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Schools Blasted for Violence Against Teachers

Grasso: The Inmates are Running the Asylum
By Dick Myers transferred to a middle school because she
Staff Writer thought those students were a little older
and maybe they had matured more. What
County Commissioner Buddy Hance was she found out was that wasn’t true. She was
elected on Dec. 12 to serve as the board’s involved in a situation one day where there
president for the fourth consecutive year. was a school event where the kids weren’t
And Catherine Grasso was elected vice in class. They were allowed to participate
president for the next year. Both used the in activities. And the activity that she was
occasion to strongly criticize the school sys- a part of became overrun with students and
tem for its handling of violence by students out of control. And she was physically, ver-
against teachers. bally attacked, dragged into a corner, and
Grasso listed a series of events she had beaten by a student. And the other students
attended recently and noted, “Not once, stood around and laughed and joked about
when I did any of this, this past couple of it. The principal popped his head in there,
weeks, did I ever feel afraid or frightened for before she got beaten, and gave her no sup-
myself. I knew if anything were to happen, port.” She reported the principal said, “Just
my fellow commissioners have my back, deal with it.”
staff has my back. I’ve never had to dodge Hance added, “I did contact the super-
a punch.” intendent last night and he said the student
Grasso added, “I’ve never been pushed, that attacked her was disciplined, although
I’ve never been shoved to the ground. I’ve he can’t talk about it because, that’s what we Commissioner President Buddy Hance Commissioner Vice President Catherine Grasso
never been dragged around on the ground. do today. We protect our kids and can’t talk
I’ve never had somebody get in my face about what happened to him. I also asked pleasant affair. Hance said he was honored move on. But when you’re mad, I want to
and say, ‘F’ you. You better ‘F-ing’ let go him what happened to the principal, because by the reappointment. “We have a great see the president of the board.”
of me. I’m going to hurt/ kill you.’ The I think he bears responsibility because she board. It’s my second term and this board Grasso said, “You represent us well. I’ve
teacher wasn’t quite sure when she was on knew what was coming and he walked out.” gets along better than any group I’ve seen been very impressed this year. Very thank-
the ground if it was hurt or kill you. I’ve Hance noted, “She contacted the teacher’s to be honest. Everybody is focused on the ful to have you on board as our president.”
never had to take assault leave like some union and got no response from anybody. same page and while we don’t always agree Commissioner Mark Cox observed, “We
of our teachers have had to take. And this No support. She feels like she’s out on an on everything, we move on. And that’s a have a great board here. We always don’t
is going on in our county, and I hear it all island by herself.” pleasure.” agree, but we listen to one another, and we
the time. Hance observed, “I will give the new Outgoing vice president Mike Hart said come to a conclusion.”
“I was at a funeral and a teacher came up superintendent a little credit. I think he’s of Hance, “It’s not a fun job. A lot of the hate
to me and she was enraged with the con- trying to improve a little bit over the previ- mail goes right to the president of the board. dickmyers@countytimes.net
ditions that she has to teach under. We’ve ous superintendent. But she mentions in her If you’re happy in life, you’re good. You just
lost a lot of teachers. Our teachers go into a email that you can’t teach a class anymore.
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Transportation Budget State, County Swap

Cuts Impact Calvert Roads
Commuter Buses Could Be on the Way Out By Dick Myers
Staff Writer
By Dick Myers to be moving forward. We hope that they’re
Staff Writer going to at least finish paving Broomes The Calvert County Board of County
Island Road because that’s a nightmare.” Commissioners has approved a road swap
Maryland’s budget deficit combined Hance also raised another budget con- with the state. The approval came after a Sept.
with declining transportation revenues are cern. “What was of great importance to our 12 public hearing at which no one spoke.
leading the state’s transportation secre- citizens is the commuter buses are going Public Works Director J.R, Cosgrove Jr.
tary to propose major cuts in the six-year to end sometime between now and July 1. explained transfer involving MD 765A and
Consolidated Transportation Plan that will They say they’re looking for grants, a fed- Commerce Lane Road: “In August 2017, the
have a ripple effect on proposed projects in eral grant maybe. The commuter bus sys- Board of County Commissioners (BOCC)
Calvert County. This comes just weeks after tem has been in trouble since Covid. I’ve and the State Highway Administration
officials from the Maryland Department been watching the numbers. Ridership is at (SHA) of the Department of Transportation
of Transportation visited the county and the 30 percent range. People (are) working entered a Memorandum of Understanding
said one project in particular, intersection at home; nobody’s riding the buses like they (MOU). According to the MOU, upon com-
improvements along Route 231, were mov- used to.” pletion of construction of the project, SHA
ing forward. Hance insisted, “It’s a vital service. And and the county shall immediately enter into
Proposed cuts to the six-year transpor- when those buses end, all those cars are a Road Transfer Agreement. This Road
tation plan by the administration of Gov. going to be on the road again for those peo- Transfer Agreement was executed in June
Wes Moore are reported to be $3.3 billion. ple that are going to work. Besides the fact of 2022, which spelled out the follow- Public Works Director J.R. Cosgrove
Commissioner President Buddy Hance that those people, I now have to find parking: i) SHA shall convey the New Service
presented the bad news at their Dec. 12 ing in DC and afford to pay for it: Road and old MD 765A, including all the 4, which is basically across from Commerce
meeting. He said, “We talked about our Hance issued a call to action. “I would improvements made to those roadways, to Lane that now serves what used to be the old
projects that were coming up and they told encourage everybody out there that uses the county; and ii) the county shall donate animal hospital and the flower shop. And
us that they were working on (Route) 231 the commuter bus system to start writing Commerce Lane including all the modifica- then of course, Commerce Lane is a section
safety control efforts and different projects, some letters because that’s the only thing tion made to that roadway to SHA.” from Outback out to Route 4 (that) we would
and everything was on track, and all was that’s going to save the bus system. And it Cosgrove said of the location of the roads transfer to the state.”
good. Last Monday, Gov. Moore announced was very discouraging to hear that the buses in question: “7 65a is basically from Outback There was no cost to either party as the
that they have a $1.3 billion deficit and that may go away. So, we hope that everyone in Prince Frederick down to Maryland 2/4, result of the transfer which was unanimously
no projects are moving forward that aren’t will take a little time and write a letter.” basically the grass strip where Main Street approved by the county commissioners.
bid out by this coming January 1. So, none used to come out and intersect Route four.
of the projects in Calvert County are going dickmyers@countytimes.net The service road is on the west side of Route dickmyers@countytimes.net
Thursday, December 14, 2023 Calvert County Times LOCAL NEWS 6
Dog Perishes, Budget Amendment

Occupants Displaced Approved for
in Lusby Fire Specialty Attorneys
By Dick Myers
Staff Writer
The Calvert County Board of County

Commissioners (BOCC) has approved a
budget amendment so they to “solicit pro-
fessional services for legal services within
specialty practice areas, and internal audits.’
The $800,000 budget amendment will come
from prior year’s fund valances. The movies
will be in the country administrator’s budget.
During a Dec. 12 public hearing before
the unanimous approval, County Attorney
John Norris explained, “Certain areas of
the practice of law are so specialized they
warrant hiring counsel with active knowl-
edge in that area for the efficient use of
taxpayer funds. That is, it can be more County Attorney John Norris
efficient, and less costly, and outcomes
improved when the decision is made to the process that we’re just going to allow
By Dick Myers however, one dog perished. The occupants hire outside counsel within specialty prac- the county administrator or the attorney’s
Staff Writer were displaced as a result of the fire and are tice areas. Additional funds are also sought team to spend $800,000 without checking
being assisted by the American Red Cross. for the County Administrator to solicit in if they’re going to spend over X amount.
A Dec. 10 house fire in Lusby has dis- Anyone with any information regarding this internal audits of efficiency and alignment So, it’s all taxpayer dollars. Again, anything
placed a family and caused the loss of a incident is asked to contact the Office of of job performance.” we can do to improve services, increase
family dog. the State Fire Marshal, Southern Regional The county is currently pursuing an audit workflow, productivity, synergistic, all
The fire on George Drive caused Office, at 443-550-6835. of the school board’s budget. those fun words, let’s do it. But let’s make
$200,000 damage to the single-family res- The owner/occupant was listed as Emad During the public hearing, regular con- sure we’re doing everything above board.”
idence and $50,000 loss to its contents, Dides, a county commissioner candidate in tributor, Joseph Cormier of Owings ques- Commissioner President Buddy Hance
according to the Maryland State Fire the last election. tioned the amount being set aside for responded, “You know, even though it
Marshal’s Office. The Solomons Volunteer Rescue Squad attorneys. He said, “I’m not against this. I doesn’t show in here, we do approve
The fire was reported at 4:34 p.m. The and Fire Department was the first responder. believe we do need expertise when we can those expenditures, when necessary, when
fire marshal reports, “The fire was dis- It took 45 firefighters 50 minutes to bring get it. I’m a little concerned $800,000 com- needed. And I can assure you we don’t
covered by an occupant of the home. She the blaze under control. ing up as an emergency expense and not as spend money that we don’t need to.”
then alerted other occupants in the home. part of the regular budget process. And I’m
There were no injuries as a result of the fire; dickmyers@countytimes.net concerned that I didn’t hear any controls on dickmyers@countytimes.net
The Clydesdales Are Coming to Town LOCAL

