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hen I was younger, I used to think that leaf peeping was for old people. They’re just trees, I thought, incredulous that people would travel to see trees that are just sitting there rooted to the ground, not doing anything. Then in college, a boyfriend invited me on a road trip to the Berkshires in western Massachusetts. There, in the region where Norman Rockwell made his home, fall foliage is such a draw that visitors can book leaf-peeping bus tours, foliage zip line courses, or reserve the fall foliage package at a local inn. After making the drive to Lenox, Mass., I understood what the fuss was about. Across a glass-smooth lake from where we stood, a line of trees made a solid wall of brilliant red, orange, yellow and brown. They reflected perfectly on the lake, creating a wonderful mirror image—an illusion of trees that extended uninterrupted from sky to water. The sky itself was that sharp, highly pigmented blue you only see in the fall, making a bold backdrop for the reds and oranges.

I took the obligatory photos and headed home with a new appreciation for the leaves that change colors and fall down each autumn. These days, I most enjoy leaf-peeping on foot. As a runner, I’ve had memorable late-fall mornings on the paths near Loch Raven Reservoir north of Baltimore and at Patapsco Valley State Park. Along Patapsco’s Grist Mill trail, the stunning foliage comes with a river view and even a swinging bridge to cross. During one crisp fall run, some hikers I passed stopped me and pointed across the river: on the opposite bank, perched on a dead tree, was a bald eagle looking regal along the colorful tree line. As I experienced in both parks, you don’t have to travel to New England or even out to Western Maryland to go leaf-peeping. Some beautiful views can be had right here in Chesapeake Country. And now’s the time to do it. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has officially declared this week “Peak Week” for fall foliage in central Maryland. It’s a simple matter of choosing the right roads (see

page 11) or the right hiking trail (and a knowledgeable guide doesn’t hurt either, as you’ll read on page 13). As we pause to take in the beauty of the autumn leaves before they wither to brown and fall, we also pause to honor our U.S. military veterans. They stood up to serve our country and many came back to lead regular lives. Many of us may interact with veterans on a daily basis and not even realize it. Veterans Day is an opportunity to learn their stories—stories that might otherwise be forgotten. We’re grateful to retired Air Force Colonel John Van de Camp for bringing to light the contributions of Chesapeake Country’s brave young World War II soldiers, who played a pivotal role on D-Day. (page 10) We at CBM Bay Weekly thank all military veterans. p —MEG WALBURN VIVIANO, CBM EDITORIAL DIRECTOR

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Elkton Tree Heads to NYC, Waterfowl Festival, Honoring Native Americans, Fox Comes to USNA, Colonial Cocktails Win Award...... 4 FEATURE

A Veteran Remembers ............10 Fall Foliage ..............................11 BAY PLANNER ....................... 14 GARDENING FOR LIFE............. 17 CREATURE FEATURE............... 17 SPORTING LIFE...................... 18 MOON AND TIDES.................. 18 MOVIEGOER.......................... 19 NEWS OF THE WEIRD.............. 20 CLASSIFIED........................... 21 PUZZLES............................... 21 SERVICE DIRECTORY............... 23 ON THE COVER: RED MAPLE PHOTO BY DAVEY TREE SERVICE

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finished. Professionals were consulted and the statues grew to a point where it was iffy on how to get it out of the garage. A local towing company solved the problem. It was driven to the site and placed on the base the County had built. Only one ear was chipped and easily repaired. If you notice, the cleats the girl dangles could not be possibly fit her feet because a large base was needed to support the statue. Much thanks was given at the 2001 dedication to the county, sports leagues and countless local business for supplies and help. Over the years the Sportsmanship 2000 had been maintained and decorated like when the Ravens were in the Super Bowl. We are the only permanent sculpture in the county designed and created by students.

Sportsmanship 2000 Rededicated

You have passed us on Harry Truman Drive the past 20 years. We are Sportsmanship 2000, the bigger than life girl and boy soccer players in front of the Anne Arundel County Parks and Recreation building. In spring of 2000 then-Director Dennis Callahan wanted a landmark to identify the building, similar to the cows in front of the Agriculture Department. He consulted with DH Banker, a sculpture instructor at Anne Arundel Community College. Students at AACC submitted ideas and Mr. Callahan and others chose this design. Various sports leagues offered to match the county’s funding. Banker and students had worked with small designs in concrete but nothing this large. There was no room at the college so all work on the project was in Mrs. Banker’s Cape St Claire garage. Seven students, mostly women, were the key builders along with 11 regular volunteers. It took

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1300 hours and 18 months for completion. New techniques were studied to lower the weight of the 8-foot statue, which would weigh 2 to 3 tons when

Editor’s Note: Gail Howerton wrote about the statue in 2001 for Bay Weekly. The statue will be rededicated Nov. 16 at 11:30am.

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ROCKEFELLER TREE CHOSEN FROM UPPER BAY FOR THE FIRST TIME BY MEG WALBURN VIVIANO

This 79-foot Norway spruce is located somewhere in Elkton—until Thursday. Photo: Rockefeller Center.

or the first time, the Christmas Tree that lights up New York City’s Rockefeller Center will come from Maryland. Rockefeller Center announced last week that the 2021 tree was selected from Elkton, Cecil County, in the Elk River watershed. It is a 79-foot-tall, 46-foot-wide Norway spruce. It weighs 12 tons and is estimated to be about 85 years old. The tree is being donated by the Price family, who live in the Glen Farms community, close to the Delaware border. The Glen Farms/Tara Civic Association says in a post that an arborist knocked on the Prices’ front door to ask about their Norway spruce, only later revealing that he was Erik Pauzé, the well-known head gardener at Rockefeller Center. The family initially wavered about whether to give up their octogenarian tree, but as the civic association reports in a post, “initial reluctance eventually led to a decision to move forward – primarily due to the large number of these great trees that have been lost on the property over the years due to storm and weather damage or disease. With this tree at its prime – it made sense to allow it to go on the big stage and hopefully bring joy and happiness throughout the 2021 holiday season.” Anyone can submit a possible tree can-

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didate for donation to Rockefeller Center, simply by filling out an online form. The tree will be harvested Thursday and hoisted by crane onto a 115-foot-long trailer. Then it will be trucked approximately 140 miles to New York City and arrive at Rockefeller Center on Saturday. The tradition of the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree goes back to 1931, when a group of Depression-era construction workers brought a tree to Rockefeller Center and decorated it. The first official tree was displayed in 1933, and since then, trees have been selected from many states near New York and even Canada—but not once from Maryland, until now. The Christmas tree will be lit on Dec. 1, adorned with more than 50,000 multi-colored LED lights strung on an incredible 5 miles of wire. It will be topped with a star, of course, but this one is a 900-pound, Swarovski crystal star made up of 70 three-dimensional spikes and adorned with three million crystals. The tree will be lit daily from 6am12am. On Christmas Day, the tree is lit for 24 hours and on New Year’s Eve it is lit from 6am-9pm. When the holiday season is over, lumber from the tree will be donated to Habitat for Humanity, traditionally in the state from which the tree came. The tree’s branches will be mulched and used in New York City gardens and parks.

