({;@ikmJ.Jf @fJEw~[J[J1Jgf At Home in Leonardtownfeaturing . .. MARCH 28 th Disability Awareness Day 2008 - A Celebration ofLeonardtown's 300 Anniversary! Governmental Center APRIL 11 n 1634, Leonard Calvert andover 200 settlers Year 2008 marked a celebration of 300 years th Easter Festival aboard the ARK and DOVE ships, arrived of Leonardtown's history. Since December 17 , Governmental Center I at St. Clement's Island in Colton's Point, 1708, Leonardtown has experienced change, APRIL 18 . The colonists then sailed to St. Mary's growth and revitalization. The Town thanks Run & Fun Walk for Hospice City to establish freedom and a new kind of life the 300th Anniversary Committee members and

Governmental Center ;n America. In 1708, Philip Lynes, Mayo, of -;'1 all who made the many facets of APRIL 19 St. Mary's City, donated 50 ~ this Celebration possible. The

March of Dimes Walk acres of land to the . J - --- .' -." . Celebration was a huge success Leonardtown Square colony to be laid and many people experienced APRIL 19 as the county seat. Leonardtown's history through the Earth Day Celebration The land was called hard work and dedication of those Leonardtown Square Shepherd's Old Fields serving on this committee. As APRIL 26 and was located at the the 300th Celebration concludes, Spring Fling Classic Car Show head of Breton Bay. we would like to highlight the Leonardtown Square Seven commissioners activities and events throughout APRIL 30-MAY 3 were charged to layout 2008 that commemorated this So. Md. Spring Festival the town and set aside a milestone event. SMC Fairgrounds new lot for a new County A 4-part collector's se­ TH 4 SATURDAY, MAY-AUG. Courthouse, to be built ries featuring "Leonardtown Downtown Tunes at a cost not to exceed Leonardtown Square Memories" as told by many 12,000 Ibs. of tobacco. residents and friends was JUNE 14 On December 17, 1708, published in four issues of the County SMC Crab Festival the area was chartered as SMC Fairgrounds Times newspaper. Featured issues were: a Town and named Seymour Town in honor of JUNE 14 Governor John Seymour, the then Governor of • May 2008: Leonardtown Today, Businesses Flag Day Celebration Maryland. In 1728, the town was renamed Leonard & Revitalization Governmental Center Town after Governor Benedict Leonard Calvert, • July 2008: Leonardtown Services & Government JULY 4 the then Governor of Maryland. Leonardtown • October 2008: Leonardtown Volunteers, Freedom Fest became an incorporated town in 1858, and is the Churches, & Organizations SMC Fairgrounds only municipality in St. Mary's County. • December 2008: People & PersonalMemories JULY 11 & 18 The Town of Leonardtown served as a Concerts on the Town Square The Town is grateful to the County Times for their waterfront port that brought in steamships until Leonardtown Square coordination ofthe stories, design, and advertisers who the 1920's. The current Courthouse is in the same AUGUST 6-8 made the Leonardtown Memories series a collection Li'l Margaret's Bluegrass location as the Courthouse in 1708, and visitors of history for its readers. Contact the County Times if can still see the original cannon from the ARK Festival you would like a copy ofany of these issues. Goddard Farm which is mounted in front of the Old The Town also extends a hearty AUGUST 8 Jail Museum next to the Courthouse. Beach Party on the Square While many changes have been made "Thank You" to Bryan Miller of Miller Leonardtown Square to the Town over the years, several Media Design for donating many hours landmarks and yesteryears' small to create a remarkable logo for Leonardtown's Web Site: Leonardtown's 300th Anniversary. www.leo1Ul1.dtown.somd.com town charm still exist today. Continued on page 6 Mayor's Disability Awareness Day Come participate in activities designed to Message increase disability awareness at the Leonard Annual Suo Hall Recreation Center on Saturday, March 28 th Entertainmen 2008 was a between 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Free kites given a parade, car show. z:;:-.c ;:-..n:--.---==: monumental year to the first 300 registrants. Sponsored by the Spring Festival, Th= for the Town of Commission for People with Disabilities. 301­ May 3'd. This annd ;c. Leonardtown as we 475-4200, ext. 1800. Fairgrounds and is -'? celebrated our 300th anniversary. Many Church. Admission. C, - .. exciting events marked this special milestone, Annual Easter Festival from the grand reopening of Leonardtown Enjoy the Easter Bunny, an egg Wharf on May 16th to the open house held hunt, egg decorating contests, carnival th December 17 • Many people played a attractions, face painting, prizes, role in making this a special year and I am and more on Saturday, April 11 th at

grateful for their efforts. Several years ago Miedzinski Park beginning at 10 a.m. and ~

Becky Proffitt, my mother-in-law and former $1 hunt fee. All ages. 301-475-4200, on ou: :e, County Cr-..:.: ~_ Council member, was adamant that a fitting ext. 1800. Rain or shine. celebration take place in 2008 for the Town's Sunday, J=" _­

anniversary. She was not alive to see the 14'1' Annual Run & Fun Walk/or Hospice hot & tasty S:~ festivities; however I know that she would Southern Maryland's largest running event other seafooe. = =-.- ­

be proud of the efforts of so many wonderful will begin at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 18 th, seafood items, lin·:::..-S