By Dick Myers
Staff Writer
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see the Clydesdales Team as they park on
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The town on their website says, “Don’t TASTE TH
miss the chance to be part of a heart- they did in the past.,” according to the town. built in 1885. There are eight horses driven BEACHES
warming moment as deserving recipients According to Wikipedia, the online ency- at any one time, but ten horses are on each
are awarded scholarships from Folds of clopedia, “There are several ‘hitches’ or team to provide alternates for the hitch when
Honor. Additionally, be treated to a special teams of horses, that travel around the United needed. Assorted Clydesdales are also used TO SEE YOUR
appearance by members of the Washington States and other countries that remain in their as animal actors in television commercials
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Team will also carry on the legacy by deliver- Hampshire. At St. Louis, they are housed dickmyers@countytimes.net
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Resolve to Make it to the New Year

Make Sure There’s a Designated Driver
By Dick Myers but also the other men and women who
Staff Writer are not here today, who also help to protect
our roads and keep us all safe. There’s one
“I just want to emphasize the importance truism about Calvert County. You can’t go
of having a designated driver since it is des- anywhere in Calvert County without hav-
ignated driver month. if you’re going to a ing to drive there. So, these people are the
Christmas party, just make sure you have ones that are keeping all of us safe. I can’t
that driver available,” said Calvert County say enough about the designated driver pro-
Sheriff Ricky Cox. gram. How simple is it to get a designated
The whole month of December through driver when you go out for the evening? The
January 2 is when the designated driver problem is that people think one drink, two
campaign is in full swing in Calvert County drinks. I’m okay. You’re not okay. It’s a very
in recognition that the holiday season is a simple thing to do to ask somebody. One
time for more celebrating by drinking and of the things about being state’s attorney,
then more driving drunk. no more going to the restaurant and driving
The Calvert County Board of County home. My wife is now the designated driver.
Commissioners (BOCC) highlighted the She doesn’t like it, but she does it.” Photo of those attending the Dec. 12 proclamation.
campaign on Dec. 12 along with honoring Maryland State Police Prince Frederick
deputies and troopers who had the most DUI Barrack Commander Lieutenant Jimmy First class Kevin Bauer and Trooper First stance abuse, local law enforcement, and
arrests for the year. Meurrens thanked all the partners in the Class Andrew Smith Calver County residents in promoting coop-
Cox said in a Facebook post, “All Calvert room who help make the designated driver The proclamation read by Commissioner erative impaired driving prevention efforts.
County citizens must be aware of the program a success. Todd Ireland said, “Whereas the Calver And whereas it is essential that all Calvert
importance of prevention programs and the Calvert Alliance Against Substance Alliance Against Substance Abuse Inc is County citizens be aware of the importance
impact citizen participation has on reducing Abuse, Inc. (CAASA) Coordinator Candice sponsoring a countywide impaired driving of having a celebration plan in place, such as
impaired driving crashes in Calvert County. D’Agostino announced this year’s law prevention campaign from December 1st, designated driver and understand that their
Citizens are urged to choose a designated enforcement winners: from the Sheriff’s 2023, through January 2nd, 2024. Whereas participation can help reduce impaired driv-
driver for any upcoming holiday parties they Office, Deputy Tyler Bowen, Deputy the loss of life due to impaired driving is ing crashes in Calvert County.”
may attend and not provide alcohol to those Brenna Hudson, Deputy Tyrell Claggett and preventable. And whereas the designated
under the age of 21.” Deputy Ryan Jones. From Maryland State driver campaign provides a unique oppor- dickmyers@countytimes.net
State’s Attorney Bob Harvey said, “I join Police Barrick U they were Trooper First tunity for Calvert County restaurants, clubs,
with everyone here in thanking the officers Class Matthew Morman, Trooper First Class bars, civic and service organizations to join
who are present today for these awards, Justin Kohler (not in attendance) Trooper forces with the Calvert Alliance against sub-
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CALVERT COUNTY CRIME BLOTTER