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WATERFOWL FESTIVAL TO CELEBRATE 50TH ANNIVERSAY (FINALLY!) BY NIAMBI DAVIS

n 1970, a group of sportsmen and women came together over their shared love of the Eastern Shore, its traditions, and the need to conserve wildlife essential to the Shore way of life. From that collaboration, the first Waterfowl Festival was born in Easton, in November 1971. This year from Nov. 12–14 the festival celebrates the 50th year of what organizers call “the best party on the Eastern Shore.” Each year the festival has lived up to its reputation. On those sunny, crisp fall weekend days (and even those few that have been gray), the Talbot County town is full of locals and visitors, art lovers, outdoor enthusiasts, and anyone who appreciates why the Shore is considered The Land of Pleasant Living. Downtown and around town there’s something for everyone —art galleries, Eastern Shore food and drink, a sportsman’s party, duck calling, dog diving, and the opportunity to begin early holiday shopping. The festival’s 50th anniversary was meant to be celebrated last year, but organizers were forced to postpone due to the difficulty of “social distancing” at a big event in a small town. Easton and Talbot County rely on Waterfowl weekend for a big tourism boost. In 2019, Waterfowl Festival visitors generated almost $2.6 million in annual economic impact to the county through shopping, lodging and

travel, according to an Diving dog competitions are one economic impact study of the star attractions at the annual ordered by the festival. festival. Photo: Waterfowl Festival/ In the Sportsmans Facebook. Pavilion at the Easton Elks Club, outdoor enthusiasts will find outdoor gear and apparel, charter information, duck calls, pet supplies, wood crafts, taxidermy services, and a chance to connect with representatives of the Maryland Watermen’s Association. On Saturday evening, the Sportsman’s Party promises food, drinks, live music, raffle prizes. For lovers of sporting dogs, North American Diving Dogs and retriever demonstrations are a favorite on the festival schedule. As always, there’ll be an abundant variety of food choices. Look for perennial favorite fowl Festival food vendor. CBM is a proud sponsor of the “Beer Shore Boys Cream of Crab soup on North Harrison Street. At the Tasting Pavil- Wetland”, offering live music, craft beer ion enjoy selections from local wineries and yard games at 102 E. Dover Street and breweries and gourmet items from on Saturday and Sunday afternoon. You regional food producers. On the Christ can pay per pour for craft beers from Church campus, crabcakes, fried oyster three Maryland breweries: Ten Eyck, fritters, cream of crab soup and dessert Cult Classic and Big Truck Brewery. Art is as much a part of the festival as will be on sale. It’s good food for a worthy cause. A portion of each sale goes back the waterfowl for which it’s named. The into the community. Giving back is a work of artists, photographers, sculppractice followed by each official Water- tors, decoy carvers, and mosaic mak-

ers will be on display through Easton—from Christ Church to the Academy Art Museum, the historic Avalon Theatre, and the many galleries located in the heart of downtown. At Easton Middle School art by members of the Working Artists Forum will be displayed. The school is also the site of The Marketplace, a place to shop for Festival memorabilia and one-ofa-kind handmade gifts created by local artisans. This year two new options have been added to the Waterfowl Festival experience. Through a collaboration with Delmarva Birding Weekends and Harriet Tubman Tours, there’ll be opportunities to birdwatch along the Harriet Tubman Underground Byway. And to make the Festival experience easier, organizers have created an app that provides information at your fingertips. At any time of year, “Easton is a feeling.” Waterfowl Festival weekend is that feeling many times over. Come to town and experience it for yourself. For more information on tickets, schedules, exhibits, COVID-19 mitigations, the Festival app, and how to get around, visit waterfowlfestival.org.

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Members of the Piscataway Nation Singers and Dancers perform at Jefferson Patterson Park. Photo: Molly Weeks Crumbley.

Still Here: American Indian Heritage Day at Jefferson Patterson Park BY MOLLY WEEKS CRUMBLEY

ovember marks National American Indian Heritage Month, a time of year dedicated to learning about and honoring the stories of the many tribes that inhabited the land on which we live. Here on the shores of the Chesapeake Bay, the people of the Piscataway Nation, the same tribe John Smith met when he voyaged up the Potomac River in 1608, once populated the land. To pay tribute to and educate the public about the indigenous Piscataway people, Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum in St. Leonard recently hosted its annual American Indian Heritage Day. They aimed to “celebrate and honor the contributions American Indians have made, and continue to make, to the social and cultural fabric of our nation.” On Saturday, crowds of adults and children gathered at the park’s replica Woodland Indian Village to learn about Maryland’s first people in an engaging celebration that put the Piscataway Nation front and center. Different stations invited attendees to engage in hands-on

activities highlighting different aspects of Native American life. The popular archery and spear throwing areas illustrated native hunting practices, and adults and children alike enjoyed trying their hands at using atlatls to propel their projectiles even further. Flint knapping and pottery stations showed the importance of fire as a source of heat and light, soapstone shaping and basket weaving showed off the ways that natural materials were turned into jewelry and handicrafts, and native plant stations let attendees try out different fruits. In addition to the activity stations, exhibits of jewelry, crafts, and artifacts were on display from the Maryland Archaeological Conservation Lab collections and from American Indian vendors and craftspeople. While all of the activities were excellent, the true showcase of the event was the afternoon performance by the Piscataway Nation Singers and Dancers. The Piscataway Nation is indigenous to Maryland and had territory extending through Delaware, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Ohio. Led by Mark Tayac, who serves as drummer and narrator, the group has been performing around the globe—and on the History Channel—for years, sharing their tribe’s traditions. Tayac explained that the Piscataway Nation is just one of many See HERITAGE on next page

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Fox NFL Sunday Puts Annapolis on National Stage BY STEVE ADAMS

ox NFL Sunday continued its long-standing tradition of paying tribute to veterans by broadcasting from the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis this past Sunday in honor of Veterans Day. The pregame show has saluted the troops from a variety of military installations over the years, including the Marine Corps Air Station in San Diego (2020), West Point (2019), Fort Benning (2018, 2014), Naval Station Norfolk (2017), Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (2015), Bagram Airfield in Afghanistan (2009), and the USS Harry S. Truman in the Mediterranean Sea (2000). But this was the very first time the program has come to Annapolis. “We are honored that the Fox Sports NFL Sunday team chose to highlight the U.S. Naval Academy this year during their annual salute to veterans pregame show,” said Superintendent HERITAGE from page 6

tribes native to the United States. “We’re made of over 500 different tribes or nations,” he told the audience. “Many of our people have different languages, different customs, different traditions, different forms of homes, different forms of tribal governments. We’re actually very diverse from region to region to region, but we do believe that we are all one people. What bonds us together is our DNA, our Indian blood.” The Piscataway Nation Singers and Dancers, clad in colorful traditional clothing, highlighted abbreviated versions of 10 different dances traditional to their tribe. Animals inspired many of the performances: Rabbit Dance, Crow Hop, Eagle Dance, and Snake Dance. Others showcased the welcoming of spring, the beginnings of courtship, and

Vice Admiral Sean Buck in a statement. “Not only is it a chance for the Brigade of Midshipmen to have a lot of fun on set with some football legends, but it’s an opportunity for the American public to learn about their United States Naval Academy during the show.” “My first Fox NFL Veterans Day show was 20 years ago on the deck of the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier,” added Fox Sports EVP of Production Bill Richards. “I have great memories of working with the U.S. Navy. In addition, all the military academies add an electric level of energy … throw in Annapolis with all of its history and scenic waterways, and you have all of the ingredients for some very special television.” And special television it was. With Bancroft Hall, “the largest dormitory in the world,” serving as their backdrop, hosts Terry Bradshaw, Curt Menefee, Howie Long, Michael Strahan, and Jimmy Johnson delivered a full day of coverage including a two-hour pregame show, halftime coverage of the afternoon NFL games, and The OT, the network’s postgame wrap-up show.

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the athleticism of war and hunting. Tayac believes that his group’s performances can help audiences understand that American Indians are still a part of society today, not just a footnote in a history book or a sports team mascot. “Our culture didn’t die in a John Wayne Hollywood movie,” he says. “It lives in our hearts. We are descendants from such great leaders are Geronimo, Sitting Bull, Tecumseh, Chief Joseph, Osceola, and all the great people who have gone on before us. We can hold our heads high and be proud of who we are, for we have survived. We are still here today.” Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum and its Woodland Village are free to the public and home to several events highlighting American Indians throughout the year. For hours and information, visit jefpat.maryland.gov or on Facebook @JPPMMD. November 11 - November 18, 2021 • BAY WEEKLY • 7

BAY BULLETIN multiple reports from the U.S. Navy Sailing Center. “Annapolis is one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever been,” Glazer, who also enjoyed some combat training while on campus, told CBM Bay Weekly. “I’ve loved every minute of our time here.” The only coverage complaint? As Menefee pointed out just before the day’s end—Navy mascot Bill is not a ram, as multiple members of the cast called him throughout the day, but a goat.

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The pregame show highlighted many elements of the Academy, focusing on its students’ experience on the Yard, on the water, and, after graduation, in service.

A costumed interpreter pours colonial-era drinks for a program at Historic London Town. Photo: Historic London Town.

