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County Joins National

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Questions Abound for United Bridge Partners

By Guy Leonard than that; on one bridge they operated the
Staff Writer toll was $2.75 each way.
“We’ve done it in places that didn’t have
A small group of Calvert County residents tolling,” Witt said. “People weren’t happy
had a bevy of questions for the representa- about it. This is a difficult problem, it just is.”
tives of United Bridge Partners (UBP), the Witt said any new bridge would be built
construction and operation group that wants to last 75 to 100 years.
to build a toll bridge to replace the aging span David Ballot, who lives in Calvert but
connecting with neighboring St. Mary’s. uses the bridge to get to work in St. Mary’s,
And while many on social media and in wanted to know who funded UBP’s work.
other forums have flatly rejected the idea of a “I don’t want to see any foreign capital
toll bridge, those gathered in Prince Frederick yanked out from under you… by people
at the Harriet Elizabeth Brown Community who don’t have our interests.”
Center the evening of Sept. 19 were very Ballot mentioned People’s Republic of
curious about what UBP had to offer. China money in particular as undesireable.
UBP President and CEO Doug Witt told “We have a group of investors who back
those gathered that his consortium could what we do,” Witt said.
build a new bridge in about three year’s He added that the type of money Ballot
time; if they could start by mid-2024 resi- was concerned with was not an issue.
dents could have a new span by 2027. Doug Witt, United Bridge Partners CEO, talks to Calvert residents about building a toll bridge in place of the Witt said his group had two more forums
“We’re not going to do anything you Gov. Thomas Johnson Bridge. in Calvert before moving on to gauge com-
don’t want to do,” Witt told those gathered, munity support in St. Mary’s.
noting that community buy in was key to tinue to operate it and collect the tolls in “We wouldn’t be able to support that for For a bridge project to take hold here, he
their efforts. perpetuity. a lot of reasons,” Witt said, noting that for said, both communities would have to sup-
Witt has said before in speaking with James Marcum, a local realtor, said that other bridges they have built and operated port it enough for the state to hand over own-
elected leaders that the toll aspect of a new a toll of $9 per trip — a figure widely cir- they have offered commuter rate plans, plans ership of the current span to the two counties.
bridge is the single biggest obstacle for culated on social media leading up to the for residents’ rates and monthly passes. Once that happened, Witt said, new con-
nearly every community. forum — would recoup the cost of the Tolls would be contractually based, Witt struction became a more firm possibility.
But, Witt said, of the 14 bridges of similar bridge for UBP in about three years. said, with a schedule for increases based on But time was of the essence.
size as the Gov. Thomas Johnson Bridge that That, plus a profit margin to satisfy inves- either the consumer price index or the local “Doing nothing is expensive right now,”
have opened since 2020, four of them have tors’ stakes in the venture taken for a few cost of living. Witt said. “Costs continue to go up.
been built by UBP. years after, might allow UBP to terminate “There would be a schedule to increase “There is no easy answer.”
“We don’t build it and move on,” Witt the tolls. tolls,” Witt said. “We want to keep tolls as
said. “We’re imbedded in the community.” “That’s a lot easier to swallow than 40 low as possible.” guyleonard@countytimes.net
Witt said a four-lane bridge would cost years of tolls,” Marcum said to Witt. That meant starting at $4 per trip each
about $300 million and UBP would con- But Witt said that plan would not work. way, Witt said, but the goal was to go lower
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County Joins National Law Suit Against

Insulin Producers
By Guy Leonard sioners had before them authorized the law- therapeutic class, which effectively stopped
Staff Writer yers to pursue injunctions against any future manufacturers from reaching large blocks
price fixing schemes by insulin manufac- of patients.”
County leaders chose to join a multi-dis- turers as well as monetary damages to be The report expounded on ways the com-
trict lawsuit this week against insulin returned to the county. panies worked to increase their prices.
manufacturers and pharmaceutical benefit “That is all going to be happening in a “The Finance Committee found that drug
managers for monetary damages due to arti- case parallel to this litigation,” Houser said, manufacturers increased insulins’ WAC in
ficially high prices. noting there were three U.S. Senate inves- part to give them room to offer larger rebates
“The crux of this claim is that for the tigations into this issue as well as other law to PBMs and health insurers, all in the hopes
last two decades these entities have acted suits seeking damages for “society writ that their product would receive preferred
in a non-competitive and unlawful man- large” and to stop the practice. formulary placement,” the report continued.
ner to artificially increase the price of “That’s the key, the stop to this practice,” “This pricing strategy translated into higher
insulin,” said Deputy County Attorney said Commissioner Eric Colvin. “With opi- sales volumes and revenue for manufacturers.
John Houser at the Sept. 19 meeting of oids… people got addicted to it and there “In some cases, manufacturers appear
the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County. was a certain amount of counseling that to have been concerned that decreasing
“That artificially increased price of insulin could be provided and people could theo- WAC prices would be viewed negatively
has been absorbed by the county in the form retically be able to get past that. People who by PBMs, since PBMs capture a portion of
of payouts to health benefit plans.” need insulin are going to be using it for the rebate revenue and are also paid administra-
The county commissioners agreed to sign rest of their lives.” tive fees based on a percentage of WAC.”
a retainer agreement with the law firm of Commissioner Scott Ostrow said that The report found that Medicare spend-
Baron and Budd, PC and the Poole Law while the lawsuit the county was joining ing on insulin has increased by billions of
Group to represent the county. would directly benefit the county govern- dollars over the past decade; from 2010 to
The Poole Law Group is currently repre- ment only, a legal victory would still serve 2018 Medicare Part D spent $78.4 billion
senting the county in its class action lawsuit the purpose of forcing the manufacturing on insulin in various forms.
against opioid manufacturers. companies to stop their overpricing practices. The report estimated that 7.4 million
The agreement states that attorney’s fees “That is one of the goals of this litigation Americans use insulin to treat either Type
and expenses would be capped at 35 percent and the broader discussion I was alluding 1 or Type 2 diabetes and escalating costs
of whatever award would be given to the to,” Houser said in agreement. “I’d be hard means those patients often cannot afford
plaintiffs, Houser said. pressed to imagine a settlement that doesn’t enough medication to effectively treat their
According to county documents regard- include a stop to the behavior.” conditions and incur more health problems
ing the suit: “Insulin prices have skyrock- The commissioners voted unanimously as a result.
eted over the past 20 years, despite the drug to join the class action lawsuit.
being over 100 years old, decreased man- A report issued by the U.S Senate’s guyleonard@countytimes.net
ufacturing costs and minimal innovations Finance Committee in recent years shows
St. Mary’s
regarding the drug since its initial formu- there are several factors that influence the
lation. Since 2003 the list price of certain rising costs of insulin, but the report points
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insulins has increased by more than 1,000%, out one in particular.
outpacing the inflation rate for consumer “First and foremost, pharmaceutical man-
goods and services.” ufacturers have complete control over set-
If the county loses its bid in litigation, the ting the list price (the Wholesale Acquisition
agreement states, it pays nothing to plain- Cost (WAC)) for their products,” the reports
tiff’s counsel. states. “This investigation found that man- CELEBRATING 76 YEARS
“It just seems so limited in scope,” said ufacturers aggressively raised the WAC of
Commissioner Mike Hewitt of the lawsuit. their insulin products absent significant
“This is going to benefit county employ- advances in the efficacy of the drugs.
ees? It’s not the general citizens in St. “These price increases appear to have
Mary’s County.” been driven, in part, by tactics PBMs
Hewitt said he wanted to see the county (Pharmacy Benefit Managers) employed in
reimbursed for being overcharged for insu- the early 2010s.”
lin but wished for some way to help every- The report went on to explain: “At that
day citizens who must take insulin to stave time, PBMs began to more aggressively pit
off the effects of diabetes. manufacturers against each other by imple-
Houser said that the agreement commis- menting formulary exclusions in the insulin
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the town applied for the designation in April is authorized to bestow official, nation- Westfield Farm Arena – 26689 Laurel Grove Rd. Mech., MD
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The Community Mediation Center, in ple they hope to serve. “They can learn from
partnership with local organizations, has the community,” she said. “You get to learn
planned “Community Conversations,” a from them, and, in turn, they get to learn
series of monthly community dialogs where from you.”
people of all kinds from throughout St. The conversations that Bowers mentioned
Mary’s County can discuss topics of inter- are geared toward creating new and lasting
est and concern in a safe, encouraging and connections, through that open and honest
conducive space. exchange of information. These conversa-
In St. Mary’s County, the Community tions began in August 2023 at a gathering
Mediation Center wants to bring people with the St. Mary’s Chapter of the NAACP.
together. This series will further the Center’s Next up will be a conversation hosted by the
responsibility to create a space for systemic St. Mary’s County Museum Division at the
change, according to Mia Bowers, the center’s U.S. Colored Troops (USCT) Interpretive
Executive Director, in keeping with a hall- Center at the Lexington Manor Passive Park
mark of community mediation. The Center’s on September 24, 2023, from 2:00 p.m. to
outreach efforts have formed partnerships 5:00 p.m. where the community is welcome
with a broad array of agencies, including to attend free and engage in the discourse.
many that are concerned the message of what For more information on the “Community
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“There’s a big disconnect,” Bowers said. Center, including its many services related to
But in addition to sharing their information, conflict resolution, please call 301-475-9118
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8 LOCAL NEWS St. Mary’s County Times Thursday, September 21, 2023
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The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County • Requesting funding for a program to
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Delegation on October 3, 2023, at 6 p.m., • Reporting to the General Assembly
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Commissioners consider appropriate
Behind The Encounter Christian Center Street in Leonardtown, MD. for the operation of golf carts.
in the Charlotte Hall Farmers’ Market The purpose of this meeting is to con- A copy of the legislative proposals will
sider requests by the CSMC and proposals be available in the County Attorney’s Office
by organizations and members of the public and online at: stmaryscountymd.gov/docs/
for enactment of legislation during the 2024 LegislativeProposals2024.pdf. Meeting
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publichearings.
Citizens are encouraged to attend and par-
consideration: ticipate in the public meeting. Those wishing
• Requiring state-owned nursing homes to address the Commissioners and mem-
CALL DAVID AT 301-475-9348 to report certain deficiencies to local