During the weeks of November 20 – entered the Walmart and stole two Cinnamon emergency lights was charged with CDS: Possession-Not
December 3, 2023, Calvert County Sheriff’s Toast Crunch milks, two Pepperidge Farm and sirens activated Cannabis.
Office Deputies responded to 3,573 calls for Milano cookie boxes, and one ham and for a stretch of 3-4
service throughout the community. cheese Lunchable. Greening exited the miles and the driver On December
store passing all final points of sale without refused to pull 2, 2023, Sgt.
Burglary: 23-83183 paying for the items. Greening was charged over. The driver, Livingston
On November 22, 2023, Deputy Tunnell with Theft: Less than $100.00. David Alexander responded to the
responded to a residence on Mason Road in Reifsnyder, 18 of 3700 block of
Prince Frederick, for the report of a burglary On November St. Leonard, finally Hunting Creek Road
that had already occurred. Investigation 27, 2023, Deputy David Alexander Reifsnyder came to a stop along in Huntingtown, for
revealed a window in the rear of the res- Brown responded to Broomes Island a disorderly subject.
idence had been smashed out in a forced the Calvert Village Road in the area of Yoes Corner. Reifsnyder Upon arrival, con-
entry attempt. Nothing appears to have been Shopping Center was placed into custody and transported to Lionel Mackall Jr. tact was made with
stolen. The estimated value of damaged located on W. Dares the Detention Center where he was charged Lionel Mackall
property is $300.00. Beach Road in with Fleeing and Eluding, Negligent Jr., 42 of Huntingtown, who had been pre-
Prince Frederick, Driving, and other traffic-related charges. viously trespassed indefinitely from the
Damaged Property: 23-83248 for the report of property. Mackall was placed under arrest
On November 22, 2023, Deputy Tunnell Tyree Tyquonna Nolan trespassing. Upon On November and transported to the Calvert County
responded to the 3200 block of Huntsman arrival, contact was 30, 2023, DFC Detention Center where he was charged
Drive in Huntingtown, for the report of dam- made with Tyree Tyquonna Nolan, 27 of Shoemaker initiated with Trespassing: Private Property.
aged property. The complainant advised an no fixed address, who has been previously a traffic stop on a
unknown suspect cut the wire to the vic- trespassed indefinitely from the Safeway. vehicle for a traffic Editor’s Note: The above arrests are not
tim’s Christmas lights. The estimated value Nolan was transported to the Calvert County violation in the area an indication of guilt or innocence as the
of damaged property is $50.00. Detention Center where she was charged of the Lusby Fastop cases have not been adjudicated.
with Trespassing: Private Property. located at 11790 Anyone with information about these inci-
Theft: 23-84820 H.G. Trueman Road dents is asked to call the Sheriff’s Office at
On November 28, 2023, Deputy Gadwill On November Elaine Diane Ly Simpson in Lusby. The driver, (410) 535-2800 and reference the case num-
responded to Ulta Beauty located at 845 N. 27, 2023, Deputy Elaine Diane Ly ber provided. Citizens may remain anony-
Solomons Island Road in Prince Frederick, Baxter responded Simpson, 40 of Lusby, had an active war- mous thru the ‘Submit a Tip’ feature on the
for the report of a theft. Investigation to 15 Duke Street rant through the Calvert County Sheriff’s Calvert County Sheriff’s Office mobile app.
revealed that 3 black females, all rang- in Prince Frederick, Office. Further investigation revealed mul- To download, visit https://apps.myocv.com/
ing from 5’5” to -5’7” tall, weighing 130- for the report of tiple pills of Oxycodone were located inside share/a39520678 . Tipsters may also email
160lbs, entered the store wearing surgical trespassing. Upon the vehicle. Simpson was transported to the ccsotips@calvertcountymd.gov
masks and stole multiple bottles of perfume arrival, contact was Calvert County Detention Center where she
from the fragrance department. Two of the made with Matthew
Looking for a
females had braids and the third female was Matthew Leo Greening Leo Greening, 35
wearing a bookbag. The females were last of no fixed address,
seen fleeing the parking lot in a black SUV loitering on private property that is marked
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another job?
Shooting: 23-085460
On December 1, 2023, Calvert County On November
Sheriff’s Office responded to the 1300 block 30, 2023, DFC
of Sark Court in Prince Frederick, for the Rzepkowski initi-
report of a shooting. Officers arrived on ated a traffic stop
scene and located a juvenile victim suffer- on a vehicle after
ing from a gunshot wound to the upper body. having observed
The victim was treated and transported to a traffic viola-
an area trauma center in stable condition. tion. Upon making
Witnesses on the scene advised a masked contact with the
male suspect was seen leaving the area in Keith Leroy Harrod driver, Keith Leroy
a black SUV. The investigation continues. Harrod, 51 of St.
Leonard, Deputy Rzepkowski observed a
ARRESTS small white object being thrown from the
vehicle. Deputies located and identified
On November the object thrown to be a cigarette con-
25, 2023, Deputy taining Phencyclidine (PCP). Harrod was
MacWilliams placed into custody and transported to the
responded to the Calvert County Detention Center where he
Walmart located was charged with CDS: Possession-Not
at 150 Solomons Cannabis and other traffic-related offenses.
Island Road in
Prince Frederick,
for the report of a
On November 30, 2023, at 8:15 p.m.,
Deputy Sylver initiated a traffic stop on a
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Calvert Conversations On Pins & Needles STEAMLab Jr. Dungeons & Dragons – ADULT
Linden House Calvert Library Prince Frederick Calvert Library Prince Frederick Calvert Library (Zoom/Roll20)
70 Church Street, Prince Frederick 850 Costley Way 850 Costley Way 6-9 p.m.
10-11 a.m. 1-4 p.m. 6-7 p.m.
Come have fun with D&D, a role
Please join Calvert Library for a walk Bring your quilting, needlework, knit- Become a scientist and explore topics playing game for adults of all experi-
down memory lane at the Linden House ting, crocheting or other project for an after- related to STEAM on the first and third ence levels. Registration required. https://
which will be decked out for an old fash- noon of conversation and shared creativity. Monday each month! Build, code, count, CalvertLibrary.info.
ioned “Christmas at Linden”! Diane 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. https:// and create with different activities each
Harrison will provide a tour of the house and CalvertLibrary.info session. Registration required. Intended for
Joanie Kilmon will share information from scientists in grades K-2. 410-535-0291 or Thu, Dec 21
the Hulbert Footner room. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. https://CalvertLibrary.info.
301-855-1862. https://CalvertLibrary.info. Sat, Dec 16 NARFE Meeting
Teen Anime Night Brain Games: Mahjongg, Scrabble & Tue, Dec 19 Gateway Restaurant
More 5455 Broomes Island Rd., Port Republic
Calvert Library Southern Branch Book Discussion & Dine Out 12 p.m.
13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons Calvert Library Prince Frederick
6-7:30 p.m. 850 Costley Way Calvert Library Prince Frederick The National Active and Retired Federal
12-3 p.m. 850 Costley Way Employees Association (NARFE) Calvert
Chill with friends for a few hours at the 6-8 p.m. County Chapter 1466 December meeting
library - games, art, anime, books, and Games are a great way to keep your brain will be a holiday lunch. After lunch, Greg
pizza! Details coming soon. 410-326-5289. sharp while having fun! Join us! Please Join us this month to discuss “Jane Eyre” Bowen from Keep Calvert Country will
https://CalvertLibrary.info. register. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. by Charlotte Bronte. Come at 6pm if you speak on current happenings and propos-
https://CalvertLibrary.info. want to order dinner. Discussion starts at als that could affect quality of life in the
World of Wonder 7pm. Let’s talk about Jane’s life in late 18th county. Canned foods and check donations
century England and how her commentary will be collected for Chesapeake Cares Food
Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch Sun, Dec 17 on class, sexuality, religion, and feminism Pantry. To enable the chapter to get an accu-
3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach can illuminate life today. Put it on hold here rate head count for the lunch, RSVP’s (via
6:30-7:30 p.m. Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Social 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. https:// e-mail: NARFE14665@gmail.com or mail
CalvertLibrary.info. to NARFE PO Box 202 Port Republic, MD
Elementary students K-2 will have fun One-Room Schoolhouse 20676-0202) are requested by Monday,
exploring a new topic each session through 3080 Broomes Island Road, Port Book Discussion December 18.
books, activities, and wonder, of course. Republic
This month’s topic is geology rocks! 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Calvert Library (Online) Little Minnows: Fossil Exploration
Registration required. 410-257-2411. 8-9 p.m.
https://CalvertLibrary.info. Come and celebrate an Old Fashioned Calvert Marine Museum
Christmas in the original Port Republic One- Join us this month to discuss “Remarkably 10:15 & 11:15 a.m.
Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Room Schoolhouse, which will be decorated Bright Creatures” by Shelby Van Pelt. For
for the holidays. Visit with Santa and Mrs. fans of A Man Called Ove, a luminous debut This month’s theme is Fossil Exploration,
Calvert Library Prince Frederick Claus. Make popcorn/cranberry strings and novel about a widow’s unlikely friendship for preschoolers ages 3 – 5, with an adult.
850 Costley Way, and ZOOM Christmas stars, and help to decorate the with a giant Pacific octopus reluctantly This program focuses on one of the muse-
6:30-8 p.m. Christmas tree. Have fun making seasonal residing at the local aquarium—and the um’s three themes. Join us for story time
Christmas crafts. Enjoy Christmas music truths she finally uncovers about her son’s and a craft, available while supplies last.
Get tips and support from other caregiv- and our guest flutist. Santa and Mrs. Claus disappearance. 410-535-0291 or 301-855- Sessions are 25-40 minutes. The cost is
ers. Facilitated by Jeannette Findley and will arrive at 11 a.m. For more information, 1862. https://CalvertLibrary.info. free with museum admission. Sign up at the
JC Hooker. Please register to receive the please visit our website at calvertoneroom- Admissions Desk when you arrive.
Zoom link. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. school.org/events
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Thu, Dec 14 Fri, Dec 15 Sat, Dec 16 toes and canned veggies) to local families in
need. We have over 1000 families in need
Kids’ Workshop: Grief at the Holidays ALVFD Online Holiday Gift Basket Breakfast with Santa this year, so any and all help is appreciated.
Auction We need volunteers to deliver dinners to
Leonardtown Library St. Mary’s County Elks Lodge #2092 addresses all over the county, and help to
23630 Hayden Ln., Leonardtown https://www.facebook.com/lvfd1auxiliary 45779 Fire Dept Ln., California package up and load the dinners for the driv-
6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. 9 a.m. to Noon ers and for walk-ins. Please come to Zion
Methodist Church, 21291 Three Notch
The holidays can be a confusing time for The Auxiliary of the Leonardtown All you can eat Buffet Breakfast Includes: Road, Lexington Park, MD 20653 (Between
children experiencing grief. Join us for an Volunteer Fire Department is hosting an Omelets to order, Scrambled Eggs, Waffles, Gates 2 and 3 of NAS Pax River). Doors
interactive workshop to teach participants online auction featuring holiday gifts Sausage, Bacon, Fried Potatoes, Biscuits open for packaging volunteers at 3:30 PM,
ages 7-17 about grief and help them connect and seasonal items! The online auction and Gravy, Fruit, Juice, and Coffee. $18 and 4:00 PM for delivery drivers. Doors
with other children with similar experiences. will run from 7am—7pm on December adults $12 kids age 5-10 under 5 free. Get open at 4:30 for Walk-Ins. Help is needed
This workshop will give them ideas for how 15th. Individual photos and the descrip- you picture taken with Santa! until 6:00 each night or when the turkeys run
to cope with feelings of grief, help them pre- tion of each item will be shown under the 301-863-7800 out. Great opportunity for families and those
pare for the holidays, and show them ways “Discussion” tab of this event. Bids can be students needing volunteer hours.
to honor their special person. Hospice of increased by multiples of $5. The highest Also, Mike’s Food Fund is in need of
St. Mary’s offers all bereavement services bid as of 7pm will be the winner of that item. Mon, Dec 18 monetary donations if you can help out.
at no cost to the community, though dona- Items must be picked up from 10am-12pm Dinner costs have risen from $20 to $35
tions are welcome. To register, please call on December 16th at the Leonardtown Fire Help with Mike’s Turkey Drive each. Please stop by Mike’s Bikes or mail
301-994-3023 or email Patricia.S.Watson@ Department. We only take cash or check. a check to:
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Thursday, December 14, 2023 St. Mary’s County Times OBITUARIES 21
In Brinsfield
Remembrance
Donna Norris, 76 Mollie Rea McKay, 97
Our Family
Life Celebration Homes &
Donna Pennisi Mollie Rea was