College Creek. • New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick, who graduated from Annapolis High and whose father, Steve, taught and coached football at the Academy. • The Naval Academy’s founding and 176-year-old history, the National Medal of Honor Museum, and the story of “Brothers in Arms” Travis Manion and Brendan Looney, who graduated from the Academy in 2004 and were killed in Iraq in 2007 and Afghanistan in 2010, respectively. Fox sports reporter Jay Glazer was complimentary of the city after filing

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Segments included looks at: • A day in the life of a midshipman, the USNA Sponsor Program, and the USNA Business Services Division, which provides over 50,000 haircuts, washes 1.5 million pounds of clothing, repairs 3,000+ pairs of shoes, and tailors 160,000+ pieces of clothing each year. • The Navy Offshore Sailing team, which hosted Johnson and Menefee for a ride on the Severn River, and the Navy Crew Team, which hosted Long and Strahan for a competitive race on

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BAY BULLETIN Full list of winners: 2021 Heritage Tourism Product (Exhibit) Award - Annapolis Maritime Museum and Park for its new Permanent Exhibit, “Our Changing Waterfront” 2021 Heritage Tourism Product (Event Series) Award - Historic London Town and Gardens, for its “Colonial Cocktails” series 2021 Heritage Volunteers of the Year Award - Susie Cosden and Cynthia Czubat of the Galesville Heritage Society 2021 Heritage Professional of the Year Award - Catherine Rogers Arthur of the Maryland State Archives. 2021 Heritage Interpreter of the Year Award Barry Gay, of the Galesville Community Center Organization and The Lost Towns Project 2021 Heritage Leadership Award - Glenn Campbell of Historic Annapolis 2021 Patricia Barland Leadership Award - T.C. Magnotti, a founder of the Captain Avery Museum in Shady Side

A costumed interpreter mixes colonial-era drinks for a program at Historic London Town. Photo: Historic London Town. sion to give a dose of history while entertaining during a pandemic. The William Brown House—a drinking tavern—was once the place for sharing the news and doing business, a practice widely accepted during colonial times. This National Historic Landmark began its life in 1760 as a tavern on the bluffs of the South River before becoming Anne Arundel County’s Almshouse from the 1820s through 1965. Although the tavern is closed for repairs, that didn’t stop from staff creating something special outdoors for visitors to the site. “We saw a need in the community where people can go somewhere safely outdoors. We thought, ‘why not have

a cocktail experience?’” says London Town’s Deputy Director Lauren Silberman. “It’s informal, and it’s really taken off, and connects people to history and storytelling.” She credits Director of Public Programs Diana Klein and Public History Specialist Claire Goode for developing the inventive series. Guests learn about flavorful and punchy concoctions like “bumbo,” a rum drink with water, sugar and nutmeg as well as a punch simply called “A Pleasant and Grateful Sort of Punch.” And grog, which is a diluted rum drink sometimes mixed with sugar, limes, and lemons. Colonial Cocktails offer visitors two drinks per person; lasts for about an

hour on Thursday nights, hosted once or twice a month; and the program is capped to 25 people. The guests learn about the recipes and then mix their own drinks. “There’s a lot of measuring cups involved!” Silberman said. Four Rivers Heritage Area recognized Historic London for their clever take on colonial culture earlier this month with an award for the 2021 Heritage Tourism Product. Fitting as it is also the site’s 50th anniversary. The Four Rivers Heritage Area’s 18th Annual Heritage Awards recognize individuals, organizations, partnerships, programs and products that contribute “significantly to the community by

interpreting, promoting, preserving, researching and/or supporting our historical legacy,” states the website. “This year’s honorees are outstanding examples of the excellence of the many heritage-related efforts in our community. We are excited to share their stories and achievements with new audiences, and we congratulate all those who made these important projects a success,” says Executive Director Carol Benson. Glenn Campbell, senior historian at Historic Annapolis, won the Heritage Leadership Award for his work engaging thousands of visitors, locals and visitors alike. A new museum exhibit is scheduled later in the month called Annapolis: An American Story. p

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Advance guard of 29th Infantry Division entering St. Lo, France, July 20, 1944. Photo: U.S. Signal Corps via U.S. National Archives.

Saving Private Ryan and Thanksgiving A VETERAN REFLECTS • BY JOHN W. VAN DE KAMP

S THE YEAR draws to a close and days shorten, Veterans Day arrives just before Thanksgiving. The 1999 film Saving Private Ryan, winner of 11 Academy awards that year, brings the horror, effects, immediacy of war, and sacrifice of American men and women in uniform to life. It paints a picture of pure hell. Not everyone knows that the soldiers the movie depicts were from Chesapeake Country. It was based on the experience of Company A, of the 29th Infantry Division, Maryland and Virginia National Guard’s well-trained and battle-prepared soldiers commanded by Maj. Gen. Charles H. Gerhardt. Nearly every member of Company A died as they stormed Omaha Beach, the most heavily fortified position in Normandy, in the first assault wave beginning at 6:30 a.m. on June 6, 1944. They waded through high surf, steel and wooden obstacles, while mortars, artillery fire, and machine gun fire

rained down on them along a perpendicular line from two directions from the Wehrmacht’s 352nd Infantry Division 170 feet above the beach. Company A lost 70 percent of its men within 10 minutes of leaving the landing craft. Six of the survivors later assaulted the bluffs. The town of Bedford, Va., alone lost 22 men. Company B fought among heavy boulders under intense mortar fire. Under Lt. Walter Taylor—“He had no fear of anything,” one of his men recalled—the company broke through, attacked a chateau and took German prisoners. Company M from Annapolis was a heavy weapons unit with machine guns and mortars. It came ashore later, at 1100 hours, not expecting any opposition, but was taking fire as soon as the men came down the landing crafts’ ramps. The 29th Division, 116th Infantry, lost one-third of its members on D-Day — over 1,000 of 3,200 men. By evening, it has secured a beachhead 5 miles deep.

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These young men who died were from 17 to 24 years old. Many left sweethearts, never to have a family. Some left children who would never know their father. I met a survivor one day as we entered a supermarket. He was wearing a World War II veteran baseball cap. He was a member of Company A, and said that the movie is extremely realistic. Gen. Sir Bernard Law Montgomery said, “When you see Omaha Beach, you’ve got to wonder how the Americans got ashore. They were hanging on by their eyelids. I’m overcome by the gallantry of the American chap, who is, without a doubt, a very brave soldier.” In the American military cemetery in Margraten, the Netherlands, kind Dutch families care for the graves of American soldiers. Men from Maryland’s 29th Infantry Division are there, including Technical Sgt. Leo S. Scarlett (Dec. 8, 1944, Missing in Action) and Private Carl T. Brown (Nov. 18, 1944, Section G, Row B, Grave 10), who was

24 years old, single, worked on a farm, and enlisted in Baltimore. Second Lt. McMurtry Welsh (Section L, Row 4, Grave 9), also enlisted in Baltimore. These men’s sacrifices and courage make it possible for us to spend Thanksgiving with our families, vote, and live lives of freedom. When Cal and Billy Ripken were the Orioles’ perfect double-play combination, my son and I often went to games at Memorial Stadium. You couldn’t miss these words high above the ballpark entrance: “Erected by the City of Baltimore 1954, dedicated by the mayor and the city council and the people of Baltimore City in the state of Maryland as a memorial to all who so valiantly fought and served in the world wars with eternal gratitude to those who made the supreme sacrifice to preserve equality and freedom through the world. Time will not dim the glory of their deeds.” John W. Van de Kamp is a retired U.S. Air Force colonel. p

PEAK WEEK FALL COLOR DOESN’ T GET ANY BET TER THAN RIGHT NOW BY KATHY KNOT TS

Sassafras trees produce great fall color. Photo: Davey Tree Service.