governing bodies.
bers of the St. Mary’s County Legislative
Delegation may participate in-person or
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• Creating a new class of beer and wine provide their feedback via:
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Thursday, September 21, 2023 St. Mary’s County Times COPS & COURTS 9
ST. MARY’S SHERIFF'S

CRIME BLOTTER
Identity Needed for Persons
of Interest in Assault
On Wednesday, September 13, 2023,
at approximately 12:30 AM, the subjects
pictured were involved in an assault at the
Super Eight Motel in California.
Following the interaction, the subjects
left in a black sedan, possibly a Hyundai
Elantra, with unknown registration.
Anyone with information about the
identity of the suspects and or this inci-
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#343 at Dianne.Hersh@stmaryscountymd.
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Slow Down St. Mary’s

Week three of “Slow Down St. Mary’s”,
a joint initiative between the St. Mary’s
Total traffic stops: 442
Repair orders issued: 23
Celebrating 10 Years in Business
County Sheriff’s Office, Maryland State
Police, and the St. Mary’s County State’s
Warnings issued: 65
Tickets issued: 541
SEMI-ANNUAL
Attorney’s Office, continues.
Listed below are the reasons for the stops Total for all weeks: CONSIGNMENT
AUCTION
for week No. 3 as well as the grand totals so Speeding: 1,018
far since “Slow Down St. Mary’s” began. Cell phone use: 83
Running red light or stop sign: 77
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Cell phone use: 26 School bus: 1
Running red light or stop sign: 17 Other: 197
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Total traffic stops: 1,406
Repair orders issued: 72
OCT. 13 • 8:30AM
Vehicles • Farm Equipment
Other: 77 Warnings issued: 271 Heavy Equipment
School bus: 0 Tickets issued: 1,709
OCT. 14 • 8:30AM
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Militia Muster at
Historic St. Mary’s City
Pet
OF THE WEEK

Experience the sights, smells, and sounds sword, and a bandoleer. Those in the militia
of a 17th-century militia encampment at would periodically travel from their homes
Historic St. Mary’s City’s annual Grand to practice soldiers’ skills together. Their
Militia Muster on Saturday, September 23, families, looking for an opportunity to visit
2023. The St. Maries Citty Militia will host or trade, might accompany them to these
17th-century re-enactors from throughout gatherings. The Historic St. Mary’s Militia
the mid-Atlantic region for a day of drills Muster event is meant to give visitors a sense
and socializing. The public is invited to min- of what those gatherings may have been like.
gle with militia families at their encampment The Militia Muster event will take place
in the Town Center exhibit area between 10 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and is free admission.
a.m. and 4 p.m. Guests are invited to watch Schedule for the day includes:
artillery and musketry demonstrations as • 10:30 a.m. Musket, Pike and Cannon
well as a mock battle. Inspect the goods Drill (caution: this will be loud)
offered “17th-century” sutlers or see what’s • 11:30 a.m. Children’s drill (near the
cooking on an open hearth. Expect color and encampment) Support The Wild Things 4-H Club
pageantry when the militia comes to town! • 1:00 p.m. The Trial of John Salter. A
St. Maries City Militia members are vol- dramatization of court cases from the The Wild Things 4-H Club is located in St. Mary’s County and is focused on livestock and horse projects. We
unteers who research and re-enact the lives 1600s. have been ac�vely working on achieving the goals we set for ourselves with our projects.
and times of the citizen-soldiers who took • 2:30 p.m. Children’s drill (near the Raising livestock through our 4-H projects is aimed at teaching us life skills.
up arms to defend the colony before there encampment) These skills include leadership, teamwork, empathy, problem solving,
was a hired armed force. In the 1600s, Lord For more information about the event record keeping, budge�ng, financial management, and communica�on
Baltimore instructed male colonists to arm please contact (301) 994-4371, (301) 994- skills just to name a few.
themselves with a musket and a slow match, 4372, or hsmcc.groups@maryland.gov. Our projects would not be possible without the support of the community,
10 pounds of powder, 40 pounds of lead, a www.HSMCdigsHistory.org. par�cularly the local businesses and ci�zens who purchase our projects at
the 4-H Livestock Auc�on held at the St. Mary’s County Fair. This year’s
Mechanicsville Woman
auc�on will be held on September 23th at 6:00pm. We encourage you to
atend the fair and stop by the livestock barns and talk to us about our
projects and animals we have available.
Celebrates 100 Years

We are o�en asked why should I purchase a market animal from the
auc�on. For many of our 4-H members this is their first experience
opera�ng in the business world---selling a product for a profit. Many
members reinvest their funds and purchase new projects. Many
members also invest their money in savings accounts and other financial accounts to go
toward college tui�on. For you, it means you are ge�ng high quality, locally raised
meat. Our animals are raised with sustainable animal husbandry prac�ces.
Buying a market animal from the St. Mary’s County 4-H Livestock Auc�on is your
opportunity to not only buy local but to invest in the
future of me and my fellow club members. The
dedica�on we have given to raising our life stock
demonstrates we are responsible young people. We have
been in daily contact with our animals, feeding,
grooming, training, etc. We are proud of the work we have done and the
animals we have raised.
Hope to see you at the auc�on on September 23th at 6:00pm.
The family of Dorothy E. Fenwick threw her the party of her life at The Immaculate Conception Church Hall in
Mechanicsville, of which she is a life-long member. At her 100th birthday celebration, her family asked her what
her secret to a long life was: she answered that it was eating right and staying away from processed foods.
“She’s the matriarch of her family and she leads by example,” said Dominique Carter, her granddaughter.
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12 To 20-Oz., Selected
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Side Dishes Pepperoni
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Beef Franks Boneless Beef Boneless Beef
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12 To 16-Oz., Selected Delicious!
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Boston Butt Beef Stew
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Bob Evans
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Hormel
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Nathan’s
12.29 12.99
3.98 6.99 8.99 5.99
35.13-Oz. Beef Franks
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Tastee Choice All Natural Catfish
Seafood Boil Lb. Lb. Texas Gulf Sockeye Smoked
Scallops Fillets Shrimp Salmon
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5.99 3.99
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Crisp Green Candy Or Sweet Bosc Or Bartlett Whole Sweet
9.99 5.99 .98

Cabbage Caramel Apples Onions Pears
12 To 16-Oz., Selected Carrots
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Sunset Farm Shrimp
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Lb. Lb.
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15-Oz., Selected 10.5-Oz. or 10.7-Oz. Lucky 12.9 TOo 13.7-Oz., Selected 4.7 To 6.2-Oz., Selected 9.6-Oz., Selected 11 To 16-Oz. Selected 32-Oz., Thin or Regular 15.3 To 19-Oz., Selected
Wishbone 35.13-Oz. Charms or Trix 1-Lb. 20 To 30-Ct., Frozen In Bag
Nabisco Pasta Or Folgers
USA/Farm Raised Local Nabisco 26 To 30 Ct. Mueller Campbell’s
Delicious!
Salad DressingTastee Choice
General Mill’s Cereal All Natural
Ritz Crackers Rice-A-Roni Catfish
Coffee Premium
Texas Gulf Spaghetti Chunky
Sockeye Soup
Smoked
2.28
Seafood Boil
/$
2 6 2/$7
Scallops
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2.48
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Farm Fresh Old Fashioned Imported Sweet And Crunchy 10-Pack, Selected 5 To
1-Lb. Bag, Great For8-Oz., Selected
Cooking
Armour Vienna Libby’s Country Old El Paso Old El Paso Smucker’s Kraft
Sausages Sausage Gravy Crisp
Taco Green
Shells Candy Or
Dinner Kits
Sweet
Strawberry Jam Bosc Or BartlettCapri Sun
Macaroni & Cheese
Lay’s
Whole Sweet
Flavored Beverages Potato Chips
Carrots
Cabbage Caramel Apples Onions Pears
.88 1.78 2/$.48

