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DEPUTY FLYNT
COMES HOME SEN
IOR
LIVI
NG

Commissioners address
water bill spikes
Fire in North Beach
Sheriff's deputy charged INS
IDE
with misconduct in office
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Huge Water Bills Cause Big Controversy

New Commissioners Premise a Fix
By Dick Myers on Zoon to complain about the process. no idea that your homes or businesses
Staff Writer One retiree, who lives alone, said she had were on an allocation and that you were
received a bill for more than $8,000 and overusing that allocation. And we’re go-
At their first meeting, on Jan. 10, the blamed it on watering her lawn. Others ing to fix that.”
new Calvert County Board of County noted it happened while they and their Commissioner Mike Hart, observ-
Commissioners (BOCC) ran into a public kids were home. ing the apologies, said the board will be
relations nightmare. Over the holidays, The three new commissioners all graded “on how they respond,” ad asked
county staff without any advance notice apologized. Todd Ireland said, “I be- the citizens’ patience for that.
sent letters to more than 300 residents that lieve there needs to be an intense Sherry Burton, speaking for the Marly
they owed thousands of dollars in pay- educational campaign as to water con- Run Homeowners Association in Hun-
ment for previous water usage. Part of the sumption conservation before we move tingtown, said when the commissioners in
time for the billing was during the pan- forward with anything.” 2016 adopted the water usage audits, they
demic, when many people were at home. Commissioner Mark Cox said, “I were supposed to be just for commercial
Each of the commissioners apologized would like just to say to the citizens out and new residential developments. She
County Administrator Mark Willis
and they agree to halt collecting the pay- there who have received letters on this quoted former Public Works Director Rai
ments while they figure out what to do. audit, I’m sorry. Let me reassure you that Sharma as saying it would never affect releasing effluent for the life of the sys-
County Administrator Mark Willis this board is committed to make this right. existing homeowners. tem. Capital connection fees are $3,000
took responsibility. “I offer my sincere We will do the right thing.” In halting the collection of the ad- per EDU for water and $5,400 per EDU
apologies to our water and sewer custom- Commissioner Catherine Grasso said, ditional monies from the homeowners, for sewer.”
ers, for improperly executed customer “I echo what Mark said. We will make Willis said the process would be reviewed So the residents were changed an ex-
service leading up to the delivery of the sure this is fixed and we will educate you “for as long as it takes to get it right.” tra EDU if their usage went above that
audit findings. I offer my apologies also and make sure it is fixed,” adding, “We The letter to the homeowners assigned amount.
to the Board of County Commissioners. are working for you and we will get it additional Equivalent Dwelling Units Several speakers said they would be
My lack of insight is what helped us get to fixed and we will make it happen.” (EDUs) for usage. Willis said, “Really willing to pay their fair share over time
where we are today, and that’s not a place Commissioner President Buddy Hance we’re talking about that EDU allocation for additional usage but were billed with a
that I want to be. I also offer my apolo- said, “I just want to say that in this job, is assigned capacity permitted by the large increase they are unable to pay. Oth-
gies to (Public Works) Director (Kerry) you’re asked to be an accountant, you’re state for each water system in each waste ers said they shouldn’t pay any increase
Dull for a lack of additional guidance that asked to be an engineer, you’re asked to treatment plant. One EDU equals roughly at all, that it should be absorbed by com-
might have helped prevent this. So, I take be a multitude of things, and we do rely 1800 gallons of water per calendar quar- mercial accounts,
responsibility for that.” on staff. And when staff came to us and ter, approximately 200 gallons per day. So, without even an hour under their
Willis added, “I have and will con- said that they were going through what Capital connection fees are charged for belt, the new commissioner board was
tinue to make adjustments as necessary was laid out in their process to audit the capacity allotment, or allocation to pub- faced with a big decision as they move
to never embarrass this board again or let customers based on water usage, and that lic water and sewer. The fees are needed into the new year and for three of them,
down our citizens.” 300 out of 5,000 customers were overus- to perform maintenance and upgrades to their new job.
Later in the meeting resident after resi- ing their allotment, what we discovered support the infrastructure that delivers
dent walked to the microphone or speak through this was that you all probably had safe water and for collecting, treating, and dickmyers@countytimes.net

New Tennis Courts Coming to Cove Point Park

partment of Natural Resources (DNR). documentation to support the grant pri- funding, so Nazzal said to switch proj-
The Department of Parks & Recreation oritization decision but was told they ects for the little league folks would
currently has prioritized funding for this would have to pay more than $1,000 for require a new grant submittal and the
cycle to the replacement of the tennis the copies. He requested a delay until the possibility of losing the funding.
courts at Cove Point Park.” copies were provided and a reimburse- The budget adjustment required a
Nazzal said, “On September 13, 2022, ment of the monies. public hearing because it was more than
the BOCC approved the submittal of the Nazzal said no athletic field will be $150,000. The project will come back
grant application for this project. On No- taken out of service as the result of the in two weeks for the BOCC to officially
vember 16, 2022, the Maryland Board of tennis court replacement. As to the need, sign the budget amendment so the proj-
Public Works approved the grant applica- she said of the current courts “they are ect can proceed with the grant funding.
tion for the Cove Point Park Tennis and almost at the point of unplayable.”
Pickleball Courts project in the amount The tennis court project has already dickmyers@countytimes.net
of $700,000 with no required match.” been approved by the state for the grant
Of the $1 million, the $700.000 is al-
located for the new tennis courts. Nazzal
Parks and Recreation Director Shannon Nazzal said design of pickleball courts and a
restroom could round out the $1 million
By Dick Myers project if enough monies are left after
Staff Writer the bid for the tennis courts.”
Th commissioners agreed to go along
The Calvert County Board of County
Commissioners (BOCC) has agreed to use
with allocating the grant monies to the
project but the decision did not come
Lynda J. Striegel
state grant funding for the replacement of without opposition. During the public REVOCABLE LIVING TRUSTS • BUSINESS LAW
the tennis courts at Cove Point Park. hearing om the budget adjustment to WILLS • PROBATE ADMINISTRATION
In a memo to the BOCC, Parks and accommodate the grant, Mike Barnes, POWERS OF ATTORNEY • LIVING WILLS
Recreation Director Shannon Nazzal representing the Calvert County Little SPECIAL NEEDS TRUSTS FOR DISABLED INDIVIDUALS
said, “In the 2022 Legislative session, League, opposed the use of the grant
Lyn speaks to many groups regarding Estate Planning & would
the Maryland General Assembly and monies for the tennis court project, say-
be happy to speak to yours. Lyn also offers complimentary
the governor adopted a state budget ing it would take away a needed ballfield
that includes an allocation of $1 mil- for them. “This is not a proper use for Estate Planning Classes the Third Wednesday of Each Month
lion in grant funds to Calvert County public funds,” he said. at 11AM at 8906 Bay Avenue • North Beach, MD 20714.
for ‘shovel-ready’ park infrastructure Barnes said his organization had made 301-855-2246 • www.legalstriegel.com
projects managed by the Maryland De- a Freedom of Information Request for
 5 Calvert Local News Calvert County Times Thursday, January 12, 2023

Senior Deputy Flynt Released from Hospital

Motorcade Follows Him Home to Calvert
the entire community has Flynt was hospitalized, initially in Flynt’s release, Sheriff Cox posted on
breathed a sigh of relief. critical condition, until he was released Facebook: “We thank you for all the
The Calvert County earlier this week. Sheriff Ricky Cox prayers and support thus far; we look
Commissioners an- said on Jan. 9, “It’s the news we’ve all forward to bringing our brother home.”
nounced Flynt’s release been waiting for! The Calvert County
from the hospital during Sheriff’s Office is elated to report that dickmyers@countytimes.net
their Jan. 10 meeting. tomorrow Senior Deputy
They said he was the James Flynt is expected to
first Calvert deputy ever be released from the hos-
shot in the line of duty. pital after being shot in the
It happened during an line of duty on Dec. 17,
police incident Dec. 17 2022.”
on Walnut Creek Road in After being released, a
Huntingtown. procession of emergency
According to police re- vehicles followed Flynt
ports, Brandon Alexander home. It took place from
Turner, 21, of Greenbelt, the county line southbound
‘driving the fleeing vehi- along Rt 4 to Plum Point
cle (from Dunkirk) opened Road. Citizens lined the
fire at pursuing deputies, roadway.
striking one patrol vehi- A video of Flynt’s release
cle. The pursuit continued from the hospital and the
to the Walnut Creek sub- procession has been posted
division in Huntingtown, on the Sheriff’s Office
where deputies utilized a Facebook page.
Pit Maneuver to terminate Turner has been charged
the pursuit. The occupants with Attempted 1st-Degree
of the vehicle fled on foot. Murder, Assault 1st Degree,
By Dick Myers The suspect that was driving fired addi- Attempted 2nd-Degree
Staff Writer tional rounds, ultimately striking Flynt. Murder, and Assault 2nd
Deputies returned fire and the suspect Degree of a Law Enforce-
Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Se- fled into the nearby development before ment Officer.
nior Deputy James Flynt is home and being apprehended. Before Senior Deputy

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Public Works Calvert Library

Equipment Damaged Participates in Career
in North Beach Fire Success Month
inspected regularly The new year often brings new activ- ionista, making her one of the first Black
to ensure they are in ity on the career front. Calvert Library women to successfully exit a startup.
good working order. wants to help and has launched a new Her new book, Build The Damn Thing:
Benton said the fire Career & Job Center website. Calvert How to Start a Successful Business if
has been reported to Library Prince Frederick has also estab- You’re Not a Rich White Guy, launched
the Local Govern- lished a weekly Working Wednesdays in June 2022 and appeared on the Wall
ment Insurance Trust series to offer support with resumes, Street Journal’s list of bestselling books
(LGIT), which carries online job applications, career coaching in its first week of release. You can reg-
the town’s insurance. and more. ister to receive the link on the Howard
He said, “They have Libraries across the state are partici- County site.
been great to work pating in the first-ever Career Success “Ensuring career success and work-
with so far, but we’re Month, a collaborative effort to enhance force development is integral to the
really at a point now Maryland’s workforce. Career Success curriculum of public libraries in Mary-
where the boarding up Month, which will run from January 17 land,” stated Rohini Gupta, Adult
has taken place. The through February 17, 2022, will provide Learning and Innovation Specialist for
area that was under customers with a broad spectrum of Howard County Library System. Gupta
fire has been cleaned guidance on business, job advancement, is spearheading the Career Success
up except for that career goals, and legal considerations. Month project. “We realize the im-
vehicle…a small-like This program is part of Maryland Li- portance of navigating legal issues for
golf cart, but it’s elec- braries Together, a statewide initiative entrepreneurs, the employed, as well as
tric and we’ve had it sponsored, in part, by the Maryland State job seekers. Thus, our goal is to present
for four years roughly, Library Agency. actionable and high-value information
Never had a problem The keynote speaker for this inaugural for our community during Career Suc-
with it until that night.” event will be Kathryn Finney. cess Month.”
Photo courtesy of North Beach VFD Bowen said, “Prob- Kathryn Finney is a serial entrepre- Career Success Month will be fol-
ably within 10 minutes neur and investor. She is the Founder lowed by a series of events across the
By Dick Myers the fire department was there and started and Managing General Partner of Genius state, including Lawyer in the Library,
Staff Writer putting out the fire, which I think saved Guild, a Chicago-based venture fund Trademark Law, Goal Setting for Suc-
a lot of our equipment and a lot of our that invests in scalable businesses led cess, and more. A complete list of events
A December 28 fire at the North Beach building. The section that was burnt by Black founders using innovation to can be found on the Maryland Libraries
Public Works building was confined to was the rear section where we keep our build and promote healthy communities. Together webpage through the Maryland
the rear equipment area and did not im- equipment stored, in three bay doors fac- A Yale-trained epidemiologist, Kathryn State Library Agency website.
pact the front office area. That was the ing the water tower.” founded digitalundivided after selling For more information, call Robyn
word to town residents at a Jan. 5 North Bowen noted, “The construction of her media company, The Budget Fash- Truslow at 410-535-0291.
Beach Town Council work session. the building, we have a firewall that pro-
Mayor Mike Benton said, “We do tects the office space from the rest of the
not know the conditions of some of our shop, and that firewall did its job. We
equipment.” didn’t have any damage in the office area
Town Public Works Director Donald from the fire itself.”