volunteers toward a successful celebration. starting and finishing at the Governmental Center. entertainment, classic cars, crafts, and more~ -=-C~ Children, strollers, and pets are welcome. Pre­ Crab Festival will be held at the SMC Fairgro=-::'­ Overseeing the various events was from 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Admission is 55 -; a dedicated 300th committee made up register on-line at http://www.runforhospice.org/ or register on race day beginning at 7:30 a.m. person over 12 years of age. (The cost of foo.:. of the following members: Carol Davis, at the Crab Festival is separate from admissio;:;. Teri Dimsey, Helen Dorsey, Nkeshi Free­ Your participation will help Hospice to continue its mission of providing in-home care, comfort Volunteers are needed. The annual SMC ern;;' King, Wendy Heidrich, Kelly Keller, Julie Festival is sponsored by the Leonardtown Lions Lemmon, Roger Mattingly, Laschelle Miller, and support to terminally ill patients and their families in St. Mary's County. 301-475-3610. Club. Visit http://www.stmaryscrabfestival.com Dan Norris, Linda Reno, Leslie Roberts, for more information. Phil Rollins, Mary Lee Russell, Ellen Duke March ofDimes Walk Wilson, Suzanne Wisnieski and Susan The March of Dimes will hold their annual Flag Day Celebration Wolfe. This group met for months carefully Southern Maryland "March for Babies" walk Celebrate our Nation's Flag by joining this planning, organizing and working the on Sunday, April 19th in historic downtown patriotic event that will include music, a parade, various events throughout the year. I extend Leonardtown. The 3-mile walk will begin at 9:00 flag-raising, and the Annual Pause for the Pledge my deepest appreciation for their efforts. a.m. in the Town Square Register online at www. of Allegiance. The program will begin at 6:00 th Another generous partner, The College marchforbabies.org or on Walk-Day beginning at p.m. on Sunday, June 14 on the of Southern Maryland, hosted a lecture series 7:30 a.m. Call 301-934-2235 Governmental Center lawn. For featuring Linda Reno, Pete Himmelheber, AI more information call 301-475- • Gough, Kennedy Abell, Frankie Tippett and Earth Day Celebration 4200, ext. 1341. " myself. I would like to thank the College and Celebrate Earth Day in the Town Square Freedom Fest . . the great speakers for their time and effort. on Sunday, April 19th, 12:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. R

Many people came out to hear the talks and Enjoy live music, entertainment, puppet show, Celebrate Independence ';;

t ~\, enjoyed the various topics. seated massage, face painting, children's crafts, Day on Saturday, July 4 h, 5:00 p.m.-lO:OO p.m. at the SMC The logo that was designed to represent animal rescue organizations, and more! Learn about organic gardening, pesticide-free produce, Fairgrounds. Plenty of entertainment, this accomplishment was generously donated exhibits, food and a fireworks display. Sponsored by the talented, young graphic designer Bryan recycling, conservation and other environmental tips to help save our planet. Sponsored by the by the SMC Dept. of Human Services. Call 301­ Miller. St. Mary's County school children 475-4200, ext. 1849 for details. participated in an art contest. Long time Leonardtown Business Association. For more residents shared personal memories from information call 301-475-9791. Beach Party on the Square their childhood in a four-part special series Spring Fling XXIV Classic Car Show Ahhhh summer! Time

in the County Times. The staffofthe County for sun, sand, and Leonardtown's

See a t~~~ Times worked closely with the committee annual "Beach Party on the

fantastic display

to publish a fantastic collector's series ~:-- ~~l Square"! Family fun highlights

of classic and covering the last 300 years of Leonardtown ~: ~ an afternoon of live music, dancing,

antique cars, history. The local businesses and residences sand volleyball play, magic shows, fire truck supported our activities at every turn. The trucks, and street hose-downs, jump rope and hula-hoop contests, rods around the ~ fact that so many wonderful people were children's crafts, games, and much more! Mark brought in to participate was truly inspiring. Town Square on th your calendar to join us in the Town Square on Sunday, April 26 , 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Trophies The Town Council and I wish to express Saturday, August 8th between 4:00 p.m.-9:00 awarded for best of class, best of show, people's our sincere gratitude. We look forward to p.m. Enjoy all the beachy sounds, entertainment, choice, foreign car, pedal car class, and model car continuing these great partnerships for many socializing with your friends, food, and shopping contest. Kids can also enjoy a tractor pull, games in and around the Town, concluding with a y=,oo,=, ~ ~ and prizes! Donations will benefit Hospice of St. Mary's. Sponsored by the St. Mary's Rod and fireworks display! If you would like to be a performer or vendor at this event, contact Julie Classic Car Club. For details and registration, Lemmon at 301-475-9791. Sponsored by the ~ contact Bill Higgs at 301-994-9666, or go on-line Ill, May" Leonardtown Business Association. i http://stmarysrodandclassic.com. (Rain date:

Sunday, May 3) L~g'~ ~~~mf Downtown Tunes Kayaking and Canoeing at Leonardtown Mayor Mark your calendar for the 4th Saturdays Wharf and the Port ofLeonardtown J. Harry Norris, ill of May through August to hear "Downtown Council Members Tunes". The May 23'd kick-offwil1 feature jazz, Walter Wise, Vice-President June 27 th wil1 feature acoustic music; July 25 th Daniel W. Burris wil1 offer countrylbluegrass; and August 22 nd Thomas R. Collier Robert C. Combs

wil1 feature rock-n-rol1 sounds. Leslie E. Roberts

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~l be held in the Town Square, 6:00 Town Office Staff