5 Lb. 2 4
3.68
/$
3.981.28Lb. 2/$3 1.98 Lb. 2/$7 .98
2/4.79
WED THURS FRI SAT SUN MON TUES WE ACCEPT: STORE HOURS:
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
15-Oz., Selected 10.5-Oz. or 10.7-Oz. Lucky 12.9 TOo 13.7-Oz., Selected 4.7 To 6.2-Oz., Selected 9.6-Oz., Selected
Monday -32-Oz.,
11 To 16-Oz. Selected
Saturday
Thin or Regular
7am to 9 pm
15.3 To 19-Oz., Selected
WishbonePRICES GOODCharms
FROM or Trix Nabisco Pasta Or Folgers Nabisco SUNDAY 8 am to 7 pm
Mueller Campbell’s
Dressing20 THRUGeneral
September
Salad Mill’s Cereal
September 26 2023 Ritz Crackers Rice-A-Roni Coffee Premium Spaghetti Chunky Soup
2.28 2/$6 2/$7 .98 3.98 3.48 2/$5 2.48

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Chill
Deals
24-Oz., Selected
24-Oz., Selected 48-Oz., Selected
12-Oz.
16-Oz.
16-Oz., Selected 45-Oz.,
5 To 8-Oz. Natural Selected
Slices
45-Oz., Or
Selected 5.3-Oz.,
64-Oz., Selected
Selected
5.3-Oz., Selected 24 To
24 To 24-Oz.
28-Oz., Selected
28-Oz., Selected
Daisy Mayfield Kraft American
Marie Callender’s Food Club
Mrs. T’s Borden
Blue Bonnet Lactaid
Chobani Daisy
Tyson Brand
Boneless
Cottage Cheese Ice Cream Pot Pies
Cheese Singles Pierogies
Sour Cream Margarine
Shredded Spread
Cheese Greek
Milk Yogurt SourChicken
Cream
3.78 $3 1.48 2/ 5 3.985 3.78

2.48 2/$
6 3.98
$ 4/$
7.98
Original
Original Or
Kretschmar
Off The Bone Ham
Or Honey
Honey
Bakery & Deli Fresh
5.99Lb.
24-Oz., Selected
Daisy
Cottage Cheese
48-Oz., Selected
Mayfield
Ice Cream
10-Oz., Selected
Marie Callender’s
Pot Pies
16-Oz., Selected
Mrs. T’s
Pierogies
45-Oz., Selected
Blue Bonnet
Margarine Spread
5.3-Oz., Selected
Chobani
Greek Yogurt
Tyson Boneless
Chicken
3.78 2.48 2/$6 3.98 4/$5 7.98

5.99Lb. 6.99Lb.
Deli Fresh!
Deli Fresh! Deli Fresh
Deli Fresh
Kretschmar Yellow Kretschmar
Bakery & Deli Fresh

Medium Well
Well
American Cheese Swiss Cheese
Medium
Cornershop
Original Or Honey Cuts
Roast Beef
Kretschmar
Off The Bone Ham
8.99
5.99Lb.
Lb. Bakery Fresh!
Bakery Fresh! 20-Count
Toufayan
20-Count
Mini Croissants
22-Oz., 8-Inch,
22-Oz., 8-Inch, Bakery
Pumpkin Or
Sweet Potato Pie
Bakery Fresh
Fresh 9-Ct., Selected
9-Ct., Selected
Flavored
Mini Donuts
3.68 3.98 4.98

Liquor and
5.99 Lb. Beer 6.99Lb.
Deli Fresh! Deli Fresh
Kretschmar Yellow Kretschmar
Medium Well
American Cheese Swiss Cheese
Cornershop Cuts
Roast Beef
15- Pack,
15-
Coors
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8.99Lb.
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16 Oz.
Oz. Cans
Cans 10-Oz.
10-Oz. Cans
24-Pack
Cans
Bud Light
12-Oz.
12-Oz. Cans
Cans
Bakery Fresh!18-Pack
ToufayanLite
20-Count Miller
Pumpkin
12-Oz.
12-Oz. Cans
30-Pack
22-Oz., 8-Inch,
Or
Michelob
Cans
Bakery Fresh
Ultra
12-Oz. Cans
12-Oz.
12-Pack
Cans
9-Ct., Selected
Flavored
Leinenkugels
22.99 19.89 3.6814.99 28.99 10.99

Mini Croissants Sweet Potato Pie Mini Donuts
3.98 4.98
Liquor and Beer
1.75-L
1.75-L 1.75-L
1.75-L 1.75-L
1.75-L 1.75-L
1.75-L 1.75-L
1.75-L
Crown Tito’s Jim Smirnoff Captain Morgan Original
Royal Vodka Beam Vodka Spiced Rum
42.99
15- Pack, 16 Oz. Cans
Coors
30.49
10-Oz. Cans
24-Pack
28.99
12-Oz. Cans
18-Pack Miller
18.99
12-Oz. Cans
30-Pack
25.9912-Oz. Cans
12-Pack
Wine28.99
of the Month
Light Bud Light Lite Michelob Ultra Leinenkugels
22.99 19.89 14.99 10.99
1.75-L 1.75-L 1.75-L 1.75-L 1.75-L

Crown Tito’s Jim Smirnoff Captain Morgan Original
Royal Vodka Beam Vodka Spiced Rum 750-ML.,
42.99 30.49 28.99 18.99

750-ML., Selected
Selected Wines
Wines
25.99
750-ML, Zinfandel
Zinfandel 750-ML
Cupcake
750-ML, 750-ML
Wines
7.98
Federalist Boordy
Wine Wine
9.99 10.99 Wine of the Month

14 LETTERS COLUMNISTS St. Mary’s County Times Thursday, September 21, 2023
FINANCIAL
FOCUS
Gratitude to our community
My heartfelt thanks to everyone who showed compassion, concern and love for
Eddie and me after the loss of our beloved son, Edward. Thank you for your words
Help protect the

of encouragement, gifts, food, cards and most importantly prayers. The outpouring
of support was humbling. I wish I could thank all of you individually. Now, we
must walk through the grieving process day by day with the help of the unfailing
All Mighty God. God bless you and your families.
finances of a loved one
with Alzheimer’s
Mary and Eddie Washington
Lexington Park
Wanderings
If you have a loved one showing signs of Alzheimer’s or another form of
dementia, you’ll obviously experience some strong emotions — and you’ll
likely ask yourself this question: What can I do to help? While there are cer-
tainly many ways you could provide assistance over time, there’s one area that
n
of a Aimless Mind
might require your immediate attention: finances.
Alzheimer’s patients often exhibit a range of money-related problems. Here
are some of the most common ones, according to the National Institute on Aging:
by Shelby Oppermann • Trouble counting change or paying for a purchase
• Difficulty in balancing a checkbook
Just Wondering • Confusion over bank statements

• Not paying — or even opening — bills
• Making strange and unnecessary purchases with a credit card
I wonder about things all the time. I ask Of course, your awareness of these problems depends, to a great extent, on
questions of anybody and everybody. I look up just how familiar you are with the daily life of your loved one with Alzheimer’s
movie stars, rock stars, and character actors of or similar dementia. But if you have noticed these issues, it may be time for you
old TV series, and I religiously watch Jeopardy. to act before things get worse — and they can get worse, because scam artists
My mind holds vast amounts of trivial knowl- constantly target the elderly by making false promises, soliciting personal data,
edge that I can never seem to remember or asking for money and even requesting changes in estate-planning documents.
remember accurately when I need it. Names of So, what steps can you take? You’ll need to clearly communicate your con-
people or bands are starting to slip away on me; cerns to your afflicted loved one, and you’ll have to get their consent for the
sometimes it worries me, but I know I am get- actions you wish to take on their behalf. This may not be easy, but it’s certainly
ting older too…though not that old yet I hope. worth the effort.
Curiosity and asking questions are something Here are a few moves to consider:
I have been fortunate to have and cursed with • Set up auto-pay. If your loved one has still been paying bills manually, now
at times, like finding the hiding place for the may be a good time to set up auto-pay for utilities, loans and other bills.
Christmas presents which was devastating. I just kept wondering why my • Open a joint checking account. By opening a joint checking account with
mother was bringing in lots of bags that she thought I didn’t see and had to your loved one, or perhaps adding your name to an existing account, you
check it out. can help ensure all payments are accurate and appropriate.
There are always questions that cannot be answered or problems that cannot • Freeze credit reports. By freezing your loved one’s credit reports at the
be fixed. Why do people fight? Why do kids get sick when they haven’t had a credit reporting bureaus — Equifax, TransUnion and Experian — you
chance to live. Or why don’t pets live as long as we do? Questions, questions. can prevent bogus credit lines from being opened in their name.
Sometimes they can keep me up at night, especially when I ask myself why I • Create a durable power of attorney. In the early stages of Alzheimer’s
didn’t take certain paths in my younger years, but then there are the thousands or dementia, your loved one could create a durable power of attorney
of trivial questions that can keep my mind racing for days. and name you, or another close family member, as the “agent” — which
Like, why is it if you are hard boiling a few eggs for egg salad, the shells means you’d be empowered to make financial and other decisions when
slide off perfectly...but if you are boiling those same eggs for deviled eggs the your loved one is no longer capable of doing so. (A durable power of
shells come off like a shattered piece of glass. attorney could also be created in cases of advanced Alzheimer’s, but it
Why is it that the minute you doze off on the couch, that is when your hus- can be somewhat more challenging.)
band will decide that is exactly when he is craving chips, Tostitos, cookies or • Help establish a living trust. In addition to a durable power of attorney, a
anything that comes in a loud crinkly plastic bag? living trust can be valuable for families of Alzheimer’s patients. A living
And there is the age old question of why you didn’t notice the bird poop on trust can hold a person’s financial assets and other property while the
your windshield when you first got in your car? It comes down to if you are a trustee manages the money and makes investment and spending decisions.
risk taker and willing to chance using the windshield wipers and fluid or not: A living trust can be complex, so before establishing one, you’ll need to
Will you get a smeary disgusting mess or get lucky and be bird poop free? consult with your legal and tax professionals.
The other windshield question is why is it after you have your windshield When you’re dealing with the financial issues associated with your loved
replaced or fixed from a rock that’s been kicked up by a truck that Murphy’s one’s Alzheimer’s or dementia, it can feel like you’re on a long road. But dili-
Law demands that within a week another rock will hit your windshield? gently seeking out the appropriate financial moves can help make the journey
Or as soon as you wash the windows of your house inside and out, that is less stressful — for everyone involved.
the time your husband decides it’s time to power wash the outside of the house.
You can see a theme of married couple issues here I bet. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward
Why is it when you have leftovers in the fridge neither person ends up eating Jones Financial Advisor.
them because they want to leave them for the other person, which means the Edward Jones, Member SIPC
leftovers end up going bad. Contributed by David McDonough
I asked my husband if he wanted to contribute any thing(s) he wondered Financial Advisor at Edward Jones
about. He said, “Yeah, why do you ask questions, but not listen to what I tell Office located at 41680 Miss Bessie Dr. Suite 302
you and why do you ask me questions that you know you aren’t going to like Leonardtown, MD 20650
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I think I’ve run out of space for this week’s column.
To each new day’s adventure, Shelby
Please send your comments or ideas to: shelbys.wanderings@yahoo.com
or find me on Facebook
Thursday, September 21, 2023 County Times County Fair
ST. MARY’S
COUNTY FAIR SCHEDULE