Crematory
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peacefully on and William Rustin Memorial Packages & Pre-need Services Provided
December 5, 2023 in Howard, the third
Leonardtown, MD. of three children.
Born December She graduated from
20, 1946, in Troy, Woodrow Wilson
New York, she was High School with
the daughter of the late Charles C. “Pennie” varsity letters in several sports. She attended Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.
Pennisi and Priscilla A. “Boots” Davis Meredith College in North Carolina and got 22955 Hollywood Road
Pennisi. her teaching certificate in Maryland. In her Leonardtown, MD 20650
She is survived by her husband John E. twenties, Mollie Rea taught at Great Mills
301-475-5588
“Jackie” Norris, whom she married August Elementary School, went sailing, played
9, 1964 in Leonardtown, MD. She is also golf and tennis and went dancing at Tall
survived by her daughter, Cindy Carroll, and Timbers Tavern.
husband Duane of Leonardtown, MD. Son, Mollie Rea met local waterman, Reese
Gary Norris, wife Tina, of Clements, MD. McKay at her father’s golf course. When
Her siblings Charles A. “Andy” Pennisi of she agreed to marry him, Reese built a house
Leonardtown, MD, Catherine Ann Damoth with three golf greens on his father’s farm, Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.
Bohanan of Rockledge, FL and her precious but with 5 children in 9 years, she never 30195 Three Notch Road
grandchildren, Nick and Ben Carroll. had much time to play or sail. She learned Charlotte Hall, MD 20622
Donna graduated from St. Mary’s early in her marriage at her mother-in-law’s 301-472-4400
Academy in 1964. She worked at the St. advice to leave the dishes, grab the children,
Mary’s Sheriff’s Office until she and her get to the wharf and on the fishing boat if she
husband took over Pennies Bar from her par- wanted to see her husband in the evening.
ents in 1973. It was there, in running the bar Mollie Rea drove a school bus occasion-
alongside Jackie for several decades that she ally for Reese. She took classes at St. Mary’s
developed many lasting friendships and bonds College and taught at Little Flower School. Family owned and operated for two generations
with so many residents of St. Mary’s County. Until she retired, she drove the Bookmobile
She and Jackie continued to run the family
business until retirement in December 2005.
around the county helping folks find their
perfect read. She enjoyed traveling, bowl-
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o n
Her life revolved around her children and ing, fishing, sports, golfing, bridge and sing-
g t
grandchildren. She enjoyed spending time ing. After Reese died in 2008, Mollie Rea
i n i ve
with them at all of the family gatherings. She wintered in Texas with her daughter, Mary
Lexark ACocmtmunity
also enjoyed watching sports, especially the Carolyn Prett. Mollie Rea knew how to have
ones that Gary, Nick and Ben played. You fun, share joy and always look on the bright
could also find her enjoying the monthly side. As her health failed, she was cared for
luncheons with the “Pennies” girls, where at home by her daughters, Linda Gateau and
P Adult
they would catch up on the many memories Sharon McKay and by Hospice the last few
they shared. months. She passed peacefully in her sleep.
The family will receive friends on She was preceded in death by her hus-
December 14, 2023 from 10:00 AM band, Roland Reese, parents, sister Carolyn
to12:30PM at the Mattingly Gardner Funeral Bayless Humes, brother Billy, daughter-
Home in Leonardtown. A Mass of Christian in-law Barbara Wheeler McKay and two
Burial will be celebrated at St. Aloysius grandsons, Kevin Thomas McKay and
Church in Leonardtown, December 14, Bradford Buie McKay.
2023 at 1:00 PM by Father David Beaubien As well as her daughters, she is sur-
officiating. Interment will follow at Charles vived by her sons Roland Rea McKay and NOW Available
Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Leonardtown,
MD. Pallbearers will be Ben Carroll, Nick
Thomas Allan McKay, daughter-in-law Toni
McKay, sons-in-law Chip Gateau and David 1&2 bedroom
Carroll, Tony Norris, John Pennisi, Donald
Quade, and Brett Williar.
Prett, grandchildren Beverly Rea McKay,
Jason Roland McKay, Candace McKay St.
apartments
Memorial contributions may be made to Germain and Chad Reese McKay, great
St. Mary’s Nursing Center, 21585 Peabody grandchildren Tyler, Trevor, Joshua, Olivia
Street, Leonardtown, MD 20650; or Hospice and Reese McKay.
of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, In lieu of flowers, donations can be made
MD 20650. to KevinStrongFoundation.com for Brain
Condolences may be made to the family Cancer research or St. Mary’s Hospice.
at www.mgfh.com. Family and friends are invited to visit on
Arrangements provided by the Mattingley- Dec. 20, 10:30- 12:00. Funeral mass at noon
Gardiner Funeral Home and Cremation at St. George Catholic Church, Valley Lee,
Services, P.A., Leonardtown, MD. MD 20692.
Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral
Home, P.A.
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Barb Fowler, 84 the garden club, and the civic association. join us to celebrate her life over a drink at Mary Lou Ching Mattei, 88
She was also a dedicated Catholic and read- the Breton Bay Clubhouse (cash bar) from
Barbara Ann ily gave up her time to help at church. 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Mary Louise
Fowler (Founds) was She will be dearly missed and lov- A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Ching Mattei,
born on December ingly remembered by her extensive fam- Monday, December 18, 2023 at 10:00 am, “Mary Lou”, 88, of
20, 1938 and went ily. She is survived by her seven children: Our Lady of Grace, Penndel, PA. Leonardtown, MD,
to rest on December Terri Fowler, Ric Fowler (Deniece), Rita Condolences to the family may be made passed away on
4, 2023 while sur- Hegeman (Jay), Mary Beth Lloyd (Brian), at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. December 8, 2023 in
rounded by her lov- David Fowler (Mary), Tina Dotson (David), Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Leonardtown, MD.
ing family. She grew and Ann Marie Morgan (Paul). Her grand- Home, P.A. Born on March 12,
up in Bensalem, PA children Travis (Mary), Kevin, Colvin, 1935 in Pearson, St.
and married her husband Richard C. Fowler on Davis, and Vanessa Fowler, Quincy Malecki Mike Woodall, 65 Mary’s County, MD, she was the daughter
December 26, 1960. Rich was in the Navy and (John), Lucas, and Niven Hegeman, Kacie of the late Calvert I. Norris and the late Mary
they traversed the country several times early (Glyn) , Hanna, Haley, and Cameron Lloyd, Michael “Mike” Elizabeth (Gatton) Norris. Mary Lou was the
in their marriage as they grew their family. In Olivia and Noah Fowler, Wayne Brooks Anthony Woodall, Sr., loving wife of the late Robert Mattei, whom
1978 Rich was transferred to NAS Patuxent and Danielle Malhotra (Sunny), and Myra 65, of Hughesville, she married on January 17, 2002, and who
River and Barb and Rich settled down and and Owen Morgan. She is also survived MD, formerly of preceded her in death on March 20, 2017.
allowed their roots to grow in Breton Bay. by Rich’s brothers Bill Fowler, Ed Fowler Avenue, MD, passed She is survived by her stepchildren Robin
Barb poured her giant heart into this commu- (Andrea), and Ray Kuznicki (Mary) and away surrounded by Beard (Jeff), Ronald Mattei (Lynn), Ricky
nity. She was instrumental in establishing the numerous nieces and nephews. his loving family on Mattei (Roxanne), her siblings Joan Payne
Breton Bay Golf and Country Club and vol- She is preceded in death by her devoted December 1, 2023 at (George) of Mechanicsville, MD and Jackie
unteered her time and energy for over 25 years husband, Richard C. Fowler, her brother his home. Born on Norris, of Compton, MD her sister-in-law,
to helping the organization grow. She loved Jack Founds and his wife Nance, and her December 9, 1957 in Leonardtown, MD, Emily Norris and Myrtle Ann Norris, as well
being around kids and became the neighbor- sister-in-law Patricia Fowler. he was the son of the late Mary Frances as many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and
hood mom to so many. She was selfless, kind, Barb touched the hearts of everyone she Woodall and George Kelly Woodall. Mike great-nephews, which were like her own
and always more concerned about others than met and her loss will be felt by many. was the loving husband of 46 years to Edith children. In addition to her parents, Mary
herself. Mom made everyone feel welcome in A gathering of friends and family will Marie Woodall (Bassford), whom he mar- Lou was preceded in death by her first hus-
her home. We never had to ask if it was ok to take place at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, ried on September 9, 1977 in Leonardtown, band, John R. Ching, whom she married in
bring someone home; there was always room Leonardtown, MD on Friday, December 15, MD. He is survived by his children Michael November 1953, and her siblings, Betty Ann
at our table and her motto was “you can always 2023 from 4:00 to 5:00 pm with prayers at Woodall, Jr. (April), Lisa Stephens (Billy), Beavan, Dickie Norris, Bobby Norris, and
offer someone a grilled cheese sandwich”. 5:00 pm. In lieu of flowers please make and Katie Woodall; grandchildren Hunter Billy Norris, and stepson Russell Mattei.
Barb valued her community and was donations to the Alzheimer’s Association and Reaghan Woodall, Conner and Ashlynn Mary Lou was a lifelong St. Mary’s County,
involved in the golf course ladies’ group, (ALZ.org/maryland) in her name, and/or Stephens, and Kayci Barnes; and sisters MD resident, and attended Our Lady’ School
Christine Kotowski (Ted), Ann Faunce in Medley’s Neck and St. Mary’s Academy in
(Dickie), and Ellen Woodall. He was pre- Leonardtown. She was a switchboard opera-
ceded in death by his brothers John Irving tor for C&P Telephone Company/Verizon in
Mattingly, Clarence Benjamin Mattingly, Leonardtown, LaPlata, and Brandywine for
and James Ernest “Ernie” Woodall (Linda). 32 ½ years, retiring in 1985. After her retire-
Mike was raised on St. Patrick’s Creek ment, she worked part time for St. Mary’s
and at an early age became a waterman for County Government. Mary Lou enjoyed
many years before moving on to work for shopping, gambling, travelling with her hus-
other companies in various positions. He band, Bob, working in her yard, and going to
had recently retired in 2021 and spent most lunch with friends. She did volunteer work
of his time at a friend’s farm, a very special with the Telephone Co. Pioneers and the St.
place to him. His passions were duck hunt- Mary’s Nursing Center Bingo.
ing with his son, grandchildren, and friends; The family would like to thank Mary
his yearly hunting trip to Canada; crabbing; Lou’s very special niece, Donna Norris, for
racing; and spending all free time with his the loving care she so graciously gave her.
wife and family. The family will receive friends on
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 from 9:00 AM
Tuesday, December 12, 2023 from 2:00 – to 10:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner
4:00 PM with prayers being recited at 4:00 Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. A Mass
PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral of Christian Burial will be celebrated at
Home Leonardtown, MD. Interment will 10:30 AM in Our Lady’s Church at Medley’s
be private. Honorary pallbearers include Neck, Leonardtown, MD, with Father John
Hunter and Reaghan Woodall, Conner and Nguyen officiating. Interment will follow at
LOCAL CLASSIFIEDS Ashlynn Stephens, Kayci Barnes, Billy Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown,
LOCAL ADVERTISERS YOUR ONLINE Stephens, John Blazer, Kelly Faunce, Jamie MD. Serving as pallbearers will be Gary
REAL ESTATE COMMUNITY FOR Woodall, Richie Faunce, Happy Wathen, Norris, Tony Norris, Bob Norris, Jim Norris,
SERVICES CHARLES, CALVERT, Tony Bailey, Dennis Welch, Robert T. George Payne and Bernie Beavan. Honorary
Brown, Junior Lathroum, Petie Griffin, pallbearers will be David Norris, Dennis
& ST. MARY’S COUNTY Ricky Williams, and Jarred Norris. Norris, Duane Carroll and Joey Beavan.
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GENERAL fowl.org/donate/ and SOMD-Woodall in the at www.mgfh.com.
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of schools and they could meet with doctors “It’s a critical lynchpin,” Scassero said.
at the hospital,” Finnacom said. “It’s a critical node in the national security
The coming of the 6,000 new high-tech, apparatus.
highly skilled professionals and their fami- “It’s critical for the creating of the fleet
lies meant an infusion of $1 billion in pay- of the future.”
roll, Hodge said. Taking Naval aviation into the future has
And, Finnacom added, it helped trans- been NAS Pax River’s mission since the
form the base not only in size but in nature; beginning.
it changed from more of a denim Navy oper- “The base saw the transition from analog
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“Now we really do have rocket scientists
working here,” she said.
dials and buttons and you had to do a ton of
manual inputs. Saluting the men and women who
“Southern Maryland was once the poorest
and least competitive region in the state,”
“Now everything is digital and you have
computers assisting you with everything.” support the Pax River Mission
Hodge said. “Now, we’re one of the stron- Naval aircraft used to be ruled by cables
gest economies and one of the most com- and hydraulics, Scassero said, but that gave
petitive regions.” way to fly-by-wire systems that had com-
When the other bases closed down to puters making flying combat aircraft much
move to NAS Pax River all those years ago, more nimble.
Finnacom estimated that 70 percent of those For example, the development of the
jobs moved with those activities. Navy’s F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike
She said it was proof that their efforts had Fighter is considered by some to be the
been successful in making the community pinnacle of aviation technology melded
ready to take on the consolidation. with the latest in digital advances to make
It would make Patuxent River virtually it a stealthy and “smart” combatant on the
indispensable to the future of defense tech- modern battle field.
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nology progress. There was talk some years ago it would
be the last manned combat fighter, but
NAS Pax River Leads The Way Scassero said thinking on that had changed.
Matt Scassero,
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eration fighter design — known as next gen-
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Capt. Matt Scassero working for the “How do you incorporate AI in the cock-
University System pit?” Scassero said of the questions being
of Maryland’s UAS Research Operations considered here and elsewhere in the defense
Center right here in St. Mary’s. industry. “How do you trust AI autonomy?
Before that he was vice commander of “It’s a really hard question.”
NAWCAD from 2006 to 2009 and has It’s just one of the many avenues for the
witnessed the power of the work past and advancement of Naval aviation that scien-
present at NAS Pax River both on military tists, engineers and pilots are engaging in
manned aircraft and unmanned systems. on base, he said.
He cut his teeth in the EA-6B Prowler, a “Patuxent River is a real bright spot not SALUTING 80 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE
four-seat electronic warfare aircraft retired
from service since 2019 but it “took care”
only for the DOD [Department of Defense]
but for the local area,” Scassero said. “It’s a AT NAS PAX RIVER
of him. top tier facility for Naval aviation.
The base isn’t just a major nexus of “If it weren’t for Pax River, Naval avia-
research, development and technological
advancement, Scassero said, its critical to
tion would not be what it is today.”
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Pax River
continued from page 5
The executive
director there at the
time, Gary Hodge,
said the days of pre-
paring for the arrival
of so many were
heady ones.
“It was the most
transformative
Gary Hodge economic event in
Southern Maryland
history,” Hodge said. “And it was the most
transformative economic development proj-
ect in Maryland at the time.”
It required marshalling as much polit-
ical muscle at the time, including U.S.
Rep. Steny Hoyer and then Senators Paul
Sarbanes and Barbara Mikulski, as possible
to ensure funding came down to St. Mary’s
to fuel the transformation, particularly for
transportation infrastructure improvements
— like the widening of Route 235.
Hodge said political forces worked The first flight to Pax River landed in 1943.
together closely to ensure the success of
NAS Pax River in those days — and today. way for the consolidation are being com- economy,” Finnacom said. “It supercharged in the backwoods and without services,”
“One key element pleted to this day, Hodge said. our economy immediately. Finnacom said.
in our favor were the “FDR Boulevard was one of the projects “There was this huge ripple effect.” Some worried that the county was with-
politicians worked on that priority list,” said Hodge. Infrastructure growth and housing out its own hospital and had to rely on doc-
together on shared Robin Finnacom, who was hired by the growth skyrocketed in preparation for the tors coming down from larger communities
strategic goals,” TCC as their chief economic development move; but there was much trepidation on to treat patients.
Hodge said. leader, said the BRAC process brought the part of those in neighboring states about Finnacom worked to set up open pub-
Road improve- many jobs to the facility in Indian Head in moving here. lic meetings between incoming employees
ments named on a neighboring Charles County for which the Pax River’s isolation on the St. Mary’s and civic leaders and public servants to help
27-item long list council also had to give their assistance in peninsula was perfect for aviation testing but soothe the minds of those not happy leaving
approximately 30 smoothing the transition. left it wanting for more cosmopolitan tastes. their longtime homes, she said.
Robin Finnacom years ago to make “It would become the basis of our future “There was this reputation that we were “They could meet with the superintendent
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More Than Just A Base the running for command of installations in

