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A4 APG News • October 3, 2019
BY THE NUMB#RS
967,171Delaware�s population as of 2018. It�s the 45th most populated state.
1,954The number of square miles in the state. Delaware is 96 miles long
and ranges from 9 to 35 miles across.
302The area code of Delaware. You read that right, it�s the only area code
in the state.
3The number of counties Delaware has. From north to south, they are
New Castle, Kent and Sussex.
1The number of members of the House of Representatives that
represent Delaware. Lisa Blunt Rochester has been in the position
since 2017.
By JON BLEIWEIS, APG News
DELAWAREDelaware was the first state that was admitted to the union.
Here are some facts about The Small Wonder,
our neighboring state to the north in this week’s By the Numbers.
Illustration courtesy of VAMHCS
DAV Chapter Supports Md. VeteransFrom left, Susan Kern, program manager for Voluntary Services with the VA
Maryland Health Care System, accepts a $10,000 check from Disabled American Veterans Chapter #30 Commander Garvey Jones, who is an information technol-ogy supervisor with the U.S. Army Communications-Electronics Command.
Kern said the donation will enable VAMHCS to purchase a wheelchair scale, a vascular surgical cart, and two electromyography devices that provide guided injections, which will greatly enhance the health care services provided to Maryland veterans.
“As a veteran with more than 30 years of service in the U.S. Navy, I am very grateful for the support we have received from DAV Chapter #30,” said Dr. Adam M. Robinson, Jr., VAMHCS director. “Their donation will directly benefit the men and women who have worn the cloth of our nation and are now receiving their care throughout the VA Maryland Health Care System.”
By RACHEL PONDER, APG News
OAKLAND, Md. -- Nature lovers can
rejoice in the beauty of the fall season dur-
ing the 52nd Annual Autumn Glory Festival,
in Oakland, Maryland, Oct. 9-13. The festival
includes a variety of indoor and outdoor activ-
ities including two large parades, live music,
music competitions, antique and craft shows,
turkey dinners, a corn maze, a car show and a
veterans appreciation event.
Vice President of Tourism & Marketing
Sarah Duck, with the Garrett County Cham-
ber of Commerce, said about 60,000 people
attend the festival each year.
“Garrett County has some of the best fall
foliage in the state and in the country,” she
said. “Our annual Autumn Glory Festival is
a perfect opportunity to see our fall foliage
in person and enjoy some of our annual fall
traditions.”
According to the official website of Garret
County, the Autumn Glory Festival landed in
the international spotlight in 2007, when the
popular travel website, www.msn.com, listed
it among the top fall festivals in the world.
This year, Good Housekeeping magazine list-
ed Oakland, Maryland, among the “Top 50
Small Towns with the Best Fall Foliage.”
Turkey Trail Duck said the festival’s origins are root-
ed half a century ago when a group of local
turkey growers began organizing fall turkey
dinners for local residents. Today, commu-
nity turkey dinners are hosted by local res-
taurants, churches, grocery stores and other
organizations on the “Turkey Trail.”
Autumn Glory Vet Fest On Friday, Oct. 11, the Western Mary-
land Veterans Network and the Garrett Col-
lege Student Veteran Club will host Autumn
Glory Vet Fest for military, veterans and their
families to “honor those who have served our
country and community.”
The free event will be held at Garrett Col-
lege from 1 to 6 p.m. and will include food, fun
and live music. Federal and state organizations
also will be on hand to provide current infor-
mation about veteran resources and benefits.
“I wanted to do a resource fair so all vet-
erans in Garrett County and the surrounding
area could find the information they need.
Then I thought, why not make it a celebra-
tion too,”said Kathy Fauber, a financial aid
and veterans affairs counselor with Garrett
College.
The Grand Feature ParadeAnother highlight of the festival is the
Grand Feature Parade, on Saturday, Oct. 12,
which will include local professional and
amateur floats, dance teams and dignitar-
ies. The parade begins at 1 p.m. in down-
town Oakland on Omar Street. A children’s
tent and baby comfort station will be locat-
ed at the Oakland B&O Railroad Museum at
17 East Liberty Street and will include chil-
dren’s crafts, popcorn and face painting.
Natural Resources Business Specialist
Cheryl DeBerry, with the Garrett County
Department of Economic Development, said
the festival has something for all ages.
“The Autumn Glory Festival is all about
celebrating the beauty of nature in the moun-
tains and that’s something everyone can
enjoy,” she said. “There are lots of activi-
ties all week, from farmers markets and craft
shows to fiddle & banjo contests to parades.
It’s small town fun for all.”
For More Information The Garrett County official website,
https://www.garrettheritage.com, includes a
link to an Autumn Glory podcast and the
2019 Autumn Glory brochure, listing all fes-
tival events and information about the Tur-
key Trail and fall foliage driving tours.
52nd Annual Autumn Glory FestivalGarrett County
Event Celebrates Fall Foliage
Muddy Creek Falls at Swallow Falls State Park in Garrett County is a suggested stop on the Autumn Glory Festival fall foliage driving tour.
Courtesy photo