F T E R A S U M M E R of temperatures well above normal and one of our warmest Octobers since the 1940s, we have finally found ourselves in the thick of autumn, and the high point of changing leaf colors. Despite some recent storms and whipping winds, fall foliage is now at its peak along the Bay, according to the weekly report from Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR). “The fall foliage this year has been a moving target,” the report states. “And we find ourselves entering November with some lackluster conditions. We are generally seeing a pattern from western Garrett County in the past peak stage to lots of green with pockets of color in far eastern Maryland. With the recent wind and rain, we’re seeing an end to prime foliage colors in most of the state mainly because of leaf drop.” Summer’s scorch has left a lasting mark on the season’s red, yellow, and orange leaves, says Lou Meyer, a certified arborist with Davey Tree in Annapolis. Meyer notes “at-peak means most trees have little green left.” The leaves have changed but our

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o catch the last of fall’s beauty here on the Bay, travel the Roots & Tides scenic byway, as outlined here by Visit Maryland. From bayside towns to fishing communities, this byway showcases the history and culture of this region while taking you through both rural farmland and waterfront towns.

Total drive time is about two hours (more with stops) and takes you 47 miles from the busy streets of Annapolis to scenic, quiet roads that lead to Plum Point.

ANNAPOLIS TO FAIRHAVEN INCLUDING MD 2, MD 253, MD 468, MD 256 & MD 423

Begin in ANNAPOLIS, where there are more 18th-century buildings than any other city in America. Take in some history while glimpsing views of trees dotting the bluffs of the Severn River. Visit the MARYLAND STATE HOUSE, which served as the nation’s capital in 1783, and the BANNEKER-DOUGLASS MUSEUM to learn about the area’s African American heritage. Also available are guided walking tours of the U.S. NAVAL ACADEMY, featuring glimpses of a midshipman’s life and a history that dates back to Revolu-

colors are not as vibrant as years past, he says. “The colors are somewhat dull and behind schedule,” he says. “We are seeing aggressively later fall foliage every year, this year even more so because of that hot long summer into fall transition.” Sunny days and cool nights are necessary for optimal fall colors, says Meyer. “Trees photosynthesize when the sun is out, and they are making sugars in the leaves. If it is still warm at night, the tree is going to continue moving fluids through its vascular system, the cambium. If it is cool at night, the leaves will restrict that flow, hold on to those sugars and that’s what allows for more colorful pigment. We may love warm sunny days but warm at night means the fall color will not be as spectacular.” A later fall may not be readily obvious, as it’s shifted just by a matter of days over the past 40 years, says Meyer, but climate change means the colorful tree species we look to each fall may only be found to our north in future generations. “Long term, say the next 100 years, trees like crepe myrtles will be seen in Philly or New York. In New England, all the red and sugar maples will start showing up farther north, like in southern Vermont. A traveling leaf peeper may have to go farther north [in the future].”

tionary War hero John Paul Jones. Take a tour with WATERMARK JOURNEY to discover the Chesapeake’s heritage. Finish up with a delicious seafood dinner or unwind at a local pub. Head south into EDGEWATER and tour HISTORIC LONDON TOWN AND GARDENS, where archaeological digs have unearthed artifacts dating back to the 18th century. Tour the Woodland and Ornamental Gardens and reconstructed colonial buildings located on the 23-acre property. Keep an eye out for the site’s winter-blooming camellias. Many sites along this byway are part of the Chesapeake Bay Gateways Net-

work, which connects visitors to history, culture and recreation along the bay and its tributaries. One official gateway is the SMITHSONIAN ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER, which encompasses 2,800 acres of fall-color forestland, cropland, pasture, freshwater wetlands, tidal marshes and estuaries. Heading down Muddy Creek Road from SERC, the roads are lined with forest on both sides. Nearby is another Chesapeake Bay Gateway, a restored waterman’s cottage on the quiet peninsula of Shady Side known as the CAPTAIN SALEM AVERY MUSEUM. CONTINUED O

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Calvert County comes alive with fall color in its many parks and natural areas, such as Kings Landing Park (above and below left). Stop by the Wetlands Overlook in North Beach (below) to enjoy the season up close. Photos: Calvert County Tourism.

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FAIRHAVEN TO BREEZY POINT BEACH INCLUDING MD 423, MD 261 & MD 263

For a quiet, relaxing drive, head south into Rose Haven and the twin beach towns of NORTH BEACH and CHESAPEAKE BEACH. As you drive from Rt. 2 into Rose Haven, you’ll pass mature trees sporting vibrant colors and rolling farmland. The road then opens up to showcase waterfront views. Views of boats heading in and out of Herrington Harbour South marina greet you as you make the turn that will take you from Anne Arundel into Calvert County. Quaint houses dot the shoreline. As you drive across the bridge that leads into the town of North Beach, you’ll pass marsh lands which feature an unobstructed view of the Bay and autumn’s hues reflected along the shoreline. In North Beach, walk the Wetlands Overlook Park or through the Sunrise Garden. In Chesapeake Beach, walk the

EDITOR’S NOTE: Missed out on a fall hike? You can still sign up for a foliage hike at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center in Edgewater this weekend (10am, Sat. Nov. 13) with the Scenic Rivers Land Trust. Scenic Rivers staff will lead a guided hike through the Contee Farm portion of the SERC campus, which is forever protected by a conservation easement co-held by Scenic Rivers and Maryland Environmental Trust. You’ll enjoy beautiful fall colors and stunning views of the Chesapeake Bay. Plus, there will be fall treats and coffee on hand to kick off the hike. All ages welcome, but please be aware that you will hike on unpaved trails through woods and fields. Pets are not permitted and closed toe shoes are required on the SERC campus. Length: 2-4 miles. RSVP: srlt.org/.

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FALL IN THE FOREST: A FOLIAGE HIKE AT THE AMERICAN CHESTNUT LAND TRUST BY MOLLY WEEKS CRUMBLEY

Red maples sometimes contradict their name, turning yellow or orange in autumn. Photo: Davey Tree Service.

Rail Trail and the newly renovated Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum, which is housed in an 1898 railway station and contains exhibits about the old Victorian resort and amusement park that operated there.

Side Trips From here you can head south to Plum Point, or turn inland to connect with the STAR-SPANGLED BANNER BYWAY. “It’s a little south of the actual byway, but Kings Landing Park in Huntingtown, is great for fall color,” recommends Hilary Dailey, tourism specialist for Calvert County. If you have time to explore more of Calvert County, head to Lower Marlboro Wharf in Owings or to Battle Creek Cypress Swamp and Biscoe Gray Heritage Farm in Prince Frederick. In Prince Frederick you will find Running Hare Vineyard and at the cypress swamp you can get a look at centuries-old cypress trees along a boardwalk trail. Or head over to the trails on a preserve owned by the American Chestnut Land Trust (See Fall in the Forest).

Happy, Healthy Trees Before you hit the road, take a good look around the neighborhood. Some great fall foliage could be right in your own yard. Meyer recommends a few things to keep trees on your own property healthy and vibrant all year long. Throughout the summer, watering is key. “A mature tree needs one to two inches a week,” he says. “If it’s not raining, take a screwdriver and stick it in the ground. If you can slide it in easily your trees are getting enough water.” He also encourages people to fertilize their trees. “They are living beings, just like we need our vitamins and proteins, they need nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and micronutrients. A professional arboricultural firm can help you get them the nutrients they need.” His favorite trees for fall color are black gums, which are a Maryland native with a “bright, fire engine red,” sugar maples for bright orange color, red maples for their red foliage, and sweetgums, which produce a variety of fall colors. Trees are great, says Meyer. “They are extraordinarily important and dynamic to our well-being as humans.” p