This Year’s County Fair
Brings Back Old Favorites
By Guy Leonard county from Bethesda in 1968.
Staff Writer She’s spent much of that time volunteer-
ing at the fair working in the paging booth,
The St. Mary’s County Fair’s longtime broadcasting messages over the speaker sys-
board chair John Richards says this year’s tem to the crowds.
event will be much like so many others that With the advent of cell phones, that ser-
have come before it, with livestock displays, vice isn’t needed as much, she said.
4-H projects and rides and games at the car- “I’ll still be there this year, mostly
nival section. answering questions and letting people
But this year some favorites are making know where to go,” Howe said.
their return to a central county attraction that “I like all of it,” she said of why she
has been around for nearly 80 years. returns to the fair year after year. “Mostly I
Richards said Kountry K-9 will be there like buildings that house the reason for the
to please crowds with trained dogs who can fair, the animals, the things they grow, the
perform all kinds of fun tricks. 4-H kids and the things they make all year.”
“It’s been very popular but we haven’t Richards has been heading up the fair
had it for a few years,” Richards said. board since 1984, he said, but he is always
There are new rides at the carnival portion quick to say that the small army of vol-
of the fair this year, too. unteers who spend their free time prepar-
New rides for visitors young and old and ing the fair grounds for the big show, and
in between include “The Sizzler” and “The plenty of other events, year-round are the
Tempest,” said Richards. ones responsible for the continued success
Other rides include the “Kiddie of their efforts.
Scrambler.” Their work, and the people who con-
“I might get on that,” Richards, 82, said. stantly tell him that they can’t wait for the
The Butterfly Safari will also be making fair to come around again each September,
a return, where visitors can enter a special keep him enthused for the work ahead.
tent and be given a stick covered in a sugar “There are people who are stepping
substance. up and doing a lot more,” Richards said.
“The butterflies will land on them and “They’ll be continuing the tradition.”
feed,” Richards said. Richards said he’ll keep volunteering
Master gardeners will also be on hand to well into the future.
show visitors how they can grow vegetables “I’ve gotten so much support it energizes
and other plants in limited amounts of soil me,” he said. “I won’t be moving to Florida
and space — a container garden. yet, I love St. Mary’s County too much.”
Pam Howe, a Compton resident, has been
attending the fair since she moved to the guyleonard@countytimes.net
County Times St. Mary’s County • Calvert County

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4-H Horse Drill Team Performances (GS)
4-H Market Goat Fitting & Showing, & Market Goat Show (SR)
Pig Races
7:00 PM Chain Saw Artist Rick Pratt and Family
7:00 PM Offical Opening (Tolerance Hall)
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“The Star Spangled Banner” by Esperanza Middle School Chorus —
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County Fair! Happy Fair Days to All Introduction of the Queen of Tolerance Court
Welcome from John Richards, President, St. Mary’s County Fair
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7:30 PM Pig Races
9:00 PM Exhibit buildings close
10:00 PM Carnival closes
STORE HOURS Lion’s Mobile Screening Trailer (Vision & Hearing)(4:00pm - 7:00pm)
Suttler Post Farm Clydesdales on display
MONDAY-FRIDAY 8AM-5PM Glass Blowing Demonstrations

Southern Maryland Wood Carvers (ARTS)
Maryland Ag Education Showcase Trailer on display
SATURDAY 8AM-3PM Visit the County Government exhibits in the Commercial 2 Building
Friday, September 22
SCHOOL DAY
8:00 AM 4-H Livestock Show starts (SR)
8:00 AM 4-H Horse and Pony Show starts (GS)
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10:00 AM Horticulture ID Contest (4-H)
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3:00 PM Reggie Rice’s Magic of Laughter (Tent)
ST. MARY’S 4:00 PM Kiddy Tractor Pull (PAV) 7th District Optimists
COUNTY FAIR 4:00 PM St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Department K-9 Demonstration (GS)
5:00 PM School Day Activities End, normal entry & regular carnival ticket
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Glass Blowing Studio Demonstrations
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9:00 AM Exhibit buildings open
9:00 AM Fair Parade Registration begins (Tech Center)
10:00 AM
10: 00 AM
Carnival opens
“The Star Spangled Banner” by Leonardtown High School: Potomac
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9:00 AM Exhibit buildings open
9:00 AM 4-H Dairy Goat Fitting & Showing, and 4-H Breeding Goat Show
10:00 AM Baby Show starts (FSA)
10:00 AM Antique Tractor Pull starts (Tractor Track)
11:00 AM Carnival opens (ride all day wristband $30 avail.)
12:00 PM Meet and Greet the Queen and her Court
1:00 PM Chesapeake Country Cruzers (PAV)
1:00 PM Chopticon High School Peace Pipers — Pateley Bongiorni-Cook,
Director (outside Tolerance Hall)
1:15 PM Faith Bible Church (TENT)
2:30 PM Mystic Caravan Dance (PAV)
2:00 PM St. Peter Claver Gospel; (TENT)
2:00 PM 4-H Rabbit Showmanship Contest
3:15 PM Gospel Angels (TENT)
4:00 PM Gospel Music(TENT)
4:30 PM Glass Blower Art Auction
4:45 PM Brisco Brothers (TENT)
5:00 PM 4-H Contest Results announced (SR)
6:00 PM Bicycle Drawing (OF)
6:00 PM Carnival ticket sales stop
Chain Saw Artist Rick Pratt & Family 9:30 AM, 11:30 AM, 2:30 PM
Pig Races 11:30, 12:45. 2:45
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Glass Blowing Demonstrations
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Chee Chee the Clown Balloon Twisting
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In Remembrance
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Thomas Watts, 76 but Tom got stationed in Europe - first at • Chesapeake Public Charter School life, Joseph P. Jones, Jr. They were married
a hospital in Bremerhaven, Germany and 20945 Great Mills Road on September 3, 1960 in Charles County,
Thomas Bowman later to hospital in Mons, Belgium. He was Lexington Park, MD 20653 Maryland. Doris became the first Chief
Watts of Lexington honorably discharged in 1968. Shortly after • Three Oaks Center Clerk of the Maryland District Court in St.
Park, Maryland being discharged, he enrolled in college 46905 Lei Drive Mary’s County, Maryland. Once she retired
passed away on at Transylvania University in Lexington, Lexington Park, MD 20653 she began selling real estate in St. Mary’s
September 8, 2023 Kentucky (oldest college west of the threeoakscenter.org County. Doris relocated to Alabama where
at Medstar St. Allegheny Mountains). He graduated in • American Cancer Society she continued selling real estate. She spent
Mary’s Hospital 1973 with a B.A. Degree in Economics. donate.cancer.org several years in Jacksonville, Florida but
in Leonardtown, During his time in Lexington, he met • Hospice of St. Mary’s later returned to Alabama.
Maryland. He was Katie Daugherty who was also attend- medstarhealth.org Mrs. Jones was born on June 15, 1942
born on August 5, 1947 in Lewisburg, ing Transylvania. In 1974, they moved to to the late George Henry Murphy and Cora
Pennsylvania to Donald Albert Watts Maryland and were married on July 20, 1974 Doris Jones, 81 Madeline Murphy.
and Gladys Elizabeth (Bowman) Watts. at the Episcopal Church of the Ascension in She is survived by her husband Joseph
He spent his pivotal young years in Lexington Park. Immediately afterwards he Mrs. Doris Jones, P. Jones, Jr. “Skip”; daughter Dedie Jones
Pennsylvania, spending much of his time in and his good college friend, Lee Davis, took age 81, passed Campbell (Bill); son Joseph P. Jones, III
the Bloomsburg area where his mother was over Capt. Tom’s Oar House and Hood’s away on Sunday, “Joe” (Debbie); 6 grandchildren and 8 great
from. It was there as a young boy that he Trailer Park in Park Hall, Maryland. That September 17, 2023 grandchildren; sisters Shirley Hill, Betty
honed his knowledge of business by visiting was Tom’s launching pad into the business at Marshall Manor Baden (Franklin), Regina Guy, Marie Croft,
his uncle’s businesses along Main Street. world. From there he expanded into sell- Nursing Home. and Donna Hewitt (Freddie); brother George
One owned a dry goods store, another ing insurance for J. Frank Raley and later Funeral services Henry Murphy Jr.; sister-in-law Agnes Jones;
owned a butcher shop, another owned a bought the business which became Raley will be held Friday, and brothers-in-law Alfred Jones, Sherman
bakery, and yet another owned apartment Watts Insurance. During this period, he was September 22, 2023 Jones (Eileen), and Harry Jones (Barbara).
buildings which he and his wife rented out. also buying property and building houses. at 2:00 pm in the chapel of Adams Brown In addition to her parents she is preceded
He had other uncles too who owned their That expanded into building commercial Service Funeral Home. Prior to service a in death by her brother Dickie Murphy; sis-
own business but not on Main Street. Tom buildings. After selling the insurance busi- visitation will be held at 1:00 pm. Mrs. ter-in-law Mary Ann Hayes; and brother-in-
loved popping into their shops where he ness, he took over as CEO of Maryland Jones will be laid to rest in Guntersville City law George Jones (Shirley) and her husbands
was always given tasks to do and where he Bank and Trust until it merged with Old Cemetery. Assisting Mrs. Jones to her final parents Joseph P. and Hortence Jones .
gleaned the knowledge that he would use in Line Bank in 2011. Since then, he managed resting place will include her grandchildren In lieu of flowers the family has request
later life to run his own businesses. Willows Run, the business park on Willows and great grandchildren. donations to be made to St. Jude’s Children’s
As a young teenager, his parents moved Road in Lexington Park as well as continu- Doris was born in LaPlata, Maryland. Hospital or Union Grove #1 Missionary
the family to Johnstown, PA where his father ing to build commercial buildings. No doubt She grew up on a farm working in the Baptist Church of Albertville.
had a job as a teacher and then became his uncles, aunts and parents are very proud tobacco fields. She later met the love of her
the Superintendent of Schools. Later his of their Tommy’s success.
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father was offered a Superintendent job in Tom is survived by his wife, Katherine
Libertyville, Illinois (near Chicago) so they Browning (Daugherty) Watts; his brother
moved again, and Tom lived there until his Donald Albert Watts, Jr. (Kathy) of Oakton,
senior year in high school when the family VA; his nephew Robert Eric Watts (Jasmine)
moved once again. This time they settled in and their boys Weston and Remington of
Harrington Park, NJ where his father took Ontario, Canada; his nephew Bryan Watts of
his last and largest Superintendent job for Fairfax, VA; his niece Suzanne Marie Watts
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St. Mary's Community Calendar