I p.m.-9.00 p.m. Brmg your lawn Laschelle Miller, Town Administrator Rebecca Sothoron, Treasurer

chairs. For more information, ~ Guyth~ Jackie Post, Fiscal Clerk wnm,! Robin " 301-904­ Teri Dimsey, Executive Secretary 4452. Bring your kayak or canoe and enjoy the Jeannine Peele, Town Secretary breathtaking scenery from the waters of Breton Bay DeAnn Adler, Plans Reviewer Julie Lemmon, Events Coordinator River Concert Series on Location in at Leonardtown Wharf Park and McIntosh Run at the Port of Leonardtown Launch Ramp. Don't have Linda Shepherd, Public Relations Leonardtown Square Barbara Dotson, Grants Writer your own kayak or canoe? The Town has contracted Tony Wheatley, Capital Project Coordinator The River Concert Series comes to Leonardtown with McIntosh Outfitters for kayak and canoe rentals, Stephen Simonds, Town Deputy Square on two consecutive Saturday evenings in July. complete with paddles and personal flotation devices. July 11 th features a brass band ensemble playing old Check availability and prices on site, or call in advance Utilities Staff John "Jay" Johnson, Superintendent and new favorites, and a jazz quartet will perform to arrange your trip at 240-577-3971. th Timmy Lacey, Asst. Superintendent fun, funky sounds on July 18 • Have dinner at one of Joe Bucior, Operator Leonardtown's fine restaurants or order it to go and eat Blood Pressure & Cholesterol Screenings Greg Owen, Operator out on the Square as you listen to outstanding musical For free blood pressure and cholesterol screenings, talent while the sun goes down. Both concerts begin Planning & Zoning look for the Health Connections Van in the Town at 7:00 p.m. Call the Town Office at 301-475-9791 for Board Members Square every second Wednesday of the month, from Jean Moulds, Chair more information. th th Noon-3:00 p.m. Upcoming dates are Apr. 8 , May 13 , Frank Feams, Vice-Chair th th June 10 , and July 8 • Call Health Connections at 301­ John "Jack" Candela College ofSouthern Maryland's 475-6019 for details and other services. Heather Earhart Twilight Performance Series Glen Mattingly The Twilight Performance Series at CSM Board of Appeals Leonardtown Campus is back for another sensational Dr. Herbert Winnik, Chair season of music and entertainment every Tuesday Jerome DuVal Dr. William Icenhower in July at 6:30 p.m. July 7'h begins with musical Volunteer at Town Events! Darren Meyer entertainment provided by David and Ginger We are always on the lookout for Joan Ritchie Hildebrand followed by the evening's historical performance, CSM Chautauqua which bridges art and volunteers to help at the many events in Meetings history under the stars. The Unity Reggae Band will Leonardtown! It's also a great opportunity Town Council - 2nd Monday of each th month @ 4:00 p.m. in the Town Office. perform the following Tuesday, July 14 ; the Josh for school students to earn community Mar. 9, Apr. 13, May 11, June 8, July13, Walker Trio Jazz Band on the 21 Sl; and the Darcy Nair Aug. 10, Sept. 14, Oct. 12, Nov. 9, Dec. 14. th service credits and have fun too. Contact Trio wraps up the series on July 28 • Bring a picnic with a lawn chair or blanket (no alcoholic beverages Julie Lemmon at 301-475-9791 if you Planning & Zoning Commission - 3rd are permitted). Visit www.csmd.edu/finearts/for more would like to be a Town event volunteer. Monday of each month @ 4:00 p.m. in the information. Town Office. Mar. 16, Apr. 20, May 18, June 15,July20,Aug. 17,Sept.21,Oct. 19, Nov. 16, Dec. 21.

Contact the Town: "First Friday's" are Special in Leonardtown! Commissioners of Leonardtown Proffitt Building Leonardtown has always been known for its unique shopping, gifts and cuisine, 41660 Courthouse Drive but did you know that "First Fridays" are special in Leonardtown? Each month on the P.O. Box 1 Leonardtown, MD 20650 "First Friday", Leonardtown's downtown shops, art galleries, and restaurants celebrate the day by staying open later and offering special customer discounts, live music, and Phone: 301-475-9791 Fax: 301-475-5350 other events, such as gallery receptions and wine-tastings. E-Mail: Leonardtown.commissioners@ "First Fridays" are also celebrated uptown at the MD Antiques Center complex verizon. net and the Old Towne Crafters located at 26005 Point Lookout Road in Leonardtown, as well Website: Leonardtown.somd.com as several businesses housed in Breton Market Place. You'll rediscover the many treasures of old/new Leonardtown, and enjoy socializing and meeting friends too! "First Fridays" are sponsored in cooperation with the Leonardtown Business Association. A list of "First Friday" participants and other details can be found at www.leonardtownfirstfridays.com. 'UJUtte!t./SftWt9 200t; i

7.-eonardtown Wharf Christmas on the Square & Annual Tree Lighting Wat~rfront Celebration"

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Celebration" on ·~.lItA:rdflf.·..' ~ including St. Aloysius Spirit Singers, piano Saturday, September ~.:~ and saxophone solos by Jonah and Simon Yeh, th 13 . The day started the Body Shakers, Gracie's Guys and Gals, with the first sailboat and others performed for the crowd. Kids especially enjoyed the comedy/magic race between Ryken routine of Super Magic Man, Reggie Rice. There were horse and carriage rides and Leonardtown high school students. We thank Taylor Gregg, Bob Ballard, and Casey sleigh rides, hay rides, fire truck rides, costumed characters, a live nativity, and Copsey, who were instrumental in organizing this many more activities enjoyed by the young and young at heart! exciting regatta that continued throughout the day. Spectators also enjoyed boat tours, maritime "Best Dressed Window Award" exhibits, kids' activities, an ice cream social, Congratulations to Jeanie sFlowers for winning the "Best Dressed musical performances by the Potomac Voices, the Window Award" at Christmas on the Square! Jeanie, her staff, and play "Crabs Alive" by the Newtowne Players, husband Beanie, work extremely hard every year to decorate not only kayaking and canoeing on Breton Bay, stories by the Leonardtown Library, and an exhibition their flower shop window, but also bring the "little park" alive with of the James Adams Floating Theatre at Tudor multi-colored lights and Christmas characters. The Town- appreciates Hall. Leonardtown's 300th Celebration Committee Jeanie and all the business owners who decorate their windows for the sponsored this event, and plans to make this an holiday season to give the Town an aura of Christmas today and yesterday. annual event. The 2nd annual Leonardtown Wharf Waterfront Celebration will be held on September Christmas Festival

12,2009 from noon - 5:00 p.m. In 2008, the Leonardtbwn Volunteer Rescue Squad Auxiliary changed the format of their annual "Festiv~l of Trees" to allow the Hospice of St. Mary's to sponsor

Taste ofSt. Mary's th that event, and hosted it~first "Christmas Festival" the weekend ofNovember 24 ­ 30th in the Bell Motor Company showroom. This year's Christmas Festival theme honored our military service men and women. The trees were decorated with Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard memorabilia and looked both beautiful and patriotic. On Sunday, the military was honored with a wreath laying ceremony in the Town Square. Cmdr. John Lemmon, the commanding officer at VX-20 at Pax River, was present and thanked the Rescue Squad for acknowledging military members, and for their service to the community.