“IT’S THE BEGINNING of The Great Recycling!” announced Liz Orlandi as she led a group of hikers through the forest. On a brisk November morning, 25 hearty souls gathered at the north trailhead of the American Chestnut Land Trust to enjoy a guided fall foliage walk led by Orlandi, a Master Naturalist. The group, all adults save for an intrepid 8-year-old and a teen celebrating her 13th birthday, was well equipped with walking sticks, hiking boots, cameras, and even a trail-ready wheelchair that could roll over roots and stones with ease. ACLT is comprised of 3,400 acres surrounding Parkers Creek, an area that stretches from Prince Frederick to Port Republic with community gardens and miles of walking trails, explained Community Relations Manager Miriam Gholl. When asked which trails offer the best fall color, Gholl enthusiastically recommends, “ALL OF THEM! There are a few trails that have stands of evergreen trees, but for the most part, you’re surrounded by deciduous trees on any trail you hike.” There are certainly plenty of trails to choose from; the upcoming additional of Photos by Molly Weeks new trails in December will mean 24 miles’ Crumbley worth. Though ACLT hasn’t been able to host guided hikes for the past two years, volunteers were excited to be able to bring back the popular fall foliage hike. The hike followed the Turkey Trail, one of the more popular routes at the ACLT. The mile-long Turkey Trail was established as a tobacco road in the 1800s, and it is now a great walk for hikers of all abilities that culminates in a scenic view of Parkers Creek. Along the hike, Orlandi paused at key moments to educate the group about the different types of trees that they spotted along the way. In just one mile, participants observed a staggering number of species: hickory, pawpaw, white oak, red oak, holly, poplar, sweet gum, beech, black walnut, ironwood hornbeam, sycamore, and dogwood. Though hikers can visit the ACLT trails any time free of charge, the guided hike offered valuable opportunities to ask questions. Did you know that you can make delicious ice cream with pawpaw fruit? That it can take 50 years for an oak to produce acorns? That the sweet gum tree is a favorite of chickadees? That only female holly trees have berries? That the pigment from black walnut husks makes a great natural paint? That Maryland’s state tree, the white oak, is a keystone species in the local ecosystem? That instead of pulling out the rake, it’s better to “leave your leaves” on the ground to serve as wildlife habitat over the winter? Leaving the leaves, Orlandi explained, is part of nature’s self-recycling. Deadfall from autumn leaves acts as a safe space for insects and animals to stay in through the winter, particularly for pollinators. Those benefits aren’t limited to wildlife either; leaves are free mulch that eventually break down into compost that provides nutrients for next year’s garden. So enjoy the colors of the season both on the trees, and then as Mother Nature’s composting gift. November 11 - November 18, 2021 • BAY WEEKLY • 13

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THURSDAY NOVEMBER 11

Join us in telling our nation’s veterans: Thank you for your service.

Join Dr. Sally Hornor with the Magothy River Association and Watershed Steward Meghan Petenbrink to discuss the biggest challenges facing the Bay’s health and highlight everyday changes to conserve and protect this invaluable resource; bring a chair and share s’mores around the fire (ages 5+). 6:30-7pm, Lake Waterford Park, Pasadena, $5: aacounty.org.

Nov. 12, 13 & 18: Dan Navarro in Concert

Veterans Day Parade & Wreath Laying The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County and the Commissioners of Leonardtown invite the public to salute America’s veterans at the with a parade that begins at St. Mary’s Ryken High School, followed by a ceremony in historic Leonardtown Square. 10am-1pm, for more info: 301-475-9791.

Paint Night/Basket Raffle Benefits the Huntingtown VFD. 7-9pm, 4030 Old Town Rd., Huntingtown, $40, RSVP: squareup.com/store/ttbydebbie.

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Vintage Launch

Children (3-5yrs) join in story time and a carryout craft on the theme Waterman—Where Are the Oysters. 10:15am, 11:15am, Calvert Marine Museum, free w/admission: calvertmarinemuseum.com.

Check out the goods at the new All the Rage Vintage store’s opening, with curated clothing, furniture, artwork, housewares and unique finds, WRNR broadcasts on site, plus music, food and palm readings. 4-10pm, 208 West St., Annapolis: 410-934-7526.

Animal Ambassadors Meet the raptors from Birds of Prey. 2:30-3:30pm, Kinder Farm Park, Millersville, RSVP: rpfurr27@aacounty.org.

NOVEMBER 12 & 13

Annapolis Symphony Orchestra

Fleming Book Launch Celebrate local photographer Jay Fleming’s latest book Island Life, a visual narrative of the environment, communities, and commercial fisheries of Smith Island and Tangier Island and get your copy signed. 6-8pm, Annapolis Maritime Museum: amaritime.org.

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Golden Age of Hollywood and introduces you to Vera Stark, a headstrong African American maid and aspiring starlet. Live streaming available. ThFSa 8pm, Colonial Players Theater, Annapolis, $23 w/ discounts, RSVP: thecolonialplayers.org. FRIDAY NOVEMBER 12

Keyboard concerto in D minor on the Freibuger organ, one of Bach’s most famous and reconstructed by the composer in 1738 from earlier movements from his cantata cycle at St. Thomas Church, Leipzig. 6:30pm, St. Anne’s Church, Annapolis, free (masks req’d): bachplusmd.org. NOVEMBER 11 - 13

By the Way Meet Vera Stark Colonial Players harkens back to the

Calvert Bookmobile Get a look at this 26-foot library on wheels making monthly stops throughout the county. 12:30-1:30pm Southern Branch, Solomons; 2:30-3:30pm, Calvert Library, Prince Frederick; calvertlibrary.info.

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Peter Bay conducts the second Masterworks concert featuring the ASO’s Low Brass in a special concerto plus Dvor̆ák’s Symphony No. 6. 8pm, Maryland Hall, Annapolis, $30-$87 w/discounts, RSVP: annapolissymphony.org.

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Chesapeake Region Accessible Boating, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, and Hospice organizations award the Triple Crown of Charity Sailing Trophy after a reception of light hors d’oeuvres and cash bar. 5:30pm, Market House, Annapolis: hospicecup.org.

Reflections of Annapolis Join local artists Brenda Larson and Kathy Strouss for an opening reception for their new exhibit. 6-8pm, The Gallery at MC3, Annapolis: MC3Annapolis.org.

Dan Navarro in Concert 8pm, 49 West Coffeehouse, Annapolis, $25, RSVP: 49westcoffeehouse.com NOVEMBER 12 - 21

The Addams Family America’s darkest family comes to life in this original musical comedy. F 7pm, Sa 11am & 4pm, Su 2pm Children’s Theatre of Annapolis, Bay Head Park, Cape St. Claire, $18 w/discounts, RSVP: cta.ticketleap.com.

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Elf The Musical Experience the story of Buddy, the orphan human elf, who travels to New York City to find his birth father. (No shows Thanksgiving weekend). FSa 8pm, SaSu 3:30pm, Three Notch Theatre, Lexington Park, $18 w/discounts, RSVP: newtowneplayers.org. SATURDAY NOVEMBER 13

Paper Shredding Calvert County residents only. 9am-1pm, Huntingtown High School: CalvertCountyMd.gov/Recycle.

Holiday Extravaganza & Bake Sale Shop wares from crafters and vendors, plus enter the 50/50 raffle, food sold. 9am-3pm, North Beach VFD: 443433-8550.

Mysteries of Space & Sky 2021 Hear top experts in the field, including Col. Charles Halt, USAF (Ret’d), and TV personality/researcher Ben Moss, at this annual conference that tackles the mysteries of space and sky, and UFO evidence. 9:30am-5:30pm, Bowie Elks Lodge 2309, Gambrills, $44.95, RSVP: mss21.eventbrite.com

Mushroom Hike Fall is a great time of year to find wild mushrooms. Join a ranger and learn how to identify types of mushrooms that grow wild right here in Anne Arundel County. Learn all about them and learn about ones that are even edible. 10-11am, South River Farm Park, Edgewater, RSVP: rpjarb00@aacounty.org.

activity to honor your pet. 10am-noon, Perfect Pet Resort, Lothian, free, RSVP: perfectpetresort.com/events/.

Mighty Marshes Borrow a greenhouse kit to learn how to start growing native blueflag iris at home to be planted at the park’s marshes in the spring. 10am-noon, Jefferson Patterson Park, St. Leonard, $50 deposit, RSVP: jefpat.maryland.gov.

SoCo Holiday Market Santa visits the market, plus food trucks and vendors selling holiday gifts. 10am-2pm, Deale Library, Facebook: @SoCoFarmersMarketatDealesLibrary.

Harambee Families celebrate the life of Benjamin Banneker with an afternoon of art, education, and a lively Harambee filled with dancing, celebratory cheers, and uplifting chants, led by Director of Programs Sabriyah Hassan. Noon-3pm, Banneker-Douglass Museum, Annapolis, RSVP: bdmuseum.maryland.gov.