In Remembrance
Bowen told the council, “The good news Bowen noted, “We did lose the control
is it did not affect our water or any of the panel for the water station, one right at
work the Department of Public Works is the shop, and that water station also turns
doing around town. It did not hold up any- on and off the one at our second well at
thing. We’re still running and gunning.” Greenwood Avenue. But I’d also like to
Bowen and the mayor thanked the first reach out to thank the county water and To schedule an obituary in the County Times, submit text and
responders, including members of the sewer department. They called and asked Roderic
picture to Damon, 83
aldailey@countytimes.net by noon
Vermont. Heon Tuesdays
also enjoyedfor
working on
North Beach, Dunkirk and Huntingtown if they could do anything to help, if we publication on Thursdays. Any submissions received
small engines after
and was this
a highly-skilled
volunteer fire departments. “I’d like to need anything. And I said, well, actually, deadline may It isrun in great
with the following week’s edition.
sad- woodworker and woodturner. He will
thank the fire department and also thank if you have a spare control panel laying ness that we announce be fondly remembered for his kindness,
everybody who reached out. The fire around, jokingly, we could use that to put the death of Roderic honesty, generosity and humor, values
department was a very quick response,” the well back online. And their electri- Cecil Damon of Chesa- he instilled in his children.
Bowen said. cian that works for water and sewer came peake Beach, Maryland He was predeceased by his parents
The building is located at 4030 11th up with enough parts where we came up on December 31, 2022 and his brothers Byron Damon and Sher-
Street. The fire was reported at 7 p.m. on Friday. Were able to dig up the exist- at the age of 83. wood Damon, all of Deer Isle, Maine.
Bowen said a neighbor of the building ing power going in the building, intercept Roderic was born He is survived by his best friend and
called him to report an explosion there. that power, run it over to the water well January 10, 1939 to the late Cecil loving wife of 51 years, Brenda-Lee
He said almost immediately the fire chief station, and we made up a control panel Thomas Damon and Maxine Barbour Wright Damon of Chesapeake Beach,
called in to get the access code to gain and got that online.” There was enough Damon of Deer Isle, Maine. After high Maryland; three daughters, Bobbi-Jo
entrance to the property. stored water until that came online. school, he served honorably in the U.S. and husband John Prue of Boyds, MD,
A report on the fire from the North Bowen summed up the situation: “We Navy aboard the USS Tills and the USS Dale-Marie and husband Earl Pack of
Beach VFD stated, “An investigation had a couple other major items in there. Accokeek. In 1971, he married Brenda- Womelsdorf, PA, and Laurie-Ann and
identified the fire originated in an elec- We’re working on trying to see what Lee Wright of Barre, Vermont and husband Brady Wilks of Boyds, MD;
tric vehicle stored in the garage. Crews condition they’re in. I’m also sending moved to Maryland where they built a five grandchildren; one great-grand-
checked for extension above the area them to factory reps and then we’ll be life together. Roderic was dedicated and child; and his sister, Marilyn Davis of
where the vehicle was parked, but found updated in the next week or so.” hard-working, providing for his family Stonington, Maine.
none, and there was no extension into an The town is expected to get an up- as a tractor trailer driver for nearly thirty We will be honoring Roderic’s request
attached office. Smoke damage in the date on the situation at the Jan. 12 town years. He enjoyed being in nature, which for a cremation and the internment of
garage was substantial.” council meeting at 7 p.m., both live and he shared with his wife and daughters, his ashes in his hometown of Deer Isle,
The NBVFD urges all owners of via Zoom. camping and fishing at Breezy Point, Maine. In lieu of flowers, memorial do-
electric vehicles to ensure they are not in Chesapeake Beach, Maryland, and nations may be made to the Alzheimer's
left unattended while charging and are dickmyers@countytimes.net regularly vacationing in Maine and Association at alz.org.
 7 Calvert Local News Calvert County Times Thursday, January 12, 2023

Calvert Sheriff’s License Plate Reader

Deputy Charged with Grant Approved
Misconduct By Dick Myers
Staff Writer
clude wanted person(s), stolen vehicles
and Amber/Silver alerts. The one-time
funding from the grant would support
Maryland State Prosecutor Charlton T. a domestic dispute. Corporal Wahlgren the implementation of a fixed site and re-
Howard III announced today a Calvert responded to J.B.’s residence and subse- placement systems for the aging mobile
County Sherriff’s Office Deputy, Corpo- quently transported her to a nearby hotel patrol vehicle systems.”
ral James L. Wahlgren, has been charged in his police vehicle. Sheriff Ricky Cox and Assistant Sher-
by criminal information with both Mis- It is alleged that while at the hotel, iff Lt. Col. David Payne spoke at the
conduct in Office and engaging in sexual Corporal Wahlgren entered J.B.’s hotel Jan. 10 public hearing. The only citizen
intercourse with a person requesting po- room and engaged in sexual intercourse to speak was Joseph Cormier of Owings,
lice assistance. with her. Corporal Wahlgren did not who supported it.
According to the charging document, know J.B. outside of his role as a law en- Cormier noted the concerns about Big
in March 2022, Corporal Wahlgren re- forcement officer and was working at the Brother, but said, “Anything we can do
sponded to the residence of a woman, time he took her to the hotel and engaged to give our sheriff’s office the tools they
referred to in the charging document as in sexual activity. need to do the job to keep our kids safe
“J.B.”, in response to J.B.’s request for “The Office of the State Prosecutor is something we need to do.”
police assistance. Corporal Wahlgren is committed to ensuring the integrity Cormier also supported the inclusion
subsequently transported J.B. to a hos- of our state’s law enforcement agen- of cameras on school buses. He said,
pital for treatment. Before leaving the cies,” said Howard. “We will continue “Students are let off the bus and have to
hospital, Corporal Wahlgren gave J.B. to investigate and hold accountable state cross the street, and people are looking at
his cell phone number in case she needed and local law enforcement officers who their phones and driving by those buses,
further assistance. Less than a week later, abuse their position of public trust.” and there’s no way to catch them unless
J.B. called Corporal Wahlgren while he All individuals who are charged with you’re sitting right there behind them.
was on duty with the Calvert County a criminal offense are presumed to be Sheriff Ricky Cox
So, anything we can do to improve the
Sheriff’s Department and requested po- innocent. technology for these deputies to do their
lice assistance at her residence related to The Calvert County Board of County job is well worth it.”
Commissioners (BOCC) has adopted a Cox said he supported the school bus

Redmon Sentenced for

budget amendment accepting an almost cameras. He said, “We are exploring
$200,000 grant for expansion of the li- to expand that program that he’s talk-
cense plate reader program. ing about with the school buses. It’ll be

Sexual Abuse of a Minor

According to a memo from former helpful. It looks pretty easy. It’s going to
Sheriff Mike Evans, “The Maryland De- put the stop light cameras on the buses
partment of State Police announced the itself. I think it’ll be a good tool for us
creation of a new grant program created too as well for keeping them (the kids)
On January incarceration followed by 5 years of su- by Governor Larry Hogan and supported safe. I look forward to it.”
9, 2023, Alvin pervised probation. by the Maryland General Assembly. This Commissioner Mike Hart said, “There
Lee Redmon The victim first disclosed the abuse grant program consisted of $5 million to will be a little bit of public pushback,
of Lusby was when she was 17 years old and told po- be awarded only to local and municipal but I can tell you when you guys first in-
sentenced to lice that it had been going on for many law enforcement agencies for the pur- troduced me to this program years ago,
50 years incar- years. She said the Defendant told her chase of License Plate Reader Systems I thought it was a great program then.
ceration for 2 he would kill her if she told anyone. (LPRs). I think it’s a great program now. It will
counts of sexual In asking the Court to impose the Evans said, “The sheriff’s office cur- save lives. It’s documented it will save
abuse of a mi- maximum sentence, Assistant State’s At- rently utilizes License Plate Reader lives. It has already, the little bit that
nor. Calvert torney Rebecca N. Cordero noted that (LPR) technology. This technology we’ve had assisted in making arrests that
County Circuit the Defendant had shown no remorse provides resources for the sharing of we could have never maybe done in a
Court Judge and had used the victim “as his own information, therefore assisting law timely fashion.”
Mark S. Chan- personal gratification tool.” The Defen- enforcement in the fulfillment of their The decision to approve the budget
dlee suspended 20 years of the sentence, dant is facing similar charges in other duties. LPR data information may be amendment was unanimous from the
leaving Redmon with 30 years of active jurisdictions. used for, but not limited to, crime analy- five commissioners.
sis, criminal investigations and target
vehicles listed on a Hot List which in- dickmyers@countytimes.net

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 Thursday, January 12, 2023 Calvert County Times Cops & Courts 8

CALVERT SHERIFF'S
CRIME BLOTTER
During the week of December 26 – ver received a report of a theft. The The complainant advised sometime be-
January 1, 2023, Calvert County Sheriff’s complainant advised an Amazon pack- tween 6 p.m. on Dec. 29 and 3 p.m. on
Office Deputies responded to 1,424 calls age containing a lamp was stolen from Dec.30, an unknown suspect (s) entered
for service throughout the community. the victim’s front porch in the 1500 the victim’s unlocked vehicle and rum-
block of Overlook Drive in St. Leonard. maged through the center console and
Attempted Burglary: 22-76170 The estimated value of the stolen prop- stole US currency. The total value of the
On December 31, 2022, Deputy Daily erty is $210.00. stolen property is $20.00.
responded to the 2500 block of Hallow-
ing Point Road in Prince Frederick, for Theft: 22-75762 ARRESTS
an attempted burglary. The complain- On December 29, 2022, DFC Crum On December
ant advised an unknown suspect (s) responded to Ulta Beauty located at 31, 2022, Deputy
attempted to force entry into the home 845 N. Solomons Island Road in Prince Mister responded
causing damage to an exterior door and Frederick, for the report of a theft. In- to The Rod N’ Reel
crawlspace. The estimated value of the vestigation revealed, three suspects were Resort located
damaged property is $510.00. seen entering the business and removed at 4160 Mears
an unknown amount of merchandise Avenue in Chesa-
Damaged Property: 22-75152 from the store to include numerous fra- peake Beach, for a
On December 26, 2022, DFC Ander- grances. The suspects fled northbound reported trespass-
son responded to the 12900 block of on Rt. 4 in a silver Hyundai sedan with ing. Management
Huron Drive in Lusby, for the report of no front registration and a covered rear requested deputies escort William
damaged property. The complainant ad- registration plate. Anyone with informa- Thomas Bourne, 65 of Prince Frederick,
vised his vehicle had been tampered with tion pertaining to this incident or these from the property. Mr. Bourne was asked
and an unknown suspect (s) had cut the suspects is asked to contact DFC. Crum several times to leave the premises and
skid plate covering his gas tank. The es- at Andrew.Crum@calvertcountymd.gov. advised if he did not vacate, he would
timated value of the damaged property be arrested for trespassing. Bourne con-
is $58.00. Theft: 22-75781 tinued to yell profanities and argue with
On December 30, 2022, DFC An- deputies, refusing to leave. Bourne was
Theft: 22-75540 derson responded to the 900 block of escorted to the parking garage, making
On December 28, 2022, Deputy Lee Algonquin Court in Lusby, for the report several attempts to return to the casino.
responded to the 11500 block of Ce- of a theft from a vehicle. The complain- Bourne was placed into custody and
dar Run Lane in Owings, for the report ant advised sometime between 11 p.m. transported to the Calvert County Deten-
of a theft from a vehicle. Investigation on Dec. 29 and 8 a.m. on Dec. 30, an tion Center where he was charged with
revealed an unknown suspect (s) cut a unknown suspect (s) rummaged through Trespassing: Private Property.
catalytic converter from the victim’s ve- the victim’s vehicle parked outside the
hicle. The estimated value of the stolen residence and stole a set of keys and a Anyone with information about these
property is $1300.00. white gold wedding band containing dia- incidents is asked to call the Sheriff’s Of-
monds. The estimated value of the stolen fice at (410) 535-2800 and reference the
Theft: 22-75778 property is $2,510.00. case number provided. Citizens may re-
On December 29, 2022, Deputy main anonymous thru the ‘Submit a Tip’
Strong responded to the 2200 block of Theft: 22-75967 feature on the Calvert County Sheriff’s
Smoky Road in Huntingtown, for the re- On December 30, 2022, Deputy Office mobile app. To download, visit
port of a theft. The complainant advised Wilder responded to the 12300 block of https://apps.myocv.com/share/a39520678
sometime between Dec. 26 and Dec. 29, Algonquin Trail for the report of a theft.
an unknown suspect (s) stole the Mary-
land registration plates off of a trailer
parked outside the residence. The esti-
mated value of stolen property is $50.00. Editor's Note
The above arrests are not an indication of guilt or
Theft: 22-75773
On December 29, 2022, Deputy Syl- innocence as the cases have not been adjudicated.