California and even Japan, his family helped
Glen Ives, a him make the decision easy.
retired Navy cap- “This said ‘This is the best community
tain, helicopter pilot, we’ve ever lived,’” Ives said. “They made
and base command- the best choice for me.”
ing officer in the Essentially, the base and the community
mid 2000s, remem- have come to thrive off of each other.
bers when he had Ives said the terror attacks of 9/11
the option to take changed everything; the more casual rela-
his first command tionship with the outside community and the
Capt. Glen Ives assignment of an ability to bring them on board to see what
aviation unit. was going on there went away.
He talked with his wife, Barbara Ives — The security requirements were just too
also a Navy captain — about where they stringent during the War on Terror for that,
and their three boys should go for their but Ives said he tried to maintain relations
next assignment. with community groups and elected leaders,
He chose to be the skipper of VX-1, a which he considered key to the continued
testing squadron here on base. success of NAS Pax River.
“I had just made captain,” Ives said. “I “That was one of our biggest challenges,
told them we were going to be there a year, how to be secure but still keep that special
maybe a year-and-a-half.” interaction,” Ives said. “We worked on that
When Barbara asked them where they every day.
would be going, he told her Patuxent River. “If someone wanted me to speak to their
“She said: ‘Where the heck is that,’” Ives group or attend a meeting, I never turned
said. “Twenty-plus years later, we’re still down an invitation.”
here.” The base was more than a military instal-
The Ives family are one of many families lation, Ives said, it was something that
who have come from outside the St. Mary’s belonged to the St. Mary’s community just
County community and found a home here as much.
because of the base’s seemingly gravity-like “Pax River NAS is their base,” Ives said.
pull. “They pay taxes; they support us.”
They have gone on to work in both the
local defense industry and in community The Base Gets Bigger
institutions like the Southern Maryland
Navy Alliance and the College of Southern By the 1990’s the base was about to expe-
Maryland and become involved in many rience a massive growth spurt. It was on
civic and philanthropic causes. the winning side of three rounds of the base
It seems that the combination of the U.S. realignment and closure effort that some-
Navy’s presence here coupled with the times boils up in the Pentagon and Congress.
county’s unique location, way of life, deep Naval activities in Trenton, New Jersey,
rooted history but willingness to adapt and Warminster, Pennsylvania and Crystal City,
grow has produced something not often seen Virginia — NAVAIR itself — would all
in other military communities. be consolidated and moved to Naval Air
“Pax River — and I’m talking about Station Patuxent River.
the base and St. Mary’s County, Southern It was a herculean task getting ready for
Maryland — is a very special place.” Taking the arrival of thousands of new employees
command at VX-1 was just a stepping stone to that would forever transform the base and
eventually taking over as base CO, Ives said. the surrounding community.
But he wasn’t sure if he wanted the job; Staff at the Tri-County Council of
it took a higher-ranking officer to convince Southern Maryland (TCC) was tasked with
him to apply for the post and compete helping to smooth that transition.
through the NAVAIR process.
He got the job, even though he was in See Pax River, page 6
Contractors’ repair facilities were built in 1943.