Collectors’ Day The fifth annual event focuses on how the revereance for George Washington influenced American decorative arts in the 19th century, with lectures by expert scholars, a themed tour, and a curated wine and appetizer reception in the garden. 1pm, Hammond-Harwood House, Annapolis, $75, RSVP: hammondharwoodhouse.org.

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Visit the library on wheels. 10-11am, Bayside Forest, Prince Frederick: calvertlibrary.info.

It’s an autumn party and craft beer event on the historic property; listen to live music, browse vendor wares and play lawn games; food trucks on site; growler fills sold including limited edition 32-ounce NovemBEER growlers while supplies last. 1-5pm, Historic Sotterley, Hollywood, $10-$35 w/discounts, RSVP: Sotterley.org.

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Joe Bruce presents techniques for taking better fish pictures. 10am-noon, Davidsonville Family Rec Center, RSVP: rybeer@gmail.com.

What mammals inhabit the marshes? Find out, and perhaps see some in person on a 1-3 mile evening hike through the woods and along the edge of the marsh with naturalist Chuck Hatcher. 3-5pm, Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary, Lothian, $6 vehicle fee, RSVP: jugbay.org.

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Pet Loss Workshop Join the Chesapeake Life Center to share stories and learn about the grief process and healthy coping, plus an art

Campfire Cooking 101 Join Ranger Hughes for learning how to start and fire and cook an appetizer, entrée and dessert over it (vegetarian friendly). One hour before park closes, Fort Smallwood Park, Pasadena, $5, RSVP: rphugh56@aacounty.org.

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Dinner & A Movie Enjoy a classic food film while dining on three courses of gourmet food featured in the film. This month: Who is Killing the Great Chefs of Europe. 6-9pm, No Thyme to Cook, Solomons, $75, RSVP: nothymetocook.com.

Honoring the Illuminated Soul Gary Hardnett and Kevin Whisman lead a light and sound show and sacred geometry interactive drum circle. 7:309pm, Unity by the Bay, Annapolis, $20, RSVP: unitybythebay.org. NOVEMBER 13 & 14

Alternative Christmas Market Do your holiday shopping for unique gifts that support women in less-developed countries at this pop-up shop featuring items from the fair trade organization Ten Thousand Villages. 10am-2pm, Davidsonville UMC: 410-798-5511. SUNDAY NOVEMBER 14

KIDS Christmas Carnival Last day to register for Dec. 18: Children (infant to 11 years) are invited to meet Santa and receive a special gift. Noon-4pm, Pip Moyer Rec Center, Annapolis, RSVP: MNBrown@annapolis.gov.

Unique Boutique Art & Craft Show Shop art work from dozens of regional and get a jump on your holiday shopping with unique gifts; proceeds benefits St. Mary’s Hospice. 10am-4pm, Hollywood Fire Dept., free: uniqueboutiquesomd.com.

Turkey Shoots Take aim to win prizes of turkey, beef, bacon, shrimp, sausage and cash; 12-gauge shoulder-held 30-inch max barrels only, no turkey chokes; proceeds benefit local charitable organizations. Noon, Shady Side Community Center: 410-867-2599.

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KIDS Mr. Paca’s Garden Children read Bear Says Thanks, and talk about friendship and being thankful. 10-11:30am, William Paca House, Annapolis, $10 w/discounts, RSVP: Annapolis.org. WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 17

Family Clay Date

Form and Fabric Show

Make an assortment of holiday ornaments using slab, coil, and texture techniques and paint with colorful underglazes. 1-3pm, Annmarie Garden, Solomons, $40, RSVP: annmariegarden.org.

The Galleries of Quiet Waters Park features Form and Fabric of our Lives X, Artistic Gifts of the Season, an invitational group exhibition and sale offering original handcrafted art. Show runs thru Jan. 3; Opening reception Nov. 21 (1:30-3:30pm). 9am-4pm (weekdays, closed T), 10am-4pm (weekends), Quiet Waters Park, Annapolis, $6 entrance fee waived during reception only: fqwp.org/art/gallery.

Mitchell Gallery Watch a livestream lecture by exhibition curator Andrew Saluti, followed by a Q&A, which will provide insights into Winslow Homer’s career as an engraver and its importance in American art history. 3pm: sjc.edu/Annapolis/Mitchell-Gallery.

Make ‘Em Laugh The Arundel Vocal Arts Society performs lighthearted choral program. 3-5pm, Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Arnold, $20 w/ discounts: arundelocalarts.org.

The Concerts at Saint Nicholas Musical group Eya performs The Jesse Tree, a program for the season of Advent. 4:30-6pm, Saint Nicholas Lutheran Church, Huntingtown: saintnicholaslutheran.org.

The Best of the 60s Cabaret Cabaret artists perform favorite 1960s hits for a groovy night full of song and dance, featuring Christine Asero, John Pruessner, Sally Boyett, Mike Thornton, Lalo Medina, Molly McCloskey, and Kathleen Meyer. 7:30pm, Classic Theatre of Maryland, Annapolis, $57 w/discounts, RSVP: classictheatremaryland.org.

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Storytelling Symposium This World Artists Experience storytelling session explores how cultural heritage connects to the future 7pm, virtual presentation: worldartists.org.

Fossil Club Club meeting followed by lecture with Dr. Emily Willoughby from the University of Minnesota on the art of dinosaur-bird evolution. 7pm, RSVP for Zoom link: calvertmarinemuseum.com. NOVEMBER 15 THRU 22

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Pack a gift-filled shoebox for Operation Christmas Child’s annual collection of toys, clothes, hygiene items and school supplies: samaritanspurse.org/ operation-christmas-child.

Jane Austen Tour Tour the house and compare the customs and social graces of the Loockerman family, who lived in the house in the early 19th century, with those of characters in Jane Austen novels. 2pm, Hammond-Harwood House, Annapolis, $12 w/discounts, RSVP: hammondharwoodhouse.org.

Historic Sotterley Series Hear from sociologist and professor Dr. Bobby J. Smith II on Food and Black Freedom: Reflections on Race, Resistance, and the Legacy of Food Justice in a virtual presentation. 7pm, RSVP for link: Sotterley.org. THURSDAY NOVEMBER 18

KIDS Little Minnows Children (3-5yrs) join in story time and a carryout craft on the theme Waterman—Where Are the Oysters. 10:15am, 11:15am, Calvert Marine Museum, free w/admission: calvertmarinemuseum.com.

Colonial Cocktails Learn to make two historical drinks and all about colonial tavern culture; this session features wassail and hot buttered rum. 6:30-8pm, Historic London Town, Edgewater, $30 w/discounts, RSVP: historiclondontown.org. PLAN AHEAD:

Twilight Taste & Sip Nov. 19: Start the Christmas season early in Greenstreet Gardens’ forest of trees and poinsettias, eating and drinking well as local restaurants and caterers share their bounty; Courtlyn Carr adds the music. 6-9pm, Greenstreet Gardens, Lothian, $20/person, rsvp: 410-867-3232.

Voices of Light Nov. 19 & 20: Watch The Passion of Joan of Arc with Richard Einhorn’s Voices of Light, composed to accompany the film, performed by the Annapolis Chorale and the Annapolis Chamber Orchestra. 8pm, Maryland Hall, Annapolis, $18-$58, RSVP: marylandhall.org. p

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STORY AND PHOTO BY MARIA PRICE

Blue Zone Gardening

y vegetable garden has succumbed to the cold for the season. So now is the time to start thinking about what to grow for next year. For inspiration, I turn to Blue Zones, the areas around the globe that have the world’s longest-lived people. Dan Buettner is the founder of Blue Zones, an organization that helps Americans live longer, healthier, happier lives. His groundbreaking work, funded by National Geographic, led to his New York Times bestsellers, The Blue Zones, The Blue Zone Solution and the Blue Zones Kitchen. The Blue Zone designation is for several places around the world where people live to be centenarians but with many fewer ailments compared to people in the United States. The areas around

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the globe are Ikaria, Greece; Okinawa, Japan; the Ogliastra region of Sardinia (Italy); Loma Linda, California; and the Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica. Buettner has found that something is wrong with the way of life in most of our nation. “Something about the foods we consume, the frantic pace of life we keep, the relationships we make, and the communities we create, that keep us from being as happy and healthy as we could be.” The diets of the people in these regions consist almost entirely of minimally processed plant-based foods, mainly whole grains, greens, nuts, tubers and beans. People in the zones eat meat on average only five times a month. They drink mostly water, herbal teas, coffee and some wine.