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Calvert Community Calendar

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Thu, Jan 12 Bring your quilting, needlework, knit- scattered throughout the museum. Listen age and over-experience barriers. Reg-
ting, crocheting or other project for an to a few stories and learn a little back- istration closes the Monday before the
FREE Quit Tobacco Classes afternoon of conversation and shared ground about Martin Luther King Jr. event. More job-seeker help is available
creativity. 410-535-0291 or 301-855- and how his dream of peace is expressed on mwejobs.maryland.gov. By register-
Calvert County Health Department 1862.  https://CalvertLibrary.info. by others at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. in the ing for this class, you are agreeing that
975 Solomons Island Road Prince Harms Gallery. Included with museum your contact information will be shared
Frederick, 6-7 p.m. Deadly Gamble: Sinking of the Levin admission. with Maryland Department of Labor,
J. Marvel American Job Center (AJC).  AJC staff,
Free classes to assist with quit- Jasmine McCain, will contact you with
ting tobacco or vaping. January 12 Bayside History Museum Wed, Jan 18 initial materials and explain the MWE
through March 2. One hour a week 4025 4th Street, North Beach. registration process. If you have ques-
for eight weeks. Medication aids Scrabble with Friends tions or do not wish to register on MWE,
are free if insurance doesn’t pay. Join us at the Bayside History Museum you can contact Ms. McCain directly at
Group support is especially valuable. to talk to the author and hear first-hand Calvert Library Prince Frederick jasminet.mccain@maryland.gov to get
Registration required: email: jane. stories from some of the survivors. Re- 850 Costley Way help on this topic, 410-535-0291 or 301-
dodds@maryland.gov, call: 410-535- freshments served - books available for 10 a.m.-1 p.m. 855-1862.  https://CalvertLibrary.info.  
5400, ext. 359, or visit calvert.health.org sale and signing. Co-sponsored by Cal-  
vert Library, Bayside History Museum Do you love to play Words with Tween Book Club: El Deafo by Cece
Teen Drop in Anime Night and New Bay Books. 410-535-0291 or Friends on your device but want to meet Bell
301-855-1862.  https://CalvertLibrary. people IRL (in real life)?  Games are a
Calvert Library Southern Branch info. great way to keep your brain sharp while Calvert Library Southern Branch,
13920 H. G. Trueman Rd, Solomons having fun! Come play Scrabble with us! 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solo-
6-7:30 p.m. Please register so we know how many mons, 2-3 p.m.
Sat, Jan 14 boards to put out. Register to receive a
A fun night of anime and manga. reminder., 410-535-0291 or 301-855- Join other book lovers during this fun
Teens in grades 8-12 invited. Come Texas Hold Em 1862.  https://CalvertLibrary.info. winter book club! We will be reading
hang out with friends and other fans of and discussing fabulous books. Did we
anime. Watch your favorite anime se- St. Leonard Volunteer Fire Depart- Working Wednesdays: Resumes and mention there will be snacks?! Going
ries on Crunchyroll, make sushi, talk ment, 6 p.m. Cover Letters to school and making new friends can
about manga and sample some books, be tough. But going to school and mak-
play with art supplies and manga color- $85 buy-in for $20k in chips. Rounds Calvert Library Prince Frederick ing new friends while wearing a bulky
ing pages, and eat mochi ice cream and are 20 minutes each. Doors open at 5 850 Costley Way hearing aid strapped to your chest? That
other Japanese snacks! 8th through 12th pm, tournament starts at 6pm. BYOB, 10 a.m-12 p.m. requires superpowers! In this funny,
grade teens welcome. Registration not food and sodas will be available for poignant graphic novel memoir, au-
required, 410-326-5289.  https://Cal- purchase. See www.slvfd.org or Face- Offered by Maryland Department of thor/illustrator Cece Bell chronicles her
vertLibrary.info. book group www.facebook.com/ Labor, American Job Center, this is an hearing loss at a young age and her sub-
groups/500115481937635/ for more interactive workshop for resume and sequent experiences with the Phonic Ear,
Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support info. cover letter writing help. Looking for a very powerful—and very awkward—
a job, or a better job? Don’t miss this hearing aid. We will have copies; ask at
Calvert Library Prince Frederick free class. Registration closes the Mon- the desk to check out a copy, 410-326-
850 Costley Way Mon, Jan 16 day before the event. More job-seeker 5289.  https://CalvertLibrary.info.
6:30-8 p.m. help is available on mwejobs.maryland.
NAACP Calvert Presents: Martin Lu- govBy registering for this class, you are Book Discussion: Remarkably Bright
Get tips and support from other care- ther King, Jr Celebration agreeing that your contact information Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
givers. Facilitated by Jeannette Findley will be shared with Maryland Depart-
and JC Hooker.  Please register to re- Bethel Way of the Cross, Hunting- ment of Labor, American Job Center Fairview Library
ceive the Zoom link, 410-535-0291 or town. Co-sponsored by Calvert (AJC).  AJC staff, Jasmine McCain, will 2-3:30 p.m.
301-855-1862.  https://CalvertLibrary. Library, 10-11:30 a.m. contact you with initial materials and
info. explain the MWE registration process. Washington Post called it “feel-good
Join us to celebrate Martin Luther If you have questions or do not wish to but deceptively sensitive debut,” the
World of Wonder King, Jr. Representatives from local register on MWE, you can contact Ms. reader receives a gentle reminder that
churches will speak and we’ll enjoy McCain directly at jasminet.mccain@ sometimes taking a hard look at the past
Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch songs from their choirs. Outgoing poli- maryland.gov to get help on this topic,n can help uncover a future that once felt
3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake ticians, Rachel Jones and Pam Cousins 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.  https:// impossible.   https://CalvertLibrary.info.  
Beach, 6:30-7:30 p.m. will be recognized. There will be coffee CalvertLibrary.info.  
and snacks in the banquet hall, 410-
Elementary students K-2 will have 535-0291 or 301-855-1862.  https:// Working Wednesdays: Boomers and Thursday, January 19
fun exploring a new topic each session CalvertLibrary.info. Beyond!
through books, activities, and a snack Little Minnows
connected to the topic. Come learn new Holiday Event: Martin Luther King Calvert Library Prince Frederick
ideas at a program that will make kids Jr. Day 850 Costley Way Calvert Marine Museum
say wow! Registration required, 410- 1 p.m.-3 p.m. 10:15 a.m. & 11:15 a.m.
257-2411. https://CalvertLibrary.info. Calvert Marine Museum
10 a.m. – 3 p.m. This workshop offered by Maryland This month’s theme is Five Senses.
Department of Labor, American Job For preschoolers ages 3 – 5, with an
Fri, Jan 13 Join us as we shine the light on peace Center is for the experienced, seasoned adult. This program focuses on one of
and harmony in our local community. jobseeker who wants to step into a new the museum’s three themes. Join us for
On Pins & Needles Make a public commitment to your com- role! We will cover going after the dream, story time and craft, available while sup-
munity by posting it on a promise wall making your skillset fit into a new ca- plies last. Sessions are 25-40 minutes.
Calvert Library Prince Frederick sign. Find inspiration from the many reer path and most importantly working Sign up at the Admissions Desk when
850 Costley Way, 1-4 p.m. quotes by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. around those subtle and not-so-subtle you arrive. Cost is free with admission. 
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CLUES ACROSS CLUES DOWN

1. Respiratory disorder 1. Wager
7. Bulgarian mountain peak 2. Classical portico
10. Group of important people 3. As a result
12. South American nation 4. Bird
13. Amazes 5. A type of "Squad"
14. __-Castell, makers of pens 6. Autonomic nervous system
15. Perlman and Seehorn are two 7. Dish with food on a stick
16. Early medieval alphabet 8. City northwest of Provo
17. Legislator (slang) 9. C. European river
18. Tasty crustacean 10. One out of jail
19. Course of action 11. Henry Clay estate
21. Airborne (abbr.) 12. Heathen
22. Permanent church appointment 14. Refrained
27. Larry and Curly's pal 17. Parts per billion (abbr.)
28. Famed American journalist 18. "The Stranger" author
33. 12th letter of Greek alphabet 20. Not old
34. In a way, vanished 23. Periods of starvation
36. Afflict in mind or body 24. Language of tribe in India
37. Egyptian Sun god 25. Savings account
38. Source of the Blue Nile 26. Pitching stat
39. Egyptian unit of weight 29. Megabyte
40. Be the source of pain 30. Ribonucleic acid
41. Esteemed award __ d'Or 31. A place to put your feet
44. Partner to pains 32. The fun part of a week
45. Deep blue 35. We all have our own
48. No longer living 36. Partner to "oohed"
49. Country in the UK 38. African nation
50. Not even 40. Breezed through
51. Arizona city 41. Sets out
42. Other
43. Not fattening
44. "Much __ about nothing"
45. Central Time
46. Former EU monetary unit
47. Charles S. Dutton sitcom