Patrons enjoyed sampling fine cuisine served Santa Visits the Town Square by St. Mary's County restaurants and caterers The cold weather didn't keep kids of all ages from visiting Santa during the 2008 "Taste of St. Mary s" held on on the Square on Saturday, December 13 th for photos and last minute Leonardtown Square on Sunday, September th gift requests. Kids and parents were lined up from 11 a.m. when the 28 • Many also enjoyed shopping in Historic Leonardtown and visiting the new Leonardtown event started, until the end at 1 p.m. Mayor Chip Norris played the part Wharf Public Park. of Santa's elf (without the elf costume), and passed out candy canes to all the children. Thank you Annual Veterans Day Parade Brings Thousands to Leonardtown to Santa for making the The annual Veterans Day Parade in downtown Leonardtown attracted over 5,000 long trip from the North Pole to Leonardtown Square, spectators to honor our country's Veterans. The parade boasted more than 2,000 participants much to the delight of over 100 children, to Mayor Norris including scout groups, marching bands, cheerleaders, bagpipers, dancers, motorcycles, for helping out, and to the Leonardtown Middle School antique cars, horses, and floats. The memorial ceremony took place in the Town Square immediately following the parade, and was marked with speeches by Lt. Governor Anthony cheerleaders for providing face-painting!

Brown, Congressman Steny Hoyer, Capt. Andy Macyko,

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winning essays titled "What Veterans Day Means to Me." winner of the Newtowne The Veterans Day Village Christmas "Door ~ ceremony concluded with a fly-over of Decorating" contest", as a World War II bi-plane flown by Nick 1\oJ pronounced by the judg­ Mirales of Flying Fun Air tours. es, County Commissioner

President Jack Russell, and L~g'ea=e his wife, Viki Volk. Pick Up Your Copy of Leslie Roberts Re-Elected as Leonardtown's new Leonardtown Hosts Maryland's MML District 4 Vice-President Winery, Wharf, and "Capital for A Day" """"'" Leonardtown Water Trail Brochure As part of Maryland's "Capital for a Day" Councilwoman Leslie Read all about program, Governor Martin O'Malley and Lt. Roberts was re-elected Leonardtown's WinelY at Governor Anthony Brown arrived by boat at the in the executive role of the Port of Leonardtown, newly opened Leonardtown Wharf Waterfront District 4 Vice-President the Leonardtown Wharf Park on July 16, 2008, and then proceeded to of the Maryland Municipal the Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department for League. District 4 Park and Water Trail a Cabinet meeting where local officials had the represents cities and towns in this just released opportunity to showcase its successes and bring in Anne Arundel, Calvert, brochure! Get your copy while attending to light its challenges. Town, County, and State Charles, and St. Mary's Counties. Headquartered any of our Town events, or stop by the officials were also on hand to discuss fiscal issues in Annapolis, MML is a voluntary, nonprofit, Town Office. and several area projects. The Governor's day nonpartisan association representing 157 Becks Receive also included a tour of the Bowles Farm and the municipal governments and two special taxing "2008 Our Town Award" Patuxent River Naval Air Station. districts in Maryland. Leonll!:dtown's "2008 Our Town Award" was presented to Dean and JoAnn Beck for their inspiration and dedication to the restora­ tion of the Sterling home. It is believed the house was built State and local officials gathered on the Town circa 1850, Square to hear Governor Martin 0 'Malley Southern Maryland Winegrowers and was home to the Sterling family from ecstatically proclaim Leonardtown as "Capital 1911 to 2005, when it was purchased by the Port ofLeonardtown Winery for a Day. " Becks. While preserving its history and the The Town, County and So. Md. Wine Leonardtown Receives grand architecture of the mid 1800's, the Growers Cooperative are diligently working Heritage Area Grants Beck's completely gutted and restored the to complete the remodel design and equipment house. The house today provides elegant Leonardtown recently received two requirement to begin construction of the Port of ambience for the fine dining offered by Cor­ $1,000 grants from the Southern Maryland Leonardtown Winery to be located on the old bels Restaurant, which opened in the Fall of Area Consortium. One grant was awarded to State Highway property on Rt. 5 and Compton 2008. assist with the Leonardtown Wharf Waterfront Road. The goal is to have the winery operational Celebration, and the second grant will provide The Our Town Award program is by the fall harvest in September 2009. funds to create a brochure designed to promote sponsored locally by the Mattingley­ business in Leonardtown. Gardiner Funeral Home to acknowledge an individual or individuals who foster improvements that result in making our 1h 4 Graders ..... "What Would You Do IfYou Were Mayor ofLeonardtown?" Town a nicer place to live and work. The Maryland Municipal League's Communication Committee is '" ­ sponsoring its annual essay contest "If! Were Mayor, ! would.... " 4th grade Safety Enhancement Project students enrolled in the 2008-2009 school year. This year's essay theme After meeting with some design issues is to encourage everyone in our cities and towns to think "GREEN" -­ in the first section of the State Highway how would you encourage your citizens to "go green" and help protect our Safety Enhancement and Streetscape environment? What programs would you put in place to encourage your project along Washington and Fenwick citizens to preserve our natural resources? Be creative! Streets the project is moving along into One winning essay will be selected from each of the MML's 11 regional phase 2 presently. Each month the SHA districts throughout the State. Winners will receive a $250 savings bond, project manager distributes a newsletter to an award plaque, and be recognized at the Municipal Government Week keep residents updated. The newsletter can celebration activity held at the Maryland State House in May. be found on the Leonardtown website under Essays must be submitted to MML by April 1, 2009. Students can download an official entry form, Town Projects. complete contest rules, and contest study guide by visiting the MML website at www.mdmunicipal.org and clicking on 2009 Mayor's Essay Contest Brochure. For further assistance, call MML at 1-800­ Continued to page 10 492-7121 or the Town Office at 301-475-9791. WJiHteJr./Sft'U«9 2009 At Home in Leonardtownfeaturing . .. 2008 - A Celebration of Leonardtown's 30()lh Anniversary!