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The Tangled Web of Animal Relationships

ike humans, many animals live in close and complicated relationships with other species. While these living arrangements are complex, they can be separated into three basic types. When both species benefit from close contact, it’s known as mutualism. When one species clearly benefits but the other doesn’t, but also is not harmed, it SIGN UP FOR THE

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is called commensalism. The third type is parasitism, when one animal clearly benefits from harming a host animal. When I lived in Florida, there was a tree in my front yard called the bullhorn acacia. It had sharp thorns that look like a bull’s horn. I learned to stay away from that tree because red ants had made nests at the base of the

A healthy diet is just one part of the longevity-promoting factors that include a circle of lifelong friends, a sense of purpose and an environment that makes you constantly move. Growing a vegetable garden helps to fill many of these criteria. My garden will focus on Ikaria, Greece, since my ancestors came from

this island. The top longevity foods from Ikaria are; olive oil, wild greens, potatoes, feta cheese, black-eyed peas, chickpeas, lemons, Mediterranean herbs, coffee and honey. Wild greens such as purslane, dandelions, arugula, kale and lettuces, as seed, can all be mail ordered and can all be started in late winter to get your garden going by early spring. Potatoes should all be planted by mid-March. Determine where your garden will be and add 2-3 inches of compost, chopped leaves, wood chips and any organic material to decompose over the winter. Beans like to have a trellis to climb. Herbs such as rosemary, sweet marjoram and mint can all be grown in individual pots. These herbs can be used to flavor food or made into tea. You can start growing the herbs now on a sunny windowsill and they will be ready to transfer to larger pots outside in the spring. Just be careful not to overwater. Plan now to create your own Blue Zone-inspired garden: bluezones.com p

horns. Each time the tree was brushed against, either the thorns stuck me or the ants would rush out to attack. That is a form of mutualism. Also, while I lived in Florida, I had a saltwater aquarium that demonstrated an underwater relationship between species. I would go diving or seining to catch fish or animals to put in the aquarium. One aquarium visitor was an unusual hermit crab. This crab had a sea anemone stuck to its shell. As the crab got bigger and changed its shell, it would coax the anemone to move with it. The poisonous arms of the anemone protected the crab from fish and the anemone fed of the bits of food that drifted from the crab’s sloppy eating. The best example of commensalism that I can think of is the relationship between gopher tortoises to the other animals that find shelter in their burrows. Over 300 different animals are known to live in the turtle burrows. Some live there almost exclusively. The Florida Wildlife Conservation Commission states that the survival from cold or fire of many of the commensal species requires active gopher turtle burrows. The burrows average 15 feet in length and have side chambers. Some of the spe-

cies that take shelter in the burrows are indigo snakes, pine snakes, rattlesnakes, king snakes, gopher frogs, Florida mice, foxes, skunks, opossums, rabbits, quail, armadillos, burrowing owls, various lizards, other frogs, toads, and many, many invertebrates. Their housemates do not harm the tortoises. Since the tortoises can live to be 60 years old, they see a lot of turn over in their tenants. They are protected under state law and in some areas are federally protected. Parasitism is the creepiest of the relationships. Animals attach themselves to other animals, suck their blood, or live in body organs like the intestine, usually causing great harm to the host. The parasite that I think about the most is the tick. There are other parasitic relationships, like brown-headed cowbirds that lay their eggs in other birds’ nests to force the nesting parent to raise a cowbird. Meanwhile, the young cowbird pushes out the other eggs and babies. The cowbird almost caused the extinction of the Kirtland’s warbler. Animals have complex relationships with their environment including plants and other animals. Losing any one of those connections can cause a chain reaction of loss. p

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SPORTING LIFE

Randy Riggleman, a participant in the CCA Maryland Pickerel Championship, shows off his catch.

STORY AND PHOTO BY DAVID SIKORSKI

Autumn is Prime for Pickerel Editor’s note: Dennis Doyle’s Sporting Life column returns next week. This week, David Sikorski, executive director of Coastal Conservation Association Maryland, fills in.

aylight saving time has now ended and, for me, the recent frost was a good reminder that it might be time to start wearing socks sometime soon. It also reminds me that now is a great time to hit the water. Sure, throughout the Bay region marina lots and side yards are filling up with wrapped and winterized boats, but for a small group of the most intrepid anglers, this time of year just means more peace and quiet on the water, or at least along its banks. If you fit this description, you know that it’s the perfect time to find a place in the sun on or along the banks

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of a local waterway to try and pursue a unique species available in more places than you might think, the pickerel. The chain pickerel (Esox niger) is a close relative of the northern pike or muskellunge, two widely regarded (and large) gamefish species. Pickerel are readily available throughout the Delmarva region, and are getting more active by the day. Chain pickerel aren’t as big as their aforementioned cousins, but they might just be hanging out in your local pond or near your dock, or neighborhood beach in the fresher areas of Bay tributaries. Maryland DNR awards anglers with a citation award for the catch of fish over 24 inches, so this is the mark if awards are your thing. Delaware also has some great spots that hold healthy populations of these great fish, so don’t T HURS DAY

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be afraid to take a road trip with a kayak and the proper safety equipment this winter. A chain pickerel of citation size is definitely of breeding age, an activity that starts for them in March, so consider carefully releasing the biggest of these fish back to our waterways and remember to give them a break come March. To properly release a pickerel you should carefully support the fish’s body weight using a rubberized and knotless landing net. When touching them, do not use a dry towel or anything that will compromise their protective slime. A fish gripper is a great tool to carefully control their toothy mouth as you remove your lure or bait with pliers and taking the time to revive them is always the responsible thing to do. Remember that the air is colder than the water, so if it’s cold enough for ice to form on your fishing tackle, this can have a lethal impact on the fish if kept in freezing air temperatures for very long. Smashing the barbs on your hooks is another great way to limit your impact on the fish you catch. Modifying treble hooks is also a smart choice, a tactic that may just save you from feeling the business end of a lure and ending a fishing trip with some minor surgery or a tetanus shot. Chain pickerel are an ambush predator and largely feed by sight. Like all fish, they also feel vibrations through the water, so your favorite perch or bass tackle might fit the bill for them, too. Shad darts or small perch jigs tipped with a live minnow and fished under a bobber is a popular way to fool a pickS U ND AY

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erel and an equally good way to catch nearby perch and bass. While not as active in the winter, snakehead, catfish, and small striped bass might be found in the same waters, especially if the sun is shining against a dark bottom and you’re fishing tidal waters that contain these popular species. Spinners, jerk and crank baits, and flashy flies are also great choices along with soft plastic swim baits or jerks shads on light jigs, weighted and weightless worm hooks. Any small or medium rod and reel can handle an average sized pickerel, so fish with what you are comfortable with, but don’t forget their teeth. A fluorocarbon leader of 15-plus pounds is recommended to avoid a bite-off and check your leader and knots after each catch. My preferred way to pursue these fish is with a 5- to 7-weight fly rod and intermediate or floating line. I stick with flashy clouser minnow style flies tied sparsely on laser sharp hooks. For more tips on pickerel fishing this winter or if you are interested in competing with your fellow anglers for some prizes, check out Episode 20 of the What’s on the Line podcast (ccamd.org/whats-on-the-line-podcast/) where we discuss the 2021-22 CCA Maryland Pickerel Championship and annual fishing tournament (Ccamd.org/pickerel-championship). David Sikorski is the Executive Director of Coastal Conservation Association (CCA) Maryland, a statewide chapter of the nation’s largest anglingbased membership organization that advocates for the health of our shared coastal resources. p