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Wanderings
of an Aimless Mind FINANCIAL
Vanishing
FOCUS
It has been a few months of landscape and other changes here in northern St.
Are You Ready to
Mary’s. Sometimes it makes me sad to see land and large areas of trees change
and other times it is understandable. My heart always hurts when I see entire
swaths of old growth forests vanish to make way for new developments, while
'Unretire?'
counting myself fortunate that the developers of Country Lakes here in Mechan-
icsville thought wisely to leave so many trees between and behind our homes. I
always think about how beautiful the trees on the clearcut lands were and how Have you recently retired but are now thinking of going back to
those roots, all the underbrush, and grasses are gone: Everything that soaked in work? If so, you aren’t alone, as many people are choosing to “un-
the rains and kept the ground stable is gone. retire.” But if you do reenter the workforce in some capacity, what
I know a sudden opportunities might be available to you? And how will your renewed
gasp escaped me when employment affect your financial outlook?
I saw that some land For starters, though, what reasons might motivate you to go back to
was being clearcut work? For many people, the primary cause has been inflation, which
near the old Bert’s res- has presented a huge challenge to retirees living on a fixed income. In
taurant – another huge addition, the volatile financial market of 2022 caused many people’s
change for Mechan- investment portfolios to decline in value — a real problem for retirees
icsville. I was always who needed to start selling investments to supplement their income.
fascinated by seeing But non-financial factors could also be driving you to unretire. Like
just a glimpse of the other retirees, you may miss the chance to use your work experience to
old two story square engage with the world, and you may miss the social interactions as well.
home that sat way In any case, if you do decide to rejoin the working world in some
back up on a hill. Seeing old homes like that always creates all sorts of stories fashion, you may have several options. For example, if you enjoyed the
in my head of those who lived in the old homes; those who raised families with work you did for your former employer, you might want to see if you
love, sadness, and hopefully lots of laughter as well. could go back on a part-time basis. Or you could use your skills to join
Not that many days ago, I was driving by the old house site on my way to do the “gig” economy by doing some consulting or freelance work in your
a drive thru prescription pick up due to our fun Covid time, and I thought, when former industry. You might also consider going to work for a nonprofit
I head back home I’ll go down Old Village Road, which I always take because organization, as many of these groups lost employees during the height
of the beautiful old homes, and drive back out on to the highway going north to of the COVID-19 pandemic and are now facing labor shortages.
take some photos of the old home. I didn’t end up doing that because I was tired Going back to work, even part time, can improve your cash flow,
and just wanted to go back home. The rest of the day I was upset at myself for which helps cover the cost of regular expenses. Furthermore, the added
not taking that turn to go back and take those pictures figuring that the house income can possibly help you delay or reduce withdrawals from your
would be torn down that day. investment accounts. And it’s important to increase the longevity of
But luckily, Patricia Link from our neighborhood took some great photos of these accounts considering you may spend two, or even three, decades
the old home and posted them on our neighborhood Facebook page and granted in retirement. (Once you turn 72, however, you will have to start with-
me permission to use them. Patricia’s post also brought lots of reminisces about drawing certain amounts from your 401(k) and traditional IRA.) But
those who knew people who lived in the house and from relatives that could your earnings can affect another source of your retirement income —
give a little history of the house now finally in full view of all. For some reason your Social Security benefits.
I felt strange seeing the house bared to all who passed by. Some may have given If you return to work before your “full” retirement age, which is
it a fleeting glance, and others like me, may have felt the pang in the heart that likely between 66 and 67, the Social Security earnings limit in 2023
it was now exposed in its dilapidated state. I could almost hear the house saying is $21,240. For each $2 earned over that amount, Social Security will
please leave me be, let me stay hidden with my memories, not vanished forever. deduct $1 from benefits. If you reach your full retirement age in 2023,
I suppose I am strange in that regard; always thinking the reason I have wanted the earnings limit is $56,520; Social Security will deduct $1 from your
to stay here in St. Mary’s and never leave since the time I was starting college benefits for each $3 earned over this amount until the month you turn
in ’79 was because of the trees, land, and old homes. I saw how more shopping your full retirement age. But in all future years after you’ve reached
centers and developments were taking over my hometown of Clinton and of your full retirement age, you can earn as much as you want without
nearby Waldorf which was also starting to quickly see uncontrolled growth in losing any benefits. Social Security will then recalculate your payments
a few short years. A new shopping center gets built and everyone moves their to give you credit for the months your benefits were reduced or with-
businesses there, and in a year or two, the next big shopping center comes in held due to your excess earnings. Be aware, though, that your earned
leaving older ones with empty stores and no anchors. Just my own pet peeve. income can potentially result in higher taxes on your Social Security
I did have another gasp on Tuesday as I was coming home from Leonardtown benefits at any age.
via Rt. 234 to turn onto Mechanicsville Road. As I was making the turn onto Returning to work can be rewarding, both financially and emotion-
Yowaiski Mill Road I gasped very loudly in fact when I saw the large old burnt ally. And you may get more out of the experience when you’re aware
down house with tractors crushing what was left of that once beautiful house in of the issues involved.
the middle of farmland. I did know a past owner of that house, as did many of
my friends. My friend Barbara Drumgoole caught some photos yesterday of the
scrap wood fires and the tractors, and I am also using one of her photos with her
permission. This home I can understand being torn down since a partially burned
house is a safety hazard for those still working the farm around it. I have met
the owners of all that land and know that whatever they put their hand to, comes
out more beautiful than I could ever imagine. Though it still was a shock to the Article was contributed by David McDonough
system and I am so glad I have taken numerous photos of this particular house
over the years and written a poem about it in the past that will all be a part of a Financial Advisor at Edward Jones
future painting. What vanishes can also live on in many other ways, just as the Office located at 41680 Miss Bessie Dr. Suite 302
old quote by Heraclitus states: “The only constant in life is change.”
To each new day’s adventure, Shelby Leonardtown, MD 20650
Please send your comments or ideas to: shelbys.wanderings@yahoo.com or 301 997 1707
find me on Facebook
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Hintz observed, “Otherwise we’re go- emotional support kind of thing.” an older person.” Eastwood said, “I look back and I wish I
ing to lose the knowledge they have.” That’s why she does the Christmas “There’s so much here. That’s my came back sooner, but I’m glad to have.”
Hintz for Christmas every year pre- food baskets. “I think we recognize we main thing,” Bonner added. During an interview with The County
pares baskets to give to the church’s have a lot of children in church, and we Bonner drives her friend from Asbury Times, Hintz concluded the conversation
senior citizens. This year she outdid try to do things for kids. And we rec- Solomons to church. He said, “I have a by reciting a poem she found on a Lu-
herself, shopping in the Mennonite com- ognize we don’t recognize our seniors, hard time walking. So, she’s nice. She theran notecard that said:
munity for baked good and fruit and in that’s the bottom line,” she said. brings me over. I like it here. I like As- “There are varieties of gifts, but the
the grocery stores for candy and other Hintz said, “I think we want to im- bury too.” same spirit,
treats, and also baking herself. She en- press on people that they’re not joining a The church provides him with hearing And there are varieties of service, but
joys doing the Christmas shopping as if social club by joining the church. That’s assisted devices soi he can follow along the same Lord,
their members were her family (recently not our mission. But it is certainly an off- with the service. And there are varieties of working,
her husband Duane passed away). shoot. It’s an arm, it’s a leg of the church. Starr Eastwood, who lives in Solo- But it is the same God who inspires
“I think I am concerned about people’s And I like to call them gatherings. One mons, recently started attending church them all in everyone.”
hereafter. And I don’t only want to spend of those gatherings was held last week at again. She stopped coming when her
time with people here right now, but a local restaurant where church members husband got sick, but she said, “I’m back dickmyers@countytimes.net
I also want to spend time with them in celebrated with longtime member Chuck for good.”
heaven. That’s what it’s all about for me. Fick his 90th birthday along with joining Eastwood, who will be 80 in
It’s not just the present. It’s about their with Hintz for her 80th milestone. June, refuses to vegetate. “I’ve
future. I’m concerned about their future. Sharon Bonner, 77, a resident of never been so busy.” Eastwood
That’s why I think I keep on keeping on Asbury-Solomons, said, “I might be dif- volunteers at the S.M.I.L.E.
because I want to make sure that peo- ferent from other folks because I left my thrift store down the road from
ple realize that Jesus died for all of us. church, which was Methodist and came the church.
That’s really important to me, that they back to my roots, which is Lutheran. For a while Eastwood had a
hear that message.” And I’m very happy to be here because crisis of faith. “My sister and
The church wants to do more outreach this church has many young people and I brother died in the same week,
to the senior communities in the area. think that they keep the church very ac- and I was very upset with God.
Hintz asks, “What kind of needs do peo- tive, and I enjoy being able to take part I knew my sister was dying. She
ple have that we could be helpful with? in some of the things that they do. Sat- was in hospice and very bad off
Rides, for instance, if they need a ride, urday, they had a painting class for the when I got there.”
certainly not only to church, but a ride ladies. They had flower classes recently.: She said of her sister’s re-
to appointments. We should try to make She likes being around young peo- fusal to accept God in the end,
ourselves available and we should peri- ple. “I think it helps you to keep aware “I couldn’t have done it with-
odically, if we have names of people that of what more’s going on, more in their out God and Jesus Christ. I
would like somebody to stop by and just lives. In today’s world, it’s a little differ- couldn’t,” adding, “I found it
visit, maybe drop off a food item. But ent than when I was young. I think they hard to believe that she didn’t
just start visiting people. So hopefully struggle a lot and I think it’s helpful to believe, or she did believe it
we can acquire some names of people always be friendly to them and to try and wasn’t, but she’s resting in A 90th birthday celebration for Chuck Fick by Shepherd of the
Bay Lutheran Church on Jan. 4, as Edie Hintz, who was celebrat-
that have no church or are not attending approach them, and to get to know what peace.” ing her 80th birthday, watches. Photo by Joan Hoerning for Shep-
a church, people that need physical and they know that I don’t know any more as As to her return to church, herd of the Bay Lutheran Church.

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Seniors Find a Family at Church

state of Wisconsin. The in- one of her passions is to get more senior As some people get older they may
volvement with her church, the citizens, like herself, active in the church. seek out a church after being away for
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran She realizes the potential physical, social so long and others may need more of a
Synod (WELS), led her to health and emotional benefits to them as well as nudge. “There’s no age limit. You can
care missionary work in Africa the spiritual. become a member at anywhere from
for four years. When her hus- Things have changed since she was one to 80 or 90, to become that member.
band was transferred to Southern growing up in Wisconsin. “The parents There’s no set timeframe for that. And I
Maryland there was no WELS didn’t look to see what senior estab- think it’s good for people to get involved
church, so they stated going to a lishment they were going to move into, in the church because it’s like a family,
church in Upper Marlboro where where their next move was going to be. especially if they don’t have family. That
she met several others from the It was assumed that they would stay in becomes their family,” Blevins said.
area, mostly connected with the farmhouse and one of the sons or the Hintz said, “I think if you ask people
Patuxent River Naval Air Sta- daughters would live in the farmhouse if they belong to a church, the first thing
tion, who realized the need for a with them and take care of mom and dad. that goes through their mind is the build-
church closer to their home. Or if that wasn’t the case, they would try ing. I belong to that church. It’s really not
She was a founder of Shep- to live in the same community so that about the building, it’s about the congre-
herd of the Bay Lutheran Church they’d be available to take care of their gation or members in the building. That
in Lusby. “We had our children parents.” is the church, the people that attend and
in the back of the car, and it was She added, “We’re talking generalities are affiliated with that church. And, as
Martin Luther King’s holiday. here, but that aspect has totally changed. seniors, I think we have to have people
And we drove and hit all the fire- People in their forties, fifties are thinking who care and are concerned about them
houses and senior centers in the about which senior complex they might as individuals, not as seniors. We need
area. And then we went back and eventually move into. And the church to have people that have care and con-
asked them how much it would is not as involved. The families are sort cern on their minds about especially the
Edie Hintz and Chuck Fick celebrated their 80th and 90th birth- cost to rent the facility. And we of doing this on their own. Sometimes senior members, some of whom do not
days respectively the week after New Year’s. Photo by Joan
Hoerning for Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran Church.
started out at the senior center they’re looking for a church if they have families.”
in Leonardtown.” Attendance move. Sometimes not.” Blevins added, “The church needs the
was slow until they moved to Lenore Blevins, 68, who is helping older members too, because of learning
By Dick Myers Calvert, first meeting at Dowell Elemen- Hintz in her efforts to get seniors in- from the past. We learn from things in
Staff Writer tary School. Their new church at the HG volved, said, “The church is a family. the past, different traditions that have
Trueman Road and Routes 2/4 intersec- There are some churches that have a lot been passed down through the years. The
Edie Hintz has been a life-long church tion opened in 2010. of younger members, and they’ll seek younger people need to hear those things
goer. “I was baptized as an infant, con- Hintz turned 80 on Jan. 3. But she has out a person who they can take food to, from the past.” That is a particularly im-
firmed at the church, was married at the far from slowed down. Church members or like an adopted older person that the portant point for Blevins who has been
same church.” That was in her home consider her their Energizer bunny. And church can do.” active in collecting local history.

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What Seniors Can Do to Safeguard Their

Mental Health
undiagnosed among ergy level, or appetite that help people in times of mental health
older men and women • Feeling flat or having trouble feel- crises. As of July 2022, Marylanders can
and untreated because ing positive emotions call or text 988 to connect with the Na-
it co-occurs with • Difficulty sleeping or sleeping too tional Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, which
other issues affecting much encompasses all mental health crisis
seniors. • Difficulty concentrating, feeling services, as well as help with drug and
In the past, the restless, or on edge alcohol use.
Centers for Disease • Increased worry or feeling stressed
Control and Preven- • Anger, irritability, or aggressiveness Behaviors that can be beneficial
tion has acknowledged • Ongoing headaches, digestive is- The National Institute on Aging notes
that late-life anxiety sues, or pain that most cases of depression cannot be
was not readily under- • Misuse of alcohol or drugs prevented. However, the NIA also notes
stood. However, much • Sadness or hopelessness that healthy lifestyle changes can have
progress has been • Suicidal thoughts long-term benefits of seniors’ mental
made in recent years • Engaging in high-risk activities health. Such changes include:
thanks to a heightened • Obsessive thinking or compulsive • Being physically active
awareness of the prob- behavior • Eating a healthy diet that can re-
lem of seniors and • Thoughts or behaviors that interfere duce risk for diseases that can bring
No one is immune to issues that can mental health. That means seniors now with work, family, or social life on disability and depression
adversely affect their mental health, have ample resources they can look to as • Engaging in thinking or behavior • Getting adequate sleep, which for
including men and women nearing re- they seek to learn what they can do to that is concerning to others seniors is between seven to nine
tirement age and those who are already safeguard their mental health. • Seeing, hearing, and feeling things hours per night
retired. Though the term “golden years” that other people do not see, hear, • Remaining socially active, includ-
suggests life in retirement is one sunny Recognizing warning signs or feel ing regular contact with friends and
day after another, many individuals 60 The National Institute of Mental family
and older are dealing with mental health Health notes that recognizing the signs Seeking help • Participating in activities you enjoy
issues. of mental health issues is the first step As noted, a growing awareness of • Sharing mental issues or concerns
According to the World Health Orga- to getting treatment. Mental health is- mental health issues and how they affect with friends, family members and
nization, approximately 15 percent of sues vary, and individuals with anxiety seniors has translated to more available your physician
the world’s adults aged 60 and over suf- will likely experience different symp- resources for aging men and women Research indicates that seniors are
fer from a mental disorder. What makes toms than those with depression. But the who need help. Within the United States, vulnerable to mental health issues. More
that statistic even more troubling is that NIMH notes that the following are some seniors can visit the NIMH Help for information about how to combat and
the WHO acknowledges it likely doesn’t of the warning signs of mental health Mental Illnesses webpage (https://www. overcome such issues is available at
paint the most accurate picture of seniors issues. nimh.nih.gov/health/find-help) to access nimh.nih.gov
and mental health, as depression is often • Noticeable changes in mood, en- contact information for various groups
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Farming, Community
Keeps Raley Going
spirit of giving back to the
community.”
He joined the sher-
iff’s office in 1978 and
eventually rose to be the
assistant sheriff under
Sheriff Richard Voorhaar.
He won his class's top
honor for firearms marks-
manship, he said, and
took second place overall
in his class.
His swearing in cere-
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duous nature.
He’s been a sheriff’s deputy, assistant “Agriculture touches everyone and
sheriff and member of numerous com- everyone’s life,” Raley said. “The farm
munity organizations but what Jamie bureau… is heavily involved in agricul-
Raley has always been throughout it all tural education as well.
is a farmer. “We want kids to know where food
At 69 years old, he continues to show comes from.”
that getting on in years doesn’t mean you But he also wants to ensure agricul-
have to retire. ture continues to be a major part of life
It helps if you love what you do. in St. Mary’s, which has seen rapid mod-
He lives in Avenue on an 88-acre tract ernization and growth since he was born.
of land that has been owned by his fam- “We want to preserve family farms
ily for generations. and to make the business sustainable,”
“It’s been in our family since 1886,” Raley said.
Raley, who was born and raised in St. He’s done some travelling, he said,
Mary’s said. but working and serving in St. Mary’s
He grew up with farming right outside County is his first love.
his front door. “There’s nothing that beats my front
“That was in the heyday of tobacco,” porch,” Raley said.
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These days he grows commodi-
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 Thursday, January 12, 2023 The County Times Obituaries 11

