
and more. • Main Attraction at 4PM
PRICE - $10 per adult • • Gates close at 5PM Proceeds to Benefit St. Michael’s
Children 12 & under are FREE Archangel Scholarship Foundation22
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Fall Calendar of Events in St. Mary’s Thursday, September 26, 2019
SEPTEMBER 28 We know Southern Maryland is full of creative,
artistic people and we have the perfect venue
2nd Annual Harvest Festival & Grape Stomp.
There will be live music, vendors, a pumpkin
CIVIL WAR ARTILLERY at the Leonardtown Wharf Park for local artists patch, McIntosh Run Harvest Slushy, and of
and craftsmen to sell their handcrafted products course a grape stomp! Wine, beer, cider, and
POINT LOOKOUT STATE PARK at our open air Arts Market. Our market is spirits will all be available for purchase at the
11175 POINT LOOKOUT ROAD for handcrafted products only, NO manufactured event. 301-690-2192.
SCOTLAND products allowed.
The Friends of Point Lookout are hosting a U.S.
Civil War weekend Sept. 29-30 at Point Lookout
The park is a beautiful location to visit, you can OCTOBER 4
shop from a wide variety of locally made and
State Park in St. Mary’s County. Programs run home grown products. LEONARDTOWN FIRST FRIDAY
from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3
p.m. Sunday. Our goal is to have a good variety of products LEONARDTOWN SQUARE
to keep our market fresh and interesting, a place LEONARDTOWN
The program features artillery demonstrations that people will want to come back to each
and other programming. Tours of Fort #3 and On the first Friday of every month, historic
month to find something different. Leonardtown’s art galleries, restaurants, cafes,
Bowles Farms
the prison pen site will also be offered along with
gift shops, antique shops, bookstores, etc. open
living history programs involving the military RETROFEST ON THE POTOMAC their doors to showcase local artists and/or serve
garrison of the fort along with civilian exhibits
and impressions. PINEY POINT LIGHTHOUSE MUSEUM & specials at their establishments. You are invited
Sept 28th to Oct 27th
HISTORIC PARK to a fun evening of live entertainment, demos,
Point Lookout is a peninsula where the Potomac 44720 LIGHTHOUSE ROAD receptions, hands-on activities, and seasonal
River meets Chesapeake Bay, and the viewpoint PINEY POINT promotions. 301-475-9791.
from this strategic location made it a pivotal
place during the Civil War. In the early 1860s, the Get groovy at a fun new event sure to bring back
site housed a military fort, Hammond General memories of “the good old days:” RetroFest OCTOBER 5 – 6
Hospital and Camp Hoffman where prisoners of on the Potomac! RetroFest on the Potomac
represents all things vintage. Admire classic BLESSING OF THE FLEET
war were held.
cars, browse for vintage treasures and step back ST. CLEMENT’S ISLAND MUSEUM
More information is available by calling 301-872- in time to the nostalgic tunes of yesteryear. From 38370 POINT BREEZE ROAD
5688, or emailing Bob Crickenberger with the the 40’s to the 70’s, whatever your, decade the COLTONS POINT
Friends of Point Lookout. public is invited to get their “Rockabilly” on and
support the mission of Piney Point Lighthouse Blessing of the Fleet commemorates the
COASTAL ARTS MARKET and Historic Park. 301-994-1471. time-honored tradition of blessing the
LEONARDTOWN WHARF Southern Maryland watermen’s fleet of boats.
22550 WASHINGTON STREET 2019 HARVEST FESTIVAL & GRAPE This celebratory family event, occurring for
STOMP over 50 years, includes tours of St. Clements
Sept 28th to Oct 27th
LEONARDTOWN
Island, Blackistone Lighthouse & St. Clement’s
Presented by the Coastal Arts Partnership, the PORT OF LEONARDTOWN WINERY Island Museum, live entertainment, free boat
Arts Market is an out door monthly market held 23190 NEWTOWNE NECK ROAD excursions, Southern Maryland food, local wine
on Saturday every month 9:00 to 3:00. Located LEONARDTOWN tastings, children’s activities, fireworks and more
at Washington St., State Hwy 326 , Leonardtown, much. Admission. 301-481-2801.
The Port of Leonardtown Winery is hosting their
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Fall Season
September 28th to October 27th
Fall Season
September•282thPhase
to October 27th
Maze • 2 Phase Maze
Saturday –10AMto 6PM Saturday –10AMto 6PM • Cupcake ShopShop
• Cupcake
• Giant Slides
Sunday -10AMto 5PM • Giant Slides
• Barn Yard Animals
Sunday -10AMto 5PM Tues-Fri: By Appointment Only • Barn • Jumping Straw Pit
Yard Animals
Sept 28th to O • Jumping
• Kid Corn Boxes
• CornStraw Pit (Train Ride)
Tues-Fri: By Appointment Only
ct 27th Maze Express
Admission: �10.00 per guest
3 and Under Free • Kid•• Corn Boxes
Kid Barrel Rides
Food & Refreshments
Group Rates Available for 15 or More • Corn
• Maze ExpressPavilion
Large Covered (Train Ride)
Admission: �10.00 per guest • Kid Barrel Rides • Inside Restrooms
3 and Under–Free • Food
Special Weekend & Refreshments
Events: Car Show, Fire Truck
Only registered service animals.
Must be properly identified.
Rides, Tractor Pulls, Big Rig Truck Show, etc.
Group RatesAvailable for 15 or More • Large Covered Pavilion
• -Inside
Contact Information: 301-475-2139 Restrooms
email: bowlesfarms@rcn.com
Location: 22880 Budds Creek Road * Clements * MD * 20624
Only registered service animals.
Must be properly identified.
Special Weekend Events: Car Show, Fire Truck
Rides, Tractor Pulls, Big Rig Truck Show, etc.You can also read