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In the Spring of 2008, an art and essay contest titled "History of Leonardtown ... Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow" was held for students throughout the county's public and private schools. The Town thanks Learning how to tie nautical knots was one of all the students who submitted their the activities offered at the Leonardtown Wharf interesting artwork and writings. Entries Waterfront Celebration. were displayed at the Leonardtown Library through December of2008. A "Leonardtown Wharf Waterfront Celebration" was held on September 13 th, Many Leonardtown residents, friends, with sailboat races, maritime exhibits, and dignitaries attended the celebration music, kayaking and canoeing on Breton and grand opening of the Leonardtown th Bay, and an exhibition of the James Adams Wharf Park on May 16 , 2008. The

Floating Theatre at historic Tudor Hall festivities included delicious food prepared Mansion. This activity was so well received ~8ooM by Leonardtown restaurants, music by the that it will become an annual event! O'Neill Project band, and unveiling of the th We will always remember tricentennial logo and the promenade's Leonardtown's 300 Anniversary Com­ compass rose. memorative Cookbook features tried and of our charming Town' true recipes from many Leonardtown na­ dedicated to keep' tives and friends. The Town appreciates all those fabulous cooks who submitted recipes for this unique collection are available for purchase in the Town that is now part of Leon­ Office. The Cookbook is also available ardtown's history. Thank at the Leonardtown Library. you to Patty Brewster, Julie December 17, 1708 was the Lemmon, Linda Shepherd, day Leonardtown was established and Judy Spalding for serving as a Town by our forefathers. 300 on the Cookbook committee Roger Mattingly enjoYing the waterfront years later, on Wednesday, December celebration and sharing his photo collection. and collecting the recipes. 17, 2008, the Leonardtown Post A collage of photos illustrating Leonardtown keepsakes Office provided a postmark of Leonardtown's history was displayed at and memorabilia, including Leonardtown's 300th Anniversary Logo on various events throughout the year. Thank copies ofthe Commemorative Cookbook and outgoing mail. Patrons liked the hometown you to Roger Mattingly, member of the 300'h Anniversary Ornaments, the "Leonar­ look the postmark gave their envelopes Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department, dtown Mural ", depicting the progression of and Christmas cards, and some retained a for gathering the photos and assembling this life in the Town during th fascinating display. the first halfofthe 20

Century, and Aleck The College of Southern Maryland Loker's book "A AfitoJ~ Cit hosted four informative Lectures in a (t;oN4F/oro:l'''4?,,~

Most Convenient .1>44­ series featuring local guests and historians - 76Sa.,i~~F/r~NO Place" containing to highlight key points in Leonardtown's a comprehen­ History. Thank you to our lectors, Kennedy sive history of Abell, Al Gough, J. Harry Norris, Pete Leonardtown Himmelheber, Linda Reno, between and Frank Tippett.

1650-1950, L~2?e

Q Back in 1993 when I lived in upstate New York, I visited Leonardtown and ran into Becky Profitt and ~ Fayrene Mattingly. We had a lengthy conversation about Leonardtown and my desire to return here fulltime. ;;;:s Becky and Fayrene said "why not come back and open a shop at Leonardtown Wharf'. From that moment .t'

s on, my life's dream changed and I did everything I could to get back home. Fifteen years later the Wharf ~ Park opened and we celebrated the 300'h Anniversary of Leonardtown. I am constantly reminded of my childhood memories while growing up in Leonardtown. The Courthouse played a huge role in my life; my dad's office (Walter Dorsey) was right across the street,

and my grandfather was circuit court judge. I would spend hours in the Courthouse quietly observing the 'nII~flfl£"lC04rnnl proceedings of the court and my endless encounters with the likes of Dorothy Kucher, Mary Bell, Evelyn Arnold, Pearl Gamer and Mary Agnes Buckler gave me a new appreciation for women. Outside of the Courthouse there were countless others working and/or running their own businesses. chis landmark celebration Miss Bessie Mattingly, Janice, Mrs. Blair, Mrs. Richardson, Regina Connelly, Virginia Duke, Grace Mattingly, Franny, Aggie., Fayrene and more. Then there were my teachers Sister Frances Miriam, Mrs. ld the wonderful people Aud, Mrs. Oliver, Sister Samuella, Mrs. Abell, Sister Ann Mildred, Sister Eunice Ann, and Sister Mary