Philip H. Dorsey III

Children’s Research Hospital, online or at: Florence Horsley and the late Lonnie Attorney at Law
501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Otis Shoemaker. Boyd was the loving
Condolences to the family may be husband of Janet Shoemaker, whom he
made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. married on February 7, 1961 in Lex-
Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral ington Park Baptist Church, Lexington
Home, P.A. Park, MD. He is survived by his chil-
dren Donna Morris (Jeb) of Bushwood,
Brenda Cusic, 62 MD, John Shoemaker (Catherine) of
Leonardtown, MD, Kurt Radojcsics of
Brenda Lee Cu- Pontotoc, MS, and Barbara Hess Ro-
sic, 62, of Avenue, berge of Chesapeake Beach, MD, his
MD passed away sister Sonja Bender of Mt. Vernon, OH,
January 6, 2023 his sister-in-law Mary of Mansfield, OH, -Serious Personal Injury Cases-
surrounded by her his grandchildren Marci Morris, Mindy
family. Born July Hill, Jeb Tyler Morris, Anthony Carlos,
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12, 1960, in Leon- Brittney Herbert, Myles Shoemaker,
ardtown, MD, she Jackie Knott, Ricky Clarke, Nicholas
was the daugh- Davis, Erika Lange, Alicia Roberge, TOLL FREE: 1-800-660-3493
ter of Lois Ann and Aimee Haines, as well as 15 great
(Wood) Leicht grandchildren. In addition to his par-
and the late James Leon Pilkerton. She
was the loving wife of Thomas Bernard
ents, Boyd was preceded in death by his
brother Gary Shoemaker, his brother-in-
EMAIL: phild@dorseylaw.net
Cusic. Brenda is survived by her chil- law Donald, as well as his brother who
dren, Tammy Lewis, Sheila Granger passed away as an infant, Donald Lee
and Thomas Pilkerton (Julie); grand- Shoemaker.
children, Kristin Greenwell, Jacqualyn Boyd graduated from Mansfield Se-
Wolfe (Tyler), David Granger, Jazmine nior High School in 1957. He moved to
Lewis, Anthony Granger, Alison Lewis, St. Mary’s County from Mansfield, OH
Matthew Pilkerton, Cassidy Pilkerton, in 1973. Boyd served in the United States
Adam Granger, Hannah Granger, Kelsey Navy for four years, from July 1957 to
Pilkerton; siblings, Deborah Sheperd, March 1961; a machinist by trade, he
Richard Pilkerton (Rebecca) and Shari
Raymond Leicht Wagner (Chad). In ad-
worked his way up the ranks, retiring as
Division Head of the Test and Evaluation
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death by her brother Junior Pilkerton. ment, retiring after 28 years, in March

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Brenda attended Chopticon High 2001. He enjoyed coaching Pigskin

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School and went on to work for her fam- Football in the 1970s, as well as coach-

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She married her husband, Tommy Softball Team to a State Championship.
Cusic in August 1983. They enjoyed His granddaughters fondly remember
crabbing, traveling to Pennsylvania, din- him coaching their youth softball team.
nity
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ner dates on Cobb Island and shared a Boyd also enjoyed following his grand-
great love for their precious pets. Time children’s sporting events all through
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with family and friends meant the most
to her, many a night you could find them
their school years. He was instrumental
in teaching his grandson the game of t C
enjoying a game of cards. Brenda was golf and accompanied him to matches
reliable and always thinking of others all over the state. Boyd enjoyed family
before herself. She loved working the genealogy, keeping up with government
county fair and seeing everyone enjoy and politics, and had a love of history.
themselves. Some of the happiest years
of her life were spent working at the
He played softball as a young man and
golfed in his later years. He also enjoyed
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her family and all the friends that she
hunting with his grandson-in-law, Bubba
Hill. His greatest joy was designing and
1 & 2 bedroom
made over the years. building carpentry projects for his chil- apartments
The family will receive friends on dren and grandchildren who are grateful
Thursday, January 12, 2023 from 1:00 to have his work in their homes.
PM to 2:00 PM and prayers from 2:00 The family will receive friends on
PM to 3:00 PM at Mattingly Gardner Thursday, January 19, 2023 from 1:00
Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD. Inter- PM to 2:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gar-
ment will be private. diner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD,
where a funeral service will be held at
Boyd Shoemaker, 82 2:00 PM in the funeral home chapel. In-
terment will be private.
Boyd Al- Contributions may be made to Hospice
len Shoemaker, of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonard-
“Shoe” 82, of town, MD 20650.
Bushwood, MD, Condolences may be made to the fam-
passed away on ily at www.mgfh.com.
January 9, 2023 Arrangements provided by the Mat-
at his home. Born tingley-Gardiner Funeral Home and
on April 16, 1940 Cremation Services, P.A., Leonardtown,
in Olive Hill, KY, MD. 21895 Pegg Road • Lexington Park, MD 20653 • (240)725-0111
he was the son
of the late Lillie
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Janice Lynch, 82 ball game. They were married on March to the Second Dist. Vol. Fire Dept. and The family will receive friends for
4, 1960 and together celebrated 62 years Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 1 Valley Lee, Maria’s Life Celebration Visitation on
Janice May of marriage. Jan, Robert, and their son, MD 20692. Monday, January 9, 2023 from 9:00
“Jan” Lynch, 82, Steve, moved from Whiteman AFB to St. Condolences may be made to the fam- am – 10:00 am at Our Lady’s Church,
of Valley Lee, MD Mary’s County, MD in June 1962. They ily at www.mgfh.com. Arrangements 41410 Medley’s Neck Road, Leonard-
passed away at would eventually settle in Valley Lee, provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner town, MD 20650. A Mass of Christian
home on December where they welcomed another daughter Funeral Home and Cremation Services, burial will be held at 10:00 am also at
29, 2022 in Valley and son. Jan was a stay-at-home mom P.A., Leonardtown, MD Our Lady’s Church, officiated by Rev.
Lee, MD. Born in her children’s younger years before John T. Nguyen. Interment will follow in
on July 4, 1940 in pursuing work outside. She worked Maria Norris, 84 the church cemetery.
Linn Creek, Mis- as a temporary clerk-typist at Rotary Pallbearers will be Billy Lindsley,
souri, she was the Wing (Sea Control Branch PAX NAS), Maria Barbara Bobby Lindsley, “Chick” Baroniak, Don-
daughter of the late Abbie May Wallis in addition to substitute teaching for St. Norris, 84, of ald Goddard, Jr., Gerald Gardiner, and
and Ray Charles Anderson. Jan was the Mary’s County Public Schools, before Leonardtown, MD Francis Russell.
loving wife of Robert Aloysius Lynch, finally working administrative positions died December 27, Memorial contributions may be made
Sr. Jan is survived by her children Ste- with Tracor/Marconi/BAE Systems for 2022 at St. Mary’s to Hospice of St. Mary’s.
phen Ray Lynch, Sr. (Linda) of Denver, over 20 years retiring on May 1, 2006. Nursing Center in Condolences may be made to the fam-
CO; D’Ann Rena Fahnestock (John) of In her spare time, she enjoyed gardening, Leonardtown, MD. ily at www.mgfh.com. Arrangements
Lusby, MD; Robert Aloysius Lynch, Jr crocheting, and spending as much time Born September provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner
of Leonardtown, MD; ten grandchil- as possible with her family especially as 8, 1938, in Fuzer, Funeral Home and Cremation Services,
dren; three great-grandchildren; and beloved Grammy to her grandchildren. Hungary, she was P.A., Leonardtown, MD.
her brother, Leon Ray Anderson, Sr. of The family will receive friends on the daughter of the late Joseph Urbanovics
Odessa, MO. In addition to her parents, Monday, January 9, 2023 from 10:00 and Maria (Kalnasy) Urbanovics. William Price, 66
she was predeceased by her sister, Alma AM to 11:00 AM at St. George Catholic Maria had an amazing story. In De-
Irene Caviness. Church, Valley Lee, MD where a Mass cember of 1948, at the young age of 10, William Joseph Price, 66, of Oakville,
Jan grew up on the family farm in Linn of Christian Burial will be celebrated at she immigrated to America to live with MD was called home on January 04,
Creek, MO where they raised crops and 11:00 AM with Father Paul Nguyen offici- members of her mother’s family in St. 2023 after losing his battle to pancre-
livestock. She graduated from Camden- ating. Interment will follow in the church Mary’s County to escape the unrest in atic cancer. He was
ton High School in 1958 after which she cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Hungary. Unfortunately, her parents and born June 20, 1956
worked for Jeffries Abstract as a secre- Thomas Lynch, John Fahnestock, Der- younger sister were unable to immigrate to the late Doro-
tary. She met her future husband, Robert, ick Fahnestock, Raymond Kane, Alfred until 1961. Her older sister chose to stay thy Lucille “Ceil”
who was stationed at Whiteman AFB, “Rocky” Hammett, and David Hammett. in Hungary. When Maria arrived in St. Price and John Ig-
Knob Noster, MO, at a high school foot- Please make memorial contributions Mary’s County, she did not speak or un- natius “Tim” Price.
derstand any English. She worked very William Joe, as
hard to learn proper English, and she he was affection-
was very proud of her accomplishment, ately called, was
often telling us how difficult the English educated in the
language is to learn. She attended St. St. Mary’s County
Mary’s Academy. She also worked as a Public School system and made his liv-
switchboard operator at St. Mary’s Hos- ing doing construction and manual labor.
pital until the birth of her first child. He lived a simple life that was full of joy
She met “Brother” Norris at Leon- and laughter. He was a people person
ardtown carnival, and they were later who was always ready with a quick-wit-
married on January 3, 1958, at Sacred ted comment. And, he was always ready
Heart Church in LaPlata, MD. They to jump in his Ford truck and lend a
were married for 45 years until his death helping hand. When he wasn’t working,
on September 23, 2003.  William Joe enjoyed watching Dal-
Maria was a devoted mother to Mary las Cowboys football games, drinking
Burnett of Chandler, AZ, Bernard Norris a cold Coors Light, playing the lottery,
(China) of Yuma, AZ, Veronica God- and spending time with his family and
dard (Donald) of Valley Lee, MD, and friends.
the late Walter Norris. She was the sister Left to cherish his memory are his sib-
of Barbara Lynn of Calleo, VA and the lings John “Iggie” Price (Doris), Charles
late Helen Kasaly. She is also survived “Blue” Price (Carolyn), Janet Price,
by grandchildren Jarred Burnett, Bobbi Joyce Price, and Florence Price; children
Norris, Ramon Fraga, Jessica Goddard Cecelia Thomas, Priscilla Thomas, Wil-
and Erica Goddard and one great-grand- liam Kuykendall, and Stephanie Clark;
child, Bernard “Bam Bam” Turner. goddaughter Nia Price; six grandchil-
Maria had many hobbies. She enjoyed dren; eight great-grandchildren; and a
photography (especially sunsets and host of nieces and nephews. He was
flowers). She loved knitting hats and preceded in death by his parents and
sweaters and had multiple projects with his brothers David Lee Price and James
her at all times. She was a talented seam- Aloysius Price.
stress. She made dresses and skirts for The family will receive friends on
Providing trusted service to the community for over 100 Years her daughters. Maria also sewed beauti-
ful custom slipcovers, and she was very
Thursday, January 12, 2023 from 11:00
a.m. to 12:00 p.m. with a memorial ser-
41590 Fenwick Street • P.O. Box 270 • Leonardtown, Maryland 20650 proud of the fact that the money she vice at 12:00 p.m. at Brinsfield Funeral
www.mgfh.com made paid for braces for 2 of her chil- Home in Leonardtown, MD. Interment

(301)-475-8500
dren. She had a green thumb and could will be at St. Mary’s Queen of Peace
grow and identify just about any flower, Cemetery in Mechanicsville, MD, fol-
plant or tree. While at Hospice, she de- lowed by a repast at Bowles Farms in
veloped a deeper love for nature. She Clements, MD.
spent hours watching the squirrels and In lieu of flowers, please make a do-
birds on her patio. nation to his favorite charity, St. Jude
 Thursday, January 12, 2023 The County Times In Our Community 9

Ashley Sowls Appointed as 19th Annual MONDAY, JANUARY 16

the First African American 6:30 a.m.