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Naval Aviation
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
Where Dreams Take Flight
Naval Air Station

Patuxent River is
more than the hub
of research, devel-
opment, test and
evaluation for Naval
aviation’s present
and future, said its
current command-
Capt. Derrick Kingsley ing officer Capt.
Derrick Kingsley.
It’s where dreams are brought to life.
“It’s a city within a city,” Kingsley said.
“Any given day is a wild card.
“There is no dull day on installation
command.”
The base is the home of Naval Air
Systems Command (NAVAIR) and
the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft
Division (NAWCAD) as well as numer-
ous other tenant commands and programs Construction of Naval Air Station Patuxent River began April 4, 1942.
offices working on every aspect of Naval
aviation from the aircraft and their weap- Operations during World War II. program offices but maintain good relations reasons, with both new aircraft like the 5th
ons systems to pilot survival gear and hel- Its coming here necessitated the removal and partnerships with the community at generation F-35 Lightning II strike fighter
mets, just to name a few. and relocation of many county residents large outside the base main gate. taking to local skies and legacy aircraft like
There is very little dealing with Naval from the communities of what were then Kingsley said one of the key challenges of the F/A 18 Super Hornet — which still serves
aviation that has not had at least some con- known as Pearson and Jarboesville, but it leading on Pax River was keeping up with as the strike and air superiority workhorse of
tact with NAS Patuxent River in the last would be perhaps the single most transfor- aging infrastructure; he counts getting the the fleet around the world — joining it.
80 years. mative event in the county’s history since new air traffic control tower at the adjunct The key mission of the base is to pro-
“If it was thought about or dreamed of for English colonists landed in 1634. activity in St. Inigoes — Webster Field — vide the space and resources for all of those
a Naval aircraft, it probably started at Pax It turned perhaps the poorest and least started as a real accomplishment as well as research, development, testing and evalu-
River,” Kingsley said. “All the systems in educated county and region in Maryland getting the funding for a room replacement ation activities on base to complete their
Naval aviation, even the documents that go into one of its wealthiest, fastest growing for the installation’s air traffic system. missions to provide the best weapons for
with them, start at Pax River.” and most densely populated with scientists “Every building has a lifespan,” Kingsley the warfighter.
The construction of the base, which and aeronautics specialists in the country. said. “It supports both the mission and the
started in 1942 to give the Navy a place Base commanders like Kingsley have There is scarcely a time when some kind sailor,” Kingsley said.
to develop aviation technology quickly to always strived to make the base not only of aircraft undergoing development at NAS
fight the Japanese in the Pacific Theatre of attractive to different tenant commands and Pax River is not being flown for diagnostic See Pax River, page 5
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Thursday, December 14, 2023 St. Mary’s County Times IN OUR COMMUNITY 13
Commission on
Public Health Sets
First Meeting Pet
OF THE WEEK

Maryland’s Commission on Public is currently seeking subject matter experts
Health (CoPH) will hold its first meet- for five workgroups that will inform this
ing this Thursday, December 14, 2023 work. Workgroups explore five key sub-
from 3-4:30 pm. Agenda and meeting
information is available at smchd.org/
CommissionOnPublicHealth. The meeting
jects relevant to public health services
in Maryland: Funding; Governance and
Organizational Capabilities; Workforce;

is open to members of the public; the CoPH Data and Information Technology; and
asks those attending to pre-register by 9am Communications and Public Engagement.
EST on the day of the meeting in order to Applications are due by this Friday,
receive meeting information. Community December 15, 2023 at 5 pm Eastern
members may indicate their intent to attend Standard Time. Click here to apply
by emailing MD.CoPH@maryland.gov with or complete the application at: bit.ly/
full name and jurisdiction of residence. phcommissionworkgroup.
The CoPH is charged with assess- For more information on the Maryland
ing and recommending improvements to Commission on Public Health, please visit
Maryland’s public health infrastructure, and smchd.org/CommissionOnPublicHealth.