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Thu, Sept 21 Sat, Sept 23 Let’s Celebrate! First Missionary Baptist sale table items will be available for sale.
Church, under the leadership of Pastor Tickets for a money raffle $500 1st prize
Lecture—Bits in Pieces: Uncovering Walk to End Alzheimer’s Southern Roderick W. McClanahan, invite you to our and 2nd prize 250.00 will be sold for $5
Colonial Horse Culture Maryland Family and Friends Celebration on Sunday per ticket and tickets for an Apple Harvest
during our 10:00am Divine Worship Service. Raffle Basket and Wine Lover’s Raffle
HSMC Visitor Center Auditorium Asbury Solomons The guest preacher for the occasion will be Basket are 6 for $5 and $1 each. For more
18751 Hogaboom Ln., St. Mary’s City 11100 Asbury Cir., Solomons Elder Shaun Pressley, Minister of Music, St. information contact Brenda Russell at 301-
7 p.m. to 8p.m. 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Stephen Baptist Church, Temple Hills, MD 247-1871 or rsbrssll@aol.com.
The Celebration will be In-House and
Speaker: Sara Rivers Cofield, Curator of Join the fight to #ENDALZ on Sep. 23 Virtually. The virtual phone number is Divorce Care Support Group
Federal Collections, Maryland Archaeolog- at the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End 617-691-8533 or virtual meeting ID: join.
ical Conservation (MAC) Laboratory Alzheimer’s® in Solomons! freeconferencecall.com/fmbc0. Masks are Immaculate Heart of Mary Church
Fragmentary metal artifacts related to The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to optional, temperatures will be taken upon 22375 Three Notch Rd., Lexington Park
17th- and 18th-century horses can be dif- End Alzheimer’s® is the world’s largest entry, and hand sanitizer will be available. Beginning Thursday, September 28
ficult to recognize, but making the effort to fundraiser for Alzheimer’s care, support For additional information please con- 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
do so reveals the significant role of horses and research. We’re fighting for a different tact First Missionary Baptist Church at
the colonial Chesapeake. Drawing from col- future. For families facing the disease today. 301-863-8388. Divorce is one of the most painful expe-
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resent, illustrating an important part of social Our Lady of the Wayside pain of separation and divorce. We meet in
interaction in the colonial Chesapeake. Sun, Sept 24 Sunday, October 8 small groups and respect your privacy.
The lecture is free and open to the public 12 p.m. until sold out Advance registration is required for
HSMC Visitor Center Auditorium, 18751 Family and Friends Day Celebration planning purposes. Please send an email to
Hogaboom Lane. St. Mary’s City, Md Menu includes fried chicken, crab cake, atthewell@ihmrcc.org
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CLUES ACROSS CLUES DOWN