Breakfast ($10 at door)

Prosecutor for St. Mary’s 8 a.m.

Program start
10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
depth of knowledge and her compassion Day of Service
for crime victims will serve the people of Donate non-perishable
St. Mary’s County very well.” healthy foods, school
“I am honored to be a part of this supplies and new clothing/
historic moment. I never would have shoes for children.
imagined that I would be making his-
tory by just doing the thing that I love,
and I pray my appointment as the first
African American prosecutor encour-
ages others to step into new spaces. I
also hope it encourages those already oc-
DARING TO ACT; RADICALLY
cupying those spaces to make room for
change and growth as State’s Attorney CHANGING THE PRESENT
Sterling has made for me; she’s such a Keynote address by Chris Haley,
trailblazer. I admire her as a person and Director, the Study of the Legacy of
I am honored to be serving the residents Slavery in Maryland at the Maryland
of St. Mary’s County under her leader- State Archives Research Department
Ashley Sowls was appointed and ship,” said Sowls. and the Utopia Film Festival.
sworn in as the first African American The Honorable E. Gregory Wells,
prosecutor for St. Mary’s County, Mary- Chief Judge for the Appellate Court of
land, Tuesday, January 3, 2023. Sowls, Maryland said, “Ashley Sowls is an
a graduate of the Charlotte School of outstanding addition to State’s Attorney
Law in Charlotte, N.C. is an experienced Jaymi Sterling’s team. As one of my for-
prosecutor specializing in special vic- mer law clerks, Ashley brings diversity
tims’ cases, previously prosecuting in and years of prosecutorial experience to
Charles, Calvert and Prince George’s the office. I am confident she will ably
counties. serve the citizens of St. Mary’s County.”
Sponsored by St. Mary’s College of Maryland, St. Mary’s
When announcing the appointment, Sowls will continue to prosecute cases REGISTER FOR THE County Branch NAACP The 7025, St. Mary’s County
State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling said, “I with the office’s Special Victims’ Unit in EVENT AT: Human Relations Commission, St. Mary’s County Public
Schools, the College of Southern Maryland, and Alpha
am confident Ashley will make an im- addition to tackling violent crime cases WWW.SMCM.EDU/MLK Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.®, Nu Zeta Omega Chapter.
mediate positive impact to our County for the Office of the State’s Attorney for
and this office. Ashley’s breadth and St. Mary’s County.

Pet
Hollywood Woman Credits
Late Brother with $50,000
Scratch-Off Win OF THE WEEK
that store. The penny was
dated 1956, which was her
brother’s birth year. After MEET
AUSTIN &
buying the Money Rush
game, “Happy Winner”
used the penny to scratch off
the winning instant ticket.
She said she knew it was a
sign.
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told my brother, ‘Thank 
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nickname after claiming a $50,000 she won $1,000. She looked at the „ 
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her Lottery luck to her late brother and a $50,000. †‡€­€­ˆ­€‹­ƒ  

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Money Rush game. $1,000,” she said. “I couldn’t believe it 
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sick brother, who passed away in Octo- how she will spend her newfound for-  
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to win,’” recalled “Happy Winner.” 2022 and “Happy Winner” was the sev- Ž”‘ ‘
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She purchased the $10 Money Rush enth $50,000 prize winner. Two $50,000 ‘‘
game at the California Giant #359 on second-tier prizes remain along with two  –——  
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45101 First Colony Way in Southern $100,000 top prizes, two $10,000 prizes ——
Maryland. A few weeks earlier, she and others ranging from $10 to $1,000. 
had found a penny in the parking lot of
 8 In Our Community The County Times Thursday, January 12, 2023

Sheriff Hall Expands School Resource Officer

Program into Elementary Schools
a 25-year veteran of the agency, was support of Sheriff Hall and the men and
added as a School Resource Officer to women of the St. Mary’s County Sher-
serve at the 19 public elementary schools iff’s Office. The addition of a dedicated
in St. Mary’s County on a rotating basis. school resource officer for our elemen-
“It’s the one thing in the School Re- tary schools is a significant enhancement
source Officer program that needed to for school safety and security. Together,
be addressed and this is the first step,” we are committed to the continued ex-
Sheriff Hall said. pansion of all school security initiatives
“Cpl. Yingling brings the skill set and including School Resource Officers,
expertise to provide the resources back adopt-a-school officers, and uniformed
into our School Resource Officer pro- security for all of our schools.”
gram, to the families, and the students In the 1998-1999 school year, the St.
and the school staff. It’s incredibly satis- Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office and the St.
fying. This is my 30th day as Sheriff and Mary’s County Board of Education entered
the program started today,” Sheriff Hall into a collaborative agreement that as-
said on Thursday. signed a deputy to each of the three public
While visiting students at Lettie high schools. The program was expanded
Marshall Dent Elementary School in in the 2005-2006 school year to add two
Mechanicsville, Sheriff Hall told a first- more deputies, who split their time among
grade class that the new School Resource the four public middle schools.
Officer will be “checking up on you guys In the 2019-2020 school year, two
to make sure you’re happy and safe.” more deputies were added, providing a
Many of the students during the visit School Resource Officer at each of the
told the Sheriff that they already love po- four public middle schools.
lice officers. The new School Resource Officer for
“We love you. That’s why we’re the public elementary schools will visit
Cpl. Julie Yingling here,” Sheriff Hall told a kindergarten the campuses on a rotating basis, includ-
class there. ing the Chesapeake Charter School. The
Sheriff Steven A. Hall is proud to an- The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Of- St. Mary’s County Public Schools Sheriff’s Office also continues its Adopt-
nounce the expansion of the St. Mary’s fice provides School Resource Officers Superintendent J. Scott Smith said, “St. A-School program, where deputies
County Sheriff’s Office School Resource at the three public high schools and four Mary’s County Public Schools is tre- volunteer to check on a specific elemen-
Officer program into the county’s public public middle schools in St. Mary’s mendously thankful for the continued tary school during their regular duties.
elementary schools. County. This week, Cpl. Julie Yingling, commitment to our partnership and the

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Directors Out at Emergency Commissioners Vote For

Services Department County Employee COLA
Colvin acknowledged that these were By Guy Leonard Mike Hewitt warned that the county still
some of the “big lifts” that Walker was Staff Writer had nearly 100 vacancies to fill and that
involved in that were central in solving he would prioritize steps to ensure the
emergency medical service problems At their first work session of the oper- county could hire enough people to fill
throughout the county. ating budget season the Commissioners the gap.
The decision was made Jan. 10 by the of St. Mary’s County voted — with one “We have vacancies we have to fill,”
commissioner board. opposing vote — to approve a 4.5 per- Hewitt said during the budget work ses-
In the interim, two deputy directors cent cost of living increase for county sion. “We’ve got to do something…
at the emergency services department employees. we’ve got to do more on compensation.”
By Guy Leonard — Kiersten Shea and Gerald Gardiner The current estimate of revenue in Hewitt made the motion to approve
Staff Writer — would serve jointly in the director po- county coffers for coming fiscal 2024 is the 4.5 percent cost of living adjustment
sition until a new director could be found. $298.5 million between property and in- (COLA).
Steve Walker, who has been Director As the standing up of the paid EMS come tax receipts. “We need to get a handle on the overall
of the Department of Emergency Ser- system has progressed the county has Under current projections the county picture before we begin to narrow down
vices for the past several years in county had to deal with problems integrating is set to collect 3.35 percent more in rev- too much,” Colvin said after the motion
government, and George Edelen, direc- the volunteer services with the newly- enues over last fiscal year. received a second vote, noting there was
tor of Emergency Medical Services in hired paid staff, which is bifurcated with The sole vote against the increase in still time later in the budget process to
the same department, have both been hourly and permanent paid personnel. county employee pay was Commis- make this decision.
removed from those positions by vote The work split between the volunteers sioner Eric Colvin. Commissioner Scott Ostrow was con-
of the Commissioners of St. Mary’s and paid EMS personnel is roughly 20 In a later interview with The County cerned about the potential consequences
County, The County Times has learned. percent to 80 percent of emergency calls Times, Colvin said the 4.5 percent in- of a delay.
Commissioner Eric Colvin said but staffing problems persist, Walker crease would cost the county $3.5 “We see already, in a lot of depart-
he could discuss little regarding the has reported recently, since paid hourly million of the $10.5 million that is the ments… people are looking,” Ostrow
dismissal of the two men as it was a “per- EMTs call off work often with little to increase in combined property and in- said. “Are we going to lose more peo-
sonnel issue.” no warning, leaving volunteers who take come tax revenue over last year. ple while we wait to make a decision?”
Colvin confirmed that Walker was “al- over in the late night and early morning “We did this before hearing from any Colvin countered that the commission-
lowed to retire” from his position and hours at rescue squads in the lurch with county departments or the Board of Edu- ers had also just approved a $1,200
that the commissioners had been consid- providing their own staffing. cation, State’s Attorney’s Office or the retention bonus.
ering new leadership at the Department Both Walker and Edelen were contract Sheriff’s Office,” Colvin said. “It was a Ostrow said that bonus, plus a COLA,
of Emergency Services for months. employees and served at the pleasure of step taken too early. would be even more incentive for county
But Colvin praised Walker for his work the county commissioner board. “It’s bad budgeting.” employees to stay where they are.
as the head of the county department. Walker did not return phone calls for During the regular business meeting
“He did some amazing work for us on comment. of the commissioners which preceded guyleonard@countytimes.net
the standing up of EMS billing, EMS staff- the budget work session, Commissioner
ing and the animal shelter,” Colvin said. guyleonard@countytimes.net

Hearing on Massive Housing Project Postponed Again

By Guy Leonard original approval years ago authorized
Staff Writer more than 1,600 units.
The developer was seeking a project
County planning commission chair- of a reduced scope now, he said.
man Howard Thompson apologized to But only about 20 percent of the en-
attendees of his board’s Jan. 9 meeting tire project, or about 80 acres, would be
who were hoping to have their say re- dedicated to the residential piece, plan-
garding perhaps the biggest housing and ning documents reveal, with about 256
commercial combined development in acres set aside for open space.
St. Mary’s recent memory. The total number of dwelling units
A representative of the applicant pur- sought is 1,154, according to county
suing the Stewart’s Grant planned unit planning documents, between apart-
development (PUD), which has been in ments, town homes and single family
the planning stages for about 30 years, detached homes.
asked for a postponement of the hearing. The project would also include a 20-
They said that the developer wanted acre commercial parcel.
more time to answer questions and The concept site plan calls for 639
comments about their plan for the town homes, 291 single family homes
nearly-400-acre site on Quatman Road and an apartment building with 224
in Lexington Park from the State High- units, planning documents show.
way Administration (SHA). The project has a prominent place in
“Recognizing how important traffic the Lexington Park Development District
[concerns] is to an application like this Master Plan as part of the overall plan to
we reached out to staff and prudence be- improve the Great Mills Road Corridor.
ing the better part of valor that we should “Approximately 50 percent of the site
have all the answers on this issue,” the will remain as recreation or preserved
applicant’s representative attorney Page open space to protect Hilton Run,” the
Wyrough said. notation in the master plan stated. “The
Wyrough said the applicant, Stewart’s village center will face onto the main
Grant LLC, had responded to comments street with parallel parking on the street
from the state agency by the end of the side and access parking behind the units.
year, but SHA had 45 days to respond “Each housing area will be built
and perhaps seek even more data. around public open spaces, in both the
The applicant sought a new hearing multifamily and single-family areas.”
to be held on March 27, noting that the guyleonard@countytimes.net
 6 St..Marys Local News
St The County Times Thursday, January 12, 2023