SMCPS to Host Virtual

Job Fair

The St. Mary’s County Public School applying. The quality of your application
System will host a virtual job fair on and evidence of a strong work ethic are crit-
Thursday, December 14th from 2pm to 6pm ical considerations. Evidence of effective
EST. Candidates can speak with Human professional practice is weighted heavily in
Resources Representatives and learn about the review of applications for administrative
the benefits of working for SMCPS. and certificated or licensed positions.
Openings are available for: St. Mary’s County Public Schools uti-
• Elementary Teachers lizes an online application platform. You
• Middle School Teachers will receive updates to the status of your
• High School Teachers application as it changes (Received, Active,
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
• Special Education Teachers Inactive, Closed, etc.). References are sent
• Fine Arts Teachers electronically when your application has
been submitted so please include accu-
The Hiring Process: rate email addresses for the references you
St. Mary’s County Public Schools recog- include on your application.
nizes that the talent and commitment of our We would appreciate it if you would let us With best wishes to our
employees are our most valuable assets.
Our goal is to attract highly qualified
know if your employment status changes and
you no longer wish to be considered for a posi- customers for a great
individuals to St. Mary’s County Public
Schools and to employ the most qualified
tion once you have submitted your application.
You can do so by emailing hrd@smcps.org.
holiday season and a
in each available position. All offers of employment for certified healthy year ahead.
Your application is important to us. We teaching positions are contingent on eli-
will give it prompt and fair attention. We gibility for certification and the results of
will screen it carefully in relation to those the background checks. All new employees
of other candidates using specific criteria must attend the New Employee Orientation
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Thursday, December 14, 2023 St. Mary’s County Times COPS & COURTS 11
ST. MARY’S COUNTY Merry Christmas

CRIME BLOTTER
Person of Interest Sought &Happy New Year!
in Grocery Theft
On Saturday, December 2, 2023, around
7:20 p.m., the person depicted in the pho-
Wishing you health,
tos entered Weis Market in Lexington Park,
MD. They utilized the self-checkout lane but
left the store in the pictured vehicle with-
peace, & prosperity!
out paying for any items. St. Mary’s County
Sheriff’s Office Deputies are in the process
of reaching out to the registered owner of
the car. Public assistance is sought to locate
both the individual and the vehicle.
Anyone with information about the
identity of either the suspect or about this
incident is asked to contact Deputy Bianca
Melton at Bianca.Melton@stmarycoun-
tymd.gov or 301-475-4200, ext. 8185.
Please reference case number 67925-23.
You can also call Crime Solvers 24/7
at 301-475-3333 or send a text to Crime
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At approximately 7:30 p.m., on
Wednesday, December 6, 2023, two people,
including the person pictured below, entered
the Kohls Department Store in Lexington
Park, MD, and purchased several gift cards
and other items, using fraudulent means.
The two then left in a white Ford Mustang
with unknown registration.
Anyone with information about the
identity of either of the suspects or about
this incident is asked to contact Deputy
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10 LOCAL NEWS St. Mary’s County Times Thursday, December 14, 2023
Deputies Investigating Collision Involving

Horse and Buggy
St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office edly reared and bucked. This action caused
Deputies responded to a motor vehicle the buggy to enter Point Lookout Road,
collision involving a horse and buggy on where it was subsequently struck by a south-
Sunday, December 10, 2023, at 11:57 a.m. bound 2021 Toyota Tundra.
The accident occurred at the Point Lookout The juvenile operator and one adult pas-
Road and Pin Cushion Road intersection senger from the buggy sustained life-threat-
in Leonardtown, MD. Upon arrival, depu- ening injuries and were transported by ground
ties discovered a vehicle had collided with to the University of Maryland Capital Region
a horse and buggy, resulting in the ejection Medical Center. Another passenger was taken
of all four occupants from the buggy and the to MedStar St Mary’s Hospital, and an infant
death of the horse. was transported to Children’s Hospital for
The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office precautionary reasons.
Collision Reconstruction Unit has taken At present, speed and alcohol do not appear
charge of the investigation. Preliminary to be contributing factors to the collision.
findings indicate that a juvenile was oper- Anyone who may have witnessed the
ating the horse and buggy, carrying three collision or any events leading up to the
family members. The buggy was stationary collision is asked to contact Corporal Dale
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Road intersection when the horse unexpect- gov or by phone at 240-496-6694.
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Thursday, December 14, 2023 St. Mary’s County Times LOCAL NEWS 9
County Approves
Primary Care Facility Season’s
Greetings
for Employees
By Guy Leonard Mary’s County providing primary health
Staff Writer care,” Yingling said as the primary reason
for the deal. “Doctor are retiring, leaving
The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County practice, while a lot of specialists are com-
approved this week the use of a little more
than $167,000 to front costs for the con-
ing into St. Mary’s County.
“That is pushing our employees to pro-
Our warmest holiday wishes
struction of a primary medical care facility viders outside our network, to urgent cares to everyone under your roof.
for county employees. [facilities], to emergency rooms, which are
Senior county staff who presented the overburdened.”
proposal to join with Everside Health, who These actions by employees are leading to
would staff the facility, said it would help increasing health care costs, said Yingling.
reduce health insurance costs incurred by the “It just seems like a nice benefit to have
county for its employees and work as a reten- for us but for John Q. Public, he doesn’t get
tion bonus to keep labor here in St. Mary’s. the chance to get this same-day, next-day
But one commissioner was concerned service,” said Commissioner Mike Hewitt.
that the proposal, which is ultimately paid The representative for Everside Health,
for by residents’ tax dollars, would not be LLC, Mark Schubert, said that they have
of direct benefit to them. found that their services do not actually pro-
Everside Health LLC is registered in vide relief for local emergency rooms and
Delaware but based in Colorado; the deal urgent care facilities once they are open to
with the county would also provide pri-
mary care to eligible dependents of county
their new clientele, in answering Hewitt’s
question. ROOFING • GUTTER • SIDING
employees and even retirees. “They’re just as packed as normal,”
Deputy County Administrator David Schubert told Hewitt. CALL US TODAY FOR A FREE INSPECTION
301-373-8111
Yingling told county commissioners that Though he questioned its fairness, Hewitt
the end result of the Everside deal would voted along with other commissioners to
still result in county employees paying 15 of approve the measure to eventually build the
their medical costs while the county would employee health center.
pay 85 percent.
“We don’t have enough doctors in St. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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deputies responded to the area of the 46700
block of Marshall Boulevard in Lexington
Park for reports of shots fired. Upon arrival,
deputies located the victim in the grass
suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
Demetrius Puifory was later identified as
the suspect who shot the victim. Demetrius Rashud Puifory
The 21-year-old victim was pronounced
deceased over a year later on August 8, cases to the fullest extent possible and to
2023. The Office of the Chief Medical put criminals on notice that these violent
Examiner certified the manner of death as acts will not be tolerated in our County.”
“homicide” and the cause of death as “com- The defendant faces a maximum of up to
plications of quadriplegia due to gunshot
wound of the neck.”
66 years in prison. He will remain held with-
out bond pending the sentencing hearing.
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“The facts surrounding this case are espe-
cially heart-wrenching. A young victim’s
Senior Assistant State’s Attorney Sarah
Proctor prosecuted the case on behalf of the
MON–FRI 7AM–5PM • SAT 7AM–12PM
life has been lost to senseless gun violence citizens of St. Mary’s County.
at the hands of a convicted felon who was Detective Tyler Payne of the St. Mary’s
prohibited from the possession of the fire- County Sheriff’s Office was the lead
arm. I send my sincerest condolences to the investigator.
victim’s family,” said Sterling. “Our office The Honorable Joseph M. Stanalonis pre-
is committed to prosecuting gun violence sided over the case.
8 LOCAL NEWS St. Mary’s County Times Thursday, December 14, 2023
Distribution of Free Attorney General