1. Type of cat 1. Body art
6. Weaponry 2. Middle East military title
10. Western Christian Church service 3. Actor Pitt
14. Significant eruption of pustules 4. Container
15. Baltic nation 5. Speak incessantly
17. Start of American holiday season 6. Relating to algae
19. Unhappy 7. Jacob __, journalist
20. Maintains possession of 8. Rock TV channel
21. Metrical foot of one long and three 9. Boat’s cargo
short syllables 10. Most wise
22. Mountain pass 11. Within
23. Vestments 12. Chinese industrial city
24. Type of dish 13. Scotland’s longest river
26. Escaped quickly 16. Not capable
29. Zoroastrian concept of holy fire 18. Footwear
31. Wings 22. Savings account
32. Political action committee 23. Capable
34. Touches lightly 24. Vaccine developer
35. Stood back from 25. Tax collector
37. Philippine Island 27. Fencing swords
38. Popular winter activity 28. Native religion in China
39. Type of amine 29. Promotional materials
40. Small freshwater duck 30. A shot in a film production
41. Filled with love 31. Afflict in mind or body
43. Without (French) 33. A passage with access only at one end
45. Vetch 35. Breathing devices
46. Swiss river 36. Employ for wages
47. Describes a sound 37. Kids’ TV channel (abbr.)
49. Sign language 39. Popular Boston song
50. Hair product 42. Made amends
53. Have surgery 43. Selling at specially reduced prices
57. Quality of being imaginary 44. Atomic #18
58. Far-right German party 46. With fireplace residue
59. Drove 47. Unleavened cornbread
60. Former French coin of low value 48. Draw out
61. Hard, durable timbers 49. Southwestern Alaska island
50. Where the Pyramids are
51. People of Nigeria
52. Smaller quantity
53. Destroy the inside of
54. City
55. Chivalrous figure (abbr.)
56. No (Scottish)
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Thu, Sept 21 we can better serve you and your students. Sun, Sept 24 Pick up an interactive Homeschool BINGO
Take home useful classroom and curriculum card at the CMM welcome table, complete
Teen Advisory Council of Students building resources. A sunset cruise will be Bark-B-Q & Meow Mixer the tasks at both sites to earn BINGO, and
offered to the first 20 arrivals. Enjoy free turn it in at AMG for the chance to win a
Calvert Library (DISCORD) food and drinks as well as prizes! FREE; Calvert Animal Welfare League prize! Each site can stand alone and will
6:30-7:30 p.m. no registration required. 1040 Prince Frederick Blvd provide a great experience. Ideal for grades
11 a.m.-3 p.m. K-5, but all ages can discover something new.
Teens! Calvert Library needs you! We Regular admission applies for both locations.
want the library to be a safe space where Sat, Sept 23 Food and Attractions, Vendors, Smokin Pre-registration is not required. Visit www.
teens can hang out and freely access Fatties BBQ Food Truck, Luckydog Ice, calvertmarinemuseum.com or www.annma-
books and information. Join us on the Garden Smarter: Local Garden Tour. Ask the Trainer, Bake Sale, Thrift Shop, riegarden.org for more information.
third Thursday! You can receive 1 Service DJ music, Raffle Baskets and More!
Learning hour for each meeting attended. Calvert Community Resource Bldg Skillbuilders - Job Seeker Resources
Register for the invite to our Discord server. 30 Duke Street, Prince Frederick
DISCORD https://CalvertLibrary.info. 10-11 a.m. Mon Sept 25 Calvert Library Southern Branch
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seniors, workers with a disability, children Maryland will do fun activities and read out loud to Walk ins welcome on the second and fourth
with disabilities, and families in which a teen volunteers. Teen volunteers can earn Wednesdays of every month. 410-326-5289.
spouse or parent has died.We invite you to Asbury Solomons one service learning hour for participating. https://CalvertLibrary.info.
this virtual presentation to learn more about 11100 Asbury Cir., Solomons Teens, please register for the event.
disability benefits, eligibility requirements, 8:30 a.m. Reading Buddies is a space for K-5 grad- Grooving and Moving
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by Diana Varela, Public Affairs Specialist The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End welcoming group. 410-257-2411. https:// Calvert Library Southern Branch
for the Social Security Administration Alzheimer’s® is the world’s largest fundraiser CalvertLibrary.info. 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons
followed by Q&A. This event will not be for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. 10-10:30 a.m.
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library computer to participate in this Zoom families facing the disease today. For more Wed, Sept 27 Fans of Storytime will enjoy dancing,
event, please choose “in-person” registra- time. For treatments. We’re closer than ever singing, and playing as they learn about
tion. Call the library if the Prince Frederick to stopping Alzheimer’s. But to get there, we Homeschool Day: Food for Thought music. For ages birth-5. Registration
location is not the most convenient for you. need you. Register today at www.alz.org/ is requested410-326-5289. https://
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Calvert Marine Museum Chesapeake Beach Railway Trail Little Minnows: Rockin’ Reptiles
5 – 7 p.m. 6 p.m. The Calvert Marine Museum (CMM) is
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Join the energetic and creative Education The BecomeOne Project presents The (AMG) and Arts Center for this event. Are 10:15 & 11:15 a.m.
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fun evening, where you will learn about our Mental Health Awareness Walk. An eve- than you? Have you ever wondered how For preschoolers ages 3 – 5, accompanied
exciting and free educational programs for ning of remembering and honoring those animals find food? Or even why different by an adult. This program focuses on one of
your students. Relax with your colleagues we’ve lost, an awareness of resources animals eat different foods? These questions the museum’s three themes. Join us for story
in a happy hour atmosphere and explore as well as connecting with one another. and many others will be explored as you par- time and a craft, available while supplies
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Thursday, September 21, 2023 Calvert County Times LOCAL NEWS 6
CALVERT SHERIFF'S CRIME BLOTTER

During the week of September 4 – pects fled in a dark blue metallic BMW in ARRESTS numerous times to remain calm and not to
September 10, 2023, Calvert County an unknown direction. This case remains disrupt the peace but failed to comply as
Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to 1,611 under investigation. On September he was challenging citizens to fights. Ford
calls for service throughout the community. 5, 2023, Deputy was placed under arrest and transported to
Burglary: 23-62916 Theft: 23-64254 Gadwill responded the Calvert County Detention Center where
On September 4, 2023, at 10:05 p.m., On September 10, 2023, Deputy Zinn to a residence on he was charged with Disorderly Conduct
Deputy DeSantis responded to the 8100 received report of a motor vehicle theft. Mulberry Lane in and Intoxicated Public Disturbance.
block of Moffat Run in Chesapeake Beach, Investigation revealed the victim’s vehi- Huntingtown, for
for the report of a burglary in progress. cle, a black 2004 Lincoln 4S passenger car the report of an On September 8,
Contact was made with the homeowner who was stolen from the victim’s driveway on active burglary in 2023, DFC Lewis
advised an unknown suspect described as a Gregg Drive in Lusby sometime between progress. Deputies responded to Baia
white middle-aged male with blonde hair 8:30 p.m. on Sept. 9 and 10:45 a.m. on Sept. George Thomas Leonard arrived on scene and Coastal Italian
and facial hair wearing a red shirt, black 10. The victim advised his wallet containing observed a male sus- Kitchen & Wine
shorts, and sandals was inside the victim’s approximately $70 in cash, a $50 iHop gift pect bleeding from his forearms and hands. Bar located at 8323
garage and fled between nearby townhomes card, a Samsung phone and miscellaneous Investigation revealed the homeowner Bayside Road in
as the victim entered. Nothing appears to personal belongings were inside the vehicle. observed George Thomas Leonard, II, 36 Chesapeake Beach,
have been stolen, moved, or destroyed. At the time of the theft, the vehicle was left of no fixed address, trespassing on the vic- for the report of
unlocked, windows down and a key inside tim’s private property. Leonard was discov- Elizabeth Marie Ireton indecent exposure.
Damaged Property: 23-63352 of the vehicle. The estimated value of the ered aggressively banging on the front door. The complainant
On September 6, 2023, DFC Contic vehicle and its contents is approximately Leonard opened the door and attempted to advised a white female wearing a black shirt
responded to the 3800 block of Bedford $1,167.00. enter the home. Leonard broke the dou- was observed urinating on the rocks in the
Drive in North Beach, for the reported dam- ble-pane glass of the front door with his fist. parking lot of the establishment in view of
aged property. The complainant advised a Theft: 23-64304 Leonard was transported to CalvertHealth several patrols dining in the outside area of
Penske van drove over a 2ft brick retaining On September 10, 2023, Deputy Bowen and treated for his injuries. After receiving the restaurant. Deputies located the female
wall outlining a flower bed causing dam- responded to the AutoZone located at 2990 medical treatment, Leonard was transported identified as Elizabeth Marie Ireton, 41 of
age to the victim’s landscaping. The vehi- Plaza Drive in Dunkirk, for the report of to the Calvert County Detention Center no fixed address. Ireton began to yell profan-
cle failed to stop and fled the scene. The a theft. Investigation revealed a suspect where he was charged with 3rd Degree ities and make inappropriate hand gestures
estimated value of damaged property is described as a white male with a goatee Burglary, 4th Degree Burglary, Malicious towards the deputies on scene. Due to Ireton
$200.00. wearing a black shirt and a white hat stole Destruction of Property Valued $1,000+ screaming profanities, several citizens in the
a Duralast starter, a Duralast battery, and a and Trespassing: Private Property. area stopped to observe her actions. Ireton
Robbery: 23-63937 battery install kit. The suspect fled the store was placed under arrest and transported to
On September 9, 2023, at approxi- and was observed getting into a burgundy On September the Calvert County Detention Center where
mately 2:37 a.m., deputies responded to the Ford Explorer (a 2005 to 2009 model). The 8, 2023, DFC she was charged Indecent Exposure and
7-Eleven convenient store located at 2849 total value of stolen property is $389.00. Kwitowski Disorderly Contact.
W. Chesapeake Beach Road in Dunkirk, for responded to Editor’s Note: The above arrests are not
the report of an armed robbery. Investigation Theft: 23-64141 Anglers Seafood an indication of guilt or innocence as the
revealed three suspects wearing dark clothes On September 9, 2023, Deputy Daily Bar and Grill located cases have not been adjudicated.
and ski masks entered the store to rob it. responded to the 4400 block of Harvest at 275 Lore Road in Anyone with information about these inci-
One of the suspects walked behind the Lane in Huntingtown, for the report of Solomons, for the dents is asked to call the Sheriff’s Office at
counter wielding a handgun and forced an a theft. The complainant advised some- report of a fight in (410) 535-2800 and reference the case num-
employee into a back room. A second sus- time between 1:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., an Justin Michael Ford progress. Deputies ber provided. Citizens may remain anony-
pect stole numerous cartons of cigarettes unknown suspect (s) stole the victim’s rear arrived on scene and mous thru the ‘Submit a Tip’ feature on the
valued at $3,600.00. The third suspect Maryland registration plate while parked observed Justin Michael Ford, 33 of Lusby, Calvert County Sheriff’s Office mobile app.
broke into the ATM and fled with a tray of at the Prince Frederick Walmart located exclaiming multiple profanities at a loud To download, visit https://apps.myocv.com/
US currency. While processing the crime at 150 N. Solomons Island Road in Prince volume of speech. Deputies attempted to share/a39520678 . Tipsters may also email
scene, it was determined bleach was poured Frederick. The estimated value of stolen calm Ford down, who continuously shouted ccsotips@calvertcountymd.gov
all over the floor of the business. All sus- property is $150.00. profanities and racial slurs. Ford was advised
Detectives Seeking Identity Needed for