Judge Dismisses Todd Morgan Sworn in As

Lawsuit Against Trooper New Delegate
In Fatal Shooting

By Guy Leonard ning his election bid to the District 29C

Staff Writer seat late last year.
Education funding will be a major is-
Del. Todd Morgan, newly sworn in to sue this legislative session, Morgan said,
represent Dist. 29C on Jan. 11 during a as will another push for climate and en-
ceremony in Maryland State House, said vironmental regulations.
he is ready to represent both St. Mary’s But perhaps the biggest issue will
and Calvert counties during this year’s be the administration and granting of
legislative session. licenses for the newly-legalized distribu-
“I’m working on some bond initiatives tion of recreational marijuana.
for both Calvert and St. Mary’s,” Mor- “That’s going to be a huge issue,”
gan told The County Times just hours Morgan said. “There’s going to be a
after he was sworn in in Annapolis. lot of debate how to make the number
Those bond initiatives will include of distributing centers more equitable
financial support for the new cancer re- throughout the state.”
search and treatment center at Calvert In the coming days Morgan said he
Memorial Hospital in operating in con- plans to meet with the commissioner
junction with Duke University as well as board of Calvert County to discuss their
Peyton Ham for the 2nd District Volunteer Fire Depart- priorities and hopes to forge a path for-
ment and Rescue Squad in Valley Lee, ward with St. Mary’s officials in mutual
By Guy Leonard occurred at Ham's home close to the state Morgan said. cooperation, though there are different
Staff Writer police barracks. “My big task right now is to get my needs in both counties.
“Plaintiff’s argument centers around feet wet and see how things are done in “I’m really excited about this,” Mor-
A U.S. District Court judge has sided the dispute over whether decedent made Annapolis rather than in Leonardtown,” gan said of the legislative session. “This
with a Maryland State Trooper who shot it to his feet with the knife and was ap- Morgan said. is going to be fun.”
and killed a 16-year-old boy in Leonar- proaching defendant Azzari as Azzari Morgan served 12 years as a county
dtown who was pointing what was later contends or remained on his knees,” Ha- commissioner in St. Mary’s before win- guyleonard@countytimes.net
found to be a toy gun at the law officer in zel’s opinion states. “This dispute is not

Spicuzza Found Guilty of

dismissing the deceased boy’s family’s material.
civil suit against the trooper. “Even taking plaintiff’s version of
In an order issued Jan. 10 Judge the facts as true, that decedent was on

Rape, Sex Abuse of a Minor

George J. Hazel said that despite the his knees, never stood up, and never
dispute over the actions of Tpr. Joseph took a step towards defendant, it is un-
Azzari on Apr. 13, 2021 when he shot disputed that approximately a minute
and killed Peyton Ham, Azzari acted after believing decedent was pointing a
properly because Ham was seen to pos- handgun at him and immediately before St. Mary’s Services and the St. Mary’s County
sess a knife even after he was wounded defendant Azzari fired the second round County State’s Sheriff’s Office for their countless hours
in a first salvo of rounds fired by Azzari. of shots at decedent, [Ham] was armed Attorney Jaymi of professional work to bring this case
After that first round of shots that with a knife.” Sterling an- to a successful verdict,” said State’s At-
struck and wounded Ham, who called in Even though Ham was 15 to 25 feet nounced today torney Sterling.
the reports of a suspicious person with a away from Azzari before the second that a St. Mary’s Sterling also thanked Senior Assistant
gun on himself to the county emergency round of shots fired, Azzari was justi- County Jury State’s Attorney Sarah Proctor who pros-
communication center, Ham reportedly fied in viewing Ham as a potentially found Defen- ecuted the case on behalf of the citizens
went to his knees, dropped the gun and lethal threat, the judge stated. dant Brian S. of St. Mary’s County. Proctor stated,
produced a folding knife. These circumstances were “enough to Spicuzza, 48, of “the victim spoke the truth regarding vile
Azzari testified to authorities that Ham justify his use of deadly force,” Hazel Leonardtown, and disgusting facts, and the jury heard.”
got back up and approached him with the wrote of Azzari’s decision to fire. MD, guilty of all six charged counts. “Unfortunately, this young victim will
knife even though he was ordered to drop Ham’s mother, Kristee Boyle, filed Spicuzza was convicted of sexual never get back her innocence, but today,
the weapon but three eye witnesses who the suit Apr. 13 of last year, one year to abuse of a minor, four counts of rape sec- she is one step closer towards receiving
were either neighbors or family members the day of her son’s death, alleging Az- ond degree, and sexual offense in the third justice,” said State’s Attorney Sterling.
disputed that claim. zari had violated her son’s Fourth and degree, following a five day jury trial in The Defendant will continue to be
Those eyewitnesses said they saw the Fourteenth Amendment rights under the the Circuit Court for St. Mary’s County. held without bond pending sentencing,
trooper fire on Ham while he was still on Constitution as well as committing as- “I want to thank the jurors for their which has been postponed to a later date.
his knees and made no forward motion sault battery, and inflicting intentional diligence and perseverance during this The Honorable Joseph Stanalonis pre-
towards Azzari before the trooper fired a emotional distress. difficult case. It is never easy to bear wit- sided over the case.
second salvo that killed Ham, a student Hazel’s order was in response to Az- ness to the egregious acts of a predator; Spicuzza was previously found guilty
at Leonardtown High School. zari’s attorney’s motion to dismiss the case. but because of their careful work, our by a separate jury for three counts of
Both criminal and administrative in- community is safer tonight. I also want possession of child pornography follow-
vestigations found Azzari had acted guyleonard@countytimes.net to thank the Child Protective Services ing a three-day jury trial in December of
properly during the altercation, which Division of the Department of Social last year.
 Thursday, January 12, 2023 The County Times On The Cover 5

The Rex Brings Showtime Back to Town

said of the long-walled off space Restoring and renovating the space was “The accessibility of the Leonardtown
that had seen much local enter- no mean feat, the restaurant owner said. town government has been wonderful,”
tainment history pass within its “It was pretty scary,” said Kurley of Kurley said.
confines. “Eight years ago [when what awaited him and his team when Kurley’s business sits almost imme-
Kurley took over the business] they reopened the old space. “The roof diately across from the town hall on the
we knew there was potential back was leaking, there was a subfloor that was square, making it much easier to seek
here. falling apart, there was no functioning counsel on permitting and zoning issues
“It was just going to be a lot lighting and there were a bunch of theater pertaining to business, he said.
of work.” seats stacked up that had to be moved.” “Leonardtown is a cool little munici-
The interior of the old the- The film room, which now acts as pality,” said Kurley.
ater space has been transformed Kurley’s office, even had an old toilet in Leonardtown is one of only a few
to a modern facility with new it, he said. towns in the state who have earned the
lighting, renovated interior and “In those days they had to stay in there state’s coveted arts and entertainment
restored balcony among other and change the reels,” Kurley said. district designation and the new venue
new features. While he was renovating the space adds another dimension to that award.
“We kind of met in the mid- during the past year many a resident in “It’s another feather in that cap for the
dle,” Kurley said of the aesthetic Leonardtown would come and regale town,” Kurley said. “We pumped some
he and his team at The Rex were Kurley with a story about their experi- new life back into the place [the theater].
trying to achieve with the reimag- ences in the old theatre either watching “It’s a good feeling.
ining of the space. “We gave it movies or some other performance.
character and personality but we There were stories of first dates and guyleonard@countytimes.net
also kept it a blank slate for events first kisses, Kurley said,
or weddings.” and even stories of rau-
The space just got a working cous behavior, such as
opening last week when newly local college students
sworn-in State’s Attorney Jaymi responding to showings
Sterling’s installation was cel- of the Rocky Horror
ebrated there. Picture Show.
“We had hoped to make the The theatre’s con-
opening by New Year’s Day,” struction also hearkens
Sterling said. “But Jaymi said she back to the era of segre-
Joe Kurley, Damian and Desmond Tucker, and Kiera Johnson wanted a party and that brought gation; black residents
[her father] Gov. [Larry] Hogan could attend the theater
By Guy Leonard and Cal Ripken, Jr. was there, too. but had to view movies
Staff Writer “It was not a bad opening night.” and performances from
The space remains largely the same as the balcony.
For many years now, no one could when it was built decades ago but Kur- When desegrega-
really say that they were going to catch ley had some key changes made to make tion came, the balcony
dinner and a show in Leonardtown for it amenable to provide entertainment became known as a
a fun night out; but Joe Kurley, owner space but also allow it to be a venue for favorite spot for teenag-
of The Rex on the town square, and his special events. ers, Kurley said.
team are changing that. “We took out the slope in the floor,” There is much lore
His restaurant and bar was once Kurley said. “Now it’s just two separate and legend surround-
known as the New Theater but for de- levels, staggering it towards the stage. ing the events in and
cades that part of the building had long “It’s a venue… we’re excited to have around the old theatre,
been closed off as the property was re- bands, but we’re excited about the shows Kurley said, but little
purposed for other uses — the building we’ll host.” documented facts of
was once a Cerro Grande Mexican res- Local comedian and magician Reggie such that he could find.
taurant and before that an establishment Rice is scheduled for later this month “Everybody from
known as Nook and Monk’s. with a mentalist scheduled for Feb. 24, town has a memory of
But about 14 months ago Kurley de- Kurley said. a movie they saw here,”
cided to remove the wall between the Funkzilla is set to make an appear- Kurley told The County
front of the house and begin renovat- ance Feb. 11 and Kurley has made the Times.
ing the space that was once a theatre for space available to St. Mary’s Ryken Kurley said the town
movies and live shows decades ago in High School for a student-run play about government was instru-
Leonardtown. the legendary accused local witch Moll mental in helping the
“It was like a time capsule,” Kurley Dyer. project move forward. The Rex owner Joe Kurley