Laptops Questioned Challenges Court’s
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
said county information technology chief
Bob Kelly, who oversees the distribution
program.
HQL Ruling
The county’s efforts to give away 4,500 Hewitt said giving the computers out to By Guy Leonard ties to 10 rounds.
free Chromebook laptops — made possible people who resell them or won’t use them Staff Writer That law was enacted in response to
by state grant money — to eligible residents as intended “seemed like waste.” the Sandy Hook massacre of 20 elemen-
is widely seen as a successful bid to provide “I would think in the grand scheme, from The Office of the Attorney General has tary school children and six teachers in
internet connectivity to those who have a what I’ve noted, it doesn’t look like there’s filed a petition for a rehearing of the federal Connecticut the year prior by a shooter
difficult time affording it on their own. that many [resold] compared to how many case in which the United States Court of wielding an AR-15 rifle he killed his own
But one elected leader questioned have been given out,” said Commissioner Appeals for the Fourth Circuit ruled uncon- mother to get.
whether there was some waste endemic to Eric Colvin. stitutional Maryland’s law requiring most The act was one of the most hotly con-
the endeavor. Colvin noted, though, that he had no data citizens to obtain a license before acquiring tested in the Maryland General Assembly
Commissioner Mike Hewitt said this to back up that assertion other than his own a handgun. that year and passed on party line votes,
week that he knew of instances where res- observations. On November 21 a three-judge panel heavily favored by Democrats and lam-
idents who met the qualifications to get “I’m amazed at the number of folks in our of the Fourth Circuit Court ruled 2-1 basted by Republicans as unconstitutional
a free laptop computer — usually lower community who meet our eligibility require- that Maryland’s law violated the Second and punitive to law-abiding gun owners.
income and on some sort of government ments,” Kelly said. “It’s very frustrating Amendment. Attorney General Brown is The ruling that called the law unconsti-
assistance or faced with a disability — took because there have been some folks who’ve asking for a rehearing of the case en banc, tutional noted the extreme length to which
the gratis device and sold it. tried to come back and get another unit. which means that the case would be heard citizens must go to get a handgun.
The issue came up for discussion at a “We do prevent that.” again before the full 15-judge appellate court. “Plaintiffs’ challenge must succeed,” the
briefing of the Commissioners of St. Mary’s But those prevention measures weren’t “The Second Amendment does not pro- court ruled. “The challenged law restricts
County Dec. 12 on the county’s efforts to necessarily perfect. hibit states from enacting common-sense the ability of law-abiding adult citizens to
achieve total broadband connectivity for “Are there folks who slip through the gun laws like Maryland’s handgun licens- possess handguns, and the state has not
its citizens. cracks? Maybe,” Kelly said. “But that is ing law,” said Attorney General Brown. presented a historical analogue that justi-
Hewitt asked if there was a way to track significantly offset by the folks who have “My office will continue to defend laws fies its restriction; indeed, it has seemingly
the use of the laptops — the answer was come, and with tears in their eyes… the that are designed to protect Marylanders admitted that it couldn’t find one. Under
“no” — to ensure they were being used as lady this weekend came and said ‘I can now from gun violence.” the Supreme Court’s new burden-shifting
intended and that the county “wasn’t just apply for a job.’” Maryland’s HQL requirement stemmed test for these claims, Maryland’s law thus
throwing Chromebooks at people.” from the 2013 passage of the Firearm fails, and we must enjoin its enforcement.”
“They’re already receiving government guyleonard@countytimes.net Safety Act, which banned the sale of many
benefits, such as the SNAP program,” military-style, semi-automatic rifles and guyleonard@countytimes.net
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School Land
By Guy Leonard could benefit our surrounding communities dors, Howe said, and once agreed upon the
Staff Writer so it was of interest to us to look into that.” system would lease a pad site on the school
Howe explained that, after a vendor suc- property to the vendor.
Looking to boost cell phone reception at cessfully completed an application process “This would typically be for 10 years with
school sites and increase revenues to boost with the system, they would construct a pole two options of extension for five years,” said
school athletics programs, the St. Mary’s that matched those used for lighting fixtures Howe. “St. Mary’s County public schools
County Board of Education voted unani- at an athletic field and post the communica- would not be out any funds because the ven-
mously this week to approve the construction equipment upon it. dor would be responsible for all capital costs.”
tion of commercial communications towers “This isn’t something new,” Howe said. Part of any agreement, she said, would
on school sites. “This has been done across the state for be the addition of county communication
Kimberly Howe, Director of Capital many years.” equipment, for example emergency man-
Planning for the school system, told the Neighboring Charles County has had agement, to hang there for free.
school board that the system had been such towers in place for more than 20 years, The school system would be paid monthly
approached a year ago by communications Howe told board members. by the vendor for using the school site land,
companies inquiring after whether such Sites that could be suitable for commercial Howe explained.
towers could be constructed on school ath- communication towers include Esperanza, Charles County has eight towers spread
letic fields. Leonardtown, Margaret Brent and Spring among four school sites, according to
“The whole premise of this is that if Ridge middle schools and Chopticon, Howe’s presentation, with the leasing agree-
vendors are interested in this… that means Great Mills and Leonardtown high schools, ments there bringing in between $11,490 to
there’s an additional need in that commu- according to Howe’s presentation. $46,879 per year.
nity for additional service,” Howe said at The school system would begin the pro-
the Dec. 13 meeting in Leonardtown. “That cess with a request for proposals from ven- guyleonard@countytimes.net
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By Guy Leonard nomic prosperity for themselves.

Staff Writer Moore was positive and upbeat for his Holiday Hours: Christmas Eve (Dec. 24th) 7am – 2pm
talk with commissioners but all there knew Closed Dec. 25th & 26th • Open Dec. 27th – 30th
Gov. Wes Moore praised St. Mary’s that the state faces a nearly $2 billion budget We will be closed from Dec. 31st for the move to our
County on his trip here Monday, particu- deficit after the prior administration left the new location at Millstone Landing Rd. and Rt. 235.
larly for the recent victory of Leonardtown state with a $5 billion surplus. See you there in the New Year!
High School’s boys’ soccer team at the To combat this Moore has proposed cut-
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“It’s so good to be back,” Moore
“We need to be thoughtful on how to sus-
tainably get there,” Moore said of finding a 301-862-3544
said during a public meeting with the funding formula for the Blueprint.
Commissioners of St. Mary’s County. “St. The key, he said, was encouraging busi-
Mary’s produces champions. ness growth, which he said had slowed
“You all continue to lead the way.” badly before the took office.
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how it would fund transportation projects,
since the increasing number of electric cars
line regulations and paper work to allow meant that gas tax revenue would drop.
small businesses to function better. “You have to fix that business model,”
“These regulations are detrimental,” Moore said, who heard continued calls from
Commissioner Eric Colvin said of certain local officials to do something about replac-
rules impeding small businesses. “It’s very ing the Gov. Thomas Johnson Bridge.
hard for old buildings to be rebuilt and Commissioners brought to his attention
refurbished.” the plight of residents on St. George Island
“We need to be unapologetically pro-busi- who experience continual flooding of Route
ness,” Moore said. “The amount of regula-
tions and red tape… it’s taking them three
years to get their permitting.
249, leaving them stranded in difficult cult
weather or high tide circumstances.
Commissioner Mike Hewitt said he
May your holidays be
“We have to stop getting in the way so
much.”
wanted to partner with the governor’s
administration to find a solution to the ris- Filled with Happiness.
Moore, who supports the Blueprint for ing sea levels there in the form of enhanced
Education that proposes to push hundreds
of millions of dollars into school systems,
infrastructure for the island residents.
“We want to give you a victory sir,”
Sending our Warmest
Season’s Greetings.
said the state also needs to focus on giving Hewitt said.
opportunities to students to explore appren- “We want to give them a victory,’ Moore
ticeships and technical education; replied.
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