Eugene to name a few. ~ our history alive! Today there is a completely new crop of women who listen, teach, own and operate businesses, mentor and most importantly foster a strong sense of caring and community pride. You are the new legion of Leonardtown's Legendary Ladies. personal postmarked envelope or two for In future issues of the Beacon, we hope to highlight Leonardtown's past and present legendary ladies. We invite you to share your memories, submit your stories for consideration, and thank you for your their history collection. continued support the jewel of St. Mary's our dear "Leonardtown:' Later in the day, Leonardtown's 300th Celebration was brought to a close with My Early Memories of Growing Up In Leonardtown ,,-----~-...... an Open House at the Town Hall. Many After church on Sundays, the whole family would go to V&H Bakery and get fresh baked bread and glazed donuts ... what a treat!! They also had the best ice residents and friends of the Town came cream ... a treat dad would buy us, when we were good, which was always ... LOL! out to enjoy the refreshments, holiday V&H was located where Olde Towne Insurance is now. melodies, and exchange memories and Going to St. Mary's Academy ... watching the nuns throw items at the Ryken boys when they drove down the lane, or they would look out the second floor window personal recollections of Leonardtown in and write down the license plate numbers, then they would call the brothers at Ryken their heyday. and report the license number to them ... that was a kick. When we would leave school, while walking down the lane, we would roll up our uniform skirts to above What a wonderful ending to this year­ our knees. The role was the skirt was to be below our knee caps. By the time we long celebration! would roll up our skirts we would have quite a waistline. Karen Guy When you attended grade school, we would go to the pharmacy for a snack. They had a big soda restaurant in the back. They had the best cherry coke or ice cream floats. It wasn't nntil you went to high school were you allowed to go to Bailey's Restaurant. The high school kids would taunt you ifyou went in without a parent present. As a high school student we would go to Bailey's several times a week and get French fries with gravy ... yummy. It was quite a social atmosphere ... they had slot machines too!! Bailey's was located where Comer Critters pet store is now. Going to the movie theatre on a Sunday afternoon was a must. They had the best pop com and these packages of very large M&M's that were irresistible. I wish I could remember the name of those M&M candies, they came in a package that was long and bad about 15 in a package, the candy was about the size of a quarter. After getting your driver's license, we would ride around the town square ... around and around and around. Then stop, park, socialize and back in the car and ride around and around that square. "Learch" was always leaning against the window in front of Dukes. Leonardtown was a small town where everyone knew everyone ... couldn't get away with much because someone would eventually tell your parents. We could walk to town within a few minutes and always find a ride home, if needed. Good times, good friends and wonderful memories. ?fJi«M/Sft'Wt9 2009 Leonardtown to Install New� Leonardtown Residents GOING GREEN IN� Residential Water Meters� 2008 Tax Returns When completing your Maryland LEONARDTOWNI� In recent years, development and drought have put strains on water supplies for many Income Tax return, please remember to check the "Municipality" box and write in jurisdictions - not just in Maryland, but around "Leonardtown". This does not increase your ~'~.~*" the country. In November 2005, the State of

.• "� • taxes, but, thanks to you, it does ensure that ,~ Maryland required Leonardtown to submit its " the Town will receive its share of income taxes first Water Conservation Plan. This plan was a from the State of Maryland. HERITAGE� requirement by the Maryland Department ofthe PRINTING & GRAPHICS Environment before Leonardtown was allowed Permits Requiredfor Home Repairs to build a new well - a well that was required to During the spring and summer months. Going Green, and Greener, ensure compliance with new federal limits on many residents begin making plans for their with GreenWorks arsenic. The single most important component horne improvement projects. Remember that of this water conservation plan requires building permits are required for sheds, decks. Heritage Printing & Graphics, Inc. universal residential metering. Additionally, swimming pools, piers, room additions and of Leonardtown has steadily built its additional living space. Town residents should the State mandated update to the Leonardtown reputation as an environmentally­ apply for and obtain a building permit at least sensitive printing business. In June Comprehensive Plan will be required to two weeks before beginning their new and 2008, Heritage Printing received include a Water Resources Element. There are exciting additions! In some instances, approval the GreenWorks Environmental many components of this element, one being may also be required from your homeowner's Recognition Award from Agfa to identify water conservation measures. It is Graphics, one of the world's leading association before a building permit can be incumbent upon local governments to ensure imaging and technology companies. issued. Contact the Town Office for details. The award recognizes a special green adequate supplies of drinking water, not just now, but to plan for future demand. It's the Law ­ initiative developed by Agfa, and was IPS THE LAW! bestowed upon Heritage Printing as a Currently, single family homes are charged Pick Up After Your Pet! • leader in environmental responsibility a flat rate for water service regardless of the We all need fresh air! ~. in this region. Implementation and volume ofwater used. This is not conducive to Enjoy the scenery! Socialize! policy changes relating to installation CLEAN UP AFTER creating a climate ofconservation, as customers Walk around the Town Square YOUR DOG of chemistry-free printing plates, use and Leonardtown Wharf Park!� '! V of VOC and soy-based inks, recycling have no way of knoWing how much water they Does Fido like to join you?� of all waste paper, and recycling of use on a daily basis. As we implement water No problem! But, please! Be responsible and� all used metal plates were among the meter installations at all single family homes clean up and properly dispose of any waste left� initiatives that led to the company's in Leonardtown, we believe efforts to conserve by your dog.� status as an environmental leader. water will be enhanced, as customers will be Pet waste is not only a nuisance, but it's aware of the amount of water they are using. Joe Gass, Jr., also a health concern that contributes to the Installation of the meters commenced President of spread of parasites and possible disease. The Heritage Printing, in January 2009 and will be done in phases Town will be enforcing the law and cracking was honored throughout the year. It will be a costly and time­ down on this escalating problem by charging a