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mately 20 Miles from Auction Site- Call Week of Auction for Inspection: Trans., Diamond Plate Tool Boxes, Weather Guard Fuel Tank; 1995 Dodge Ram 2500 Laramie SLT
Commander Power Screen 510 Screener, Deutz Diesel Engine; 80’ Hydraulic Portable Conveyor Pickup, Auto. Trans., Cummins Turbo Diesel, PW, PL, 224,329 – Odometer Showing
w/24” Wide; 60’ Stationary Hydraulic Conveyor w/30” Wide; Aggregate Screener, Deutz Diesel (19)TRAILERS & CONTAINERS: 2012 Loadmax 4ZECL342 T/A Gooseneck Trailer, 34’ Hydraulic Tail,
Engine; KPI-JCI Stationary 60’ Conveyor w/30” Wide, Electric Powered; Western Electric 75Kw Underbody Tool Boxes; 2005 Bri Mar T/A Equipment Trailer, 16’ Flat, 4’ Dovetail w/Ramps; 2004
Engine Alternator Powered by Detroit Diesel, Power Boxes & 275 Gal. Tank Included Trail King T/A Equipment Trailer, Air Brakes, 21’ Flat, 6’ Beaver Tail w/Ramp; 2004 Kauffman T/A
ARTICULATED END DUMP: 2012 Terex TA400 T/A Articulated End Dump, 4,166.2 Hrs. – Super Equipment Trailer, 14,000 GVWR, Electric Brakes, 19’ Flat, 4’ Beaver Tail w/Ramps; Interstate
Sharp T/A 18’ Enclosed Trailer, Side Door, Diesel Compressor, Air Tank w/Hose, Hose Reels; 23’ Flat T/A
(5)HYDRAULIC EXCAVATORS: John Deere 350G LC Hydraulic Excavator, S/N – 1FF350GX- Equipment Trailer, 5’ Beaver Tail w/Ramps; 1989 Tag-a-long Equipment Trailer; Steel Demolition
CFF811068, Aux. Hyd., Lemac Hyd. Thumb, 32” Tracks, 54” Bucket, Grapple, 3,788 Hrs.- Super T/A 32’ Dump Trailer w/Tarp; T/A Tank Trailer; (6)Dry Storage T/A Trailers- No Titles; 48’, (2) 40’
Sharp; Caterpillar 320 CL Hydraulic Excavator, CAT Hyd. Thumb; Hitachi EX160LC Hydraulic Ex- & 20’ Sea Containers.
cavator, TAG 42” Exc. Bucket, Geith Manual Thumb, 7,317 Hrs.; John Deere 85D Rubber Track (4)ATVS: Polaris RZR XP 4 Off Road Utility Vehicle, 869 Miles- Like New; Polaris Ranger 6X6 Utility
Hydraulic Excavator, S/N – 13KP002176, ECAB, Aux. Hyd., Backfill Blade, Accurate Hyd. Thumb; Vehicle, ECAB; Toro Workman, 939 Hrs.; John Deere 5-Wheel ATV- Parts
Caterpillar 304C-CR Rubber Track Hydraulic Excavator, ROPS w/Roof, Aux. Hyd., Backfill Blade, FARM EQUIPMENT: New Holland 1033 Stackliner; John Deere F10 10’ Transport Box Blade, Pull
Type; John Deere Square Baler w/1/4 Turn Chute, Narrow Sweep; Hay Elevator; Wagon Running
24” Digging Bucket, CAT Hyd. Thumb; (10)Various Excavator Buckets; Quick Tach for Excavator Gear & Other.
(4)TRACK DOZERS: Komatsu D65PX Track Dozer, Factory Cab, P.A.T. Blade, 3-Rear Ripper – Super HEAVY SUPPORT EQUIPMENT: Thompson 9” Water Pump w/John Deere Diesel - Portable & Oth-
Sharp; Caterpillar D5G LGP Track Dozer, ECAB w/Air, P.A.T. Blade, 26” Tracks; Caterpillar D8H er Water Pump; Reinco TM7 30X Straw Blower, S/N – 3193, Wisconsin Gas Engine – Portable;
Track Dozer, Straight Blade w/Tilt, Not Running - Selling Off Site in Leonardtown, MD, Approx- Ingersoll Rand 250 Air Compressor – Portable; Ingersoll Rand 185 Air Compressor, John Deere
imately 20 Miles from Auction Site- Call Week of Auction for Inspection; Caterpillar D8H Track Diesel – Portable; Tailgate Spreader; Several Snow Plows including John Deere, Smart Shield,
Dozer- Many Parts Missing - Selling Off Site in Leonardtown, MD, Approximately 20 Miles from Western; Plow Harness; (2)John Deere Walk Behind Snow Blowers; Aluminum Ramps- Portable;
Auction Site- Call Week of Auction for Inspection Trench Boxes; (4) 14’ X 8’ X 1” Steel Road Plates & Others; Assortment of Steel, I-Beams, Etc. &
(2)RUBBER TIRE LOADERS:Caterpillar 980C Rubber Tire Loader, S/N – 63X05443, ECAB; Caterpil- Others.
lar 950B Rubber Tire Loader, S/N – 63R02536, ECAB, 3,167 Hrs. SMALL CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT EQUIPMENT: Stihl Drill; Stihl Concrete Saw; Stihl Chain Saws &
(18)TRACK SKID LOADERS & ATTACHMENTS: Caterpillar 289C Two Speed Rubber Track Skid Load- Others; Stihl Cutoff Saw; Honda GX160 Pump w/Hoses; Portable Lifts; Lift/Stand; Kinshofer Lift/
er, S/N – CAT0289CVJMP00718, ECAB, Aux. Hyd., Power Quick Tach, Weight Package, 3,810 Hrs.; Fork Attachment; Steel Platforms & Ramps; Transits & Other Survey Equipment; SFP4000 Tamper
Caterpillar 259B3 High Flow Two Speed Rubber Track Skid Loader, S/N – CAT0057ACMM00693, & Other Tampers; Assortment of Ladders; Storage Racks; Various Size & Type Road Pipe; Plastic/
ECAB, Aux. Hyd., G.P. Bucket w/Bolt On Cutting Edge, 3,734 Hrs.; Caterpillar 257 Rubber Track PVC Pipe Fittings & Pipe of All Kind, Etc.; Galvanized Culvert Pipe of Various Size; Aluminum Pipe;
Skid Loader, Aux. Hyd., G.P. Bucket; Caterpillar 16B Trencher; Caterpillar PR184 Landscape Rake, Black Hose; Spools of Rope; Rolls of Hose; Assortment of Road Signs; CAT Sign; Various Chains,
S/N – PRW00358; FFC 8’ Skid Steer Blade; (2)Tomahawk 96” Material Buckets & Others; Toma- Hooks; Assortment of Fuel Tanks, Barrels; Fuel Tank w/Pump; Century Poly Tank; (3)Concrete
hawk 84” Bucket; 73” Bucket & Other Buckets; Universal Grapple Bucket; Bradco Universal Rota- Transport Chutes; Aluminum Mats; (2)Lyon Cabinets & Other Nice Cabinets; Large & Small Cabi-
ry Mower; Concrete Universal Placement Bucket & Other Attachments. nets of Bolts; Various Cutting Edges & Other Items Too Numerous To Mention.
TELESCOPIC FORKLIFT: Lull 1044C-54 Telescopic Forklift, S/N – 0160008539, Aux. Hydraulics w/ TRUCKS & EQUIPMENT SELLING FOR PARTS OR SALVAGE: 1980 International Service Truck w/
Tilt, 6’ Forks, Outriggers, 6,287 Hrs. Crane; Mack B Road Tractor (DT-1); Kenworth T/A Road Tractor w/Studio Sleeper- No Engine;
VIBRATORY ROLLER: REX SP-600 Vibratory Roller, OROPS w/Roof, 48” Smooth Drum, 1,541 Hrs. Mack RD688S- Parts; Several Tri Axle Frames w/Motors- 1 w/Mack Engine, 1 w/CAT Engine; Sev-
AIRPORT SNOW BLOWER: Idaho Norland Airport Snow Blower- Drove Approximately 20 Miles eral Truck Cabs; 1982 Jeep; Dresser A450E Grader, ECAB, Front Scarfire; Vermeer V-4430 Trencher
to Auction Site & Others.
TRACTORS & MOWER & 3 PT. ATTACHMENTS: John Deere 4720 4WD Tractor w/400X Loader, SHOP EQUIPMENT: Large Macsimizer Class III Super Station Tool Box on Wheels & Other Tool
ECAB, Hyd. Outlets, John Deere Quick Tach 72” Bucket, 3 Pt. w/Top Link; McCormick Farmall Boxes; Edwards 55 Ton Jaws IV Hydraulic Ironworker, S/N – 20595599; Generators; Miller 252
400 Tractor; John Deere M665 Zero Turn Mower, 2,027 Hrs.; Dixie Chopper Industrial Extreme Welder; Millermatic 211 Welder; Miller Bobcat 250 Welder; ESAB Multimaster 260 Welder; ESAB
Zero Turn Mower, 72” Cut; Turf Tiger Zero Turn Mower; Scag Turf Tiger Mower for Parts; Frontier Powercut 1500 Plasma Cutter; Manley Shop Press; Hormak Parts Washer; Northstar & Waume
RB2196H Blade, 3 Pt.; John Deere MX6 Rotary Mower, 3 Pt., Chain Package; John Deere OS 1058 4-200T Pressure Washers & Others; Dayco Hydraulic Hose Maker; Snap On Transmission Jack &
Seeder, 3 Pt.- Like New; Post Hole Digger; John Deere Tiller; Quick Hitch; Jacobsen 3 Pt. Leaf Other Transmission Jacks; Assortment of Floor Jacks; Assorted Bolt Bins w/Hardware & Parts; Do
Blower & Others Not Mentioned. All Countourmatic 36 Band Saw; Clausing & Clarke Drill Presses; Jet Cut Saw; Jet Power Hack Saw;
(2)LOWBOY ROAD TRACTORS: 2007 Mack CHN613 T/A Road Tractor, Mack Maxitorque 13 Sp. Jet Band/Cut Saw; Air Vantage 500 Air Compressor; Large Sand Blaster & Others;Torch Carts w/
Trans., Wetline, Bulk Head- Super Sharp Well Maintained; 1994 Peterbilt 379 T/A Road Tractor, Hoses & Gauges; Large Selection of Power Tools including: Milwaukee, DeWalt, SPK, Snap On,
Eaton Fuller Manual Trans., Wetline, 1,238,980 – Odometer – Super Sharp- Well Maintained Power Built, SK, Skil, Cornwell, Bosch & Others; Large Variety of Tools- Mechanic, Testers, Large
50 TON DETACHABLE EQUIPMENT TRAILER: 2000 Fontaine 50 Ton TA Series Tri Axle Detachable Open-End Mechanic Wrenches, C-Clamps, Hoses, Fittings, Connectors, Etc.; Snap-On Puller Set;
Low Boy Trailer, 25’ Well, Outriggers – Super Sharp Snap-On & Cornwell Tool Chest on Wheels; Battery Charger; Floor & Wall Mount Fans; Large Se-
(5)TRI, TANDEM & SINGLE AXLE DUMP TRUCKS: 2005 Peterbilt 379 Tri Axle Dump Truck, CAT En- lection of Oil & Air Filters; Various Hose Reels- Air & Lubricant; Antifreeze/Coolant; Assortment
of Misc. Equipment, Vehicle Parts, Truck Cab, Accessories, Various Truck Mufflers, Engine Blocks,
gine, Manual Trans., 17’ Steel Dump Body w/Cab Protector, Tarp & Hydraulic Tailgate, 411,595.7 Transmissions, Steel & Aluminum Fuel Tanks; Bullet Heater; New Tires; U-Bolts; Teeth; Straps;
Odometer, Needs Injector Work– Complete Restoration- Super Sharp (DT-2); 1999 Mack RD688S Hopper & Other Items- Virtually Impossible To List!
Tri Axle Dump Truck, Mack Diesel, 8 Sp. Trans., 16’ Steel Dump Body, Cab Protector & Tarp, WOOD SHOP EQUIPMENT: Grizzly DF-1237G Lathe, 12” Swing, 37” Center; Delta Planer; Band
516,215 Odometer (DT-6); 1997 Mack RD688S Tri Axle Dump Truck, Mack Diesel, Manual Trans., Saw; Hitachi Table Saw; Hitachi C12LSH Compound Miter Saw, Digital & Laser & Other Wood
16’ Aluminum Dump Body, Cab Protector & Tarp, 578,523 Odometer (DT-5); 1986 Freightliner Shop Equipment.
T/A Dump Truck, Diesel, 9 Sp. Trans. w/11’ Steel Dump Body, Cab Protector & Tarp (DT-4); 2005 OFFICE, HOUSEHOLD & MISCELLANEOUS: Misc. Office Furniture & Equipment; 3-Compartment
GMC C7500 S/A Dump Truck, Diesel w/12’ Steel Dump Body, Cab Protector & Tarp (DT-3) Stainless Steel Sink; Dinette Set w/(4)Chairs; Misc. Furniture; Misc. Model Trains/Items; Bikes;
Dump Bodies: J&J Aluminum 17 ½’ Dump Body w/Cab Protector & Tarp Household Pots & Pans, Flatware, Pictures, Etc.; Senate Beer Thermometer; Budweiser Lighted;
(5)SERVICE TRUCKS: 2020 Ford F550 XL Super Duty 4-Door Service Truck, Auto. Trans., Power John Daniels Car Hood & Other Items.
Stroke Diesel, Reading 11’ Service Body w/Fuel Tank, 17,524 Odometer - Same As New; 2006 (27) RIFLES, SHOTGUNS & HAND GUNS including: (3)Remington 870, Savage 209, Mossberg
International 4400 4X2 S/A Service Truck, Eaton Fuller 10 Sp. Trans., Adkins 16’ Enclosed Util- 395KB, Ruger 247, Ruger 223, (2)Ruger 10/22, Ruger 22 Lever Action, Ruger 22 Hornet, Browning
ity Body, w/Miller Trailblazer 302 Air Pak Welder/Generator, Aluminum Fuel Tank, Hose Reels, 28, Browning Citori, (2)Marlin 35 Rem., CZ 177 Hornet, Kimber 84L 270 Win, Marlin 883, Rossi
Grease Tank, Acetylene Reels, Hose Reels, Vise, Pintle Hitch, 189,105 Odometer- Set-up Just M88 38 Special, Beretta 21A 22, Ruger 22 Mark II Target, Ruger P89 9mm, S&W 500 Magnum
Right- Like New (ST-2); 2005 GMC C5500 S/A Service Truck, Duramax Diesel, Knapheide 14’ Util- w/Scope, FX FNX-45 w/Light, FN 45 w/Light, Romm 38 Special, Mag. Research Mountain Eagle,
ity Body w/Hobart Welder, Cutting Torch, Air Compressor, Fuel Tank – Well Maintained (ST-1); Carla Mattingly, Personal Representative
2002 Ford F250XL 4X4 Super Duty Extended Cab Pickup, Auto. Trans., Power Stroke Diesel V-8 AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: Mr. Mattingly Took Great Pride in His Equipment and Trucks-All Serviced
w/Rawson-Koenig 8’ Utility Body, Pintle Hitch, Fuel Tank & Pump, Air Compressor; 1980 Interna- and Well Maintained! Don’t Miss This Great One Owner Auction!
tional S1854 S/A Utility Truck, Manual Trans. w/18’ Utility Body & IMT 315A Crane- Parts Truck AUCTIONEERS: James G. Cochran, Ronald Farrell
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