Identity of Theft Suspects T-Mobile Theft Suspect
The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office is
currently investigating a theft that occurred
on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, at the T-Mobile
store located at 10119 Ward Road in
Dunkirk, MD.
The complainant advised the male pic-
tured below entered the business and began
making product inquiries, asking about
in-stock product not on display. The sus-
pect is believed to have produced a unique
“key” to unlock four iPhones on display.
He then cut the attached cords, removing
the phones from the display before fleeing.
The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office is They were seen leaving the area on foot. The suspect is described as a younger
currently investigating a theft that occurred Anyone with information pertaining to black male, 25-35 years of age, approxi-
Sept. 5, 2023 at approximately 6:30 p.m. this incident or these suspects is asked to mately 5 feet 7 inches and 5 feet 10 inches
at the Giant grocery store located at 10790 contact DFC Mohler at Andrew.Mohler@ tall, weighing 170lbs.
Town Center Blvd. in Dunkirk. calvertcountymd.gov. Please refer to case Anyone with the identity of this sus-
Video surveillance shows the two subjects number 23-63126. pect is asked to contact Detective Gough
pictured exit the store without paying for at Ryan.Gough@calvertcountymd.gov.
three packages of Pampers brand diapers. Press Release from CCSO. Please refer to case number 23-64051. Press Release from CCSO.
5 LOCAL NEWS Calvert County Times Thursday, September 21, 2023
Development Rights Purchase Price Increased

Aimed at Protecting Farmland
By Dick Myers the combination of a small portion of the Buddy Hance recused himself because he got on the street. And I have had countless
Staff Writer Maryland State agricultural transfer tax ded- owns TDRs and Commissioners Mark Cox talks with budget and finance…about water
icated to agricultural preservation and con- and Todd Ireland also did so because they and sewer and traffic and everything PAR
The Calvert County Board of County tributions from the county’s General Fund.” said they had relatives who owned TDRs, addresses. It truly does. So, I hope that we
Commissioners (BOCC) has unanimously David explained, “In 2021 the BOCC although later both said there was no intent can make this even more successful.”
approved an increase from $5,000 to $5,500 approved a resolution also designating to sell them at this time. Cook said there were still approximately
for the 2024 purchase price for the PAR $1.70 of each $5 collected in recordation The recusals left the board without a quo- 4,000 TDRs available for sale.
(Purchase and Retirement) Fund and the TDR taxes to the Calvert County Agricultural rum, which led County Attorney John Norris Hance, who is a farmer, said, “Last year
(Transferable Development Rights) Reserve. Land Preservation Fund to directly support to report, “So, as prescribed by the ethics after this hearing, we had a public comment
The TDRs can be purchased privately land preservation efforts by the county. ordinance, when a quorum of, or majority from an individual (who) didn’t know what
by developers from landowners to give the At this time, the Land Preservation bud- of the members of a public body all have a the TDR program was and why we were
developer additional density, presumably in get does not include these funds. A budget conflict of interest, it instructs them to dis- spending a million dollars. Commissioner
areas slated for development. The PAR pro- adjustment is currently being prepared by close their conflict, which you’ve just done Hart alluded to the fact that it’s, even I can
gram allows property to be removed from the Department of Finance & Budget for on camera and allows you then to proceed do the math, that in the long run county gov-
development entirely and still retain their consideration by the BOCC to restore these to vote.” ernment is way ahead of the game to buy
rural character. funds. Until then the available PAR funding Director of Planning and Zoning Mary these TDRs and retire them. As far as county
Planning and Zoning Rural Planner comes solely from the prior year’s PAR bal- Beth Cook said, “I think we did really well government costs, we save money. We don’t
II Jennifer David gave an historical per- ance. There is currently $823,125 available last year,” adding, “The price that we pur- really spend money. In the short term, you
spective of the programs to the Calvert for purchases to the TDR Reserve for Fiscal chased was $5,000 for the PAR program as don’t build sewage treatment facilities. You
County Board of County Commissioners Year (FY) 2024.” well as the reserve. And the reserve’s been don’t expand roads, schools. Add officers,
(BOCC) at their Sept. 19 meeting. She The county’s Agricultural Preservation working very well in the short time that it’s schoolteachers. So, for every five TDRs, we
said, “The BOCC established the Purchase Advisory Board (APAB) recommended been a program. Weve been buying and sell- eliminate a house. For every three or under,
and Retirement (PAR) Fund in 1992 to the increase in the purchase price to $5,500 ing through that program.” we eliminate apartments and townhouses.
‘purchase, retire and permanently remove per TDR for the FY 2024 PAR cycle and David said, “Last year we sold 196.5 So, it’s not a hard math figure. It’s money
Transferable Development Rights (TDRs) the TDR Reserve. David said, “The APAB TDRs for a total value of $982,500. The well spent.
from the development rights market, thereby assessed TDR values when establishing prior year, I don’t recall how many TDRs He added, “If you’ll forgive me, when I
protecting additional farmland acres from their recommended price. There is a need exactly, but we spent $657,000. “ drive by our county roads, I see land that’s
development.’ In 2021 the BOCC directed to fairly compensate participants for the The BOCC was told that in the recent two left open to feed all the people in this nation
staff to establish a TDR bank pilot program value of the land they have protected while years everyone who wanted to be in either and around the world. That’s what I see.”
now known as the ‘TDR Reserve.’ The TDR also seeking to reach as many applicants as program could participate but in previous A window will be advertised soon for
Reserve is a county-managed program that possible and utilize the available funding to years there was a shortfall of money to cover people to apply to be in this year’s PAR and
facilitates TDR sales between farmers and its maximum potential.: everybody who wanted in. TDR Reserve programs.
developers and acts as a revolving fund. When it came time to vote on increasing Commissioner Vice President Mike Hart
“In recent years PAR has been funded by the purchase price, Commissioner President said, “It is one of the best programs we’ve dickmyers@countytimes.net
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Thursday, September 21, 2023 Calvert County Times LOCAL NEWS 4
It’s Fair Time in Twin Beaches

Calvert County Library Gets Extra
State Funding
View of the Chesapeake Bay from the deck of the new Twin Beaches Library in North Beach
By Dick Myers Carnival Closes for the night By Dick Myers 2023. The most recent FY 2024 Grant of
Staff Writer The fair started as a showcase of the Staff Writer $212,500 was increased by $641,500 due
county agricultural bounty and that still to cost escalations projected by the State
The 136th Calvert County Fair officially is its main reason for existence, but over Calvert Library has received an addi- Department of Budget and Management.
begins on Wednesday, Sept. 27, but a num- time as the county changed new things have tional state grant to help with the cost of This brings the total grant funding for the
ber of preliminary events are preludes to been added and the venue has changed and completing the new Twin Beaches Library. project to $5,654,000.”
opening day. expanded. Calvert Library, Executive Director Carrie Only one speaker testified at the hearing.
On Sunday, Sept. 24, we’ll find out who The 136th fair runs through Sunday, Oct. Willson told the Calvert County Board of Joseph Cormier of Owings spoke in support
the queen and king will be to rule over the 2 and will feature a parade, bingo, 4-H County Commissioners (BOCC) during a of the budget amendment to add the state
fair. The annual Miss Tranquility Pageant shows and exhibits, livestock shows and Sept. 19 public hearing, “The Twin Beaches grant. “Funding our libraries is so important
and Lord Calvert Contest will take place sale, livestock auction, live music, youth Library Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for our community. And the Twin Beaches
beginning at 2:30p.m. in the fair audi- day activities, carnival rides, tractor pull, was first adopted in Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 is my home library and I’ve, received
torium. It’s a free event and everyone is corn hole tournament, children’s contest, for the Concept design. The cost of the books, movies, video games, movies on
invited and there will be refreshments. exhibits, fair food, and more. project has gradually increased each year the beach, workshops, so many wonderful
Monday, Sept. 25 is Adult Entry Day Ertertainment will be performing at var- as the design was developed and finalized. things that our library system puts in.”
(including baked goods) from 11 a.m. - 7 ious times throughout the day, including: The project was bid in March 2022; the Willson was asked if the state grant
p.m. And youth and 4-H have their regis- • Urias Daredevil, Aerial & Acrobatic lowest bid was $10,299,000 and the FY award would complete the necessary fund-
tration in the Youth Building beginning also Thrill Show 2022 CIP budget allowed for an additional raising. She said, “Our goal is to raise about
at 11 a.m. All must be registered by 7 p.m. • Big Bee $364,400 in add-alternates bringing the $350,000 for this project, and we’ve raised
On Tuesday, Sept. 26, from 8:30- 9:30 • Chainsaw Carvings Joe Stebbing Jr. total contract to $10,663,400. The Calvert about $300,000. So that’ll go to things like
a.m., baked goods from adults will also be • MD Agricultural Showcase Trailer Library Foundation is conducting a cam- podcast and STEM equipment and things
accepted. Please include 3x5 recipe card. • Pure Play Everyday paign to raise additional funds to pay for like that.”
Judging begins at 10 a.m. Please be aware that vehicles will not finishing touches outside the scope of the “We are hoping for a mid to late March-
Then on Tuesday from noon to 8 p.m. be allowed to turn left off Rt. 231 into the project budget.” ish opening to the public and ribbon cut-
poultry and livestock entries will be fairgrounds during county fair hours. An Willson explained, “The project has ting,” she said of the much-anticipated
received. Pre-registration is required and alternate route would be to use Rt. 506 been awarded a total of $4,800,000 in new library.
no early livestock arrivals are permitted. (Sixes Rd.) to Rt. 508 (Adelina Rd.) to Rt. State Library Capital Grant funding over
Wednesday, Sept. 27 is Feed the Needy 231, which would allow a right turn into the period of FY 2020, FY 2022, and FY dickmyers@countytimes.net
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Commissioners Request Audit of School Board