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ordan Hines (Jim Cummings: Halloween Kills) is living his best life. He’s a powerful Hollywood agent, he’s got a gorgeous fiancée, and he spends his days working out and partying with glamorous rich clients. It’s the glittering life that everyone aspires to— money, good looks, and picture-perfect outings. But if you look beyond the Instagram profile, things are pretty bleak. Jordan’s day is a constant stress. His powerful clients abuse him, he’s not making that much money, he spends his days fighting with the Writers Guild of America so he can make more money off underpaid writers, and his only real sense of power comes from verbally abusing his harried assistant Jaclyn (Jacqueline Doke: Satan’s Seven). Even Jordan’s gleaming teeth are fake—he uses whitening strips to keep the visible teeth pretty, but his mouth is literally full of rot. When Jordan gets an invitation inviting him to a no-strings-attached liaison with his “perfect match”, he jumps at the opportunity. Though the blindfolded tryst is amazing, and his fiancée seems none the wiser about it, the idea that there’s an anonymous person who could destroy his life eats at Jordan. His obsession gets the better of him and soon Jordan is spiraling, tearing his own life apart to find out who sent him the invitation. Cummings and co-writer/director/ star PJ McCabe are clearly not interested in joining the Hollywood establishment anytime soon. This biting satire of the frat-boy agent culture that overwhelms Hollywood is a hilarious, if unfocused film. Cummings and McCabe take no prisoners, the agency Jordan works for is abbreviated APE for a reason. Unlike the satires of Adam McKay, The Beta Test isn’t interested in holding your hand—or sitting Margot Rob-

bie in a bathtub—to explain all of the things it’s mocking. The film is a biting look at agents and companies that exploit talent for profit, but only if you keep up with trade news. If you don’t, it’ll be hard to understand references to the packaging deal practices the WGA is fighting (in short it’s another way to underpay writers for their contribution to billion-dollar studio projects). But the real joy of The Beta Test isn’t the “inside baseball” the film discusses, it’s Cummings’ performance. No one working today does “man having a nervous breakdown” quite like Jim Cummings. His frazzled, tense, aggressively happy Patrick Batemen-esque Jordan is wholly unlikeable, but utterly wonderful to watch. Jordan is a man who feels his control slipping with every new day. He tells Jaclyn he can’t yell at her the way he wants because “of the direction the country and the firm are going”, he laments that everyone still wants to be Weinstein, and he immediately falls back on “DO YOU KNOW WHO I AM” whenever he encounters the least bit of resistance. The real brilliance of The Beta Test is its perspective. We’ve had two films this year that I’m dubbing “As a Director of Women” films—movies where male directors try to explain how women experience inequality. Instead of trying to assume the women’s POV, Cummings uses the male POV to show the ridiculous disparity in the film industry. He’s a man desperately trying to keep the freewheeling power he’s been promised. He was promised Mad Men and is given #MeToo. His twitching, shrieking downfall is, frankly, pretty fun to watch. While the movie has plenty of teeth, the plot is a little wobbly. The conclusion of the film seems like a shrug instead of an ending and it doesn’t quite know how to focus all the vitriol it’s extolling. Still, there’s a lot to admire with such a vicious satire, and if you’re interested in the industry or just watching Cummings’ excellent performance, it’s well worth a watch. Good Satire * Unrated * 93 mins.

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NEWS OF THE WEIRD

BY THE EDITORS AT ANDREWS MCMEEL SYNDICATION Who Knew?

When David Saunders, 98, died of COVID-19 in late August, his family donated his body to Med Ed Labs for medical and science research. But KING-TV in Portland, Oregon, reports that Med Ed sold the cadaver to Jeremy Ciliberto, the organizer of the Oddities and Curiosities Expo, which travels around the country and charges spectators $500 to observe in person the autopsy and dissection of a human body. When investigators alerted Mike Clark, the funeral director in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, who had prepared Saunders’ body for donation, he was mortified: “I was totally horrified ... he and his family thought that his body was going for the advancement of medical students.” Instead, it went to a Marriott ballroom, where participants were invited to examine and touch the body—which might still have been infectious. Ciliberto says he can “guarantee” that the departed and his family knew what his body would be used for, but a Med Ed spokesman says the event organizer was “beyond dishonest.”

Least Competent Criminals

In Winnipeg, Manitoba, a heist went wrong on Oct. 31 when thieves broke into a vacant house to steal a furnace. The Winnipeg Police Service told the CBC that neighbors reported smelling natural gas, and when officers responded, they saw two unconscious people inside the home. The thieves, who had been “overcome by the noxious gas fumes” after the

gas line became dislodged, regained consciousness outside and were questioned, but, because this is Canada, were later released without charges. Islamic police in Karo, Nigeria, arrested 26-year-old Aliyu Na Idris on Oct. 26 because he was trying to sell himself for 20 million nara, or about $49,000, Oddity Central reported. He works as a tailor, but said, “The decision to sell myself was due to poverty. I plan to give my parents 10 million nara when I eventually get a buyer.” Police said what he did was “forbidden in Islam,” but he was released the day after his arrest and said the police only gave him advice.

run into an undersea mountain on Oct. 2 in the South China Sea, CNN reported. The Connecticut was able to make it to Guam under its own power, and the Navy said its nuclear reactor was unharmed, but 11 seamen suffered minor injuries. In response to the incident, Vice Adm. Karl Thomas determined that “sound judgment, prudent decision-making and adherence to required procedures in navigation planning, watch team execution and risk management could have prevented the accident,” and released the sub’s top officers from their posts. But David Sandwell, a professor of geophysics, said less than half the sea floor is mapped in that area. “It’s not surprising that you could run into something.”

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The New York Earth Room was created in 1977 by artist Walter De Maria and consists of a second-floor apartment at 141 Wooster Street that is filled with ... dirt. The room’s caretaker, Bill Dilworth, waters and rakes the dirt regularly, Oddity Central reported, and welcomes up to 100 visitors a day. “The artist never attached any meaning to it,” Dilworth said. Admission is free to view the 250 cubic yards of soil, but people are not allowed to take photographs or touch the dirt.

Did Not See That Coming

The U.S. Navy revealed that its $3 billion nuclear-powered attack submarine USS Connecticut managed to

In International Falls, Minnesota, the city council voted in late October to stop dressing up the 26-foot-tall statue of Smokey Bear that stands in the center of (where else?) Smokey Bear Park, Minnesota Public Radio reported. The residents of the city have adorned Smokey for decades with seasonal attire, such as fishing gear during the summer or earmuffs, mittens and a 25-foot-long scarf during winter months. But when Mayor Harley Droba talked with other Minnesota towns with giant statues (Paul Bunyan in Bemidji, the Jolly Green Giant in Blue Earth), he learned that they “thought it was kind of crazy” that Smokey was getting dressed up. Council member

Mike Holden said he would miss decorating Smokey, but “they don’t want the importance of Smokey the Bear to be degraded.”

But Why?

Around 9:30 p.m. on Oct. 31, surveillance cameras at the WJHG-TV property in Panama City Beach, Florida, captured a man cutting and removing cables attached to satellite dishes, taking the company’s eight stations off the air. An employee saw that the feeds were interrupted and went outside to check, where the man said he was with Tyndall Air Force Base and was told to cut the wires because of a power issue, WJHG reported. Then he ran away. “This is not just a random act of vandalism,” said general manager Ulysses Carlini. “This person knew what he was doing.” The stations were back on air by Nov. 2, but police are still looking for the culprit.

Man’s Best Friend

One out of six dogs suffers from overt separation anxiety, scientists say. But pups in the United Kingdom are in for some psychological relief, with their own television station launching Nov. 8, Sky News reported. After three years of research, DogTV will air shows to help canines “feel relaxed and comforted until their owners return home,” said professor Nicholas Dodman, the chief scientist for DogTV. Colors, audio frequencies and camera alignment have all been adjusted to appeal to furry friends across the pond. Woof! p

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PUZZLES THE INSIDE WORD

How many 2 or more letter words can you make in 2 minutes from the letters in: Moneymaker (40 words) Our words, money, monetary, minting and monitor all come from Moneta, a title or surname of the Roman goddess Juno (Greek Hera). Her temple sat on the Capitoline Hill of Rome, near to where coins were minted. Some believe the metals used to make the coins were stored in her temple. The metals were gold, silver, bronze, copper, and orichalcom. Ori...what? It’s a metal not made anymore, possibly an alloy of copper and bronze or tin or something. It’s as mysterious as Moneta, the title or surname of Juno, who is also the Greek Hera. Geez, no wonder I’m broke.

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