to receive the consuming project. Delahay Construction, the $50 fine to those who don't clean up their pe:'s GreenWorks Town's utility contractor, will be working under waste. Do your part to promote neighborh~-': Environmental Recognition Award the supervision of Tony Wheatley, the Town's courtesy and keeping our Town grOl.:'::'c.s from Agfa, and vows to continue Capital Project Coordinator. Mr. Wheatley will sanitary and unsoiled as possible fo: searching for new ways to reduce our enjoy! impact on the environment. be responsible for providing adequate advance notice to customers as to how the project will affect residents, and he will make every effort to meet with residents personally to discuss Q interruption of water service before it happens. GREENWORKS™ Any questions or concerns regarding the water meter installation project should be addressed to Tony at 301-475-9791. Trash Pickup and Recycling Reminders Leonardtown on the Web Residential trash is collected every Tuesday and Friday. Trash is For current news, happenings and special events in and accepted in 30-gallon cans with lids, cans on wheels, or toters issued by around Town, be sure to check the official Leonardtown web site Goode Trash Removal. To guarantee collection, trash should be set out the at Leonardtown.somd.com. Click on About The Town for a bit of night before or by 6:00 a.m. on the day of pick-up. Leonardtown History, Town Government to read the Municipal The next quarterly bulk trash pickup dates will be Friday, March 6th and Code and Town Ordinances, Town Services to review water, th Friday, June 5 . Bulk trash will be collected at the same time as your regular sewer and trash regulations, sign regulations, and employment trash, so please ensure all your items are placed at the curb together. opportunities, Town Projects for updates on construction, such Effective January 7,2009, the residential recycling pick-up was changed as the current Safety Enhancement project, Beacon Newsletters to Wednesdays. To guarantee collection, your recycling tote should be set to read current and past editions beginning with the summer of out the night before or by 6:00 a.m. the day of pick-up. With streamlined 2004, Calendar of Events for upcoming Leonardtown events, recycling, it's easier than ever to recycle your newspapers, phone books, News Around Town for the latest on news and other happenings, cardboard, glass, plastic, cans, and other approved items. A complete list Community Information where you will find links for community of acceptable and non-acceptable recyclable items can be found at hnnJL service, emergency services, medical, education, recreation and leonardtown.somd.comlservicesl then clicking on Goode Trash Removal worship, and Leonardtown Businesses where you can find Information. establishments to suit your needs. Town residents wishing to receive further information on Leonardtown d coffi I\~'om . trash service, or to obtain a trash or recycling tote, should contact the Town .\' ­ Office.

Goode Trash Removal will operate on the regular pick-up schedule of Tuesday and Friday for trash, and Wednesday for recyclables, during the weeks containing the President's Day, Memorial Day and Independence Day holiday. For a complete holiday list, please refer to the Town website.

Commercial Customer Recycling The Town of Leonardtown and Goode Trash Removal now offer comingled recycling service to commercial customers in Leonardtown. Beginning in January 2009, collection service is available every Wednesday. Commercial customers will be provided 96 gallon recycling totes. This is not a free service, and customers will be charged $4.75 each time your tote The Office ofthe Commissioners of is collected. The expected outcome is that your garbage service can be Leonardtown will be closed in observance reduced, which would partially offset the recycling fee. Some customers ofthefollowing 2009 Holidays: may need service every week; others may need less. You can request more January 1 New Year's Day than one tote if you anticipate a large volume of recycling material. If you January 19 Martin Luther King Day are interested in this service, call Jackie Post at 301-475-9791 to order your February 16 President's Day tote and schedule the servicing ofyour account. May 25 Memorial Day July 3 Independence Day September 7 Labor Day November 11 Veteran's Day November 26 Thanksgiving Day November 27 Day after Thanksgiving December 25 Christmas Day

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located in the Blair Building at 40900 Merchants th fancied a passion for custom framing. At Shelby's Loker's latest and 16 ,,\cc\\\~';llrl' i"rr,\i'Tt11\nnnWM Lane in Leonardtown, offers traditional yoga Creative Custom Framing & Art, you will also find book. Set in Leonardtown, classes, adaptive yoga classes, henna body art, unique gifts and jewelry, local artwork, photography the story is a charming tale traditional art, workshops and private lessons and fine prints. Located in the MD Antique Center of two little girls who find a strange egg in for all levels. For more information, visit www. Complex at 26005 Point Lookout Road, this their sandbox that hatches an adventure to innertherapiesyoga.com or call Lauri Bruce, specialty shop is open Tuesday - Saturday. For thrill and delight young readers and their RYT at 301-481-6158. more information visit www.shelbyscustomtraming. parents. Emily's Egg can be ordered directly com or call Shelby at 301-904-2532. Josh Mesh - State Farm Insurance from http://members.cox.net/aleck.loker or at local bookstores. State Farm Agent, Josh Mesh recently One-Stop Family relocated to the Breton Market Shopping Center at Adventure Center Open! 25450 Point Lookout Road. If you are interested Vintage Value Relocates in learning more about State Farm insurance The kids will enjoy the One-Stop Family services, you can contact Josh at 301-475-9111 or Adventure Center, offering arcade games, go-karts, Vintage Value thrift store, operated visit www.;oshmesh.com online. moon bounce, large screen TV's, paintball options, by The Center for Life Enrichment birthday party room rentals, and more! The Center as a vocational training program for