By Dick Myers to improve internal controls and accountabil- review of its budget request. Then, the arti- adversarial relationship,” adding, “I have
Staff Writer ity in certain areas, including payroll pro- cle ‘Some Maryland school expenses, big no adversarial bone in my body about any
cessing, information systems, and health care and small, remain a mystery’ reported: ‘In of this. I graduated from here. My daughter
The Calvert County Board of Education claims and fee processing. Finally, based on Calvert County, school district officials hav- graduated from here. My son is in the school
has voted to ask the State Board of Education our current audit assessment of significance en’t been just buying school supplies, text- system. All I want, sincerely want from us,
to order a “Performance Audit” of Calvert and risk to our audit objectives, our audit books, and computers. They’ve been buying from the school system, from anything is
County Public Schools (CCPS) with the cost included a review to determine the status wristwatches, too. The district spent over to be the best we can be. That’s really it.”
to be shared equally by the commissioners of eight of the 12 findings contained in our $25,000 at a locally owned jewelry store Hart, however, in a subsequent meeting
and the school board. The BOCC will submit preceding audit report. CCPS satisfactorily in Prince Frederick, in 2021.’ Upon inquiry persistently berated the school system for
a scope of work to the state board in the hopes addressed two of the eight prior findings we to the director that compiled this story pub- proposing to delay a new HVAC system for
that the audit results will be available by reviewed. The remaining six findings are lished in The Daily Record on August 24, Patuxent Elementary School to help pay for
February of next year so they can be used to repeated in this report.” 2023, conveyed ‘that $25,000 expense at a cost overruns in the new Northern Middle
develop the county’s next fiscal year budget. Norris went on to say, “The BOCC has jewelry store really stood out’.’’ School project (see separate story).
Originally the BOCC had proposed put- authority to order a performance audit of At the request of The County Times, Commissioner Catherine Grasso said,
ting out its own request for proposals for a the practices of the Calvert County Board the school system’s public information “You also have to take into consideration
firm to do the audit. And the commissioners of Education (BOE). ‘Performance audit’ officer supplied the following response the Blueprint (the state’s education reform
told the school board they would pay for means an assessment of practices to deter- regarding the watches: “For the past sev- program). The Blueprint has a very expen-
the audit. But the change came after a rec- mine whether the entity or program is oper- eral years, Calvert County Public Schools sive number behind it. And if we can save
ommendation from County Attorney John ating economically and efficiently, and has presented watches to retirees upon their costs to help with that and to help improve
Norris which is apparently in line with pro- whether corrective actions are appropriate.” retirement to commemorate their dedicated what we do for our children in the Calvert
cedures outlined in state code. School board member Lisa Grenis moved service to the school district. The watches County school system, I’m all for it. All of
Norris gave the following background in April to initiate a performance audit, but are Seiko watches and have the Calvert us can improve. All of us can do better.”
that led up to the BOCC’s decision: it was rejected by a 3-2 vote. Norris said, “A County Public Schools logo on them. Commissioner Todd Ireland said, “These
“Concerns began to arise when the Maryland joint meeting was held at the request of the “For the Fiscal Year 21, CCPS purchased are taxpayer dollars that we approve annu-
Department of Legislative Services reported BOE on July 31, 2023, and the BOCC trans- a total of 115 watches at a cost of $206.10 ally for that budget. We need to be fiscally
on January 25, 2022: Our audit disclosed that mitted its proposed scope of work for such each from a local business.” responsible, without a doubt. That’s what
CCPS’ procurement policies were not suffi- an audit on August 8, 2023, as requested by Commissioner Mark Cox said, “I just we’re here for.”
ciently comprehensive and were not always the BOE at the July meeting. The BOE has want to reiterate, it’s not to point fingers, And Commissioner President Buddy
consistently used when obtaining goods and not yet agreed.” it’s not to point wrongdoing. It’s to bring Hance said, “At the last board of education
services under intergovernmental coopera- Norris went on to say, “Additional con- experts in to identify how we can use money meeting, there was discussion about us
tive purchasing agreements. Furthermore, cerns have arisen regarding transparency more efficiently.” He noted that Grenis had auditing ourselves, and I think we’re going
we found that certain components of the pay- and the procurement practices of the BOE. observed that just to find savings of one per- to do that. I’m not scared of an audit.”
ments to bus contractors did not reflect actual The Public Information Act Compliance cent would be significant.
costs or could not be supported. Board found by decision dated September Commissioner Vice President Mike Hart dickmyers@countytimes.net
“Our audit also disclosed that CCPS needs 6, 2023, that the BOE improperly denied said, “This is always the appearance of an
Dueling Projects: Northern Middle Expansion,

Patuxent Elementary HVAC
By Dick Myers deferred, in order to allocate said project’s through there. And it was very hot.” last another six years. Well, I guess what
Staff Writer county funds towards the Northern Middle Warner said whatever wasn’t working then comes to my mind is why didn’t you do that
School Replacement Project.’ was fixed. Hart retorted that it’s an old base- two years ago when you were here begging
Budgets often have winners and losers. That identified project is the replacement board system that couldn’t have been fixed. for money to put in a whole new system?”
But a unique standoff between Patuxent of the Patuxent Elementary School HVAC Hart said the deferral would delay the He asked if there was a plan in place to
Elementary School and Northern Middle (heating, ventilation. and air conditioning) project beyond the six-year capital plan, make the system adequate. She answered in
School, on opposite sides of the county, system. The savings that would be applied and with the project starting up again, that the affirmative.
surfaced during a work session at the Sept. would be more than $1.2 million. could take 10 years to solve a problem that Hart said, “I don’t know how that’s fair
19 meeting of the Calvert County Board of School system Director of Construction needed to be fixed now. and why this project now is more important
County Commissioners (BOCC)/ Shuchita Warner explained, “We worked Warner said, “We’re also looking at a than that when it was important back then.”
Capital Projects Analyst Veronica with maintenance to really look at which number of other avenues. I have recently Regarding the Northern M.S. planned
Atkinson set the stage for the argument: projects we could potentially try to defer in had a person moved over into my depart- project, Warner reported on enrollment and
“(Under) the State of Maryland Interagency order to try to allocate some funds towards ment from facilities who comes from an Project Scope:
Commission on School Construction require- Northern Middle. And we honestly, during energy management background. And we • 2022/23 School Year Enrollment: 636
ments, a construction cost estimate was pre- the timeframe when we’re asking for fund- are looking right now at a number of other students
pared as part of the Feasibility Study process ing for the Northern Middle replacement, we avenues to be able to look at HVAC replace- • 2023/24 Projected Enrollment: 669
for the Northern Middle School Project. have very small projects, uh, that are in the ments, not necessarily just through the CIP, students
The construction cost estimate will require C I P. So that’s one of the few that could be but also by leveraging energy savings and • 2023/24 Enrollment (as of 8/31/2023):
project phasing, with the current Maryland deferred. And based on the, um, equipment, going after rebates.” 687 students
Public School construction costs as well as uh, and the condition of the equipment, they Warner said Northern Middle School was • 7th Year Enrollment Projection (2030):
future escalations; the projected total is $65 felt that it could be one that could be deferred a higher priority than the Patuxent HVAC 866 students
million. This is approximately $9.2 million because of the type of equipment that it is.” system. She added, “That is not to say that we • Planned Replacement Building at 775
higher than the combined state and county Commissioner Vice President Mike Hart are not planning on upkeeping our H V A C as State Rated Capacity
construction allocation for the project. would have none of it and he spent the next much as possible. That is something that we Warner said her staff are going to review
“In response to the Northern Middle 45 minutes arguing against it and arguing always have to do for our students and staff.” the project to see what savings could be
School Feasibility Study cost estimate, with Warner, who continued to attempt to Commissioner President Buddy Hance found to close the remaining $8 million
the Calvert County Board of Education justify the cut. said, “I can probably go back and pull the deficit, including scaling down the scope.
(BOE) has begun the process of evaluat- Hart said a few years ago he walked tape from the meeting where you came in Since the meeting was a work session,
ing targeted reductions and strategies to through the school with staff because the and asked for this money to replace that the BOCC made no decisions on the conflict
better align the project scope to the current AC wasn’t working. HVAC system and you argued that it was between Patuxent E.S. and Northern M.S.
budget. Additionally, BOE staff has identi- “I remember I didn’t go to my own child’s old, could not be repaired any longer and
fied a Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) opening day of school because I had so had to be replaced. But yet here you are dickmyers@countytimes.net
systemic renovation project that can be many teachers upset and asked me to walk today telling us, we can repair it and it’ll
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