Cheseldine Management is located on Gregory Drive (off of Fenwick Street). individuals, has relocated from the Consulting~ LLC Check wwwone5tmifac.com or call 301-997-0030 Town Square to the Hayden building Cheseldine Management Consulting, located for hours of operation and other information. located at 25995 Point Lookout Road

in the Proffitt Building, at 41660 Courthouse in Leonardtown. The new location Drive, provides business assistance in project Winegardner Motor Company~ LLC offers increased retail space as well as management, development services, technical The tradition of "family-owned" remains in additional space for training, office needs assistance, and grants administration. Visit the place, as the Winegardner Motor Company takes and parking. Donations of clothing, CMC website at http://cheseldine.org/ or contact residence in the building on the corner of 22675 household items and appliances in good Margaret E. Cheseldine, President/CEO, at 301­ Washington Street and Park Avenue, previously condition are accepted Monday through 475-2272. occupied by Leonardtown's Bell family. With the Saturday between 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Winegardner's purchase of the Chevrolet business, Look Sharp Pet Essentials Leonardtown becomes the fourth dealership for Look Sharp Pet Essentials features holistic/ this family-owned business of over 30 years, natural pet foods and supplements, collars, leashes, joining their Fort Washington, Brandywine, and clothing and accessories. With 20-plus years Prince Frederick locations. Chuck Winegardner, experience, owner Glory-Ann Pigarut believes President of the Company, looks forward to the your pet should look sharp inside and out, and is arrival of Chevrolet's electric car, the "Chevy Volt" ready to help you with your pet's dietary needs in 2010, and expanding the current body shop. For using natural pet foods and treats. The shop is more information, visit www.winegardnerauto. open Thursday - Saturday, and is located in the MD (Qlli or call 301-475-2355. Better yet, just stop Antique Center Complex at 26005 Point Lookout by the showroom! Kurt Winegardner, General Road. Check www.looksharppetessentials.com or Manager, and his friendly and knowledgeable staff call 1-877-457-9298. look forward to serving you! STAFF NOTES Welcome aboard! The Town would like to introduce our new Capital Project Coordinator, Tony Wheatley, ofHollywood, Bonnie Gallant George Duke MD. Tony fills the vacant position Remembered Remembered originally held by Mark Grant. During his The Town was deeply Our sympathies 5-year tenure, Mark's accomplishments saddened over the loss of are extended to Bonnie Gallant, who died on the family of were many, and we wish him the best. November 12, 2008. Bonnie George C. Duke, The Town would also like to was an amazing person who who passed away recognize Donna Martino for her excellent volunteered with many of the on December 22, performance this past Fall, while our Town Town's events. As a member 2008. George was of the St. Mary's Crafts Guild, well-known for his Secretary, Jeannine Peele, took a temporary she was also instrumental in dedication to the leave of absence. coordinating the annual Fall Follies crafts festival held Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department, in the Town Square each September. You will find an and in the Town Commissioners Office for array ofthe hand-crafted work that Bonnie was so proud his review of many projects that especially to be a part of when you visit the Old Towne Crafters, affected .the safety of volunteer firefighters located at 26005 Point Lookout Road in Leonardtown and for his promotion of the Knox-Box at the MD Antiques Center Complex. rapid entry system. 'tIJi#teJt/SfPWt9 2009 Leonardtown has a New Chillin~ Time Smoothie Bar &Cafe Hotel! Executive Inn & Enjoy a fresh fruit smoothie and take a Suites On Park Avenue chill with Angela Martin and Dannette Martin, Leonardtown's new three-story hotel is owners of Leonardtown's new Chillin' Time open and ready to make your reservations! The Smoothie Bar & Cafe, located at 22745 Executive Inn & Suites provides local tourists an Washington Street. Wi-Fi, Wii stations, big upscale place to stay in historic Leonardtown, screen TV, donuts, muffins, sandwiches, and conveniently located within walking distance soft serve ice cream. Coffee, laltes, and other New Community Bank Building of the Town Square shops and restaurants, the hot beverages are available too! Chillin' Open for Business! new Waterfront Park, and historic Tudor Hall Time is open Monday - Saturday. Call 301­ Following months of construction, the new Mansion. With over 35 years of hotel experience, 997-0091 for hours and more details. Community Bank of Tri-County officially opened for the owners Nick & Cindy Patel, are excited about business in September 2008. The bank is situated on their new hotel, which offers 41 guest rooms, uCorbelsn Restaurant Now Open! the comer lot of Point Lookout Road and Lawrence including three suites, plus an executive suite "Corbels" features fine American Avenue. Anyone wishing to tour the building or containing a kitchenette and Jacuzzi tub. Guest cuisine to please everyone's taste. Restaurant check their services can call 301-475-5046 or stop by amenities include wireless high speed internet, owner Leo Dilling invites you to come in and during open hours. HBO, daily continental breakfast, a lounge, and a enjoy savory dishes prepared by experienced meeting/conference room. A fitness room/sauna, chefs with fresh, local garden herbs and Ye Olde Towne Cafe gift shop and bar are expected for completion produce. "Corbels" is located in historic Ye Olde Town Cafe, on the comer of 22685 this summer. Visit the hotel on the web at www Leonardtown on 22770 Washington Street Washington Street and Park Avenue, is open seven execinnparkave.com or call 301-475-3000 to in the Sterling House, and is open Tuesday days a week, and offers "family style" waffles. omelets, soups, salads, sandwiches and desserts tha: make a·.PU, reservation. _. - Sunday for lunch and dinner, and also offers a Sunday brunch. For reservations, everyone will enjoy. Check out the breakfast/lunch buffet on Saturday and Sunday. You can also reser\'e or to arrange a private party or meeting, Celebrating the a conference room for meetings and private parties opening ofthe call 301-997-0008. You can also visit www. Irene Parrish, Owner, Ray Harding, General Manager. Executive Inn & Suites corbelsrestaurant com to check the menu Park Avenue Hotel and Chef Robert Penn welcome your patronage! For and get a glimpse of this new restaurant and with a ribbon cutting carryout orders call 301-475-5151. ceremony on historic building. December 3,2008. Olde Town Pub

Jason Burroughs, Joe Drury and Job.;; MacDonald invite you to the Olde Town Pub for ~ upscale pub experience where you can relax wV­ friends, enjoy a sandwich, or watch the big gam Come see The Olde Town Pub is located at 22785 WashingtQi; wlallt's new Street and is open seven days a week. For hours ane in histOric other details, visit www.oldetownpub.com or n LeoruudfoW"lll 301-475-8184.

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